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A

a ,an
(before vowel ) indef art un, una; a Mrs Smith called llamó una tal señora Smith; have you got a car? ¿tienes coche?; he didn't say a word no dijo ni una palabra; she's a dentist es dentista; what a shock! ¡qué susto!; it costs 2 dollars a pound cuesta 2 dólares la libra

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A ,a
, n
(letter) A, a f

(Mus) la m

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AA
n
(no art) Alcoholics Anonymous

(in US) Associate in Arts

(in UK) Automobile Association

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AAA
n American Automobile Association

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aback
adv see take aback

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abacus
n (pl -cuses or -ci ) ábaco m

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abandon [1]
vt home/family abandonar; project/idea/search renunciar a; hope perder*; to ~ ship abandonar el barco

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abandon [2]
nu : they were dancing with gay ~ bailaban desenfrenadamente

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abandoned
adj vehicle/cottage/wife abandonado

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abase
v refl to ~ oneself humillarse

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abashed
adj (pred) avergonzado

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abate
vi (frml) storm/wind amainar; anger aplacarse*; noise/violence disminuir*; pain calmarse

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abattoir
n matadero m

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abbey
n (pl abbeys) abadía f

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abbot
n abad m

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abbreviate
vt abreviar

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abbreviation
n abreviatura f

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ABC
n
(alphabet, rudiments) abecé m

(in US) (no art) (American Broadcasting Company) la ABC

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abdicate
vt/i abdicar*

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abdication
n u c
abdicación f

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abdomen
n abdomen m

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abduct
vt (frml) raptar, secuestrar

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abduction
nc u (frml) rapto m, secuestro m

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abet
vt -tt- aid[2]

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abeyance
nu : to be in ~ estar* suspendido

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abhor
vt -rr- (frml) detestar

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abide
vt tolerar, soportar abide by [v + prep + o] verdict/rules acatar

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ability
n (pl -ties) capacidad f; to the best of one's ~ lo mejor que uno pueda

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abject
adj (frml) (before n) slave/flattery abyecto; in ~ poverty en la mayor miseria

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ablaze
adj (pred): to be ~ arder

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able
adj
(pred) to be ~ to + INF poder* + INF; (referring to particular skills) saber* + INF; to be ~ to see/hear poder* ver/oír

abler , ablest (proficient) hábil

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able-bodied

adj sano, no discapacitado

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abnormal
adj anómalo, anormal

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abnormality
nc u (pl -ties) anomalía f, anormalidad f

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aboard [1]
adv (on ship, plane) a bordo

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aboard [2]
prep a bordo de; ~ the bus/train en el autobús/tren

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abode
n (liter or hum) morada f (liter o hum); of no fixed ~ (Law) sin domicilio fijo

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abolish
vt abolir*

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abolition
nu abolición f

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abominable
adj
(horrible) deed abominable

(awful) (colloq) weather/food espantoso

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abomination
nu c abominación f

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aboriginal [1]
adj aborigen

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aboriginal [2]
n
(indigenous inhabitant) aborigen mf

Aborigine

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Aborigine
n aborigen australiano, -na m,f

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abortion
nc u aborto m (provocado); to have an ~ hacerse* un aborto, abortar

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abortive
adj frustrado

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abound
vi abundar; to ~ IN o WITH sth abundar EN algo

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about [1]
adv
(approximately) más o menos, aproximadamente; she must be ~ 60 debe (de) tener unos 60 años; at ~ six o'clock alrededor de or a eso de las seis; ~ a month ago hace cosa de un mes

to be about to + INF estar* a punto de + INF

(movement): she can't get ~ very easily le cuesta desplazarse; he was waving a knife ~ blandía un cuchillo

(in the vicinity, in circulation) (esp BrE): is Teresa ~? ¿Teresa anda por aquí?; there's a lot of flu ~ hay mucha gente con gripe

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about [2]
prep

(concerning) sobre, acerca de; what's the play ~? ¿de qué se trata la obra?; he wants to see you about something quiere verte acerca de or por algo; she won — how ~ that! ganó — ¡pues qué te parece! or ¡pues mira tú!

(pertaining to): there's something ~ him that I don't like tiene un no sé qué que no me gusta

(engaged in): while you're ~ it, could you fetch my book? ¿ya que estás me traes el libro?

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aboutface
, (BrE also) about-turn
n cambio m radical de postura

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above [1]
prep

(on top of, over) encima de; ~ sea level sobre el nivel del mar

(upstream of) más allá or más arriba de

(superior to) por encima de; to get ~ oneself (pej) subirse a la parra

(more than): ~ average por encima de la media; ~ and beyond más allá de

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above [2]
adv
(on top, higher up) arriba

(in text): as shown ~ como se demostró anteriormente or más arriba; see ~, page 43 véase página 43

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above [3]
adj (frml) (before n): for the ~ reasons por dichas razones, por lo antedicho

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above

: ~board
adj (pred) legítimo; open and ~board sin tapujos;
~mentioned
adj antedicho (frml)

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abrasive
adj powder abrasivo; surface áspero; tone/manner áspero

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abreast
adv
(side by side): to march four ~ marchar en columna de cuatro en fondo

(up to date): to keep ~ of sth mantenerse* al día en or al corriente de algo

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abridge
vt book compendiar; ~d edition edición f condensada

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abroad
adv live/work en el extranjero or el exterior; go al extranjero, al exterior; I've never been ~ nunca he salido del país

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abrupt
adj departure/conclusion repentino; rise/decline abrupto; manner brusco

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abruptly
adv end/stop repentinamente; rise/fall bruscamente; speak/act abruptamente

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abscess
n absceso m

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abscond
vi (frml) fugarse*

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absence
n
u c (of person) ausencia f

u (lack) ~ OF sth falta f DE algo

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absent
adj ausente; to be ~ FROM sth faltar A algo

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absentee
n (pl -tees) ausente mf

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absenteeism
nu ausentismo m or (Esp) absentismo m

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absentminded

adj (temporarily) distraído; (habitually) despistado

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absolute
adj
(complete) trust/confidence absoluto; it was an ~ disaster fue un absoluto desastre or un desastre total

right incuestionable; pardon/freedom incondicional; guarantee/monarchy/rule absoluto

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absolutely
adv deny/reject rotundamente; impossible absolutamente; I'm ~ certain estoy segurísima or absolutamente segura; you're ~ right! ¡tienes toda la razón!

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absolution
nu absolución f

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absolve
vt to ~ sb OF sth absolver* a algn DE algo; to ~ sb FROM sth eximir a algn DE algo

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absorb
vt light/energy absorber; impact/shock amortiguar*; information asimilar; to be ~ed IN sth estar* absorto EN algo

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absorbent
adj absorbente

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absorbent cotton

nu (AmE) algodón m (hidrófilo)

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absorption
nu absorción f

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abstain
vi
(in vote) abstenerse*

(refrain) to ~ FROM sth/-ING abstenerse* DE algo/+ INF

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abstract
adj abstracto

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absurd
adj absurdo

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absurdity
nc u (pl -ties) lo absurdo

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abundance
nu abundancia f

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abundant
adj resources abundante; enthusiasm desbordante

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abuse [1]
n
u (insulting language) insultos mpl; a term of ~ un insulto

c u (misuse) abuso m; sexual ~ abusos mpl deshonestos; child ~ malos tratos mpl a la infancia; (sexual) abusos mpl deshonestos (a un niño); drug ~ consumo m de drogas

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abuse [2]
vt

(use wrongly) power/hospitality abusar de

child/woman maltratar; (sexually) abusar de

(insult) insultar

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abusive
adj insultante

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abysmal
adj pésimo

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abyss
n (liter) abismo m

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a/c
(account) cta.

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AC

(alternating current) CA

(esp AmE) air conditioning

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A/C
air conditioning

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academic [1]
adj

career/record académico

child/student intelectualmente capaz

(abstract) question/debate puramente teórico

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academic [2]
n académico, -ca m,f

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academy
n (pl -mies) academia f; (before n) A~ Award Oscar m

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accede
vi (frml) to ~ TO sth (grant) acceder A algo

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accelerate
vi vehicle acelerar; person acelerar; (Auto) apretar* el acelerador; process/growth acelerarse

~ vt acelerar

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accelerator
n acelerador m

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accent
n
(Ling, Mus) acento m

(emphasis) énfasis m

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accentuate
vt
difference hacer* resaltar; fact/necessity subrayar; eyes/features realzar*, hacer* resaltar

syllable/word acentuar*

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accept
vt aceptar; do you ~ that you were wrong? ¿reconoces que estabas equivocado?

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acceptable
adj (satisfactory) aceptable; (tolerable) admisible

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acceptance
n
u c (of offer, responsibility) aceptación f

u (approval) aprobación f

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access [1]
n u acceso m; (before n) ~ road carretera f de acceso

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access [2]
vt (Comput) obtener* acceso a, entrar a

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accessible
adj accesible

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accession
n (frml)
u (to throne, power) acceso m

u c (acquisition) adquisición f

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accessory
n (pl -ries)

(extra) accesorio m

accessories pl (Clothing) accesorios mpl

(Law) ~ (TO sth) cómplice mf (EN algo)

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accident
n
c (mishap) accidente m

c u (chance) casualidad f; by ~ (by chance) por casualidad; (unintentionally) sin querer

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accidental
adj discovery/meeting fortuito; blow accidental; ~ death muerte f por caso fortuito

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accidentally
adv
(unintentionally) sin querer

(by chance) por casualidad, de manera fortuita

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accident-prone

adj propenso a los accidentes

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acclaim [1]
vt aclamar

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acclaim [2]
nu aclamación f

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acclimate
vt (AmE) acclimatize

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acclimatize
vt aclimatar; to become ~d TO sth aclimatarse A algo

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accolade
n (praise) elogio m; (honor) honor m; (award) galardón m

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accommodate
vt

(provide lodging for) guests alojar

(have room for) tener* cabida para

(cater to) wish/need tener* en cuenta

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accommodating
adj complaciente

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accommodation
n

u (AmE also)
accommodations (lodgings) alojamiento m

c (seat, berth) (AmE) plaza f

u (agreement, compromise) acuerdo m

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accompaniment
nu c acompañamiento m

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accompanist
n acompañante mf

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accompany
vt -nies, -nying, -nied
(go with) acompañar

(Mus) acompañar

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accomplice
n cómplice mf

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accomplish
vt task llevar a cabo; goal lograr

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accomplished
adj performer/liar/thief consumado; performance logrado

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accomplishment
n
u (of aim) logro m

c (success) logro m

c u (skill) habilidad f

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accord
nu c acuerdo m; of one's own ~ (de) motu proprio

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accordance
n : in ~ with de acuerdo con or a, según

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according
according to prep según

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accordion
n acordeón m

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accost
vt abordar

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account
n

(explanation) explicación f; (version) versión f; (report) informe m; by all ~s a decir de todos

(consideration): to take sth into ~ tener* algo en cuenta

(in phrases) on account of (as prep) debido a; on no account de ningún modo, de ninguna manera; on sb's account por algn

(with bank, at shop) cuenta f

accounts (Busn, Fin) (+ pl vb) contabilidad f

account for [v + prep + o]

(provide record of, justify) expenditure/time dar* cuentas de

(explain) explicar*; there's no ~ing for taste sobre gustos no hay nada escrito

(add up to): wages ~ for 70% of the total los sueldos representan un or el 70% del total

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accountable
adj (pred) responsable; to be ~ TO sb (FOR sth) ser* responsable ANTE algn (DE algo)

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accountancy
nu contabilidad f

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accountant
n contador, -dora m,f (AmL), contable mf (Esp)

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accredit
vt (usu pass) acreditar

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accrue
vi acumularse

~ vt acumular

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accumulate
vt wealth/interest acumular; information/evidence reunir*

~ vi acumularse

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accuracy
nu (of measurement, instrument, description, translation) exactitud f; (of weapon) precisión f; (of aim, blow) lo certero

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accurate
adj measurement/instrument/description/translation exacto; weapon/aim/blow certero

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accusation
nc u acusación f

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accuse
vt acusar

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accused
n (pl ~) (Law) the ~ el acusado, la acusada; (pl) los acusados, las acusadas

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accusing
adj acusador

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accustom
vt to ~ sb TO sth/-ING acostumbrar a algn A algo/+INF

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accustomed
adj (pred) to be ~ TO sth/-ING estar* acostumbrado A algo/+ INF; to become ~ TO sth/-ING acostumbrarse A algo/+ INF

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AC/DC
adj (Elec) CA/CC

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ace
n
(in cards, dice) as m

(expert, champion) as m

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ache [1]
vi
tooth/ear/leg doler*; my back ~s me duele la espalda

aching pres p shoulders/muscles dolorido

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ache [2]
n dolor m (sordo y continuo); ~s and pains achaques mpl

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achieve
vt
(accomplish) lograr

(attain) success/victory conseguir*, obtener*; aim lograr, conseguir*; ambition hacer* realidad

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achievement
n
c (feat) logro m

u (success) éxito m; a sense of ~ la satisfacción de haber logrado algo

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Achilles heel
n talón m de Aquiles

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acid [1]
nu c ácido m

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acid [2],acidic
, adj ácido

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acid rain

nu lluvia f ácida

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acknowledge
vt

(admit) mistake/failure admitir

(recognize) skill/authority/right reconocer*; quotations/sources hacer* mención de

(express appreciation of) agradecer*

letter/order acusar recibo de; greeting responder a; person saludar

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acknowledgment ,acknowledgement
, nc u
(recognition) reconocimiento m

(confirmation, response): I've had no ~ of my letter no han acusado recibo de mi carta

acknowledgments pl (in book) lista f de menciones

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acne
nu acné m or f, acne f‡

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acorn
n bellota f

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acoustic
adj acústico

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acoustics
n (of room) (+ pl vb) acústica f

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acquaintance
n
c (person) conocido, -da m,f

u c (with person) relación f; to make sb's ~ conocer* a algn

u c (knowledge) ~ WITH sth conocimiento m DE algo

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acquainted
adj (pred)
to be ~ WITH sb conocer* a algn

to be ~ WITH sth (be informed of) estar* al corriente DE algo; (be familiar with) estar* familiarizado CON algo

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acquiesce
vi to ~ (IN sth/-ING) consentir* (algo/EN + INF)

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acquire
vt collection/skill adquirir*; reputation hacerse*

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acquired
adj characteristic adquirido; it's an ~ taste es algo a lo que se le va tomando el gusto con el tiempo

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acquisition
n c u
adquisición f

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acquit
vt -tt- to ~ sb (OF sth) absolver* a algn (DE algo)

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acre
n acre m (0,405 hectáreas)

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acrid
adj acre

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acrobat
n acróbata mf

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acrobatic
adj acrobático

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across [1]
adv
(indicating movement): the boatman ferried them ~ el barquero los cruzó

(indicating position) del otro lado; she sat ~ from me estaba sentada frente a mí

(in width, diameter): it is 20m ~ tiene or mide 20m de ancho

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across [2]
prep
(from one side to other): they ran ~ the road cruzaron la calle corriendo

(on the other side of): they live just ~ the road viven justo enfrente; it's ~ the river está al otro lado del río

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acrylic
nu c acrílico m; (before n) acrílico

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act [1]
vi

(take action, do sth) actuar*

drug/chemical hacer* efecto

(serve) to ~ AS sth servir* DE algo; she will ~ as interpreter hará de intérprete

acting pres p chairman/director interino

(behave) comportarse; don't ~ dumb ¡no te hagas el tonto!

(perform) actuar*; (as profession) ser* actor/actriz

~ vt
(perform) role/part interpretar

(behave like, play role of) hacerse*
act for [v + prep + o] (represent) representar act on [v + prep + o]
(follow) advice seguir*; orders cumplir

(affect) drug/chemical actuar* sobre
act out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] representar

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act [2]
n
(deed) acto m; to catch sb in the ~ agarrar or (esp Esp) coger* a algn con las manos en la masa

(Govt) ley f

(division of play) acto m

(routine) número m; to get one's ~ together organizarse*

(pretense): it was all a big ~ era puro cuento (fam)

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acting
nu (performance) interpretación f; have you done any ~ before? ¿has hecho teatro/cine alguna vez?

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action
n
u
(practical measures): prompt ~ by the police saved several lives la rápida actuación de la policía salvó varias vidas; to take ~ (against sb/sth) tomar medidas (contra algn/algo); ~! (Cin) ¡acción!

(in phrases) to put sth into ~ poner* algo en práctica; to be out of ~ car estar* averiado; person estar* fuera de circulación

c (deed) acto m

u (Mil) acción f (de guerra)

u
(plot of play, movie) acción f

(exciting activity) animación f

c (movement) movimiento m

u (operation) funcionamiento m

u (of drug, chemical) acción f

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action

: ~-packed
adj lleno de acción;
~ replay
n (BrE) repetición f de la jugada

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active
adj
person/life activo; volcano en actividad

(Ling) activo

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activist
n activista mf

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activity
n (pl -ties) c u
actividad f

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actor
n actor, actriz m,f

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actress
n actriz f

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actual
adj (before n)
(real) real; in ~ fact en realidad

(precise, very) mismo; on the ~ day of the election el mismo día de las elecciones

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actually
adv en realidad; ~, I'd rather not go la verdad es que preferiría no ir

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acumen
nu sagacidad f, perspicacia f; business ~ visión f para los negocios

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acupuncture
nu acupuntura f

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acute
adj
condition/pain agudo; crisis/shortage grave; anxiety profundo; sense of smell fino; sight/hearing agudo

(Ling) accent agudo

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ad
n (colloq) advertisement

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AD
(Anno Domini) después de Cristo; (written form) d. de C., d. de J.C.

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Adam
n Adán; ~'s apple nuez f (de Adán)

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adamant
adj refusal firme; she was ~ that she wouldn't go se mantuvo firme en su decisión de no ir

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adapt
vt adaptar

~ vi to ~ (TO sth/-ING) adaptarse (A algo/+ INF)

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adaptable
adj adaptable

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adaptation
nu c adaptación f

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adapter ,adaptor
, n (plug — with several sockets) enchufe m múltiple; (— for different sockets) adaptador m

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add
vt
(put in in addition) añadir; at least I think so, she ~ed —al menos eso creo —añadió

(Math) sumar; ~ the numbers together suma los números

added past p bonus/incentive adicional; with ~ed vitamins con vitaminas
add to [v + prep + o] building ampliar*; confusion/difficulties aumentar add up
[v + adv]
(Math) cuadrar

(make sense) (colloq) story/facts cuadrar; it just doesn't ~ up no tiene sentido

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (Math) figures sumar; bill hacer*, preparar
add up to [v + adv + prep + o] figures sumar en total; total ascender* a

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adder
n víbora f

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addict
n adicto, -ta m,f; drug ~ drogadicto, -ta m,f

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addicted
adj to be ~ (TO sth) ser* adicto (A algo)

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addiction
nu c adicción f

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addictive
adj drug que crea adicción; activity que crea hábito

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addition
n

u (Math) suma f, adición f (frml)

u (adding) adición f

(in phrases) in addition además; in addition to además de

c (extra thing): the latest ~s to our library las últimas adquisiciones de nuestra biblioteca

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additional
adj cost/weight extra, adicional

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additive
nc u aditivo m

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address [1]
n

(of house, offices etc) dirección f, señas fpl; address (on form) domicilio; (before n) ~ book libreta f de direcciones

(Comput) dirección f

c (speech) discurso m

form of ~ tratamiento m

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address [2]
vt
(AmE also) mail ponerle* la dirección a

(speak to) person dirigirse* a; assembly pronunciar un discurso ante

(direct) (frml) question/remark dirigir*

(deal with, confront) problem/issue tratar

v refl
(speak to) to ~ oneself TO sb dirigirse* A algn

(turn one's attention to) (frml) to ~ oneself TO sth dedicarse* A algo

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addressee
n destinatario, -ria m,f

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adept
adj experto

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adequate
adj help/funding suficiente; standard/explanation adecuado

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adhere
vi (frml)
(stick) to ~ (TO sth) adherirse* (A algo)

to ~ TO sth to principles/cause adherirse* A algo; to regulations observar algo

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adhesive [1]
adj adhesivo

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adhesive [2]
nc u adhesivo m

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ad hoc
adj arrangement/measure ad hoc; ~ ~ committee comisión f especial or ad hoc

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adjacent
adj fields adyacente; rooms contiguo; ~ TO sth field adyacente A algo; room contiguo A algo

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adjective
n adjetivo m

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adjoin
vt (frml)
(be adjacent to) lindar con

adjoining pres p houses contiguo; the ~ing room el cuarto de al lado

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adjourn
vt talks/trial suspender; the meeting was ~ed se levantó la sesión

~ vi : the court ~ed el tribunal levantó la sesión

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adjournment
nu c suspensión f

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adjudicate
vi (give judgment) arbitrar

~ vt (frml) competition juzgar*; claim decidir sobre

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adjust
vt instrument/prices/wages ajustar; volume/temperature/speed regular; he ~ed his tie se arregló la corbata

~ vi to ~ (TO sth/-ING) adaptarse (A algo/+ INF)

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adjustable
adj focus/temperature regulable

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adjustment
n
c (to machine, instrument, figures) ajuste m; (to clothes) arreglo m; (to plan, system) cambio m

u (act, process)
(of machine, instrument) ajuste m

(of person) adaptación f

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ad-lib
vt/i -bb- improvisar

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administer
vt
(manage) administrar

(frml) punishment/drug administrar

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administration
n
u (of institution, business, estate) administración f

c (managing body) administración f; (Pol) gobierno m, administración f

u (of justice, medicine) administración f

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administrative
adj administrativo

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administrator
n administrador, -dora m,f

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admirable
adj honesty/work digno de admiración; plan excelente

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admiral
n almirante mf

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admiration
nu admiración f

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admire
vt admirar

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admirer
n admirador, -dora m,f

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admission
n

u (to building, exhibition) entrada f; (price) (precio m de) entrada f; (into college, society) ingreso m

c (into hospital) ingreso m

c u (confession) admisión f; he was, by his own ~, a poor father él mismo admitía que no era un buen padre

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admit
-tt- vt

(allow entry) dejar entrar; light/air permitir entrar; admit one entrada individual

patient ingresar, internar (CS, Méx)

(confess) crime/mistake admitir; to ~ sth TO sb confesarle* algo A algn
admit to [v + prep + o] (confess) error admitir; crime declararse culpable de

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admittance
nu (frml) ~ (TO sth) acceso m (A algo); no admittance prohibida la entrada

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admittedly
adv (indep): ~, it wasn't an easy task, but … hay que reconocer que no era una tarea fácil pero …

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admonish
vt (frml) to ~ sb (FOR sth) amonestar a algn (POR algo)

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ado
nu : without further o more ~ sin más (preámbulos)

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adolescence
nu adolescencia f

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adolescent [1]
n adolescente mf

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adolescent [2]
adj adolescente

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adopt
vt
child adoptar

idea/custom/title adoptar

recommendation aprobar*

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adopted
adj son/country adoptivo; she's ~ es adoptada

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adoption
n
u c (of child) adopción f

u (of approach, custom, title) adopción f

u (of report, motion) aprobación f

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adoptive
adj (before n) adoptivo

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adorable
adj house/hat divino; child adorable

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adoration
nu adoración f

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adore
vt
(love, worship) adorar

adoring pres p gaze lleno de adoración; mother amantísimo

(like, enjoy): I ~ figs me encantan los higos

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adorn
vt (frml or liter) adornar

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adornment
nuc adorno m

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adrenaline
nu adrenalina f

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Adriatic
n the ~ (Sea) el (mar) Adriático

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adrift
adj (pred) (Naut) a la deriva; to come o go ~ plans fallar

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adroit
adj
answer/speaker hábil

movement ágil; player diestro

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adulation
nu adulación f

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adult [1]
n adulto, -ta m,f

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adult [2]
adj
(physically mature) adulto

(mature) behavior/approach maduro, adulto

(suitable for adults) para mayores or adultos

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adult education
n u
educación f para adultos; (before n) class para adultos

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adultery
nu adulterio m

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adulthood
nu edad f adulta, adultez f

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advance [1]
vi person/vehicle avanzar*; science/society avanzar*, progresar

~ vt

(move forward) troops avanzar*

(further) knowledge fomentar; interests/cause promover*

date/meeting adelantar

money/wages anticipar

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advance [2]
n
c u (of person, army, vehicle) avance m; (of civilization, science) avance m, progreso m

advances pl (overtures) insinuaciones fpl

c
(early payment) anticipo m

(loan) préstamo m

in advance: to pay in ~ pagar* por adelantado; it was planned well in ~ se planeó con mucha antelación

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advance [3]
adj (before n): ~ booking is essential es imprescindible hacer la reserva por anticipado

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advanced
adj civilization/course/student avanzado

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advantage
n
c (superior factor) ventaja f

u (gain): to take ~ of sth aprovechar algo; (pej) aprovecharse de algo; to take ~ of sb (exploit) aprovecharse de algn; to turn sth to one's ~ sacar* provecho de algo

(in tennis) (no pl) ventaja f

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advantageous
adj arrangement ventajoso; position/situation de ventaja

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advent
n
(arrival) llegada f

Advent (Relig) Adviento m

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adventure
nc u aventura f; (before n) story/film de aventuras

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adventurous
adj traveler intrépido; spirit/person aventurero

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adverb
n adverbio m

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adversary
n (pl -ries) (frml) adversario, -ria m,f

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adverse
adj adverso

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adversity
nu c (pl -ties) adversidad f

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advert
n (BrE colloq) advertisement

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advertise
vt product hacerle* publicidad a, hacerle* réclame a (AmL); I saw it ~d on TV lo vi anunciado en la tele

~ vi hacer* publicidad

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advertisement
n anuncio m, aviso m (AmL)

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advertiser
n anunciante mf

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advertising
nu
(action, business) publicidad f; (before n) campaign/slot publicitario; ~ agency agencia f de publicidad

(advertisements) propaganda f

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advice
nu (counsel) consejos mpl; (professional) asesoramiento m; a piece of ~ un consejo; to give sb ~ aconsejar a algn; to take sb's ~ seguir* los consejos de algn

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advisable
adj aconsejable

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advise
vt

(recommend) aconsejar; to ~ sb to + INF aconsejar(le) A algn QUE (+ subj); they ~d him against marrying so young le aconsejaron que no se casara tan joven

(give advice to) aconsejar; (professionally) asesorar

(inform) (frml) informar; (in writing) notificar* (frml)

~ vi aconsejar; (professionally) asesorar; to ~ AGAINST sth/-ING desaconsejar algo/+ INF

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adviser ,advisor
, n consejero, -ra m,f; (professional) asesor, -sora m,f

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advisory
adj body/service consultivo; in an ~ capacity en calidad de asesor

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advocate [1]
n
(supporter, defender) ~ (OF sth) defensor, -sora m,f (DE algo)

(in a court of law) abogado, -da m,f

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advocate [2]
vt recomendar*, abogar* por

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Aegean
n the ~ (Sea) el (mar) Egeo

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aerial [1]
adj (before n) aéreo; ~ photograph aerofoto f

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aerial [2]
n (esp BrE) antena f

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aerobics
n (+ sing or pl vb) aerobic(s) m, aerobismo m (CS)

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aerodynamic
adj aerodinámico

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aeroplane
n (BrE) avión m

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aerosol
n aerosol m, spray m

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aerospace
adj (before n) research/industry aeroespacial

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aesthetic ,esthetic
, (AmE also) adj estético

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afar
adv (liter) lejos

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affable
adj afable

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affair
n

(case) caso m

(event): the wedding was a small, family ~ la boda se celebró en la intimidad; it was a very formal ~ fue una ocasión muy ceremoniosa

(business, concern) asunto m

affairs pl (matters) asuntos mpl

(liaison) affaire m

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affect
vt (have effect on) afectar a; organ/nervous system comprometer

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affected
adj afectado

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affection
nc u cariño m

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affectionate
adj cariñoso

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affiliate
vt (often pass) afiliar

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affiliation
nc u afiliación f; her political ~s su filiación política

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affinity
n (pl -ties) c u
afinidad f

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affirm
vt declarar

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affirmative
adj afirmativo

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affix
vt (frml) stamp/seal poner*; notice fijar

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afflict
vt disease/problem aquejar

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affliction
n
u (suffering) aflicción f

c (cause of suffering) desgracia f; (ailment) mal m

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affluence
nu prosperidad f

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affluent
adj suburb/country próspero; person acomodado

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afford
vt : I can't ~ a new car no me alcanza el dinero para comprarme un coche nuevo; you can't ~ to miss this opportunity no puedes perderte esta oportunidad

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affordable
adj asequible

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affront
n (frml) afrenta f

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Afghan [1]
adj afgano

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Afghan [2]
n afgano, -na m,f

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Afghanistan
n Afganistán m

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afield
adv : she travels as far ~ as China viaja a lugares tan distantes como la China; we had to look further ~ for help tuvimos que buscar ayuda en otra parte

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afloat
adj (pred) a flote; to stay ~ mantenerse* a flote

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afoot
adj (pred): plans are ~ to create … hay planes de crear …; what's ~? ¿qué se está tramando?

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aforementioned
adj (frml) (before n) clause/statement anteriormente mencionado, antedicho (frml); the ~ person el susodicho, la susodicha (frml o hum)

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afraid
adj (pred)
(scared): to be ~ OF sb/sth tenerle* miedo A algn/A algo; there's nothing to be ~ of no tienes nada que temer

(sorry): she's not in, I'm ~ lo siento pero no está; I'm ~ not me temo que no

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afresh
adv : to start ~ empezar* de nuevo, volver* a empezar

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Africa
n África f‡

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African [1]
adj africano

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African [2]
n africano, -na m,f

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African-American [1]
adj norteamericano de origen africano

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African-American [2]
n norteamericano, -na m,f de origen africano

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Afro-American [1]
adj afroamericano

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Afro-American [2]
n afroamericano, -na m,f

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Afro-Caribbean
adj (BrE) afroantillano, afrocaribeño

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after [1]
prep
(following in time) después de; I'll be at home ~ eight o'clock estaré en casa después de or a partir de las ocho; it's just ~ midnight son las doce pasadas; it's a quarter ~ two (AmE) son las dos y cuarto; the day ~ the party al día siguiente de la fiesta

(in sequence, rank) tras; day ~ day día tras día; do go in — ~ you! pase — ¡primero usted!

(behind): shut the door ~ you cierra la puerta al salir

(in pursuit of) tras; he ran ~ them corrió tras ellos; he's ~ her money anda a la caza de su dinero (fam); see also ask after

after all después de todo

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after [2]
conj : it happened ~ you left ocurrió después de que tú te fuiste; ~ examining it después de examinarlo

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after [3]
adv
(afterward, following) después; the day ~ al día siguiente

(behind) detrás

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aftereffect

n (of drug) efecto m secundario; (of problem) secuela f

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aftermath
n
(subsequent period): in the ~ of the riots tras los disturbios

(consequences) repercusiones fpl

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afternoon
n
(time of day) tarde f; on Friday ~ el viernes por or (AmL) en la tarde; he came in the ~ vino por la tarde, vino en la tarde (AmL); good ~! ¡ buenas tardes!

afternoons (as adv) por las tardes, en las tardes (AmL)

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after

: ~shave (lotion)
nu loción f para después de afeitarse, aftershave m;
~thought
n : it occurred to me as an ~thought that … después se me ocurrió qué …; it was added on as an ~thought fue una idea de último momento

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afterward ,afterwards
, (BrE also) adv después

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again
adv otra vez, de nuevo; to do sth ~ volver* a hacer algo, hacer* algo otra vez or de nuevo; never ~! ¡nunca más!

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against
prep contra; I've nothing ~ her no tengo nada contra ella or en contra suya or en contra de ella; I'm ~ capital punishment estoy en contra de la pena de muerte; he put a cross ~ my name puso una cruz al lado de mi nombre

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age [1]
n
c u (of person, animal, thing) edad f; he is six years of ~ tiene seis años; to be under ~ ser* menor de edad; (before n) ~ group grupo m etario (frml)

c
(epoch, period) era f; through the ~s a través de los tiempos

(long time) (colloq): I haven't seen her for ~s hace siglos que no la veo (fam)

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age [2]
(pres p aging or ageing; past p aged ) vi person envejecer*; cheese madurar

~ vt person hacer* envejecer; wine añejar

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aged
adj
(elderly) anciano

(pred): he was ~ 20 tenía 20 años de edad

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ageing
adj/n aging

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ageism
nu discriminación f por razones de edad

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ageist
adj que discrimina a las personas en razón de su edad

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agency
n (pl -cies)
(office) agencia f

(branch) sucursal f

(department) organismo m

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agenda
n orden m del día, agenda f

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agent
n
c (person) agente mf

c u (substance) agente m

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aggravate
vt
(make worse) agravar

(annoy) (colloq) exasperar

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aggression
n
u (feeling, attitude) agresividad f

c (unprovoked attack) agresión f

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aggressive
adj person/country agresivo; tactics/strategy de agresión

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aghast
adj (pred) aterrado

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agile
adj ágil

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agility
nu agilidad f

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aging [1]
adj (before n) person envejecido

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aging [2]
nu envejecimiento m

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agitate
vt
(disturb) surface/liquid agitar

(upset) inquietar

~ vi to ~ FOR/AGAINST sth hacer* campaña A FAVOR DE/EN CONTRA DE algo

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agitated
adj movements/gestures nervioso; to become/get ~ ponerse* nervioso

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agitation
nu agitación f

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AGM
n (BrE) annual general meeting

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agnostic
n agnóstico, -ca m,f

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ago
adv : five days ~ hace cinco días; a long time ~ hace mucho (tiempo)

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agog
adj (pred): I was all ~ estaba que me moría de curiosidad

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agonize
vi : stop agonizing, just do it no le des más vueltas al asunto y hazlo; he ~d over the decision le costó muchísimo decidirse

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agonizing
adj experience angustioso; pain atroz; decision muy difícil

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agony
nu c (pl -nies): he was in ~ estaba desesperado de dolor; she's going through agonies of doubt las dudas la están atormentando; to prolong the ~ alargar* el martirio

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agoraphobia
n agorafobia f

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agree
vt

(be in agreement over) to ~ (THAT) estar* de acuerdo (EN QUE); yes, it must feel odd, he ~d —sí, debe resultar extraño —asintió

(reach agreement over) decidir; it was ~d that he should go on his own se decidió que fuera él solo; to ~ WHEN/WHAT/HOW etc ponerse* de acuerdo EN CUáNDO/EN QUÉ/EN CóMO etc; to ~ to + INF quedar EN + INF;

(decide on) price acordar*

(consent) to ~ to + INF aceptar + INF

(admit) to ~ (THAT) reconocer* (QUE)

~ vi
(be of same opinion) estar* de acuerdo; to ~ ABOUT sth estar* de acuerdo EN algo

(get on well) congeniar

(tally) statements/figures concordar*

agree on [v + prep + o] date/details acordar*; we ~ on the color estamos de acuerdo en el color agree to [v + prep + o] terms/conditions aceptar agree with [v + prep + o]
(approve of) estar* de acuerdo con

to ~ with sb food/heat/climate sentarle* bien a algn

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agreeable
adj
(pleasant) agradable

(willing) (pred): bring her along, if she's ~ tráela, si quiere venir; he seemed quite ~ to coming parecía dispuesto a venir

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agreed
adj
(in agreement) (pred) de acuerdo

(prearranged): we met at ten, as ~ nos encontramos a las diez como habíamos quedado; (before n) price/terms acordado

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agreement
n

u (shared opinion) acuerdo m; to be in ~ (with sb) estar* de acuerdo (con algn)

c (written arrangement) acuerdo m; (Busn) contrato m

u (consent) consentimiento m

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agricultural
adj agrícola

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agriculture
nu agricultura f

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aground
adv : to go o run ~ (ON sth) encallar (EN algo)

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ahead
adv

(indicating movement): go straight ~ siga todo recto; I'll go on ~ yo iré delante

(indicating position): the post office is straight ~ la oficina de correos está siguiendo recto

(in race, competition): our team was ~ nuestro equipo llevaba la delantera

(in time): the months ~ los meses venideros, los próximos meses

ahead of
(in front of) delante de

(in race, competition) por delante de; the Japanese are way ~ of us in this field los japoneses nos llevan mucha ventaja en este campo

(before): she got there an hour ~ of him llegó una hora antes que él

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aid [1]
n
u (assistance, support) ayuda f; to come/go to sb's ~ venir*/ir* en ayuda de algn

u (monetary) ayuda f, asistencia f; a concert in ~ of … un concierto a beneficio de …

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aid [2]
vt ayudar; to ~ and abet sb (Law) instigar* or secundar a algn (en la comisión de un delito)

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aide
n asesor, -sora m,f

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AIDS
nu (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) sida m, SIDA m

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ailing
adj person enfermo; economy renqueante

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ailment
n enfermedad f, dolencia f (frml)

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aim [1]
vt : he ~ed the gun at her le apuntó con la pistola; she ~ed a blow at his head intentó darle en la cabeza; the movie is ~ed at a young audience la película está dirigida a un público joven

~ vi
(point weapon) apuntar; to ~ AT sth/sb apuntar(le) A algo/algn

(intend) to ~ to + INF querer* + INF

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aim [2]
n
c (goal, object) objetivo m

u (with weapon) puntería f; to take ~ hacer* puntería, apuntar

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aimless
adj wandering sin rumbo (fijo); existence sin norte

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ain't
(colloq & dial)
am not

is not

are not

has not

have not

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air [1]
n
u aire m; to go by ~ ir* en avión; to be up in the ~ plans estar* en el aire; to vanish into thin ~ esfumarse; (before n) route/attack aéreo; pollution de la atmósfera; ~ pressure presión f atmosférica

u (Rad, TV): to be on the ~ estar* en el aire; to come o go on the ~ salir* al aire

c (manner, look, atmosphere) aire m

airs pl (affectations) aires mpl

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air [2]
vt

clothes/linen airear, orear; bed/room ventilar, airear

opinion/grievance manifestar*; knowledge hacer* alarde de

(broadcast) (AmE) program transmitir, emitir

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air

: ~ bag
n (Auto) bolsa f de aire;
~ base
n base f aérea;
~ bed
n (BrE) colchón m inflable;
~borne
adj
seeds/dust transportado por el aire; troops/units aerotransportado

(off the ground): the plane is now ~borne el avión ha despegado
;
~-conditioned
adj con aire acondicionado, climatizado;
~ conditioning
nu aire m acondicionado

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aircraft
n (pl ~) avión m

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aircraft carrier

n portaaviones m

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air

: ~fare
n precio m del pasaje or (Esp tb) del billete de avión; ~fares are set to rise van a subir las tarifas aéreas;
~field
n aeródromo m;
~ force
n (of nation) fuerza f aérea;
~ freshener
n ambientador m, desodorante m ambiental or de ambientes (CS);
~ gun
n (revolver) pistola f de aire comprimido; (rifle) escopeta f or rifle m de aire comprimido;
~ hostess
n azafata f, aeromoza f (AmL);
~ letter
n aerograma m;
~lift
n puente m aéreo;
~line
n línea f aérea, aerolínea f;
~mail
nu correo m aéreo; to send sth (by) ~mail mandar algo por avión or por vía aérea; (before n) paper/envelope de avión;
~plane
n (AmE) avión m;
~port
n aeropuerto m;
~ raid
n ataque m aéreo; (before n) ~-raid shelter refugio m antiaéreo;
~ship
n dirigible m, zepelín m;
~sick
adj : to be ~sick estar* mareado (en un avión); to get ~sick marearse (al viajar en avión);
~sickness
nu mareo m (al viajar en avión);
~ strike
n ataque m aéreo;
~strip
n pista f de aterrizaje;
~tight
adj room/box hermético; alibi/argument a toda prueba;
~ traffic control
nu control m del tráfico aéreo;
~ traffic controller
n controlador aéreo, controladora aérea m,f;
~worthy
adj : to be ~worthy estar* en condiciones de vuelo

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airy
adj airier, airiest
room/house espacioso y aireado

manner/reply displicente

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aisle
n (gangway) pasillo m; (Archit) nave f lateral

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ajar
adj (pred) entreabierto

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AK
Alaska

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akin
adj (pred) to be ~ (TO sth) ser* similar (A algo)

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AL
Alabama

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Ala
Alabama

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à la carte
adj/adv a la carta

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alarm [1]
n
u (apprehension) gran preocupación f

c (warning, device) alarma f

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alarm [2]
vt (worry) alarmar; (scare) asustar

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alarm clock

n (reloj m) despertador m

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alarmed
adj (apprehensive): don't be ~ no te asustes; I began to be ~ empecé a alarmarme

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alarming
adj alarmante

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alas
interj (liter or frml) ¡ay! (liter)

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Albania
n Albania f

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Albanian [1]
adj albanés

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Albanian [2]
n
c (person) albanés, -nesa m,f

u (language) albanés m

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albeit
conj (frml) aunque

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albino
n (pl -nos) albino, -na m,f; (before n) albino

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album
n
(book) álbum m; photograph ~ álbum de fotos

(Audio) álbum m

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alchemist
n alquimista mf

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alcohol
nu alcohol m

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alcoholic [1]
adj alcohólico

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alcoholic [2]
n alcohólico, -ca m,f

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alcoholism
nu alcoholismo m

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alcove
n (recess) hueco m; (niche) hornacina f

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alderman
n (pl -men )
(in UK) regidor, -dora m,f

(in US) concejal m

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alderwoman
n (pl -women) (in US) concejala f

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ale
nu c cerveza f

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alert [1]
adj alerta adj inv; to be ~ (vigilant) estar* alerta; (lively-minded) estar* despierto

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alert [2]
n alerta f; to be on the ~ estar* alerta

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alert [3]
vt to ~ sb (TO sth) alertar a algn (DE algo)

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A level
n (in UK) estudios de una asignatura a nivel de bachillerato superior

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alga
n (pl algae ) alga f‡

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algebra
nu álgebra f‡

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Algeria
n Argelia f

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Algerian
adj argelino

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alias
adv alias

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alibi
n coartada f

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alien [1]
n
(foreigner) extranjero, -ra m,f

(in science fiction) extraterrestre mf

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alien [2]
adj
(strange, foreign) extraño; to be ~ TO sb/sth serle* ajeno A algn/algo

(in science fiction) (before n) extraterrestre

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alienate
vt (Pol, Psych) alienar; (estrange): he has ~d all his friends ha hecho que todos sus amigos se alejen or se distancien de él

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alight [1]
adj (pred) to be ~ estar* ardiendo; to set sth ~ prender(le) fuego a algo

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alight [2]
vi (frml) passenger apearse (frml); (land) bird/insect posarse

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align
vt alinear

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alignment
n
u (Tech) alineación f

c u (Pol) alineamiento m

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alike [1]
adj (pred) parecido

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alike [2]
adv think/act igual; popular with young and old ~ popular tanto entre los jóvenes como entre los mayores

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alimony
nu pensión f alimenticia

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alive
adj (pred) vivo; is he still ~? ¿todavía vive?; to stay ~ sobrevivir; she's ~ and well está sana y salva; the place was ~ with insects el lugar estaba plagado de insectos

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alkaline
adj alcalino

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all [1]
adj (before n) todo, -da; (pl) todos, -das; ~ four of us went fuimos los cuatro; ~ morning toda la mañana; of ~ the stupid things to do! ¡qué estupidez!; see also ALL

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all [2]
pron
(everything) (+ sing vb) todo; will that be ~, madam? ¿algo más señora?; when ~ is said and done a fin de cuentas; for ~ I care por lo que a mí me importa

all of: ~ of the children go to school todos los niños van al colegio; ~ of the cheese todo el queso

(after n, pron) todo, -da; (pl) todos, -das; it was ~ gone no quedaba nada

(in phrases)
all in all en general

all told en total

and all y todo; he ate it, skin and ~ se lo comió con la cáscara y todo

at all: they don't like him at ~ no les gusta nada; thank you — not at ~ gracias — de nada or no hay de qué; it's not at ~ bad no está nada mal

in all en total

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all [3]
adv
(completely): you've gone ~ red te has puesto todo colorado/toda colorada; she was ~ alone estaba completamente sola

(each, apiece) (Sport): the score was one ~ iban (empatados) uno a uno; 30 ~ 30 iguales

(in phrases)
all along desde el primer momento

all but casi; the game had ~ but finished ya casi había terminado el partido

all that (particularly) (usu neg): I don't know her ~ that well no la conozco tan bien; I don't care ~ that much no me importa demasiado

all the (+ comp): ~ the more reason to fire them! ¡más razón para echarlos!; ~ the more so because … tanto más cuanto que …

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Allah
n Alá

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all

: ~-American
adj boy/girl típicamente americano;
~-around
adj (AmE) (before n)
(versatile) athlete/scholar completo

experience/visibility amplio

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allay
vt doubt/fear disipar

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all-clear

n : to give sb/sth the ~ dar* luz verde a algn/algo

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allegation
n acusación f

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allege
vt afirmar; she is ~d to have accepted bribes se dice que aceptó sobornos

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alleged
adj (before n) thief/violation presunto

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allegedly
adv (indep) supuestamente

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allegiance
nu c lealtad f; (political) filiación f

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allergic
adj alérgico; to be ~ TO sth ser alérgico A algo

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allergy
n (pl -gies) alergia f

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alleviate
vt pain aliviar; problem paliar

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alley
n (pl alleys) callejón m

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alleyway
n callejón m

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alliance
n alianza f

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allied
adj
(combined) (pred) ~ WITH o TO sth unido A algo

nations/groups aliado

(related) subjects/industries relacionado

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alligator
nc aligátor m

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all

: ~-important
adj de suma importancia;
~-night
adj party/show que dura toda la noche; café/store que está abierto toda la noche

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allocate
vt asignar; (distribute) repartir; $3 million has been ~d for research se han destinado tres millones de dólares a la investigación

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allot
vt -tt- (distribute) repartir; (assign) asignar

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all

: ~out
adj attack con todo; opposition acérrimo; strike general; war total;
~ over
adv search por todas partes; people came from ~ over vino gente de todas partes

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allow
vt

(permit) permitir; no dogs allowed no se admiten perros

(give, grant) dar*; they are ~ed an hour for lunch les dan una hora para comer; within the time ~ed dentro del plazo concedido

(plan for): ~ a good two hours to reach the coast calculen que les va a llevar por lo menos dos horas llegar a la costa; I normally ~ about £50 for spending money normalmente calculo unas 50 libras para gastos

(Sport) referee goal dar* por bueno
allow for [v + prep + o] contingency tener* en cuenta

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allowance
n
(from employer) complemento m; (from state) prestación f; (private) asignación f; (from parents) mensualidad f, mesada f (AmL)

to make ~(s) for sb ser* indulgente con algn; we've made ~(s) for delays hemos tenido en cuenta posibles retrasos

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alloy
n aleación f

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all-powerful

adj todopoderoso

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all right [1]
adj (pred): are you ~ ~? ¿estás bien?; the hotel looks ~ ~ el hotel no parece estar mal; do I look ~ ~ in this dress? ¿estoy bien con este vestido?; I'll pay you back tomorrow: is that ~ ~? mañana te devuelvo el dinero ¿okey? or (Esp) ¿vale?; I'm sorry — that's ~ ~ lo siento — no tiene importancia; it's ~ ~: I'm not going to hurt you tranquilo, que no te voy a hacer daño

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all right [2]
adv bien

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all right [3]
interj (colloq): I won't be home till late, ~ ~? volveré tarde ¿okey? or (Esp) ¿vale? (fam); can I come too? — all right ¿puedo ir yo también? — bueno

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all

: ~-round
adj (esp BrE) all-around;
A~ Saints' Day
n día m de Todos los Santos;
~-time
adj record sin precedentes; favorite de todos los tiempos

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allude
vi to ~ TO sth/sb aludir A algo/algn

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alluring
adj seductor

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allusion
n alusión f

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ally [1]
n (pl allies) aliado, -da m,f

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ally [2]
v refl allies, allying, allied: to ~ oneself WITH sb aliarse CON algn; see also ALLIED

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almanac
n (yearbook) anuario m; (calendar) almanaque m

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almighty
adj todopoderoso

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almond
n almendra f

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almost
adv casi
Note
Where almost is used with a verb in the past tense, it is translated by casi or por poco, and the verb is usually in the present tense: I almost fell casi me caigo; we almost missed the train casi or por poco perdemos el tren.
In some Latin American countries the preterite tense is often used: we almost missed the train casi or por poco perdimos el tren.

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alms
pl n limosnas fpl

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aloft
adv en el aire; he held the cup ~ levantó la copa en alto

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alone [1]
adj
(without others) solo; I want to be ~ with you quiero estar a solas contigo; leave me ~ ¡déjame en paz!

let alone: I can't afford beer, let ~ champagne no puedo comprar ni cerveza, para qué hablar de champán; she can't sew a button on, let ~ make a dress no sabe ni pegar un botón menos aún hacer un vestido

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alone [2]
adv solo

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along [1]
adv
(forward): a bit further ~ on the right un poco más adelante, a mano derecha; I was walking ~ iba caminando; see also come, get, move etc along

(with one): why don't you come ~? ¿por qué no vienes conmigo/con nosotros?; she brought her brother ~ trajo a su hermano; see also sing along

along with (junto) con

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along [2]
prep : we walked ~ the shore caminamos por la playa; a bit further ~ the road un poco más adelante

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alongside [1]
prep al lado de

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alongside [2]
adv al costado

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aloof
adj distante

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aloud
adv en alto, en voz alta

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alphabet
n alfabeto m

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alphabetical
adj alfabético; in ~ order en or por orden alfabético

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alpine
adj
(of high mountains) alpino

Alpine scenery/people de los Alpes, alpino

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Alps
pl n the ~ los Alpes

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already
adv ya; I've ~ been there ya he estado allí, ya estuve allí (AmL)

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alright
adj/adv/interj all right

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Alsatian
n (esp BrE) German shepherd (dog)

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also
adv
(as well) también

(moreover) (as linker) además

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altar
n altar m

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alter
vt text/situation cambiar; garment arreglar

~ vi cambiar

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alteration
nc u (to text) cambio m; (to building) reforma f; (to garment) arreglo m

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alternate [1]
adj (before n)
(every second): she works ~ Tuesdays trabaja un martes sí y otro no; write on ~ lines escriba dejando un renglón por medio

(happening by turns) alterno

(AmE) alternative[1]

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alternate [2]
vt/i alternar

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alternately
adv : he and she take the class ~ se turnan para dar la clase

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alternating
adj alterno

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alternating current

nu corriente f alterna

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alternative [1]
adj (before n)
(other) plan/method diferente

(progressive) lifestyle/medicine alternativo

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alternative [2]
n alternativa f

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alternatively
adv (indep): ~, you could stay with us si no, te podrías quedar con nosotros

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although
conj aunque

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altitude
nu c altitud f

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alto [1]
n (pl altos) contralto f

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alto [2]
adj alto

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altogether
adv
(completely) totalmente; the decision wasn't ~ wise la decisión no fue del todo acertada

(in total) en total

(on the whole) (indep) en general

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aluminum ,aluminium
, (BrE) nu aluminio m

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always
adv siempre

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am [1]
1st pers sing of BE

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am [2]
(before midday) a.m.; at 7 ~ a las 7 de la mañana or 7 a.m.

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amalgamate
vt collections/indexes unir, amalgamar; companies/departments fusionar

~ vi companies fusionarse

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amass
vt fortune amasar; arms/information/debts acumular

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amateur [1]
n amateur mf

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amateur [2]
adj athlete/musician amateur; sport/competition para amateurs; an ~ photographer un aficionado a la fotografía

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amaze
vt asombrar

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amazed
adj expression de asombro; to be ~ estar* asombrado

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amazement
nu asombro m

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amazing
adj increíble

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Amazon
n
(Myth) amazona f

(Geog) the ~ el Amazonas; (before n) rain forest amazónico

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ambassador
n embajador, -dora m,f

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amber
nu
(substance, color) ámbar m

(BrE Aut) amarillo

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ambidextrous
adj ambidiestro, ambidextro

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ambiguity
nu c (pl -ties) ambigüedad f

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ambiguous
adj ambiguo

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ambition
n c u
ambición f

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ambitious
adj
person/plan ambicioso

(overadventurous) (pred): aren't you being a bit ~? ¿no estás pretendiendo hacer demasiado?

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ambivalent
adj ambivalente

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amble
vi : to ~ along ir* tranquilamente

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ambulance
n ambulancia f

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ambulanceman

n (pl -men ) (BrE) ambulanciero m

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ambush [1]
vt tenderle* una emboscada a

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ambush [2]
n emboscada f

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ameba
(AmE) amoeba

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amen
interj amén

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amenable
adj temperament dócil; they proved quite ~ to the idea se mostraron bien dispuestos frente a la idea

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amend
vt
text corregir*

(Law) enmendar*

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amendment
nc
(alteration) corrección f

(Law) enmienda f

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amends
pl n : to make ~ to sb desagraviar a algn; to make ~ reparar el daño

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amenity
n (pl -ties) c
servicio m

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America
n (USA) Norteamérica f, Estados mpl Unidos, América f; (continent) América f

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American [1]
adj (of USA) estadounidense, norteamericano, americano

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American [2]
n (from USA) estadounidense mf, norteamericano, -na m,f, americano, -na m,f

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amethyst
n uc
amatista f

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amiable
adj afable

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amicable
adj person amigable; relations cordial

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amid ,amidst
, prep en medio de, entre

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amiss
adj (pred): there was nothing ~ no había ningún problema; there's something ~ pasa algo

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ammunition
nu munición f

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amnesia
nu amnesia f

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amnesty
n (pl -ties) amnistía f

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amoeba ,ameba
, (AmE also) n ameba f, amiba f

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amok
adv to run ~ person tener* un ataque de locura

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among ,amongst
, prep entre

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amount
n cantidad f amount to [v + prep + o]
(add up to) debt/assets ascender* a

(be equivalent to) equivaler* a; it ~s to the same thing viene a ser lo mismo

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amp
n
(Elec) amperio m

(amplifier) (colloq) amplificador m

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amphetamine
n anfetamina f

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amphibian
n (Zool) anfibio m

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amphibious
adj anfibio

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amphitheater ,amphitheatre
, (BrE) n anfiteatro m

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ample
adj
space amplio; funds/resources abundante; helping generoso

(plenty) (pred) más que suficiente

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amplifier
n amplificador m

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amplify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied amplificar*

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amputate
vt amputar

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Amtrak
n (in US) Ferrocarriles mpl de los EEUU

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amuse
vt
(entertain) entretener*

(make laugh) divertir*

v refl to ~ oneself (entertain oneself) entretenerse*; (have fun) divertirse*

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amused
adj expression divertido; she was ~ at the look on his face le hizo gracia la cara que puso

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amusement
n
u (entertainment) distracción f, entretención f (AmL)

u (mirth) diversión f; much to our ~ para nuestro gran regocijo; (before n) ~ arcade sala f de juegos recreativos; ~ park parque m de diversiones or (Esp) atracciones

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amusing
adj divertido

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an
indef art before vowel a

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anachronism
n anacronismo m

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anaemia
etc (BrE) anemia etc

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anaesthetic
n (BrE) anesthetic

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anagram
n anagrama m

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analogy
nc u (pl -gies) analogía f

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analyse
vt (BrE) analyze

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analysis
n (pl -lyses )
c u (examination) análisis m

u (Psych) psicoanálisis m, análisis m

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analyst
n
(of data) analista mf

(Psych) psicoanalista mf, analista mf

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analytical
adj analítico

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analyze ,analyse
, (BrE) vt
data analizar*

(Psych) psicoanalizar*, analizar*

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anarchist
n anarquista mf

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anarchy
nu anarquía f

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anatomy
n u
anatomía f

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ancestor
n antepasado, -da m,f

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ancestry
nu ascendencia f

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anchor [1]
n (Naut) ancla f‡

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anchor [2]
vt ship anclar; rope/tent sujetar

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anchor

: ~man
n (pl -men ) (TV) presentador m;
~woman
n (TV) presentadora f

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anchovy
n (pl -vies or -vy) anchoa f

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ancient
adj
civilizations/ruin antiguo; A~ Greek griego m clásico

(colloq) (old) car del año de la pera (fam)

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and
conj
Note
The usual translation of and, y, becomes e when it precedes a word beginning with i, hi, or y.

y; bread ~ butter pan con mantequilla

(in numbers): one ~ a half uno y medio; two hundred ~ twenty doscientos veinte

(showing continuation, repetition): faster ~ faster cada vez más rápido

(with inf): try ~ finish this today trata de terminar esto hoy

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Andalusia
n Andalucía f

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Andalusian [1]
adj andaluz

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Andalusian [2]
n andaluz, -luza m,f

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Andes
pl n the ~ los Andes

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Andorra
n Andorra f

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anecdote
n anécdota f

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anemia ,anaemia
, (BrE) nu anemia f

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anemic ,anaemic
, (BrE) adj anémico

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anemone
n (Bot) anémona f

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anesthetic ,anaesthetic
, (BrE) nc u anestésico m; to be under ~ estar* bajo los efectos de la anestesia

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anesthetize ,anaesthetize
, (BrE) vt anestesiar

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anew
adv (liter) de nuevo, otra vez

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angel
n ángel m

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angelic
adj angelical

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anger
nu ira f, enojo m (esp AmL), enfado m (esp Esp)

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angina
nu angina f (de pecho)

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angle
n
ángulo m; she wore her hat at an ~ llevaba el sombrero ladeado

(point of view) perspectiva f

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angler
n pescador, -dora m,f (de caña)

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Anglican [1]
n anglicano, -na m,f

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Anglican [2]
adj anglicano

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angling
nu pesca f (con caña)

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Anglo-Saxon [1]
adj anglosajón

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Anglo-Saxon [2]
n
c (person) anglosajón, -jona m,f

u (language) anglosajón m

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Angola
n Angola f

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Angolan
adj angoleño

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angrily
adv con ira

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angry
adj angrier, angriest person enojado (esp AmL), enfadado (esp Esp); to get ~ enojarse (esp AmL), enfadarse (esp Esp)

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anguish
nu angustia f

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angular
adj shape angular; features anguloso

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animal
n animal m

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animate
vt animar

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animated
adj animado

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animation
nu animación f

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animator
n animador, -dora m,f

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animosity
nu c (pl -ties) animosidad f

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aniseed
nu anís m

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ankle
n tobillo m; (before n) ~ boot botín m; ~ sock calcetín m corto, soquete m (CS)

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annex [1]
vt territory anexar

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annex [2],annexe
, (BrE) n anexo m, anejo m

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annihilate
vt army/city aniquilar

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anniversary
n (pl -ries) aniversario m; (wedding) ~ aniversario m de boda de casados

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announce
vt
flight/guest/marriage anunciar

(declare) anunciar

(AmE Rad, TV) game/race comentar

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announcement
n anuncio m

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announcer
n (Rad, TV)
(commentator) (AmE) comentarista mf

(between programs) (BrE) locutor, -tora m,f de continuidad

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annoy
vt molestar, irritar

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annoyance
n
u (irritation) irritación f; (anger) enojo m (esp AmL), enfado m (esp Esp)

c (cause of irritation) molestia f

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annoyed
adj enojado (esp AmL), enfadado (esp Esp)

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annoying
adj person pesado; noise/habit molesto; how ~! ¡qué rabia!

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annual [1]
adj (before n) anual

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annual [2]
n
(plant) planta f anual

(publication) anuario m

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annually
adv anualmente

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annul
vt -ll- anular

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annulment
nc u anulación f

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anoint
vt ungir*

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anonymity
nu anonimato m

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anonymous
adj anónimo; to remain ~ permanecer* en el anonimato; ~ letter anónimo m

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anorak
n (BrE) anorak m

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anorexia (nervosa)
nu anorexia f (nerviosa)

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another [1]
adj otro, otra; (pl) otros, otras

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another [2]
pron otro, otra

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answer [1]
n

(reply) respuesta f, contestación f; in ~ to your question para contestar tu pregunta

(response): her ~ to his rudeness was to ignore it respondió a su grosería ignorándola; Britain's ~ to Elvis Presley el Elvis Presley británico

(in exam, test, quiz) respuesta f

(solution) solución f; ~ TO sth solución DE algo

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answer [2]
vt

(reply to) person/letter contestar

telephone contestar, atender* (AmL), coger* (Esp); will you ~ the door? ¿vas tú (a abrir)?

critic/criticism responder a

(fit): to ~ (to) a description responder a una descripción

~ vi contestar, responder answer back
[v + adv] (rudely) contestar

[v + o + adv] to ~ sb back contestarle mal or de mala manera a algn
answer for [v + prep + o] (accept responsibility for) conduct/consequences responder de; his parents have a lot to ~ for sus padres tienen mucha culpa

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answerable
adj : she said she was not ~ for his behavior dijo que ella no era responsable de lo que él hiciera; I'm ~ to no one no tengo que rendirle cuentas a nadie

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answering machine
n contestador m (automático)

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answerphone
n contestador m (automático)

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ant
n hormiga f

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antagonize
vt suscitar el antagonismo de

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Antarctic [1]
adj antártico; the ~ Ocean el Océano Antártico; the ~ Circle el círculo polar antártico

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Antarctic [2]
n the ~ la región antártica

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Antarctica
n la Antártida

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anteater

n oso m hormiguero

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antecedent
n antecedente m

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antelope
n (pl ~s or ~) antílope m

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antenatal
adj prenatal; ~ clinic consulta médica para mujeres embarazadas

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antenna
n
(pl -nae ) (Zool) antena f

(pl -nas) (Rad, TV) antena f

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anthem
n himno m; national ~ himno nacional

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anthology
n (pl -gies) antología f

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anthropologist
n antropólogo, -ga m,f

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anthropology
nu antropología f

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anti-
pref anti-

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antiaircraft
adj antiaéreo

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antibiotic
nc u antibiótico m

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antibody
n (pl -dies) anticuerpo m

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anticipate
vt

(expect) consequences prever*; I don't ~ any problems no creo que vaya a haber ningún problema

(look forward to) esperar

(foresee and act accordingly) movements/objections/needs prever*

(pre-empt) anticiparse a

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anticipation
nu
(foresight) previsión f; thanking you in ~ agradeciéndole de antemano su atención

(expectation) expectativa f

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anticlimax
nc u suceso caracterizado por un descenso de la tensión; (disappointment) decepción f

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anticlockwise
adj/adv (BrE) en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj

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antics
pl n (clowning) payasadas fpl; (of naughty children) travesuras fpl

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antidote
n ~ (TO sth) antídoto m (CONTRA algo)

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antifreeze
nu anticongelante m

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antihero
n (pl -roes) antihéroe m

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antipathy
nc u (pl -thies) antipatía f

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antiperspirant
nc u antitranspirante m

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antique [1]
n antigüedad f; (before n) ~ shop tienda f de antigüedades

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antique [2]
adj antiguo

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antiquity
n (pl -ties)
u (ancient times, age) antigüedad f

antiquities pl antigüedades fpl

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anti-Semitic
adj antisemita

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anti-Semitism
nu antisemitismo m

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antiseptic [1]
nc u antiséptico m

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antiseptic [2]
adj (Pharm) antiséptico

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antisocial
adj
(offensive to society) antisocial

(unsociable) poco sociable

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antithesis
n (pl -eses ) antítesis f

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antler
n cuerno m, asta f‡; the animal's ~s la cornamenta del animal

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anus
n ano m

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anvil
n yunque m

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anxiety
n (pl -ties)
u (distress, concern) preocupación f

c (problem, worry) preocupación f

u (Med, Psych) ansiedad f

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anxious
adj
(worried) preocupado

(worrying) time/moment (lleno) de preocupación

(eager) deseoso; he's very ~ to please tiene mucho afán de agradar

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anxiously
adv
(worriedly) con preocupación

(eagerly) ansiosamente

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any [1]
adj

(in questions)
(+ pl n): are there ~ questions? ¿alguien tiene alguna pregunta?; does she have ~ children? ¿tiene hijos?

(+ uncount n): do you need ~ help? ¿necesitas ayuda?; do you want ~ more coffee? ¿quieres más café?

(+ sing count n: as indef art) algún, -guna; is there ~ chance they'll come? ¿existe alguna posibilidad de que vengan?

(in `if' clauses and suppositions)
(+ pl n): call me if there are ~ changes llámame si hay algún cambio; if you see ~ flowers, buy some si ves flores, compra algunas

(+ uncount n): let me know if you have ~ pain avíseme si siente dolor; take ~ money you need toma el dinero que necesites

(+ sing count n): ~ upset could kill him cualquier disgusto podría matarlo; ~ act of disobedience will be punished toda desobediencia será castigada

(with neg and implied neg)
(+ pl n): don't buy ~ more eggs no compres más huevos; aren't there ~ apples left? ¿no queda ninguna manzana?

(+ uncount n): don't make ~ noise no hagas ruido; it doesn't make ~ sense no tiene ningún sentido

(no matter which): take ~ book you want llévate cualquier libro; ~ day now cualquier día de estos

(every, all): in ~ large school, you'll find that … en cualquier or todo colegio grande, verás que …

(countless, a lot): ~ number/amount of sth cualquier cantidad de algo

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any [2]
pron
(in questions)
(referring to pl n) alguno, -na; those chocolates were nice, are there ~ left? ¡qué ricos esos bombones! ¿queda alguno?

(referring to uncount n): we need sugar; did you buy ~? nos hace falta azúcar ¿compraste?; is there ~ of that cake left? ¿queda algo de ese pastel?

(in 'if' clauses and suppositions)
(referring to pl n): buy some red ones if you can find ~ compra algunas rojas si encuentras; if ~ of my friends calls, take a message si llama alguno de mis amigos, toma el recado

(referring to uncount n): help yourself to cake if you want ~ sírvete pastel si quieres

(with neg and implied neg)
(referring to pl n): some children were here — I didn't see ~ aquí había algunos niños — yo no vi (a) ninguno or no los vi; you'll have to go without cigarettes; I forgot to buy ~ te vas a tener que arreglar sin cigarrillos porque me olvidé de comprar

(referring to uncount n): she offered me some wine, but I didn't want ~ me ofreció vino, pero no quise; I didn't understand ~ of that lecture no entendí nada de esa conferencia

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any [3]
adv
(with comparative): do you feel ~ better now? ¿te sientes (algo) mejor ahora?; they don't live here ~ more ya no viven aquí

(at all) (AmE): have you thought about it ~ since then? ¿has pensado en ello desde entonces?; it doesn't seem to have affected him ~ no parece haberlo afectado en absoluto

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anybody
pron

(somebody) (in interrog, conditional sentences) alguien; will ~ be seeing Emma today? ¿alguno de ustedes va a ver a Emma hoy?

(with neg) nadie; don't tell ~! ¡no se lo digas a nadie!

(whoever, everybody): give it to ~ you like dáselo a quien quieras; ~ who's been to Paris knows … cualquier persona que haya estado en París sabe …; before ~ could stop her antes de que nadie pudiera detenerla

(no matter who) cualquiera; ~ could do it cualquiera podría hacerlo

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anyhow
adv
anyway

(haphazardly) de cualquier manera

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anyone
pron anybody

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anyplace
adv (AmE) anywhere[1]

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anything
pron

(something) (in interrog, conditional sentences) algo; have you ever heard ~ so ridiculous? ¡habráse oído semejante ridiculez!

(a single thing) (with neg) nada; don't say ~! ¡no digas nada!

(whatever): ~ you say! ¡lo que tú digas!; we'll do ~ we can to help haremos todo lo que podamos para ayudar

(no matter what): ~ is possible todo es posible; ~ could happen podría pasar cualquier cosa

(used for emphasis): was it interesting? — ~ but! ¿fue interesante? — ¡qué va!; the portrait doesn't look ~ like her el retrato no se parece en nada a ella

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anyway
adv
(in any case) de todos modos

(changing the subject, moving conversation on) (as linker) bueno; ~, to cut a long story short, … bueno, en resumidas cuentas …

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anywhere [1]
adv

(no matter where) en cualquier sitio or lugar; you can sit ~ you like te puedes sentar donde quieras

(in, to any unspecified place): have you seen my book ~? ¿has visto mi libro por alguna parte or por algún lado?; we never go ~ together nunca vamos juntos a ningún lado

anywhere near: is it ~ near Portland? ¿queda cerca de Portland?; we aren't ~ near ready yet todavía no estamos listos ni mucho menos

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anywhere [2]
pron : is there ~ that sells oysters? ¿hay algún sitio donde vendan ostras?; she hasn't ~ to stay no tiene donde quedarse

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apace
adv (liter or journ) a paso or ritmo acelerado

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apart
adv

(separated): they've lived ~ for some years ya hace algunos años que viven separados; keep them ~ manténgalos separados

(into pieces): see come, fall, pull, take etc apart

(distant): in places as far ~ as Tokyo and Paris en lugares tan alejados el uno del otro como Tokio y París

(excluded) (after n): these faults ~ … aparte de estos defectos …; joking ~ … bromas aparte …

apart from (as prep)
(except for) excepto, aparte de

(separated from): she always sits ~ from the rest of the group siempre se sienta apartada del resto del grupo

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apartheid
nu apartheid m

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apartment
n (set of rooms) apartamento m, departamento m (AmL), piso m (Esp); (before n) ~ building edificio m de apartamentos or (AmL tb) de departamentos

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apathetic
adj apático

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apathy
nu apatía f

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ape [1]
n simio m, mono m

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ape [2]
vt remedar, imitar

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aperitif
n aperitivo m

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aperture
n
(Opt, Phot) apertura f

(hole, opening) (frml) orificio m; (long and narrow) rendija f

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apex
n (pl apexes or apices)
(Math) vértice m

(pinnacle) cúspide f

(pointed end, tip) ápice m

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APEX
adj (advance purchase excursion) (before n) ticket/booking Apex adj inv

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aphid
n afídido m, áfido m

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aphrodisiac
n afrodisíaco m

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apices
pl of APEX

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apiece
adv cada uno

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apocalypse
n apocalipsis m

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apologetic
adj letter/look de disculpa; she was very ~ se deshizo en disculpas

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apologize
vi pedir* perdón, disculparse; we ~ for the delay rogamos disculpen el retraso; you must ~ to her for being so rude tienes que pedirle perdón por haber sido tan grosero

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apology
n (pl -gies) (often pl) disculpa f; please accept my apologies le ruego me disculpe

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apostle
n apóstol m

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apostrophe
n apóstrofo m

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appall ,appal,-ll-
, (BrE) vt (BrE) horrorizar*

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appalling
adj conditions atroz; the play is absolutely ~ la obra es pésima

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apparatus
nu c (pl ~)
(equipment) aparatos mpl; a piece of ~ un aparato

(Pol) aparato m

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apparel
nu
(finery) (liter) atavío m (liter)

(AmE Busn) ropa f

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apparent
adj
(evident): for no ~ reason sin motivo aparente; it was ~ that … estaba claro que …, era evidente que …

(seeming) interest/concern aparente

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apparently
adv
(indep) al parecer, por lo visto, según parece

(seemingly) intelligent/happy aparentemente

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apparition
n aparición f

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appeal [1]
n
c (call) llamamiento m, llamado m (AmL); (request) solicitud f, pedido m (AmL); (plea) ruego m

c (Law) apelación f

c (fund, organization) campaña para recaudar fondos

u (attraction) atractivo m

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appeal [2]
vi
(call) to ~ FOR sth for funds pedir* algo; the police ~ed to witnesses to come forward la policía hizo un llamamiento or (AmL tb) un llamado para que se presentaran testigos del hecho

(Law) apelar

(be attractive) to ~ TO sb atraerle* A algn

~ vt (AmE) decision/verdict apelar contra or de

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appealing
adj atractivo

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appear
vi

(come into view) aparecer*

(be published): to ~ (in print) publicarse*

(Law) comparecer*; to ~ in court comparecer*

(seem) parecer*; so it ~s eso parece; to ~ to + INF parecer* + INF; we ~ to be lost parece que nos hemos perdido

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appearance
n

u c (coming into view) aparición f

(Law) comparecencia f

u (of book) publicación f

u
(look) aspecto m

appearances pl apariencias fpl; to keep up ~s guardar las apariencias

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appease
vt person apaciguar*; anger aplacar*

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appendices
pl of APPENDIX

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appendicitis
nu apendicitis f

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appendix
n (pl -dixes or -dices) apéndice m

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appetite
nc u apetito m

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appetizer
n
(drink) aperitivo m

(snack) aperitivo m, tapa f (Esp), botana f (Méx)

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appetizing
adj apetitoso

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applaud
vt/i aplaudir

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applause
nu aplausos mpl

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apple
nc u manzana f; (before n) ~ pie pastel m de manzana, pay m de manzana (Méx); ~ tree manzano m

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appliance
n aparato m; electrical ~s electrodomésticos mpl

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applicable
adj (frml): these regulations are only ~ to foreigners estas normas se refieren únicamente a los extranjeros; delete as ~ tache lo que no corresponda

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applicant
n (for job) candidato, -ta m,f, postulante mf (CS), aplicante mf (Ven)

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application
n
c u (request) solicitud f; ~ FOR sth for loan/grant/visa solicitud DE algo; (before n) ~ form (impreso m de) solicitud f

c u (of method, skills, theory) aplicación f

u c (of paint, ointment) aplicación f

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applied
adj aplicado

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apply
applies, applying, applied vt
(put on) aplicar*

method/theory/rules aplicar*; to ~ the brakes frenar; she applied herself to her work se puso a trabajar con diligencia

~ vi
(make application): please ~ in writing to … diríjase por escrito a …; to ~ FOR sth for loan/permission solicitar algo; to ~ for a job solicitar un trabajo, aplicar* a un trabajo (Ven), postular para un trabajo (CS)

(be applicable) regulation/criterion aplicarse*

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appoint
vt
(name, choose) nombrar

(frml) date designar (frml)

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appointment
n
c (arrangement to meet) cita f; (with doctor, hairdresser) hora f, cita f; to make an ~ pedir* hora or una cita

u c (act of appointing) nombramiento m

c (post) (frml) puesto m

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appraisal
n (of situation, employee) evaluación f; (of work, novel) valoración f; (of property) tasación f

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appraise
vt situation/employee evaluar*; novel/painting valorar; property tasar, avaluar* (AmL)

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appreciable
adj change/difference apreciable; loss/sum importante

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appreciate
vt
(value) food/novel apreciar

(be grateful for) agradecer*

(understand) danger/difficulties darse* cuenta de; I ~ that, but … lo comprendo, pero …

~ vi shares/property (re)valorizarse*

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appreciation
n u

(gratitude) agradecimiento m

(discriminating enjoyment): he showed a genuine ~ of music demostró saber apreciar la música

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appreciative
adj
(grateful) smile/gesture de agradecimiento

(of art, good food) apreciativo

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apprehend
vt (frml) apresar, detener*

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apprehension
nu aprensión f

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apprehensive
adj look aprensivo, de aprensión; I'm rather ~ about the consequences estoy algo inquieto por lo que pueda pasar

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apprentice [1]
n aprendiz, -diza m,f

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apprentice [2]
vt : to be ~d TO sb estar* de aprendiz CON algn

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apprenticeship
n aprendizaje m (de un oficio); to serve an ~ in sth hacer* el aprendizaje de algo

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approach [1]
vi acercarse*, aproximarse

~ vt
(draw near to) aproximarse or acercarse* a

(talk to): have you ~ed her about it? ¿ya se lo ha planteado?, ¿ya ha hablado con ella del asunto?; he ~ed me for a loan se dirigió a mí para pedirme un préstamo

(tackle) problem/question enfocar*

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approach [2]
n
c (method, outlook) enfoque m

c (overture — offering sth) propuesta f; (— requesting sth) solicitud f, petición f, pedido m (AmL)

u (drawing near): at the ~ of winter al acercarse el invierno

c (means of entering) acceso m

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approachable
adj person/place accesible

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appropriate [1]
adj apropiado

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appropriate [2]
vt possessions apropiarse de; money destinar

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approval
nu aprobación f; on ~ a prueba

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approve
vi to ~ (OF sth/sb): they don't ~ of my smoking les parece mal que fume; mother seems to ~ of him a mamá parece gustarle; I don't ~ of his methods no estoy de acuerdo con sus métodos

~ vt decision/plan aprobar*

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approving
adj smile/look de aprobación

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approximate
adj aproximado

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approximately
adv aproximadamente

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approximation
n aproximación f

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apricot
n albaricoque m or (Méx) chabacano m or (AmS) damasco m

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April
n abril m; (before n) ~ Fools' Day el día de los (Santos) Inocentes (en EEUU y GB se celebra el 1o de abril)

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apron
n delantal m, mandil m (Esp)

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apt
adj
(fitting, suitable) acertado

(likely) to be ~ to + INF ser* propenso A + INF

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aptitude
nc u ~ (FOR sth) aptitud f (PARA algo)

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aquarium
n (pl -riums or -ria ) acuario m

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Aquarius
n
(sign) (no art) Acuario

(person) Acuario or acuario mf, acuariano, -na m,f

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aquatic
adj acuático

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AR
Arkansas

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Arab [1]
adj árabe

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Arab [2]
n árabe mf

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Arabian
adj árabe; the ~ Sea el Mar de Omán

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Arabic [1]
adj árabe; a~ numerals números mpl arábigos

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Arabic [2]
nu árabe m

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arable
adj arable; ~ land tierras fpl de cultivo

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arbiter
n árbitro, -tra m,f

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arbitrary
adj arbitrario

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arbitrate
vt dispute arbitrar (en)

~ vi arbitrar

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arbitration
nu arbitraje m

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arc
n arco m

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arcade
n
(Archit) arcada f; (around square, along street) soportales mpl, recova f (Arg)

(of shops) galería f comercial

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arch [1]
n arco m

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arch [2]
vt eyebrows/back arquear

~ vi formar un arco

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archaeologist
etc (BrE) archeologist etc

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archaic
adj arcaico

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archangel
n arcángel m

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archbishop
n arzobispo m

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archenemy
n (pl -mies) archienemigo, -ga m,f

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archeologist ,archaeologist
, (BrE) n arqueólogo, -ga m,f

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archeology ,archaeology
, (BrE) nu arqueología f

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archer
n arquero, -ra m,f

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archery
nu tiro m con or al arco

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architect
n arquitecto, -ta m,f

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architecture
nu arquitectura f

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archive
n (often pl) archivo m

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Arctic [1]
adj ártico; the ~ Ocean el Océano (Glacial) Ártico, el Ártico; the ~ Circle el círculo polar ártico

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Arctic [2]
n the ~ la región ártica, el Ártico

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ardent
adj supporter apasionado; plea/desire ferviente

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ardor ,ardour
, (BrE) nu (liter) (zeal) fervor m, ardor m; (love) pasión f

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arduous
adj task arduo; training/conditions duro; march/climb difícil

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are
2nd pers sing, 1st, 2nd & 3rd pers pl pres of BE

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area
n
(geographical) zona f, área f‡, región f; (neighborhood) barrio m; (urban) zona f

(part of room, building) zona f; play ~ zona de recreo

(expanse, patch): the shaded ~ represents … el área sombreada representa …; the wreckage was scattered over a wide ~ los restos del siniestro quedaron esparcidos sobre une extensa zona

(Math) superficie f, área f‡; (of room, land) superficie f

(field, sphere) terreno m; (of knowledge) campo m

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area code
n (AmE) código m de la zona (AmL), prefijo m (local) (Esp)

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arena
n
(of stadium) arena f

(scene of activity) ruedo m; the political ~ el ruedo político

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aren't
are not

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Argentina
n Argentina f

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Argentine
adj argentino

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Argentinian [1]
adj argentino

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Argentinian [2]
n argentino, -na m,f

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arguably
adv (indep): this is ~ his best novel podría decirse que esta es su mejor novela

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argue
vi
(quarrel) discutir; (more heatedly) pelear(se), reñir* (esp Esp); don't ~ with me! ¡no me discutas!

(reason): she ~s convincingly sabe expresar su punto de vista de manera muy convincente; he ~s against changing the law da razones en contra de que se cambie la ley

~ vt
(put forward) case exponer*

(present as argument) argüir*, sostener*; supporters of the bill ~ that … los partidarios del proyecto arguyen or sostienen que …

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argument
n
c u (quarrel) discusión f; (more heated) pelea f, riña f (esp Esp); to have an ~ with sb tener* una discusión con algn; (more heatedly) pelearse or (esp Esp) reñir* con algn

u c (debate) polémica f

c
(case) ~ (FOR/AGAINST) sth razones fpl or argumentos mpl (A FAVOR/EN CONTRA DE) algo

(line of reasoning) razonamiento m

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argumentative
adj discutidor

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arid
adj árido

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Aries
n
(sign) (no art) Aries

c (person) Aries or aries mf, ariano, -na m,f

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arise
vi (past arose; past p arisen ) difficulty/opportunity surgir*; if the need ~s si fuera necesario

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aristocracy
n (pl -cies) aristocracia f

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aristocrat
n aristócrata mf

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aristocratic
adj aristocrático

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arithmetic
nu aritmética f

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Ariz
Arizona

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Ark [1]
Arkansas

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Ark [2]
n arca f‡; Noah's ~ el arca de Noé

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arm [1]
n
(Anat) brazo m; they walked along ~ in ~ iban del brazo

(of chair, crane) brazo m

(of garment) manga f

arms pl (weapons) armas fpl

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arm [2]
vt armar; see also ARMED

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armament
n armamento m

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arm

: ~band
n (to denote rank, mourning etc) brazalete m; (for swimming) flotador m (que se coloca en el brazo), alita f (AmS);
~chair
n sillón m, butaca f

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armed
adj resistance/struggle armado; the ~ forces las fuerzas armadas; ~ robbery robo m a mano armada

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Armenia
n Armenia f

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Armenian
adj armenio

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armistice
n armisticio m

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armor ,armour
, (BrE) nu armadura f; suit of ~ armadura f

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armored ,armoured
, (BrE) adj blindado

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armor-plated
, (BrE)
adj blindado

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armory ,armoury
, (BrE) n (pl -ries)
(storehouse) arsenal m

(factory) (AmE) fábrica f de armas

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arm

: ~pit
n axila f, sobaco m;
~rest
n (of chair, sofa) brazo m; (of car, airplane seat) apoyabrazos m

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arms race
n carrera f armamentista

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army
n (pl armies) ejército m

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aroma
n aroma m

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aromatic
adj aromático

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arose
past of ARISE

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around [1]
adv

(in a circle): ~ and ~ they drove estuvieron dando vueltas y vueltas con el coche

(so as to face in different direction): she glanced ~ echó un vistazo a su alrededor; see also turn etc around

(on all sides): there's nothing for miles ~ no hay nada en millas a la redonda; everyone crowded ~ todo el mundo se apiñó alrededor

(in the vicinity): is John ~? ¿anda or está John por ahí?; there's no one ~ aquí no hay nadie

(from one place to another): he keeps following me ~ me sigue a todas partes; he knows his way ~ conoce la ciudad (or la zona etc)

(approximately) más o menos; he must be ~ 35 debe (de) tener unos 35; at ~ five thirty alrededor de or a eso de las cinco y media, sobre las cinco y media (Esp); ~ 1660 alrededor de 1660

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around [2]
prep
(encircling) alrededor de; he put his arm ~ her la rodeó con el brazo; they sailed ~ the world dieron la vuelta al mundo en un velero

(in the vicinity of) alrededor de; do you live ~ here? ¿vives por aquí?

(within, through): they traveled ~ Europe viajaron por Europa; she took them ~ the house les mostró la casa

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arouse
vt interest/suspicion despertar*; (sexually) excitar

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arrange
vt

(put in certain order, position) furniture/flowers arreglar

(put in order) arreglar

(fix up in advance) meeting/party organizar*; date/fee fijar; deal/appointment concertar*; loan tramitar; she had ~d to meet them for lunch había quedado en encontrarse con ellos para comer, había quedado con ellos para comer (Esp)

~ vi : could you ~ for the carpets to be cleaned? ¿podría encargarse de que alguien venga a limpiar las alfombras?; we've ~d for you to see the specialist le hemos pedido hora or una cita con el especialista

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arrangement
n
c u (of furniture) disposición f; a flower ~ un arreglo floral

c (agreement): we made an ~ to meet the next day quedamos en encontrarnos al día siguiente; I have an ~ with the bank tengo un acuerdo con el banco

arrangements pl (plans) planes mpl; (for a funeral) preparativos mpl; what are the sleeping ~s? ¿cómo vamos (or van etc) a dormir?

c (Mus) arreglo m

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array
n selección f

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arrears
pl n atrasos mpl; to be in ~ with the rent estar* atrasado en el pago del alquiler; salaries are paid monthly in ~ los sueldos se pagan mensualmente, una vez cumplido cada mes de trabajo

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arrest [1]
n detención f, arresto m; to be under ~ estar* detenido or arrestado

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arrest [2]
vt
(detain) detener*, arrestar

progress/growth (hinder) dificultar; (halt) detener*; decline atajar

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arrival
n u c
llegada f, arribo m (esp AmL frml); on ~ al llegar

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arrive
vi llegar*; to ~ AT llegar* A

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arrogance
nu arrogancia f

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arrogant
adj arrogante

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arrow
n flecha f

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arse
n (BrE vulg) culo m (fam: en algunas regiones vulg)

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arsenal
n arsenal m

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arson
nu incendiarismo m

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arsonist
n incendiario, -ria m,f, pirómano, -na m,f

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art
n

u arte m; she's studying ~ estudia Bellas Artes; (before n) class de arte; (in school) de dibujo; ~ gallery (museum) museo m de arte; (commercial) galería f de arte; ~ school o college escuela f de Bellas Artes

u c (artwork) trabajos mpl artísticos; ~s and crafts artesanía

arts pl
the ~s la cultura y las artes

(BrE Educ) letras fpl

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artefact
n (BrE) artefacto m

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artery
n (pl -ries) arteria f

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arthritis
nu artritis f

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artichoke
n
(globe ~) alcachofa f, alcaucil m (RPl)

(Jerusalem ~) aguaturma f, pataca f

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article
n
(thing, item) artículo m; an ~ of clothing una prenda (de vestir)

(in newspaper, encyclopedia) artículo m

(Ling) artículo m

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articulate [1]
vt
idea/feeling expresar

word/sound articular

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articulate [2]
adj utterance articulado; he's very ~ se expresa muy bien

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articulated lorry
n (BrE) camión m articulado

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artifact ,artefact
, (BrE) n artefacto m

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artificial
adj artificial; leather sintético; arm/leg ortopédico; ~ respiration respiración f artificial

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artillery
nu artillería f

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artisan
n artesano, -na m,f

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artist
n
(writer, musician, painter, sculptor) artista mf

(performer) (Mus) intérprete mf; (Theat) actor, -triz m,f, artista mf

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artistic
adj artístico

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as [1]
conj

(when, while) cuando; ~ she was eating breakfast … cuando or mientras tomaba el desayuno …

(indicating progression) a medida que; ~ the date drew closer, … a medida que se acercaba la fecha, …

(because, since) como

(though): try ~ he might, he could not open it por más que trató, no pudo abrirlo; strange ~ it may seem por extraño que parezca

(in accordance with) como; ~ I was saying como iba diciendo

(in the way that) como; do ~ I say haz lo que te digo; I'm only interested in the changes ~ they affect me solo me interesan los cambios en la medida en que me afectan a mí

(in phrases) as it is: we've got too much work ~ it is ya tenemos demasiado trabajo; as it were por así decirlo

(in comparisons of equal degree) as … as tan … como; there weren't ~ many people ~ last time no había tanta gente como la última vez

as if/as though como si (+ subj)

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as [2]
adv
(equally): it's not ~ cold today hoy no hace tanto frío; I can't run ~ quickly now no puedo correr tan rápido ahora

as … as: ~ many ~ 400 people hasta 400 personas; ~ long ago ~ 1960 ya en 1960

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as [3]
prep
(in the condition, role of): ~ a child she adored dancing de pequeña le encantaba bailar; ~ a teacher … como maestro …; he works ~ a clerk trabaja de oficinista

(in phrases) as for en cuanto a; as of o (BrE) as from desde, a partir de

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asbestos
nu asbesto m, amianto m

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ascend
vi (frml)
person/rocket ascender* (frml)

ascending pres p slope/spiral/scale ascendente

~ vt (frml) steps subir; mountain escalar

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ascension
nu the A~ (Relig) la Ascensión

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ascent
n
u c (of mountain) escalada f

u c (rise) ascenso m

c (slope) subida f

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ascertain
vt establecer*

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ASCII
(no art) (American standard code for information interchange) ASCII m

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ascribe
vt to ~ sth TO sth/sb atribuirle* algo A algo/algn

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aseptic
adj aséptico

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ash
n

(often pl) ceniza f

ashes pl (cremated remains) cenizas fpl

c ~ (tree) fresno m

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ashamed
adj (pred) avergonzado, apenado (AmL exc CS); she was ~ of what she'd done estaba avergonzada de or (AmL exc CS) apenada por lo que había hecho; to be ~ OF sb avergonzarse* DE algn; he's ~ to ask le da vergüenza or (AmL exc CS) pena preguntar

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ashcan

n (AmE) garbage can

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ashore
adv en tierra; to go ~ desembarcar*; we swam ~ nadamos hasta la orilla

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ash

: ~tray
n cenicero m;
A~ Wednesday
n miércoles m de Ceniza

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Asia
n Asia f‡

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Asian [1]
adj
(of Asia) asiático

(from the Indian subcontinent) (BrE) de India, Pakistán etc

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Asian [2]
n
(from Asia) asiático, -ca m,f

(from the Indian subcontinent) (BrE) persona proveniente de India, Pakistán etc

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aside [1]
adv
a un lado; see also put aside, set aside, stand , step aside, take aside

aside from (as prep) (esp AmE)
(except for) aparte de

(as well as) aparte de, además de

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aside [2]
n aparte m

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ask
vt
(inquire) preguntar; (inquire of) preguntarle a; to ~ sb sth preguntarle algo A algn; have you ~ed him about his trip? ¿le has preguntado por el viaje?

(request) approval/advice/favor pedir*; to ~ sb FOR sth pedirle* algo A algn; to ~ sb to + INF pedirle* A algn QUE (+ subj); I ~ed to see the manager pedí hablar con el director

(invite) invitar; to ~ sb (TO sth) invitar A algn (A algo); to ~ sb out invitar a algn a salir

~ vi
(inquire) preguntar

(request): there's no harm in ~ing con preguntar no se pierde nada; to ~ FOR sth pedir* algo; to ~ FOR sb preguntar POR algn
ask after [v + prep + o] preguntar por

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askance
adv : to look ~ at sb mirar a algn con recelo

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askew
adv torcido

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asleep
adj (pred): to be ~ estar* dormido; to fall ~ dormirse*

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asparagus
nu c espárrago m

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ASPCA
n American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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aspect
n
(feature, facet) aspecto m

(frml) (orientation) orientación f

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aspersions
pl n (sometimes sing): to cast ~ on sth/sb poner* algo/a algn en entredicho

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asphalt
nu asfalto m

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asphyxiate
vt asfixiar

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aspiration
n aspiración f

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aspire
vi
to ~ TO sth aspirar A algo

aspiring pres p: aspiring writers personas que aspiran a ser escritores

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aspirin
nc u (pl ~ or -rins) aspirina f

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ass
n

(donkey) (liter) asno m, jumento m (liter)

(idiot) (colloq) imbécil mf

(part of body) (AmE vulg) culo m (fam: en algunas regiones vulg)

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assailant
n (frml) agresor, -sora m,f

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assassin
n asesino, -na m,f (de un personaje importante)

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assassinate
vt asesinar (a un personaje importante)

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assassination
nc u asesinato m (de un personaje importante)

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assault [1]
n
u c (Law) (violence) agresión f; (molestation) agresión f sexual

c
(Mil) asalto m

(onslaught) ~ (ON sth) ataque m (A algo)

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assault [2]
vt (use violence against) agredir*; (sexually) agredir* sexualmente

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assemble
vt
(construct) montar; model armar

(get together) reunir*

(gather) facts recopilar; collection reunir*

~ vi (gather) reunirse*

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assembly
n (pl -blies)

u (coming together) reunión f

c (group) concurrencia f

c (Govt) asamblea f

(Educ) (no art) reunión de profesores y alumnos, al iniciarse la jornada escolar

(Tech) u (process) montaje m; (before n) ~ line cadena f de montaje

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assent [1]
nu asentimiento m; to give one's ~ to sth dar* su (or mi etc) conformidad a algo

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assent [2]
vi asentir*; to ~ TO sth acceder A algo

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assert
vt
(declare) afirmar

(demonstrate, enforce) superiority reafirmar; rights/claims hacer* valer

v refl to ~ oneself hacerse* valer

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assertion
n
c u (declaration) afirmación f

u (demonstration) reafirmación f

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assertive
adj tone autoritario; to be ~ ser* firme y enérgico

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assess
vt value/amount calcular; student/performance evaluar*; situation aquilatar

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assessment
nc u (of performance, results) evaluación f; (of amount) cálculo m

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asset
n
(valuable quality): her intelligence is her greatest ~ su inteligencia es su gran baza; she's an ~ to the company es una empleada muy valiosa para la compañía

assets pl (Fin) activo m

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asset stripping
nu vaciamiento m

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assiduous
adj (frml) student diligente

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assign
vt
(appoint) to ~ sb TO sth nombrar a algn PARA algo

(allocate) asignar

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assignment
n
c
(mission) misión f

(task) función f

(schoolwork) tarea f

u
(posting) nombramiento m

(allocation) asignación f

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assimilate
vt asimilar

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assimilation
nu asimilación f

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assist
vt ayudar

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assistance
nu ayuda f

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assistant [1]
n
(in shop) dependiente, -ta m,f, empleado, -da m,f (AmL)

(subordinate, helper) ayudante mf; clerical ~ auxiliar administrativo, -va m,f

(language ~) (BrE) (in university) ayudante mf or (Esp) lector, -tora m,f; (in school) auxiliar mf de lengua

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assistant [2]
adj (before n): ~ manager subdirector, -tora m,f

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associate [1]
vt
(involve, connect) (usu pass) vincular

(link in mind) asociar

~ vi to ~ (WITH sb) relacionarse (CON algn)

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associate [2]
n
(in business, profession) colega mf

(member of professional body) colegiado, -da m,f

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associate [3]
adj (before n) member no numerario; editor/professor (AmE) adjunto

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association
n c u
asociación f; in ~ with (as prep) en asociación con

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assorted
adj (before n) surtido

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assortment
n surtido m

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assuage
vt (liter)
(satisfy) hunger/desire saciar (liter)

(ease) pain/grief aliviar

(calm) anxiety calmar; fear disipar

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assume
vt
(suppose) suponer*

(frml) duties/command/responsibility asumir; ~d name nombre m ficticio

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assumption
n
c (supposition): the ~ was that … se suponía que …; his reasoning is based on the ~ that … su razonamiento se basa en el supuesto de que …

u (frml) (of duties, leadership, responsibility) asunción f

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assurance
n
c (guarantee): she gave me her ~ that … me aseguró que …

u (self-confidence) seguridad f en sí mismo

u (insurance) (BrE) seguro m

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assure
vt

(guarantee) asegurar

(convince) convencer*

(make certain) to ~ sb (OF) sth: this work will ~ me (of) a regular income este trabajo me asegurará una entrada fija

(insure) (BrE) life asegurar

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asterisk
n asterisco m

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asteroid
n asteroide m

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asthma
nu asma f‡

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asthmatic
adj asmático

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astonish
vt asombrar; (more intensely) dejar pasmado

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astonished
adj asombrado; the ~ look on their faces la cara de asombro que pusieron; I'm ~ (that) he got so far me asombra que haya llegado tan lejos

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astonishing
adj asombroso; (more intensely) pasmoso

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astonishment
nu asombro m; (more intense) estupefacción f

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astound
vt dejar estupefacto

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astounded
adj atónito

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astounding
adj increíble

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astray
adv : to go ~ (get lost) extraviarse*; (do wrong) (euph or hum) descarriarse*; to lead sb ~ (euph or hum) llevar a algn por mal camino

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astride
prep : he sat ~ the fence/horse estaba sentado en la valla/montado en el caballo a horcajadas

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astringent
adj astringente

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astrologer
n astrólogo, -ga m,f

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astrology
nu astrología f

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astronaut
n astronauta mf

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astronomer
n astrónomo, -ma m,f

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astronomical
adj astronómico

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astronomy
nu astronomía f

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astute
adj person sagaz; decision inteligente

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asylum
n
u c (refuge) asilo m

c (lunatic ~) manicomio m

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at
prep
(location) en; she's ~ the office está en la oficina; he's ~ the bank ha ido al banco

(direction): to point ~ sth/sb señalar algo/a algn; he smiled ~ me me sonrió

(time): ~ 6 o'clock a las seis; ~ Christmas en Navidad, por Navidades (Esp); ~ night por la noche, de noche

(indicating state): ~ a disadvantage en desventaja; ~ war/peace en guerra/paz

(occupied with): people ~ work gente trabajando; children ~ play niños jugando

(with measurements, numbers, rates etc): they sell them ~ around $80 las venden a alrededor de $80

(because of): he was surprised ~ the decision le sorprendió la decisión

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ate
past of EAT

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atheism
nu ateísmo m

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atheist
n ateo, atea m,f

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Athens
n Atenas f

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athlete
n atleta mf

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athlete's foot

nu pie m de atleta

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athletic
adj atlético

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athletics
n (+ sing or pl vb)
(active sports) (AmE) deportes mpl

(track and field) (esp BrE) atletismo m

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Atlantic [1]
adj atlántico

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Atlantic [2]
n the ~ (Ocean) el (océano) Atlántico

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atlas
n atlas m

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ATM
n (AmE) (automated or automatic teller machine) cajero m automático or permanente

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atmosphere
n
(of planet) atmósfera f

(feeling, mood) ambiente m

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atmospheric
adj atmosférico

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atom
n átomo m

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atomic
adj warfare/energy atómico; ~ bomb bomba f atómica

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atone
vi (frml) to ~ FOR sth for sins expiar* algo; for crime/harm reparar algo

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atrocious
adj
(very bad) (colloq) spelling/manners espantoso (fam)

(horrifying) injuries/conditions atroz

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atrocity
nc u (pl -ties) atrocidad f

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attach
vt (fasten) sujetar; (tie) atar, amarrar (AmL exc RPl); (stick) pegar*; (to letter, document) adjuntar; it is ~ed to the wall with screws está sujeto a la pared con tornillos; the ~ed form el formulario adjunto; to ~ importance to sth dar(le) importancia a algo

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attaché
n agregado, -da m,f

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attaché case

n maletín m

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attached
adj (pred) (fond) to be ~ TO sb/sth tenerle* mucho cariño A algn/algo

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attachment
n
c
(part) accesorio m

(Comput) documento m adjunto

u (fondness) ~ (TO sb/sth) cariño m (POR algn/algo)

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attack [1]
n
c u (physical, verbal) ataque m; terrorist ~s atentados mpl terroristas

c (Med) ataque m; heart ~ infarto m

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attack [2]
vt
(physically, verbally) atacar*

task acometer; problem combatir

~ vi (Mil, Sport) atacar*

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attacker
n agresor, -sora m,f

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attain
vt (frml) position/goal alcanzar*, lograr; ambition realizar*

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attempt [1]
vt
(try) to ~ to + INF/-ING tratar DE or intentar + INF

(have a try at) student exam question intentar responder a (frml)

attempted past p: ~ed suicide/murder intento m de suicidio/tentativa f de asesinato

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attempt [2]
n intento m; I made an ~ at conversation traté de or intenté entablar conversación; to make an ~ on sb's life atentar contra la vida de algn

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attend
vt
(frml)
(be present at) asistir a (frml)

(go to regularly) church/school/classes ir* a

patient atender*

~ vi
(be present) asistir

(pay attention) to ~ (TO sth) atender* (A algo), poner* atención (A algo) (AmL)
attend to [v + prep + o] patient/customer atender*; correspondence/filing ocuparse de

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attendance
n
u c (presence) asistencia f; to be in ~ estar* presente

c (people present): what was the ~? ¿cuántos asistentes hubo?; to take ~ (AmE) pasar lista

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attendant
n (in museum, parking lot) guarda m; (in pool, toilets) encargado, -da m,f

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attention
n
u
(concentration) atención f; to pay ~ to sth/sb prestarle atención a algo/algn

(notice) atención f; to catch sb's ~ atraer* la atención de algn; it has been brought to my ~ o it has come to my ~ that … me han informado que …

(care) atención f

u (Mil): to stand to ~ ponerse* en posición de firme(s)

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attentive
adj atento

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attenuate
vt atenuar*; attenuating circumstances circunstancias fpl atenuantes

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attic
n desván m, ático m, altillo m (esp AmL)

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attire
nu (liter) atuendo m (frml), atavío m (liter)

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attitude
n actitud f

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attorney
n (pl -neys) (AmE) abogado, -da m,f; see also power of attorney

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Attorney General

n (pl ~ ~s or ~s ~) (in US — at national level) Ministro, -tra m,f de Justicia; (— at state level) Fiscal mf General

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attract
vt atraer*

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attraction
n
u c (Phys) atracción f

u (interest): I still feel a great ~ toward the place todavía me atrae mucho el lugar; what's the ~? ¿qué atractivo tiene?

c (attractive feature) atractivo m; tourist ~ atracción f turística

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attractive
adj atractivo

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attribute [1]
vt to ~ sth TO sth/sb atribuirle* algo A algo/algn

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attribute [2]
n atributo m

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attrition
nu
(destruction) desgaste m; war of ~ guerra f de desgaste

(AmE Lab Rel) bajas fpl vegetativas

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aubergine
n (BrE) berenjena f

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auburn
adj castaño rojizo adj inv

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auction [1]
nc u subasta f, remate m (AmL)

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auction [2]
vt subastar, rematar (AmL)

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auctioneer
n subastador, -dora m,f, rematador, -dora m,f (AmL)

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audacious
adj
(daring) act/plan audaz

(impudent) behavior/person atrevido

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audacity
nu (daring) audacia f; (impudence) atrevimiento m

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audible
adj audible

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audience
n
(at play, film) público m; (at concert, lecture) auditorio m; (TV) audiencia f

(interview) audiencia f

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audio-
pref audio-

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audio

: ~book
n audiolibro m;
~visual
adj audiovisual

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audit [1]
vt
(Busn, Fin) accounts auditar

(AmE Educ) classes/course asistir como oyente a

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audit [2]
nc u (Busn, Fin)
(inspection) auditoría f

(report) (AmE) informe m de auditoría

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audition [1]
vi : to ~ (FOR sth) dar* una audición (PARA algo)

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audition [2]
n audición f

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auditor
n
(Busn, Fin) auditor, -tora m,f

(AmE Educ) oyente mf

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auditorium
n (pl -riums or -ria ) auditorio m

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augment
vt (frml) aumentar, incrementar (frml)

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augur
vi : to ~ well/ill ser* de buen/mal agüero

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august
adj augusto

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August
n agosto m

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aunt
n tía f

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auntie ,aunty
, n (colloq) tía f, tiíta f (fam)

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au pair
n au pair mf

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aura
n halo m, aura m

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aural
adj auditivo

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auspices
pl n (frml): under the ~ of sb/sth bajo los auspicios de algn/algo

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auspicious
adj (frml) prometedor, auspicioso (CS)

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austere
adj austero

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austerity
nu austeridad f

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Australasia
n Australasia f

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Australia
n Australia f

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Australian [1]
adj australiano

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Australian [2]
n australiano, -na m,f

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Austria
n Austria f

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Austrian [1]
adj austriaco, austríaco

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Austrian [2]
n austriaco, -ca m,f, austríaco, -ca m,f

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authentic
adj
(genuine) auténtico

(realistic) atmosphere realista

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authenticate
vt
(declare genuine) autenticar*

(prove, confirm) probar*

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authenticity
nu (of manuscript, painting) autenticidad f

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author
n (writer) escritor, -ra m,f; (in relation to her/his works) autor, -tora m,f

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authoritarian
adj autoritario

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authoritative
adj
manner/tone de autoridad

(reliable, respected) source fidedigno; work/study autorizado

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authority
n (pl -ties)
u
(power) autoridad f

(authorization) ~ to + INF autorización f PARA + INF

c (person, body) autoridad f; she was detained by the Belgian authorities fue detenida por las autoridades belgas

c
(expert) ~ (ON sth) autoridad f (EN algo)

(source) autoridad f; to have sth on good ~ saber* algo de buena fuente

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authorize
vt
publication/transaction autorizar*; funds aprobar*

(empower) to ~ sb to + INF autorizar* a algn PARA + INF

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autistic
adj autista

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autobiographical
adj autobiográfico

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autobiography
nu c (pl -phies) autobiografía f

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autocratic
adj autocrático

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autograph [1]
n autógrafo m

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autograph [2]
vt autografiar*

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automata
pl of AUTOMATON

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automate
vt automatizar*

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automatic [1]
adj automático

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automatic [2]
n (car) coche m automático; (pistol) automática f

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automatically
adv automáticamente

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automation
nu automatización f

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automaton
n (pl automata or -tons) autómata m

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automobile
n (esp AmE) coche m, carro m (AmL exc CS), auto m (esp CS), automóvil m (frml)

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autonomous
adj autónomo

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autonomy
nu autonomía f

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autopsy
n (pl -sies) autopsia f

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autumn
n (esp BrE) otoño m; (before n) day/weather de otoño, otoñal

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auxiliary [1]
adj auxiliar

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auxiliary [2]
n (pl -ries) auxiliar mf; nursing ~ enfermero, -ra m,f auxiliar

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avail [1]
v refl (frml) to ~ oneself OF sth aprovechar algo

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avail [2]
nu (liter): to no ~ en vano

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available
adj
(obtainable) (pred): to be readily ~ ser* fácil de conseguir; brochures are ~ on request hay folletos a disposición de quien los solicite

(at sb's disposal) resources/manpower disponible; to make sth ~ to sb poner* algo a disposición de algn

(free, contactable) (pred) libre; (for work, job) disponible

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avalanche
n alud m, avalancha f

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avant-garde
adj vanguardista, de vanguardia

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avarice
nu (liter) codicia f (liter)

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avaricious
adj (liter) codicioso

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Ave
(Avenue) Avda., Av.

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avenge
vt vengar*

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avenue
n

(tree-lined walk) paseo m (arbolado)

(broad street) avenida f

(means, method) vía f

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average [1]
n (Math) promedio m, media f

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average [2]
adj
(Math) time/age medio, promedio adj inv; he is of ~ height es de estatura mediana

(typical): the ~ family la familia tipo

(ordinary): how was the movie? — average ¿qué tal la película? — normal
average out [v + adv]: our speed ~d out at about 60mph hicimos una media or un promedio de 60 millas por hora

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averse
adj (pred) to be ~ TO sth to an idea ser* reacio A algo

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aversion
n (no pl) aversión f

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avert
vt
eyes/gaze apartar

danger/suspicion evitar; accident/strike impedir*

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aviary
n (pl -ries) pajarera f

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aviation
nu aviación f

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avid
adj reader/interest ávido; fan/follower ferviente

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avocado
n (pl -dos) u c
~ (pear) aguacate m or (Bol, CS, Per) palta f

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avoid
vt obstacle/place/topic evitar; blow esquivar; why are you ~ing me? ¿por qué me rehúyes?

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avoidable
adj evitable

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avowed
adj (before n) declarado

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await
vt esperar

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awake [1]
adj (pred) to be ~ estar* despierto

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awake [2],awaken
(past awoke; past p awoken), vt/i despertar*

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awakening
n despertar m

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award [1]
vt
prize/medal/pay increase conceder; honor conferir*

(Sport) penalty/free kick conceder

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award [2]
n
(prize) galardón m; (medal) condecoración f

(sum of money) asignación f

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award-winning

adj (before n) galardonado

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aware
adj (conscious) (pred) to be ~ OF sth ser* or (Chi, Méx) estar* consciente DE algo; is your father ~ that you drink? ¿sabe tu padre que bebes?

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awareness
nu conciencia f

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awash
adj (pred) to be ~ (WITH sth) estar* inundado (DE algo)

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away
adv
(from place, person): I looked ~ aparté la vista; he limped ~ se alejó cojeando

(in the distance): it isn't far ~ no queda lejos; it's 20 miles ~ queda a 20 millas; Easter is a long way ~ falta mucho para Pascua

(absent): she's ~ in Canada está en Canadá; I'll be ~ all next week toda la semana que viene no voy a estar

(esp BrE Sport): to play ~ jugar* fuera (de casa)

(continuously): he's been painting ~ all morning se ha pasado toda la mañana pintando; I could hear him singing ~ lo oía cantar

away from (as prep)
(in opposite direction to): she pulled him ~ from the cliff edge lo apartó del borde del acantilado

(at a distance, separated from) lejos de; to get ~ from it all alejarse del mundanal ruido

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awe
nu sobrecogimiento m; to be in ~ of sb sentirse* intimidado por algn

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awe-inspiring

adj impresionante

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awesome
adj imponente

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awestruck

adj atemorizado

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awful
adj (colloq) journey/weather/day horrible; clothes horroroso; joke/movie malísimo; I felt ~ me sentía fatal

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awkward
adj
(clumsy) movement/person torpe; phrase poco elegante

(difficult, inconvenient) shape/angle incómodo; at a rather ~ moment en mal momento; she could make things very ~ for you te podría hacer la vida imposible

(difficult to deal with) difícil

(embarrassing) decision/subject delicado; you've put me in a very ~ position me has puesto en una situación muy violenta

(embarrassed) silence incómodo; I felt very ~ me sentí muy incómodo

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awning
n toldo m

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awoke
past of AWAKE

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awoken
past p of AWAKE

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awry
adj (pred) torcido; to go ~ salir* mal

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ax [1],axe
, (BrE) n hacha f‡; to have an ~ to grind tener* un interés personal

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ax [2],axe
, (BrE) vt (journ) project/services/jobs suprimir; employee despedir*

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axis
n (pl axes ) eje m

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axle
n eje m

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AZ
Arizona

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Azerbaijan
n Azerbaiyán m, Azerbaiján m

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Azerbaijani
adj azerbaiyaní

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Aztec [1]
adj azteca

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Aztec [2]
n azteca mf

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azure
adj (liter) azur (liter)

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B

b
(born) n.

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B ,b
, n
(letter) B, b f

(Mus) si m

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BA
n Bachelor of Arts

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babble
vi (talk foolishly) parlotear (fam); (talk unintelligibly) farfullar; baby balbucear; a babbling brook (liter) un arroyo rumoroso (liter)

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baby
n (pl babies)
(infant) bebé m, niño, -ña m,f, bebe, -ba m,f (Per, RPl), guagua f (Andes); to have a ~ tener* un hijo or un niño

(animal) cría f

(youngest member) benjamín, -mina m,f

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baby

: ~ buggy, baby carriage~ carriage
n (AmE) cochecito m de bebé, carriola f (Méx);
~-sit
vi (pres p -sitting; past & past p -sat) cuidar niños, hacer* de canguro (Esp);
~-sitter
n baby sitter mf, canguro mf (Esp)

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bachelor
n
(single man) soltero m

(Educ) licenciado, -da m,f; B~ of Arts/Science (degree) licenciatura f en Filosofía y Letras/en Ciencias

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back [1]
n
c (Anat) (of human) espalda f; (of animal) lomo m; they laugh at him behind his ~ se ríen de él a sus espaldas; to turn one's ~ on sb volverle* la espalda a algn

c
(of chair) respaldo m; (of dress, jacket) espalda f; (of electrical appliance, watch) tapa f

(reverse side — of envelope, photo) dorso m; (— of head) parte f posterior; (— of hand) dorso m; your sweater is on ~ to front te has puesto el suéter al revés; hand[1]

c u (rear part): the ~ of the house la parte de atrás de la casa; at the ~ of the drawer en el fondo del cajón; we sat at the ~ nos sentamos al fondo; I'll sit in the ~ (of car) yo me siento detrás or (en el asiento de) atrás; in the ~ of beyond quién sabe dónde, donde el diablo perdió el poncho (AmS fam), en el quinto pino (Esp fam)

c (Sport) defensa mf, zaguero, -ra m,f

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back [2]
adj (before n, no comp)
door trasero; garden de atrás

(of an earlier date): ~ number o issue número m atrasado; ~ pay atrasos mpl

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back [3]
adv
(indicating return, repetition): the journey ~ el viaje de vuelta; he's ~ from Paris ha vuelto de París; long hair is ~ (in fashion) vuelve (a estar de moda) el pelo largo; to run/fly ~ volver* corriendo/en avión; he asked for the ring ~ pidió que le devolviera el anillo; see also go, take etc back

(in reply, reprisal): he slapped her and she slapped him ~ él la abofeteó y ella le devolvió la bofetada

(backward): take two steps ~ da dos pasos atrás

(in the past): ~ in 1972 (ya) en 1972

back and forth backward(s) and forward(s): see BACKWARD

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back [4]
vt

person/decision respaldar

(bet money on) horse/winner apostar* por

(reverse): he ~ed the car out of the garage sacó el coche del garaje dando marcha atrás or (Col, Méx) en reversa

(Mus) acompañar

~ vi vehicle/driver dar* marcha atrás, meter reversa (Col, Méx); he ~ed into a lamppost se dio contra una farola al dar marcha atrás or al meter reversa back away [v + adv] echarse atrás back down [v + adv] volverse* atrás back out [v + adv] volverse* atrás; they ~ed out of the deal no cumplieron el trato back up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(support) respaldar, apoyar

(Comput) file hacer* una copia de seguridad de

[v + adv] (reverse) dar* marcha atrás, meter reversa (Col, Méx)

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back

: ~ache
nu dolor m de espalda;
~bencher , back bench MP~ bench MP
n (in UK) diputado, -da m,f (sin cargo específico en el gobierno o la oposición);
~bone
n (Anat) columna f (vertebral); (main strength) columna f vertebral, eje m;
~date
vt wage increase pagar* con retroactividad; check ponerle* una fecha anterior a;
~drop
n telón m de fondo

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backer
n patrocinador, -dora m,f

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backfire

vi
car producir* detonaciones en el escape

(fail) fracasar

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background [1]
n
(of picture, scene) fondo m; she prefers to stay in the ~ prefiere permanecer en un segundo plano

(of events) ~ (TO sth) antecedentes mpl (DE algo)

(of person — origin) origen m; (— education) formación f; (— previous activities) experiencia f

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background [2]
adj (before n) noise/music de fondo; ~ reading lecturas fpl preparatorias (acerca del momento histórico, antecedentes etc)

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backhand

n revés m

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backing
n
u (support) respaldo m

c (Mus) acompañamiento m

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backlash

n reacción f violenta; (Mech Eng) contragolpe m

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backless
adj sin espalda

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back

: ~log
n atraso m; a ~log of work trabajo atrasado;
~pack
n mochila f;
~ seat
n asiento m trasero or de atrás;
~side
n (colloq) trasero m (fam);
~stage
adj/adv entre bastidores;
~street
n callejuela f; (before n) abortion clandestino;
~stroke
nu estilo m espalda;
~track
vi
(retrace one's steps) retroceder

(reverse opinion, plan) dar* marcha atrás
;
~-up
n
u (support) respaldo m, apoyo m; (before n) team/equipment de refuerzo

c (Comput) copia f de seguridad; (before n) disk/file de reserva, de seguridad

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backward [1]
adj
(before n) movement hacia atrás; a ~ glance una mirada atrás

child retrasado; nation atrasado

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backward [2],backwards
, (esp BrE) adv
(toward rear) hacia atrás; ~ and forward(s) para atrás y para adelante; know[1] vt

(back to front, in reverse order) al revés

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back yard

n (paved) patio m trasero; (grassed) (AmE) jardín m trasero, fondo m (RPl)

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bacon
nu tocino m or (Esp) bacon m or (RPl) panceta f

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bacteria
pl n bacterias mpl

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bad [1]
adj
Note
The usual translation of bad, malo, becomes mal when it is used before a masculine singular noun.
(comp worse; superl worst)
(not good) malo; to be ~ AT sth/-ING ser* malo PARA algo/+ INF; to go from ~ to worse ir* de mal en peor; too much food is ~ for you comer demasiado es malo; she's got a ~ knee tiene problemas con la rodilla; I feel ~ about not having written to her me da no sé qué no haberle escrito; to be in a ~ way (colloq) estar* fatal (fam)

(serious) mistake/injury grave; headache fuerte

(rotten) egg/fruit podrido; to go ~ echarse a perder

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bad [2]
nu : all the ~ that he's done todo el mal que ha hecho; there's good and ~ in everybody todos tenemos cosas buenas y malas

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bad [3]
adv (esp AmE colloq): to need sth real ~ necesitar algo desesperadamente

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bade
past of BID VT

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badge
n (pin-on) chapa f, botón m (AmL); (sew-on) insignia f

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badger [1]
n tejón m

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badger [2]
vt fastidiar

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badly
adv (comp worse; superl worst)
(poorly) play/sing mal

(improperly) behave/treat mal

(as intensifier) fail miserablemente; ~ injured gravemente herido

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badly off

adj (comp worse off; superl worst off) (pred) mal de dinero

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badminton
nu bádminton m

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bad-tempered

adj reply/tone malhumorado; person (as permanent characteristic) de mal genio; (in a bad mood) de mal humor

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baffle
vt
(perplex) desconcertar*

(frustrate) efforts frustrar

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baffled
adj perplejo; expression de perplejidad

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bag
n

(container, bagful) bolsa f; a paper ~ una bolsa de papel; (hand~) (esp BrE) cartera f or (Esp) bolso m or (Méx) bolsa f

(piece of luggage) maleta f, valija f (RPl), petaca f (Méx); to pack one's ~s hacer* la maleta (or valija etc)

(of skin) bolsa f; to have ~s under one's eyes (of skin) tener* bolsas en los ojos; (dark rings) tener* ojeras

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baggage
nu equipaje m; (before n) ~ room (AmE) consigna f

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baggy
adj -gier, -giest ancho, guango (Méx)

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bagpipes

pl n gaita f

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Bahamas
pl n the ~ las Bahamas

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bail
nu (Law) fianza f; he was released on ~ fue puesto en libertad bajo fianza bail out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(Law): to ~ sb out pagarle* la fianza a algn

(Naut) water achicar*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (rescue) sacar* de apuros

[v + adv] (Aviat) tirarse en paracaídas

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bailiff
n (Law)
(in UK) alguacil mf

(in US) funcionario que custodia al acusado en el juzgado

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bait [1]
nu cebo m

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bait [2]
vt
hook/trap cebar

(persecute) acosar

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bake
vt : ~ in a hot oven hornear en horno caliente; she ~s her own bread hace el pan en casa; ~d potato papa f or (Esp) patata f asada

~ vi hacer* pasteles (or pan etc)

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baked beans
pl n
(in can) frijoles mpl or (Esp) judías fpl or (CS) porotos mpl en salsa de tomate

(dish) (AmE) el mismo plato preparado con cerdo

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baker
n panadero, -ra m,f; ~'s (shop) panadería f

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bakery
n (pl -ries) panadería f

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baking
nu : we do a lot of ~ hacemos muchos pasteles (or pan etc); (before n) ~ dish fuente f para el horno; ~ powder polvo m de hornear, Royal® m, levadura f en polvo (Esp); ~ tin molde m; ~ tray bandeja f (de horno)

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balance [1]
n
c (apparatus) balanza f

u (equilibrium) equilibrio m; to lose one's ~ perder* el equilibrio

c
(in accounting) balance m

(bank ~) saldo m

(difference, remainder) resto m; (of sum of money) saldo m

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balance [2]
vt
load equilibrar; object mantener* en equilibrio

(Fin) account hacer* el balance de

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balanced
adj equilibrado

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balance of payments
n balanza f de pagos

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balcony
n (pl -nies)
(Archit) balcón m; (large) terraza f

(Theat) (in US) platea f alta; (in UK) galería f

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bald
adj -er, -est
man calvo, pelón (AmC, Méx), pelado (CS); to go ~ quedarse calvo (or pelón etc)

(worn) tire gastado

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bale
n paca f bale out (BrE) bail out

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Balearic Islands
pl n the ~ ~ las (Islas) Baleares

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baleful
adj torvo

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Balkan
adj balcánico

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Balkans
pl n the ~ los países balcánicos

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ball
n
c (in baseball, golf) pelota f, bola f; (in basketball, football) pelota f (esp AmL), balón m (esp Esp); (in billiards) bola f; to be on the ~ (colloq) ser* muy espabilado

u
to play ~ (with sb) (lit: play game) jugar* a la pelota (con algn); (cooperate) (colloq) cooperar (con algn)

(base~) (AmE) béisbol m

c (round mass) bola f; (of string, wool) ovillo m

c (Anat): the ~ of the foot la parte anterior de la planta del pie

c (dance) baile m

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ballad
n (narrative poem, song) romance m; (sentimental song) balada f

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ballast
nu (Aviat, Naut) lastre m

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ballerina
n bailarina f (de ballet)

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ballet
nu c ballet m; (before n) ~ dancer bailarín, -rina m,f de ballet

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ball game

n juego m de pelota; (baseball game) (AmE) partido m de béisbol; (US football game) (AmE) partido m de fútbol or (AmC, Méx) futbol americano

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ballistics
n (+ sing vb) balística f

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balloon
n
(toy) globo m, bomba f (Col), chimbomba f (AmC)

(Aviat) globo m

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ballot
nu c votación f; (before n) ~ box urna f; ~ (paper) papeleta f, boleta f electoral (Méx, RPl)

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ball

: ~park
n (AmE Sport) estadio m or (Méx) parque m de béisbol; (before n) a ~park figure una cifra aproximada;
~player
n (AmE) (in baseball) jugador, -dora m,f de béisbol, beisbolista mf; (in US football) jugador, -dora m,f de fútbol or (AmC, Méx) de futbol americano; (in basketball) jugador, -dora m,f de baloncesto, baloncestista mf, basquetbolista mf (AmL);
~point (pen)
n bolígrafo m, esfero(gráfico) m (Col), pluma f atómica (Méx), birome f (RPl), lápiz m de pasta (Chi);
~room
n sala f or salón m de baile;
~room dancing
nu baile m de salón

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balm
nu c bálsamo m

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Baltic
n the ~ (Sea) el (mar) Báltico

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bamboo
nu c (pl -boos) bambú m

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ban [1]
vt -nn- book/smoking prohibir*; organization proscribir*; he was ~ned from the club le prohibieron la entrada al club

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ban [2]
n prohibición f

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banal
adj banal

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banana
n plátano m, banana f (Per, RPl), banano m (AmC, Col), cambur m (Ven)

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band
n

(group) grupo m; (of thieves, youths) pandilla f

(Mus) (jazz ~) grupo m or conjunto m de jazz; (rock ~) grupo m de rock

(ribbon) cinta f; (strip — of cloth) banda f; (— for hat) cinta f

(stripe) franja f

band together [v + adv] unirse

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bandage [1]
n venda f

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bandage [2]
vt vendar

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Band-Aid
®
n (AmE) curita® f, tirita® f (Esp)

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B & B
n bed and breakfast

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bandit
n bandido, -da m,f, bandolero, -ra m,f

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band

: ~stand
n quiosco m de música;
~wagon
n : to jump on the ~wagon subirse al carro

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bandy [1]
adj -dier, -diest arqueado, torcido

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bandy [2]
-dies, -dying, -died vt remarks/jokes intercambiar

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bane
n : to be the ~ of sb's life ser* la cruz de algn

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bang [1]
n
(loud noise) estrépito m; (explosion) explosión f

(blow) golpe m, trancazo m

bangs pl (AmE) (fringe) flequillo m, cerquillo m (AmL), chasquilla f (Chi), capul f (Col), fleco m (Méx), pollina f (Ven)

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bang [2]
vt
(strike) golpear

(slam): he ~ed the door dio un portazo (fam)

~ vi
(strike) to ~ ON sth golpear algo; to ~ INTO sth darse* CONTRA algo

(slam) door cerrarse* de un golpe

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bang [3]
adv
: to go ~ gun dispararse

(as intensifier) (esp BrE colloq): ~ on time a la hora justa

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banger
n (BrE colloq)
(sausage) salchicha f

(firework) petardo m

(car) (old ~) cacharro m (fam)

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Bangkok
n Bangkok m

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Bangladesh
n Bangladesh m

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Bangladeshi
adj bangladesí

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bangle
n pulsera f, brazalete m; (thin, of gold or silver) esclava f, aro m

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banish
vt
(exile) desterrar*; fear/doubts hacer* olvidar

(prohibit) prohibir*

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banister
n pasamanos m

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bank [1]
n

(Fin) banco m; (before n) ~ balance saldo m

(store, supply) banco m; blood ~ banco de sangre

(edge of river) orilla f, ribera f

~ of earth/snow montículo m de tierra/nieve

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bank [2]
vt depositar or (esp Esp) ingresar (en el banco)

~ vi
(Fin): I ~ with the National tengo la cuenta en el National

(Aviat) ladearse
bank on [v + prep + o] victory/help contar* con; I wouldn't ~ on it yo no me confiaría demasiado

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bank

: ~ account
n cuenta f bancaria;
~book
n libreta f de ahorros;
~card
n (AmE) tarjeta f de crédito (expedida por un banco); (BrE) tarjeta f bancaria

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banker
n
(Fin) banquero, -ra m,f

(in gambling) banca f

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bank holiday

n (BrE) día m festivo, feriado m (esp AmL)

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banking
nu banca f

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bank

: ~ note
n
(promissory note) (AmE) pagaré m

(paper money) (BrE) billete m de banco
;
~ rate
n tasa f or (esp Esp) tipo m de interés

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bankrupt [1]
adj en quiebra, en bancarrota; to be ~ estar* en quiebra or en bancarrota; to go ~ quebrar*, ir* a la bancarrota

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bankrupt [2]
n fallido, -da m,f

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bankrupt [3]
vt llevar a la quiebra or a la bancarrota

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bankruptcy
nu c (pl -cies) quiebra f, bancarrota f

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banner
n (flag) estandarte m; (in demonstration) pancarta f

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bannister
n banister

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banns
pl n amonestaciones fpl

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banquet
n banquete m

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banter
nu bromas fpl

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baptism
nc u bautismo m

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Baptist
n baptista mf, bautista mf

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baptize
vt bautizar*

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bar [1]
n
(rod, rail) barra f; (— on cage, window) barrote m

(Sport) (cross~) (in soccer) larguero m; (in rugby) travesaño m; (in high jump) barra f or (Esp) listón m; (horizontal ~) barra f (fija)

(block) barra f; ~ of chocolate barra f de chocolate; gold ~ lingote m de oro; ~ of soap pastilla f or (CS) barra f de jabón

(establishment) bar m; (counter) barra f, mostrador m

(Law) the Bar (legal profession) (AmE) la abogacía; (barristers) (BrE) el conjunto de barristers

(Mus) compás m

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bar [2]
vt -rr-
(secure) door/window atrancar*

(block) path/entrance bloquear

(prohibit) smoking/jeans prohibir*; person/group excluir*

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bar [3]
prep salvo, excepto, a or con excepción de

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barb
n (of fishhook, arrow) lengüeta f

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Barbados
n Barbados m

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barbarian
n bárbaro, -ra m,f

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barbaric
adj (primitive) primitivo; (brutal) brutal

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barbarity
n (pl -ties) u c
brutalidad f

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barbecue
n
(grid and fireplace) barbacoa f, parrilla f, asador m (AmL)

(social occasion) barbacoa f, parrillada f, asado m (AmL)

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barbed wire

nu alambre m de púas or (Esp tb) de espino

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barber
n peluquero m, barbero m (ant); the ~('s) la peluquería

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barbwire

nu (AmE) barbed wire

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bar code

n código m de barras

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bare [1]
adj barer , barest (uncovered) blade/flesh/walls desnudo; head descubierto; foot descalzo; floorboards sin alfombrar; tree pelado; wire pelado or (Esp) desnudo; room con pocos muebles; the ~ essentials lo estrictamente esencial; he gave me the ~ facts se ciñó a los hechos; to lay sth ~ poner* or dejar algo al descubierto

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bare [2]
vt : to ~ one's head descubrirse* (la cabeza); the dog ~d its teeth el perro enseñó or mostró los dientes

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bareback
adv ride a pelo

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barefoot [1]
adj descalzo

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barefoot [2]
adv : she ran ~ corrió descalza

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barely
adv (hardly) apenas

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bargain [1]
n
(cheap purchase) ganga f; (before n) price de ganga or oferta

(deal, agreement) trato m, acuerdo m; to strike a ~ llegar a un acuerdo; into o (AmE also) in the ~ encima, por si fuera poco

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bargain [2]
vi
(haggle) regatear

(negotiate) negociar
bargain for [v + prep + o]: we hadn't ~ed for such an eventuality no habíamos tenido en cuenta esa posibilidad; I got more than I had ~ed for no me esperaba algo así

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bargaining
nu
(haggling) regateo m

(negotiating) negociaciones fpl; (before n) strategy/position negociador

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barge [1]
n barcaza f

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barge [2]
vi (+ adv compl): he ~d past (me) me dio un empujón para pasar; he always ~s in when we're trying to talk siempre se entromete cuando queremos hablar

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baritone
n barítono m

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bark [1]
n
u (on tree) corteza f

c (of dog) ladrido m

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bark [2]
vi ladrar;

~ vt (shout) espetar; to ~ (out) an order gritar una orden

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barkeep
, barkeeper
n (AmE) (male) barman m, camarero m (Esp, Ven); (female) mesera f or (Esp, Ven) camarera f or (AmS) moza f

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barley
nu cebada f

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bar

: ~maid
n mesera f or (Esp, Ven) camarera f or (AmS) moza f;
~man
n (pl -men ) (BrE) barman m, camarero m (Esp, Ven)

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barn
n
(for crops) granero m; (for livestock) establo m

(for vehicles) (AmE) cochera f

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barometer
n barómetro m

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baron
n
(nobleman) barón m

(magnate) magnate m

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baroness
n baronesa f

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barracks
n (pl ~) (+ sing or pl vb) cuartel m

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barrage
n (Mil) (action) descarga f; (fire) cortina f de fuego

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barrel
n
(container) barril m, tonel m

(of handgun) cañón m; (of cannon) tubo m

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barren
adj -er, -est land/soil estéril; tree/plant/animal (no comp) estéril; woman (dated or liter) infecunda

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barrette
n (AmE) pasador m, broche m (Méx, Ur), hebilla f (Arg)

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barricade [1]
n barricada f

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barricade [2]
vt cerrar* con barricadas; they ~d themselves into the building se atrincheraron en el edificio

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barrier
n barrera f; language ~ barrera idiomática

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Barrier Reef

n the Great ~ ~ el Gran Arrecife Coralino, la Gran Barrera Coral

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barrister
n (BrE) abogado, -da m,f (habilitado para alegar ante un tribunal superior)

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barrow
n (wheel~) carretilla f

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bar

: ~stool
n taburete m;
~tender
n (esp AmE) (male) barman m, camarero m (Esp, Ven); (female) mesera f or (Esp, Ven) camarera f or (AmS) moza f

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barter
vt cambiar, trocar*

~ vi hacer* trueques

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base [1]
n
(of column, wall) base f; (of mountain, tree) pie m; (of spine, skull) base f; (of lamp) pie m

(foundation, basis) base f

(of patrol, for excursion) base f; (of organization) sede f

(in baseball) base f

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base [2]
vt
(found) to ~ sth ON sth opinion/conclusion basar algo EN algo; the movie is ~d on a real event la película se basa en una historia real

(locate) basar; the company is ~d in Madrid la compañía tiene su base en Madrid

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base [3]
adj baser, basest conduct/motive abyecto

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baseball
n
u (game) béisbol m; (before n) ~ bat bate m de béisbol

c (ball) pelota f de béisbol

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basement
n sótano m

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base pay
nu (AmE) sueldo m base or básico

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bases [1]
pl of BASIS

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bases [2]
pl of BASE

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bash [1]
n (colloq)
(blow) golpe m, madrazo m (Méx fam)

(party) juerga f (fam)

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bash [2]
vt (colloq) pegarle* a

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bashful
adj tímido, penoso (AmL exc CS)

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basic
adj
(fundamental) fundamental

(simple, rudimentary) knowledge/need básico; hotel/food sencillo

(Econ) pay básico

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basically
adv fundamentalmente

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basics
pl n lo básico

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basil
nu albahaca f

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basin
n
(for liquid, food) cuenco m, bol m, tazón m

(hand ~) (BrE) lavamanos m, lavabo m, pileta f (RPl)

(Geog, Geol) cuenca f

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basis
n (pl bases )
c u (foundation, grounds) base f

(system, level) (no pl): employed on a daily ~ contratado por día; on a regional ~ a nivel regional

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bask
vi : to ~ in the sun disfrutar (del calor) del sol; she ~ed in their adulation se deleitaba or se regodeaba con su adulación

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basket
n
(for shopping) canasta f (esp AmL), cesta f (esp Esp)

(in basketball)
(goal) canasta f, cesto m

(score) canasta f, enceste m

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basketball

n
u (game) baloncesto m, básquetbol m (AmL)

c (ball) pelota f de básquetbol or (Esp) balón m de baloncesto

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Basque [1]
adj vasco; the ~ Country el País Vasco, Euskadi m

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Basque [2]
n
c (person) vasco, -ca m,f

u (language) euskera m, vasco m, vascuence m

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bass [1]
n (pl ~es) (Mus)
u c (voice, singer) bajo m

c (double bass or bass guitar) (contra)bajo m

u (Audio) graves mpl

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bass [2]
adj voice de bajo

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bass clef
clave f de fa

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bassoon
n fagot m

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bastard
n
(illegitimate child) bastardo, -da m,f

(colloq or vulg) cabrón m (fam o vulg), hijo m de puta (vulg)

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baste
vt
(Culin) rociar con su jugo o con mantequilla etc durante la cocción

(sew loosely) hilvanar

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bastion
n
(Archit) bastión m

(stronghold) baluarte m, bastión m

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bat [1]
n
(in baseball, cricket) bate m; (in table tennis) (BrE) paleta f, raqueta f

(Zool) murciélago m

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bat [2]
vi -tt- (Sport) batear

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batch
n (of cakes) hornada f; (of goods) (Busn) lote m; (of trainees, candidates) grupo m; (of mail, paperwork) pila f; (Comput) lote m

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bated
adj : with ~ breath con ansiedad

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bath [1]
n (pl baths )

(wash) baño m; to have o (AmE also) take a ~ bañarse, darse* un baño

(tub) bañera f, tina f (AmL)

baths pl (swimming ~s) (BrE) piscina f, alberca f (Méx), pileta f (RPl)

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bath [2]
(BrE) vt bañar

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bathe
vt (wash) wound/eyes lavar; baby/dog (AmE) bañar

~ vi
(take bath) (AmE) bañarse

(go swimming) (BrE) bañarse

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bathing suit ,bathing costume
, (BrE also) n traje m de baño, bañador m (Esp), malla f (de baño) (RPl), vestido m de baño (Col)

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bath

: ~mat
n alfombrilla f or tapete m or (Chi) piso m de baño;
~robe
n bata f de baño, albornoz m (Esp);
~room
n
(room with bath) (cuarto m de) baño m

(toilet) (esp AmE) baño m, servicio m
;
~tub
n bañera f, tina f (AmL), bañadera f (Arg)

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baton
n
(Mus) batuta f

(truncheon) (BrE) bastón m

(in relay race) testigo m

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battalion
n batallón m

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batter [1]
vt
(beat) victim/opponent apalear; child/wife maltratar

(cover with batter) rebozar*

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batter [2]
n
u (for fried fish, etc) rebozado m; (for pancakes) masa f; (for cake) (AmE) masa f

c (in baseball) bateador, -dora m,f

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battered
adj car abollado; hat/suitcase estropeado; reputation/image maltrecho; baby/wife maltratado

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battering ram

n ariete m

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battery
n (pl -ries)
(in radio, lamp) pila f; (in car, motorcycle) batería f

(artillery) batería f

(Agr) batería f (conjunto de jaulas instaladas para la explotación avícola intensiva); (before n) eggs/hens de criadero, de batería; ~ farming cría f intensiva

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battle [1]
nc u batalla f; to fight a losing ~ luchar por una causa perdida

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battle [2]
vi luchar

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battle

: ~field
n campo m de batalla;
~ground
n campo m de batalla

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battlements
pl n almenas fpl

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battleship

n acorazado m

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baud
n (Comput) baudio m

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bawdy
adj -dier, -diest subido de tono

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bawl
vi
(shout) vociferar

(cry noisily) berrear

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bay [1]
n
(Geog) bahía f

(loading ~) muelle m or plataforma f de carga

(area, recess) espacio m

: at ~ acorralado; to keep o hold sth/sb at ~ mantener* algo/a algn a raya

~ (tree) laurel m

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bay [2]
vi hounds aullar*

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bayleaf

n (pl -leaves) hoja f de laurel

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bayonet
n bayoneta f

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bay window

n ventana f en saliente

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bazaar
n
(oriental market) bazar m

(charity sale) venta f benéfica

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BBC
n (British Broadcasting Corporation) the ~ la BBC

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BC
(before Christ) antes de Cristo; (written form) aC, a. de C., a. de J.C.

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be
(pres am, are, is; past was, were; past p been) vi [See notes at ser and estar]

(followed by an adjective): she's French es francesa; he's worried está preocupado; how are you? ¿cómo estás?; I'm much better estoy or me encuentro mucho mejor; she's pregnant/tired/ill está embarazada/cansada/enferma; I'm cold/hot/hungry/thirsty tengo frío/calor/hambre/sed; he's dead está muerto; he's blind es or (Esp tb) está ciego; he's short es bajo; Tony is married/divorced Tony está or (esp AmL) es casado/divorciado; these shoes are new estos zapatos son nuevos; she was very rude to me estuvo or fue muy grosera conmigo; she's very rude es muy grosera; ~ good sé bueno

(followed by a noun) ser*; if I were you, I'd stay yo que tú me quedaría

(talking about age) tener*; how old are you? ¿cuántos años tienes?; I'm 31 tengo 31 años; Paul was four last Monday Paul cumplió cuatro años el lunes pasado; our house is over 100 years old nuestra casa tiene más de 100 años

(giving cost, measurement, weight): they are £15 each cuestan or valen 15 dólares cada una; two plus two is four dos más dos son cuatro; how tall is he? ¿cuánto mide?; Jim's over six feet tall Jim mide más de seis pies

(exist, live): to let sth/sb ~ dejar tranquilo algo/a algn

(in expressions of time): I'm drying my hair, I won't ~ long me estoy secando el pelo, enseguida estoy; the party is tomorrow la fiesta es mañana

(be situated, present) estar*; where is the library? ¿dónde está la biblioteca?

(only in perfect tenses) (visit) estar*; I've never been to India nunca he estado en la India

~ v impers

(talking about physical conditions, circumstances): it's cold/hot hace frío/calor; it's so noisy in here! ¡qué ruido hay aquí!

(in expressions of time) ser*; it's three o'clock son las tres; it's Wednesday today hoy es miércoles

(talking about distance) estar*; it's 500 miles from here to Detroit Detroit queda a 500 millas de aquí

(introducing person, object) ser*; it's me/Daniel soy yo/es Daniel

~ v aux
to ~ -ING estar* + GER; I'm working estoy trabajando; how long have you been waiting? ¿cuánto (tiempo) hace que esperas?; when are you seeing her? ¿cuándo la vas a ver?

(in the passive voice) ser* [The passive voice, however, is less common in Spanish than it is in English] it was built in 1903 fue construido en 1903, se construyó en 1903, lo construyeron en 1903; it is known that … se sabe que …

to ~ to + INF
(with future reference): the dessert is (still) to come todavía falta el postre

(expressing possibility): what are we to do? ¿qué podemos hacer?; it was nowhere to ~ found no se lo pudo encontrar por ninguna parte

(in tag questions): she's right, isn't she? tiene razón, ¿no? or ¿verdad?

(in elliptical uses): are you disappointed? — yes, I am/no, I'm not ¿estás desilusionado? — sí (, lo estoy)/no (, no lo estoy); she was told the news, and so was he/but I wasn't a ella le dieron la noticia, y también a él/pero a mí no

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beach
n playa f

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beacon
n (light) faro m; (fire) almenara f

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bead
n cuenta f, abalorio m; (drop) gota f; ~s of sweat gotas fpl de sudor

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beady
adj : ~ eyes ojos redondos y brillantes

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beak
n pico m

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beaker
n
(Chem) vaso m de precipitados

(cup) (BrE) taza f (gen alta y sin asa)

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be-all and end-all

n : it is the ~ ~ ~ of his life es su razón de ser; work isn't the ~ ~ ~ el trabajo no lo es todo

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beam [1]
n
(in building) viga f; (in ship) bao m

(ray) rayo m; (broad) haz m de luz; keep the headlights on high o (BrE) full o main ~ (Auto) deja las (luces) largas or (Chi) altas

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beam [2]
vi
(shine) brillar

(smile) sonreír* (abiertamente)

~ vt (broadcast) transmitir

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bean
n
(fresh, in pod) green bean

(dried) frijol m or (Esp) alubia f or judía f or (CS) poroto m or (Ven) caraota f; to be full of ~s (colloq) estar* lleno de vida

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bean

: ~ curd
n tofu m, queso m de soya (AmL) or (Esp) soja;
~shoot, bean sprout~ sprout
n frijol m germinado or (Esp) judía f germinada or (CS) poroto m germinado; (of soy bean) brote m or germinado m de soya (AmL) or (Esp) soja

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bear [1]
(past bore; past p borne) vt

(support) weight aguantar; cost correr con; responsibility cargar* con

(endure) pain/uncertainty soportar

(put up with, stand) (colloq) (with can) person aguantar (fam); noise aguantar

(stand up to): her argument doesn't ~ close scrutiny su razonamiento no resiste un análisis cuidadoso; it doesn't ~ thinking about da miedo solo de pensarlo

(carry) (liter) banner/coffin llevar, portar (liter)

(harbor): she's not one to ~ a grudge no es rencorosa; to ~ sb malice guardarle rencor a algn

(have, show) title/signature llevar; scars tener*; resemblance tener*

(produce) fruit/crop dar*; interest devengar*

(give birth to) child dar* a luz; see also BORN

~ vi (turn) torcer*; ~ left tuerza a la izquierda bear out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] theory confirmar bear up [v + adv]: she bore up well under the strain sobrellevó muy bien la situación bear with [v + prep + o] person/mood tener* paciencia con; if you'll just ~ with me for a moment, … (asking to wait) si tienen la bondad de esperar un momento, …; (asking for patience) si puedo poner a prueba su paciencia, …

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bear [2]
n oso, osa m,f

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bearable
adj soportable

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beard
n barba f

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bearded
adj con or de barba

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bearer
n
(of news) portador, -dora m,f

(carrier, porter) portador, -dora m,f, porteador, -dora m,f

(holder — of check) portador, -dora m,f; (— of passport) titular mf

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bearing
n

c (Aviat, Naut) demora f; to get/lose one's ~s orientarse/desorientarse

u c (relevance): that has no ~ on the subject eso no tiene ninguna relación con el tema

c (way of standing) porte m

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beast
n bestia f

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beat [1]
(past beat; past p beaten ) vt

(hit) golpear; carpet sacudir; wings batir; child/wife maltratar

(hammer) metal batir

(Culin) batir

opponent ganarle a; record batir; our prices can't be ~en nuestros precios son imbatibles

(arrive before, anticipate): I ~ him to the telephone llegué antes que él al teléfono; to ~ sb to it adelantársele a algn

(Mus) time marcar*

~ vi
(strike): he could hear them ~ing on the door los oía golpear la puerta; the waves were ~ing against the cliff las olas golpeaban contra el acantilado

(pulsate) heart latir, palpitar; drum redoblar; wings batir
beat down
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] door tirar abajo; crop aplastar

[v + adv] sun caer* de lleno; rain llover* con fuerza
beat up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) darle* una paliza a (fam) beat up on [v + adv + prep + o] (AmE colloq) darle* una paliza a

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beat [2]
n
(of heart) latido m; (of drum) golpe m

(Mus) (rhythmic accent) tiempo m; (rhythm) ritmo m

(of policeman) ronda f

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beat [3]
adj (colloq) (pred): to be (dead) ~ estar* reventado (fam)

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beaten
past p of BEAT

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beating
n
c (thrashing) paliza f

c (defeat) paliza f (fam)

u (surpassing): her time will take some ~ va a ser difícil superar su marca

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beautiful
adj
(in appearance) precioso, hermoso, bello (liter)

(very good) (colloq) meal/weather estupendo

(kind) (esp AmE) person encantador

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beautifully
adv (excellently, very well) sing/dance maravillosamente (bien); she was ~ dressed iba elegantísima

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beauty
n (pl -ties)
u (quality) belleza f, hermosura f; (before n) ~ contest o (esp AmE) pageant concurso m de belleza; ~ queen reina f de la belleza

c (woman) belleza f

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beauty

: ~ salon
n salón m de belleza;
~ shop
n (AmE) salón m de belleza;
~ spot
n
(place) lugar m pintoresco;

(on face) lunar m

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beaver
n castor m

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became
past of BECOME

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because
conj
porque

because of (as prep) por, a or por causa de (frml)

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beck
n : to be at sb's ~ and call estar* siempre a entera disposición de algn

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beckon
vt : to ~ sb over hacerle* señas a algn para que se acerque

~ vi hacer* una seña; she ~ed to him to follow le hizo señas para que la siguiera

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become
(past became; past p become) vi : to ~ famous hacerse* famoso; to ~ accustomed to sth acostumbrarse a algo; she soon became bored pronto se aburrió; the heat became unbearable el calor se hizo insoportable; they became friends se hicieron amigos

~ vt
(befit) (frml) (often neg) ser* apropiado para

(suit) favorecer*
become of (usu interrog) ser* de; what's to ~ of me? ¿qué va a ser de mí?

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becoming
adj
(fitting) (frml) apropiado

outfit/hat favorecedor, sentador (AmL)

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bed
n
(for sleeping) cama f; to make the ~ hacer* or (AmL tb) tender* la cama; to get into/out of ~ acostarse*/levantarse; to go to ~ acostarse*; he's in ~ with measles está en cama con sarampión; we put the children to ~ early acostamos a los niños temprano

(for plants) arriate m, cantero m (RPl)

(of river) lecho m, cauce m; (of sea) fondo m

(base, support) base f

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bed

: ~ and breakfast
n
u (service): they do ~ and breakfast dan alojamiento y desayuno

c (establishment) pensión f
;
~clothes
pl n ropa f de cama

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bedding
nu
bedclothes

(for animals) cama f

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bedlam
nu (colloq): there was ~ when he announced the news se armó la de San Quintín cuando anunció la noticia (fam)

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bedpan

n (Med) cuña f

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bedraggled
adj desaliñado; hair despeinado

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bed

: ~ridden
adj postrado en cama;
~room
n dormitorio m, cuarto m, pieza f (esp AmL), recámara f (esp Méx);
~side
n : they sat at his ~side throughout the night pasaron toda la noche junto a su cabecera; (before n) ~side table mesita f de noche, velador m (AmS), mesa f de luz (RPl);
~sit, bedsitter~sitter
n (BrE colloq) habitación f amueblada (cuyo alquiler suele incluir el uso de baño y cocina comunes);
~sore
n escara f, úlcera f de decúbito (frml) (llaga que se produce por estar mucho tiempo en cama);
~spread
n cubrecama m, colcha f;
~time
nu hora f de acostarse

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bee
n
(Zool) abeja f

(social gathering) (esp AmE) círculo m

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beech
n ~ (tree) haya f

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beef
nu carne f de vaca or (AmC, Méx) de res, ternera f (Esp)

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beefburger
n (esp BrE) hamburguesa f

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bee

: ~hive
n colmena f;
~line
n : to make a ~line for sb/sth (colloq) irse* derechito a algn/algo (fam)

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been

past p of BE

past p of GO VI

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beep [1]
n (colloq) pitido m

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beep [2]
vt/i (colloq) pitar

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beer
nu c cerveza f

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beer

: ~ garden
n : jardín o patio abierto de un bar;
~ mat
n posavasos m (de cartón)

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beeswax

nu cera f de abeja

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beet
n (pl ~s) (AmE) remolacha f or (Méx) betabel m or (Chi) betarraga f

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beetle
n escarabajo m

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beetroot
nc u (BrE) beet

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befall
vt (past befell past p befallen ) (liter) sucederle or ocurrirle a

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before [1]
prep
(preceding in time) antes de; ~ long dentro de poco; ~ going in antes de entrar

(in front of) delante de, ante (frml)

(in rank, priority): she puts her work ~ her family antepone el trabajo a su familia

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before [2]
conj
(earlier than) antes de que (+ subj), antes de (+ inf)

(rather than) antes que

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before [3]
adv (preceding) antes; the day ~ el día anterior; have you been to Canada ~? ¿ya has estado en el Canadá?

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beforehand

adv (earlier) antes; (in advance) de antemano

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befriend
vt hacerse* amigo de

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beg
-gg- vt
money/food pedir*, mendigar*

(frml)
(entreat) person suplicarle* a, rogarle* a

(ask for) forgiveness suplicar*, rogar*

~ vi beggar pedir*, mendigar*; to ~ for mercy pedir* or suplicar* clemencia

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began
past of BEGIN

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beget
vt (pres p begetting; past begot or (arch) begat ; past p begotten) (liter) engendrar

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beggar
n mendigo, -ga m,f

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begin
(pres p beginning; past began; past p begun) vt empezar*, comenzar*; to ~ -ING/to + INF empezar* or comenzar* A + INF

~ vi empezar*, comenzar*; custom originarse; to ~ with para empezar

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beginner
n principiante mf

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beginning
n
(in time, place) principio m; at the ~ of the year/of June a principios del año/de junio; I'll start again from the ~ volveré a empezar desde el principio; from ~ to end de principio a fin

(origin, early stage) (often pl) comienzo m

(start, debut) (no pl) comienzo m

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begot
past of BEGET

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begotten
past p of BEGET

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begrudge
vt : I ~ paying so much me da rabia pagar tanto; I don't ~ you your success no te envidio el éxito que tienes

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beguile
vt (charm) cautivar, seducir*

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beguiling
adj cautivador, seductor

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begun
past p of BEGIN

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behalf
n : on o (AmE also) in ~ of sb, on o (AmE also) in sb's ~
(as representative of): I'd like to thank you on ~ of the team quisiera darle las gracias en nombre de or de parte de todo el equipo; he accepted the award on her ~ aceptó el premio en su nombre

(in the interest of): he argued on her ~ that … alegó en su defensa or en su favor que …

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behave
vi
(act) comportarse; (esp of children) portarse

(be good) child/animal portarse bien, comportarse

v refl to ~ oneself portarse bien, comportarse

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behavior ,behaviour
, (BrE) nu conducta f, comportamiento m

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behead
vt decapitar

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beheld
past and past p of BEHOLD

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behind [1]
prep

(to the rear of) detrás de, atrás de (AmL); we're ten years ~ the Japanese in microelectronics en microelectrónica llevamos un retraso de diez años respecto a los japoneses

(on the other side of) detrás de, atrás de (AmL)

(responsible for) detrás de; the motives ~ his decision los motivos que lo llevaron a esa decisión

(in time): all that is ~ us now todo eso ha quedado atrás; I'm ~ schedule voy retrasado (con el trabajo or los preparativos etc)

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behind [2]
adv
(to the rear, following): he ran along ~ iba corriendo detrás or (AmL tb) atrás; I was attacked from ~ me atacaron por la espalda; keep an eye on the car ~ no pierdas de vista al coche de atrás

(in race, competition): England were two goals ~ Inglaterra iba perdiendo por dos goles

(in arrears): I'm ~ with my work/payments estoy atrasada con el trabajo/en los pagos

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behind [3]
n (colloq & euph) trasero m (fam)

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behold
(past and past p beheld) vt (liter) contemplar (liter)

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beige
adj beige adj inv, beis adj inv (Esp)

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Beijing
n Beijing m

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being
n c u
ser m

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Belarus
n Bielorrusia f

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belated
adj tardío

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belch
vi person eructar; flames ~ed from the cannon la boca del cañón escupía llamas

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Belgian [1]
adj belga

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Belgian [2]
n belga mf

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Belgium
n Bélgica f

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belie
vt belies, belying, belied
(disguise) no dejar traslucir

(show to be false): this ~s the notion that … esto demuestra que no es cierto que …

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belief
n
u c (conviction, opinion) creencia f

u (confidence) ~ IN sb/sth confianza f or fe f EN algn/algo

uc (Relig) fe f

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believable
adj story/account verosímil

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believe
vt
statement/story creer*; person creerle* a; I don't ~ it! ¡no puedo creerlo!; to make ~ (that) hacer* de cuenta que

(think) creer*

~ vi creer*; to ~ IN sth/sb creer* EN algo/algn

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believer
n creyente mf

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belittle
vt achievements menospreciar; person denigrar

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bell
n (of church, clock) campana f; (on cat, toy) cascabel m; (on door, bicycle) timbre m; (of telephone, timer) timbre m; to ring a ~: the name rings a ~ me suena el nombre; (before n) ~ tower campanario m

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belligerent
adj agresivo

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bellow
vi bramar; (shout) gritar

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bellows
n (pl ~) (for fire) fuelle m

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bell pepper

n (AmE) capsicum

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belly
n (pl -lies)
(of person) vientre m, barriga f (fam); (of animal) panza f, vientre m; (before n) ~ button (colloq) ombligo m; to do a ~ flop darse* un planchazo or (Andes) un guatazo (fam)

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belong
vi

(be property) to ~ TO sb ser* DE algn, pertenecerle* A algn

(be member) to ~ TO sth to a club ser* socio DE algo; to a union/political party estar* afiliado A algo

(have as usual place) ir*; put them back where they ~ vuélvelos a poner en su lugar

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belongings
pl n pertenencias fpl

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beloved
adj (before n) querido

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below [1]
prep
(under) debajo de, abajo de (AmL)

(inferior, junior to) por debajo de

(less than) por debajo de; ~ zero bajo cero

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below [2]
adv
(underneath) abajo; put it on the shelf ~ ponlo en el estante de abajo

(in text) más abajo

(of temperature): 20 (degrees) ~ 20 (grados) bajo cero

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belt [1]
n
(Clothing) cinturón m

(Mech Eng) correa f

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belt [2]
vt (colloq) darle* una paliza a

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beltway

n (AmE) carretera f de circunvalación

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bemoan
vt lamentarse de

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bemused
adj de desconcierto

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bench
n
c
(seat) banco m

(work~) mesa f de trabajo

(Law) the bench or the Bench (judges collectively) la judicatura; (tribunal) el tribunal

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bend [1]
n
(in road, river) curva f

bends pl the ~s la enfermedad del buzo

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bend [2]
(past and past p bent) vt wire/branch torcer*, curvar; back/leg doblar; do not bend no doblar

~ vi
pipe/wire torcerse*

person bend down

road/river hacer* una curva
bend down [v + adv] agacharse bend over [v + adv] inclinarse

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beneath [1]
prep
(under) bajo

(inferior to): she married ~ her no se casó bien

(unworthy of): it's ~ her es indigno de ella; you're ~ contempt no mereces ni desprecio

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beneath [2]
adv : the floor ~ el piso de abajo; I wondered what lay ~ me preguntaba qué habría debajo or abajo

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benefactor
n benefactor, -tora m,f

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beneficial
adj beneficioso

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beneficiary
n (pl -ries) beneficiario, -ria m,f

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benefit [1]
n
uc (good) beneficio m, bien m; (advantage) provecho m; to give sb the ~ of the doubt darle* a algn el beneficio de la duda

cu (Soc Adm) prestación f; see also UNEMPLOYMENT

c (concert, performance) beneficio m; (before n) con fines benéficos

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benefit [2]
-t- or (AmE also) -tt- vt beneficiar

~ vi beneficiarse; to ~ FROM sth beneficiarse CON algo

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benevolent
adj person/smile benévolo; gesture de benevolencia

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benign
adj
person/attitude benévolo

(Med) benigno

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bent [1]
past and past p of BEND

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bent [2]
adj
pipe curvado, torcido

(determined) to be ~ ON doing sth estar* empeñado EN hacer algo

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bequeath
vt to ~ sth TO sb legarle* algo A algn

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bequest
n legado m

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berate
vt (frml) to ~ sb (FOR sth) reprender a algn (POR algo)

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bereaved
adj desconsolado (por la muerte de un ser querido)

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bereavement
nc u dolor m (por la muerte de un ser querido)

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beret
n boina f

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Berlin
n Berlín m

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Bermuda
n las (islas) Bermudas

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berry
n (pl -ries) (Bot) baya f; (Culin) fresas, frambuesas, moras etc

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berserk
adj : to go ~ ponerse* como una fiera

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berth [1]
n
(bunk) litera f, cucheta f (RPl); (cabin) camarote m

(mooring) atracadero m; to give sb a wide ~ eludir a algn

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berth [2]
vt/i atracar*

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beseech
vt (past & past p beseeched or besought) (liter) suplicar*, rogar*

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beset
vt (pres p besetting; past & past p beset) anxieties/fears acuciar; he was ~ by doubts lo acosaban las dudas

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beside [1]
prep (at the side of) al lado de; to be ~ oneself: he was ~ himself with rage estaba fuera de sí (de la rabia); she's ~ herself with happiness está que no cabe en sí de la alegría
(compared with) comparado con

(extraneous to): that's ~ the point eso no tiene nada que ver

besides[1]

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beside [2]
adv
(alongside) al lado

besides[2]

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besides [1]
prep
(in addition to) además de

(apart from) excepto, aparte de

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besides [2]
adv además

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besiege
vt sitiar, asediar; the village was ~d by reporters el pueblo se vio asediado por periodistas

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besotted
adj (usu pred): he's totally ~ with her está perdidamente enamorado de ella

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besought
past & past p of BESEECH

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bespectacled
adj de anteojos or lentes (AmL), con gafas (esp Esp)

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best [1]
adj (superl of GOOD) mejor; for the ~ part of an hour/a month durante casi una hora/un mes; she's not very tolerant at the ~ of times la tolerancia no es precisamente una de sus características

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best [2]
adv (superl of WELL) mejor; I did it as ~ I could lo hice lo mejor que pude; it's ~ forgotten más vale olvidarlo

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best [3]
n
the ~
(+ sing vb) lo mejor; to do one's ~ hacer* todo lo posible; we'll just have to make the ~ of what we've got tendremos que arreglarnos con lo que tenemos;

(+ pl vb): they're (the) ~ of friends son de lo más amigos; she can ski with the ~ of them (colloq) esquía tan bien como el mejor

at best: at ~, we'll just manage to cover costs como mucho, podremos cubrir los gastos

at/past one's best: at his ~, his singing rivals that of Caruso en sus mejores momentos puede compararse a Caruso; the roses were past their ~ las rosas ya no estaban en su mejor momento

(in greetings): all the ~! ¡buena suerte!

(Sport) récord m; a personal ~ for Flynn un récord para Flynn

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best man

n : amigo que acompaña al novio el día de la boda, padrino m, testigo m

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bestow
vt (frml or liter) to ~ sth ON o UPON sb title/award conferirle* algo A algn (frml)

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best-seller
n (book) bestseller m; (product) superventas m; (author) autor, -tora m,f de bestsellers

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bet [1]
n apuesta f; I had a ~ with Charlie that Brazil would win le aposté a Charlie que ganaría Brasil; your best ~ is to stay here lo mejor que puedes hacer es quedarte aquí

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bet [2]
(pres p betting; past & past p bet) vt apostar*

~ vi jugar*; to ~ ON sth/sb apostarle* A algo/algn; I wouldn't ~ on it if I were you yo no estaría tan seguro, yo no me fiaría

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betray
vt ally traicionar; he ~ed us to the enemy nos vendió al enemigo; her voice ~ed her nervousness su voz revelaba el miedo que sentía

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betrayal
nc u traición f

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betrothal
nu c (frml) esponsales mpl (frml)

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better [1]
adj
(comp of GOOD) mejor; to get ~ mejorar; if they can both come, so much the ~ si pueden venir los dos, mucho or tanto mejor

(pred) (recovered from illness): to be ~ estar* mejor; to get ~ recuperarse

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better [2]
adv
(comp of WELL) mejor

had better (ought): I'd ~ leave before it gets dark va a ser mejor que me vaya antes de que oscurezca; well, I'd ~ be off bueno, me tengo que ir

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better [3]
n
(superior of two): the ~ of the two el mejor de los/las dos; for the ~ para bien; to get the ~ of sb/sth ganarle la batalla a algn/algo

betters pl (superiors) superiores mpl; his elders and ~s sus mayores

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better [4]
vt mejorar; to ~ oneself superarse

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better-off

adj (pred better off)
(financially) de mejor posición económica

(emotionally, physically) (pred) mejor

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betting shop
n (BrE) agencia f de apuestas

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between [1]
prep entre

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between [2]
adv : the one ~ el/la de en medio

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beverage
n bebida f

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beware
vi (only in inf and imperative): ~! ¡(ten) cuidado!; beware of the dog cuidado con el perro

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bewildered
adj desconcertado; (overwhelmed) apabullado

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bewildering
adj desconcertante; (overwhelming) apabullante

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bewitch
vt (cast spell on) embrujar; (entrance, delight) cautivar

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beyond [1]
prep
(on other side of): I live just ~ the station vivo justo pasando la estación; ~ this point de aquí en adelante

(further than): try to think ~ the immediate future trata de pensar más allá del futuro inmediato

(more than, apart from): I can't tell you anything ~ that no te puedo decir nada más que eso

(past): it's ~ repair ya no tiene arreglo; circumstances ~ our control circunstancias ajenas a nuestra voluntad; it's ~ me what she sees in him (colloq) no puedo entender qué es lo que ve en él; to live ~ one's means vivir por encima de sus (or mis etc) posibilidades

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beyond [2]
adv
(in space) más allá

(in time): we're planning for the year 2000 and ~ estamos haciendo planes para el 2000 y más allá del 2000

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bias
n u c
parcialidad f; the course has a scientific ~ el curso tiene un enfoque científico

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biased ,biassed
, adj report/criticism tendencioso; judge parcial; to be ~ AGAINST/TOWARD(S) sth/sb estar* predispuesto EN CONTRA DE/A FAVOR DE algo/algn

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bib
n
(for baby) babero m

(on dungarees) peto m

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Bible
n Biblia f

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biblical
adj bíblico

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bibliography
n (pl -phies) bibliografía f

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bicarbonate of soda
nu bicarbonato m de sodio or de soda or (Esp) de sosa

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biceps
n (pl ~) bíceps m

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bicker
vi pelear, discutir

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bicycle
n bicicleta f

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bid [1]
vt
(pres p bidding; past & past p bid) (at auction) ofrecer*

(pres p bidding; past bade or bid; past p bidden or bid) (liter)
(wish, say): to ~ sb farewell despedirse* de algn

(request) to ~ sb (to) + INF pedirle* a algn QUE + SUBJ

~ vi (pres p bidding; past & past p bid) (at auction) hacer* ofertas, pujar; to ~ FOR sth pujar POR algo

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bid [2]
n
(at auction) oferta f, puja f

(attempt) intento m, tentativa f; (unsuccessful) intentona f, intento m; ~ to + INF intento m DE + INF

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bidden
past p of BID VT

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bidder
n postor, -tora m,f

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bidding
nu
(at auction): the ~ opened at £100 la subasta abrió con una oferta de £100

(wishes): they had servants to do their ~ tenían criados para lo que se les antojara; at his father's ~ a petición de su padre

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bide
vt : to ~ one's time esperar el momento oportuno

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bidet
n bidet m, bidé m

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biennial
adj bienal

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bier
n andas fpl

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bifocals
pl n anteojos mpl or (esp Esp) gafas fpl bifocales

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big
adj
Note
The usual translation of big, grande, becomes gran when it is used before a singular noun.
-gg- grande; a ~ garden un jardín grande, un gran jardín; how ~ is the table? ¿cómo es de grande la mesa?; a ~ hug/kiss un abrazote/besote (fam); a ~ decision una gran decisión; our ~gest customer nuestro cliente más importante; she's really ~ in Europe es muy conocida en Europa; my ~ brother mi hermano mayor

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bigamist
n bígamo, -ma m,f

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bigamy
nu bigamia f

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big

: ~ business
nu el gran capital; to be ~ business ser* un gran negocio;
~-headed
adj (colloq) creído (fam);
~ league
n (in US) (Sport) liga f mayor; (top rank) los grandes;
~mouth
n (colloq) (boaster) fanfarrón, -rrona m,f; (gossip) chismoso, -sa m,f, cotilla mf (Esp fam), hocicón, -cona m,f (Chi, Méx fam)

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bigot
n intolerante mf

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bigotry
nu intolerancia f

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big

: ~ shot
n (colloq) pez m gordo (fam);
~ top
n carpa f de circo

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bike
n (colloq) (bicycle) bici f (fam); (motorcycle) moto f

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bikini
n bikini m or (RPl) f

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bilateral
adj bilateral

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bilberry
n (pl -ries) arándano m

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bilingual
adj bilingüe

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bilious
adj : to feel ~ sentirse* descompuesto; ~ attack ataque m al or de hígado

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bill [1]
n

(invoice) factura f, cuenta f; the telephone ~ la cuenta or (Esp tb) el recibo del teléfono

(in restaurant) (esp BrE) cuenta f, adición f (RPl)

(AmE Fin) (banknote) billete m

(Govt) proyecto m de ley

(program) programa m; to top the ~ encabezar* el reparto

(certificate): ~ of sale contrato m de venta; a clean ~ of health (favorable report) el visto bueno

(beak) pico m

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bill [2]
vt
(invoice, charge) pasarle la cuenta or la factura a

(advertise) play/performer anunciar

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billboard

n (esp AmE) cartelera f

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billet
vt alojar

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billfold

n (AmE) billetera f, cartera f

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billiards
nu (+ sing vb) billar m

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billion
n mil millones mpl, millar m de millones

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billow
vi
~ (out) sail/parachute hincharse

smoke: smoke ~ed from the window nubes de humo salían de or por la ventana

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billy
n (pl -lies) ~ (goat) macho m cabrío

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bin
n (for kitchen refuse etc) (BrE) cubo m or (CS) tacho m or (Méx) bote m or (Col) caneca f or (Ven) tobo m de la basura; (wastepaper basket) (BrE) papelera f, papelero m, caneca f (Col); (litter ~) papelera f, basurero m (Chi, Méx), caneca f (Col)

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binary
adj binario

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bind [1]
vt (past & past p bound)
(tie, fasten) person atar, amarrar; bound[4]

(wrap) envolver*

~ (up) wound vendar

(Law) obligar*

book encuadernar

(Culin) ligar*

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bind [2]
n (colloq) (difficult situation) aprieto m, apuro m; (nuisance) (BrE) lata f (fam), rollo m (Esp fam)

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binder
n (file, folder) carpeta f

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binding [1]
n
c (book cover) tapa f, cubierta f

u (tape) ribete m

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binding [2]
adj promise/commitment que hay que cumplir; (Law) vinculante

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binge
n (colloq): to go on a ~ irse* de juerga (fam)

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bingo
nu bingo m

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binliner
n (BrE) bolsa f de (la) basura

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binoculars
pl n gemelos mpl, prismáticos mpl, anteojos fpl de larga vista (esp AmL)

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biochemistry
nu bioquímica f

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biodegradable
adj biodegradable

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biographer
n biógrafo, -fa m,f

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biographical
adj biográfico

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biography
nu c (pl -phies) biografía f

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biological
adj biológico

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biologist
n biólogo, -ga m,f

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biology
nu biología f

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biopsy
n (pl -sies) biopsia f

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birch
n ~ (tree) abedul m

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bird
n (small) pájaro m; (large) ave f‡; to kill two ~s with one stone matar dos pájaros de un tiro

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bird

: ~cage
n jaula f de pájaros; (large) pajarera f;
~ of prey
n (pl ~s of prey) ave f‡ rapaz or de rapiña or de presa;
~'s-eye view
n vista f aérea;
~watcher
n observador, -dora m,f de aves;
~watching
nu observación f de las aves (como hobby)

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Biro ,biro
®, n (pl biros) (BrE) bolígrafo m, birome f (RPl), esfero m (Col), lápiz m de pasta (Chi), boli m (Esp fam)

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birth
nu c nacimiento m; (childbirth) parto m; at ~ al nacer; date of ~ fecha f de nacimiento; to give ~ dar* a luz, parir

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birth

: ~ certificate
n partida f or certificado m or (Méx) acta f de nacimiento;
~ control
nu control m de la natalidad

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birthday
n cumpleaños m; (of institution) aniversario m; it'll be his fifth ~ cumple cinco años; happy ~! ¡feliz cumpleaños!; (before n) cake/card/party de cumpleaños

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birth

: ~mark
n mancha f or marca f de nacimiento, antojo m;
~place
n (of person) lugar m de nacimiento; (of movement, fashion, idea) cuna f

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biscuit
nc (Culin)
(AmE) bollo m, panecillo m, bísquet m (Méx)

(cookie, cracker) (BrE) galleta f, galletita f (RPl)

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bisect
vt bisecar*

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bisexual
adj bisexual

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bishop

n (Relig) obispo m

(in chess) alfil m

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bison
n (pl ~) bisonte m

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bit [1]
past of BITE

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bit [2]
n
(fragment, scrap) pedazo m, trozo m; to smash sth to ~s hacer* pedazos algo; ~s and pieces (assorted items) cosas fpl; (belongings) cosas fpl; (broken fragments) pedazos mpl

(section, piece) parte f

a bit of (+ uncount noun) un poco de; they have quite a ~ of work to do tienen bastante trabajo que hacer

a bit (as adv)
(somewhat) un poco; the town's changed a ~ la ciudad ha cambiado algo or un poco; she hasn't changed a ~ no ha cambiado (para) nada

(a while) un momento or rato

(in adv phrases)
bit by bit poco a poco, de a poco (AmL)

every bit: I'm every ~ as disappointed as you estoy absolutamente tan decepcionado como tú

(Comput) bit m

(of bridle) freno m, bocado m

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bitch
n
(female dog) perra f

(spiteful woman) (AmE vulg, BrE sl) bruja f (fam), arpía f (fam), cabrona f (Esp, Méx vulg)

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bite [1]
(past bit; past p bitten) vt person/dog morder*; bug picar*; to ~ off more than one can chew tratar de abarcar más de lo que se puede; once bitten, twice shy el gato escaldado del agua fría huye

~ vi

person/dog morder*; mosquito picar*; wind/frost cortar; to ~ INTO sth darle* un mordisco A algo

(take bait) fish picar*

law/recession hacerse* sentir

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bite [2]
n
(act) mordisco m; (fierce) tarascada f

(wound — from insect) picadura f; (— from dog, snake) mordedura f

(snack) (colloq) (no pl) bocado m; to have a ~ (to eat) comer un bocado, comer algo

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biting
adj wind cortante; sarcasm/criticism mordaz

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bit part

n papel m pequeño

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bitten
past p of BITE

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bitter [1]
adj

(in taste) amargo

(very cold) weather glacial; wind/frost cortante

(painful, hard) disappointment amargo; they fought on to the ~ end lucharon valientemente hasta el final

person resentido, amargado

enemies/hatred implacable; struggle enconado

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bitter [2]
nu (BrE) tipo de cerveza ligeramente amarga

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bitterly
adv
cold: it was ~ cold hacía un frío glacial

disappointed tremendamente; weep/complain/say amargamente

(implacably) implacablemente

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bitterness
nu
(of taste) amargor m

(of person, disappointment) amargura f

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bittersweet

adj agridulce; chocolate (AmE) amargo

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bizarre
adj story/coincidence extraño; appearance/behavior estrambótico

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black [1]
adj -er, -est
dress/hair/ink negro; sky oscuro; coffee negro (AmL), solo (Esp), tinto (Col), puro (Chi); tea solo, sin leche, puro (Chi);~ cloud nubarrón m

also Black person/community negro

(sad, hopeless) negro

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black [2]
n
u (color) negro m

c also Black (person) negro, -gra m,f

(freedom from debt): to be in the ~ no estar* en números rojos
black out
[v + adv] (lose consciousness) perder* el conocimiento

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (in wartime) windows tapar; lights apagar*; (by accident) town/district dejar sin luz

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black

: ~ and white
n (Cin, Phot, TV) blanco y negro m; she sees things in ~ and white para ella no hay términos medios;
~-and-white
adj (pred ~ and white) en blanco y negro;
~ belt
n cinturón m negro, cinta f negra (Méx); (person) cinturón mf negro, cinta mf negra (Méx);
~berry
n mora f;
~bird
n (European) mirlo m; (North American) totí m;
~board
n pizarra f, pizarrón m (AmL), tablero m (Col);
~ box
n (Aviat) caja f negra;
~currant
n grosella f negra

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blacken
vt
(make black) ennegrecer*

(defame) person deshonrar; reputation manchar

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black

: ~ eye
n ojo m morado, ojo m a la funerala (Esp fam), ojo m en compota (CS fam), ojo m en tinta (Chi fam);
~head
n espinilla f;
~ hole
n agujero m negro;
~ ice
nu capa fina de hielo en las carreteras

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blacklist [1]
n lista f negra

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blacklist [2]
vt poner* en la lista negra

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blackmail [1]
nu chantaje m

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blackmail [2]
vt chantajear, hacerle* chantaje a

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black

: ~ mark
n punto m en contra;
~ market
n mercado m negro;
~out
n
(loss of consciousness) desvanecimiento m, desmayo m;

(in wartime) oscurecimiento de la ciudad para que esta no sea visible desde los aviones enemigos
;
B~ Sea
n the B~ Sea el Mar Negro;
~ sheep
n oveja f negra;
~smith
n herrero m

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bladder
n (Anat) vejiga f

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blade
n
(of knife, razor) hoja f

(of propeller) pala f, paleta f

(Bot) (of grass) brizna f

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blame [1]
vt echarle la culpa a, culpar; to ~ sb FOR sth culpar a algn DE algo, echarle la culpa DE algo A algn; to be to ~ for sth tener* la culpa de algo; to ~ sth ON sb/sth echarle la culpa DE algo A algn/algo

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blame [2]
nu culpa f; it's always me that gets the ~ siempre me echan la culpa a mí

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bland
adj -er, -est
colors/music soso; food/taste insípido; statement/reply anodino; smile/manner insulso

(mild) food suave

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blank [1]
adj
(empty) page/space en blanco; tape virgen; my mind went ~ me quedé en blanco; a ~ expression un rostro carente de expresión

(uncompromising) refusal/rejection rotundo

(Mil) ammunition de fogueo

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blank [2]
n
(empty space) espacio m en blanco; to draw a ~ no obtener* ningún resultado

(Mil) cartucho m de fogueo

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blank check
, (BrE)
n cheque m en blanco

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blanket [1]
n manta f, cobija f (AmL), frazada f (AmL)

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blanket [2]
adj (before n, no comp) measure global

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blare
vi atronar* blare out [v + adv + o]: the radio was blaring out music el radio emitía música retumbante

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blasphemous
adj blasfemo

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blasphemy
nu c (pl -mies) blasfemia f

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blast [1]
n
(of air, wind) ráfaga f; (of water) chorro m

(explosion) (journ) explosión f

(of sound) toque m; he had the TV on full ~ tenía la tele a todo lo que daba (fam)

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blast [2]
vt
(blow) rock volar*; they used dynamite to ~ the safe open usaron dinamita para volar la caja fuerte

(attack) (journ) atacar*
blast off [v + adv] despegar*

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blast-off

n despegue m

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blatant
adj prejudice/disrespect descarado; lie flagrante; incompetence patente

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blatantly
adv descaradamente; it's ~ obvious that … está clarísimo que …

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blaze [1]
n
c (in grate) fuego m; (bonfire) fogata f; (flames) llamaradas fpl; (dangerous fire) (journ) incendio m

(dazzling display) (no pl): a ~ of color un derroche de color; in a ~ of glory cubierto de gloria

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blaze [2]
vi fire arder; lights brillar; eyes centellear

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blazer
n blazer m

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bleach [1]
nu c lejía f, blanqueador m (Col, Méx), lavandina f (Arg), agua f‡ Jane® (Ur), cloro m (AmC, Chi)

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bleach [2]
vt cloth (in the sun) blanquear; (with bleach) poner* en lejía (or blanqueador etc)

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bleachers
pl n (AmE) tribuna f descubierta

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bleak
adj -er, -est
landscape inhóspito; room lóbrego

winter crudo; day gris y deprimente

(miserable, cheerless) prospects/news sombrío

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bleary-eyed

adj con cara de sueño

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bleat
vi balar

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bleed
(past & past p bled ) vi sangrar; he bled to death murió desangrado

~ vt
(Med) sangrar; to ~ sb dry chuparle la sangre a algn (fam)

brakes/radiator purgar*

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bleeding
nu hemorragia f

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bleep [1]
n pitido m

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bleep [2]
vi (BrE) emitir un pitido

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blemish
n (on skin) imperfección f; (on reputation) mancha f

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blend [1]
n combinación f, mezcla f

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blend [2]
vt mezclar, combinar; (in blender) licuar*

~ vi flavors/colors armonizar* blend in
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] ingredients añadir y mezclar

[v + adv] (merge, harmonize) armonizar*

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blender
n licuadora f

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bless
vt (past blessed; past p blessed or (arch) blest)
(Relig) bendecir*

(in interj phrases) ~ you! (to sb who sneezes) ¡salud! or (Esp) ¡Jesús!; ~ my soul! (colloq) ¡válgame Dios!

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blessed
adj bienaventurado

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blessing
n

(Relig — benediction) bendición f; (— of bread, wine) consagración f

(approval) aprobación f

(fortunate thing) bendición f (del cielo); to be a mixed ~ tener* sus pros y sus contras

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blest
(arch) past & past pt of BLESS

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blew
past of BLOW

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blight [1]
nu (Agr, Hort) añublo m; (loosely) peste f; (curse) plaga f

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blight [2]
vt crop/career/health arruinar; region asolar*; hopes malograr

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blind [1]
adj

(Med) ciego; to go ~ quedarse ciego; to be ~ TO sth no ver* algo

(Auto) corner de poca visibilidad

faith/fury ciego

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blind [2]
vt
(permanently) dejar ciego

ambition/passion cegar*, enceguecer* (AmL); light/wealth deslumbrar

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blind [3]
n
(outside window) persiana f; (roller ~) persiana f (de enrollar), estor m (Esp); (venetian ~) persiana f veneciana

(blind people) (+ pl vb) the ~ los ciegos

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blind date

n cita f con un desconocido/una desconocida

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blinders
n pl (AmE) (on horse) anteojeras fpl

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blindfold [1]
vt vendarle los ojos a

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blindfold [2]
n venda f (para tapar los ojos)

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blindfold [3]
adv con los ojos vendados

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blindly
adv
(without seeing) grope a ciegas

(without reasoning) follow ciegamente

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blindness
nu ceguera f

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blind spot

n
(weak point) punto m flaco

(Auto) punto m ciego

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blink [1]
n parpadeo m, pestañeo m; to be on the ~ (colloq) no marchar, no andar* bien (AmL)

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blink [2]
vi eye/person pestañear, parpadear; light parpadear

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blinker
n

(Auto colloq) intermitente m, direccional f (Col, Méx), señalizador m (de viraje) (Chi)

(AmE Transp) señal f intermitente

blinkers pl (on horse) anteojeras fpl

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blinkered
adj attitude de miras estrechas; view/outlook estrecho

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blip
n
(sound) bip m, pitidito m

(irregularity) accidente m; (problem) problema m pasajero

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bliss
nu dicha f

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blissful
adj smile de gozo

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blissfully
adv smile/sigh con gran felicidad

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blister [1]
n
(Med) ampolla f

(on paintwork) ampolla f, burbuja f

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blister [2]
vi ampollarse

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blithely
adv alegremente

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blitz
n
(Aviat, Mil) bombardeo m aéreo

(intense attack): this weekend we're going to have a ~ on the garden (colloq) este fin de semana vamos a atacar el jardín

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blizzard
n ventisca f

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bloated
adj hinchado

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blob
n
(drip) gota f

(indistinct shape) mancha f

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bloc
n (Pol) bloque m

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block [1]
n
(of stone, wood) bloque m; (starting ~) (Sport) taco m de salida; (of paper) bloc m

(space enclosed by streets) manzana f; (distance between two streets): it's eight ~s from here (AmE) está a ocho cuadras or (Esp) calles de aquí

(building): a ~ of flats (BrE) un edificio de apartamentos or de departamentos (AmL), una casa de pisos (Esp); an office ~ un edificio de oficinas

(section of text) sección f, bloque m

(Comput) bloque m

(blockage) obstrucción f, bloqueo m; I have a mental ~ about physics tengo un bloqueo mental con la física

(Sport) bloqueo m

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block [2]
vt

(obstruct) road/entrance bloquear; you're ~ing my way me estás impidiendo el paso; that fat man is ~ing my view ese gordo no me deja ver

drain/sink atascar*, tapar (AmL); my nose is ~ed tengo la nariz tapada

(prevent) progress obstaculizar*; funds/sale congelar

(Sport) bloquear

~ vi (Sport) bloquear block in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] cerrarle* el paso a block off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] street cortar block out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(shut out) thought ahuyentar

(obstruct) light tapar
block up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(seal) entrance/window tapiar

(cause obstruction in) drain/sink atascar*, tapar (AmL); my nose is ~ed up tengo la nariz tapada

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blockade [1]
n bloqueo m

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blockade [2]
vt bloquear

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blockage
n (in pipe, road) obstrucción f; (Med) oclusión f

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block capitals
,
pl n (letras fpl) mayúsculas fpl de imprenta

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bloke
n (BrE colloq) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam)

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blond
adj (f blonde) rubio or (Méx) güero or (Col) mono or (Ven) catire

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blood
nu sangre f; in cold ~ a sangre fría; (before n) ~ donor donante mf de sangre; ~ group grupo m sanguíneo; ~ test análisis m de sangre; ~ transfusion transfusión f de sangre

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blood

: ~ bath
n masacre f;
~curdling
adj espeluznante, aterrador

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bloodless
adj coup sin derramamiento de sangre

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blood

: ~ pressure
nu tensión f or presión f (arterial);
~shed
nu derramamiento m de sangre;
~shot
adj rojo, inyectado de sangre;
~ sport
n deporte m sangriento;
~stain
n mancha f de sangre;
~-stained
adj manchado de sangre;
~stream
n the ~stream el torrente sanguíneo;
~thirsty
adj
(cruel) sanguinario

story/description sangriento
;
~ vessel
n vaso m sanguíneo

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bloody [1]
adj -dier, -diest

hands/clothes ensangrentado; wound que sangra, sangrante

battle sangriento

(esp BrE vulg or colloq) (no comp) (expressing annoyance, surprise, shock etc): where's that ~ dog? ¿dónde está ese maldito or (Méx) pinche perro? (fam); ~ hell! ¡coño! (vulg), ¡chingado! (Méx vulg), ¡hostias! (Esp vulg)

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bloody [2]
adv (BrE vulg or colloq) (as intensifier): the weather was ~ awful! ¡hizo un tiempo de mierda! (vulg)

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bloom [1]
n

c (flower) flor f

u to be in ~ estar* en flor; to be in full ~ estar* en plena floración

u (on fruits, leaves) vello m

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bloom [2]
vi plant/garden florecer*; flower abrirse*

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blossom [1]
n
u (mass of flowers) flores fpl

c (by single bloom) flor f

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blossom [2]
vi
(flower) tree florecer*

(flourish) arts florecer*; person/relationship alcanzar* su plenitud

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blot [1]
n
(of ink) borrón m

(blemish): the factory is a ~ on the landscape la fábrica afea el paisaje

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blot [2]
-tt- vt
(stain, smear) page/word emborronar

(dry) ink secar* (con papel secante)
blot out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] word tachar; view tapar; memory borrar

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blotchy
adj blotchier, blotchiest skin lleno de manchas

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blotting paper
nu papel m secante

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blouse
n blusa f

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blow [1]
n golpe m; to come to ~s llegar* a las manos; his death came as a ~ to us su muerte fue un duro golpe para nosotros

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blow [2]
(past blew; past p blown) vt
(propel): stop ~ing smoke in my face! ¡no me eches el humo a la cara!; a gust of wind blew the door shut una ráfaga de viento cerró la puerta de golpe; the plane was ~n off course el viento sacó el avión de su curso

(make by blowing): to ~ bubbles hacer* pompas de jabón

(clear): to ~ one's nose sonarse* la nariz

(play) note tocar*; signal dar*; the referee blew the whistle el árbitro tocó el silbato or pito

(smash) bridge/safe volar*

(burn out) fuse hacer* saltar, quemar

(burst) gasket reventar*

(colloq)
(squander) money despilfarrar

(spoil): I blew it la pifié (fam); I blew the oral test la pifié en el oral (fam), la regué en el oral (Méx fam)

~ vi

wind soplar

person soplar; she came up the stairs, puffing and ~ing subió las escaleras bufando y resoplando

(be driven by wind): litter was ~ing everywhere volaba basura por todas partes; his hat blew off se le voló el sombrero; the door blew open la puerta se abrió con el viento

(produce sound) whistle sonar*

(burn out) fuse saltar, quemarse
blow down
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] tirar (abajo)

[v + adv] caerse* (con el viento)
blow out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] match/flame apagar* (soplando); to ~ sb's brains out (colloq) saltarle la tapa de los sesos a algn (fam)

[v + adv] candle apagarse*
blow over [v + adv] trouble caer* en el olvido; storm pasar blow up
[v + adv]
(explode) bomb estallar; car saltar por los aires

(begin) wind/storm levantarse; conflict estallar; the affair blew up into a major scandal el caso terminó en un gran escándalo

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
mine/car volar*

balloon inflar

(colloq) incident exagerar

photo ampliar*

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blow

: ~-by-~
adj (before n) account con pelos y señales (fam);
~-dry
vt -dries, -drying, -dries: to ~-dry one's hair hacerse* un brushing (secarse el pelo con secador de mano y cepillo);
~gun
n (AmE) cerbatana f

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blown
past p of BLOW

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blow

: ~out
n
(feast) (colloq) comilona f (fam)

(burst tire) reventón m
;
~pipe
n cerbatana f;
~torch
n soplete m

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blubber [1]
nu grasa f de ballena

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blubber [2]
vi (colloq & pej) lloriquear

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bludgeon
vt aporrear

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blue [1]
adj bluer, bluest
dress/sea/sky azul

(pornographic) (colloq) verde, porno adj inv, colorado (Méx)

(unhappy) (esp AmE) triste, deprimido

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blue [2]
n azul m; out of the ~ call/arrive cuando menos se (or me etc) lo esperaba

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blue

: ~bell
n jacinto m silvestre;
~berry
n arándano m;
~-blooded
adj de sangre azul;
~bottle
n mosca f azul;
~-collar
adj union obrero; job manual; ~-collar workers los obreros;
~print
n (of technical drawing) plano m; (plan of action) programa m

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blues
pl n
(depression) (colloq): the ~ la depre (fam)

(Mus) blues m

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bluff [1]
vi hacer* un bluff or (Col, Méx) blof

~ vt : he managed to ~ his way out of it logró salir del apuro embaucándolos

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bluff [2]
n u c
(pretense) bluff m, blof m (Col, Méx); to call sb's ~ poner* a algn en evidencia

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blunder [1]
vi
(move clumsily, stumble): he ~ed into the table se topó con el jefe en el pasillo; he ~ed around in the dark andaba dando tumbos en la oscuridad

(make mistake) cometer un error garrafal

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blunder [2]
n (mistake) error m garrafal; (faux pas) metedura f or (AmL tb) metida f de pata (fam)

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blunt [1]
adj -er, -est
(not sharp) pencil desafilado, mocho (esp AmL); tip/edge romo; a ~ instrument un objeto contundente

(straightforward) person/manner directo, franco; refusal rotundo

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blunt [2]
vt
pencil despuntar; knife/scissors desafilar

(make dull) senses/intellect embotar

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bluntly
adv say sin rodeos; refuse rotundamente

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blur
-rr- vt outline desdibujar; distinction hacer* menos claro; memory hacer* borroso

~ vi outline desdibujarse

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blurred
adj outline/vision borroso

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blurt out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] espetar

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blush
vi ruborizarse*, ponerse* colorado

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blusher
nu c colorete m, rubor m (Méx, RPl)

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bluster [1]
vi bravuconear

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bluster [2]
nu bravatas fpl, bravuconería f

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B-movie

n película f de serie B or de bajo presupuesto

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boa
n (Zool) boa f; a ~ constrictor una boa constríctor

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boar
n (pl ~s or ~)
(male pig) cerdo m macho, verraco m

(wild ~) jabalí m

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board [1]
n
c (plank) tabla f, tablón m

c
(diving ~) trampolín m

(for surfing, windsurfing) tabla f (de surf)

(Games) tablero m

c
(notice~) tablero m or (Esp) tablón m de anuncios, cartelera f (AmL), diario m mural (Chi)

(sign) letrero m, cartel m

(score~) marcador m

(blackboard) pizarra f, pizarrón m (AmL), tablero m (Col)

c
(committee) junta f, consejo m

(administrative body): the Water/Gas B~ la compañía del agua/gas

~ (of directors) (Busn) junta f directiva, consejo m de administración

(of examiners) tribunal m

u (provision of meals): ~ and lodging comida y alojamiento; full/half ~ pensión f completa/media pensión f

u (in phrases) across the board: they have promised to reduce taxation across the ~ han prometido una reducción general de impuestos; on board a bordo; on ~ the ship/plane a bordo del barco/avión

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board [2]
vt
(go aboard): to ~ a ship embarcar(se)*, abordar (Méx)

(accommodate) hospedar

~ vi
(go aboard) embarcar(se)*, abordar (Col, Méx)

(be accommodated) to ~ WITH sb alojarse or hospedarse en casa de algn
board up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] cerrar* con tablas

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boarder
n
(lodger) huésped mf

(at boarding school) (esp BrE) interno, -na m,f

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board game
n juego m de mesa

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boarding

: ~ card
n ~ pass;
~ house
n pensión f;
~ pass
n tarjeta f de embarque, pase m de abordar (Chi, Méx);
~ school
n internado m

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board

: ~room
n sala f or salón m de juntas;
~walk
n (AmE) paseo marítimo entarimado

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boast [1]
vi presumir, fanfarronear (fam); to ~ ABOUT sth alardear or jactarse or vanagloriarse DE algo

~ vt
(brag): I won, he ~ed —gané yo —dijo vanagloriándose

(possess) contar* con

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boast [2]
n alarde m

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boastful
adj jactancioso

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boat
n barco m; (small, open) bote m, barca f; by ~ en barco

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boating
nu : to go ~ ir* a dar un paseo en bote or barca

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boat

: ~man
n cobertizo m (para botes);
~man
n (pl -men ) barquero m;
~ race
n regata f;
~swain
n contramaestre m

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bob [1]
n

(movement of head) inclinación f

(curtsy) reverencia f

(haircut) melena f

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bob [2]
vi -bb- (move abruptly): the cork ~bed up and down on the water el corcho cabeceaba en el agua

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bobbin
n bobina f

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bobby

: ~ pin
n (AmE) horquilla f, pasador m (Méx), pinche m (Chi);
~ socks, (AmE also) ~ sox
pl n calcetines mpl cortos

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bode
vi (liter): to ~ well/ill ser* buena/mala señal

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bodice
n (of dress) canesú m; (undergarment) corpiño m

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bodily [1]
adj (before n) corporal; ~ functions funciones fpl fisiológicas

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bodily [2]
adv : they dragged him ~ into the car lo agarraron y lo metieron en el coche a la fuerza

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body
n (pl bodies)
c
(of human, animal) cuerpo m; (before n) ~ language lenguaje m corporal

(trunk) cuerpo m

(dead) cadáver m; over my dead ~! ¡tendrán (or tendrá etc) que pasar por encima de mi cadáver!

c (main part — of plane) fuselaje m; (— of ship) casco m; (Auto) carrocería f

c (organization) organismo m

(unit) (no pl): they walked out in a ~ salieron en masa

c (collection): a ~ of evidence un conjunto de pruebas; a growing ~ of opinion una creciente corriente de opinión

c (of water) masa f

c (object) cuerpo m; heavenly ~ (poet) cuerpo m celeste

u (density — of wine) cuerpo m; (— of hair) volumen m, cuerpo m

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body

: ~ builder
n fisiculturista mf;
~ building
nu fisiculturismo m;
~guard
n guardaespaldas mf; (group) escolta f;
~ stocking
n body m;
~work
nu carrocería f

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bog
n c u
ciénaga f; (peat ~) tremedal m bog down: -gg- [v + o + adv] (usu pass): to be ~ged down with work estar* inundado de trabajo; don't get ~ged down in too much detail no te enredes con demasiados detalles

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boggle
vi : the mind ~s (hum) uno se queda helado, uno alucina (Esp, Méx fam)

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bogus
adj claim/name falso; argument falaz

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Bohemian ,bohemian
adj also (unconventional) bohemio

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boil [1]
n
(Med) furúnculo m

(boiling point): the vegetables are on the ~ las verduras se están haciendo; bring the water to the ~ dejar que el agua rompa el hervor

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boil [2]
vi water/vegetables hervir*; the rice has ~ed dry el arroz se ha quedado sin agua

~ vt
(bring to boiling point) hervir*; (keep at boiling point) hervir*, dejar hervir; (cook in boiling water) cocer*, hervir*

boiled past p potatoes/rice hervido; ham cocido; egg (soft) pasado por agua; (hard) duro
boil down to [v + adv + prep + o] reducirse* a boil over [v + adv] milk irse* por el fuego; pan desbordarse; person perder* el control

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boiler
n caldera f

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boiler suit

n (BrE) overol m (AmL), mono m (Esp, Méx)

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boiling
adj (colloq): this coffee is ~ este café está hirviendo; I'm ~ estoy asado (fam); it's ~ hot today/in here (as adv) hace un calor espantoso hoy/aquí

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boiling point

n punto m de ebullición

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boisterous
adj bullicioso

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bold
adj -er, -est
(daring) audaz

(impudent) smile/advances descarado

pattern llamativo; color fuerte

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boldly
adv
(daringly) con audacia, audazmente

(impudently) descaradamente

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Bolivia
n Bolivia f

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Bolivian [1]
adj boliviano

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Bolivian [2]
n boliviano, -na m,f

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bollard
n
(on quay) noray m, bolardo m

(by road) (BrE) baliza f

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bolster [1]
vt to ~ (up) popularity/economy reforzar*; argument reafirmar; morale levantar

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bolster [2]
n cabezal m (almohada de forma cilíndrica)

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bolt [1]
n
(Tech) tornillo m, perno m

(on door) pestillo m, pasador m, cerrojo m

(on firearm) cerrojo m

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bolt [2]
vt
(fasten with bolt) atornillar, sujetar con un tornillo or perno

door echarle el pestillo or el pasador or el cerrojo a

~ (down) food/meal engullir*

~ vi horse desbocarse*; person salir* disparado

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bolt [3]
adv : ~ upright muy erguido; he sat ~ upright in bed se irguió en la cama

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bomb [1]
n bomba f; (before n) ~ disposal desactivación f de explosivas; ~ scare amenaza f de bomba; ~ squad (colloq) brigada f antiexplosivos

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bomb [2]
vt (from air) bombardear; (plant bomb in) colocar* una bomba en

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bombard
vt (Mil) bombardear; she was ~ed with questions la acribillaron a preguntas

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bomber
n
(aircraft) bombardero m

(terrorist) terrorista mf (que perpetra atentados colocando bombas)

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bomber jacket

n chaqueta f or (Esp) cazadora f or (Méx) chamarra f or (RPl) campera f de aviador

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bombing
nc u
(from aircraft) bombardeo m

(by terrorists) atentado m (terrorista)

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bombshell

n (shocking news) bomba f

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bona fide
adj genuino, auténtico

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bonanza
n
(piece of luck) filón m

(plentiful supply) superabundancia f

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bond [1]
n
c
(link) vínculo m

bonds pl (fetters) cadenas fpl

u (adhesion) adherencia f

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bond [2]
vi
(stick) adherirse*

(form relationship) establecer* vínculos afectivos

~ vt (stick) to ~ sth TO sth adherir* or pegar* algo A algo

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bondage
nu (enslavement) (liter) cautiverio m (liter)

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bone [1]
n
c u (Anat) hueso m; to have a ~ to pick with sb tener* que ajustar cuentas con algn

c (of fish) espina f

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bone [2]
vt meat deshuesar; fish quitarle las espinas a

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bone

: ~ china
nu porcelana f fina;
~-dry (pred ~ dry)
adj completamente seco

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bonfire
n hoguera f

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bonnet
n
(Clothing) sombrero m; (for baby) gorrito m

(BrE Auto) capó m, capote m (Méx)

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bonus
n
(payment to employee) plus m, prima f

(added advantage): (added) ~ ventaja f

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bony
adj bonier, boniest
knee huesudo

(made of bone) óseo

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boo [1]
interj ¡bu!

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boo [2]
n silba f

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boo [3]
, boos, booing, booed vt/i abuchear

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booby

: ~ prize
n premio m al peor;
~ trap
n (Mil) trampa f; (bomb) bomba f trampa;
~-trap
vt -pp- (Mil): his car was ~-trapped le pusieron una bomba en el coche

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book [1]
n
(printed work) libro m; to go by the ~ ceñirse* (estrictamente) a las normas or reglas; to throw the ~ at sb castigar* duramente a algn

(exercise ~) cuaderno m

(note~) libreta f or cuaderno m (de apuntes)

(set — of samples) muestrario m; (— of matches, stamps) librito m

books pl (Busn, Fin): the ~s los libros

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book [2]
vt (esp BrE)

room/seat/flight reservar; appointment concertar*; the hotel/flight is fully ~ed el hotel/vuelo está completo; I'm ~ed (up) all this week tengo toda la semana ocupada

performer contratar

(record) order asentar*

(record charge against) multar

(in soccer) (BrE) amonestar

~ vi (esp BrE) hacer* una reserva book in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (reserve room for): she'd ~ed us in at the Hilton nos había reservado habitación en el Hilton book up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (reserve) (often pass): the hotels are all ~ed up los hoteles están todos completos; tonight's performance is ~ed up no quedan localidades para la función de esta noche

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book

: ~case
n biblioteca f, librería f (Esp), librero m (Méx);
~end
n sujetalibros m

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booking
n (esp BrE)
c u (reservation) reserva f, reservación f (AmL)

c (engagement) compromiso m

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booking office

n (BrE Theat) taquilla f, boletería f (AmL)

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bookkeeping
nu contabilidad f, teneduría f de libros

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booklet
n folleto m

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bookmaker
n corredor, -dora m,f de apuestas

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bookmark [1]
n
(for book) señalador m, marcador m

(Comput) marcador m

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bookmark [2]
vt (Comput) marcar

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book

: ~seller
n librero, -ra m,f;
~shelf
n
(shelf) estante m, balda f (Esp) (para libros)

~shelves bookcase
;
~shop
n librería f;
~store
n (AmE) librería f;
~ token
n (BrE) cheque m regalo, vale m (canjeable por libros)

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boom [1]
n
(Econ, Fin) boom m

(sound of guns, explosion) estruendo m

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boom [2]
vi
guns tronar*; voice/thunder retumbar

(usu in -ing form) market/industry vivir un boom

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boomerang
n bumerang m

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booming
adj
sound retumbante

industry en auge

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boon
n gran ayuda f

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boost [1]
nc (uplift): to give a ~ to sth dar* empuje a algo; it was a tremendous ~ to her confidence le dio mucha más confianza en sí misma

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boost [2]
vt economy/production estimular; sales aumentar; morale levantar

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booster
n
(Rad, Telec, TV) repetidor m

(Med) ~ (shot) (vacuna f de) refuerzo m

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booster cable

n (AmE) cable m de arranque

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boot [1]
n
(Clothing) bota f; (short) botín m

(kick) (colloq) (no pl) patada f, puntapié m

(BrE Auto) maletero m, portamaletas m, cajuela f (Méx), baúl m (Col, CS, Ven), maleta f (Chi), maletera f (Per)

to boot (as linker) para rematarla

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boot [2]
vt
(kick) (colloq) darle* un puntapié a

(Comput) ~ (up) cargar*

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booth
n
(cabin) cabina f; photo ~ fotomatón m

(polling ~) cabina f de votación

(telephone ~) cabina f (de teléfono)

(stall — at fair) barraca f, caseta f; (— at exhibition) stand m

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bootleg
adj (before n) liquor de contrabando; tape pirata adj inv

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booty
nu botín m

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booze [1]
nu (colloq) bebida f, trago m (esp AmL fam)

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booze [2]
vi (colloq) beber, tomar (esp AmL)

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border [1]
n
(Pol) frontera f; (before n) dispute/town fronterizo

(edge) borde m

(edging — on fabric, plate) cenefa f

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border [2]
vt
country/state limitar con; fields/lands lindar con

(edge — with ribbon, binding) ribetear
border on [v + prep + o]
country limitar con

(verge on) rayar en, lindar con

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borderline

adj case/score dudoso; candidate en el límite entre el aprobado y el reprobado or (Esp) el suspenso

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bore [1]
past of BEAR

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bore [2]
vt
shaft/tunnel hacer*, abrir*

(weary) aburrir

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bore [3]
n
(person) pesado, -da m,f (fam); (thing) aburrimiento m, lata f (fam)

(of cylinder, gun barrel) calibre m

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bored
adj aburrido; to be ~ WITH sth estar* aburrido DE algo; to get ~ aburrirse

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boredom
nu aburrimiento m

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boring
adj aburrido, aburridor (AmL)

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born [1]
(past p of BEAR): to be ~ nacer*

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born [2]
adj (before n) teacher/leader nato; he's a ~ loser siempre ha sido y será un perdedor

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born-again

adj (before n): ~ Christian cristiano convertido, especialmente a una secta evangélica

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borne
past p of BEAR

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borough
n
(in US) distrito m municipal

(in UK) municipio m

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borrow
vt

(have on loan): may I ~ your pencil? ¿me prestas or (Esp tb) me dejas el lápiz?; to ~ sth FROM sb pedirle* prestado algo A algn; I ~ed £5,000 from the bank pedí un préstamo de 5.000 dólares al banco

(from library) sacar*

idea sacar*; word tomar

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borrower
n
(Fin) prestatario, -ria m,f

(from library) usuario, -ria m,f

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borrowing
nu (Fin) préstamos mpl

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Bosnia Herzegovina
n Bosnia Herzegovina f

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Bosnian
adj bosnio

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bosom
n
(breast, chest) (liter) pecho m; (before n) friend del alma

(of woman — bust) pecho m, busto m; (— breast) pecho m, seno m

(heart, center) (liter) seno m

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boss
n (colloq)
(superior) jefe, -fa m,f; (employer, factory owner) patrón, -trona m,f

(leader) dirigente mf
boss around, (BrE also)
boss about [v + o + adv] (colloq) mandonear (fam)

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bossy
adj bossier, bossiest (colloq) mandón (fam)

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bosun
n boatswain

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botanic ,-ical
, adj botánico

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botanist
n botánico, -ca m,f

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botany
nu botánica f

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botch
vt (colloq) ~ (up) repair hacer* una chapuza de (fam); plan estropear

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both [1]
adj ambos, -bas, los dos, las dos

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both [2]
pron ambos, -bas, los dos, las dos; we ~ like chess a los dos nos gusta el ajedrez; the coats are ~ too big los dos abrigos son demasiado grandes

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both [3]
conj both … and …: ~ Paul and John are in Italy tanto Paul como John están en Italia, Paul y John están los dos en Italia; she ~ wrote and played the music compuso y tocó la música ella misma

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bother [1]
vt
(irritate, pester) molestar; sorry to ~ you perdone (que lo moleste)

(trouble) preocupar; she's very quiet, but don't let it ~ you es muy callada, no te inquietes por ello

(make effort) not to + ~ -ING: don't ~ writing a long letter no hace falta que escribas una carta larga; to ~ to + INF tomarse la molestia DE + INF

~ vi
(make effort) molestarse

(worry) to ~ ABOUT sth/sb preocuparse POR algo/algn

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bother [2]
n u
molestia f; (work) trabajo m; (problems) problemas mpl

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bothered
adj (pred): I can't be ~ to go me da pereza ir; she yelled at him, but he wasn't a bit ~ le pegó un berrido, pero él ni se inmutó

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bottle [1]
n (container, contents) botella f; (of perfume) frasco m; baby's ~ biberón m, mamila f (Méx), mamadera f (CS, Per), tetero m (Col); (before n) ~ opener abrebotellas m, destapador m (AmL)

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bottle [2]
vt
wine/milk embotellar; ~d milk leche f en or de botella; ~d water agua f‡ embotellada

(BrE) fruit/vegetables poner* en conserva
bottle up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) emotion reprimir

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bottle

: ~ bank
n contenedor m de recogida de vidrio;
~feed
vt (past & past p -fed) alimentar con biberón or (Méx) con mamila or (CS, Per) con mamadera or (Col) con tetero;
~neck
n (narrow stretch of road) cuello m de botella; (hold-up) embotellamiento m

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bottom [1]
n

(of box, bottle, drawer) fondo m; (of hill, stairs) pie m; (of page) final m, pie m; (of pile) parte f de abajo; to get to the ~ of sth llegar* al fondo de algo

(underneath — of box) parte f de abajo; (— of ship) fondo m

(of bed) pies mpl; (of garden) fondo m; (of road) final m

(of sea, river, lake) fondo m

(of hierarchy): he is at the ~ of the class es el último de la clase; she started out at the ~ empezó desde abajo

(of person) trasero m (fam), traste m (CS fam)

(of pyjamas, tracksuit) (often pl) pantalón m, pantalones mpl; (of bikini) parte f de abajo

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bottom [2]
adj (before n) shelf/layer de más abajo; grade más bajo; part/edge/lip inferior

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bottomless
adj well/shaft sin fondo

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bough
n rama f

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bought
past & past p of BUY

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boulder
n roca f (grande, alisada por la erosión)

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boulevard
n bulevar m

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bounce [1]
vi
ball/object rebotar, picar* (AmL), botar (Esp, Méx); the child was bouncing up and down on the sofa el niño saltaba en el sofá

check (colloq) ser* devuelto, rebotar (fam)

~ vt
ball/object hacer* rebotar, hacer* picar (AmL), (hacer*) botar (Esp, Méx)

check (colloq) devolver*
bounce back [v + adv] (colloq) levantarse

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bounce [2]
n
c (action) rebote m, pique m (AmL)

u (springiness, vitality): this shampoo puts the ~ back into your hair este champú les da nueva vida a sus cabellos; she's full of ~ es una persona llena de vida

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bouncer
n (colloq) gorila m (fam), sacabullas m (Méx fam)

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bound [1]
n
bounds pl (limits) límites mpl; within the ~s of possibility dentro de lo posible; the shop is out of ~s to schoolchildren los niños tienen prohibido entrar en la tienda

(jump) salto m, brinco m

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bound [2]
vi saltar; to ~ in/out entrar/salir* dando saltos

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bound [3]
past & past p of BIND

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bound [4]
adj

(tied up) atado, amarrado (AmL exc RPl)

(obliged): they are ~ by law to supply the goods están obligados por ley a suministrar los artículos; I'm duty ~ to tell you the truth es mi deber decirte la verdad

(pred) (certain): it was ~ to happen sooner or later tarde o temprano tenía que suceder; it was ~ to go wrong no cabía duda de que iba a salir mal

(headed) (pred): the truck was ~ for Italy el camión iba rumbo a Italia; they are Moscow ~ van camino a Moscú

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boundary
n (pl -ries) límite m

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bountiful
adj (liter) king/nature munificente (liter); harvest/gifts copioso

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bounty
n (pl -ties)
u c (liter) (generosity) munificencia f (liter)

c (reward) recompensa f; (before n) ~ hunter cazador, -dora m,f de recompensas

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bouquet
n
(of flowers) ramo m; (small) ramillete m

(of wine) bouquet m

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bourbon
nu c bourbon m

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bourgeois
adj burgués

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bout
n
(period, spell): I had a ~ of flu tuve una gripe or (Col, Méx) una gripa muy mala; a drinking ~ una borrachera

(in boxing, wrestling) combate m, encuentro m

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boutique
n boutique f

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bow [1]
n
(movement) reverencia f

(of ship) (often pl) proa f

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bow [2]
vi hacer* una reverencia; they ~ed to government pressure cedieron ante la presión del gobierno

~ vt head inclinar bow out [v + adv] retirarse

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bow [3]
n
(knot) lazo m, moño m (esp AmL)

(weapon) arco m

(Mus) arco m

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bow [4]
vi branch/plank arquearse, pandearse (esp AmL)

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bowel
n (Anat) intestino m grueso; in the ~s of the earth (liter) en las entrañas de la tierra

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bowl [1]
n

(container) (Culin) bol m, tazón m, cuenco m; (for washing etc) palangana f, barreño m; fruit ~ frutero m, frutera f (CS); soup ~ sopero m

(contents) bol m, tazón m

(of toilet) taza f

(in game of bowls) bola f, bocha f; see also BOWLS

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bowl [2]
vt/i lanzar*
bowl over [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] derribar; we were ~ed over by the beauty of the island la belleza de la isla nos dejó pasmados

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bowlegged

adj patizambo

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bowler
n
(in cricket) lanzador, -dora m,f; (in bowling, bowls) jugador, -dora m,f

~ (hat) bombín m, sombrero m de hongo

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bowling
nu
(in bowling alley) bolos mpl

(on grass) bowls

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bowling

: ~ alley
n bolera f, bowling m;
~ green
n : pista donde se juega a los BOWLS

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bowls
n (+ sing vb) juego semejante a la petanca que se juega sobre césped

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bow tie

n corbata f de moño (AmL), pajarita f (Esp)

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box [1]
n
(container, contents) caja f; (large) cajón m; (for watch, pen) estuche m

(on form) casilla f

(in theater) palco m

(booth) cabina f

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box [2]
vi boxear

~ vt poner* en una caja, embalar box in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(restrict, surround) cerrarle* el paso a

(enclose) pipes esconder (tapando con una tabla etc)

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boxer
n
(person) boxeador, -dora m,f

(dog) bóxer mf

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boxer shorts

pl n calzoncillos mpl, calzones mpl (Méx), interiores mpl (Col, Ven)

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boxing
nu boxeo m; (before n) ~ ring ring m, cuadrilátero m

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Boxing Day

n : el 26 de diciembre, día festivo en Gran Bretaña

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box

: ~ number
n (at post office) apartado m (de correos), apartado m postal (Méx), casilla f postal or de correo (CS);
~ office
n taquilla f, boletería f (AmL)

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boy
n
(baby, child) niño m, chico m

(son) hijo m, chico m

(young man) (colloq) muchacho m, chico m

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boycott [1]
n boicot m

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boycott [2]
vt boicotear

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boyfriend

n novio m, pololo m (Chi fam)

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boyish
adj enthusiasm/smile de chico, de niño; (used of woman) de muchacho, de chico

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boy scout

n boy scout m, explorador m

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bra
n sostén m, sujetador m (Esp), brasier m (Col, Méx), corpiño m (RPl), soutien m (Ur)

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brace [1]
n
(support) abrazadera f

(Dent)

(drill) berbiquí m

braces pl
(BrE Clothing) tirantes mpl, cargaderas fpl (Col), tiradores mpl (RPl), suspensores mpl (Chi)

(esp AmE Dent) aparato(s) m(pl), frenos mpl (Méx), fierros mpl (Méx, Per), frenillos mpl (Chi)

(pl ~) (pair) (BrE) par m

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brace [2]
vt (support) apuntalar

v refl to ~ oneself for sth prepararse para algo

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bracelet
n pulsera f, brazalete m

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bracing
adj vigorizante

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bracken
nu helechos mpl

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bracket [1]
n

(Print) (square bracket) corchete m

(parenthesis) (BrE) paréntesis m

(category): income ~ nivel m de ingresos; the 25-30 age ~ el grupo etario de entre 25 y 30 años

(support) soporte m; (for shelves) escuadra f

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bracket [2]
vt
word/phrase poner* entre corchetes; (in parentheses) (BrE) poner* entre paréntesis

(categorize) catalogar*

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brag
vi/t -gg- fanfarronear (fam)

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braid [1]
n
c (of hair) (esp AmE) trenza f

u (Tex) galón m

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braid [2]
vt trenzar*

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braille ,Braille
, nu braille m, Braille m

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brain
n cerebro m; (before n) ~ damage lesión f cerebral; ~ tumor tumor m cerebral

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brain

: ~child
n creación m;
~-dead
adj clínicamente muerto

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brains
n
(+ pl vb)
(substance) sesos mpl; (Culin) sesos mpl

(intelligence) inteligencia f

(+ sing vb) (mastermind) cerebro m, autor, -tora m,f intelectual (AmL); he's the ~ of the family es la lumbrera de la familia

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brain

: ~wash
vt hacerle* un lavado de cerebro a;
~wave
n (colloq) idea f genial, lamparazo m (Col fam)

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braise
vt estofar

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brake [1]
n (on vehicle) freno m; (before n) ~ lights luces fpl de freno

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brake [2]
vi/t frenar

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bramble
n zarza f

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bran
nu salvado m, afrecho m

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branch [1]
n (of tree) rama f; (of river, road, railway) ramal m; (of family, field of study) rama f; (of company, bank) sucursal f

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branch [2]
vi river/family ramificarse*; road bifurcarse*; a path ~es (off) to the right un sendero sale a la derecha branch out [v + adv]
(take on new activity) diversificar* sus (or nuestras etc) actividades; the company has ~ed out into publishing la compañía ha diversificado sus actividades lanzándose al campo editorial

(become independent): he has ~ed out on his own business partner se ha establecido por su cuenta

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brand [1]
n

(Busn) marca f

(type) tipo m; (style) estilo m

(identification mark) marca f (hecha a fuego)

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brand [2]
vt
(mark) cattle marcar* (con hierro candente)

(label) to ~ sb AS sth tachar a algn DE algo

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brandish
vt blandir

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brand

: ~ name
n marca f;
~-new
adj nuevo

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brandy
nu c (pl -dies) coñac m, brandy m

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brash
adj -er, -est excesivamente desenvuelto

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brass
n u

(Metall) latón m; (before n) button dorado

(Mus) (+ sing or pl vb) bronces mpl, metales mpl

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brass band

n banda f de música, tambora f (Méx)

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brassiere
n bra

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brass knuckles

pl n (AmE) nudilleras fpl de metal, manoplas fpl (AmL)

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brat
n (pej) mocoso, -sa m,f (pey)

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bravado
nu bravuconadas fpl

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brave [1]
adj -ver, -vest valiente

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brave [2]
vt peril afrontar; to ~ the weather hacerle frente al mal tiempo

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brave [3]
n
(North American Indian) guerrero m piel roja

(liter) (+ pl vb) the ~ los valientes

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bravely
adv valientemente

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bravery
nu valentía f, valor m

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bravo
interj ¡bravo!

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brawl [1]
n pelea f

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brawl [2]
vi pelearse

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brawny
adj -nier, -niest musculoso

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bray
vi donkey rebuznar; person cacarear

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brazen
adj descarado

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brazier
n brasero m

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Brazil
n Brasil m

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Brazilian
adj brasileño

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brazil nut

n coquito m del Brasil, castaña f de Pará (RPl)

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breach [1]
n
c u (of law) infracción f; ~ of contract incumplimiento m de contrato; she was arrested for ~ of the peace la detuvieron por alterar el orden público

c (gap, opening) (frml) brecha f

c (break) (frml) ruptura f

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breach [2]
vt
rule infringir*, violar; security poner* en peligro

(frml) defenses abrir* una brecha en

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bread
nu pan m; ~ and butter pan con mantequilla or (RPl) manteca

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bread

: ~bin
n (BrE) ~box;
~board
n tabla f de cortar el pan;
~box
n (AmE) panera f (para guardar el pan);
~crumb
n miga f (de pan); ~crumbs (Culin) pan m rallado or (Méx) molido;
~line
n : they're on the ~line (colloq) apenas tienen para vivir

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breadth
n
c u (width) anchura f, ancho m

u (extent) amplitud f; ~ of vision amplitud de miras

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breadwinner

n : she's the ~ of the family es la que mantiene a la familia

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break [1]
(past broke; past p broken) vt
window/plate romper*; stick partir, quebrar* (AmL); he broke his wrist se rompió la muñeca

(render useless) machine romper*, descomponer* (AmL)

(violate) rule infringir*; promise no cumplir; contract incumplir; strike romper*; law

(end) strike poner* fin a; drug ring desarticular; impasse salir* de; habit dejar

(ruin) person/company arruinar a

(crush) person destrozar*

(impart): Sue broke the news to him Sue le dio la noticia; they broke it to her gently se lo dijeron con mucho tacto

(exceed) record batir

(disrupt) pattern/monotony romper*

(decipher) code descifrar

~ vi
window/plate romperse*; stick partirse, quebrarse* (AmL)

(give in) resistance desmoronarse; she broke under constant interrogation no resistió el constante interrogatorio

(begin) storm estallar; day romper*

(change) weather cambiar; his voice is ~ing le está cambiando la voz; his voice broke (with emotion) se le entrecortó la voz

wave/surf romper*
break away [v + adv] to ~ away (FROM sth) piece desprenderse (DE algo); faction/region escindirse (DE algo) break down
[v + adv]
vehicle/machine estropearse, averiarse*, descomponerse* (AmL), quedarse en pana (Chi), quedarse varado (Col); system fallar; talks fracasar

(lose composure) perder* el control

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
door/barrier echar abajo

(divide up) expenditure desglosar; sentence descomponer*; the process can be broken down into three steps el proceso puede dividirse en tres pasos

break in
[v + adv] intruder entrar (para robar etc)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] horse domar
break into [v + prep + o] building entrar en (para robar etc) break off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(detach) partir

engagement/diplomatic relations romper*

[v + adv] (snap off, come free) piece of ice desprenderse; the handle broke off se le rompió el asa
break out [v + adv]
(start) war/epidemic/rioting estallar

(escape) prisoner escaparse, fugarse*
break through
[v + adv] (penetrate) (Mil) penetrar en las defensas enemigas; sun salir*

[v + prep + o] barrier atravesar*, romper*; they broke through our defenses penetraron en nuestras defensas
break up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(divide) land dividir; ship desaguazar*; sentence descomponer*

demonstration disolver*

(wreck, ruin) home deshacer*

[v + adv]
lovers/band separarse; their marriage broke up su matrimonio fracasó; to ~ up WITH sb romper* CON algn

meeting terminar; crowd dispersarse

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break [2]
n

(Rad, TV) pausa f (comercial); (Theat) entreacto m, intermedio m

(rest period) descanso m; (at school) (BrE) recreo m

(short vacation) vacaciones fpl

(change, respite) cambio m; I need a ~ from all this necesito descansar de todo esto; (a holiday) necesito un cambio de aires

(gap) interrupción f

(fracture) fractura f, rotura f; to make a clean ~ cortar por lo sano

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breakable
adj frágil

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breakage
n
u (action) rotura f

breakages pl (objects broken) roturas fpl

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break

: ~away
n (separation) ruptura f, escisión f; (before n) faction disidente, escindido;
~down
n

(failure — of car, machine) avería f, descompostura f (Méx), varada f (Col), pana f (Chi); (— of service, communications) interrupción f; (— of negotiations) fracaso m; (before n) ~down truck grúa f

(nervous ~down) crisis f nerviosa

;
(analysis): a ~down of expenditure un desglose de los gastos

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breaker
n gran ola f

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breakfast
n desayuno m; to have ~ desayunar, tomar el desayuno; (before n) ~ television televisión f matinal

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break-in

n robo m (con escalamiento)

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breaking

: ~ and entering
nu allanamiento m de morada;
~ point
nu límite m

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break

: ~through
n gran avance m;
~up
n (of structure, family) desintegración f; (of empire, company) desmembramiento m; (of political party) disolución f; (of talks) fracaso m; the ~up of their marriage su separación;
~water
n rompeolas m

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breast
n
c (of woman) pecho m, seno m; (before n) ~ cancer cáncer m de mama or de pecho

c (chest) (liter) pecho m

c u (Culin) (of chicken, turkey) pechuga f

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breast

: ~feed (past & past p -fed)
vt darle* el pecho a, darle* de mamar a
~ vi dar* el pecho, dar* de mamar;
~stroke
n (estilo) pecho m (AmL), braza f (Esp)

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breath
nc u aliento m; to have bad ~ tener* mal aliento; to take a ~ aspirar, inspirar; take a deep ~ respire hondo; out of ~ sin aliento; to hold one's ~ contener* la respiración; to take sb's ~ away dejar a algn sin habla

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Breathalyzer ,Breathalyser®
®, n alcohómetro m, alcoholímetro m; (before n) ~ test prueba f del alcohol or de la alcoholemia

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breathe
vi respirar

~ vt air/fumes aspirar, respirar breathe in
[v + adv] aspirar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] air/fumes aspirar, respirar
breathe out
[v + adv] espirar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] smoke expeler; air exhalar

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breathing
nu respiración f

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breathing space
nu respiro m

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breathless
adj : the blow left me ~ el golpe me dejó sin aliento; he arrived ~ llegó jadeando

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breathtaking

adj impresionante

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bred
past & past p of BREED

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breeches
pl n (knee ~) (pantalones mpl) bombachos mpl; (riding ~) pantalones mpl de montar

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breed [1]
n (of animals) raza f; (of plants) variedad f

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breed [2]
(past & past p bred) vt animals criar*; violence engendrar

~ vi reproducirse*

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breeder
n (of animals) criador, -dora m,f; (of plants) cultivador, -dora m,f

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breeding
nu
(reproduction) reproducción f

(raising — of animals) cría f; (— of plants) cultivo m

(upbringing): politeness is a sign of good ~ la cortesía es señal de buena educación

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breeze [1]
n c u
brisa f

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breeze [2]
vi (colloq): to ~ in/out entrar/salir* tan campante (fam)

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breezy
adj -zier, -ziest
(windy) spot ventoso; it's a bit ~ today hace un poco de vientecito hoy

(lively) (colloq) person dinámico

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brethren
pl n (arch or liter) hermanos mpl

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brevity
nu brevedad f

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brew
vt
beer fabricar*

tea preparar

mischief tramar

~ vi
(make beer) fabricar* cerveza

tea: the tea is ~ing el té se está haciendo

storm avecinarse; trouble gestarse

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brewer
n cervecero, -ra m,f

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brewery
n (pl -ries) fábrica f de cerveza, cervecería f

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bribe [1]
n soborno m

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bribe [2]
vt sobornar

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bribery
nu soborno m

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bric-a-brac
nu baratijas fpl

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brick
n ladrillo m

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bricklayer

n albañil m

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bridal
adj procession nupcial; shop para novias

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bride
n novia f; the ~ and groom los novios; (after ceremony) los recién casados

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bride

: ~groom
n novio m;
~smaid
n dama f de honor; (child) niña que acompaña a la novia

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bridge [1]
n
c
puente m

(on ship) puente m (de mando)

(of nose) caballete m

c (Dent) puente m

u (card game) bridge m

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bridge [2]
vt river tender* un puente sobre; differences salvar

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bridle
n brida f

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brief [1]
adj breve; in ~ en resumen

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brief [2]
n
(Law) expediente entregado por el abogado al BARRISTER

(instructions) instrucciones fpl

(area of responsibility) competencia f

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brief [3]
vt lawyer instruir*; pilot/spy darle* instrucciones a; committee informar

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briefcase
n maletín m, portafolio(s) m (esp AmL)

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briefing
n
(~ session) sesión f para dar instrucciones

(press ~) reunión f informativa (para la prensa)

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briefly
adv
visit/rule por poco tiempo

reply/speak brevemente

(indep) en resumen

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briefs
pl n (man's) calzoncillos mpl, slip m; (woman's) calzones mpl (esp AmL), bragas fpl (Esp), bombachas fpl (RPl), pantaletas fpl (AmC, Ven)

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brigade
n brigada f

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bright
adj -er, -est

star/light brillante; room con mucha luz

color fuerte

(cheerful) eyes lleno de vida

(hopeful) future prometedor; to look on the ~ side of sth mirar el lado bueno de algo

(intelligent) person inteligente; whose ~ idea was it to …? (iro) ¿quién tuvo la brillante idea de …? (iró)

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brighten
vi
(become brighter) light hacerse* más brillante

~ (up) (become cheerful, hopeful) person animarse; situation/prospects mejorar

~ vt
(make brighter) iluminar

~ (up) room alegrar; occasion/party animar

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brightly
adv
shine intensamente

say/smile alegremente

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brights
pl n (Auto) (AmE colloq) (luces fpl) largas or (Andes, Méx) altas fpl

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brilliance
nu
(brightness) resplandor m

(skill, intelligence) brillantez f

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brilliant
adj
light brillante; sunshine radiante; red/green brillante

student/performance brillante

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brilliantly
adv
shine intensamente

write con brillantez

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brim [1]
n
(of hat) ala f‡

(of vessel) borde m

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brim [2]
vi -mm-: her eyes were ~ming with tears tenía los ojos llenos de lágrimas; to ~ with confidence rebosar seguridad

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brine
nu
(saltwater) salmuera f

(seawater) agua f‡ salada or de mar

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bring
(past & past p brought) vt traer*; I couldn't ~ myself to do it no pude hacerlo; it brought tears to my eyes hizo que se me llenaran los ojos de lágrimas; to ~ sth to bear: to ~ pressure to bear on sb ejercer* presión sobre algn bring about [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] dar* lugar a bring along [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] traer* bring back [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(return): I'll ~ your book back tomorrow te devolveré or (AmL exc CS) te regresaré el libro mañana; to ~ sb back to life devolverle* la vida a algn

gift/souvenir traer*

(reintroduce) custom volver* a introducir

(recall) recordar*; it brought back memories me (or le etc) trajo recuerdos
bring down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(lower) price reducir*; temperature hacer* bajar

(cause to fall) tree/wall tirar; player/opponent/plane derribar; government derrocar*
bring forward [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(present) witness hacer* comparecer; evidence/idea presentar

(to earlier time) meeting/appointment adelantar
bring home [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]: her letter brought home to me the seriousness of the situation su carta me hizo dar cuenta cabal de la gravedad de la situación bring off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] feat/victory conseguir*, lograr; plan llevar a cabo; deal conseguir* bring on [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] attack/breakdown provocar*; what brought this on? ¿esto a qué se debe?

[v + o + prep + o] (cause to befall): he brought it all on himself él (mismo) se lo buscó
bring out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
product/model sacar* (al mercado); edition/book publicar*

(accentuate): children ~ out the best in her el trato con niños hace resaltar sus mejores cualidades
bring together [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]: the conference will ~ together scientists from all over the world el congreso reunirá a científicos de todo el mundo; a tragedy like this can ~ a family together una tragedia así puede unir a una familia bring up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(rear) child criar*

(mention) subject sacar*

(vomit) vomitar, devolver*

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brink
n borde m; to be on the ~ of -ING estar* a punto de +INF

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brisk
adj
(lively, quick) pace rápido y enérgico; walk a paso ligero; ice-cream sellers did a ~ trade los vendedores de helados vendieron muchísimo

(efficient) person/manner enérgico or dinámico y eficiente

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bristle [1]
nc u (on animal) cerda f; (on person): his face was covered in ~(s) tenía la barba crecida

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bristle [2]
vi
(stand up) hair erizarse*, ponerse* de punta

(show annoyance) erizarse*

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Britain
n Gran Bretaña f

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British [1]
adj británico

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British [2]
pl n the ~ los británicos

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Britisher
n (AmE) británico, -ca m,f

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British

: ~ Isles
pl n the ~ Isles las Islas Británicas;
~ Summer Time
nu hora de verano en Gran Bretaña, adelantada en una hora con respecto a la hora de Greenwich

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Briton
n ciudadano británico, ciudadana británica m,f; the ancient ~s los antiguos britanos

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Brittany
n Bretaña f

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brittle
adj quebradizo

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broach
vt subject mencionar

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broad [1]
adj
avenue ancho; valley grande; forehead despejado; grin de oreja a oreja

(extensive) syllabus amplio; interests numeroso; in its ~est sense en su sentido más amplio

(general) guidelines/conclusions general

a ~ hint una indirecta muy clara

accent cerrado

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broad [2]
n (woman) (AmE sl) tipa f (fam), vieja f (Col, Méx, Ven fam)

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broad bean

n haba f

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broadcast [1]
vt/i (past & past p broadcast) transmitir, emitir

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broadcast [2]
n programa m, emisión f (frml)

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broadcaster
n : presentador, locutor etc de radio o televisión

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broadcasting
nu (Rad) radiodifusión f; (TV) televisión f

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broaden
vt scope/horizons/interests ampliar*

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broadly
adv : the two systems are ~ similar en líneas generales, los dos sistemas son similares; ~ speaking en líneas generales

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broad

: ~minded
adj de criterio amplio;
~sheet
n : periódico de formato grande

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brocade
nu brocado m

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broccoli
nu brócoli m, brécol m

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brochure
n folleto m

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brogue
n
(shoe) zapato bajo de cuero

(Irish accent) (no pl) acento m irlandés

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broil
vt (esp AmE) asar a la parrilla or al grill

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broiler
n (AmE) parrilla f, grill m

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broke [1]
past of BREAK

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broke [2]
adj (colloq) (pred): to be ~ estar* pelado; to be flat ~ estar* pelado or (Esp) sin un duro or (Col) en la olla

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broken [1]
past p of BREAK

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broken [2]
adj

window/vase/chair/glass roto; bone roto, quebrado (AmL)

(not working) roto

voice quebrado; to die of a ~ heart morirse* de pena; he's a ~ man está destrozado

home/marriage deshecho

(imperfect): in ~ English en inglés chapurreado

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broken-down
adj car/machine averiado, descompuesto (AmL), en pana (Chi), varado (Col); shed/gate destartalado

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broker
n
(agent) agente mf; insurance ~ agente mf de seguros

(stock~) corredor, -dora m,f de bolsa

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bronchitis
nu bronquitis f

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bronze
nu (Metall) bronce m

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brooch
n prendedor m, broche m

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brood [1]
n (of birds) nidada f; (of mammals) camada f; (of children) (hum) prole f (fam & hum)

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brood [2]
vi (reflect): she sat ~ing on the unfairness of life rumiaba lo injusta que era la vida; stop ~ing over it deja de darle vueltas al asunto

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brook
n arroyo m

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broom
n
c (brush) escoba f

u (plant) retama f, hiniesta f

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broomstick

n palo m de escoba; (of a witch) escoba f

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broth
nu caldo m

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brothel
n burdel m

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brother
n hermano m; do you have any ~s and sisters? ¿tienes hermanos?

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brotherhood
n
u (fellowship) fraternidad f

c (association) hermandad f; (Relig) cofradía f

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brother-in-law

n (pl brothers-in-law) cuñado m

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brotherly
adj fraternal

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brought
past & past p of BRING

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brow
n
(forehead) (liter) frente f

(eye~) ceja f

(of hill) cima f

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browbeat

vt (past browbeat; past p browbeaten ) intimidar

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brown [1]
adj -er, -est shoe/dress/eyes marrón, café adj inv (AmC, Chi, Méx), carmelito (Col); hair castaño; skin/person (naturally) moreno; (suntanned) bronceado; to get ~ broncearse

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brown [2]
nu marrón m, café m (AmC, Chi, Méx), carmelito m (Col)

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brown [3]
vt
(Culin) dorar

(tan) broncear

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brown bread

n pan m negro or (Esp) moreno

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brownie
n
(cake) bizcocho de chocolate y nueces

Brownie, (BrE)
Brownie (Guide) alita f

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brown

: ~ paper
nu papel m de estraza;
~ rice
n arroz m integral;
~ sugar
nu azúcar m moreno, azúcar f morena

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browse
vi (look) mirar (en una tienda, catálogo etc); she was browsing through a magazine estaba hojeando una revista

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browser
n (Comput) navegador m

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bruise [1]
n moretón m, cardenal m, morado m (Esp, Ven)

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bruise [2]
vt body/arm contusionar (frml); fruit magullar, mallugar* (Méx, Ven)

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brunch
nu c (colloq) brunch m (combinación de desayuno y almuerzo)

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brunette
n morena f, morocha f (CS)

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brunt
n : to bear o take the ~ of sth sufrir algo

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brush [1]
n
c (for cleaning) cepillo m; (for hair) cepillo m; (paint~) pincel m; (large) brocha f

c (of fox) cola f

c
(act): I gave my hair a ~ me cepillé el pelo

(faint touch) roce m

(encounter) ~ WITH sth/sb with the law/the police roce m CON algo/algn

u (scrub) maleza f

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brush [2]
vt
(clean, groom) jacket/hair cepillar; to ~ one's teeth lavarse los dientes

(sweep): he ~ed the crumbs off the table quitó las migas de la mesa

(touch lightly) rozar*

~ vi to ~ AGAINST sth/sb rozar* algo/a algn brush off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
mud/hair quitar (cepillando)

advances/suggestions no hacer* caso de
brush up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) darle* un repaso a

[v + adv] to ~ up ON sth darle* un repaso A algo

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brusque
adj brusco

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Brussels
n Bruselas f

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brussels sprout
,
n col f or (AmS) repollito m de Bruselas

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brutal
adj brutal

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brutality
nu c (pl -ties) brutalidad f

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brutally
adv
(cruelly) attack/treat brutalmente

(mercilessly) frank crudamente

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brute [1]
n (colloq)
(person) animal mf (fam)

(animal) bestia f (fam)

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brute [2]
adj (before n) ~ force fuerza f bruta

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BS ,BSc
n (AmE), n (BrE) Bachelor of Science

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BST
British Summer Time

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bubble [1]
n (of air, gas) burbuja f; (of soap) pompa f

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bubble [2]
vi
(form bubbles) lava bullir*; champagne burbujear

person: she ~s with enthusiasm rebosa (de) entusiasmo

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bubble

: ~ bath
nc u baño m de burbujas or espuma;
~ gum
nu chicle m (de globos), chicle m de bomba (Col, Ven), chicle m globero (Ur);
~-wrapped
adj envuelto en plástico con burbujas

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bubbly
adj -lier, -liest
person lleno de vida; personality efervescente

(full of bubbles) burbujeante

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Bucharest
n Bucarest m

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buck [1]
n
(male deer) ciervo m (macho); (male rabbit) conejo m (macho)

(dollar) (esp AmE colloq) dólar m, verde m (AmL fam)

(responsibility): to pass the ~ (colloq) pasar la pelota (fam); the ~ stops here la responsabilidad es mía (or nuestra etc)

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buck [2]
vi horse corcovear

~ vt trend resistirse a buck up (colloq)
[v + adv] (become cheerful) levantar el ánimo

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (cheer up) person levantarle el ánimo a

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bucket
n balde m or (Esp) cubo m or (Méx) cubeta f or (Ven) tobo m; to kick the ~ (colloq & hum) estirar la pata (fam & hum)

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buckle [1]
n hebilla f

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buckle [2]
vt abrochar

~ vi (bend, crumple) wheel/metal torcerse*; his knees ~d beneath him se le doblaron las rodillas

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bud
n brote m, yema f; (of flower) capullo m

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Budapest
n Budapest m

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Buddha
n Buda m

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Buddhism
nu budismo m

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Buddhist [1]
n budista mf

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Buddhist [2]
adj budista

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budding
adj (before n) artist/genius en ciernes

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buddy
n (pl -dies) (AmE colloq) amigo m, compinche m (fam), cuate m (Méx fam)

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budge
vi (usu with neg)
(move) moverse*

(change opinion) cambiar de opinión

~ vt
(move) correr

(persuade) convencer*

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budgerigar
n periquito m

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budget [1]
n presupuesto m

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budget [2]
vi administrarse; to learn to ~ aprender a administrar el dinero; I hadn't ~ed for staying in a hotel no había contado con gastos de hotel

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budgie
n (BrE colloq) periquito m

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buff [1]
n (colloq) aficionado, -da m,f; film ~ cinéfilo, -la m,f

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buff [2]
vt metal pulir; shoes sacar* brillo a

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buffalo
n (pl -loes or -los)
(wild ox) búfalo m; (water ~) búfalo m de agua, carabao m

(bison) (AmE) bisonte m

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buffer
n

(AmE Auto) parachoques m, paragolpes m (RPl)

(BrE Rail) (on train) tope m; (in station) parachoques m; (before n) ~ state estado m tapón

(Comput) memoria f intermedia

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buffet [1]
n
(meal) buffet m

(BrE)
(in train) bar m; (before n) ~ car (also AmE) coche m restaurante, coche m comedor

(cafeteria) bar m (en una estación)

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buffet [2]
vt zarandear, sacudir

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bug [1]
n
(biting insect) chinche f or m; (any insect) (esp AmE) bicho m

(germ, disease) (colloq): he picked up a stomach ~ se agarró algo al estómago; she got the travel ~ le entró la fiebre de los viajes

(listening device) (colloq) micrófono m oculto

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bug [2]
vt -gg- (colloq)
room/telephone colocar* micrófonos ocultos en

(bother, irritate) fastidiar

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bugger
n (BrE vulg) hijo, -ja m,f de puta (vulg)

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buggy
n (pl -gies)
(horse-drawn vehicle) calesa f

(baby ~) (baby carriage) (AmE) cochecito m; (pushchair) (BrE) sillita f de paseo (plegable)

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bugle
n clarín m

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build [1]
(past & past p built) vt house/road/ship/wall construir*; fire/nest hacer* build up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(make bigger, stronger) fortalecer*

(accumulate) supplies/experience acumular; reserves acrecentar*

(develop) reputation forjarse; to ~ up one's hopes hacerse* ilusiones; he built the firm up from nothing levantó la empresa de la nada

[v + adv] (increase) pressure/noise ir* en aumento; the tension ~s up to a climax la tensión va en aumento hasta llegar a un punto culminante

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build [2]
n complexión f

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builder
n albañil mf; (contractor) contratista mf

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building
n
c (edifice) edificio m

u (construction) construcción f; (before n) ~ contractor contratista mf (de obras); ~ site obra f

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building society

n (in UK) sociedad f de crédito hipotecario

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buildup

n
(accumulation) acumulación f; (of tension, pressure) aumento m

(of troops) concentración f

(publicity) propaganda f

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built
past & past p of BUILD

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built

: ~-in
adj (before n) bookcase/desk empotrado; equipment fijo; mechanism/feature incorporado;
~-up
adj (before n) area urbanizado

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bulb
n
(Bot, Hort) (of flower) bulbo m, papa f (Chi); (of garlic) cabeza f

(light ~) bombilla f or (Méx) foco m or (Col, Ven) bombillo m or (RPl) bombita f or lamparita f or (Chi) ampolleta f or (AmC) bujía f

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bulbous
adj growth bulboso; nose protuberante

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Bulgaria
n Bulgaria f

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Bulgarian [1]
adj búlgaro

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Bulgarian [2]
n
c (person) búlgaro, -ra m,f

u (language) búlgaro m

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bulge [1]
n bulto m

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bulge [2]
vi
(protrude) sobresalir*; the bag was bulging with books la bolsa estaba repleta de libros

bulging pres p pocket/bag repleto; eyes saltón

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bulimia (nervosa)
nu bulimia f (nerviosa)

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bulk
nu

(Busn) (large quantity): in ~ en grandes cantidades

(large mass) mole f

(largest part): the ~ of sth la mayor parte de algo

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bulky
adj -kier, -kiest package voluminoso; person corpulento; sweater (AmE) grueso

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bull
n toro m

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bull

: ~dog
n bul(l)dog m;
~doze
vt demoler*;
~dozer
n bulldozer m, topadora f (Arg)

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bullet
n bala f

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bulletin
n (notice) anuncio m; (newsletter) boletín m; (report) (Journ) boletín m (informativo)

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bulletin board

n (AmE) tablero m or (Esp) tablón m de anuncios, cartelera f (AmL), diario m mural (Chi)

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bulletproof

adj vest antibalas adj inv; vehicle blindado

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bull

: ~fight
n corrida f de toros;
~fighter
n torero, -ra m,f;
~fighting
nu (deporte m de) los toros; (art) tauromaquia f;
~frog
n rana f toro

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bullion
nu : gold/silver ~ oro/plata en lingotes

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bullock
n
(castrated bull) buey m

(young bull) (esp AmE) novillo m

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bull

: ~ring
n plaza f de toros;
~seye
n diana f;
~shit
nu (vulg) sandeces fpl (fam), pendejadas (AmL exc CS vulg), gilipolleces fpl (Esp arg), huevadas fpl (Andes, Ven vulg), boludeces fpl (Col, RPl vulg), mamadas fpl (Méx vulg)

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bully [1]
n (pl -lies) matón, -tona m,f

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bully [2]
vt -lies, -lying, -lied intimidar

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bum
n (colloq)

(worthless person) vago, -ga m,f (fam)

(vagrant) (AmE) vagabundo, -da m,f

(buttocks) (BrE) trasero m (fam), culo m (fam o vulg), traste m (CS fam), poto m (Chi, Per fam)

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bumblebee
n abejorro m

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bumbling
adj torpe

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bump [1]
n
(blow) golpe m; (jolt) sacudida f; (collision) topetazo m

(lump — in surface) bulto m; (— on head) chichón m; (— on road) bache m

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bump [2]
vt : I ~ed my elbow on o against the door me di en el codo con or contra la puerta; I ~ed the post as I was reversing choqué con or contra el poste al dar marcha atrás

~ vi (hit, knock) to ~ (AGAINST sth) darse* or chocar* (CONTRA or CON algo) bump into [v + prep + o]
(collide with) darse* or chocar* contra

(meet by chance) (colloq) toparse or tropezarse* con

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bumper [1]
n (Auto) parachoques m, paragolpes m (AmL)

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bumper [2]
adj (before n) crop/year récord adj inv; edition extra; pack gigante

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bumper car
n coche m de choque, autito m chocador (RPl), carro m loco (Andes), carrito m chocón (Méx, Ven)

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bumpkin
n : (country) ~ pueblerino, -na m,f, paleto, -ta m,f (Esp fam), pajuerano, -na m,f (RPl fam)

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bumpy
adj -pier, -piest surface desigual; road lleno de baches; we had a ~ flight el avión se movió mucho

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bun
n

(sweetened) bollo m

(bread roll) panecillo m, pancito m (CS), bolillo m (Méx)

(hairstyle) moño m, rodete m (RPl), chongo m (Méx)

buns pl (AmE colloq) trasero m (fam), culo m (fam o vulg), traste m (CS fam), poto m (Chi, Per fam)

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bunch
n
(of flowers) ramo m, bonche m (Méx); (small) ramillete m; (of bananas) racimo m, penca f (Méx), cacho m (RPl); (of grapes) racimo m; (of keys) manojo m

(group) grupo m; they're an odd ~ son gente de lo más rara

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bundle [1]
n (of clothes) lío m, fardo m, atado m (AmL); (of newspapers, letters) paquete m; (of money) fajo m; (of sticks) haz m, atado m (AmL)

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bundle [2]
vt
(make into a bundle) liar*, atar

(push) (+ adv compl): she ~d them off to school los despachó al colegio; they ~d him into the car lo metieron a empujones en el coche

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bung
n tapón m

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bungalow
n casa f de una planta

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bungle
vt echar a perder; a ~d attempt un intento fallido

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bungling
adj (before n, no comp) torpe

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bunion
n juanete m

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bunk
n litera f bunk off skive off

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bunk bed

n litera f

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bunny ,bunny rabbit
(pl -nies), n (used to or by children) conejito m (fam)

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bunting
nu (esp AmE) tela usada para la confección de banderas

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buoy
n boya f buoy up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
boat/person mantener* a flote

(keep cheerful) animar

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buoyant
adj
(able to float) flotante

mood/spirits optimista

(Fin) currency fuerte; market alcista

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burble
vi
stream/spring borbotar, borbotear

(talk meaninglessly) parlotear (fam), cotorrear (fam); (talk excitedly) hablar atropelladamente

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burden [1]
n carga f

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burden [2]
vt cargar*; I don't want to ~ you with my problems no te quiero preocupar con mis problemas

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bureau
n (pl bureaus or bureaux )

(agency) agencia f

(government department) (AmE) departamento m

(chest of drawers) (AmE) cómoda f

(desk) (BrE) buró m, escritorio m

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bureaucracy
nu c (pl -cies) burocracia f

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bureaucrat
n burócrata mf

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bureaucratic
adj burocrático

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bureau de change

n (pl bureaux de change) (casa f de) cambio m

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burgeon
vi (liter) florecer*

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burglar
n ladrón, -drona m,f; (before n) ~ alarm alarma f antirrobo

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burglarize
vt (AmE) robar

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burglary
nc u (pl -ries) robo m (con allanamiento de morada o escalamiento)

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burgle
vt robar

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burial
nc u entierro m

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Burkina Faso
n Burkina Faso m

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burlesque
nc u obra f burlesca

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burly
adj -lier, -liest fornido

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Burma
n Birmania f

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Burmese [1]
adj birmano

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Burmese [2]
n (pl ~)
c (person) birmano, -na m,f

u (language) birmano m

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burn [1]
(past & past p burned or burnt) vi

fire/building/wood/coal arder; food quemarse

(in sun) skin quemarse

(sting) eyes/wound escocer*, arder (esp AmL); a ~ing sensation un escozor, un ardor (esp AmL)

~ vt
letter/rubbish/food quemar; building/town incendiar; I ~ed a hole in my sleeve me quemé la manga (con un cigarrillo etc)

(injure) quemar
burn down
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] incendiar

[v + adv] incendiarse

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burn [2]
n quemadura f

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burner
n quemador m

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burning
adj (before n)
(hot) sand ardiente; sun abrasador

(intense) desire ardiente; hatred violento

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burnt
past & past p of BURN

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burp
v eructar

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burrow [1]
n madriguera f; (of rabbits) conejera f

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burrow [2]
vi cavar

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bursar
n administrador, -dora m,f

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burst [1]
(past & past p burst) vi
balloon/tire reventarse*; pipe reventar*, romperse*; dam romperse*; to ~ open abrirse* de golpe

(move suddenly) (+ adv compl): he ~ into the room entró de sopetón en la habitación; they ~ through the police cordon rompieron el cordón policial

~ vt balloon/bubble reventar*; the river ~ its banks el río se desbordó burst into [v + prep + o]: to ~ into tears echarse a llorar; to ~ into song ponerse* a cantar; to ~ into flames estallar en llamas

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burst [2]
n
(of applause) salva f; (of activity) arrebato m; (of gunfire) ráfaga f

(of pipe) rotura f

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bursting
adj (pred, no comp) to be ~ (WITH sth) estar* repleto (DE algo); he was ~ with energy rebosaba (de) energía

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bury
buries, burying, buried vt (inter) enterrar*; the village was buried by the avalanche el pueblo fue sepultado por la avalancha; he buried his head in his hands ocultó la cabeza entre las manos

v refl to ~ oneself IN sth in one's work/one's books enfrascarse* EN algo

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bus
n (pl buses or (AmE also) busses) (Transp)
(local) autobús m, bus m (AmL), camión m (AmC, Méx), colectivo m (Arg), ómnibus m (Per, Ur), micro f (Chi), guagua f (Cu); (before n) ~ conductor cobrador, -dora m,f, guarda mf (RPl) de autobuses; ~ driver conductor, -tora m,f or chofer mf or (Esp) chófer mf de autobús, camionero, -ra m,f (AmC, Méx), colectivero, -ra m,f (Arg), microbusero, -ra m,f (Chi); ~ stop parada f or (AmL exc RPl) paradero m de autobús (or bus etc)

(long-distance) autobús m, autocar m (Esp), pullman m (CS)

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bush
n
c (shrub) arbusto m; to beat about the ~ andarse* con rodeos

u (wild country) the ~ el monte

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bushy
adj bushier, bushiest beard poblado; eyebrows tupido; undergrowth espeso

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busily
adv work afanosamente

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business
n
u (Busn)
(world of commerce, finance) negocios mpl; (before n) ~ studies (ciencias fpl) empresariales fpl

(commercial activity, trading) comercio m; the firm has been in ~ for 50 years la empresa tiene 50 años de actividad comercial; they went into ~ together montaron un negocio juntos; she's away on ~ está de viaje por negocios; to go out of ~ cerrar*; to get down to ~ ir* al grano; to mean ~ decir* algo muy en serio; (before n) appointment/lunch de trabajo, de negocios; ~ hours horas fpl de oficina; ~ letter carta f comercial; ~ trip viaje m de negocios

(custom, clients): to lose ~ perder* clientes or clientela

c
(firm) negocio m, empresa f

(branch of commerce): I'm in the antiques ~ trabajo en la compra y venta de antigüedades; the music ~ la industria de la música

(rightful occupation, concern) asunto m; mind your own ~! ¡no te metas en lo que no te importa!; that's none of your ~ eso no es asunto tuyo

(affair, situation, activity) (colloq) (no pl) asunto m; what's all this ~ about you leaving? ¿qué es eso de que te vas?

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business

: ~like
adj person/manner (serious) formal; (efficient) eficiente; discussion serio;
~man
n (pl -men ) empresario m, hombre m de negocios;
~woman
n empresaria f, mujer f de negocios

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busker
n (BrE) músico m callejero

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bust [1]
vt
(past & past p busted or (BrE also) bust) (break) (colloq) romper*

(past & past p busted) (raid) (sl) person agarrar (fam), trincar* (Esp fam); premises hacer* una redada en

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bust [2]
n
(sculpture) busto m

(bosom) busto m, pecho m

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bust [3]
adj (bankrupt) (colloq): to go ~ quebrar*, ir(se)* a la bancarrota, fundirse (Per, RPl fam)

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bustle [1]
vi
(move busily): to ~ around ir* de aquí para allá

(be crowded, lively) street/store to ~ (WITH sth) bullir* (DE algo)

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bustle [2]
nu ajetreo m

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bustling
adj street/shop animado

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bust-up

n
(breakup) ruptura f

(quarrel) (BrE colloq) pelea f, bronca f (fam)

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busy [1]
adj busier, busiest
person ocupado; the children keep me very ~ los niños me tienen muy atareada

street/market concurrido; I've had a ~ day he tenido un día de mucho trabajo; a ~ road una carretera con mucho tráfico

(AmE Telec) ocupado (AmL), comunicando (Esp); the ~ signal la señal de ocupado or (Esp) de comunicando

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busy [2]
v refl busies, busying, busied: to ~ oneself WITH sth entretenerse* CON algo

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busybody

n (pl -dies) (colloq) entrometido, -da m,f, metomentodo mf (fam)

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but [1]
conj pero; not … ~ … no … sino …; ~ then you never were very ambitious, were you? pero la verdad es que tú nunca fuiste muy ambicioso ¿no?; not only did she hit him, ~ she also … no solo le pegó, sino que también …

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but [2]
prep : everyone ~ me todos menos or excepto yo; the last street ~ one la penúltima calle; ~ for them, we'd have lost everything de no haber sido por ellos, habríamos perdido todo

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but [3]
adv (frml): we can ~ try con intentarlo no se pierde nada

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butane
nu butano m

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butcher [1]
n
(meat dealer) carnicero, -ra m,f; ~'s (shop) carnicería f

(murderer) asesino, -na m,f

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butcher [2]
vt
cattle/pig matar, carnear (CS)

people masacrar

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butler
n mayordomo m

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butt [1]
n

(of rifle) culata f

~ (end) (blunt end) extremo m

(of cigarette) colilla f, bacha f (Méx fam)

(target of jokes or criticism) blanco m

(from goat) topetazo m

(head ~) cabezazo m

(buttocks) (AmE colloq) trasero m (fam), culo m (fam o vulg), traste m (CS fam), poto m (Chi, Per fam)

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butt [2]
vt goat topetar butt in [v + adv] interrumpir

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butter [1]
nu mantequilla f, manteca f (RPl)

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butter [2]
vt bread untar con mantequilla or (RPl) manteca

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butter

: ~ bean
n
(dried bean) tipo de frijol blanco, poroto m de manteca (RPl)

(wax bean) (AmE) tipo de frijol fresco con vaina amarilla
;
~cup
n ranúnculo m;
~fly
n
c (Zool) mariposa f; to have ~flies (in one's stomach) ponerse*/estar* nervioso

u (swimming stroke) estilo m mariposa

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buttock
n nalga f

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button [1]
n botón m

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button [2]
vt abotonar

~ vi abotonarse button up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] abotonar

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buttonhole

n
(Clothing) ojal m

(flower) (BrE) flor que se lleva en el ojal

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buttress
n (Archit) contrafuerte m; flying ~ arbotante m

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buxom
adj con mucho busto or pecho

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buy [1]
(past & past p bought) vt comprar; to ~ sb sth comprarle algo a algn; to ~ sth FROM sb comprarle algo A algn; to ~ sth FOR sb comprar algo PARA algn

~ vi comprar; to ~ FROM sb comprarle A algn buy off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] sobornar buy out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] partner/shareholder comprarle su parte a buy up [v + adv + o] comprarse todas las existencias de

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buy [2]
n compra f

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buyer
n
(customer) comprador, -dora m,f

(buying agent) encargado, -da m,f de compras

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buzz [1]
n (of insect) zumbido m; (of voices) rumor m; (as signal) zumbido m

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buzz [2]
vi insect zumbar; telephone/alarm clock sonar*; my ears were ~ing me zumbaban los oídos

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buzzard
n
(hawk) (esp BrE) águila f‡ ratonera

(vulture) (AmE) aura f‡, gallinazo m, zopilote m (AmC, Méx)

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buzzer
n timbre m

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by [1]
prep
(indicating agent, cause) (with passive verbs) por [The passive voice is, however, less common in Spanish than it is in English] she was brought up ~ her grandmother la crio su abuela; a play ~ Shakespeare una obra de Shakespeare

(indicating means, method): made ~ hand hecho a mano; to travel ~ car/train/plane viajar en coche/tren/avión; to pay ~ credit card pagar* con tarjeta de crédito; I'll begin ~ introducing myself empezaré por presentarme

(owing to, from): ~ chance por casualidad; they have lost public support ~ being too extreme han perdido apoyo popular por ser demasiado extremistas

(at the side of, near to) al lado de; it's right ~ the door está justo al lado de la puerta

(to hand) (AmE): I always keep some money ~ me siempre llevo algo de dinero encima

(past): I said hello, but he walked right ~ me lo saludé pero él pasó de largo

(via, through) por; ~ land/sea/air por tierra/mar/avión

(indicating rate) por; we are paid ~ the hour nos pagan por hora(s)

(indicating extent of difference): she broke the record ~ several seconds batió el récord en or por varios segundos

(indicating gradual progression): one ~ one uno por uno

(not later than): he told her to be home ~ 11 le dijo que volviera antes de las 11; they should be there ~ now ya deberían estar allí; ~ the time he arrived, Ann had left cuando llegó, Ann se había ido

(during, at) ~ day/night de día/noche

(according to): ~ that clock it's almost half past según ese reloj son casi y media; that's fine ~ me por mí no hay problema

(Math) por; multiply two ~ three multiplica dos por tres; a room 20ft ~ 12ft una habitación de 20 pies por 12

by oneself (alone, without assistance) solo

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by [2]
adv
(past): she rushed ~ without seeing me pasó corriendo y no me vio; they watched the parade march ~ vieron pasar el desfile

(to sb's residence): call o stop ~ on your way to work pasa por casa de camino al trabajo

(in phrases) by and by: ~ and ~ they came to the clearing al poco rato llegaron al claro; by and large por lo general, en general

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bye ,'bye
, (AmE) interj (colloq) ¡adiós!, ¡chao or chau! (esp AmL fam)

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bye-bye

interj (colloq) ¡adiós!, ¡chaucito! (AmL fam), ¡chaíto! (Chi fam)

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by

: ~gone
adj (liter) (before n) age/days de antaño (liter); to let ~gones be ~gones olvidar el pasado;
~law
n (BrE) ordenanza f municipal

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bypass [1]
n
(road) (BrE) carretera f de circunvalación

(Med) bypass m

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bypass [2]
vt
(circumvent) person/difficulty eludir

(Transp) road circunvalar; driver evitar entrar en

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by

: ~-product
n (in manufacture) subproducto m; (consequence) consecuencia f;
~road
n carretera f secundaria;
~stander
n : they opened fire, killing innocent ~standers abrieron fuego y mataron a varias personas inocentes or a varios transeúntes

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byte
n byte m, octeto m

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by

: ~way
n camino m (apartado);
~word
n : to be a ~word FOR sth ser* sinónimo DE algo;
~-your-leave
n : without so much as a ~-your-leave sin (ni) siquiera pedir permiso

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C

c

(Corresp) copy to

(in US) (cent(s)) centavo(s) m(pl)

circa

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C
(Celsius or centigrade) C

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C ,c
, n
(letter) C, c f

(Mus) re m

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ca
circa

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CA ,Ca
, California

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cab
n
(taxi) taxi m; (before n) ~ driver taxista mf

(driver's compartment) cabina f

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cabaret
nc u cabaret m

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cabbage
n c u
repollo m, col f

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cabin
n
(hut) cabaña f

(Naut) camarote m

(Aerosp, Auto, Aviat) cabina f

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cabinet
n
(cupboard) armario m; (with glass front) vitrina f

also Cabinet (Govt) gabinete m (ministerial)

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cable
n
c (Elec, Naut) cable m

c (Telec) cable m

u cable television

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cable

: ~ car
n (suspended) teleférico m; (funicular) funicular m; (streetcar) (AmE) tranvía m;
~ television
nu televisión f por cable, cablevisión f (esp AmL)

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caboose
n (AmE Rail) furgón m de cola

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cache
n alijo m

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cackle
vi hen cacarear; person reírse* socarronamente

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cactus
n (pl -ti or -tuses) cactus m

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caddie ,caddy
, (pl -dies) n caddie mf

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cadet
n cadete mf

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cadge
(colloq) vt to ~ sth FROM o OFF sb gorronearle or gorrearle or (RPl) garronearle or (Chi) bolsearle algo A algn (fam)

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Caesarean (section)
n Cesarean (section)

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café ,cafe
, n (coffee bar) café m, cafetería f; (restaurant) restaurante económico

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cafeteria
n (in hospital, college) cantina f, cafetería f; (restaurant) restaurante m autoservicio, self-service m

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caffeine
nu cafeína f

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cage [1]
n jaula f; (in basketball) canasta f, cesta f; (in ice hockey) portería f, meta f, arco m (Col, CS)

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cage [2]
vt (usu pass) enjaular

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Cairo
n El Cairo

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cajole
vt convencer* con zalamerías

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cake [1]
n u c
(Culin) (large) pastel m, tarta f (Esp), torta f (esp CS); (small, individual) pastel m, masa f (RPl); to be a piece of ~ (colloq) ser* pan comido (fam)

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cake [2]
vt (usu pass): our shoes were ~d with mud teníamos los zapatos cubiertos de barro endurecido

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cake tin

n (BrE) (for baking) molde m (para pastel); (for storage) lata f (para guardar pasteles)

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Cal
California

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calamity
n (pl -ties) calamidad f

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calcium
nu calcio m

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calculate
vt calcular

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calculating
adj calculador

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calculation
nc u cálculo m

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calculator
n calculadora f

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calendar
nc calendario m, almanaque m; (before n) ~ month mes m (del calendario)

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calf
n (pl calves)
(Zool)
c (animal) ternero, -ra m,f, becerro, -rra m,f

u (leather) (piel f or cuero m de) becerro m

(Anat) pantorrilla f

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caliber ,calibre
, (BrE) n c u
calibre m

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Calif
California

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calipers ,callipers
, (BrE) pl n
(for measuring) calibrador m

(Med) aparato m ortopédico (para la pierna)

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call [1]
n
(by telephone) llamada f; to give sb a ~ llamar a algn (por teléfono)

(of person — cry) llamada f, llamado m (AmL); (— shout) grito m

(of animal) grito m; (of bird) reclamo m

(summons): to be on ~ estar* de guardia; beyond the ~ of duty más de lo que el deber exigía (or exige etc) (frml)

(demand) llamamiento m, llamado m (AmL); there were ~s for his resignation pidieron su dimisión

(usu with neg)
(reason) motivo m

(demand) demanda f; there's not much ~ for this product no hay mucha demanda para este producto

(visit) visita f

(Sport) decisión f, cobro m (Chi)

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call [2]
vt
(shout) llamar; to ~ the roll o register (Educ) pasar lista

police/taxi/doctor llamar; strike llamar a, convocar*

(by telephone) llamar

(name, describe as) llamar; we ~ her Betty la llamamos or (esp AmL) le decimos Betty; what are you going to ~ the baby? ¿qué nombre le van a poner al bebé?; what's this ~ed in Italian? ¿cómo se llama esto en italiano?

~ vi
person llamar

(by telephone) llamar; who's ~ing, please? ¿de parte de quién, por favor?

(visit) pasar
call around [v + adv]
(Telec) llamar (a varias personas)

(visit) pasar (por casa)
call at [v + prep + o]: train parar en; I ~ed at your place yesterday ayer pasé por tu casa call back
(Telec) [v + o + adv] llamar más tarde

[v + adv] (Telec) volver* a llamar
call for [v + prep + o]
(require) skill/courage requerir*, exigir*

(demand) pedir*

(collect) pasar a buscar or a recoger
call in
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
expert/doctor llamar

coin/note retirar de circulación

[v + adv] to ~ in (ON sb) pasar a ver a algn
call off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(cancel) suspender

dog llamar
call on [v + prep + o]
(visit) pasar a ver a

call upon
call out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
fire brigade/doctor llamar

(utter): he ~ed out her name la llamó
call round [v + adv] (BrE) call around call up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
spirits invocar*

(telephone) (esp AmE) llamar

(Mil) (often pass) llamar (a filas)
call upon [v + prep + o]
(invite): to ~ upon sb to speak dar* la palabra a algn

(appeal to) apelar a

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call

: ~ box
n (BrE) cabina f telefónica;
~ center, (BrE) ~ centre
n (Telec) centro m de llamadas

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caller
n : we didn't have many ~s no vino mucha gente; (Telec) no tuvimos or no hubo muchas llamadas; the ~ didn't leave her name la persona que llamó no dejó su nombre

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callipers
n (BrE) calipers

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callous
adj insensible, cruel

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callus
n (pl -luses) (Med) callo m

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calm [1]
adj -er, -est sea en calma, calmo (esp AmL); person/voice tranquilo, calmo (esp AmL)

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calm [2]
vt tranquilizar*, calmar calm down
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] tranquilizar*, calmar

[v + adv] tranquilizarse*; ~ down! ¡tranquilízate!, ¡tranquilo!

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calm [3]
n u
calma f

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calmly
adv con calma

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Calor Gas
® nu (BrE) (gas m) butano m, supergás® m (RPl)

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calorie
n (Culin) (kilo)caloría f

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calves
pl of CALF

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camcorder
n videocámara f, camcórder m

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came
past of COME

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camel
n camello m

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cameo
n
(jewelry) camafeo m

(Cin, TV) actuación f especial

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camera
n cámara f (fotográfica), máquina f fotográfica or de fotos

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camera

: ~man
n (pl -men ) camarógrafo, -fa m,f, cameraman mf (esp AmL), cámara mf (Esp);
~work
nu fotografía f

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Cameroon
n Camerún m

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camomile
n chamomile

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camouflage [1]
nc u camuflaje m

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camouflage [2]
vt camuflar, camuflajear (AmL)

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camp [1]
n (collection of tents, huts) campamento m; (summer) ~ (in US) campamento m de verano, colonia f de vacaciones or verano

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camp [2]
vi acampar; to go ~ing ir* de camping

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camp [3]
adj
(effeminate) amanerado, afeminado

performance afectado, exagerado

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campaign [1]
n campaña f

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campaign [2]
vi (Pol, Sociol) to ~ FOR/AGAINST sth hacer* una campaña A FAVOR DE/EN CONTRA DE algo

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campaigner
n (Pol, Sociol) defensor, -sora m,f

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camper
n
(person) campista mf

(Transp) cámper f

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campground
(AmE),
n camping m

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camping
nu : I like ~ me gusta ir de camping

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campus
n (pl -puses) campus m

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can [1]
n
(container) lata f, bote m (Esp), tarro m (Chi); (before n) ~ opener abrelatas m

(for petrol, water) bidón m; (for garbage) (AmE) cubo m or (CS) tacho m or (Col) caneca f, bote m (Méx), tobo m de la basura (Ven)

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can [2]
vt -nn- (put in cans) enlatar; (bottle) (AmE) fruit preparar conservas de

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can [3]
v mod
Note
When can means to be capable of or to be allowed to, it is translated by poder: he can't eat no puede comer; can you come out tonight? ¿puedes salir esta noche?
When can means to know how to, it is translated by saber: can you swim? ¿sabes nadar?; she can already read and write ya sabe leer y escribir.
When can is used with a verb of perception such as see, hear, or feel, it is often not translated: can you see her from here? ¿la ves desde aquí?; she couldn't feel anything no sentía nada.
(past could)
(indicating ability) poder*; (referring to particular skills) saber*; she couldn't answer the question no pudo contestar la pregunta; ~ you swim? ¿sabes nadar?

(with verbs of perception): I ~'t see very well no veo muy bien; ~ you hear me? ¿me oyes?

(with verbs of mental activity): I ~'t understand it no lo entiendo; ~'t you tell he's lying? ¿no te das cuenta de que está mintiendo?

(indicating, asking etc permission) poder*; ~ I come with you? ¿puedo ir contigo?

(in requests) poder*; ~ you turn that music down, please? ¿puedes bajar esa música, por favor?

(in offers): ~ I help you? ¿me permite?; (in shop) ¿lo/la atienden?, ¿qué desea?; ~ I carry that for you? ¿quieres que (te) lleve eso?

(in suggestions, advice): ~'t you give it another try? ¿por qué no lo vuelves a intentar?

(indicating possibility) poder*; it ~'t be true! ¡no puede ser!, ¡no es posible!

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Canada
n (el) Canadá m

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Canadian [1]
adj canadiense

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Canadian [2]
n canadiense mf

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canal
n canal m

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Canaries
pl n the ~ (las) Canarias

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canary
n (pl -ries) canario m

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Canary Islands

pl n the ~ ~ las Islas Canarias

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cancel
, (BrE) -ll- vt cancelar; check anular cancel out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] deficit/loss compensar; debt cancelar

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cancellation
nu c cancelación f; (Theat) devolución f

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cancer
n
u c (disease) cáncer m

Cancer (Astrol)
(sign) (no art) Cáncer

C (person) Cáncer or cáncer mf, canceriano, -na m,f

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candid
adj franco

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candidate
n candidato, -ta m,f

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candle
n (for domestic use) vela f; (for altar) cirio m

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candle

: ~light
nu : by ~light a la luz de una vela/de las velas;
~stick
n candelero m; (flat) palmatoria f

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candy
n (pl -dies) (AmE)
u (confectionery) golosinas fpl, dulces mpl (AmL exc RPl)

c (individual piece) caramelo m, dulce m (AmL exc RPl)

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cane [1]
n
c u (for wickerwork) mimbre m

c (walking stick) bastón m; (for punishment) palmeta f; (for supporting plants) rodrigón m

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cane [2]
vt castigar* con la palmeta

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canine [1]
n
(Zool) canino m, cánido m

~ (tooth) (diente m) canino m, colmillo m

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canine [2]
adj canino

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canister
n
(for tea, coffee) lata f, bote m (Esp)

(Mil) bote m (de humo, metralla etc)

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cannabis
nu hachís m, cannabis m

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canned
adj
food enlatado, en or de lata, en conserva

(pre-recorded) (colloq) music enlatado (fam); laughter grabado

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cannibal
n caníbal mf, antropófago, -ga m,f

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cannon
n (pl also ~) cañón m

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cannonball

n (Mil) bala f de cañón

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cannot
can not

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canoe [1]
n canoa f, piragua f

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canoe [2]
vi -noes, -noeing, -noed ir* en canoa or piragua

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canoeing
nu piragüismo m, canotaje m

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canopy
n (pl -pies) (over bed, throne) dosel m, baldaquín m, baldaquino m; (over person) palio m, dosel m

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can't
can not

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canteen
n
(dining hall) (BrE) cantina f, comedor m, casino m (Chi) (en un lugar de trabajo, colegio etc)

(water bottle) cantimplora f

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canter
vi ir* a medio galope

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canvas
n
u (cloth) lona f

(Art) c u (for painting) lienzo m, tela f

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canvass
vt
(Pol): to ~ voters in an area hacer* campaña entre los votantes de una zona

(scrutinize) (AmE): to ~ the votes hacer* el escrutinio de los votos

~ vi (Pol) to ~ (FOR sb) hacer* campaña (A or EN FAVOR DE algn)

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canyon
n cañón m

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cap [1]
n
(hat) gorra f; swimming ~ gorro m or (esp AmL) gorra f de baño; baseball/golf ~ gorra de béisbol/golf

(of bottle) tapa f, tapón m; (metal) chapa f, tapa f; (of pen) capuchón m, tapa f

(upper limit) tope m

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cap [2]
vt -pp-
bottle/tube tapar

(crown): to ~ it all off o (BrE) to ~ it all … para colmo (de desgracias or de males) …, para rematarla … (fam)

expenditure poner* un tope a

(Dentistry): to have a tooth ~ped ponerse* una funda or una corona

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CAP
n (Common Agricultural Policy) PAC f

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capability
n (pl -ties)
u (ability) capacidad f

capabilities pl aptitudes fpl

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capable
adj
(competent) capaz

(pred) (able) to be ~ OF -ING ser* capaz DE + INF

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capacity
n (pl -ties)
u c
(maximum content) capacidad f; (before n) a ~ crowd un lleno completo

(output) capacidad f

u (ability) capacidad f; ~ FOR sth capacidad DE algo; ~ to + INF capacidad PARA + INF; the job was beyond her ~ el trabajo estaba por encima de su capacidad

c (role) calidad f; in his ~ as union delegate en su calidad de delegado del sindicato

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cape
n
(Clothing) capa f

(Geog) cabo m

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caper [1]
n
(jump) salto m

(prank) travesura f

(Bot, Culin) alcaparra f

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caper [2]
vi correr y brincar*, dar* saltos or brincos

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capital [1]
n
c (city) capital f

c (letter) mayúscula f

u (Fin) capital m

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capital [2]
adj
(Law): ~ punishment pena f capital

(Geog, Pol): ~ (city) capital f

(Print) letter mayúscula

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capitalism
nu capitalismo m

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capitalist [1]
n capitalista mf

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capitalist [2]
adj capitalista

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capitulate
vi capitular

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Capricorn
n
(sign) (no art) Capricornio

c (person) Capricornio or capricornio mf, capricorniano, -na m,f

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caps
capital letters

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capsicum
n pimiento m, pimentón m (AmS exc RPl), ají m (RPl)

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capsize
vi volcarse*

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capsule
n cápsula f

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captain [1]
n
(rank) capitán m

(person in command) capitán, -tana m,f; (of airline plane) comandante mf

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captain [2]
vt (Naut, Sport) capitanear

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caption
n (under picture) leyenda f, pie m de foto (or ilustración etc); (headline) título m

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captivate
vt cautivar

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captive [1]
n (liter) cautivo, -va m,f

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captive [2]
adj : to take/hold sb ~ tomar prisionero/mantener* cautivo a algn; to have a ~ audience tener* un público que no tiene más remedio que escuchar

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captivity
nu cautiverio m, cautividad f

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captor
n captor, -tora m,f

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capture [1]
vt
person/animal capturar; city tomar

attention/interest captar, atraer*

mood/atmosphere captar, reproducir*

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capture [2]
nu (of person, animal) captura f; (of city) conquista f, toma f

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car
n
(Auto) coche m, automóvil m (frml), carro m (AmL exc CS), auto m (esp CS)

(Rail, Transp) vagón m, coche m

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caramel
n u
caramelo m

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carat
n
(for gold) (AmE also karat) quilate m; (before n) 18-~ gold oro m de 18 quilates

(for precious stones) quilate m

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caravan
n
(group) caravana f

(vehicle) (BrE) caravana f, rulot f (Esp), casa f rodante (CS), tráiler m (Andes, Méx); (before n) ~ park o site camping m para caravanas

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carbohydrate
nc u hidrato m de carbono

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car bomb

n coche m bomba

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carbon
n u
carbono m

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carbon

: ~ copy
n copia f (hecha con papel carbón);
~ dioxide
nu anhídrido m carbónico;
~ monoxide
nu monóxido m de carbono

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carburetor ,carburettor
, (BrE) n carburador m

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carcass ,carcase
, (BrE also) n (dead animal) cuerpo de animal muerto; (for meat) res f (muerta)

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card
n
c
(for identification, access) tarjeta f; (business ~) tarjeta (de visita); (credit ~) tarjeta (de crédito)

(greeting ~) tarjeta f (de felicitación)

(index ~) ficha f; (before n) ~ index fichero m

(post~) (tarjeta f) postal f

u (thin cardboard) cartulina f

c (playing card) carta f, naipe m, baraja f (AmC, Col, Méx, RPl); to play ~s jugar* a las cartas or (Col) jugar* cartas

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cardamom
nu cardamomo m

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cardboard
nu (stiff) cartón m; (thin) cartulina f; (before n) ~ box caja f de cartón

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cardiac
adj cardíaco; ~ arrest paro m cardíaco

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cardigan
n cárdigan m, chaqueta f de punto, rebeca f (esp Esp), saco m (tejido) (RPl), chaleca f (Chi)

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cardinal
n
(Relig) cardenal m

~ (number) número m cardinal

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care [1]
n
u (attention, carefulness) cuidado m, atención f; to take ~ tener* cuidado; take ~! (saying goodbye) ¡cuídate!; (as a warning) ¡ten cuidado!

u (of people): medical ~ asistencia f médica; (of animals, things) cuidado m; in ~ of (AmE), ~ of (BrE) (on letters) en casa de

to take ~ of sb/sth
(look after) of patient atender* a algn, cuidar de algn; of children cuidar a or de algn, ocuparse de algn; of pet/plant/machine cuidar algo; I can take ~ of myself yo sé cuidarme

(deal with) ocuparse or encargarse* de algn/algo

c u (worry) preocupación f

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care [2]
vi to ~ (ABOUT sth/sb) preocuparse (POR algo/algn); I don't ~ no me importa

~ vt
(feel concern) (usu neg, interrog): I couldn't ~ less what he does me tiene sin cuidado lo que haga

(wish) (frml) to ~ to + INF: would you ~ to join us for dinner? ¿le gustaría cenar con nosotros?
care for [v + prep + o]
(look after) patient cuidar (de), atender*

(be fond of) querer*, sentir* afecto or cariño por

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career [1]
n carrera f

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career [2]
vi ir* a toda velocidad

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carefree

adj despreocupado

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careful
adj
(cautious) cuidadoso, prudente; (be) ~ (ten) cuidado; to be ~ OF/WITH sth tener* cuidado CON algo

(painstaking) planning cuidadoso; work cuidado, esmerado; worker meticuloso

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carefully
adv handle/drive con cuidado; plan/examine cuidadosamente; designed/chosen con esmero

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careless
adj person descuidado; work poco cuidado; driving negligente; you made some ~ mistakes cometiste errores por descuido

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carelessly
adv sin cuidado, sin la debida atención

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carelessness
nu falta f de atención or de cuidado

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carer
n : persona que tiene a su cuidado a un incapacitado sin recibir por ello remuneración

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caress [1]
n caricia f

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caress [2]
vt acariciar

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caretaker
n conserje mf

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cargo
n (pl -goes or -gos)
c (load) cargamento m

u (goods) carga f

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Caribbean [1]
adj caribeño, del Caribe

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Caribbean [2]
n the ~ (Sea) el (mar) Caribe; the ~ (region) el Caribe, las Antillas

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caricature
n caricatura f

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caring
adj society/approach humanitario; person (kindly) bondadoso; (sympathetic) comprensivo

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carnage
nu carnicería f

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carnation
n clavel m

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carnival
n carnaval m

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carnivorous
adj carnívoro

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carol
n villancico m

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carousel
n
(esp AmE) merry-go-round

(for baggage) cinta f or correa f transportadora

(in shops) (AmE) expositor m giratorio

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car park

n (BrE) (open space) parking lot; (building) parking garage

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carpenter
n carpintero, -ra m,f

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carpentry
nu carpintería f

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carpet
n
c (rug) alfombra f, tapete m (Col, Méx, Ven); sweep[2] vt

u c (wall-to-wall) alfombra f, moqueta f (Esp), moquette f (RPl)

c (of flowers, leaves, moss) (liter) alfombra f (liter)

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carphone

n teléfono m de automóvil

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carriage
n
c
(horse-drawn) carruaje m, coche m

(BrE Rail) vagón m

(baby ~) (AmE) cochecito m, carriola f (Méx)

u (transport) transporte m

u (bearing) (frml) porte m

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carrier
n
(company) compañía f or empresa f de transportes; (Aviat) línea f aérea

(of disease, gene) portador, -dora m,f

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carrier bag
n (BrE) bolsa f (de plástico or papel)

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carrion
nu carroña f

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carrot
n c u
zanahoria f

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carry
-ries, -rying, -ried vt

(bear, take) llevar; I can't ~ this, it's too heavy no puedo cargar con esto, pesa demasiado

(have with one) llevar encima

(be provided with) guarantee tener*

(be pregnant with) estar* embarazada or encinta de

(convey) goods/passengers llevar, transportar; she was carried along by the crowd fue arrastrada por la multitud

(channel, transmit) oil/water/sewage llevar

disease ser* portador de

(support) weight soportar

(involve, entail) responsibility conllevar

(gain support for) bill/motion aprobar*

(stock) model tener*, vender

~ vi : sound carries further in the mountains en la montaña los sonidos llegan más lejos; her voice carries well su voz tiene mucha proyección carry away [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (usu pass): I got carried away and painted the window as well me entusiasmé y pinté la ventana también; there's no need to get carried away no te pases carry off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(abduct) victim/hostage llevarse

(win) trophy/cup llevarse

(succeed with): she tried to appear disinterested but failed to ~ it off intentó aparentar desinterés pero no lo logró

carry on

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] practice seguir* or continuar* con

[v + adv + o] conversation/correspondence mantener*

[v + adv]
(continue) seguir*, continuar*

(make a fuss) (colloq): what a way to ~ on! ¡qué manera de hacer escándalo, por favor!

carry out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] work/repairs/investigation llevar a cabo; order cumplir; duty cumplir con

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carry

: ~all
n (AmE) bolso m de viaje, bolsón m (RPl);
~cot
n (BrE) cuna f portátil;
~-on
adj (AmE) (before n) bag/baggage de mano;
~out
n (esp AmE) comida preparada o bebida que se vende para consumir fuera del lugar de venta

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car

: ~ seat
n asiento m del coche; (for infant) asiento m de bebé (para el coche);
~sick
adj mareado (por viajar en coche)

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cart [1]
n
(waggon) carro m, carreta f

(in supermarket, airport) (AmE) carrito m

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cart [2]
vt (colloq): I had to ~ the books around all day tuve que cargar con los libros todo el día

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cartel
n cártel m

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carthorse

n caballo m de tiro

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cartilage
nu c cartílago m

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carton
n (of cigarettes) cartón m; a ~ of milk una leche en cartón

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cartoon
n
(humorous drawing) chiste m (gráfico), viñeta f (Esp), mono m (Chi)

(Cin) dibujos mpl animados

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cartridge
n (for gun, pen) cartucho m

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cartwheel

n voltereta f lateral, rueda f, rueda f de carro (Méx, RPl)

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carve
vt
(Art) wood/stone tallar; figure/bust esculpir, tallar; initials grabar

(Culin) meat cortar, trinchar
carve out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] reputation forjarse; name hacerse*

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carving
n talla f, escultura f

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carving knife

n trinchante m, cuchillo m de trinchar

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car wash

n túnel m or tren m de lavado

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cascade [1]
n cascada f

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cascade [2]
vi caer* en cascada

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case
n
(matter) caso m; to lose/win a ~ (Law) perder*/ganar un pleito or juicio

(Med, Soc Adm) caso m

(eccentric) (colloq) caso m (fam)

(instance, situation) caso m; if that's the ~ si es así; in that ~, I'm not interested en ese caso, no me interesa

(in phrases) in any case de todas maneras or formas; in case (as conj): make a note in ~ you forget apúntalo por si te olvidas; just in case por si acaso

(argument): she has a good ~ sus argumentos son buenos; there is a ~ for doing nothing hay razones para no hacer nada

(suit~) maleta f, valija f (RPl)

(attaché ~) maletín m

(crate) caja f, cajón m, jaba f (Chi, Per); (of wine, liquor) caja de 12 botellas

(hard container — for small objects) estuche f; (— for large objects) caja f; (soft container) funda f

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case

: ~ history
n (Med) historial m clínico, historia f clínica (AmL);
~ study
n estudio m

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cash [1]
nu
(notes and coins) dinero m (en) efectivo; (in) ~ en efectivo; ~ on delivery entrega f contra reembolso; (before n) payment en efectivo; refund al contado

(funds) (colloq) dinero m, lana f (AmL fam), plata f (AmS fam), tela f (Esp fam)

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cash [2]
vt check cobrar cash in
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (exchange for money) canjear

[v + adv] (profit) to ~ in (ON sth) aprovecharse (DE algo)

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cash

: ~ and carry
n : tienda de venta al por mayor;
~ crop
n cultivo m industrial or comercial;
~ desk
n (BrE) caja f;
~ dispenser
n (BrE) cajero m automático or permanente

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cashew (nut)
n anacardo m, castaña f de cajú (CS, Ven), nuez f de la India (Méx)

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cash flow

n flujo m de caja, cash-flow m

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cashier
n cajero, -ra m,f

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cashier's check

n (AmE) cheque m bancario or de caja or de gerencia

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cashmere
nu cachemir m, cachemira f

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cash

: ~point
n (BrE) cajero m automático or permanente;
~ register
n caja f registradora

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casing
n (cover) cubierta f; (case) caja f

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casino
n (pl -nos) casino m

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cask
n barril m, tonel m

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casket
n
(for jewels) cofre m

(coffin) (AmE) ataúd m, féretro, cajón (AmL)

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casserole
n
c (dish) cazuela f

c u (food) guiso m, guisado m (Méx)

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cassette
n (Audio) cassette f or m; (before n) ~ player pasacintas m, cassette m (Esp), pasacassettes m (RPl), tocacassettes m (Chi)

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cast [1]
n

(molded object) (Art) vaciado m; (Metall) pieza f fundida

(mold) molde m

(Cin, Theat) (+ sing or pl vb) reparto m, elenco m (esp AmL)

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cast [2]
(past & past p cast) vt

stone arrojar, lanzar*, tirar; line lanzar*; net echar

shadow/light proyectar; to ~ doubt on sth poner* algo en duda

vote emitir

snake skin mudar de, mudar

(Cin, Theat) role asignar; she was ~ as the princess le dieron el papel de la princesa

~ vi (in angling) lanzar* cast away [v + o + adv]: they were ~ away on a desert island llegaron a una isla desierta tras naufragar cast off [v + adv]

(in knitting) cerrar*

(Naut) soltar* amarras

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(in knitting) stitch cerrar*

(abandon) friend/lover dejar

cast on
[v + adv] (in knitting) poner* or montar los puntos

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] stitch montar, poner*
cast out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (liter) expulsar

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castanets
pl n castañuelas fpl

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castaway
n náufrago, -ga m,f

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caste
nc u casta f

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caster
n ruedecita f, ruedita f (esp AmL)

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caster sugar

n (BrE) azúcar blanca de granulado muy fino

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Castile
n Castilla f

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Castilian [1]
adj castellano

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Castilian [2]
n
c (person) castellano, -na m,f

u (language) castellano m

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cast

: ~ iron
nu hierro m fundido or colado;
~-iron
adj (before n) guarantee sólido; alibi a toda prueba

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castle
n
(Archit) castillo m

(in chess) torre f

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castoff

n : she gave me her ~s me dio la ropa que ya no quería

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castrate
vt castrar

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casual
adj

(superficial) (before n) inspection superficial; a ~ acquaintance un conocido, una conocida; ~ sex relaciones fpl sexuales promiscuas

(chance) (before n) visit/reader ocasional

(informal) chat informal; clothes de sport, informal

(unconcerned) attitude/tone despreocupado; remark hecho al pasar

(not regular) employment/labor eventual, ocasional

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casually
adv
(informally) dressed de manera informal; chat informalmente

(with indifference) con indiferencia

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casualty
n (pl -ties)
(injured person) herido, -da m,f; (dead person) víctima f; (Mil) baja f

(hospital department) (BrE) (no art) urgencias fpl

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cat
n gato, -ta m,f; to let the ~ out of the bag descubrir* el pastel, levantar la liebre or (RPl) la perdiz; to rain ~s and dogs llover* a cántaros

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Catalan [1]
adj catalán

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Catalan [2]
n
c (person) catalán, -lana m,f

u (language) catalán m

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catalog [1],catalogue
, n catálogo m

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catalog [2],catalogue
, vt catalogar*

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Catalonia
n Cataluña f

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catalyst
n catalizador m

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catalytic converter
n catalizador m

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catapult [1]
n (Aviat, Mil) catapulta f

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catapult [2]
vt catapultar

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cataract
n
(over a precipice) catarata f; (in a river) rápido m

(Med) catarata f

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catarrh
nu catarro m

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catastrophe
n catástrofe f

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catch [1]
(past & past p caught) vt
ball/object agarrar, coger* (esp Esp)

(capture) mouse/lion atrapar, coger* (esp Esp); fish pescar*, coger* (esp Esp); thief atrapar

(take by surprise) agarrar, pillar (fam), pescar* (fam); we got caught in the rain nos sorprendió la lluvia

(intercept) person alcanzar*; ~ you later (colloq) nos vemos

train/plane (take) tomar, coger* (esp Esp); (be in time for) alcanzar*

(manage to see, hear): we'll just ~ the end of the game todavía podemos pescar el final del partido (fam); we could ~ a movie before dinner (AmE) podríamos ir al cine antes de cenar

(entangle, trap): I caught my skirt on a nail se me enganchó or (Méx tb) se me atoró or (Chi) se me pescó la falda en un clavo; I caught my finger in the drawer me pillé or (AmL tb) me agarré el dedo en el cajón

(hear or understand clearly): did you ~ what she said? ¿oíste lo que dijo?

disease contagiarse de; to ~ a cold resfriarse*, agarrar or (esp Esp) coger* un resfriado

(hit): he caught his head on the beam se dio en la cabeza con la viga

~ vi

(grasp) agarrar, coger* (esp Esp), cachar (Méx)

(become hooked) engancharse

(ignite) fire prender, agarrar (AmL)
catch on [v + adv] (colloq)
(become popular) fashion/idea imponerse*; game/style ponerse* de moda

(understand) caer* (fam)
catch out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
to ~ sb out pillar or agarrar a algn desprevenido

(trick) pillar (fam), agarrar (CS fam)
catch up
[v + adv] (with work, studies) ponerse* al día; to ~ up WITH sb/sth (physically) alcanzar* a algn/algo; she had to ~ up with the rest of the class tuvo que ponerse al nivel del resto de la clase

[v + o + adv] (draw level with) (BrE) alcanzar*

(trap, involve) to be/get caught up in sth in barbed wire/thorns estar*/quedar enganchado/atrapado en algo; in scandal/dispute verse* envuelto en algo; in excitement/enthusiasm contagiarse de algo; I got caught up in the traffic me agarró or (esp Esp) me cogió el tráfico

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catch [2]
n

(Sport) atrapada f, atajada f (CS)

(of fish) pesca f

(on door) pestillo m, pasador m (AmL); (on window, box, necklace) cierre m

(hidden drawback) trampa f; I knew there'd be a ~ in it somewhere ya sabía yo que tenía que haber gato encerrado; it's a C~-22 situation es una situación sin salida

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catcher
n (in baseball) receptor, -tora m,f, catcher mf

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catching
adj (pred) contagioso

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catchment area
n zona f de captación (distrito que corresponde a un hospital, colegio etc)

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catch

: ~phrase
n (of person) latiguillo m; (of political party) eslogan m;
~word
n
(slogan) eslogan m

~phrase

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catchy
adj catchier, catchiest pegadizo, pegajoso (AmL exc RPl)

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categorical
adj categórico; refusal rotundo

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categorize
vt things clasificar*; people catalogar*

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category
n (pl -ries) categoría f

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cater
vt (AmE) encargarse* del buffet de cater to, (BrE)
cater for [v + prep + o]: to ~ to o for people of all ages ofrecer* servicios para gente de todas las edades; we try to ~ to o for all needs tratamos de satisfacer todas las necesidades

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caterer
n : persona o firma que se encarga del servicio de comida y bebida para fiestas, cafeterías etc

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catering
nu
(provision of food): to do the ~ encargarse* del servicio de comida y bebida (or del buffet etc)

(trade, department) restauración f

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caterpillar
n oruga f, azotador m (Méx), cuncuna f (Chi)

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cathedral
n catedral f

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Catholic [1]
n católico, -ca m,f

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Catholic [2]
adj
(Relig) católico; the Roman ~ Church la iglesia católica (apostólica romana)

catholic tastes/interests variado

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Catholicism
nu catolicismo m

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cat

: ~nap
n siestecita f;
C~'s-eye®
n (Transp) catafaros m, ojo m de gato (CS), estoperol m (Col)

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catsup
nu c (AmE) ketchup

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cattle
pl n ganado m, reses fpl; (before n) ~ breeder ganadero, -ra m,f

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catwalk

n pasarela f

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Caucasian
n (Anthrop) caucásico, -ca m,f; the suspect is a male ~ el sospechoso es un hombre de raza blanca

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caught
past & past p of CATCH

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cauliflower
nc u coliflor f

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cause [1]
n

c (of accident, event, death) causa f

u (reason, grounds) motivo m, razón f; there's no ~ for concern no hay por qué preocuparse

c (ideal, movement) causa f

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cause [2]
vt causar; to ~ sb problems causarle problemas a algn; to ~ sb/sth TO + INF hacer* que algn/algo (+ subj)

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causeway
n (path) paso m elevado; (road) carretera f elevada

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caustic
adj cáustico

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caution [1]
n
u (care, prudence) cautela f, prudencia f

c (warning) advertencia f, aviso m; (Law, Sport) amonestación f

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caution [2]
vt
(warn) advertir*

(inform of rights) informar de sus derechos

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cautious
adj cauteloso, cauto

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cautiously
adv cautelosamente

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cavalry
nu caballería f

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cave
n cueva f; (before n) ~ painting pintura f rupestre cave in [v + adv] derrumbarse

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caveman

n (pl -men ) hombre m de las cavernas

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cavern
n caverna f

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caviar ,caviare
, nu caviar m

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cavity
n (pl -ties) cavidad f; (Dent) caries f

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caw
vi graznar

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CBS
n (in US) (no art) (Columbia Broadcasting System) la CBS

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cc
(cubic centimeter o (BrE) centimetre) c.c.

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CCTV
n closed-circuit television

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CD
n (compact disc or (AmE also) disk) CD m

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CD-ROM
n (compact disc read-only memory) CD-ROM m

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cease
vt
to ~ to + INF/ to ~ -ING dejar DE + INF

production/publication interrumpir, suspender

~ vi noise cesar; production interrumpirse; work detenerse*

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cease-fire

n alto m el fuego, cese m del fuego (AmL)

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ceaseless
adj incesante

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cedar
n cedro m

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cede
vt to ~ sth (TO sb) ceder(le) algo (A algn)

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ceiling
n (Const) techo m, cielo m raso; (upper limit) límite m, tope m

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celebrate
vt celebrar

~ vi : we won: let's ~! ¡ganamos, vamos a celebrarlo!

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celebration
n c u
(event) fiesta f; he attended the ~s asistió a los festejos

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celebrity
n (pl -ties) famoso, -sa m,f, celebridad mf

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celery
nu apio m, celeri m (Ven)

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celibate
adj célibe

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cell
n
(in prison) celda f

(Biol, Elec) célula f

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cellar
n sótano m; (for coal) carbonera f; (for wine) bodega f

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cello
n (pl -los) violoncelo m, violonchelo m, chelo m

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cellophane ,Cellophane®
, (BrE) nu celofán m

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cellphone

n teléfono m celular

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cellulite
nu celulitis f

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celluloid
nu celuloide m

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cellulose
nu celulosa f

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Celsius
adj : 20 degrees ~ 20 grados centígrados or Celsio(s)

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Celt
n celta mf

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Celtic
adj celta

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cement [1]
nu cemento m

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cement [2]
vt
(Const) unir con cemento

friendship/alliance consolidar, fortalecer*

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cement mixer

n hormigonera f

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cemetery
n (pl -ries) cementerio m

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censor [1]
n censor, -sora m,f

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censor [2]
vt censurar

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censorship

nu censura f

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censure
vt censurar

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census
n (pl -suses) censo m

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cent
n centavo m

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centenary
n (pl -ries) centenario m

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centennial
n (esp AmE) centenario m

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center [1],centre
, (BrE) n
(middle point, area) centro m

(site of activity) centro m

(Sport) (in US football, rugby) centro mf; (in basketball) pivot mf, pivote mf (AmL)

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center [2],centre
, (BrE) vt centrar

~ vi
(focus on) to ~ ON o UPON sth/sb centrarse EN algo/algn

(revolve around) to ~ ON o AROUND sth/sb girar ALREDEDOR DE algo/algn

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center

: ~ forward
n delantero mf centro;
~ half (pl halfs or halves)
n medio mf centro;
~piece
n (decoration) centro m (de mesa); (main feature) eje m

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centigrade
adj centígrado

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centimeter ,centimetre
, (BrE) n centímetro m

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centipede
n ciempiés m

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central
adj
(main) central; problem fundamental

(in the center) area/street céntrico; in ~ Chicago en el centro de Chicago

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Central

: ~ America
n Centroamérica f, América f Central;
~ American
adj centroamericano, de (la) América Central;
~ Europe
n Europa f Central;
c~ heating
nu calefacción f central

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centralize
vt centralizar*

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central reservation
n (BrE) mediana f, bandejón m (central) (Chi), camellón m (Méx)

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centre
etc (BrE) center etc

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century
n (pl -ries) siglo m; in the 19th ~ en el siglo XIX

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ceramic
adj pot de cerámica; ~ tile (for walls) azulejo m; (for floors) baldosa f (de cerámica)

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ceramics
n (+ pl vb) objetos mpl de cerámica, cerámicas fpl

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cereal
nc u
(plant, grain) cereal m

(breakfast ~) cereales mpl

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cerebral palsy
nu parálisis f

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ceremonial
adj robes ceremonial; occasion solemne

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ceremony
nc u (pl -nies) ceremonia f

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certain
adj

(definite) seguro; to make ~ OF sth asegurarse or cerciorarse DE algo; for ~ con certeza

(convinced) (pred) to be ~ (OF sth) estar* seguro (DE algo); I checked the list to make ~ (that) … revisé la lista para asegurarme de que …

(particular) (before n) cierto; he has a ~ something tiene un no sé qué or (un) algo especial

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certainly
adv
(definitely): we're almost ~ going to win es casi seguro que vamos a ganar; do you see what I mean? — certainly ¿te das cuenta de lo que quiero decir? — desde luego

(emphatic): I ~ won't be buying anything there again! por cierto que no voy a volver a comprar nada allí; may I use your phone? — certainly! ¿puedo llamar por teléfono? — pues claro ¡(no) faltaría más!; ~ not! ¡de ninguna manera!

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certainty
n (pl -ties) u c
certeza f, seguridad f; defeat is now a ~ la derrota es algo seguro

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certificate
n certificado m

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certify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied
facts/claim/death certificar*; this is to ~ that … por la presente certifico que …

(declare insane) (usu pass) declarar demente

(license) (AmE): he isn't certified to teach in this state no está habilitado para ejercer la docencia en este estado

certified past p (AmE) certificado; certified public accountant contador público, contadora pública m,f (AmL), censor jurado, censora jurada m,f de cuentas (Esp)

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cervical
adj del cuello del útero; ~ smear (BrE) citología f, Papanicolau m (AmL)

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cervix
n (pl -vixes or -vices ) cuello m del útero

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Cesarean (section) ,Cesarian (section)
, n (AmE) cesárea f

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cesspit
n pozo m negro or séptico or ciego

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cf
(compare) cf.

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CFC
n chlorofluorocarbon

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ch
n (pl chs) (chapter) c.

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chafe
vt/i rozar*

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chaff
nu barcia f

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chagrin
nu (liter) disgusto m; to his ~ para su disgusto

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chain [1]
n cadena f; a ~ of events una cadena de acontecimientos

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chain [2]
vt to ~ sth/sb TO sth encadenar algo/a algn A algo

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chain

: ~ reaction
n reacción f en cadena;
~smoke
vi fumar un cigarrillo tras otro;
~ store
n tienda f de una cadena

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chair [1]
n
(seat) silla f; (arm~) sillón m, butaca f (esp Esp)

(at university) cátedra f

(in meeting) presidencia f; to take the ~ presidir

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chair [2]
vt meeting presidir

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chair

: ~lift
n telesilla f or (Esp) telesquí m;
~man
n (pl -men ) presidente, -ta m,f;
~woman
n presidenta f

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chalet
n
(cabin) chalet m (de montaña)

(in motel) (BrE) bungalow m

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chalk
n
u (Geol) creta f, caliza f

c u (for writing) tiza f, gis m (Méx)

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challenge [1]
vt

(summon) desafiar*, retar; to ~ sb to + INF desafiar* a algn A QUE (+ subj)

(question) authority/findings cuestionar

(stop) (Mil) darle* el alto a

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challenge [2]
n c u
desafío m, reto m

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challenger
n contendiente mf, rival mf

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chamber
n
(room) (arch) cámara f (arc)

(of gun) recámara f

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chamber

: ~maid
n camarera f (en un hotel);
~ music
nu música f de cámara;
~ of commerce
n cámara f de comercio;
~ pot
n orinal m or (AmL exc RPl) bacinilla f or (CS) escupidera f

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chameleon
n camaleón m

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chamois (leather)
n gamuza f

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chamomile
n manzanilla f, camomila f; ~ tea manzanilla f

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champagne
n u c
champán m, champaña f or m

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champion [1]
n
(Sport) campeón, -peona m,f

(of cause) defensor, -sora m,f

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champion [2]
vt abogar* por, defender*

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championship
n (Sport) (often pl) campeonato m

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chance [1]
n
u (fate) casualidad f, azar m; by ~ por or de casualidad; (before n) meeting fortuito

c (risk) riesgo m; don't take any ~s no te arriesgues

c (opportunity) oportunidad f

c u (likelihood) posibilidad f, chance f or m (esp AmL); (the) ~s are (that) … (colloq) lo más probable es que …

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chance [2]
vt : to ~ it arriesgarse*

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chancellor
n
Chancellor (of the Exchequer) (in UK) ministro, -tra m,f de Economía/Hacienda

(premier) canciller mf

(of university) rector, -tora m,f

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chandelier
n araña f (de luces)

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change [1]
n

u c cambio m; a ~ in temperature un cambio de temperatura; for a ~ para variar

(of clothes) muda f

u
(coins) cambio m, monedas fpl, sencillo m (AmL), menudo m (Col), dinero m suelto, plata f suelta (AmS)

(money returned) cambio m, vuelto m (AmL), vuelta f (Esp), vueltas fpl (Col)

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change [2]
vt cambiar; the witch ~d her into a stone la bruja la convirtió en una piedra; to ~ one's clothes cambiarse de ropa; to ~ color cambiar de color; let's ~ the subject cambiemos de tema; I wouldn't want to ~ places with her no quisiera estar en su lugar; to change train(s) hacer* transbordo, cambiar (de tren); to ~ dollars into pesos cambiar dólares a or (Esp tb) en pesos

~ vi

(become different) cambiar; to ~ INTO sth convertirse* EN algo

changing pres p needs/role/moods cambiante

(put on different clothes) cambiarse; she ~d into a black dress se cambió y se puso un vestido negro; to get ~d cambiarse

(Transp) cambiar, hacer* transbordo

change over [v + adv] cambiar

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changeable
adj cambiante

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change

: ~over
n (transition) ~over (FROM sth) (TO sth) cambio m (DE algo) (A algo);
~ purse
n (AmE) monedero m, portamonedas m

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changing room
n (BrE)
(Sport) vestuario m, vestidor m (Chi, Méx)

(in shop) probador m

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channel [1]
n
(strait) canal m; (course of river) cauce m; (navigable course) canal m; the (English) C~ el Canal de la Mancha

(for irrigation) canal m, acequia f

(system, method) vía f; you must go through the official ~s tiene que hacer el trámite por los conductos oficiales

(Comput, TV) canal m

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channel [2]
vt, (BrE) -ll- water/proposals/complaints canalizar*; efforts/energies encauzar*

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channel

: C~ Islands
pl n the C~ Islands las Islas Anglonormandas, las islas del Canal de la Mancha;
C~ Tunnel
n the C~ Tunnel el Eurotúnel, el túnel del Canal de la Mancha

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chant [1]
n (of demonstrators) consigna f; (of sports fans) alirón m, canción f

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chant [2]
vt/i (Mus, Relig) salmodiar; crowd gritar

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chaos
nu caos m

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chaotic
adj caótico

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chap
n (colloq) tipo m (fam)

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chap.
n (pl chaps) (chapter) c., cap.

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chapel
n capilla f

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chaperon ,chaperone
, n (of young lady) acompañante f, chaperona f; (for young people) (AmE) acompañante mf

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chaplain
n capellán m

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chapped
adj lips agrietado

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chapter
n capítulo m

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char
vt -rr- carbonizar*

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character
n
u c (of person, thing) carácter m; to be in/out of ~ ser*/no ser* típico; her face is full of ~ tiene una cara con mucha personalidad

c
(in novel, play, movie) personaje m

(person) tipo m (fam)

(eccentric person) caso m

c (symbol) carácter m

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characteristic [1]
n característica f

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characteristic [2]
adj característico

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characterize
vt caracterizar*

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charade
n farsa f; ~s (+ sing vb) (game) charada f

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charcoal
nu carbón m (vegetal); (Art) carboncillo m, carbonilla f (RPl)

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charge [1]
n
c (Law) cargo m, acusación f; to bring o press ~s against sb formular cargos contra algn

c (price) precio m; (fee) honorario m; free of ~ gratuitamente, gratis

(responsibility): the person in ~ la persona responsable; to be in ~ of sth/sb tener* algo/a algn a su (or mi etc) cargo; to take ~ of (of situation) hacerse* cargo de; (of class, guests) hacerse* cargo de, encargarse* de; (of task) encargarse* de, ocuparse de

c u (Elec, Phys) carga f

c (of explosive) carga f

c (attack) carga f

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charge [2]
vt
(accuse) to ~ sb WITH sth/-ING acusar a algn DE algo/+ INF

(ask payment) cobrar

(obtain on credit): to ~ sth TO sb cargar* algo a la cuenta de algn

(entrust) (frml) to ~ sb WITH sth/-ING encomendarle* A algn algo/QUE (+ subj)

(allege) (AmE) aducir*

(attack) (Mil) cargar* contra; animal embestir* or arremeter contra

(Elec) battery cargar*

~ vi to ~ (AT sth/sb) (Mil) cargar* (CONTRA algo/algn); animal arremeter or embestir* (CONTRA algo/algn)

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charge

: ~ account
n cuenta f de crédito;
~ card
n tarjeta f de pago

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charger
n (battery ~) cargador m de pilas; (Auto) cargador m de baterías

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chariot
n carro m (de guerra)

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charisma
nu carisma m

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charismatic
adj carismático

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charitable
adj
(generous, giving) caritativo

(kind) person bueno; interpretation benévolo, generoso

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charity
n (pl -ties)

c (organization) organización f benéfica or de beneficencia

u (relief) obras fpl de beneficencia; to raise money for ~ recaudar dinero para un fin benéfico; (before n) work de beneficencia, benéfico

u (generosity, kindness) caridad f

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charm [1]
n

u (attractiveness) encanto m

c (attractive quality, feature) encanto m

c (spell) hechizo m

c (amulet) amuleto m, fetiche m; (on bracelet) dije m

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charm [2]
vt cautivar

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charming
adj person encantador; room/house precioso

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chart [1]
n
(Aviat, Naut) carta f de navegación; (diagram, graph) gráfico m; (table) tabla f

charts pl (best-selling records) the ~s la lista de éxitos

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chart [2]
vt course trazar*; progress/changes (follow closely) seguir* atentamente; (record) registrar gráficamente

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charter [1]
n
c
(constitution) carta f

(guarantee of rights) fuero m, privilegio m

u (Transp) (before n) flight/plane chárter adj inv

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charter [2]
vt
plane/ship/bus fletar, alquilar

(BrE) chartered past p engineer/surveyor colegiado; ~ed accountant contador público, contadora pública m,f (AmL), censor jurado, censora jurada m,f de cuentas (Esp)

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chase [1]
n persecución f

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chase [2]
vt perseguir*

~ vi : we ~d after the thief fuimos tras el ladrón; to ~ after girls ir* detrás de las chicas chase up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq): ~ up this order for me, please averíguame qué pasó con este pedido, por favor; I'll have to ~ him up about the report voy a tener que recordarle lo del informe

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chasm
n sima f, abismo m

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chassis
n (pl chassis ) (Auto) chasis m, bastidor m (Esp)

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chastise
vt (frml) (verbally) reprender; (physically) castigar*

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chastity
nu castidad f

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chat [1]
n charla f, conversación f (esp AmL), plática f (AmC, Méx)

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chat [2]
vi -tt- to ~ (TO o WITH sb) charlar or (esp AmL) conversar or (AmC, Méx) platicar* (CON algn)

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chat

: ~ line
n chat m;
~ show
n (BrE) programa m de entrevistas

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chatter
vi person charlar; monkeys parlotear; birds cotorrear; his teeth are ~ing le castañetean los dientes

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chatterbox

n charlatán, -tana m,f

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chatty
adj -tier, -tiest person conversador; letter simpático y lleno de noticias

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chauffeur
n chofer mf or (Esp) chófer mf

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chauvinism
nu chovinismo m; male ~ machismo m

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chauvinist
n chovinista mf; (male) ~ machista m

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cheap
adj -er, -est

(inexpensive) barato; restaurant/hotel económico

(shoddy) merchandise/jewelry ordinario, de baratillo; mechanic/electrician (AmE) chapucero

(vulgar, contemptible) joke/gimmick de mal gusto; trick/tactics bajo; liar/crook vil

(worthless) flattery/promises fácil

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cheapen
vt quitarle valor a, degradar

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cheaply
adv buy/sell/get barato; dress/eat/live con poco dinero

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cheat [1]
vt estafar, engañar

~ vi
(act deceitfully) hacer* trampas

(be unfaithful) to ~ ON sb engañar a algn

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cheat [2]
n (swindler) estafador, -dora m,f; (at cards, in exam) tramposo, -sa m,f

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check [1]
n
c (stop, restraint) control m

c (inspection — of passport, documents) control m; (— of work) examen m, revisión f; (— of machine, product) inspección f; to keep a ~ on sth controlar algo

c u (before n) jacket/shirt a or de cuadros

u (in chess) jaque m

(Fin), (BrE)
cheque cheque m, talón m (Esp); to pay by ~ pagar* con cheque or (Esp) con talón

c (restaurant bill) (AmE) cuenta f, adición f (RPl)

c (tick) (AmE) signo m, tic m, visto m (Esp), palomita f (Méx fam)

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check [2]
vt
(restrain) anger/impulse contener*

(inspect) passport/ticket revisar, checar* (Méx); machine/product inspeccionar; quality controlar; temperature/pressure/volume comprobar*, checar* (Méx)

(verify) facts/information comprobar*, verificar*, checar* (Méx); accounts/bill revisar

(AmE)
(in cloakroom) dejar en el guardarropa; (in baggage office) dejar or (frml) depositar en consigna

(Aviat) baggage facturar, chequear (AmL)

(tick) (AmE) marcar*, hacer* un tic or (Méx fam) una palomita en, poner* un visto en (Esp)

~ vi comprobar*, verificar*, checar* (Méx) check in
[v + adv] (at airport) facturar or (AmL tb) chequear el equipaje; (at hotel) registrarse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (Aviat) luggage facturar, chequear (AmL)
check out
[v + adv] dejar el hotel (or pensión etc) (habiendo pagado la factura etc)

[v + adv] (tally) (AmE) story cuadrar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
facts/story verificar*, comprobar*, checar* (Méx)

(esp AmE) shopping customer pagar*; cashier cobrar

check up [v + adv]: we ~ed up and found out he was lying hicimos averiguaciones y comprobamos que mentía; can you ~ up on that? ¿puedes comprobarlo?

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checkbook
, (BrE)
n chequera f, talonario m de cheques (esp Esp)

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checked
adj (no comp) a or de cuadros

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checker
n (AmE) (cashier) cajero, -ra m,f

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checkered ,chequered
, (BrE) adj career/history accidentado

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checkers
n (AmE) (+ sing vb) damas fpl

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check-in

n facturación f de equipajes

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checking account
n (AmE) cuenta f corriente

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check

: ~list
n lista f de control;
~mate
nc u (jaque m) mate m;
~out
n caja f;
~point
n control m;
~room
n (AmE) guardarropa m;
~up
n (Med) chequeo m, revisión f

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cheek
n
c (of the face) mejilla f, cachete m (AmL fam)

u (colloq) (impudence) descaro m, cara f (fam)

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cheekbone

n pómulo m

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cheeky
adj -kier, -kiest (esp BrE) boy/girl fresco, descarado; grin pícaro

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cheep
vi piar*

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cheer [1]
n
c (of encouragement, approval) ovación f, aclamación f; three ~s for Fred! ¡viva Fred!

cheers pl (as interj) (drinking toast) ¡salud!

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cheer [2]
vt
(shout in approval) aclamar, vitorear

~ (on) (shout encouragement at) animar

~ vi aplaudir cheer up
[v + adv] animarse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] person animar

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cheerful
adj alegre; news/prospect alentador

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cheerleader

n animador, -dora m,f (en encuentros deportivos, mitines políticos), porrista mf (Col, Méx)

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cheese
nu c queso m

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cheese

: ~board
n tabla f de quesos;
~cake
nu c tarta f de queso;
~burger
n hamburguesa f con queso;
~cloth
nu estopilla f, bambula f

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cheetah
n guepardo m, chita f

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chef
n chef m, jefe -fa m,f de cocina

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chemical [1]
nc u sustancia f química, producto m químico

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chemical [2]
adj químico

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chemist
n
(scientist) químico, -ca m,f

(pharmacist) (BrE) farmacéutico, -ca m,f; the ~'s la farmacia

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chemistry
nu química f

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chemotherapy
nu quimioterapia f

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cheque
n (BrE) check[1]

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chequebook

n (BrE) checkbook

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chequered
adj (BrE) checkered

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cherish
vt
(care for, value) apreciar

(cling to) memory/hope conservar

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cherry
n (pl -ries) cereza f; (before n) ~ tree cerezo m

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chess
nu ajedrez m

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chessboard

n tablero m de ajedrez

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chest
n
(Anat) pecho m; to get sth off one's ~ desahogarse* contando/confesando algo

(box) arcón m

(AmE) (treasury) tesorería f; (funds) fondos mpl

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chestnut [1]
n castaña f; (before n) ~ tree castaño m

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chestnut [2]
adj castaño

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chest of drawers

n (pl ~s ~ ~) cómoda f

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chew
vt food mascar*, masticar*; gum mascar*

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chewing gum
nu chicle m

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chick
n (young bird) polluelo, -la m,f; (young chicken) pollito, -ta m,f

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chicken
n
c (hen) gallina f; (as generic term) pollo m

u (Culin) pollo m
chicken out [v + adv] (colloq) acobardarse, achicarse* (fam), rajarse (fam)

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chickenpox
nu varicela f, peste f cristal (Chi)

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chickpea

n garbanzo m

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chicory
nu (Bot) endivia f; (in coffee) achicoria f

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chief [1]
n jefe, -fa m,f, líder mf; ~ of police jefe de policía

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chief [2]
adj (before n, no comp) principal

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chief

: ~ constable
n jefe, -fa m,f de policía;
~ justice
n (in US) presidente, -ta m,f del tribunal

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chilblain
n sabañón m

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child
n (pl children )
(boy) niño m; (girl) niña f

(son) hijo m; (daughter) hija f

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childbirth
nu parto m

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childhood
nu c niñez f, infancia f

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childish
adj infantil

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childlike
adj ingenuo, de niño

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children
pl of CHILD

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Chile
n Chile m

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Chilean [1]
adj chileno

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Chilean [2]
n chileno, -na m,f

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chili ,chilli
, n (pl -lies) ají m, chile m

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chill [1]
n
u (coldness — of weather) frío m, fresco m

c (Med) enfriamiento m, resfriado m

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chill [2]
vt enfriar*; wine/food poner* a enfriar

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chilli
n (pl -lies) chili

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chilly
adj -lier, -liest frío

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chime [1]
n (of bells, clock) campanada f; (of doorbell) campanilla f

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chime [2]
vi bell sonar*; clock dar* la hora

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chimney
n chimenea f

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chimney sweep

n deshollinador, -dora m,f

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chimpanzee
n chimpancé m

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chin
n barbilla f, mentón m

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china
nu loza f; (fine) porcelana f

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China
n China f

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Chinese [1]
adj chino

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Chinese [2]
n (pl ~)
c (person) chino, -na m,f

u (language) chino m

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chink
n grieta f, abertura f

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chip [1]
n

(of wood) astilla f; (of stone) esquirla f; to have a ~ on one's shoulder ser* un resentido

(in cup) desportilladura f

(Culin)
(in packet) (AmE) papa f or (Esp) patata f frita, papa f chip (Ur)

(French fry) (BrE) papa f or (Esp) patata f frita

(Games) ficha f

(Comput, Electron) chip m

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chip [2]
-pp- vt crockery desportillar, cascar* (RPl), saltar (Chi); tooth romper* un trocito de

~ vi china/cup desportillarse, cascarse* (RPl), saltarse (Chi); paint/varnish saltarse, desconcharse

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chipboard

nu
(of wood) madera f prensada or aglomerada, aglomerado m

(of paper) (AmE) cartón m prensado

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chipmunk
n ardilla f listada

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chiropodist
n pedicuro, -ra m,f, podólogo, -ga m,f, callista mf

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chirp
vi piar*

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chisel [1]
n (for stone) cincel m; (for wood) formón m, escoplo m

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chisel [2]
vt , (BrE) -ll- stone cincelar; wood labrar

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chivalry
nu caballerosidad f, cortesía f

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chives
pl n cebollinos mpl, cebolletas fpl

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chlorine
nu cloro m

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chlorofluorocarbon
n clorofluorocarbono m

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chloroform
nu cloroformo m

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chocolate
n
u c chocolate m; (candy, sweet) bombón m

u (drinking ~) chocolate m en polvo; a cup of hot ~ una taza de chocolate

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choice [1]
n
c u (act, option) elección f; I don't work here out of ~ no es por (mi) gusto que trabajo aquí

c (person, thing chosen): she's a possible ~ for the job es una de las candidatas posibles para el puesto; it was an unfortunate ~ of words no fue la mejor manera de decirlo

(variety) (no pl) surtido m, selección f

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choice [2]
adj choicer, choicest fruit/wine selecto; beef/veal (in US) de primera

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choir
n coro m

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choke [1]
vt estrangular, ahogar*, asfixiar

~ vi ahogarse*, asfixiarse; to ~ ON sth atragantarse or (AmL tb) atorarse CON algo

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choke [2]
nc u (Auto) choke m, estárter m, cebador m (RPl), ahogador m (Chi, Méx)

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cholera
nu cólera m

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cholesterol
nu colesterol m

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choose
(past chose; past p chosen) vt
(select) elegir*, escoger*; candidate elegir*

(decide) to ~ to + INF decidir + INF, optar POR + INF

~ vi elegir*, escoger*

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choosy
adj -sier, -siest (colloq) exigente

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chop [1]
n
(with ax, cleaver) hachazo m; (with hand) manotazo m; (in karate) golpe m

(Culin) chuleta f, costilla f (AmS)

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chop [2]
-pp- vt
(cut) wood cortar; meat/apple cortar (en trozos pequeños); parsley/onion picar*

chopped past p onions/herbs picado; meat (AmE) molido or (Esp, RPl) picado
chop down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] cortar chop off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] branch cortar chop up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] chop[2]

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chopper
n
(hatchet) hacha f‡ pequeña

(helicopter) (colloq) helicóptero m

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chopping board
n tabla f de picar

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choppy
adj -pier, -piest sea picado

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chopstick
n palillo m (para comer comida oriental)

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chord
n (Mus) acorde m

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chore
n (routine task) tarea f; (tedious task) lata f (fam)

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choreographer
n coreógrafo, -fa m,f

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choreography
nu coreografía f

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chortle
vi reírse* (con satisfacción)

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chorus
n
(+ sing o pl vb) (in musical, opera) coro m

(refrain) estribillo m; (choral piece) coral m

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chose
past of CHOOSE

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chosen
past p of CHOOSE

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Christ
n
(Relig) Cristo

(as interj) (colloq) ¡Jesús! (fam); for ~'s sake! ¡por amor de Dios!

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christen
vt bautizar*

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christening
nu c bautismo m, bautizo m

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Christian [1]
n cristiano, -na m,f

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Christian [2]
adj cristiano

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Christianity
nu (faith) cristianismo m; (believers) los cristianos

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Christian name
n nombre m de pila

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Christmas
n Navidad f, Pascua f (Chi, Per); (~time) las Navidades, la Navidad, la Pascua (Chi, Per); merry o (BrE also) happy ~! ¡Feliz Navidad!, ¡Felices Pascuas!; (before n) ~ cake pastel m de Navidad (pastel de frutas cubierto de mazapán y azúcar glaseado); ~ card tarjeta f de Navidad, tarjeta f de Pascua (Chi, Per), crismas m (Esp); ~ Day día m de Navidad or (Chi, Per tb) de Pascua; ~ Eve (day) la víspera de Navidad; (evening) Nochebuena f; ~ tree árbol m de Navidad or (Chi, Per tb) de Pascua

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chrome
nu cromo m

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chromium
nu cromo m

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chromosome
n cromosoma m

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chronic
adj (Med) crónico; unemployment/shortages crónico; smoker/liar empedernido

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chronicle
n crónica f

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chronological
adj cronológico

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chrysalis
n crisálida f

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chubby
adj -bier, -biest (colloq) legs/cheeks/face regordete (fam); person gordinflón (fam)

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chuck
vt (colloq)
(throw) tirar, aventar* (Méx)

(throw away) tirar, botar (AmL exc RPl)

(give up) (colloq) job dejar, plantar (fam); boyfriend/girlfriend plantar (fam), botar (AmC, Chi fam), largar* (RPl fam)

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chuckle
vi reírse*

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chum
n (colloq) amigo, -ga m,f, compinche mf (fam), cuate m (Méx fam), pata m (Per fam), pana mf (Ven fam)

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chunk
n pedazo m, trozo m

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chunky
adj -kier, -kiest person fornido; sweater grueso

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church
n iglesia f

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churchgoer

n practicante mf

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churn [1]
n mantequera f

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churn [2]
vt milk batir; butter hacer* churn out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) producir* como salchichas (fam) churn up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] revolver*

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chute
n tolva f, vertedor m; (in swimming pool, amusement park) tobogán m, rodadero m (Col)

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CIA
n (Central Intelligence Agency) CIA f

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cider
nu c
(alcoholic) sidra f; hard ~ (AmE) sidra f fermentada

(non-alcoholic) (AmE): (sweet) ~ jugo m or (Esp) zumo m de manzana

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cigar
n cigarro m, puro m, tabaco m (Col)

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cigarette
n cigarrillo m; (before n) ~ end colilla f; ~ holder boquilla f; ~ lighter encendedor m, mechero m (Esp)

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cinch
n (colloq) (no pl) (easy task): it's a ~ es pan comido (fam), es tirado (Esp fam), es una papa or un bollo (RPl fam), es botado (Chi fam)

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cinder
n
c (ember) carbonilla f, carboncillo m; the dinner was burnt to a ~ la cena estaba carbonizada

cinders pl (ashes) ceniza f, rescoldo m

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cinecamera
n (BrE) filmadora f (AmL), tomavistas m (Esp); (large, professional) cámara f cinematográfica

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cinema
n c u
cine m

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cinnamon
nu canela f

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cipher
nc u clave f, cifra f

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circa
prep alrededor de, hacia

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circle [1]
n círculo m; their ~ of friends su círculo de amigos; to come/go full ~ volver* al punto de partida

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circle [2]
vt
(move around) dar* vueltas alrededor de; (be around) rodear, cercar*

(draw circle around) trazar* un círculo alrededor de

~ vi dar* vueltas; aircraft/bird volar* en círculos

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circuit
n
(passage around) recorrido m, vuelta f

(Elec) circuito m

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circular [1]
adj circular

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circular [2]
n circular f

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circulate
vi circular

~ vt report/news hacer* circular, divulgar*

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circulation
nu circulación f

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circumcise
vt circuncidar

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circumference
n circunferencia f

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circumflex (accent)
n (acento m) circunflejo m

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circumstance
n
(condition, fact) circunstancia f; in o under the ~s dadas las circunstancias; under no ~s bajo ningún concepto, bajo ninguna circunstancia

circumstances pl (financial position): a person in my ~s una persona en mi situación económica

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circumstantial
adj evidence circunstancial

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circus
n circo m

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cirrhosis
nu cirrosis f

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CIS
n (Commonwealth of Independent States) CEI f

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cistern
n cisterna f

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cite
vt citar

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citizen
n ciudadano, -na m,f

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citizenship
nu ciudadanía f

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citrus
adj (before n) cítrico

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city
n (pl cities) ciudad f; (before n) ~ center centro m de la ciudad

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city

: ~ hall
n (AmE) ayuntamiento m, municipio m;
~ planner
n (AmE) urbanista mf;
~ planning
nu (AmE) urbanismo m

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civic
adj authorities civil; leader de la ciudad; duty/virtues cívico; ~ center edificios mpl municipales

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civil
adj
(of society, citizens) civil

(polite) cortés

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civilian
n civil mf

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civilization
nu c civilización f

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civilized
adj society civilizado; person educado

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civil

: ~ liberties
pl n derechos mpl civiles;
~ rights
pl n derechos mpl civiles;
~ servant
n funcionario, -ria m,f (del Estado);
~ service
n the ~ service la administración pública; (employees) el funcionariado (del Estado);
~ war
nu c guerra f civil; the C~ War (in US) la guerra de Secesión

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claim [1]
n
(demand): wage o pay ~ reivindicación f salarial; insurance ~ reclamación f al seguro; a ~ for expenses una solicitud de reembolso de gastos

(to right, title) ~ (TO sth) derecho m (A algo)

(allegation) afirmación f

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claim [2]
vt

throne/inheritance/land reclamar; right reivindicar*; diplomatic immunity alegar*

lost property reclamar

social security/benefits (apply for) solicitar; (receive) cobrar; you can ~ your expenses back puedes pedir que te reembolsen los gastos

(allege, profess): no one has ~ed responsibility for the attack nadie ha reivindicado el atentado; he ~ed (that) he knew nothing about it aseguraba or afirmaba no saber nada de ello

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claimant
n
(Soc Adm) solicitante mf

(to throne) pretendiente, -ta m,f

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clairvoyant
n clarividente mf

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clam
n almeja f clam up: -mm- [v + adv] (colloq) ponerse* muy poco comunicativo

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clamber
vi trepar; they ~ed over the wall treparon al muro y saltaron

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clammy
adj -mier, -miest handshake húmedo; weather bochornoso

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clamor ,clamour
, (BrE) vi gritar; to ~ FOR sth for war/resignation pedir* algo a gritos

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clamp [1]
n
(Const) abrazadera f; (in carpentry) tornillo m de banco

(wheel ~) (BrE) cepo m

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clamp [2]
vt
(join, fasten) sujetar con abrazaderas

(BrE Auto) (colloq) car ponerle* el cepo a
clamp down [v + adv] to ~ down ON sth/sb tomar medidas drásticas CONTRA algo/algn

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clampdown

n (colloq): a ~ on illegal immigrants medidas fpl drásticas contra los inmigrantes ilegales; there's been a ~ on loans se ha restringido severamente la concesión de créditos

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clan
n clan m

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clandestine
adj clandestino

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clang
vi bells sonar*

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clank
vi hacer* ruido

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clap [1]
n
(applause): to give sb a ~ aplaudir a algn

a ~ of thunder un trueno

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clap [2]
-pp- vt (applaud) aplaudir; to ~ one's hands to the music dar* palmadas al compás de la música

~ vi (applaud) aplaudir; (to music etc) dar* una palmada

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clapping
nu aplausos mpl

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clarify
-fies, -fying, -fied vt
(explain, make clear) aclarar

(purify) butter/wine clarificar*

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clarinet
n clarinete m

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clarity
nu claridad f

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clash [1]
n
(of interests) conflicto m; (of cultures, personalities) choque m; (of opinions, views) disparidad f

(between armies, factions) enfrentamiento m, choque m

(noise): the ~ of the cymbals el sonido de los platillos

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clash [2]
vi
personalities chocar*; colors/patterns desentonar

armies/factions/leaders chocar*

dates coincidir

cymbals/swords sonar* (al entrechocarse)

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clasp [1]
n broche m, cierre m

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clasp [2]
vt : she ~ed her bag firmly sujetó firmemente el bolso; he ~ed her in his arms la estrechó entre sus brazos

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class [1]
n
c u (social stratum) clase f

c (group of students) clase f; (lesson) clase f; the ~ of '86 la promoción del 86

c (group, type) clase f

u
(Transp) clase f

(in UK) (Post): send the letter first/second ~ manda la carta por correo preferente/normal

u (style) (colloq) clase f

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class [2]
vt catalogar*

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classic [1]
adj clásico; scene/line memorable

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classic [2]
n clásico m; see also CLASSICS

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classical
adj (of Greece, Rome) clásico; ~ music música f clásica

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classics
nu (+ sing vb) clásicas fpl

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classification
nc u clasificación f

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classified
adj
(categorized) clasificado; ~ advertising anuncios mpl por palabras, avisos mpl clasificados (AmL)

(secret) information secreto

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classify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied books/data clasificar*

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class

: ~mate
n compañero, -ra m,f de clase;
~room
n aula f‡, clase f

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clatter [1]
vi pans hacer* ruido; typewriter repiquetear

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clatter [2]
nu (of trains) traqueteo m; (of typewriters) repiqueteo m; (of hooves) chacoloteo m

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clause
n
(in contract) cláusula f

(Ling) oración f, cláusula f

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claustrophobia
nu claustrofobia f

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claustrophobic
adj claustrofóbico

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claw
n (of tiger, lion) zarpa f, garra f; (of eagle) garra f; (of crab, lobster) pinza f

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clay
nu c arcilla f; (for children) (AmE) plastilina® f, plasticina® f (CS)

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clean [1]
adj -er, -est limpio; joke inocente; game/player limpio; driver's license donde no constan infracciones; stroke/features bien definido, nítido; she made a ~ break with the past cortó radicalmente con el pasado

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clean [2]
adv (colloq)
(completely): I ~ forgot about it se me olvidó por completo

(fairly) fight/play limpio, limpiamente

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clean [3]
vt
limpiar; blackboard borrar; to ~ one's teeth lavarse los dientes; you can ~ it off with a sponge lo puedes quitar con una esponja

(dry-clean) limpiar en seco
clean out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (clean thoroughly) vaciar* y limpiar (a fondo) clean up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (physically, morally) limpiar

[v + adv] (do cleaning) limpiar

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clean-cut

adj outline bien definido; appearance muy cuidado

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cleaner
n
(person) limpiador, -dora m,f

(substance) producto m de limpieza

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cleaning
nu limpieza f; (before n) ~ fluid líquido m limpiador; the ~ lady la señora de la limpieza

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cleanliness
nu limpieza f; personal ~ el aseo personal

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cleanse
vt limpiar

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cleanser
nc u (for household use) producto m de limpieza; (for skin) leche f (or crema f etc) limpiadora or de limpieza

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clean-shaven

adj face bien afeitado or (esp Méx) rasurado

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cleansing
adj limpiador; ~ lotion loción f limpiadora or de limpieza

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clear [1]
adj -er, -est
sky despejado; she has very ~ skin tiene muy buen cutis; to keep a ~ head mantener* la mente despejada

(distinct) outline/picture nítido, claro; voice claro

(plain, evident): it's a ~ case of suicide es un caso evidente de suicidio; it became ~ that … se hizo evidente que …

explanation/instructions claro

(free, unobstructed) space/road despejado

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clear [2]
adv : stand ~ of the doors manténganse alejados de las puertas; the curtains should hang ~ of the radiators las cortinas no deben tocar los radiadores; to keep/stay ~ (of sth) mantenerse* alejado (de algo), no acercarse* (a algo)

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clear [3]
vt
(make free, unobstructed) room vaciar*; surface despejar; drain/pipe desatascar*, destapar (AmL); building desalojar; land despoblar de árboles, desmontar; to ~ the table levantar or (Esp tb) quitar la mesa; to ~ one's throat carraspear

fence/ditch salvar; to ~ customs pasar por la aduana

(free from suspicion) name limpiar; he was ~ed of all charges lo absolvieron de todos los cargos

(authorize) autorizar*

debt/account liquidar, saldar

~ vi
sky/weather/traffic despejarse; water aclararse; fog/smoke levantarse

(Fin) check ser* compensado
clear off [v + adv] (colloq) largarse* (fam) clear out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] cupboard/drawer vaciar* y ordenar clear up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
crime esclarecer*; misunderstanding/doubts aclarar

rubbish/toys recoger*

[v + adv]
(tidy) ordenar

weather despejar

(get better) cough/cold mejorarse; the rash has ~ed up se le (or me etc) ha ido el sarpullido

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clearance
nu
(authorization) autorización f; (from customs) despacho m de aduana

(of building land) desmonte m, despeje m

(of stock) liquidación f

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clear-cut
adj claro, bien definido

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clearing
n (in forest) claro m

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clearly
adv visible/marked claramente; speak/write/think con claridad, claramente; it's ~ impossible es a todas luces imposible, está claro que es imposible

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cleavage
nc u escote m

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cleaver
n cuchilla f de carnicero

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clef
n clave f

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cleft [1]
adj chin partido; ~ palate paladar m hendido, fisura f del paladar

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cleft [2]
n hendidura f, grieta f

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clench
vt
fist/jaw apretar*

(grip) apretar*, agarrar

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clergy
n (+ sing or pl vb) clero m

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clerical
adj
(Relig) clerical

job/work de oficina; ~ assistant oficinista mf

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clerk
n (in office) empleado (administrativo), empleada (administrativa) m,f, oficinista mf; (in bank) empleado, -da m,f, bancario, -ria m,f (CS); (sales ~) (AmE) vendedor, -dora m,f, dependiente, -ta m,f; (desk ~) (AmE) recepcionista mf

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clever
adj -verer, -verest
(intelligent) inteligente, listo

(artful) (pej) listo

(skillful, adept) player/politician hábil; invention/solution ingenioso

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cliché
nc u lugar m común, cliché m

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click [1]
vt fingers chasquear, tronar* (Méx); tongue chasquear

~ vi hacer* un ruidito seco

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click [2]
n (of fingers, tongue) chasquido m; (of camera, switch) clic m

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client
n cliente, -ta m,f

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clientele
n (+ sing or pl vb) clientela f

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cliff
n acantilado m; (not by sea) precipicio m

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cliffhanger

n situación f de suspenso or (Esp) de suspense

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climate
n clima m

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climax
n (pl -maxes) clímax m; (orgasm) orgasmo m

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climb [1]
vt mountain escalar, subir a; tree trepar a, subirse a, treparse a (esp AmL); stairs subir

~ vi
(clamber) trepar, treparse; she ~ed onto the table se subió a la mesa, trepó or se trepó a la mesa

(rise) subir
climb down
[v + prep + o] rope bajarse por; tree bajarse de

[v + adv] (concede) (colloq) ceder

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climb [2]
n
(ascent) subida f

(Aviat) ascenso m

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climber
n
(rock ~) escalador, -dora m,f; (mountaineer) alpinista mf, andinista mf (AmL)

(Hort) enredadera f, trepadora f

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climbing
nu (Sport) alpinismo m, andinismo m (AmL)

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clinch
vt deal cerrar*; title ganar; argument resolver* de forma contundente

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cling
vi (past & past p clung)

(hold fast) to ~ TO sth/sb estar* aferrado A algo/algn

(be dependent) (pej) to ~ (TO sb) pegársele* A algn

(stick) to ~ (TO sth) pegarse* (A algo)

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clingfilm

nu (BrE) film m transparente (para envolver alimentos)

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clinic
n (treatment center) centro m médico; (in state hospital) consultorio m; (private hospital) clínica f

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clinical
adj
(Med) (before n) clínico

(unemotional) manner/detachment frío

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clink
vt hacer* tintinear

~ vi tintinear

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clip [1]
n
(device) clip m, gancho m

(from film) fragmento m, clip m

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clip [2]
vt -pp-

(cut) hair/nails/grass/hedge cortar; sheep trasquilar; dog recortarle el pelo a

(punch) ticket picar*, perforar

(cut out) (AmE) recortar

(attach) sujetar (con un clip)

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clip-on
adj (before n) sunglasses que se engancha; earrings de clip

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clippers
pl n (for nails) cortaúñas m; (for hair) maquinilla f (para cortar el pelo); (for hedge, lawn) podadera f, tijeras fpl de podar

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clipping
n (from newspaper) recorte m

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clique
n camarilla f

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cloak [1]
n capa f; (disguise) tapadera f

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cloak [2]
vt purpose/activities encubrir*; ~ed in secrecy rodeado de un velo de misterio

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cloakroom

n guardarropa m

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clock

n (timepiece) reloj m; to work around o round the ~ trabajar las veinticuatro horas del día

(Auto) (mileometer) cuentakilómetros m; (speedometer) velocímetro m
clock in, (BrE)
clock on [v + adv] fichar, marcar* or (Méx) checar* tarjeta (al entrar al trabajo) clock out, (BrE)
clock off [v + adv] fichar, marcar* or (Méx) checar* tarjeta (al salir del trabajo)

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clockwise [1]
adj direction de las agujas del reloj

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clockwise [2]
adv en el sentido de las agujas del reloj

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clockwork

nu mecanismo m de relojería; like/regular as ~ como un reloj; (before n) ~ toy (esp BrE) juguete m de cuerda

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clog [1]
n zueco m

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clog [2]
-gg- ~ (up) vt pipe/filter obstruir*, atascar*

~ vi pipe/filter obstruirse*, atascarse*

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cloister
n claustro m

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clone
vt clonar

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close [1]
adj closer, closest

(near) próximo, cercano

shave al ras, apurado; that was a ~ shave (colloq) se salvó (or me salvé etc) por un pelo or por los pelos (fam)

link/connection estrecho; contact directo; relative cercano; they are ~ friends son muy amigos

(in similarity): he bears a ~ resemblance to his brother tiene un gran parecido a or con su hermano

fit ajustado

(careful) examination detenido; to keep a ~ watch on sth/sb vigilar algo/a algn de cerca

contest/finish reñido

weather/atmosphere pesado, bochornoso

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close [2]
adv closer, closest
(in position) cerca; to draw/get/come ~ acercarse*; ~ TO sth/sb cerca DE algo/algn

(in intimacy): the tragedy brought them ~r together la tragedia los acercó más

(in approximation): the temperature is ~ to … la temperatura es de casi …; he was ~ to tears estaba a punto de llorar

(in phrases) close by cerca; close together (physically) juntos; close up de cerca

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close [3]
n fin m; to come/draw to a ~ llegar*/acercarse* a su fin

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close [4]
vt cerrar*

~ vi
door/window cerrar(se)*; gap/wound cerrarse*

shop/library/museum cerrar*

(finish, end) lecture/book terminar, concluir*

closing pres p minutes último; speech de clausura

close down
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] shop/factory cerrar*

[v + adv] shop/factory cerrar*
close in [v + adv]
pursuers/enemy acercarse*; to ~ in ON sth/sb cercar* algo/a algn

winter acercarse*

(get shorter) day acortarse
close off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] clausurar close out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (AmE) liquidar close up
[v + adv] shop/museum cerrar*; wound/gash cerrarse*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] shop/museum cerrar*

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closed
adj cerrado

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closed circuit

n circuito m cerrado; (before n) closed-circuit television televisión f en circuito cerrado

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close

: ~-fitting
adj ajustado, ceñido;
~-knit
adj unido

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closely
adv
connected/associated estrechamente; they worked ~ with the French trabajaron en estrecha colaboración con los franceses

(at a short distance) follow/mark de cerca

(carefully) study/examine detenidamente; watch de cerca; question a fondo; a ~ guarded secret un secreto muy bien guardado

(in approximation): somebody who resembled her ~ alguien que se le parecía mucho

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closet
n (AmE) (cupboard) armario m, placard m (RPl); (for clothes) armario m, closet m (AmL exc RPl), placard m (RPl)

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close-up

n primer plano m

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closing

: ~ date
n fecha f límite, fecha f tope;
~ time
n hora f de cierre

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closure
nu c cierre m

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clot [1]
n (blood ~) coágulo m

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clot [2]
vi -tt- blood coagularse

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cloth
n
u (fabric) tela f, género m; (thick, woolen) paño m

c (for cleaning) trapo m

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clothe
vt vestir*

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clothes
pl n ropa f; he had no ~ on estaba desnudo; (before n) ~ brush cepillo m para or de la ropa, escobilla f de ropa (Chi); ~ horse tendedero m (plegable); ~ line cuerda f de tender; ~ shop tienda f or casa f de modas

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clothespin ,clothes-peg
(AmE), (BrE) n pinza f or (Arg) broche m or (Chi) perrito m or (Ur) palillo m (de tender la ropa)

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clothing
nu ropa f

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cloud [1]
n
c u (Meteo) (single) nube f; (mass) nubes fpl, nubosidad f

c (of smoke, dust) nube f; (of suspicion) halo m, nube f

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cloud [2]
vt view/vision nublar cloud over [v + adv] nublarse

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cloudiness
nu (of sky) lo nublado; (of liquid) lo turbio

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cloudless
adj totalmente despejado, sin una nube

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cloudy
adj -dier, -diest day/sky nublado; liquid turbio; it's ~ está nublado

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clout [1]
n (colloq)
c (blow) tortazo m (fam)

u (power, influence) peso m, influencia f

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clout [2]
vt (colloq) darle* un tortazo a (fam)

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clove
n
(spice) clavo m (de olor)

(of garlic) diente m

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clover
nu c trébol m

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clown [1]
n payaso, -sa m,f

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clown [2]
vi ~ (around o about) hacer* payasadas, payasear (AmL fam), hacer* el payaso (Esp)

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cloying
adj empalagoso

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club [1]
n

(cudgel) garrote m, cachiporra f

(golf ~) palo m de golf

(society, association) club m

(Games) clubs pl (suit) (+ sing or pl vb) tréboles mpl; (in Spanish pack) bastos mpl

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club [2]
-bb- vt aporrear

~ vi (visit nightclubs): to go ~bing ir* de nightclubs

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cluck
vi hen cloquear

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clue
n pista f; (in crosswords) clave f; not to have a ~ (colloq) no tener* ni (la más mínima or la menor) idea (fam)

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clump
n
(of trees) grupo m; (of flowers) macizo m

(of earth) terrón m

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clumsily
adv handle/apologize torpemente

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clumsy
adj -sier, -siest person/movement torpe; tool/shape tosco; translation burdo

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clung
past & past p of CLING

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cluster [1]
n (of people, buildings, stars) grupo m; (of berries, bananas) racimo m

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cluster [2]
vi apiñarse, agruparse

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clutch [1]
n
clutches pl garras fpl; to be in/fall into sb's ~es estar*/caer* en las garras de algn

(Auto) embrague m, clutch m (AmC, Col, Méx)

(of eggs) nidada f

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clutch [2]
vt tener* firmemente agarrado

~ vi to ~ AT sth tratar de agarrarse DE algo

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clutter
vt ~ (up) abarrotar

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cluttered
adj abarrotado de cosas

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cm
(centimeter(s) or (BrE) centimetre(s)) cm.

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c/o
(in care of or (BrE) care of): John Smith, c/o Ana Mas John Smith, en casa de Ana Mas

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Co

(company) Cía.

(Geog) County

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CO

(Geog) Colorado

(Mil) Commanding Officer

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coach [1]
n

(horse-drawn carriage) coche m (de caballos), carruaje m

(long-distance bus) (BrE) autobús m, autocar m (Esp), pullman m (CS)

(Rail)
(AmE) vagón m de tercera (clase)

(BrE) vagón m

(tutor) profesor, -sora m,f particular

(team manager) entrenador, -dora m,f, director técnico, directora técnica mf (AmL)

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coach [2]
vt team/player entrenar; pupil/student/singer preparar

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coal
nu c carbón m; (before n) ~ fire fuego m de or a carbón

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coalition
nu c coalición f

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coal

: ~man
n (pl -men ) carbonero m;
~mine
n mina f de carbón;
~miner
n minero, -ra m,f de carbón

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coarse
adj coarser, coarsest
sand/filter grueso; cloth basto, ordinario, burdo; features tosco

person/manners/language ordinario, basto

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coast [1]
n
(shoreline) costa f; the ~ is clear no hay moros en la costa

(region) costa f, litoral m

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coast [2]
vi car deslizarse* (sin llevar el motor en marcha)

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coastal
adj (before n) costero

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coaster
n
(ship) barco m de cabotaje

(drink mat) posavasos m

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coast

: ~guard
n guardacostas mf;
~line
nu c costa f, litoral m;
~ to ~
adv (AmE) a lo largo y ancho del país;
~-to-~
adj (AmE) de costa a costa

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coat [1]
n
(Clothing) (over~) (for men) abrigo m or (RPl) sobretodo m; (for women) abrigo m or (RPl) tapado m; (jacket) chaqueta f; (heavier) chaquetón m; (before n) ~ hanger percha f; ~ stand perchero m

(of animals) pelaje m

(layer) capa f; (of paint) capa f, mano f

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coat [2]
vt cubrir*

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coating
n capa f

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coat of arms

n (pl ~s ~ ~) escudo m de armas

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coax
vt : I ~ed the animal into the cage con paciencia logré que el animal se metiera en la jaula; I managed to ~ the information out of her logré sonsacarle la información

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cobbled
adj adoquinado

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cobbler
n zapatero m (remendón)

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cobblestone

n adoquín m

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cobra
n cobra f

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cobweb
n telaraña f

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cocaine
nu cocaína f

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cock [1]
n (male fowl) gallo m; (male bird) macho m

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cock [2]
vt
gun montar

head ladear; ears levantar, parar (AmL)

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cockerel
n gallito m

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cockeyed
adj
(ridiculous) disparatado

(askew) torcido, chueco (AmL)

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cockle
n berberecho m

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Cockney ,cockney
, n (pl -neys) cockney mf (persona nacida en el East End de Londres, tradicionalmente de clase obrera)

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cockpit

n (Aviat) cabina f de mando

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cockroach
n cucaracha f

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cocktail
n
c (drink) cóctel m, coctel m, combinado m; (before n) ~ bar bar m, coctelería f; ~ cabinet mueble-bar m; ~ party cóctel m, coctel m; ~ stick palillo m, mondadientes m

c u (food): shrimp o (BrE) prawn ~ cóctel m de camarones or (Esp) de gambas or (CS) de langostinos, langostinos mpl con salsa golf (RPl)

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cocky
adj cockier, cockiest (colloq) gallito (fam), chulo (Esp fam)

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cocoa
nu c (powder) cacao m, cocoa f (AmL); (drink) chocolate m, cocoa f (AmL)

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coconut
nc u coco m

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cocoon
n capullo m

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cod
nc u (pl ~ or ~s) bacalao m

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COD
adv (cash or (AmE also) collect on delivery) contra reembolso

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code [1]
n

c u (cipher) clave f, código m; in ~ en clave, cifrado

c (for identification) código m

u (Comput) código m

c (Telec) código m, prefijo m

c (social, moral) código m

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code [2]
vt
(encipher) cifrar, poner* en clave

(give identifying number, mark) codificar*

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coerce
vt to ~ sb (INTO -ING) coaccionar a algn (PARA QUE (+ subj))

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coexist
vi to ~ (WITH sb/sth) coexistir (CON algn/algo)

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coffee
n u
(beans, granules, drink) café m; black ~ café negro or (Esp) solo or (Chi) puro or (Col) tinto; white ~ (BrE) café con leche; (before n) ~ bean grano m de café; ~ break pausa f del café; ~ maker cafetera f; ~ mill o grinder molinillo m de café

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coffee

: ~ klatsch
n (AmE) tertulia f;
~pot
n cafetera f;
~ table
n mesa f de centro, mesa f ratona (RPl)

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coffin
n ataúd m, féretro m, cajón m (AmL)

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cog
n
(tooth) diente m

(wheel) piñón m, rueda f dentada

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cognac
nu c coñac m, coñá m

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cohabit
vi (frml) cohabitar (frml)

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coherent
adj coherente

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coil [1]
n

(series of loops — of rope, wire) rollo m; (— of smoke) espiral f, volutas fpl

(single loop) lazada f, vuelta f

(contraceptive) (BrE) espiral f

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coil [2]
vt enrollar

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coin [1]
n moneda f

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coin [2]
vt word/expression acuñar; to ~ a phrase (set phrase) como se suele decir

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coin box

n depósito m de monedas

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coincide
vi to ~ (WITH sth) coincidir (CON algo)

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coincidence
nc u casualidad f, coincidencia f

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coincidental
adj casual, fortuito

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coin-operated

adj que funciona con monedas

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coke
nu
(fuel) (carbón m de) coque m

(cocaine) (colloq) coca f (fam)

Coke® (colloq) Coca-Cola® f

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colander
n colador m, escurridor m (de pasta, verduras)

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cold [1]
adj frío; I'm ~ tengo frío; my feet are ~ tengo los pies fríos, tengo frío en los pies; it's ~ today hoy hace frío; your dinner's getting ~ se te está enfriando la comida; I got a very ~ reception me recibieron con mucha frialdad; I came to the job ~ empecé el trabajo sin ninguna preparación

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cold [2]
n
u (low temperature) frío m; come in out of the ~ entra, que hace frío; to feel the ~ ser* friolento or (Esp) friolero, sentir* el frío

c (Med) resfriado m, constipado m (Esp), resfrío m (CS); to have a ~ estar* resfriado

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cold

: ~-blooded
adj
murder a sangre fría; killer despiadado, cruel

(Zool) de sangre fría
;
~ cream
nu crema f limpiadora or de limpieza, cold cream f;
~ cuts
pl n (AmE) fiambres mpl;
~-hearted
adj frío, insensible

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coldly
adv con frialdad, fríamente

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cold

: ~ sore
n herpes m (labial), fuego m (AmL), pupa f (Esp fam);
~ storage
nu almacenamiento m en cámaras frigoríficas;
~ war
n guerra f fría

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coleslaw
nu ensalada de repollo, zanahoria y cebolla con mayonesa

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collaborate
vi colaborar

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collaboration
nu (cooperation) colaboración f; (with enemy) colaboracionismo m

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collaborator
n (partner) colaborador, -dora m,f; (with enemy) colaboracionista mf

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collapse [1]
vi
building derrumbarse, desmoronarse

person desplomarse; (Med) sufrir un colapso

(fail) fracasar

(fold up) table/chair plegarse*

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collapse [2]
nc u
(of building) derrumbe m, desmoronamiento m

(Med) colapso m

(of company) quiebra f

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collapsible
adj plegable

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collar
n
(Clothing) cuello m

(for animal) collar m

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collarbone

n clavícula f

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colleague
n colega mf

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collect [1]
vt
information/evidence/data reunir*; dust acumular

(as hobby) coleccionar, juntar (esp AmL)

(fetch, pick up) recoger*

(obtain payment) rent cobrar; taxes recaudar

(put in order): give me some time to ~ my thoughts déjame pensar un momento

~ vi

(gather, assemble) people reunirse*

(accumulate) dust/water acumularse

(for charity etc) recaudar dinero

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collect [2]
adj (AmE) call a cobro revertido, por cobrar (Chi, Méx)

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collect [3]
adv (AmE) call a cobro revertido, por cobrar (Chi, Méx)

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collection
n

u (of evidence) recopilación f; (of rent, debts) cobro m; (of taxes) recaudación f

u (act of fetching): the goods are ready for ~ puede recoger or pasar a buscar las mercancías

c (of mail, refuse) recogida f

c (of money) colecta f

c (group of objects) colección f

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collective
adj (usu before n) colectivo

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collector
n
coleccionista mf; a ~'s item una pieza de colección

(official) cobrador, -dora m,f

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college
n
(university) (esp AmE) universidad f

(for vocational training) escuela f, instituto m; see also teachers college

(department of university) facultad f, departamento m; (in Britain) colegio m universitario

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collegiate
adj (esp AmE) universitario

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collide
vi vehicle chocar*, colisionar (frml); to ~ WITH sth/sb chocar* CON algo/algn; we ~ed in the corridor nos chocamos en el pasillo

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collie
n collie mf, pastor escocés, pastora escocesa m,f

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collision
nc u (of cars, trains) choque m, colisión f (frml); (of boats) abordaje m, colisión f (frml)

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colloquial
adj coloquial

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collusion
nu colusión f

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Colo
Colorado

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cologne
nu c (eau de ~) colonia f

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Colombia
n Colombia f

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Colombian
adj colombiano

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colon
n
(Anat) colon m

(in punctuation) dos puntos mpl

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colonel
n coronel, -nela m,f

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colonial
adj colonial

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colonize
vt colonizar*

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colony
n (pl -nies) colonia f

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color [1],colour
, (BrE) n
c u color m; what ~ is the ball? ¿de qué color es la pelota?; (before n) photograph en colores or (Esp) en color; television a color(es) or en colores or (Esp) en color

colors pl
(flag) bandera f; with flying ~s: he passed his exams with flying ~s le fue estupendamente en los exámenes

(BrE Sport): the team ~s los colores del equipo

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color [2],colour
, (BrE) vt
(Art) pintar, colorear; to ~ sth blue colorear algo de azul

(dye) teñir*

(influence, bias) atmosphere empañar; you shouldn't let that ~ your judgment no deberías dejar que eso influya en tu opinión

~ vi (flush) ruborizarse*, sonrojarse, ponerse* colorado

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color

: ~-blind
adj daltónico, daltoniano;
~-coded
adj codificado con colores

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colored ,coloured
, (BrE) adj walls/blouse de color

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-colored ,-coloured
, (BrE) suff : slate~/coral~ de color pizarra/coral

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colorful ,colourful
, (BrE) adj clothes/plumage de colores muy vivos; parade/description lleno de color

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coloring ,colouring
, (BrE) nu
(of skin) color m, tono m; (of fur, plumage) colorido m

(food ~) colorante m

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colorless ,colourless
, (BrE) adj incoloro, sin color; person/life anodino, gris

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color

: ~ scheme
n (combinación f de) colores mpl;
~ supplement
n suplemento m a todo color or en color

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colossal
adj (colloq) colosal

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colour
etc (BrE) color etc

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colt
n potro m

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column
n columna f

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columnist
n columnista mf

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coma
n (pl ~s) (Med) coma m

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comb [1]
n (for hair) peine m, peinilla f (AmL), peineta f (Chi)

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comb [2]
vt
(pass a comb through): to ~ one's hair peinarse

(search) area/field peinar

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combat [1]
vt , (BrE) -tt- combatir

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combat [2]
nc u combate m

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combination
n c u
combinación f

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combine
vt elements combinar; ingredients (Culin) mezclar; efforts aunar*

~ vi elements combinarse; ingredients mezclarse; teams/forces unirse

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combined
adj conjunto; our ~ efforts led to success la suma de nuestros esfuerzos nos condujo al éxito

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combine harvester
n cosechadora f

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combustion
nu combustión f; (before n) ~ engine motor m de combustión

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come
(past came; past p come) vi

(advance, approach, travel) venir*; ~ here ven (aquí); we've ~ a long way since … (made much progress) hemos avanzado mucho desde que …; can I ~ with you? ¿puedo ir contigo?, ¿te puedo acompañar?; after a while, you'll ~ to a crossroads al cabo de un rato, llegarás a un cruce; I'm coming, I won't be a moment enseguida voy

(originate): where do you ~ from? ¿de dónde eres?; it ~s from Italy viene de Italia

to come and go ir* y venir*; three o'clock came and went and he still hadn't arrived pasaron las tres y no llegaba

(occur in time, context): Christmas is coming ya llega la Navidad; it came as a complete surprise fue una sorpresa total; to take life as it ~s aceptar la vida tal (y) como se presenta; ~ what may pase lo que pase

(as prep) para; I'll be tired out ~ Friday estaré agotado para el viernes

coming pres p : this coming Friday este viernes que viene

to come (in the future) (as adv): in years to ~ en años venideros; a taste of things to ~ una muestra de lo que nos espera

(reach) (+ adv compl) llegar*; the water came up to our knees el agua nos llegaba a las rodillas

(be gained): it'll ~, just keep practicing ya te va a salir; sigue practicando; driving didn't ~ easily to me aprender a manejar or (Esp) conducir no me fue fácil

(be available, obtainable) (+ adv compl) venir*; sugar ~s in half-pound bags el azúcar viene en paquetes de media libra; the car ~s with the job el coche te lo dan con el trabajo

(+ adv compl)
(in sequence, list, structure): Cancer ~s between Gemini and Leo Cáncer está entre Géminis y Leo

(in race, competition) llegar*; to ~ first (in a race) llegar* el primero; (in an exam) quedar or salir* el primero

(be ranked) estar*; my children ~ first primero están mis hijos

(become) (+ adj compl): my dream has ~ true mi sueño se ha hecho realidad

(reach certain state) to ~ to + INF llegar* a + INF; ~ to think of it … ahora que lo pienso …

(in phrases) come, come! ¡vamos, vamos!, ¡dale! (CS fam); how come? (colloq) ¿cómo?
come across
[v + prep + o] (find) encontrar(se)*; (meet) person encontrarse* con

[v + adv] (communicate, be communicated) meaning ser* comprendido; feelings transmitirse; he came across very well in the interview hizo muy buena impresión en la entrevista
come along [v + adv]
(in imperative)
(hurry up): ~ along, children ¡vamos, niños!, ¡apúrense, niños! (AmL), ¡órale, niños! (Méx fam)

(as encouragement, rebuke) ~ along! ¡vamos!

(accompany): can I ~ along? ¿puedo ir (yo) también?; ~ along with me ven conmigo, acompáñame

(progress) ir*, marchar
come apart [v + adv]
(fall apart) deshacerse*

(have detachable parts) desmontarse
come around, (BrE also)
come round
[v + prep + o] (turn) bend tomar; corner doblar

[v + adv]
(visit) (esp BrE) venir* (a casa)

(recover consciousness) volver* en sí

(change mind): he'll ~ around eventually ya se va a convencer

come away [v + adv]
(leave, depart) to ~ away (FROM sth) from meeting/stadium salir* (DE algo)

(become detached) handle salirse*
come back [v + adv]
(return) volver*

(be remembered): it's all coming back (to me) estoy volviendo a recordarlo todo
come down [v + adv]

(descend) bajar

(reach) llegar*

(collapse) ceiling/wall caerse*

plane aterrizar*; (in accident) caer*

(decrease) price bajar
come down to [v + adv + prep + o] (impers) ser* cuestión de come forward [v + adv] witness presentarse; volunteer ofrecerse*; culprit darse* a conocer come in [v + adv]
(enter) entrar; ~ in! ¡adelante!

boat llegar*

tide subir

(be received) applications/reports/donations llegar*

(play useful role): where do I ~ in? ¿cuál es mi papel?; that's where these boxes ~ in para eso están las cajas
come in for [v + adv + prep + o] criticism ser* objeto de come into [v + prep + o]
(enter into) entrar en, entrar a (AmL)

(inherit) heredar

(be, become relevant): principles don't ~ into it no es cuestión de principios
come off

[v + adv] (detach itself) handle soltarse*; button desprenderse; wallpaper despegarse*; dirt/grease quitarse

[v + prep + o] (fall off) horse/motorcycle caerse* de

[v + adv] (fare, acquit oneself): he always ~s off worst siempre sale perdiendo

[v + prep + o]
(stop taking) drug dejar de tomar

(be serious): ~ off it! (colloq) ¡anda! ¡no digas tonterías! (fam)

come on [v + adv]
(urging sb) (only in imperative): ~ on! ¡vamos! ¡date prisa! or (AmL tb) ¡apúrate!, ¡órale! (Méx fam)

(begin) night/winter entrar

(begin to operate) heating/appliance encenderse*, ponerse* en funcionamiento; light encenderse*

come out
[v + adv (+ prep + o)]
(from inside) salir*

tooth/hair caerse*; stain salir*

[v + adv]
(appear) sun/stars salir*; flowers florecer*, salir*

(be said, spoken) salir*; (be revealed, emphasized) secret/truth revelarse, salir* a la luz

(declare oneself) declararse; to ~ out on strike declararse en huelga

(as being gay) destaparse (fam), declararse abiertamente homosexual

newspaper/record/product salir*

come over
[v + adv] (to sb's home) venir* (a casa)

[v + prep + o] (affect, afflict): I don't know what came over me no sé qué me pasó
come round (BrE) come around come through
message/news/supplies llegar*; you're coming through loud and clear te recibimos muy bien

[v + prep + o] ordeal/illness salir* de; war sobrevivir a
come to
[v + prep + o]

(reach) llegar* a; what's the world coming to! ¡hasta dónde vamos a llegar!

(occur) idea/answer/name ocurrirse; it came to me in a flash se me ocurrió de repente

(be a question of): when it ~s to … cuando se trata de …

(amount to) total ascender* a (frml); it ~s to £15 exactly son 15 dólares justos; the plan never came to anything el plan nunca llegó a nada

[v + adv] (recover consciousness) volver* en sí
come up [v + adv]

(ascend, rise) person subir; sun/moon salir*

(approach) acercarse*; to ~ up TO sb acercársele* A algn

(occur, arise) problem surgir*; something important has just ~ up acaba de surgir algo importante

(be raised, mentioned) subject/point surgir*; name ser* mencionado

come up against [v + adv + prep + o] opposition/prejudice enfrentarse a come up for [v + adv + prep + o]: the car is coming up for its annual service dentro de poco hay que hacerle la revisión anual al coche; I should ~ up for promotion next year me deberían considerar para un ascenso el año que viene come up to [v + adv + prep + o]
(reach as far as) llegar* a or hasta

(attain) standard alcanzar*, llegar* a
come up with [v + adv + prep + o] plan/scheme idear; proposal presentar; money conseguir*; if you can ~ up with a better idea si a ti se te ocurre algo mejor

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comeback

n
(return, revival) vuelta f, retorno m; to make a ~ volver* a la escena (or a la política etc)

(redress) (no pl): the trouble is that you have no ~ at all el problema es que no puedes hacer ninguna reclamación

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comedian
n humorista mf, cómico, -ca m,f

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comedy
nc u (pl -dies)
(play, film) comedia f

(comic entertainment) humorismo m; (before n) show/program humorístico

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comet
n cometa m

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comfort [1]
n

u (physical, material) comodidad f, confort m

c (sth pleasant, luxury) comodidad f

u (mental) consuelo m; to take ~ from sth consolarse* con algo

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comfort [2]
vt child/bereaved person consolar*

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comfortable
adj
chair/clothes cómodo; house/room confortable; a ~ lifestyle una vida desahogada

margin/majority amplio, holgado

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comfortably
adv lie/sit cómodamente; live/win holgadamente

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comforter
n
(bedcover) (AmE) edredón m

(for baby) (BrE) pacifier

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comforting
adj words de consuelo; it's a ~ thought es reconfortante pensarlo

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comic [1]
adj actor/scene cómico; writer humorístico

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comic [2]
n
(comedian) cómico, -ca m,f, humorista mf

(BrE) (book) comic m, libro m de historietas; (magazine) comic book

comics pl (comic strips) (AmE) tiras fpl cómicas, historietas fpl, monitos mpl (Andes, Méx)

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comical
adj cómico

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comic

: ~ book
n (AmE) revista f de historietas, tebeo m (Esp), revista f de chistes (RPl); (for adults) comic m;
~ strip
n tira f cómica, historieta f

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coming
adj (before n) week/year próximo; this ~ Monday este lunes, el lunes que viene

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comma
n coma f

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command [1]
vt

(order) to ~ sb to + INF ordenarle A algn QUE (+ subj)

army/ship estar* al mando de

wealth/resources contar* con

respect imponer*; fee exigir*; price alcanzar*

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command [2]
n

c (order) orden f

u (authority) mando m; under sb's ~ bajo las órdenes or el mando de algn

u (mastery) dominio m

c (Comput) orden f, comando m

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commandant
n comandante mf

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commandeer
vt (Mil) requisar

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commander
n
(officer in command) comandante mf

(navy rank) capitán m de fragata

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commanding
adj
position de superioridad; lead considerable

presence que impone; tone autoritario

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commanding officer

n oficial mf al mando

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commandment
n precepto m; the Ten C~s los diez mandamientos

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commando
n (pl -dos or -does) comando m

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commemorate
vt conmemorar

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commence
vi (frml) session/celebration dar* comienzo (frml); person comenzar*

~ vt (frml) work/discussion dar* comienzo a (frml)

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commend
vt

(praise) elogiar

(recommend) recomendar*

(frml) (entrust) to ~ sb/sth TO sb encomendar(le)* algn/algo A algn

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commendable
adj loable, encomiable

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commendation
n
u c (praise) (frml) encomio m (frml), elogios mpl

c (award) mención f de honor, accésit m

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comment [1]
n
c (remark) comentario m

u (reaction) comentarios mpl; no ~ sin comentarios

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comment [2]
vi to ~ (ON sth) hacer* comentarios (SOBRE algo)

~ vt comentar

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commentary
n (pl -ries) (Rad, Sport, TV) comentarios mpl, crónica f; (analysis) comentario m

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commentator
n comentarista mf

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commerce
nu comercio m

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commercial [1]
adj comercial

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commercial [2]
n spot m publicitario, anuncio m, aviso m (AmL), comercial m (AmL)

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commercialize
vt comercializar*

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commiserate
vi : I ~d with him about losing his job le dije cuánto sentía que se hubiera quedado sin trabajo

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commiseration
nu (often pl) conmiseración f

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commission [1]
n
c (group) comisión f

c u (for sales) comisión f

c
(for music, painting, building) encargo m, comisión f (esp AmL)

(office) (Govt) cargo m

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commission [2]
vt

to ~ sb to + INF artist/writer/researcher encargarle* a algn que (+ subj)

painting/novel/study encargar*, comisionar (esp AmL)

(Mil) nombrar oficial; ~ed officer oficial mf (del ejército) (con grado de teniente o superior a teniente)

(Naut) ship poner* en servicio

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commissioner
n
(commission member) comisionado, -da m,f, miembro mf de la comisión

(of police) (BrE) inspector, -tora m,f jefe

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commit
-tt- vt
(perpetrate) crime/error/sin cometer

(assign) funds/time/resources asignar

(send): to ~ sb to an asylum internar a algn en un manicomio

v refl to ~ (oneself) TO -ING/+ INF comprometerse (A + INF)

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commitment
n
c
(responsibility) responsabilidad f; (obligation) obligación f

(engagement) compromiso m

u (dedication) dedicación f

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committed
adj Christian/feminist comprometido; teacher/worker entregado a su trabajo

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committee
n (of club, society) comité m, comisión f; (of parliament) comisión f

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commodity
n (pl -ties)
(product) artículo m, producto m, mercadería f (AmS)

(Fin) materia f prima

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common [1]
adj

(widespread, prevalent) común; the ~ cold el resfriado común

(average, normal) soldier raso; the ~ people la gente común y corriente

(low-class, vulgar) ordinario

(shared, mutual) común

(public): it's ~ knowledge todo el mundo lo sabe

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common [2]
n
u (in phrases) in common en común; to have sth in ~ (with sb) tener* algo en común (con algn); see also Commons

c (in UK) terreno perteneciente al municipio

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common

: ~ law
nu derecho m consuetudinario; (before n) common-law wife concubina f, conviviente f (Chi);
C~ Market
n the C~ Market el Mercado Común;
~-or-garden
adj (BrE colloq) vulgar or común y corriente

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commonplace
adj (ordinary) común; (trite) banal

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Commons
n (in UK) (+ sing or pl vb) the ~ la Cámara de los Comunes

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common sense

nu sentido m común

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Commonwealth
n the ~ la or el Commonwealth

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commotion
n (no pl)
(outrage) conmoción f; to cause (a) ~ producir* una conmoción

(noise) alboroto m

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communal
adj
land/ownership comunal; kitchen/bathroom común; life comunitario

(between groups) violence interno

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commune
n comuna f

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communicate
vi comunicarse*

~ vt comunicar*

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communication
n
u (act) comunicación f

communications pl comunicaciones fpl

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communicative
adj comunicativo

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communion
n
(Holy C~) la Santa or Sagrada Comunión

u (exchange of ideas, fellowship) (frml) comunión f

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communism ,Communism
, nu comunismo m

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communist [1],Communist
, adj comunista

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communist [2],Communist
, n comunista mf

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community
n (pl -ties) comunidad f; the city's black ~ la población or comunidad negra de la ciudad

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community

: ~ center, (BrE) community centre~ centre
n centro m social;
~ chest
n (in US) fondos reunidos voluntariamente por la comunidad, destinados a beneficencia y bienestar social;
~ service trabajo m comunitario (prestado en lugar de cumplir una pena de prisión)

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commute
vi viajar todos los días (entre el lugar de residencia y el de trabajo)

~ vt sentence/punishment conmutar

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commuter
n : persona que viaja diariamente una distancia considerable entre su lugar de residencia y el de trabajo

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compact [1]
adj compacto

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compact [2]
n
(powder) ~ polvera f

(agreement) (frml) pacto m

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compact disc
, compact disk
n disco m compacto, compact-disc m; (before n) ~ ~ player (reproductor m de) compact-disc m

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companion
n compañero, -ra m,f

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companionship
nu compañía f

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company
(pl -nies) n
u (companionship, companions) compañía f; to keep sb ~ hacerle* compañía a algn; to part ~ separarse; she's excellent ~ es muy agradable (or divertido etc) estar con ella; we've got ~ tenemos visita

c (Busn) compañía f, empresa f; (before n) car de la compañía or empresa

c
(Theat) compañía f

(Mil) compañía f

(Naut): ship's ~ tripulación f, dotación f

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comparable
adj comparable

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comparative [1]
adj relativo; literature/linguistics comparado; analysis/study comparativo

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comparative [2]
n (Ling) comparativo m

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compare
vt
(make comparison between) comparar; to ~ sth/sb TO o WITH sth/sb comparar algo/a algn CON algo/algn

(liken) to ~ sth/sb TO sth/sb comparar algo/a algn CON or A algo/algn

~ vi : how do the two models ~ for speed? en cuanto a velocidad ¿qué diferencia hay entre los dos modelos?; this novel ~s favorably with the previous one esta novela no desmerece de la anterior

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comparison
nu c comparación f

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compartment
n
(of bag, desk, refrigerator) compartimento m, compartimiento m

(in train) (BrE Rail) compartimento m, compartimiento m

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compass
n
(magnetic ~) brújula f

(Math) (often pl) compás m

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compassion
nu compasión f

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compassionate
adj compasivo

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compatible
adj
people/ideas/principles compatible

(Comput) compatible; an IBM ~ computer una computadora or (Esp tb) un ordenador compatible con IBM

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compel
vt -ll- to ~ sb to + INF obligar* a algn A + INF

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compelling
adj argument convincente; book absorbente

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compendium
n (pl -diums or -dia ) (BrE)
(book) compendio m

(of games) juegos mpl reunidos

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compensate
vt indemnizar*, compensar; to ~ sb FOR sth indemnizar* or compensar a algn POR algo

~ vi to ~ FOR sth compensar algo

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compensation
n
u c (recompense) indemnización f, compensación f; I received £20,000 as o in ~ for the damage me dieron 20.000 dólares de indemnización or en compensación por los daños

u (remuneration) (AmE) remuneración f

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compete
vi competir*; to ~ FOR sth competir* POR algo

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competence
nu competencia f

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competent
adj competente

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competition
n
u
(competing) competencia f; to be in ~ with sb/sth competir* con algn/algo

(opposition) competencia f

c (contest) concurso m; (Sport) competencia f (AmL), competición f (Esp)

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competitive
adj competitivo

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competitiveness
nu
(of business, economy) competitividad f

(of person) espíritu m competitivo

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competitor
n
(contestant) participante mf, concursante mf

(rival) (Busn) competidor, -dora m,f, rival mf; (Sport) contrincante mf

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compile
vt
dictionary/index compilar

information recopilar, reunir*

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complacent
adj person satisfecho de sí mismo; attitude displicente

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complain
vi/t quejarse

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complaint
n
(grievance) queja f, reclamo m (AmL); to make a ~ quejarse

(ailment) dolencia f (frml)

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complement [1]
n
~ (TO sth) complemento m (DE algo)

(full number): the orchestra had the full ~ of strings la orquesta contaba con una sección de cuerdas completa

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complement [2]
vt complementar

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complementary
adj complementario

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complete [1]
adj

(entire) completo

(finished) terminado, concluido

(thorough, absolute) (as intensifier) total, completo; it came as a ~ surprise fue una auténtica sorpresa

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complete [2]
vt
(finish) building/education acabar, terminar; sentence cumplir; investigations completar, concluir*

(make whole) set/collection completar

(fill in) (frml) form llenar, rellenar

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completely
adv completamente, totalmente

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completion
nu finalización f, terminación f

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complex [1]
adj complejo

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complex [2]
n
(buildings) complejo m

(Psych) complejo m

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complexion
n cutis m; (in terms of color) tez f

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complexity
nu c (pl -ties) complejidad f

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complicate
vt complicar*

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complicated
adj complicado

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complication
n complicación f; ~s set in (Med) surgieron complicaciones

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compliment [1]
n
(expression of praise) cumplido m, halago m; to pay sb a ~ hacerle* un cumplido a algn, halagar* a algn

compliments pl (best wishes) saludos mpl; with the ~s of the management gentileza de la casa

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compliment [2]
vt to ~ sb (ON sth) felicitar a algn (POR algo)

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complimentary
adj
(flattering) elogioso, halagüeño

(free) copy de obsequio or regalo; ~ ticket invitación f

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comply
vi -plies, -plying, -plied: to ~ with a request/an order acceder a una solicitud/cumplir una orden

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component [1]
n componente m; (Auto) pieza f; (Electron) componente m

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component [2]
adj componente; element constituyente; ~ part componente m

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compose
vt
(constitute) (usu pass) to be ~d OF sth estar* compuesto DE algo

music componer*; letter redactar

(calm, control) (liter): to ~ oneself serenarse, recobrar la compostura

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composed
adj sereno

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composer
n compositor, -tora m,f

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composition
nu c composición f

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compost
nu abono m orgánico

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composure
nu compostura f

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compound [1]
adj number/interest compuesto

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compound [2]
n

(Chem) compuesto m

(word) palabra f compuesta

(residence) complejo m habitacional; (for prisoners etc) barracones mpl

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compound [3]
vt problem agravar; risk/difficulties acrecentar*

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comprehend
vt comprender

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comprehension
n
u (understanding) comprensión f

c u (school exercise) (BrE) ejercicio m de comprensión

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comprehensive
adj
survey/report exhaustivo, global; view integral, de conjunto; list/range completo; insurance/cover contra todo riesgo

(Educ) (in UK) relativo al sistema educativo en el cual no se separa a los alumnos según su nivel de aptitud

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comprehensive (school)

n (in UK) instituto de segunda enseñanza para alumnos de cualquier nivel de aptitud

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compress [1]
vt comprimir

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compress [2]
n compresa f

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comprise
vt
(consist of) comprender

(constitute, make up) componer*

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compromise [1]
nc u acuerdo m mutuo, arreglo m, compromiso m

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compromise [2]
vi transigir*, transar (AmL)

~ vt
(discredit) comprometer; to ~ oneself ponerse* en una situación comprometida

(endanger) comprometer

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compromising
adj evidence comprometedor; situation comprometido

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compulsion
n
u (force, duress) coacción f

c (obsession) compulsión f

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compulsive
adj
(compelling): the book is ~ reading es uno de esos libros que se empiezan y no se pueden dejar

(obsessive) behavior compulsivo; he's a ~ eater/liar come/miente por compulsión

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compulsory
adj attendance obligatorio; retirement forzoso; ~ education enseñanza f obligatoria

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computer
n computadora f (esp AmL), computador m (esp AmL), ordenador m (Esp); (before n) society/age/revolution de la informática; program/game de computadora (or ordenador etc)

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computer

: ~ crime
nu c delito m informático;
~ dating
nu citas fpl por computadora or (Esp tb) ordenador

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computerize
vt computarizar*, computerizar*; company/department informatizar*

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computer

: ~-literate
adj capacitado para operar un ordenador;
~ programmer
n programador, -dora m,f;
~ programming
nu programación f;
~ science
nu informática f;
~ studies
nu informática f, computación f

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computing
nu informática f, computación f

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comrade
n compañero, -ra m,f, camarada mf

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con [1]
n
(fraud) (colloq) timo m (fam), estafa f

(convict) (sl) preso, -sa m,f

(colloq) (objection) contra m; see also PRO

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con [2]
vt -nn- (colloq) timar (fam), estafar

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concave
adj cóncavo

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conceal
vt object/facts ocultar; emotions disimular; to ~ sth FROM sb ocultar(le) algo A algn

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concede
vt
(admit) reconocer*

(allow) right/privilege conceder

(give away) game/penalty conceder

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conceit
n engreimiento m, presunción f

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conceited
adj engreído, presuntuoso

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conceivable
adj imaginable

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conceive
vt

(devise) plan concebir*

(imagine) imaginar; (consider) considerar

child concebir*

~ vi concebir*

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concentrate [1]
vt to ~ sth (ON sth) concentrar algo (EN algo)

~ vi person concentrarse; talks centrarse; ~ on getting this finished concéntrate en terminar esto

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concentrate [2]
nu concentrado m

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concentrated
adj
effort intenso y continuado

solution/juice concentrado

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concentration
nc u concentración f

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concentration camp

n campo m de concentración

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concept
n concepto m

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conception
n
c u (idea) noción f

u (of baby, plan) concepción f

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concern [1]
n
c (business, affair) asunto m; that's no ~ of yours eso no es asunto tuyo

u
(anxiety) preocupación f, inquietud f

(interest) ~ FOR sb/sth interés m POR algn/algo; to be of ~ to sb importarle a algn

c (firm) empresa f; going[2]

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concern [2]
vt
(affect, involve) concernir*, incumbir; to be ~ed WITH sth ocuparse DE algo; as far as I'm ~ed en lo que a mí respecta, por mi parte; to whom it may ~ (frml) a quien corresponda (frml)

(interest) interesar

(worry, bother) preocupar, inquietar

(relate to): item one ~s the new office el primer punto trata de la nueva oficina

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concerned
adj person preocupado; look de preocupación; to be ~ ABOUT/FOR sb/sth estar* preocupado POR algn/algo

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concerning
prep sobre, acerca de, con respecto a

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concert [1]
n concierto m; in ~ en vivo, en concierto; (before n) ~ hall sala f de conciertos, auditorio m

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concert [2]
vt (frml) concertar*, coordinar; we made a ~ed effort to … coordinamos or concertamos nuestros esfuerzos para …

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concerto
n (pl -tos or -ti ) concierto m

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concession
nc u concesión f

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conciliation
nu conciliación f

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conciliatory
adj conciliador, conciliatorio

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concise
adj conciso

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conclude
vt

(end) concluir* (frml), finalizar*

(settle) deal cerrar*; agreement llegar* a; treaty firmar; alliance pactar

(infer) concluir* (frml)

~ vi concluir* (frml), terminar

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conclusion
n
c (end) conclusión f; in ~ (as linker) para concluir

c (decision, judgment) conclusión f; to come to o reach a ~ llegar* a una conclusión; to jump to ~s precipitarse (a sacar conclusiones)

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conclusive
adj evidence/argument concluyente; victory decisivo

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concoct
vt meal/drink preparar; excuse/story inventarse; plan tramar

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concrete [1]
adj concreto

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concrete [2]
nu hormigón m, concreto m (AmL)

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concur
vi -rr- (frml) to ~ (WITH sb/sth) coincidir (CON algn/algo)

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concuss
vt (usu pass): to be ~ed sufrir una conmoción (cerebral) or una concusión

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concussion
nu conmoción f cerebral, concusión f

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condemn
vt

(sentence) condenar

(censure) condenar

(declare unusable) building declarar ruinoso

(in US: convert to public use) building expropiar (por causa de utilidad pública)

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condemnation
nu condena f

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condensation

nu (process) condensación f

(on windows etc) vapor m, vaho m

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condense
vt
(abridge) book/article condensar

(Chem) condensar

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condensed
adj condensado; ~ milk leche f condensada

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condescend
vi to ~ to + INF dignarse or condescender* A + INF

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condescending
adj tone/smile condescendiente

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condiment
n (seasoning) condimento m, aliño m; (relish) salsa f (para condimentar)

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condition [1]
n
(stipulation, requirement) condición f; on ~ that con la condición de que

(state) (no pl) estado m, condiciones fpl; in good ~ en buen estado

(state of fitness): to be in/out of ~ estar*/no estar* en forma

(Med) afección f (frml), enfermedad f

conditions pl
(circumstances) condiciones fpl; working/housing ~s condiciones de trabajo/vivienda

(Meteo): weather ~s are good el estado del tiempo es bueno

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condition [2]
vt
(influence, determine) condicionar

hair acondicionar

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conditional
adj
(provisional) condicional

(Ling) condicional

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conditioner
n (hair ~) acondicionador m, enjuague m (AmL), suavizante m (Esp), bálsamo m (Chi); (fabric ~) suavizante m

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conditioning
nu (Psych) condicionamiento m

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condo
n (AmE colloq) condominium

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condolences
pl n (frml) condolencias fpl (frml)

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condom
n preservativo m, condón m

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condominium
n (pl ~s) (AmE) apartamento m, piso m (Esp) (en régimen de propiedad horizontal)

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condone
vt aprobar*

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conduct [1]
nu conducta f

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conduct [2]
vt
inquiry/experiment/business llevar a cabo, realizar*; conversation mantener*

(Mus) dirigir*

visitor/tour/party guiar*

heat/electricity conducir*

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conductor
n
(Mus) director, -tora m,f (de orquesta)

(on bus) cobrador, -dora m,f, guarda mf (RPl); (on train) (AmE) cobrador, -dora m,f

(Elec, Phys) conductor m

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cone
n
(Auto, Math) cono m

(ice-cream ~) cucurucho m or barquillo m or (Ven) barquilla f or (Col) cono m

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confectionery
nu productos mpl de confitería

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confer
-rr- vt (bestow) conceder, conferir* (frml); to ~ sth ON o UPON sb/sth concederle or (frml) conferirle* algo A algn/algo

~ vi (discuss) consultar

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conference
n
c (large assembly, convention) congreso m, conferencia f; (before n) ~ center o (BrE) centre centro m de conferencias

c u (meeting, discussion) conferencia f; (before n) ~ room sala f de juntas

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confess
vt confesar*

~ vi
(admit) confesar*

(Relig) confesarse*

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confession
n
c (statement) confesión f

c u (Relig) confesión f

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confetti
nu confeti m or (Chi) chaya f or (RPl) papel m picado or (Ven) papelillos mpl

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confide
vi (tell secrets) to ~ IN sb confiarse* A algn

~ vt to ~ sth TO sb confiarle* algo A algn

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confidence
n
u
(trust, faith) confianza f

(self-confidence) confianza f en sí mismo

u (confidentiality): he took her into his ~ se confió a ella; in ~ en confianza

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confidence game

n (AmE),
n estafa f, timo m (fam)

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confident
adj
(sure) statement/forecast hecho con confianza; to be ~ OF sth confiar* EN algo

(self-confident) person seguro de sí mismo

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confidential
adj confidencial

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confidentiality
nu confidencialidad f

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confine
vt
(limit, restrict) to ~ sth TO sth limitar algo A algo

(shut in, imprison) person confinar, recluir*; animal encerrar*

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confined
adj space limitado

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confinement
n
u (act, state) reclusión f, confinamiento m

u c (in childbirth) parto m

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confines
pl n confines mpl

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confirm
vt

(substantiate) report/reservation confirmar

confirmed past p bachelor/liar empedernido

(Relig) confirmar

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confirmation
n
u
(substantiation) confirmación f

(ratification) (frml) ratificación f

u c (Relig) confirmación f

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confiscate
vt confiscar*

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conflict [1]
nc u conflicto m

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conflict [2]
vi discrepar

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conflicting
adj interests opuesto; views/accounts/emotions contradictorio

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conform
vi
(be in accordance) to ~ TO o WITH sth ajustarse A or cumplir CON algo

(act in a conformist way) ser* conformista; he usually ~s to their wishes por lo general se aviene a sus deseos

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confound
vt
(perplex) person confundir

(thwart) atttempt frustrar

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confront
vt
(come face to face with) danger/problem afrontar, enfrentar; police were ~ed by a group of demonstrators la policía se vio enfrentada a un grupo de manifestantes

(face up to) enemy/fear/crisis hacer* frente a

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confrontation
n
c u (conflict) enfrentamiento m, confrontación f

c (encounter) confrontación f

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confuse
vt

(bewilder) confundir

(blur) situation complicar*

(mix up, be unable to distinguish) ideas/sounds confundir

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confused
adj
(perplexed) confundido; to get ~ confundirse

(unclear) argument confuso

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confusing
adj confuso

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confusion
nu
(turmoil) confusión f

(disorder) desorden m

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congeal
vi fat solidificarse*; ~ed blood sangre f coagulada

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congested
adj
(with traffic) congestionado; (with people) abarrotado de gente

(Med) congestionado

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congestion
nu
(with traffic) congestión f; (with people) abarrotamiento m

(Med) congestión f

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Congo
n el Congo

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congratulate
vt felicitar; to ~ sb ON sth/-ING felicitar or darle* la enhorabuena a algn POR algo/+ INF

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congratulation
n
u (praise) felicitación f

congratulations pl enhorabuena f, felicitaciones fpl; (as interj) ~s! ¡enhorabuena!, ¡felicitaciones! (AmL)

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congregate
vi congregarse*

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congregation
n (Relig) (attending service) fieles mpl; (parishioners) feligreses mpl

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congress
n
(conference) congreso m

Congress (in US) el Congreso (de los Estados Unidos)

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congress

: ~man
n (pl -men ) (in US) miembro m del Congreso;
~woman
n (in US) miembro f del Congreso

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conifer
n conífera f

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conjecture [1]
n u
: it's pure ~ no son más que conjeturas

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conjecture [2]
vt/i (frml) conjeturar

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conjugal
adj (frml) conyugal

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conjunctivitis
nu conjuntivitis f

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conjurer
n prestidigitador, -dora m,f, mago, -ga m,f

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conjure up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (evoke) evocar*; it ~s ~ images of … hace pensar en …

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conjuror
n conjurer

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con man

n estafador m, timador m

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Conn
Connecticut

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connect
vt

(attach) to ~ sth (TO sth) conectar algo (A algo)

(link together) rooms/buildings comunicar*; towns conectar

(Telec): I'm trying to ~ you un momento que lo comunico or (Esp) le pongo con el número

phone/gas conectar

(associate) people/ideas/events relacionar

~ vi

(be joined together) rooms comunicarse*; pipes empalmar

(be fitted) to ~ (TO sth) estar* conectado (a algo)

(Transp) to ~ WITH sth train/flight enlazar* CON algo, conectar CON algo (AmL)
connect up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] wires/apparatus conectar

[v + adv] wires conectarse; it all ~s up todo está relacionado

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connected
adj ideas/events relacionado; to be ~ed WITH sth estar* relacionado CON algo

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connection
n
c
(link) ~ (WITH sth) enlace m or conexión f (CON algo)

(Elec) conexión f

c (Transp) ~ (WITH sth) conexión f or enlace m (CON algo)

c u (relation) relación f or conexión f

connections pl (links, ties) lazos mpl; (influential people) contactos mpl, conexiones fpl (AmL)

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connive
vi
(plot) to ~ (WITH sb) actuar* en complicidad (CON algn)

(cooperate) to ~ AT sth ser* cómplice EN algo

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connoisseur
n entendido, -da m,f

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connotation
nu c connotación f

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conquer
vt country/mountain conquistar; enemy/fear vencer

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conqueror
n conquistador, -dora m,f

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conquest
nc u conquista f

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conscience
nc u conciencia f; to have a clear ~ tener* la conciencia tranquila

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conscientious
adj work concienzudo; student aplicado

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conscientious objector

n objetor, -tora m,f de conciencia

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conscious
adj

(awake, alert) (no comp) consciente

(aware) (pred) to be ~ OF sth ser* or (Chi, Méx tb) estar* consciente DE algo

(deliberate) decision deliberado; she made a ~ effort to be nice se esforzó por ser amable

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consciousness
nu
(state of being awake, alert) conocimiento m

(awareness) conciencia f

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conscript [1]
n recluta mf, conscripto, -ta m,f (AmL)

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conscript [2]
vt reclutar

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conscription
nu conscripción f (esp AmL), reclutamiento m (para el servicio militar obligatorio en casos de guerra)

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consecrate
vt consagrar

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consecutive
adj numbers consecutivo; he was absent on three ~ days faltó tres días seguidos

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consensus
nc u consenso m

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consent [1]
vi acceder; to ~ TO sth acceder A or consentir* EN algo

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consent [2]
nu consentimiento m de común acuerdo; age of ~ (Law) edad a partir de la cual es válido el consentimiento que se da para tener relaciones sexuales

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consequence
n
c (result) consecuencia f

u (importance) trascendencia f

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consequently
adv consiguientemente, por consiguiente

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conservation
nu protección f or conservación f del medio ambiente

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conservationist
n conservacionista mf

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conservative
adj
(traditional) conservador

Conservative (in UK) (before n) conservador

(cautious) cauteloso; a ~ estimate un cálculo por lo bajo

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Conservative
n (in UK) conservador, -dora m,f

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conservatory
n (pl -ries)
(greenhouse) jardín m de invierno

(school of music) conservatorio m

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conserve
vt
(preserve) wildlife/rivers proteger*, conservar

(save) energy/resources conservar

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consider
vt
(think about, of) considerar; we're ~ing moving house estamos pensando en mudarnos; ~ yourself lucky puedes darle por afortunado

(take into account) tener* en cuenta, considerar; all things ~ed, I think that … bien considerado, creo que …

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considerable
adj achievement/risk considerable; sum importante; with ~ difficulty con bastante dificultad

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considerably
adv bastante, considerablemente

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considerate
adj atento, considerado

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consideration
n

u (attention, thought): their case has been given careful ~ su caso ha sido estudiado or considerado detenidamente; to take sth into ~ tener* algo en cuenta

c (factor): a major ~ is the cost un factor muy a tener en cuenta es el costo

(thoughtfulness) consideración f

(importance): of little/no ~ de poca/ninguna importancia

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considering [1]
prep teniendo en cuenta

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considering [2]
conj : ~ (that) she's only two years old teniendo en cuenta que tiene solo dos años

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consignment
n
c (goods sent) envío m, remesa f

u (sending) envío m

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consist
vi to ~ OF sth constar DE algo

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consistency
n (pl -cies)
u (regularity) regularidad f

u c (of mixture) consistencia f

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consistent
adj
(compatible) to be ~ (WITH sth) statements/beliefs concordar* (CON algo)

(constant) excellence/failure constante; denial sistemático

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consistently
adv
(without change) argue coherentemente; behave consecuentemente

(constantly) claim/refuse sistemáticamente

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consolation
nc u consuelo m; (before n) ~ prize premio m de consolación, premio m (de) consuelo (CS)

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console [1]
n consola f

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console [2]
vt consolar*

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consolidate
vt
(reinforce) support/position consolidar

(combine) companies fusionar; debts consolidar

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consonant
n consonante f

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consort
n (frml) consorte mf (frml)

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consortium
n (pl -tia or -tiums) consorcio m

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conspicuous
adj hat/badge llamativo; differences/omissions manifiesto, evidente; to make oneself ~ llamar la atención; to be ~ by one's absence brillar por su (or mi etc) ausencia

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conspiracy
nc u (pl -cies) conspiración f

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conspirator
n conspirador, -dora m,f

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conspire
vi conspirar; to ~ to + INF conspirar PARA + INF

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constable
n (BrE) agente mf de policía

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constant
adj
(continual) pain/complaints constante

(unchanging) temperature/speed constante

(loyal) (liter) fiel, leal

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constantly
adv constantemente

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constellation
n constelación f

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constipated
adj estreñido

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constipation
nu estreñimiento m

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constituency
n (pl -cies) (area) circunscripción f or distrito m electoral; (supporters) electores mpl potenciales (de una circunscripción electoral)

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constituent [1]
n
(Pol) elector, -tora m,f

(component) (frml) componente m, elemento m constitutivo or constituyente

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constituent [2]
adj (before n) part/element constituyente, constitutivo

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constitute
vt (frml) constituir* (frml)

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constitution
n
(of country) constitución f; (of association, party) estatutos mpl

(of person) constitución f

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constitutional
adj constitucional

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constrain
vt (often pass) obligar*

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constraint
n
u (compulsion) coacción f

u c (restriction) (often pl) restricción f, limitación f

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constrict
vt opening/channel estrechar; flow/breathing dificultar; freedom coartar

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construct
vt
(build) (frml) construir*

(put together) model armar, montar

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construction
n

u (of building) construcción f; (before n) industry/worker de la construcción

c (Ling, Math) construcción f

c (structure) estructura f

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constructive
adj constructivo

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consul
n cónsul mf

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consulate
n consulado m

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consult
vt consultar

~ vi : I ought to ~ with my wife first primero debería consultárselo a mi mujer

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consultancy
nc u (pl -cies) (Busn) asesoría f, consultoría f

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consultant
n (adviser) asesor, -sora m,f, consultor, -tora m,f; (BrE Med) especialista mf

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consultation
nu c
(with doctor, lawyer) consulta f

(of dictionary, notes) consulta f

(discussion): there was no ~ with the tenants no se consultó a los inquilinos; in ~ with sb en conferencia con algn

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consulting
adj (before n) (Med): ~ room consultorio m, consulta f

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consume
vt consumir; he was ~d by o with jealousy lo consumían los celos

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consumer
n consumidor, -dora m,f; (before n) ~ goods artículos mpl or bienes mpl de consumo; the ~ society la sociedad de consumo

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consummate [1]
adj (frml) (before n) actor/liar consumado

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consummate [2]
vt consumar

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consumption
nu consumo m

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contact [1]
n
u (physical) contacto m; to come into ~ with sth hacer* contacto con algo

u c (communication) contacto m; to come in/into ~ with sb tratar a algn; to be/get in ~ with sb estar*/ponerse* en contacto con algn

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contact [2]
vt ponerse* en contacto con

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contact lens
n lente f or (AmL) lente m de contacto, lentilla f (Esp)

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contagious
adj contagioso

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contain
vt
(hold) contener*

enemy/fire/epidemic contener*; anger/laughter contener*; to ~ oneself contenerse*

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container
n (receptacle) recipiente m; (as packaging) envase m; (Transp) contenedor m, contáiner m; (before n) ~ ship buque m portacontenedores

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contaminate
vt contaminar

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contamination
nu contaminación f

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contd
(continued) sigue

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contemplate
vt contemplar; I ~d phoning her pensé (en) llamarla

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contemporary [1]
adj
(of the same period) person contemporáneo, coetáneo; object de la época

(present-day) contemporáneo, actual

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contemporary [2]
n (pl -ries)
(sb living at same time) contemporáneo, -nea m,f, coetáneo, -na m,f

(sb of same age): he looks older than his contemporaries parece mayor que la gente de su edad

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contempt
nu desprecio m; to be beneath ~ ser* despreciable; ~ (of court) (Law) desacato m al tribunal

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contemptible
adj despreciable

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contemptuous
adj despectivo

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contend
vi
(compete) to ~ (WITH sb) (FOR sth) competir* (CON algn) (POR algo)

(face) to ~ WITH sth lidiar CON algo

~ vt argüir*

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contender
n ~ (FOR sth) aspirante mf (A algo)

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content [1]
n
contents pl (of box, bottle) contenido m; ~s (of book) índice m de materias; (in magazine) sumario m

u (amount contained) contenido m

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content [2]
adj (pred) contento

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content [3]
v refl to ~ oneself WITH sth/-ING contentarse CON algo/+ INF

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contented
adj sigh/purr de satisfacción; person/workforce satisfecho; to be ~ WITH sth contentarse CON algo

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contention
n
u (dispute): there is considerable ~ over … existe un gran desacuerdo sobre …

c (assertion) opinión f; it is her ~ that … ella sostiene que …

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contentious
adj issue polémico

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contentment
nu satisfacción f

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contest [1]
n
(competition) (Games) concurso m; (Sport) competencia f (AmL), competición f (Esp); (in boxing) combate m

(struggle) lucha f

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contest [2]
vt
allegation refutar; will impugnar; decision protestar contra

election presentarse como candidato a

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contestant
n concursante mf

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context
nu c contexto m

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continent
n continente m; the C~ Europa f (continental)

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continental
adj continental; C~ (European) de Europa (continental)

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continental

: ~ breakfast
nu desayuno m continental (desayuno de café o té y bollos con mantequilla y mermelada);
~ quilt
n (BrE) duvet

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contingency
nc (pl -cies) (eventuality) contingencia f; (before n) fund (para casos) de emergencia; a ~ plan un plan para prever

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continual
adj continuo, constante

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continually
adv continuamente, constantemente

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continuation
nu c continuación f

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continue
vi continuar*, seguir*; we ~d on our way reanudamos el camino

~ vt
(keep on) continuar*, seguir* con; to ~ -ING/to + INF continuar* or seguir* + GER

(resume) continuar*, seguir* con, proseguir* (frml); to be ~d continuará

(extend, prolong) prolongar*

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continuity
nu continuidad f

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continuous
adj continuo; ~ assessment (Educ) evaluación f continua

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continuously
adv continuamente, sin interrupción

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contort
vt face contraer*; to ~ oneself contorsionarse

~ vi crisparse

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contortion
n contorsión f

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contour
n contorno m; (before n) ~ line curva f de nivel, cota f

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contraband
nu contrabando m

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contraception
nu anticoncepción f, contracepción f

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contraceptive
n anticonceptivo m, contraconceptivo m

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contract [1]
n (agreement, document) contrato m; (for public works) contrata f; ~ killer asesino, -na m,f a sueldo, sicario, -ria m,f

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contract [2]
vt also
(place under contract) person contratar

debt/disease contraer* (frml)

muscle contraer*

~ vi (become smaller/tighter) contraerse* contract out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] job/work subcontratar

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contraction
nc u contracción f

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contractor
n contratista mf

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contradict
vt contradecir*

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contradiction
nc u contradicción f; a ~ in terms un contrasentido

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contradictory
adj contradictorio

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contralto
n (pl ~s) contralto f

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contraption
n (colloq) artilugio m

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contrary [1]
adj

(opposed, opposite) contrario

~ to (as prep) contrariamente a, al contrario de

(obstinate): he's so ~ siempre tiene que llevar la contraria

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contrary [2]
n (pl -ries): the ~ lo contrario; on the ~ (as linker) al contrario

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contrast [1]
n c u
contraste m; by ~ (as linker) por contraste; in ~ to o with (as prep) en contraste con

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contrast [2]
vt contrastar

~ vi
(differ) contrastar

contrasting pres p opinions/approaches contrastante

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contribute
vt
money/time contribuir* con, aportar, hacer* una aportación or (esp AmL) un aporte de; suggestions/ideas aportar

article/poem/paper escribir*

~ vi
(play significant part) to ~ (TO sth) contribuir* (A algo)

(give money) contribuir*

(participate) to ~ TO sth participar EN algo

(Journ) to ~ TO sth escribir* PARA algo

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contribution
n
c (participation, part played) contribución f

c u (payment, donation) contribución f; (to a fund) aportación f, aporte m (esp AmL)

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contributor
n
(writer) colaborador, -dora m,f

(donor) donante mf

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contrive
vt
(manage) to ~ to + INF lograr + INF/QUE (+ subj), ingeniárselas or arreglárselas PARA + INF/PARA QUE (+ subj)

(create) method/device idear

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contrived
adj artificioso

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control [1]
vt -ll- controlar; traffic dirigir*; to ~ oneself controlarse

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control [2]
n
u control m; to be in ~ of sth dominar algo; to gain ~ of sth hacerse* con; circumstances beyond our ~ circunstancias ajenas a nuestra voluntad; to be out of ~ estar* fuera de control; to get out of ~ descontrolarse

u c price ~(s) control m de precios

controls pl (of vehicle) mandos mpl

u (mastery) dominio m

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controlled
adj voice/emotion contenido; response mesurado; conditions/experiment controlado

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controller
n director, -tora m,f

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control

: ~ room
n (Mil, Naut) centro m de operaciones; (Audio, Rad, TV) sala f de control;
~ tower
n torre f de control

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controversial
adj controvertido

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controversy
nu c (pl -sies) controversia f

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conundrum
n adivinanza f

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conurbation
n conurbación f

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convalesce
vi recuperarse, convalecer*

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convene
vi reunirse*

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convenience
n
u (comfort, practicality) conveniencia f; at your ~ cuando le resulte conveniente

c (amenity, appliance): with every modern ~ con todas las comodidades modernas

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convenience food

nc u comida f de preparación rápida

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convenient
adj
(opportune, suitable) conveniente

(practical) práctico; a very ~ way of storing things una manera muy práctica de guardar las cosas

(handy, close): it's very ~ having the school so near resulta muy práctico tener la escuela tan cerca

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conveniently
adv
(handily) convenientemente

(expediently): the government ~ forgets its election promises le resulta muy cómodo al gobierno olvidarse de sus promesas electorales

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convent
n convento m

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convention
n

u (social code) convenciónes fpl, convencionalismos mpl

c (established practice) convención f

c (agreement) convención f

c (conference) convención f, congreso m

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conventional
adj convencional

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converge
vi lines/roads converger*, convergir*; crowd/armies reunirse*

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conversation
nu c conversación f

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conversational
adj familiar, coloquial

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converse
vi conversar

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conversion
n
u c
(change) conversión f

(of house): to do a ~ transformar una casa

(Relig) conversión f

c u (in rugby) conversión f, transformación f

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convert [1]
n converso, -sa m,f

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convert [2]
vt
building remodelar; vehicle transformar; to ~ sth INTO sth convertir* algo EN algo

(cause to change view, religion) convertir*

(in rugby) transformar, convertir*

~ vi (Pol, Relig) convertirse*

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convertible [1]
adj convertible

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convertible [2]
n (Auto) descapotable m, convertible m (AmL)

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convex
adj convexo

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convey
vt goods/people transportar; feeling expresar; thanks hacer* llegar

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conveyor (belt)
n cinta f or correa f transportadora, banda f transportadora (Méx)

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convict [1]
n recluso, -sa m,f, presidiario, -ria m,f

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convict [2]
vt (often pass) declarar culpable, condenar; to be ~ed OF sth ser* condenado POR algo

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conviction
nu c
c (Law) condena f

u c (certainty) convicción f

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convince
vt convencer*; to ~ sb THAT convencer* a algn DE QUE

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convinced
adj (persuaded) (pred): to be ~ OF sth/THAT estar* convencido DE algo/DE QUE

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convincing
adj convincente

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convivial
adj atmosphere cordial; person simpático

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convoy
n convoy m

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convulsion
n convulsión f

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coo
vi dove/pigeon arrullar

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cook [1]
n cocinero, -ra m,f; he's a good ~ cocina muy bien, es muy buen cocinero

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cook [2]
vt food/meal hacer*, preparar

~ vi
(prepare food) cocinar, guisar

(become ready) food hacerse*

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cookbook

n libro m de cocina or de recetas

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cooker
n (BrE) (stove) cocina f or (Col, Méx) estufa f

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cookery
nu cocina f; (before n) ~ book (BrE) cookbook

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cookie
n (AmE Culin) galleta f, galletita f (RPl)

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cooking
nu : to do the ~ cocinar; it is used in ~ se usa para cocinar; home ~ la comida casera; Spanish ~ la cocina española

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cooky
n cookie

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cool [1]
adj -er, -est
(cold) fresco; it's ~ today hace or está fresco hoy

(reserved, hostile) reception/behavior frío

(calm) sereno, tranquilo; keep ~! ¡tranquilo!, no te pongas nervioso; he's a very ~ customer tiene una sangre fría impresionante

(sl) (trendy, laid-back): he's really ~ es muy en la onda (fam)

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cool [2]
n
(low temperature): let's stay here in the ~ quedémonos aquí al fresco

(composure) calma f; to keep/lose one's ~ mantener*/perder* la calma

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cool [3]
vt air/room refrigerar; engine/food/enthusiasm enfriar*

~ vi air/room refrigerarse; engine/food/enthusiasm enfriarse* cool down [v + adv]
(become cooler) food/iron enfriarse*; person refrescarse*

(become calmer) calmarse
cool off [v + adv]
(become cooler) person refrescarse*

(become calmer) calmarse

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coolly
adv
(calmly) con serenidad or calma

(boldly) descaradamente, con la mayor frescura

(with reserve, hostility) fríamente, con frialdad

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coop
n : chicken/hen ~ gallinero m coop up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (usu passive) encerrar*

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co-op
n cooperativa f

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cooperate
vi cooperar, colaborar

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cooperation
nu cooperación f, colaboración f

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cooperative [1]
adj
attitude de colaboración, cooperativo

effort/venture conjunto

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cooperative [2]
n cooperativa f

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co-opt
vt : to ~ sb onto a committee invitar a algn a formar parte de una comisión

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coordinate [1]
vt coordinar

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coordinate [2]
n
(Math) coordenada f

coordinates pl prendas fpl para combinar, coordinados mpl

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coordination
nu coordinación f

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coordinator
n coordinador, -dora m,f

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coowner
n copropietario, -ria m,f

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cop
n (colloq) poli mf (fam), tira mf (Méx fam), cana mf (RPl arg), cachaco, -ca m,f (Per fam), paco, -ca m,f (Chi fam)

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cope
vi : I can't ~ with all this work no doy abasto or no puedo con tanto trabajo; how do you ~ without a washing machine? ¿cómo te las arreglas sin lavadora?; how is he coping on his own? ¿qué tal se las arregla solo?; these are some of the problems they have to ~ with estos son algunos de los problemas a los que tienen que enfrentarse

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Copenhagen
n Copenhague m

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copious
adj copioso

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copper
n

u (metal) cobre m

coppers pl (coins) (colloq) peniques mpl, perras fpl (Esp fam), quintos mpl (Méx fam), chauchas fpl (Chi fam), vintenes mpl (Ur fam)

u (color) color m cobre; (before n) cobrizo

(police officer) (colloq) cop

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co-production
nc u coproducción f

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copy [1]
n (pl copies)
c (of painting, document) copia f

c (of newspaper, book) ejemplar m

u (text): he/she must be able to produce clear ~ debe saber redactar con claridad

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copy [2]
copies, copying, copied vt

(reproduce, transcribe) copiar

(photocopy) fotocopiar

(imitate) painter/singer copiarle a; style/behavior copiar

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copy

: ~cat
n (colloq) copión, -piona m,f (fam), imitamonos mf (Méx fam);
~right
nu copyright m, derechos mpl de reproducción

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coral
nu coral m

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cord
n
c u
(string, rope) cuerda f; (of pajamas, curtains) cordón m

(AmE Elec) cordón m, cable m

(Anat) spinal cord, umbilical cord, vocal cords

u (Tex) pana f, corderoy m (AmS), cotelé m (Chi)

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cordial [1]
adj cordial

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cordial [2]
nc u refresco m (concentrado)

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cordless
adj inalámbrico

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cordon
n cordón m cordon off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] acordonar

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corduroy
n u
pana f, corderoy m (AmS), cotelé m (Chi)

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core [1]
n (of apple, pear) corazón m; (of Earth) centro m; (of nuclear reactor) núcleo; (of problem) meollo m

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core [2]
vt apple quitarle el corazón a

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coriander
n cilantro m, culantro m

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cork
nu c corcho m

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corkscrew

n sacacorchos m, tirabuzón m

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corn
n
u
(cereal crop — in general) grano m; (maize) (AmE) maíz m; (wheat) (BrE) trigo m; (oats) (BrE) avena f

(foodstuff) maíz m, choclo m (AmS); ~ on the cob mazorca f de maíz or (AmS) de choclo, elote f (Méx)

c (on toe) callo m

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corner [1]
n

(inside angle — of room, cupboard) rincón m; (— of field) esquina f; (— of mouth) comisura f; (— of page) ángulo m

(outside angle — of street, page) esquina f; (— of table) esquina f, punta f; (bend in road) curva f; I'll meet you on o at the ~ te veo en la esquina; to cut ~s (financially) hacer* economías; (in a process) simplificar*; (before n) ~ shop (BrE) tienda f de la esquina; (local shop) tienda f de barrio

(in soccer) (~ kick) córner m, tiro m or saque m de esquina

(in boxing) esquina f

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corner [2]
vt
(trap) acorralar

(monopolize) acaparar

~ vi tomar una curva; this car ~s well este coche tiene buen agarre en las curvas

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cornerstone

n piedra f angular

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corn

: ~flakes
pl n copos mpl or hojuelas fpl de maíz;
~flour
nu (BrE) maizena® f

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Cornish
adj de Cornualles

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cornstarch

nu (AmE) maizena® f

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Cornwall
n Cornualles m

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corny
adj -nier, -niest (colloq)
song/movie cursi, sensiblero

(BrE) joke malo

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coronary [1]
adj coronario

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coronary [2]
n (pl -ries) infarto m (de miocardio)

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coronation
nu c coronación f

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coroner
n : funcionario encargado de investigar las causas de muertes violentas, repentinas o sospechosas, juez mf de instrucción

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corporal
n cabo m

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corporal punishment

nu castigos mpl corporales

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corporate
adj

(of a company) headquarters/lawyer de la empresa or compañía

mentality/jargon empresarial

(joint, collective) action/decision colectivo

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corporation
n (company — in US) sociedad f anónima; (— in UK) compañía f, empresa f, corporación f

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corpse
n cadáver m

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corpuscle
n corpúsculo m

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corral
n corral m

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correct [1]
vt corregir*

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correct [2]
adj correcto

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correction
nu c corrección f

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correctly
adv correctamente

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correlate
vi to ~ (WITH sth) estar* correlacionado (CON algo)

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correlation
nc u correlación f (frml)

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correspond
vi

(tally) to ~ (WITH sth) corresponderse or concordar* (CON algo)

(be equivalent) to ~ (TO sth) equivaler* or corresponder (A algo)

(communicate by letter) to ~ (WITH sb) mantener* correspondencia (CON algn)

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correspondence
n
u c (agreement) correspondencia f

u (letters, letter writing) correspondencia f

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correspondence course

n curso m por correspondencia

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correspondent
n
(letter writer) corresponsal mf

(Journ) corresponsal mf

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corridor
n pasillo m, corredor m

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corroborate
vt corroborar

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corrode
vt corroer*

~ vi corroerse*

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corrosion
nu
(action) corrosión f

(substance) herrumbre f, orín m

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corrosive
adj corrosivo

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corrugated
adj ondulado; ~ cardboard cartón m corrugado; ~ iron chapa f de zinc, calamina f (Chi, Per)

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corrupt [1]
vt (deprave) corromper; (bribe) sobornar; (Comput) corromper

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corrupt [2]
adj person/government corrompido, corrupto

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corruption
nu corrupción f

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corset
n (often pl) corsé m

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cosmetic
adj
(beautifying) (before n) powder/cream cosmético; ~ surgery cirugía f estética

(superficial) reforms/changes superficial

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cosmetics
pl n cosméticos mpl

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cosmic
adj cósmico

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cosmonaut
n cosmonauta mf

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cosmopolitan
adj cosmopolita

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cosmos
n the ~ el cosmos

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cost [1]
n

(expense) (often pl) costo m (esp AmL), coste m (Esp); to cut ~s reducir* los gastos

costs pl (Law) costas fpl

u (loss, sacrifice): she helped me out, at great ~ to herself sacrificó mucho al ayudarme; at all ~s a toda costa

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cost [2]
vt
(past & past p cost)
article/service costar*

(cause to lose) costar*; one slip ~ him the title un error le costó el título

(past & past p costed) (calculate cost of) calcular el costo or (Esp) coste de

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co-star
n coprotagonista mf

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Costa Rica
n Costa Rica f

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Costa Rican [1]
adj costarricense

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Costa Rican [2]
n costarricense mf

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cost-effective
adj rentable

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cost

: ~-effective
adj rentable;
~ of living
n costo m or (Esp) coste m de (la) vida;
~ price
n precio m de costo or (Esp) de coste

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costly
adj -lier, -liest costoso

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costume
n
u (style of dress) traje m; (for parties, disguise) disfraz m

c (wardrobe) (Theat) vestuario m; (individual outfit) traje m

c (swimming ~) traje m de baño

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costume jewelry
, (BrE)
nu bisutería f, alhajas fpl de fantasía

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cosy [1]
adj cosier, cosiest (BrE) cozy[1]

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cosy [2]
n (pl cosies) (BrE) cozy[2]

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cot
n
(campbed) (AmE) catre m

(for child) (BrE) cuna f, cama f (con barandas)

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cottage
n casita f

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cottage cheese
nu requesón m

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cotton
nu
(cloth) algodón m; (before n) dress/sheet/print de algodón

(thread) (BrE) hilo m (de coser)

(absorbent ~) (AmE) algodón m (hidrófilo)

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cotton wool

nu (BrE) algodón m (hidrófilo)

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couch
n (sofa) sofá m; (doctor's, psychoanalyst's) diván m

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couch potato
n (colloq) teleadicto, -ta m,f (fam)

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cough [1]
n tos f; (before n) ~ mixture jarabe m para la tos

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cough [2]
vi toser

~ vt ~ (up) expectorar cough up
[v + adv + o] (pay) (colloq) money soltar* (fam), aflojar (fam)

[v + adv] (pay) soltar* la plata or (Esp) la pasta or (AmL tb) la lana (fam)

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could
v mod
past of CAN

(indicating possibility) poder*; I would help you if I ~ te ayudaría si pudiera; you ~ have killed us all! ¡podrías or podías habernos matado a todos!; you ~ be right puede (ser) que tengas razón

(asking permission): ~ I use your bathroom? ¿podría or me permitiría pasar al baño?

(in requests): ~ you sign here please? ¿quiere firmar aquí, por favor?

(in suggestions) poder*; you ~ try doing it this way podrías tratar de hacerlo de esta manera

(indicating strong desire) poder*; I ~ have killed her la hubiera matado, la podría or podía haber matado

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couldn't
could not

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council
n
(advisory group) consejo m

(Govt) ayuntamiento m, municipio m; ~ housing (BrE) viviendas de alquiler subvencionadas por el ayuntamiento

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councillor
n (BrE) councilor

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Council of Europe

n the ~ ~ ~ el Consejo de Europa

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councilor ,councillor
, (BrE) n concejal, -jala m,f

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council tax

n (in UK) contribución f (municipal or inmobiliaria)

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counsel [1]
n (pl ~) (no art) (Law) abogado, -da m,f; ~ for the defense abogado defensor, abogada defensora m,f; ~ for the prosecution fiscal mf

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counsel [2]
vt , (BrE) -ll- (frml) aconsejar

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counseling ,counselling
, (BrE) nu (Educ, Psych) orientación f psicopedagógica

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counselor ,counsellor
, (BrE) n
(Educ, Psych) consejero, -ra m,f, orientador, -dora m,f

(AmE Law) abogado, -da m,f

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count [1]
n

(act of counting) recuento m, cómputo m; (of votes) escrutinio m, recuento m, cómputo m, conteo m (Andes, Ven); to keep/lose ~ of sth llevar/perder* la cuenta de algo

(total) total m; the final ~ (of votes) el recuento or cómputo final

(point): it has been criticized on several ~s ha sido criticado por varios motivos

(rank) conde m

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count [2]
vt
(enumerate, add up) contar*

(include) contar*; not ~ing the driver sin contar al conductor

(consider) considerar; to ~ oneself lucky darse* por afortunado

~ vi
(enumerate) contar*

(be valid, matter) contar*; that doesn't ~ eso no cuenta or no vale; every minute ~s cada minuto cuenta
count for [v + prep + o] contar*; your opinion ~s for a great deal/won't ~ for much tu opinión importa mucho/no va a contar mucho count on [v + prep + o]
(rely on) friend/help contar* con

(expect) esperar; we hadn't ~ed on that happening no esperábamos que fuera a pasar eso
count out
[v + o + adv]: you can ~ me out a mí no me incluyan, no cuenten conmigo

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] money/objects contar* (uno por uno)

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countdown

n cuenta f atrás or regresiva, conteo m regresivo (Andes, Ven)

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counter [1]
n
(in shop) mostrador m; (in café) barra f; (in bank, post office) ventanilla f; (in kitchen) (AmE) encimera f

(Games) ficha f

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counter [2]
vt
(oppose) deficiency/trend contrarrestar

(in debate) idea/statement rebatir, refutar; to ~ THAT responder or replicar* QUE

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counter [3]
adv : to run o go ~ to sth ser* contrario a or oponerse* a algo

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counteract

vt contrarrestar

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counterattack [1]
n contraataque m

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counterattack [2]
vi contraatacar*

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counterbalance
n contrapeso m

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counterclockwise

adj/adv (AmE) en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj

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counterfeit [1]
n falsificación f

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counterfeit [2]
adj money falso

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counter

: ~foil
n talón m (AmL), matriz f (Esp);
~part
n (person) homólogo, -ga m,f; (thing) equivalente m;
~point
nu c (Mus) contrapunto m;
~productive
adj contraproducente

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countess
n condesa f

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countless
adj stars/hours incontables, innumerables

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country
n (pl -tries)
c (nation) país m; (people) pueblo m; (native land) patria f

u (rural area) the ~ el campo; (before n) people del campo; cottage de campo

u (region) terreno m

u (Mus) (música f) country m

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country

: ~-and-western
nu (música f) country m;
~ dancing
nu (esp BrE) danzas fpl folklóricas;
~ house
n casa f solariega;
~man
n (pl -men ) (fellow ~man) (liter) compatriota m;
~side
nu campiña f, campo m;
~wide
adj/adv a escala nacional

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county
n (pl -ties) condado m

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county

: ~ council
n (in UK) corporación de gobierno a nivel de condado;
~ court
n (in US) juzgado m comarcal; (in UK) juzgado m comarcal (que conoce de causas de derecho civil)

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coup
n (pl ~s )
(successful action) golpe m maestro

~ (d'état) (Pol) golpe m (de estado)

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couple [1]
n
(two people) (+ sing o pl vb) pareja f; a married ~ un matrimonio

(two or small number): a ~ (of sth) (+ pl vb) un par (de algo)

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couple [2]
vt
(connect) (Rail) enganchar; theories/events asociar; to ~ sth/sb WITH sth/sb asociar algo/a algn CON algo/algn

(combine) (often pass): the fall in demand, ~d with competition from abroad el descenso de la demanda, unido a la competencia extranjera

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coupon
n
(voucher — for discount) vale m; (— in rationing) cupón m de racionamiento

(form — in advertisement) cupón m; (— for competition) boleto m

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courage
nu valor m, coraje m

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courageous
adj person valiente, corajudo; words valiente; act valeroso

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courgette
nc u (BrE) zucchini

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courier
n
(guide) guía mf

(messenger) (BrE) mensajero, -ra m,f, correo mf, rutero, -ra m,f

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course
n

(of river) curso m; (of road) recorrido m

(way of proceeding): the best ~ of action las mejores medidas que se pueden tomar

(progress, direction) (no pl): in the normal ~ of events normalmente; in due ~ a su debido tiempo; it changed the ~ of history cambió el curso de la historia

of course claro, desde luego, por supuesto; of ~ not claro or por supuesto que no

(Aviat, Naut) rumbo m; to go off ~ desviarse* de rumbo; to change ~ cambiar de rumbo

(Educ) curso m; ~ IN/ON sth curso DE/SOBRE algo; to take a ~ hacer* un curso

(Med): a ~ of treatment un tratamiento

(part of a meal) plato m; main ~ plato principal or fuerte; a three-~ meal una comida de dos platos y postre

(Sport) (race~) hipódromo m, pista f (de carreras); (golf ~) campo m or (CS tb) cancha f (de golf)

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court [1]
n
(Law)
(tribunal) tribunal m; to take sb to ~ demandar a algn, llevar a algn a juicio; (before n) ~ case causa f, juicio m

(building) juzgado m

(of sovereign) corte f

(Sport) cancha f (AmL), pista f (Esp)

(courtyard) patio m

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court [2]
vt
girl (dated) cortejar (ant), hacerle* la corte a (ant)

(seek) danger/favor buscar*; danger exponerse* a

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courteous
adj cortés

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courtesy
nu cortesía f; ~ of por atención de

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courthouse

n juzgado m

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courtier
n cortesano, -na m,f

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court-martial [1]
n (pl courts-martial ) consejo m de guerra

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court-martial [2]
vt , (BrE) -ll- formarle consejo de guerra a

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court

: ~room
n sala f (de un tribunal);
~ shoe
n (BrE) zapato m (de) salón;
~yard
n patio m

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cousin
n primo, -ma m,f; first ~ primo hermano or carnal, prima hermana or carnal; second ~ primo segundo, prima segunda

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cove
n cala f, caleta f

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covenant
n pacto m

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cover [1]
n
c
(lid, casing) tapa f, cubierta f; (for cushion, sofa, typewriter) funda f; (for book) forro m

covers pl (bedclothes) the ~s las mantas, las cobijas (AmL), las frazadas (AmL)

c (of book) tapa f, cubierta f; (of magazine) portada f, carátula f (Andes); (front ~) portada f; to read sth from ~ to ~ leer* algo de cabo a rabo

u (shelter, protection): to take ~ guarecerse*, ponerse* a cubierto; to run for ~ correr a guarecerse or a ponerse a cubierto; under ~ of darkness al abrigo de la oscuridad

c u (front, pretense) tapadera f, pantalla f; to blow sb's ~ desenmascarar a algn

u (insurance) (BrE) cobertura f

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cover [2]
vt

(overlay) cubrir*; to be ~ed IN sth estar* cubierto DE algo

hole/saucepan tapar

cushion ponerle* una funda a; book forrar; sofa tapizar*, recubrir*

passage/terrace techar, cubrir*

(extend over) area/floor cubrir*; page llenar

(travel) distance recorrer

(deal with) syllabus cubrir*; topic tratar

(report on) (Journ) cubrir*

(hide) tapar; to ~ one's head cubrirse* (la cabeza)

(mask) surprise/ignorance disimular; mistake ocultar

(guard, protect) cubrir*

(point gun at) apuntarle a

(Sport) opponent marcar*; shot/base cubrir*

(Fin)
costs/expenses cubrir*; liabilities hacer* frente a; will £100 ~ it? ¿alcanzará con 100 dólares?

(insurance) cubrir*

~ vi
(deputize) to ~ FOR sb sustituir* a algn

(conceal truth) to ~ FOR sb encubrir* a algn

cover up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(cover completely) cubrir*, tapar

(conceal) facts/truth ocultar; mistake disimular

[v + adv] (conceal error) disimular; (conceal truth) to ~ up FOR sb encubrir* a algn

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coverage
nu (Journ) cobertura f

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cover-alls

pl n (AmE) overol m (AmL), mono m (Esp, Méx)

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covering letter

n carta f adjunta

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covert
adj encubierto

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cover-up

n (of crime) encubrimiento m

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covet
vt codiciar

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cow
n
(Agr) vaca f

(female whale, elephant, seal) hembra f

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coward
n cobarde mf

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cowardice
nu cobardía f

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cowardly
adj cobarde

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cowboy

n (in Western US) vaquero m; (in Wild West) vaquero m, cowboy m

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cower
vi encogerse* (de miedo)

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coworker
n (esp AmE) (workmate) colega mf, compañero, -ra m,f de trabajo; (collaborator) colaborador, -dora m,f

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coy
adj coyer, coyest (shy) tímido; (evasive) evasivo

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coyote
n (pl -otes or -ote) coyote m

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cozy [1],cosy
, (BrE) adj cozier, coziest
room acogedor

chat íntimo y agradable

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cozy [2],cosy
, (BrE) n (pl -ies) (tea ~) cubreteteras m

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CPA
n (in US) Certified Public Accountant

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crab
n c u
(animal, meat) cangrejo m, jaiba f (AmL)

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crack [1]
n
c
(in ice, wall, pavement) grieta f; (in glass, china) rajadura f

(chink, slit) rendija f

c (sound — of whip, twig) chasquido m; (— of rifle shot) estallido m; (— of thunder) estruendo m

c (blow) golpe m

(instant): at the ~ of dawn al amanecer

c (attempt) (colloq) intento m; to have a ~ at sth intentar algo

c (colloq) (wisecrack) comentario m socarrón

u (drug) crack m

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crack [2]
adj (before n) shot/troops de primera

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crack [3]
vt
cup/glass rajar; ground/earth/skin agrietar; he ~ed a rib se fracturó una costilla

(break open) egg/nut cascar*; safe forzar*; drugs ring/spy ring desmantelar

(decipher, solve) code descifrar; problem resolver*

(make cracking sound with) whip (hacer*) chasquear; finger/knuckle hacer* crujir

(hit sharply) pegar*

joke (colloq) contar*

~ vi

cup/glass rajarse; rock/paint/skin agrietarse

(make cracking sound) whip chasquear; bones/twigs crujir

voice quebrarse*

(break down): she ~ed under the strain sufrió una crisis nerviosa a causa de la tensión

(be active, busy): to get ~ing (colloq) poner(se)* manos a la obra
crack down [v + adv] to ~ down ON sb/sth tomar medidas enérgicas CONTRA algn/algo crack up [v + adv]
(break down) (colloq) person sufrir un ataque de nervios, sucumbir a la presión

(burst out laughing) (colloq) soltar* una carcajada

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cracked
adj
cup/glass rajado; rib fracturado; wall/ceiling con grietas; lips partido; skin agrietado

(crazy) (colloq) person loco, chiflado (fam)

voice cascado

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cracker
n
(biscuit) cracker f, galleta f (salada)

(fire~) petardo m

(BrE) sorpresa f (que estalla al abrirla)

(Comput colloq) intruso, -sa m,f

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crackle [1]
vi fire crepitar; twigs/paper crujir

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crackle [2]
nu (of twigs, paper) crujido m; (of fire) chisporroteo m

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cradle [1]
n cuna f

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cradle [2]
vt baby acunar, mecer*

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craft
n

u c (trade) oficio m; (skill) arte m

crafts pl artesanía f; see also art

u (guile, deceit) (liter) artimañas fpl

c (pl ~) (Naut) embarcación f; (Aerosp, Aviat) nave f

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craftsman
n (pl -men ) artesano m, artífice m

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crafty
adj -tier, -tiest person astuto; methods/tactics hábil

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craggy
adj -gier, -giest escarpado; he had a ~, weather-beaten face tenía un rostro curtido y de facciones bien marcadas

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cram
-mm- vt (stuff) meter; the room was ~med with books la habitación estaba abarrotada de libros; I ~med three meetings into one morning logré asistir a tres reuniones en una mañana

~ vi (for exam) empollar (Esp fam), zambutir (Méx), tragar* (RPl fam), matearse (Chi fam), empacarse* (Col fam)

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cramp [1]
nu c (in leg) calambre m, rampa f (Esp); stomach ~s retorcijones mpl or (Esp) retortijones mpl en el estómago

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cramp [2]
vt (limit) work/progress entorpecer*; to ~ sb's style cortarle los vuelos a algn

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cramped
adj handwriting apretado; they work in ~ conditions están muy estrechos en el trabajo; they live in ~ conditions viven hacinados

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cranberry
n (pl -ries) arándano m (rojo y agrio)

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crane [1]
n
(for lifting) grúa f

(Zool) grulla f

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crane [2]
vt : to ~ one's neck estirar el cuello

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crank
n

(Mech Eng) cigüeñal m

~ (handle) (Auto) manivela f (de arranque)

(colloq)
(eccentric) maniático, -ca m,f

(bad-tempered person) (AmE) cascarrabias mf

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cranny
n (pl -nies) ranura f; nook

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crap
nu
(excrement) (vulg) mierda f (vulg)

(nonsense) (sl) estupideces fpl, gilipolleces fpl (Esp fam o vulg), pendejadas fpl (AmL exc CS fam), huevadas fpl (Andes, Ven vulg), boludeces fpl (Col, RPl vulg)

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crash [1]
n
(loud noise) estrépito m

(collision, accident) accidente m, choque m

(financial failure) crac m, crack m

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crash [2]
vt
(smash): he ~ed the car tuvo un accidente con el coche, chocó

(colloq) to ~ a party colarse* en una fiesta (fam)

~ vi
(collide) to ~ (INTO sth) estrellarse or chocar* (CONTRA algo)

(make loud noise) thunder retumbar; the dishes ~ed to the floor los platos se cayeron al suelo estrepitosamente

(Fin) shares caer* a pique

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crash [3]
adj (before n) program/course intensivo; ~ diet régimen m muy estricto

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crash

: ~ barrier
n barrera f de protección;
~ helmet
n casco m (protector);
~-landing
n aterrizaje m forzoso

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crate
n cajón m (de embalaje), jaba f (Chi)

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crater
n cráter m

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cravat
n pañuelo m de cuello (de caballero)

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crave
vt admiration ansiar*; affection tener* ansias de; food/drink morirse* por (fam)

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craving
nu c
(strong desire) ansias fpl

(in pregnancy) antojo m

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crawfish
n (pl -fish or -fishes) crayfish

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crawl [1]
vi

(creep) arrastrarse; baby gatear, ir* a gatas; insect andar*

(go slowly) traffic/train avanzar* muy lentamente

(teem): the beach was ~ing with tourists la playa estaba plagada de turistas

(demean oneself) (colloq) arrastrarse

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crawl [2]
n
(slow pace) (no pl): to go at a ~ avanzar* muy lentamente

(swimming stroke) crol m

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crayfish
n (pl -fish or -fishes) (freshwater) ástaco m, cangrejo m de río; (marine) langosta f (pequeña), cigala f

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crayon
n (pencil) lápiz m de color; (wax ~) crayola® f, crayón m (Méx, RPl), lápiz m de cera (Chi)

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craze
n (fashion) moda f; (fad) manía f

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crazy
adj -zier, -ziest loco; to go ~ volverse* loco; to be ~ ABOUT o (AmE) FOR o (AmE) OVER sb estar* loco POR algn (fam)

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creak
vi door chirriar*; bedsprings/floorboards/joints crujir

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cream [1]
n
(Culin) crema f (de leche) (esp AmL), nata f (Esp)

c u (lotion) crema f

u (elite) the ~ of society la flor y nata de la sociedad

u (color) color m crema

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cream [2]
adj color crema adj inv

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cream [3]
vt butter/sugar batir (hasta obtener una consistencia cremosa); ~ed potatoes puré m de papas or (Esp) patatas

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cream cheese

nu queso m crema (AmL), queso m para untar (Esp)

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creamer
n
c (jug) (AmE) jarrita f para crema

u (powder) leche f en polvo

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creamy
adj -mier, -miest (containing cream) con crema; (smooth) cremoso

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crease [1]
n (in paper, clothes) arruga f; (in trousers) raya f, pliegue m (Méx, Ven)

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crease [2]
vi arrugarse*

~ vt clothes arrugar*; paper doblar, plegar*

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create
vt crear; impression producir*

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creation
nu c creación f

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creative
adj creativo

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creativity
nu creatividad f

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creator
n creador, -dora m,f

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creature
n
(animate being) criatura f; sea ~ animal m marino

(person) ser m, criatura f

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creche ,crèche
, n
(hospital for foundlings) (AmE) orfanato m, orfelinato m, orfanatorio m

(day nursery) (BrE) guardería f (infantil) (puede ser en el lugar de trabajo para los empleados etc.)

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credentials
pl n (of ambassador) cartas fpl credenciales; (references) referencias fpl; (identifying papers) documentos mpl (de identidad)

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credibility
nu credibilidad f

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credible
adj creíble

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credit [1]
n
(Fin)
u (in store) crédito m; on ~ a crédito

u (in banking): to keep one's account in ~ mantener* un saldo positivo; (before n) ~ balance saldo m positivo; ~ limit límite m de crédito

c (on balance sheet) saldo m acreedor or a favor

u (honor, recognition) mérito m; Jim must take the ~ for the excellent organization la excelente organización es obra de Jim; your children are a ~ to you puedes estar orgulloso de tus hijos

c (Educ)
(for study) crédito m (unidad de valor de una asignatura dentro de un programa de estudios)

(grade) notable m

credits pl (Cin, TV, Video) créditos mpl

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credit [2]
vt
to ~ money to an account abonar or ingresar dinero en una cuenta

(ascribe to) please, ~ me with some intelligence reconóceme algo de inteligencia, por favor; they are ~ed with having invented the game se les atribuye la invención del juego

(believe) creer*

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credit card

n tarjeta f de crédito

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creditor
n acreedor, -dora m,f

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creed
n credo m

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creek
n
(stream) (AmE) arroyo m, riachuelo m

(inlet) (BrE) cala f

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creep [1]
(past & past p crept) vi (+ adv compl)
(crawl) arrastrarse

(move stealthily): to ~ into a room entrar en un cuarto sigilosamente; a note of suspicion crept into his voice se empezó a notar un elemento de sospecha en su voz

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creep [2]
n (colloq)
(unpleasant person) asqueroso, -sa m,f

(favor-seeking person) adulador, -dora m,f, pelota mf (Esp fam), chupamedias mf (CS, Ven fam), lambiscón, -cona m,f (Méx fam), lambón, -bona m,f (Col fam)

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creeper
n planta f trepadora

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cremate
vt incinerar, cremar

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cremation
nc u incineración f, cremación f

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crematorium
n (pl -riums or -ria ) crematorio m

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crepe ,crêpe
, n
u (fabric) crep m, crepé m

c (pancake) (Culin) crep m, crêpe f, panqueque m (AmC, CS), crepa f (Méx)

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crepe paper

nu papel m crepé or crep

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crept
past & past p of CREEP

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crescendo
n (pl -dos) (Mus) crescendo m; (climax) punto m culminante

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crescent
n
(moon) creciente m

(shape) media luna f

(street) calle en forma de media luna

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cress
nu mastuerzo m

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crest
n
(Zool) (of skin) cresta f; (of feathers) penacho m

(in heraldry) emblema m, divisa f

(of wave) cresta f; (of mountain) cima f

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crestfallen

adj alicaído

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crevice
n grieta f

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crew
n
(Aviat, Naut) tripulación f

(team) equipo m; film ~ (Cin) equipo m de rodaje

(gang, band) banda f, pandilla f

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crew

: ~ cut
n pelo m cortado al rape;
~ neck
n cuello m redondo

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crib
n

(child's bed) (AmE) cuna f

(Nativity scene) nacimiento m, pesebre m, belén m (Esp)

(Agr)
(manger) pesebre m

(for storing grain) (AmE) granero m

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crick
vt : to ~ one's neck hacer* un mal movimiento con el cuello

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cricket
n
c (Zool) grillo m

u (Sport) críquet m

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cricketer
n jugador, -dora m,f de críquet

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crime
n
c (wrongful act) delito m; (murder) crimen m

u (criminal activity) delincuencia f; ~ wave ola f delictiva

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criminal [1]
n delincuente mf; (serious offender) criminal mf

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criminal [2]
adj act delictivo; organization/mind criminal; ~ court juzgado m en lo penal; ~ law derecho m penal; ~ offense delito m

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criminal record

n antecedentes mpl penales, prontuario m (CS)

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crimson [1]
nu carmesí m

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crimson [2]
adj carmesí adj inv

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cringe
vi
(shrink, cower) encogerse*

(grovel) arrastrarse

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crinkle
~ (up) vt arrugar*

~ vi arrugarse*

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cripple [1]
n lisiado, -da m,f

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cripple [2]
vt
(lame, disable): he was ~d for life quedó lisiado de por vida; he's ~d with arthritis la artritis lo tiene casi inmovilizado

(make inactive, ineffective) ship/plane inutilizar*; industry paralizar*

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crippling
adj costs/debts agobiante; losses/strike de consecuencias catastróficas; pain atroz

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crisis
n (pl -ses ) crisis f; (before n) to reach ~ point hacer* crisis

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crisp [1]
adj -er, -est

(crunchy) toast/bacon crujiente, crocante (RPl); lettuce fresco; apple/snow crujiente

sheets limpio y almidonado

(cold) air frío y vigorizante

(brisk, concise) manner seco; style escueto

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crisp [2]
n (potato ~) (BrE) papa f or (Esp) patata f frita (de bolsa), papa f chip (Ur)

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crisscross [1]
adj entrecruzado

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crisscross [2]
vt entrecruzar*

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criterion
n (pl -ria ) criterio m

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critic
n (Art, Theat, Lit) crítico, -ca m,f; (detractor) detractor, -tora m,f

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critical
adj
remark/report crítico

(very serious) condition/shortage crítico

(crucial) period crítico

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critically
adv
ill gravemente

(as a critic): she looked ~ at her reflection miró con ojo crítico la imagen que le devolvía el espejo

(censoriously): she spoke rather ~ of him habló de él en tono de crítica

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criticism
nc u crítica f

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criticize
vt criticar*

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croak [1]
n (of frog) croar m; (of raven) graznido m; (of person) voz f ronca

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croak [2]
vi frog croar; raven graznar; person hablar con voz ronca

~ vt decir* con voz ronca

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Croat
n croata mf

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Croatia
n Croacia f

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Croatian
adj croata

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crochet [1]
vt tejer a crochet or a ganchillo; (before n) ~ hook aguja f de crochet, ganchillo m, crochet m (Chi)

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crochet [2]
nu crochet m, ganchillo m

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crockery
nu vajilla f, loza f

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crocodile
n cocodrilo m

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crocus
n (pl -cuses) azafrán m de primavera

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crook
n sinvergüenza mf

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crooked
adj
line/legs torcido, chueco (AmL); back encorvado; path sinuoso

(dishonest) (colloq) person/deal deshonesto, chueco (Chi, Méx fam)

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crop [1]
n

(quantity of produce) cosecha f

(type of produce) cultivo m

(haircut) corte m de pelo muy corto

(riding ~) fusta f, fuete m (AmL exc CS)

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crop [2]
-pp- vt hair cortar muy corto crop up [v + adv] (colloq) surgir*

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croquet
nu croquet m

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croquette
n (potato ~) rollito de puré de papa envuelto en pan rallado y frito

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cross [1]
n

(Relig) cruz f

(mark, sign) cruz f

(hybrid) cruce m, cruza f (AmL)

(Sport)
(in soccer) pase m cruzado

(in boxing) cruzado m, cross m

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cross [2]
vt
(go across) road/river/desert cruzar*; it ~ed my mind that … se me ocurrió que …

arms/legs cruzar*

plants/breeds cruzar*

(go against) person contrariar*; plans frustrar

~ vi
(walk across road) cruzar*

paths/letters cruzarse*

v refl to ~ oneself persignarse, santiguarse* cross out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] tachar

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cross [3]
adj -er, -est (esp BrE) enojado (esp AmL), enfadado (esp Esp); to get ~ enojarse (esp AmL), enfadarse (esp Esp)

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cross

: ~bar
n (on bicycle) barra f; (of goal) larguero m;
~bow
n ballesta f;
~breed
vt (past & past p -bred) cruzar*;
~-Channel
adj (before n) ferry/traffic que cruza el Canal de la Mancha;
~-check
vt facts/references verificar* (consultando otras fuentes); to ~-check sth AGAINST sth cotejar algo CON algo;
~-country
adj route/drive campo a través;
~-examination
nc u repreguntas fpl, contrainterrogación f (Chi);
~-examine
vt witness repreguntar;
~-eyed
adj bizco;
~fire
nu fuego m cruzado

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crossing
n
(across sea) travesía f, cruce m (AmS)

(for pedestrians) cruce m peatonal or de peatones

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cross

: ~-legged
adv con las piernas cruzadas (en el suelo);
~-purposes
pl n : we're (talking) at ~-purposes estamos hablando de cosas distintas;
~-question
vt interrogar*;
~-reference
n remisión f;
~roads
n (pl ~roads) cruce m, encrucijada f (liter);
~ section, (BrE) cross-section~-section
nc u (Biol, Eng) sección f, corte m transversal;
~walk
n (AmE) cruce m peatonal or de peatones;
~word (puzzle)
n crucigrama f, palabras fpl cruzadas (CS)

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crotch
n entrepierna f

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crotchet
n (BrE Mus) negra f

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crouch
vi agacharse, ponerse* en cuclillas

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croupier
n crupier mf, croupier mf

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crow [1]
n cuervo m; as the ~ flies en línea recta

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crow [2]
vi
cock cacarear

(exult) alardear

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crowbar

n palanca f

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crowd [1]
n
(gathering of people) muchedumbre f, multitud f; the game attracted a good ~ el partido atrajo mucho público

(masses, average folk) (pej): to follow the ~ seguir* (a) la manada; to stand out from the ~ destacar(se)*

(group, set) (colloq): they are a nice ~ son gente simpática

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crowd [2]
vi aglomerarse

~ vt hall/entrance llenar, abarrotar

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crowded
adj street/room/bus abarrotado, atestado; the beach gets very ~ la playa se llena de gente

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crown [1]
n
(of monarch) corona f

(top — of hill) cima f; (— of tree) copa f; (— of tooth) corona f; (— of head) coronilla f; (— of hat) copa f

(Fin) corona f

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crown [2]
vt
(make monarch) coronar

(be culmination of) coronar; to ~ it all, I lost my wallet y para rematarla, perdí la billetera

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crown court

n (in UK) juzgado m (que conoce de causas de derecho penal)

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crowning
adj (before n) success/achievement supremo, mayor

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crown

: ~ jewels
pl n joyas fpl de la corona;
~ prince
n príncipe m heredero

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crow's feet
pl n patas fpl de gallo

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crucial
adj crucial, decisivo

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crucifixion
nu c crucifixión f

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crucify
vt (past & past p -fied) crucificar*

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crude
adj -der, -dest
(vulgar) ordinario, grosero

(unsophisticated) rudimentario, burdo

(containing impurities) (before n) oil crudo

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cruel
adj crueller, cruellest cruel

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cruelty
nu c (pl -ties) crueldad f

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cruet
n (Culin) vinagrera f, aceitera f, alcuza f (Chi)

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cruise [1]
vi

(Naut) hacer* un crucero

police car patrullar

(travel at steady speed) plane volar*; car ir* (a una velocidad constante)

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cruise [2]
n crucero m

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cruiser
n (warship) crucero m; (cabin ~) lancha f

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crumb
nc miga f

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crumble
vi cake/soil desmenuzarse*; wall desmoronarse; democracy/resolve desmoronarse

~ vt earth/cake desmenuzar*; bread desmigajar

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crummy
adj -mier, -miest (colloq) malo, horrible

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crumpet
n (Culin) panecillo de levadura que se come tostado

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crumple
vt paper/clothes arrugar*; metal abollar; she ~d the sheet of paper into a ball hizo una bola estrujando la hoja de papel

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crunch [1]
vt
(eat noisily) mascar*, ronchar

(crush) aplastar (haciendo crujir)

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crunch [2]
n
(noise) crujido m

(crisis): when it comes to the ~ a la hora de la verdad

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crunchy
adj -chier, -chiest crujiente

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crusade
n
(Hist) also Crusade cruzada f

(campaign) cruzada f

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crush [1]
vt
(squash) box/car/person/fingers aplastar; grapes prensar; dress/suit arrugar*

(subdue) resistance/enemy aplastar

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crush [2]
n
(crowd) (no pl) aglomeración f

c (infatuation) (colloq) enamoramiento m; to have a ~ on sb estar* chiflado por algn (fam)

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crush barrier

n valla f de protección

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crushing
adj defeat aplastante; reply/contempt apabullante

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crust
n
(on bread) corteza f

(thin outer layer) costra f, corteza f; the earth's ~ la corteza terrestre

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crustacean
n crustáceo m

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crusty
adj -tier, -tiest
(crispy) bread crujiente

(irascible) malhumorado

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crutch
n
(walking aid) muleta f

(BrE) crotch

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crux
n (no pl) the ~ (of the matter) el quid (de la cuestión)

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cry [1]
n (pl cries)
c
(exclamation) grito m; to be a far ~ from sth ser* muy distinto de or a algo

(of street vendor) pregón m

(no pl) (call of seagull) chillido m

(weep) (colloq) (no pl) llanto m; to have a ~ llorar

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cry [2]
: cries, crying, cried vi
(weep) llorar

(call) bird chillar; person gritar
cry out [v + adv]
(call out) gritar

(need) to ~ out FOR sth pedir* algo a gritos

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crypt
n cripta f

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cryptic
adj enigmático

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crystal
n
c (Chem) cristal m

u ~ (glass) cristal m

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crystal

: ~ ball
n bola f de cristal;
~-clear
adj water (liter) cristalino; sound/image nítido, claro

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crystallize
vt
(Chem, Geol) cristalizar*; idea/plan materializar*

(Culin) fruit confitar, escarchar, abrillantar (RPl), cristalizar* (Méx)

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CS gas
nu gas m lacrimógeno

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CST
(in US) Central Standard Time

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CT
Connecticut

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cub
n
(young animal) cachorro m

Cub (Scout) lobato m

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Cuba
n Cuba f

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Cuban [1]
adj cubano

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Cuban [2]
n cubano, -na m,f

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cubbyhole
n cuchitril m

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cube [1]
n (solid, shape) cubo m; (of meat, cheese) dado m, cubito m; (of sugar) terrón m

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cube [2]
vt (Math) elevar al cubo, cubicar*

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cubic
adj (of measure, shape) cúbico; ~ capacity volumen m; (of engine) cilindrada f, cubicaje m

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cubicle
n (in dormitory, toilets) cubículo m; (booth) cabina f; (in store) probador m

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cuckoo
n (pl cuckoos) cuco m, cucú m, cuclillo m

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cuckoo clock

n reloj m de cuco or cucú

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cucumber
nc u pepino m

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cud
nu : to chew the ~ (lit) cow rumiar; person rumiar el asunto

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cuddle [1]
vt abrazar*

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cuddle [2]
n abrazo m

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cuddly
adj -dlier, -dliest adorable; ~ toy muñeco m de peluche

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cudgel
n garrote m, porra f

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cue
n
(Mus) entrada f; (Theat) pie m; right on ~ en el momento justo

(in snooker) taco m

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cuff [1]
n

(of sleeve) puño m; (of pants) (AmE) vuelta f or (Chi) bastilla f or (Méx) valenciana f or (RPl) botamanga f

(in phrases) off the cuff (as adv): he spoke off the ~ habló improvisando; (as adj): an off-the-~ speech un discurso improvisado

(blow — on side of head) cachete m, bofetón m, cachetada f (AmL); (— on head) coscorrón m

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cuff [2]
vt darle* un cachete (or coscorrón etc) a

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cuff link

n gemelo m or (Col) mancorna f or (Chi) collera f or (Méx) mancuernilla or mancuerna f

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cuisine
nu c cocina f

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cul-de-sac
n calle f sin salida or (Col) ciega or (RPl) cortada

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cull
vt sacrificar de forma selectiva

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culminate
vi (reach peak) to ~ IN sth culminar EN algo

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culprit
n culpable mf

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cult
n (belief, worship) culto m; (sect) secta f; (before n) ~ figure ídolo m

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cultivate
vt cultivar

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cultural
adj cultural

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culture [1]
n
c u (civilization) cultura f; (before n) ~ shock choque m cultural or de culturas

c u (Agr, Biol) cultivo m

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culture [2]
vt cultivar

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cultured
adj person/mind culto; tastes refinado

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cumbersome
adj movements/gait pesado y torpe

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cumin
nu comino m

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cumulative
adj acumulativo

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cunning
adj
(clever, sly) astuto; smile malicioso

(ingenious) device ingenioso

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cup [1]
n
c
(container, contents, cupful) taza f; paper ~ vaso m de papel

(goblet) copa f

c (trophy) copa f

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cup [2]
vt -pp-: to ~ one's hands (to drink) ahuecar* las manos; (to shout) hacer* bocina (con las manos)

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cupboard
n
(cabinet) armario m; (in dining-room) aparador m

(full-length, built-in) (BrE) armario m or (AmL exc RPl) clóset m or (RPl) placard m

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curable
adj curable

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curate
n coadjutor m

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curator
n (of museum, art gallery) conservador, -dora m,f; (of exhibition) comisario, -ria m,f

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curb [1]
n
(restraint) freno m

curb, (BrE)
kerb (in street) bordillo m (de la acera), borde m de la banqueta (Méx), cuneta f (Chi), sardinel m (Col), cordón m de la vereda (RPl)

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curb [2]
vt (control) anger dominar, refrenar; spending/prices poner* freno a, frenar

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curd
n (often pl) cuajada f

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curdle
vi
(go bad, separate) milk/sauce cortarse

(form curds) milk cuajarse

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cure [1]
vt
(Med) curar

meat curar

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cure [2]
n cura f

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curfew
n toque m de queda

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curiosity
n (pl -ties) u c
curiosidad f

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curious
adj
(inquisitive) curioso

(strange) curioso, extraño

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curiously
adv (with curiosity) con curiosidad; (strangely) curiosamente; ~ enough, … (indep) curiosamente, …

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curl [1]
n rizo m, rulo m (CS), chino m (Méx); (ringlet) bucle m, tirabuzón m

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curl [2]
vt hair rizar*, encrespar (CS), enchinar (Méx), enrular (RPl)

~ vi hair rizarse*, encresparse (CS), enchinarse (Méx), enrularse (RPl); paper/leaf/edge ondularse curl up [v + adv] (twist) leaf/pages ondularse; cat hacerse* un ovillo; to ~ up in a chair acurrucarse* en un sillón

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curler
n (for hair) rulo m, rulero m (RPl), marrón m (Col), tubo m (Chi, Méx)

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curling irons
, curling tongs
pl n tenacillas fpl (para rizar el pelo)

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curly
adj -lier, -liest hair rizado, crespo (CS), chino (Méx); tail enroscado

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currant
n pasa f de Corinto

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currency
nc u (pl -cies) moneda f; foreign ~ moneda f extranjera, divisas fpl

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current [1]
adj
(before n)
(existing) situation/prices actual; year en curso

(most recent) issue último

(valid) license/membership vigente

(prevailing) opinion/practice corriente

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current [2]
n c u
(Elec) corriente f

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current

: ~ account
n (BrE) cuenta f corriente;
~ affairs
pl n sucesos mpl de actualidad

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currently
adv
(at present) actualmente

(commonly) comúnmente

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curriculum
n (pl -lums or -la )
(range of courses) plan m de estudios

(for single course) programa m (de estudio), currículo m, curriculum m (AmL)

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curriculum vitae

n (pl curricula vitae) (BrE) currículum m (vitae), historial m personal

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curry [1]
n (pl curries) c u
curry m

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curry [2]
vt -ries, -rying, -ried
(Culin) preparar al curry; curried chicken pollo m al curry

favor[1]

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curse [1]
n
(evil spell) maldición f

(oath) maldición f, palabrota f

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curse [2]
vt/i maldecir*

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cursor
n cursor m

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cursory
adj glance rápido; description somero; interest superficial

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curt
adj cortante, seco

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curtail
vt (cut short) abreviar; (restrict) restringir*; (reduce) reducir*

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curtain
n (at window) cortina f; (Theat) telón m

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curtain call

n salida f a escena (para saludar), telón m (Méx)

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curtsey [1]
n (pl -seys) (esp BrE) curtsy[1]

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curtsey [2]
vi -seys, -seying, -seyed (BrE) curtsy[2]

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curtsy [1]
n (pl -sies) reverencia f (que hacen las mujeres agachándose)

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curtsy [2]
vi -sies, -sying, -sied hacer* una reverencia

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curve [1]
n curva f

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curve [2]
vi surface estar* curvado; river/ball describir* una curva

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curved
adj curvo

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cushion [1]
n almohadón m; (before n) ~ cover funda f de almohadón

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cushion [2]
vt blow amortiguar*; (protect) to ~ sb AGAINST sth proteger* a algn CONTRA algo

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cuss
(esp AmE colloq) vi
(complain) despotricar*

(swear) maldecir*

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custard
n
(sauce) (BrE) crema f; (cold, set) natillas fpl

(egg ~) especie de flan

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custodian
n
(of morals, tradition) guardián, -diana m,f, custodio, -dia m,f

(of museum, library) conservador, -dora m,f

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custody
nu
(detention): to be in (police) ~ estar* detenido

(of child) custodia f

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custom
n
c u (convention, tradition, habit) costumbre f

u (patronage) (esp BrE): I'll take my ~ elsewhere dejaré de ser su cliente

customs pl aduana f

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customary
adj
(traditional) tradicional; it is ~ to + INF es la costumbre + INF

(habitual) habitual, acostumbrado

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custom-built

adj car hecho de encargo; house construido según las especificaciones del cliente

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customer
n cliente, -ta m,f; (before n) customer services información y reclamaciones

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customize
vt car/program hacer* (or adaptar etc) según los requisitos del cliente

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custom-made

adj hecho de encargo; suit/shoes a la medida

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cut [1]
n

(wound) tajo m, corte m

(incision) corte m

(reduction): to make ~s in essential services hacer* recortes en los servicios esenciales

(in text, film) corte m

(power ~) apagón m

(hair~) corte m de pelo

(of suit) corte m

(of meat — type) corte m; (— piece) trozo m

(share) (colloq) tajada f (fam), parte f

(blow — with knife) cuchillada f

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cut [2]
(pres p cutting; past & past p cut) vt
wood/paper/wire/rope cortar; to ~ sth in half cortar algo por la mitad; I ~ my finger me corté el dedo; to cut sb's throat degollar* a algn; see also SHORT

(trim) hair/nails cortar; grass/corn cortar, segar*; to get one's hair ~ cortarse el pelo

(shape) glass/stone tallar; key hacer*

(reduce) level/number reducir*; budget recortar; price/rate rebajar; service/workforce hacer* recortes en

(shorten) text acortar

(remove) scene cortar

film (edit) editar; censors hacer* cortes en

(in cards) deck cortar

(colloq) (cease): ~ the jokes! ¡basta ya de bromas!

~ vi
knife/scissors cortar; the rope ~ into her wrists la cuerda le estaba cortando las muñecas

(Cin, Rad): ~! ¡corte(n)!

(in cards) cortar
cut across [v + prep + o]
(take shortcut across) cortar por

(cross boundaries of) trascender*
cut back
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(prune) hedge podar

(reduce) spending recortar

[v + adv] (make reductions) hacer* economías; to ~ back ON sth reducir* algo
cut down
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(fell) tree cortar, talar

(kill) matar

[v + adv] (make reductions): cigarette? — no, thanks, I'm trying to ~ down ¿un cigarrillo? — no, gracias, estoy tratando de fumar menos; you should ~ down on carbohydrates debería reducir el consumo de hidratos de carbono
cut in [v + adv]
(interrupt) interrumpir

(Auto) atravesarse*
cut off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (sever) branch/limb cortar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (interrupt, block) supply/route cortar

[v + o + adv]
(isolate) aislar*; to feel ~ off sentirse* aislado; the town was ~ off la ciudad quedó sin comunicaciones

(on telephone): we were ~ off se cortó la comunicación

cut out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] article/photograph recortar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
dress/cookies cortar

(exclude) noise/carbohydrates eliminar; he ~ me out of his will me excluyó de su testamento; ~ it out! (colloq) ¡basta ya!

(suit): to be ~ out FOR sth estar* hecho para algo

[v + adv] engine pararse
cut up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] vegetables/wood cortar en pedazos

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cut [3]
adj (before n) flowers cortado; glass tallado

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cutback

n recorte m

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cute
adj cuter, cutest
(sweet) baby/face mono (fam), cuco (fam), rico (CS fam)

(attractive) (AmE) guapo

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cut-glass

adj de cristal tallado

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cuticle
n cutícula f

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cutlery
nu cubiertos mpl, cubertería f, cuchillería f (Chi)

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cutlet
n chuleta f (pequeña)

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cut

: ~off (point)
n límite m;
~-price
adj (BrE) ~-rate;
~-rate
adj (AmE) a precio rebajado;
~throat
adj competition feroz, salvaje

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cutting [1]
n

(from newspaper) (BrE) recorte m

(from plant) esqueje m

(for road, railway) (BrE) zanja f

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cutting [2]
adj
(before n) tool/blade cortante

(cold) wind cortante

(hurtful) remark hiriente

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CV
n curriculum vitae

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cwt
n hundredweight

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cyanide
nu cianuro m

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cybercafé
n cibercafé m

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cyberspace
nu ciberespacio m

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cycle [1]
n
(process) ciclo m

(Elec, Comput) ciclo m

(bicycle) bicicleta f

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cycle [2]
vi ir* en bicicleta

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cycling
nu ciclismo m

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cyclist
n ciclista mf

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cyclone
n ciclón m

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cylinder
n
(Math) cilindro m

(of engine) cilindro m

(container — for liquid gas) tanque m or (Esp) bombona f or (RPl) garrafa f or (Chi) balón m

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cymbal
n platillo m, címbalo m

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cynic
n cínico, -ca m,f

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cynical
adj cínico

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cynicism
nu cinismo m

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cypher
n (esp BrE) cipher

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cypress
n ciprés m

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Cyprus
n Chipre f

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cyst
n quiste m

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cystic fibrosis
nu fibrosis f cística or pancreática

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cystitis
nu cistitis f

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czar
n (esp AmE) tsar

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Czech [1]
adj checo

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Czech [2]
n
c (person) checo, -ca m,f

u (language) checo m

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Czechoslovakia
n (Hist) Checoslovaquia f

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Czechoslovakian
adj (Hist) checoslovaco

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Czech Republic

n the ~ ~ la Républica Checa

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D

d'
do; d'you go there often? ¿vas ahí a menudo?

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'd

had

would

did

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D ,d
, n
(letter) D, d f

(Mus) re m

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DA
n (in US) district attorney

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dab
vt : ~ the stain with a damp cloth frote suavemente la mancha con un trapo húmedo; ~ antiseptic on the cut dese unos toques de antiséptico en la herida

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dabble
vi : to ~ in politics/journalism tener* escarceos con la política/el periodismo

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dad
n (colloq) papá m (fam)

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daddy
n papi m (fam)

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daddy longlegs

n (pl ~ ~) (colloq)
(harvestman) (AmE) segador m, falangio m

(cranefly) (BrE) típula f

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daffodil
n narciso m

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daft
adj -er, -est (esp BrE colloq) tonto, bobo (fam)

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dagger
n daga f, puñal m

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dahlia
n dalia f

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daily [1]
adj (before n) newspaper/prayers diario; walk/visit diario, cotidiano

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daily [2]
adv a diario, diariamente

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daily [3]
n (pl -lies) diario m, periódico m

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dainty
adj -tier, -tiest flowers/vase delicado; appearance delicado, refinado

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dairy
n (pl -ries)
(on farm) lechería f; (before n) produce lácteo; butter/cream de granja; cow/industry lechero

(shop) lechería f; (company) central f lechera

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daisy
n (pl -sies) (cultivated) margarita f; (wild) margarita f de los prados, maya f

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dally
vi -lies, -lying, -lied perder* el tiempo

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dam [1]
n dique m, presa f, represa f (AmS)

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dam [2]
vt -mm- construir* una presa or (AmS) una represa en

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damage [1]
n
u (to object) daño m; (to reputation, cause) daño m, perjuicio m

damages pl (Law) daños y perjuicios mpl

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damage [2]
vt building/vehicle dañar; health perjudicar*, ser* perjudicial para; reputation/cause perjudicar*, dañar

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damaging
adj perjudicial

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dame
n
Dame (title in UK) Dame (título honorífico)

(woman) (AmE sl) tipa f (fam), tía f (Esp fam)

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damn [1]
vt
(Relig) condenar

(condemn) condenar

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damn [2]
n (colloq) (no pl): not to give a ~: I don't give a ~ what they think me importa un bledo lo que piensen (fam), me vale madres lo que piensen (Méx vulg)

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damn [3]
interj (colloq) ¡caray! (fam & euf)

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damn [4]
adj (colloq) (before n) (as intensifier) condenado (fam), maldito (fam), pinche (Méx fam)

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damnation
nu condenación f

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damned
damn[4]

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damning
adj
(condemnatory) evidence condenatorio

(critical) appraisal crítico

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damp [1]
adj -er, -est húmedo; to smell ~ oler* a humedad

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damp [2]
nu humedad f

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damp [3]
vt ~ (down) fire sofocar*; enthusiasm/excitement apagar*, enfriar*

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damp course

n membrana f aislante

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dampen
vt
(moisten) humedecer*, mojar

(discourage) hopes hacer* perder; enthusiasm hacer* perder, apagar*

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damper
n (of piano) sordina f; to put a ~ on sth (colloq): the bad news put a ~ on the celebrations la mala noticia estropeó las fiestas

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damp

: ~-proof
vt proteger* contra la humedad;
~-proof course
n damp course

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damson
n ciruela f damascena

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dance [1]
n
c (act, occasion) baile m; (before n) music de baile, bailable

c (set of steps) baile m, danza f

u (art form) danza f, baile m

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dance [2]
vi

(to music) bailar

(skip) dar* saltos

eyes/flames (liter) bailar, danzar* (liter);

~ vt waltz/tango bailar

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dancer
n bailarín, -rina m,f

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dancing
nu baile m; (before n) lesson/shoes de baile

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dandelion
n diente m de león

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dandruff
nu caspa f; (before n) ~ shampoo champú m anti-caspa

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Dane
n danés, -nesa m,f, dinamarqués, -quesa m,f

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danger
nu c peligro m; in ~ en peligro or en riesgo; to be in ~ of -ING correr peligro or riesgo de + INF; (before n) to be on the ~ list encontrarse* en estado grave; ~ signal señal f

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dangerous
adj peligroso

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dangerously
adv peligrosamente

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dangle
vi colgar*, pender

~ vt hacer* oscilar

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Danish [1]
adj danés, dinamarqués

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Danish [2]
nu danés m

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Danish (pastry)

n : bollo cubierto de azúcar glaseado

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dank
adj frío y húmedo

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dapper
adj atildado, pulcro

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dare [1]
n reto m, desafío m

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dare [2]
v mod atreverse a, osar (liter); how ~ you! ¡cómo te atreves!; I ~ say you've had enough estarás harto(, me imagino)

~ vt
(be so bold) to ~ to + INF atreverse a + INF, osar + INF (liter)

(challenge) to ~ sb to + INF retar or desafiar* a algn a + INF or A QUE (+ subj)

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daredevil

n corajudo, -da m,f (fam); (before n) feat/exploit temerario

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daring [1]
adj
explorer/pilot osado; plan audaz

dress/film atrevido

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daring [2]
nu
(courage) arrojo m, coraje m

(audacity) audacia f

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dark [1]
adj -er, -est
(unlit) room/night oscuro; it's getting ~ está oscureciendo, se está haciendo de noche

(in color) oscuro; ~ chocolate chocolate m sin leche; ~ glasses anteojos mpl oscuros (esp AmL), gafas fpl negras (Esp)

(in complexion) moreno

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dark [2]
nu (absence of light) the ~ la oscuridad; to wait until ~ esperar hasta que anochezca; to keep sb in the ~ about sth ocultarle algo a algn

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Dark Ages

pl n the ~ ~ la Alta Edad Media, la Edad de las tinieblas

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darken
vt
(make dark) oscurecer*

(make somber) ensombrecer*

~ vi
(grow dark) room/color/sky oscurecerse*

(grow somber) ensombrecerse*

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darkness
nu oscuridad f

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darkroom
n cuarto m oscuro

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darling [1]
n (as form of address) cariño

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darling [2]
adj (before n) querido

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darn
vt zurcir*

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dart [1]
n
(weapon) dardo m

(Games) dardo m

(Clothing) pinza f

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dart [2]
vi : to ~ into/out of a room entrar como una flecha en/salir* como una flecha de una habitación

~ vt look lanzar*

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dartboard

n diana f

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darts
n (+ sing vb) dardos mpl

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dash [1]
n
c (small amount) poquito m; a ~ of milk un chorrito de leche

c (punctuation mark) guion m

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dash [2]
vt
(hurl) tirar; she ~ed the plate to pieces hizo añicos or trizas el plato; the ship was ~ed against the rocks el barco se estrelló contra las rocas

(disappoint) hopes (usu pass) defraudar

~ vi : I ~ed to the rescue me lancé al rescate; she ~ed out salió disparada dash off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (write hurriedly) escribir* corriendo

[v + adv] (leave hastily) irse* corriendo

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dashboard

n tablero m de mandos, salpicadero m (Esp)

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data
n
(facts, information) (+ pl vb) datos mpl, información f

(Comput) (+ sing vb) datos mpl

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data

: ~base
n base f de datos;
~ highway
n (Comput) autopista f de datos

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date [1]
n
(of appointment, battle) fecha f; what's the ~ today? ¿a qué fecha estamos?; to ~ hasta la fecha, hasta el momento

(colloq) (appointment) cita f; Greg has a ~ with Ana on Sunday Greg sale con Ana el domingo

(fruit) dátil m

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date [2]
vt

(mark with date) fechar

(give date to) remains/pottery/fossil datar, determinar la antigüedad de

(betray age) (colloq): that really ~s you eso delata tu edad, eso demuestra lo viejo que eres

~ vi
(originate in) datar; it ~s from the 14th century data del siglo XIV; his title ~s back to the 14th century los orígines de su título se remontan al siglo XIV

(become old-fashioned) pasar de moda

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dated
adj fashion/word anticuado; his plays are ~ sus obras han perdido actualidad

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date

: date rape
n violación f (cometida durante una cita);
~ stamp
n (instrument) fechador m; (date) fecha f;
~-stamp
vt fechar

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daub
vt (smear) to ~ sth WITH sth embadurnar algo DE algo

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daughter
n hija f

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daughter-in-law

n (pl daughters-in-law) nuera f

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daunt
vt (usu pass) amilanar, intimidar

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daunting
adj prospect desalentador, sobrecogedor; task de enormes proporciones

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dawdle
vi entretenerse*

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dawn [1]
nu c amanecer m; at ~ al amanecer, al alba (liter)

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dawn [2]
vi (liter) day amanecer*, clarear, alborear (liter); new age alborear (liter), nacer* dawn on [v + prep + o]: it gradually ~ed on me that … fui cayendo en la cuenta de que …

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dawn chorus

n the ~ ~ el trino de los pájaros al amanecer

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day
n
día m; (working day) jornada f, día m; twice a ~ dos veces al día; all ~ todo el día; every ~ todos los días; one of these ~s un día de estos; ~ by ~ día a día, de día en día; it's not my/his ~ no es mi/su día; to take a ~ off (from work) tomarse un día libre; in this ~ and age hoy (en) día, el día de hoy; these ~s hoy (en) día; that'll be the ~ (colloq & iro) cuando las ranas críen cola; have a good o nice ~! (AmE) ¡que le vaya bien!; to call it a ~ (temporarily) dejarlo para otro día; (permanently) dejar de trabajar (or estudiar etc); to make someone's ~ (colloq) alegrarle la vida a algn

days (as adv): to work ~s trabajar durante el día

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day

: ~break
nu alba f‡ (liter), amanecer m;
~-care center
n (AmE) guardería f infantil

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daydream [1]
n ensueño m, ensoñación f

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daydream [2]
vi soñar* despierto, fantasear

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day

: ~light
nu luz f (del día);
~light (saving) time
nu (AmE) hora f de verano;
~ release
nu (in UK) sistema que permite a un empleado ausentarse regularmente de su trabajo para seguir estudios relacionados con el mismo;
~room
n : sala de estar comunal en hospitales, prisiones etc;
~time
n : in o during the ~time de día or durante el día;
~-to-~
adj (before n) occurrence cotidiano, diario; chores/difficulties de cada día; existence diario;
~ trip
n excursión f de un día;
~-tripper
n excursionista mf

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daze
n (no pl) aturdimiento m; to go about in a ~ estar* en las nubes

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dazed
adj aturdido

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dazzle
vt light deslumbrar, encandilar; beauty/wit deslumbrar

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dazzling
adj (bright) light/glare deslumbrante, resplandeciente, que encandila; (impressive) wit/looks deslumbrante, deslumbrador

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DC

(direct current) CC

District of Columbia

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D-day

n
(in World War II) día m D (día del desembarco aliado en Normandía)

(important day) el día señalado

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DE
Delaware

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DEA
n (Drug Enforcement Administration) DEA f

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deacon
n diácono m

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deaconess
n diaconisa f

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dead [1]
adj
(no longer alive) muerto; he's ~ está muerto; to drop ~ caerse* muerto; I wouldn't be seen ~ in that dress (colloq) yo no me pondría ese vestido ni muerta or ni loca; body

(numb) (usu pred) dormido; to go ~ limb dormirse*

(very tired, ill) (colloq) muerto (fam)

(obsolete) language muerto; custom en desuso

(not functioning) wire/circuit desconectado; telephone desconectado, cortado; battery descargado

(not alight) fire/match apagado

(not busy) town/hotel/party muerto

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dead [2]
adv

(exactly) justo

(directly) justo, directamente; ~ ahead justo delante

(suddenly): to stop ~ parar en seco

(colloq) straight/level completamente; ~ slow lentísimo; to be ~ certain estar* totalmente seguro; it was ~ easy estuvo regalado or tirado (fam)

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dead [3]
pl n : the ~ los muertos

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deaden
vt impact amortiguar; noise/vibration reducir*; pain atenuar*, aliviar; nerve insensibilizar*; faculties entorpecer*

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dead

: ~ end
n callejón m sin salida;
~-end
adj street sin salida, ciego (Andes, Ven); a ~-end job (colloq) un trabajo sin porvenir or futuro;
~line
n fecha f tope or límite, plazo m de entrega;
~lock
n (no pl) punto m muerto

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deadly [1]
adj -lier, -liest
(fatal) disease/poison mortal; weapon mortífero

(dull) (colloq) aburridísimo, terriblemente aburridor (AmL)

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deadly [2]
adv (as intensifier) dull terriblemente

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dead

: ~pan
adj expression de póquer or (fam) de palo; voice/delivery deliberadamente inexpresivo;
D~ Sea
n the D~ Sea el Mar Muerto;
~ weight
n peso m muerto

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deaf
adj sordo; to go ~ quedarse sordo; ~ and dumb sordomudo

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deaf-aid
n (BrE) audífono m

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deafen
vt ensordecer*

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deafening
adj ensordecedor

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deaf-mute

n sordomudo, -da m,f

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deafness
nu sordera f

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deal [1]
n
(indicating amount): it makes a great/good ~ of difference cambia mucho/bastante las cosas; we've seen a great ~ of her lately la hemos visto mucho or muy a menudo últimamente

c
(agreement) trato m, acuerdo m; to do a ~ with sb llegar* a un acuerdo con algn, hacer* un trato or un pacto con algn; it's no big ~ no es nada del otro mundo

(financial arrangement) acuerdo m

(bargain): you'll get a better ~ if you shop around lo conseguirás más barato si vas a otras tiendas

(treatment) trato m; she's had a raw ~ in life la vida la ha tratado muy mal

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deal [2]
(past & past p dealt) vt/i (Games) dar*, repartir deal in [v + prep + o] (Busn) dedicarse* a la compra y venta de, comerciar en deal out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] gifts/money repartir, distribuir* deal with [v + prep + o]
(do business with) company tener* relaciones comerciales con; I prefer to ~ with her yo prefiero tratar con ella

(tackle, handle) complaint ocuparse de, atender*; situation manejar

(be responsible for) ocuparse or encargarse* de

issue (discuss, treat) tratar; (have as subject) tratar de

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dealer
n

(trader): she's a car ~ se dedica a la compra-venta de coches; visit your local Hoover ~ visite a su representante Hoover más próximo; drug ~ traficante mf de drogas

(Fin) corredor, -dora m,f de bolsa or de valores

(Games): the ~ el que da or reparte las cartas

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dealing
n

u (business methods): the company has a reputation for honest/shady ~ la empresa tiene fama de honradez en los negocios/de hacer negocios turbios

dealings pl (contacts, relations) relaciones fpl, trato m

u (trafficking) tráfico m

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dealt
past & past p of DEAL

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dean
n
(Relig) deán m

(in university) decano, -na m,f

(in college, secondary school) (AmE) docente a cargo del asesoramiento y de la disciplina de los estudiantes

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dear [1]
adj dearer, dearest
(loved) querido

(in direct address)
(in speech): my ~ Mrs Harper, I can assure you that … mi buena señora (Harper), le aseguro que …

(in letter writing): D~ Mr Jones Estimado Sr. Jones; D~ Sir or Madam Estimado/a Señor(a), Muy señor mío/señora mía; D~ Jimmy Querido Jimmy

(lovable) adorable

(expensive) caro

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dear [2]
interj : oh ~! ¡ay!, ¡qué cosa!

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dear [3]
n (as form of address) querido, -da, cariño; (you) poor ~! ¡pobre ángel!, ¡pobrecito!

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dearly
adv
(as intensifier): I love him ~ lo quiero mucho or de verdad; ~ beloved (frml) (Relig) (amados) hermanos

(at great cost) caro adj

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death
nu c muerte f, fallecimiento m (frml); to put sb to ~ ejecutar a algn; to be worried to ~ (colloq) estar* preocupadísimo

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death

: ~bed
n lecho m de muerte;
~ certificate
n certificado m de defunción;
~ penalty
n the ~ penalty la pena de muerte;
~ row
n (no art) pabellón m de los condenados a muerte, corredor m de la muerte;
~ sentence
n : the ~ sentence la pena de muerte;
~ squad
n escuadrón m de la muerte;
~ toll
n número m de víctimas (mortales) or de muertos;
~ trap
n : edificio, vehículo etc muy poco seguro;
~ warrant
n sentencia f de muerte;
~ wish
n (no pl) (Psych) pulsión f de muerte

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debar
vt -rr- (frml) the fact that she didn't have a degree ~red her from promotion el hecho de no tener un título universitario le impedía ascender; he was ~red from taking his final exam se le prohibió rendir el examen final

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debase
vt
(devalue) ideal/principle degradar, envilecer*; language corromper, viciar

(demean) person degradar, rebajar

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debate [1]
n
c (public, parliamentary) debate m

u (discussion) debate m, discusión f

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debate [2]
vt
question/topic/motion debatir, discutir

(weigh up) idea/possibility darle* vueltas a, considerar

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debauchery
nu disipación f, libertinaje m

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debenture
n ~ (bond) (Fin) obligación f, bono m

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debilitating
adj disease debilitante; climate extenuante

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debit [1]
n débito m, cargo m; (before n) ~ card tarjeta f de cobro automático

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debit [2]
vt (Fin) debitar, cargar*

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debonair
adj (suave) elegante y desenvuelto; (courteous) cortés, afable

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debriefing
nu c : they were sent for ~ los llamaron para que rindiesen informe or diesen parte de su misión

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debris
nu
(rubble) escombros mpl; (of plane, ship) restos mpl; (rubbish) desechos mpl

(Geol) detritos mpl

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debt
n
u (indebtedness) endeudamiento m; I'm £200 in ~ debo 200 dólares, tengo deudas por 200 dólares; to be in ~ to sb (frml) estarle* en deuda a algn, estar* en deuda con algn; to get into ~ endeudarse, llenarse or cargarse* de deudas

c (money owing) deuda f; bad ~s deudas incobrables

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debtor
n deudor, -dora m,f

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debunk
vt (colloq) desacreditar

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debut ,début
, (pl -buts ) n debut m

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decade
n década f

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decadence
nu decadencia f

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decadent
adj decadente

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decaffeinated
adj descafeinado

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decanter
n licorera f

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decapitate
vt decapitar

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decathlon
n decatlón m

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decay [1]
vi foodstuffs/corpse descomponerse*, pudrirse*; wood pudrirse*; tooth cariarse, picarse*; building/machine deteriorarse; empire/culture/civilization decaer*, declinar

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decay [2]
nu (of organic matter) descomposición f; (tooth ~) caries f; (of building) deterioro m; (of culture) decadencia f

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deceased [1]
n (pl ~) (frml) the ~ el difunto, la difunta; (pl) los difuntos, las difuntas (frml)

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deceased [2]
adj (frml) difunto

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deceit
nu c engaño m

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deceitful
adj person falso, embustero; action engañoso

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deceive
vt engañar

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deceiver
n impostor, -tora m,f

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decelerate
vi (frml) vehicle/driver reducir* or aminorar la velocidad

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December
n diciembre m

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decency
n u

(of dress, conduct) decencia f, decoro m

(propriety) buena educación f, consideración f; she didn't even have the ~ to ask me ni siquiera tuvo la consideración de preguntarme

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decent
adj
(appropriate, respectable) decente, decoroso

(acceptable) person pasable, aceptable; meal/housing decente, como es debido

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decently
adv
(respectably) dress/behave decentemente, con decencia

(acceptably) perform/cook bastante bien

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decentralize
vt descentralizar*

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deception
nu c engaño m

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decibel
n decibelio m, decibel m

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decide
vt
(make up one's mind) decidir; to ~ to + INF decidir or resolver + INF

(settle) question/issue decidir; outcome determinar

~ vi decidirse

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decided
adj
(definite) (before n) improvement/advantage claro, marcado

(determined) character/tone decidido

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deciduous
adj de hoja caduca, caducifolio (téc)

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decimal [1]
adj decimal

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decimal [2]
n decimal m

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decimalization
n decimalización f, conversión f al sistema decimal

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decimal point

n coma f (decimal o de los decimales), punto m decimal

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decimate
vt diezmar

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decipher
vt descifrar

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decision
nc u decisión f; to make o (BrE also) take a ~ tomar una decisión

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decision-making

nu toma f de decisiones; (before n) body/process decisorio

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decisive
adj
(conclusive) battle/factor decisivo; victory contundente

(purposeful) person decidido, resuelto; leadership/answer firme

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deck [1]
n

(Naut) cubierta f

(of stadium) (AmE) nivel m

(sun ~) terraza f

(of bus) (BrE) piso m

(Audio) deck m (AmL), pletina f (Esp)

(AmE Games) ~ (of cards) baraja f, mazo m (de naipes or cartas) (esp AmL)

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deck [2]
vt
(adorn) to ~ sth (out) WITH sth engalanar or adornar algo CON algo; he was all ~ed out in his Sunday best iba muy endomingado

(knock down) (AmE colloq) tumbar (fam)

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deckchair
n silla f de playa, perezosa f (Col, Per), reposera f (RPl)

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declaim
vt/i declamar

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declaration
n
(statement) declaración f

(Law) (finding) pronunciamiento m (oficial); (statement) declaración f

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declare
vt
(state, announce) intention declarar; opinion manifestar*; to ~ war declarar la guerra; to ~ war on sb/sth declararle la guerra a algn/algo

(Tax) goods/income declarar

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decline [1]
n (no pl)
(decrease) descenso m, disminución f

(downward trend) declive m, decadencia f, deterioro m; to be in ~ estar* en declive or en decadencia

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decline [2]
vi

(decrease) production/strength disminuir*, decrecer*; interest disminuir*, decaer*

(deteriorate) health deteriorarse; industry/region/standards decaer*

declining pres p industry/region/standards en declive, en decadencia

(refuse): I invited him, but he ~d lo invité, pero rehusó or declinó mi invitación

~ vt offer/invitation rehusar, declinar

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decode
vt signal descodificar*; message descifrar

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decompose
vi descomponerse*, pudrirse*

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decor ,décor
, nu c (furnishings) decoración f

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decorate
vt
room/house (with paint) pintar; (with wallpaper) empapelar

Christmas tree adornar, decorar (AmL); cake decorar

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decoration
n

u (act) decoración f

u (ornamentation) decoración f

c (ornament) adorno m

u c (Mil) condecoración f

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decorative
adj object ornamental, de adorno

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decorator
n
(painter) pintor, -tora m,f; (paperhanger) empapelador, -dora m,f

(designer) decorador, -dora m,f, interiorista mf

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decorous
adj (frml) decoroso

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decorum
nu decoro m

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decoy
n (lure) señuelo m; (in hunting) señuelo m, reclamo m

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decrease [1]
vi
(in quantity) amount/numbers disminuir*, decrecer*; prices bajar; speed disminuir*

(in intensity) quality disminuir*, bajar; power/effectiveness disminuir*, decrecer*; interest disminuir*, decaer*

~ vt disminuir*, reducir*

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decrease [2]
nc u disminución f, descenso m

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decree [1]
n decreto m

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decree [2]
vt decretar

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decrepit
adj
(dilapidated) bus/furniture destartalado; house deteriorado, viejo y en mal estado

(infirm) person/animal decrépito

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decriminalize
vt despenalizar*

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dedicate
vt
(devote) to ~ sth TO sth/-ING dedicar* algo A algo/+ INF

poem/book dedicar*

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dedicated
adj
musician/nurse/teacher de gran dedicación, dedicado or entregado a su (or mi etc) trabajo; to be ~ TO sth estar* dedicado or entregado A algo

(Comput) (before n) dedicado

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dedication
n
u (devotion) dedicación f, entrega f

c (written message) dedicatoria f

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deduce
vt deducir*, inferir*

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deduct
vt deducir*, descontar*

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deduction
n
u c (subtraction) deducción f, descuento m

u c (reasoning, conclusion) deducción f

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deed
n
(action) hecho m

(Law) escritura f

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deed poll

n (BrE): to change one's name by ~ ~ cambiarse el apellido oficialmente

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deem
vt (frml) considerar, juzgar*

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deep [1]
adj -er, -est

water profundo; hole/pit profundo, hondo; gash profundo; dish hondo; pan alto; the ditch is 6 ft ~ la zanja tiene 6 pies de profundidad

(horizontally) shelf profundo; the soldiers were standing 12 ~ los soldados formaban columnas de 12 en fondo

sigh/groan profundo, hondo; take a ~ breath respire hondo

voice profundo, grave; note grave

color intenso, subido

(intense) sleep/love/impression profundo; it is with ~ regret that … es con gran or profundo pesar que …

thoughts profundo

mystery/secret profundo

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deep [2]
adv -er, -est
(of penetration): to dig ~ cavar hondo; feelings run very ~ among the population hay un sentir muy fuerte entre la población; he looked ~ into her eyes la miró fijamente a los ojos; to go ~er (into sth) ahondar or profundizar* más (en algo)

(situated far from edge): ~ in the forest en lo profundo del bosque; ~ down you know I'm right en el fondo sabes que tengo razón

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deepen
vt
canal/well hacer* más profundo or hondo

knowledge profundizar* or ahondar en; concern aumentar; friendship estrechar

~ vi
gorge/river hacerse* or volverse* más hondo or profundo

concern/love hacerse* más profundo; friendship estrecharse; mystery crecer*, aumentar; crisis acentuarse*

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deep

: ~ end
n the ~ end (of swimming pool) la parte honda, lo hondo (fam); to throw sb in (at) the ~ end meter a algn de lleno en lo más difícil;
~ freeze
n congelador m, freezer f (AmL);
~-fry
vt -fries, -frying, -fried freír* (en abundante aceite)

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deeply
adv
sigh profundamente; to breathe ~ respirar hondo

think a fondo; concerned profundamente; interested sumamente

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deep

: ~-sea
adj (before n) ~-sea diving buceo m de altura or en alta mar; ~-sea fishing pesca f de altura;
~-seated
adj prejudice/conviction profundamente arraigado; problem de raíces profundas;
~-set
adj eyes hundido

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deer
n (pl ~) ciervo m, venado m

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deface
vt wall/notice pintarrajear

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defamation
nu (frml) difamación f

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default [1]
nu
(omission) omisión f; (on payments) mora f; (failure to appear) incomparecencia f; (Law) rebeldía f

(lack) falta f; he was elected by ~ fue elegido por ausencia de otros candidatos; (before n) ~ option (Comput) opción f por defecto

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default [2]
vi
(Fin) to ~ (ON sth) no pagar* (algo)

(Law) estar* en rebeldía

(Sport) no presentarse

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defeat [1]
nu c
(by opponent) derrota f

(of motion, bill) (Adm, Govt) rechazo m

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defeat [2]
vt
opponent derrotar, vencer*

hopes/plans frustrar; that would ~ the object of the exercise eso iría en contra de lo que se pretende lograr

(Adm, Govt) opposition derrotar; bill/motion rechazar*

(baffle) (colloq): it ~s me no alcanzo a comprenderlo

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defeatist
adj derrotista

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defect [1]
n defecto m; a speech ~ un defecto en el habla

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defect [2]
vi (Pol) desertar*, defeccionar (period)

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defective
adj defectuoso

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defector
n desertor, -tora m,f

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defence
etc (BrE) defense etc

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defend
vt defender*

~ vi
(Law) actuar* por la defensa

(Sport): he's better at ~ing juega mejor como defensa

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defendant
n (Law) (in civil case) demandado, -da m,f; (in criminal case) acusado, -da m,f

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defender
n
(of cause, course of action, opinion) defensor, -sora m,f

(Sport) defensa mf

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defending
adj : the ~ champion el actual campeón (que defiende su título)

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defense ,defence
, (BrE) n
u
(Mil) defensa f

(on personal level) defensa f

c
(protection) defensa f, protección f

(apologia) defensa f

defenses pl (Mil, Med, Psych) defensas fpl

c (Law) defensa f

u (Sport) defensa f

c (in chess) defensa f

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defenseless ,defenceless
, (BrE) adj indefenso

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defensive
adj defensivo

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defer
-rr- vt (frml) diferir* (frml), aplazar*, postergar* (esp AmL) defer to [v + prep + o] (frml) deferir* a (frml)

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deference
nu (frml) deferencia f

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deferential
adj deferente

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deferment
nu c (frml) aplazamiento m

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defiance
nu an act of ~ un desafío, un acto de rebeldía; in ~ of her orders haciendo caso omiso de sus órdenes

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defiant
adj attitude/tone desafiante; person rebelde

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deficiency
n (pl -cies) c u
deficiencia f

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deficient
adj (frml) deficiente, insuficiente

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deficit
n déficit m

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define
vt
(state meaning of, describe) word/position definir

powers/duties delimitar

(characterize) distinguir*

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definite
adj

(final) date/price/offer definitivo, en firme

(certain) seguro, confirmado

(firm, categorical) tone firme, terminante

(distinct): it's a ~ advantage/possibility es, sin duda, una ventaja/posibilidad

(Ling): ~ article artículo m determinado or definido

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definitely
adv
(without doubt): it's ~ true es indudablemente cierto; he ~ said we should meet here seguro que dijo que nos encontráramos aquí

(definitively) arrange/agree definitivamente

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definition
n
c u
(statement of meaning) definición f; by ~ por definición

(categorization) definición f, delimitación f

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definitive
adj (no comp)
(final) verdict/victory definitivo

(authoritative) biography/study de mayor autoridad

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deflate
vt
balloon/tire desinflar

(humble): to ~ sb bajarle los humos a algn

(depress) deprimir; I felt ~d me sentí por los suelos

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deflation
nu deflación f

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deflect
vt to ~ sth (FROM sth) desviar* algo (DE algo)

~ vi desviarse*

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defogger
n (AmE) desempañador m

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deforestation
nu deforestación f, despoblación f forestal (Esp)

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deformed
adj deforme

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deformity
nu c (pl -ties) deformidad f

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defraud
vt person estafar

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defray
vt (frml) cost sufragar* (frml)

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defrost
vt food descongelar; refrigerator deshelar*, descongelar

~ vi meat descongelarse; refrigerator deshelarse*, descongelarse

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deft
adj -er, -est movement hábil, diestro

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deftly
adv hábilmente, con destreza

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defunct
adj idea/theory caduco; institution desaparecido, extinto, fenecido (frml)

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defuse
vt bomb desactivar; situation distender*; crisis calmar

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defy
vt defies, defying, defied
(disobey) order/authority desacatar, desobedecer*

(resist): to ~ understanding/description ser* incomprensible/indescriptible

(ignore) danger/death desafiar*

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degenerate [1]
vi degenerar; health deteriorarse

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degenerate [2]
adj degenerado

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degeneration
nu
(deterioration) degeneración f, deterioro m

(Med) (of tissue, organs) degeneración f

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degrade
vt degradar

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degrading
adj degradante

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degree
n
(level, amount) grado m, nivel m; there's a ~ of truth in what she says hay cierta verdad en lo que dice; to a ~ (extremely) en grado sumo; (to some extent) hasta cierto punto

(grade, step) grado m; first/third ~ burns quemaduras fpl de primer/tercer grado; first/second ~ murder (in US) homicidio m en primer/segundo grado; by ~s gradualmente, paulatinamente

(Math, Geog, Meteo, Phys) grado m; 12 ~s below zero 12 grados bajo cero; this wine is 12 ~s proof este vino es de or tiene 12 grados

(Educ) título m; first ~ licenciatura f; he has o (frml) holds a ~ in chemistry es licenciado en química

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dehydrated
adj deshidratado; to become ~ deshidratarse

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dehydration
nu deshidratación f

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deign
vi to ~ to + INF dignarse (A) + INF

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deity
n (pl -ties) deidad f

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dejected
adj abatido, desalentado

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Del
Delaware

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delay [1]
vt
(make late, hold up) retrasar, demorar (esp AmL)

(defer) decision/payment retrasar, demorar (esp AmL)

~ vi tardar, demorar (esp AmL)

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delay [2]
n
u (waiting) tardanza f, dilación f, demora f (esp AmL)

c (holdup) retraso m, demora f (esp AmL); ~s can be expected on major roads se puede esperar embotellamientos en las principales carreteras

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delayed action
nu acción f retardada

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delectable
adj
(delicious) delicioso, exquisito

(delightful) delicioso, encantador

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delegate [1]
vt/i delegar*

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delegate [2]
n delegado, -da m,f

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delegation
n c u
delegación f

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delete
vt suprimir, eliminar; (by crossing out) tachar; (Comput) borrar, suprimir

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delete key

n (Comput) tecla f de borrar, tecla f de borrado

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deliberate [1]
adj
(intentional) act/attempt deliberado, intencionado

(considered) reflexivo

(unhurried) pausado, lento

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deliberate [2]
vi (frml) to ~ (ABOUT/ON sth) deliberar (SOBRE algo)

~ vt (frml) deliberar sobre

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deliberately
adv
(intentionally) adrede, a propósito

(unhurriedly) pausadamente, con parsimonia

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deliberation
n (frml)
u (consideration) deliberación f

deliberations pl (decision-making) deliberaciones fpl

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delicacy
n (pl -cies)
u
(fineness, intricacy) delicadeza f, lo delicado; (fragility) fragilidad f, lo delicado

(tact) delicadeza f

(subtleness) lo delicado

c (choice food) manjar m, exquisitez f

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delicate
adj

(fine, intricate) lace/features delicado; workmanship fino, esmerado

(fragile, needing care) delicado

(needing skill, tact) delicado

(tactful) delicado, discreto

(subtle) shade/taste delicado

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delicately
adv
carve/paint con delicadeza, delicadamente

treat con delicadeza

patterned/perfumed delicadamente

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delicatessen
n charcutería f, rotisería f (CS), salsamentaria f (Col), salchichonería f (Méx)

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delicious
adj delicioso

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delight [1]
n
u (joy) placer m, deleite m; to take ~ in sth disfrutar or gozar* con algo

c (source of joy) placer m

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delight [2]
vt
(make very happy) llenar de alegría; his success ~ed them su éxito los llenó de alegría

(give pleasure to) deleitar; the clown ~ed the children el payaso hizo las delicias de or deleitó a los niños

~ vi to ~ IN -ING deleitarse + GER

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delighted
adj grin/look de alegría; I'm ~ (that) you can come me alegra mucho que puedas venir; to be ~ WITH sth/sb estar* encantado CON algo/algn

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delightful
adj weather/evening muy agradable, delicioso; person encantador; dress precioso

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delineate
vt (frml)
(draw) trazar*, delinear

(describe) problem definir

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delinquency
nu (Law, Sociol) delincuencia f

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delinquent
n delincuente mf

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delirious
adj
(Med) delirante; to be ~ delirar, desvariar*

(wildly excited, happy) (colloq) loco de alegría (fam)

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deliver
vt

(hand over) entregar*

(distribute) repartir (a domicilio)

(administer) blow/punch propinar, asestar

(issue) ultimatum/lecture/sermon dar*; warning hacer*; speech pronunciar; judgment dictar, pronunciar, emitir

(produce, provide): he promised much, but ~ed little cumplió muy poco de lo mucho que había prometido

(Sport) ball lanzar*

(in elections) (AmE) state ganar

(Med): her husband ~ed the baby su marido la asistió en el parto

~ vi
(Busn): we ~ free of charge hacemos reparto(s) a domicilio gratuitamente

(produce the necessary) (colloq) cumplir

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delivery
n (pl -ries)

u (act) entrega f; (before n) ~ charges gastos mpl de envío or transporte; ~ man repartidor m; ~ truck o (BrE) van camioneta f or furgoneta f de los repartos

c (occasion) reparto m; is there a ~ on Saturdays? ¿hay reparto los sábados?

c (consignment) partida f, remesa f

c (of baby) parto m, alumbramiento m (frml)

u (manner of speaking) expresión f oral

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delta
n delta m

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delude
vt engañar

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deluge
n

(flood) inundación f

(downpour) diluvio m

(of protests, questions, letters) aluvión m, avalancha f

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delusion
n (mistaken idea) error m; (vain hope) falsa ilusión f

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deluxe
adj de lujo

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delve
vi (liter) to ~ INTO sth ahondar EN algo; to ~ into the past hurgar* en el pasado

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demand [1]
vt
person (call for, insist on) exigir*; the unions are ~ing better conditions los sindicatos reclaman mejores condiciones

(require) determination/perseverance exigir*, requerir*

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demand [2]
n
c (claim) exigencia f; (Lab Rel, Pol) reivindicación f, reclamo m; (request) petición f, pedido m (AmL); the ~s of the job las exigencias del trabajo; abortion on ~ libre aborto m

u (requirement) demanda f; he's in great ~ está muy solicitado, es popular

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demanding
adj job que exige mucho; book/music difícil; teacher exigente

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demarcation
nu demarcación f; (before n) ~ line línea f de demarcación

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demean
vt (frml) degradar

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demeaning
adj degradante

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demeanor ,demeanour
, (BrE) nu (frml)
(behavior) comportamiento m, conducta f

(bearing) porte m

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demented
adj person demente; screams/mutterings enloquecido

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dementia
nu demencia f

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demerara (sugar)
nu (BrE) azúcar f morena, azúcar m moreno

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demerit
n (frml) demérito m (frml)

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demise
n (no pl) (frml)
(death) fallecimiento m (frml), deceso m (AmL frml)

(end) desaparición f

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demister
n (BrE) desempañador m

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demo
n (pl demos)
(Mus) demostración f; (before n) ~ tape cinta f de demostración

(protest) (BrE colloq) manifestación f

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demobilize
vt desmovilizar*

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democracy
nu c (pl -cies) democracia f

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democrat
n
(believer in democracy) demócrata mf

Democrat (in US) demócrata mf

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democratic
adj
country/election democrático

Democratic (in US) demócrata

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demographic
adj demográfico

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demography
nu demografía f

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demolish
vt structure/building demoler*, derribar, echar abajo; argument/theory demoler*, echar por tierra

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demolition
nu c (of building) demolición f, derribo m; (of theory) demolición f, destrucción f

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demon
n demonio m

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demonstrate
vt
(show) need/ability demostrar*

(Marketing) hacer* una demostración de

~ vi (Pol) manifestarse*

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demonstration
n

(expression) muestra f, demostración f

(display) demostración f

(Pol) manifestación f

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demonstrative
adj efusivo, expresivo, demostrativo (AmL)

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demonstrator
n manifestante mf

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demoralize
vt desmoralizar*

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demoralizing
adj desalentador, desmoralizante

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demote
vt (in organization) bajar de categoría; (Mil) degradar

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demotion
nu c (in organization) descenso m de categoría; (Mil) degradación f

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demur
vi -rr- (frml) objetar

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demure
adj recatado

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den
n
(of animals, thieves) guarida f

(room) (colloq) cuarto m de estar; (for study, work) estudio m

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denial
n
u c (of accusation, fact): to issue a ~ of sth desmentir* algo

u c (of request, rights) denegación f

u c (repudiation) negación f, rechazo m

u (abstinence) renuncia f

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denier
n denier m

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denigrate
vt (frml) character/person denigrar; effort menospreciar

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denim
n u
(Tex) tela f vaquera or de jeans, mezclilla f (Chi, Méx); (before n) jacket/skirt vaquero, tejano (Esp), de mezclilla (Chi, Méx)

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Denmark
n Dinamarca f

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denomination
n
(Relig) confesión f

(of currency) valor m, denominación f (AmL)

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denominator
n (Math) denominador m

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denote
vt denotar

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denouement
n desenlace m

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denounce
vt denunciar

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dense
adj denser, densest

(closely spaced) forest/jungle espeso; population/traffic denso; crowd compacto, apretado

(thick) fog/mist/smoke denso, espeso

(Phys) denso

(complicated) prose/article denso

(stupid) (colloq) burro (fam), duro de entendederas (fam)

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densely
adv populated/forested densamente; packed apretadamente

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density
nu c (pl -ties) densidad f; (of fog) lo espeso, densidad f

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dent [1]
n (in metal) abolladura f, abollón m; (in wood) marca f

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dent [2]
vt metal abollar; wood hacer* una marca en; popularity afectar; pride hacer* mella en

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dental
adj dental; school de odontología

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dental floss
nu hilo m or seda f dental

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dentist
n dentista mf, odontólogo, -ga m,f (frml)

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dentistry
nu odontología f

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dentures
pl n dentadura f postiza

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deny
vt denies, denying, denied
accusation/fact negar*; rumors desmentir*

(refuse) request denegar*

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deodorant
nc u desodorante m

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depart
vi (Transp) salir*, partir (frml); person (frml) partir (frml), salir*

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department
n
(of store) sección f; (of company) departamento m, sección f

(Govt) ministerio m, secretaría f (Méx)

(AmE Adm): the police/fire ~ el cuerpo de policía/bomberos

(Educ) departamento m

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department store

n (grandes) almacenes mpl, tienda f de departamentos (Méx)

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departure
n u c
(Transp) salida f, partida f (frml); (of person) (frml) partida f (frml), ida f; point of ~ punto m de partida; a ~ from the norm una desviación de la norma; (before n) ~ lounge sala f de embarque

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depend
vi to ~ ON sb/sth depender DE algn/algo

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dependable
adj person formal, digno de confianza; ally/workman digno de confianza

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dependant ,dependent
, (AmE also) n carga f familiar, familiar mf a su (or mi etc) cargo

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dependence
nu dependencia f

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dependent [1]
adj
(reliant) (pred) to be ~ ON sth/sb depender DE algo/algn

(conditional) (pred) to be ~ ON sth depender DE algo

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dependent [2]
n (AmE) dependant

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depict
vt (frml)
(portray) representar

(describe) describir*, pintar

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depiction
nu c (frml)
(representation) representación f

(description) descripción f

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depilatory
n c u
(pl -ries) depilatorio m

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deplete
vt (reduce) supply/stock reducir*; (exhaust) energy source agotar

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deplorable
adj
(disgraceful) deplorable, vergonzoso

(regrettable) lamentable

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deplore
vt (frml)
(condemn) deplorar, condenar

(regret) deplorar, lamentar

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deploy
vt
(position) (Mil) desplegar*

(distribute, use) (frml) utilizar*, hacer* uso de

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deport
vt deportar

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deportation
nu c deportación f

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deportment
nu (frml)
(carriage) porte m

(conduct) conducta f

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depose
vt dictator/ruler deponer*, derrocar*; champion/king destronar

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deposit [1]
vt

(set down) depositar, poner*

(Geol) silt depositar

(leave) depositar

money depositar, ingresar (Esp)

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deposit [2]
n

(payment into account) depósito m, ingreso m (Esp); (before n) ~ account cuenta f de ahorros

(down payment — on large amounts) depósito m, entrega f inicial; (— on small amounts) depósito m, señal f, seña f (RPl)

(security) depósito m, fianza f

(accumulation — of silt, mud) depósito m; (— of dust) capa f

(Min) (of gas) depósito m; (of gold, copper) yacimiento m

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depot
n

(storehouse) depósito m, almacén m

(Mil) depósito m

(esp AmE) (bus station) terminal f or (Chi) m, estación f de autobuses; (train station) estación f

(esp BrE) (storage area)
(for buses) garage m (esp AmL), cochera f (Esp), depósito m (Chi)

(for trains) depósito m de locomotoras

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depraved
adj depravado

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depravity
nu depravación f

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deprecating
adj (frml)
(disapproving) remark de desaprobación, reprobatorio

(belittling) smile/laugh de desprecio

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depreciate
vt (Fin) depreciar

~ vi (Fin) depreciarse

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depress
vt
(sadden) deprimir, abatir

(press down) (frml) lever bajar; button pulsar (frml)

(Econ) market deprimir; prices/wages reducir*, hacer* bajar

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depressed
adj
(dejected) deprimido, abatido; to get ~ deprimirse, dejarse abatir

(Econ) economy/market/area deprimido

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depressing
adj deprimente

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depression
n
u (despondency) depresión f, abatimiento m

c (in flat surface) depresión f

c (Econ) depresión f, crisis f

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deprivation
nu c (lack, loss) privación f; (hardship) privaciones fpl, penurias fpl

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deprive
vt : to ~ sb OF sth privar a algn DE algo

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deprived
adj child carenciado, desventajado; region carenciado

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dept
(department) Dpto.

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depth
n
u c
(of hole, water) profundidad f; out of one's ~: when it comes to computers I'm out of my ~ estoy muy flojo en informática; don't go out of your ~ (in water) no vayas donde no haces pie or no tocas fondo

(of shelf, cupboard) profundidad f, fondo m; (of hem) ancho m

u c (of emotion, knowledge) profundidad f; to study sth in ~ estudiar algo a fondo or en profundidad

(of voice) profundidad f; (of sound) intensidad f

depths pl n : in the ~s of the ocean en las profundidades del océano; in the ~s of despair en lo más hondo de la desesperación

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deputation
n delegación f

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deputy
n (pl -ties)

(second-in-command) segundo, -da m,f; (substitute) suplente mf, reemplazo mf

~ (sheriff) (AmE Law) ayudante mf del sheriff

(Govt) diputado, -da m,f

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derail
vt
train hacer* descarrilar

(upset) plan desbaratar

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deranged
adj trastornado

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derby
n (pl derbies)
(Sport): the D~ (in UK) el Derby, el clásico de Epsom; the Kentucky D~ el Derby de Kentucky

(hat) (AmE) bombín m, sombrero m de hongo

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deregulate
vt desregular, liberalizar*

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deregulation
nu desregulación f, liberalización f

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derelict
adj abandonado y en ruinas

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deride
vt ridiculizar*, burlarse de

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derision
nu escarnio m (frml), irrisión f (frml)

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derisive
adj smile/laughter burlón; attitude/remark desdeñoso y burlón

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derisory
adj sum/offer irrisorio

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derivative [1]
adj (unoriginal) novel carente de originalidad; plot/theme manido, trillado; artist/writer adocenado

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derivative [2]
n (in industry) derivado m

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derive
vt children can ~ great enjoyment from the simplest things las cosas más simples pueden dar enorme placer a un niño; the name is ~d from the Greek el nombre viene or deriva del griego

~ vi to ~ FROM sth attitude/problem provenir* DE algo; idea tener* su origen EN algo; (Ling) derivar(se) DE algo

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dermatitis
nu dermatitis f

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derogatory
adj despectivo, peyorativo

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descant
n contrapunto m

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descend
vi (move downwards) descender* (frml), bajar; in ~ing order of importance en orden decreciente or descendente de importancia; don't ~ to his level no te pongas a su nivel

~ vt descender* (frml), bajar

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descendant
n descendiente mf

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descended
adj (pred) to be ~ FROM sb ser* descendiente DE algn, descender* DE algn

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descendent
n (AmE) descendant

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descent
n
u c
(by climbers, plane) descenso m, bajada f

(in terrain) pendiente f, bajada f

u (decline) caída f

u (lineage) ascendencia f

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describe
vt describir*; he ~s himself as a socialist se define como socialista

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description
nc u descripción f; of every ~ de todo tipo, de toda clase

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descriptive
adj descriptivo

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desecrate
vt profanar

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desert [1]
n (Geog) desierto m; (before n) region/climate desértico; tribe/sand del desierto

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desert [2]
vt
(frml) place abandonar, huir* de

family abandonar; cause desertar de

~ vi (Mil) desertar

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deserted
adj
streets/village desierto

husband/wife abandonado

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deserter
n desertor, -tora m,f

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desertion
nu
(Mil) deserción f

(of family, place) abandono m

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desert island

n isla f desierta

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deserts
pl n : to get one's just ~ recibir su (or tu etc) merecido

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deserve
vt merecer(se)*; they got what they ~d se llevaron su merecido

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deserving
adj cause/case meritorio; the ~ poor los pobres dignos de ayuda

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desiccated
adj seco; ~ coconut coco m rallado

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design [1]
n
c u
(of product, car, machine) diseño m; (drawing) diseño m, boceto m

(pattern, decoration) diseño m, motivo m, dibujo m

(product, model) modelo m

u
(Art) diseño m

(style) estilo m, líneas fpl

c (plan) (liter) plan m; by ~ deliberadamente

designs pl n (intentions) propósitos mpl, designios mpl (liter)

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design [2]
vt house/garden diseñar, proyectar; dress/product diseñar; course/program planear, estructurar; a statement ~ed to reassure the public una declaración destinada a tranquilizar al público

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designate [1]
vt
(name officially) nombrar, designar

(call) (frml) designar

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designate [2]
adj (after n): the governor ~ quien ha sido nombrado gobernador

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designer
n diseñador, -dora m,f; (before n) clothes/jeans de diseño exclusivo; furniture/pen de diseño

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desirable
adj
property/location atractivo

(sexually) man/woman atractivo, deseable, apetecible

outcome deseable, conveniente; option conveniente, aconsejable

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desire [1]
n
c (wish) deseo m, anhelo m (liter)

u (lust) deseo m

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desire [2]
vt
(want) happiness/success desear; to leave a lot to be ~d dejar bastante que desear

(lust after) person desear

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desirous
adj (frml) (pred): we are ~ of your success le deseamos éxito

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desist
vi (frml) to ~ (FROM sth/-ING) (cease) desistir (DE algo/+ INF); (abstain) abstenerse* (DE algo/+ INF)

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desk
n
(table) escritorio m, mesa f de trabajo; (in school) pupitre m; (before n) lamp de escritorio, de (sobre)mesa; a ~ job un trabajo de oficina

(service counter) mostrador m

(Journ) sección f

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desktop
adj (before n) calculator/computer de escritorio, de (sobre)mesa; ~ publishing autoedición f, edición f electrónica

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desolate
adj
(deserted) place/landscape desierto, desolado

person desconsolado, desolado; outlook/existence sombrío, lúgubre

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despair [1]
nu desesperación f; to be in ~ estar* desesperado

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despair [2]
vi perder* las esperanzas, desesperar(se); honestly, I ~ of you! ¡francamente, eres un caso perdido!

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despairing
adj look/cry de desesperación

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despatch
vt/n dispatch[1,2]

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desperate
adj
(frantic) person/attempt desesperado; to be ~ estar* desesperado

(critical) state/situation grave, desesperado; need apremiante

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desperately
adv struggle desesperadamente; need urgentemente, con urgencia

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desperation
nu desesperación f

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despicable
adj vil, despreciable

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despise
vt despreciar (profundamente)

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despite
prep a pesar de

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despondent
adj abatido, descorazonado

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despot
n déspota mf

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dessert
nc u postre m

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dessertspoon
n cuchara f de postre

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destabilize
vt desestabilizar*

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destination
n
(end of journey) destino m

(purpose) meta f

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destined
adj (pred)
(fated) to be ~ to + INF estar* (pre)destinado A + INF

(intended) ~ FOR sth destinado A algo

(bound, on way): ~ for the West Indies con destino al Caribe

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destiny
nc u (pl -nies) destino m, sino m (liter)

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destitute
adj indigente

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destroy
vt
(ruin, wreck) building/forest destruir*; reputation/confidence acabar con; life arruinar

animal sacrificar* (euf)

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destroyer
n destructor m

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destruction
nu
(of city, books, forest) destrucción f; (of reputation, civilization) ruina f, destrucción f; (slaughter) exterminación f

(cause of downfall) (frml) ruina f, perdición f

(damage) destrucción f, estragos mpl, destrozos mpl

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destructive
adj storm/weapon destructor; tendency destructivo; child destrozón; criticism destructivo, negativo

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desultory
adj effort/attempt desganado

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detach
vt (separate) separar, quitar; (unstick) despegar*; the headrest can be ~ed el apoyacabezas se puede desmontar or quitar

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detachable
adj cover de quita y pon, de quitar y poner; lining desmontable

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detached
adj
person/manner (aloof) distante, indiferente; (objective) objetivo, imparcial

(BrE) house no adosado

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detachment
n
u (aloofness) distancia f, indiferencia f; (objectivity) objetividad f, imparcialidad f

u (act of detaching) (frml) desprendimiento m

c (Mil) destacamento m

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detail [1]
n
c
(particular) detalle m, pormenor m; he asked for further ~s pidió más información or información más detallada

(embellishment) detalle m

(insignificant matter) minucia f, detalle m (sin importancia)

u (minutiae) detalles mpl; to go into ~ entrar en detalles or pormenores; to explain sth in ~ explicar* algo detalladamente or minuciosamente

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detail [2]
vt
(describe) exponer* en detalle, detallar

(Mil) destacar*

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detailed
adj description detallado, minucioso, pormenorizado; examination minucioso, detenido

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detain
vt
(delay) (frml): don't let me ~ you no quiero entretenerlo or demorarlo

(in custody) detener*

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detect
vt object/substance detectar

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detection
nu
(of error) descubrimiento m; (of act, crime, criminal): to escape ~ pasar desapercibido or inadvertido

(of substance) detección f

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detective
n (private) detective mf; (in police force) agente mf, oficial mf; (before n) ~ story novela f policíaca or policial

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detector
n detector m

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detente
nu (Pol) distensión f

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detention
nu
(in custody) detención f

(Educ): to be in ~ estar* castigado

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deter
vt -rr- person disuadir, hacer* disuadir; crime/war impedir*; to ~ sb FROM sth/-ING disuadir a algn DE algo/ + INF

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detergent
nu c (Chem) detergente m; (for clothes) detergente m; (for dishes) lavavajillas m

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deteriorate
vi health/relationship/material deteriorarse; weather/work empeorar

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deterioration
nu deterioro m

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determination
nu determinación f, resolución f

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determine
vt
(ascertain) establecer*, determinar

(influence) determinar, condicionar

(mark) boundary/limit definir, demarcar*

(liter) (resolve) decidir; to ~ to + INF decidir + INF, tomar la determinación DE + INF

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determined
adj mood/person decidido, resuelto; to be ~ to + INF estar* decidido A + INF, estar* empeñado EN + INF; to be ~ THAT estar* resuelto or decidido A QUE (+ subj)

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deterrent
n : it may act as a ~ to thieves puede servir para disuadir a los ladrones; the nuclear ~ las armas nucleares como fuerza disuasoria

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detest
vt detestar, odiar

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dethrone
vt destronar

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detonate
vt hacer* detonar

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detour [1]
n
(deviation) rodeo m, vuelta f; to make a ~ dar* un rodeo, desviarse*

(AmE Transp) desvío m, desviación f

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detour [2]
vt (AmE) traffic desviar*

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detract
vi : I didn't wish to ~ from her achievement no quise quitarle méritos or restarle valor a su logro; it ~s from the beauty of the painting desmerece la belleza del cuadro

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detractor
n detractor, -tora m,f

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detriment
nu (frml) detrimento m, perjuicio m; to the ~ of sb/sth en detrimento or perjuicio de algn/algo

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devalue
vt (Fin) devaluar*

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devastate
vt
(lay waste) devastar, asolar*

(overwhelm) opposition/argument aplastar, demoler*; I was ~d when I heard quedé deshecho or anonadado cuando me enteré

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devastating
adj
punch/shock devastador

accuracy/logic abrumador, apabullante; reply/defeat demoledor, aplastante; beauty irresistible

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devastation
nu devastación f

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develop
vt

(elaborate, devise) desarrollar

(improve) skill/ability/quality desarrollar

(exploit) land/area urbanizar*

(expand) business/range ampliar*

(create) drug/engine crear

(acquire) immunity/resistance desarrollar; disease contraer* (frml); the machine ~ed a fault la máquina empezó a funcionar mal

(Phot) revelar

~ vi

(grow) person/industry desarrollarse; interest crecer*, aumentar

(evolve) to ~ INTO sth convertirse* or transformarse EN algo

(appear) problem/complication surgir*, aparecer*; crisis producirse*

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developer
n
c (of land, property) promotor inmobiliario, promotora inmobiliaria m,f

u (Phot) revelador m

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developing
adj country en vías de desarrollo

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development
n
u (of person, idea, situation) desarrollo m

u (of drug, engine) creación f

u (of land, area) urbanización f

c (housing ~) complejo m habitacional, fraccionamiento m (Méx), urbanización f (Esp)

u (Econ) desarrollo m

c (happening, event) acontecimiento m, suceso m

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deviant
adj practices/conduct desviado, que se aparta de la norma; person/personality anormal

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deviate
vi to ~ FROM sth from course desviarse* DE algo; from truth/norm apartarse DE algo

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deviation
nu c desviación f

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device
n
(gadget, tool) artefacto m, dispositivo m, aparato m; (mechanism) dispositivo m, mecanismo m

(stratagem) recurso m, estratagema f; to leave sb to her/his own ~s dejar que algn se las arregle solo

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devil
n

(Relig) diablo m, demonio m

(evil spirit) demonio m

(colloq) (person): he's a little ~! ¡es un diablillo!; poor ~! ¡pobre diablo!

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devious
adj
(underhand) person taimado, artero

(roundabout) route/path tortuoso, sinuoso

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devise
vt plan/system idear, crear, concebir*; machine/tool inventar

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devoid
adj (pred) (frml) to be ~ OF sth carecer* DE algo

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devolution
nu
(delegation) delegación f, transferencia f

(BrE Govt) transferencia de competencias del gobierno central a un gobierno regional

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devolve
vt (frml) power delegar*, transferir*; privilege/right conceder

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devote
vt to ~ sth TO sth/-ING dedicar* algo A algo/ + INF

v refl to ~ oneself TO sth/-ING dedicarse* A algo/+ INF

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devoted
adj
(loving) couple/family unido; to be ~ TO sb sentir* devoción POR algn

(dedicated) (before n) follower/admirer ferviente, devoto; service/friendship leal

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devotion
n u
(love) devoción f; (loyalty) lealtad f

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devour
vt devorar

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devout
adj
(Relig) devoto, piadoso

(earnest) (frml) (before n) supporter ferviente

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dew
nu rocío m

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dexterity
nu (manual) destreza f, habilidad f; (skill) habilidad f

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diabetes
nu diabetes f

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diabetic [1]
adj diabético; jam/chocolate para diabéticos

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diabetic [2]
n diabético, -ca m,f

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diabolical
adj machinations diabólico, satánico; cruelty perverso, satánico

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diagnose
vt illness diagnosticar*; cause/fault determinar

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diagnosis
n (pl -ses ) diagnóstico m

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diagonal
adj line diagonal; path en diagonal

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diagram
n diagrama m, esquema m, gráfico m

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dial [1]
n (on clock, watch) esfera f; (on measuring instrument) cuadrante m; (of telephone) disco m; (on radio) dial m

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dial [2]
, (BrE) -ll- vt/i (Telec) marcar*, discar* (AmL)

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dialect
n dialecto m

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dialling tone
n (BrE) dial tone

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dialogue ,dialog
, (AmE also) nc u diálogo m

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dial tone

n tono m de marcar or (AmL) de discado

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diameter
n diámetro m

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diamond
n
c u (Min) diamante m; (cut) brillante m, diamante m

(shape) rombo m

(Games) diamonds (suit) (+ sing or pl vb) diamantes mpl

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diaper
n (AmE) pañal m

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diaphragm
n
(Anat) diafragma m

(contraceptive) diafragma m

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diarrhea ,diarrhoea
, (BrE) nu diarrea f

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diary
n (pl -ries)
(personal record) diario m

(book for appointments) agenda f

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dice [1]
n (pl ~) dado m

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dice [2]
pl of DIE and of DICE

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dice [3]
vt (Culin) cortar en dados or cubitos

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dictate
vt
(read out) dictar

(prescribe, lay down) law establecer*, dictar; common sense dictar

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dictation
n u c
(Corresp, Educ) dictado m

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dictator
n dictador, -dora m,f

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dictatorial
adj dictatorial

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dictatorship
nc u dictadura f

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diction
nu dicción f

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dictionary
n (pl -ries) diccionario m

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did
past of DO

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didactic
adj didáctico

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diddle
vt (colloq) estafar, timar (fam)

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didn't
did not

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die [1]
dies, dying, died vi
(stop living) morir*; (violently) matarse, morir*; to be dying FOR sth (colloq) morirse* POR algo; to be dying to + INF (colloq) morirse* POR + INF, morirse* de ganas de + INF

(stop functioning) engine/motor apagarse*, dejar de funcionar

~ vt : to ~ a natural death morir* de muerte natural; to ~ a violent death tener* or sufrir una muerte violenta die away [v + adv] storm/wind amainar; anger pasar die down [v + adv] fire/noise irse* apagando; storm/wind amainar; anger/excitement calmarse die out [v + adv] race/species extinguirse*; custom morir*, caer* en desuso

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die [2]
n (pl dice) (Games) dado m

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diehard
n intransigente mf; (before n) intransigente, acérrimo

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diesel [1]
n
c (vehicle) coche m (or camión m etc) diesel, diesel m

u (fuel) diesel m, gasóleo m, gas-oil m

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diesel [2]
adj (before n) diesel adj inv

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diet [1]
n
(special food) régimen m, dieta f; to be/go on a ~ estar*/ponerse* a régimen or a dieta; (before n) cola light adj inv

(nourishment) alimentación f, dieta f (alimenticia); they live on a ~ of rice and fish se alimentan de arroz y pescado

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diet [2]
vi hacer* régimen or dieta

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differ
vi

(be at variance) diferir*; how do they ~? ¿en qué difieren?

(be unlike) ser* distinto or diferente; to ~ FROM sb/sth diferenciarse or diferir* DE algn/algo

(disagree) discrepar, diferir* (frml)

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difference
n c u
diferencia f; to tell the ~ notar or ver* la diferencia; it could make a ~ in o (BrE) to the outcome podría influir en el resultado; it will make no ~ to you a ti no te va a afectar

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different
adj
(not the same) distinto, diferente; ~ FROM o TO o (AmE also) THAN sth/sb distinto or diferente DE or A algo/algn

(unusual) diferente, original

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differential
n diferencial m

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differentiate
vi distinguir*

~ vt (frml): to ~ sth (FROM sth) diferenciar or distinguir* algo (DE algo)

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differently
adv : they think ~ no piensan igual or del mismo modo; I view things ~ yo veo las cosas de otra forma or otro modo

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difficult
adj difícil; the ~ part is … lo difícil es …, la dificultad está en …; he's finding it ~ to give up smoking le está resultando difícil dejar de fumar, le está costando dejar de fumar

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difficulty
n (pl -ties)
u (of situation, task) dificultad f; she had great ~ walking caminaba con mucha dificultad

c (problem) dificultad f, problema m; to get into difficulties meterse en líos

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diffident
adj person poco seguro de sí mismo; smile tímido

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diffuse [1]
vt heat difundir, esparcir*; light tamizar*, difuminar; knowledge (frml) difundir

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diffuse [2]
adj difuso

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dig [1]
(pres p digging; past & past p dug) vt
ground cavar; hole/trench (by hand) cavar; (by machine) excavar

(jab, thrust) to ~ sth INTO sth clavar algo EN algo

~ vi
(excavate — by hand) cavar; (— by machine) excavar; dog escarbar; to ~ for oil hacer* prospecciones petrolíferas

(search) buscar*; she dug in her pockets for the key buscó la llave en los bolsillos
dig up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
lawn levantar; weeds/tree arrancar*

body/treasure desenterrar*

facts (colloq) sacar* a la luz

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dig [2]
n
(Archeol) excavación f

(jab — with elbow) codazo m; (— with pin) pinchazo m

(critical remark) (colloq) pulla f; (hint) indirecta f; to have a ~ at sb/sth meterse con algn/algo

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digest [1]
vt food digerir*; (assimilate mentally) asimilar, digerir* (fam)

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digest [2]
n (summary) compendio m; (journal) boletín m, revista f

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digestible
adj (Physiol) digerible; (comprehensible) fácil de asimilar or (fam) digerir

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digestion
nu digestión f

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digestive
adj digestivo

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digger
n (machine) excavadora f; (person) excavador, -dora m,f

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digit
n
(Math) dígito m (frml)

(Anat) dedo m

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digital
adj digital

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digital

: ~ camera
n cámara f (fotográfica) digital;
~ video disc
n videodisco m digital

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dignified
adj
person/reply digno, circunspecto; silence/attitude digno

(stately) majestuoso

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dignity
nu (of person) dignidad f; (of occasion) solemnidad f

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digress
vi : but I ~ pero estoy divagando; to ~ FROM sth apartarse DE algo

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digression
nc u digresión f

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dike
n

(to keep out water) dique m

(causeway) terraplén m

(ditch) acequia f

dyke

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dilapidated
adj building ruinoso; car destartalado

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dilate
vi dilatarse

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dilemma
n dilema m

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diligence
nu diligencia f

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diligent
adj worker diligente, cumplidor; student aplicado, diligente; work/study esmerado, concienzudo

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dilute
vt diluir*

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dim [1]
adj -mm-

(dark) room oscuro, poco iluminado; light débil, tenue

(indistinct) memory/shape borroso; idea vago

(gloomy) prospects nada halagüeño, nada prometedor

(stupid) (colloq) corto (de luces) (fam), tonto (fam)

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dim [2]
vt -mm- lights atenuar*; to ~ one's headlights (AmE) poner* las (luces) cortas or de cruce or (AmL tb) las (luces) bajas

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dime
n (AmE colloq) moneda de diez centavos

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dimension
n dimensión f

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dime store

n (AmE) tienda que vende artículos de bajo precio, baratillo m

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diminish
vi cost/number disminuir*, reducirse*; enthusiasm disminuir*, apagarse*

~ vt size/cost reducir*, disminuir*; enthusiasm disminuir*

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diminutive
adj diminuto, minúsculo

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dimly
adv shine débilmente; a ~ lit room una habitación poco iluminada or iluminada por una luz tenue

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dimmer
n potenciómetro m, dimmer m

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dimple
n (in cheeks, chin) hoyuelo m

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dimwit
n (colloq) tarado, -da (mental) m,f (fam)

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din
nu (colloq) (no pl) (of conversation, voices) barullo m (fam), bulla f (fam); (of drill, traffic) estruendo m, ruido m

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dine
vi (frml) cenar

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diner
n
(person) comensal mf

(restaurant) (AmE) cafetería f

dining car

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dinghy
n (pl -ghies) (sailing boat) bote m; (inflatable o rubber ~) bote m neumático

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dingy
adj -gier, -giest building/room lúgubre, furnishings deslucido; (dirty) sucio

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dining

: ~ car
n coche m restaurante, coche m comedor;
~ room
n comedor m;
~ table
n mesa f (de comedor)

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dinner
nu c
(in evening) cena f, comida f (AmL); to eat o have ~ cenar, comer (AmL)

(formal) cena f (de gala)

(at midday) almuerzo m, comida f (esp Esp, Méx); to eat o (BrE) have ~ almorzar*, comer (esp Esp, Méx)

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dinner

: ~ dance
n cena f con baile, comida f bailable (esp AmL), cena-baile f (Méx);
~ jacket
n (esp BrE) esmoquin m, smoking m;
~ party
n cena f, comida f (AmL);
~ plate
n plato m llano or (Méx) plano or (RPl tb) playo or (Chi) bajo;
~ service
n vajilla f;
~ table
n mesa f;
~time
nu c (in evening) hora f de cenar or (esp AmL) de comer; (at midday) hora f de almorzar or (esp Esp, Méx) de comer

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dinosaur
n dinosaurio m

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dint
n : by ~ of sth a fuerza de algo

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diocese
n diócesis f

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dip [1]
-pp- vt
to ~ sth IN(TO) sth meter algo EN algo; (into liquid) mojar algo EN algo

(Agr) sheep desinfectar (haciendo pasar por un baño)

(lower) head agachar, bajar

(BrE Auto): to ~ one's headlights poner* las (luces) cortas or de cruce or (AmL tb) las (luces) bajas

~ vi
(decrease) sales/prices bajar

(move downward) aircraft/bird bajar en picada or (Esp) en picado

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dip [2]
n
(swim) (colloq) (no pl) chapuzón m (fam)

(Agr) baño m desinfectante

(depression, hollow) hondonada f

(in sales, production) caída f, descenso m

u c (Culin) salsa en la que se mojan diferentes bocaditos (en una fiesta etc)

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diphthong
n diptongo m

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diploma
n diploma m

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diplomacy
nu diplomacia f

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diplomat
n diplomático, -ca m,f

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diplomatic
adj
(Govt) (before n) diplomático; ~ immunity inmunidad f diplomática

(tactful) diplomático

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dipstick
n varilla f (medidora) del aceite

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dire
adj direr, direst

news/consequences funesto, nefasto; to be in ~ straits estar* en una situación desesperada

(very bad) (BrE colloq) espantoso (fam), atroz

(ominous) warning serio, grave

(desperate) need/misery extremo

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direct [1]
adj

route/flight directo; contact directo; cause/consequence directo

(Ling) (before n) question/command en estilo directo; ~ discourse o (BrE) speech estilo m directo

(frank, straightforward) person/manner franco, directo; question directo

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direct [2]
adv
write/phone directamente; go/travel (BrE) directo, directamente

(straight) directamente; ~ from Paris (Rad, TV) en directo desde París

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direct [3]
vt

(give directions to) indicarle* el camino a

(address) letter/parcel mandar, dirigir*

(aim) dirigir*; it was ~ed at us iba dirigido a nosotros

play/orchestra/traffic dirigir*

(order) (frml) ordenar; to ~ sb to + INF ordenarle A algn QUE (+ subj)

~ vi (Cin, Theat) dirigir*

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direct

: ~ billing
nu c (AmE) débito m bancario or (Esp) domiciliación f de pagos;
~ current
nu corriente f continua;
~ debit
nu c ~ billing;
~ dialing, (BrE) ~ dialling
nu discado m directo or automático

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direction
n
c (course, compass point) dirección f; sense of ~ sentido m de (la) orientación; in the ~ of en dirección a

u (purpose): he lacks ~ no tiene un norte

u (supervision) dirección f

directions pl (for route) indicaciones fpl; (for task, use, assembly) instrucciones fpl, indicaciones fpl

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directive
n directriz f, directiva f (esp AmL)

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directly
adv

(without stopping) go/drive/fly directamente, directo

(without intermediaries) report/deal directamente; he's ~ responsible es el responsable directo

(exactly) opposite/above justo

(in genealogy) related/descended por línea directa

(frankly, straightforwardly) ask directamente; speak con franqueza

(now, at once) inmediatamente, ahora mismo

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director
n
(of company) directivo, -tiva m,f; (of department, project) director, -tora m,f; see also MANAGING DIRECTOR

(Cin, Theat) director, -tora m,f; (esp AmE Mus) director, -tora m,f

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directory
n (pl -ries)
(telephone ~) guía f telefónica or de teléfonos, directorio m telefónico (Col, Méx)

(index, yearbook) directorio m, guía f

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dirt
nu suciedad f, mugre f

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dirty [1]
adj -tier, -tiest
(soiled) sucio; to get ~ ensuciarse

(obscene) story/book cochino (fam), guarro (Esp fam); leer/grin lascivo; joke verde or (Méx) colorado; magazine porno adj inv

(shameful) job/work sucio; to do sb's ~ work hacerle* el trabajo sucio a algn

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dirty [2]
vt dirties, dirtying, dirtied ensuciar

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dirty old man
n (colloq) viejo m verde (fam)

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disability
n (pl -ties)
u (state) invalidez f, discapacidad f; (before n) pension/allowance por invalidez

c (particular handicap) problema m

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disable
vt
illness/accident/injury dejar inválido (or lisiado or ciego etc)

machine/weapon (Mil) inutilizar*

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disabled
adj discapacitado, minusválido

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disabuse
vt (frml) desengañar; I tried to ~ him of the notion that … intenté sacarlo del error de que …

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disadvantage
n desventaja f, inconveniente m; to be at a ~ estar* en desventaja

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disadvantageous
adj desventajoso, desfavorable

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disaffected
adj desafecto

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disagree
vi

(differ in opinion) to ~ (WITH sb/sth) no estar* de acuerdo (CON algn/algo), discrepar (DE algn/algo) (frml)

(conflict) figures/accounts no coincidir, discrepar

(cause discomfort) food to ~ WITH sb sentarle* or caerle* mal A algn

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disagreeable
adj smell/experience/person desagradable; task/job ingrato, desagradable

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disagreement
n
u (difference of opinion) desacuerdo m, disconformidad f

c (quarrel) discusión f

u c (disparity) discrepancia f

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disallow
vt (frml) claim/evidence (Law) rechazar*, desestimar; goal anular

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disappear
vi
(become invisible) desaparecer*

(go away) pain/problems desaparecer*, irse*; worries/fears desvanecerse*

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disappearance
n desaparición f

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disappoint
vt person decepcionar; hopes/desires defraudar

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disappointed
adj (pred) to be ~ estar* desilusionado or decepcionado; I'm ~ with the results los resultados me han decepcionado

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disappointing
adj decepcionante

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disappointment
n
u (emotion) desilusión f, decepción f

c (letdown) decepción f, chasco m

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disapproval
nu desaprobación f

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disapprove
vi : he ~s of smoking está en contra del tabaco or del cigarrillo; she ~s of her son's fiancée no tiene buen concepto de la novia de su hijo

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disapproving
adj tone/look de reproche

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disarm
vt
troops/opposition desarmar; bomb/mine desactivar; criticism desbaratar

(win confidence of) desarmar

~ vi desarmarse

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disarmament
nu desarme m

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disarming
adj que desarma

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disarray
nu (of political party) desorganización f; (of appearance) desaliño m; her papers were in total ~ sus papeles estaban completamente desordenados

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disassociate
vt dissociate

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disaster
n
c (flood, earthquake) catástrofe f, desastre m; (crash, sinking) siniestro m, desastre m; (before n) ~ fund fondo m para los damnificados

c
(fiasco) desastre m

(hopeless person) (colloq) desastre m (fam)

u (misfortune): ~ struck ocurrió or se produjo una catástrofe

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disaster area
n zona f siniestrada, zona f de desastre; my room is a real ~ ~ (colloq & hum) mi habitación está hecha un desastre (fam)

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disastrous
adj desastroso, catastrófico

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disband
vt organization disolver*; army licenciar

~ vi organization disolverse*; group desbandarse

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disbelief
nu incredulidad f

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disbelieve
vt (frml) statement no creer*; person no creerle* a

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disc
n (esp BrE) disk

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discard
vt
(dispose of) desechar, deshacerse* de

idea/belief desechar

(shed) skin/leaves mudar

(take off) clothing desembarazarse* de

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discern
vt (frml) distinguir*, percibir

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discerning
adj reader/customer exigente, con criterio; palate/taste exigente, fino; ear/eye educado

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discharge [1]
vt

(release) prisoner liberar, poner* en libertad; patient dar* de alta; juror dispensar; bankrupt rehabilitar

(dismiss) (frml) despedir*

(send out) fumes despedir*; electricity descargar*; sewage/waste verter*

(unload) cargo descargar*

(shoot) volley/broadside descargar*

duty cumplir con

debt saldar, liquidar

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discharge [2]
n
u c (release — from army) baja f; (— from hospital) alta f‡; (— from prison) puesta f en libertad

c (Med) secreción f; (vaginal ~) flujo m (vaginal)

c u (of toxic fumes, gases) emisión f; (of sewage, waste) vertido m

c u (Elec) descarga f

u (of debt, liabilities) liquidación f, pago m; (of duty) (frml) cumplimiento m

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disciple
n (Relig) discípulo, -la m,f; (adherent) seguidor, -dora m,f

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disciplinary
adj disciplinario

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discipline [1]
nu c disciplina f

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discipline [2]
vt
(control) child/pupils disciplinar; emotions controlar

(punish) employee sancionar

(train) body/mind disciplinar

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disc jockey

n disc(-)jockey mf, pinchadiscos mf (Esp fam)

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disclaim
vt (deny): she ~ed all knowledge of his whereabouts negó conocer su paradero; he ~ed any connection with him negó tener ninguna relación con él

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disclaimer
n (Law) descargo m de responsabilidad

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disclose
vt revelar

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disclosure
nu c revelación f

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disco
n (pl -cos) discoteca f, disco f (fam)

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discolor ,discolour
, (BrE) vt (fade) decolorar; (stain) dejar amarillento, manchar

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discomfort
n
u c (lack of comfort) incomodidad f; (pain) molestia(s) f(pl), malestar m

u (emotional, mental) inquietud f, desasosiego m

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disconcert
vt desconcertar*

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disconcerting
adj desconcertante

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disconnect
vt desconectar; I didn't pay my bills, so I was ~ed me cortaron el teléfono (or el gas etc) por no pagar

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discontent
n u
descontento m

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discontented
adj descontento

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discontinue
vt production suspender; model discontinuar*, descontinuar*; action/suit (Law) desistir de

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discord
n
u (conflict) discordia f

(Mus)
u (lack of harmony) discordancia f, disonancia f

c (chord) acorde m disonante

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discotheque
n disco

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discount [1]
n descuento m; at a ~ sell con descuento, a precio reducido; (before n) store de saldos; goods de saldo

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discount [2]
vt
(Busn)
amount descontar*

goods rebajar

price reducir*

(disregard) possibility descartar; claim/criticism pasar por alto

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discourage
vt
(depress) desalentar*, desanimar

(deter) crime/speculation poner* freno a; burglar ahuyentar, disuadir

(dissuade) to ~ sb FROM -ING: she ~d me from taking the exam trató de convencerme de que no me presentara al examen

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discouraging
adj news/result desalentador, descorazonador

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discourse
n (frml)
c (dissertation) disertación f

u (talk) conversación f

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discourteous
adj descortés

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discover
vt descubrir*

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discoverer
n descubridor, -dora m,f

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discovery
nu c (pl -ries) descubrimiento m

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discredit [1]
vt desacreditar

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discredit [2]
n u
descrédito m

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discreet
adj
(tactful) person/inquiries discreto

(restrained) elegance/colors discreto, sobrio

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discreetly
adv discretamente, con discreción

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discrepancy
nc u (pl -cies) discrepancia f

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discretion
nu
(tact) discreción f

(judgment) criterio m; at the committee's ~ a criterio or a discreción de la comisión

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discretionary
adj discrecional

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discriminate
vi
(act with prejudice) hacer* discriminaciones, discriminar; to ~ AGAINST sb discriminar a algn

(distinguish) distinguir*, discriminar

(be discerning) discernir*, utilizar* el sentido crítico

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discriminating
adj (discerning) critic/customer exigente; judgment sagaz; taste refinado, educado

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discrimination
nu
(unfair treatment) discriminación f

(discernment) criterio m, discernimiento m

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discus
n (pl -cuses) disco m

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discuss
vt (talk about) person hablar de; topic hablar de, tratar; (debate) debatir; plan/problem discutir

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discussion
nc u discusión f, debate m

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disdain
nu desdén m

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disdainful
adj manner/tone despectivo, desdeñoso

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disease
n enfermedad f, dolencia f (frml)

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diseased
adj organ/tissue afectado; plant/animal enfermo

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disembark
vi desembarcar*

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disembodied
adj incorpóreo

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disembowel
vt , (BrE) -ll- destripar

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disenchanted
adj to be ~ WITH sb/sth estar* desilusionado CON or DE algn/DE algo

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disenfranchise
vt person privar del derecho al voto; place privar del derecho de representación

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disengage
vt

(extricate) soltar*

(Mil) troops/forces retirar

(Tech) gears/mechanism desconectar

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disentangle
vt rope/hair/wool desenredar, desenmarañar; mystery esclarecer*, desentrañar

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disfavor ,disfavour
, (BrE) nu (frml) desaprobación f

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disfigure
vt face/person desfigurar; landscape/building afear, estropear

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disgrace [1]
nu c vergüenza f; she was sent upstairs in ~ la mandaron arriba castigada

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disgrace [2]
vt
(bring shame on) person/family/school deshonrar

(destroy reputation of) enemy/politician desacreditar

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disgraceful
adj vergonzoso

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disgruntled
adj child/look contrariado; employee descontento

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disguise [1]
vt
person disfrazar*; voice cambiar

(conceal) mistake ocultar; disapproval/contempt disimular

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disguise [2]
nc u disfraz m; in ~ disfrazado

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disgust [1]
vt darle* asco a

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disgust [2]
nu (revulsion) indignación f; (physical, stronger) asco m, repugnancia f; she stormed out of the meeting in ~ salió indignada or furiosa de la reunión

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disgusted
adj indignado; (stronger) asqueado

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disgusting
adj
smell/taste/food asqueroso, repugnante

conduct/attitude vergonzoso

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dish
n

(plate) plato m; (serving ~) fuente f; to wash the ~es lavar los platos

(amount) plato m

(Culin) plato m

(Telec, TV) antena f parabólica
dish up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] [v + adv] (Culin) servir*

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dishcloth

n
(for drying) paño m de cocina, repasador m (RPl), limpión m (Col)

(BrE) dishrag

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disheartening
adj descorazonador, desalentador

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disheveled ,dishevelled
, (BrE) adj despeinado

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dishonest
adj person/answer deshonesto; dealings/means fraudulento, deshonesto

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dishonesty
nu deshonestidad f, falta f de honradez; (of statement) falsedad f; (of dealings) fraudulencia f

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dishonor ,dishonour
, (BrE) nu deshonra f, deshonor m

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dishonorable ,dishonourable
, (BrE) adj deshonroso

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dish

: ~rag
n (AmE) trapo m, bayeta f, fregón m (RPl);
~ soap
nu (AmE) lavavajillas m, detergente m;
~towel
n dishcloth ;
~washer
n (machine) lavaplatos m, lavavajillas m;
~washing liquid
nu (AmE) ~ soap;
~water
nu agua f‡ de fregar or de lavar los platos

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disillusion
vt desilusionar

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disillusionment
nu desilusión f

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disinfect
vt desinfectar

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disinfectant
nu c desinfectante m

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disinformation
nu desinformación f

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disinherit
vt desheredar

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disintegrate
vi desintegrarse

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disintegration
n desintegración f

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disinterested
adj decision/advice imparcial; action desinteresado

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disjointed
adj inconexo, deshilvanado

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disk
n
(flat, circular object) disco m

(Comput, Audio, Anat) disco m

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disk drive

n unidad f de disco

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diskette
n disquete m

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dislike [1]
vt : I ~ dogs no me gustan los perros; he ~s wearing a tie le desagrada or no le gusta llevar corbata

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dislike [2]
n
u (emotion): I have a strong ~ of dogs no me gustan nada los perros, (les) tengo aversión a los perros; to take a ~ to sb tomarle antipatía a algn

c (sth disliked): you'll have to tell us all your likes and ~s tendrás que decirnos lo que te gusta y lo que no te gusta

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dislocate
vt (Med) dislocarse*

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dislodge
vt (shift, remove) sacar*; the wind ~d some tiles el viento causó que se soltaran varias tejas

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disloyal
adj desleal

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dismal
adj
(gloomy) place/tone sombrío, deprimente, lúgubre

(very bad) news/prophecy funesto; future muy negro; weather malísimo; results/performance pésimo

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dismantle
vt machinery/furniture desmontar; organization desmantelar

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dismay [1]
nu consternación f; they looked at him in o with ~ lo miraron consternados; much to my/his ~ para mi/su desgracia

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dismay [2]
vt consternar

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dismember
vt animal descuartizar*; corpse desmembrar*

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dismiss
vt

employee despedir*; executive, minister destituir*

(send away) class dejar salir

possibility/suggestion descartar, desechar; request/petition/claim desestimar, rechazar*

(Law) charge/appeal desestimar; to ~ a case sobreseer* una causa

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dismissal
nu c
(of employee) despido m; (of executive, minister) destitución f

(sending away) autorización f para retirarse

(of theory, request) rechazo m

(Law) desestimación f

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dismount
vi desmontar

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disobedience
nu desobediencia f

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disobedient
adj desobediente

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disobey
vt/i desobedecer*

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disorder
n
u
(confusion) desorden m

(unrest) desórdenes mpl, disturbios mpl

c (Med) afección f (frml), problema m

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disorderly
adj
(untidy) desordenado

(unruly) crowd alborotado; person revoltoso; ~ conduct alteración f del orden público

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disorganized
adj desorganizado

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disorient ,disorientate
, vt desorientar

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disown
vt
(repudiate) renegar* de, repudiar

(deny responsibility for) no reconocer* como propio

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disparaging
adj desdeñoso, despreciativo

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disparity
nc u (inequality) disparidad f; (difference) discrepancia f

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dispassionate
adj account desapasionado, objetivo; adjudication/onlooker imparcial

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dispatch [1]
vt
(send) despachar, enviar*

(carry out) (frml) task/duty despachar

(kill) (euph) person/animal despachar (euf)

(consume) (hum) food/drink despacharse (hum)

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dispatch [2]
n
c (message) despacho m; (Mil) parte m

u (sending) despacho m, envío m, expedición f

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dispel
vt -ll-
doubts/fear disipar, hacer* desvanecer

fog disipar

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dispensary
n (pl -ries) (in hospital) dispensario m, farmacia f; (in school) enfermería f

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dispensation
n
c
(exemption) exención f

(Relig) dispensa f

u (of justice) administración f

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dispense
vt

grants/alms dar*; advice ofrecer*, dar*; favors conceder*

machine coffee/soap expender

drugs/prescription despachar, preparar

(administer) justice administrar
dispense with [v + prep + o] prescindir de

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dispenser
n (device): a cash ~ un cajero automático; a soap ~ un dispositivo que suministra jabón

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disperse
vt dispersar

~ vi dispersarse

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dispirited
adj person desanimado, abatido

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displace
vt
(Phys) liquid/volume desplazar*

(replace) reemplazar*

(force from home) refugees/workers desplazar*

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display [1]
vt
(put on show) exhibit exponer*; data/figures (Comput) visualizar*

(flaunt) finery/erudition hacer* despliegue or gala de; muscles lucir*, hacer* alarde de

(reveal) anger/interest demostrar*, manifestar*; feelings exteriorizar*, demostrar*; tendencies/symptoms presentar; skill/courage demostrar*

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display [2]
n

(exhibition) exposición f, muestra f; (show) show m; to be on ~ painting/wares estar* expuesto; (before n) ~ cabinet vitrina f

(of feeling) exteriorización f, demostración f; (of courage, strength, knowledge) despliegue m; (of ignorance) demostración f

(Comput, Electron) display m, visualizador m

(Journ, Print) (before n) ~ advertising anuncios mpl destacados

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displease
vt desagradar, contrariar*

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displeasure
nu desagrado m

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disposable
adj
cup/razor/pen desechable, de usar y tirar

income disponible

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disposal
n
(removal, riddance): the problem of the ~ of waste el problema de cómo deshacerse de residuos; arrangements were made for the ~ of the body se hicieron arreglos para que el cadáver fuera inhumado (or trasladado al crematorio etc)

(power to use) disposición f; to have sth at one's ~ disponer* de algo, tener* algo a su (or mi etc) disposición

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disposed
adj (pred)
(inclined) to be ~ to + INF estar* dispuesto A + INF

(liable) (frml) to be ~ TO sth ser* propenso A algo, tener* propensión A algo

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dispose of
[v + prep + o]

(get rid of) refuse/evidence deshacerse* de; rival/opponent deshacerse* de, liquidar (fam)

(sell) house/car/land vender, enajenar (frml)

(deal with) problem/question/objection despachar

(have use of) (frml) funds/resources disponer* de

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disposition
n

c (personality) manera f or modo m de ser, temperamento m

(inclination) (no pl) (frml) ~ TO sth predisposición f A algo

u c (arrangement) disposición f

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dispossess
vt (frml) to ~ sb OF sth desposeer* or despojar a algn DE algo (frml)

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disproportionate
adj number/size desproporcionado

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disprove
vt claim/assertion/charge desmentir*; doctrine/theory rebatir, refutar

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dispute [1]
n
c (controversy, clash) polémica f, controversia f

u (debate) discusión f; (quarrel) disputa f

c (Lab Rel) conflicto m (laboral)

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dispute [2]
vt

(contest) discutir, cuestionar

will/decision impugnar

(argue) point/question debatir, discutir

disputed past p decision discutido, polémico; territory en litigio

(fight for) possession/victory/territory disputarse

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disqualify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied
(make ineligible): as a professional she was disqualified from entering the Olympics el hecho de ser profesional le impedía participar en las Olimpíadas; a criminal record disqualifies you from jury service tener antecedentes penales inhabilita para ser miembro de un jurado

(debar) (Sport) descalificar*

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disquiet
nu (frml) inquietud f, intranquilidad f, desasosiego m

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disregard [1]
vt danger/difficulty ignorar, despreciar; advice hacer* caso omiso de, no prestar atención a; feelings/wishes no tener* en cuenta

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disregard [2]
nu ~ FOR sth/sb indiferencia f HACIA algo/algn

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disrepair
nu mal estado m; to be in (a state of) ~ estar* en mal estado

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disreputable
adj person/firm de dudosa reputación, de mala fama; nightclub/district de mala fama; conduct/action vergonzoso

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disrepute
nu (frml): to fall into ~ caer* en descrédito; to bring sth into ~ desacreditar algo

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disrespect
nu ~ (FOR sth) falta f de respeto (HACIA algo); I meant no ~ no fue mi intención ofenderlo, no quise faltarle al or (CS) el respeto

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disrespectful
adj person irrespetuoso; attitude irreverente

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disrupt
vt meeting/class perturbar el desarrollo de; traffic/communications crear problemas de, afectar a; plans desbaratar, trastocar*

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disruption
nu c trastorno m

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disruptive
adj influence perjudicial, negativo; a ~ pupil un alumno problema

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dissatisfaction
nu descontento m, insatisfacción f

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dissatisfied
adj descontento, insatisfecho

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dissect
vt animal/body diseccionar, hacer* la disección de

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disseminate
vt (frml) diseminar

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dissent
nu (frml) desacuerdo

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dissertation
n (in US: for PhD) tesis f (doctoral); (in UK: for lower degree) tesis f, tesina f

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disservice
nu (frml): this report does him a ~ este informe no le hace justicia

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dissident
n disidente mf

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dissimilar
adj distinto, diferente

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dissipate
vt (frml)
(squander) inheritance disipar, dilapidar; energy/talents desperdiciar

(dispel) anxiety disipar, hacer* desvanecer

~ vi (frml) anger/doubts disiparse, desvanecerse*

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dissociate
vt
(separate) disociar

(distance) to ~ oneself FROM sb/sth desvincularse DE algn/algo

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dissolute
adj disoluto

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dissolve
vt disolver*

~ vi disolverse*

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dissuade
vt to ~ sb (FROM sth) disuadir a algn (DE algo); I managed to ~ her from leaving logré convencerla de que no se fuera

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distance [1]
nc u distancia f; in the (far) ~ en la distancia or lejanía, a lo lejos; to keep one's ~ (remain aloof) guardar las distancias; (lit: keep away) no acercarse*

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distance [2]
v refl to ~ oneself (FROM sb/sth) (emotionally) distanciarse (DE algn/algo); (deny involvement) desvincularse (DE algn/algo)

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distance learning

nu enseñanza f a distancia

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distant
adj spot/country distante, lejano; relative lejano; in the ~ past en el pasado remoto

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distantly
adv hear/see en la lejanía; we are ~ related somos parientes lejanos

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distaste
nu desagrado m

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distasteful
adj
(unpleasant) task/chore desagradable

(offensive) remark/picture de mal gusto

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distend
vt dilatar, hinchar

~ vi dilatarse, hincharse

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distill ,distil
, (BrE) vt -ll- destilar

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distillery
n (pl -ries) destilería f

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distinct
adj
shape/outline definido, claro, nítido; likeness obvio, marcado; improvement decidido, marcado; possibility nada desdeñable

(different, separate) distinto, bien diferenciado we are talking about English people as ~ from British people nos referimos a los ingleses en particular y no a los británicos

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distinction
n

c (difference) distinción f; we must make o draw a ~ between … debemos distinguir entre …

u (act of differentiating) distinción f; without ~ of race or creed sin distinción de raza o credo

u (merit, excellence): a writer of ~ un distinguido or destacado escritor; a car of ~ un coche de categoría

u (distinguished appearance) distinción f

c u (mark of recognition) honor m, distinción f

u c (BrE Educ) mención f especial

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distinctive
adj marking/plumage distintivo, característico; gesture/laugh personal, inconfundible; decor/dress particular

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distinctly
adv
speak/enunciate con claridad

hear perfectamente, claramente; I ~ remember telling you me acuerdo perfectamente or muy bien de que te lo dije

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distinguish
vt

(differentiate) distinguir*, diferenciar

distinguishing pres p feature/mark distintivo, característico

(make out) distinguir*

~ vi distinguir*

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distinguished
adj distinguido

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distort
vt
(deform) metal/object deformar

(Opt) image/reflection deformar, distorsionar

(Electron) signal/sound distorsionar

(misrepresent) facts/statement tergiversar, distorsionar

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distortion
n
u (of metal, object) deformación f; (of features) distorsión f

(Opt) deformación f, distorsión f

u c (of facts, news) tergiversación f, distorsión f

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distract
vt
(divert) person distraer*

(amuse) entretener*, distraer*

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distraction
n

c u (interruption) distracción f

c (entertainment) (frml) entretenimiento m, distracción f

u (madness): to drive sb to ~ sacar* a algn de quicio

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distraught
adj voice/person consternado, angustiado

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distress [1]
nu angustia f, aflicción f; he was in great ~ sufría mucho

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distress [2]
vt (upset) afligir*; (grieve) consternar

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distressed
adj afligido

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distressing
adj news/circumstance penoso, angustiante

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distribute
vt distribuir*; profits repartir

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distribution
nu c distribución f, reparto m; (of dividends) reparto m

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distributor
n
(Busn) distribuidor m; (Cin) distribuidora f

(Auto, Elec) distribuidor m (del encendido)

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district
n

(region) zona f, región f

(locality) barrio m

(Govt) (in US: of state, city) distrito m

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district

: ~ attorney
n (in US) fiscal mf del distrito;
~ court
n (in US) tribunal m de distrito;
~ nurse
n (in UK) enfermero que tiene a su cuidado a los pacientes de un distrito

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distrust [1]
vt desconfiar* de, no fiarse* de

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distrust [2]
nu desconfianza f, recelo m

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distrustful
adj desconfiado, receloso

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disturb
vt

(interrupt): the noise ~ed my concentration el ruido me hizo perder la concentración; the calm was ~ed by the arrival of the tourists la llegada de los turistas vino a perturbar la calma

(inconvenience) molestar

(burst in upon) thief sorprender

(disarrange): she found that her papers had been ~ed notó que alguien había tocado sus papeles

(trouble) perturbar, inquietar, llenar de inquietud

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disturbance
n
u c
(noisy disruption): to cause/create a ~ provocar*/armar un alboroto

(interruption) interrupción f

u c (of routine) alteración f

c (riot) disturbio m

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disturbed
adj

(Psych) person/mind trastornado

(perturbed) (pred): I was greatly ~ to hear of his misfortune la noticia de su desgracia me impresionó or afectó muchísimo

(restless) sleep agitado, inquieto

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disturbing
adj (worrying, upsetting) inquietante, perturbador; (alarming) alarmante

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disuse
nu desuso m

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disused
adj factory/quarry abandonado; machinery en desuso

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ditch [1]
n zanja f; (at roadside) cuneta f; (for irrigation) acequia f

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ditch [2]
vt
(abandon) (colloq) girlfriend/boyfriend plantar (fam), botar (AmC, Chi fam); object deshacerse* de, botar (AmL exc RPl), tirar (Esp, RPl); plan abandonar, desechar

(Aviat): to ~ a plane hacer* un amaraje or amarizaje or amerizaje (forzoso)

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dither
vi (colloq)
(become agitated) (AmE) ponerse* muy nervioso

(be indecisive) titubear, vacilar

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ditto
adv (colloq): I'm fed up — ditto! estoy harto — ¡y yo ídem de ídem! (fam)

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divan
n
(sofa) diván m, canapé m

~ (bed) cama f turca

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dive [1]
vi (past dived or (AmE also) dove; past p dived)
(from height) zambullirse*, tirarse (al agua), tirarse or echarse un clavado (AmL)

(from surface) person/whale sumergirse*, zambullirse*; submarine sumergirse*

(swoop) plane/bird bajar en picada or (Esp) en picado

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dive [2]
n

(into water) zambullida f, clavado m (AmL); (Sport) salto m (de trampolín), clavado m (AmL)

(of submarine, whale) inmersión f

(swoop) descenso m en picada or (Esp) en picado

(lunge, sudden movement) (colloq): he made a ~ for the gun se abalanzó sobre la pistola

(disreputable club, bar) (colloq) antro m

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dive-bomb

vt bombardear en picada or (Esp) en picado

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diver
n
(from diving board etc) saltador, -dora m,f, clavadista mf

(deep-sea) buzo mf, submarinista mf

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diverge
vi
lines/paths separarse

opinions/explanations divergir*

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diverse
adj
(varied) interests/tastes diversos, variados; plant life in the area is extremely ~ la vegetación en la zona es muy variada

(unlike) diferentes, distintos

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diversion
n

u (of river) desviación f

u (of funds) malversación f

c (BrE Transp) desvío m, desviación f

c (distraction) (Mil) diversión f, divertimiento m estratégico

c u (amusement) (frml) diversión f, entretenimiento m

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diversity
n diversidad f

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divert
vt

(redirect) stream/flow desviar*; traffic (BrE) desviar*

(ward off) blow/attack eludir, esquivar

(distract) attention/thoughts distraer*

(amuse) (frml) divertir*, entretener*

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divest
vt (frml) to ~ sb OF sth despojar a algn DE algo (frml)

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divide
vt

(split up) dividir; to ~ sth INTO sth dividir algo EN algo

(separate) to ~ sth FROM sth separar algo DE algo

(share) cake/money/work repartir

(cause to disagree) dividir

(Math) dividir; four[1]

~ vi

(fork) road/river dividirse

(split) group/particles/cells dividirse

(Math) dividir
divide up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] dividir

[v + adv] dividirse

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divided
adj opinion dividido

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divided highway
n (AmE) autovía f, carretera f de doble pista

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dividend
n dividendo m; to pay ~s dar* dividendos, reportar beneficios

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divider
n
(screen) mampara f; (in filing system) separador m

dividers pl (Math) compás m de puntas fijas

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dividing line
n línea f divisoria

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divine [1]
adj
(before n) intervention/inspiration divino

(wonderful) divino, precioso

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divine [2]
vt
(discover, guess) (liter) adivinar

water/minerals descubrir* (con una varita de zahorí)

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diving
nu
(from height) saltos mpl de trampolín, clavados mpl (AmL)

(under water) submarinismo m, buceo m

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diving

: ~ board
n trampolín m;
~ suit
n escafandra f, traje m de buzo

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divinity
n (pl -ties) (frml)
u c (divine nature, being) divinidad f

u (theology) teología f

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division
n

u c (distribution) reparto m, división f

c (boundary) división f; class ~s divisiones de clase

c (part) división f

u (disagreement) desacuerdo m

c (department) división f, sección f

c (Mil) división f

c (Sport)
(in boxing) categoría f

(in US: area) zona f

(in UK: by standard) división f

u c (Math) división f

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divisive
adj divisivo

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divorce [1]
nc u divorcio m

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divorce [2]
vt (Law) divorciarse de; to get ~d divorciarse

~ vi divorciarse

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divorcee
n divorciado, -da m,f

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divulge
vt divulgar*; to ~ sth TO sb revelarle algo A algn

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DIY
nu (BrE) (do-it-yourself) bricolaje m

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dizzy
adj -zier, -ziest
(giddy) sensation de mareo; to feel ~ estar* mareado

(causing dizziness) speed vertiginoso; height de vértigo

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DJ
n disc jockey

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DNA
nu (deoxyribonucleic acid) ADN m

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do [1]
(3rd pers sing pres does; pres doing; past did; past p done) vt
hacer*; to have something/nothing to ~ tener* algo/no tener* nada que hacer; it was a silly thing to ~ fue una estupidez; can I ~ anything to help? ¿puedo ayudar en algo?

(carry out) job/task hacer*; to ~ the cooking cocinar; well done! ¡muy bien!

(achieve, bring about): she's done it: it's a new world record lo ha logrado: es una nueva marca mundial; it was climbing those stairs that did it fue por subir esa escalera; that mustache really does something for him la verdad es que le queda muy bien el bigote

(fix, arrange, repair): I have to ~ my nails me tengo que arreglar las uñas; she had her hair done se hizo peinar

(clean) dishes lavar; brass/windows limpiar

(make, produce) meal preparar, hacer*; drawing/translation hacer*

(travel): he was ~ing 100 mph iba a 100 millas por hora; the car has only done 4,000 miles el coche solo tiene 4.000 millas

~ vi
(act, behave) hacer*; ~ as you're told! ¡haz lo que se te dice!; his concern to ~ well by his son su preocupación por hacer todo lo posible por su hijo

(get along, manage): how are you ~ing? (colloq) ¿qué tal estás or andas or te va?; how do you ~? (as greeting) mucho gusto, encantado; how are we ~ing for time? ¿cómo or qué tal vamos or andamos de tiempo?; she did well in her exams le fue bien en los exámenes; he's done well for himself ha sabido abrirse camino

(go on, happen) (colloq) (in -ing form): there's nothing ~ing in town no pasa nada en el pueblo; nothing ~ing! ¡ni hablar!, ¡ni lo sueñes!

(be suitable, acceptable): look, this won't ~! ¡mira, esto no puede ser!; it's not ideal, but it'll ~ no es lo ideal, pero sirve; this box will ~ for o as a table esta caja nos servirá de mesa

(be enough) ser* suficiente, alcanzar*, bastar; that'll ~! shut up! ¡basta! ¡cállate la boca!

~ v aux [El verbo auxiliar DO se usa para formar el negativo ( ) y el interrogativo ( ), para agregar énfasis ( ) o para sustituir a un verbo usado anteriormente ()]

(used to form negative, interrogative, exclamations): I ~ not o don't know no sé; not only does it cost more, it also … no solo cuesta más, sino que también …; did I frighten you? ¿te asusté?; doesn't it make you sick! ¡dime si no es asqueante!

(emphasizing): you ~ exaggerate! ¡cómo exageras!; you must admit, she did look ill tienes que reconocer que tenía mala cara

(in elliptical uses): ~ you live here? — yes, I ~/no, I don't ¿vives aquí? — sí/no; she says she understands, but she doesn't dice que comprende, pero no es así

(in tag questions): you know Bob, don't you? conoces a Bob, ¿no? or ¿verdad? or ¿no es cierto?; I told you, didn't I? te lo dije ¿no? or ¿no es cierto?

do away with [v + adv + prep + o]
(abolish) privilege/tax abolir*, suprimir; need eliminar, acabar con

(kill) (colloq) eliminar, liquidar (fam)
do up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(fasten) coat/necklace/button abrochar; zipper subir; to ~ up one's shoes atarse los cordones or (Méx) las agujetas or (Per) los pasadores (de los zapatos)

(wrap up) parcel envolver*

(dress up) (colloq): she was all done up estaba muy elegante

(colloq) house arreglar (pintando, empapelando etc)
do with [v + prep + o]
(benefit from) (with can, could): that door could ~ with a coat of paint no le vendría mal una mano de pintura a esa puerta; you could ~ with a change te hace falta or te vendría bien un cambio

(expressing connection) I don't want to have anything to ~ with him/this business yo no quiero tener nada que ver con él/este asunto; it's nothing to ~ with you! no es nada que te concierna or que te importe a ti
do without
[v + prep + o]: to ~ without sth/sb prescindir de or arreglárselas sin algo/algn

[v + adv] arreglárselas

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do [2]
n (pl dos)
(party, gathering) (colloq) fiesta f, reunión f

do's and don'ts (rules) normas fpl

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do [3]
n (pl dos) (Mus) do m

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docile
adj dócil, sumiso

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dock [1]
n
(Naut)
c (wharf, quay) muelle m; (for cargo ships) dársena f; (before n) worker/strike portuario

docks pl puerto m

(Law) (no pl) the ~ el banquillo de los acusados

u (Bot) acedera f

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dock [2]
vt

tail cortar

wages descontar* dinero de

vessel/ship fondear, atracar*

~ vi
(Naut) ship/vessel atracar*, fondear

(Aerosp) acoplarse

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docker
n (BrE) estibador, -dora m,f

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dockyard
n (often pl) astillero m

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doctor [1]
n
(Med) médico, -ca m,f, doctor, -tora m,f, facultativo, -va m,f (frml); D~ Jones el doctor Jones

(Educ) doctor, -tora m,f

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doctor [2]
vt (pej)
food/drink adulterar

text arreglar

results/evidence falsificar*

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doctoral
adj thesis/dissertation doctoral

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doctorate
n doctorado m

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doctrine
nu c doctrina f

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document [1]
n documento m

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document [2]
vt documentar

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documentary [1]
adj documental

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documentary [2]
n (pl -ries) documental m

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documentation
nu documentación f

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dodge
vt
blow esquivar; pursuer eludir

question esquivar, soslayar; problem/issue soslayar; work/responsibility eludir; tax evadir

~ vi echarse a un lado, apartarse; she ~d behind the car se escondío rápidamente detrás del coche

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dodgem (car)
n bumper car

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dodger
n : tax ~ evasor, -sora m,f de impuestos; fare ~ persona que intenta viajar sin pagar en un medio de transporte público

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doe
n (of deer) hembra f de gamo, gama f; (of rabbit) coneja f

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does
3rd pers sing pres of DO

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doesn't
does not

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dog [1]
n (Zool) perro, -rra m,f; (male canine) macho m; it's ~ eat ~ hay una competencia brutal; to go to the ~s venirse* abajo; let sleeping ~s lie mejor no revolver el asunto; (before n) ~ show exposición f canina

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dog [2]
vt -gg- (often pass) perseguir*

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dog-eared
adj sobado y con las esquinas dobladas

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dogged
adj obstinado

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doggedly
adv obstinadamente

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doggerel
nu ripios mpl

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doghouse
n (AmE) casa f or casilla f or (Esp) caseta f or (Chi) casucha f del perro, perrera f (Col); to be in the ~ (also BrE colloq) haber* caído en desgracia

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dogma
n dogma m

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dogmatic
adj dogmático

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do-gooder
n (pej) hacedor, -dora m,f de buenas obras (hum)

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dog

: ~ paddle
nu estilo m perro or perrito;
~sbody
n (esp BrE colloq): I'm just the general ~sbody around here yo aquí no soy más que el botones

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doh
n (Mus) do m

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doily
n (pl -lies)
(on plate) blonda f

(under plate, ornament) tapete m, pañito m, carpeta f (Col, CS)

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doing
n
u (action): that takes some ~ eso no es nada fácil; it was none of our ~ nosotros no tuvimos nada que ver

doings pl (activities, events) actividades fpl

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do-it-yourself

nu bricolaje m

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doldrums
pl n : to be in the ~ estar* de capa caída

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dole
n (BrE): to be on the ~ estar* cobrando subsidio de desempleo or (Chi tb) de cesantía, estar* en el paro (Esp) dole out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] food/money dar*, repartir

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doleful
adj face/look compungido, triste; sound/voice plañidero, lúgubre

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doll
n muñeca f doll up [v + o + adv] (colloq): to get (all) ~ed up emperifollarse (fam)

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dollar
n dólar m; you can bet your bottom ~ (colloq) puedes estar seguro, te lo doy firmado (fam); (before n) ~ bill billete m de un dólar; ~ sign signo m or símbolo m del dólar

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dollhouse
(AmE)
n casa f de muñecas

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dollop
n (colloq) (served with a spoon) cucharada f; (serving, measure) porción f

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doll's house

n (BrE) casa f de muñecas

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dolly
n (pl -lies) (used to or by children) muñequita f

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dolphin
n (pl ~s or ~) delfín m

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domain
n
(sphere of influence, activity) campo m, esfera f; in the public ~ de(l) dominio público

(Comput) dominio m

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dome
n (Archit) cúpula f

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domestic
adj

(of the home) life/problems doméstico; ~ violence violencia f en el hogar

(home-loving) casero, hogareño

animal doméstico

(Econ, Pol) affairs/policy/market interno; produce/flight nacional

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domesticated
adj animal/species domesticado

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domesticity
nu (frml or hum) domesticidad f

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domestic science

nu economía f doméstica, hogar m (Esp)

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domicile
n (frml) domicilio m (frml)

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dominance
nu
(supremacy) dominio m, dominación f

(predominance) predominio m, preponderancia f

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dominant
adj
(more powerful) nation/influence dominante

(predominant) crop/industry predominante, preponderante

(Biol, Ecol) dominante

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dominate
vt dominar

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domination
nu dominación f

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domineering
adj dominante

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Dominican Republic

n the ~ ~ la República Dominicana

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dominion
nu c (liter) dominio m

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domino
n (pl -noes)
(counter) ficha f de dominó

dominoes (+ sing vb) dominó m

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don
vt -nn- (put on) (liter) ponerse*

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donate
vt donar

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donation
n
c (gift) donativo m, donación f

u (act) donación f

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done [1]
past p of DO

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done [2]
adj (no comp)
(pred)
(finished) hecho

(cooked) cocido

(accepted): it's not ~ o not the ~ thing no está bien visto

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donkey
n (pl -keys) burro m, asno m

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donor
n donante mf

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don't
do not

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doodle
vi/t garabatear, garrapatear

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doom [1]
vt (usu pass) condenar

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doom [2]
nu
(fate) sino m (liter); (death) muerte f

(ruin) fatalidad f

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doomsday

n (arch) día m del Juicio Final

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door
n puerta f; double ~s puerta de dos hojas; there's someone at the ~ llaman a la puerta; tickets are available at the ~ se pueden comprar las localidades en la puerta or a la entrada; he's not allowed out of ~s no le permiten salir; to show sb the ~ mostrarle* or enseñarle la puerta a algn, echar a algn

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door

: ~bell
n timbre m;
~ knob
n pomo m (de la puerta);
~man
n (pl -men ) portero m;
~mat
n felpudo m;
~step
n umbral m;
~stop
n cuña f (para mantener la puerta abierta);
~-to-~
adj delivery/service de puerta a puerta; a ~-to-~ salesman un vendedor ambulante (que va de puerta a puerta);
~way
n entrada f

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dope [1]
n
u
(drugs) (sl) droga f, pichicata f (CS, Per fam); (cannabis) hachís m, chocolate m (Esp arg)

(Sport) estimulante m, droga f, doping m; (before n) test antidoping adj inv

u (information) (sl) información f

c (stupid person) (colloq) imbécil mf, tarugo mf (fam)

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dope [2]
vt (colloq) person/racehorse dopar (fam), drogar*; food/drink poner* droga en

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dopey ,dopy
, adj dopier, dopiest (colloq)
(stupid) lelo (fam), bobo (fam)

(befuddled) atontado, grogui (fam)

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dormant
adj

animal/plant aletargado

volcano inactivo

(frml) idea/emotion latente

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dormice
pl of DORMOUSE

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dormitory
n (pl -ries)
(in school, hostel) dormitorio m; (before n) ~ town (BrE) ciudad f dormitorio

(students' residence) (AmE) residencia f de estudiantes

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dormouse
n (pl -mice ) lirón m

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dorsal
adj dorsal

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DOS
n (disk-operating system) DOS m

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dosage
nc u dosis f

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dose [1]
n (of medication) dosis f; a bad ~ of flu (colloq) una gripe or (Col, Méx) una gripa muy mala

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dose [2]
vt : I'm all ~d up with painkillers me he tomado no sé cuántos analgésicos

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dossier
n dossier m, expediente m

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dot [1]
n punto m; ~ ~ ~ puntos suspensivos; on the ~ en punto

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dot [2]
vt -tt-
(add dot) puntuar*; to sign on the ~ted line firmar la línea punteada or de puntos

(scatter) (usu pass) salpicar*; her family is ~ted about all over Europe su familia está desperdigada por toda Europa

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dot.com
n (Comput) punto m com; (before n) company punto com

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dote
vi to ~ ON sb adorar a algn

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doting
adj : his ~ mother su madre, que lo adora

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dotty
adj -tier, -tiest (colloq) person chiflado (fam); idea descabellada

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double [1]
adj doble; bed de matrimonio, de dos plazas (AmL); it's ~ that es el doble de eso; my number is ~ three seven ~ four eight (esp BrE) mi número es tres tres siete, cuatro cuatro ocho; it's spelled with a ~ `t' se escribe con dos tes; ~ bend curva f en S (read as: curva en ese); inflation reached ~ figures la inflación alcanzó/rebasó el 10%

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double [2]
adv pay/earn/cost el doble; she spends ~ what she earns gasta el doble de lo que gana; to see ~ ver* doble

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double [3]
n

(hotel room) doble f

(of spirits): I'll have a ~ (deme) uno doble

(lookalike) doble mf

(Sport) (double win) doblete m

(pace): at o on the ~ (Mil) a paso ligero

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double [4]
vt
(increase twofold) earnings/profits doblar, duplicar*; efforts redoblar

(Games) stake/call/bid doblar

~ vi
(increase twofold) price/amount duplicarse*, doblarse

(have dual role): the table ~s as a desk la mesa también se usa como escritorio; somebody ~d for him in the dangerous scenes alguien lo doblaba en las escenas peligrosas
double back [v + adv] person/animal volver* sobre sus pasos; the path ~d back on itself el camino doblaba sobre sí mismo double up [v + adv (+ o)]
(bend): to ~ up with laughter morirse* or desternillarse de risa; he was ~d up with pain se retorcía de dolor

(redouble) (AmE) doblar

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double

: ~ act
n : they are a ~ act actúan en pareja;
~-barreled, (BrE) double-barrelled~-barrelled
adj
shotgun de dos cañones

(BrE) surname compuesto
;
~ bass
n contrabajo m;
~-book
vt (BrE): the room had been ~-booked la habitación había sido reservada para dos personas distintas;
~-breasted
adj cruzado;
~-check
vi volver* a mirar, verificar* dos veces
~ vt facts/information volver* a revisar;
~ chin
n papada f;
~-click
vi (Comput) hacer* doble click;
~ cream
n (BrE) crema f doble, nata f para montar (Esp), doble crema f (Méx);
~-cross
vt traicionar;
~-decker
n ~-decker (bus) (esp BrE) autobús m de dos pisos;
~ Dutch
nu (colloq) chino m (fam);
~-edged
adj knife/blade/scheme de doble filo; remark/comment de doble sentido;
~ glazing
nu (BrE) doble ventana f;
~-jointed
adj : he's ~-jointed tiene articulaciones dobles

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doubles
pl n dobles mpl

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double standard

n : to have ~ ~s aplicar* una ley para unos y otra para otros

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doubly
adv difficult/dangerous/interesting doblemente

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doubt [1]
n u c
(uncertainty) duda f; no ~ she will phone con seguridad que llama, seguro que llama; if in ~, don't go si estás en (la) duda, no vayas; I have my ~s tengo mis dudas

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doubt [2]
vt
fact/truth dudar de

(consider unlikely) dudar; to ~ (THAT) o if o whether dudar QUE (+ subj)

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doubtful
adj
(full of doubt) expression/tone de indecisión or duda, dubitativo; I am ~ as to its value tengo mis dudas acerca de su valor

(in doubt) dudoso; the outcome remains ~ el resultado sigue siendo dudoso or incierto

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doubtfully
adv say sin convicción; agree con reserva

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doubtless
adv sin duda, indudablemente

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dough
nu
(Culin) masa f

(money) (sl) guita f (arg), lana f (AmL fam), plata f (AmS fam), pasta f (Esp fam)

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doughnut

n donut m, rosquilla f

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dour
adj adusto

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douse
vt flames sofocar*

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dove [1]
n paloma f

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dove [2]
(AmE) past of DIVE

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dovetail
vi encajar

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dowager
n : viuda de un noble

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dowdy
adj -dier, -diest woman sin gracia, sin estilo

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down [1]
adv

(in downward direction): to go ~ bajar; to look ~ mirar (hacia or para) abajo; from the waist ~ desde la cintura para abajo; ~ with tyranny! ¡abajo la tiranía!

(downstairs): can you come ~? ¿puedes bajar?

(of position) abajo; two floors ~ dos pisos más abajo; ~ here/there aquí/allí (abajo)

(downstairs): I'm ~ in the cellar estoy aquí abajo, en el sótano

(lowered, pointing downward) bajado; face ~ boca abajo

(prostrate): I was ~ with flu all last week estuve con gripe toda la semana pasada

(of numbers, intensity): my temperature is ~ to 38° C la fiebre me ha bajado a 38° C; they were two goals ~ iban perdiendo por dos goles

(in, toward the south): to go/come ~ south ir*/venir* al sur

(at, to another place) (esp BrE): ~ on the farm en la granja; I'm going ~ to the library voy a la biblioteca

(dismantled, removed): the room looks bare with the pictures ~ la habitación queda desnuda sin los cuadros; once this wall is ~ una vez que hayan derribado esta pared

(out of action): the telephone lines are ~ las líneas de teléfono están cortadas; the system is ~ (Comput) el sistema no funciona

down to
(as far as) hasta; ~ to the present day hasta nuestros días

(reduced to): we're ~ to our last can of tomatoes nos queda solo una lata de tomates

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down [2]
prep
(in downward direction): we ran ~ the slope corrimos cuesta abajo; it fell ~ a hole se cayó por un agujero; halfway ~ the page hacia la mitad de la página

(along): we drove on ~ the coast seguimos por la costa; the library is just ~ the street la biblioteca está un poco más allá

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down [3]
adj
(before n) (going downward): the ~ escalator la escalera mecánica de bajada or para bajar

(depressed) (colloq) (pred) deprimido

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down [4]
n u

(on bird) plumón m

(on face, body) vello m, pelusilla f

(on plant, fruit) pelusa f

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down [5]
vt
(drink) beberse or tomarse rápidamente

(knock down) person tumbar, derribar

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down

: ~ and out
adj (colloq) (pred): to be ~ and out estar* en la miseria;
~cast
adj
(dejected) alicaído, abatido

(directed downward): with ~cast eyes con la mirada baja
;
~fall
n (of person) perdición f, ruina f; (of king, dictator) caída f;
~grade employee/hotel bajar de categoría;
~hearted
adj desanimado, desmoralizado;
~hill
adv walk/run cuesta abajo; to go ~hill ir* cuesta abajo, ir* de mal en peor

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Downing Street
n Downing Street (calle de Londres donde se encuentra la residencia oficial del primer ministro británico)

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download

vt (Comput) trasvasar

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downmarket [1]
adv : the paper has gone ~ el diario ha perdido categoría; (deliberately) el diario se dirige ahora a un sector más popular del público

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downmarket [2]
adj newspaper popular; store barato

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down

: ~ payment
n cuota f or entrega f inicial, entrada f (Esp), pie m (Chi);
~pour
n aguacero m, chaparrón m

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downright [1]
adj lie/insolence descarado; crook/liar/rogue redomado, de tomo y lomo (fam); madness total y absoluto

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downright [2]
adv : it was ~ dangerous! ¡fue peligrosísimo!; he was ~ rude! ¡estuvo de lo más grosero!

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downriver

adv río abajo

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Down's syndrome
nu síndrome m de Down; (before n) child afectado por el síndrome de Down

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downstairs [1]
adv abajo; he went ~ to open the door bajó a abrir la puerta

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downstairs [2]
n planta f baja; (before n) neighbor/toilet (del piso) de abajo

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down

: ~stream
adv río abajo;
~-to-earth
adj (pred ~ to earth) realista, práctico

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downtown [1]
nu (AmE) centro m (de la ciudad); (before n) ~ New York el centro de Nueva York

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downtown [2]
adv (AmE): to go/live ~ ir* al/vivir en el centro

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downtrodden
adj oprimido

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downward [1]
adj direction/pressure hacia abajo; movement/spiral descendente; tendency (Fin) a la baja

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downward [2],downwards
, (esp BrE) adv hacia abajo

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downwind

adv en la dirección del viento

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dowry
n (pl -ries) dote f

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doze
vi dormitar doze off [v + adv] quedarse dormido, dormirse*

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dozen [1]
n (pl ~ or ~s) docena f; four dollars a o per ~ cuatro dólares la docena; I got ~s of cards recibí montones de tarjetas (fam)

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dozen [2]
adj docena f de; a ~/two ~ eggs una docena/dos docenas de huevos

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dozy
adj dozier, doziest amodorrado, adormilado

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Dr
(title) (Doctor) Dr., Dra.

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drab
adj clothing/decor/appearance soso, sin gracia; life/occupation gris, monótono

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draft [1]
n
c (BrE) draught (cold air) corriente f de aire

c (formulation) versión f

(Fin) cheque m or efecto m bancario

(AmE) the ~ (Mil) el llamamiento or (AmL tb) llamado a filas

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draft [2]
vt
(formulate) document/contract/letter redactar el borrador de; speech preparar

(conscript) (AmE) reclutar, llamar a filas

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draftproof
adj hermético

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draftsman ,draughtsman
, (BrE) n (pl -men ) dibujante mf

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drafty ,draughty
, (BrE) adj -tier, -tiest con corrientes de aire

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drag [1]
-gg- vt
(haul) arrastrar, llevar a rastras; I couldn't ~ myself away (colloq) no tenía fuerzas para irme

(allow to trail) tail/garment/anchor arrastrar; to ~ one's feet o heels dar(le)* largas al asunto

(Comput) ~ (and drop) arrastrar (y soltar)

~ vi

(trail) anchor garrar; coat arrastrar

(lag) rezagarse*

(go on slowly) work/conversation hacerse* pesado; film/play hacerse* largo
drag on [v + adv] alargarse* (interminablemente)

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drag [2]
n (no pl)
(tiresome thing): what a ~! ¡qué lata! (fam)

u (resistant force) resistencia f al avance

u (women's clothes): in ~ vestido de mujer

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dragon
n dragón m

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dragonfly

n (pl -flies) libélula f, caballito m del diablo, matapiojos m (Andes)

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drain [1]
n

(pipe) sumidero m, resumidero m (AmL); the ~s (of town) el alcantarillado; (of building) las tuberías de desagüe

(grid) (BrE) sumidero m, resumidero m (AmL)

(plughole) desagüe m

(no pl) (cause of depletion) a ~ on the country's resources una sangría para el país; the extra work is an enormous ~ on my energy el trabajo extra me está agotando

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drain [2]
vt

container/tank vaciar*; land/swamp drenar, avenar; blood drenar; sap/water extraer*

(Culin) vegetables/pasta escurrir, colar*

(Med) drenar

(drink up) glass/cup vaciar*, apurar

(consume, exhaust) resources/strength agotar, consumir

~ vi
(dry) dishes escurrir(se)

(disappear): all the strength seemed to ~ from my limbs los brazos y las piernas se me quedaron como sin fuerzas

(discharge) pipes/river desaguar*

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drainage
nu
(of household waste) desagüe m (de aguas residuales); (of rainwater) canalización f (de agua de lluvia); (before n) ~ system (red f de) alcantarillado m

(of fields, marshes) drenaje m, avenamiento m

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drainboard

n (AmE) escurridero m

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draining board
n (BrE) escurridero m

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drainpipe

n tubo m or caño m del desagüe, bajante f

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drake
n pato m (macho)

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drama
n (pl -mas)
(Theat)
c (play) obra f dramática, drama m

u (plays collectively) teatro m, drama m; (dramatic art) arte m dramático

u (excitement) dramatismo m

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dramatic
adj
(Theat) (before n) dramático, teatral

(striking) change/improvement espectacular, drástico; increase espectacular

(momentous) events/development dramático

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dramatically
adv
(exaggeratedly) pause/announce dramáticamente, de manera teatral or histriónica

(strikingly) change/improve/increase de manera espectacular

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dramatics
n (Theat) (+ sing vb): amateur ~ teatro m amateur or de aficionados

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dramatist
n dramaturgo, -ga m,f

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dramatize
vt
story/novel (Theat) dramatizar*, hacer* una adaptación teatral de; (Cin) llevar al cine

(exaggerate) situation/event dramatizar*, exagerar

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drank
past of DRINK

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drape
vt
(arrange): they ~d a flag over the tomb colocaron una bandera formando pliegues sobre la tumba; she ~d herself over the sofa se tendió sobre el sofá

(cover) cubrir*

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drapes
pl n (AmE) cortinas fpl

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drastic
adj drástico, radical

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drastically
adv drásticamente

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draught
n
u (storage under pressure): beer on ~ cerveza f de barril; (before n) beer/cider de barril

c (liter) (of water, beer) trago m

(BrE) draft[1]

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draughtproof
adj (BrE) draftproof

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draughts
n (BrE) (+ sing vb) damas fpl

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draughtsman
n (BrE) draftsman

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draughty
adj (BrE) drafty

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draw [1]
(past drew; past p drawn) vt

(move by pulling) curtains/bolt (open) descorrer; (shut) correr; he drew her to one side la llevó a un lado, la llevó aparte

(pull along) cart/sled tirar de, arrastrar

(pull out) tooth/cork sacar*, extraer* (frml); gun desenfundar, sacar*; sword desenvainar, sacar*

(cause to flow) sacar*; to ~ blood sacar* sangre, hacer* sangrar; to ~ breath respirar

(Fin) salary/pension cobrar, percibir (frml); check girar, librar

(derive) strength/lesson sacar*

(establish) distinction/parallel establecer*

(attract) customers/crowd atraer*; to be ~n to sb/sth sentirse* atraído por algn/algo

(elicit) praise conseguir*; criticism/protest provocar*, suscitar

(sketch) flower/picture dibujar; line trazar*

(BrE Games, Sport) empatar

~ vi
(move): to ~ close to sth/sb acercarse* a algo/algn; to ~ to a close terminar, finalizar* (frml); the train drew out of/into the station el tren salió de/entró en la estación; to ~ ahead of sb/sth adelantarse a algn/algo

(Art) dibujar

(BrE Games, Sport) empatar; (in chess game) hacer* tablas
draw back [v + adv]
(retreat) retirarse

(recoil) retroceder
draw in
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(retract) claws esconder, retraer*

(into quarrel, war) involucrar; (into conversation) darle* participación a

[v + adv]
(arrive) train llegar*

days/nights hacerse* más corto

draw on [v + prep + o] (make use of) resources/reserves recurrir a, hacer* uso de; she drew on her own experiences se inspiró en sus propias experiencias draw out
[v + adv]
(depart) train salir*

(become longer) hacerse* más largo

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(prolong) alargar*, estirar

(extract, remove) tooth/thorn sacar*, extraer* (frml); wallet/handkerchief sacar*; information sacar*, sonsacar*; confession arrancar*

(withdraw) money sacar*

draw up
[v + adv] car detenerse*, parar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(prepare, draft) contract/treaty redactar, preparar; list/plan hacer*

(arrange in formation) troops/competitors alinear, formar

(bring near) chair acercar*, arrimar

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draw [2]
n
(raffle) sorteo m

(tie) (Games, Sport) empate m

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draw

: ~back
n inconveniente m, desventaja f;
~bridge
n puente m levadizo

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drawer
n
(in furniture) cajón m, gaveta f (esp AmC, Méx)

drawers pl (Clothing) calzones mpl

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drawing
nc u dibujo m

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drawing

: ~ pin
n (BrE) thumbtack;
~ room
n sala f, salón m

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drawl
n : acento caracterizado por la longitud de las vocales

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drawn [1]
past p of DRAW

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drawn [2]
adj features/face demacrado

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drawstring

n cordón m (del que se tira para cerrar algo); (before n) bag/waist fruncido con un cordón o una cinta

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dread [1]
vt tenerle* terror or pavor a

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dread [2]
nu terror m

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dreadful
adj news/experience/weather espantoso, terrible; I feel ~ me siento pésimo

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dreadfully
adv (as intensifier) upset/late terriblemente, enormemente

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dream [1]
n sueño m; a ~ come true un sueño hecho realidad; (before n) he lives in a ~ world vive de ilusiones, vive en las nubes

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dream [2]
(past & past p dreamed or (BrE also) dreamt ) vi soñar*; to ~ ABOUT sth/sb soñar* CON algo/algn; would you do that? — I wouldn't ~ of it! ¿harías eso? — ¡ni pensarlo!

~ vt soñar*; I never ~ed he'd be so rude nunca (me) imaginé que iba a ser tan grosero dream up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] plan idear

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dreamer
n soñador, -dora m,f

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dreamt
(BrE) past & past p of DREAM

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dreamy
adj -mier, -miest
(abstracted) person soñador, fantasioso; gaze distraído

music etéreo, sutil

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dreary
adj -rier, -riest
room/landscape deprimente, lóbrego, sombrío; weather gris, deprimente

work/routine monótono, aburrido, aburridor (AmL)

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dredge
vt dragar* dredge up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] mud/sand dragar*; story/scandal desenterrar*

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dredger
n (machine) draga f; (vessel) dragador m, draga f

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dregs
pl n posos mpl, cunchos mpl (Col), conchos mpl (Chi); the ~ of society la escoria de la sociedad

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drench
vt (usu pass) empapar

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dress [1]
n
c (for woman, girl) vestido m

u (style of dressing): they adopted Western ~ adoptaron el modo de vestir or la vestimenta occidental; (before n) she has no ~ sense tiene mal gusto para vestirse

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dress [2]
vt
(put clothes on) vestir*; to get ~ed vestirse*; he was ~ed in white iba (vestido) de blanco

(Culin)
(prepare) chicken/fish preparar

(season) salad aliñar

(Med) wound vendar

~ vi vestirse* dress up [v + adv]
(dress smartly) ponerse* elegante

(in fancy dress) disfrazarse*; to ~ up AS sth disfrazarse* DE algo

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dresser
n
(person): he's a stylish ~ (se) viste con mucho estilo

(in bedroom) (AmE) tocador m

(in kitchen) (BrE) aparador m

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dressing
n
c (Med) apósito m, gasa f; (bandage) vendaje m

u c (Culin) (for salad) aliño m, aderezo m; (stuffing) (AmE) relleno m

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dressing

: ~ gown
n bata f, salto m de cama (CS);
~ room
n (Theat) camerino m; (in house) vestidor m;
~ table
n tocador m

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dress

: ~maker
n modista mf; (designer) modisto, -ta m,f;
~ rehearsal
n ensayo m general;
~ suit
n traje m de etiqueta

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dressy
adj -sier, -siest elegante

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drew
past of DRAW

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dribble
vi
(drool) babear

(Sport) driblar, driblear

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dribs and drabs
pl n : in ~ ~ ~ poquito a poco

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dried
adj figs/flowers seco; fish salado, seco; milk/eggs en polvo

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drier
n dryer

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drift [1]
vi

(on water) moverse empujado por la corriente

(be adrift) boat/person ir* a la deriva

(in air) balloon moverse empujado por el viento

(proceed aimlessly): the crowd began to ~ away la muchedumbre comenzó a dispersarse; to ~ apart couple/friends distanciarse

(pile up) sand/snow amontonarse

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drift [2]
n
c (of sand) montón m; (of snow) ventisquero m

(meaning) (no pl) sentido m; I didn't quite catch your ~ no entendí or capté muy bien lo que querías decir

(movement): the ~ from the land el éxodo rural

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driftwood

nu madera, tablas etc que flotan en el mar a la deriva o que arrastra el mar hasta la playa

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drill [1]
n
c (electric o power ~) taladradora f, taladro m; (hand ~) taladro m (manual); (Dent) torno m, fresa f; (Eng, Min) perforadora f, barreno m; (drill head) broca f

u (Mil) instrucción f

c (Educ) ejercicio m

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drill [2]
vt
hole hacer*, perforar; wood/metal taladrar, perforar, barrenar; tooth trabajar or limpiar con la fresa

(Mil) soldiers instruir*

~ vi perforar, hacer* perforaciones; to ~ for oil perforar en busca de petróleo

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drily
adv secamente, con sequedad

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drink [1]
n
u
(any liquid) bebida f

(alcohol) bebida f

c
(amount drunk, served, sold): have a ~ of water/milk bebe or (esp AmL) toma un poco de agua/leche

(alcoholic) copa f, trago m (fam); to have a ~ tomar una copa

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drink [2]
(past drank; past p drunk) vt/i beber, tomar (esp AmL) drink up
[v + adv] bebérselo or (esp AmL) tomárselo todo, terminar su (or mi etc) copa (or leche etc)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] beberse, tomarse (esp AmL)

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drinkable
adj water potable

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drink-driving

nu BrE drunk driving

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drinker
n : he's a heavy ~ es un gran bebedor or un bebedor empedernido; I'm a beer ~ myself yo prefiero la cerveza

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drinking
nu
(of liquid) beber

(of alcohol): his ~ is causing concern lo mucho que bebe está causando preocupación

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drinking

: ~ chocolate
nu chocolate m en polvo;
~ water
nu agua f‡ potable

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drip [1]
vi -pp- washing/hair chorrear, gotear; faucet/tap gotear; water was ~ping from the ceiling el techo goteaba, caían gotas del techo

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drip [2]
n
(of rainwater, tap) (no pl) goteo m

(Med) suero m, gota a gota m

(ineffectual person) (colloq) soso, -sa m,f (fam)

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drip-dry

adj fabric/garment de lava y pon, de lavar y poner

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dripping
adj (colloq) empapado; (as intensifier) to be ~ wet estar* chorreando or empapado

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drive [1]
(past drove; past p driven) vt
(Transp)
car/bus/train manejar or (Esp) conducir*

(convey in vehicle) llevar en coche

(cause to move) (+ adv compl): the Indians were ~n off their land los indios fueron expulsados de sus tierras; we drove them away with sticks los ahuyentamos con palos

(Sport) ball mandar, lanzar*

(provide power for, operate) hacer* funcionar, mover*

(make penetrate) nail clavar; stake hincar*

(cause to become) volver*; to ~ sb mad volver* loco a algn; he ~s me crazy with his incessant chatter me saca de quicio con su constante cháchara

(compel to act) to ~ sb to + INF llevar or empujar a algn A + INF; she is ~n by ambition la impulsa or motiva la ambición

(overwork): he drove them mercilessly los hizo trabajar como esclavos; she ~s herself too hard se exige demasiado a sí misma

~ vi manejar or (Esp) conducir*; she ~s to work va a trabajar en coche drive out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] expulsar

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drive [2]
n
c (in vehicle): to go for a ~ ir* a dar un paseo or una vuelta en coche; it's a three-hour ~ es un viaje de tres horas en coche

c
(leading to house) camino m, avenida f (que lleva hasta una casa)

(in front of house) entrada f (para coches)

c (in golf, tennis) golpe m fuerte

u (energy) empuje m, dinamismo m

c (compulsion) (Psych) impulso m, instinto m; the sex ~ el apetito sexual

c
(organized effort) campaña f

(attacking move) (Mil) ofensiva f, avanzada f

(in US football) ataque m

u c (propulsion system) transmisión f, propulsión f

u (Auto): front-wheel/rear-wheel ~ tracción f delantera/trasera

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drive-in
n (AmE) (cinema) autocine m; (restaurant) drive in m (restaurante que sirve a los clientes en el propio automóvil)

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drivel
nu tonterías fpl, estupideces fpl

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driven
past p of DRIVE

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driver
n (of car, truck, bus) conductor, -ra m,f, chofer m or (Esp) chófer mf; (of racing car) piloto mf; she's a good ~ maneja or (Esp) conduce bien

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driver's license
n (AmE) licencia f or (Esp) permiso m de conducción; (less formally) carné m or permiso m (de conducir) (Esp), carné m (Chi) or (Ur) libreta f or (AmC, Méx, Ven) licencia f or (Col) pase m (de manejar), registro m (Arg), brevete m (Per)

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driving [1]
nu (Auto) conducción f (frml)

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driving [2]
adj
rain torrencial; wind azotador

(dynamic): she's the ~ force behind the project es el alma-máter or la impulsora del proyecto

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driving

: ~ instructor
n instructor, -tora m,f de autoescuela;
~ licence
n (BrE) driver's license;
~ test
n examen m de conducir or (AmL tb) de manejar

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drizzle [1]
n llovizna f, garúa f (AmL)

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drizzle [2]
v impers lloviznar, garuar* (AmL)

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droll
adj
(comic) gracioso, con chispa

(quaint, curious) curioso

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drone [1]
n
c (bee) zángano m

u (sound — of bees, traffic, aircraft) zumbido m; (— of voice) cantinela f (fam), sonsonete m

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drone [2]
vi bee/engine/plane zumbar; she ~d (on) for hours estuvo horas con la misma perorata (fam)

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drool
vi dog/baby babear; we ~ed at the sight of the cakes se nos hizo la boca agua or agua la boca al ver los pasteles

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droop
vi
(sag) flowers ponerse* mustio; his shoulders ~ed se encorvó

(flag) spirits flaquear, decaer*; person desfallecer*, decaer*

drooping pres p head gacho; flowers mustio

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drop [1]
n

(of liquid) gota f; she's had a ~ too much ha bebido más de la cuenta

drops pl (Med) gotas fpl; nose ~s gotas para la nariz

(candy): acid ~s caramelos mpl ácidos; chocolate ~s pastillas fpl de chocolate

(fall) (no pl) (in temperature) descenso m; (in prices) caída f, baja f; a sheer ~ una caída a plomo; at the ~ of a hat en cualquier momento

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drop [2]
-pp- vt

(accidentally): I/he ~ped the cup se me/le cayó la taza; don't ~ it! ¡que no se te caiga!

(deliberately) cup/vase dejar caer, tirar; bomb/supplies lanzar*; ~ that gun! ¡suelta ese revólver!

(lower) hem alargar*, bajar; eyes/voice bajar

(set down) passenger/cargo dejar

(deliver) pasar a dejar

(send) (colloq) card/letter mandar; ~ me a line a ver si me mandas or me escribes unas líneas

(utter) hint/remark soltar*, dejar caer; to let it ~ that … (inadvertently) dejar escapar que …; (deliberately) dejar caer que …

(omit) letter/syllable/word omitir; to ~ sb from a team sacar* a algn de un equipo

(give up, abandon) case abandonar; charges retirar; plan/idea abandonar, renunciar a; friend/associate dejar de ver a; to ~ the subject dejar el tema

~ vi

(fall) object caer(se)*; plane bajar, descender*; he ~ped to the ground (deliberately) se tiró al suelo; (fell) cayó de un golpe

(collapse) desplomarse

(decrease) wind amainar; temperature bajar, descender*; prices bajar, experimentar un descenso (frml); voice bajar

(in height) terrain caer*

drop in [v + adv] (colloq) pasar; to ~ in ON sb pasar a ver a algn, caerle* a algn (fam) drop off
[v + adv]
(fall off) caerse*

(fall asleep) dormirse*, quedarse dormido

(decrease) sales/numbers disminuir*

[v + o + adv] person/goods dejar
drop out [v + adv]: to ~ out of school abandonar los estudios; to ~ out (of a competition/race) (before event) no presentarse (a un concurso/una carrera); (during event) abandonar (un curso/una carrera); to ~ out (of society) marginarse, convertirse* en un marginado

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drop-dead
adv : ~ gorgeous que te caes de espaldas de guapo

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droplet
n gotita f

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dropper
n cuentagotas m, gotero m

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droppings
pl n (of bird, flies) excremento m (frml), cagadas fpl (fam); (of rabbit, sheep) cagarrutas fpl

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dross
nu
(waste) basura f

(Metall) escoria f

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drought
nc u sequía f

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drove [1]
past of DRIVE

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drove [2]
n
(of animals) manada f

droves pl (of people) hordas fpl, manadas fpl

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drown
vt
person/animal ahogar*

~ (out) (make inaudible) noise/cries/screams ahogar*

~ vi ahogarse*, morir* ahogado

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drowsy
adj -sier, -siest somnoliento, adormilado

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drudge
n esclavo, -va m,f

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drudgery
nu : this job is sheer ~ este trabajo es una pesadez

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drug [1]
n
(narcotic) droga f, estupefaciente m (frml); to be on ~s drogarse*

(medication) medicamento m, medicina f, fármaco m (frml)

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drug [2]
vt -gg- drogar*

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drug addict

n drogadicto, -ta m,f

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druggist
n (AmE) farmacéutico, -ca m,f

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drug

: ~store
n (AmE) establecimiento que vende medicamentos, cosméticos, periódicos y una gran variedad de artículos;
~-taker
n consumidor, -dora m,f de drogas;
~-taking
nu consumo m de drogas

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drum [1]
n
(Mus)
tambor m

drums pl (in band) batería f

(container) bidón m

(machine part) tambor m

(spool) tambor m

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drum [2]
-mm- vt table/floor golpetear; to ~ one's fingers tamborilear con los dedos

~ vi
(Mus) tocar* el tambor

(beat, tap) person dar* golpecitos, tamborilear; rain/hail/hooves repiquetear
drum up [v + adv + o] support conseguir*, obtener*

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drum

: ~beat
n son m del tambor;
~kit
n batería f

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drummer
n (pop, jazz) batería mf, baterista mf (AmL); (military) tambor m

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drumstick

n
palillo m (de tambor), baqueta f

(Culin) muslo m, pata f

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drunk [1]
past p of DRINK

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drunk [2]
adj (pred) borracho; to get ~ emborracharse; ~ and disorderly (Law) en estado de embriaguez y alterando el orden público (frml)

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drunk [3]
n borracho, -cha m,f

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drunkard
n (frml & pej) borracho, -cha m,f, beodo, -da m,f (frml)

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drunk driving
n u
(AmE) conducción f de un vehículo bajo los efectos del alcohol

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drunken
adj (before n) person/mob borracho; orgy/brawl de borrachos

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drunkenness
nu borrachera f, embriaguez f (frml)

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dry [1]
adj drier, driest

(not wet) ground/washing seco

(lacking natural moisture) leaves/skin/hair seco; cough seco

(dried-up) well/river seco; to run ~ river/well secarse*

(not rainy, not humid) climate/weather/heat seco; tomorrow will be ~ mañana no lloverá

(not sweet) wine/sherry seco

(ironic) humor/wit mordaz

(dull, boring) lecture/book árido

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dry [2]
dries, drying, dried vt secar*; to ~ one's eyes secarse* or (liter) enjugarse* las lágrimas

~ vi secarse* dry up [v + adv]
stream/pond secarse* (completamente)

funds/resources/inspiration agotarse

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dry

: ~ clean
vt limpiar en seco;
~ cleaner('s)
n tintorería f;
~ dock
n dique m seco

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dryer
n
(for clothes — machine) secadora f; (— rack) tendedor m, tendedero m; (spin ~) secadora f (centrífuga); (tumble ~) secadora f (de aire caliente)

hairdrier

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dry

: ~ goods
pl n
(clothing) (AmE) artículos mpl or prendas fpl de confección; (before n) ~ goods store tienda f de confecciones

(groceries) (BrE) comestibles mpl no perecederos
;
~ ice
nu hielo m seco

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dryly
adv drily

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dryness
nu
(of ground, hair, skin, climate) sequedad f

(of wine, sherry) lo seco

(of humor, wit) lo mordaz

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dry

: ~ rot
nu putrefacción de la madera producida por un hongo;
~ wall, (BrE) dry-stone wall~-stone wall
n muro m de mampostería sin mortero

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dual
adj (before n) role/function doble; nationality doble

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dual

: ~ carriageway
n (BrE) autovía f, carretera f de doble pista;
~-control
adj car/brakes de doble mando or control;
~-purpose
adj utensil de doble uso; cleaner de doble acción; furniture de doble función or uso

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dub
vt -bb-
(nickname) apodar

(Cin) film doblar

(Audio) mezclar

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dubious
adj
(questionable) honor/achievement dudoso, discutible; past turbio; motives/person sospechoso

(doubtful) to be ~ (ABOUT sth/sb) tener* reservas or dudas (SOBRE or ACERCA DE algo/algn)

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duchess
n duquesa f

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duchy
n (pl duchies) ducado m

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duck [1]
n pato, -ta m,f

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duck [2]
vi (bow down) agacharse; (hide): I ~ed behind a pillar me escondí rápidamente detrás de una columna

~ vt
(lower) head agachar, bajar

(submerge) hundir

(dodge) question eludir, esquivar; responsibility evadir, eludir

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duckling
n patito m, anadón m

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duct
n (Tech, Anat) conducto m

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dud [1]
n (colloq)
(useless thing) birria f (fam), porquería f (fam)

(useless person) calamidad f, inútil mf

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dud [2]
adj (colloq)
(useless, valueless) note/coin falso; check sin fondos

(Mil) shell/bomb que no estalla

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dude
n (AmE sl) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam)

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dudgeon
n : in high ~ indignadísimo, lleno de indignación

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due [1]
adj
(pred): the rent is ~ hay que pagar el alquiler; the respect ~ to one's elders el respeto que se les debe a los mayores; it's all ~ to you todo gracias a ti, te lo debemos todo a ti; when is the next train ~? ¿cuándo llega el próximo tren?; she's ~ back tomorrow vuelve mañana, su regreso está previsto para mañana

(before n) consideration/regard debido; with all ~ respect con el debido respeto

due to (as prep) (crit) debido a

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due [2]
adv : the fort is ~ west of the town el fuerte está justo or exactamente al oeste del pueblo; we headed ~ north nos dirigimos derecho hacia el norte

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due [3]
n
to give him his ~, he is efficient tienes que reconocer que es eficiente

dues pl n (subscription) cuota f

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duel
n duelo m

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duet
n dúo m

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duffel bag ,duffle bag
, (BrE) n talego m, tula f (Col), bolso m marinero (RPl)

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duffel coat ,duffle coat
, (BrE) n trenca f, montgomery m (CS)

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dug
past & past p of DIG

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dugout

n
(Mil) refugio m subterráneo

~ (canoe) piragua f

(in baseball) dogaut m, caseta f

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duke
n duque m

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dull [1]
adj

(not bright) color apagado; light/glow pálido; eyes/complexion sin brillo

(not shiny) finish mate; hair sin brillo

(overcast) day/morning gris, feo

(boring) speech/person aburrido

faculties torpe, lerdo; pain/ache sordo; sound sordo, amortiguado

edge/blade romo, embotado

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dull [2]
vt
(make less bright) color/surface quitar el brillo a, opacar*

(make less sharp) pain aliviar, calmar; senses entorpecer*, embotar

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dully
adv
(dimly) glow/shine débilmente, pálidamente

(boringly) talk/write de manera aburrida

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duly
adv debidamente; permission was ~ granted el permiso fue concedido, como era de esperar

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dumb
adj
(unable to speak) mudo; to be struck ~ quedarse mudo or sin habla

(stupid) (colloq) bobo (fam)
dumb down [v + adv + o, v + o + adv] bajar el nivel intelectual de

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dumb

: ~bell
n pesa f, mancuerna f;
~found
vt (usu pass) anonadar;
~struck
adj estupefacto;
~waiter
n (elevator) montaplatos m; (table) mesita f rodante

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dummy [1]
n

(in window display, for dressmaker) maniquí m

(in tests, stunts) muñeco m

(in US football) domi m

(for baby) (BrE) pacifier

(fool) (colloq) bobo, -ba m,f (fam)

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dummy [2]
adj gun/telephone de juguete

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dump [1]
n
(place for waste) vertedero m (de basura), basural m (AmL), tiradero m (Méx)

(temporary store) (Mil) depósito m

(unpleasant place) (colloq) lugar m de mala muerte

to be (down) in the ~s (colloq) estar* or andar* con la depre (fam)

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dump [2]
vt
(get rid of) waste/refuse tirar, botar (AmL exc RPl); boyfriend/girlfriend (colloq) plantar (fam), botar (AmS exc RPl fam), largar* (RPl fam)

(set on ground) load/sand descargar*, verter*; where can I ~ my things? (colloq) ¿dónde puedo dejar or poner mis cosas?

(Comput) data/disks volcar*

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dumper (truck)
n dump truck

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dumpling
n : bola de masa que se come en sopas o guisos

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Dumpster
® n (AmE) contenedor m (para escombros)

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dump truck

n volquete m, camión m volteador (RPl) or (Méx) de volteo, volqueta f (Col)

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dumpy
adj -pier, -piest regordete

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dunce
n (pej) burro, -rra m,f

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dune
n duna f

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dung
nu
(feces) boñiga f, bosta f

(manure) (esp BrE) estiércol m

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dungarees
pl n (workman's) overol m; (fashion) pantalón m de peto m

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dungeon
n mazmorra f, calabozo m

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duo
n (pl -os) dúo m

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dupe [1]
vt engañar, embaucar*

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dupe [2]
n inocentón, -tona m,f, primo, -ma m,f (Esp fam)

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duplex
n (AmE) ~ (apartment) dúplex m; ~ (house) casa de dos viviendas adosadas

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duplicate [1]
adj (before n): a ~ copy un duplicado; a ~ key un duplicado or una copia de una llave

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duplicate [2]
n duplicado m, copia f

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duplicate [3]
vt
(copy) letter/document hacer* copias de

(repeat) work/efforts repetir* (en forma innecesaria)

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durable
adj durable

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duration
nu duración f

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duress
nu : under ~ bajo coacción

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during
prep durante

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dusk
nu anochecer m

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dust [1]
n u
polvo m; to bite the ~ person morder* el polvo

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dust [2]
vt
(remove dust from): to ~ the furniture quitarles el polvo a los muebles, sacudir los muebles (CS, Méx)

(sprinkle) to ~ sth WITH sth espolvorear algo CON algo

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dust

: ~bin
n (BrE) cubo m or (CS, Per) tacho m or (Méx) tambo m or (Col) caneca f or (Ven) tobo m de la basura;
~cart
n (BrE) camión m de la basura;
~ cloth
n (AmE) trapo m del polvo, trapo m de sacudir (CS, Méx), sacudidor m (Méx)

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duster
n
(Clothing) (housecoat) (AmE) guardapolvo m

(BrE)
(for blackboard) borrador m

dust cloth

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dust

: ~ jacket
n sobrecubierta f;
~man
n (pl -men ) (BrE) basurero m;
~pan
n pala f, recogedor m

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dusty
adj -tier, -tiest furniture cubierto de polvo; road/plain polvoriento

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Dutch [1]
adj holandés; to go ~ pagar* a escote (fam), pagar* or ir* a la americana (AmL), pagar* or ir* a la inglesa (Chi fam)

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Dutch [2]
n
u (language) holandés m

(people) (+ pl vb) the ~ los holandeses

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Dutch

: ~man
n (pl -men ) holandés m;
~woman
n holandesa f

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dutiful
adj consciente de sus deberes

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duty
n (pl duties)
c u (obligation) deber m, obligación f

u
(service) servicio m; to do ~ as sth hacer* las veces de algo, servir* de algo

(in phrases) to be on/off ~ nurse/doctor estar*/no estar* de turno or guardia; policeman/fireman estar*/no estar* de servicio

duties pl n (responsibilities) (frml) funciones fpl, responsabilidades fpl

c u (Tax) (often pl) impuesto m

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duty

: ~-free
adj libre de impuestos;
~-free shop
n duty free m, tienda f libre de impuestos

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duvet
n (BrE) edredón m (nórdico)

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DVD
n digital video disc

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dwarf [1]
n (pl ~s or dwarves ) enano, -na m,f; (before n) tree/species enano

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dwarf [2]
vt building hacer* parecer pequeño

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dwell
(past & past p dwelt or dwelled) vi (liter) morar (liter), vivir dwell on [v + prep + o]: try not to ~ on the past trata de no pensar demasiado en el pasado; the documentary ~s excessively on … el documental se detiene demasiado or hace demasiado hincapié en …

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dwelling
n
(habitation) (liter) morada f (liter)

(house) (frml) vivienda f

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dwelt
past & past p of DWELL

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dwindle
vi
numbers/population disminuir*, menguar*, reducirse*

dwindling pres p: dwindling resources recursos mpl cada vez más limitados

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dye [1]
n tintura f, tinte m

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dye [2]
dyes, dyeing, dyed vt teñir*

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dying
adj (before n)
(near death, extinction) person/animal moribundo, agonizante; race/art en vías de extinción

(related to time of death) wish/words/breath último, postrero (liter)

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dyke
n
dike

(lesbian) (sl & often pej) tortillera f (arg)

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dynamic
adj dinámico

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dynamism
nu dinamismo m

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dynamite
n dinamita f

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dynamo
n (pl -mos) dínamo m or dinamo m (AmL), dinamo f or dínamo f (Esp)

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dynasty
n (pl -ties) dinastía f

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dysentery
nu disentería f

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dysfunction
nu c disfunción f

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dysfunctional
adj disfuncional

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dyslexia
nu dislexia f

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dyslexic
adj disléxico

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E

E
(east) E

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E ,e
, n
(letter) E, e f

(Mus) mi m

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each [1]
adj cada adj inv

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each [2]
pron
cada uno, cada una; he questioned ~ of them in turn les preguntó uno por uno

each other: they are always criticizing ~ other siempre se están criticando el uno al otro; (if more than two people) siempre se están criticando unos a otros; their respect for ~ other su mutuo respeto

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each [3]
adv : we were paid £10 ~ nos pagaron 10 dólares a cada uno; the apples are 20 cents ~ las manzanas valen 20 centavos por pieza or cada una

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eager
adj (excited, impatient) impaciente, ansioso; (keen) entusiasta; he's ~ to please está deseoso de complacer; she is ~ for change tiene muchos deseos de cambio

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eagerly
adv accept/agree con entusiasmo; await ansiosamente, con ansiedad e impaciencia; listen/read con avidez

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eagle
n águila f‡

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ear
n

(Anat) oreja f; (organ) oído m

(sense of hearing) (no pl) oído m; to play sth by ~ tocar* algo de oído

(of corn) espiga f

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ear

: ~ache
nu c dolor m de oído;
~drum
n tímpano m

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earl
n conde m

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early [1]
adj -lier, -liest
(before expected time) arrival/elections anticipado; to be ~ person llegar* temprano; the bus was ~ el autobús pasó (or salió etc) antes de la hora

(before normal time): to have an ~ night acostarse* temprano; ~ retirement jubilación f anticipada

crop/variety temprano, tempranero

(far back in time): ~ man el hombre primitivo; his earliest memories sus primeros recuerdos

(toward beginning of period): it's too ~ to tell es demasiado pronto para saber; in ~ June a principios de junio; he was in his ~ twenties tenía poco más de veinte años

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early [2]
adv -lier, -liest
(before expected time) temprano

(before usual time) temprano, pronto (Esp)

(toward beginning of period): ~ in the morning por la mañana temprano; ~ in the year a principios de año; ~ (on) in her career en los comienzos de su carrera

(soon) pronto; they won't be here till nine at the earliest por temprano que lleguen no estarán aquí antes de las nueve

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ear

: ~mark
vt money/funds destinar;
~muffs
pl n orejeras fpl

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earn
vt
money/wages ganar; interest dar*

respect/gratitude ganarse; promotion ganar

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earnest [1]
adj
(sincere) (frml) effort/attempt serio; wish ferviente

(serious) serio

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earnest [2]
n in ~ en serio

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earnings
pl n ingresos mpl

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ear

: ~plug
n tapón m para el oído;
~ring
n arete m (AmL), aro m (CS), pendiente m (Esp), caravana f (Ur);
~shot
n : to be within/out of ~shot estar*/no estar* lo suficientemente cerca como para oír

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earth
n
u
(Astron, Relig) tierra f; the ~ o E~ la Tierra

(as intensifier): why on ~ didn't you warn me? ¿por qué diablos no me avisaste?

u (land, soil) tierra f

u (BrE Elec) tierra f

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earthenware
nu (material) barro m (cocido); (dishes) vajilla f de barro (cocido)

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earth

: ~quake
n terremoto m;
~worm
n lombriz f (de tierra)

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earwig
n tijereta f, cortapicos m

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ease [1]
nu
(facility) facilidad f; ~ of operation facilidad de manejo; for ~ of access para facilitar el acceso; with ~ fácilmente

(freedom from constraint): at ~ a gusto; to put sb at his/her ~ hacer* que algn se sienta a gusto

(Mil): (stand) at ~! ¡descansen!

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ease [2]
vt

(relieve) pain calmar, aliviar; tension hacer* disminuir, aliviar; burden aligerar; to ~ sb's mind tranquilizar* a algn

(make easier) situation paliar; transition facilitar; to ~ the way for sth preparar el terreno para algo

rules/restrictions relajar

belt/rope aflojar

(move with care) (+ adv compl): they ~d him into the wheelchair lo sentaron con cuidado en la silla de ruedas; he ~d the key into the lock introdujo la llave en la cerradura con cuidado

~ vi pain aliviarse, calmarse; tension disminuir* ease off [v + adv] rain amainar; pain aliviarse, calmarse; pressure/traffic disminuir* ease up [v + adv] (slacken pace — of life) tomarse las cosas con más calma; (— of work, activity) bajar el ritmo

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easel
n caballete m

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easily
adv

(without difficulty) fácilmente, con facilidad

(readily) break/stain/cry con facilidad

(by far) con mucho, (de) lejos (AmL fam); there's ~ enough for everybody hay de sobra para todos

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east [1]
nu
(point of the compass, direction) este m; the ~, the E~ (region) el este

the East (the Orient) (el) Oriente

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east [2]
adj (before n) este adj inv, oriental; wind del este

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east [3]
adv al este

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east

: ~bound
adj que va (or iba etc) en dirección este or hacia el este;
E~ End
n (in UK) the E~ End (of London) barrio del este de Londres de tradición obrera

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Easter
n Pascua f (de Resurrección); (before n) ~ Day o Sunday (el) Domingo de Pascua or Resurrección; ~ egg huevo m de Pascua

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easterly
adj wind del este; in an ~ direction hacia el este, en dirección este

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eastern
adj
(Geog) (before n) oriental, este adj inv; heavy rain over ~ England fuertes lluvias en or sobre el este de Inglaterra; the ~ states los estados del este; E~ Europe Europa Oriental or del Este

(oriental) appearance/custom oriental

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eastward [1]
adj (before n): in an ~ direction en dirección este, hacia el este

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eastward [2],eastwards
, (BrE) adv hacia el este

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easy [1]
adj easier, easiest
(not difficult) fácil; it's ~ to see that … es fácil ver que …; she was an ~ winner ganó sin problemas

(undemanding) life fácil; to be ~ on the eye ser* agradable a la vista

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easy [2]
adv
(without difficulty): money doesn't come ~ el dinero no es fácil de conseguir; ~ come, ~ go así como viene se va

(slowly, calmly) despacio, con calma; ~ does it despacito; to take it ~ tomárselo con calma

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easy

: ~ chair
n sillón m, poltrona f, butaca f;
~going
adj : she's very ~going es una persona de trato fácil or sin complicaciones

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eat
(past ate; past p eaten) vt/i comer eat away [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] rats/mice roer*; moths picar*, comerse; acid corroer* eat into [v + prep + o] acid/rust corroer*; profits/savings comerse eat up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (finish) meal/food comerse

[v + adv] (finish meal) terminar (de comer)

[v + adv + o] (consume) fuel/electricity consumir, gastar

[v + o + adv] curiosity/ambition consumir

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eaten
past p of EAT

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eater
n : he's a big ~ come mucho, es muy comelón or (CS, Esp) comilón (fam); we're big meat ~s comemos mucha carne

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eaves
pl n alero m

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eavesdrop
vi -pp- to ~ (ON sth/sb) escuchar (algo/a algn) a escondidas

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ebb [1]
n reflujo m; the ~ and flow of the tide el flujo y reflujo de la marea; to be at a low ~ person estar* decaído; diplomatic relations estar* en un punto bajo

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ebb [2]
vi
tide bajar, retroceder; to ~ and flow fluir* y refluir*

(dwindle) decaer*
ebb away [v + adv]: his life was ~ing away se consumía poco a poco; I felt my strength ~ing away sentí que me abandonaban las fuerzas

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ebb tide

n reflujo m

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ebony
nu
(wood) ébano m

(color) color m (de) ébano; (before n) hair/skin negro como el ébano

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EC
n (European Community) CE f

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eccentric [1]
adj excéntrico

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eccentric [2]
n excéntrico, -ca m,f

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eccentricity
nu c (pl -ties) excentricidad f

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ecclesiastical
adj eclesiástico

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echo [1]
n (pl -oes) eco m

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echo [2]
vi footsteps/voices hacer* eco

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eclair
n : pastel individual relleno de crema

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eclipse [1]
n eclipse m

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eclipse [2]
vt eclipsar

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eco-friendly
adj ecológico, que no daña el medio ambiente

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ecological
adj ecológico

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ecologist
n (student of ecology) ecólogo, -ga m,f; (conservationist) ecologista mf

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ecology
nu ecología f

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e-commerce
n comercio m electrónico, e-comercio m

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economic
adj económico

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economical
adj económico

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economics
n
(+ sing vb) economía f

(financial aspect) (+ pl vb) aspecto m económico

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economist
n economista mf

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economize
vi economizar*; to ~ ON sth economizar* algo

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economy
n (pl -mies)
c (economic state or system of country) economía f

c (saving): to make economies economizar*, hacer* economía(s)

u (thrift) economía f; (before n) pack/size familiar; ~ class clase f turista

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ecosystem
n ecosistema m

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ecstasy
n (pl -sies)
u c (state) éxtasis m

u (drug) éxtasis m

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ecstatic
adj look/expression extasiado, extático; applause clamoroso

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ECU
n (pl ECUs) ecu m

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Ecuador
n Ecuador m

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Ecuadorean [1]
adj ecuatoriano

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Ecuadorean [2]
n ecuatoriano, -na m,f

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ecumenical
adj ecuménico

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eczema
nu eczema m

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eddy [1]
n (pl eddies) remolino m, torbellino m

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eddy [2]
vi eddies, eddying, eddied water formar remolinos; smoke/dust arremolinarse

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Eden
n Edén m

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edge [1]
n

(no pl) (border, brink — of town) afueras fpl; (— of forest) lindero m, borde m; (— of river, lake) orilla f, margen m; (— of cliff) borde m

(of plate, table, chair) borde m; (of coin) canto m; (of page) margen m

(cutting part) filo m; to be on ~ estar* nervioso, tener* los nervios de punta (fam)

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edge [2]
vt : the collar was ~d with fur el cuello estaba ribeteado de piel; the paper was ~d in black el papel tenía un borde negro

~ vi (+ adv compl): to ~ forward/closer/away ir* avanzando/acercándose/alejándose (poco a poco)

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edging
n borde m

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edgy
adj tenso, con los nervios de punta

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edible
adj (safe to eat) comestible; (eatable) pasable, comible

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edifying
adj edificante

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Edinburgh
n Edimburgo m

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edit
vt
manuscript (correct) corregir*, editar; (cut) recortar, editar

movie/tape editar

(manage) newspaper/magazine dirigir*

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edition
n edición f

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editor
n
(of text) redactor, -tora m,f, editor, -tora m,f; (of collected works, series) editor, -tora m,f

(of newspaper, magazine) director, -tora m,f, redactor, -tora m,f responsable

(of movie, radio show) editor, -tora m,f

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editorial [1]
adj
(Publ) assistant/director de redacción

(Journ) comment/decision/freedom editorial

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editorial [2]
n editorial m

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EDT
(in US) Eastern Daylight Time

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educate
vt
(teach, school) educar*

(make aware) concientizar* or (Esp) concienciar

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educated
adj person culto; to make an ~ guess hacer* una conjetura hecha con cierta base

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education
nu educación f; (before n) system/policy educativo

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educational
adj
establishment docente, de enseñanza; toy educativo

(instructive) instructivo

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Edwardian
adj eduardiano

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EEC
n (European Economic Community) CEE f

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eel
n anguila f

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e'er
adv (poet & arch) ever

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eerie
adj eerier, eeriest atmosphere/silence/cry inquietante, espeluznante; glow/place fantasmagórico

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efface
vt (frml) borrar

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effect [1]
n

(consequence) efecto m; to take ~ surtir efecto

in effect de hecho, realmente

(phenomenon) efecto m

(impression) impresión f; he only did it for ~ lo hizo sólo para llamar la atención

(applicability, operation): to come into ~, to take ~ entrar en vigor or en vigencia

(meaning): a statement was issued to the ~ that … (frml) se hizo público un comunicado anunciando que …; he said it wasn't true, or words to that ~ dijo que no era verdad o algo de ese tenor

effects pl
(special ~s) (Cin, TV) efectos mpl especiales

(belongings) (frml) efectos mpl (frml)

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effect [2]
vt (frml) reconciliation/cure lograr; escape llevar a cabo; repairs/payment efectuar* (frml)

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effective
adj
(producing the desired result) method/treatment eficaz, efectivo

(striking) design/contrast de mucho efecto

(real) (before n) control/leader efectivo

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effectively
adv
manage/spend con eficacia, eficazmente

contrast/decorate con mucho gran efecto; speak convincentemente

(in effect) (indep) de hecho

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effeminate
adj afeminado

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effervescent
adj liquid/personality efervescente

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efficiency
nu (pl -cies) (of person, system) eficiencia f; (Mech Eng, Phys) rendimiento m

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efficient
adj person/system eficiente; machine/engine de buen rendimiento

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efficiently
adv eficientemente

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effigy
n (pl -gies) efigie f

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effluent
nu c (liquid waste) vertidos mpl; (sewage) aguas fpl residuales

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effort
nc u esfuerzo m; to make an ~ hacer* un esfuerzo, esforzarse*; it's not worth the ~ no merece or vale la pena

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effortless
adj grace natural; prose/style fluido

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e.g.
(for example) p. ej. or vg. or e.g.; (in speech) por ejemplo

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egalitarian
adj igualitario

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egg
n huevo m egg on [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] incitar

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egg

: ~cup
n huevera f;
~plant
nc u (AmE) berenjena f;
~shell
nc u cáscara f de huevo;
~ timer
n (with sand) reloj m de arena (de tres minutos); (clockwork) avisador m;
~ white
nc u clara f de huevo;
~ yolk
nc u yema f de huevo

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ego
n (pl egos)
(Psych) the ~ el yo, el ego

(self-regard) amor m propio, ego m

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ego trip

n (colloq): his autobiography is simply an ~ ~ su autobiografía es un regodeo ególatra

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Egypt
n Egipto m

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Egyptian [1]
adj egipcio

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Egyptian [2]
n egipcio, -cia m,f

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eiderdown

n edredón m

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eight
000,000,000 adj/n ocho adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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eighteen
000,000,000 adj/n dieciocho adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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eighteenth [1]
000,000 adj decimoctavo

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eighteenth [2]
adv en decimoctavo lugar

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eighteenth [3]
000,000,000 n
(Math) dieciochoavo m; (part) dieciochoava parte f

(birthday): it's her ~ today hoy cumple dieciocho años

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eighth [1]
000,000 adj octavo

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eighth [2]
adv en octavo lugar

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eighth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) octavo m; (part) octava parte f

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eighth note

n (AmE) corchea f

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eightieth [1]
adj octogésimo

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eightieth [2]
adv en octogésimo lugar

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eightieth [3]
000,000 n (Math) ochentavo m; (part) ochentava or octogésima parte f

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eighty
000, 000, 000 adj/n ochenta adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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Eire
n Eire m, Irlanda f

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either [1]
conj either … or … o … o …
Note
In the usual translation of either … or, o … o, o becomes u when it precedes a word beginning with o or ho.

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either [2]
adj : you can take ~ route puedes tomar cualquiera de las dos rutas; on ~ side of the path a ambos lados del camino

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either [3]
pron (esp BrE) cualquiera; (with neg) ninguno, -na; (in questions) alguno, -na

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either [4]
adv (with neg) tampoco; she can't cook and he can't ~ ella no sabe cocinar y él tampoco

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ejaculate
vi (Physiol) eyacular

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eject
vt troublemaker/cassette expulsar

~ vi (Aviat) eyectarse

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eke out
[v + adv + o, v + o + adv]
(make last) resources/funds estirar, hacer* alcanzar

(barely obtain): to ~ out a living ganarse la vida a duras penas

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elaborate [1]
adj decoration/design/hairstyle complicado; meal de mucho trabajo; plan minucioso

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elaborate [2]
vt elaborar

~ vi dar* (más) detalles

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elapse
vi transcurrir

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elastic [1]
n
u (Tex) elástico m

c (garter) (AmE) liga f

c (AmE) elastic band

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elastic [2]
adj waistband/garter de elástico; stocking elastizado; fiber/properties elástico

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elastic band

n (esp BrE) goma f (elástica), gomita f, liga f (Méx), caucho m (Col), elástico m (Chi), banda f elástica (Ven)

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elated
adj eufórico

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elbow [1]
n codo m

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elbow [2]
vt darle* un codazo a; they ~ed us out of the way nos apartaron a empujones

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elbow

: ~ grease
nu (colloq): put some ~ grease into it! ¡dale con más fuerza! (fam);
~ room
nu espacio m

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elder [1]
adj mayor

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elder [2]
n

(older person): she's my ~ by two years me lleva dos años, es dos años mayor que yo

(senior person): the village/tribal ~s los ancianos del pueblo/de la tribu

(Relig) miembro m del consejo

(Bot) saúco m

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elderberry
n (pl -ries) baya f del saúco

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elderly [1]
adj mayor, de edad

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elderly [2]
pl n the ~ los ancianos

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eldest
adj (before n) brother/sister/child mayor; the ~ (as pron) el/la mayor, el/la de más edad

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elect [1]
vt
(Adm, Govt) elegir*

(choose) (frml) to ~ to + INF optar POR + INF

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elect [2]
adj (after n): the president ~ el presidente electo, la presidenta electa

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election
n
c (event) elecciones fpl; to call/hold an ~ convocar*/celebrar elecciones; (before n) campaign/speech electoral; day/results de las elecciones

u (act) elección f

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elector
n elector, -tora m,f

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electoral
adj (usu before n) system/reform electoral; ~ register o roll padrón m (AmL) or (Esp) censo m or (Chi, Ven) registro m or (Col) planilla f electoral

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electorate
n (+ sing or pl vb) electorado m

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electric
adj eléctrico; fence electrificado; performance/atmosphere electrizante

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electrical
adj eléctrico

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electric

: ~ blanket
n manta f or (AmL exc CS) cobija f or (CS) frazada f eléctrica;
~ chair
n silla f eléctrica

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electrician
n electricista mf

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electricity
nu electricidad f

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electric shock

nc u descarga f eléctrica

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electrify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied electrificar*; (excite, thrill) electrizar*

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electrocute
vt electrocutar

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electrode
n electrodo m

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electrolysis
nu electrólisis f

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electron
n electrón m

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electronic
adj electrónico

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electronic mail

nu correo m electrónico

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electronics
n
(subject) (+ sing vb) electrónica f; (before n) industry electrónico

(circuitry) (+ sing or pl vb) sistema m electrónico

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elegance
nu elegancia f

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elegant
adj elegante

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element
n

(part, group) elemento m; an ~ of doubt algo de duda; extremist ~s in society elementos extremistas de la sociedad

elements pl (rudiments): the basic ~s of self-defense los principios elementales de la defensa personal

(Chem) elemento m

elements pl (weather) (liter) the ~s los elementos

(preferred environment) elemento m; to be in one's ~ estar* en su (or mi etc) elemento

(of kettle, heater) resistencia f, elemento m (CS)

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elementary
adj elemental

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elementary

: ~ school
n (in US) escuela f (de enseñanza) primaria;
~ teacher
n (in US) maestro, -tra m,f de enseñanza primaria

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elephant
n elefante, -ta m,f

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elevate
vt
(promote): to ~ sb to the peerage concederle a algn el título de lord/lady; he's been ~d to the position of manager (hum) lo han ascendido a director

(frml) spirit elevar

load/platform elevar (frml), subir

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elevated railroad

nu c (AmE) ferrocarril m elevado

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elevation
n
u (promotion) elevación f

c (angle) elevación f

c (altitude) altura f

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elevator
n
(for passengers) (AmE) ascensor m, elevador m (Méx)

(for goods) elevador m, montacargas m

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eleven [1]
000,000,000 n
(number) once m; see also FOUR

(in soccer, field hockey) equipo m, once m (period)

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eleven [2]
000,000, adj once adj inv

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eleventh [1]
000,000 adj undécimo

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eleventh [2]
adv en undécimo lugar

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eleventh [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) onceavo m; (part) onceava parte f

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elf
n (pl elves) geniecillo m, elfo m

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elicit
vt laughter/smile provocar*; to ~ sth (FROM sb) explanation/reply obtener* algo (DE algn)

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eligible
adj
(qualified, suitable) applicant/candidate que reúne los requisitos necesarios; he's ~ for a grant tiene derecho a solicitar una beca; he is not ~ to compete no reúne los requisitos necesarios para competir

(marriageable): an ~ bachelor un buen partido

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eliminate
vt eliminar; possibility/suspect descartar

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elimination
nu (getting rid of) eliminación f; (ruling out) descarte m; by a process of ~ por (un proceso de) eliminación or descarte

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elite [1]
n (+ sing or pl vb) elite f, élite f

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elite [2]
adj (before n) selecto, de elite or élite

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elitism
nu elitismo m

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elitist
adj elitista

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elixir
n elixir m

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Elizabethan
adj isabelino

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elk
n (pl ~s or ~) (European animal) alce m; (American animal) uapití m

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elm
n ~ (tree) olmo m

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elocution
nu dicción f, elocución f

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elongated
adj alargado

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elope
vi fugarse* (con un amante, novio para casarse)

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eloquent
adj elocuente

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El Salvador
n El Salvador

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else
adv
(after pron): somebody o someone ~ otra persona; everybody o everyone ~ todos los demás; everything ~ todo lo demás; there's not much ~ we can do no podemos hacer mucho más; nobody ~ nadie más; they have nowhere ~ to go no tienen ningún otro sitio or lugar adonde ir; anything ~? ¿algo más?

(with interrog): what/who ~? ¿qué/quién más?; what ~ can you expect from her? ¿qué otra cosa se puede esperar de ella?

or else (as conj) si no

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elsewhere
adv : to go ~ ir* a otro sitio or lugar; ~ in Europe en otras partes or otros lugares de Europa

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elude
vt (avoid) eludir; (escape from) escaparse de

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elusive
adj enemy/prey escurridizo, difícil de aprehender; goal/agreement difícil de alcanzar

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elves
pl of ELF

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emaciated
adj person/animal escuálido; body/face consumido

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E-mail ,e-mail
, nu correo m electrónico

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emanate
vi to ~ FROM sth gas/light/sound emanar DE algo; ideas/suggestions provenir* DE algo

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emancipate
vt (frml) emancipar

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emancipated
adj emancipado; viewpoint/lifestyle independiente y progresista

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emancipation
nu (frml) emancipación f

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embankment
n (for road, railroad) terraplén m; (as protection) muro m de contención

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embargo
n (pl -goes) embargo m, prohibición f; to put an ~ on sth imponer* un embargo sobre algo

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embark
vi
(on ship, plane) embarcar(se)*

(start) to ~ ON o UPON sth on career/new life emprender algo; on adventure/undertaking embarcarse* EN algo

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embarrass
vt hacerle* pasar vergüenza a, avergonzar*

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embarrassed
adj : an ~ silence un silencio violento; I'm ~ me da vergüenza, me da pena (AmL exc CS)

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embarrassing
adj situation/question embarazoso; how ~! ¡qué vergüenza or (AmL exc CS) pena!

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embarrassment
n
u (shame) bochorno m, vergüenza f, pena f (AmL exc CS)

c (cause of shame): he's an ~ to his friends les hace pasar vergüenza a sus amigos

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embassy
n (pl -sies) embajada f

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embed
vt -dd- (in rock, wood) enterrar*; the bullet was ~ded in his arm la bala quedó alojada en el brazo

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ember
n brasa f, ascua f

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embezzle
vt desfalcar*, malversar

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embittered
adj person amargado; fighting/rivalry enconado

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emblem
n emblema m

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embody
vt -dies, -dying, -died
(personify) encarnar, personificar*

(express) thought/idea plasmar, expresar

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emboss
vt
leather/metal repujar

embossed past p stationery con membrete en relieve; wallpaper estampado en relieve

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embrace [1]
vt
(hug) abrazar*

idea/principle abrazar*; lifestyle/religion adoptar

~ vi abrazarse*

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embrace [2]
n abrazo m

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embrocation
nu c linimento m, embrocación f (ant)

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embroider
vt cloth/design bordar; story adornar

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embroidery
nu c (pl -ries) bordado m

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embroil
vt : to be/become ~ed in sth estar*/verse* envuelto en algo

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embryo
n (pl -os) embrión m

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emend
vt (frml) enmendar*

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emerald
n
c u (gem) esmeralda f;

u (color) verde m esmeralda

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emerge
vi
(come out) salir*, aparecer*

(become evident, known) problem surgir*; pattern dibujarse; truth revelarse; facts salir* a la luz

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emergency
nc u (pl -cies)
(serious situation) emergencia f; in an ~ o in case of ~ en una emergencia or en caso de emergencia

(Med) urgencia f; (before n) case/operation de urgencia

(Govt): a state of ~ was declared se declaró el estado de excepción

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emergency

: ~ exit
n salida f de emergencia;
~ landing
n aterrizaje m forzoso;
~ stop
n parada f de emergencia

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emery

: ~ board
n lima f de esmeril;
~ paper
nu papel m de lija

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emigrant
n emigrante mf

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emigrate
vi emigrar

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emigration
nu c emigración f

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eminent
adj eminente, ilustre

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emission
nu c emisión f

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emit
vt -tt- gas/smell/vapor despedir*; heat/light/radiation/sound emitir

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emotion
n
c (feeling) sentimiento m

u (strength of feeling) emoción f

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emotional
adj
disorder emocional

(sensitive) person/nature emotivo

(upset) emocionado; to get ~ emocionarse

(moving) speech/experience/scene emotivo

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empathize
vi to ~ WITH sb establecer* lazos de empatía CON algn, identificarse* CON algn

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empathy
nu empatía f

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emperor
n emperador m

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emphasis
n (pl -ses ) énfasis m; to lay o put ~ on sth hacer* hincapié or poner* énfasis en la importancia de algo

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emphasize
vt phrase/word enfatizar*; fact/point/warning recalcar*, hacer* hincapié en; fault/value poner* de relieve; shape/feature resaltar, hacer* resaltar

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emphatic
adj gesture/tone enérgico, enfático; assertion/refusal categórico

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empire
nu c imperio m

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employ
vt
person (take on) contratar, emplear; (have working) emplear, dar* empleo a

method/tactics/tool emplear

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employee
n empleado, -da m,f

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employer
n empleador, -dora m,f; (of domestic worker etc) patrón, -trona m,f

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employment
nu
(work) trabajo m; to be in ~ tener* trabajo; (before n) ~ agency agencia f de trabajo

(availability of work) empleo m; full ~ pleno empleo m

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empress
n emperatriz f

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empty [1]
adj -tier, -tiest container/table vacío; words/gesture/life vacío; threat/promise vano

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empty [2]
-ties, -tying, -tied vt container/warehouse vaciar*; she emptied the contents all over the floor vació la caja (or el bolso etc) en el suelo

~ vi room/street vaciarse*; river/stream to ~ INTO sth desaguar* EN algo empty out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] bag/drawer/pockets vaciar*; garbage tirar, botar (AmL exc RPl)

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empty [3]
n (pl -ties) (colloq) (bottle) envase m (vacío), casco m (Esp, Méx)

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empty-handed

adv con las manos vacías

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emu
n emú m

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emulate
vt emular

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emulsion
n u
~ (paint) pintura f al agua

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enable
vt
(provide means for) to ~ sb to + INF permitir(le) A algn + INF

(make possible) posibilitar, permitir

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enact
vt
(Govt, Law) law promulgar*

play/role representar

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enamel
nu esmalte m

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enamored ,enamoured
, (BrE) adj (frml) to be ~ OF sb estar* enamorado or prendado DE algn; I'm not very ~ of the idea no estoy muy entusiasmado con la idea

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enc
(enclosed) anexo

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encampment
n campamento m

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encase
vt revestir*, recubrir*; ~d IN sth revestido or recubierto DE algo

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enchant
vt (delight, charm) cautivar; (Occult) hechizar*

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enchanting
adj encantador

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encircle
vt camp/house rodear; waist/wrist ceñir*

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enclave
n enclave m

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enclose
vt

(surround) encerrar*; (fence in) cercar*

enclosed past p area/space cerrado

(in letter) adjuntar, acompañar

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enclosure
n recinto m; a fenced ~ un cercado

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encode
vt codificar*, cifrar

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encompass
vt (frml) abarcar*

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encore
n bis m; (as interj) ¡otra!

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encounter [1]
vt
(be faced with) danger/difficulty/opposition encontrar*, encontrarse* con

(come across) tropezar* or toparse con

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encounter [2]
n encuentro m

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encourage
vt
(give hope, courage to) animar, alentar*; she/it ~d me to carry on me animó a seguir adelante

industry/competition/growth fomentar

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encouragement
nu c ánimo m

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encouraging
adj alentador

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encroach
vi to ~ ON o UPON sth on land invadir algo; on rights cercenar algo

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encrypt
vt (Comput) cifrar

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encumber
vt cargar*

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encyclopedia ,encyclopaedia
, (BrE also) n enciclopedia f

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end [1]
n

(extremity — of rope, stick) extremo m, punta f; (— of nose) punta f; (— of street) final m; for weeks on ~ durante semanas y semanas, durante semanas enteras; it measures five feet (from) ~ to ~ mide cinco pies de un lado al otro or de punta a punta; to make ~s meet llegar* a fin de mes

(remaining part) final m, resto m

(finish, close) fin m, final m; at the ~ of January a fines or a finales de enero; in the ~ al final; to put an ~ to sth poner* fin or poner* punto final a algo

(death, destruction) final m, fin m

(outcome) final m

(purpose) fin m; to this ~ (frml) con este fin (frml)

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end [2]
vt
(stop) argument/discussion/fight terminar; gossip/speculation acabar or terminar con

(conclude) terminar

~ vi acabar, terminar end up [v + adv] terminar, acabar

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endanger
vt
life poner* en peligro; chances/reputation hacer* peligrar

endangered past p species en peligro

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endear
vt to ~ oneself TO sb granjearse el cariño de algn

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endearing
adj atractivo

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endearment
nc u expresión f de cariño

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endeavor [1],endeavour
, (BrE) n (frml) esfuerzo m, intento m

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endeavor [2],endeavour
, (BrE) vt (frml) to ~ to + INF intentar por todos los medios + INF, esforzarse* POR + INF

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ending
n
(conclusion) final m, desenlace m

(Ling) desinencia f, terminación f

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endless
adj
journey/meeting interminable; plain/patience sin límites; chatter/complaining continuo

(innumerable) innumerable; the possibilities are ~ las posibilidades son infinitas

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endorse
vt
(approve) statement/decision aprobar*

(sign) check/bill endosar

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endorsement
nc u

(approval) aval m, aprobación f

(Pol) refrendo m

(on driving licence) (BrE) anotación f (de una infracción de tráfico)

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endow
vt
(provide) (usu pass) ~ed WITH sth dotado DE algo

(provide income for) college/school/hospital dotar (de fondos) a

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endowment
nc u (Fin) donación f

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end product

n producto m final

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endurance
nu (physical) resistencia f; (mental) entereza f; (before n) ~ test prueba f de resistencia

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endure
vt soportar

~ vi fame/friendship/memories perdurar

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enemy
n (pl -mies) enemigo, -ga m,f

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energetic
adj person lleno de energía; exercise enérgico

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energy
nu energía f; (power, effort) energías fpl

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enforce
vt law/regulation hacer* respetar or cumplir; claim/right hacer* valer

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engage
vt
attention/interest captar

cog/wheel engranar con; gear engranar

(hire) staff/performer contratar

~ vi (take part) to ~ IN sth in politics/voluntary work/study dedicarse* A algo; they ~d in a variety of activities participaron en una variedad de actividades

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engaged
adj
(betrothed) prometido, comprometido (AmL); to be ~ TO sb estar* prometido A algn, estar* comprometido CON algn (AmL); to get ~ prometerse, comprometerse (AmL)

(pred)
(occupied) (frml) ocupado; I'm otherwise ~ tengo otro compromiso; they are ~ in a new business venture tienen un nuevo negocio entre manos

(BrE) toilet ocupado

(BrE Telec) ocupado, comunicando (Esp); the ~ tone o signal la señal de ocupado or (Esp) de comunicando

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engagement
n
(pledge to marry) compromiso m; (period) noviazgo m; (before n) ~ ring anillo m de compromiso

(appointment) compromiso m

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engine
n
(motor) motor m

(locomotive) locomotora f, máquina f

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engine driver

n (BrE) maquinista mf

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engineer [1]
n

(graduate) ingeniero, -ra m,f

(for maintenance) (BrE) técnico mf, ingeniero, -ra m,f (Méx)

(AmE Rail) maquinista mf

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engineer [2]
vt plan urdir, tramar; defeat/downfall fraguar*

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engineering
nu ingeniería f

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England
n Inglaterra f

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English [1]
adj inglés

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English [2]
n
u (language) inglés m; (before n) lesson/teacher de inglés

(people) (+ pl vb) the ~ los ingleses

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English

: ~man
n (pl -men ) inglés m;
~woman
n inglesa f

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engrave
vt grabar

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engraving
nc u grabado m

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engross
vt absorber*; to be ~ed IN sth estar* absorto EN algo

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engulf
vt flames/fire/waves envolver*; lava sepultar; feeling asaltar

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enhance
vt beauty/taste realzar*; value aumentar; reputation/performance mejorar

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enigma
n (pl -mas) enigma m

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enigmatic
adj enigmático

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enjoy
vt
(like): I ~ traveling/music me gusta viajar/la música; I ~ed the party lo pasé bien en la fiesta

(have, experience) good health disfrutar de, gozar* de

v refl to ~ oneself divertirse*, pasarlo or pasarla bien

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enjoyable
adj agradable

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enjoyment
nu c placer m

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enlarge
vt hole/area agrandar; gland/heart dilatar; room/office ampliar*; print/photograph ampliar*

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enlighten
vt people/population ilustrar (frml); would you care to ~ me? ¿te importaría explicarme?

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enlightened
adj person/view progresista; decision inteligente

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Enlightenment
nu (Hist) the (Age of) ~ la Ilustración, el Siglo de las Luces

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enlist
vi alistarse

~ vt soldiers/helpers/members reclutar, alistar; sailors enrolar; support/aid conseguir*

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enlisted man
n (AmE) soldado m raso

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en masse
adv en masa

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enmity
nu c (pl -ties) (frml) enemistad f

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enormous
adj enorme, inmenso

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enormously
adv enjoy/benefit enormemente; he's ~ fat es gordísimo

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enough [1]
adj bastante, suficiente; (pl) bastantes, suficientes; they had more than ~ time tuvieron tiempo de sobra

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enough [2]
pron : they don't pay us ~ no nos pagan bastante or lo suficiente; I've had ~! ¡ya estoy harto!

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enough [3]
adv you don't go out ~ no sales lo suficiente; make sure it's big ~ asegúrate de que sea lo suficientemente grande; curiously ~ curiosamente
Note
Where the meaning … enough to … is being translated, the translation uses the structure lo bastante or lo suficiente … como para …: you aren't eating enough (to stay healthy) no estás comiendo lo suficiente or lo bastante (como para mantenerte saludable).

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enquire
etc (BrE) inquire etc

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enrage
vt enfurecer*

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enrich
vt enriquecer*

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enroll ,enrol
, (BrE) vi -ll- matricularse, inscribirse*

~ vt matricular, inscribir*

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enrollment ,enrolment
, (BrE) nu c inscripción f, matrícula f

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en route
adv por el camino, de camino

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ensemble
n
(group of performers) conjunto m

(Clothing) conjunto m

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enslave
vt esclavizar*

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ensue
vi seguir*; in the ensuing fight en la pelea que tuvo lugar a continuación

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en suite
adj adjunto, en suite

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ensure
vt asegurar

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entail
vt risk implicar*, suponer*; expense acarrear, suponer*; responsibility conllevar

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entangle
vt enredar

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enter
vt

room/house/country entrar en, entrar a (esp AmL)

(penetrate) entrar en

(begin) period/phase entrar en

(join) army alistarse en, entrar en; firm/organization entrar en, incorporarse a

(begin to take part in) war/negotiations entrar en; debate/dispute sumarse a

student/candidate presentar

race inscribirse* (para tomar parte) en; to ~ a competition presentarse a un concurso

(record — in register) inscribir*; (— in ledger, book) anotar

(Comput) dar* entrada a

~ vi
entrar

to ~ (FOR sth) for competition/race inscribirse* (EN algo); for examination presentarse (A algo)

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enterprise
n

c (project) empresa f

u (initiative, daring) empuje m

c (company) empresa f

u (business activity): free ~ la libre empresa; private ~ la iniciativa privada; (sector) el sector privado

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entertain
vt
(amuse) audience entretener*

(frml) idea/suggestion contemplar; doubt/suspicions abrigar* (frml)

~ vi
(provide entertainment) entretener*

(have guests) recibir

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entertainer
n artista mf (del mundo del espectáculo); (presenter of program) (Rad, TV) animador, -dora m,f

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entertaining
adj book/movie/anecdote entretenido; person divertido

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entertainment
n
u (amusement) entretenimiento m

c (show) espectáculo m

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enthrall ,enthral
, (BrE) vt -ll- cautivar

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enthusiasm
nu c entusiasmo m

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enthusiast
n entusiasta mf

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enthusiastic
adj entusiasta

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entice
vt atraer*

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entire
adj
(whole) (before n) entero

(intact) (pred) intacto

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entirely
adv totalmente, completamente

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entirety
nu : in its ~ íntegramente, en su totalidad

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entitle
vt
(give right) to ~ sb TO sth darle* a algn derecho A algo; to be ~d TO sth tener* derecho A algo

(name) (frml) (often pass) titular

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entity
n (pl -ties) entidad f

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entourage
n séquito m

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entrails
pl n (of person) entrañas fpl; (of animal) vísceras fpl

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entrance [1]
n

c (way in) entrada f

c (foyer) hall m; (before n) ~ hall hall m, vestíbulo m

u (access) (frml) entrada f

u (admission — to club, museum) entrada f; (— to school, university) ingreso m; (before n) ~ fee (for entry) (precio m de) entrada f; (to join club) cuota f de ingreso or inscripción; (for exam, competition) cuota f or tasa f de inscripción

c (act of entering) entrada f; (Theat) entrada f en escena

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entrance [2]
vt embelesar, extasiar*

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entrant
n (in competition) participante mf; (for exam) candidato, -ta m,f

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entreat
vt (liter) suplicar*, rogar*

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entreaty
n (pl -ties) (liter) súplica f, ruego m

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entrepreneur
n empresario, -ria m,f

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entrust
vt to ~ sth TO sb encomendarle* or confiarle* algo A algn

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entry
n (pl entries)
u (coming, going in) entrada f

u (access) entrada f, acceso m; no entry (on door) prohibida la entrada; (on road sign) prohibido el paso

c u
(in accounts) entrada f, asiento m

(in diary) anotación f, entrada f

(in dictionary — headword) entrada f; (in encyclopedia — article) artículo m

c (in contest): the winning ~ in the painting competition el ejemplar ganador del concurso de pintura; there were 20 entries hubo 20 inscripciones

c (door, gate) (AmE) entrada f

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entryphone

n (BrE) portero m eléctrico or (Esp) automático, interfón m (Méx), intercomunicador m (Ven)

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entwine
vt (liter) entrelazar*

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envelop
vt envolver*

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envelope
n sobre m

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enviable
adj envidiable

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envious
adj envidioso; expression (lleno) de envidia

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environment
n
(Ecol) the ~ el medio ambiente

(surroundings): she's studying gorillas in their natural ~ estudia a las gorilas en su entorno or hábitat natural; the home ~ el ambiente del hogar

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environmental
adj
(Ecol) factor ambiental; damage al medio ambiente, medioambiental; ~ groups grupos mpl ecologistas

(of surroundings) factor ambiental; influence del ambiente or entorno

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environment-friendly
adj : ~ products productos mpl ecológicos, productos mpl que no dañan al medio ambiente

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environs
pl n alrededores mpl, entorno m

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envisage
vt
(foresee) prever*

(visualize) imaginarse

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envision
vt (AmE) prever*

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envoy
n enviado, -da m,f

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envy [1]
nu envidia f

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envy [2]
vt envies, envying, envied envidiar

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enzyme
n enzima f

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epic [1]
adj (usu before n) poem/poetry/film épico; achievement/struggle colosal, de epopeya

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epic [2]
n (poem) poema m épico; (film) superproducción f; (novel) epopeya f

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epidemic
n epidemia f

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epigram
n epigrama m

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epilepsy
nu epilepsia f

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epileptic
adj fit/attack epiléptico, de epilepsia; she's ~ es epiléptica

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epilogue ,epilog
, (AmE also) n epílogo m

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Epiphany
n the ~ la Epifanía (del Señor)

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episode
n episodio m

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epistle
n epístola f

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epitaph
n epitafio m

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epitome
n (embodiment) personificación f; (typical example) arquetipo m

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epitomize
vt tipificar*; person ser* la personificación de

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epoch
n era f, época f

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equal [1]
adj igual; ~ opportunities igualdad f de oportunidades; he doesn't feel ~ to the task no se siente capaz de hacerlo

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equal [2]
n igual mf

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equal [3]
vt , (BrE) -ll-
(Math) ser* igual a; three times three ~s nine tres por tres son nueve or es igual a nueve

record/time igualar

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equality
nu igualdad f

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equalize
vt pressure/weight igualar; incomes equiparar

~ vi (Sport) empatar

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equalizer
n (Sport) gol m de la igualada or del empate

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equally
adv

(in equal amounts) divide/share por igual

(without bias) treat de la misma manera, (por) igual

(to an equal degree) igualmente; ~ easily con igual or con la misma facilidad

(indep)
(just as possibly) ~ (well) de igual modo

(at the same time) (as linker) al mismo tiempo

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equate
vt (compare) equiparar; (identify) identificar*

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equation
n ecuación f

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equator
n the ~ o E~ el ecuador

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equilibrium
nu (pl -riums or -ria ) equilibrio m

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equinox
n equinoccio m

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equip
vt -pp-
(furnish, supply) troops/laboratory equipar; to ~ sth/sb WITH sth proveer* algo/a algn DE algo

(prepare, make capable) preparar

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equipment
nu equipo m; office ~ mobiliario, máquinas y material de oficina; sports ~ artículos mpl deportivos

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equity
n
u (fairness) (frml) equidad f (frml)

(Busn, Fin)
u (shareholders' interest in company) patrimonio m neto

equities pl n (shares) valores mpl de renta variable

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equivalent [1]
adj
(equal) size/value equivalente; to be ~ TO sth/-ING equivaler* A algo/+ INF

(corresponding) position/term equivalente

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equivalent [2]
n equivalente m

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era
n era f, época f

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eradicate
vt erradicar*

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erase
vt borrar

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eraser
n goma f (de borrar)

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erect [1]
adj
bearing/posture erguido

(Physiol) erecto

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erect [2]
vt altar/monument erigir* (frml), levantar; barricade/wall levantar; tent armar

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erection
n
(frml)
u (of building, monument) construcción f; (of barricade) levantamiento m

c (building) construcción f

c (Physiol) erección f

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erode
vt water/wind/waves erosionar; acid corroer*; confidence/faith minar

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erosion
nu (by water, wind, waves) erosión f; (by acid) corrosión f; (of confidence, power, rights) menoscabo m

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erotic
adj erótico

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err
vi (frml): to ~ IN sth equivocarse* EN algo; to ~ on the side of caution pecar* de cauteloso

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errand
n mandado m (esp AmL), recado m (Esp); to run an ~ for sb hacerle* un mandado or (Esp) recado a algn

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erratic
adj performance/work desigual; person/moods imprevisible; course errático

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erroneous
adj erróneo

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error
nc u error m

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error message

n (Comput) mensaje m de error

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erstwhile
adj (liter) antiguo

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erudite
adj (frml) erudito

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erupt
vi
volcano/geyser entrar en erupción

(break out) violence/fighting estallar

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eruption
nc u
(of volcano) erupción f

(of violence) brote m; (of anger) estallido m

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escalate
vi
fighting/violence/dispute intensificarse*; prices/claims aumentar

escalating pres p dispute/tension creciente

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escalator
n escalera f mecánica

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escapade
n aventura f

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escape [1]
vi

(flee) escaparse; prisoner fugarse*; to ~ FROM sth from prison fugarse* DE algo; from cage/zoo escaparse DE algo; from danger/routine escapar DE algo

air/gas/water escaparse

(from accident, danger) salvarse

~ vt pursuer/police escaparse de; capture salvarse de; responsibilities/consequences librarse de; that detail had ~d my notice se me había escapado ese detalle

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escape [2]
n
c u (from prison) fuga f, huida f; to make one's ~ escaparse

c u (from accident, danger): to have a miraculous ~ salvarse milagrosamente; there's no ~ no hay escapatoria posible

c (of gas, air, water) escape m

c u (from reality) evasión f

c u (Comput): press ~ pulse la tecla de escape; (before n) ~ key tecla f de escape

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escapist
adj escapista

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escort [1]
n
(guard) escolta f; under police ~ escoltado por la policía

(companion) acompañante mf; (male companion) (frml) acompañante m

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escort [2]
vt
(accompany) acompañar; prisoner/intruder llevar

(for protection) politician/procession/ship escoltar

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Eskimo
n (pl -mos) esquimal mf

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esoteric
adj esotérico

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espadrille
n alpargata f

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especially
adv especialmente; everyone was bored, ~ me estaba todo el mundo aburrido, sobre todo or especialmente yo

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espionage
nu espionaje m

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Esquire
n (as title): Frederick Saunders, ~ Sr. Frederick Saunders, Sr Don Frederick Saunders (esp Esp)

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essay
n (literary composition) ensayo m; (academic composition) trabajo m, ensayo m; (language exercise) composición f, redacción f

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essence
n
u
(central feature, quality) esencia f; in ~ en esencia

(personification) personificación f

c u (Culin): vanilla ~ esencia f de vainilla

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essential [1]
adj esencial

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essential [2]
n
(sth indispensable) imperativo m, elemento m esencial

essentials pl n (fundamental features) puntos mpl esenciales

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essentially
adv esencialmente; (indep) en lo esencial

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EST
(in US) Eastern Standard Time

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establish
vt
colony/company establecer*, fundar; committee/fund instituir*, crear

procedure/diplomatic relations establecer*

(prove) guilt/innocence establecer*; (ascertain) motive/fact/identity establecer*

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established
adj
expert/company de reconocido prestigio; star de renombre; reputation sólido; practice establecido; fact comprobado

church/religion oficial

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establishment
n
u
(of colony, business) fundación f; (of committee) creación f

(of criteria, relations) establecimiento m

c (club, hotel, shop) establecimiento m

the Establishment la clase dirigente, el establishment

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estate
n

(land, property) finca f, propiedad f

(group of buildings): a private ~ un complejo habitacional, una urbanización (Esp), un fraccionamiento (Méx)

(Law) patrimonio m; (of deceased person) sucesión f

~ (car) (BrE) station wagon

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estate agent

n (BrE) agente mf de la propiedad inmobiliaria

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esteem
nu estima f; I hold him in high ~ lo aprecio mucho

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esthetic
adj estético

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estimate [1]
vt
(calculate approximately) price/number/age calcular

estimated past p cost/speed aproximado; ~d time of arrival hora f de llegada previsto

(form judgment of) outcome/ability juzgar*, valorar

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estimate [2]
n
(rough calculation) cálculo m aproximado

(of costs) (Busn) presupuesto m

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estimation
n
c (judgment, opinion) juicio m, valoración f

u (esteem): to go up/down in sb's ~ ganarse/perder* la estima de algn

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Estonia
n Estonia f

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Estonian
adj estonio

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estrange
vt : his ~d wife su mujer, de quien está separado

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estuary
n (pl -ries) estuario m

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etc
(et cetera) etc.

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et cetera
adv etcétera

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etch
vt (Art, Print) grabar

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etching
nc u grabado m

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eternal
adj eterno; (colloq) noise/complaints constante

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eternity
nu c (pl -ties) eternidad f

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ethereal
adj (liter) etéreo (liter)

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ethical
adj dilemma ético; code de conducta

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ethics
n
(Phil) (+ sing vb) ética f

(+ pl vb) (morality) ética f

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Ethiopia
n Etiopía f

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Ethiopian
adj etíope

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ethnic
adj origin/group étnico; culture/art/vote de las minorías étnicas; an ~ minority una minoría étnica; ~ cleansing limpieza f étnica

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etiquette
nu etiqueta f

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etymology
nu c (pl -gies) etimología f

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EU
n European Union

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eucalyptus
n (pl -tuses) eucalipto m

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Eucharist
n Eucaristía f

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eulogy
n (pl -gies) (liter) elogio m, loa f (liter)

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eunuch
n eunuco m

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euphemism
nc u eufemismo m

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euphemistic
adj eufemístico

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euphoria
nu euforia f

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euphoric
adj eufórico

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euro
n (pl euros) euro m

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eurocheque

n (BrE) eurocheque m

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Europe
n
(Geog) Europa f

(the EC) (BrE) Europa f

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European [1]
adj europeo

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European [2]
n europeo, -pea m,f

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European

: ~ Commission
n Comisión f Europea, Comisión f de las Comunidades Europeas;
~ Currency Unit
n unidad f monetaria europea;
~ (Economic) Community
n Comunidad f (Económica) Europea;
~ Union
n Unión f Europea

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euthanasia
nu eutanasia f

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evacuate
vt evacuar*

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evacuation
nu c evacuación f

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evade
vt arrest/enemy/responsibility eludir, evadir; question/issue eludir; regulations/military service eludir; taxes evadir

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evaluate
vt
ability/data evaluar*

(value) (AmE) valorar, tasar, avaluar* (AmL)

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evangelical
adj evangélico

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evaporate
vi liquid/support/opposition evaporarse; hope/fear desvanecerse*; confidence esfumarse

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evaporated milk
nu leche f evaporada, leche f condensada (sin azúcar)

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evasion
nu evasión f

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evasive
adj reply evasivo

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eve
n (day, night before) (liter or journ) víspera f

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even [1]
adv

hasta, incluso

(with neg): he can't ~ sew a button on no sabe ni pegar un botón; you're not ~ trying ni siquiera lo estás intentando

(with comparative) aún, todavía

(in phrases) even if aunque (+ subj); even so aun así; even though aun cuando, a pesar de que

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even [2]
adj

(flat, smooth) ground/surface plano; coat of paint uniforme

(regular, uniform) color/lighting uniforme, parejo (AmL); breathing acompasado; temperature constante

(equal) distribution equitativo; to break ~ recuperar los gastos; to get ~ desquitarse; I'll get ~ with her me las pagará

(divisible by two) number par

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even [3]
vt
(level) surface allanar, nivelar

(make equal) score igualar; contest/situation equilibrar
even out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] compensar, nivelar

[v + adv] compensarse, nivelarse
even up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] numbers/amounts equilibrar

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evening
n

(after dark) noche f; (before dark) tarde f; good ~ (early on) buenas tardes; (later) buenas noches; (before n) ~ meal cena f

(period of entertainment) velada f (frml), noche f

evenings (as adv) (before dark) por la tarde, en la tarde (AmL), a la tarde or de tarde (RPl); (after dark) por la noche, de noche, en la noche (AmL)

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evening

: ~ class
n clase f nocturna;
~ dress
n
c (for woman) traje m de noche

u (formal wear) traje m de etiqueta

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evenly
adv
(equally) distribute/divide equitativamente; spread uniformemente

(calmly) say/speak sin alterar la voz

(steadily) breathe con regularidad

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event
n

(happening, incident) acontecimiento m

(Sport) prueba f

(in phrases) in the event: in the ~ of the reactor becoming overheated en caso de que el reactor se recalentara; in any event en todo caso; at all events de cualquier modo

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eventful
adj week lleno de incidentes; life rico en experiencias

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eventuality
n (pl -ties) eventualidad f

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eventually
adv finalmente, al final

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ever
adv
(at any time): have you ~ visited London? ¿has estado en Londres (alguna vez)?; nobody ~ comes to see me nunca viene nadie a verme; hardly ~ casi nunca

(after comp or superl): these are our worst ~ results estos son los peores resultados que hemos tenido hasta ahora; the situation is worse than ~ la situación está peor que nunca

(always, constantly) as ever como siempre; ever since: ~ since we first saw her desde que la vimos por primera vez; we've been friends ~ since somos amigos desde entonces; for ever para siempre

(as intensifier): when will you ~ learn? ¿cuándo vas a aprender?; thanks ~ so much (esp BrE colloq) muchísimas gracias

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ever

: ~green
adj tree/shrub de hoja perenne;
~lasting
adj eterno

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every
adj
(each): ~ room was searched se registraron todas las habitaciones; ~ minute is precious cada minuto es precioso; she comes ~ month viene todos los meses

(indicating recurrence) cada; ~ three days, ~ third day cada tres días; ~ other day un día sí, otro no, día por medio (CS, Per); ~ so often cada tanto, de vez en cuando

(very great, all possible): they have ~ confidence in us confían plenamente en nosotros; she made ~ effort to satisfy him hizo lo indecible por satisfacerlo

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everybody
pron todos; is that ~? ¿están todos?, ¿está todo el mundo?

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everyday
adj (before n) occurrence/problems/activities de todos los días, cotidiano; suit/clothes de diario; expression corriente, de todos los días; life diario , cotidiano

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everyone
pron everybody

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everything
pron todo

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everywhere
adv be en todas partes; I've looked ~ for it lo he buscado por todas partes or por todos lados; they go ~ by car van a todos lados or a todas partes en coche

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evict
vt tenant/squatter desahuciar, desalojar; demonstrators desalojar

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eviction
nu c (of tenant, squatter) desalojo m, desahucio m

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evidence
nu
(Law)
(proof) pruebas fpl

(testimony) testimonio m; to give ~ declarar declaración

(sign, indication) indicio m, señal f

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evident
adj evidente

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evidently
adv
embarrassed/unsuitable claramente, obviamente

(indep) aparentemente, según parece

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evil [1]
adj demon/wizard malvado; deeds/thoughts/character de gran maldad; influence maléfico; plan/suggestion diabólico; spirit maligno

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evil [2]
nu c mal m

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evildoer

n malhechor, -chora m,f

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evocative
adj evocador

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evoke
vt response/admiration/sympathy provocar*; memories/associations evocar*

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evolution
nu evolución f

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evolve
vi evolucionar

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ewe
n oveja f (hembra)

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ex-
pref ex(-); ~wife ex(-)esposa

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exact [1]
adj
(precise) number/size/time/date exacto

(accurate) description/definition preciso

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exact [2]
vt promise arrancar*; he ~ed his revenge se vengó

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exacting
adj work/job que exige mucho; supervisor/employer exigente; standards/conditions riguroso

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exactly
adv measure/calculate exactamente; at ~ six-thirty a las seis y media en punto

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exaggerate
vi/t exagerar

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exaggeration
nc u exageración f

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exalt
vt (frml)
(elevate) exaltar (frml), elevar

(praise) ensalzar*, exaltar (frml)

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exam
n examination

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examination
n
c (Educ) (frml) examen m

c u
(inspection — of accounts) revisión f, inspección f; (— of passports) control m; (— by doctor) reconocimiento m, examen m, revisación f (RPl)

(study, investigation) examen m; on closer ~ al examinarlo más de cerca

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examine
vt

(inspect) examinar; accounts inspeccionar, revisar; baggage registrar, revisar (AmL)

(Med, Dent) examinar, revisar (AmL)

(study, investigate) examinar, estudiar

(Educ) examinar

(Law) witness/accused interrogar*

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examiner
n examinador, -dora m,f

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example
n
(specimen, sample) ejemplo m; for ~ por ejemplo

(model) ejemplo m

(warning): to make an ~ of sb darle* un castigo ejemplar a algn

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exasperated
adj exasperado

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exasperating
adj exasperante

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exasperation
nu exasperación f

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excavate
vt/i excavar

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excavation
nu c excavación f

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exceed
vt
(be greater than) exceder de

(go beyond) limit/minimum rebasar; expectations/hopes superar; powers (frml) excederse en

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excel
-ll- vi to ~ AT/IN sth destacar* EN algo

v refl to ~ oneself lucirse*

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excellence
nu excelencia f

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excellent
adj excelente; (Educ) sobresaliente

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except
prep
(apart from): ~ (for) menos, excepto, salvo

~ for (if it weren't for) si no fuera por

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exception
n
c u excepción f

(offense): to take ~ to sth ofenderse por algo

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exceptional
adj excepcional

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excerpt
n pasaje m

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excess [1]
n
(no pl) exceso m

u (surplus) excedente m; in ~ of superior a

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excess [2]
adj : ~ baggage/weight exceso m de equipaje/de peso

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excessive
adj price/charges excesivo; demands/pressure/interest exagerado

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exchange [1]
n

c u (of information, greetings, insults) intercambio m; (of prisoners, hostages) canje m; in ~ for sth a cambio de algo

c (of students) intercambio m

c (dialogue) intercambio m de palabras

u (of currency) cambio m

c (Telec) (telephone ~) central f telefónica

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exchange [2]
vt
(give in place of) to ~ sth FOR sth cambiar algo POR algo

information/addresses intercambiar(se); blows darse*; insults intercambiar; prisoners/hostages canjear

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exchange rate

n tasa f or (esp Esp) tipo m de cambio

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Exchequer
n (in UK) the ~ el tesoro público, el erario público; see also chancellor

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excise
n impuestos mpl internos

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excitable
adj excitable

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excite
vt

(make happy, enthusiastic) entusiasmar; (make impatient, boisterous) children alborotar

(sexually) excitar

interest/admiration despertar*; envy/curiosity provocar*

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excited
adj
(happy, enthusiastic) person entusiasmado, excitado; shouts de excitación or entusiasmo; to get ~ entusiasmarse

(nervous, worried) person excitado, agitado; voice/gesture vehemente, ansioso

(impatient, boisterous) children excitado, alborotado

(sexually) excitado

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excitement
nu (enthusiasm, happiness) excitación f, entusiasmo m; (agitation) agitación f, alboroto m

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exciting
adj events/experience emocionante; film/story apasionante

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exclaim
vi/t exclamar

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exclamation
n exclamación f

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exclamation point ,exclamation mark
, (BrE) n signo m de admiración

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exclude
vt excluir*

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excluding
prep sin incluir, excluyendo

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exclusion
nu exclusión f

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exclusive
adj
rights/ownership/privileges exclusivo; story/interview en exclusiva

club/gathering selecto, exclusivo

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excommunicate
vt excomulgar*

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excrement
nu (frml) excremento m (frml)

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excruciating
adj pain atroz; boredom/embarrassment espantoso

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excursion
n excursión f

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excuse [1]
vt

(forgive) mistake/misconduct disculpar, perdonar; ~ me! ¡perdón!; ~ me, please (con) permiso

(justify) conduct/rudeness excusar, justificar*

(release from obligation) disculpar; to ~ sb (FROM) sth dispensar a algn DE algo

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excuse [2]
n excusa f; to make ~s poner* excusas

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ex-directory
adj (BrE Telec) que no figura en la guía telefónica, privado (Méx)

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execute
vt
(carry out, perform) ejecutar; duties desempeñar

(put to death) ejecutar

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execution
n
u (of order, plan) ejecución f; (of duties) desempeño m

u c (putting to death) ejecución f

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executioner
n verdugo m

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executive [1]
adj
(Adm, Busn) (managerial) ejecutivo; washroom/suite/jet para ejecutivos; car/briefcase de ejecutivo

(Govt) powers/branch ejecutivo

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executive [2]
n
(manager) ejecutivo, -va m,f

(branch of government) the ~ el (poder) ejecutivo

(~ committee) (esp BrE) comisión f directiva

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executor
n albacea mf, testamentario, -ria m,f

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exemplify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied
(give example of) ejemplificar*

(be example of) demostrar*

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exempt
adj : to be ~ FROM sth estar* exento DE algo

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exemption
nu c ~ FROM sth exención f or exoneración f DE algo

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exercise [1]
n
u (physical) ejercicio m; to take ~ hacer* ejercicio

c (Sport, Educ) ejercicio m; (Mil) ejercicios mpl, maniobras fpl

c (undertaking): a public relations ~ una operación de relaciones públicas

u (use — of rights, power) (frml) ejercicio m; (— of caution, patience) uso m

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exercise [2]
vt
body ejercitar; dog pasear; horse ejercitar

power/control/right ejercer*; patience/tact hacer* uso de

~ vi hacer* ejercicio

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exercise book

n cuaderno m

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exert
vt ejercer*; force emplear

v refl to ~ oneself hacer* un (gran) esfuerzo

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exertion
nu (often pl) esfuerzo m

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exhale
vi espirar

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exhaust [1]
n
c (~ pipe) tubo m or (RPl) caño m de escape, mofle m (AmC, Méx), exhosto m (Col)

c (system) escape m, exhosto m (Col)

u (fumes) gases mpl del tubo de escape

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exhaust [2]
vt agotar

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exhausted
adj agotado

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exhausting
adj agotador

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exhaustion
nu agotamiento m

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exhaustive
adj (frml) exhaustivo

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exhibit [1]
vt
goods/paintings exponer*

(frml) skill/dexterity demostrar*; fear/courage mostrar*; symptoms presentar

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exhibit [2]
n
(in gallery, museum) objeto en exposición

(Law) documento u objeto que se exhibe en un juicio como prueba

(exhibition) (AmE) exposición f

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exhibition
nc u (of paintings, goods) exposición f; to make an ~ of oneself dar* un expectáculo

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exhilarate
vt
(make happy) llenar de júbilo

(stimulate) tonificar*

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exhilarating
adj experience excitante; climate tonificante

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exile [1]
n
c (person — voluntary) exiliado, -da m,f, exilado, -da m,f; (— expelled) desterrado, -da m,f, exiliado, -da m,f, exilado, -da m,f

u (state) exilio m, destierro m

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exile [2]
vt desterrar*, exiliar, exilar

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exist
vi
(be real) existir

(survive) subsistir

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existence
n
u (being) existencia f; this is the only copy in ~ este es el único ejemplar existente

c (life) vida f, existencia f

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existing
adj existente

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exit
n salida f

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exodus
n (no pl) éxodo m

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exorbitant
adj (frml) price/rent exorbitante

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exorcize
vt exorcizar*

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exotic
adj exótico

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expand
vt
(enlarge) expandir; lungs ensanchar; chest desarrollar; horizons ampliar*; influence/role extender*

story/summary ampliar*

~ vi
metal/gas expandirse; elastic/rubber band estirarse

expanding pres p industry/market en expansión

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expanse
nc u extensión f

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expansion
nu expansión f

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expatriate
n expatriado, -da m,f

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expect
vt
(anticipate) esperar; is he coming tonight? — I ~ so ¿va a venir esta noche? — supongo que sí; we're not ~ing any trouble no creemos que vaya a haber problemas; to ~ to + INF: she ~s to win the match espera ganar el partido

(imagine) suponer*, imaginarse

(await) esperar; I'll ~ you at eight te espero a las ocho; to be ~ing a baby esperar un bebé

(require): he ~ed me to pay esperaba que yo pagara; that's the least you'd ~ es lo menos que se puede esperar

~ vi (colloq): she's ~ing está esperando (familia)

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expectancy
nu expectación f; life ~ esperanza f or expectativas fpl de vida

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expectant
adj expectante

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expectation
n
u (anticipation): in ~ of victory previendo la victoria; an atmosphere of great ~ un ambiente de gran expectación

expectations pl (of inheritance, promotion) expectativas fpl

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expedient [1]
adj (frml) (usu pred) conveniente

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expedient [2]
n (frml) recurso m, expediente m (frml)

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expedition
n expedición f

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expel
vt -ll- expulsar

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expendable
adj prescindible

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expenditure
nu (amount) gastos mpl; (spending) gasto m

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expense
n
u (cost, outlay) gasto m; they had a good laugh at my ~ se partieron de risa a costa mía; at the ~ of sth/sb (with the loss of) a expensas de algo/algn

expenses pl (Busn) (incidental costs) gastos mpl

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expense account

n cuenta f de gastos de representación

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expensive
adj caro

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experience [1]
nu c experiencia f

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experience [2]
vt loss/setback/delays sufrir; difficulty tener*; change/improvement/pleasure/pain experimentar

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experienced
adj secretary/chef con experiencia; driver experimentado

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experiment [1]
n experimento m

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experiment [2]
vi to ~ ON sth/sb experimentar CON algo/algn; to ~ WITH sth experimentar CON algo

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experimental
adj experimental

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expert [1]
n experto, -ta m,f

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expert [2]
adj experto; ~ witness perito, -ta m,f

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expertise
nu pericia f

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expire
vi (run out) visa/passport/ticket caducar*; lease/contract vencer*

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expiry
nu vencimiento m, caducidad f

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explain
vt explicar*

v refl to ~ oneself explicarse*
explain away [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] fact/result encontrar* una explicación convincente para

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explanation
nc u explicación f

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explanatory
adj explicativo

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explicit
adj explícito; denial/refutation categórico

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explode
vi
gunpowder/bomb estallar, hacer* explosión, explotar; vehicle hacer* explosión; (with emotion) explotar, estallar

population/costs dispararse

~ vt
bomb/dynamite explosionar, hacer* explotar or estallar

(discredit) theory rebatir; myth destruir*

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exploit [1]
vt explotar; situation/relationship aprovecharse de

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exploit [2]
n hazaña f

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exploitation
nu explotación f

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exploration
nu c exploración f

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exploratory
adj talks preliminar; surgery exploratorio

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explore
vt territory/town explorar; topic/possibility investigar*

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explorer
n
(traveler) explorador, -dora m,f

Explorer (in US) boy scout m (mayor de 14 años)

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explosion
n (of bomb, gas) explosión f, estallido m; (of anger) estallido m, explosión f

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explosive [1]
adj explosivo

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explosive [2]
nc u explosivo m

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exponent
n (of idea, theory) defensor, -sora m,f; (of art style) exponente mf

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export [1]
vt exportar

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export [2]
n
c (item exported) artículo m or producto m de exportación

u (act of exporting) exportación f

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exporter
n exportador, -dora m,f

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expose
vt
(lay bare) nerve/wire/wound exponer*; to ~ oneself to criticism exponerse* a las críticas

(uncover) secret/scandal poner* al descubierto, sacar* a la luz; inefficiency/weaknesses poner* en evidencia; criminal desenmascarar

(Phot) exponer*

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exposition
nu c exposición f

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exposure
n
u
(contact) ~ TO sth exposición f A algo

(Med) congelación f; to die from ~ morir* de frío

u
(unmasking): she was threatened with public ~ amenazaron con ponerla al descubierto

(publicity) publicidad f

(Phot) exposición f

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expound
vt (frml) exponer*

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express [1]
vt expresar

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express [2]
n (train) expreso m, rápido m; (bus) directo m

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express [3]
adj
(fast) train expreso, rápido; bus directo; delivery/letter exprés adj inv

(specific) (frml) intention/wish expreso

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expression
n expresión f

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expressive
adj expresivo

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expressly
adv (frml) expresamente

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expressway

n (AmE) autopista f; (urban) vía f rápida

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expropriate
vt expropiar

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expulsion
nu c expulsión f

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exquisite
adj
dress/meal/taste exquisito; carving/brooch de exquisita factura; work/workmanship intrincado

pleasure infinito

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ex-serviceman
n (pl -men ) soldado (or marinero etc) m retirado

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extend
vt

(stretch out) limbs/wings/telescope extender*; rope/wire tender*

(lengthen) road/line/visit prolongar*; lease/contract/deadline prorrogar*

(enlarge) house/room ampliar*; range/scope/influence extender*

(offer) (frml): to ~ an invitation to sb invitar a algn; (of written invitations) cursarle invitación a algn (frml)

~ vi
(stretch) fence/property/influence extenderse*

(in time) talks prolongarse*

(become extended) ladder/antenna extenderse*

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extension
n

u (of power, meaning) extensión f

u c (lengthening) prolongación f; (of deadline) prórroga f, extensión f

c (to building) ampliación f

c (Telec)
(line) extensión f, interno m (RPl), anexo m (Chi)

(telephone) supletorio m

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extension cord
, (BrE) extension lead
n extensión f, alargador m, alargue m (RPl)

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extensive
adj area/field extenso; knowledge vasto; experience/coverage amplio; search/inquiries exhaustivo; damage/repairs de consideración

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extensively
adv
(widely): he's traveled ~ ha viajado por todas partes; this technique is used ~ esta técnica es de uso extendido

(thoroughly, at length) research/investigate exhaustivamente

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extent
nu
(size, area) extensión f

(range, degree — of knowledge) amplitud f; (— of problem) alcance m; to some ~ hasta cierto punto; to a large ~ en gran parte

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extenuate
vt (frml) atenuar*; extenuating circumstances circunstancias fpl atenuantes, atentuantes mpl or fpl

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exterior [1]
adj wall/surface exterior

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exterior [2]
n exterior m

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exterminate
vt exterminar

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external
adj
(exterior) appearance/sign externo, exterior; wall exterior; wound/treatment externo

aid/influence del exterior; pressure/evidence externo

(foreign) affairs/trade/policy exterior

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extinct
adj animal/species extinto, desaparecido; volcano extinto, apagado

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extinction
nu extinción f

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extinguish
vt
fire extinguir*; candle/cigar apagar*

(liter) hope/memory apagar* (liter); passion/life extinguir* (liter)

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extinguisher
n (fire ~) extinguidor m (AmL), extintor m (Esp)

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extortion
nu extorsión f

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extortionate
adj fee/price abusivo; demand excesivo

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extra [1]
adj
(additional) (before n) de más; we need ~ staff necesitamos más personal; at no ~ charge sin cargo adicional; they organized three ~ flights organizaron tres vuelos adicionales; ~ time (in soccer) prórroga f

(especial) (before n) care/caution especial

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extra [2]
adv
(as intensifier): ~ long extralargo; I worked ~ hard trabajé más que nunca

(more): to charge ~ for sth cobrar algo aparte

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extra [3]
n
(additional payment or expense) extra m; optional ~s (Auto) equipamiento m opcional, extras mpl

(Cin) extra mf

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extract [1]
vt extraer*

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extract [2]
n
c (excerpt) fragmento m

u c (concentrate) extracto m

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extraction
n

c u (Dent) extracción f

u (of mineral, juice) extracción f

u (ancestry) extracción f; of Polish ~ de extracción polaca

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extradite
vt extraditar

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extradition
nu extradición f; (before n) order/treaty de extradición

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extraordinary
adj
(exceptional) extraordinario; (very odd) sight/appearance insólito; (incredible) increíble

(frml) (Adm, Govt) powers/meeting extraordinario

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extrapolate
vt (frml) extrapolar

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extrasensory
adj extrasensorial; ~ perception percepción f extrasensorial

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extravagance
n

u (lavishness, wastefulness) despilfarro m, derroche m

c (luxury) lujo m

u (of gestures, dress) extravagancia f; (of claim, story) lo insólito

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extravagant
adj
(lavish, wasteful) person derrochador, despilfarrador; lifestyle de lujo

claim/notions insólito; praise/compliments exagerado; behavior/dress/gesture extravagante

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extravaganza
n gran espectáculo m (realizado con alarde de color, fantasía y dinero)

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extreme [1]
adj
(very great) poverty/caution/urgency extremo; annoyance/relief enorme; heat extremado

(not moderate) action/measure extremo; opinion extremista

(outermost) (before n): in the ~ north/south en la zona más septentrional/meridional

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extreme [2]
n extremo m; ~s of temperature temperaturas fpl extremas

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extremely
adv (as intensifier) sumamente; it's ~ difficult es dificilísimo

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extremist
n extremista mf

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extremity
n (pl -ties)

c (farthest point) extremo m

extremities pl (Anat) extremidades fpl

u c (critical degree, situation) (frml) extremo m

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extricate
vt sacar* (con dificultad)

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extrovert [1]
adj extrovertido

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extrovert [2]
n extrovertido, -da m,f

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exude
vt resin/fluid exudar; charm/confidence emanar

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exult
vi (frml) exultar (frml)

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exultation
nu (frml) exultación f (frml)

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eye [1]
n

000,000 (Anat) ojo m; as far as the ~ can/could see hasta donde alcanza/alcanzaba la vista; I can't believe my ~s si no lo veo, no lo creo; to see ~ to ~ with sb (usu with neg) estar* de acuerdo con algn; to be up to one's ~s in sth estar* hasta aquí de algo (fam)

(look, gaze) mirada f; before my very ~s ante mis propios ojos; nothing caught my ~ in the store no vi nada que me llamara la atención en la tienda; to keep an ~ on sth/sb vigilar or cuidar algo/a algn

(attention): the company has been in the public ~ a lot recently últimamente se ha hablado mucho de la compañía; to have one's ~ on sth echarle el ojo a algo (fam)

(ability to judge) ojo m; to have an ~ for design tener* ojo para el diseño

(of needle) ojo m

(of hurricane, storm) ojo m

(in potato) ojo m

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eye [2]
vt (pres p eying or (BrE) eyeing) mirar

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eye

: ~ball
n globo m ocular;
~brow
n ceja f; to raise one's ~brows arquear las cejas; to raise one's ~brows at sth asombrarse ante algo;
~-catching
adj llamativo;
~drops pl
n colirio m

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eyeful
n : I got an ~ of dust se me llenó el ojo de polvo

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eye

: ~glasses
pl n (AmE) gafas fpl, anteojos mpl (esp AmL), lentes mpl (esp AmL);
~lash
n pestaña f

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eyelet
n ojete m

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eye

: ~lid
n párpado m;
~liner
nu delineador m (de ojos);
~-opener
n (colloq) (no pl) revelación f;
~ shadow
nu c sombra f de ojos;
~sight
nu vista f;
~sore
n monstruosidad f, adefesio m;
~strain
nu fatiga f visual;
~wash
nu colirio m; it's a lot of ~wash (colloq) es un cuento chino (fam);
~witness
n testigo mf ocular

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F

F
(Fahrenheit) F

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F ,f
, n
(letter) F, f f

(Mus) fa m

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fa
n (Mus) fa m

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FA
n (in UK) Football Association

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fable
nc u fábula f

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fabric
n
u c (Tex) tela f

u (of building, society) estructura f

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fabricate
vt
(invent) inventar(se)

(manufacture) fabricar*

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fabulous
adj
(wonderful) (colloq) magnífico

(imaginary) fabuloso

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facade ,façade
, n fachada f

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face [1]
n
c (of person, animal) cara f, rostro m; a new ~ una cara nueva; in the ~ of stiff opposition en medio de una fuerte oposición; to fall flat on one's ~ caerse* de bruces; to keep a straight ~: I could hardly keep a straight ~ casi no podía aguantarme (de) la risa; to make o (BrE also) pull a ~ poner* mala cara; to put a brave ~ on it poner(le)* al mal tiempo buena cara; to sb's ~ a or en la cara

(appearance, nature) (no pl) fisonomía f; on the ~ of it aparentemente

u (dignity): to lose ~ desprestigiarse; to save ~ guardar las apariencias

c (of coin, medal, solid) cara f; (of clock, watch) esfera f, carátula f (Méx)

c (of cliff) pared f; to disappear off the ~ of the earth desaparecer* de la faz de la tierra

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face [2]
vt
(be opposite): she turned to ~ him se volvió hacia él; the hotel ~s the sea el hotel está frente al mar

(confront) enfrentarse a; to be ~d with sth estar* or verse* frente a algo

(be presented with) problem/increase enfrentarse a

(bear): I can't ~ going through all that again no podría volver a pasar por todo eso; I can't ~ food first thing in the morning no puedo ni oler la comida temprano por la mañana

~ vi : the house ~s north la casa está orientada al norte; I was facing the other way miraba para el otro lado face up to [v + adv + prep + o] afrontar

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face

: ~cloth, (BrE also) face flannel~ flannel
n toallita f (para lavarse);
~ lift
n lifting m, estiramiento m (facial); the building was given a ~ lift remozaron el edificio;
~ pack
n mascarilla f (de belleza)

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facet
n faceta f

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facetious
adj burlón

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face

: ~ to ~
adv cara a cara;
~ value
nu valor m nominal; to take sb/sth at ~ value: I took her/what she said at ~ value me fie de ella/yo me creí lo que dijo

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facial
adj facial

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facile
adj superficial, simplista

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facilitate
vt (frml) facilitar

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facility
n (pl -ties)
facilities pl: facilities for the disabled instalaciones fpl para minusválidos; the hotel has conference facilities el hotel dispone de sala(s) de conferencia

(building) (AmE) complejo m, centro m

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-facing
suff : north/south~ que da al norte/sur

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facsimile
n facsímil(e) m

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fact
n
c (sth true) hecho m; hard ~s datos mpl concretos; to face (the) ~s aceptar la realidad

u (reality): this novel is based on ~ esta novela está basada en hechos reales; in ~ de hecho, en realidad; the ~ of the matter is (that) … el hecho es que …

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fact

: ~-finding
adj (before n) de investigación, investigador;
~ sheet
n resumen m de datos esenciales

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faction
n facción f

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factor
n factor m

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factory
n (pl -ries) fábrica f

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factory

: ~ farming
nu (BrE) cría f intensiva;
~ ship
n buque m factoría

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factual
adj account que se atiene a los hechos

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faculty
n (pl -ties)
(sense) facultad f

(Educ)
(of university, college) facultad f

(academic personnel) (AmE) cuerpo m docente

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fad
n moda f pasajera

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fade
vi
color apagarse*; fabric perder* color, desteñirse*

(disappear) hope/memories desvanecerse*; beauty marchitarse; interest decaer*; sound debilitarse

flower/plant ajarse

~ vt fabric desteñir*, hacer* perder el color a fade away [v + adv] irse* apagando

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faded
adj color apagado; fabric desteñido

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faeces
pl n (BrE frml) feces

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fag
n
(male homosexual) (AmE sl & pej) maricón m (fam & pey)

(cigarette) (BrE colloq) cigarrillo m, pitillo m (fam)

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fah
n (BrE Mus) fa m

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Fahrenheit
adj Fahrenheit adj inv

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fail [1]
vi
(not succeed) marriage/business/plan fracasar; if all else ~s como último recurso; he ~ed to live up to our expectations no dio todo lo que se esperaba de él

brakes/lights fallar

crop perderse*, malograrse

failing pres p: he could no longer read because of his ~ing eyesight la vista se le había deteriorado tanto que ya no podía leer; he retired because of ~ing health se retiró porque su salud se había deteriorado mucho

(in exam) ser* reprobado (AmL), suspender (Esp)

~ vt

exam no pasar, ser* reprobado en (AmL), suspender (Esp), reprobar* (Méx), perder* (Col, Ur), salir* mal en (Chi)

student reprobar* or (Esp) suspender

(let down): his courage ~ed him le faltó valor; words ~ me! ¡es el colmo!

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fail [2]
n
c (in exam, test) (BrE) reprobado m or (Esp) suspenso m or (RPl) aplazo m

u without ~ sin falta

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failing [1]
n defecto m

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failing [2]
prep : ~ that, try bleach si eso no resulta, prueba con lejía

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fail-safe

adj mechanism de seguridad

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failure
nc u (unsuccessful thing, act, person) fracaso m; engine ~ falla f mecánica or (Esp) fallo m mecánico; power ~ apagón m; heart ~ insuficiencia f cardíaca; ~ to carry out orders el incumplimiento de las órdenes

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faint [1]
adj -er, -est line apenas visible; light débil; noise apenas perceptible; hope/smile ligero; I feel ~ estoy mareado; I haven't the ~est (idea) (colloq) no tengo la más mínima idea

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faint [2]
vi desmayarse

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faint [3]
n desmayo m

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faintly
adv
(barely perceptibly) see/hear apenas; shine débilmente

(slightly) amused ligeramente; amusing/ridiculous algo

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fair [1]
adj -er, -est
(just) person/decision justo; contest/election limpio; ~ enough bueno, está bien; I've had my ~ share of problems recently ya he tenido bastantes problemas últimamente; ~ and square: he won ~ and square ganó en buena ley

hair rubio, güero (Méx), mono (Col), catire (Ven); skin blanco

(beautiful) (liter) hermoso, bello

(quite good) work pasable; we have a ~ chance of winning tenemos bastantes posibilidades de ganar

(considerable) (before n) number/amount bueno

(Meteo): the weather tomorrow will be ~ mañana va a hacer buen tiempo

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fair [2]
adv (impartially) play limpio, limpiamente

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fair [3]
n
(market) feria f; (trade ~) feria f industrial/comercial

(funfair) (BrE) feria f

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fair

: ~ground
n (funfair) (BrE) feria f; (permanent) parque m de diversiones or (Esp) atracciones;
~-haired
adj (BrE) rubio, güero (Méx), mono (Col), catire (Ven)

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fairly
adv
(justly) play limpio; judge con imparcialidad; divide equitativamente

(moderately) bastante; I'm ~ sure estoy casi segura

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fairness
nu imparcialidad f; in all ~ sinceramente

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fair

: ~ play
nu juego m limpio;
~-sized
adj (before n) bastante grande

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fairy
n (pl -ries) hada f‡

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fairy

: ~ godmother
n hada f‡ madrina;
~land
n el país de las hadas;
~ story, fairy tale~ tale
n cuento m de hadas

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faith
n
u (trust) confianza f; to have ~ IN sb/sth tener* confianza or fe EN algn/algo

(Relig) u c fe f

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faithful
adj fiel

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faithfully
adv
(in letters): yours ~ (esp BrE) (le saluda) atentamente

serve/record fielmente

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faith healer

n curandero, -ra m,f

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fake [1]
n (object) falsificación f; (person) farsante mf

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fake [2]
adj jewel/document falso; fur sintético

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fake [3]
vt document/signature falsificar*; results/evidence falsear

~ vi fingir*

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falcon
n halcón m

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Falkland Islands ,Falklands
, pl n the ~ ~,the ~ las (Islas) Malvinas

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fall [1]
n
(tumble, collapse) caída f

(autumn) (AmE) otoño m

(decrease): a ~ in temperature un descenso de (las) temperaturas; a ~ in prices una bajada de precios

(of snow) nevada f; (of rocks) desprendimiento m

falls pl (waterfall) cascada f; (higher) catarata f

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fall [2]
(past fell; past p fallen) vi

(tumble) caerse*; I fell over a piece of wood tropecé con un trozo de madera; I fell down the stairs me caí por la escalera

(descend) night/rain caer*

temperature/price bajar; his face fell puso cara larga

(be captured, defeated) to ~ (TO sb) city/country caer* (en manos de algn)

(pass into specified state): to ~ ill o (esp AmE) sick caer* or (Esp tb) ponerse* enfermo, enfermarse (AmL); to ~ silent callarse

(land): Christmas ~s on a Thursday this year este año Navidad cae en (un) jueves; the burden will ~ on the poor los pobres serán los que sufrirán la carga
fall apart [v + adv] clothing deshacerse*; system venirse* abajo; relationship irse* a pique fall back [v + adv] troops replegarse* fall back on [v + adv + prep + o] one's parents recurrir a; resources echar mano de fall behind [v + adv] [v + prep + o] (in class, race) rezagarse*, quedarse atrás; to ~ behind WITH sth with payments atrasarse EN algo fall down [v + adv] person/tree caerse*; house/wall venirse* abajo fall for [v + prep + o]
(be attracted to) man/woman enamorarse de

(be deceived by) trick/story tragarse* (fam)
fall in [v + adv]
(tumble in) caerse* (a un pozo, al agua etc)

(collapse) roof venirse* abajo

(form ranks) (Mil) formar filas
fall off [v + adv]
(tumble down) caerse* (de una bicicleta, un caballo etc)

(break off) button/handle caerse*

(decline) production/attendance decaer*
fall out [v + adv]
(drop out) caerse*

(break ranks) (Mil) romper* filas

(quarrel) friends pelearse
fall over [v + adv] person/object caerse* fall through [v + adv] (fail) no salir* adelante

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fallacy
nc u (pl -cies) falacia f

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fallen
past p of FALL

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fallible
adj falible

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falling

: ~-off
n falloff;
~-out
n (AmE) pelea f

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falloff

n (no pl) (in speed) disminución f

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Fallopian tube
n trompa f de Falopio

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fallout

nu lluvia f radiactiva; (before n) ~ shelter refugio m antinuclear

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fallow
adj land en barbecho

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false
adj statement/pride/name falso; belief erróneo; eyelashes/fingernails postizo; true or ~? ¿verdadero o falso?

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false alarm

n falsa alarma f

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falsehood
nc u (frml) falsedad f

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falsely
adv accuse falsamente

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false

: ~ start
n (Sport) salida f en falso; (to career, speech) intento m fallido;
~ teeth
pl n dentadura f postiza

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falsify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied accounts/evidence falsificar*; truth falsear

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falter
vi
(speak hesitantly) titubear, balbucear

enthusiasm/interest decaer*; courage/resolve flaquear

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fame
nu fama f

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familiar
adj
(well-known) sound/face familiar, conocido; the name sounds ~ el nombre me suena

(having knowledge of) to be ~ WITH sth/sb estar* familiarizado CON algo/algn

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familiarity
n (pl -ties)
(knowledge): she claimed extensive ~ with the method dijo estar muy familiarizada con el método; some ~ with computers would be an asset se valorará la experiencia previa con computadoras

(of person, book, landscape) familiaridad f; ~ breeds contempt lo que se tiene no se aprecia

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familiarize
vt to ~ oneself WITH sth familiarizarse* CON algo

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family
nc u (pl -lies) (relatives) familia f; (before n) business familiar; fortune de la familia

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family

: ~ planning
nu planificación f familiar;
~ tree
n árbol m genealógico

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famine
nc u hambruna f

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famished
adj famélico; I'm ~! (colloq) ¡estoy muerto de hambre! (fam)

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famous
adj famoso

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fan [1]
n
(hand-held) abanico m; (mechanical) ventilador m

(of group, actor) fan mf; (of football team) hincha mf

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fan [2]
-nn- vt person abanicar*; interest/curiosity avivar fan out [v + adv] searchers abrirse* en abanico

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fanatic
n fanático, -ca m,f

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fanatical
adj believer fanático; belief ciego

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fan belt

n correa f or (Méx) banda f del ventilador

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fanciful
adj
(impractical) idea extravagante

(elaborate) design imaginativo

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fan club

n club m de fans

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fancy [1]
vt fancies, fancying, fancied (esp BrE)
(expressing surprise) (in interj): (just) ~ that! ¡pues mira tú!; ~ meeting them here! ¡qué casualidad encontrarnos con ellos aquí!

(feel desire for) (colloq): I really ~ an ice-cream ¡qué ganas de tomarme un helado!; do you ~ going to see a movie? ¿tienes ganas de ir al cine?

(be physically attracted to) (colloq): I ~ her/him me gusta mucho

(imagine) (frml) to ~ (THAT): she fancied she saw his face in the crowd creyó ver su cara entre la multitud

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fancy [2]
adj -cier, -ciest
(elaborate) elaborado

(superior) (pej) hotel de campanillas; car lujoso; ideas extravagante

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fancy [3]
n (pl -cies)
(liking) (no pl): to take a ~ to sb: she seems to have taken a ~ to you parece que le has caído en gracia; to tickle sb's ~: the idea rather tickled my ~ la idea me resultó atractiva

c u (imagination) imaginación f

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fancy

: ~ dress
nu (BrE) disfraz m; (before n) ~-dress party fiesta f de disfraces;
~-free
adj see footloose;
~ goods
pl n (Busn) artículos mpl para regalo

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fanfare
n fanfarria f

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fang
n (of dog) colmillo m; (of snake) diente m

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fan heater

n electroconvector m

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fanny
n (pl -nies) (buttocks) (AmE sl) culo m (fam: en algunas regiones vulg), traste m (CS fam), poto m (Chi, Per fam)

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fantasize
vi fantasear

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fantastic
adj
(wonderful) (colloq) fantástico

(incredible) story absurdo

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fantasy
n (pl -sies)
u c (unreality) fantasía f

c (daydream) sueño m

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FAQ
pl n (Comput) frequently asked questions

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far [1]
adv
(comp further or farther; superl furthest or farthest)
(in distance) lejos; how ~ is it? ¿a qué distancia está?; ~ away in the distance a lo lejos

(in progress): the plans are now quite ~ advanced los planes están ya muy avanzados; that girl will go ~ esa chica va a llegar lejos

(in time): Christmas isn't ~ away o off now ya falta poco para Navidad; I can't remember that ~ back no recuerdo cosas tan lejanas

(in extent, degree): the new legislation doesn't go ~ enough la nueva legislación no tiene el alcance necesario; his jokes went a bit too ~ se pasó un poco con esos chistes

(very much): ~ better mucho mejor

(in phrases) as o so far as: as o so ~ as I know que yo sepa; by far: their team was by ~ the worst su equipo fue con mucho el peor; so far: so ~, everything has gone according to plan hasta ahora todo ha salido de acuerdo a lo planeado

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far [2]
adj (comp farther; superl farthest)
(distant) lejano

(most distant, extreme) (before n, no comp): at the ~ end of the room en el otro extremo de la habitación; the ~ left/right (Pol) la extrema izquierda/derecha

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faraway

adj (before n) lands lejano; look ausente

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farce
nc u farsa f

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farcical
adj ridículo

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fare
n
(cost of travel — by air) pasaje m or (Esp) billete m; (— by bus, train) boleto m or (esp Esp) billete m; ~s will rise again next year las tarifas subirán de nuevo en el próximo año

u (food and drink) comida f

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Far East

n the ~ ~ el Lejano or Extremo Oriente

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farewell [1]
n despedida f

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farewell [2]
interj (liter) adiós

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far-fetched

adj exagerado

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farm [1]
n (small) granja f, chacra f (CS, Per); (large) hacienda f, cortijo m (Esp), rancho m (Méx), estancia f (RPl), fundo m (Chi); (before n) machinery/worker agrícola

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farm [2]
vt land cultivar farm out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] work encargar* (a terceros)

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farmer
n agricultor, -tora m,f, granjero, -ra m,f, chacarero, -ra m,f (CS, Per); (owner of large farm) hacendado, -da m,f, ranchero, -ra m,f (Méx), estanciero, -ra m,f (RPl), dueño, -ña m,f de fundo (Chi)

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farm

: ~hand
n peón m or (Esp) mozo m de labranza;
~house
n casa f de labranza, alquería f (en Esp), casco m de la estancia (en RPl)

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farming
nu (of land) labranza f; (of animals) crianza f; (before n) community agrícola; methods de labranza

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farm

: ~land
nu tierras fpl de labranza;
~yard
n corral m

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far

: ~-off
adj (pred ~ off) (in space) remoto; (in time) distante;
~-reaching
adj de gran alcance;
~-sighted
adj
(showing foresight) con visión de futuro

(AmE Med) hipermétrope

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fart [1]
n (vulg) pedo m (fam)

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fart [2]
vi (vulg) tirarse or echarse un pedo (fam)

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farther [1]
adv comp of FAR

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farther [2]
adj comp of FAR

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farthest [1]
adv superl of FAR

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farthest [2]
adj superl of FAR

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fascinate
vt fascinar

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fascinated
adj fascinado

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fascinating
adj fascinante

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fascination
nu fascinación f

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fascism
nu fascismo m

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fascist [1]
n fascista mf

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fascist [2]
adj fascista

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fashion [1]
n
c u (vogue) moda f; to be in/out of ~ estar* de moda/estar* pasado de moda; (before n) ~ designer diseñador, -dora m,f de modas

u (custom) costumbre f

u (manner) manera f; after a ~: can you swim? — well, after a ~ ¿sabes nadar? — bueno, a mi manera

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fashion [2]
vt crear

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fashionable
adj clothes/designs a la moda; restaurant/people/idea de moda

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fashionably
adv a la moda

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fashion show

n desfile m de modas

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fast [1]
adj -er, -est

(speedy) rápido

(of clock, watch) (pred): my watch is five minutes ~ mi reloj (se) adelanta cinco minutos

(permanent) color inalterable

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fast [2]
adv
(quickly) rápidamente, rápido

(firmly): the car was stuck ~ in the mud el coche estaba atascado en el barro completamente; to be ~ asleep estar* profundamente dormido

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fast [3]
vi ayunar

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fast [4]
n ayuno m

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fasten
vt
(attach) sujetar; (tie) atar

(do up, close) case cerrar*; coat/seat belt abrochar

~ vi suitcase cerrar*; skirt/necklace abrocharse

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fastener
n cierre m

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fast

: ~ food
nc u comida f rápida;
~-forward
vt/i avanzar*

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fastidious
adj
(demanding) muy exigente

(fussy) maniático, mañoso (AmL)

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fast track

n vía f rápida

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fat [1]
adj -tt- person/animal gordo; book/cigar grueso; to get ~ engordar; a ~ lot of good that'll do! (iro) ¡para lo que va a servir!

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fat [2]
nu c grasa f

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fatal
adj
(causing death) mortal

(disastrous) decision/mistake fatídico

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fatalistic
adj fatalista

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fatality
n (pl -ties) muerto m

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fatally
adv mortalmente

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fate
n
u (destiny) destino m

(no pl) (one's lot, end) suerte f

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fated
adj (destined) to be ~ to + INF (liter) estar* predestinado A + INF

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fateful
adj
(momentous) day/decision fatídico

(prophetic) words profético

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father [1]
n padre m

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father [2]
vt child engendrar, tener*

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Father Christmas

n (BrE) Papá m Noel, viejo m Pascuero (Chi)

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fatherhood
nu paternidad f

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father

: ~-in-law
n (pl ~s-in-law) suegro m;
~land
n patria f

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fatherly
adj paternal

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fathom [1]
n braza f

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fathom [2]
vt ~ (out) entender*

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fatigue
nu fatiga f

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fatten
vt ~ (up) animal cebar

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fattening
adj : cakes are extremely ~ los pasteles engordan muchísimo

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fatty
adj -tier, -tiest food/substance graso, grasoso (AmL)

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faucet
n (AmE) llave f or (Esp) grifo m or (RPl) canilla f or (Per) caño m or (AmC) paja f, chorro m (AmC, Ven)

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fault [1]
n
u (responsibility, blame) culpa f; they're always finding ~ with me todo lo que hago les parece mal

c
(failing) defecto m; she is generous to a ~ es generosa en extremo

(in machine) avería f; (in goods) defecto m

c (Geol) falla f

c (in tennis, show jumping) falta f

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fault [2]
vt encontrarle* defectos a

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faultless
adj impecable

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faulty
adj -tier, -tiest goods/design defectuoso; workmanship imperfecto

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faux pas
n (pl ~ ~ ) metedura f or (AmL tb) metida f de pata (fam)

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favor [1],favour
, (BrE) n
u (approval): to find ~ with sb (frml) tener* buena acogida por parte de algn (frml); to curry ~ with sb tratar de congraciarse con algn

in ~ a favor; to be in ~ of sth estar* a favor de algo

c (act of kindness) favor m; to do/ask sb a ~ hacerle*/pedirle* un favor a algn

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favor [2],favour
, (BrE) vt
(be in favor of) estar* a favor de

(benefit) favorecer*

(treat preferentially) favorecer*

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favorable ,favourable
, (BrE) adj favorable; to be ~ TO sth favorecer* algo

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favorite [1],favourite
, (BrE) adj preferido

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favorite [2],favourite
, (BrE) n
(person, thing) preferido, -da m,f; (Sport) favorito, -ta m,f

(of teacher, ruler) favorito, -ta m,f

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favoritism ,favouritism
, (BrE) nu favoritismo m

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fawn [1]
n
c (young deer) cervato m

u (color) beige m, beis m (Esp); (before n) sweater/coat beige adj inv, beis adj inv (Esp)

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fawn [2]
vi (flatter) to ~ ON sb person (pej) adular a algn

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fax [1]
n fax m; (before n) ~ machine fax m

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fax [2]
vt faxear

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faze
vt (colloq) perturbar

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FBI
n (in US) (Federal Bureau of Investigation) FBI m

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FDA
n (in US) Food and Drug Administration

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fear [1]
nu c miedo m, temor m; ~ of heights miedo a las alturas; no ~! (as interj) (colloq) ¡ni loco! or ¡ni muerto!

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fear [2]
vt
(dread) temer

(suspect) to ~ (THAT) temerse QUE

~ vi temer; to ~ FOR sb/sth temer POR algn/algo

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fearful
adj
(frightening) aterrador

(timid) miedoso

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fearless
adj intrépido

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fearsome
adj enemy aterrador; task tremendo

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feasibility
nu viabilidad f; (before n) ~ study estudio m de viabilidad

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feasible
adj (practicable) viable; (possible) posible

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feast [1]
n
(banquet) banquete m

(Relig) fiesta f; (before n) ~ day día m festivo

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feast [2]
vi festejar

~ vt to ~ one's eyes ON sth regalarse los ojos CON algo

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feat
n hazaña f

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feather
n pluma f; as light as a ~ ligero or (esp AmL) liviano como una pluma; (before n) ~ bed colchón m de plumas; ~ duster plumero m

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feature [1]
n

(of face) rasgo m

(of character, landscape, machine, style) característica f

~ (film) película f

(Journ) artículo m

(Rad, TV) documental m

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feature [2]
vt
(Journ, Cin): he was ~d in `The Globe' recently `The Globe' publicó un artículo sobre él hace poco; featuring John Ball con la actuación de John Ball

(have as feature) hotel/house ofrecer*

(depict) mostrar*

~ vi figurar; rice ~s prominently in their diet el arroz ocupa un lugar importante en su alimentación

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February
n febrero m

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feces ,faeces
, (BrE) pl n (frml) heces fpl (frml)

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fed
past & past p of FEED

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federal
adj federal

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federal

: F~ Republic of Germany
n the F~ Republic of Germany la República Federal de Alemania;
F~ Reserve Board
n (in US) la Junta de Gobernadores de la Reserva Federal

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federation
nc u federación f

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fed up

adj (colloq) (usu pred) to be ~ ~ (WITH sb/sth/-ING) estar* harto (DE algn/algo/+ INF)

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fee
n
(payment — to doctor, lawyer) honorarios mpl; (— to actor, singer) caché m

(charge) (often pl): on payment of a small ~ por una módica suma; membership ~(s) cuota f (de socio)

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feeble
adj -bler , -blest
(weak) débil

(poor) joke flojo; excuse pobre

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feed [1]
(past & past p fed) vt

(give food to) dar* de comer a; baby (breastfeed) darle* el pecho a; (with a bottle) darle* el biberón or (CS, Per) la mamadera or (Col, Ven) el tetero a

(provide food for) alimentar

(give as food) to ~ sth TO sb dar* algo (de comer) A algn

(insert) to ~ sth INTO sth into a machine introducir* algo EN algo

(sustain) imagination/rumor avivar; hope/fire alimentar

~ vi comer; to ~ ON sth alimentarse DE algo

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feed [2]
n
c (act of feeding): it's time for the baby's ~ es hora de darle de comer al niño

u (food) alimento m; (for cattle) pienso m

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feedback

nu (reaction) reacción f; (Audio, Electron) retroalimentación f

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feeding bottle

n (BrE) biberón m, mamila f (Méx), mamadera f (CS, Per), tetero m (Col)

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feel [1]
(past & past p felt) vi
(physically, emotionally) sentirse*; to ~ hot/cold/hungry/thirsty tener* calor/frío/hambre/sed

(have opinion): it's something I ~ strongly about es algo que me parece muy importante; how do you ~ about these changes? ¿qué opinas de estos cambios?

to ~ like -ING (be in the mood for) tener* ganas DE + INF

(seem): your hands ~ cold tienes las manos frías; how does that ~? — it's still too tight ¿cómo lo sientes? — todavía me queda apretado

(grope) to ~ FOR sth buscar* algo a tientas

~ vt
(touch) tocar*; to ~ one's way ir* a tientas

sensation/movement/shame sentir*; I couldn't ~ my fingers no sentía los dedos

(consider) considerar; I ~ that … me parece que …

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feel [2]
n (no pl)

(sensation) sensación f

(sense of touch) tacto m

(atmosphere — of house, room) ambiente m

(instinct): to have a ~ for sth tener* sensibilidad para algo; to get the ~ of sth acostumbrarse a algo

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feeler
n
(Zool) (antenna) antena f; (tentacle) tentáculo m

(tentative approach): to put out ~s tantear el terreno

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feeling
n

u (physical sensitivity) sensibilidad f

c (physical, emotional sensation) sensación f

u (sincere emotion) sentimiento m

feelings pl (sensitivity) sentimientos mpl

c u (opinion) opinión f

(no pl) (impression) impresión f; I've a ~ that he knows already tengo or me da la sensación de que ya lo sabe

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feet
n pl of FOOT

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feign
vt fingir*

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feline
adj felino

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fell [1]
past of FALL

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fell [2]
vt tree talar; person derribar

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fellow [1]
n
(man) tipo m (fam), hombre m

(member — of college) miembro del cuerpo docente y de la junta rectora de una universidad; (— of learned society) miembro mf de número

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fellow [2]
adj (before n): ~ worker/traveler compañero, -ra m,f de trabajo/viaje; ~ citizen conciudadano, -na m,f; he has no love for his ~ men no le tiene amor al prójimo

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fellow feeling

nu camaradería f

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fellowship
n
c (Educ)
(at university) título m de FELLOW

(endowment) beca f de investigación

u (companionship) (liter) hermandad f (liter)

c (fraternity) fraternidad f

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felon
n (in US law) delincuente mf (que ha cometido un delito grave)

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felony
nc u (pl -nies) (in US Law) delito m grave

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felt [1]
nu fieltro m

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felt [2]
past & past p of FEEL

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felt pen
, felt-tip (pen)
n rotulador m, marcador m (AmL)

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female [1]
adj sex femenino; animal/plant hembra; the victim was ~ la víctima era una mujer

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female [2]
n hembra f; (woman, girl) mujer f

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feminine
adj femenino

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femininity
nu femineidad f, feminidad f

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feminism
nu feminismo m

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feminist [1]
n feminista mf

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feminist [2]
adj feminista

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fence [1]
n

(barrier) cerca f, cerco m (AmL); to sit on the ~ nadar entre dos aguas

(in showjumping) valla f

(receiver of stolen goods) (colloq) persona que comercia con objetos robados, reducidor, -dora m,f (AmS)

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fence [2]
vt cercar*

~ vi (Sport) practicar* la esgrima fence in [v + adv + o, v + o + adv] cercar* fence off [v + adv + o, v + o + adv] separar con una cerca

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fencer
n esgrimista mf

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fencing
nu
(Sport) esgrima f

(material) materiales para cercos o vallas

(fence) cerca f

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fend
vi : to ~ for oneself valerse* por sí mismo fend off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] attack/enemy rechazar*; blow esquivar; questions eludir

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fender
n
(around fireplace) rejilla f

(on car) (AmE) guardabarros m or (Méx) salpicadera f or (Chi, Per) tapabarro(s) m; (on boat) defensa f

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fennel
nu hinojo m

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ferment
vi fermentar

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fern
nc u helecho m

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ferocious
adj feroz

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ferocity
nu ferocidad f

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ferret
n hurón mferret around ,
ferret about [v + adv] husmearferret out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) descubrir*

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ferry [1]
n (pl -ries) (boat) transbordador m, ferry m; (smaller) balsa f

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ferry [2]
vt -ries, -rying, -ried llevar; we ~ the children to and from school in the car llevamos a los niños al colegio y los vamos a buscar en coche

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fertile
adj woman/animal/plant/soil fértil; seed/egg fecundado; imagination fértil

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fertility
nu fertilidad f

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fertilize
vt egg/plant/cell fecundar; soil/crop abonar

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fertilizer
nu c fertilizante m

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fervent
adj ferviente

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fervor ,fervour
, (BrE) nu fervor m

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fester
vi enconarse

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festival
n
(Relig) fiesta f

(Cin, Mus, Theat) festival m

(celebration) fiesta f

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festive
adj festivo; the ~ season (set phrase) las Navidades

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festivity
n (usu pl) celebración f

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festoon
vt to ~ sth/sb (WITH sth) adornar algo/a algn (CON algo)

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fetch
vt
(bring) traer*, ir* a por (Esp)

(sell for) (colloq): the car ~ed £4,000 el coche se vendió en 4.000 dólares

~ vi : to ~ and carry ser* el recadero/la recadera

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fetching
adj smile atractivo; dress/hat sentador, que sienta bien (Esp)

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fete ,fête
, n
(fund-raising event) (BrE) feria f (benéfica), kermesse f (CS, Méx), bazar m (Col)

(party) (AmE) fiesta f (en un jardín)

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fetish
n fetiche m

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fetter
vt (liter) encadenar; he felt ~ed by convention se sentía prisionero de los convencionalismos

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fetters
pl n (liter) grillos mpl

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fettle
n : to be in fine ~ estar* en (buena) forma

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fetus ,foetus
, (BrE) n feto m

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feud [1]
n contienda f (frml)

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feud [2]
vi contender* (frml)

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feudal
adj feudal

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fever
nc u fiebre f

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feverish
adj (Med) con fiebre; (frantic) febril

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fever pitch

n : to reach ~ ~ llegar* al paroxismo

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few [1]
adj -er, -est pocos, -cas; the last ~ days have been difficult estos últimos días han sido difíciles; there were ~er people than usual había menos gente que de costumbre; I've been there a ~ times he estado allí unas cuantas veces

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few [2]
pron -er, -est pocos, -cas; the privileged ~ la minoría privilegiada; a ~ of us complained algunos (de nosotros) nos quejamos

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fiancé
n prometido m

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fiancée
n prometida f

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fiasco
n (pl -cos or -coes) fracaso m

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fib [1]
n (colloq) mentirilla f, bola f (fam)

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fib [2]
vi -bb- (colloq) mentir*, decir* mentirillas or (fam) bolas

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fiber ,fibre
, (BrE) nc u fibra f; (dietary) ~ fibra f

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fiberglass

nu fibra f de vidrio

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fickle
adj veleidoso

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fiction
nu c ficción f

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fictional
adj ficticio

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fictitious
adj
(false) name ficticio

(imaginary) imaginario

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fiddle [1]
n
(violin) violín m; as fit as a ~ rebosante de salud

(cheat) (BrE colloq) chanchullo m (fam)

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fiddle [2]
vt (BrE colloq) accounts hacer* chanchullos con (fam); results amañar

~ vi (fidget) to ~ WITH sth juguetear CON algo

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fiddler
n violinista mf

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fidelity
nu fidelidad f

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fidget
vi : stop ~ing ¡estate quieto!

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field [1]
n
(Agr) campo m

(Sport)
(area of play) campo m, cancha f (AmL)

(competitors) (+ sing o pl vb): to lead the ~ llevar la delantera; our products lead the ~ nuestros productos son los líderes del mercado

(of study, work) campo m; (of activities) esfera f

(Opt, Phot, Phys) campo m; ~ of vision campo visual

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field [2]
vt (Sport) fildear

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field

: ~ day
n : to have a ~ day hacer* su agosto;
~ glasses
pl n gemelos mpl, prismáticos mpl;
~ hockey
nu (AmE) hockey m (sobre hierba);
~ marshal
n mariscal m de campo;
~ trip
n viaje m de estudio;
~work
nu trabajo m de campo

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fiend
n
(demon) demonio m

(cruel person) (journ or hum) desalmado, -da m,f

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fiendish
adj
(wicked) diabólico

(very difficult) (colloq) endemoniado (fam)

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fierce
adj fiercer, fiercest
dog/lion fiero; temper feroz

hatred/love intenso; fighting encarnizado; criticism/opposition violento

storm violento; wind fortísimo; the ~ tropical sun el implacable sol del trópico

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fiercely
adv
growl con ferocidad

fight con fiereza; criticize duramente; competitive/independent extremadamente

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fiery
adj -rier, -riest glow ardiente; red encendido; heat/sun abrasador; liquor muy fuerte; temper exaltado; speech fogoso

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FIFA
n (no art) la FIFA

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fifteen
000,000,000 adj/n quince adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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fifteenth [1]
000,000 adj decimoquinto

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fifteenth [2]
adv en decimoquinto lugar

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fifteenth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) quinceavo m; (part) quinceava parte f

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fifth [1]
000,000 adj quinto

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fifth [2]
adv en quinto lugar

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fifth [3]
000,000,000 n

(Math) quinto m; (part) quinta parte f, quinto m

(Mus) quinta f

(in competition): he finished a disappointing ~ llegó en un deslucido quinto lugar

~ (gear) (no art) quinta f

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fiftieth [1]
adj quincuagésimo

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fiftieth [2]
adv en quincuagésimo lugar

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fiftieth [3]
000,000 n (Math) cincuentavo m; (part) cincuentava or quincuagésima parte f

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fifty
000,000,000, adj/n cincuenta adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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fifty-fifty [1]
adv (colloq) a medias

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fifty-fifty [2]
adj (colloq): a ~ chance un 50% de posibilidades; on a ~ basis a medias

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fig
n higo m; (before n) ~ tree higuera f

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fight [1]
(past & past p fought) vi army/country/animal luchar; person pelear; to ~ FOR/AGAINST sb/sth luchar POR/CONTRA algn/algo; to ~ OVER sth pelearse POR algo

~ vt

army/country luchar contra

fire/disease/measure combatir

(conduct): they fought a long war against the rebels lucharon contra los rebeldes durante largo tiempo

(contest) election presentarse a; we intend to ~ the case (Law) pensamos llevar el caso a los tribunales (or defendernos etc)

fight back
[v + adv] defenderse*; to ~ back AGAINST sb/sth luchar CONTRA algn/algo

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] tears contener*; anger reprimir
fight off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] attack/enemy rechazar*; cold combatir fight out [v + o + adv]: you'll have to ~ it out among yourselves tendrán que resolverlo entre ustedes

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fight [2]
n

(between persons) pelea f; (between armies, companies) lucha f

(boxing match) pelea f

(struggle) lucha f

(quarrel) pelea f

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fighter
n

(person) luchador, -dora m,f

(boxer) boxeador, -dora m,f

(plane) caza m; (before n) ~ pilot piloto m de caza

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fighting
nu (Mil) enfrentamientos mpl; (brawling, arguing) peleas fpl

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figment
n : a ~ of the imagination (un) producto de la imaginación

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figurative
adj figurado

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figure [1]
n
(digit) cifra f; recent ~s show that … estadísticas recientes muestran que …

(person) figura f; a public ~ un personaje público

(body shape) figura f

(Art, Math, Mus) figura f

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figure [2]
vi
(feature) figurar; to ~ prominently destacarse*

(make sense) (colloq): it just doesn't ~ no me lo explico

~ vt (reckon) (AmE colloq) calcular figure on [v + prep + o] (AmE colloq) contar* con figure out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(understand) entender*

(calculate) sum/result calcular; problem resolver*

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figure

: ~head
n (Naut) mascarón m de proa; he's merely a ~head no es más que una figura decorativa;
~ of speech
n figura f retórica;
~ skating
nu patinaje m artístico

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Fiji
n Fiji

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filament
n filamento m

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filch
vt (colloq) birlar (fam)

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file [1]
n
(tool) lima f

(folder) carpeta f; (box ~) clasificador m; (for card index) fichero m

(collection of documents) archivo m; (of a particular case) expediente m

(Comput) archivo m

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file [2]
vt
(sort) papers archivar

application/suit presentar

metal limar; to ~ one's nails limarse las uñas

~ vi
(walk in line) (+ adv compl): they ~d into the room entraron en la habitación en fila; the crowd ~d past the tomb la multitud desfiló ante la tumba

(Law): to ~ for divorce presentar una demanda de divorcio

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file

: ~ card
n (AmE) ficha f;
~ clerk
n (AmE) administrativo, -va m,f (encargado de archivar)

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filing
n : there's a lot of ~ to do hay mucho que archivar

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filing

: ~ cabinet
n archivador m;
~ clerk
n (BrE) file clerk

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Filipino
adj filipino

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fill [1]
vt

(make full) to ~ sth (WITH sth) llenar algo (DE algo); cake/sandwich rellenar algo (DE algo)

(plug) hole/crack rellenar; tooth empastar, tapar (Andes), emplomar (RPl), calzar* (Col)

vacancy cubrir*

~ vi bath/auditorium to ~ (WITH sth) llenarse (DE algo) fill in
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
hole/outline rellenar

form rellenar

[v + o + adv] (inform) (colloq) to ~ sb in (ON sth) poner* a algn al corriente (DE algo)

[v + adv] (deputize) to ~ in FOR sb sustituir* a algn
fill out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] form rellenar fill up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(make full) llenar

(Auto): ~ her up! ¡llénelo!

[v + adv]
(become full) llenarse

(buy fuel) echar gasolina

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fill [2]
n : to eat one's ~ of sth (liter) comer algo hasta saciarse; to have had one's ~ of sth estar* harto de algo

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filler
nu c (for cracks) masilla f

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fillet [1]
nu c (of beef) filete m, solomillo m (Esp), lomo m (AmS); (of pork) lomo m; (of fish) filete m; (before n) a ~ steak un filete, un solomillo de ternera (Esp), un bife de lomo (RPl)

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fillet [2]
vt meat cortar en filetes; fish quitarle la espina a

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filling [1]
n
c (Dent) empaste m, tapadura f (Chi, Méx), emplomadura f (RPl), calza f (Col)

u c (Culin) relleno m

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filling [2]
adj : pasta's very ~ la pasta llena mucho

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filling station

n gas station

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filly
(pl -lies) n potra f

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film [1]
n

c u (Phot) película f (fotográfica)

c (movie) película f, film(e) m (period); (before n) ~ star estrella f de cine

c (thin covering) película f

u (wrap) film m transparente

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film [2]
vt scene filmar; novel/play llevar al cine

~ vi rodar*; ~ing starts tomorrow el rodaje empieza mañana

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filmstrip

n : película o serie de filminas para proyección fija

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Filofax
® n filofax® m

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filter [1]
n
(device) filtro m; (before n) ~ coffee café m americano

(BrE Transp) flecha f (que autoriza el giro a derecha o izquierda en algunos semáforos); (before n) ~ lane carril m de giro

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filter [2]
vt filtrar

~ vi gas/light/sound filtrarse

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filter-tipped

adj con filtro

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filth
nu mugre f

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filthy
adj -thier, -thiest
(dirty) mugriento

(obscene) language obsceno

(unpleasant) (BrE colloq) weather/habit asqueroso (fam)

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fin
n aleta f

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final [1]
adj
(last) (before n) último; a ~ demand (for payment) (Busn) un último aviso de pago

(definitive) final; the judges' decision is ~ (frml) la decisión del jurado es inapelable

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final [2]
n
(Games, Sport) (often pl) final f

finals pl (Educ) exámenes mpl finales

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finale
n
(Mus) final m

(Theat) apoteosis f

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finalist
n finalista mf

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finalize
vt ultimar

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finally
adv
(lastly) (indep) por último

(at last) por fin

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finance [1]
n
u (banking, business) finanzas fpl

finances pl recursos mpl financieros

u (funding) financiación f, financiamiento m (esp AmL)

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finance [2]
vt financiar

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financial
adj system/risk financiero; difficulties/independence económico; news de economía, de negocios; ~ advice asesoría f económica; ~ management gestión f financiera

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financial year

n (BrE) (of company) ejercicio m; (of government) año m fiscal

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financier
n financiero, -ra m,f

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find [1]
(past & past p found) vt encontrar*; I can't ~ it no lo encuentro; I found (that) it was easier to do it this way descubrí que era más fácil hacerlo así; I ~ that hard to believe! ¡me cuesta creerlo!; to ~ sb guilty/not guilty (Law) declarar a algn culpable/inocente

v refl to ~ oneself encontrarse* a sí (or mí etc) mismo
find out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (discover) truth descubrir*; information (by making enquiries) averiguar*

[v + adv]
(learn) enterarse; to ~ out ABOUT sth enterarse DE algo

(make inquiries) averiguar*

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find [2]
n hallazgo m

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findings
pl n conclusiones fpl

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fine [1]
adj finer, finest
(usu before n)
(excellent) house/speech/example magnífico; wine/ingredients de primera calidad

(fair) weather bueno

(colloq) (pred)
(in good health) muy bien

(OK) bien; (perfect) perfecto

(thin, delicate) hair/china/point fino

(subtle) distinction/nuance sutil; balance delicado; adjustment preciso

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fine [2]
adv (adequately) bien; (very well) muy bien

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fine [3]
n multa f

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fine [4]
vt multar

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fine art

nu c arte m; the ~ ~s las bellas artes; to have (got) sth down to a ~ ~ hacer* algo a la perfección

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finely
adv
(in small pieces): to chop sth ~ picar* algo muy fino

(subtly) adjust con precisión

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fine print

n (AmE) the ~ ~ la letra pequeña or menuda, la letra chica (AmL)

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finery
nu : in all their ~ con sus mejores galas

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finesse
nu
(refinement) finura f

(tact) diplomacia f

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fine-tooth(ed) comb

n : to go over sth with a ~-tooth(ed) comb mirar algo con lupa

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finger [1]
n (of hand, glove) dedo m; index ~ (dedo) índice m; middle ~ (dedo) corazón m or medio m; ring ~ (dedo) anular m; little ~ (dedo) meñique m; to cross one's ~s: I'll keep my ~s crossed for you ojalá (que) tengas suerte; to snap one's ~s chasquear or (Méx) tronar* los dedos

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finger [2]
vt toquetear, tentalear (Méx)

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finger

: ~nail
n uña f;
~print
n huella f digital;
~tip
n yema f del dedo

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finish [1]
vt

(complete) terminar, acabar; we ~ work at four o'clock today hoy salimos a las cuatro; to ~ -ING terminar or acabar DE + INF

(consume) drink/rations terminar, acabar

cloth/porcelain terminar; wood pulir

(destroy) (colloq) acabar con

~ vi terminar, acabar finish off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(complete) terminar, acabar

(exhaust) dejar agotado

(consume) terminar

(kill) matar

[v + adv] (conclude) terminar, acabar
finish up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] food/paint terminar

[v + adv] (end up) acabar

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finish [2]
n
(no pl) (end) fin m, final m; (of race) llegada f

(surface texture) acabado m

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finished
adj (pred)
(complete, achieved): to get sth ~ terminar or acabar algo; I'm ~ with the scissors no necesito más la tijera

(ruined) acabado

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finishing

: ~ line
n (BrE) finish line;
~ school
n : colegio privado para señoritas donde se aprende a comportarse en sociedad;
~ touch
n : to put the ~ touch(es) to sth darle* los últimos toques a algo

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finish line
, (BrE) finishing line
n meta f, línea f de llegada

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finite
adj finito

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Finland
n Finlandia f

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Finn
n finlandés, -desa m,f, finés, -nesa m,f

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Finnish [1]
adj finlandés, finés

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Finnish [2]
nu finlandés m

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fiord
n fiordo m

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fir
n abeto m

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fire [1]
n

u (flames) fuego m; to be on ~ estar* en llamas; to set sth on ~ o to set ~ to sth prenderle fuego a algo; to catch ~ prender fuego

c (outdoors) hoguera f; (in hearth) fuego m

c (blaze which destroys a building) incendio m; (as interj) ~! ¡fuego!; (before n) ~ curtain telón m contra incendios; this is a ~ hazard esto podría causar un incendio

c (heater) (BrE) estufa f

u (of guns) fuego m; to open ~ on sb/sth abrir* fuego sobre algn/algo

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fire [2]
vt
gun/shot disparar; rocket lanzar*; to ~ questions at sb hacerle* preguntas a algn

(dismiss) (colloq) echar, despedir*

imagination avivar

~ vi (shoot) disparar; to ~ AT sb/sth disparar CONTRA algn/algo; ready, aim, ~! apunten ¡fuego!

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fire

: ~ alarm
n (apparatus) alarma f contra incendios; (signal) alarma f;
~arm
n arma f‡ de fuego;
~ department, (BrE) fire brigade~ brigade
n cuerpo m de bomberos;
~ door
n puerta f contra incendios;
~ drill
n simulacro m de incendio;
~ engine
n (BrE) ~ truck;
~ escape
n escalera f de incendios;
~ extinguisher
n extinguidor m (de incendios) (AmL), extintor m (Esp);
~fighter
n bombero mf;
~ guard
n rejilla f (de chimenea);
~lighter
n : líquido o pastilla utilizados para facilitar el encendido del fuego de leña o carbón;
~man (pl -men )
n bombero m;
~place
n chimenea f;
~proof
adj ignífugo;
~side
nu hogar m;
~ station
n estación f or (Esp) parque m or (RPl) cuartel m de bomberos, bomba f (Chi);
~ truck
n (AmE) carro m or (Esp) coche m de bomberos, autobomba m (RPl), bomba f (Chi);
~wood
nu leña f;
~works
pl n fuegos mpl artificiales

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firing

: ~ line
n : to be on o (BrE) in the ~ line (exposed to criticism) estar* expuesto a las críticas; (Mil) estar* en la línea de combate;
~ squad
n pelotón m de fusilamiento

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firm [1]
adj

(secure) grasp firme

(not yielding) surface/muscles firme; mattress duro; foundation sólido

(steadfast) friendship sólido; support firme

(strict) estricto

(definite) offer/date en firme

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firm [2]
n empresa f, firma f

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firmly
adv grasp/believe con firmeza; fixed/supported firmemente

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first [1]
adj
Note
The usual translation of first, primero, becomes primer when it precedes a masculine singular noun.

(initial) primero; the ~ president of the USA el primer presidente de los EE UU; who's going to be ~? ¿quién va a ser el primero?; ~ things first primero lo más importante

(elliptical use): he'll be arriving on the ~ (of the month) llegará el primero or (Esp tb) el uno (del mes); she was the ~ to arrive fue la primera en llegar

(in phrases) at first al principio; from first to last de(l) principio a(l) fin

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first [2]
adv

(ahead of others) primero; he came ~ in the exam sacó la mejor nota en el examen; I always put my children ~ para mí antes que nada están mis hijos; ladies ~ primero las damas

(before other actions, events) primero

(beforehand) antes

(for the first time) por primera vez

(in phrases) first and foremost ante todo; first and last por encima de todo; first of all en primer lugar

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first [3]
000,000 n
~ (gear) (Auto) (no art) primera f

(original idea, accomplishment) primicia f

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first

: ~ aid
nu primeros auxilios mpl; (before n) ~-aid kit botiquín m (de primeros auxilios); ~-aid station o (BrE) post puesto m de primeros auxilios;
~ class
adv travel en primera (clase);
~-class
adj (pred ~ class)
(of highest grade) hotel/ticket de primera clase; travel en primera (clase)

(excellent) de primera

(BrE Corresp) ~-class mail correspondencia enviada a una tarifa superior, que garantiza una rápida entrega
;
~-hand
adj news de primera mano;
~ lady
n primera dama f

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firstly
adv (as linker) en primer lugar

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first

: ~ name
n nombre m de pila;
~-rate
adj de primera;
~-time buyer
n : persona que compra algo, gen una vivienda, por primera vez

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fiscal
adj fiscal

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fiscal year

n (AmE) año m fiscal

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fish [1]
n (pl fish or fishes)
c (Zool) pez m; (before n) ~ pond estanque m; ~ tank pecera f

u (Culin) pescado m; ~ and chips (esp BrE) pescado m frito con papas or (Esp) patatas fritas

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fish [2]
vi pescar*; to go ~ing ir* de pesca; to ~ FOR sth for trout pescar* algo; for compliments andar* a la caza de algo; to ~ (around) in one's pockets/bag rebuscar* en los bolsillos/la bolsa fish out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] sacar*

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fish

: ~bone
n espina f (de pez);
~cake
n croqueta f (de pescado y papas)

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fisherman
n (pl -men ) pescador m

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fishery
n (pl -eries)
fish farm

fisheries pl (industry) industria f pesquera, pesca f

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fish

: ~ farm
n piscifactoría f;
~ finger
n (BrE) fish stick;
~hook
n anzuelo m

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fishing
nu pesca f; (before n) industry/port/vessel/fleet pesquero

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fishing

: ~ net
n red f de pesca;
~ pole (AmE), fishing rod~ rod
n caña f de pescar

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fish

: ~monger
n (BrE) pescadero, -ra m,f; at the ~monger('s) en la pescadería;
~net
n
c (AmE) fishing net

u (Tex) red f; (before n) stockings de malla gruesa or de red
;
~ slice
n (BrE) espumadera f;
~ stick
n (AmE) palito m de bacalao (or merluza etc) (trozo de pescado rebozado y frito)

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fishy
adj fishier, fishiest
smell/taste a pescado

(suspicious) (colloq) sospechoso

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fission
nu fisión f

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fist
n puño m

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fistfight

n pelea f (a puñetazos)

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fit [1]
adj -tt-
(healthy) en forma; to keep ~ mantenerse* en forma; to be ~ to + INF to play/travel estar* en condiciones DE + INF

(suitable) person/conduct adecuado; this isn't ~ to eat (harmful) esto no está en buenas condiciones; (unappetizing) esto está incomible; he's not ~ to be a father no es digno de ser padre; he did not see ~ to reply to our letter ni se dignó contestar a nuestra carta

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fit [2]
-tt- vt

(Clothing): the dress ~s you perfectly el vestido te queda perfecto; the jacket doesn't ~ me la chaqueta no me queda bien

(be right size, shape for) socket encajar en

(correspond to) theory concordar* con; to ~ a description responder a una descripción

(install) (esp BrE) carpet/lock poner*; double glazing instalar

(accommodate) to ~ sth INTO sth meter algo EN algo

~ vi
(Clothing): these shoes don't ~ estos zapatos no me quedan bien; to make sth ~ ajustar algo

(be right size, shape) lid ajustar; key/peg encajar

(correspond) facts/description encajar
fit in
[v + adv]
(have enough room) caber*

(accord) detail/event to ~ in (WITH sth) concordar* (CON algo)

(belong): she doesn't ~ in here esto no es para ella

(conform to): he'll have to ~ in with our plans tendrá que amoldarse a nuestros planes

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(find space for) acomodar

(find time for): I can ~ you in at ten o'clock puedo atenderla a las diez; she hoped to ~ in some sightseeing esperaba tener un poco de tiempo para salir a conocer el lugar

fit out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] equipar; to ~ sb out WITH sth with boots/equipment equipar a algn CON algo; with uniform proveer* a algn DE algo

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fit [3]
n

(attack) ataque m; epileptic ~ ataque epiléptico; to have a ~ (colloq): I nearly had a ~ casi me da un ataque (fam)

(short burst): a ~ of coughing un acceso de tos; in ~s and starts a los tropezones

(of clothes) (no pl): my new jacket is a good ~ la chaqueta nueva me queda bien; it's a tight ~ es muy entallado

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fitful
adj progress/sunshine intermitente; sleep irregular

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fitfully
adv de manera irregular

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fitness
nu
(healthiness) salud f; (physical) ~ (buena) forma f física

(suitability) aptitud f

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fitted
adj
cupboard empotrado; shelves hecho a medida; sheet ajustable, de cajón (Méx); ~ carpet (esp BrE) alfombra f de pared a pared, moqueta f (Esp)

kitchen integral

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fitter
n
(Clothing) probador, -dora m,f

(mechanic — in garage) mecánico, -ca m,f; (— in car industry, shipbuilding) operario, -ria m,f

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fitting [1]
adj conclusion adecuado; tribute digno

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fitting [2]
n
(Clothing)
(trying on) prueba f

(BrE) (size — of clothes) medida f; (— of shoe) horma f

(accessory) accesorio m

fittings pl (esp BrE Const) accesorios mpl; electrical ~s instalaciones fpl eléctricas; bathroom ~s grifería f y accesorios mpl de baño

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fitting room

n probador m

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five
000,000,000 adj/n cinco adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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fiver
n
(£5) (AmE sl) cinco dólares mpl

(£5) (BrE colloq) cinco libras fpl

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fix [1]
vt

plank/shelf sujetar; to ~ a notice on a door poner* un anuncio en una puerta; to ~ sth in one's memory grabar algo en la memoria

(direct steadily): his eyes were ~ed on the road ahead tenía la mirada fija en la carretera; he ~ed her with a stony gaze clavó en ella una mirada glacial

date/time/price fijar

(repair) (colloq) arreglar

(prepare) (esp AmE colloq) preparar

(colloq) election/contest amañar (fam)

~ vi (make plans) (AmE): we're ~ing to go fishing on Sunday estamos planeando ir de pesca el domingo fix up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(provide for): I need somewhere to stay: can you ~ me up? necesito alojamiento ¿me lo puedes arreglar?; she ~ed me up with a job me encontró un trabajo

(repair) house/room (AmE) arreglar

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fix [2]
n (predicament) (colloq) aprieto m, apuro m

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fixation
n obsesión f

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fixed
adj
price/rate/ideas fijo; principles/position rígido; a ~-term contract un contrato a plazo fijo

gaze fijo; smile petrificado

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fixed

: ~ assets
pl n activo m fijo;
~-rate
adj a una tasa de interés fija or (esp Esp) a tipo de interés fijo

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fixture
n

(in building) elemento de la instalación, como los artefactos del baño, cocina etc

(permanent feature) parte f integrante

(BrE Sport) encuentro m

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fizz
vi champagne/cola burbujear

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fizzle out
[v + adv] fire/firework apagarse*; excitement esfumarse

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fizzy
adj -zier, -ziest gaseoso, efervescente; ~ water (colloq) agua f‡ mineral con gas

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fjord
n fiordo m

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FL ,Fla
, Florida

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flabbergasted
adj estupefacto

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flabby
adj -bier, -biest stomach fofo; muscle flojo

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flag [1]
n bandera f

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flag [2]
-gg- vi person/animal desfallecer*; interest/conversation/spirits decaer*; attendance disminuir*

~ vt
(mark with flags) marcar* con banderas

(mark for special attention) marcar*
flag down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] parar (haciendo señas)

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flagpole

n asta f‡ de (la) bandera

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flagrant
adj flagrante

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flag

: ~ship
n (Naut) buque m insignia; (showpiece) producto m (or programa m etc) bandera;
~stone
n losa f

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flair
n
(natural aptitude) (no pl): a ~ for languages/business facilidad f para los idiomas/olfato m para los negocios

u (stylishness) estilo m

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flak
nu
(Aviat, Mil) fuego m antiaéreo

(criticism) críticas fpl

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flake [1]
n (of snow, cereals) copo m; (of paint, rust, skin) escama f

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flake [2]
vi paint/plaster descascararse

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flaky ,flakey
, adj -kier, -kiest piecrust hojaldrado; paint/plaster que se desconcha; ~ pastry masa tipo hojaldre

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flamboyant
adj
(dashing) style/person exuberante; gesture ampuloso

(brilliant) color vistoso; hat/dress llamativo

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flame
nc u
llama f; to be in ~s estar* (envuelto) en llamas; to go up in ~s incendiarse

(lover): he's an old ~ of mine es un antiguo enamorado mío

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flame

: ~proof
adj fabric ininflamable; dish resistente al fuego;
~thrower
n lanzallamas m

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flamingo
n (pl -gos or -goes) flamenco m

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flammable
adj inflamable, flamable (Méx)

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flan
nc u (sweet) tarta f, kuchen m (Chi); (individual) tartaleta f, tarteleta f (RPl)

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flank [1]
n
(of animal) ijada f, ijar m; (of person) costado m

(Mil, Sport) flanco m

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flank [2]
vt (often pass) flanquear

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flannel
n

u (fabric) franela f; (before n) shirt/nightgown de franela

flannels pl (trousers) pantalón m de franela

c (face ~) (BrE) toallita f (para lavarse)

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flap [1]
n

(cover) tapa f; (of pocket, envelope) solapa f; (of table) hoja f; (of jacket, coat) faldón m; (of tent) portezuela f; (ear ~) orejera f; a cat ~ una gatera

(Aviat) alerón m

(motion) aletazo m

(commotion, agitation) (colloq): to be in/get into a ~ estar*/ponerse* como loco (fam)

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flap [2]
-pp- vi sail/curtain agitarse; flag ondear

~ vt wings batir; arms agitar

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flapjack

n
(pancake) (esp AmE) crepe o panqueque pequeño y grueso

(cookie) (BrE) tipo de galleta dulce de avena

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flare
n

(marker light) bengala f; (on runway, road) baliza f

(sudden light) destello m; (flame) llamarada f

(Clothing)
(on jacket) vuelo m

flares (BrE) pantalones mpl acampanados

flare up [v + adv]
fire llamear; fighting estallar

infection/disease recrudecer*

(lose temper) explotar

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flared
adj skirt con mucho vuelo, evasé (RPl); trousers acampanado

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flare-up

n (of violence) brote m

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flash [1]
n
c
(of light) destello m; (from explosion) fogonazo m; a ~ of inspiration un ramalazo de inspiración; (as) quick as a ~ como un rayo; in a ~: it came to me in a ~ de repente lo vi claro

(Phot) flash m

c (news ~) avance m informativo

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flash [2]
vt
(direct): they ~ed a light in my face me enfocaron la cara con una luz; to ~ one's headlights at sb hacerle* una señal con los faros a algn

(show) card mostrar*, enseñar (esp Esp); she loves ~ing her money around le encanta ir por ahí haciendo ostentación de su dinero

~ vi

(emit sudden light) destellar

(Auto) hacer* una señal con los faros

flashing pres p sign/light intermitente; eyes/smile brillante

(move fast) (+ adv compl): a message ~ed across the screen un mensaje apareció fugazmente en la pantalla; to ~ by o past train/car/person pasar como una bala

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flash

: ~back
n (Cin, Lit) flashback m;
~bulb
n (Phot) lámpara f de flash;
~cube
n (Phot) cubo m (de) flash;
~ gun
n flash m electrónico;
~light
n (AmE) linterna f

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flashy
adj -shier, -shiest llamativo

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flask
n (bottle) frasco m; (in laboratory) matraz m; (hip ~) petaca f, nalguera f (Méx); (vacuum ~) (BrE) termo m

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flat [1]
adj -tt-

surface plano; countryside llano; ~ feet pies mpl planos; I was ~ on my back for two months estuve en cama durante dos semanas

dish llano, bajo (Chi), playo (RPl); ~ shoes zapatos mpl bajos, zapatillas fpl de piso (Méx)

(deflated) ball desinflado, ponchado (Méx); you have a ~ tire o (BrE) tyre tienes un neumático desinflado or (Méx) una llanta ponchada

lemonade/beer sin efervescencia

battery descargado

(dull, uninteresting) conversation/party soso (fam); joke sin gracia; voice monótono; to fall ~ play/project fracasar*; the joke fell very ~ el chiste no hizo ni pizca de gracia

(total, firm) denial/refusal rotundo

(Mus) (referring to key) bemol; A ~ la m bemol

(fixed) (before n) rate fijo

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flat [2]
adv

refuse/turn down de plano

(exactly): it took him two hours ~ tardó dos horas justas

(Mus) demasiado bajo

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flat [3]
n
(apartment) (BrE) apartamento m, departamento m (AmL), piso m (Esp)

(surface — of sword) cara f de la hoja; (— of hand) palma f

(level ground) llano m

(Mus) bemol m

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flatly
adv de plano

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flatmate

n (BrE) compañero, -ra m,f de apartamento or (Esp) de piso

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flat out [1]
adj (colloq) (pred) (prostrate) tirado

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flat out [2]
adv (at full speed) (colloq) a toda máquina

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flat-rate

adj (BrE) a una tasa de interés fija or (esp Esp) a tipo de interés fijo

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flatten
vt surface aplanar; path/lawn allanar; city arrasar

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flatter
vt
(gratify) halagar*

(show to advantage) favorecer*

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flattering
adj
words/speech halagador

clothes/hairstyle favorecedor

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flattery
nu halagos mpl

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flaunt
vt possessions hacer* ostentación de; knowledge alardear de

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flavor [1],flavour
, (BrE) nc u sabor m, gusto m

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flavor [2],flavour
, (BrE) vt sazonar; chocolate-~ed con sabor or gusto a chocolate

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flavoring ,flavouring
, (BrE) nc u condimento m

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flaw
n (in material, character) defecto m; (in argument) error m

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flawless
adj performance/logic impecable; conduct intachable; complexion/gem perfecto

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flax
nu lino m

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flay
vt desollar*

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flea
n pulga f; (before n) collar/powder antipulgas adj inv

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flea market

n mercado m de las pulgas or (CS) de pulgas, rastro m (Esp)

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fleck [1]
n (of dust) mota f; (of paint, mud) salpicadura f

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fleck [2]
vt (with mud) salpicar*; beige ~ed with brown beige moteado de marrón

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fled
past & past p of FLEE

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fledgling ,fledgeling
, n polluelo m; (before n) a ~ democracy una democracia en ciernes

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flee
(past & past p fled) vi huir*

~ vt huir* de

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fleece [1]
nc u (on sheep) lana f; (from sheep) vellón m

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fleece [2]
vt (colloq) desplumar (fam)

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fleet
n
(naval unit, body of shipping) flota f

(navy) armada f

(of cars) parque m móvil, flota f

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fleeting
adj (usu before n) fugaz

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Flemish [1]
adj flamenco

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Flemish [2]
nu flamenco m

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flesh
nu carne f; in the ~ en persona; ~ and blood: after all, I'm only ~ and blood después de todo, soy de carne y hueso

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fleshy
adj -shier, -shiest adj arms/person rollizo; plant/leaf carnoso

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flew
past of FLY

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flex [1]
vt arm/knees/body doblar; to ~ one's muscles (to warm up) hacer* ejercicios de calentamiento; (in body building) mostrar* los músculos; regime mostrar* su poderío

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flex [2]
nu c (BrE) cable m (eléctrico)

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flexible
adj flexible

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flextime
, (BrE)
nu horario m flexible

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flick [1]
vt
(strike lightly): she ~ed a piece of bread at me me tiró un pedazo de pan

(remove): he ~ed the ash off his lapel se sacudió la ceniza de la solapa
flick through [v + prep + o] book hojear; pages pasar

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flick [2]
n (of tail) coletazo m; (of wrist) giro m

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flicker [1]
vi parpadear

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flicker [2]
nu c parpadeo m

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flier
n

(pilot) aviador, -dora m,f

(passenger) usuario -ria m,f (regular) del avion

(handbill) (AmE) folleto m (publicitario), volante m (AmL)

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flight
n

u (of bird, aircraft) vuelo m; (of ball, projectile) trayectoria f; in ~ en vuelo

c (air journey) vuelo m; (before n) ~ path ruta f; ~ recorder caja f negra

c (group of birds) bandada f

c (of stairs) tramo m

u (act of fleeing) huida f; to take ~ darse* a la fuga

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flight

: ~ attendant
n auxiliar mf de vuelo;
~ deck
n (on plane) cabina f de mando; (on aircraft carrier) cubierta f de vuelo

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flimsy
adj -sier, -siest
material/garment ligerísimo

construction/object endeble

excuse pobre; argument/evidence poco sólido

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flinch
vi estremecerse*

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fling [1]
vt (past & past p flung) lanzar*, aventar* (Col, Méx, Per)

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fling [2]
n (colloq)
(love affair) aventura f; to have a ~ tener* una aventurilla

(wild time) juerga f (fam); to have a ~ irse* de juerga

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flint
n
u c (Geol) sílex m, pedernal m; (piece of stone) pedernal m

c (for cigarette lighter) piedra f

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flip
-pp- vt tirar, aventar* (Méx); we'll ~ a coin to decide vamos a echarlo a cara o cruz or (Andes, Ven) a cara o sello or (Arg) a cara o ceca, vamos a echar un volado (Méx)

~ vi (sl) (lose self-control) perder* la chaveta (fam)

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flip-flop

n (BrE) thong

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flippant
adj remark frívolo; attitude displicente

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flipper
n aleta f

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flip side

n the ~ ~ (Audio) la cara B; (of a situation) (colloq) la otra cara de la moneda (fam)

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flirt [1]
vi flirtear

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flirt [2]
n : he is a terrible ~ le encanta flirtear

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flirtation
n
c (relationship) flirt m

u (coquetry) flirteo m

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flit
vi -tt- bird/butterfly/bat revolotear

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float [1]
vi
(on water) flotar; to ~ (up) to the surface salir* a flote

cloud/smoke flotar en el aire

~ vt
ship/boat poner* a flote; raft/logs llevar

(Fin)
(establish): to ~ a company introducir* una compañía en Bolsa

shares/stock emitir

currency dejar flotar

(circulate) idea presentar

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float [2]
n

(for fishing, for buoyancy) flotador m

(in cistern, carburetor) flotador m

(raft, platform) plataforma f (flotante)

(in parade) carroza f, carro m alegórico (CS, Méx)

(milk ~) (BrE) furgoneta f (del reparto de leche)

(ready cash) caja f chica; (Busn, Fin) fondo m fijo

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floating
adj (before n)
harbor/restaurant flotante

(Fin) currency flotante; assets circulante

population flotante; voter (BrE) indeciso

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flock [1]
n (+ sing or pl vb) (of sheep) rebaño m; (of birds) bandada f; (of people) (often pl) tropel m, multitud f

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flock [2]
vi acudir (en gran número, en masa)

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floe
n témpano m de hielo

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flog
vt -gg-
(beat) azotar

(sell) (BrE sl) vender

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flood [1]
n (of water) inundación f; (of complaints, calls) avalancha f; she was in ~s of tears estaba hecha un mar de lágrimas

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flood [2]
vt inundar; engine ahogar*; to ~ the market with imports (Busn) inundar el mercado de productos importados

~ vi river/sewers desbordarse; mine/basement inundarse; (Auto) ahogarse*; to ~ in sunshine entrar a raudales; donations came ~ing in llovieron los donativos

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flooding
nu inundación f

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floodlight [1]
nc u reflector m, foco m

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floodlight [2]
vt (past & past p floodlit )
iluminar (con reflectores o focos)

floodlit past p arena/building iluminado; game que se juega con luz artificial

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flood

: ~ tide
n pleamar f;
~water
nu (often pl) crecida f

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floor [1]
n

(of room, vehicle) suelo m, piso m (AmL)

(for dancing) pista f (de baile)

(of ocean, valley, forest) fondo m

(storey) piso m; we live on the first/second ~ (AmE) vivimos en la planta baja/el primer piso or (Chi) en el primer/segundo piso; (BrE) vivimos en el primer/segundo piso or (Chi) en el segundo/tercer piso

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floor [2]
vt
(knock down) derribar

(nonplus) (colloq) dejar helado (fam)

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floorboard

n tabla f del suelo, duela f (Méx)

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flooring
nu revestimiento m para suelos

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floor show

n espectáculo m (de cabaret)

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flop [1]
vi -pp-
(fall, move slackly) (+ adv compl): she ~ped down into a chair se dejó caer en un sillón; he ~ped down exhausted onto the bed se desplomó en la cama muerto de cansancio

(fail) (colloq) fracasar estrepitosamente

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flop [2]
n (colloq) fracaso m

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floppy [1]
adj hat/bag flexible; ears/tail caído

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floppy [2]
n (pl -pies) (colloq) floppy disk

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floppy disk

n disquete m, floppy (disk) m

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floral
adj fabric/dress floreado; a ~ print un estampado de flores

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florid
adj
(red) complexion rubicundo

(ornate) decoration/style recargado; language florido

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florist
n (person) florista mf; is there a ~'s near here? ¿hay una floristería or (AmL tb) florería cerca de aquí?

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flotation
n (of company) salida f a Bolsa; (of shares) emisión f

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flotsam
nu restos mpl flotantes (de un naufragio); ~ and jetsam desechos mpl

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flounce [1]
vi (+ adv compl): to ~ in/out entrar/salir* indignado (or airado etc)

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flounce [2]
n (ruffle) volante m, elán m (Méx), volado m (RPl), vuelo m (Chi)

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flounder
vi
(in water) luchar para mantenerse a flote

speaker quedarse sin saber qué decir

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flour
nu harina f

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flourish [1]
vi arts/trade florecer*; business prosperar; plant darse* or crecer* bien

~ vt stick/letter blandir

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flourish [2]
n
(showy gesture) floreo m

(embellishment) floritura f, firulete m (AmL); (in signature) rúbrica f

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flourishing
adj business próspero

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flout
vt desobedecer* abiertamente

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flow [1]
vi
liquid/electric current fluir*; tide subir; blood correr; (from wound) manar

(run smoothly, continuously) traffic circular con fluidez; music/words fluir*

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flow [2]
n
u
(of liquid, current) flujo m

(of traffic, information) circulación f; (of capital, money) movimiento m

c (stream — of water, lava) corriente f

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flow chart
, flow diagram
n organigrama m

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flower [1]
n flor f

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flower [2]
vi florecer*, florear (Chi, Méx)

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flower

: ~bed
n arriate m (Esp, Méx), parterre m (Esp), cantero m (Cu, RPl);
~pot
n maceta f, tiesto m (Esp), macetero m (AmS)

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flowery
adj pattern floreado; meadow florido; style/prose florido

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flowing
adj
beard/robe largo y suelto

handwriting/movement fluido

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flown
past p of FLY

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flu
nu gripe f, gripa f (Col, Méx)

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fluctuate
vi fluctuar*

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fluctuation
nu c fluctuación f

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flue
n tiro m

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fluency
nu fluidez f

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fluent
adj : to speak ~ Italian hablar italiano con fluidez

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fluently
adv con fluidez

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fluff
nu pelusa f

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fluffy
adj -fier, -fiest fabric/garment suave y esponjoso; fur/hair suave y sedoso

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fluid [1]
nu c fluido m

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fluid [2]
adj fluido

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fluke
n (colloq) chiripa f (fam)

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flummox
vt (colloq) desconcertar*

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flung
past & past p of FLING

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fluorescent
adj fluorescente; ~ light tubo m fluorescente, tubolux® m (RPl)

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fluoride
nc u (Chem) fluoruro m; (Dent) flúor m; (before n) ~ toothpaste dentífrico m con flúor

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flurry
n (pl -ries)
(of snow, wind) ráfaga f; (of rain) chaparrón m

(sudden burst): a ~ of excitement/activity una oleada de emoción/un frenesí de actividad

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flush [1]
n

(blush) rubor m

(of anger, passion) arrebato m; in the first ~ of success con la euforia del triunfo

(in cards) flor f

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flush [2]
vt
toilet: to ~ the toilet tirar de la cadena, jalarle (a la cadena) (AmL exc CS)

(drive out) ~ (out) person/criminal hacer* salir

~ vi
toilet funcionar

(blush) person/face (with anger) enrojecer*; (with embarrassment) ruborizarse*

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flush [3]
adj alineado

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flushed
adj cheeks colorado; ~ with success exaltado por el éxito

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fluster
vt poner* nervioso; to get ~ed ponerse* nervioso

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flute
n flauta f

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flutter [1]
vi bird/butterfly revolotear; flag ondear, agitarse; heart latir con fuerza

~ vt wings batir, sacudir

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flutter [2]
n ~ (of wings) (no pl) aleteo m

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flux
nu : to be in (a state of) ~ estar* en un estado de cambio

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fly [1]
n (pl flies)
(insect) mosca f

(on trousers) (often pl in BrE) bragueta f, marrueco m (Chi)

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fly [2]
(3rd pers sing pres flies; pres p flying; past flew; past p flown) vi

volar*; passenger ir* en avión; to ~ away irse* volando; to ~ in/out bird/bee entrar/salir* volando; plane/pilot llegar*/salir* (en avión)

flag ondear

(rush) person correr, ir* (or salir* etc) volando; to ~ AT sb lanzarse* SOBRE algn; to ~ into a rage ponerse* hecho una furia

(move, be thrown) volar*; I tripped and went ~ing tropecé y salí volando

(pass quickly) time pasar volando

~ vt

(control) plane/glider/balloon pilotar; kite hacer* volar or encumbrar (Andes), remontar (RPl)

(carry) cargo transportar (en avión); person llevar (en avión)

(travel over) distance recorrer (en avión)

flag izar*, enarbolar

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flyer
n flier

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flying [1]
adj (before n)
(hurried): a ~ visit una visita relámpago

glass/debris que vuela (por los aires)

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flying [2]
nu
(as pilot) pilotaje m; (before n) time/lesson de vuelo; helmet/jacket de piloto

(as passenger): I hate ~ odio viajar en avión

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flying

: ~ saucer
n platillo m volador or (Esp) volante;
~ start
n salida f lanzada; to get off to a ~ start person/business empezar* con muy buen pie

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fly

: ~leaf
n guarda f;
~-on-the-wall
adj documentary en el que las cámaras son meras espectadoras de la accíon;
~over
n (BrE Transp) paso m elevado, paso m a desnivel (Méx);
~ spray
nu c insecticida m (en aerosol);
~swatter
n matamoscas m;
~wheel
n volante m

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FM
n (frequency modulation) FM f

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foal
n (male) potro m, potrillo m; (female) potranca f, potra f

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foam [1]
nu c espuma f

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foam [2]
vi sea/waves hacer* espuma; to ~ at the mouth echar espuma por la boca

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foam rubber

nu goma espuma f, hule m espuma (Méx)

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fob
n (watchchain) leontina f; (before n) ~ watch reloj m de bolsillo fob off: -bb- [v + o + adv] (placate) to ~ sb off (WITH sth) engatusar a algn (CON algo)

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focal
adj (before n)
(Opt) focal

issue central

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focal point

n
(Opt) foco m

(of attention, activity) centro m

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focus [1]
n (pl -cuses or foci )
u (Opt, Phot) foco m; to be in/out of ~ estar* enfocado/desenfocado

c (central point) centro m

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focus [2]
-s- or -ss- vt
(Opt, Phot) enfocar*

(concentrate) to ~ sth (ON sth) attention centrar algo (EN algo)

~ vi
camera/eyes enfocar*

lecturer/chapter/attention to ~ ON sth/sb centrarse EN algo/algn

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focus group

n grupo m analizado

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fodder
nu forraje m

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foe
n (liter) enemigo, -ga m,f

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foetus
n (BrE) fetus

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fog
nu c (Meteo) niebla f

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fogbound

adj airport/road afectado por la niebla; plane/ferry retenido a causa de la niebla

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foggy
adj -gier, -giest
day de niebla; weather nebuloso; it's ~ hay niebla

(confused) confuso

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fog

: ~horn
n sirena f (de niebla);
~ light, ((BrE)) fog lamp~ lamp
n faro m antiniebla

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foible
n debilidad f

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foil [1]
n u

(metal sheet) lámina f de metal

(Culin) (kitchen ~) papel m de aluminio or de plata

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foil [2]
vt plan/attempt frustrar

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foist
vt to ~ sth (OFF) ON o ONTO sb endilgarle* algo a algn

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fold [1]
vt

(bend, bring together) paper/sheet doblar; to ~ one's arms cruzar* los brazos

(Culin) to ~ sth INTO sth incorporar algo A algo

~ vi

chair/table plegarse*; map/poster doblarse

folding pres p chair/table plegable

(fail) project venirse* abajo; play bajar de cartel; business cerrar* (sus puertas)
fold up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] sheet/newspaper doblar; chair/table plegar*

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fold [2]
n
(crease) doblez m

(sheep pen) redil m

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-fold
suff : his income increased five~ sus ingresos se multiplicaron por cinco or se quintuplicaron; the problem is three~ el problema tiene tres aspectos

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folder
n
(for papers) carpeta f

(Comput) carpeta f

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foliage
nu follaje m

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folio
n (pl folios) (sheet) pliego m; (numbered leaf) folio m

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folk
n

also folks pl (people) (colloq) gente f

folks pl (esp AmE colloq) (relatives) familia f; (parents) padres mpl, viejos mpl (fam)

(+ pl vb) (Anthrop) pueblo m; (before n) art/medicine popular; dancing folklórico

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folk

: ~lore
nu folklore m;
~ music
nu (traditional) música f folklórica; (modern) música f folk;
~ song
nc u (traditional) canción f popular; (modern) canción f folk

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follow
vt
(go, come after) seguir*; the lecture was ~ed by a discussion después de la conferencia hubo un debate

(keep to, conform to) road seguir* (por); trail seguir*; instructions seguir*; order cumplir; fashion/example seguir*

(pay close attention to) movement/progress seguir* de cerca; news mantenerse* al tanto de; TV serial seguir*

argument/reasoning entender*

~ vi
(come after): you go first, and I'll ~ tú ve delante que yo te sigo; the winners were as ~s … los ganadores fueron …

(be logical consequence) deducirse*; that doesn't necessarily ~ una cosa no implica la otra

(understand) entender*
follow up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] seguir*

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follower
n seguidor, -dora m,f

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following [1]
adj (before n) (next) siguiente; (on) the ~ day al día siguiente

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following [2]
n
(followers) seguidores mpl; (admirers) admiradores mpl

(what, who comes next) the ~: the ~ are to play in tomorrow's game … los siguientes jugarán en el partido de mañana …; the letter said the ~ … la carta decía lo siguiente …

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follow-up

nc (sequel) continuación f; (before n): she sent a ~ letter mandó una segunda (or tercera etc) carta

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folly
n (pl -lies) u c
locura f

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fond
adj -er, -est
(pred): she's very ~ of Sue le tiene mucho cariño a Sue; he was ~ of chocolate le gustaba el chocolate

(before n) (loving) gesture/look cariñoso

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fondle
vt acariciar

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fondly
adv
(lovingly) cariñosamente; remember con cariño

(foolishly) ingenuamente

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fondness
nu (love) cariño m; (liking) afición f

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font
n
(baptismal) pila f bautismal

(Print) fuente f

(Comput) font m, fuente f, juego m de caracteres

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food
n
u (in general) comida f; (before n) shortage/exports de alimentos

c (specific kind) alimento m

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food

: ~ poisoning
nu intoxicación f (por alimentos);
~ processor
n robot m de cocina;
~stuffs
pl n productos mpl alimenticios

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fool [1]
n idiota mf; to make a ~ of oneself hacer* el ridículo

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fool [2]
vt engañar fool around, (BrE also)
fool about [v + adv] hacer* payasadas, hacer* el tonto (Esp)

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foolhardy
adj imprudente

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foolish
adj person/prank tonto; look/grin de tonto; decision/plan insensato

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fool

: ~proof
adj idea/plan infalible; machine sencillo de manejar;
~scap
nu pliego de aprox 33 x 22 cm

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foot [1]
n (pl feet)
c (of person) pie m; (of animal) pata f; (on sewing machine) pie m; to be on one's feet estar* de pie, estar* parado (AmL); to go/come on ~ ir*/venir* a pie; to find one's feet: it didn't take him long to find his feet in his new school no tardó en habituarse a la nueva escuela; to put one's ~ down (be firm) imponerse*; (accelerate vehicle) (colloq) apretar* el acelerador, meterle (AmL fam); to put one's ~ in it (colloq) meter la pata (fam); under sb's feet: the cat keeps getting under my feet el gato siempre me anda alrededor

(lower end) (no pl) pie m; the ~ of the bed los pies de la cama

c (measure) (pl foot or feet) pie m

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foot [2]
vt : to ~ the bill pagar*

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footage
nu (Cin) secuencias fpl (filmadas)

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foot-and-mouth (disease)

nu fiebre f aftosa, glosopeda f

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football
n
u
(American ~) fútbol m or (AmC, Méx) futbol m americano

(soccer) fútbol m or (AmC, Méx) futbol m; (before n) ~ match partido m de fútbol or (AmC, Méx) futbol; ~ player footballer

c (ball) balón m or (esp AmL) pelota f de fútbol or (AmC, Méx) futbol

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footballer
n (BrE) futbolista mf, jugador, -dora m,f de fútbol or (AmC, Méx) futbol

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football

: ~ pool
n (AmE) apuesta f colectiva, polla f (AmL);
~ pools
pl n (BrE) the ~ pools juego de apuestas en que se trata de acertar los resultados de los partidos de la liga de fútbol, el pronóstico deportivo (en Méx), las quinielas (en Esp), el prode (en Arg), el totogol (en Col), la polla-gol (en Chi), la polla (en Per)

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-footed
suff : four~ de cuatro patas; light~ ligero de pies

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foot

: ~hills
pl n estribaciones fpl;
~hold
n punto m de apoyo (para el pie); to gain a ~hold ideology prender*

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footing
n (no pl)
(balance) equilibrio m; to miss one's ~ resbalar

(basis): on an equal ~ en igualdad de condiciones

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foot

: ~lights
pl n candilejas fpl;
~loose
adj libre y sin compromiso; ~loose and fancy-free libre como el viento;
~man
n (pl -men ) lacayo m;
~note
n nota f a pie de página;
~path
n (path) sendero m; (pavement) (BrE) acera f, banqueta f (Méx), vereda f (CS, Per);
~print
n huella f;
~step
n paso m;
~wear
nu calzado m

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for [1]
prep

(intended for) para; is there a letter ~ me? ¿hay carta para mí?; my love ~ her mi amor por ella

(on behalf of, representing): I did it ~ you lo hice por ti; he plays ~ England forma parte de or juega en la selección inglesa; D ~ David D de David

(as): we're having chicken ~ dinner vamos a cenar pollo; I can see him now ~ what he is ahora me doy cuenta de cómo es en realidad

(in favor of) a favor de

(indicating purpose): what's that ~? ¿para qué es eso?; it's ~ decoration es de adorno; it's ~ your own good! ¡es por tu (propio) bien!

(giving reason) por; ~ that reason por esa razón; if it weren't ~ Joe … si no fuera por Joe …

(in exchange for) por; I bought the book ~ £10 compré el libro por 10 dólares; she left him ~ somebody else lo dejó por otro

(as concerns) para; it's too cold ~ me here aquí hace demasiado frío para mí

(in spite of): ~ all her faults, she's been very kind to us tendrá sus defectos, pero con nosotros ha sido muy buena

(with infinitive clause): it's unusual ~ me to forget a name es raro que se me olvide un nombre; it's not ~ me to decide no me corresponde a mí decidir

(in the direction of) para; the plane ~ New York el avión para or de Nueva York

(indicating duration): he spoke ~ half an hour habló (durante) media hora; I've only been here ~ a day solo llevo un día aquí; how long are you going ~? ¿por cuánto tiempo vas?

(on the occasion of) para; he gave it to me ~ my birthday me lo regaló para mi cumpleaños

(by, before) para; we have to be there ~ six o'clock tenemos que estar allí a las seis

(indicating distance): we drove ~ 20 miles hicimos 20 millas; we could see ~ miles se podía ver hasta muy lejos

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for [2]
conj (liter) pues (liter), puesto que (frml)

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forage
vi
animal forrajear

(for supplies) to ~ FOR sth buscar* algo

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foray
n (Mil) incursión f

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forbid
vt (past forbad(e) ; past p forbidden ) (not allow) prohibir*; to ~ sb to + INF prohibirle* A algn + INF, prohibirle* A algn QUE (+ subj)

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force [1]
n c u
fuerza f; the (armed) ~s las fuerzas armadas; a ~ eight gale vientos de fuerza ocho; to join ~s with sb unirse a algn; to come into ~ entrar en vigor or vigencia; to be in ~ estar* en vigor or vigencia

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force [2]
vt
(compel) to ~ sb to + INF obligar* a algn A + INF

(push, drive) door/link forzar*; they ~d their way in entraron por la fuerza
force down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
aircraft/pilot obligar* a aterrizar

food tragar* (a duras penas)

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forced
adj (before n) labor/smile forzado; landing/stopover forzoso

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force-feed

vt (past & past p -fed) alimentar por la fuerza

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forceful
adj
(vigorous) person con carácter; personality fuerte

(persuasive) words/argument convincente

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forceps
pl n fórceps m

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forcible
adj forzoso

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ford
n vado m

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fore
n : to come to the ~ issue saltar a primera plana

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forearm
n antebrazo m

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foreboding
n
u (apprehension) aprensión f

c (presentiment) premonición f

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forecast [1]
n (weather ~) pronóstico m del tiempo; (prediction) previsión f

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forecast [2]
vt (past & past p forecast or forecasted) weather pronosticar*; result/trend prever*

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forecourt
n patio m delantero

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forefathers
pl n (liter) antepasados mpl

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forefinger
n índice m

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forefront
n : in o at the ~ of sth al frente de algo; (in the vanguard) a la vanguardia de algo

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forego
vt (3rd pers sing pres -goes; pres p -going; past -went; past p -gone) forgo

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foregone
adj : the result was a ~ conclusion el resultado era de prever

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foreground
n : in the ~ en primer plano

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forehand
n golpe m de derecho

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forehead
n frente f

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foreign
adj

custom/country/language extranjero

policy/trade/relations exterior; ~ debt deuda f externa

(Med) extraño; a ~ body un cuerpo extraño

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foreigner
n extranjero, -ra m,f

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foreign

: ~ exchange
nu divisas fpl;
F~ minister
n ministro, -tra or (Méx) secretario, -ria m,f de relaciones or (Esp) asuntos exteriores, canciller mf (AmS);
F~ Office
n (in UK) the F~ Office el Foreign Office, el ministerio de relaciones exteriores de Gran Bretaña;
F~ Secretary
n (in UK) F~ minister

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foreleg
n pata f delantera

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foreman
n (pl -men )
(supervisor) capataz m

(of jury) presidente m

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foremost [1]
adj más importante

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foremost [2]
adv en primer lugar

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forename
n nombre m (de pila)

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forensic
adj (before n) forense

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forerunner
n precursor, -sora m,f

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foresee
vt (past foresaw; past p foreseen) prever*

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foreshore
n : parte de la playa entre la pleamar y la bajamar

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foresight
nu previsión f

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foreskin
n prepucio m

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forest
nu c (wood) bosque m; (tropical) selva f; (before n) forestal

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forestall
vt
(prevent) prevenir*

(preempt) adelantarse a

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forestry
nu silvicultura f

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foretaste
n anticipo m

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foretell
vt (past & past p foretold) predecir*

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forever
adv : those days are gone ~ esos días no volverán; nothing lasts ~ nada dura eternamente

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forewarn
vt to ~ sb OF sth advertir* A algn DE algo

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forewent
past of FOREGO

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foreword
n prólogo m

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forfeit [1]
vt property perder* el derecho a; rights/respect/game perder*

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forfeit [2]
n
(penalty) multa f

(Games) prenda f

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forgave
past of FORGIVE

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forge [1]
vt
metal/bond forjar

(counterfeit) falsificar*

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forge [2]
n
(smithy) forja f

(furnace) fragua f

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forger
n falsificador, -dora m,f

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forgery
nu c (pl -ries) falsificación f

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forget
(pres p forgetting; past forgot; past p forgotten) vt olvidarse de, olvidar

~ vi : to ~ (ABOUT sth) olvidarse (DE algo)

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forgetful
adj olvidadizo

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forget-me-not

n nomeolvides f

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forgive
vt (past forgave; past p forgiven) perdonar; to ~ sb FOR sth perdonarle algo a algn

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forgiveness
nu (quality) clemencia f; to ask sb's ~ for sth pedirle* perdón a algn por algo

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forgo
vt (3rd pers sing pres -goes; pres p -going; past -went; past p -gone) (frml) privarse de

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forgot
past of FORGET

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forgotten
past p of FORGET

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fork [1]
n (Culin) tenedor m; (for gardening) horca f

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fork [2]
vi
(split) branch/road/river bifurcarse*

(turn): to ~ (to the) right desviarse* a la derecha

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forklift (truck)

n carretilla f elevadora (de horquilla)

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forlorn
adj
glance/smile triste; appearance de tristeza y desamparo

attempt desesperado

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form [1]
n
c u (shape, manner) forma f

c u (type, kind) tipo; other ~s of life otras formas de vida

u (fitness, ability) forma f; to be on ~ estar* en forma

c (document) formulario m, forma f (Méx)

c (BrE Educ) (class) clase f; (year) curso m

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form [2]
vt character/shape/company/basis formar; opinion formarse; habit adquirir*

~ vi idea/plan tomar forma; ice/fog formarse

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formal
adj reception/dinner/language formal; manner/person ceremonioso; ~ dress traje m de etiqueta

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formality
n (pl -ties)
u (formal quality) ceremonia f

c (convention) formalidad f

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formalize
vt formalizar*

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formally
adv invite/reprimand formalmente

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format [1]
nc u formato m

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format [2]
vt -tt- formatear

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formation
nu c formación f

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former [1]
adj
(previous) antiguo

(first-mentioned) primero

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former [2]
n the ~ el primero, la primera; (pl) los primeros, las primeras

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formerly
adv antes

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formidable
adj task imponente; problem/obstacle tremendo; opponent temible

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formula
n (pl -las o (frml) -lae ) fórmula f; ~ one (motor racing) fórmula uno

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formulate
vt formular

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fornication
nu (frml) fornicación f (frml)

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for-profit

adj comercial, con fines de lucro

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forsake
vt (past forsook ; past p forsaken ) (liter)
(abandon) abandonar

(relinquish) pleasure/habits renunciar a

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fort
n fuerte m; (small) fortín m

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forte
n fuerte m

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forth
adv (liter)
(out): ~ he went to battle with his enemy marchó a luchar con su enemigo

(in time): from this day ~ de hoy en adelante

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forthcoming
adj

(approaching) (usu before n) event próximo

(about to appear) article/record de próxima aparición; film a estrenarse próximamente

(available) (pred): no explanation was ~ no dieron (or dio etc) ninguna explicación

(open, helpful): he was not very ~ no estuvo muy comunicativo

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forthright
adj directo

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forthwith
adv (frml or liter) inmediatamente

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fortieth [1]
adj cuadragésimo

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fortieth [2]
adv en cuadragésimo lugar

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fortieth [3]
000,000 n (Math) cuarentavo m; (part) cuarentava or cuadragésima parte f

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fortification
nc u (Mil) fortificación f

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fortify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied town/building fortificar*; person/determination fortalecer*; argument reforzar*; fortified wine vino m fortificado

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fortnight
n (esp BrE) quince días, dos semanas

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fortnightly [1]
adv (esp BrE) cada dos semanas

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fortnightly [2]
adj (esp BrE) quincenal

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fortress
n fortaleza f

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fortuitous
adj fortuito

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fortunate
adj afortunado; it was ~ that he came fue una suerte que viniera

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fortunately
adv (indep) afortunadamente

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fortune
n
c (money, prosperity) fortuna f; (a lot of money) (colloq) (no pl) dineral m, platal m (AmL fam), pastón m (Esp fam)

c u (destiny) destino m; to tell sb's ~ decirle* la buenaventura a algn

u (luck) good ~ suerte f

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fortune-teller

n adivino, -na m,f

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forty
000,000, 000 adj/n cuarenta adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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forum
n foro m

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forward [1],forwards
, (esp BrE) adv
bend/slope/lean hacia adelante

(in time) (frml) en adelante; from this day ~ desde hoy en adelante

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forward [2]
adj
(before n) movement hacia adelante

(advance): ~ planning planificación f

(assertive) atrevido

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forward [3]
vt (send) (Busn) enviar*; please forward hacer* seguir

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forward [4]
n (Sport) delantero mf

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forwent
past of FORGO

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fossil
n fósil m

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fossil fuel
nc u combustible m fósil

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foster [1]
vt
child (BrE) acoger en el hogar sin adoptarlo legalmente

suspicion/talent fomentar; reconciliation promover*

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foster [2]
adj child adoptivo; ~ home casa f de acogida de menores

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fought
past & past p of FIGHT

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foul [1]
adj -er, -est
(offensive) smell nauseabundo; taste repugnante

(horrible) (colloq) person asqueroso (fam); weather pésimo

(obscene) language/gesture ordinario

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foul [2]
n falta f, faul m or foul m (AmL)

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foul [3]
vt
(pollute) contaminar

(block) drain/chimney obstruir*

(entangle) rope/chain enredar

(Sport) cometer una falta or (AmL tb) un foul or faul contra, faulear (AmL)

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foul

: ~-mouthed
adj malhablado;
~ play
nu
(Law): they suspect ~ play sospechan que se trata de un crimen

(Sport) juego m sucio

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found [1]
past & past p of FIND

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found [2]
vt

(establish) fundar

founding pres p fundador

(base) to ~ sth ON sth fundar algo EN algo

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foundation
n

u (establishing) fundación f

c (institution) fundación f

c (often pl)
(Const) cimientos mpl

(groundwork, basis) fundamentos mpl; (before n) ~ course curso m preparatorio

u (grounds) fundamento m

c u (cosmetic) base f de maquillaje

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founder [1]
n fundador, -dora m,f

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founder [2]
vi ship hundirse; plan/project irse* a pique

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foundry
n (pl -ries) fundición f

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fountain
n
(ornamental) fuente f

(drinking ~) fuente f, bebedero m (CS, Méx)

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fountain pen

n pluma f (estilográfica), pluma f fuente (AmL), estilográfica f, lapicera f fuente (CS)

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four [1]
000,000,000 n cuatro m; 4 + 1 = 5 (léase: four plus one equals o is five) 4 + 1 = 5 (read as: cuatro más uno es igual a cinco); 4 - 1 = 3 (léase: four minus one equals o is three) 4 - 1 = 3 (read as: cuatro menos uno es igual a tres); 3 x 4 = 12 (léase: three times four equals o is twelve, o three fours are twelve) 3 x 4 = 12 (read as: tres (multiplicado) por cuatro (son) doce); 4 ÷ 2 = 2 (léase: four divided by two equals o is two) 4 ÷ 2 = 2 (read as: cuatro dividido por dos es (igual a) dos); on all ~s en or a cuatro patas, a gatas

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four [2]
000,000 adj cuatro adj inv

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four

: ~-by-~
n todoterreno m;
~-poster (bed)
n : cama con cuatro columnas, gen con dosel;
~-seater
n coche m/avión m de cuatro plazas

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foursome
n : grupo de cuatro personas

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fourteen
000,000,000 adj/n catorce adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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fourteenth [1]
000,000 adj decimocuarto

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fourteenth [2]
adv en decimocuarto lugar

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fourteenth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) catorceavo m; (part) catorceava parte f

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fourth [1]
000,000 adj cuarto

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fourth [2]
adv
(in position, time, order) en cuarto lugar

(fourthly) en cuarto lugar

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fourth [3]
000,000 n
(part) cuarto m

~ (gear) (Auto) (no art) cuarta f

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fourthly
adv (indep) en cuarto lugar

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four-wheel drive

nu tracción f integral

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fowl
n (pl ~s or ~) ave f‡ (de corral)

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fox [1]
n zorro m

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fox [2]
vt (colloq) confundir

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fox

: ~glove
nc u dedalera f, digital f;
~-hunting
nu caza f del zorro

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foyer
n (of theatre) foyer m; (of hotel) vestíbulo m

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fracas
n (pl fracases or (BrE) fracas ) (liter) altercado m

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fraction
n fracción f

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fracture [1]
n fractura f

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fracture [2]
vt fracturar

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fragile
adj
object/china/glass frágil; relationship/link/agreement precario

person débil; health delicado

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fragment
n fragmento m

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fragrance
n (smell) fragancia f; (perfume) perfume m

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fragrant
adj fragante

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frail
adj -er, -est
(physically delicate) person débil; health delicado

(morally weak) débil

(fragile) precario

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frame [1]
n
(structure — of building, ship, plane) armazón m or f; (— of car, motorcycle, bed, door) bastidor m; (— of bicycle) cuadro m, marco m (Chi, Col)

(edge — of picture, window, door) marco m

frames pl (for spectacles) montura f

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frame [2]
vt
picture/photograph enmarcar*; plan/policy/question formular, elaborar

(incriminate unjustly) (colloq): I was ~d me tendieron una trampa para incriminarme

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frame

: ~ of mind
n (pl ~s of mind) estado m de ánimo;
~work
n (basis) marco m; (plan) esquema m; (Eng) armazón m or f

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franc
n franco m

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France
n Francia f

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franchise
n
(Busn)
u c (right — to operate retail outlet) franquicia f; (— to market product, service) concesión f

c (retail outlet) franquicia f

(Pol frml) the ~ el derecho de or al voto

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frank [1]
adj -er, -est
(candid) sincero

(outspoken) franco

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frank [2]
vt
letter/parcel/envelope franquear

(postmark) stamp/letter matasellar

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frankfurter
n salchicha f de Frankfurt or (Arg, Col) de Viena, frankfurter m (Ur), vienesa f (Chi), salchicha f alemana (Ven)

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frankincense
nu incienso m

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frankly
adv francamente

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frantic
adj
(very worried) desesperado

(frenzied) activity frenético

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fraternal
adj love fraternal, fraterno; jealousy entre hermanos

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fraternity
n (pl -ties)
u (virtue of brotherhood) fraternidad f

c
(Relig) hermandad f

(university club) asociación f estudiantil

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fraternize
vi confraternizar*

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fraud
n
u c (deception) fraude m

c (person) farsante mf

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fraudulent
adj fraudulento

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fraught
adj
(pred) to be ~ WITH sth with danger/problems estar* lleno DE algo

(tense) atmosphere/relationship tirante

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fray [1]
vi cloth/collar/rope deshilacharse; wire pelarse

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fray [2]
n refriega f

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frayed
adj
collar/cloth deshilachado; rope/wire desgastado

nerves crispado; tempers were getting ~ se estaban exaltando los ánimos

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freak [1]
n
(abnormal specimen) fenómeno m; (monster) monstruo m

(unnatural event) fenómeno m

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freak [2]
adj (before n) weather inusitado; happening inesperado freak out (sl)
[v + adv] flipar (arg), friquear(se) (Méx arg)

[v + o + adv] alucinar (fam), friquear (Méx arg)

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freckle
n peca f

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free [1]
adj freer , freest

(at liberty) (usu pred) libre; to set sb ~ dejar or poner* a algn en libertad

country/people/press libre; the right of ~ speech la libertad de expresión

(loose) suelto; to work ~ soltarse*

(pred) (without, rid of) ~ FROM o OF sth libre DE algo; ~ of o from additives sin aditivos; ~ of charge gratis

(costing nothing) ticket/sample gratis adj inv; schooling/health care gratuito

(not occupied) table/time libre

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free [2]
adv
(without payment) gratuitamente; I got in for ~ (colloq) entré gratis

(without restriction) roam/run a su (or mi etc) antojo

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free [3]
vt
(liberate) prisoner/hostage poner* or dejar en libertad; animal soltar*; nation/slave liberar

(release) bound person soltar*; trapped person rescatar

(loose, clear) sth stuck or caught desenganchar

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-free
suff : trouble~ sin problemas; nuclear~ zone zona f desnuclearizada

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freedom
n u c
libertad f

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freedom fighter

n guerrillero, -ra m,f

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free

: ~-for-all
n gresca f;
~hold
adj (esp BrE): ~hold property bien m raíz (que se compra o vende en plena propiedad junto con el suelo sobre el que está edificado);
~ kick
n (in soccer) tiro m libre; (in rugby) patada f libre

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freelance [1]
adj por cuenta propia, por libre (Esp)

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freelance [2]
adv por cuenta propia, por libre (Esp)

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freely
adv

(without restriction) libremente

(openly) speak/write con libertad

(willingly) offer de buen grado

(generously) spend/give a manos llenas

(copiously) flow/pour profusamente

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free

: F~mason
n masón, -sona m,f, francmasón, -sona m,f;
~-range
adj (BrE) chicken/eggs de granja;
~style
n estilo m libre;
~ trade
nu libre comercio m;
~ware
nu (Comput) programas mpl de libre distribución;
~way
nc u (AmE) autopista f (sin peaje);
~wheel
vi : he ~wheeled down the hill (on bike) bajó la cuesta sin pedalear; (in car) bajó la cuesta en punto muerto;
~ will
nu : of one's own ~ will por su (or mi etc) propia voluntad

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freeze [1]
(past froze; past p frozen) vi
pipe/lock/ground/person helarse*; I'm freezing! ¡estoy helado!

(stand still) quedarse inmóvil

~ vt water/stream/pipe helar*; food congelar

(Fin) assets/account/prices congelar

~ v impers helar* freeze over [v + adv] helarse* freeze up [v + adv] helarse*

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freeze [2]
n congelación f; a wage/price ~ una congelación salarial/de precios

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freezer
n (deep freeze) freezer m; (freezing compartment) congelador m

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freezing [1]
adj temperatures bajo cero; weather con temperaturas bajo cero; hands/feet helado; it's ~ (cold) in here aquí hace un frío que pela (fam)

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freezing [2]
nu
~ (point) punto m de congelación; three degrees below ~ tres grados sobre/bajo cero

(process) congelación f

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freight
n
u (goods transported) carga f

u (transportation) transporte m, flete m (AmL)

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freighter
n buque m de carga

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freight train

n tren m de carga

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French [1]
adj francés

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French [2]
n
u (language) francés m

(people) + pl vb the ~ los franceses

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French

: ~ bean
pl n (BrE) green bean;
~ doors
pl n (AmE) ~ windows;
~ dressing
nu aliño para ensaladas a base de aceite, vinagre y mostaza; (AmE) aderezo (para ensaladas) a base de aceite, vinagre y tomate;
~ fries
pl n papas fpl or (Esp) patatas fpl fritas, papas fpl a la francesa (Col, Méx);
~man
n (pl -men ) francés m;
~ windows
pl n puerta f ventana, cristalera f (Esp);
~woman
n francesa f

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frenetic
adj activity frenético; attempt desesperado

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frenzy
n (no pl) frenesí m

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frequency
nu c (pl -cies) frecuencia f

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frequent [1]
adj attempts/journeys frecuente; visitor asiduo

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frequent [2]
vt frecuentar

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frequently
adv con frecuencia, a menudo

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fresh
adj -er, -est

(not stale, frozen or canned) food fresco; to get some ~ air tomar el fresco

(not tired) complexion/appearance fresco

(not salty): ~ water agua f‡ dulce

(new, clean) clothes/linen limpio

(new, additional) supplies/initiative nuevo

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freshen
vt refrescar* freshen up [v + adv] lavarse

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fresher
n (BrE colloq) freshman

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freshly
adv recién

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freshman

n (pl -men ) (Educ) estudiante mf de primer año, mechón, -chona m,f (Chi fam)

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freshness
nu frescura f

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freshwater

adj (before n) de agua dulce

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fret
vi -tt- preocuparse

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fretful
adj
(querulous) quejoso

(anxious) inquieto

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friar
n fraile m

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friction
nu
(Phys, Tech) rozamiento m, fricción f

(discord) tirantez f

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Friday
n viernes m; see also Monday

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fridge
n (colloq) nevera f, refrigerador m, frigorífico m (Esp), heladera f (RPl), refrigeradora f (Col, Per)

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fried
adj frito; a ~ egg un huevo frito or (Méx) estrellado

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friend
n amigo, -ga m,f; he soon made ~s with her en poco tiempo se hizo amigo suyo

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friendliness
nu simpatía f

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friendly
adj -lier, -liest
person/pet simpático; place/atmosphere agradable; welcome cordial; to be ~ WITH sb ser* amigo, -ga DE algn

(good-natured) rivalry/match amistoso

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friendship
nu c amistad f

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frieze
n (on building, wall) friso m; (on wallpaper) greca f

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frigate
n fragata f

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fright
n
u (fear) miedo m; to take ~ at sth asustarse por algo

c (shock) susto m

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frighten
vt asustar frighten away, frighten off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] espantar

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frightened
adj person/animal asustado; to be ~ OF sb/sth tenerle* miedo A algn/algo

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frightening
adj experience espantoso; (stronger) aterrador

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frightful
adj
(horrific) aterrador

(BrE colloq) (very unpleasant) horroroso

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frigid
adj frígido

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frill
n volante m or (RPl) volado m or (Méx) olán m or (Chi) vuelo m; a ceremony with no ~s una ceremonia sencilla

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frilly
adj -lier, -liest dress/petticoat de volantes or (RPl) de volados or (Méx) de olanes or (Chi) de vuelos

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fringe
n
(on shawl, carpet, tablecloth) fleco m

(of hair) (BrE) flequillo m, cerquillo m (AmL), fleco m (Méx), chasquilla f (Chi), capul m (Col), pollina f (Ven)

(periphery) (often pl): to live on the ~(s) of society vivir al margen de la sociedad; (before n) area/group marginal; music/medicine alternativo

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fringe benefit

n
(Lab Rel) incentivo m

(incidental advantage) ventaja f adicional

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frisk
vt cachear, catear (Méx)

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frisky
adj -kier, -kiest retozón

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fritter
n buñuelo m, fruta f de sartén (Esp) fritter away [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] money malgastar; fortune dilapidar; time desperdiciar

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frivolous
adj frívolo

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frizzy
adj -zier, -ziest crespo, chino (Méx), como mota (CS)

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frock
n vestido m

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frog
n rana f; to have a ~ in the o one's throat tener* carraspera

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frog

: ~man
n (pl -men ) hombre m rana;
~spawn
nu (BrE) huevos mpl de rana

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frolic
vi -ck- retozar*

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from
prep
(indicating starting point) desde; ~ the beginning desde el principio

(indicating distance): 2cm ~ the edge a 2cm del borde; we're still three hours ~ Tulsa todavía faltan tres horas para llegar a Tulsa

(after): ~ today a partir de hoy; 50 years ~ now dentro de 50 años

(indicating origin) de; I'm ~ Texas soy de Texas; the flight ~ Madrid el vuelo procedente de Madrid; a letter ~ my lawyer una carta de mi abogado

from … to …: they flew ~ New York to Lima volaron de Nueva York a Lima; they stretch ~ Derbyshire to the borders of Scotland se extienden desde el condado de Derbyshire hasta el sur de Escocia; we work ~ nine to five trabajamos de nueve a cinco; ~ £50 to £100 entre 50 y 100 dólares

(as a result of) de; his eyes were red ~ crying tenía los ojos rojos de tanto llorar; ~ experience I would say that … según mi experiencia diría que …

(out of, off) de; ~ the cupboard/shelf del armario/estante; if you take 5 ~ 10 si le restas 5 a 10

(with preps & advs): ~ above/below desde arriba/abajo; he crawled out ~ under the table salió gateando de debajo de la mesa

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frond
n (of fern) fronda f; (of palm) hoja f

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front [1]
n
(forward part) frente m; (of building) frente m, fachada f; (of dress) delantera f; you sit in the ~ tú siéntate delante or (esp AmL) adelante

(in phrases) in front (as adv) delante, adelante (esp AmL); in front of sb/sth delante or (esp AmL) adelante de algn/algo; (facing) enfrente de algn/algo

(Meteo, Mil, Pol) frente m

(outward show) fachada f; (— for illegal activity) pantalla f

(overlooking sea) paseo m marítimo, malecón m (AmL), rambla f (RPl)

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front [2]
adj (at front) seat/wheel/leg delantero, de delante or (esp AmL) de adelante; the ~ door la puerta de (la) calle; the ~ yard o (BrE) garden el jardín del frente; a ~-row seat un asiento en primera fila

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frontbencher

n (BrE) diputado con cargo ministerial en el gobierno o en el gabinete fantasma

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frontier
n frontera f; (before n) guard/zone fronterizo

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frontispiece
n frontispicio m

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front room

n salón m, living m (esp AmL)

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frost [1]
n
u c (sub-zero temperature) helada f

u (frozen dew) escarcha f

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frost [2]
vt
(Meteo) helar*; plant quemar

(AmE Culin) bañar

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frostbite

nu congelación f

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frosting
nu (AmE Culin) baño m

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frosty
adj -tier, -tiest weather/air helado; night de helada; manner/reception glacial

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froth
nu espuma f

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frothy
adj frothier, frothiest espumoso

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frown [1]
vi fruncir* el ceño; to ~ AT sb mirar a algn con el ceño fruncido frown on,
frown upon [v + prep + o]: that sort of thing is ~ed upon eso está muy mal visto

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frown [2]
n ceño m fruncido

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froze
past of FREEZE

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frozen [1]
past p of FREEZE

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frozen [2]
adj

water/lock/pipe/food congelado; region helado; my feet are ~ (colloq) tengo los pies helados

(Fin) prices/incomes congelado

(motionless): I stood there ~ (to the spot) me quedé allí clavado, paralizado por el terror

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frugal
adj frugal

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fruit
n

u (collectively) fruta f; dried ~ (BrE) fruta f seca; (before noun) ~ juice jugo m or (Esp) zumo m de frutas; ~ tree árbol m frutal

c (type — as food) fruta f; (Bot) fruto m

u c (product) fruto m; to bear ~ dar* (su) fruto

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fruit

: ~cake
nu c plum-cake m, ponqué m de frutas (Col), fruit cake m (Méx), budín m inglés (RPl);
~ cocktail
nu c (dish) ensalada f or macedonia f or cóctel m de frutas;
~ cup
nu c (AmE) ~ cocktail

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fruitful
adj provechoso, fructífero

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fruition
nu (frml): their plan never came to ~ su plan nunca cristalizó

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fruitless
adj infructuoso

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fruit

: ~ machine
n (BrE) máquina f tragamonedas or (Esp tb) tragaperras;
~ salad
nu c
(AmE) ensalada de frutas, gen en gelatina

(BrE) fruit cocktail

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frustrate
vt frustrar

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frustrated
adj
(thwarted) frustrado

(dissatisfied) descontento; (sexually) ~ sexualmente frustrado

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frustrating
adj frustrante

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frustration
nu c frustración f

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fry [1]
fries, frying, fried vt freír*

~ vi freírse*

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fry [2]
n (pl fries)
fries pl (French fries) papas or (Esp) patatas fritas, papas fpl a la francesa (Col, Méx)

u
(+ pl vb) (Zool) alevines mpl, majuga f (Ur)

(people): small ~ gente f de poca monta

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frying pan ,fry pan
, (AmE also) n sartén f, sartén m or f (AmL)

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ft
foot/feet

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FTP
n (Comput) (file transfer protocol) FTP m

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fuchsia
nc u (Bot) fucsia f, aljaba f (RPl)

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fuck
vt (vulg) (copulate with) joder (vulg), tirarse (vulg), follarse (Esp vulg), coger* (Méx, RPl, Ven vulg)

~ vi (vulg) joder (vulg), tirar (vulg), coger* (Méx, RPl, Ven vulg), follar (Esp vulg), cachar (Chi, Per vulg) fuck off [v + adv] (vulg): ~ off! ¡vete a la mierda! (vulg), ¡vete a tomar por (el) culo! (Esp vulg), ¡vete a la chingada! (Méx vulg), ¡andá a cagar! (RPl vulg)

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fucking
adj (vulg) (before n): ~ hell! ¡puta madre! (vulg)

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fudge [1]
nu (Culin) especie de caramelo de dulce de leche

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fudge [2]
vt (colloq)
(falsify) figures amañar

(evade) issue esquivar

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fuel [1]
nu c combustible m

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fuel [2]
vt (BrE) -ll-
ship/plane abastecer* de combustible; stove/furnace alimentar

hope/passion alimentar; debate avivar; fear exacerbar

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fuel oil

nu fuel-oil m

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fugitive
n fugitivo, -va m,f

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fulfill ,fulfil
, (BrE) -ll- vt

(carry out) duty cumplir con; task llevar a cabo

(obey, keep) order/promise/contract cumplir

(serve) need satisfacer*

(meet) requirements satisfacer*

(realize) ambition hacer* realidad; potential alcanzar*

(make content) person satisfacer*

v refl to ~ oneself realizarse*

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fulfilled
adj (usu pred) realizado

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fulfillment ,fulfilment
, (BrE) nu
(of duty, promise) cumplimiento m

(satisfaction): her family gave her a sense of ~ su familia la hacía sentirse realizada

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full [1]
adj -er, -est
(filled) lleno; I'm ~ (up) estoy lleno; ~ OF sth lleno DE algo

(complete) report/description detallado; name/answer completo; you have my ~ support tienes todo mi apoyo; to lead a very ~ life llevar una vida muy activa

(maximum): at ~ speed a toda velocidad; ~ employment (Econ) pleno empleo m

figure regordete

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full [2]
adv
(as intensifier) ~ well muy bien

(directly): the sun was shining ~ in my face el sol me daba de lleno en la cara

in full: write your name in ~ escriba su nombre completo; it will be paid in ~ será pagado en su totalidad

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full

: ~-blown
adj (before n) verdadero;
~-fledged
adj (AmE)
chick capaz de volar
;
lawyer/nurse hecho y derecho
;
~-grown
adj (before n) totalmente desarrollado;
~ house
n (Cin, Theat) lleno m;
~-length
adj portrait/mirror de cuerpo entero; dress/skirt largo

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fullness
nu plenitud f; in the ~ of time con el tiempo

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full

: ~-scale
adj
(actual size) a escala natural
;
(major) work de envergadura; investigation a fondo; test a escala real; war declarado
;
~-size , full-sized~-sized
adj
(life-size) de tamaño natural

(of adult size) bicycle/bed de adulto
;
~ stop
n (BrE) punto m

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full-time [1]
adj student/soldier de tiempo completo; employment/post de jornada completa

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full-time [2]
adv a tiempo completo

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fully
adv

(completely): I ~ understand comprendo muy bien; she's a ~ trained nurse es una enfermera diplomada

(in full) enteramente

(at least) por lo menos, como poco

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fully-fledged

adj (BrE) full-fledged

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fulsome
adj praise empalagoso; manner excesivamente efusivo

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fumble
vi : she ~d in her pockets revolvió en sus bolsillos; he ~d for the right words tartamudeó, tratando de encontrar las palabras adecuadas; she ~d with her buttons intentó torpemente abrocharse/desabrocharse

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fume
vi
(smoke) (Chem) despedir* gases

(be angry) (colloq): she was absolutely fuming estaba que echaba humo

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fumes
pl n gases mpl

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fumigate
vt fumigar*

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fun
nu diversión f; to have ~ divertirse*; he's good ~ es muy divertido; to do sth for ~ hacer* algo por gusto; to make ~ of sb/sth reírse* de algn/algo

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function [1]
n
(of tool, organ, person) función f; to carry out/perform a ~ cumplir/desempeñar una función

(reception, party) recepción f

(Comput, Math) función f; (before n) ~ key tecla f de función

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function [2]
vi
(operate) machine/organ funcionar

(serve) to ~ AS sth object/building hacer* (las veces) DE algo

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functional
adj
(functioning) machine/part en buen estado (de funcionamiento)

(practical) furniture/design funcional

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fund [1]
n
(money reserve) fondo m

funds pl (resources, money) fondos mpl

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fund [2]
vt
(finance) research/organization financiar

(Fin) debt consolidar

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fundamental
adj
(basic) principle/error/concept fundamental

(essential) skill/constituent esencial

(intrinsic, innate) absurdity/truth intrínseco

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fundamentalism
nu integrismo m, fundamentalismo m

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fundamentalist
n integrista mf, fundamentalista mf

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fundamentally
adv
(radically) different/mistaken fundamentalmente

(in essence) correct/justified esencialmente

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fundamentals
pl n fundamentos mpl

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funding
nu (act) financiación f; (resources) fondos mpl

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fund-raising

nu recaudación f de fondos

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funeral
n funerales mpl

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funeral

: ~ director
n (frml) director, -tora m,f de una funeraria;
~ home (AmE), funeral parlour~ parlour (BrE)
n funeraria f

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funfair

n (BrE) (traveling) feria f; (permanent) parque m de diversiones or (Esp) de atracciones

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fungus
nc u (pl fungi ) hongo m

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funnel
n
(for pouring) embudo m

(on steamship, steam engine) (BrE) chimenea f

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funnily
adv
(strangely) (esp BrE) de modo extraño

~ enough (indep) casualmente

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funny
adj -nier, -niest
(amusing) joke gracioso; person divertido

(strange) raro; (it's) ~ (that) you should mention it es curioso que lo menciones; to taste/smell ~ saber*/oler* raro

(colloq) (unwell): I feel a bit ~ me siento medio mal

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fur
n
u (of animal) (Zool) pelo m, pelaje m; (Clothing) piel f; (before n) ~ coat abrigo m de piel or (Esp tb) de pieles

c (pelt) piel f

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furious
adj
(angry) furioso

(violent, intense) struggle feroz; speed vertiginoso; storm violento; activity febril

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furiously
adv
(angrily) con furia

(violently, intensely) frenéticamente

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furlough
nu c (AmE) permiso m, licencia f; on ~ de permiso, con licencia

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furnace
n (in industry) horno m; (for heating) caldera f

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furnish
vt

house/room amueblar, amoblar* (AmL)

furnished past p room/apartment amueblado, amoblado (AmL)

(supply) (frml) proporcionar; to ~ sb WITH sth with information proporcionarle algo a algn

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furnishings
pl n : mobiliario, cortinas, alfombras, etc

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furniture
nu (in home, office) muebles mpl, mobiliario m; a piece of ~ un mueble; (before n) ~ mover o (BrE) remover empresa f de mudanzas; ~ polish cera f para muebles

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furor ,furore
, (BrE) n escándalo m

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furrow
n surco m

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furry
adj -rier, -riest animal peludo; toy de peluche; covering/lining afelpado

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further [1]
adv
comp of FAR
(in distance): they live even ~ away ellos viven aún más lejos; how much ~ is it? ¿cuánto camino nos queda por hacer?; ~ on, there's another set of traffic lights más adelante, hay otro semáforo

(in progress): the legislation should have gone ~ la legislación debería haber ido más lejos; have you got any ~ with that essay? ¿has adelantado ese trabajo?

(in time): we must look back even ~ tenemos que retroceder aún más en el tiempo; this vase dates back even ~ este jarrón es aún más antiguo

(in extent, degree): I'll look ~ into that possibility voy a estudiar esa posibilidad más a fondo; the situation is ~ complicated by her absence el hecho de que ella no esté complica aún más la situación

further to (Corresp) (as prep): ~ to your letter of June 6, … con relación a su carta del 6 de junio, …

(furthermore) (as linker) además

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further [2]
adj más; have you any ~ questions? ¿tienen más preguntas?; until ~ notice hasta nuevo aviso

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further [3]
vt cause/aims promover*; career/interests favorecer*

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further education

nu (BrE) programa de cursos de extensión cultural para adultos

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furthermore
adv además

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furthest
adv superl of FAR

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furtive
adj
(stealthy) movement/look furtivo; person solapado

(suspicious, shifty) appearance sospechoso; manner solapado

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furtively
adv creep sigilosamente; peep/listen a hurtadillas

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fury
nu c (pl furies) ira f

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fuse [1]
n
(Elec) fusible m, plomo m (Esp), tapón m (CS)

(for explosives) mecha f

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fuse [2]
vt
(Elec)
(short-circuit) (BrE): to ~ the lights hacer* saltar los fusibles or (CS tb) los tapones, fundir los plomos (Esp)

fused past p con fusible

(melt together) alear

(merge) fusionar

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fuse box

n caja f de fusibles or (Esp tb) de plomos or (CS tb) de tapones

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fuselage
n fuselaje m

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fusion
nu c fusión f

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fuss [1]
nu alboroto m; to kick up a ~ armar un lío, montar un número (Esp fam); to make o (AmE also) raise a ~ hacer* un escándalo

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fuss [2]
vi preocuparse

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fussbudget
, (BrE also)
n maniático, -ca m,f, mañoso, -sa m,f (AmL)

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fussy
adj -sier, -siest exigente; I'm a ~ eater soy muy maniático or (AmL tb) mañoso para comer

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futile
adj attempt inútil; suggestion/question trivial

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futility
nu inutilidad f

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future [1]
n
(time ahead) the ~ el futuro; in ~ de ahora en adelante

c u (prospects) futuro m; a job with a ~ un trabajo con futuro

(Ling) futuro m

futures pl (Fin) futuros mpl

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future [2]
adj (before n)
husband/home futuro

(Ling): the ~ tense el futuro

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futuristic
adj futurista

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fuze
n (AmE) fuse[1]

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fuzzy
adj -zier, -ziest
hair muy rizado; beard enmarañado

(blurred) sound confuso; picture/outline borroso

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G

g
(gram(s)) g., gr.

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G
(in US) (Cin) (general) apta para todo público

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G ,g
, n
(letter) G, g f

(Mus) sol m

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GA ,Ga
, Georgia

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gab
vi -bb- (colloq) charlar (fam)

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gabble
vi (speak incoherently) hablar atropelladamente, farfullar; (speak quickly) parlotear (fam)

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gable
n gablete m; ~ (end) hastial m

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gadget
n (colloq) aparato m, chisme m (Esp fam)

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Gaelic
nu gaélico m

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gaffe
n metedura f or (AmL tb) metida f de pata (fam)

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gag [1]
n
(for mouth) mordaza f

(joke) (colloq) chiste m, gag m

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gag [2]
-gg- vt amordazar*

~ vi hacer* arcadas

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gage
vt/n (AmE) gauge[1,2]

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gaggle
n (of geese) bandada f

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gain [1]
vt
(acquire) control conseguir*; experience adquirir*; recognition obtener*

(increase) strength/speed ganar

time ganar; my watch is ~ing ten minutes a day mi reloj (se) adelanta diez minutos por día

~ vi

(improve) to ~ in value subir or aumentar de valor; she's gradually ~ing in confidence poco a poco va adquiriendo confianza en sí misma

(benefit) beneficiarse

(go fast) clock/watch adelantar(se)

(move nearer) to ~ ON sb acortar (las) distancias con respecto a algn

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gain [2]
n
u c (profit) ganancia f

c u (increase) aumento m

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gainful
adj retribuido

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gait
n (no pl) modo m de andar

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gala
n fiesta f

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Galapagos Islands
pl n the ~ ~ las Islas Galápagos

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galaxy
n (pl -xies) galaxia f

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gale
n vendaval f; (before n) ~-force winds vientos mpl (huracanados)

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Galicia
n Galicia f

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Galician [1]
n
c (person) gallego, -ga m,f

u (language) gallego m

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Galician [2]
adj gallego

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gallant
adj
(brave) (liter) aguerrido (liter)

(chivalrous) galante

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gall bladder

n vesícula f (biliar)

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galleon
n galeón m

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gallery
n (pl -ries)
(Art) museo m (de Bellas Artes); (commercial) galería f (de arte)

(Archit) galería f; (for press, spectators) tribuna f

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galley
n
(ship) galera f

(kitchen on boat, plane) cocina f

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gallon
n galón m (EEUU: 3,78 litros, RU: 4,55 litros)

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gallop [1]
n galope m

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gallop [2]
vi galopar

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gallows
n (pl ~) (+ sing o pl vb) horca f

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gallstone

n cálculo m biliar

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galore
adj (after n) en abundancia

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galvanize
vt
(rouse) to ~ sb (INTO sth/-ING) impulsar a algn (A algo /+ INF)

galvanized past p iron/steel galvanizado

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Gambia
n Gambia f

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gambit
n (stratagem) táctica f; (in chess) gambito m

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gamble [1]
vi jugar*; to ~ on a horse apostar* a un caballo

~ vt jugarse*

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gamble [2]
n (no pl)
(bet) apuesta f

(risk): to take a ~ arriesgarse*

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gambler
n jugador, -dora m,f

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gambling
nu juego m

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gambol
vi , (BrE) -ll- retozar*

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game [1]
n
c
(amusement) juego m

(type of sport) deporte m

c
(complete match) (Sport) partido m; (in board games, cards) partida f

c (part of tennis, squash match) juego m

c (underhand scheme, ploy) juego m

u (in hunting) caza f; big ~ caza mayor

u (Culin) caza f

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game [2]
adj we're going swimming, are you ~? vamos a nadar ¿te apuntas?; she's ~ for anything se apunta a todo

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game

: ~keeper
n guardabosque(s) mf;
~ reserve
n coto m de caza;
~ show
n programa m concurso

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gammon
nu (esp BrE) jamón m fresco

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gamut
n gama f; to run the (whole) ~ of sth cubrir* toda la gama de algo

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gander
n (Zool) ganso m (macho)

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gang
n (of criminals) banda f; (of youths, children) pandilla f gang up [v + adv] (colloq) to ~ up AGAINST o ON sb ponerse*/estar* en contra de algn

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gang

: ~land
n (journ) hampa f‡, mundo m del crimen organizado;
~plank
n plancha f

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gangrene
nu gangrena f

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gangster
n gángster mf

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gangway

n
(walkway) pasarela f

(between rows of seats) (BrE) pasillo m

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gantlet
n (AmE) gauntlet

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gaol
n/vt (esp BrE) jail[1,2]

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gap
n
(space) espacio m; (in fence, hedge) hueco m

(in knowledge) laguna f

(in time) intervalo m, interrupción f

(disparity) distancia f, brecha f

(void) vacío m

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gape
vi
(stare) mirar boquiabierto

(be open) estar* abierto

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gaping
adj wound abierto; hole enorme

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garage
n
(for parking) garaje m, garage m (esp AmL)

(for repairs) taller m (mecánico), garaje m, garage m (esp AmL)

(for fuel) (BrE) gas station

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garb
nu (liter or hum) atuendo m (liter o hum)

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garbage
nu
(AmE) (refuse) basura f; (before n) ~ dump vertedero m (de basuras), basurero m, basural m (AmL)

(junk) (colloq) trastos mpl, cachivaches mpl (fam), porquerías fpl (fam); this book is absolute ~ este libro es una auténtica porquería

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garbage

: ~ bag
n (AmE) bolsa f de la basura;
~ can
n (AmE) cubo m or (CS) tacho m or (Col) caneca f or (Méx) bote m or (Ven) tobo m de la basura;
~man
n (pl -men ) (AmE) basurero m;
~ truck
n (AmE) camión m de la basura

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garbled
adj account confuso; message incomprensible

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garden [1]
n
(for ornamental plants) jardín m; (for vegetables) huerta f, huerto m

gardens pl (public, on private estate) jardines mpl, parque m

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garden [2]
vi trabajar en el jardín

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garden center
, (BrE) garden centre
n vivero m, centro m de jardinería

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gardener
n jardinero, -ra m,f

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gardening
nu jardinería f; (vegetable growing) horticultura f; he does the ~ él se encarga del jardín

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garden

: ~ party
n recepción f al aire libre;
~-variety
adj (AmE colloq) (before n) vulgar or común y corriente

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gargle
vi hacer* gárgaras

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gargoyle
n gárgola f

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garish
adj color chillón, charro (AmL fam); garment estridente, charro (AmL fam)

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garland
n guirnalda f

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garlic
nu ajo m

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garment
n prenda f (de ropa)

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garnet
nu c granate m

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garnish [1]
vt adornar

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garnish [2]
nc u adorno m, aderezo m; (more substantial) guarnición f

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garret
n buhardilla f

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garrison
n
(place) plaza f fuerte or de armas

(troops) guarnición f

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garrulous
adj charlatán

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garter
n liga f

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gas [1]
n (pl gases or gasses)
u c (Phys) gas m

u
(fuel) gas m; (before n) ring/heater de or a gas

(anesthetic) gas m

u (gasoline) (AmE) gasoline

u (flatulence) (AmE) gases mpl

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gas [2]
vt -ss- (Mil) gasear; (kill) asfixiar con gas; (in gas chamber) ejecutar en la cámara de gas

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gas chamber

n cámara f de gas

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gaseous
adj gaseoso

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gash [1]
n tajo m, corte m profundo

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gash [2]
vt hacer* un tajo en, cortar (profundamente)

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gasket
n junta f

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gas

: ~light
nu (illumination) luz f de gas;
~ mask
n máscara f antigás

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gasoline
nu (AmE) gasolina f, nafta f (RPl), bencina f (Andes)

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gasp [1]
vi
(inhale sharply) dar* un grito ahogado

(pant) respirar entrecortadamente, jadear

~ vt decir* jadeando

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gasp [2]
n exclamación f, grito m (entrecortado o ahogado)

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gas

: ~ pedal
n (esp AmE) acelerador m;
~ pump
nc (AmE) (in service station) surtidor m, bomba f bencinera (Andes);
~ station
n (AmE) estación f de servicio or (RPl tb) de nafta, gasolinera f, bomba f (Andes, Ven), grifo m (Per);
~ tank
nc (AmE) depósito m or tanque m de gasolina or (RPl) de nafta or (Andes) de bencina

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gastric
adj gástrico

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gastroenteritis
nu gastroenteritis f

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gasworks
n (pl ~) (+ sing o pl vb) fábrica f de gas

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gate
n
(to garden — wooden) puerta f (del jardín); (— wrought-iron) verja f, cancela f (Esp); (to field) tranquera f (AmL), portillo m (Esp)

(to castle, city) (usu pl) puerta f

(controlling admission) entrada f

(at airport) puerta f (de embarque)

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gate

: ~crash
vi colarse*;
~way
n verja f, portalón m

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gather [1]
vi congregarse*, reunirse*

~ vt

(collect) wood/berries recoger*, coger* (esp Esp); information reunir*, juntar; people reunir*; to ~ dust juntar or acumular polvo

thoughts poner* en orden; strength juntar, hacer* acopio de

speed ir* adquiriendo

(conclude) deducir*; I ~ you're moving tengo entendido que te mudas (de casa)

(by sewing) fruncir*
gather in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] recoger*

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gather [2]
n fruncido m, frunce m

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gathering [1]
n (meeting) reunión f; (group of people) concurrencia f

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gathering [2]
adj (before n) creciente; the ~ storm la tormenta que se avecinaba

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gaudy
adj chillón, charro (AmL fam)

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gauge [1],gage
, (AmE also) vt
(estimate) size calcular

(judge) effects evaluar*

(measure) medir*

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gauge [2],gage
, (AmE also) n
(instrument) indicador m

(measure, indication) indicio m

(Rail): narrow ~ vía f estrecha, trocha f angosta (CS)

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gaunt
adj person descarnado, delgado y adusto; (from illness, tiredness) demacrado

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gauntlet
n guante m (con el puño largo); (of suit of armor) guantelete m, manopla f

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gauze
nu (Tex, Med) gasa f; (fine mesh) malla f

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gave
past of GIVE

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gavel
n mazo m or martillo m (usado por jueces, subastadores etc)

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gay
adj
(homosexual) gay adj inv

(dated) (merry) alegre

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gaze [1]
vi mirar (larga y fijamente); to ~ AT sth/sb mirar algo/a algn

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gaze [2]
n mirada f (larga y fija)

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gazelle
n (pl ~s or ~) gacela f

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gazette
n gaceta f

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gazetteer
n índice m geográfico

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GB
Great Britain

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GCSE
nc u (in UK) General Certificate of Secondary Education bachillerato m elemental (exámenes que se toman en diferentes asignaturas alrededor de los 16 años)

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gear [1]
n
(Mech Eng) engranaje m; (Auto) marcha f, velocidad f, cambio m; to shift o (BrE) change ~ cambiar de marcha, cambiar de velocidad, hacer* un cambio

u
(equipment) equipo m; (tools) herramientas fpl; (fishing ~) aparejo(s) m(pl) de pesca

(miscellaneous items) (colloq) cosas fpl

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gear [2]
vt orientar; (to be) ~ed TO/TOWARD sth/sb (estar*) dirigido A algo/algn gear up
[v + adv] (prepare) prepararse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] preparar

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gearbox
n (Auto) caja f de cambios or velocidades

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gee
interj (AmE colloq): ~, I'm sorry to hear that oye, lo siento; ~, thanks! ¡pero … gracias!

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geese
pl of GOOSE

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gel [1]
nu gel m

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gel [2]
vi -ll-
liquid gelificarse*

(BrE) plans/ideas cuajar

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gelatin ,gelatine
, nu gelatina f

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gem
n
(stone) gema f, piedra f preciosa/semipreciosa; (jewel) joya f, alhaja f

(wonderful example) joya f

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Gemini
n
(sign) (no art) Géminis

c (person) Géminis or géminis mf, geminiano, -na m,f

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gender
n
u c (Ling) género m

u (sex) sexo m

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gene
n gen m, gene m

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genealogy
nu genealogía f

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general [1]
adj
(not detailed or specific) general; in ~ en general

(widespread) tendency generalizado

(usual) general; as a ~ rule por lo general, por regla general

(chief) manager general

(Med) anesthetic general

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general [2]
n (Mil) general mf

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general

: ~ delivery
nu (AmE) lista f de correos, poste f restante (AmL);
~ election
n elecciones fpl generales

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generalization
n generalización f

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generalize
vi/t generalizar*

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general knowledge

nu cultura f general

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generally
adv
(usually, as a rule) generalmente, por lo general

(broadly) (indep) ~ (speaking) por lo general, en general

(as a whole) en general

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general

: ~ practitioner
n médico, -ca m,f de medicina general;
~ public
n the ~ public el público en general, el gran público;
~-purpose
adj tool para todo uso; dictionary de uso general;
~ store
n (AmE) tienda f (que vende todo tipo de artículos en una comunidad pequeña), almacén m (CS);
~ strike
n huelga f general, paro m general (AmL)

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generate
vt generar

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generation
n
c generación f; the older ~ la gente de más edad; first-~ computers computadoras fpl or (Esp tb) ordenadores mpl de primera generación

u (act of generating) generación f

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generation gap

n brecha f generacional

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generator
n generador m, grupo m electrógeno

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generic
adj term genérico

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generosity
nu generosidad f

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generous
adj
(open-handed) generoso

(ample, large) abundante, generoso

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genetic
adj genético

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genetically
adv genéticamente; ~ modified transgénico, genéticamente modificado

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genetics
n (+ sing vb) genética f

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genial
adj person simpático; welcome/smile cordial

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genie
n genio m

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genitals
pl n genitales mpl

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genius
n
c (clever person) genio m

u (brilliance) genialidad f

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genre
n género m

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gent
n (BrE colloq) caballero m; Gents Caballeros

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gentle
adj gentler , gentlest

person dulce; character suave

(of voice): in a ~ voice en un tono suave or dulce

murmur/breeze suave; exercise moderado; slope poco empinado; reminder discreto

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gentleman
n (pl -men )
(man) caballero m, señor m

(well-bred man) caballero m

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gently
adv
(not roughly or violently) handle con cuidado; tap ligeramente; hint con tacto

(tenderly) dulcemente; (tactfully) con delicadeza

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gentry
n (+ sing o pl vb) alta burguesía f, pequeña nobleza f

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genuine
adj
interest/person genuino, sincero; inquiry/buyer/mistake serio; it was a ~ mistake fue realmente un error

antique auténtico; leather legítimo

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genuinely
adv
(sincerely) sinceramente

(really) realmente

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geographical
adj geográfico

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geography
nu geografía f

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geological
adj geológico

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geologist
n geólogo, -ga m,f

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geology
nu geología f

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geometrical
adj geométrico

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geometry
nu geometría f

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Georgia
n
(republic in the Caucasus) Georgia f

(US state) Georgia f

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Georgian [1]
adj
(of Georgia in the Caucasus) georgiano

(of Georgia in USA) georgiano

(in architecture, UK history) georgiano

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Georgian [2]
n
c (from the Caucasus) georgiano, -na m,f

u (language) georgiano m

c (from USA) georgiano, -na m,f

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geriatric
adj (Med) patient anciano; ward de geriatría

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geriatrician
n geriatra mf

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germ
n
(Med) microbio m, germen m

(Biol, Bot) germen m

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German [1]
adj alemán

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German [2]
n
u (language) alemán m

c (person) alemán, -mana m,f

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German

: ~ measles
nu (+ sing vb) rubéola f, rubeola f;
~ shepherd (dog)
n pastor m or (CS) ovejero m alemán

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Germany
n Alemania f

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germinate
vi germinar

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gerund
n gerundio m

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gestation
nu gestación f

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gesticulate
vi gesticular

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gesture [1]
n
(of body) gesto m, ademán m

(token, expression) gesto m; a ~ of good will un gesto de buena voluntad; it was a nice ~ fue todo un detalle

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gesture [2]
vi hacer* gestos

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get
(pres p getting; past got; past p got or (AmE also) gotten) vt

(obtain) conseguir*, obtener*; job/staff conseguir*; idea sacar*; where did you ~ that beautiful rug? ¿dónde conseguiste esa alfombra tan preciosa?

(buy) comprar; I got it from Harrods lo compré en Harrods

(achieve, win) prize/grade sacar*, obtener* (frml)

(on the telephone) person lograr comunicarse con; you've got the wrong number se ha equivocado de número

(receive) letter/reward/reprimand recibir; I got a stereo for my birthday me regalaron un estéreo para mi cumpleaños

(be paid) salary/pay ganar; I got £200 for the piano me dieron 200 libras por el piano

(experience) shock/surprise llevarse; I ~ the feeling that … tengo la sensación de que …

(suffer): how did you ~ that bump on your head? ¿cómo te hiciste ese chichón en la cabeza?

(fetch) hammer/scissors traer*, ir* a buscar; doctor/plumber llamar; ~ your coat anda or vete a buscar tu abrigo

(take hold of) agarrar, coger* (esp Esp)

(catch, trap) pillar (fam), agarrar (AmL), coger* (esp Esp)

(contract) cold/flu agarrar, pescar* (fam), pillar (fam), coger* (esp Esp)

(catch) bus/train tomar, coger* (Esp)

(colloq)
(irritate) fastidiar

(puzzle): what ~s me is how … lo que no entiendo es cómo …

(understand) (colloq) entender*; don't ~ me wrong no me malentiendas

(take note of): did you ~ the number? ¿tomaste nota del número?

(possess) to have got see have vt

(bring, move, put) (+ adv compl): we'll ~ it there by two o'clock lo tendremos allí antes de las dos; they couldn't ~ it up the stairs no lo pudieron subir por las escaleras

(cause to be) (+ adj compl): he got the children ready preparó a los niños; I can't ~ the window open no puedo abrir la ventana; they got their feet wet se mojaron los pies

to ~ sb/sth + pp
(with action carried out by subject): we must ~ some work done tenemos que trabajar un poco; to ~ oneself organized organizarse*

(with action carried out by somebody else): he got the house painted hizo pintar la casa; I must ~ this watch fixed tengo que llevar a or (AmL tb) mandar (a) arreglar este reloj

(arrange, persuade, force) to ~ sb/sth to + INF: I'll ~ him to help you (order) le diré que te ayude; (ask) le pediré que te ayude; (persuade) lo convenceré de que te ayude; I can't ~ it to work no puedo hacerlo funcionar

~ vi
(reach) (+ adv compl) llegar*; can you ~ there by train? ¿se puede ir en tren?

(become): to ~ tired cansarse; to ~ dressed vestirse*; he got very angry se puso furioso; see married, cold etc

to ~ to + INF
(come to) llegar* a + INF; I never really got to know him nunca llegué a conocerlo de verdad

(have opportunity to): in this job you ~ to meet many interesting people en este trabajo uno tiene la oportunidad de conocer a mucha gente interesante; when do we ~ to open the presents? ¿cuándo podemos abrir los regalos?

(start) to ~ -ING empezar* a + INF, ponerse* a + INF
get about [v + adv] [v + prep + o] (BrE) get around get above [v + prep + o]: to ~ above oneself llenarse de ínfulas get across
[v + prep + o] [v + adv] (cross) river atravesar*, cruzar*; road cruzar*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] meaning/concept hacer* entender

[v + adv] (be understood) teacher/speaker hacerse* entender
get ahead [v + adv]
(get in front) student/worker adelantar

(progress, succeed) progresar
get along [v + adv]
(manage, cope) arreglárselas

(progress) work/patient marchar, andar*; he's ~ting along just fine at school le va muy bien en el colegio

(be on good terms) to ~ along (WITH sb) llevarse bien (CON algn)
get around

[v + adv]
(walk, move about) caminar, andar*; (using transport, car) desplazarse*

(travel) viajar

(circulate): it o word got around that … pronto corrió el rumor de que …

[v + prep + o] (gather in circle): we can't all ~ around this table no cabemos todos alrededor de esta mesa

[v + prep + o]
(avoid, circumvent) difficulty/obstacle sortear, evitar; rule/law eludir el cumplimiento de

(persuade) person engatusar

[v + adv] (go) ir*; (come) venir*
get around to [v + adv + prep + o]: I meant to write to you, I just never got around to it tenía intenciones de escribirte pero nunca llegué a hacerlo; I must ~ around to writing those letters debo ponerme a escribir esas cartas get at [v + prep + o]

(reach) pipe/wire llegar* a

(ascertain) facts/truth establecer*

(nag, criticize) (colloq) criticar*, meterse con (fam)

(hint at, mean) (colloq): what are you ~ting at? ¿qué quieres decir?
get away [v + adv]
(escape) escaparse

(leave) salir*

(go on vacation) irse* de vacaciones; to ~ away from it all alejarse del mundanal ruido

get away with [v + adv + prep + o]
(make off with) llevarse, escaparse con

(go unpunished for): you won't ~ away with this esto no va a quedar así; don't let them ~ away with it no dejes que se salgan con la suya

(be let off with) fine/warning escaparse or librarse con

get back
[v + adv]
(return) volver*, regresar; (arrive home) llegar* (a casa)

(retreat): ~ back! ¡atrás!

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (regain possession of) property recuperar; health recobrar; we never got our money back nos devolvieron el dinero
get behind
[v + adv] (fall behind) to ~ behind (WITH sth) atrasarse (CON algo)

[v + prep + o] (move to rear of) ponerse* detrás de; (fall behind) rezagarse*, quedarse atrás
get by [v + adv] (manage) arreglárselas; I speak enough French to ~ by me defiendo en francés; to ~ by ON sth arreglárselas CON algo get down
[v + adv]
(descend) bajar

(crouch) agacharse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(take, lift, bring down) bajar

(write down) anotar, tomar nota de

[v + o + adv]
(reduce) costs/inflation reducir*; blood pressure bajar

(depress) deprimir

[v + prep + o] (descend) stairs bajar; ladder bajarse de; rope bajar por
get down to [v + adv + prep + o] (start work on) ponerse* a get in

[v + adv] (enter) entrar

[v + prep + o] get into

[v + adv]
(arrive) person/train llegar*

(gain admission to, be selected for) entrar, ser* admitido

(be elected) (Pol) ganar, resultar elegido

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(bring in, collect up) washing/chairs entrar; harvest recoger*

(buy, obtain) (BrE) wood/coal/food aprovisionarse de

(call out) doctor/plumber llamar

(interpose) blow/kick dar*; remark hacer*

get into
[v + prep + o]
(enter) house entrar en or (AmL tb) a; car subir a; hole meterse en

(arrive at) station/office llegar* a

(be selected for, elected to) college/club/Congress entrar en or (AmL tb) a

(put on) coat/robe ponerse*; (fit into) I can't ~ into this dress any more este vestido ya no me entra

(into a given state): to ~ into a rage/a mess ponerse* furioso/meterse en un lío;

(affect): I don't know what's got into him lately no sé qué le pasa últimamente

[v + o + prep + o]
(bring, take, put in) meter

(involve): you got me into this tú me metiste en esto

get off
[v + adv] [v + prep + o]
(alight, dismount) bajarse; to ~ off a train/horse/bicycle bajarse de un tren/de un caballo/de una bicicleta

(remove oneself from) flowerbed/lawn salir* de

(finish) work/school salir* de

[v + adv]
(leave) person/letter salir*

(escape unpunished) person accused salir* libre; he got off lightly o (AmE also) easy no recibió el castigo que se merecía; he got off with a fine se escapó con solo una multa

[v + prep + o]
(get up from) floor levantarse de

(deviate from) track/tourist routes salir* or alejarse de; point desviarse* or irse* de; I tried to ~ him off the subject intenté hacerlo cambiar de tema

(evade) duty librarse or salvarse de

[v + o + adv] (remove) lid/top/stain quitar

[v + o + adv] (send, see off): we got the children off to school mandamos a los niños a la escuela

(save from punishment) salvar
get on
[v + adv]
(move on) seguir* adelante; to ~ on TO sth pasar A algo; ~ on with what you're doing sigue con lo que estás haciendo

(fare): how's Joe ~ting on nowadays? ¿qué tal anda Joe?; how did he ~ on at the interview? ¿cómo le fue en la entrevista?

(succeed) tener* éxito; to ~ on in life tener éxito en la vida

(be friends, agree) to ~ on (WITH sb) llevarse bien (CON algn)

(in -ing form)
(in time) it's ~ting on se está haciendo tarde

(in age): she's ~ting on (in years) está vieja, ya no es joven

[v + adv] [v + prep + o] (climb on, board) subirse; to ~ on the bus/a horse subirse al autobús/subirse a un caballo

[v + o + adv] [v + o + prep + o] (place, fix on) poner; I can't ~ the top on (it) no puedo ponerle la tapa

[v + o + adv] (put on) clothes ponerse*
get on for [v + adv + prep + o] (approach) (BrE) (usu in -ing form): it's ~ting on for six o'clock van a ser las seis; he must be ~ting on for 40 debe (de) andar rondando los 40 get onto [v + prep + o]

(contact) person/department ponerse* en contacto con

(begin discussing) subject empezar* a hablar de

(mount, board) table/bus/train subirse a; horse/bicycle montarse en
get out
[v + adv]

(of car, bus, train) bajar(se); (of hole) salir*; (of bath) salir*; to ~ out of bed levantarse (de la cama)

(of room, country) salir*; ~ out! ¡fuera (de aquí)!

(escape) animal/prisoner escaparse

(become known) news/truth saberse*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(remove, extract) stopper/nail sacar*; stain quitar, sacar* (esp AmL)

(take out) knife/map sacar*

(withdraw) money sacar*

(borrow) library book sacar*

[v + o + adv]
(remove) tenant echar; ~ that dog out of here! ¡saquen (a) ese perro de aquí!; I can't ~ you out of this mess no te puedo sacar de este lío

(send for) doctor/repairman llamar

get out of
[v + adv + prep + o]
(avoid) obligation librarse or salvarse de; to ~ out of -ING librarse or salvarse de + INF

(give up): you must ~ out of that bad habit tienes que sacarte esa mala costumbre; I'd got out of the habit of setting my alarm clock había perdido la costumbre de poner el despertador

[v + o + adv + prep + o]
(extract) information/truth sonsacar*, sacar*

(derive, gain) money/profit sacar*

get over
[v + prep + o] river/chasm cruzar*; wall/fence pasar por encima de; hill/ridge atravesar*; obstacle superar

[v + prep + o] loss/tragedy/difficulty superar; illness/shock reponerse* de; he's very disappointed — he'll ~ over it ha quedado muy decepcionado — ya se le pasará

[v + o + adv] (cause to come, take): ~ those documents over to Wall Street right away manda esos documentos a Wall Street enseguida; to ~ sth over with: I'd like to ~ it over with as quickly as possible quisiera salir de eso or quitarme eso de encima lo más pronto posible

[v + o + adv] (communicate) emotion comunicar*
get past
[v + adv] (move past) pasar

[v + prep + o]
(move past) vehicle pasar, adelantarse a; opponent/attacker eludir

(get beyond) obstacle superar; semifinals pasar

get round (esp BrE) get around get through
[v + prep + o] [v + adv]
(pass through) gap/hole pasar por

ordeal superar; winter/difficult time pasar

(Sport) heat pasar

[v + adv]

(reach destination) supplies/messenger llegar* a destino; news/report llegar*

(on the telephone) to ~ through (TO sb/sth) comunicarse* (CON algn/algo)

(make understand): am I ~ting through to you? ¿me entiendes?; I can't ~ through to him no logro hacerme entender con él

(finish) (AmE) terminar, acabar

[v + prep + o]
(use up) (BrE) money gastarse; materials usar; shoes destrozar*

(deal with): I've only got ten more pages to ~ through me quedan solo diez páginas por leer (or estudiar etc)

[v + o + adv] [v + o + prep + o] (bring through) pasar; to ~ sth through customs pasar algo por la aduana

[v + o + adv]
(send) supplies/message hacer* llegar

(make understood) hacer* entender

get together
[v + adv]
(meet up) reunirse*, quedar (Esp); (have a family reunion) juntarse, reunirse*

(join forces) nations/unions unirse

(become couple, team) (colloq) juntarse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (assemble) people/money reunir*; ~ your things together junta or recoge tus cosas
get up
[v + prep + o] [v + adv] (climb up) subir; to ~ up ON sth subir(se) A algo

[v + adv]
(out of bed) levantarse

(stand up) levantarse

[v + o + adv] (raise, lift) person levantar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (develop, arouse) appetite/enthusiasm despertar*; speed agarrar, coger* (esp Esp); she didn't want to ~ their hopes up no quería esperanzarlos
get up to [v + adv + prep + o]
(reach): when he got up to them … cuando los alcanzó …; we got up to page 161 llegamos hasta la página 161

(be involved in) (colloq) hacer*; to ~ up to mischief hacer* travesuras or de las suyas

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get

: ~away
n huida f, fuga f; to make one's ~away escaparse, huir*;
~-together
n (colloq) reunión f

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geyser
n (Geog) géiser m

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Ghana
n Ghana f

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Ghanaian
adj ghanés

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ghastly
adj
(very bad, awful) (colloq) espantoso, horrendo (fam)

(horrible, hideous) horrible, espantoso

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gherkin
n pepinillo m

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ghetto
n (pl -tos or -toes) gueto m

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ghost
n fantasma m, espíritu m

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ghostly
adj -lier, -liest fantasmal, fantasmagórico

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ghoul
n
(person) morboso, -sa m,f

(evil spirit) demonio m necrófago

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GI
n (colloq) soldado m estadounidense

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giant [1]
n gigante, -ta m,f

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giant [2]
adj (before n) organization gigantesco; insect gigante; stride gigantesco

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gibber
vi farfullar

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gibberish
nu galimatías m; to talk ~ decir* sandeces (fam)

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gibe
n pulla f

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giblets
pl n menudillos mpl, menudos mpl

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Gibraltar
n Gibraltar

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giddy
adj -dier, -diest sensation de mareo or aturdimiento; to feel ~ sentirse* mareado

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gift
n
(present) regalo m; it was a ~ me lo regalaron, es un regalo

(talent) don m; she has a ~ for poetry tiene talento para la poesía

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gift certificate

n (AmE) vale m (canjeable por artículos en una tienda), cheque regalo m

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gifted
adj person de talento, talentoso

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gift

: ~ token, ~ voucher
n (BrE) gift certificate;
~-wrap
vt -pp- envolver* para regalo or (frml) obsequio

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gig
n (sl) actuación f

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gigabyte
n gigabyte m

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gigantic
adj gigantesco; success/appetite enorme; effort titánico

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giggle [1]
vi reírse* tontamente

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giggle [2]
n risita f

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gild
vt dorar

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gill
n
medida para líquidos equivalente a la cuarta parte de una pinta o 0,142 l

(Zool) agalla f, branquia f

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gilt
nu dorado m

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gimmick
n
(ingenious idea, device) truco m

(catch, snag) (AmE) trampa f

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gin
nu ginebra f, gin m

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ginger [1]
nu jengibre m

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ginger [2]
adj hair color zanahoria; cat rojizo

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ginger

: ~ ale
nu c ginger ale m, refresco m de jengibre;
~ beer
nu c cerveza f de jengibre;
~bread
nu (cake) pan m de jengibre; (cookie) galleta f de jengibre

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gipsy ,Gipsy
, n gypsy

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giraffe
n jirafa f

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girder
n viga f (de metal)

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girdle
n faja f

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girl
n

(baby, child) niña f, nena f (esp RPl)

(young woman) chica f, muchacha f

(daughter) hija f, niña f

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girl

: ~friend
n
(of man) novia f

(of woman) (esp AmE) amiga f; (in lesbian couple) compañera f
;
~ guide (BrE) girl scout

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girlish
adj de niña

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girl scout

n (AmE) guía f (de los scouts), exploradora f

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giro
n (pl -ros) (in UK) (system) transferencia f, giro m

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girth
n
c u (of person, object) circunferencia f

c (Equ) cincha f

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gist
n lo esencial; to get the ~ of sth captar lo esencial de algo

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give [1]
(past gave; past p given) vt

(hand, pass) dar*; ~ her/me/them a glass of water dale/dame/dales un vaso de agua

(as gift) regalar; to ~ sb a present hacerle* un regalo a algn, regalarle algo a algn

(donate) dar*, donar

(dedicate, devote) love/affection dar*; attention prestar; I'll ~ it some thought lo pensaré

(sacrifice) life dar*, entregar*

injection/sedative dar*, administrar (frml)

(supply, grant) help dar*, brindar; idea dar*

(allow, concede) opportunity/permission dar*, conceder (frml)

(cause) pleasure/shock dar*; cough dar*

(yield) results/fruit dar*

(award, allot) title/authority/right dar*, otorgar* (frml); contract dar*, adjudicar*; mark dar*, poner*

(entrust) task/responsibility dar*, confiar*

(pay, exchange) dar*; I'd ~ anything for a cigarette no sé qué daría por un cigarrillo

(care) (colloq): I don't ~ a damn me importa un bledo (fam)

(convey, state) apologies/information dar*; she gave a detailed description of the place describió el lugar detalladamente

(make sound, movement) cry/jump dar*; laugh soltar*

(indicate) speed/temperature señalar

(hold) party/dinner dar*, ofrecer* (frml); concert dar*; speech decir*

~ vi

(yield under pressure) ceder, dar* de sí

(break, give way) planks/branch romperse*

(make gift) dar*; to ~ to charity dar* dinero a organizaciones de caridad
give away [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(free of charge) regalar

prizes hacer* entrega de

(disclose) revelar; he didn't ~ anything away no dejó entrever nada

(betray) delatar

bride entregar* en matrimonio
give back [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] devolver* give in [v + adv] (surrender, succumb) ceder; (in guessing games) rendirse*; we will not ~ in to terrorists no vamos a ceder frente a los terroristas give off [v + adv + o] smell/fumes despedir*, largar* (RPl fam); heat dar*; radiation emitir give out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] leaflets repartir, distribuir*

[v + adv + o]
(let out) cry/yell dar*

(emit) heat dar*; signal emitir

give up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(renounce, cease from) alcohol dejar; fight abandonar; to ~ up hope perder* las esperanzas; to ~ up -ING dejar DE + INF

(relinquish, hand over) territory/position ceder; to ~ up one's seat for sb cederle el asiento a algn

(surrender): to ~ oneself up entregarse*

[v + adv]
(cease fighting, trying) rendirse*; I've ~n up on them yo con ellos no insisto más, no pierdo más tiempo

(stop doing sth) dejar

[v + o + adv] (abandon hope for): to ~ sb up for lost dar* a algn por desaparecido

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give [2]
nu elasticidad f

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give

: ~-and-take
nu concesiones fpl mutuas, toma y daca m;
~away
n
(evidence): her accent is a real ~away el acento la delata or (fam) la vende
;

(free gift) regalo m; (before n) at ~away prices a precio de regalo

(sth easily done, obtained): the last question was a ~away la última pregunta estaba regalada or tirada (fam)

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given [1]
past p of GIVE

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given [2]
adj amount/time determinado, dado

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given [3]
prep
(in view of) dado

(as conj) ~ (THAT) dado que

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given name

n (AmE) nombre m de pila

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glacé
adj (before n) glaseado

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glacier
n glaciar m

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glad
adj -dd- (pred) to be ~ (ABOUT sth) alegrarse DE algo; to be ~ (THAT) alegrarse DE QUE (+ subj); I'm only too ~ to help es un placer poder ser útil

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gladden
vt (liter) llenar de alegría or (liter) de gozo

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gladly
adv con mucho gusto

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glamor
n (AmE) glamour

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glamorous
adj person/dress glamoroso; lifestyle sofisticado; job rodeado de glamour

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glamour ,glamor
, (AmE also) nu glamour m

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glance [1]
n mirada f; to take a ~ at sth echarle un vistazo or una ojeada a algo; at first ~ a primera vista

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glance [2]
vi mirar; to ~ AT sth echarle una ojeada or un vistazo A algo; to ~ AT sb echarle una mirada A algn

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glancing
adj (before n): to strike sb a ~ blow pegarle* a algn de refilón

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gland
n
(organ) glándula f

(lymph node) ganglio m

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glandular fever

nu mononucleosis f (infecciosa)

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glare [1]
n
c (stare) mirada f (hostil, feroz, de odio etc)

u (light) resplandor m

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glare [2]
vi
(stare) to ~ AT sb fulminar a algn con la mirada

(shine) brillar

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glaring
adj
light deslumbrante

(flagrant) (before n) error mayúsculo

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glass
n
u (material) vidrio m, cristal m (Esp)

c (vessel) vaso m; (with stem) copa f; a ~ of wine una copa de vino

glasses pl (spectacles) gafas fpl, lentes mpl (esp AmL), anteojos mpl (esp AmL)

c (magnifying ~) lupa f, lente f de aumento

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glassblowing

nu soplado m del vidrio

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glassy
adj
(like glass) vítreo

(dull, lifeless) stare vidrioso

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glaze [1]
nc u
(on pottery) vidriado m

(Culin) glaseado m

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glaze [2]
vt
(fit with glass) window/door acristalar; to ~ a window ponerle* vidrio(s) or (Esp) cristal(es) a

(make shiny, glossy)
pottery vidriar

(Culin) glasear

~ vi ~ (over) eyes vidriarse

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glazed
adj
(fitted with glass) window/door con vidrio or (Esp) cristal

(Culin) glaseado

expression vidrioso

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glazier
n vidriero, -ra m,f, cristalero, -ra m,f (Esp)

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gleam [1]
vi metal relucir*

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gleam [2]
n (on metal, water) reflejo m; he had a wicked ~ in his eyes sus ojos despedían un destello maleficioso

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gleaming
adj reluciente

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glean
vt information recoger*

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glee
nu regocijo m

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gleeful
adj lleno de alegría

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glen
n cañada f

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glib
adj -bb- remark/answer simplista; salesman/politician con mucha labia

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glide
vi
(move smoothly over a surface) deslizarse*

bird/plane planear

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glider
n planeador m

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glimmer [1]
vi brillar con luz trémula

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glimmer [2]
n luz f débil; a ~ of hope un rayo de esperanza

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glimpse [1]
n : I caught a ~ of the room pude ver brevemente la habitación; a ~ of life in rural England una visión de la vida en la Inglaterra rural

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glimpse [2]
vt alcanzar* a ver

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glint [1]
vi destellar

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glint [2]
n (of metal, light) destello m; (in eye) (no pl) chispa f, brillo m

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glisten
vi brillar

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glitter [1]
vi relumbrar

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glitter [2]
n
(sparkle) (no pl) destello m

u (superficial attractiveness) oropel m

u (decoration) purpurina f, brillantes mpl (Arg), brillantina f (Ur, Ven), brillo m (Chi)

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gloat
vi to ~ (OVER sth) regodearse (CON algo)

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global
adj
(worldwide) a escala mundial, global; ~ warming calentamiento m global

(overall, comprehensive) global

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globe
n
(world) the ~ el globo

(model) globo m terráqueo

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globe

: ~ artichoke
n alcachofa f, alcuacil m (RPl);
~trotter
n trotamundos mf

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globule
n glóbulo m

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gloom
nu
(darkness) penumbra f, oscuridad f

(melancholy) melancolía f

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gloomily
adv sigh/stare tristemente; predict con pesimismo

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gloomy
adj -mier, -miest
(dark) day/place sombrío

(dismal) person lúgubre, fúnebre; prospect nada halagüeño; prediction pesimista

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glorify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied person ensalzar*; violence/war exaltar

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glorious
adj
(deserving glory) glorioso

(wonderful) view/weather maravilloso

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glory [1]
n (pl -ries)
u (fame) gloria f

u c (beauty, magnificence) esplendor m

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glory [2]
vi -ries, -rying, -ried: to ~ IN sth (take pleasure) disfrutar DE algo; (in unpleasant way) regodearse CON algo

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gloss
nu
(shine) brillo m; (before n) ~ finish acabado m brillante

~ (paint) (pintura f al or de) esmalte m
gloss over [v + adv + o] (make light of) quitarle importancia a; (ignore) pasar por alto

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glossary
n (pl -ries) glosario m

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glossy
adj -sier, -siest coat of animal brillante, lustroso; hair brillante, brilloso (AmL); photograph brillante; ~ magazine revista f ilustrada (impresa en papel satinado)

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glove
n guante m

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glove compartment

n guantera f

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glow [1]
vi fire brillar; metal estar* al rojo vivo; to ~ with health rebosar (de) salud; to be ~ing with happiness estar* radiante de felicidad

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glow [2]
n (no pl) brillo m; he felt a ~ of pride sintió una oleada de orgullo

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glower
vi tener* el ceño fruncido; to ~ AT sb lanzarle* miradas fulminantes/una mirada fulminante A algn

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glowing
adj
(shining) (before n) cheeks encendido; the ~ embers las brasas

(expressing praise) report elogioso

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glucose
nu glucosa f

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glue [1]
nu c goma f de pegar, pegamento m

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glue [2]
vt glues, glueing, glued
(stick) pegar*

(fix): he was ~d to the television estaba pegado a la televisión

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glum
adj -mm- apesadumbrado

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glut
n superabundancia f

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glutton
n glotón, -tona m,f

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gluttony
nu glotonería f

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glycerin ,glycerine
, nu glicerina f

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GM
adj genetically modified

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GMO
n (genetically modified organism) OGM m

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GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time) GMT

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gnarled
adj wood/fingers nudoso; tree retorcido

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gnash
vt : to ~ one's teeth hacer* rechinar los dientes

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gnat
n jején m; (general usage) mosquito m

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gnaw
vt roer*

~ vi to ~ AT sth roer* algo

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gnome
n gnomo m

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go [1]
(3rd pers sing pres goes; past went; past p gone) vi

(move, travel) ir*; where do we ~ from here? ¿y ahora qué hacemos?

(start moving, acting): ready, (get) set, ~! preparados or en sus marcas, listos ¡ya!; let's ~! ¡vamos!; here ~es! ¡allá vamos (or voy etc)!

(past p gone/been)
(travel to) ir*; she's gone to France se ha ido a Francia; I have never been abroad no he estado nunca en el extranjero; to ~ by car/bus ir* en coche/autobús; to ~ on foot ir* a pie; to ~ for a walk ir* a dar un paseo; ~ and see what she wants anda or vete a ver qué quiere

(attend) ir*; to ~ on a course hacer* un curso; to ~ -ING ir* A + INF; to ~ swimming ir* a nadar

(attempt, make as if to) to ~ to + INF ir* A + INF

(leave, depart) visitor irse*, marcharse (esp Esp); bus/train salir*; let[2]

(pass) time pasar; the time ~es quickly el tiempo pasa volando

(disappear) headache/pain/fear pasarse or irse* (+ me/te/le etc)

money (be spent) irse*; (be used up) acabarse

(be disposed of): that sofa will have to ~ nos vamos (or se van etc) a tener que deshacer de ese sofá

(be sold) venderse; the painting went for £1,000 el cuadro se vendió en 1.000 libras

(cease to function, wear out) bulb/fuse fundirse; thermostat/fan/exhaust estropearse; her memory/eyesight is ~ing está fallándole la memoria/la vista; my legs went (from under me) me fallaron las piernas

(die) (colloq) morir*

to go
(remaining): only two weeks to ~ till he comes solo faltan dos semanas para que llegue; I still have 50 pages to ~ todavía me faltan or me quedan 50 páginas

(take away) (AmE): two burgers to ~ dos hamburguesas para llevar

(lead) path/road ir*, llevar

(extend, range) road/railway line ir*; it only ~es as far as Croydon solo va hasta Croydon

(have place) ir*; (fit) caber*; see also go in, go into

(become): to ~ blind quedarse ciego; to ~ crazy volverse* loco; her face went red se puso colorada

(be, remain): to ~ barefoot ir* or andar* descalzo; to ~ hungry pasar hambre

(turn out, proceed, progress) ir*; how are things ~ing? ¿cómo van or andan las cosas?

(be available) (only in -ing form): I'll take any job that's ~ing estoy dispuesto a aceptar el trabajo que sea

(be in general): it's not expensive as dishwashers ~ no es caro, para lo que cuestan los lavavajillas

(function, work) heater/engine/clock funcionar

to get going: the car's OK once it gets ~ing el coche marcha bien una vez que arranca; we'd better get ~ing más vale que nos vayamos; we tried to get a fire ~ing tratamos de hacer fuego

to keep going (continue to function) aguantar; (not stop) seguir*; to keep a project ~ing mantener* a flote un proyecto

(continue, last out) seguir*; the club's been ~ing for 12 years now el club lleva 12 años funcionando

(sound) bell/siren sonar*

(make sound, movement) hacer*

(contribute): everything that ~es to make a good school todo lo que contribuye a que una escuela sea buena; it just ~es to show: we can't leave them on their own está visto que no los podemos dejar solos

(be used) all their savings are ~ing toward the trip van a gastar todos sus ahorros en el viaje; the money will ~ to pay the workmen el dinero se usará para pagar a los obreros

(run, be worded) decir*; how does the song ~? ¿cómo es la (letra/música de la) canción?

(be permitted): anything ~es todo vale

(be necessarily obeyed, believed): what the boss says ~es lo que dice el jefe, va a misa

(match, suit) pegar*, ir*

~ v aux (only in -ing form) to be ~ing to + INF (expressing intention, prediction) ir* A + INF go about [v + prep + o]
(tackle) task acometer; how would you ~ about solving this equation? ¿cómo harías para resolver esta ecuación?

(occupy oneself with): to ~ about one's business ocuparse de sus (or mis etc) cosas
go after [v + prep + o] (pursue, chase) perseguir*, dar* caza a go against [v + prep + o]
(oppose, resist) instructions/policy/person oponerse* a, ir* en contra de

(be unfavorable to): the decision went against them la decisión les fue desfavorable
go ahead [v + adv] (proceed, begin) to ~ ahead (WITH sth) seguir* adelante (CON algo); may I ask you a question? — ~ ahead! ¿le puedo hacer una pregunta? — por supuesto or (AmL tb) pregunte nomás go along [v + adv]
(accompany, be present) ir*

(proceed, progress) ir*; I usually make corrections as I ~ along normalmente hago correcciones sobre la marcha

(acquiesce): to ~ along with a proposal secundar una propuesta
go around, (BrE also) go round
[v + prep + o]

(turn) corner doblar, dar* la vuelta a, dar* vuelta (CS); bend tomar

(make detour) obstacle rodear

(visit, move through) country/city recorrer; museum/castle visitar; to ~ around the world dar* la vuelta al mundo

[v + adv]

(move, travel, be outdoors) andar*; to ~ around -ING ir* por ahí + GER

(circulate) joke/rumor correr

(be sufficient for everybody): there aren't enough to ~ around no alcanzan

(revolve) wheel/world dar* vueltas

(visit) ir*; I'll ~ around and see him iré a verlo

go away [v + adv]
(depart, leave) irse*

(from home): I'm ~ing away this weekend voy a salir este fin de semana; to ~ away on vacation irse* de vacaciones

(disappear, fade away) smell irse*; pain pasarse or irse* (+ me/te/le etc)
go back [v + adv]
(return) volver*; ~ back! ¡vuelve atrás!, ¡retrocede!

(date, originate) tradition/dynasty remontarse; we ~ back a long way (colloq) nos conocemos desde hace mucho

clocks atrasarse

go back on [v + adv + prep + o] one's promise dejar de cumplir; one's word faltar a go before [v + prep + o] court/committee presentarse ante go by
[v + adv]
(move past) pasar; to let an opportunity ~ by dejar pasar una oportunidad

(elapse) days/years pasar; as time goes by con el tiempo

[v + prep + o]
(be guided by) instinct dejarse llevar por; rules seguir*

(base judgment on) appearances guiarse* or dejarse llevar por; if previous experience is anything to ~ by a juzgar por lo que ha sucedido en otras ocasiones

go down [v + adv]

(descend) person bajar; sun ponerse*; curtain (Theat) caer*

(fall) boxer/horse caerse*; plane caer*, estrellarse

(sink) ship hundirse

computer dejar de funcionar, descomponerse* (AmL)

(be defeated) (Sport) perder*; to ~ down fighting caer* luchando

(decrease) temperature/exchange rate bajar; population/unemployment disminuir*; to ~ down in value perder* valor

(decline) standard/quality empeorar

(abate) wind/storm amainar; floods/swelling bajar; his temperature's gone down le ha bajado la fiebre

(deflate) tire perder* aire

(extend): this road ~es down to the beach este camino baja a or hasta la playa; the skirt ~es down to her ankles la falda le llega a los tobillos

(be swallowed): it just won't ~ down no lo puedo tragar; it went down the wrong way se me fue por el otro camino

present/proposal/remarks: how did the announcement ~ down? ¿qué tipo de acogida tuvo el anuncio?; that won't ~ down too well with your father eso no le va a caer muy bien a tu padre

(be recorded, written): all these absences will ~ down on your record va a quedar constancia de estas faltas en tu ficha; to ~ down in history as sth pasar a la historia como algo
go down with [v + adv + prep + o] (BrE): to ~ down with flu/hepatitis caer* en cama con gripe/caer* enfermo de hepatitis go for [v + prep + o]

(head toward, reach for): he went for his gun fue a echar mano de la pistola

(attack): he went for Bill se le echó encima a Bill

(choose) decidirse por

(aim at): ~ for it! ¡haz la tentativa!, ¡a por ello! (Esp)
go in [v + adv]

(enter) entrar

screw/key entrar; the big case won't ~ in la maleta grande no cabe

(go to work) ir* a trabajar

(be obscured) sun/moon ocultarse
go in for [v + adv + prep + o]
(enter) competition participar en; exam/test presentarse a

(take up, practice): he'd thought of ~ing in for teaching había pensado dedicarse a la enseñanza
go into [v + prep + o]

(enter) room/building entrar en, entrar a (AmL)

(crash into) car/wall chocar* contra

(fit into) entrar en

(start, embark on) phase/era entrar en

(enter certain state) coma/trance entrar en

(enter profession) television/Parliament entrar en

(discuss, explain) entrar en; I don't want to ~ into that no quiero entrar en ese tema

(investigate, analyze) problem/motives analizar*

(be devoted to): after all the money/work that has gone into this! ¡después de todo el dinero/trabajo que se ha metido en esto!
go off
[v + adv]
(depart) irse*, marcharse (esp Esp); to ~ off WITH sth llevarse algo

milk/meat/fish echarse a perder

bomb/firework estallar; gun dispararse

alarm sonar*

(stop operating) heating/lights apagarse*

[v + prep + o] (lose liking for) (BrE): to ~ off one's food perder* el apetito; I've gone off the idea ya no me atrae la idea
go on [v + adv]

(go further) seguir*; I can't ~ on no puedo más

(go ahead): you ~ on, we'll follow tú vete que nosotros ya iremos; he went on ahead to look for a hotel él fue antes para buscar hotel

(continue) fight/struggle continuar*; we can't ~ on like this no podemos seguir así; the discussion went on for hours la discusión duró horas; to ~ on -ING seguir* + GER; he went on to become President llegó a ser presidente; to ~ on WITH sth seguir* CON algo; ~ on! (encouraging, urging) ¡dale!, ¡vamos!, ¡ándale! (Méx), ¡ándele! (Col), ¡venga! (Esp)

(continue speaking) seguir*, continuar*

(talk irritatingly) (pej): he went on and on siguió dale que dale; to ~ on ABOUT sth hablar insistentemente DE algo

(happen): what's ~ing on? ¿qué pasa?; is there anything ~ing on between them? ¿hay algo entre ellos?; how long has this been ~ing on? ¿desde cuándo viene sucediendo esto?

(onto stage) salir* a escena; (onto field of play) salir* al campo

(fit, be placed): the lid won't ~ on no le puedo (or podemos etc) poner la tapa

go out [v + adv]

(leave, exit) salir*; to ~ out hunting/shopping salir* de caza/de compras

(socially, for entertainment) salir*; to ~ out for a meal salir* a comer fuera

(as boyfriend, girlfriend) to ~ out (WITH sb) salir* (CON algn)

(be broadcast) TV, radio program emitirse

(be issued, distributed): a warrant has gone out for her arrest se ha ordenado su detención; the invitations have already gone out ya se han mandado las invitaciones

(be extinguished) fire/cigarette/light apagarse*

tide bajar

(become outmoded) clothes/style pasar de moda
go over
[v + prep + o]
(check) text/figures/work revisar; car revisar; house/premises inspeccionar

(revise, review) notes/chapter repasar

[v + adv]
(make one's way, travel) ir*; she went over to Jack and took his hand se acercó a Jack y le tomó la mano

(change sides) pasarse

go past [v + adv] [v + prep + o] pasar go round (BrE) go around go through
[v + prep + o]

(pass through) process/stage pasar por

(perform): let's ~ through the procedure once more repitamos otra vez todos los pasos del procedimiento

(endure) ordeal/hard times pasar por

(search) attic/suitcase registrar, revisar (AmL); drawers/desk hurgar* en; to ~ through sb's mail abrirle* las cartas a algn

go over

(consume, use up) money/fortune gastarse; he ~es through ten shirts a week ensucia diez camisas por semana

[v + adv]
(be carried out) changes/legislation ser* aprobado; business deal llevarse a cabo; when his divorce ~es through cuando obtenga el divorcio

(Sport): to ~ through to the next round pasar a la siguiente etapa

go through with [v + adv + prep + o] threat/plans llevar a cabo go together [v + adv] colors/patterns combinar; lamb and mint sauce ~ well together el cordero queda muy bien con salsa de menta go under [v + adv]
(sink) ship hundirse; submarine/diver sumergirse*

(fail, go bankrupt) hundirse
go up [v + adv]

(ascend) person subir; balloon/plane subir; curtain (Theat) levantarse

(approach) to ~ up TO sb/sth acercarse* A algn/algo

(increase) temperature/price/cost subir, aumentar; population/unemployment aumentar; to ~ up in price subir or aumentar de precio

(improve) standard mejorar

(burst into flames) prenderse fuego; (explode) estallar; to ~ up in flames incendiarse
go with [v + prep + o]
(be compatible with): this sauce ~es well with hamburgers esta salsa queda muy bien con hamburguesas; choose a tie to ~ with your shirt elija una corbata que quede bien con su camisa

(accompany, be associated with): the house ~es with the job la casa va con el puesto
go without
[v + prep + o] (do without) pasar sin; she often went without food a menudo pasaba sin comer; they went without food/sleep for days (not by choice) no comieron nada/no durmieron durante días

[v + adv]: in order to feed her children she herself often went without para darles de comer a los niños a menudo pasaba privaciones; there's no coffee left, you'll just have to ~ without no queda café, así que tendrás que pasar sin él

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go [2]
n (pl goes)
c
(attempt): at one ~ (AmE), in one ~ (BrE) empty/eat de un tirón (fam); drink de un trago; she succeeded in lifting it at the third ~ consiguió levantarlo al tercer intento; I want to have a ~ at learning Arabic quiero intentar aprender árabe; have a ~ prueba a ver, inténtalo; to have a ~ at sb (colloq): she had a ~ at me for not having told her se la agarró conmigo por no habérselo dicho (fam)

(turn): whose ~ is it? ¿a quién le toca?; it's my ~ me toca a mí

u (energy, drive) empuje m; (to be) on the ~: I've been on the ~ all morning no he parado en toda la mañana

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goad
vt person acosar; animal aguijonear

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go-ahead

n : to give sb/sth the ~ darle* luz verde a algn/algo

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goal
n
(Sport)
(structure) portería f, arco m (AmL)

(point) gol m

(aim) meta f

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goal

: ~keeper
n portero, -ra m,f, guardameta mf, arquero, -ra m,f (AmL);
~post
n poste m de la portería or (AmL tb) del arco;
~tender
n (AmE) ~keeper

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goat
n (Zool) cabra f

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gobble
vt engullirse* gobble up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] tragarse*

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gobbledygook
nu (colloq & pej) jerigonza f

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go-between

n (intermediary) intermediario, -ria m,f; (messenger) mensajero, -ra m,f

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goblet
n copa f

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goblin
n duende m travieso, trasgo m

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god
n
God Dios m; G~ bless (you) que Dios te bendiga; G~! ¡Dios (santo)!

(deity, idol) dios m

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god

: ~child
n ahijado, -da m,f;
~dam, goddamn~damn
adj (AmE sl) (before n) condenado (fam);
~daughter
n ahijada f

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goddess
n diosa f

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god

: ~father
n padrino m;
~mother
n madrina f;
~parent
n (man) padrino m; (woman) madrina f; my ~parents mis padrinos;
~send
n bendición f (del cielo);
~son
n ahijado m

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goggle
vi (pej) to ~ AT sth/sb mirar algo/a algn con los ojos desorbitados

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goggles
pl n (Sport) gafas fpl or anteojos mpl (esp AmL) de esquí (or natación etc); (for welders) gafas fpl protectoras, anteojos mpl protectores (esp AmL)

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going [1]
n (no pl)
(progress): once at the top, the ~ was easier una vez en la cima, la marcha fue más fácil; I found that lecture hard ~ me resultó difícil seguir la conferencia; the novel was heavy ~ la novela era pesada

(departure) partida f

(situation) situación f; if I were you, I'd buy it while the ~ is good yo que tú lo compraría ahora, aprovechando el buen momento; when the ~ got tough cuando las cosas se pusieron difíciles

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going [2]
adj (before n)
(in operation) en marcha; a ~ concern (Busn) un negocio or una empresa en marcha

(present, current): that's the ~ rate es lo que se suele cobrar/pagar

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gold
n
u (metal) oro m; (money) (monedas fpl de) oro m; (before n) ring/medal de oro

u (color) dorado m, color m (de) oro

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gold dust

nu oro m en polvo

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golden
adj

(made of gold) de oro

(in color) dorado

(happy, prosperous) years dorado

(excellent): a ~ opportunity una excelente oportunidad

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golden

: ~ age
n época f dorada, edad f de oro;
~ wedding (anniversary)
n bodas fpl de oro

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gold

: ~fish
n (pl -fish or -fishes) pececito m (rojo); (plural) peces mpl de colores;
~ leaf
nu oro m batido, pan m de oro;
~ mine
n mina f de oro;
~-plated
adj chapado en oro;
~ rush
n fiebre f del oro;
~smith
n orfebre mf

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golf
nu golf m

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golf

: ~ ball
n (Sport) pelota f de golf;
~ club
n
(stick) palo m de golf

(place) club m de golf
;
~ course
n campo m or (AmL tb) cancha f de golf

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golfer
n golfista mf

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gone [1]
past p of GO

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gone [2]
adj (pred)
(not here): my briefcase is ~! ¡se me ha desaparecido la cartera!; how long has she been ~? ¿cuánto hace que se fue?

(past): those days are (long) ~ de eso hace ya mucho, ha llovido mucho desde entonces

(used up): the money is all ~ se ha acabado el dinero, no queda nada de dinero

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gone [3]
prep (BrE): it's just ~ five acaban de dar las cinco

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gong
n gong m

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gonna
(colloq) (going to) see GO V AUX

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gonorrhea ,gonorrhoea
, (BrE) nu gonorrea f

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goo
nu (colloq) mugre f

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good [1]
adj
Note
The usual translation of good, bueno, becomes buen when it precedes a masculine singular noun.
(comp better; superl best)
food/quality/book/work/reputation bueno; it smells ~ huele bien; her French is very ~ habla muy bien (el) francés; is this a ~ time to phone? ¿es buena hora para llamar?; it's ~ to be back home ¡qué alegría estar otra vez en casa!; I had a ~ night's sleep dormí bien

(advantageous, useful) deal/offer/advice bueno; burn it; that's all it's ~ for quémalo, no sirve para otra cosa; ~ idea!, ~ thinking! ¡buena idea!

(healthy) diet/habit/exercise bueno; I'm not feeling too ~ (colloq) no me siento bien; spinach is ~ for you las espinacas son buenas para la salud

(attractive): it looks ~ tiene buen aspecto; that dress looks really ~ on her ese vestido le queda or le sienta muy bien

(in interj phrases): ~! now to the next question bien, pasemos ahora a la siguiente pregunta; ~ for you! ¡bien hecho!

(for emphasis) (colloq): I'll do it when I'm ~ and ready lo haré cuando me parezca; the water's ~ and hot el agua está bien caliente

as good as: it's as ~ as new está como nuevo; he as ~ as admitted it prácticamente lo admitió

(skilled, competent) bueno; he's no ~ in emergencies en situaciones de emergencia no sabe qué hacer; to be ~ at languages tener* facilidad para los idiomas; he is ~ with children tiene buena mano con los niños; she is ~ with her hands es muy habilidosa

(well-behaved, virtuous) bueno; ~ boy! ¡muy bien!

(kind) bueno; she was very ~ to me fue muy amable conmigo

(valid) argument/excuse bueno; this ticket is ~ for another week este billete vale para una semana más; it's simply not ~ enough! ¡esto no puede ser!

(substantial, considerable) meal/salary/distance bueno; there were a ~ many people there había bastante gente allí

(not less than): it'll take a ~ hour va a llevar su buena hora or una hora larga; a ~ half of all the people interviewed más de la mitad de los entrevistados

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good [2]
n
u (moral right) bien m; to do ~ hacer* el bien; there is some ~ in everyone todos tenemos algo bueno; to be up to no ~ (colloq) estar* tramando algo, traerse* algo entre manos

u
(benefit) bien m; no ~ will come of it nada bueno saldrá de ello; to do sb ~ hacerle* bien a algn

(use): this knife is no ~ (at all) este cuchillo no sirve (para nada); this book is no ~ este libro no vale nada

for good para siempre

goods pl
(merchandise) artículos mpl, mercancías fpl, mercaderías fpl (AmS); manufactured ~s productos mpl manufacturados, manufacturas fpl

(property) (frml) bienes mpl

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goodbye [1]
interj ¡adiós!, ¡chao! or ¡chau! (esp AmL)

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goodbye [2]
n : to say ~ to sb decirle* adiós a algn

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good

: G~ Friday
n Viernes m Santo;
~-humored, (BrE) good-humoured~-humoured
adj person (permanent characteristic) alegre, jovial; (in good mood) de buen humor; joke sin mala intención;
~-looking
adj man buen mozo (esp AmL), guapo (esp Esp); a ~looking woman una mujer bonita or (esp Esp) guapa;
~-natured
adj (as permanent characteristic) bueno, de natural bondadoso

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goodness
nu

(moral worth) bondad f

(of food) valor m nutritivo

(in interj phrases, as intensifier): (my) ~! ¡Dios (mío)!; ~ me! ¡Dios mío!, ¡válgame Dios!

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goodwill

nu
(benevolence) buena voluntad f

(Busn, Fin) fondo m de comercio, llave f (CS)

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goofy
adj -fier, -fiest (AmE sl) person memo (fam); smile bobalicón (fam)

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goose
n (pl geese)
c (Zool) oca f, ganso m

u (Culin) ganso m

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goose

: ~berry
n
(Bot) grosella f espinosa, uva f espina
;
(unwanted third person) (BrE colloq) carabina f (fam), chaperón, -rona m,f, violinista mf (Chi fam); to play ~berry hacer* de carabina (Esp fam), tocar* el violín (Chi fam)
;
~ bumps
pl n (AmE colloq), gooseflesh~flesh
n , goose pimples~ pimples
pl n carne f de gallina

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gore
vt cornear

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gorge [1]
n (Geog) desfiladero m, cañón m

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gorge [2]
v refl to ~ oneself atiborrarse de comida

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gorgeous
adj
(lovely) (colloq) girl precioso, guapísimo; dress precioso, divino; day maravilloso, espléndido

(splendid) color magnífico

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gorilla
n gorila m

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gorse
nu aulaga f, tojo m

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gory
adj gorier, goriest (colloq) sangriento

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gosh
interj (colloq) ¡(mi) Dios!, ¡Dios mío!

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gospel
n
c Gospel (in New Testament) evangelio m

(Christian teaching) (no pl) Evangelio m; (before n) it's ~ (truth) es la pura verdad

u ~ (music) (Mus) gospel m

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gossamer
nu (liter) telaraña f; (before n) threads tenue

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gossip [1]
n
u (speculation, scandal) chismorreo m (fam), cotilleo m (Esp fam); an interesting piece of ~ un chisme interesante; (before n) ~ column crónica f de sociedad

c u (chat): to have a ~ with sb chismorrear (fam) or (Esp tb) cotillear con algn

c (person) chismoso, -sa m,f (fam), cotilla mf (Esp fam)

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gossip [2]
vi
(chatter) chismorrear (fam), cotillear (Esp fam)

(spread tales) contar* chismes

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got

past & past p of GET

(crit) pres of HAVE

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Gothic
adj (Archit, Lit) gótico

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gotta
(sl) have got to

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gotten
(AmE) past p of GET

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gouge
vt hole abrir* gouge out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] sacar*

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gourd
n (Bot) calabaza f, jícaro m (AmC, Col, Méx)

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gourmet
n gourmet mf, gastrónomo, -ma m,f

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gout
nu gota f

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govern
vt
(rule) gobernar*

(determine) determinar

governing pres p party de gobierno; principle rector; ~ing body organismo m rector

~ vi gobernar*

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governess
n institutriz f

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government
n u c
gobierno m; (before n) ~ policy política f gubernamental

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governor
n
(of state, province, colony) gobernador, -dora m,f

(of institution): prison ~ (BrE) director, -tora m,f de una cárcel; school ~ (BrE) miembro de un consejo escolar

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gown
n

(dress) vestido m; evening ~ traje m de fiesta

(night~) (AmE) camisón m

(Educ, Law) toga f

(Med) bata f

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GP
n (general practitioner) médico, -ca m,f de medicina general; my ~ mi médico de cabecera

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gr
(gram(s)) gr., g.

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grab
-bb- vt
(seize) rope/hand agarrar; chance aprovechar

(appropriate) land apropiarse de; money llevarse

(appeal to) (colloq) idea atraer*; how does that ~ you? ¿qué te parece?

~ vi : to ~ AT sth: she ~bed at the rope trató de agarrar la cuerda

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grace
n
u (elegance — of movement) gracia f, garbo m; (— of expression, form) elegancia f

u (courtesy) cortesía f, gentileza f

u (good nature): to do sth with good/bad ~ hacer* algo de buen talante/a regañadientes

c (good quality): her saving ~ is her sense of humor lo que la salva es que tiene sentido del humor; social ~s modales mpl

u (Relig)
(mercy) gracia f; by the ~ of God … gracias a Dios …

(prayer): to say ~ (before a meal) bendecir* la mesa

u (respite) gracia f; 16 days' ~ (BrE Law) 16 días de gracia

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graceful
adj dancer/movement lleno de gracia, grácil (liter); style elegante

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gracefully
adv con gracia or garbo

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gracious [1]
adj
smile/act gentil, cortés

(merciful) misericordioso

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gracious [2]
interj : (good o goodness) ~! (expressing surprise) ¡Dios Santo!; (expressing exasperation) ¡por favor!

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graciously
adv smile/apologize gentilmente

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grade [1]
n

(quality) calidad f; ~ A tomatoes tomates mpl de la mejor calidad

(degree, level): it divides hotels into four ~s divide a los hoteles en cuatro categorías

(in seniority) grado m (del escalafón); (Mil) rango m

(Educ)
(class) (AmE) grado m, año m, curso m

(in exam) nota f

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grade [2]
vt

(classify) clasificar*

(order in ascending scale) exercise/questions ordenar por grado de dificultad

(mark) (AmE) test/exercise corregir* y calificar*

graded past p produce clasificado

(make more level) surface/soil (AmE) nivelar

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grade

: ~ crossing
n (AmE) paso m a nivel, crucero m (Méx);
~ school
n (AmE) escuela f primaria

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gradient
n (slope) pendiente f, gradiente f (AmL)

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gradual
adj improvement gradual; slope no muy empinado

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gradually
adv improve gradualmente, poco a poco; rise/slope suavemente

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graduate [1]
vi
(Educ)
(from a college, university) terminar la carrera, recibirse (AmL), graduarse*; (obtain bachelor's degree) licenciarse

(from high school) (AmE) terminar el bachillerato, recibirse de bachiller (AmL)

(progress) to ~ (FROM sth) TO sth pasar (DE algo) A algo

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graduate [2]
n
(from higher education) persona con título universitario; (with a bachelor's degree) licenciado, -da m,f; (before n) course/student de posgrado or postgrado; he went to ~ school (AmE) hizo un curso de posgrado

(from high school) (AmE) bachiller mf

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graduated
adj
(progressive) scale graduado; payments escalonado

(calibrated) flask/test tube graduado

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graduation
nu (Educ) graduación f

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graffiti
n (+ sing o pl vb) graffiti mpl

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graft [1]
vt (Hort) injertar

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graft [2]
n
c (Hort, Med) injerto m

u (bribery, corruption) (AmE colloq) chanchullos mpl (fam)

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grain
n
c (of cereal, salt, sugar, sand) grano m

u (Agr) grano m, cereal m

u (of wood — pattern) veta f, veteado m; (— texture) grano m; to go against the ~: it goes against the ~ for me to support them apoyarlos va en contra de mis principios

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gram ,gramme
, (BrE also) n gramo m

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grammar
nu c gramática f

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grammar school

n
(in US) elementary school

(in UK) colegio de enseñanza secundaria para ingresar al cual hay que aprobar un examen de aptitud

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grammatical
adj
(of grammar) gramatical

(correct) gramaticalmente correcto

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gramme
n (BrE) gram

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granary
n (pl -ries) granero m

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grand
adj -er, -est

(impressive) magnífico

(ostentatious) gesture grandilocuente; entrance triunfal

(ambitious, lofty) vision grandioso; ideal elevado

(overall) (before n, no comp) global; the ~ total el total

(formal, ceremonial) opening/occasion solemne

(very good) (colloq) day/weather espléndido

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grandad
n abuelo m

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grand

: G~ Canyon
n the G~ Canyon el Cañón del Colorado;
~child
n nieto, -ta m,f;
~dad
n abuelo m;
~daughter
n nieta f

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grandeur
nu grandiosidad f

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grandfather

n abuelo m; (before n) ~ clock reloj m de pie

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grandiose
adj claim/scheme/notion fatuo; speech altisonante

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grand

: ~ jury
n (in US) jurado m de acusación (jurado que decide si hay suficientes pruebas para procesar);
~ma
n (colloq) abuela f;
~mother
n abuela f;
~pa
n abuelo m;
~parent
n abuelo, -la m,f; my ~parents mis abuelos;
~ piano
n piano m de cola;
~son
n nieto m;
~stand
n tribuna f; (before n) ticket/seat de tribuna

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granite
nu granito m

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granny ,grannie
, n (pl -nies) abuelita f (fam)

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grant [1]
vt

desire/request conceder

interview/asylum conceder

land/pension otorgar*

(admit) reconocer*

granted past p (admittedly): ~ed, it's very expensive, but … de acuerdo, es muy caro, pero …; to take sth for ~ed dar* algo por sentado

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grant [2]
n (subsidy — to body, individual) subvención f, subsidio m (AmL); (— to student) (esp BrE) beca f

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granulated
adj : ~ sugar azúcar f granulada, azúcar m granulado

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granule
n gránulo m

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grape
n (fruit) uva f; it's sour ~s (set phrase) las uvas están verdes (fr hecha)

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grape

: ~fruit
n (pl -fruit or -fruits) toronja f (AmL exc CS), pomelo m (CS, Esp);
~vine
n
(Agr, Bot) parra f

(source of information) (colloq): I heard it on o through the ~vine me lo dijo un pajarito (fam), lo he escuchado en radio macuto (Esp fam)

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graph
n gráfico m, gráfica f

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graphic
adj
(vivid) account/description muy gráfico; in ~ detail con todo lujo de detalles

(Art) gráfico; ~ design diseño m gráfico

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graphics
pl n
(graphic design) diseño m gráfico

(Comput) gráficos mpl

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graph paper

nu papel m milimetrado or (Méx) cuadriculado

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grapple
vi to ~ (WITH sb/sth) forcejear (CON algn/algo); to ~ with one's conscience tener* escrúpulos de conciencia

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grasp [1]
vt

(seize) object/person agarrar; opportunity/offer aprovechar

(hold tightly) tener* agarrado

(understand) concept captar

~ vi to ~ AT sth tratar de agarrar algo; opportunity aprovechar

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grasp [2]
n (no pl)

(grip): he tightened his ~ on my arm me apretó más el brazo

(reach) alcance m

(understanding) comprensión f; (knowledge) conocimientos mpl

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grasping
adj avaricioso

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grass
n

u (as pasture) pasto m, zacate m (Méx); (lawn) césped m, hierba f, pasto m (AmL), grama (AmC, Ven); the ~ is always greener on the other side nadie está contento con su suerte

c u (Bot) hierba f

u (marijuana) (sl) maría f (arg), hierba f (arg), monte m (AmC, Col, Ven arg), mota f (Méx arg)

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grass

: ~hopper
n saltamontes m;
~ roots
pl n (ordinary members) (before n) support/opinion de las bases

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grassy
adj -sier, -siest cubierto de hierba

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grate [1]
vt (Culin) rallar; ~d cheese queso m rallado

~ vi
(irritate) ser* crispante

(make harsh noise) chirriar*

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grate [2]
n (metal frame in fireplace) rejilla f; (fireplace) chimenea f

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grateful
adj agradecido; I'm very ~ to you for your advice le agradezco mucho sus consejos

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grater
n rallador m

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gratify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied
(fulfill) satisfacer*

(give satisfaction) complacer*

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grating [1]
adj
(harsh) noise/sound chirriante

(irritating) crispante

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grating [2]
n rejilla f

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gratitude
nu gratitud f

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gratuitous
adj (pej) gratuito

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grave [1]
adj graver, gravest
error/danger/voice grave

(Ling) accent grave

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grave [2]
n tumba f, sepultura f

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gravedigger

n sepulturero, -ra m,f

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gravel
nu grava f; (finer) gravilla f

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gravely
adv
(seriously) gravemente

(solemnly) con gravedad

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grave

: ~stone
n lápida f;
~yard
n cementerio m, panteón m (Méx)

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gravitate
vi : people of similar interests naturally ~ toward each other uno tiende a acercarse a gente con intereses afines; young people tend to ~ toward the big cities las grandes ciudades son un polo de atracción para los jóvenes

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gravity
nu
(Phys) gravedad f

(seriousness) gravedad f

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gravy
nu (Culin) salsa hecha con el jugo de la carne asada

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gray [1],grey
, (BrE) adj -er, -est gris; outlook/future poco prometedor; a ~ hair una cana; she has ~ hair es canosa

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gray [2],grey
, (BrE) nu gris m

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graze [1]
vt
(cut, injure) rasguñarse

(touch, brush) rozar*

~ vi (Agr) pastar

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graze [2]
n rasguño m

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grease [1]
nu grasa f

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grease [2]
vt
(lubricate) machinery/hinge engrasar

(Culin): to ~ (with butter) enmantequillar, enmantecar* (RPl); to ~ (with oil) aceitar

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grease

: ~paint
nu maquillaje m teatral;
~proof paper
nu (BrE) papel m encerado or (Esp) parafinado, papel m manteca (RPl), papel m mantequilla (Chi)

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greasy
adj -sier, -siest
(soiled) hands grasiento; overalls cubierto de grasa

(containing grease) food graso; (pej) grasiento

hair/skin graso, grasoso (esp AmL)

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great [1]
adj
(before n) (large in size, number, quantity) (sing) gran (delante del n); (pl) grandes (delante del n); a ~ many people muchísima gente

(before n)
(important) landowner/occasion (sing) gran (delante del n); (pl) grandes (delante del n); Catherine the G~ Catalina la Grande

(genuine, real) friend/rival (sing) gran (delante del n); (pl) grandes (delante del n)

(excellent) (colloq) goal/movie/meal sensacional; he's a really ~ guy es un tipo or (Esp tb) tío sensacional (fam); (as interj) (that's) ~! ¡fenomenal!, ¡estupendo! (fam)

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great [2]
adv (esp AmE colloq) fenomenal (fam)

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great

: ~-aunt
n tía f abuela;
G~ Britain
n Gran Bretaña f;
G~ Dane
n gran danés m;
~-granddaughter
n bisnieta f, biznieta f;
~-grandfather
n bisabuelo m;
~-grandmother
n bisabuela f;
~-grandson
n bisnieto m, biznieto m

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greatly
adv (as intensifier) admire/improve enormemente

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great-uncle

n tío m abuelo

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Greece
n Grecia f

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greed
nu
(for food) gula f, angurria f (CS)

(for power, money) codicia f

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greedy
adj -dier, -diest
(for food, drink) glotón, angurriento (CS)

(for power, wealth) to be ~ FOR sth tener* ansias DE algo

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Greek [1]
adj griego

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Greek [2]
n
u (language) griego m

c (person) griego, -ga m,f

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green [1]
adj -er, -est
(in color) verde; he was ~ with envy se moría de envidia; to have a ~ thumb o (BrE) ~ fingers tener* mano para las plantas

(unripe) verde

(colloq) (pred) (inexperienced) verde (fam)

(Pol) verde, ecologista

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green [2]
n
u (color) verde m

c (in village, town) plaza f (con césped)

greens pl (vegetables) verdura f (de hoja verde)

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green

: ~back
n (AmE colloq) dólar m, verde m (esp AmL fam);
~ bean
n habichuela f or (Esp) judía f verde or (Méx) ejote m or (RPl) chaucha f or (Chi) poroto m verde or (Ven) vainita f;
~ belt
n (esp BrE) zona f verde;
~ card
n (in US) permiso m de residencia y trabajo;
~field site
n : terreno en zona rural;
~fly
n (pl -flies or -fly) (BrE) pulgón m;
~grocer
n (BrE) verdulero, -ra m,f; the ~grocer('s) la verdulería;
~house
n invernadero m; (before n) the ~house effect (Ecol) el efecto invernadero;
G~land
n Groenlandia f;
~ onion
n (AmE) cebolleta f, cebollino m;
~ pepper
n see PEPPER

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Greenwich Mean Time
nu hora f de Greenwich

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greet
vt

(welcome, receive) guest/client recibir

(say hello to) saludar

(react to) acoger*

(meet): a strange sight ~ed our eyes un extraño espectáculo se ofreció a nuestra vista

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greeting
n
(spoken) saludo m; (as interj) ~s! (arch or hum) ¡buenas! (fam)

(message) (usu pl): birthday/Christmas greetings feliz cumpleaños/Navidad; (before n) a ~ o (BrE also) ~s card una tarjeta de felicitación

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gregarious
adj person sociable; (Zool) gregario

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Grenada
n Granada f

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grenade
n granada f

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grew
past of GROW

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grey
adj/n (BrE) gray[1,2]

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greyhound

n galgo m

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grid
n
(grating over opening) rejilla f

(on map) (Geog) cuadriculado m; (before n) ~ reference coordenadas fpl cartográficas

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griddle
n plancha f

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grid

: ~iron
n
(Culin) parrilla f
;
(in US football) campo m, cancha f (AmL), emparrillado m (Méx)
;
~lock
nu (esp AmE) paralización f total del tráfico;
~locked
adj colapsado, paralizado

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grief
nu dolor m, profunda pena f; to come to ~ plans fracasar, irse* al traste (fam); he'll come to ~ one day va a acabar mal

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grievance
n
(ground for complaint) motivo m de queja; to air one's ~s quejarse

(Lab Rel) queja f formal; (before n) ~ procedure procedimiento m conciliatorio

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grieve
vi sufrir; to ~ FOR sb llorar a algn

~ vt apenar

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grievous
adj (liter) loss doloroso; wound/injury de extrema gravedad; ~ bodily harm (Law) lesiones fpl (corporales) graves

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grill [1]
vt
(BrE Culin) (in electric, gas grill) hacer* al grill; (over hot fire) hacer* a la parrilla

(interrogate) (colloq) interrogar*

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grill [2]
n
(on stove) (esp BrE) grill m, gratinador m

(on barbecue) parrilla f

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grille
n
(partition) reja f

(protective covering) (Tech) rejilla f; (Auto) calandra f

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grim
adj -mm- person/expression adusto; (gloomy) outlook/situation nefasto; she carried on with ~ determination siguió adelante, resuelta a no dejarse vencer

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grimace [1]
n mueca f

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grimace [2]
vi hacer* una mueca

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grime
nu mugre f

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grimy
adj -mier, -miest mugriento

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grin [1]
vi -nn- sonreír* (abiertamente o burlonamente); to ~ and bear it aguantarse

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grin [2]
n sonrisa f

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grind [1]
(past & past p ground) vt coffee/wheat moler*; (in mortar) machacar*; meat (AmE) moler* or (Esp, RPl) picar*; crystals/ore triturar; he ~s his teeth in his sleep le rechinan los dientes cuando duerme

~ vi (move with friction) rechinar, chirriar*; to ~ to a halt o standstill vehicle pararse or detenerse* con un chirrido; negotiations llegar* a un punto muerto

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grind [2]
n
(drudgery) (colloq) (no pl): the daily ~ el monótono trajín diario

(over-conscientious worker) (AmE colloq): she's the office ~ es la niña aplicada de la oficina (iró)

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grinder
n (machine) molinillo m; a coffee ~ un molinillo de café

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grindstone

n muela f, piedra f de afilar; back to the ~! ¡de vuelta al yugo!

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grip [1]
n

(hold): she held his arm in a strong ~ lo tenía agarrado or asido fuertemente del brazo; he kept a firm ~ on expenses llevaba un rígido control de los gastos; get a ~ on yourself! ¡contrólate!; the region is in the ~ of an epidemic una epidemia asola la región; to come to ~s with sth idea/situation aceptar or asumir algo; to get to ~s with sth subject entender* algo; new system aprender algo

(of tires) adherencia f

(on handle) empuñadura f

(hair ~) (BrE) horquilla f, pinche m (Chi), pasador m (Méx)

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grip [2]
vt -pp-
(take hold of) agarrar; (have hold of) tener* agarrado

(of feelings, attention): the audience was ~ped by the play la obra captó la atención del público

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gripping
adj apasionante

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grisly
adj -lier, -liest truculento

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gristle
nu cartílago m

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grit [1]
nu

(dirt) polvo m

(gravel) arenilla f

(courage) (colloq) agallas fpl (fam)

grits pl (hominy ~s) (AmE Culin) sémola f de maíz

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grit [2]
vt -tt-
(BrE) road echar arenilla en

tooth

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grizzly ,grizzly bear
n (pl -lies), oso m pardo

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groan [1]
vi

(with pain, suffering) gemir*

(with dismay) gruñir*

(creak) door/timber crujir

(grumble) (colloq) refunfuñar (fam)

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groan [2]
n
(of pain, suffering) quejido m

(of dismay) gruñido m

(creak) crujido m

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grocer
n tendero, -ra m,f, almacenero, -ra m,f (esp CS); the ~'s (BrE) la tienda de comestibles or de ultramarinos, la bodega (Cu, Per, Ven), la tienda de abarrotes (AmC, Andes, Méx), el almacén (esp CS)

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grocery
n (pl -ries)
(shop) tienda f de comestibles or de ultramarinos, bodega f (Cu, Per, Ven), tienda f de abarrotes (AmC, Andes, Méx), almacén m (esp CS)

groceries pl (provisions) comestibles mpl, provisiones fpl

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groggy
adj -gier, -giest (colloq) grogui (fam)

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groin
n (Anat) ingle f

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groom [1]
vt
dog cepillar; horse cepillar, almohazar*

(make neat, attractive) (usu pass): well ~ed bien arreglado

(prepare) preparar; to ~ sb for sth preparar a algn para algo

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groom [2]
n
(Equ) mozo m de cuadra

(bride~) novio m

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groove
n ranura f; (Audio) surco m

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grope
vi andar* a tientas; to ~ FOR sth buscar* algo a tientas

~ vt person (colloq) manosear, meterle mano a (fam)

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gross [1]
adj
(extreme, flagrant) (before n) disregard/injustice flagrante; exaggeration burdo

(total) weight/profit/income bruto; ~ national product (Econ) producto m nacional bruto

(fat) obeso

(disgusting) person asqueroso; language/joke soez

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gross [2]
vt worker/earner tener* una entrada bruta de; their profits ~ed 2 million tuvieron beneficios brutos de 2 millones

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gross [3]
n
(pl ~) (144) gruesa f

(pl grosses) (gross profit) (AmE) ingresos mpl brutos

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grossly
adv exaggerated/unfair terriblemente

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grotesque
adj grotesco

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grotto
n (pl -toes or -tos) gruta f

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ground [1]
n
u (land, terrain) terreno m; to gain/lose ~ ganar/perder* terreno; to stand one's ~ (in argument) mantenerse* firme; (in battle) no ceder terreno

grounds pl (premises) terreno m; (gardens) jardines mpl

u (surface of the earth) suelo m; (soil) tierra f; to break new ~ abrir* nuevos caminos; to get off the ~ plan/project llegar* a concretarse; talks empezar* a encaminarse; to get sth off the ~ project poner* algo en marcha; to suit sb down to the ~ (colloq) arrangement venirle* de perlas a algn (fam); hat quedarle que ni pintado a algn (fam)

u (matter, subject): we covered a lot of ~ in our discussions tratamos muchos puntos en nuestras conversaciones

c (outdoor site): football ~ (BrE) campo m de fútbol, cancha f de fútbol (AmL); recreation ~ parque m (donde se practican deportes)

u (AmE Elec) tierra f

(justification) (usu pl) motivo m; ~s for divorce causal f de divorcio; on ~s of ill health por motivos de salud; they refused, on the ~s that … se negaron, alegando que …

grounds pl (dregs): coffee ~s posos mpl de café

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ground [2]
vt
(usu pass)
(base) argument/theory fundar

(instruct): we were well ~ed in German se nos dio una sólida base en alemán

plane retirar del servicio

child/teenager (esp AmE colloq): I can't go out tonight; I'm ~ed no puedo salir esta noche, estoy castigado or no me dejan

(Naut) ship hacer* encallar

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ground [3]
past & past p of GRIND

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ground [4]
adj coffee/pepper molido; ~ beef (AmE) carne f molida or (Esp, RPl) picada

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ground

: ~cloth, (BrE) groundsheet~sheet
n suelo m impermeable (de una tienda de campaña);
~ control
nu control m de tierra;
~ floor
n (BrE) the ~ floor la planta baja, el primer piso (Chi)

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grounding
n (no pl) base f

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groundless
adj infundado

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ground

: ~ level
nu : at ~ level a ras del suelo; above ~ level sobre el nivel del suelo; below ~ level bajo tierra;
~ rule
n
(guiding principle) directriz f
;
(AmE Sport) regla f de terreno or de campo, regla local (Ven)
;
~sheet
n (BrE) groundcloth;
~work
nu trabajo m preliminar or de base

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group [1]
n
(+ sing o pl vb)
(of people) grupo m; a women's/gay ~ una agrupación de mujeres/gay; (before n) discussion/visit en grupo; portrait de conjunto

(Mus) grupo m, conjunto m

(Busn, Chem, Math) grupo m

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group [2]
vt agrupar

~ vi : to ~ together agruparse

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grouse [1]
n (pl ~) (bird) urogallo m

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grouse [2]
vi (colloq) gruñir* (fam); to ~ ABOUT sb/sth quejarse DE algn/algo

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grout
vt tiles enlechar

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grove
n (of trees) bosquecillo m; an orange ~ un naranjal

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grovel
vi , (BrE) -ll- (physically) postrarse; (abase oneself) arrastrarse

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grow
(past grew; past p grown) vi
(get bigger) crecer*; (develop emotionally) madurar; (expand, increase) city/company/influence crecer*; quantity/population/membership aumentar; his hair has ~n le creció el pelo; the economy is ~ing again la economía vuelve a experimentar un período de crecimiento or expansión

(become): to ~ careless volverse* descuidado; to ~ old envejecer*

(get) to ~ to + INF: she grew to love him llegó a quererlo

~ vt flowers/plants/crops cultivar; to ~ a beard dejarse (crecer) la barba; to ~ one's hair (long) dejarse crecer el pelo grow into [v + prep + o]
(become) convertirse* en

(grow to fit): she will soon ~ into these dresses pronto podrá usar estos vestidos
grow on [v + prep + o] (colloq): it ~s on you music/place llega a gustar con el tiempo grow out of [v + adv + prep + o]
habit perder*, quitarse (con el tiempo o la edad); it's just a phase, she'll ~ out of it son cosas de la edad, ya se le pasará

clothes: she's ~n out of those shoes already esos zapatos ya le quedan chicos or (Esp) le están pequeños
grow up [v + adv]
(spend childhood) criarse*, crecer*

(become adult) hacerse* mayor; when I ~ up cuando sea grande; ~ up! ¡no seas infantil!

(arise) friendship/custom/feeling surgir*; settlement/town desarrollarse

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grower
n cultivador, -dora m,f

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growing
adj (before n)
quantity/reputation cada vez mayor; influence creciente

child: you need a lot to eat; you're a ~ boy tienes que comer mucho, estás creciendo

plant/stem/vegetable que está creciendo

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growl [1]
vi gruñir*

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growl [2]
n gruñido m

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grown [1]
past p of GROW

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grown [2]
adj : he's a ~ man es un hombre hecho y derecho; when the young are fully ~ (Zool) cuando las crías han alcanzado su pleno desarrollo

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grown-up [1]
n persona f mayor

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grown-up [2]
adj
(adult) mayor

(mature) (colloq) maduro, adulto

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growth
n
u (of animals, plants, humans) crecimiento m

u c (of population, city, business) crecimiento m; (of quantity, profits) aumento m; (in popularity) aumento m

u (what grows): new ~ brotes mpl nuevos; several days' ~ of beard una barba de varios días

c (Med) bulto m, tumor m

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growth industry
n industria f en crecimiento or en expansión

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grub
n
c (Zool) larva f

u (food) (colloq) comida f, papeo m (Esp arg), morfe m (CS arg)

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grubby
adj -bier, -biest mugriento

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grudge [1]
n rencilla f; to bear sb a ~ tenerle* or guardarle rencor a algn

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grudge [2]
vt begrudge

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grueling ,gruelling
, (BrE) adj journey extenuante; experience/ordeal penoso

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gruesome
adj truculento

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gruff
adj -er, -est voice áspero; manner/reply brusco

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grumble
vi refunfuñar (fam), rezongar*; to ~ ABOUT sth/sb quejarse DE algo/algn

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grumpy
adj -pier, -piest person gruñón; remark/voice malhumorado

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grunt [1]
vi gruñir*

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grunt [2]
n gruñido m

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guarantee [1]
n garantía f

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guarantee [2]
vt garantizar*

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guarantor
n garante mf

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guard [1]
vt
building/prisoner vigilar; person/reputation proteger*; secret guardar

(AmE Sport) marcar*
guard against [v + prep + o] injury/temptation evitar; risk protegerse* contra

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guard [2]
n

c (sentry, soldier) guardia mf; security ~ guarda mf de seguridad; prison ~ (AmE) carcelero, -ra m,f, oficial mf de prisiones

(squad) (no pl) guardia f

c (Sport) (in US football) defensa mf; (in basketball) escolta mf

u (surveillance) guardia f; to be on ~ estar* de guardia; (before n) ~ duty guardia f, posta f (AmC)

u (in boxing, fencing) guardia f; to be on/off (one's) ~ estar* alerta/desprevenido

c
(fire ~) guardallama(s) m

(on machinery) cubierta f (or dispositivo m etc) de seguridad

c (BrE Rail) jefe, -fa m,f de tren

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guard dog

n perro m guardián

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guarded
adj reply/admission cauteloso; optimism cauto

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guardian
n
(of child) tutor, -tora m,f

(protector) defensor, -sora m,f, custodio, -dia m,f

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guardian angel

n ángel m de la guarda, ángel m custodio

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guard

: ~rail
n (in staircase) barandilla f; (in roads etc) barrera f de seguridad;
~'s van
n (BrE Rail) furgón m de cola

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Guatemala
n Guatemala f

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Guatemalan [1]
adj guatemalteco

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Guatemalan [2]
n guatemalteco, -ca m,f

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Guernsey
n Guernesey

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guerrilla
n guerrillero, -ra m,f; (before n) tactics/leader guerrillero; ~ warfare guerrilla f

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guess [1]
n : have a ~! ¡a ver si adivinas!; your ~ is as good as mine quién sabe, vete tú a saber

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guess [2]
vt
(conjecture, estimate) adivinar; ~ what! ¿sabes qué?; you'll never ~ what he said no te puedes imaginar lo que dijo

(suppose) (esp AmE colloq) suponer*; I ~ so supongo (que sí)

~ vi : how did you ~? ¿cómo adivinaste? or (Esp) ¿cómo lo has adivinado?; to ~ right acertar*, adivinar, atinar(le) (Méx)

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guesswork

nu conjeturas fpl

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guest
n (visitor) invitado, -da m,f; (in hotel) huésped mf, cliente, -ta m,f; (before n) ~ list lista f de invitados; ~ speaker conferenciante invitado, -da m,f; ~ star estrella f invitada

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guest

: ~house
n
(in US, attached to mansion) pabellón m de huéspedes

(Tourism) (in UK) casa f de huéspedes, pensión f
;
~room
n cuarto m de huéspedes or (Chi) de alojados

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guffaw [1]
n risotada f

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guffaw [2]
vi reírse* a carcajadas

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guidance
nu orientación f; he needs ~ necesita que lo orienten; (before n) ~ counselor (AmE) orientador, -dora m,f vocacional

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guide [1]
n

(Tourism) (person) guía mf; (publication) guía f

(adviser) consejero, -ra m,f

Guide (BrE) exploradora f, guía f

(indicator) guía f; to use o take sth as a ~ guiarse* por algo

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guide [2]
vt
tourist/stranger guiar*; a priest ~d them round the cathedral un sacerdote les hizo de guía en la catedral

(help, advise) guiar*, aconsejar

(steer, manipulate) (+ adv compl): the captain ~d the ship between the rocks el capitán condujo or guio el barco por entre las rocas

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guide

: ~book
n guía f;
~ dog
n perro m guía, perro m lazarillo

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guided tour
n visita f guiada

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guideline

n pauta f

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guild
n
(of workers) gremio m

(club, society) asociación f

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guile
nu astucia f

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guillotine
n guillotina f

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guilt
nu
(blame) culpa f; (Law) culpabilidad f

(Psych) culpa f

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guilty
adj -tier, -tiest
(Law) (no comp) culpable; to be ~ OF sth ser* culpable DE algo

(ashamed, remorseful) culpable

(shameful) (before n) secret vergonzoso

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guinea
n guinea f

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guinea pig

n
(Zool) cobayo m, cobaya f, conejillo m de Indias, cuy m (AmS)

(person) conejillo m de Indias

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guise
n : under the ~ of friendship bajo una apariencia de amistad; in many different ~s de muchas formas distintas

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guitar
n guitarra f

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guitarist
n guitarrista mf

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gulf
n
(Geog) golfo m

(gap) abismo m

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gull
n (Zool) gaviota f

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gullet
n garganta f

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gulley
n (pl -leys) gully

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gullible
adj crédulo

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gully
n (pl -lies)
(small valley) barranco m

(channel) surco m, cauce m

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gulp [1]
vi tragar* saliva

~ vt ~ (down) food engullir*; drink/medicine beberse de un trago

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gulp [2]
n (of liquid) trago m; (of air) bocanada f: in one ~ de un trago

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gum
n
c (Anat) encía f

u (chewing ~) chicle m, goma f de mascar

u (glue) (BrE) goma f de pegar

u (from plant) resina f

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gun
n (pistol) pistola f, revólver m; (shotgun, rifle) escopeta f, fusil m, rifle m; (artillery piece) cañón m gun down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] abatir a tiros

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gun

: ~dog
n perro m de caza;
~fight
n tiroteo m, balacera f (AmL);
~fire
nu disparos mpl; (from heavy artillery) cañoneo m, cañonazos mpl;
~man
n (pl -men ) pistolero m, gatillero m (Méx);
~point
n : at ~point a punta de pistola;
~powder
nu pólvora f;
~running
nu tráfico m de armas;
~shot
n disparo m; (before n) ~shot wound herida f de bala;
~smith
n armero, -ra m,f

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gurgle [1]
vi water/brook borbotar; baby gorjear

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gurgle [2]
n (of water, liquid) borboteo m; (of delight) gorjeo m

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gush
vi liquid salir* a borbotones

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gushing
adj (pej) demasiado efusivo

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gusset
n entretela f

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gust
n ráfaga f

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gusto
nu entusiasmo m; with ~ eat con ganas; sing/play con brío

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gusty
adj -tier, -tiest wind racheado; weather/day ventoso

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gut [1]
n
c (intestine) intestino m

c (belly) (colloq) barriga f (fam); (before n) reaction instintivo

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gut [2]
vt -tt-
fish/chicken/rabbit limpiar

building destruir* el interior de

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guts
n
(+ pl vb) (colloq) (bowels) tripas fpl (fam)

(+ sing o pl vb) (courage) (colloq) agallas fpl (fam)

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gutter
n
(on roof) canaleta f, canalón m (Esp)

(in street) alcantarilla f

(lowest section of society) the ~ el arroyo; (before n) the ~ press la prensa sensacionalista

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guttural
adj gutural

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guy
n (colloq)
(man) tipo m (fam), tío m (Esp fam), chavo m (Méx fam)

guys pl (people) (AmE) gente f

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Guyana
n Guyana f, Guayana f

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Guyanese
adj guyanés, guayanés

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guzzle
vt
(drink greedily) chupar (fam)

(eat greedily) (BrE) engullirse*, tragarse*

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gym
n
c (gymnasium) gimnasio m

u (gymnastics) gimnasia f

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gymnasium
n (pl -siums or -sia ) gimnasio m

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gymnast
n gimnasta mf

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gymnastics
n
(activity) (+ sing vb) gimnasia f

(exercises) (+ pl vb) gimnasia f

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gynecologist ,gynaecologist
, (BrE) n ginecólogo, -ga m,f

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gynecology ,gynaecology
, (BrE) nu ginecología f

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gypsy ,Gypsy
, n (pl -sies) gitano, -na m,f

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gyrate
vi girar

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H

H ,h
, n H, h f

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haberdashery
n u

(clothes) (AmE) ropa f y accesorios mpl para caballeros

(sewing materials) (BrE) (artículos mpl de) mercería f

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habit
n

c (usual piece of behavior) costumbre f, hábito m; (bad) vicio m, mala costumbre f, mal hábito m; to get out of/into the ~ of doing sth perder*/tomar la costumbre de hacer algo

u (customary behavior) costumbre f; by or out of or from force of ~ por fuerza de la costumbre

c (Clothing) hábito m

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habitat
n hábitat m

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habitation
n (frml): unfit for human ~ inhabitable

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habitual
adj
(usual) habitual, acostumbrado

(compulsive) liar/gambler empedernido

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hack [1]
vt cortar a tajos, tajear (Andes)

~ vi
(to cut): to ~ at sth darle* (golpes) a algo; we ~ed through the undergrowth nos abrimos paso a machetazos (or hachazos etc) a través de la espesura

(Comput colloq) to ~ into system piratear

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hack [2]
n
(pej or hum) (writer) escritorzuelo, -la m,f (pey); (journalist) gacetillero, -ra m,f (pey)

(horse — for hire) caballo m de alquiler; (— worn-out) jaco m, jamelgo m

(AmE colloq)
(taxi driver) taxista mf, tachero, -ra m,f (RPl fam), ruletero, -ra m,f (Méx fam)

(taxi) taxi m, tacho m (RPl fam)

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hacker
n (Comput colloq) pirata informático, -ca m,f

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hacking
adj cough áspero

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hackles
pl n to make sb's ~ rise poner* furioso a algn; his ~ rose se enfureció

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hackneyed
adj manido, trillado

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hacksaw
n sierra f de arco (para metales)

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had
past & past p of HAVE

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haddock
n (pl ~)
c (Zool) eglefino m

u (Culin) abadejo m

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hadn't
had not

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haem-
etc (BrE) hem- etc

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hag
n bruja f, arpía f

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haggard
adj demacrado

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haggis
nc u (pl -gis or -gises) plato escocés hecho con vísceras de cordero y avena

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haggle
vi regatear

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Hague
n The ~ La Haya

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hail [1]
n
u (Meteo) granizo m, pedrisco m

(of bullets, insults) (no pl) lluvia f

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hail [2]
v impers (Meteo) granizar*

~ vt
(call to) person llamar; ship saludar; taxi hacerle* señas a

(acclaim, welcome) king/leader aclamar; it was ~ed as a major breakthrough fue acogido como un importantísimo avance

~ vi to ~ FROM person ser* DE

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hail

: H~ Mary
n Avemaría m;
~stone
n granizo m, piedra f (de granizo)

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hair
000,000 n
u (on human head) pelo m, cabello m (frml o liter); to have one's ~ done peinarse (en la peluquería); (before n) gel/lacquer/oil para el pelo; transplant capilar

u (on human body) vello m; (on animal, plant) pelo m

c (single strand) pelo m

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hair

: ~band
n (elastic) cinta f, huincha f (Bol, Chi, Per), balaca f (Col), banda f (Méx), vincha f (RPl, Ven); (rigid) diadema f, cintillo m, vincha f (RPl, Ven);
~brush
n cepillo m (del pelo);
~clip
n (BrE) horquilla f, pinche m (Chi), pasador m (Méx);
~cut
n corte m de pelo;
~do
n (colloq) peinado m;
~dresser
n peluquero, -ra m,f; the ~dresser's la peluquería;
~drier, hairdryer~dryer
n secador m or (Méx) secadora f;
~grip
n (BrE) horquilla f, pinche m (Chi), pasador m (Méx);
~line
n
(where hair begins) nacimiento m del pelo

(fine line) línea f delgada; (before n) a ~line fracture una pequeña fisura
;
~net
n redecilla f;
~piece
n postizo m;
~pin
n horquilla f (de moño); (before n) ~pin turn o (BrE) bend curva f muy cerrada;
~-raising
adj espeluznante;
~'s breadth, hairsbreadth~sbreadth
n (no pl): by a ~'s breadth por un pelo (fam);
~slide
n (BrE) barrette;
~spray
n laca f, fijador m (para el pelo);
~style
n peinado m, corte m de pelo

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hairy
adj -rier, -riest legs/chest peludo, velludo

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Haiti
n Haití m

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Haitian
adj haitiano

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hake
nc u (pl ~) merluza f

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halal
adj (Culin) meat de animales faenados or (Esp) sacrificados según la ley musulmana

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hale
adj (liter): ~ and hearty (fuerte) como un roble

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half [1]
n (pl halves)

(part) mitad f; to break sth in ~ romper* algo por la mitad or en dos; to go halves (colloq) pagar* a medias

(Math) medio m

(elliptical use): an hour and a ~ una hora y media; it's ~ past ten son las diez y media

(Sport)
(period) tiempo m

(of pitch) campo m

(interval) (AmE) descanso m, medio tiempo m (AmL)

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half [2]
pron la mitad

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half [3]
adj medio, -dia; ~ a pint of milk media pinta de leche; one and a ~ hours una hora y media

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half [4]
adv medio; she was ~ asleep estaba medio dormida or semidormida; the work is only ~ done el trabajo está a medio hacer; she is ~ Italian, ~ Greek es hija de italianos y griegos; they are paid ~ as much as we are les pagan la mitad que a nosotros

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half-
pref : ~closed/~open entreabierto; ~starved medio muerto de hambre

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half

: ~ a dozen
n (no pl) media docena f; ~ a dozen eggs media docena de huevos;
~ an hour
nu media hora f;
~ brother
n hermanastro m, medio hermano m;
~hearted
adj poco entusiasta;
~-hour
n media hora f;
~-light
nu penumbra f;
~-mast
nu : at ~-mast a media asta;
~ measures
pl n medias tintas fpl;
~-moon
n media luna f;
~ note
n (AmE) blanca f;
~penny
n (Hist)
(pl -pennies) (coin) medio penique m

(pl -pence ) (value) medio penique m
;
~ price
nu mitad f de precio; it's ~ price está a mitad de precio;
~ sister
n hermanastra f, media hermana f;
~-staff
n (AmE) ~-mast;
~ term
n (in UK) vacaciones fpl de mitad de trimestre;
~-time
nu
(Sport) descanso m, medio tiempo m (AmL)
;
(Busn, Lab Rel) media jornada f

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half-way [1]
adv (at, to mid point) a mitad de camino; I'm about ~ through voy por la mitad; to meet sb ~ (compromise) llegar* a una solución intermedia con algn; (lit: on journey) encontrarse* con algn a mitad de camino

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half-way [2]
adj (before n) point medio; stage intermedio; the ~ mark el punto medio, la mitad

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half-yearly
adj semestral

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hall
n

(vestibule) vestíbulo m, entrada f

(corridor) (AmE) pasillo m, corredor m

(for gatherings) salón m

(in castle, mansion) sala f

(student residence) (BrE) residencia f universitaria or de estudiantes, colegio m mayor (Esp)

(large country house) (BrE) casa f solariega

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halleluja
interj ¡aleluya!

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hallmark

n
(on gold, silver) contraste m, sello m (de contraste)

(distinguishing characteristic) distintivo m, sello m

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hallo
interj hello

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hall of residence

n (pl ~s of residence) (BrE) hall

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Halloween ,Hallowe'en
, n víspera f del día de Todos los Santos

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hallucination
nu c alucinación f

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hallway

n hall

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halo
n (pl -los or -loes)
(Art, Relig) aureola f, halo m

(Astron, Opt) halo m

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halt [1]
n : to come to a ~ pararse

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halt [2]
vi detenerse* (frml); ~! (Mil) ¡alto!

~ vt vehicle/troops detener* (frml); process atajar, detener* (frml); work/production interrumpir

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halter
n cabestro m, ronzal m

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halve
vt
(reduce by half) expense/time/length reducir* a la mitad or en un 50%; number dividir por dos

(divide into halves) partir por la mitad

~ vi reducirse* a la mitad or en un 50%

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halves
pl of HALF

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ham
n
(Culin) (cured) jamón m (crudo), jamón m serrano (Esp); (cooked) jamón m (cocido), jamón m (de) York (Esp)

(Theat) actor extravagantemente histriónico

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hamburger
n hamburguesa f

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hamlet
n aldea f, caserío m

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hammer [1]
n martillo m

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hammer [2]
vt nail clavar (con un martillo); metal martillar, batir

~ vi (strike) dar* golpes; (with hammer) dar* martillazos; to ~ at or on the door golpear la puerta hammer home [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] nail remachar; point recalcar*, machacar* hammer out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] metal/dent alisar a martillazos; compromise/deal negociar (con mucho toma y daca)

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hammock
n hamaca f, hamaca f paraguaya (RPl); (Naut) coy m

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hamper [1]
vt dificultar

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hamper [2]
n cesta f, canasta f

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hamster
n hámster m

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hamstring
n (of person) ligamento m de la corva; (of horse) tendón m del corvejón or jarrete

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hand [1]
n
(Anat) mano f; ~s off! ¡quita las manos de ahí!; ~s up all those in favor que levanten la mano los que estén a favor; ~s up! ¡manos arriba!

(in phrases) at hand: help was at ~ la ayuda estaba en camino; by hand make/write/wash a mano; deliver en mano; hand in hand (tomados or agarrados or (esp Esp) cogidos) de la mano; poverty and disease go ~ in ~ la pobreza y la enfermedad van de la mano; on hand: the police were on ~ la policía estaba cerca; to have sth on ~ tener* algo a mano; out of hand: the situation is getting out of ~ la situación se nos (or les etc) va de las manos; to reject sth out of ~ rechazar* algo de plano; to hand (BrE) (within reach) al alcance de la mano, a (la) mano; (available) disponible; to beat sb/win ~s down ganarle a algn/ganar sin problemas; to get one's ~s on sb/sth: just wait till I get my ~s on him! ¡vas a ver cuando lo agarre!; she can't wait to get her ~s on the new computer se muere por usar la computadora nueva; to give sb/have a free ~ darle* a algn/tener* carta blanca; to know a place like the back of one's ~ conocer* un sitio al dedillo; to try one's ~ (at sth) probar* (a hacer algo)

(agency) mano f; to have a ~ in sth tener* parte en algo; the town had suffered at the ~s of invaders la ciudad había sufrido a manos de los invasores

(assistance) (colloq): to give sb a ~ echarle or darle* una mano a algn; if you need a ~ si necesitas ayuda

hands pl (possession, control, care): to change ~s cambiar de dueño; in good/capable ~s en buenas manos; my life is in your ~s mi vida depende de ti; we've got a problem on our ~s tenemos un problema; the matter is out of my ~s el asunto no está en mis manos

(side): on sb's right/left ~ a la derecha/izquierda de algn; on the one ~ … on the other (~) … por un lado … por otro (lado) …

(Games)
(set of cards) mano f, cartas fpl

(round of card game) mano f

(worker) obrero, -ra m,f; (farm ~) peón m

(Naut) marinero m

(experienced person): an old ~ un veterano, una veterana

(applause) (colloq) (no pl): a big ~ for … un gran aplauso para …

(handwriting) (liter) letra f

(on clock) manecilla f, aguja f, puntero m (Andes)

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hand [2]
vt to ~ sb sth, to ~ sth TO sb pasarle algo A algn hand around, (BrE also) hand round [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (distribute) repartir, distribuir*; (offer round) cakes ofrecer* hand down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (pass down) custom/heirloom/story transmitir; clothes pasar hand in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] homework/form/ticket entregar*; resignation presentar hand on [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] skills/knowledge transmitir, pasar; object/photograph pasar hand out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] repartir, distribuir*; advice dar* hand over [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(relinquish) entregar*

(transfer) transferir*
hand round (BrE) hand around

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hand

: ~bag
n (used by women) cartera f or (Esp) bolso m or (Méx) bolsa f; (small suitcase) (AmE) maletín m;
~ baggage, (BrE) ~ luggage
nu equipaje m de mano;
~ball
n
u (game — in US) frontón m, pelota f; (— in Europe) balonmano m, handball m (AmL)

u c (in soccer) mano f
;
~book
n manual m;
~brake
n (on bicycle) (AmE) freno m (de pastilla); (BrE Auto) freno m de mano;
~craft
n handicraft;
~ cream
nu c crema f de manos or para las manos;
~cuff
vt esposar, ponerle* esposas a;
~cuffs
pl n esposas fpl

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handful
n
(amount) puñado m

(small number) (+ sing o pl vb) puñado m; a ~ of people unas cuantas personas

(troublesome person or people) (no pl): that child is a real ~ ese niño da mucho trabajo

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hand grenade

n granada f (de mano)

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handicap [1]
n

(disability): physical ~ impedimento m físico; mental ~ retraso m mental

(disadvantage) desventaja f

(Sport) (in golf, polo) hándicap m; (penalty) desventaja f

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handicap [2]
vt -pp- person/chances perjudicar*

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handicapped
adj disminuido, discapacitado, minusválido; mentally/physically ~ disminuido or discapacitado or minusválido psíquico/físico

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handicraft ,handcraft
, n
u (skill) artesanía f, trabajo m artesanal

c (product) producto m de artesanía

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handiwork
nu
(craftsmanship) trabajo m

(product) artesanías fpl, objetos mpl artesanales

(doing) (pej) obra f; it looks like Laura's ~ to me a mí me parece obra de Laura

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handkerchief

n (pl -chieves or -chiefs) pañuelo m

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handle [1]
n (of cup, jug, bag) asa f‡; (of door) picaporte m; (knob) pomo m; (of drawer) tirador m, manija f; (of broom, knife, spade) mango m; (of wheelbarrow) brazo m; (of pump) manivela f

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handle [2]
vt

(touch) tocar*; handle with care frágil

(manipulate, manage) vehicle/weapon manejar; chemicals manipular

(deal with) people tratar; situation/affair manejar; he can't ~ the job (colloq) no puede con el trabajo

(be responsible for) business/financial matters encargarse* or ocuparse de, llevar

(do business in) goods/commodities comerciar con

computer data procesar

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handlebar

n (often pl) ~(s) manillar m, manubrio m (AmL)

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handling
nu
(treatment — of situation) manejo m; (— of subject) tratamiento m

(Busn) porte m

(Aviat) handling m

(Auto) manejo m

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handling charge

n cargo m por tramitación

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hand

: ~ luggage
nu (BrE) equipaje m de mano;
~made
adj hecho a mano;
~-me-down
n : prenda usada o heredada;
~out
n
(of money, food) dádiva f

(advertising leaflet) folleto m

(at lecture, in class) notas fpl (que se distribuyen a los asistentes)
;
~-picked
adj cuidadosamente seleccionado;
~rail
n (on stairs, slope) pasamanos m; (on bridge, ship) baranda f, barandilla f;
~set
n auricular m, tubo m (RPl);
~shake
n apretón m de manos;
~ signal
n (Auto) seña f (hecha con la mano); (by referee, coach) (AmE) señal f

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handsome
handsomer, handsomest adj
(attractive) man apuesto, buen mozo (AmL), guapo (esp Esp, Méx)

gift/offer generoso

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hand

: ~s-on
adj (before n)
instruction/experience práctico

(Comput) manual
;
~stand
n : to do a ~stand hacer* la vertical or (Esp) el pino, pararse de manos (AmL);
~-to-mouth
adj pobre, precario;
~-wash
vt lavar a mano;
~writing
nu letra f;
~written
adj manuscrito, escrito a mano

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handy
adj -dier, -diest (colloq)
(pred)
(readily accessible) a mano

(conveniently situated) cerca, a mano

(useful) práctico; to come in ~ venir* bien, resultar útil

person hábil, habilidoso

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handyman

n (pl -men ) hombre habilidoso para trabajos de carpintería, albañilería etc

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hang [1]
vt
(past & past p hung)
(suspend) coat/picture colgar*

(put in position) door/gate colocar*

to ~ one's head bajar la cabeza

(past & past p hanged or hung) (execute) ahorcar*

~ vi
(past p hung)
(be suspended) colgar*, estar* colgado; to ~ BY/FROM/ON sth colgar* DE algo; it's ~ing on the wall está colgado en la pared

(hover) fog/smoke flotar; bird planear, cernerse*; he still has the court case ~ing over him todavía tiene el juicio pendiente

clothing/fabric caer*

(past & past p hanged or hung) (be executed): he should ~ for his crime debería ir a la horca por este crimen
hang about [v + adv] hang around hang around (colloq) [v + adv]
(wait) esperar

(stay) quedarse

(spend time idly): they just ~ around on street corners pasan el tiempo en la calle, holgazaneando; to ~ around WITH sb andar* or juntarse CON algn
hang on
[v + adv]
(wait) esperar

(keep hold) to ~ on TO sth: you ~ on to this end of the rope tú sostén esta punta de la cuerda

(keep) (colloq) to ~ on TO sth conservar or guardar algo

(in a crisis) aguantar, resistir

[v + prep + o] (depend on) outcome/decision depender de
hang out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] washing tender*, colgar*; flag poner*

[v + adv] (dangle) wires estar* suelto; with his shirt/tongue ~ing out con la camisa/la lengua afuera
hang up
[v + adv] (put down receiver) colgar*, cortar (CS)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] coat colgar*

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hang [2]
n (no pl) to get the ~ of sth (colloq) agarrarle la onda a algo (AmL fam), cogerle* el tranquillo a algo (Esp fam), agarrarle la mano a algo (CS fam)

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hangar
n hangar m

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hanger
n (clothes or coat ~) percha f, gancho m (para la ropa) (AmL)

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hang

: ~ glider
n ala f‡ delta, deslizador m (Méx);
~ gliding
nu vuelo m con ala delta or (Méx) en deslizador

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hanging
n
(execution) ejecución f (en la horca)

(wall ~) tapiz m

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hanging basket

n : cesto colgante para plantas

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hang

: ~man
n (pl -men ) verdugo m;
~over
n
(from drinking) resaca f, cruda f (AmC, Méx fam), guayabo m (Col fam), ratón m (Ven fam)

(something surviving) vestigio m, reliquia f
;
~-up
n (colloq) complejo m, trauma m

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hanker
vi to ~ AFTER o FOR sth anhelar or ansiar* algo

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hanky ,hankie
, n (pl -kies) (colloq) pañuelo m

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Hanukkah ,Hanukah
, n Januká m, Hanukkah m (fiesta judía de la dedicación del Templo)

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haphazard
adj
(random): they promote people in a very ~ way ascienden a la gente caprichosamente or al azar

(without order): his approach is very ~ no es coherente en su enfoque

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hapless
adj (before n) (liter or journ) desafortunado, desventurado (liter)

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happen
vi

(occur) pasar, suceder, ocurrir

(befall, become of) to ~ TO sb pasarle A algn

to ~ to + INF: she ~ed to be there dio la casualidad de que estaba ahí; if you ~ to see her … si por casualidad la ves …

~ v impers : it (just) so ~s that … da la casualidad de que …

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happening
n suceso m

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happily
adv

smile/laugh alegremente; to be ~ married ser* feliz en el matrimonio

(gladly) (usu before vb) help con mucho gusto

(fortunately) (indep) por suerte, afortunadamente

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happiness
nu felicidad f

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happy
adj -pier, -piest

(joyful, content) person/home feliz; smile de felicidad, alegre

(pleased) (pred) to be ~ alegrarse

(satisfied) (pred) to be ~ (WITH sth) estar* contento (CON algo)

days/occasion feliz; ~ birthday feliz cumpleaños

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happy-go-lucky

adj despreocupado

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harangue
vt arengar*

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harass
vt
(persistently annoy) acosar

(Mil) hostigar*

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harassment
nu acoso m; racial ~ hostilidad f racial; sexual ~ acoso m sexual

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harbor [1],harbour
, (BrE) n puerto m

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harbor [2],harbour
, (BrE) vt
(shelter) fugitive albergar*, dar* refugio a

desire/suspicion albergar* (liter); to ~ a grudge guardar rencor

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hard [1]
adj -er, -est

(firm, solid) object/surface duro

(forceful) push/knock fuerte

(difficult) question/subject difícil; task arduo; I find that ~ to believe me cuesta creerlo; to learn sth the ~ way aprender algo a base de cometer errores

(severe) winter/climate/master duro, severo; to give sb a ~ time hacérselas* pasar mal a algn; don't be too ~ on him no seas demasiado duro con él; ~ luck mala suerte

(tough, cynical) person/attitude duro

(concentrated, strenuous) work duro; children are very ~ work los niños dan mucho trabajo; he's a ~ worker es muy trabajador

(definite) evidence concluyente

(sharp, harsh) light/voice fuerte

(in strongest form): ~ drugs drogas fpl duras; ~ liquor bebidas fpl (alcohólicas) fuertes; ~ porn porno m duro

water duro

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hard [2]
adv -er, -est

(with force) pull/push con fuerza; hit fuerte

(strenuously) work mucho, duro

(intently) listen atentamente

(heavily) rain/snow fuerte, mucho; pant/breathe pesadamente

(severely): to be ~ hit ser* muy afectado; to feel ~ done by: she feels ~ done by piensa que la han tratado injustamente

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hard

: ~-and-fast
adj (no comp, usu before n) absoluto;
~back
nc (book) libro m de tapa dura or en cartoné;
~ball
nu (AmE) béisbol m;
~board
nu cartón m madera;
~-boiled
adj
egg duro

(unsentimental) endurecido
;
~ disk
n disco m duro;
~-earned
adj (usu before n) cash ganado con el sudor de la frente

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harden
vt
(make hard) clay/cement/skin endurecer*; steel/glass templar

(make tough, unfeeling) person endurecer*; you must ~ your heart and tell him to go tienes que hacerte fuerte y decirle que se vaya

~ vi
(become hard, rigid) endurecerse*

(become inflexible) attitude volverse* inflexible

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hardened
adj (before n) sinner/drinker empedernido; criminal habitual

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hard

: ~ hat
n (Clothing, Const) casco m;
~-headed
adj
(practical, realistic) práctico, realista

(stubborn) (AmE) testarudo, cabezota (fam)
;
~-hearted
adj duro de corazón;
~-hitting
adj implacable, feroz;
~ labor, (BrE) hard labour~ labour
nu trabajos mpl forzados;
~-liner
n partidario, -ria m,f de la línea dura

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hardly
adv
(scarcely): ~ anyone/anything casi nadie/nada; ~ ever casi nunca; he ~ knew her apenas la conocía

(surely not): it's ~ what you'd call a masterpiece no es precisamente una obra maestra

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hardness
nu dureza f

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hard

: ~ of hearing
adj duro de oído;
~-pressed
adj (pred ~ pressed) industry/nation/staff en apuros;
~ sell
n (no pl) venta f agresiva

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hardship
nu c : to experience o suffer great ~ pasar muchos apuros; the ~s of the journey las penurias del viaje

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hard

: ~ shoulder
n (BrE) arcén m, berma f (Andes), acotamiento m (Méx), banquina f (RPl), hombrillo m (Ven);
~ up
adj (colloq) (pred) to be ~ up estar* mal de dinero;
~ware
nu
(ironmongery) ferretería f; (before n) ~ware store ferretería f

(Mil): military ~ware armamento m

(Comput) hardware m, soporte m físico, equipo m
;
~-wearing
adj (BrE) resistente;
~-working
adj trabajador

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hardy
adj -dier, -diest person/animal fuerte; plant resistente (a las heladas etc)

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hare
n liebre f

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haricot (bean)
n frijol m or (Esp) alubia f or judía f or (CS) poroto m (de color blanco)

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hark back
vi to ~ ~ TO sth person rememorar algo; book evocar* algo

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harm [1]
nu daño m; to do ~ to sb/sth hacerle* daño a algn/algo; there's no ~ in asking con preguntar no se pierde nada; he won't come to any ~ no le va a pasar nada; to be out of ~'s way estar* a salvo

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harm [2]
vt person/object hacerle* daño a; reputation/career perjudicar*

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harmful
adj substance nocivo; influence pernicioso, dañino; effect perjudicial

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harmless
adj animal/person inofensivo; substance inocuo; joke/suggestion/fun inocente

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harmonica
n armónica f

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harmonious
adj armonioso

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harmonize
vi (Mus) cantar en armonía; (be in accord) colors/ideas armonizar*

~ vt policies/plans armonizar

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harmony
nu c (pl -nies) (Mus) armonía f; in ~ en armonía

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harness [1]
n
(for horse) arnés m, arreos mpl

(for baby, on parachute) arnés m

(safety ~) arnés m de seguridad

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harness [2]
vt
(put harness on) horse enjaezar*, ponerle* los arreos or el arnés a

(utilize) energy/resources aprovechar, utilizar*

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harp
n arpa f‡ harp on [v + adv] (colloq) to ~ on ABOUT sth insistir SOBRE algo

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harpoon [1]
n arpón m

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harpoon [2]
vt arponear

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harrowing
adj experience angustioso, terrible; tale desgarrador

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harry
vt -ries, -rying, -ried
(raid) enemy hostilizar*

(pester) hostigar*, acosar

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harsh
adj punishment duro, severo; words/conditions duro; light fuerte; climate riguroso; contrast violento; color chillón; sound discordante; tone/texture áspero

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harshly
adv judge/punish/speak severamente, con severidad

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harvest [1]
n
c u (of grain) cosecha f, siega f; (of fruit, vegetables) cosecha f, recolección f; (of grapes) vendimia f

c (yield) cosecha f

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harvest [2]
vt crop/wheat cosechar; grapes vendimiar; field realizar* la cosecha en

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harvester
n
(machine) cosechadora f

(person) segador, -dora m,f

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has
3rd pers sing pres of HAVE

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has-been

n (colloq & pej) nombre m del pasado

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hash
n
u c (Culin) plato de carne y verduras picadas y doradas

c (muddle): to make a ~ of sth (colloq) hacer* algo muy mal

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hash browns

pl n (AmE colloq) papas y cebolla doradas en la sartén

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hashish
nu hachís m

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hasn't
has not

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hassle [1]
nc u (colloq) lío m (fam), rollo m (fam)

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hassle [2]
vt (colloq) fastidiar, jorobar (fam)

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haste
nu prisa f, apuro m (AmL)

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hasten
vt process acelerar; defeat/death adelantar

~ vi apresurarse, apurarse (AmL)

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hastily
adv
(quickly) built/thought up a toda prisa, apresuradamente

(rashly) speak/act con precipitación, precipitadamente

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hasty
adj -tier, -tiest
(quick) glance/meal rápido

(rash) move/decision/judgment precipitado; I think you're being rather ~ creo que te precipitas

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hat
n sombrero m

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hatch [1]
vt
egg incubar

~ (out) chick empollar

(devise) (pej) plot/scheme tramar, urdir

~ vi
egg romperse*

~ (out) chick salir* del cascarón, nacer*

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hatch [2]
n
(opening, cover) trampilla f; (Aviat, Naut) escotilla f

(serving ~) ventanilla f (que comunica cocina y comedor)

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hatchback

n (car) coche m con tres/cinco puertas; (door) puerta f trasera

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hatchet
n hacha f‡, hachuela f; to bury the ~ enterrar* el hacha de guerra

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hate [1]
vt odiar, detestar

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hate [2]
n
u (hatred) odio m

c (object of hatred) pet[2]

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hatred
nu odio m

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hat trick

n : to score a ~ ~ marcar* tres goles (or tantos etc) en un partido

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haughty
adj -tier, -tiest altivo, altanero

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haul [1]
vt
(drag) logs/load llevar arrastrando; the fishermen ~ed in their nets los pescadores cobraron las redes

(Transp) transportar

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haul [2]
n
(catch — of fish) redada f; (— of stolen goods) botín m

(distance) (Transp) recorrido m, trayecto m

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haulage
nu
(activity) transporte m; (before n) ~ contractor transportista mf

(charge) (gastos mpl de) transporte m

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hauler ,haulier
, (BrE) n (person) transportista mf; (business) empresa f de transportes

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haunch
n (usu pl) (of animal) anca f‡; (of horse) grupa f, anca f‡; (of person) cadera f

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haunt [1]
vt ghost rondar; memory/idea perseguir*

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haunt [2]
n : we went to all her old ~s fuimos a todos los sitios a los que solía ir

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haunted
adj house embrujado; look angustiado

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haunting
adj evocador e inquietante

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Havana
n La Habana

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have
(3rd pers sing pres has; past & past p had) vt

(possess) tener*; I ~ o (esp BrE) I've got two cats tengo dos gatos

(hold, have at one's disposal) tener*; can I ~ a sheet of paper? ¿me das una hoja de papel?; I've (got) a lot to do tengo mucho que hacer

(receive) letter/news tener*, recibir; to ~ had it (colloq): I've had it (I'm in trouble) estoy frito (AmL), me la he cargado (Esp fam); (I've lost my chance) la he fastidiado (fam); to ~ it in for sb (colloq) tenerle* manía or tirria a algn (fam)

(obtain) conseguir*; they were the only seats to be had eran los únicos asientos que había

(consume) steak/spaghetti comer, tomar (Esp); champagne/beer tomar; cigarette fumar(se); to ~ something to eat/drink comer/beber algo; to ~ breakfast desayunar; to ~ lunch almorzar* or (esp Esp, Méx) comer; to ~ dinner cenar, comer (AmL)

(experience, undergo) accident tener*; ~ a nice day! ¡adiós! ¡que le (or te etc) vaya bien!; we had a very pleasant evening pasamos una noche muy agradable; she had a heart attack le dio un ataque al corazón

(organize) party hacer*, dar*; meeting tener*

(suffer from) cancer/diabetes/flu tener*; to ~ a cold estar* resfriado

(give birth to) baby tener*

(colloq) (swindle, dupe): you've been had! ¡te han timado or engañado!

(causative use): we'll ~ it clean in no time enseguida lo limpiamos or lo dejamos limpio; he had them all in tears los hizo llorar a todos; you had me worried me tenías preocupado; to ~ sth + PAST P: we had it repaired lo hicimos arreglar, lo mandamos (a) arreglar (AmL); to ~ one's hair cut cortarse el pelo

(indicating what happens to sb): to have sth + PAST P: he had his bicycle stolen le robaron la bicicleta

(allow) (with neg) tolerar, consentir*; I won't ~ it! ¡no lo consentiré or toleraré!

(accept, believe) aceptar, creer*; she wouldn't ~ it no lo quiso aceptar or creer

(indicating state, position) tener*; I had the radio on tenía la radio puesta

~ v aux

(used to form perfect tenses) haber*; I ~/had seen her la he/había visto; ~ you been waiting long? ¿hace mucho que esperas?; if I'd known that … si hubiera sabido que …; when he had finished, she … cuando terminó or (liter) cuando hubo terminado, ella …

(in tags): you've met Joe, ~n't you? conoces a Joe ¿no? or ¿no es cierto? or ¿no es verdad?; you ~n't lost the key, ~ you? ¡no habrás perdido la llave …!

(elliptical use): you may ~ forgiven him, but I ~n't puede que tú lo hayas perdonado, pero yo no; the clock has stopped — so it has! el reloj se ha parado — ¡es verdad! or ¡es cierto!; you've forgotten something — ~ I? te has olvidado de algo — ¿sí?

(expressing obligation): to ~ to + INF tener* QUE + INF; you don't ~ to be an expert to realize that no hay que or no se necesita ser un experto para darse cuenta de eso
have back
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (receive back): can I ~ the ring back? ¿me devuelves el anillo?

[v + o + adv] guests to ~ sb back (invite again) volver* a invitar a algn; (reciprocate invitation) devolverle* a algn una invitación
have on [v + o + adv] (tease) (colloq) to ~ sb on tomarle el pelo a algn (fam) have out [v + o + adv]
(have removed): to ~ a tooth out sacarse* una muela; she had her tonsils out la operaron de las amígdalas

(discuss forcefully) to ~ it out WITH sb ponerle* las cosas claras A algn

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haven
n
(refuge) refugio m

(port) (liter) puerto m

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haven't
have not

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haversack
n mochila f, morral m

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haves
pl n the ~ and the have-nots los ricos y los pobres or los desposeídos

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havoc
nu : the accident caused ~ el accidente creó gran confusión; the children created ~ los niños armaron un lío tremendo (fam); to play ~ with sth trastocar* or desbaratar algo

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Hawaii
n Hawai m

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Hawaiian
adj hawaiano

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hawk [1]
n halcón m

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hawk [2]
vt goods/wares vocear, pregonar

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hawthorn

nc u espino m

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hay
nu heno m

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hay

: ~ fever
nu fiebre f del heno;
~rick
n almiar m;
~seed
n (AmE sl) yokel;
~stack
n almiar m;
~wire
adj (colloq) (pred): to go ~wire person perder* la chaveta (fam); machine estropearse, descomponerse* (AmL)

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hazard [1]
n peligro m, riesgo m

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hazard [2]
vt (frml) remark/question aventurar; to ~ a guess aventurar una respuesta

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hazard lights
, (BrE also) hazard warning lights
pl n (Auto) luces fpl de emergencia

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hazardous
adj peligroso, arriesgado

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haze
n (no pl) (due to humidity) neblina f, bruma f; (due to heat) calima f

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hazel
n
c (plant) avellano m

u (wood) (madera f de) avellano m

u (color) color m avellana; (before n) eyes color avellana adj inv

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hazelnut

n avellana f

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hazy
adj hazier, haziest
day (due to humidity) neblinoso, brumoso; (due to heat) de calima

memory/idea/distinction vago, confuso

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he
pron él
Note
Although él is given as the main translation of he, it is in practice used only for emphasis, or to avoid ambiguity: he went to the theater fue al teatro; she went to the theater, he went to the cinema ella fue al teatro y él fue al cine; he did it él lo hizo.

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head [1]
n
(Anat) cabeza f; a fine ~ of hair una buena cabellera; from ~ to foot o toe de pies a cabeza, de arriba (a) abajo; ~ over heels: she tripped and went ~ over heels down the steps tropezó y cayó rodando escaleras abajo; to be ~ over heels in love estar* locamente enamorado; to go to sb's ~ subírsele a la cabeza a algn; to make ~ or tail o (AmE also) ~s or tails of sth entender* algo

(mind, brain) cabeza f; I said the first thing that came into my ~ dije lo primero que se me ocurrió; she added it up in her ~ hizo la suma mentalmente; she has a good ~ for business tiene cabeza para los negocios; I've no ~ for heights sufro de vértigo; it never entered my ~ that … ni se me pasó por la cabeza que …; to keep/lose one's ~ mantener*/perder* la calma

(of nail, tack, pin) cabeza f; (of spear, arrow) punta f; (of hammer) cabeza f; (on beer) espuma f

(top end — of bed, table) cabecera f; (— of page, letter) encabezamiento m; (— of procession, line) cabeza f

(chief) director, -tora m,f; ~ of state jefe, -fa m,f de Estado; the ~ of the household el/la cabeza de familia; (before n) ~ waiter maître m, capitán m de meseros (Méx)

(~ teacher) (esp BrE) director, -tora m,f (de colegio)

(person): £15 per ~ 15 dólares por cabeza or persona

(crisis): to come to a ~ hacer* crisis

(magnetic device) (Audio, Comput) cabeza f, cabezal m

(of drill) cabezal m

(Geog) cabo m

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head [2]
vt

march/procession encabezar*, ir* a la cabeza de

revolt acaudillar; team capitanear; expedition/department dirigir*

(direct) (+ adv compl) vehicle/ship dirigir*

(in soccer) ball cabecear

page/chapter encabezar*

~ vi : to ~ west/north ir* en dirección oeste/norte head for [v + prep + o]
(go toward) ship ir* con rumbo a; to ~ for home ponerse* en camino a casa; the car was ~ing straight for me el coche venía derecho hacia mí

(be in danger of): to be ~ed o ~ing for sth ir* camino de algo
head off
[v + adv] (set out) salir*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(get in front of) atajar, cortarle el paso a

(prevent, forestall) criticism/threat prevenir*

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head

: ~ache
n dolor m de cabeza; I've got a ~ache tengo dolor de cabeza, me duele la cabeza;
~band
n cinta f del pelo, vincha f (AmS), huincha f (Bol, Chi, Per);
~board
n cabecera f;
~dress
n tocado m

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headed
adj notepaper con membrete, membretado, membreteado (Andes)

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header
n (in soccer) cabezazo m

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head

: ~first
adv
(with head foremost) de cabeza

(over-hastily) precipitadamente
;
~hunt
vt ofrecerle* un puesto a;
~hunter
n (Busn) cazatalentos
m

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heading
n (title) encabezamiento m, título m, acápite m (AmL); (letterhead) membrete m

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head

: ~lamp
n faro m;
~land
n cabo m;
~light
n faro m;
~line
n titular m; the news ~lines el resumen informativo or de noticias;
~long
adv
(hastily) precipitadamente

(with head foremost) de cabeza
;
~master
n director m (de colegio);
~mistress
n directora f (de colegio);
~ office
n (oficina f) central f;
~-on
adj crash/collision frontal, de frente;
~phones
pl n auriculares mpl, cascos mpl;
~quarters
n (pl ~quarters) (+ sing or pl vb) oficina f central; (Mil) cuartel m general;
~rest
n reposacabezas m, apoyacabezas m;
~room
nu altura f

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heads
adv (on coin) cara f, águilaf‡ (Méx); ~ or tails? ¿cara o cruz, ¿águila o sol? (Méx), ¿cara o sello? (Andes, Ven), ¿cara o ceca? (Arg)

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head

: ~scarf
n pañuelo m (de cabeza);
~set
n auriculares mpl, cascos mpl;
~stand
n : to do a ~stand pararse de cabeza (AmL), hacer* el pino (Esp);
~ start
n ventaja f;
~stone
n lápida f;
~strong
adj testarudo, obstinado;
~teacher
n (BrE) director, -tora m,f (de colegio);
~way
nu : to make ~way hacer* progresos, avanzar*

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heady
adj -dier, -diest scent embriagador; wine que se sube a la cabeza

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heal
vt curar

~ vi cicatrizar*, cerrarse*

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health
nu salud f; to be in good/poor ~ estar* bien/mal de salud; your (good) ~! (proposing a toast) ¡salud!; (before n) policy/services sanitario, de salud pública; inspector/regulations de sanidad; ~ hazard riesgo m or peligro m para la salud

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health

: ~ care
nu asistencia f sanitaria or médica;
~ centre
n (BrE) centro m médico or de salud;
~ food
nu c alimentos mpl naturales;
~ insurance
nu seguro m de enfermedad;
~ service
n (in UK) National Health (Service)

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healthy
adj -thier, -thiest

(in good health) person/animal/complexion sano; she has a ~ appetite tiene buen apetito

(promoting good health) diet/living/environment sano, saludable

(sound) respect sano

economy/finances próspero

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heap [1]
n
(pile) montón m, pila f

(car) (colloq) cacharro m (fam)

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heap [2]
vt
(make pile) amontonar, apilar

(supply liberally): she ~ed his plate with food le llenó el plato de comida; a ~ing (AmE) o (BrE) ~ed spoonful (Culin) una cucharada colmada

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hear
(past & past p heard ) vt
sound oír*

(get to know) oír*; I've ~d so much about you me han hablado tanto de ti, he oído hablar tanto de ti; he's very ill, I ~ me han dicho que está muy enfermo

(listen to)
lecture/broadcast/views escuchar, oír*

(Law) case ver*; charge oír*

~ vi
(perceive) oír*; ~, ~! ¡eso, eso!, ¡bien dicho!

(get news): have you ~d? ¿te has enterado?; to ~ ABOUT sth enterarse DE algo; I haven't ~d from them for months hace meses que no sé nada de ellos or que no tengo noticias suyas
hear of [v + prep + o]
(encounter, come to know of): I've ~d of him he oído hablar de él; if you ~ of anything interesting, let me know si te enteras de algo interesante, me lo dices

(have news of) tener* noticias or saber* de

(allow): I won't ~ of it! ¡ni hablar!
hear out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] escuchar (hasta el final)

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hearing
n
u (sense) oído m

c
(consideration) to give sb a ~ escuchar a algn

(trial) vista f

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hearing aid

n audífono m

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hearsay

nu habladurías fpl

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hearse
n coche m fúnebre

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heart
n
(Anat) corazón m; (before n) disease del corazón, cardíaco; operation de(l) corazón

(seat of emotions): to have a kind ~ tener* buen corazón, ser* de buen corazón; to have sb's interests at ~ preocuparse por algn; to learn/know sth by ~ aprender/saber* algo de memoria; my/her/his ~ wasn't in it lo hacía sin ganas; to take sth to ~ tomarse algo a pecho

(courage, morale) ánimos mpl; to lose ~ descorazonarse, desanimarse; to take ~ animarse; not to have the ~ to do sth: I didn't have the ~ to tell him no tuve valor para decírselo

(central part): the ~ of the city/country el corazón or centro de la ciudad/del país; the ~ of the matter el meollo del asunto

(of cabbage, lettuce) cogollo m

(Games) hearts (suit) (+ sing or pl vb) corazones mpl

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heart

: ~ache
nu pena f, dolor m;
~ attack
n ataque m al corazón, infarto m;
~beat
n latido m (del corazón);
~break
n
u (grief) congoja f, sufrimiento m

c (cause of grief) desengaño m
;
~breaking
adj desgarrador;
~broken
adj look/sobs desconsolado; she was ~broken when he died su muerte la dejó destrozada;
~burn
nu ardor m de estómago;
~felt
adj sincero

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hearth
n chimenea f, hogar m

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heartily
adv
(warmly) congratulate/greet efusivamente

(with enthusiasm) laugh/eat con ganas

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heartless
adj person sin corazón; refusal cruel

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heart

: ~-shaped
adj card/cake con forma de corazón; face en forma de corazón;
~-to-~
n (colloq) charla f íntima

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hearty
adj -tier, -tiest person campechano; welcome caluroso; appetite bueno

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heat [1]
n
u
(warmth) calor m

(for cooking) fuego m

u in the ~ of the moment en un momento de enojo (or exaltación etc)

u (estrus) celo m; to be in o (BrE) on ~ estar* en celo

c (Sport) (prueba) eliminatoria f

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heat [2]
vt calentar*; house calentar*, calefaccionar (CS)
heat up
[v + adv] calentarse*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] calentar*

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heated
adj
(warmed) pool climatizado; seat/rear window térmico

(impassioned) argument acalorado; to get ~ acalorarse

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heater
n calentador m, estufa f; (water ~) calentador m (de agua)

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heath
nc u brezal m, monte m

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heathen
n pagano, -na m,f

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heather
nu brezo m

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heating
nu calefacción f

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heat wave

n ola f de calor

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heave [1]
vt

(move with effort): we ~d the box onto the shelf con esfuerzo logramos subir la caja al estante; they ~d it into place lo colocaron empujando/levantándolo

(throw) (colloq) tirar

(utter): to ~ a sigh suspirar

~ vi
(pull) tirar, jalar (AmL exc CS)

(rise and fall): his chest ~d respiraba agitadamente

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heave [2]
n (pull) tirón m, jalón m (AmL exc CS); (push) empujón m

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heaven
n cielo m; (good) ~s! ¡Dios mío!; thank ~ gracias a Dios

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heavenly
adj
(Relig) celestial

(Astron) celeste

(superb) (colloq) divino (fam)

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heavily
adv

tread/fall pesadamente; to be ~ built ser* corpulento; to breathe ~ jadear

(thickly) underlined con trazo grueso; she was ~ made-up iba muy maquillada

(copiously) rain/snow mucho

(immoderately) drink/smoke en exceso

(greatly): to borrow ~ contraer* considerables deudas; ~ pregnant en avanzado estado de gravidez (frml) or (period) de gestación

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heavy [1]
adj -vier, -viest

(weighty) load/suitcase/weight pesado; fabric/garment grueso, pesado; saucepan de fondo grueso; boots fuerte; work pesado; it's very ~ es muy pesado, pesa mucho

(large-scale) (before n) artillery/machinery pesado

(ponderous) tread/footstep/fall pesado; thud sordo

features tosco; irony poco sutil

(oppressive) clouds/sky pesado

(loud) sigh profundo

(bigger than usual) expenditure cuantioso

(intense) book pesado, denso; rain fuerte; traffic denso; schedule apretado; to be a ~ drinker/smoker beber/fumar mucho

(severe) sentence severo; casualties numeroso; blow duro, fuerte

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heavy [2]
n (pl -vies) (colloq) matón m (fam)

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heavy

: ~ cream
n (AmE) crema f doble, nata f para montar (Esp), doble crema f (Méx);
~-duty
adj material/sacks muy resistente; machine para uso industrial; clothing/overalls de trabajo;
~-handed
adj torpe;
~ metal
nu (Mus) heavy m (metal), rock m duro

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heavyweight [1]
n (Sport) peso mf pesado; a political ~ un peso pesado de la política

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heavyweight [2]
adj
(Sport) (before n) boxer/wrestler de la categoría de los pesos pesados; title de los pesos pesados

(Tex) cotton/denim grueso y resistente

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Hebrew [1]
adj hebreo

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Hebrew [2]
nu hebreo m

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Hebrides
pl n the ~ las (islas) Hébridas

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heck
n (colloq & euph): ~! ¡caray! (fam & euf); what the ~! ¡qué diablos! (fam)

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heckle
vt interrumpir (con preguntas o comentarios molestos)

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heckler
n : persona que interrumpe a un orador para molestar

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hectare
n hectárea f

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hectic
adj day/week ajetreado, agitado; journey/pace agotador; activity frenético, febril

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he'd

he had

he would

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hedge [1]
n seto m (verde or vivo)

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hedge [2]
vt field/garden cercar* (con seto)

~ vi (evade the issue) dar* rodeos

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hedgehog
n erizo m

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hedgerow
nc u (usu pl) seto m (verde or vivo)

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hedonism
nu hedonismo m

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hedonist
n hedonista mf

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heed [1]
nu : to take ~ tener* cuidado

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heed [2]
vt prestar atención a, hacer* caso de

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heedless
adj (frml) ~ OF sth: ~ of the danger … haciendo caso omiso del peligro …

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heel [1]
n
(Anat) talón m

(of shoe) tacón m, taco m (CS)

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heel [2]
vt shoes ponerles* tacones or (CS) tacos nuevos a; high-heeled shoes ponerles* tapas or (Chi) tapillas a

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hefty
adj -tier, -tiest (colloq)
(large and heavy) person robusto, fornido, corpulento; load/case pesado

(strong) fuerte

(substantial) price/salary alto; fine considerable

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heifer
n vaquilla f, novilla f

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height
n
u c
(tallness — of object) altura f; (— of person) estatura f, talla f; what ~ are you? ¿cuánto mides?

(Aviat) altura f; to gain/lose ~ ganar/perder* altura

(peak) (no pl): to be at the ~ of one's power estar* en la cima or en la cumbre or en la cúspide de su (or mi etc) poder; at the ~ of the season en plena temporada; it's the ~ of stupidity es el colmo de la estupidez

heights pl
(high ground) cerros mpl, cumbres fpl

to be afraid of ~s sufrir de vértigo

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heighten
vt effect/impression destacar*, realzar*; suspense/admiration/respect aumentar

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heinous
adj (frml) atroz, abyecto

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heir
n heredero, -ra m,f; ~ TO sth (to fortune, title) heredero DE algo; (to throne) heredero A algo

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heiress
n heredera f

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heirloom

n reliquia f

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heist
n (AmE colloq) golpe m (fam), atraco m

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held
past & past p of HOLD

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helicopter
n helicóptero m

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heliport
n helipuerto m

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helium
n helio m

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hell
n
(Relig) infierno m; three months of sheer ~ tres meses infernales; to make sb's life ~ (colloq) hacerle* la vida imposible a algn

(colloq) (as intensifier): how/why the ~ …? ¿cómo/por qué demonios or diablos …? (fam); he's a o one ~ of a guy es un tipo sensacional (fam); to run like ~ correr como un loco (fam); oh, well, what the ~! bueno ¿qué importa? (fam)

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he'll

he will

he shall

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hello
interj
(greeting) ¡hola!

(answering the telephone) sí, aló (AmS), diga or dígame (Esp), bueno (Méx), olá (RPl)

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helm
n (Naut) timón m

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helmet
n (headgear) casco m; (armor) yelmo m

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help [1]
vt
(assist) ayudar; to ~ sb (to) + INF ayudar a algn A + INF

(avoid, prevent) (usu neg or interrog): I can't ~ it no lo puedo remediar; they can't ~ being poor no tienen la culpa de ser pobres

~ vi person/remark ayudar; tool servir*

v refl to ~ oneself
(assist) ayudarse (a sí mismo)

(resist impulse) (usu neg) controlarse; I can't ~ myself no me puedo controlar

(take) to ~ oneself (TO sth) to food/a drink servirse* (algo)
help out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] ayudar

[v + adv] ayudar

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help [2]
nu
(rescue) ayuda f; (as interj) ~! ¡socorro!, ¡auxilio!

(assistance) ayuda f; can I be of (any) ~ to you? ¿la/lo puedo ayudar (en algo)?

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help desk

n servicio m de asistencia, ayuda f al usuario

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helper
n ayudante, -ta m,f

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helpful
adj
(obliging) person/attitude servicial, amable

(useful) advice útil

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helping
n porción f (esp AmL), ración f (esp Esp)

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helpless
adj
(defenseless) prey/victim indefenso

(powerless) look/expression de impotencia; to be ~ to + INF ser* incapaz DE + INF

(incapacitated): to leave sb ~ dejar a algn sin recursos

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helplessly
adv look on/stand by sin poder hacer nada; struggle/try en vano, inútilmente

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helpline

n servicio m telefónico de asistencia, línea f directa

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helter-skelter
adv atropelladamente, a la desbanda

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hem
n dobladillo m, basta f (Chi) hem in: -mm- [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] encerrar*

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hemisphere
n (Geog) hemisferio m

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hemline

n bajo m, ruedo m

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hemoglobin ,haemoglobin
, (BrE) nu hemoglobina f

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hemophilia ,haemophilia
, (BrE) nu hemofilia f

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hemophiliac ,haemophiliac
, (BrE) n hemofílico, -ca m,f

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hemorrhage [1],haemorrhage
, (BrE) n (Med) hemorragia f

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hemorrhage [2],haemorrhage
, (BrE) vi patient tener* or (frml) sufrir una hemorragia; wound/blood vessel sangrar mucho

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hemorrhoids ,haemorrhoids
, (BrE) pl n hemorroides fpl, almorranas fpl

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hemp
nu (fiber) cáñamo m; (drug) marihuana f, cannabis m; (plant) cannabis m, cáñamo m índico or de la India

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hen
n (chicken) gallina f; (female bird) hembra f

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hence
adv

(that is the reason for) de ahí

(therefore) por lo tanto, por consiguiente

(from now) (frml): a few years ~ dentro de algunos años

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henceforth

adv (liter) a partir de ahora, de ahora en adelante

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henchman
n (pl -men ) secuaz m

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henna
n henna f

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hen

: ~ night, hen party
n
(all-female celebration) fiesta f de mujeres

(before wedding) despedida f de soltera
;
~pecked
adj (colloq): a ~pecked husband un marido dominado por su mujer, un mandilón (Méx fam), un calzonazos (Esp fam)

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hepatitis
nu hepatitis f

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her [1]
pron

(as direct object) la; I can't stand ~ no la soporto; call ~ llámala

(as indirect object) le; (with direct object pronoun present) se; I wrote ~ a letter le escribí una carta

(after preposition) ella

(emphatic use) ella; it's ~ es ella

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her [2]
adj
Note
The translation su agrees in number with the noun which it modifies; her is translated by su, sus, according to what follows: her father/mother su padre/madre; her books/magazines sus libros/revistas
(sing) su; (pl) sus; she took ~ hat off se quitó el sombrero; she broke ~ arm se rompió el brazo

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herald [1]
n (Hist) heraldo m

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herald [2]
vt anunciar

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heraldry
nu heráldica f

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herb
n hierba f, yuyo m (Per, RPl)

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herbal
adj shampoo de hierbas; ~ tea (esp BrE) herb tea

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herb tea

n infusión f, agua f‡ (AmC, Andes), té m de yuyos (Per, RPl)

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herd [1]
n
(of cattle) manada f, vacada f; (of goats) rebaño m; (of pigs) piara f, manada f; (of wild animals) manada f

(of people) (pej) tropel m

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herd [2]
vt animals arrear, arriar (RPl); the refugees were ~ed into trucks metieron a los refugiados en camiones como si fueran ganado

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here
adv

(at, to this place) aquí, acá (esp AmL); (less precise) acá

(in phrases) here and there aquí y allá; here, there and everywhere por todas partes

(calling attention to sth, sb): ~'s £20 toma 20 libras; ~ he is aquí está

(present): he isn't ~ today hoy no está

(arrived): they're ~! ¡ya llegaron!, ¡ya están aquí!

(as interj): ~, let me do it trae, deja que lo haga yo

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hereabouts

adv por aquí, por acá

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hereafter
adv (frml: used esp in legal texts) (from now on) de aquí en adelante; (in the future) en el futuro, en lo sucesivo

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hereditary
adj hereditario

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heredity
nu herencia f

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heresy
nu c (pl -sies) herejía f

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heretic
n hereje mf

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heritage
n (no pl) patrimonio m

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hermetically
adv : ~ sealed herméticamente cerrado

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hermit
n ermitaño, -ña m,f, eremita mf

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hernia
n hernia f

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hero
n (pl heroes) héroe m; (of novel, film) protagonista mf

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heroic
adj heroico

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heroin
nu heroína f; (before n) ~ addict heroinómano, -na m,f

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heroine
n (brave, admirable woman) heroína f; (of novel, film) protagonista f

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heroism
nu heroísmo m

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heron
n garza f (real)

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hero worship

nu adoración f (de alguien a quien se tiene como ídolo)

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herpes
nu herpes m, herpe f

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herring
nc u (pl herrings or herring) arenque m

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hers
pron
Note
The translation suyo reflects the gender and number of the noun it is standing for; hers is translated by el suyo, la suya, los suyos, las suyas, depending on what is being referred to.
(sing) suyo, -ya; (pl) suyos, -yas, de ella; they're ~ son suyos/suyas, son de ella; ~ is blue el suyo/la suya es azul, el/la de ella es azul; a friend of ~ un amigo suyo or de ella

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herself
pron
(reflexive): she cut ~ se cortó; she bought ~ a hat se compró un sombrero; she only thinks of ~ solo piensa en sí misma; by ~ sola; she was talking to ~ estaba hablando sola

(emphatic use) ella misma; she told me so ~ me lo dijo ella misma

(normal self): she's not ~ no es la de siempre

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he's

he is

he has

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hesitant
adj voice vacilante; manner inseguro; steps vacilante; he seemed a little ~ parecía un poco indeciso

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hesitate
vi vacilar, titubear

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hesitation
nu c vacilación f

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heterosexual [1]
adj heterosexual

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heterosexual [2]
n heterosexual mf

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heterosexuality
nu heterosexualidad f

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hew
vt (past hewed; past p hewed or hewn ) (extract) extraer*; (fashion) stone labrar

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hexagon
n hexágono m

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hey
interj
(calling attention) ¡eh!

(expressing dismay, protest, indignation) ¡oye!, ¡oiga(n)!

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heyday
n apogeo m, auge m; in his ~ en sus buenos tiempos

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HGV
n (BrE) (heavy goods vehicle) vehículo m pesado

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hi
interj (colloq) ¡hola! (fam)

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HI
Hawaii

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hiatus
n (pl -tuses) (frml) paréntesis m (frml)

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hibernate
vi hibernar

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hibernation
nu hibernación f; to go into ~ entrar en estado de hibernación

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hiccough
n/vi hiccup[1,2]

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hiccup [1]
n
hipo m; to have (the) ~s tener* hipo

(brief interruption) dificultad f

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hiccup [2]
vi , (BrE also) -pp- hipar

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hick
n (AmE colloq & pej) pueblerino, -na m,f, paleto, -ta m,f (Esp fam & pey), pajuerano, -na m,f (RPl fam & pey)

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hid

past of HIDE

(arch) past p of HIDE

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hidden [1]
adj entrance/camera/reserves oculto; cost no aparente

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hidden [2]
past p of HIDE

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hide [1]
(past hid ; past p hidden or (arch) hid) vt
(conceal) esconder; she hid the money from the police escondió el dinero para que no lo encontrara la policía; to ~ oneself esconderse

(keep secret) feelings/thoughts ocultar; to ~ sth FROM sb ocultarle algo A algn

(mask, screen) tapar

~ vi esconderse hide away
[v + adv] esconderse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] esconder

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hide [2]
nc u (raw) piel f; (tanned) cuero m

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hide

: ~-and-seek , (AmE & Scot also) hide-and-go-seek~-and-go-seek
nu : to play ~-and-seek jugar* al escondite, jugar* a las escondidas (AmL);
~away
n
(hiding place) (AmE) escondite m

(secluded spot) rincón m

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hideous
adj monster/sight horroroso, horrible; crime/fate espantoso; color/furniture (colloq) horrendo, espantoso

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hideout

n guarida f

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hiding
n
u (concealment): to be in ~/go into ~ estar* escondido/esconderse; (before n) ~ place escondite m, escondrijo m

c (beating) (colloq) paliza f, tunda f

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hierarchy
n (pl -chies) jerarquía f

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hieroglyphics
pl n jeroglíficos mpl

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hi-fi
n
u (equipment) alta fidelidad f

c (set) equipo m de alta fidelidad, hi-fi m

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higgledy-piggledy
adv (colloq) sin orden ni concierto, de cualquier manera

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high [1]
adj -er, -est

(tall) wall/mountain alto; how ~ is it? ¿qué altura tiene?; the tower is 40 m ~ la torre tiene 40 m de alto or de altura

(high up) window/balcony alto; plateau elevado; at a ~ altitude a gran altitud; ~ cheekbones pómulos mpl salientes

(in status) office/rank alto; he has friends in ~ places tiene amigos muy bien situados; ~ society la alta sociedad

(morally, ethically) ideals/principles elevado

(in pitch) voice agudo; note alto

(greater than usual) temperature/speed/pressure alto; wind fuerte; unemployment is very ~ hay mucho desempleo; to be ~ in vitamins ser* rico en vitaminas

(climactic) culminante; the ~ point el punto culminante

(happy, excited): she was in ~ spirits estaba muy animada

(intoxicated) (colloq) drogado, colocado (Esp fam)

(of time): ~ noon mediodía m; in ~ summer en pleno verano

meat pasado; game que tiene un olor fuerte

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high [2]
adv -er, -est
fly alto; ~ up arriba, en lo alto; to search ~ and low (for sth) remover* cielo y tierra (para encontrar algo)

(in pitch) sing alto

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high [3]
n
c (level) récord m

c (Meteo) (anticyclone) zona f de altas presiones; (high temperature) máxima f

u (top gear) (AmE Auto) (no art) directa f

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high-
pref : ~quality de alta calidad, de gran calidad; ~speed train de alta velocidad

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high

: ~brow
adj (colloq) tastes de intelectual; art/music para intelectuales;
~chair
n silla f alta (para niño);
~-class
adj restaurant/hotel de lujo; merchandise de primera calidad;
H~ Court
n (in England and Wales) una de las dos ramas del Tribunal Supremo, con competencia para conocer de causas civiles cuyo coste excede cierta cuantía

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higher
adj
comp of HIGH

(before n) mammals/organs superior

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higher education

nu enseñanza f superior

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high

: ~ finance
nu altas finanzas fpl;
~flier, highflyer~flyer
n persona f muy prometedora;
~flown
adj altisonante;
~-frequency
adj de alta frecuencia;
~-grade
adj de calidad superior;
~-handed
adj arbitrario;
~-heeled
adj de tacón or (CS) de taco alto;
~ jump
n salto m de altura, salto m alto (AmL);
~lands
pl n
(uplands) tierras fpl altas, altiplanicie f

(in Scotland) the H~lands las or los Highlands, las tierras altas
;
~-level
adj
talks/delegation de alto nivel

bridge/road elevado

(Comput) de alto nivel

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highlight [1]
vt (past & past p -lighted)
(call attention to) problem/question destacar*, poner* de relieve

(Art, Phot) realzar*, dar* realce a

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highlight [2]
n
(most memorable part) lo más destacado; her performance was the ~ of the evening su actuación fue el plato fuerte de la velada

(Art, Phot) toque m de luz

highlights pl (in hair) reflejos mpl, claritos mpl (RPl), visos mpl (Chi), luces fpl (Méx), mechones mpl (Col)

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highlighter

nu c
(makeup) sombra f clara de ojos

(pen) rotulador m, marcador m (AmL)

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highly
adv
(to a high degree): ~ unlikely muy poco probable; ~ intelligent inteligentísimo; ~ trained altamente capacitado

(favorably): his boss speaks/thinks very ~ of him su jefe habla muy bien/tiene muy buena opinión de él

(at a high rate): a ~ paid job un trabajo muy bien pagado

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highly-strung

adj (BrE) high-strung

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Highness
n : Her/His/Your (Royal) ~ Su Alteza (Real)

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high

: ~-pitched
adj voice/sound agudo; instrument de tono agudo or alto;
~-powered
adj car/machine muy potente, de gran potencia; executive/campaign dinámico, enérgico; job de alto(s) vuelo(s);
~-profile
adj prominente;
~-ranking
adj officer de alto rango; official alto, de alta jerarquía;
~ rise
n (esp AmE) torre f (de apartamentos or (Esp) pisos);
~-rise
adj (before n) building/block alto, de muchas plantas; apartment de una torre, de un edificio alto;
~-risk
adj de alto riesgo;
~road
n carretera f;
~ school
n colegio m secundario, instituto m (en Esp), liceo m (en CS, Ven);
~ season
nu temporada f alta;
~-spirited
adj lleno de vida, brioso;
~ street
n (BrE) calle f principal, calle f mayor (Esp);
~-strung , (BrE) highly-strung
adj person nervioso; dog/horse muy excitable;
~-tech
adj de alta tecnología; era high tech adj inv;
~-up
n (esp AmE colloq) gerifalte mf, capo, -pa m,f (fam);
~way
n (main road) carretera f; (public way) vía f pública; (before n) patrol/patrolman (AmE) de carretera;
H~way Code
n (in UK) Código m de la Circulación;
~wayman
n (pl -men ) salteador m de caminos, bandolero m;
~ wire
n cuerda f floja

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hijack [1]
vt secuestrar

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hijack [2]
n secuestro m

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hijacker
n secuestrador, -dora m,f; (of planes) pirata áereo, -rea m,f

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hike [1]
n
(long walk) caminata f, excursión f

(increase) subida f

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hike [2]
vi (walk) ir* de caminata or de excursión; to go hiking hacer* excursionismo

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hiker
n excursionista mf

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hilarious
adj divertidísimo, comiquísimo

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hill
n (low) colina f, cerro m, collado m; (higher) montaña f; (slope, incline) cuesta f

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hill

: ~billy
n (AmE colloq) rústico, -ca m,f, paleto, -ta m,f (Esp fam & pey), pajuerano, -na m,f (RPl fam & pey);
~side
n ladera f;
~top
n cima f, cumbre f

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hilly
adj -lier, -liest accidentado

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hilt
n empuñadura f, puño m

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him
pron

(as direct object) lo, le (Esp); I saw ~ lo or (Esp tb) le vi; call ~ llámalo, llámale (Esp)

(as indirect object) le; (with direct object pronoun present) se; I sent ~ a card le mandé una tarjeta

(after preposition) él

(emphatic use) él; it's ~ es él

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Himalayas
pl n the ~ el Himalaya

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himself
pron
(reflexive): he cut/hurt ~ se cortó/lastimó; he bought ~ a hat se compró un sombrero; he only thinks of ~ solo piensa en sí mismo; by ~ solo; he was talking to ~ estaba hablando solo

(emphatic use) él mismo; he told me so ~ me lo dijo él mismo

(normal self): he's not ~ no es el de siempre

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hind
adj (before n, no comp) legs trasero

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hinder
vt dificultar

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Hindi
nu indi m, hindi m

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hindrance
n estorbo m

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hindsight

nu : with (the benefit of) ~ a posteriori, en retrospectiva

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Hindu [1]
n hindú mf

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Hindu [2]
adj hindú

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Hinduism
nu hinduismo m

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hinge [1]
n (of door, window, gate) bisagra f, gozne m; (of box, lid) bisagra f

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hinge [2]
hinges, hinging, hinged vi to ~ ON sth (turn) girar SOBRE algo; (be fixed) ir* asegurado con bisagras A algo; (depend) depender DE algo

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hint [1]
n

(oblique reference) insinuación f, indirecta f; (clue) pista f; to drop a ~ to sb lanzarle* una indirecta a algn; to take the ~ captar or (Esp tb) coger* la indirecta

(trace – of bitterness, sadness) dejo m; (– of color) toque m, matiz m; (– of garlic, lemon) dejo m, gusto m

(tip) consejo m

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hint [2]
vt insinuar*, dar* a entender

~ vi lanzar* indirectas; to ~ AT sth insinuar* or dar* a entender algo

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hip [1]
n cadera f

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hip [2]
interj : ~, ~, hooray o hurrah! ¡hurra!, ¡viva!

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hippie
n hippy

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hippo
n (pl -pos) (colloq) hipopótamo m

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hippopotamus
n (pl -muses or -mi ) hipopótamo m

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hippy ,hippie
, n (pl -pies) hippy mf

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hire [1]
vt

hall/boat/suit alquilar, arrendar*

(Busn, Lab Rel) staff/person contratar

hired past p car alquilado

hire out
hire out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (BrE) alquilar, arrendar*

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hire [2]
nu
(of hall/car/suit) alquiler m, arriendo m; for hire se alquila or se arrienda; (on taxis) libre

(payment) alquiler m, arriendo m

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hire purchase

nu (BrE) compra f a plazos; to buy sth on ~ ~ comprar algo a plazos, comprar algo en cuotas (esp AmL)

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his [1]
adj
Note
The translation su agrees in number with the noun which it modifies; his is translated by su, sus, according to what follows: his father/mother su padre/madre; his books/magazines sus libros/revistas.
(sing) su; (pl) sus; he injured ~ knee le lesionó la rodilla

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his [2]
pron
Note
The translation suyo reflects the gender and number of the noun it is standing for; his is translated by el suyo, la suya, los suyos, las suyas, depending on what is being referred to.
(sing) suyo, -ya; (pl) suyos, -yas, de él; they're ~ son suyos/suyas, son de él; ~ is blue el suyo/la suya es azul, el/la de él es azul; a friend of ~ un amigo suyo or de él

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Hispanic [1]
adj hispánico, hispano; community/voter (in US) hispano

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Hispanic [2]
n (esp AmE) hispano, -na m,f

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hiss [1]
vi silbar; cat bufar
~ vt decir* entre dientes

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hiss [2]
n (of snake, audience) silbido m; (of cat) bufido m

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historian
n historiador, -dora m,f

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historic
adj
(momentous) event/moment memorable

(old) house/building histórico

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historical
adj
(relating to history) histórico

(crit) historic

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history
n (pl -ries)
u c historia f; the worst earthquake in ~ el peor terremoto de la historia

c (record, background) historial m

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hit [1]
(pres p hitting; past & past p hit) vt

(deal blow to) door/table dar* un golpe en, golpear; person pegarle* a

(strike) golpear; the truck ~ a tree el camión chocó con or contra un árbol; the house was ~ by a bomb una bomba cayó sobre la casa; the bullet ~ him in the leg la bala le dio or lo alcanzó en la pierna; to ~ one's head on sth darse* un golpe en la cabeza contra algo; to ~ it off with sb congeniar con algn

(strike accurately) target dar* en

(attack) opponent/enemy atacar*

(score) (Sport) anotarse, marcar*

(affect adversely) afectar (a)

(meet with, run into) difficulty/problem toparse con

(reach) llegar* a, alcanzar*

(occur to): suddenly it ~ me: why had he … ? de repente se me ocurrió: ¿por qué había … ?
hit back
[v + adv] (strike in return) devolver* el golpe; she ~ back at her critics arremetió contra sus detractores

[v + o + adv] devolverle* el golpe a
hit on [v + prep + o] solution dar* con hit out [v + adv]
(strike) to ~ out (AT sb) (once) lanzar*(le) un golpe (A algn); (repeatedly) tirar(le) golpes (A algn)

(attack verbally) to ~ out AT o AGAINST sth/sb atacar* algo/a algn
hit upon hit on

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hit [2]
n

(blow, stroke) (Sport) golpe m

(in shooting) blanco m

(success) (colloq) éxito m

(Comput) impacto m

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hit

: ~-and-miss
adj (pred ~ and miss) hit-or-miss;
~-and-run
adj (before n) driver que se da a la fuga tras atropellar a algn

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hitch [1]
n
(difficulty) complicación f, problema m, pega f (Esp fam); a technical ~ un problema técnico

(limp) (AmE) cojera f, renguera f (AmL)

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hitch [2]
vt
(attach) to ~ sth TO sth enganchar algo A algo

(thumb) (colloq): to ~ a ride o (BrE also) a lift hacer* dedo (fam), hacer* autostop, ir* de aventón (Col, Méx fam), pedir* cola (Ven fam)

~ vi hitchhike

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hitch

: ~hike
vi hacer* autostop, hacer* dedo (fam), ir* de aventón (Col, Méx fam), pedir* cola (Ven fam);
~hiker
n autoestopista mf

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hi-tech
adj high-tech

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hitherto

adv (frml) hasta ahora, hasta la fecha

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hit

: ~ list
n (colloq) (murder list) lista f de sentenciados; (blacklist) lista f negra;
~ man
n (colloq) (assassin) asesino m a sueldo, sicario m;
~-or-miss
adj (pred ~ or miss) method/approach poco científico

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hitter
n (in baseball) bateador, -dora m,f; (in US football) liniero, -ra m,f

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HIV
n (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) VIH m, virus m del sida; he's ~ positive es seropositivo

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hive
n (home of bees) colmena f; (bee colony) enjambre m

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hives
n (Med) urticaria f

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HM
(Her/His Majesty) S.M.

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HMS
(in UK) Her/His Majesty's Ship

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hoard [1]
n (of food) reserva f; a ~ of treasure un tesoro escondido

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hoard [2]
vt acumular, juntar; (anticipating a shortage) acaparar

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hoarding
n
u (anticipating a shortage) acaparamiento m

c (billboard) (BrE) valla f publicitaria, barda f de anuncios (Méx)

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hoarse
adj hoarser, hoarsest ronco

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hoax
n (deception) engaño m; (joke) broma f; (tall story) patraña f

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hob
n
(beside open fire) placa f

(of cooker) (BrE) hornillas fpl (AmL exc CS), hornillos mpl (Esp), hornallas fpl (RPl), platos mpl (Chi)

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hobble
vi cojear, renguear (AmL)

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hobby
n (pl -bies) hobby m, pasatiempo m, afición f

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hobnailed

adj con tachuelas

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hobo
n (pl -boes or -bos) (AmE colloq) vagabundo, -da m,f, linyera mf (CS fam)

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hockey
n
(ice ~) (AmE) hockey m sobre hielo

(played on grass) (BrE) hockey m (sobre hierba)

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hod
n (for bricks) capacho m (para acarrear ladrillos)

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hoe [1]
n azada f, azadón m

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hoe [2]
vt azadonar, pasar la azada por

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hog [1]
n
(AmE Agr, Zool) cerdo, -da m,f, puerco, -ca m,f, chancho, -cha m,f (AmL)

(person) (colloq) tragón, -gona m,f (fam), angurriento, -ta m,f (CS fam)

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hog [2]
vt -gg- (colloq) food/bathroom/limelight acaparar; discussion monopolizar*

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Hogmanay
n (Scot) Nochevieja f, noche f de fin de año

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hoist [1]
vt (lift) levantar, alzar*; sail/flag izar*

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hoist [2]
n (elevator) montacargas m; (crane, derrick) grúa f

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hokum
n (colloq)
(nonsense) paparruchas fpl (fam)

(corny material) (AmE) recursos efectistas de tipo melodramático o cómico

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hold [1]
(past & past p held) vt

(have in one's hand(s)) tener* (en la mano); will you ~ this for me? ¿me puedes tener or (esp AmL) agarrar esto por favor?

(clasp): ~ it with both hands sujétalo or (esp AmL) agárralo con las dos manos; he was ~ing her hand la tenía agarrada or (esp Esp) cogida de la mano

(grip) (Auto) agarrar, adherirse*

(have room for) cup/jug tener* una capacidad de; stadium tener* capacidad or cabida para; this report ~s all the answers to … este informe contiene todas las respuestas a …; who knows what the future ~s quién sabe qué nos deparará el futuro

(keep in position) ladder sujetar, sostener*

(maintain) attention/interest mantener*; she held the lead throughout the race se mantuvo a la cabeza durante toda la carrera

(keep) tickets/room reservar, guardar

(detain, imprison): she is being held at the police station for questioning está detenida en la comisaría para ser interrogada

(restrain) detener*

(control) troops/rebels ocupar

(have) passport/permit tener*, estar* en posesión de (frml); degree/shares tener*; record ostentar, tener*; post/position tener*, ocupar; he ~s the view that … sostiene or mantiene que …

(consider) considerar; (assert) sostener*, mantener*; to ~ sb responsible for sth responsabilizar* a algn de algo

(conduct) meeting/elections celebrar; demonstration hacer*; party dar*; conversation mantener*

(stop): ~ it! ¡espera!

~ vi
(clasp, grip): ~ tight! ¡agárrate fuerte!

(stay firm) rope/door aguantar, resistir

(continue) weather seguir* or continuar* bueno; if our luck ~s si nos sigue acompañando la suerte

hold against [v + o + prep + o]: I won't ~ that against him no se lo voy a tomar en cuenta hold back
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(restrain) crowds/water/tears contener*

(withhold, delay) information no revelar; payment retrasar

[v + adv] (restrain oneself) contenerse*, frenarse
hold down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(force, press down) lid/papers sujetar; person inmovilizar

job: he can't ~ down a job es incapaz de tener un trabajo y cumplir con él

(limit) price/increase moderar, contener*
hold in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] stomach meter; feelings/laughter contener* hold off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(resist) attack/enemy resistir

(defeat) challenger/rival derrotar

[v + adv] (be delayed): if the rain ~s off si no empieza a llover
hold on [v + adv]
(wait) esperar

(survive) resistir, aguantar

(clasp, grip) agarrarse; to ~ on TO sth/sb agarrarse A or DE algo/algn

(keep) to ~ on TO sth receipt/photo conservar or guardar algo
hold out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (extend) hands/arms tender*, alargar*

[v + adv + o]
(offer) possibility ofrecer*; hope dar*

(have, retain) hope tener*; I don't ~ out much hope of getting the job no tengo muchas esperanzas de que me den el trabajo

[v + adv]
(survive, last) person aguantar

(resist, make a stand) army/town resistir

hold over [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (postpone) meeting/decision aplazar*, postergar* (esp AmL) hold together
[v + adv] arguments tener* lógica or solidez; people mantenerse* unidos

[v + o + adv] (keep united) family/group mantener* unido
hold up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(raise) hand/banner levantar; head mantener* erguido

(support) roof/walls sostener*

(delay) person/arrival retrasar; progress entorpecer*

(rob) atracar*, asaltar

[v + adv] theory/argument resultar válido
hold with [v + prep + o] (usu neg) estar* de acuerdo con

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hold [2]
n
u
(grip, grasp): to catch o grab o take ~ of sth agarrar or (esp Esp) coger* algo; (so as not to fall etc) agarrarse or asirse de or a algo; to get ~ of sb (find) localizar* or (AmL tb) ubicar* a algn; to get ~ of sth (manage to get) conseguir* algo

(control): the ~ they have over the members of the sect el dominio que ejercen sobre los miembros de la secta

c
(in wrestling, judo) llave f; with no ~s barred sin ningún tipo de restricciones

(in mountaineering) asidero m

c (delay, pause) demora f; I've got Mr Brown on ~ (Telec) el Sr Brown está esperando para hablar con usted; to put sth on ~ project dejar algo aparcado

c (of ship, aircraft) bodega f

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holdall

n (BrE) bolso m de viaje, bolsón m (RPl)

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holder
n
(of permit, passport, job) titular mf; (of ticket) poseedor, -dora m,f; (of bonds etc) titular mf, tenedor, -dora m,f; (of title, cup) poseedor, -dora m,f

(wallet) funda f

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holdup

n
(delay) demora f, retraso m; (in traffic) atasco m, embotellamiento m

(armed robbery) atraco m

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hole
n

(in belt, material, clothing) agujero m; (in ground) hoyo m, agujero m; (in road) bache m; (in wall) boquete m; to make a ~ in sth hacer* un agujero en algo, agujerear algo

(in argument, proposal) punto m débil; to pick ~s in sth encontrarle* defectos or faltas a algo

(of animal) madriguera f

(in golf) hoyo m

(unpleasant place) (colloq): this town is a real ~! ¡qué pueblo de mala muerte! (fam)

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holiday
n
(day) fiesta f, día m festivo, (día m) feriado m (AmL)

(period away from work) (esp BrE) (often pl) vacaciones fpl, licencia f (Col, Méx, RPl); to go/be on ~ irse*/estar* de vacaciones; (before n) mood/spirit festivo; cottage de vacaciones

(BrE Educ) (often pl) vacaciones fpl

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holiday

: ~ camp
n (BrE) colonia f de vacaciones;
~maker
n (BrE) turista mf; (on summer holidays) veraneante mf;
~ resort
n centro m turístico

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Holland
n Holanda f

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holler
vt/i (AmE colloq) gritar

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hollow [1]
adj
tree/tooth/wall hueco; sound hueco; voice apagado; cheeks/eyes hundido

success/triumph vacío; person vacío, vacuo; promises/threats vano, falso; words hueco, vacío

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hollow [2]
n
(empty space) hueco m; (depression) hoyo m, depresión f

(dell, valley) hondonada f
hollow out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] vaciar*, ahuecar*

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holly
nc u acebo m

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holocaust
n hecatombe f, desastre m; nuclear ~ holocausto m nuclear; the H~ el Holocausto

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hologram
n holograma m

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holster
n pistolera f, funda f de pistola (or revólver etc)

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holy
adj -lier, -liest ground/place sagrado, santo; day de precepto, de guardar; water bendito; person/life/virtue santo; the H~ Bible la Sagrada or Santa Biblia; H~ Week Semana Santa

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holy

: H~ Ghost
n the H~ Ghost el Espíritu Santo;
H~ Spirit
n the H~ Spirit el Espíritu Santo

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homage
nu (frml) homenaje m; to pay ~ to sb/sth rendir* homenaje a algn/algo

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home [1]
n
u c (of person)
(dwelling) casa f

(in wider sense): New York is my ~ now Nueva York es donde vivo ahora; ~ sweet ~ hogar dulce hogar; to leave ~ irse* de casa

(family environment) hogar m

c (of animal, plant) (Bot, Zool) hábitat m

at home
(in house) en casa

(at ease): make yourself at ~ ponte cómodo, estás en tu casa

(not abroad): at ~ and abroad dentro y fuera del país

(Sport) en casa

c (institution) (for children) asilo m (AmL), orfanatorio m (Méx), centro m de acogida de menores (Esp); (for old people) residencia f de ancianos; dogs' ~ (BrE) perrera f
home in [v + adv] to ~ in ON sth localizar* y dirigirse* HACIA algo

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home [2]
adv
(where one lives) come/arrive a casa; I'll be ~ at five estaré en casa a las cinco

(to desired place): to hit ~ dar* en el blanco; to drive sth ~ (to sb) hacer(le)* entender algo (a algn)

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home [3]
adj (before n)
address/telephone number particular; background/environment familiar; cooking/perm casero; ~ delivery (of purchases) entrega f a domicilio;~ visit (by doctor) (BrE) visita f a domicilio

(of origin): ~ state (in US) estado m natal or de procedencia

(not foreign) affairs/market nacional

(Sport) team de casa, local; game en casa

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home

: ~ base
n (AmE)
(Busn, Mil) base f de operaciones

(in baseball) home plate
;
~boy
n (AmE sl) compinche m (fam), cuate m (Méx fam);
~ brew
nu cerveza hecha en casa;
~coming
n
(return home) regreso m, vuelta f (a casa, a la patria etc)

(at school, college) (AmE) fiesta estudiantil al comienzo del año académico con asistencia de ex-alumnos
;
H~ Counties
pl n (in UK) the H~ Counties los condados de los alrededores de Londres;
~-grown
adj (from one's own garden) de la huerta propia; (not foreign) del país, local, nacional;
~ help
n (BrE) auxiliar mf;
~land
n patria f, tierra f natal

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homeless
adj sin hogar, sin techo

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homely
adj -lier, -liest
(characteristic of home) meal/food casero; atmosphere/room acogedor, hogareño

(plain) (AmE) feo

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home

: ~-made
adj clothes hecho en casa; food casero;
~-maker
n ama f‡ de casa;
~ movie
n película f casera;
~ office
n (AmE) oficina f central;
H~ Office
n (in UK) the H~ Office el Home Office, el Ministerio del Interior británico

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homeopathic ,homoeopathic
, (BrE) adj homeopático

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home

: ~ owner
n propietario, -ria m,f (de una vivienda);
~ page
n (Comput) página f frontal, página f inicial;
~ plate
n home m, pentágono m (Méx)

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homer
n (AmE colloq) home run

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home

: ~room
n (AmE Educ) clase f or aula f‡ del curso;
~ rule
nu autogobierno m;
~ run
n cuadrangular m, jonrón m (AmL);
H~ Secretary
n (in UK) ministro, -tra m,f del Interior;
~sick
adj : I am o feel ~sick echo de menos or (AmL tb) extraño a mi familia (or mi país etc)

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homestead
n (AmE) casa f (en una granja, hacienda etc)

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home

: ~ straight, home stretch~ stretch
n (Sport) recta f final or de llegada;
~town
n ciudad f/pueblo m natal;
~ truth
n (usu pl) verdad f (desagradable)

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homeward [1]

(BrE also) homewards adv travel/journey/sail de vuelta a casa

to be ~ bound ir* de camino or de vuelta a casa

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homeward [2]
adj (before n) journey de vuelta or de regreso

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homework

nu deberes mpl, tarea f

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homey
adj homier, homiest (AmE colloq) atmosphere/place hogareño, acogedor; manner campechano

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homicidal
adj tendency homicida; rage asesino

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homicide
n
u c (crime, act) homicidio m

c (murderer) (frml) homicida mf

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homing
adj (before n) instinct de volver al hogar; device/missile buscador; ~ pigeon paloma f mensajera

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homoeopathic
adj (BrE) homeopathic

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homogeneous
adj homogéneo

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homosexual [1]
adj homosexual

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homosexual [2]
n homosexual mf

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homosexuality
nu homosexualidad f

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Hon
(in UK) Honourable

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Honduran [1]
adj hondureño

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Honduran [2]
n hondureño, -ña m,f

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Honduras
n Honduras f

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hone
vt blade/edge afilar; style/skill afinar

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honest
adj
(trustworthy, upright) person/action honrado, honesto; face de persona honrada or honesta

(sincere) appraisal/opinion sincero; to be ~ with you … si quieres que te diga la verdad …

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honestly
adv
(sincerely) answer/say/think sinceramente, francamente

(indep) en serio, de verdad

(as interj) (expressing exasperation) ¡por favor!

(legitimately) act/earn con honradez, honradamente

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honesty
n u
(probity) honradez f, honestidad f, rectitud f

(truthfulness) franqueza f, sinceridad f; in all ~ … para ser sincero …

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honey
n (pl honeys)
u miel f

c (as form of address) (colloq) cariño (fam)

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honey

: ~ bee
n abeja f;
~comb
nc u panal m;
~moon
n luna f de miel;
~suckle
nc u madreselva f

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Hong Kong
n Hong-Kong m

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honk
vi (hoot) goose graznar; driver tocar* el claxon, pitar

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honor [1],honour
, (BrE) n
u (good name) honor m

c u (privilege, mark of distinction) honor m; to have the ~ to + INF o of -ING (frml) tener* el honor DE + INF (frml); a reception in ~ of the delegates una recepción en honor de los delegados

Honor (as title) Your/His H~ Su Señoría

honors pl
(special mention) (before n) ~s list (AmE) cuadro m de honor

(Educ): to graduate with ~s licenciarse con matrícula (de honor) or con honores; (before n) an honours degree (BrE) una licenciatura

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honor [2],honour
, (BrE) vt
(show respect) honrar

(keep to) agreement/obligation cumplir (con)

(Fin) bill/debt satisfacer* (frml), pagar*; check/draft pagar*, aceptar

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honorable ,honourable
, (BrE) adj

(honest, respectable) person/action honorable

(creditable) peace/settlement honroso

Honourable (in UK) tratamiento dado a representantes parlamentarios y a hijos de vizcondes, barones y condes

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honorary
adj honorario; doctorate honoris causa

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honour
etc (BrE) honor etc

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hood
n
(on coat, jacket) capucha f; (pointed) capirote m; (of monk) capucha f, capuchón m

(on chimney, cooker) campana f; (on machine) cubierta f

(AmE Auto) capó m

(folding cover) (BrE) capota f

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hoodlum
n
(thug) (AmE) matón, -tona m,f (fam), gorila mf

(rowdy youth) vándalo, -la m,f, gamberro, -rra m,f (Esp)

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hoodwink

vt engañar; to ~ sb INTO -ING engañar a algn PARA QUE (+ subj)

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hoof
n (pl hoofs or hooves) (of horse) casco m, vaso m (RPl), pezuña f (Méx); (of cow) pezuña f

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hoof-and-mouth disease

nu (AmE) fiebre f aftosa, glosopeda f (téc)

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hook [1]
n

gancho m; (for hanging clothes) percha f, gancho m; (for fishing) anzuelo m; to take the phone off the ~ descolgar* el teléfono; to let sb off the ~ dejar salir a algn del atolladero

(Clothing) corchete m, ganchito m; ~s and eyes corchetes (macho y hembra)

(in boxing) gancho m

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hook [2]
vt (grasp, secure) enganchar hook up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(fasten) dress/bra abrochar

(connect, link) enganchar

[v + adv]
(Rad, TV) conectarse, transmitir en cadena

(fasten) dress abrocharse

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hooked
adj
(hook-shaped) tool en forma de gancho; beak ganchudo; nose aguileño

(addicted) (colloq) to be/get ~ ON sth estar* enviciado/enviciarse CON algo, estar enganchado/engancharse A algo (Esp)

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hooker
n (esp AmE colloq) prostituta f, puta f (vulg)

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hooky ,hookey
, n : to play ~ (esp AmE colloq) faltar a clase, hacer* novillos or (Méx) irse* de pinta or (RPl) hacerse* la rata or la rabona or (Per) la vaca or (Chi) hacer* la cimarra or (Col) capar clase or (Ven) jubilarse (fam)

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hooligan
n vándalo, -la m,f, gamberro, -rra m,f (Esp)

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hoop
n aro m

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hooray
interj ¡hurra!

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hoot [1]
n (of owl) grito m, ululato m; ~s of laughter risotadas fpl, carcajadas fpl

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hoot [2]
vi owl ulular; car/driver tocar* el claxon, pitar

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hooter
n (BrE)
(siren) sirena f

(horn) claxon m, bocina f

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hoover
(BrE) vt pasar la aspiradora or el aspirador por, aspirar (AmL)

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Hoover ,hoover
®, n (BrE) aspiradora f, aspirador m

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hooves
pl of HOOF

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hop [1]
n
(jump — of person) salto m a la pata coja, brinco m de cojito (Méx); (— of rabbit) salto m, brinco m; (— of bird) saltito m

(Bot, Culin) (usu pl) lúpulo m

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hop [2]
-pp- vi
frog/rabbit brincar*, saltar; bird dar* saltitos

person/child saltar a la pata coja, brincar* de cojito (Méx)

(move quickly) (colloq): ~ in, I'll take you to the station súbete, que te llevo a la estación; to ~ on a bus tomarse un autobús

~ vt (AmE colloq) flight/train tomar, pillar (fam)

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hope [1]
nu c esperanza f; she did it in the ~ of a reward lo hizo con la esperanza de obtener una recompensa

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hope [2]
vi esperar; I ~ so/not espero que sí/que no; we're hoping for good weather esperamos tener buen tiempo

~ vt to ~ (THAT) esperar QUE (+ subj); to ~ to + INF esperar + INF

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hope chest

n (AmE) baúl m or arcón m del ajuar

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hopeful [1]
adj
person esperanzado, optimista

(promising) esperanzador, prometedor

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hopeful [2]
n aspirante mf, candidato, -ta m,f

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hopefully
adv
(in hopeful way): can you pay me in dollars? she asked ~ —¿puedes pagarme en dólares? —preguntó esperanzada

(crit) (indep): when do you leave? — ~, on Friday ¿cuándo te vas? — el viernes, espero

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hopeless
adj
(allowing no hope) situation desesperado; task imposible; he's a ~ case patient está desahuciado; (colloq) pupil no tiene remedio

(incompetent, inadequate) (colloq): you're ~! ¡eres un inútil!; the train service on this line is ~ el servicio de trenes en esta línea es desastroso or es un desastre; to be ~ AT sth ser* negado PARA algo

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hopelessly
adv
(irredeemably) (as intensifier): to be ~ lost/in love estar* completamente perdido/perdidamente enamorado

(without hope) sin esperanzas

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hopelessness
nu
(of situation) lo desesperado

(despair) desesperanza f

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hopping
adj : to be ~ mad (colloq) estar* furioso

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hopscotch

nu : to play ~ jugar* al tejo or (Méx) al avión or (RPl) a la rayuela or (Col) a la golosa or (Chi) al luche

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horde
n (colloq) multitud f, horda f

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horizon
n (Geog) the ~ el horizonte

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horizontal
adj horizontal

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hormone
n hormona f; (before n) ~ replacement therapy terapia f hormonal sustitiva

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horn
n
c u (Zool) (of animal) cuerno m, asta f‡, cacho m (AmS), guampa f (CS)

c (Mus)
(wind instrument) cuerno m

(French ~) trompa f

c (Auto) claxon m, bocina f; (Naut) sirena f

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hornet
n avispón m

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horoscope
n horóscopo m

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horrendous
adj
(horrifying) crime/account horrendo, horroroso

(dreadful) (colloq) price/mistake terrible

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horrible
adj horrible, horroroso

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horrid
adj (esp BrE colloq) weather/taste horroroso

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horrific
adj horroroso, espantoso

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horrify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied horrorizar*

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horrifying
adj horroroso, horrendo, horripilante

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horror
nu c horror m; (before n) movie/story de terror

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horror-struck

adj horrorizado

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hors d'oeuvre
n (pl hors d'oeuvres ) entremés m, botana f (Méx)

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horse
n
c (Zool) caballo m; I could eat a ~ tengo un hambre canina; (before n) ~ riding (BrE) equitación f

c (vaulting ~) potro m, caballo m (Méx)

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horse

: ~back
n : on ~back a caballo; (before n) ~back riding (AmE) equitación f;
~box
n (BrE) ~car;
~car
n (AmE) (for transporting horses) remolque m or trailer m (para transportar caballos);
~ chestnut
n
(tree) castaño m de Indias

(fruit) castaña f de Indias
;
~-drawn
adj tirado por caballos;
~fly
n tábano m;
~man
n (pl -men ) jinete m;
~power
nu caballo m (de fuerza);
~ racing
nu carreras fpl de caballos, hípica f;
~radish
nc u rábano m picante;
~shoe
n herradura f;
~ show
n concurso m hípico

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horticulture
nu horticultura f

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hose
n
c u (~pipe) manguera f, manga f; (Auto) manguito m

(Clothing) (+ pl vb)
(tights) (Hist, Theat) calzas fpl, malla f

(AmE) pantyhose

hose down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] lavar (con manguera)

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hosepipe

n (esp BrE) hose

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hosiery
nu (frml) calcetería f

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hospice
n : residencia para enfermos desahuciados

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hospitable
adj hospitalario

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hospital
n hospital m

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hospitality
nu hospitalidad f

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hospitalize
vt hospitalizar*, internar (CS, Méx)

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host [1]
n

(person dispensing hospitality) anfitrión, -triona m,f; (before n) country/government anfitrión

(Rad, TV) presentador, -dora m,f

(of parasite) huésped m

(multitude) gran cantidad f

the Host (Relig) la Sagrada Hostia

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host [2]
vt
(be the venue for) conference/event ser* la sede de

(Rad, TV) program presentar

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hostage
n rehén m

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hostel
n
(youth ~) albergue m juvenil or de juventud

(for students) (BrE) residencia f; (for homeless people, battered wives etc) hogar m

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hostess
n
(in private capacity) anfitriona f

(air ~) (esp BrE) stewardess

(on TV show) (presenter) presentadora f; (assistant) azafata f

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hostile
adj hostil

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hostility
nu c hostilidad f

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hot
adj -tt-

food/water caliente; weather/day/country caluroso; climate cálido; it's ~ today hoy hace calor; I'm ~ tengo calor; to be ~ object estar* caliente; to get ~ oven/iron/radiator calentarse*

(spicy) picante, picoso (Méx)

(fresh) news/scent reciente, fresco

(current) story/issue de plena actualidad

(popular, in demand) product de gran aceptación; play/movie taquillero

(colloq) (knowledgeable, keen): he's very ~ on current affairs está muy al tanto en temas de actualidad; she's ~ on punctuality le da mucha importancia a la puntualidad

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hot

: ~ air
nu palabrería f;
~-air balloon
n globo m de aire caliente;
~bed
n (of crime, unrest) semillero m;
~-blooded
adj apasionado;
~ dog
n perro m or perrito m caliente, pancho m (RPl)

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hotel
n hotel m

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hotelier
n hotelero, -ra m,f

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hot

: ~ flush, (AmE) hot flash~ flash
n sofoco m, bochorno m, calor m (RPl fam);
~headed
adj exaltado;
~house
n invernadero m; (before n) plant/flowers de invernadero;
~ line
n (Pol) teléfono m rojo; (for public) línea f directa

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hotly
adv dispute/deny con vehemencia; debated acaloradamente

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hot

: ~ pepper
nu c (AmE) pimiento m picante, ají m picante (AmS), chile m (Méx);
~plate
n (for cooking) placa f, hornilla f (AmL exc CS), hornalla f (RPl), plato m (Chi); (for keeping food warm) calientaplatos m;
~ seat
n (colloq): to be in the ~ seat estar* en la línea de fuego;
~shot
n personaje m;
~ spot
n (colloq)
(Pol) punto m conflictivo

(night club) club m nocturno
;
~ spring
n fuente f termal;
~-tempered
adj irascible;
~-water bottle
n bolsa f de agua caliente

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hound [1]
n perro m de caza, sabueso m

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hound [2]
vt acosar

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hour
n
(60 minutes) hora f

(time of day) hora f; on the ~ a la hora en punto; at 1600 ~s a las 16:00 horas

(particular moment) momento m; her finest ~ su mejor momento

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hourly [1]
adj rate/wage por hora

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hourly [2]
adv
(every hour) run/broadcast cada hora

(by the hour) pay/charge por hora(s)

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house [1]
n (pl houses )
(dwelling, household) casa f; to put one's (own) ~ in order poner* sus (or mis etc) asuntos en orden; to set up ~ poner* casa

(Govt) Cámara f; the H~ of Representatives (in US) la Cámara de Representantes or de Diputados; the H~ of Commons/of Lords (in UK) la Cámara de los Comunes/de los Lores; the H~s of Parliament (in UK) el Parlamento

(Busn) casa f, empresa f; publishing ~ editorial f; drinks are on the ~ invita la casa; (before n) ~ wine vino m de la casa

(Theat)
(auditorium) sala f

(audience) público m

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house [2]
vt
(accommodate) person/family alojar

(contain) office/museum albergar*

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house

: ~ arrest
n arresto m domiciliario;
~boat
n casa f flotante;
~bound
adj : she's 85 and completely ~bound tiene 85 años y está completamente confinado a su casa;
~broken
adj (AmE) pet enseñado;
~fly
n mosca f común or doméstica

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household
n casa f; ~s with more than one wage earner las familias or (frml) los hogares donde trabajan dos o más personas; (before n) a ~ name un nombre muy conocido

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householder
n dueño, -ña m,f de casa

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house

: ~-hunt
vi (usu in -ing form) buscar* casa (para comprar o alquilar);
~husband
n (hum) hombre que se ocupa de la casa mientras su mujer sale a trabajar, amo m de casa (hum);
~keeper
n (woman) ama f‡ de llaves; (in hotel) gobernanta f; (man) encargado m de la casa;
~keeping
nu
(running of home) gobierno m de la casa

~keeping (money) dinero m (para los gastos) de la casa
;
~maid
n criada f, mucama f (AmL);
~plant
n planta f de interior;
~-proud
adj (esp BrE) muy meticuloso (en la limpieza y el arreglo de la casa);
~-to-~
adj inquiries/search puerta a puerta;
~-trained
adj (BrE) pet enseñado;
~warming (party)
n : fiesta de inauguración de una casa;
~wife
n ama f‡ de casa;
~work
nu tareas fpl domésticas, trabajo m de la casa

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housing
nu
(dwellings) viviendas fpl

(provision of houses): the government's policy on ~ la política del gobierno en cuanto al problema de la vivienda

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housing

: ~ association
n (in UK) asociación que construye o renueva viviendas para alquilarlas a precios módicos;
~ development
n (AmE) complejo m habitacional, urbanización f (Esp), fraccionamiento m (Méx);
~ estate
n (BrE)
(council estate) urbanización de viviendas de alquiler subvencionadas por el ayuntamiento

(privately owned) ~ development
;
~ project
n (in US) complejo m de viviendas subvencionadas

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hovel
n casucha f, rancho m (RPl)

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hover
vi helicopter sostenerse* en el aire (sin avanzar); bird cernerse*; the temperature ~ed around 20° la temperatura rondaba los 20°; the waiter ~ed around, waiting for a tip el mesero estuvo rodando la mesa, esperando una propina

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hovercraft

n (pl -craft or -crafts) aerodeslizador m

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how
adv
(in questions) cómo; ~ are you? ¿cómo estás?

(with adjs, advs)
(in questions): ~ wide is it? ¿cuánto mide or tiene de ancho?, ¿qué tan ancho es? (AmL exc CS); ~ heavy is it? ¿cuánto pesa?; ~ often do you meet? ¿con qué frecuencia se reúnen?; ~ old are you? ¿cuántos años tienes?

(in exclamations) qué; ~ strange/rude! ¡qué raro/grosero!

(in phrases) how about o (colloq) how's about sth: Thursday's no good; ~ about Friday? el jueves no puede ser ¿qué te parece el viernes?; I'd love to go; ~ about you? me encantaría ir ¿y a ti?; how come (colloq): ~ come the door's locked? ¿cómo es que la puerta está cerrada con llave?

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however
adv
(as linker) sin embargo, no obstante (frml)

(used before adj or adv) (no matter how): ~ hard she tried … por más que trataba …

(interrog) cómo

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howl [1]
vi
dog/wolf aullar*; person dar* alaridos; wind/gale aullar*, bramar

(weep noisily) (colloq) berrear (fam)

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howl [2]
n (of dog, wolf) aullido m; (of person) alarido m, aullido m

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hp
(horsepower) CV, HP

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HP
nu (BrE) hire purchase

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HQ
n headquarters

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hr
(hour) h.

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HRH
(in UK) (Her/His Royal Highness) S.A.R.

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HRT
n hormone replacement therapy

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HTML
nu (Comput) (hypertext markup language) HTML m

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hub
n
(of wheel) cubo m

(focal point) centro m

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hub cap

n tapacubos m, taza f (RPl)

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huddle [1]
vi
~ (together) (crowd together) apiñarse

~ (up) (curl up) acurrucarse*

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huddle [2]
n (tight group) grupo m, corrillo m; (in US football) timbac m, jol m

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hue
n (liter) (color) color m; (shade) tono m

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hue and cry

n (no pl) revuelo m

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huff
n (no pl): to be in a ~ estar* enfurruñado, estar* con mufa (RPl fam)

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hug [1]
vt -gg-
(embrace) abrazar*

(keep close to) ir* pegado a

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hug [2]
n abrazo m

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huge
adj enorme

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hull
n (of ship, plane, tank) casco m

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hullo
(esp BrE) hello

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hum [1]
-mm- vi machinery/bee/wire zumbar; person tararear (con la boca cerrada)

~ vt tune tararear (con la boca cerrada)

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hum [2]
n (no pl) (of bees, machinery) zumbido m; (of voices, traffic) murmullo m

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human [1]
adj humano

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human [2]
n ser* m humano

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human being

n ser m humano

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humane
adj humanitario, humano

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humanism
nu humanismo m

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humanist
n humanista mf

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humanitarian
adj humanitario

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humanities
n
(+ pl vb) the ~ las humanidades, las artes y las letras

(discipline) (+ sing vb) humanidades fpl

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humanity
n humanidad f

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human

: ~ nature
nu naturaleza f humana;
~ rights
pl n derechos mpl humanos

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humble
adj humilde

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humbly
adv humildemente

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humdrum
adj monótono, rutinario

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humid
adj húmedo

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humidity
nu humedad f

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humiliate
vt humillar

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humiliating
adj humillante

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humiliation
n humillación f

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humility
nu humildad f

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humor [1],humour
, (BrE) nu c humor m

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humor [2],humour
, (BrE) vt seguirle* la corriente a

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humorless ,humourless
, (BrE) adj person sin sentido del humor

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humorous
adj novel/play/speech humorístico; situation cómico, gracioso

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humour
n/vt (BrE) humor[1,2]

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hump
n
(of camel) joroba f, giba f; (of person) joroba f

(in ground) montículo m

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hunch [1]
vt back/shoulders encorvar

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hunch [2]
n (intuitive feeling) (colloq) presentimiento m, pálpito m, corazonada f

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hunch

: ~back
n (person) jorobado, -da m,f; (hump) joroba f;
~backed
adj jorobado

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hundred
n cien m; a/one ~ cien; a/one ~ and one ciento uno; two ~ doscientos; five ~ quinientos; five ~ pages quinientas páginas; in (the year) fifteen ~ en el (año) mil quinientos; she lived in the seventeen ~s vivió en el siglo XVIII; ten ~s are a thousand diez centenas son un millar; they are sold by the ~ o in ~s se venden de a cien or (Esp) de cien en cien; a/one ~ thousand/million cien mil/millones; ~s of times cientos de veces

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hundredfold
adj/adv see -fold

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hundredth [1]
adj centésimo

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hundredth [2]
adv en centésimo lugar

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hundredth [3]
000,000 n (Math) centésimo m; (part) centésima parte f

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hundredweight

n (pl ~) unidad de peso equivalente a 45,36kg. en EEUU y a 50,80kg. en RU

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hung
past & past p of HANG

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Hungarian [1]
adj húngaro

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Hungarian [2]
n
u (language) húngaro m

c (person) húngaro, -ra m,f

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Hungary
n Hungría f

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hunger
n
u (physical) hambre f‡

(strong desire) (no pl): a ~ for adventure un ansia f‡or (liter) hambre de aventura

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hunger strike

n huelga f de hambre

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hung

: ~ jury
n : jurado que se disuelve al no ponerse de acuerdo sus miembros;
~over
adj to be ~over tener* resaca or (Col fam) guayabo or (AmL, Méx fam) cruda or (Ven fam) ratón

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hungrily
adv ávidamente

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hungry
adj -grier, -griest hambriento; to be ~ tener* hambre; to be ~ FOR sth estar* ávido DE algo

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hunk
n
(chunk) trozo m, pedazo m

(man) (colloq): he's a real ~ está buenísimo (fam)

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hunt [1]
vt
game/fox cazar*

(search for) buscar*

~ vi
(pursue game) cazar*; to go ~ing ir* de caza or de cacería

(search) to ~ (FOR sth) buscar* (algo)
hunt down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] animal/fugitive darle* caza a

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hunt [2]
n

(chase) caza f, cacería f

(hunters) partida f de caza, cacería f

(search) búsqueda f

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hunter
n (person) cazador, -dora m,f; (horse) caballo m de caza

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hunting
nu (Sport) caza f, cacería f

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hurdle
n
(Sport) (obstacle) obstáculo m, valla f; see also HURDLES

(problem) obstáculo m

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hurdles
n (+ sing vb) vallas fpl

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hurl
vt tirar, arrojar, lanzar*

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hurrah ,hurray
, interj hooray

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hurricane
n huracán m

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hurry [1]
n (no pl) prisa f, apuro m (AmL); I'm in a ~ tengo prisa, estoy apurado (AmL); he wrote it in a ~ lo escribió deprisa (fam)

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hurry [2]
-ries, -rying, -ried vi
(make haste) darse* prisa, apurarse (AmL)

(move hastily) (+ adv compl): she hurried after him corrió tras él; he hurried back/in/out volvió/entró/salió corriendo

~ vt
person meterle prisa a, apurar (AmL)

work hacer* apresuradamente
hurry away,
hurry off [v + adv] alejarse rápidamente hurry up
[v + adv] darse* prisa, apurarse (AmL)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] person meterle prisa a, apurar (AmL); work acelerar, apurar (AmL)

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hurt [1]
(past & past p hurt) vt

(cause pain): you're ~ing her/me! ¡le/me estás haciendo daño!, ¡la/me estás lastimando! (esp AmL)

(injure): I ~ my ankle me hice daño en el tobillo, me lastimé el tobillo (esp AmL); to ~ oneself, to get ~ hacerse* daño, lastimarse (esp AmL)

(distress emotionally): I've been ~ too often me han hecho sufrir demasiadas veces; to ~ sb's feelings herir* los sentimientos de algn

~ vi
(be source of pain) doler*; my leg ~s me duele la pierna

(have adverse effects): it won't ~ to postpone it for a while no pasa nada si lo dejamos por el momento

(suffer adverse effects) (AmE colloq): to be ~ing estar* pasándola or pasándolo mal (fam)

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hurt [2]
nu (emotional) dolor m, pena f

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hurt [3]
adj
(physically) finger/foot lastimado; she was badly ~ estaba gravemente herida

(emotionally) feelings/pride herido; tone/expression dolido; to feel/be ~ sentirse*/estar* dolido

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hurtful
adj hiriente

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hurtle
vi (+ adv compl): to ~ along/past ir*/pasar volando or a toda velocidad

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husband
n marido m, esposo m

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hush [1]
n (no pl) silencio m

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hush [2]
vt (quieten) hacer* callar; (calm down) calmar hush up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] scandal/story acallar

[v + adv] (be quiet) (AmE colloq) callarse

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hush [3]
interj : ~! ¡shh!, ¡chitón!

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hushed
adj (before n) silencioso; in ~ tones en voz muy baja, en murmullos

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hush-hush

adj (colloq) super secreto (fam)

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husk
n (of wheat, rice) cáscara f, cascarilla f; (of maize) chala f or (Esp) farfolla f

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husky [1]
adj -kier, -kiest ronco

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husky [2]
n (pl -kies) husky mf, perro, -rra m,f esquimal

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hustings
pl n the ~ la campaña electoral

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hustle [1]
vt

(move hurriedly) (+ adv compl): she was ~d into the car la metieron en el coche a empujones; he was ~d away by his bodyguards sus guardaespaldas se lo llevaron precipitadamente

(pressure) apremiar, meterle prisa a, apurar (AmL)

(AmE colloq)
(obtain aggressively) hacerse* con

(hawk, sell) vender

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hustle [2]
n
u (hurry) ajetreo m; the ~ and bustle of the big city el ajetreo y bullicio de la gran ciudad

c (trick, swindle) (AmE colloq) chanchullo m (fam)

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hustler
n (AmE)
(hard worker) (colloq) persona f trabajadora

(swindler) (sl) estafador, -dora m,f

(prostitute) (sl) puto, -ta m,f (vulg)

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hut
n
(cabin) cabaña f; (of mud, straw) choza f

(hovel) casucha f

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hutch
n (rabbit ~) conejera f

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hyaena
n hyena

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hybrid
n híbrido m

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hydrant
n boca f de riego, toma f de agua, hidrante m (AmC, Col); (fire ~) boca f de incendios or (Esp) de riego, toma f de agua, hidrante m de incendios (AmC, Col), grifo m (Chi)

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hydraulic
adj hidráulico

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hydrocarbon
nu c hidrocarburo m

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hydroelectric
adj hidroeléctrico

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hydrofoil
n (vessel) hidrodeslizador m, aliscafo m

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hydrogen
nu hidrógeno m

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hyena
n hiena f

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hygiene
n higiene f

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hygienic
adj higiénico

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hymn
n (Relig) cántico m, himno m

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hype [1]
nu (colloq) despliegue m or bombo m publicitario

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hype [2]
vt (colloq) promocionar con bombos y platillos or (Esp) a bombo y platillo hype up [v + adv + o, v + o + adv] (colloq) movie promocionar con bombos y platillos or (Esp) a bombo y platillo; person poner* nervioso

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hyperactive
adj hiperactivo

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hypermarket
n (BrE) hipermercado m

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hypertension
nu hipertensión f

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hypertext markup language
nu (Comput) lenguaje m de marcado de hipertexto

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hyperventilate
vi hiperventilarse

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hyphen
n guion m

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hypnosis
nu hipnosis f

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hypnotic
adj suggestion/state hipnótico; voice/eyes/rhythm hipnotizador, hipnotizante

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hypnotism
nu hipnotismo m

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hypnotist
n hipnotizador, -dora m,f

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hypnotize
vt hipnotizar*

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hypoallergenic
adj hipoalérgeno

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hypochondriac
n hipocondríaco, -ca m,f

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hypocrisy
nu c (pl -sies) hipocresía f

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hypocrite
n hipócrita mf

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hypocritical
adj hipócrita

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hypodermic [1]
adj hipodérmico

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hypodermic [2]
n (aguja f) hipodérmica f

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hypothermia
nu hipotermia f

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hypothesis
n (pl -ses ) hipótesis f

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hypothetical
adj hipotético

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hysterectomy
n (pl -mies) histerectomía f

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hysteria
nu histerismo m, histeria f

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hysterical
adj
(Psych) histérico

(very funny) (colloq) para morirse de (la) risa

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hysterics
pl n
(nervous agitation) histeria f, histerismo m; to go into or have ~ ponerse* histérico

(laughter) (colloq) to be in ~ estar* como loco

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I

I
pron yo
Note
Although yo is given as the main translation of I, it is in practice used only for emphasis, or to avoid ambiguity: I went to the theater fui al teatro; I was singing, he was playing the piano yo cantaba y él tocaba el piano; I did it yo lo hice.

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I ,i
, n I, i f

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IA
Iowa

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IBA
n (in UK) Independent Broadcasting Authority

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Iberian
adj ibérico

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ice [1]
n
u (frozen water) hielo m; to break the ~ (overcome reserve) romper* el hielo; (make a start) (AmE) dar* los primeros pasos

c u (sherbet) (AmE) sorbete m, helado m de agua (AmL), nieve f (Méx)

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ice [2]
vt cake bañar (con fondant)

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Ice Age

n : the ~ ~ la edad de hielo

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iceberg
n iceberg m

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ice

: ~box
n
(refrigerator) (AmE colloq & dated) refrigerador m, nevera f, heladera f (RPl)

(freezing compartment) (BrE) congelador m
;
~ cream
nu c helado m;
~ cube
n cubito m de hielo

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iced
adj
(chilled) helado

(Culin) glaseado

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ice hockey

nu hockey m sobre hielo

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Iceland
n Islandia f

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Icelandic [1]
adj islandés

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Icelandic [2]
nu islandés m

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ice

: ~ lolly
n (BrE) paleta f helada or (Esp) polo m or (RPl) palito m helado or (CS) chupete m helado;
~ rink
n (BrE) pista f de (patinaje sobre) hielo;
~ skating
nu patinaje m sobre hielo

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icicle
n carámbano m (de hielo)

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icing
n (Culin) glaseado m

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icing sugar

nu (BrE) azúcar m or f glas(é) or (RPl) impalpable or (Chi) flor or (Col) en polvo

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icon
n icono m, ícono m

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icy
adj icier, iciest
wind/rain helado, glacial; feet/hands helado; (as adv) ~ cold helado

stare/reception glacial

roads/ground cubierto de hielo

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ID

identification

Idaho

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idea
n idea f; I had an ~ se me ocurrió una idea; that's the general ~ de eso se trata; that's not my ~ of fun eso no es lo que yo entiendo por diversión; where is he? — (I've) no ~! ¿dónde está? — (no tengo) ni idea

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ideal [1]
adj ideal

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ideal [2]
nu c ideal m

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idealism
nu idealismo m

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idealist
n idealista mf

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idealistic
adj idealista

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idealize
vt idealizar*

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ideally
adv located/placed/equipped inmejorablemente; they are ~ suited están hechos el uno para el otro; ~, no one would have to do it (indep) lo ideal sería que nadie tuviera que hacerlo

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identical
adj idéntico; ~ twins gemelos mpl univitelinos (téc), gemelos mpl (AmL), gemelos mpl idénticos (Esp); to be ~ TO o WITH sth ser* idéntico A algo

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identification
nu
(act of identifying) identificación f

(evidence of identity): have you got any ~? ¿tiene algún documento que acredite su identidad?

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identification parade

n (BrE) rueda f de identificación or de sospechosos

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identify
-fies, -fying, -fied vt identificar*

v refl (reveal identity) to ~ oneself identificarse*

~ vi to ~ WITH sb/sth identificarse* CON algn/algo

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Identikit
® nu : ~ picture Identikit® m, retrato m hablado (AmS) or (Méx) reconstruido or (Esp) robot

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identity
n (pl -ties) identidad f; (before n) ~ card carné m or (AmL tb) cédula f de identidad

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ideological
adj ideológico

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ideology
nu c (pl -gies) ideología f

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idiom
n modismo m

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idiomatic
adj idiomático

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idiosyncrasy
nc u (pl -sies) idiosincrasia f

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idiosyncratic
adj idiosincrásico

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idiot
n idiota mf

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idiotic
adj idiota

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idle [1]
adj idler , idlest

(not in use or employment): to be ~ worker no tener* trabajo; machine/factory estar* parado

(unoccupied) hours/moment de ocio

(lazy) holgazán

(frivolous): it was ~ curiosity era pura curiosidad; ~ speculation conjeturas fpl inútiles

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idle [2]
vi
(be lazy) holgazanear

(Auto) engine andar* al ralentí

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idleness
n
(involuntary inactivity) inactividad f

(laziness) holgazanería f

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idol
n ídolo m

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idolize
vt idolatrar

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idyll
n idilio m

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idyllic
adj idílico

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i.e.
(that is) (in writing) i.e.; (in speech) esto es

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if
conj
(on condition that) si; ~ I were you, I wouldn't do it it yo en tu lugar or yo que tú, no lo haría; she was very offhand, ~ not downright rude estuvo muy brusca, por no decir verdaderamente grosera; ~ nothing else aunque no sea más que eso; ~ so (as linker) si es así

(whether) si

(though) aunque, si bien

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igloo
n iglú m

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ignite
vt prenderle fuego a

~ vi fuel/paper prenderse fuego

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ignition
n
u (act) encendido m

(mechanism) (Auto) encendido m; (before n) ~ key llave f de contacto or (AmL tb) del arranque

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ignorance
nu ignorancia f

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ignorant
adj (lacking knowledge) ignorante; to be ~ OF sth ignorar algo

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ignore
vt person/remark ignorar; warning hacer* caso omiso de; we can't ~ the fact that … no podemos dejar de tener en cuenta el hecho de que …

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IL
Illinois

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ilk
n tipo m

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ill [1]
adj
-er, -est (unwell) enfermo; to feel ~ sentirse* mal

(bad) (before n): ~ effects efectos mpl negativos; his ~ health su mala salud

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ill [2]
adv (no comp)
(hardly): I can ~ afford to buy a new car mal puedo yo permitirme comprar un coche nuevo

(badly) (frml) mal; to speak ~ of sb hablar mal de algn

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ill [3]
n mal m

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Ill
Illinois

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I'll
I will, I shall

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ill

: ~-advised
adj action desacertado; you would be ~-advised to go no sería aconsejable que fueras;
~ at ease
adj (pred) (uncomfortable) incómodo; (anxious) inquieto;
~-bred
adj sin educación

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illegal
adj
(unlawful) ilegal

(AmE Sport) antirreglamentario

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illegible
adj ilegible

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illegitimate
adj ilegítimo

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ill

: ~-fated
adj infortunado;
~ feeling
n resentimiento m, rencor m;
~-gotten
adj : ~-gotten gains dinero m mal habido

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illicit
adj ilícito

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ill-informed

adj mal informado

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illiteracy
nu analfabetismo m

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illiterate
adj analfabeto

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illness
nu c enfermedad f

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illogical
adj ilógico

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ill

: ~-treat
vt maltratar;
~-treatment
nu malos tratos mpl

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illuminate
vt iluminar

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illumination
nu iluminación f

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illusion
n
c u (false appearance): to give o create an ~ of sth dar* la impresión de algo; (Art) crear la ilusión de algo; an optical ~ una ilusión óptica

c (false idea) ilusión f

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illustrate
vt
book/magazine ilustrar

(explain by examples) ilustrar

(show) poner* de manifiesto

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illustration
n
c u (picture, technique) ilustración f

c (example) ejemplo m

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illustrator
n ilustrador, -dora m,f

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illustrious
adj (liter) ilustre

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ill will

nu
(hostility) animadversión f

(spite) rencor m

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I'm
I am

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image
n imagen f; to be the (spitting) ~ o spit and ~ of sb ser* la viva imagen de algn

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imagery
nu imaginería f, imágenes fpl

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imaginable
adj imaginable

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imaginary
adj imaginario

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imagination
nu c imaginación f

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imaginative
adj imaginativo

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imagine
vt
(picture to oneself) imaginarse; I can just ~ her saying that ya me la imagino diciendo eso

(fancy mistakenly): you're imagining things son imaginaciones or figuraciones tuyas

(assume) imaginarse; I ~ she's very tired me imagino que estará muy cansada

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imbalance
nc u desequilibrio m

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imbecile
n imbécil mf

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imbed
vt -dd- (AmE) embed

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IMF
n (International Monetary Fund) FMI m

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imitate
vt imitar

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imitation [1]
nu c imitación f

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imitation [2]
adj gold/pearls de imitación

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immaculate
adj impecable

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immaterial
adj irrelevante

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immature
adj
tree/animal joven; fruit verde, inmaduro

(childish) person/attitude inmaduro

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immaturity
nu inmadurez f

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immediate
adj

(instant, prompt) inmediato

problem/need urgente, apremiante

(before n) (close): in the ~ future en el futuro inmediato; in the ~ vicinity en las inmediaciones

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immediately
adv
(at once) inmediatamente

before/after/above/below justo

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immemorial
adj (liter) inmemorial (liter)

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immense
adj inmenso, enorme

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immensely
adv enjoy/like enormemente; popular/powerful inmensamente

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immerse
vt
(submerge) to ~ sth/sb (IN sth) sumergir* algo/a algn (EN algo)

(absorb, involve) to be ~d IN sth estar* absorto EN algo

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immersion heater

n calentador m eléctrico (de agua), termo m (Chi), termofón m (RPl)

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immigrant
n inmigrante mf; (before n) worker/population inmigrante

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immigration
nu inmigración f

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imminent
adj inminente

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immobile
adj inmóvil

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immobilize
vt inmovilizar*

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immoderate
adj demands/appetite desmedido

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immodest
adj
(conceited) presuntuoso, inmodesto

(indecent) behavior/suggestion impúdico, inmodesto

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immoral
adj inmoral

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immorality
nu inmoralidad f

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immortal
adj inmortal

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immortality
nu inmortalidad f

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immortalize
vt inmortalizar*

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immune
adj
(not susceptible) to be ~ TO sth ser* inmune A algo

(before n) system/response inmunológico

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immunity
nu inmunidad f

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immunization
nu c inmunización f

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immunize
vt inmunizar*

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imp
n diablillo m (fam)

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impact
nu c impacto m

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impair
vt afectar; ~ed vision/hearing problemas mpl de vista/audición

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impale
vt to ~ sth/sb ON sth atravesar* algo/a algn CON algo

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impart
vt (frml) news comunicar*; knowledge impartir; feeling/quality conferir* (frml)

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impartial
adj imparcial

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impassable
adj river/barrier infranqueable; road intransitable

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impasse
n impasse m

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impassioned
adj apasionado

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impassive
adj impasible

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impatience
nu impaciencia f

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impatient
adj person impaciente; gesture/voice de impaciencia

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impatiently
adv con impaciencia

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impeach
vt (Law) acusar a un alto cargo de delitos cometidos en el desempeño de sus funciones

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impeccable
adj impecable

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impecunious
adj (liter or hum) sin peculio (liter o hum)

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impede
vt dificultar

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impediment
n
(hindrance) impedimento m

(physical defect) defecto m; a speech ~ un defecto del habla

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impel
vt -ll- impeler

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impending
adj (before n) inminente

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impenetrable
adj impenetrable

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imperative [1]
adj

(essential) imprescindible, fundamental

need imperioso, imperativo

(Ling) mood imperativo; sentence en imperativo

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imperative [2]
n imperativo m

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imperceptible
adj imperceptible

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imperfect [1]
adj imperfecto

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imperfect [2]
n imperfecto m

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imperfection
nc u imperfección f

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imperial
adj (of empire) (before n) imperial, del imperio

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imperialism
nu imperialismo m

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imperialist
n imperialista mf

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imperil
vt , (BrE) -ll- poner* en peligro

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imperious
adj imperioso

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impermeable
adj impermeable

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impersonal
adj impersonal

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impersonate
vt
(pretend to be) hacerse* pasar por

(mimic) imitar, impersonar (Méx)

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impersonator
n imitador, -dora m,f, impersonador, -dora m,f (Méx)

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impertinent
adj impertinente

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impervious
adj
rock/material impermeable

(unaffected) to be ~ TO sth to criticism/doubt ser* impermeable A algo

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impetuous
adj person impetuoso; action/decision impulsivo

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impetus
nu ímpetu m

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impinge
vi to ~ ON o UPON sth privacy/freedom vulnerar algo

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implacable
adj implacable

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implant
vt
idea/ideal inculcar*

embryo/hair implantar

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implausible
adj inverosímil

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implement [1]
vt implementar

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implement [2]
n instrumento m, implemento m (AmL)

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implicate
vt implicar*

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implication
n
c u (consequence, significance) repercusión f, implicación f

u (involvement) implicación f

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implicit
adj
threat implícito

confidence/trust incondicional, total

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implode
vi implosionar

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implore
vt implorar

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imply
vt implies, implying, implied
(suggest, hint) dar* a entender, insinuar*

(involve) implicar*, suponer*

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impolite
adj maleducado, descortés

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import [1]
n
(Busn)
u (act) importación f

c (article): a foreign ~ un artículo de importación

u (significance) (frml) importancia f

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import [2]
vt importar

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importance
nu importancia f

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important
adj importante

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importer
n importador, -dora m,f

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impose
vt imponer*

~ vi molestar; to ~ on sb's goodwill abusar de la buena voluntad de algn

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imposing
adj imponente

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imposition
n
u (enforcement) imposición f

c (taking unfair advantage) abuso m

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impossibility
nu imposibilidad f

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impossible [1]
adj
job/request imposible; it's ~ for me to arrive by twelve me es imposible llegar para las doce

(intolerable) intolerable

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impossible [2]
n to ask/attempt the ~ pedir*/intentar lo imposible

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impostor
n impostor, -tora m,f

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impotence
nu impotencia f

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impotent
adj impotente

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impound
vt
possessions/assets incautar(se de)

vehicle llevar al depósito municipal

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impoverished
adj (financially, spiritually) empobrecido; soil/diet pobre

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impractical
adj poco práctico

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impregnable
adj fortress inexpugnable; organization impenetrable

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impregnate
vt
(saturate) to ~ sth WITH sth impregnar algo CON or DE algo

(make pregnant) (frml) fecundar

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impresario
(pl -os) n empresario, -ria m,f teatral

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impress
vt
(make impression on): we were ~ed by your work tu trabajo nos causó muy buena impresión; he only did it to ~ her lo hizo sólo para impactarla

(emphasize) to ~ sth ON o UPON sb recalcarle* algo a algn

~ vi impresionar

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impression
n

(idea, image) impresión f; to be under the ~ (that) … creer* or pensar* que …

(effect) impresión f; to make o create a good/bad ~ on sb causarle a algn una buena/mala impresión

(imprint) impresión f, huella f

(impersonation) imitación f

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impressionable
adj
(easily influenced) influenciable

(easily frightened, upset) impresionable

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impressionism
nu impresionismo m

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impressionist
n
(Art) impresionista mf

(impersonator) imitador, -dora m,f

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impressive
adj record/work admirable; building/ceremony imponente

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imprint [1]
n marca f, huella f

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imprint [2]
vt (physically) imprimir*; (on mind) grabar

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imprison
vt (Law) encarcelar

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imprisonment
nu (act) encarcelamiento m; (state) prisión f; life ~ cadena f perpetua

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improbable
adj
(unlikely) improbable

(implausible) inverosímil

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impromptu
adj improvisado

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improper
adj
behavior/language indecoroso; suggestion deshonesto

(incorrect) (frml) use indebido; term incorrecto

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improve
vt
design/results mejorar; chances aumentar; to ~ one's mind cultivarse

property hacer* mejoras en

~ vi situation/weather/health mejorar; chances aumentar

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improvement
nu c (in design, situation) mejora f; (in health) mejoría f

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improvise
vi/t improvisar

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imprudent
adj (frml) imprudente

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impudence
nu insolencia f

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impudent
adj insolente

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impulse
n impulso m; I did it on ~ lo hice sin pensarlo

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impulsive
adj impulsivo

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impunity
nu (frml) impunidad f

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impure
adj impuro

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impurity
nu c (pl -ties) impureza f

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in [1]
prep

(indicating place, location) en; ~ Japan en (el) Japón; he went ~ the shop entró en la tienda; who's that ~ the photo? ¿quién es ese de la foto?; ~ here/there aquí/allí dentro or (esp AmL) adentro; ~ the rain bajo la lluvia

(with superl) de; the highest mountain ~ Italy la montaña más alta de Italia; the worst storm ~ living memory la peor tormenta que se recuerda

(indicating time) en; ~ spring/January/1924 en primavera/enero/1924; at four o'clock ~ the morning a las cuatro de la mañana; she did it ~ three hours lo hizo en tres horas; ~ two months' time dentro de dos meses

(indicating manner) en; ~ dollars en dólares; ~ French en francés; ~ twos de dos en dos, de a dos (AmL); cut it ~ half córtalo por la mitad; they came ~ their thousands vinieron miles y miles

(wearing): he turned up ~ a suit apareció de traje; are you going ~ that dress? ¿vas a ir con ese vestido?

(indicating circumstances, state): the company is ~ difficulties la empresa está pasando dificultades; to be ~ a good mood estar* de buen humor; he's ~ pain está dolorido; low ~ calories bajo en calorías

(indicating ratio): one ~ four uno de cada cuatro; she's one ~ a million es única

(+ gerund): ~ so doing, they set a precedent al hacerlo, sentaron precedente

in that (as conj): the case is unusual ~ that … el caso es poco común en el sentido de que …

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in [2]
adv

(inside): is the cat ~? ¿el gato está dentro or (esp AmL) adentro?; ~ you go! ¡entra!

(at home, work): is Lisa ~? ¿está Lisa?; there was nobody ~ no había nadie

(in position): she had her curlers ~ llevaba or tenía los rulos puestos

(at destination): the train isn't ~ yet el tren no ha llegado todavía; application forms must be ~ by October 5 las solicitudes deben entregarse antes del 5 de octubre

(involved): we were ~ on the planning stage participamos en la planificación; to be ~ for sth: it looks like we're ~ for some rain parece que va a llover; you're ~ for a big surprise te vas a llevar una buena sorpresa

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in [3]
adj

(fashionable) (colloq) (no comp): black is ~ this season el negro está de moda esta temporada; the ~ place el lugar in (fam)

(exclusive, private) (before n): an ~ joke un chiste para iniciados

(pred) (in tennis, badminton, etc): the ball was ~ la pelota fue buena or cayó dentro or (esp AmL) adentro

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in [4]
n : the ~s and outs (of sth) los pormenores (de algo)

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in [5]
(pl in or ins) inch(es)

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IN
Indiana

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inability
nu incapacidad f; ~ to + INF incapacidad PARA + INF

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inaccessible
adj inaccesible

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inaccurate
adj
translation/estimate inexacto

aim/shot impreciso

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inactive
adj inactivo

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inactivity
nu inactividad f

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inadequate
adj
resources/measures insuficiente

person inepto

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inadvertently
adv sin querer

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inadvisable
adj desaconsejable

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inane
adj estúpido, idiota

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inanimate
adj inanimado

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inapplicable
adj inaplicable, no aplicable

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inappropriate
adj measure/dress inadecuado; moment inoportuno

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inarticulate
adj babbling/grunt inarticulado; person con dificultad para expresarse

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inasmuch as
conj (frml)
(since, seeing that) ya que, puesto que

insofar as

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inattentive
adj pupil/listener distraído, poco atento

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inaudible
adj inaudible

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inaugural
adj
speech/lecture inaugural

(of official) speech de toma de posesión; ceremony de investidura

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inaugurate
vt
(begin, open) inaugurar

(frml) president investir*

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inauguration
n
(investiture) investidura f; (before n) I~ Day (in US) día de la toma de posesión del presidente de los EEUU

(opening) inauguración f

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inbreeding
nu endogamia f

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Inc
(AmE) Incorporated

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Inca [1]
adj incaico, inca

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Inca [2]
n inca mf

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incapable
adj (pred)
(not able) to be ~ OF -ING ser* incapaz DE + INF

(helpless) inútil, incapaz

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incapacitate
vt
(disable) incapacitar

(Law) inhabilitar

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incarcerate
vt encarcelar

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incarnate
adj (liter) (usu pred) encarnado

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incarnation
n encarnación f

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incendiary
adj incendiario

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incense [1]
nu incienso m

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incense [2]
vt indignar

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incentive
nc u incentivo m

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inception
n (frml) inicio m

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incessant
adj incesante

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incessantly
adv sin cesar

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incest
nu incesto m

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incestuous
adj incestuoso

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inch [1]
n pulgada f (2,54 centímetros); I've searched every ~ of the house he buscado hasta en el último rincón de la casa; she wouldn't budge o give an ~ no cedió ni un ápice

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inch [2]
vi : to ~ forward avanzar* lentamente

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incidence
nu
(frequency) índice m

(Opt, Phys) incidencia f

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incident
n incidente m

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incidental
adj
(accompanying) effect secundario; advantage/benefit adicional; expenses imprevisto

(minor) incidental

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incidentally
adv (indep) a propósito

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incinerate
vt incinerar

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incinerator
n incinerador m

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incision
nc u incisión f

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incisor
n incisivo m

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incite
vt hatred/violence instigar* a, incitar a; person to ~ sb TO sth/+ INF instigar* or incitar a algn A algo/+ INF

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inclination
nu c
(leaning) tendencia f

(desire) to have an/no ~ to + INF tener*/no tener* deseos de + INF

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incline [1]
vt (frml) head inclinar

~ vi (frml) to ~ TO sth: she ~s to the opposite view se inclina a pensar lo contrario

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incline [2]
n (frml) pendiente f

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inclined
adj (disposed) ~ to + INF: I'm ~ to agree yo me inclino a pensar lo mismo; she's ~ to be irritable in the morning tiende a estar de mal humor por la mañana

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include
vt incluir*; (with letter) adjuntar; service isn't ~d el servicio no está incluido

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including
prep : up to and ~ page 25 hasta la página 25 inclusive; not ~ insurance sin incluir el seguro

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inclusion
nu inclusión f

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inclusive
adj price/charge global; to be ~ OF sth incluir* algo

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incognito
adv de incógnito

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incoherent
adj incoherente

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income
nu c ingresos mpl

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income

: ~ support
nu (in UK) subsidio otorgado a personas de bajos ingresos;
~ tax
nu impuesto m sobre or a la renta, impuesto m a los réditos (Arg)

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incoming
adj (before n)
(inbound): the area has been closed to ~ traffic no se permite la entrada de vehículos a la zona; the secretary takes all ~ calls la secretaria atiende todas las llamadas

(about to take office) president entrante

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incommunicado
adj (pred) to be ~ estar* incomunicado

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incomparable
adj (liter) incomparable

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incompatibility
nu incompatibilidad f

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incompatible
adj incompatible

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incompetence
nu incompetencia f

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incompetent
adj person incompetente; work deficiente

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incomplete
adj
(with sth or sb missing) incompleto

(unfinished) inacabado

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incomprehensible
adj incomprensible

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incomprehension
nu incomprensión f

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inconceivable
adj inconcebible

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inconclusive
adj evidence/findings no concluyente

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incongruous
adj behavior/remark fuera de lugar, inapropiado; appearance extraño, raro

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inconsequential
adj intrascendente

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inconsiderate
adj desconsiderado

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inconsistent
adj
(contradictory) contradictorio; to be ~ WITH sth no concordar* CON algo; with principles/ideas no compadecerse* CON algo

(changeable) person/attitude inconsecuente

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inconspicuous
adj que no llama la atención

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incontinent
adj (Med) incontinente

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inconvenience [1]
n
u (unsuitability, troublesomeness) inconveniencia f

u (trouble) molestias fpl

c (drawback, nuisance) inconveniente m

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inconvenience [2]
vt causarle molestias a

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inconvenient
adj moment poco conveniente; position poco práctico

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incorporate
vt

(take in) idea/plan incorporar; to ~ sth INTO sth incorporar algo A algo

(include, contain) incluir*

(Busn, Law) business/enterprise constituir* (en sociedad)

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incorrect
adj answer/spelling incorrecto; statement/belief equivocado

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incorrigible
adj incorregible

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increase [1]
vi number/size/prices/output aumentar; influence/popularity crecer*; to ~ in size aumentar de tamaño; to ~ in number crecer* en número; to ~ in value aumentar de valor

~ vt aumentar

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increase [2]
n aumento m; to be on the ~ estar* or ir* en aumento

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increasing
adj (before n) creciente

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increasingly
adv : ~ difficult cada vez más difícil; it is becoming ~ clear that … resulta cada vez más claro que …

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incredible
adj increíble

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incredibly
adv (colloq) (as intensifier) increíblemente

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incredulous
adj de incredulidad

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increment
n (in salary) incremento m (salarial) (frml)

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incriminate
vt incriminar (frml)

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incriminating
adj evidence/document comprometedor

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incubate
vt incubar

~ vi bird empollar; egg/bacteria incubarse

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incubation
nu incubación f

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incubator
n incubadora f

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inculcate
vt (frml) to ~ sth IN(TO) sb, to ~ sb WITH sth inculcarle* algo A algn, inculcar* algo EN algn

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incumbent [1]
adj (frml) to be ~ ON o UPON sb incumbirle A algn

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incumbent [2]
n titular mf del cargo

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incur
vt -rr- (frml) anger provocar*, incurrir en (frml); penalty acarrear; damage/loss sufrir; debt/liability contraer*; expense incurrir en (frml)

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incurable
adj illness incurable; optimist/romantic empedernido

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incursion
nc u incursión f

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Ind
Indiana

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indebted
adj to be ~ TO sb (FOR sth) estar* en deuda CON algn (POR algo)

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indecency
nu indecencia f

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indecent
adj indecente

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indecent assault
nc u abusos mpl deshonestos

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indecipherable
adj indescifrable

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indecision
nu indecisión f

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indecisive
adj
(hesitant) indeciso

(inconclusive) no decisivo

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indeed
adv
(as intensifier): thank you very much ~ muchísimas gracias; this is ~ a great privilege este es un auténtico or verdadero privilegio

(in fact): the wheel was ~ loose en efecto, la rueda estaba suelta; if ~ he is right si es que tiene razón

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indefensible
adj inexcusable

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indefinite
adj

number/period/outline indefinido

(Ling): ~ article artículo m indefinido

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indelible
adj indeleble

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indelicate
adj
(vulgar) indelicado

(tactless) indiscreto

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indemnify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied
(insure) asegurar

(compensate) indemnizar*

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indemnity
n (pl -ties)
u (insurance) indemnidad f

c (compensation) indemnización f

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indent
vt
line/paragraph sangrar

surface/edge marcar*

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independence
nu independencia f

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Independence Day

n día m de la Independencia

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independent
adj independiente

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in-depth
adj (before n) a fondo

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indescribable
adj indescriptible

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indestructible
adj indestructible

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indeterminate
adj indeterminado

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index [1]
n
(pl indexes)
(in book, journal) índice m

(list) lista f; (before n) ~ card ficha f

(pl indexes o indices) (Econ, Fin) índice m

(pl indices) (Math) índice m

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index [2]
vt
(Publ)
(provide with index) ponerle* un índice a

(enter in index) incluir* en un índice

(Econ, Fin) prices/wages indexar

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index

: ~ finger
n (dedo m) índice m;
~-linked
adj (esp BrE) indexado

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India
n la India

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Indian [1]
adj
(of India) indio

(of America) indígena, indio

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Indian [2]
n
(person from India) indio, -dia m,f

(American ~) indígena mf, indio, -dia m,f

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Indian

: ~ Ocean
n the ~ Ocean el (Océano) Índico;
~ summer
n (in northern hemisphere) veranillo m de San Martín or de San Miguel; (in southern hemisphere) veranillo m de San Juan

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indicate
vt

(point out) señalar

(Auto) indicar*

(show) change/condition ser* indicio de

(state) señalar

~ vi (BrE Auto) indicar*, señalizar*, poner* el intermitente or (Col, Méx) las direccionales or (Chi) el señalizador

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indication
n
c u (sign, hint) indicio m

c (Med) indicación f

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indicative [1]
adj
(revealing) (frml) to be ~ OF sth ser* indicio DE algo

(Ling) mood/form indicativo

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indicative [2]
n (Ling) indicativo m

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indicator
n

(pointer) indicador m

(instrument) indicador m

(Auto) intermitente m, direccional f (Col, Méx), señalizador m (de viraje) (Chi)

(sign) indicador m

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indices
pl of INDEX ,

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indict
vt (Law) acusar

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indictment
n
(Law) c u acusación f

c (criticism): the report was an ~ of his management el informe censuraba su gestión

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indifference
nu indiferencia f

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indifferent
adj
(uninterested) indiferente

(mediocre) mediocre

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indigenous
adj population/language indígena, autóctono; species autóctono

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indigestible
adj (impossible to digest) no digerible; (hard to digest) indigesto

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indigestion
nu indigestión f

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indignant
adj indignado

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indignation
nu indignación f

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indignity
nu c (pl -ties) humillación f

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indigo
nu índigo m, añil m; (before n) ink/sea color añil adj inv

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indirect
adj

route/method indirecto; result/benefit indirecto

(Ling) statement/question indirecto; ~ discourse o (BrE) speech estilo m indirecto

(Fin) costs/taxes indirecto

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indirectly
adv indirectamente

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indiscreet
adj indiscreto

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indiscretion
nc u indiscreción f

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indiscriminate
adj indiscriminado

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indispensable
adj indispensable

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indisposed
adj (frml) (pred) (ill) to be ~ estar* indispuesto (frml)

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indisputable
adj evidence/proof irrefutable; leader/winner indiscutible

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indistinct
adj sound/shape poco definido; speech poco claro

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indistinguishable
adj ~ (FROM sth) indistinguible (DE algo)

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individual [1]
adj
(before n) (no comp)
(for one person) portion individual; tuition personal

(single, separate): you can purchase the whole set or ~ items se puede comprar el juego o cada pieza por separado

(particular, personal) style personal

(distinctive) personal

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individual [2]
n
(single person, animal) individuo m

(person) (colloq) individuo, -dua m,f

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indivisible
adj indivisible

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indoctrinate
vt adoctrinar

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indolent
adj (frml) indolente

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Indonesia
n Indonesia f

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Indonesian [1]
adj indonesio

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Indonesian [2]
n
c (person) indonesio, -sia m,f

u (language) indonesio m

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indoor
adj (before n) clothes/shoes para estar en casa; plants de interior(es); swimming pool cubierto, techado

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indoors
adv dentro, adentro (esp AmL)

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induce
vt
(persuade) to ~ sb to + INF inducir* a algn A + INF

(Med) sleep/labor inducir*

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inducement
n incentivo m

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induction
nu
(introduction) ~ (INTO sth) iniciación f (EN algo); (before n) course/period introductorio

(Med) (of labor) inducción f

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indulge
vt child consentir*, mimar; desire satisfacer*; it doesn't hurt to ~ oneself every now and again es bueno darse algún gusto de vez en cuando

~ vi to ~ IN sth permitirse algo

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indulgence
n
c (extravagance): an occasional cigar is my only ~ un puro de vez en cuando es el único lujo que me permito

u (partaking): too much ~ in anything is bad es malo abusar de cualquier placer

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indulgent
adj indulgente

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industrial
adj town/production/engineering industrial; ~ dispute conflicto m laboral

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industrial estate

n (BrE) zona f industrial, polígono m industrial (Esp)

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industrialist
n industrial mf

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industrialize
vt industrializar*

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industrial

: ~ park
n (AmE) zona f industrial, polígono m industrial (Esp);
I~ Revolution
n the I~ Revolution la Revolución Industrial

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industrious
adj worker trabajador; student aplicado

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industry
n (pl -tries) u c
industria f; the steel ~ la industria siderúrgica; the tourist ~ el turismo

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inebriated
adj (frml) person beodo (frml), ebrio (frml); state de embriaguez (frml)

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inedible
adj (impossible to eat) no comestible; (unpalatable) incomible

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ineffective
adj measure ineficaz; attempt infructuoso; person incompetente

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inefficiency
nu (of machinery) falta f de eficiencia; (of persons, method) ineficiencia f

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inefficient
adj ineficiente

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ineligible
adj (usu pred) candidate inelegible; she was ~ to vote no tenía derecho a votar

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inept
adj person inepto; conduct torpe

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inequality
n (pl -ties) desigualdad f

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inert
adj inerte

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inertia
nu inercia f

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inevitable [1]
adj inevitable

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inevitable [2]
n the ~ lo inevitable

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inevitably
adv inevitablemente

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inexact
adj inexacto

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inexcusable
adj imperdonable

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inexpensive
adj económico

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inexperience
nu inexperiencia f, falta f de experiencia

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inexperienced
adj nurse/pilot sin experiencia; swimmer/driver inexperto, novato

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inexpert
adj inexperto

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inexplicable
adj inexplicable

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inextricably
adv inextricablemente

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infallibility
nu infalibilidad f

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infallible
adj infalible

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infamous
adj
(notorious) de triste fama

(shameful) infame

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infancy
nu primera infancia f

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infant
n
(baby) bebé m, niño, -ña m,f; (before n) ~ mortality mortalidad f infantil

(BrE Educ) niño, -ña m,f (entre cinco y siete años de edad); (before n) ~ school (in UK) escuela para niños de entre cinco y siete años de edad

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infantile
adj pueril, infantil

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infantry
nu (+ sing or pl vb) infantería f

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infatuated
adj to be ~ WITH sb estar* encaprichado CON or (Esp tb) DE algn

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infatuation
nu c encaprichamiento m

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infect
vt wound/cut infectar; person/animal contagiar; the wound became ~ed la herida se infectó

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infection
n
c (disease) infección f

u (of wound) infección f; (of person) contagio m

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infectious
adj disease infeccioso, contagioso; laughter/enthusiasm contagioso

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infer
vt -rr- (deduce) to ~ sth (FROM sth) inferir* or deducir* algo (DE algo)

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inferior [1]
adj (no comp) product (de calidad) inferior; workmanship/rank inferior

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inferior [2]
n inferior mf

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inferiority
nu inferioridad f; (before n) ~ complex complejo m de inferioridad

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inferno
n (pl -noes) (journ): the building was a blazing ~ el edificio estaba totalmente envuelto en llamas

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infertile
adj land estéril, infecundo; woman/man/animal estéril

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infertility
nu (Agr) infecundidad f; (Biol) esterilidad f

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infest
vt infestar

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infidelity
nu c (pl -ties) infidelidad f

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infighting
nu luchas fpl internas

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infiltrate
vt infiltrarse en

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infiltrator
n infiltrado, -da m,f

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infinite
adj infinito

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infinitesimal
adj infinitesimal

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infinitive
n infinitivo m

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infinity
n
u (Math) infinito m

u (endless space) infinito m

(vast number, quantity) (liter) (no pl) infinidad f

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infirm
adj (weak) endeble; (ill) enfermo

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infirmary
n (pl -ries) (used in titles) hospital m

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infirmity
nc u (pl -ties) dolencia f (frml), padecimiento m

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inflame
vt person/passion encender*; situation exacerbar

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inflamed
adj inflamado; to become ~ inflamarse

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inflammable
adj inflamable, flamable (Méx)

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inflammation
nu c inflamación f

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inflate
vt (with air, gas) inflar, hinchar (Esp)

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inflation
nu inflación f

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inflexible
adj personality/regulations inflexible; material rígido

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inflict
vt pain/damage causar; punishment imponer*; to ~ sth ON sb: the suffering which he ~ed on his family el sufrimiento que le causó a su familia

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influence [1]
nc u influencia f: to be under the ~ of sb/sth estar* bajo la influencia de algn/algo; she's a good/bad ~ on him ejerce buena/mala influencia sobre él

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influence [2]
vt influir* en, influenciar

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influential
adj influyente

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influenza
nu (Med) gripe f or (Chi tb) influenza f or (Col, Méx) gripa f

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influx
nu c (of people) afluencia f; (of goods) entrada f; (of ideas) llegada f

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inform
vt informar; to keep sb ~ed mantener* a algn informado or al corriente

~ vi to ~ ON sb delatar or denunciar a algn

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informal
adj informal

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informality
nu falta f de ceremonia, informalidad f

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informally
adv
(casually) talk/dress de manera informal

(unofficially) meet/discuss informalmente

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informant
n informante mf

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information
nu información f; a piece of ~ un dato; (before n) ~ desk información f

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information

: ~ highway
n (Comput) autopista f de información, infovía f;
~ technology
n informática f

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informative
adj article/lecture instructivo, informativo; guidebook lleno de información, informativo

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informed
adj source bien informado; criticism/approach bien fundado

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informer
n informante mf

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infrared
adj infrarrojo

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infrastructure
n infraestructura f

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infrequent
adj poco frecuente

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infringe
vt contract no cumplir (con); treaty/rule infringir*

~ vi to ~ ON o UPON sth violar algo

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infringement
nc u (of law) contravención f, violación f; (of contract) incumplimiento m; (Sport) falta f; (of rights) violación f

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infuriate
vt enfurecer*

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infuriating
adj exasperante

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infuse
vt tea/herb hacer* una infusión de

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infusion
nc u infusión f

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ingenious
adj ingenioso

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ingenuity
nu (of person) ingenio m; (of gadget, idea) lo ingenioso

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ingenuous
adj ingenuo

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ingot
n lingote m

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ingrained
adj
belief/habit arraigado

dirt incrustado

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ingratiate
v refl to ~ oneself (WITH sb) congraciarse (CON algn)

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ingratitude
nu ingratitud f

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ingredient
n
(Culin) ingrediente m

(Pharm) componente m

(element) elemento m

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ingrowing
adj (BrE) toenail encarnado

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ingrown
adj toenail encarnado

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inhabit
vt habitar (frml), vivir en

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inhabitant
n habitante mf

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inhale
vi aspirar

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inhaler
n inhalador m

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inherent
adj inherente; to be ~ IN sth ser* inherente A algo

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inherit
vt heredar

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inheritance
n
c (sth inherited) herencia f

u (act) sucesión f

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inhibit
vt (frml) inhibir

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inhibited
adj inhibido

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inhibition
n inhibición f

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inhospitable
adj person poco hospitalario; climate/region inhóspito

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in-house
adj training en la empresa (or organización etc); staff interno

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inhuman
adj inhumano

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inhumane
adj treatment inhumano; person cruel

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inhumanity
n (pl-ties)
u (cruelty) crueldad f

c (cruel act) atrocidad f

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inimitable
adj inimitable

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initial [1]
adj inicial

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initial [2]
n inicial f

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initial [3]
vt , (BrE) -ll- inicialar

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initially
adv inicialmente

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initiate
vt
(start) (frml) talks iniciar (frml); reform/plan poner* en marcha

(admit, introduce) to ~ sb (INTO sth) iniciar a algn (EN algo)

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initiation
n
c u (admission) iniciación f; (before n) ~ ceremony ceremonia f iniciática

u (of plan, talks) inicio m (frml)

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initiative
nc u iniciativa f; on one's own ~ por iniciativa propia; to take the ~ tomar la iniciativa

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inject
vt drug inyectar; to ~ sth (INTO sth) capital/resources inyectarle algo (A algo)

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injection
n c u
inyección f

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injunction
n (Law) mandamiento m judicial

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injure
vt
person/feelings herir*

injured past p: she gave me an ~d look me miró con expresión ofendida; I am the ~d party soy yo quien sufrió el agravio

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injurious
adj (frml) perjudicial

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injury
nc u (pl -ries) herida f; (before n) ~ time (BrE Sport) tiempo m de descuento

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injustice
nu c injusticia f; to do sb an ~ cometer una injusticia con algn

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ink
nu c tinta f

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inkling
nu : I had an ~ something had gone wrong tuve el presentimiento or (CS, Per tb) el pálpito de que algo había salido mal

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inkwell
n tintero m (empotrado en un escritorio)

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inlaid [1]
past & past p of INLAY

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inlaid [2]
adj design de marquetería; box/lid con incrustaciones

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inland [1]
adj (before n) town del interior; sea interior

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inland [2]
adv tierra adentro

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Inland Revenue

n (in UK) the ~ ~ Hacienda, la Dirección General Impositiva (en RPl), Impuestos Internos (en Chi)

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in-laws
pl n (colloq) (spouse's parents) suegros mpl; (spouse's family) parientes mpl políticos

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inlay [1]
nu c (of wood, metal, ivory) incrustación f

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inlay [2]
vt (past & past p inlaid) to ~ sth WITH sth hacer* incrustaciones de algo EN algo

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inlet
n (in coastline) ensenada f, entrada f; (of river, sea) brazo m

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inmate
n (of asylum) interno, -na m,f; (of prison) preso, -sa m,f; (of hospital) paciente hospitalizado, -da m,f

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inmost
adj innermost

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inn
n (tavern) taberna f; (hotel) hostal m

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innards
pl n tripas fpl (fam)

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innate
adj innato

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inner
adj (before n, no comp)
room/part interior; the ~ city la zona del centro urbano habitada por familias de escasos ingresos, caracterizada por problemas sociales etc

(of person) life interior; thoughts íntimo

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innermost
adj part/chamber más recóndito; thoughts más íntimo

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inner tube

n cámara f

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inning
n (in baseball) entrada f, manga f

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innings
n (pl ~) (in cricket) entrada f

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innkeeper

n posadero, -ra m,f

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innocence
nu inocencia f

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innocent
adj inocente

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innocuous
adj drug inocuo; person/comment inofensivo

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innovation
nc u innovación f

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innovative
adj innovador

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innuendo
nc u (pl -dos or -does) indirecta f, insinuación f

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innumerable
adj innumerable

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inoculate
vt inocular

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inoculation
nc u inoculación f

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inoffensive
adj inofensivo

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inordinate
adj : an ~ amount of money una cantidad exorbitante de dinero; they are making ~ demands lo que piden es excesivo

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inpatient
n paciente hospitalizado, -da m,f

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input [1]
n
u c
(of resources) aportación f, aporte m (esp AmL)

(contribution) aportación f, aporte m (esp AmL)

u c (Comput) entrada f

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input [2]
vt (pres p inputting; past & past p input or inputted) data entrar

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inquest
n investigación f

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inquire ,enquire
, (BrE) vt preguntar

~ vi preguntar; to ~ ABOUT sth informarse ACERCA DE algo

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inquiring ,enquiring
, (BrE) adj (before n) mind curioso; look inquisitivo

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inquiry
, (BrE) enquiry n (pl -ries)
(question): we made inquiries about o into his past hicimos averiguaciones sobre su pasado; all inquiries to … para cualquier información dirigirse a …; inquiries información

(investigation) investigación f

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inquisition
n
(severe questioning) interrogatorio m

the Spanish I~ la (Santa) Inquisición, el Santo Oficio

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inquisitive
adj mind inquisitivo; person/animal muy curioso

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inroads
pl n : we are making ~ into the Japanese market estamos haciendo avances en el mercado japonés; this made substantial ~ into her savings esto le comió buena parte de los ahorros

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INS
n (in US) Immigration and Naturalization Service

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insane
adj (mad) demente; (foolish) insensato

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insanitary
adj malsano, insanitorio

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insanity
nu demencia f

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insatiable
adj insaciable

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inscribe
vt to ~ sth (ON sth) letters inscribir* algo (EN algo); design grabar algo (EN algo)

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inscription
n inscripción f

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insect
n insecto m

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insecticide
nc u insecticida m

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insecure
adj
(unsafe, exposed) inseguro

(not firmly fixed) poco seguro

(not confident) inseguro

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insecurity
nu c (pl -ties) inseguridad f

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insemination
nu c inseminación f

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insensible
adj (frml)
(unconscious) inconsciente

(without sensation) insensible

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insensitive
adj person insensible; behavior falto de sensibilidad

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insensitivity
nu falta f de sensibilidad

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inseparable
adj inseparable

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insert
vt coin/token introducir*; zipper poner*; word/paragraph insertar

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insertion
n introducción f

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inshore [1]
adj costero

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inshore [2]
adv hacia la costa

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inside [1]
n
(interior part) interior m; (inner side, surface) parte f de dentro or (esp AmL) de adentro

insides pl (internal organs) (colloq) tripas fpl (fam)

inside out adv : turn it ~ out ponlo de adentro para fuera; you've got your socks on ~ out llevas los calcetines del or al revés

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inside [2]
prep
(within) dentro de; we did the journey ~ 3 hours (colloq) hicimos el viaje en menos de 3 horas

(into): he followed her ~ the bar la siguió al interior del bar

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inside [3]
adv
(within, indoors) dentro, adentro (esp AmL); come ~ entra, pasa

(in prison) (colloq) entre rejas (fam), a la sombra (fam)

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inside [4]
adj (before n)
pages interior; pocket interior, de adentro (esp AmL)

the ~ lane (Auto) el carril de la derecha; (in UK etc) el carril de la izquierda; (Sport) el carril (AmL) or (Esp) la calle número uno

(from within group) information de dentro, de adentro (esp AmL)

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insider
n : persona que pertenece a una organización determinada o que tiene acceso a información confidencial

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insidious
adj insidioso

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insight
n
u (perceptiveness) perspicacia f

c (comprehension): to gain an ~ into sth llegar* a comprender bien algo

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insignia
n (pl ~ or ~s) insignia f

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insignificant
adj person/amount insignificante; detail nimio

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insincere
adj offer poco sincero; person/smile falso

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insincerity
nu falta f de sinceridad

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insinuate
vt insinuar*

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insinuation
nc u insinuación f

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insipid
adj food/drink insípido; person/novel insulso

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insist
vt
(demand) to ~ (THAT) insistir EN QUE (+ subj)

(maintain) to ~ (THAT) insistir EN QUE

~ vi insistir insist on [v + prep + o] to ~ on -ING insistir EN + INF/EN QUE (+ subj)

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insistence
nu insistencia f

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insistent
adj
(persistent) insistente; to be ~ THAT insistir EN QUE

(pressing) need apremiante

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insofar as
conj (frml) en la medida en que

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insole
n plantilla f

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insolence
nu insolencia f

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insolent
adj insolente

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insolvent
adj insolvente

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insomnia
nu insomnio m

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insomniac
n insomne mf

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inspect
vt
(look closely at) car/camera revisar, examinar; (examine officially) school/restaurant/equipment inspeccionar

troops pasar revista a

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inspection
nc u
(official examination) inspección f

(of troops) revista f

(scrutiny) examen m, revisión f

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inspector
n
(official) inspector, -tora m,f

(police officer) inspector, -tora m,f (de policía)

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inspiration
nu inspiración f

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inspire
vt inspirar; hope/courage infundir; what ~d you to do that? ¿qué te movió or te llevó a hacer eso?

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inspired
adj inspirado

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inspiring
adj inspirador

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instability
nu inestabilidad f

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install ,instal
, vt -ll- instalar

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installation
nu c instalación f

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installment ,instalment
, (BrE) n
(payment) plazo m, cuota f (esp AmL); to pay in o by ~s pagar* a plazos, pagar* en cuotas (esp AmL)

(of publication) entrega f; (of TV, radio serial) episodio m

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installment plan

n (AmE) plan m de financiación; to buy sth on an ~ ~ comprar algo a plazos, comprar algo en cuotas (esp AmL)

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instance
n
(example) ejemplo m; for ~ por ejemplo

(case) caso m; in this ~ en este caso

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instant [1]
adj instantáneo

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instant [2]
n
(precise moment) instante m

(short time) momento m

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instantaneous
adj instantáneo

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instantly
adv al instante

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instant replay

nc u repetición f (de la jugada)

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instead
adv : I couldn't go, so she went ~ no pude ir, así que fue ella (en vez de mí); ~ of (as prep) en vez de, en lugar de

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instep
n (of foot — arch) arco m (del pie); (— upper surface) empeine m

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instigate
vt rebellion/mutiny instigar* a

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instigation
nu instigación f; it was carried out at the director's ~ se llevó a cabo a instancias del director

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instill ,instil
, vt -ll-: to ~ sth IN/INTO sb habit/attitude inculcarle* algo A algn; courage/fear infundirle algo A algn

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instinct
nc u instinto m

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instinctive
adj instintivo

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institute [1]
vt (frml) search/inquiry iniciar; proceedings entablar

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institute [2]
n instituto m

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institution
n
(established practice) institución f

(organization) organismo m; (building) institución f

(hospital, asylum, home) establecimiento sanitario, penitenciario o de asistencia social

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institutional
adj institucional

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instruct
vt
(command) to ~ sb to + INF ordenar a algn QUE (+ subj)

(frml) (teach) to ~ sb IN sth enseñarle algo a algn

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instruction
nc u instrucción f; instructions (for use) instrucciones; they were acting on the ~s of the chief of police cumplían órdenes del jefe de policía

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instructive
adj instructivo

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instructor
n
(teacher) (Mil) instructor, -tora m,f

(in US colleges) profesor, -sora m,f auxiliar

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instrument
n
(musical ~) instrumento m (musical)

(piece of equipment) instrumento m

instruments pl n (Aviat) instrumentos mpl; (Auto) instrumentación f

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instrumental
adj
(serving as a means) to be ~ IN sth jugar* un papel decisivo EN algo

(Mus) instrumental

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instrument panel

n (Auto) tablero m de mandos, salpicadero m (Esp); (Aviat) tablero m de mandos

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insubordination
nu insubordinación f

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insubstantial
adj structure/object frágil; evidence/argument inconsistente

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insufferable
adj (frml) person/rudeness insufrible; heat/noise insoportable

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insufficient
adj insuficiente

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insular
adj mentality cerrado; person estrecho de miras

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insulate
vt aislar*

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insulation
nu aislamiento m

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insulin
nu insulina f

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insult [1]
vt insultar

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insult [2]
n insulto m

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insulting
adj insultante

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insurance
n seguro m; to take out ~ hacerse* un seguro; (before n) ~ company compañía f de seguros

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insure
vt
(Fin) asegurar

(AmE) ensure

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insurer
n (company) compañía f de seguros; (person) asegurador, -dora m,f

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insurgent
adj (frml) insurgente (frml)

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insurmountable
adj (frml) difficulty insalvable

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insurrection
nc u (frml) insurrección f (frml)

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intact
adj (usu pred) intacto

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intake
n
(of water, air) entrada f; (of calories, protein) consumo m

(Tech) (pipe, vent) toma f (de aire, agua etc)

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intangible
adj intangible

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integral
adj part/feature integral

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integrate
vt integrar

~ vi integrarse

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integrated
adj
system/network integrado

(not separate) component/feature incorporado

(nonsegregated) no segregacionista

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integration
nu integración f

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integrity
nu integridad f

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intellect
n intelecto m

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adj intelectual

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intellectual [2]
n intelectual mf

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intelligence
n
(mental capacity) inteligencia f

u (Govt, Mil)
(information) inteligencia f

(department) servicio m de información

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intelligent
adj inteligente

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intelligible
adj inteligible

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intemperate
adj climate inclemente, riguroso

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intend
vt : no insult was ~ed no fue mi intención ofender; to ~ -ING o to ~ to + INF pensar* + INF; to ~ sb/sth to + INF querer* QUE algn/algo (+ subj)

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intense
adj intenso

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intensely
adv (as intensifier) moving profundamente, sumamente; I dislike him ~ siento una profunda antipatía hacia él

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intensify
-fies, -fying, -fied vt search intensificar*; efforts redoblar

~ vi pain agudizarse*; search intensificarse*; fighting recrudecer*

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intensity
n intensidad f

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intensive
adj intensivo

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intensive care

nu cuidados mpl intensivos, terapia f intensiva (Méx, RPl)

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intent [1]
adj
(determined) (pred) to be ~ ON sth/-ING estar* decidido or resuelto A + INF

(attentive, concentrated) expression de viva atención; look penetrante, fijo; to be ~ ON sth estar* abstraído EN algo

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intent [2]
nu c propósito m; to all ~s and purposes a efectos prácticos

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intention
nu c intención f; I have every ~ of going tengo la firme intención de ir

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intentional
adj destruction intencional; insult/cruelty deliberado

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intently
adv listen atentamente; he was staring ~ at them tenía la mirada fija en ellos

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inter
vt -rr- (frml or liter) inhumar (frml)

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interact
vi people/organizations relacionarse

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interaction
nu c interacción f

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interactive
adj interactivo

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intercede
vi interceder

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intercept
vt interceptar; they were ~ed before they reached the building les cerraron el paso antes de llegar al edificio

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interchange [1]
vt intercambiar

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interchange [2]
n
u c (exchange) intercambio m

c (on road system) enlace m, intercambiador m (Esp)

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interchangeable
adj intercambiable

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intercity
adj rápido interurbano

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intercom
n
(on plane, ship, in office) interfono m

(at building entrance) (AmE) portero m eléctrico or (Esp) automático, interfón m (Méx), intercomunicador m (Ven)

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intercourse
nu (sexual ~) coito m (frml), acto m sexual; to have ~ with sb tener* relaciones sexuales con algn

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interest [1]
n

u (enthusiasm) interés m; to take (an) ~ IN sth/sb interesarse POR algo/algn

c (hobby) interés m

c
(stake) participación f; he has a number of business ~s abroad tiene varios negocios en el extranjero

(advantage) (often pl) interés m; it was not in our ~(s) to intervene no nos convenía intervenir

u (Fin) interés m; (before n) ~ rate tasa f or (esp Esp) tipo m de interés

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interest [2]
vt interesar

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interested
adj interesado; I am ~ in astronomy me interesa la astronomía; ~ party parte f interesada

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interesting
adj interesante

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interface
n (Comput) interface f or m, interfaz f or m, interfase f or m

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interfere
vi
(get involved) to ~ (IN sth) entrometerse (EN algo)

(disrupt) to ~ WITH sth afectar (A) algo

(tamper) to ~ WITH sth tocar* algo

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interference
nu
(interfering) intromisión f

(Phys, Rad, Telec) interferencia f

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interfering
adj entrometido

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interim [1]
adj (before n) measure provisional, provisorio (AmS); an ~ period un período intermedio

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interim [2]
n : in o during the ~ en el interín or ínterin

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interior [1]
n

(of building) interior m

(Cin) interior m

(Geog) the ~ el interior

(Govt) the Ministry/Department of the I~ el Ministerio/Departamento del Interior

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interior [2]
adj

(inside) walls interior

(mental) interior

(inland) del interior

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interior

: ~ decorator
n (painter) pintor, -tora m,f; (designer) interiorista mf, decorador, -dora m,f (de interiores);
~ design
nu interiorismo m

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interjection
n (Ling) interjección f; (exclamation) exclamación f

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interloper
n intruso, -sa m,f

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interlude
n
(intervening period) intervalo m

(Theat) (intermission) entreacto m

(Mus) interludio m

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intermediary
n (pl -ries) (frml) intermediario, -ria m,f

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intermediate
adj stage/step intermedio; size/weight/level medio; course de nivel medio or intermedio

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intermediate school

nc u (in US)
(secondary) escuela donde se cursa el primer ciclo de la enseñanza secundaria

(primary) escuela donde se cursa segundo ciclo de la enseñanza primaria

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interminable
adj interminable

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intermission
n intermedio m

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intermittent
adj intermitente

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intern [1]
vt recluir*, confinar

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intern [2]
n (AmE)
(Med) interno, -na m,f

(Educ) profesor, -sora m,f en prácticas

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internal
adj interno

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Internal Revenue Service

n (in US) the ~ ~ ~ Hacienda, la Dirección General Impositiva (en RPl), Impuestos Internos (en Chi)

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international [1]
adj internacional

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international [2]
n (Sport)
(event) partido m internacional

(player) internacional mf

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internationally
adv
expand/trade internacionalmente

famous/known mundialmente

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International Monetary Fund

n the ~ ~ ~ el Fondo Monetario Internacional

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Internet
n the ~ el Internet

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Internet service provider

n proveedor m de servicios Internet

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internment
nu internamiento m

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interpret
vt interpretar

~ vi (Ling) (translate) traducir* (oralmente), interpretar

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interpretation
nc u interpretación f

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interpreter
n intérprete mf

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interrogate
vt interrogar*

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interrogation
nu c interrogatorio m

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interrogation point

n (AmE frml) signo m de interrogación

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interrogative
adj interrogativo

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interrupt
vt/i interrumpir

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interruption
nc u interrupción f

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intersect
vi roads/paths cruzarse*

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intersection
n
(Transp) cruce m

(Geog, Math) intersección f

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intersperse
vt intercalar

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interstate (highway)

n (AmE) carretera f interestatal

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intertwine
vi fingers/plants entrelazarse*; paths/destinies entrecruzarse*

~ vt fingers entrelazar*

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interval
n
(time, distance) intervalo m

(pause) (BrE Cin, Mus) intermedio m; (BrE Theat) entreacto m; (Sport) descanso m, entretiempo m (Chi)

(Mus) intervalo m

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intervene
vi
(interpose oneself) intervenir*

intervening pres p: in the intervening period en el interín or ínterin

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intervention
n intervención f

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interview [1]
n entrevista f

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interview [2]
vt entrevistar

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interviewee
n entrevistado, -da m,f

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interviewer
n entrevistador, -dora m,f

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interweave
vt (past -wove or -weaved; past p -woven or -weaved) entretejer; their lives were interwoven sus vidas estaban inextricablemente unidas

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intestate
adj intestado

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intestine
n (often pl) intestino m; the small/large ~ el intestino delgado/grueso

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intimacy
n u
intimidad f

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intimate
adj friend/atmosphere íntimo; talk de carácter íntimo; knowledge profundo; to be on ~ terms with sb ser* íntimo de algn

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intimation
n (sign) indicio m; (inkling) presentimiento m

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intimidate
vt intimidar

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intimidating
adj intimidante

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intimidation
nu intimidación f

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into
prep

(indicating motion, direction): to walk ~ a building entrar en or (esp AmL) a un edificio; they helped him ~ the chair lo ayudaron a sentarse en el sillón; she sat staring ~ space estaba sentada mirando al vacío; to translate sth ~ Spanish traducir* algo al español

(against): she walked ~ a tree se dio contra un árbol; he drove ~ the other car chocó con el otro coche

(in time, distance): ten minutes ~ the game a los diez minutos de empezar el partido; they penetrated deep ~ the jungle entraron en el corazón de la selva

(indicating result of action): we split ~ two groups nos dividimos en dos grupos; roll the dough ~ a ball haga una bola con la masa

(involved in) (colloq) they're ~ drugs se drogan; at two, children are ~ everything a los dos años, los niños son muy inquietos

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intolerable
adj intolerable

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intolerance
nu intolerancia f

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intolerant
adj intolerante

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intonation
nu c entonación f

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intone
vt psalm/Gloria entonar

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intoxicated
adj (frml) en estado de embriaguez (frml)

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intoxicating
adj (frml) substance estupefaciente; ~ liquor bebida f alcohólica

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intractable
adj (frml)
temperament obstinado; child incorregible

problem/dilemma inextricable (frml)

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intransigent
adj intransigente

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intransitive
adj intransitivo

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intrauterine device
n dispositivo m intrauterino; (in the shape of a coil) espiral f

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intravenous
adj intravenoso

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intrepid
adj intrépido

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intricacy
n
u (of pattern, embroidery) lo intrincado

intricacies pl (complexities) complejidades fpl

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intricate
adj complicado

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intrigue [1]
n intriga f

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intrigue [2]
vt intrigar*

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intriguing
adj problem/text intrigante; possibility fascinante; person interesante

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intrinsic
adj intrínseco

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introduce
vt

(acquaint) presentar; allow me to ~ myself/my mother (frml) permítame que me presente/le presente a mi madre; to ~ sb TO sb presentarle a algn A algn

(initiate) to ~ sb TO sth introducir* a algn A algo, iniciar a algn EN algo

(present) speaker/program presentar; meeting/article iniciar

(bring in) subject/custom/legislation introducir*; product lanzar*, sacar*

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introduction
n
u c
(to person) presentación f

(to activity, experience) ~ TO sth introducción f A algo

(of speaker, performer) presentación f

u (of species, practice, legislation) introducción f

u (insertion, entry) (frml) introducción f

c
(to meeting, lecture) presentación f

(in book) introducción f

(Mus) introducción f

c (elementary instruction) introducción f, iniciación f

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introductory
adj
(opening) notes/remarks preliminar; lecture/chapter de introducción; offer (Busn) de lanzamiento

(elementary) course/lesson de introducción

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introspective
adj introspectivo

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introvert
n introvertido, -da m,f

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introverted
adj introvertido

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intrude
vi (disturb) importunar; (interfere) inmiscuirse*; to ~ on sb's privacy inmiscuirse* en la vida privada de algn

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intruder
n intruso, -sa m,f

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intrusion
nu c intrusión f

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intrusive
adj
noise/smell molesto

questioning/reporter impertinente

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intuition
nu c intuición f

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intuitive
adj intuitivo

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Inuit
n (pl ~ or ~s)
c (person) esquimal mf

u (Ling) esquimal m

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inundate
vt inundar

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invade
vt/i invadir

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invader
n invasor, -sora m,f

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invalid [1]
adj inválido

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invalid [2]
n inválido, -da m,f

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invalidate
vt (frml) invalidar

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invalidity
nu (frml) invalidez f

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invaluable
adj inapreciable, invalorable (AmL)

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invariable
adj invariable

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invariably
adv invariablemente, siempre

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invasion
n invasión f

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invective
nu c
(abuse) invectivas fpl (frml)

(condemnation) invectiva f (frml)

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invent
vt inventar

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invention
n

c (device) invento m

u (action) invención f

u (imagination): (powers of) ~ inventiva f

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inventive
adj ingenioso

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inventor
n inventor, -tora m,f

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inventory
n (pl -ries) inventario m

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inverse
adj (usu before n) inverso; in ~ proportion to sth en proporción inversa a algo

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inversion
n inversión f

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invert
vt invertir*

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invertebrate
n invertebrado, -da m,f

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inverted commas
pl n (BrE) comillas fpl

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invest
vt to ~ sth (IN sth) money/time invertir* algo (EN algo)

~ vi to ~ (IN sth) invertir* (EN algo)

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investigate
vt
crime/cause investigar*; complaint/possibility estudiar

(do research on) hacer* una investigación sobre

~ vi investigar*

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investigation
nu c
(detailed examination) estudio m

(official, scientific) investigación f

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investigator
n
(private ~) investigador privado, investigadora privada m,f

(official) inspector, -tora m,f

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investiture
nu c investidura f

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investment
nu c inversión f

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investor
n inversor, -sora m,f, inversionista mf

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inveterate
adj (frml) (usu before n) thief/liar empedernido

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invigorating
adj weather/walk vigorizante; environment/change estimulante

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invisible
adj invisible

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invitation
nc u invitación f; at the ~ of invitado por, por invitación de

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invite
vt to ~ sb (TO sth)/to + INF invitar a algn (A algo)/A + INF or A QUE (+ subj); to ~ sb in/out invitar a algn a pasar/a salir; his work ~s comparison with the classics su obra sugiere comparación con los clásicos

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inviting
adj prospect/offer atractivo

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in vitro
adj in vitro adj inv

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invoice [1]
n factura f

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invoice [2]
vt to ~ sb (FOR sth) pasarle A algn factura (POR algo)

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invoke
vt invocar*

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involuntary
adj involuntario

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involve
vt

(entail, comprise) suponer*; what exactly does your work ~? ¿en qué consiste exactamente tu trabajo?

(affect, concern): where national security is ~d … cuando se trata de la seguridad nacional …; it's my reputation that's ~d here es mi reputación lo que está en juego

to ~ sb IN sth/-ING (implicate) implicar* or involucrar a algn EN algo; (allow to participate) darle* participación a algn EN algo

involved past p
(implicated): I was ~d in an accident last year el año pasado me vi envuelto en un accidente; several high-ranking officials were ~d in the affair había varios oficiales de alto rango implicados en el asunto; the people you're ~d with la gente con la que andas metido

to be ~d IN sth (engrossed) estar* absorto EN algo; (busy) estar* ocupado CON algo

(emotionally): she doesn't want to get too ~d with him no quiere llegar a una relación muy seria con él

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involved
adj enrevesado, complicado

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involvement
nu c
n (entanglement) participación f; they deny any ~ in terrorist attacks niegan estar implicados en ningún ataque terrorista

(relationship) relación f (sentimental)

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inward [1]
adj
(toward inside) curve hacia adentro

(private, mental) torment/serenity interior

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inward [2],inwards
, (BrE also) adv
(toward inside) move/bend hacia adentro; travel hacia el interior

(toward mind, spirit): meditation involves looking ~ la meditación exige introspección

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iodine
nu yodo m

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ion
n ión m

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iota
n (usu with neg) pizca f, ápice m

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IOU
n (I owe you) pagaré m

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IQ
n (intelligence quotient) CI m

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n (Irish Republican Army) IRA m

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n Irán m

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adj iraní

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n iraní mf

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n Irak m

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adj iraquí

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n iraquí mf

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irascible
adj irascible

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irate
adj airado

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ire
nu (liter) ira f, cólera f

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Ireland
n (the island) Irlanda f; (the Republic) Irlanda f, (el) Eire

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iris
n (Bot) lirio m

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Irish [1]
adj irlandés; the ~ Sea el Mar de Irlanda

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Irish [2]
n
(people) (+ pl vb) the ~ los irlandeses

u (language) irlandés m

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Irish

: ~man
n (pl -men ) irlandés m;
~woman
n irlandesa f

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irk
vt fastidiar, irritar

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iron [1]
n
u
(metal) hierro m, fierro m (AmL)

(in food) hierro m

c (for clothes) plancha f

c (golf club) hierro m

irons pl (fetters) grilletes mpl, grillos mpl

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iron [2]
adj
(made of iron) de hierro

(strong) (before n) constitution de hierro; will/resolve férreo, de hierro

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iron [3]
vt/i planchar
iron out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] problems resolver*; difficulties allanar

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Iron Curtain

n the ~ ~ la cortina de hierro (AmL), el telón de acero (Esp)

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ironic
adj irónico

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ironically
adv irónicamente

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ironing
nu to do the ~ planchar

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ironing board

n tabla f or (Méx) burro m de planchar

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ironmonger

n (BrE) ferretero, -ra m,f; at the ~'s en la ferretería

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irony
nc u (pl -nies) ironía f

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irrational
adj irracional

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irreconcilable
adj irreconciliable

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irrefutable
adj irrefutable

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irregular
adj
(in shape, positioning, time) irregular

(contrary to rules) inadmisible, contrario a las normas

(Ling) irregular

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irregularity
nu c (pl -ties)
(in shape, positioning, time) irregularidad f

(of action) lo inadmisible; several irregularities varias contravenciones de las normas

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irrelevant
adj fact/detail irrelevante; to be ~ TO sth no tener* relación or no tener* que ver CON algo

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irreparable
adj irreparable

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irreplaceable
adj irreemplazable

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irrepressible
adj laughter incontenible; desire irreprimible

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irresistible
adj irresistible

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irrespective
adv ~ OF sth: ~ of what you say independientemente de lo que usted diga; ~ of age or sex sin distinción de edad o sexo

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adj irresponsable

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adj irreverente

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irreversible
adj decision irrevocable; process/event irreversible

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irrigate
vt irrigar*, regar*

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irrigation
nu irrigación f, riego m

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irritable
adj
(bad-tempered) person/mood irritable; reply irritado

(sensitive) skin/scalp sensible

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irritant
n
(Med) agente m irritante

(person, thing) fastidio m

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irritate
vt irritar

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irritated
adj
look/frown de impaciencia; to be ~ WITH o AT sth/WITH sb estar* irritado POR algo/CON algn

skin/hands irritado

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adj irritante

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irritation
nu c irritación f

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IRS
n (in US) Internal Revenue Service

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is
3rd pers sing pres of BE

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ISBN
n (International Standard Book Number) ISBN m

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-ish
suff : long~ más bien largo; green~ verdoso; tennish a eso de las diez

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Islam
nu el Islam

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adj islámico

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island
n isla f

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islander
n isleño, -ña m,f

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isle
n
(poet) isla f, ínsula f (liter)

(in place names): the I~ of Wight la Isla de Wight

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Isles of Scilly

pl n the ~ ~ ~ las islas Scilly or Sorlingas

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isn't
is not

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isolate
vt aislar*

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isolated
adj aislado

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isolation
nu aislamiento m

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ISP
n (Internet service provider) ISP m

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Israel
n Israel m

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Israeli [1]
adj israelí

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Israeli [2]
n israelí mf

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issue [1]
n
c (subject discussed) tema m, cuestión f, asunto m; to take ~ with sb/sth discrepar de or con algn/en or de algo

u (of documents) expedición f; (of library books) préstamo m; (of tickets) venta f

u c (of stamps, shares, bank notes) emisión f

c (of newspaper, magazine) número m

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issue [2]
vt (give out) statement/report hacer* público; instructions dar*; guidelines establecer*; tickets/visas expedir*; library books prestar; bank notes/stamps/shares emitir; summons dictar; we can ~ you with the necessary documents le podemos proporcionar los documentos necesarios

~ vi (frml)
(result) to ~ FROM sth derivar(se) DE algo (frml)

(emerge) salir*; liquid fluir*

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it
pron
(replacing noun — as direct object) lo, la; (— as indirect object) le; (— as subject, after prep) gen not translated; ~'s enormous es enorme; there's nothing behind ~ no hay nada detrás

(introducing person, thing, event): who is ~? ¿quién es?; ~'s me soy yo; I'll see to ~ yo me encargo (de ello); ~'s his attitude that I don't like su actitud es lo que no me gusta; a little higher up … that's ~! un poco más arriba … ¡ahí está! or ¡eso es!; one more and that's ~ uno más y ya está or se acabó

(in impersonal constructions): ~'s raining está lloviendo; ~'s two o'clock son las dos; ~ says here that … aquí dice que …; ~ is known that … se sabe que …

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Italian [1]
adj italiano

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Italian [2]
n
c (person) italiano, -na m,f

u (language) italiano m

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italics
pl n (letra f) cursiva f

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Italy
n Italia f

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itch [1]
vi

scalp/toe picar* (+ me/te/le etc)

(be impatient, eager) (colloq) to be ~ing to + INF: he was ~ing to tell her estaba que se moría por decírselo (fam)

wool/underwear (cause irritation) picar*

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itch [2]
n
(irritation) picor m, picazón f

(desire) ansia f‡

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itchy
adj itchier, itchiest
(feeling irritation): I've got an ~ nose/scalp me pica la nariz/la cabeza

(causing irritation) garment/material que pica

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it'd

it had

it would

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item
n
(article) (Busn) artículo m; (in collection) pieza f; (on agenda) punto m: ~s of clothing prendas fpl de vestir

(in newspaper) artículo m; news ~ noticia f

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itemize
vt (break down) detallar; (list) hacer* una lista de

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itinerant
adj (frml) worker/judge itinerante (frml); salesman/musician ambulante

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itinerary
n (pl -ries) itinerario m

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it'll
it will

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its
adj (sing) su; (pl) sus
Note
The translation su agrees in number with the noun which it modifies; its is translated by su, sus, depending on what follows: its snout/head su hocico/cabeza; its problems/difficulties sus problemas/dificultades.

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it's

it is

it has

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itself
pron
(reflexive): it has earned ~ a reputation se ha hecho fama; another problem presented ~ se presentó otro problema

(emphatic use): the town ~ is small la ciudad en sí or propiamente dicha es pequeña

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ITV
n (in UK) (no art) Independent Television

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IUD
n (intrauterine device) DIU m

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I've
I have

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ivory
n (pl -ries)
(material) marfil m

(color) (color m) marfil m

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Ivory Coast

n Costa f de Marfil

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ivy
nu hiedra f

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Ivy League

n (AmE) the ~ ~ grupo de ocho universidades prestigiosas de EEUU

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J

J ,j
, n J, j f

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jab [1]
vt -bb-: I ~bed myself with the needle me pinché con la aguja, me piqué con la aguja (Méx); she ~bed me with her fork me clavó con el tenedor

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jab [2]
n
(prick) pinchazo m; (blow) golpe m; (with elbow) codazo m

(in boxing) jab m, corto m

(injection) (BrE colloq) inyección f

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jabber
vi/t farfullar

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jack
n
(lifting device) gato m

(socket) enchufe m hembra

(in French pack of cards) jota f, valet m; (in Spanish pack) sota f
jack up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] car levantar (con el gato)

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jackal
n chacal m

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jackdaw
n grajilla f

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jacket
n
(Clothing) chaqueta f; (sports ~) americana f, saco m (sport) (AmL)

(of book) sobrecubierta f; (of record) (AmE) funda f, carátula f

(of potato) (BrE): ~ potatoes papas fpl asadas (con la cáscara) (AmL), patatas fpl asadas (con la piel) (Esp)

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jack

: ~hammer
n martillo m neumático;
~-in-the-box
n caja f de sorpresas (con muñeco a resorte);
~knife
vi truck plegarse*;
~ of all trades
n (pl ~s of all trades) hombre m or mujer f orquesta, manitas mf (Esp, Méx fam);
~pot
n (in bingo, lottery) bote m, pozo m;
~rabbit
n : tipo de liebre de Norteamérica

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Jacuzzi ,jacuzzi
®, n Jacuzzi® m

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jade
nu
(Min) jade m

(color) verde m jade

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jaded
adj hastiado

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jagged
adj edge/cut irregular; rock/cliff recortado, con picos

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jaguar
n jaguar m

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jail [1]
n cárcel f, prisión f; he went to ~ lo metieron preso

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jail [2]
vt encarcelar

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jailer ,jailor
, n carcelero, -ra m,f

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jailhouse

n (AmE) cárcel f

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jam [1]
n
u c (Culin) mermelada f, dulce m (RPl)

c (difficult situation) (colloq) aprieto m

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jam [2]
-mm- vt

(cram) to ~ sth INTO sth meter algo a la fuerza EN algo

(congest, block) road atestar; the switchboard was ~med with calls la centralita estaba saturada de llamadas

(wedge firmly): he ~med his foot in the door metió el pie entre la puerta y el marco

(Rad) interferir*

~ vi brakes bloquearse; machine trancarse*; switch/lock trabarse; gun encasquillarse jam on [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]: to ~ on the brakes dar* un frenazo

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Jamaica
n Jamaica f

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Jamaican
adj jamaicano

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jamb
n jamba f

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jam

: ~ jar
n (BrE) tarro m or bote m para mermelada;
~-packed
adj (colloq) repleto, atestado (de gente);
~ session
n : sesión de un grupo de músicos de jazz o rock que se reúnen para improvisar

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jangle
vi hacer* ruido (metálico)

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janitor
n conserje m

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January
n enero m

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Japan
n (el) Japón m

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Japanese [1]
adj japonés

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Japanese [2]
n (pl ~)
u (language) japonés m

c (person) japonés, -nesa m,f

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jar [1]
n
(container) tarro m, bote m

(jolt) sacudida f

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jar [2]
-rr- vi
(clash) desentonar

(irritate): it ~s on my nerves me crispa los nervios, me enerva

~ vt sacudir

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jargon
nu jerga f

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jarring
adj sound discordante

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jasmine
nc u jazmín m

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jaundice
nu ictericia f

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jaundiced
adj
(Med) skin/baby ictérico

view/opinion negativo

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jaunt
n excursión f

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jaunty
adj -tier, -tiest (usu before n) air garboso; tune alegre

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javelin
n jabalina f

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jaw
n
(of person, animal) mandíbula f; (esp of animal) quijada f; his ~ dropped se quedó boquiabierto

jaws pl fauces fpl

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jawbone
n mandíbula f, maxilar m; (of an animal) quijada f

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jay
n arrendajo m

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jay

: ~walk
vi cruzar* la calzada imprudentemente;
~walker
n peatón m imprudente

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jazz
nu (Mus) jazz m jazz up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq)
music tocar* con ritmo sincopado

room alegrar, darle* vida a

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jazzy
adj jazzier, jazziest
(flashy) (colloq) llamativo

(Mus) rhythm de jazz

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jealous
adj
husband/wife celoso; to be ~ estar* celoso, tener* celos

(envious) envidioso; to be ~ OF sb tenerle* envidia A algn

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jealousy
n (pl -sies)
u (fear of rivalry) celos mpl

u c (envy) envidia f

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jeans
pl n vaqueros mpl, jeans mpl, bluyines mpl (Andes)

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Jeep ,jeep
®, n Jeep® m

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jeer
vi : to ~ AT sth/sb (boo) abuchear (algo/a algn); (mock) burlarse (DE algo/algn)

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Jehovah
n Jehová

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Jehovah's Witness

n testigo mf de Jehová

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jell
vi gel[2]

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Jell-O
® nu (AmE) gelatina f (con sabor a frutas)

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jelly
nu c (pl -lies)
(Culin)
(clear jam) jalea f

(as dessert) (BrE) gelatina f (con sabor a frutas)

(gelatinous substance) gelatina f

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jellyfish

n (pl -fish or -fishes) medusa f, malagua f (Per), aguaviva f (RPl), aguamala f (Col, Méx)

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jeopardize
vt poner* en peligro, hacer* peligrar

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jeopardy
nu : in ~ en peligro

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jerk [1]
vi leg/arm hacer* un movimiento brusco; (repeatedly) legs/arms agitarse; the train ~ed to a stop el tren se detuvo con una sacudida

~ vt : the impact ~ed him forward el impacto lo propulsó hacia adelante

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jerk [2]
n

(tug) tirón m

(sudden movement) sacudida f

(contemptible person) (colloq) estúpido, -da m,f, pendejo, -ja m,f (AmL exc CS fam), gilipollas mf (Esp fam), huevón, -ona m,f (Andes, Ven fam)

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jerky
adj -kier, -kiest speech entrecortado; it was a ~ ride fuimos (or fueron etc) dando botes por el camino

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jerry

: ~-built
adj mal construido;
~ can
n bidón m

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jersey
n (pl -seys)

c (sports shirt) camiseta f

u (Tex) jersey m

c (BrE) sweater

Jersey (la isla de) Jersey

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Jerusalem
n Jerusalén m

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jest
n (arch) broma f, chanza f (arc); in ~ en broma

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jester
n bufón m

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Jesuit
n jesuita m

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Jesus
n Jesús; ~ Christ Jesucristo

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jet [1]
n
c (Aviat) avión m (con motor a reacción)

c (of water, air, gas) chorro m

u (Min) azabache m

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jet [2]
vi -tt- (fly) (colloq) volar*

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jet

: ~-black
adj (pred ~ black) negro azabache adj inv;
~ lag
nu jet lag m, desfase m horario

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jetsam
nu echazón f; see also FLOTSAM

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jet set
n the ~ ~ el jet set (AmL), la jet set (Esp)

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jettison
vt (Naut) echar por la borda; (Aviat) deshacerse* de

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jetty
n (pl -ties) embarcadero m, malecón m

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Jew
n judío, -día m,f

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jewel
n (gem) piedra f preciosa; (piece of jewelry) alhaja f, joya f; (in watch) rubí m; (sb, sth wonderful) joya f

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jeweler ,jeweller
, (BrE) n joyero, -ra m,f; a ~'s (shop) una joyería

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jewelry ,jewellery
, (BrE) nu joyas fpl, alhajas fpl; (before n) ~ box joyero m; ~ store (AmE) joyería f

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Jewish
adj judío

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jibe
n pulla f

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jiffy
n (colloq) (no pl) segundo m

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jig
n
(dance) giga f

(Tech) plantilla f de guía

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jiggle
vt mover*, sacudir

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jigsaw
n
~ (puzzle) rompecabezas m, puzzle m

(saw) sierra f de vaivén or de puñal

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jilt
vt dejar plantado

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jingle [1]
n
(sound) (no pl) tintineo m; (of harness bells) cascabeleo m, tintineo m

c (Marketing) jingle m (publicitario)

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jingle [2]
vi tintinear

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jingoism
nu patriotería f, jingoísmo m

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jinx [1]
n : there's a ~ on this project a este proyecto le han echado una maldición

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jinx [2]
vt traer* mala suerte a

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jitters
pl n (colloq): he got the ~ se puso nervioso, le dio el tembleque (fam)

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jittery
adj nervioso

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Jnr
(BrE) (Junior) (h), Jr.

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job
n

(occupation, post) trabajo m, empleo m; is he the right person for the ~? ¿es la persona idónea para el puesto?; (before n) ~ creation creación f de empleo

(duty, responsibility): it's your ~ to make the tea tú eres el encargado de hacer el té; I'm only doing my ~ sólo cumplo con mi deber

(task, piece of work) trabajo m; (Comput) trabajo m; you're doing a fine ~ lo estás haciendo muy bien; a good ~ (BrE colloq) menos mal; it's a good ~ I did it yesterday menos mal que lo hice ayer; to give sth up as a bad ~ dejar algo por imposible; to make the best of a bad ~ apechugar* y hacer* lo que se pueda

(difficult task) (colloq): I had a (terrible) ~ getting that nail out me dio mucho trabajo sacar ese clavo

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job

: J~centre
n (in UK) agencia f de colocaciones, oficina f de empleo;
~ description
n descripción f del puesto;
~-hunt
vi (usu in -ing form) buscar* trabajo

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jobless
adj (journ) desempleado, en paro (Esp), cesante (Chi)

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job

: ~ lot
n lote m;
~share
n puesto m de trabajo compartido (entre dos);
~ sharing
nu sistema en el cual dos personas comparten un puesto de trabajo

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jockey
n (pl ~s) jockey mf, jinete mf

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Jockey shorts
®
pl n (AmE) calzoncillos mpl, calzones mpl (Méx), interiores mpl (Col, Ven)

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jockstrap

n suspensorio m, suspensor m (Per, RPl)

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jocular
adj jocoso

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jodhpurs
pl n pantalones mpl de montar, breeches mpl (Col, RPl)

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jog [1]
-gg- vt table mover*; she ~ged his elbow le dio en el codo; to ~ sb's memory refrescarle* la memoria a algn

~ vi
(run) correr

(Leisure) hacer* footing or jogging; to go ~ging salir* a hacer footing or jogging

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jog [2]
n (no pl) (Leisure): to go for a ~ hacer* footing or jogging

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jogger
n : persona que hace footing

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jogging
nu footing m, jogging m

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john
n
(toilet) (AmE colloq) baño m, váter m (Esp fam)

John Doe (AmE) (Law) persona f inidentificada; (colloq) el típico americano

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join [1]
vt
(fasten, link) ropes/wires unir; (put together) tables juntar; to ~ two things together unir dos cosas; to ~ hands tomarse or (esp Esp) cogerse* de la mano

(meet, keep company with): we're going for a drink, will you ~ us? vamos a tomar algo ¿nos acompañas?; you go ahead, I'll ~ you later ustedes vayan que ya iré yo luego; may I ~ you? ¿le importa si me siento aquí?

(become part of) unirse a, sumarse a; I ~ed the line me puse en la cola

(become member of) club hacerse* socio de; union afiliarse a; army alistarse en; firm entrar en or (AmL tb) entrar a

~ vi
to ~ (together) parts/groups unirse

(merge) streams confluir*; roads empalmar
join in
[v + adv] participar, tomar parte

[v + adv + o] celebrations participar or tomar parte en
join up [v + adv]
(enlist) alistarse

(fit together) pieces/parts encajar

(team up) people unirse

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join [2]
n juntura f, unión f

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joiner
n carpintero, -ra m,f (de obra)

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joint [1]
n
(Anat) articulación f

(Const) (point of joining) unión f, junta f; (in woodwork) ensambladura f

(Culin) trozo m de carne (para asar)

(of marijuana) (colloq) porro m (Esp arg), canuto m (Esp arg), toque m (Méx arg), varillo m (Col arg), pito m (Chi arg)

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joint [2]
adj (before n) action conjunto; ~ owner copropietario, -ria m,f; it was a ~ effort fue un trabajo realizado en conjunto

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joint account

n cuenta f conjunta

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jointly
adv decide/act conjuntamente

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joint

: ~ stock company
n sociedad f por acciones;
~ venture
n empresa f conjunta

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joist
n viga f

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joke [1]
n
(verbal) chiste m; (directed at sb) broma f; he can't take a ~ no sabe aceptar una broma

(practical ~) broma f

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joke [2]
vi bromear; you must be joking! ¡tú debes estar loco!; I was only joking lo dije en broma

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joker
n
(cards) comodín m

(prankster) bromista mf; (contemptible person) (colloq) tipo, -pa m,f (fam)

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jokey
adj joky

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joky
adj jokier, jokiest jocoso

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jolly [1]
adj -lier, -liest person jovial; laugh/tune alegre

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jolly [2]
adv (BrE colloq) (as intensifier): you were ~ lucky! ¡qué suerte tuviste!; ~ good! ¡muy bien!

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jolly [3]
vt -lies, -lying, -lied (colloq): to ~ sb along animar a algn

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jolt [1]
vi train/bus dar* or pegar* una sacudida; (repeatedly) dar* tumbos

~ vt : she ~ed his arm le movió el brazo

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jolt [2]
n sacudida f

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Jordan
n
(country) Jordania f

the ~, the ~ River (AmE), the River ~ (BrE) el Jordán

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Jordanian
adj jordano

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jostle
vt empujar

~ vi : people were jostling trying to get out la gente se empujaba tratando de salir

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jot
n (no pl, usu with neg): it doesn't make a o one ~ of difference da exactamente igual jot down: -tt- [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] apuntar or anotar (rápidamente)

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journal
n
(periodical) revista f, publicación f; (newspaper) periódico m

(diary) (frml) diario m

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journalism
nu periodismo m

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journalist
n periodista mf

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journey
n (pl -neys) viaje m; to go on o to make a ~ hacer* un viaje

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joust
vi justar

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jovial
adj jovial

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jowls
pl n (sometimes sing) parte inferior de los carrillos, que a veces cuelga de la mandíbula

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joy
n
u (emotion) alegría f, dicha f; to jump for ~ saltar de alegría

c u (source of pleasure): she's a ~ to teach es un verdadero placer or da gusto tenerla como alumna

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joyful
adj event feliz; dance/news alegre

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joyless
adj occasion falto de alegría; existence sombrío

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joyous
adj expression de dicha; occasion feliz

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joy

: ~rider
n : joven que roba un coche para dar una vuelta;
~stick
n (Aviat) palanca f de mando; (Electron, Comput) mando m, joystick m

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Jr
(esp AmE) (Junior) (h), Jr.

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jubilant
adj expression de júbilo (liter); speech exultante (liter); to be ~ estar* radiante de alegría

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jubilee
n : the Queen's silver ~ el vigésimo quinto aniversario de la reina

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Judaism
nu judaísmo m

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judge [1]
n
(Law) juez mf, juez, jueza m,f; (of competition) juez mf; (Sport) juez mf

(appraiser): he's a good ~ of character es muy buen psicólogo; let me be the ~ of that eso lo decidiré yo

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judge [2]
vt
(Law) case/person juzgar*; contest ser* el juez de

(estimate) size/speed calcular

(assess) situation/position evaluar*; person juzgar*

(deem) juzgar*

(censure, condemn) juzgar*

~ vi juzgar*; judging by a juzgar por

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judgment ,judgement
, n
u c (Law) fallo m, sentencia f; (in arbitration) fallo m; to pass ~ on sth/sb juzgar* algo/a algn

u c
(estimation) cálculo m

(view) opinión f

u (sense, discernment): an error of ~ una equivocación; I lent him the money against my better ~ le presté el dinero sabiendo que era un error

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judgmental ,judgemental
, adj attitude/assessment sentencioso

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judicial
adj judicial

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judiciary
n (judges) judicatura f; (arm of government) poder m judicial

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judicious
adj decision acertado; historian de criterio

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judo
nu judo m

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jug
n (large) jarra f; (for milk, cream) jarrita f

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juggernaut
n (BrE) camión m grande

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juggle
vi hacer* malabarismos

~ vt hacer* malabarismos con

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juggler
n malabarista mf

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Jugoslavia
etc Yugoslavia etc

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jugular
n (vena f) yugular f

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juice
n u c
(fruit drink) jugo m, zumo m; (from fruit, meat) jugo m; (Physiol) jugo m

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juicer
n exprimidor m (gen eléctrico), juguera f (CS)

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juicy
adj -cier, -ciest
(Culin) jugoso

(colloq) gossip/details sabroso (fam)

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jukebox
n máquina f de discos, rocola f (AmL)

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July
n julio m

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jumble [1]
vt ~ (up) cards/pieces mezclar; the clothes were all ~d up in the drawer la ropa estaba toda revuelta en el cajón

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jumble [2]
n (no pl) (of clothes, papers) revoltijo m; (of facts, data) embrollo m

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jumble sale

n (BrE) mercadillo de beneficencia donde se venden artículos de segunda mano

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jumbo
adj (before n) packet/size gigante

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jumbo (jet)

n jumbo m

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jump [1]
vi

(leap) saltar; the horse ~ed over the gate el caballo saltó la verja

(move quickly): I ~ed out of bed me levanté (de la cama) de un salto; they'll ~ at the chance no van a dejar pasar la oportunidad

(change, skip) saltar

(increase, advance suddenly) subir de un golpe

(jerk) saltar

(in alarm) sobresaltarse; you made me ~! ¡qué susto me diste!

~ vt
(leap over) hurdle saltar, brincar* (Méx); to ~ rope (AmE) saltar a la cuerda or (Esp tb) a la comba or (Chi) al cordel, brincar* la reata (Méx)

(spring out of) rails/tracks salirse* de

(disregard) saltarse; to ~ the lights pasar el semáforo en rojo, pasarse el alto (Méx); to ~ the line o (BrE) queue colarse*

(ambush, attack) (colloq) asaltar, atacar*

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jump [2]
n

(leap) salto m; I sat up with a ~ me incorporé sobresaltado

(fence) valla f

(sudden transition) salto m

(increase, advance) aumento m

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jumper
n
(dress) (AmE) jumper m or f (AmL), pichi m (Esp)

(BrE) sweater

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jumper cables

pl n (AmE) cables mpl de arranque

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jump

: ~ jet
n avión m de despegue vertical;
~ leads
pl n (BrE) jumper cables;
~ rope
n (AmE) cuerda f or (Méx) reata f or (Chi) cordel m (de saltar), comba f (Esp);
~-start
vt : hacer arrancar un coche ya sea empujándolo o haciendo un puente;
~ suit
n mono m, enterito m (RPl)

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jumpy
adj -pier, -piest nervioso

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junction
n
(meeting point — of roads, rails) cruce m; (— of rivers) confluencia f

(Elec) empalme m

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juncture
n coyuntura f; at this ~ en este momento

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June
n junio m

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jungle
nc u selva f, jungla f

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junior [1]
adj

(lower in rank) official subalterno; position de subalterno

(younger) más joven; James D. Clark J~ (AmE) James D. Clark, hijo or junior

(AmE Educ) (before n) de tercer año

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junior [2]
n

(younger person): he is two years my ~ tiene dos años menos que yo

(person of lower rank) subalterno, -na m,f

(Educ) (in US) estudiante de tercer año de colegio secundario o universidad; (in UK) alumno de primaria o de los primeros años de secundaria

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junior

: ~ college
n (in US) establecimiento universitario donde se estudian los dos primeros años de la carrera;
~ high (school)
n (in US) colegio en el que se imparten los dos o tres primeros años de la enseñanza secundaria;
~ school
n (in UK) escuela f primaria (para niños de 7 a 11 años)

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junk
n
u
(discarded items) trastos mpl (viejos); (before n) ~ shop tienda f de viejo

(worthless stuff) (colloq) basura f (fam); (before n) ~ mail propaganda f que se recibe por correo

c (boat) junco m

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junk food
nu comida f basura, alimento m chatarra (Méx)

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junkie
n (colloq) yonqui mf (fam), drogadicto, -ta m,f, pichicatero, -ra (CS, Per fam)

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junkyard
n depósito m de chatarra, deshuesadero m (Méx)

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junta
n junta f militar

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Jupiter
n Júpiter m

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jurisdiction
nu c jurisdicción f

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juror
n jurado mf

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jury
n (pl -ries) jurado m

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just [1]
adj justo

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just [2]
adv

(in recent past): she's ~ left se acaba de ir, recién se fue (AmL)

(at the moment): I was ~ about to leave when he called estaba a punto de salir cuando llamó

(barely) justo; I arrived ~ in time llegué justo a tiempo; I ~ missed him no lo vi por poco or por apenas unos minutos

(a little): ~ above the knee justo or apenas encima de la rodilla

(only) solo; she was ~ three when her father died tenía apenas or solo tres años cuando murió su padre; would you like some more? — ~ a little, please ¿quieres más? — bueno, un poquito

(simply): I ~ stopped by to say hello pasé para saludarte; that's ~ gossip no son más que chismes; ~ because he's famous doesn't mean he can be rude (colloq) el hecho de que sea famoso no le da derecho a ser grosero

(exactly, precisely): it's ~ what I wanted es justo or precisamente or exactamente lo que quería; the temperature was ~ right la temperatura era la perfecta

(equally): the desserts were ~ as good as the rest of the meal los postres estuvieron tan buenos como el resto de la comida; it's ~ as well you're leaving menos mal que te vas

(emphatic use): I ~ can't understand it simplemente no lo entiendo; ~ leave it here déjelo aquí, déjelo aquí nomás (AmL)

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justice
n u
justicia f; to do sb/sth ~: the photo doesn't do her ~ la foto no le hace justicia; he couldn't do ~ to the meal no pudo hacerle honor a la comida; she didn't do herself ~ in the exam no rindió a la altura de su capacidad en el examen

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Justice of the Peace

n (pl ~s ~ ~ ~) juez mf de paz, juez, jueza m,f de paz

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justifiable
adj justificable

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justification
nu justificación f

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justified
adj justificado

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justify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied justificar*

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jut
-tt- vi sobresalir* jut out [v + adv] sobresalir*

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jute
nu yute m

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juvenile [1]
adj
(Law) (before n) court de menores; delinquent juvenil

(childish) (pej) infantil

literature (AmE) infantil y juvenil

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juvenile [2]
n (Law) menor mf

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juxtapose
vt yuxtaponer*

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K

K
(Comput) (kilobyte) K

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K ,k
, n K, k f

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kale
nu col f rizada

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kaleidoscope
n caleidoscopio m

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Kampuchea
n Kampuchea f

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kangaroo
n (pl -roos) canguro m

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Kans
Kansas

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karaoke
n karaoke m

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karat
n (AmE) carat

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karate
nu kárate m, karate m (AmL)

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kayak
n kayak m

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Kazakhstan
n Kazajstán m

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kebab
n pincho m, anticucho m (Bol, Chi, Per), brocheta f (Esp, Méx)

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keel
n quilla f keel over [v + adv]
(capsize) ship volcar(se)*

(collapse) (colloq) person caer* redondo (fam)

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keen
adj -er, -est
(enthusiastic) photographer entusiasta; student aplicado; he was ~ to start work tenía muchas ganas de empezar a trabajar; he's ~ to take part tiene mucho interés en participar; to be ~ ON sth/sb/-ING (BrE): I'm ~ on golf me encanta el golf; she's very ~ on him le gusta muchísimo; they're ~ on joining the club tienen muchas ganas de hacerse socios del club

(sharp) blade afilado, filoso (AmL), filudo (Chi, Per)

(acute) hearing muy fino; sight/sense of smell/intelligence agudo

(intense) competition muy reñido; interest vivo

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keep [1]
n
(living) sustento m

for ~s (colloq) para siempre

(in castle, fortress) torre f del homenaje

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keep [2]
(past & past p kept) vt

(not throw away) receipt/ticket guardar; (not give back) quedarse con; (not lose) conservar; ~ the change quédese (con) el cambio

(look after, reserve) to ~ sth (FOR sb) guardar(le) algo (A algn)

(store) guardar; I always ~ a first-aid kit in the car me gusta tener un botiquín en el coche

(reserve for future use) guardar

(raise) pigs/bees criar*

(manage, run) stall/guesthouse tener*

(support) mantener*

(maintain): I've kept a note o record of everything he tomado nota de todo

(cause to remain, continue) mantener*; try and ~ it clean trata de mantenerlo limpio; the noise kept me awake el ruido no me dejó dormir

(detain): don't let me ~ you no te quiero entretener; what kept you? ¿qué te retuvo?; they kept her in hospital la dejaron ingresada or (CS, Méx tb) internada

(adhere to, fulfill) promise/vow cumplir; secret guardar

~ vi
(remain) mantenerse*: to ~ fit mantenerse* en forma; to ~ awake mantenerse* despierto; ~ still! ¡estate quieto!

(continue) seguir*; ~ left siga por la izquierda; to ~ -ING seguir* + GER; to ~ at it seguir* dándole (fam)

(repeatedly): he ~s interfering está continuamente entrometiéndose; I ~ forgetting to bring it nunca me acuerdo de traerlo

food conservarse (fresco)

(be in certain state of health) (colloq): how are you ~ing? ¿qué tal estás? (fam)
keep away [v + adv] to ~ away (FROM sb/sth) no acercarse* (A algn/algo) keep back
[v + adv]: ~ back! ¡atrás!; ~ well back from the edge mantente bien alejado del borde

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

crowd/floodwaters contener*

tears/sobs contener*

(not reveal) information/facts ocultar

keep down
[v + o + adv]
(not raise): ~ your head/voice down no levantes la cabeza/la voz

food retener*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (not allow to increase) prices mantener* al mismo nivel; weeds contener*
keep from [v + o + prep + o]
(restrain, prevent): I don't want to ~ you from your work no quiero distraerte de tu trabajo; I managed to ~ myself from laughing pude aguantar la risa

(not reveal to) ocultar; he kept vital information from them/us les/nos ocultó información vital
keep in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(detain): the teacher kept me in after school el maestro me hizo quedar después de clase; he was kept in for observation lo dejaron ingresado or (CS, Méx tb) internado en observación

anger/feelings contener*
keep off
[v + prep + o]
(stay away from) land/property mantenerse* alejado de; keep off the grass prohibido pisar el césped

(avoid) cigarettes/subject evitar

[v + o + prep + o] ~ your hands off me! ¡quítame las manos de encima!
keep on
[v + adv]
(continue) seguir*; to ~ on -ING seguir* + GER

(repeatedly): I ~ on forgetting to tell him siempre me olvido de decírselo; she kept on interrupting him lo interrumpía constantemente

(talk incessantly): she ~s on at me about my weight me está siempre encima con que estoy muy gordo

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (continue to employ) no despedir*

[v + o + adv] (continue to wear): ~ your coat on no te quites el abrigo
keep out
[v + adv] (not enter): keep out prohibido el paso; ~ out of the kitchen no entres en la cocina

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (prevent from entering, exclude) rain/sun impedir* que entre
keep out of [v + adv + prep + o] danger no exponerse* a; trouble/argument no meterse en keep to
[v + prep + o]
(adhere to, fulfil) plan ceñirse* a; promise cumplir

(not deviate from) path seguir* por; script ceñirse* a

(stay on): ~ to the right (Auto) mantenga su derecha

[v + o + prep + o] (not divulge): to ~ sth to oneself guardarse algo

[v + prep + o] [v + o + prep + o]: to ~ (oneself) to oneself no ser* muy sociable
keep up
[v + adv]
(not stop) rain/noise seguir*, continuar*; to ~ up WITH sth seguir* or continuar* CON algo

(maintain pace) to ~ up WITH sb seguirle* el ritmo A algn; he's finding it difficult to ~ up in class le está resultando difícil mantenerse al nivel de la clase

(remain informed) to ~ up WITH sth mantenerse* al tanto or al corriente DE algo

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(maintain at present level) mantener*

(continue, not stop) payments mantenerse* al día con; friendship mantener*

[v + o + adv]
trousers/socks sujetar

(prevent from sleeping): I hope we're not ~ing you up espero que no te estemos quitando el sueño; the baby kept me up all night el niño me tuvo toda la noche en vela

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keeper
n (in zoo) guarda mf, cuidador, -dora m,f; (in museum) (BrE) conservador, -dora m,f

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keep-fit

nu (BrE) gimnasia f (de mantenimiento)

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keeping
nu
(conformity): in ~ with with law/tradition en conformidad con

(trust, care): to leave sth in sb's ~ dejar algo al cuidado de algn

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keepsake
n recuerdo m

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keg
n barril m

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kennel
n
(AmE) (for boarding) residencia f canina; (for breeding) criadero m de perros

(BrE) (hut) casa f del perro

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kennels
n (pl ~) (BrE) (+ sing vb) kennel

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Kenya
n Kenia f

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Kenyan
adj keniano

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kept
past & past p of KEEP

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kerb
n (BrE) curb[1]

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kernel
n (of nut, fruit) almendra f; (of corn, wheat) grano m

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kerosene
nu queroseno m, kerosene m

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kestrel
n cernícalo m

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ketchup
nu salsa f de tomate, ketchup m, catsup m

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kettle
n pava f or (Bol, Ur) caldera f or (Andes, Méx) tetera f

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kettledrum

n timbal m

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key [1]
n (pl ~s)
(for lock) llave f; (on can) llave f, abridor m; (before n) ~ ring llavero m

(to puzzle, code etc) clave f

(to map) explicación f de los signos convencionales

(answers) soluciones fpl

(crucial element) clave f; patience is the ~ la paciencia es el factor clave or la clave

(of typewriter, piano) tecla f; (of wind instrument) llave f

(Mus) tono m; to be off ~ no estar* en el tono

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key [2]
adj man/question clave adj inv key in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] text/data teclear

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key

: ~board
n teclado m;
~hole
n ojo m de la cerradura; (before noun) ~hole surgery cirugía f no invasiva;
~note
n (Mus) tónica f; (central idea) tónica f;
~pad
n (Comput, Telec, TV) teclado m numérico;
~word
n palabra f clave

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kg
(kilo(s) o kilogram(s)) Kg.

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khaki
adj caqui or kaki adj inv

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kibbutz
n (pl -butzim ) kibbutz m

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kick [1]
n
(by person) patada f, puntapié m; (by horse) coz f

(colloq) (thrill, excitement): to get a ~ out of doing sth deleitarse haciendo algo; just for ~s nada más que por divertirse

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kick [2]
vi person dar* patadas; swimmer patalear; horse cocear

~ vt
ball patear, darle* una patada or un puntapié a; person pegarle* una patada a

(stop) (colloq) habit dejar
kick around, (BrE also)
kick about (colloq) [v + o + adv]
(treat badly) maltratar

idea estudiar

to ~ a ball around pelotear
kick down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] door echar abajo (a patadas) kick off
[v + adv]
(in football): they ~ off at three el partido empieza a las tres

(begin) (colloq) person/meeting empezar*

[v + adv + o] (begin) discussion iniciar, empezar*
kick out [v + o + adv] echar kick up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] leaves/dust levantar

[v + adv + o]: to ~ up a fuss o row armar una bronca (fam); to ~ up a din armar un escándalo

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kick

: ~off
n (Sport) saque m or puntapié m inicial, patada f de inicio;
~start
vt engine arrancar* (con el pedal de arranque)

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kid [1]
n
c (colloq)
(child) niño, -ña m,f, chaval, -vala m,f (Esp fam), chavalo, -vala m,f (AmC, Méx fam), escuincle, -cla (Méx fam), pibe, -ba m,f (RPl fam), cabro, -bra m,f (Chi fam)

(young person) chico, -ca m,f

c (goat) cabrito, -ta m,f, choto, -ta m,f

u (leather) cabritilla f

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kid [2]
-dd- vi (colloq) bromear

~ vt
(tease) to ~ sb (ABOUT sth) tomarle el pelo a algn (CON algo)

(deceive) engañar; don't ~ yourself! ¡no te hagas ilusiones!

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kidnap
vt -pp- or (AmE) -p- secuestrar, raptar

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kidnapper ,kidnaper
, (AmE also) n secuestrador, -dora m,f, raptor, -tora m,f

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kidnapping ,kidnaping
, (AmE also) n secuestro m, rapto m

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kidney
n (pl -neys) (Anat, Culin) riñón m; (before n) disease/stone renal; ~ machine riñón m artificial

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kidney bean
n frijol m or (Esp) judía f or (CS) poroto m (con forma de riñón)

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kill [1]
vt
(cause death of) person/animal matar; she was ~ed in a car crash se mató or murió en un accidente de coche

(destroy) hopes acabar con

(spoil) flavor/taste estropear

(deaden) pain calmar

(use up): to ~ time matar el tiempo

~ vi matar kill off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] matar

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kill [2]
n
c (act): he went in for the ~ entró a matar

u (animal, animals killed) presa f

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killer
n (person) asesino, -na m,f; (before n) shark asesino; disease mortal

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killer whale

n orca f

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killing
nc u (of person) asesinato m; (of animal) matanza f; to make a ~ hacer* un gran negocio, forrarse (fam)

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killjoy

n aguafiestas mf

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kiln
n horno m

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kilo
n (pl -los) kilo m

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kilobyte
n kilobyte m, kiloocteto m

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kilogram ,kilogramme
, (BrE also) n kilogramo m

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kilometer ,kilometre
, (BrE) n kilómetro m

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kilowatt
n kilovatio m

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kilt
n falda f or (CS) pollera f escocesa

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kimono
n (pl -nos) kimono m, quimono m

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kin
n (+ pl vb) familiares mpl, parientes mpl

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kind [1]
n
(sort, type)
(of things) tipo m, clase f; of all ~s de todo tipo, de toda clase

(of people) clase f, tipo m

(sth approximating to) especie f; she was overcome by a ~ of yearning la invadió una especie de añoranza

(in phrases) in kind pay en especie; kind of (colloq): he seemed ~ of stupid parecía como tonto (fam); of a kind: they served a meal, of a ~ sirvieron una especie de comida, si se le puede llamar así; they're two of a ~ son tal para cual

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kind [2]
adj -er, -est offer amable; he's very ~ es muy buena persona; she's always been ~ to me siempre ha sido muy amable conmigo; it's very ~ to your skin no daña la piel; would you be ~ enough to accompany me? ¿tendría la amabilidad de acompañarme?

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kindergarten
n jardín m de infancia or de niños

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kind-hearted

adj de buen corazón

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kindle
vt fire encender*; interest despertar*; passion encender*

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kindly [1]
adv

(generously) amablemente

(adding polite emphasis) (frml): passengers are ~ requested to … se ruega a los pasajeros tengan la amabilidad de …

(favorably): they didn't take ~ to my suggestions no recibieron demasiado bien mis sugerencias; she doesn't take ~ to being contradicted no le hace ninguna gracia que la contradigan

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kindly [2]
adj -lier, -liest bondadoso

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kindness
n
u (quality) ~ (TO o TOWARD sb) amabilidad f (PARA CON algn)

c (act) favor m

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kindred
adj (before n) (similar) similar; ~ spirits almas fpl gemelas

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king
n rey m

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kingdom
n reino m; the animal ~ el reino animal

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king

: ~fisher
n martín m pescador;
~-size, king-sized~-sized
adj cigarette extralargo; bed de matrimonio (extragrande)

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kink
n (in rope, wire) vuelta f, curva f; (in hair) onda f

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kinky
adj -kier, -kiest (colloq) pervertidillo (fam)

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kinship
nu parentesco m

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kiosk
n (stall) quiosco m

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kipper
n arenque m salado y ahumado

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Kirghizia ,Kirghizstan
, n Kirguizistán m

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kiss [1]
vt person besar; to ~ sb goodbye/goodnight darle* un beso de despedida/de buenas noches a algn

~ vi besarse

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kiss [2]
n beso m; to give sb a ~ darle* un beso a algn; she gave him the ~ of life le hizo (la) respiración artificial

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kit
n
c
(set of items): first-aid ~ botiquín m de primeros auxilios; tool ~ caja f de herramientas

(parts for assembly) kit m

u
(personal effects) cosas fpl; (Mil) petate m

(Clothing) (esp BrE) gym ~ (Sport) equipo m de gimnasia

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kitchen
n cocina f

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kitchen garden
n huerto m

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kite
n cometa f or (RPl tb) barrilete m or (AmC, Méx) papalote m or (Ven) papagayo m or (Chi) volantín m

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kitten
n gatito, -ta m,f

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kitty
n (pl -ties) (colloq) bote m, fondo m común

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kiwi
n
(Zool) kiwi m

~ (fruit) kiwi m

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kleptomaniac
n cleptómano, -na m,f

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klutz
n (AmE colloq) torpe mf, patoso, -sa m,f (Esp fam)

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km
(kilometer(s) o (BrE) kilometre(s)) Km.

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knack
n : there's a ~ to making omelettes hacer tortillas tiene su truco or (Méx) su chiste; I'll never get the ~ of this! ¡nunca le voy a agarrar la onda (AmL fam) or (Esp) coger el tranquillo a esto!

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knapsack
n mochila f

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knave
n
(rogue) (arch) truhán m (ant)

(in French pack of cards) jota f; (in Spanish pack) sota f

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knead
vt (Culin) amasar

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knee [1]
n (Anat, Clothing) rodilla f; to be on one's ~s estar* arrodillado; to go o get down on one's ~s ponerse* de rodillas

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knee [2]
vt darle* or pegarle* un rodillazo a

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knee

: ~cap
n rótula f;
~-deep
adj (pred): the water is ~-deep el agua llega hasta la(s) rodilla(s); they were ~-deep in mud estaban con el barro hasta las rodillas;
~-high
adj sock largo

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kneel
vi (past & past p kneeled or knelt) (get down on one's knees) arrodillarse; (be on one's knees) estar* arrodillado; to ~ down arrodillarse

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knee-length
adj sock largo; skirt hasta la rodilla; boot alto

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knelt
past & past p of KNEEL

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knew
past of KNOW

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knickerbockers
pl n pantalones mpl bombachos

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knickers
pl n
(AmE) knickerbockers

(BrE) (undergarment) calzones mpl (AmS), bragas fpl (Esp), pantaletas fpl (AmC, Ven), bombacha f (RPl)

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knickknack
n chuchería f

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knife [1]
n (pl knives) cuchillo m; (penknife) navaja f, cortaplumas m or f; (dagger) puñal m

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knife [2]
vt acuchillar

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knife

: ~ edge
n filo m (de cuchillo, navaja etc); to be on a ~ edge pender de un hilo;
~-point
n : he was robbed at ~-point le robaron amenazándolo con un cuchillo

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knight [1]
n
(Hist) caballero m

(holder of title) sir m

(in chess) caballo m

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knight [2]
vt conceder el título de sir a

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knighthood
n título m de sir

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knit
(pres p knitting; past & past p knitted or knit) vt

sweater (by hand) hacer*, tejer; (with machine) tejer, tricotar (Esp)

knitted o (esp AmE) knit past p jacket/cuffs de punto, tejido

(join, unite) bones soldar*; a tightly ~ family una familia muy unida

~ vi (by hand) tejer, hacer* punto or calceta (Esp); (with machine) tejer, tricotar (Esp)

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knitting
nu
(piece of work) tejido m, punto m (Esp)

(activity): I like ~ me gusta tejer, me gusta hacer* punto or calceta (Esp)

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knitting

: ~ machine
n máquina f de tejer, tricotosa f (Esp);
~ needle
n aguja f de tejer or (Esp) de hacer punto, palillo m (Chi)

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knives
pl of KNIFE

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knob
n
(on door) pomo m, perilla f (AmL); (on drawer) tirador m, perilla f (AmL); (on walking stick) puño m; (on radio, TV) botón m

(lump) bulto m

(small piece) (esp BrE): a ~ of butter un trocito or una nuez de mantequilla

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knobbly
adj -lier, -liest tree/fingers nudoso; knees huesudo

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knock [1]
n (sound) golpe m; (blow to head, on door) golpe m

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knock [2]
vt
(strike, push): to ~ one's head on/against sth darse* (un golpe) en la cabeza con/contra algo; she ~ed the vase off the shelf tiró el jarrón de la repisa; they ~ed a large hole in the wall hicieron un gran boquete en la pared

(criticize) (colloq) criticar*

~ vi
(on door) llamar, golpear (AmL), tocar* (AmL)

(collide) to ~ AGAINST/INTO sb/sth darse* or chocar* CONTRA algn/algo
knock about,
knock around (colloq) [v + o + adv] pegarle* a knock back [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) drink beberse, tomarse
knock down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(cause to fall) door/fence tirar abajo; obstacle derribar; he ran into her and ~ed her down chocó con ella y la hizo caer

vehicle/driver atropellar

(demolish) echar abajo

(colloq) (reduce) price/charge rebajar
knock off
[v + adv] [v + prep + o] (stop work) (colloq): when do you ~ off (work)? ¿a qué hora sales del trabajo?, ¿hasta qué hora trabajas?; let's ~ off for lunch vamos a parar para comer

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (stop) (colloq) dejar de; ~ it off, will you! ¡déjala ya! (fam)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (deduct, eliminate) (colloq) rebajar; I'll ~ off 25% for you le hago un descuento del 25%
knock out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (make unconscious) dejar sin sentido, hacer* perder el conocimiento; (in boxing) dejar K.O., noquear; she hit her head and ~ed herself out se dio un golpe en la cabeza y perdió el conocimiento

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (of competition) eliminar
knock over [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(cause to fall) tirar

vehicle atropellar
knock up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) (assemble hurriedly) improvisar

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knocker
n aldaba f, llamador m

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knocking
n
(noise) (no pl) golpes mpl

u (Auto) golpeteo m, cascabeleo m (AmL)

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knock

: ~-kneed
adj patizambo;
~-on effect
n repercusiones fpl;
~out
n (in boxing) nocaut m, K.O. m (read as: nocaut or (Esp) cao)

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knoll
n loma f, montículo m

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knot [1]
n
(in string, hair, wood) nudo m; (in muscles) nódulo m

(measure of speed) nudo m

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knot [2]
vt -tt- hacer* un nudo en

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know [1]
(past knew; past p known) vt

(have knowledge of, be aware of) saber*; I don't ~ his name/how old he is no sé cómo se llama/cuántos años tiene; it is well ~n that … todo el mundo sabe que …; to let sb ~ sth decirle* algo a algn; (warn) avisarle algo a algn; without our ~ing it sin saberlo nosotros; there's no ~ing what he might do quién sabe qué hará; I ~ what: let's go skating! ¡tengo una idea: vayamos a patinar!; to ~ sth backwards part/play saber* algo al dedillo or al revés y al derecho

(have skill, ability) to ~ how to + INF saber* + INF

(be acquainted with) person/place conocer*; how did they get to ~ each other? ¿cómo se conocieron?; to get to ~ sth subject/job familiarizarse* con algo

(recognize, identify) reconocer*; to ~ sth/sb BY sth reconocer* algo/a algn POR algo

(distinguish) to ~ sth/sb FROM sth/sb distinguir* algo/a algn DE algo/algn

~ vi saber*; how do you ~? ¿cómo lo sabes?; I ~! ¡ya sé!, ¡tengo una idea!; you never ~ nunca se sabe; I'm not stupid, you ~! oye, que no soy tonto ¿eh? or ¿sabes?; did you ~ about John? ¿sabías lo de John?; to get to ~ about sth enterarse de algo; she knew of their activities tenía conocimiento or estaba enterada de sus actividades; not that I ~ of que yo sepa, no; do you ~ of a good carpenter? ¿conoces a or sabes de algún carpintero bueno?

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know [2]
n : to be in the ~ estar* enterado

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know

: ~-all
n (BrE) know-it-all;
~how
nu know-how m, conocimientos mpl y experiencia

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knowing
adj smile de complicidad; she gave me a ~ look me miró dándome a entender que ya lo sabía

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knowingly
adv
smile/nod de manera cómplice

(deliberately) hurt/lie a sabiendas

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know-it-all

n (colloq) sabelotodo mf (fam)

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knowledge
nu
(awareness) conocimiento m; to the best of my ~ que yo sepa; it is common ~ that … todo el mundo sabe que …

(facts known) saber m; (by particular person) conocimientos mpl

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knowledgeable
adj (about current affairs) informado; (about given subject) entendido; (in general) culto

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known [1]
past p of KNOW

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known [2]
adj fact conocido, sabido; a little-~ artist un artista poco conocido; to be ~ AS sth (have reputation) tener* fama DE algo; better ~ as … más conocido como …; for reasons best ~ to herself por motivos que ella conocerá; he's better ~ for his work in films se le conoce mejor por su trabajo cinematográfico

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knuckle
n
(finger joint) nudillo m

(of pork) codillo m; (of veal) morcillo m, jarrete m
knuckle down [v + adv] ponerse* a trabajar en serio knuckle under [v + adv] ceder*, pasar por el aro

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knuckleduster

n (BrE) brass knuckles

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koala
n ~ (bear) koala m

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kooky
adj -kier, -kiest (AmE colloq) chiflado (fam)

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Koran
n the ~ el Corán

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Korea
n Corea f

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Korean [1]
adj coreano

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Korean [2]
n
c (person) coreano, -na m,f

u (language) coreano m

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kosher
adj food/butcher kosher adj inv

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Kosovo
n Kosovo m

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kowtow
vi to ~ TO sb doblar la cerviz ANTE algn

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kph
(kilometers o (BrE) kilometres per hour) Km/h.

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KS
Kansas

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kung fu
nu kung fu m

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Kurd
n kurdo, -da m,f

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Kurdish
adj kurdo

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Kuwait
n Kuwait m

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Kuwaiti
adj kuwaití

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KY ,Ky
, Kentucky

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L

l
(liter(s) or (BrE) litre(s)) l.

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L

(BrE Auto) L (learner) L (conductor en aprendizaje)

(Clothing) (large) G (talla grande)

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L ,l
, n L, l f

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la
n (Mus) la m

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La
Louisiana

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LA

Los Angeles

Louisiana

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lab
n (colloq) laboratorio m

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label [1]
n etiqueta f

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label [2]
vt , (BrE) -ll-
bottle/luggage ponerle* una etiqueta a

(categorize) to ~ sth/sb (AS) sth catalogar* algo/a algn DE algo

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labor [1],labour
, (BrE) n
u
(work) trabajo m; (before n) dispute/laws laboral

(workers) mano f de obra

Labour (in UK) (Pol) (no art, + sing or pl vb) los laboristas, el Partido Laborista

u c (effort) esfuerzos mpl, trabajo m

c (task) labor f, tarea f

u (Med) parto m; to be in ~ estar* de parto; (before n) ~ pains dolores mpl or contracciones fpl del parto

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labor [2],labour
, (BrE) vt : to ~ a point insistir excesivamente sobre un punto

~ vi (toil) trabajar; he ~ed up the hill subió trabajosamente or penosamente la cuesta

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laboratory
n (pl -ries) laboratorio m

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Labor Day

n Día m del Trabajo or de los trabajadores

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labored ,laboured
, (BrE) adj breathing dificultoso, fatigoso; metaphor/joke forzado, torpe

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laborer ,labourer
, (BrE) n peón m; farm ~ peón m, trabajador m agrícola

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laborious
adj task/process laborioso; style farragoso

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labor union
n (AmE) sindicato m

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labour
etc (BrE) labor etc

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labrador
n labrador m

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labyrinth
n laberinto m

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lace [1]
n
u (fabric) encaje m; (as border) puntilla f

c (shoe~) cordón m (de zapato), agujeta f (Méx), pasador m (Per)

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lace [2]
vt
shoes/boots ponerles* los cordones or (Méx) las agujetas or (Per) los pasadores a

(fortify): he ~d my drink with vodka me echó un chorro de vodka en la bebida

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lacerate
vt lacerar

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lack [1]
n ~ OF sth falta f or (frml) carencia f DE algo

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lack [2]
vt no tener*, carecer* de (frml); it ~s originality le falta or no tiene originalidad, carece de originalidad (frml)

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lacking
adj (pred)
(absent): the necessary resources are ~ faltan los recursos necesarios

(deficient) to be ~ IN sth no tener* algo, carecer DE algo (frml)

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lackluster
, (BrE) lacklustre
adj
eyes apagado; hair opaco

(mediocre) performance/campaign deslucido; candidate mediocre

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laconic
adj lacónico

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lacquer
nu c
(varnish) laca f

(hair ~) laca f or fijador m (para el pelo)

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lad
n muchacho m, chaval m (Esp fam), pibe m (RPl fam), chavo m (Méx, Ven fam), chavalo m (AmC, Méx fam), cabro m (Chi fam)

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ladder
n
(Const) escalera f (de mano)

(in stocking, tights) (BrE) carrera f

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laden
adj ~ WITH sth cargado DE algo

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ladies
n (BrE) ladies' room

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ladies' room

n (AmE) baño m or (esp Esp) servicio m de señoras; Ladies (Room) Señoras, Damas

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ladle
n cucharón m

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lady
n (pl ladies)

(woman) señora f; ladies and gentlemen señoras y señores, damas y caballeros

(refined woman) señora f, dama f

(noblewoman or wife of a knight) lady f

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lady

: ~bug (AmE), ladybird~bird (BrE)
n mariquita f, catarina f (Méx), petaca f (Col), chinita f (Chi), San Antonio m (Ur), vaca f de San Antón (Arg);
~-in-waiting
n (pl ladies-in-waiting) dama f de honor;
~like
adj fino

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ladyship
n : Her/Your L~ la señora

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lag [1]
n (interval) lapso m, intervalo m; (delay) retraso m, demora f (esp AmL)

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lag [2]
-gg- vi to ~ (behind) quedarse atrás; to ~ behind sb/sth ir* a la zaga de algn/algo

~ vt pipes revestir* con aislantes

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lager
nu c cerveza f (rubia)

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lagoon
n laguna f

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lah
n (BrE Mus) la m

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laid
past & past p of LAY

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laid-back

adj (colloq) person tranquilo y relajado; atmosphere relajado

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lain
past p of LIE

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lair
n guarida f

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lake
n lago m

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Lake District
n the ~ ~ el Lake District (región de lagos al noroeste de Inglaterra)

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lamb
n c
cordero m; (before n) ~ chop chuleta f de cordero

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lame [1]
adj
(in foot, leg) cojo, rengo (AmL); to go ~ quedarse cojo or (AmL tb) rengo

(weak) excuse pobre, malo

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lame [2]
vt lisiar

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lament [1]
n lamento m

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lament [2]
vt
misfortune/failure lamentar

(liter) death/loss llorar

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lamentable
adj lamentable

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lamp
n lámpara f; (Auto) luz f

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lamplight

nu (of table lamp) luz f de (la) lámpara; (of streetlamp) luz f de(l) farol

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lampoon
vt satirizar*

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lamp

: ~post
n farol m;
~shade
n pantalla f (de lámpara)

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lance [1]
n lanza f

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lance [2]
vt abrir* con lanceta

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lancet
n lanceta f

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land [1]
n
u (Geog, Agr) tierra f; (before n) animal/defenses de tierra; ~ reform reforma f agraria

c (country, realm) (liter) país m; (kingdom) reino m

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land [2]
vi

(Aerosp, Aviat) aterrizar*; (on the moon) alunizar*

(fall) caer*

(arrive, end up) (colloq) ir* a parar (fam)

(Naut) ship atracar*; traveler/troops desembarcar*

~ vt

(from sea) passengers desembarcar*; cargo descargar*

(from air) plane hacer* aterrizar; troops desembarcar*; supplies descargar*

fish sacar* del agua; contract/job conseguir*

(burden) (colloq) to ~ sb WITH sth/sb, to ~ sth/sb ON sb endilgarle* algo/a algn A algn (fam)

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landing
n

u c (Aerosp, Aviat) aterrizaje m; (on moon) alunizaje m; (before n) ~ strip pista f de aterrizaje

c (Mil, Naut) desembarco m

u (of cargo) descarga f; (of troops) desembarco m

c (on staircase) rellano m, descanso m (Col, CS)

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land

: ~lady
n
(of rented dwelling) casera f

(of small hotel) dueña f

(BrE) (of pub — owner) dueña f; (— manager) encargada f
;
~locked
adj sin salida al mar;
~lord
n
(of landed estate) terrateniente m

(of rented dwelling) casero m, dueño m

(BrE) (of pub — owner) dueño m; (— manager) encargado m
;
~mark
n monumento m (or edificio m etc) famoso;
~ mine
n mina f (de tierra);
~owner
n terrateniente mf;
~scape
nu c paisaje m; (before n) ~scape gardener jardinero, -ra m,f paisajista;
~slide
n
(Geog) derrumbamiento m or desprendimiento m de tierras

(Pol) victoria f aplastante

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lane
n
(in countryside) camino m, sendero m; (alleyway) callejón m

(Transp)
(for road traffic) carril m or (Chi) pista f or (RPl) senda f; bus/bicycle ~ carril m de autobuses/bicicletas

(for ships) ruta f

(in athletics) carril m (AmL), calle f (Esp)

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language
n
c u (means of communication, style of speech) lenguaje m; bad ~ palabrotas fpl

c
(particular tongue) idioma m, lengua f

(Comput) lenguaje m

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languid
adj lánguido

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languish
vi (liter) languidecer*; (in prison) pudrirse*

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lank
adj lacio

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lanky
adj -kier, -kiest desgarbado

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lantern
n farol m

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Laos
n Laos m

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lap [1]
n
(of body) rodillas fpl

(Sport) vuelta f

(stage) etapa f

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lap [2]
-pp- vt
(Sport) sacarle* una vuelta de ventaja a

water/milk beber a lengüetazos

~ vi chapalear; to ~ AGAINST sth lamer or besar algo (liter) lap up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] beber a lengüetazos

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lapel
n solapa f

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Lapland
n Laponia f

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lapse [1]
n
(fault, error) falla f, fallo m (Esp)

(interval) lapso m, período m

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lapse [2]
vi
(fall, slip): standards have ~d el nivel ha decaído; to ~ into bad habits adquirir* malos hábitos

(cease) project cancelarse; practice perderse*

membership/contract caducar*, vencer*

time transcurrir

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laptop
n (~ computer) laptop f or (Esp) m

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lapwing
n avefría f‡

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larceny
nu (in US) robo m

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larch
n alerce m

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lard
nu manteca f or (RPl) grasa f de cerdo

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larder
n despensa f

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large [1]
adj
Note
The usual translation of large, grande, becomes gran when it precedes a singular noun.
larger, largest grande; the ~st collection of stamps in the world la mayor colección de sellos del mundo

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large [2]
n at large
(as a whole) en general; the public at ~ el público en general

(at liberty): to be at ~ andar* suelto

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largely
adv en gran parte

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lark
n alondra f

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larva
n (pl -vae ) larva f

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laryngitis
nu laringitis f

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larynx
n (pl larynxes or larynges ) laringe f

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laser
n láser m; (before n) ~ beam rayo m láser; ~ printer impresora f láser

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lash [1]
n
(eye~) pestaña f

(whip) látigo m

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lash [2]
vt

(whip) person azotar; horse fustigar*

(beat against) azotar

(bind) to ~ sth/sb TO sth amarrar algo/a algn A algo
lash out [v + adv (+ prep + o)] atacar*; to ~ out AT/AGAINST sb (physically) emprenderla a golpes (or patadas etc) CON algn; (verbally) arremeter CONTRA algn

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lass
n (liter or dial) muchacha f

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lasso
n (pl -sos or -soes) lazo m

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last [1]
adj

(in series) último; the ~ door but one la penúltima puerta; to be ~ (in race, on arrival) ser* el último (en llegar); to be ~ to + INF ser* el último EN + INF

(final, ultimate) chance/day último; at the very ~ minute en el último momento, a última hora

(only remaining) último; I'm down to my ~ few dollars solo me quedan unos pocos dólares

(previous, most recent) (before n): ~ Tuesday el martes pasado; in my ~ letter en mi última carta

(least likely): that was the ~ thing I expected to hear from you es lo que menos me esperaba que me dijeras; that's the ~ thing I'd do! ¡no se me ocurriría hacer eso!

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last [2]
pron

(in series) último, -ma m,f; the ~ to + INF el último/la última/los últimos/las últimas EN + INF; the ~ I remember lo último que recuerdo

(only remaining): the ~ of its kind el último de su clase; that's the ~ of the jam esa es toda la mermelada que queda

(in phrases) (liter) at the last al final; to the ~ hasta el último momento

(preceding one): the night before ~ anteanoche, antenoche (AmL); each hill seemed steeper than the ~ cada colina parecía más empinada que la anterior

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last [3]
adv

(at the end): I went in ~ fui el último en entrar; our team finished ~ nuestro equipo quedó en último lugar

(finally): ~ of all por último; and ~ but not least y por último, pero no por eso menos importante

(in phrases) at last por fin, al fin; at long last por fin, finalmente

(most recently): she was ~ seen a year ago la última vez que se la vio fue hace un año; when did you ~ see him? ¿cuándo fue la última vez que lo viste?

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last [4]
vi/t durar

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last-ditch

adj (before n) desesperado

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lasting
adj duradero

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lastly
adv (as linker) por último

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last-minute
adj (before n) de última hora

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latch
n pasador m, pestillo m; (on lock) seguro m latch on [v + adv (+ prep + o)] (understand) (colloq) agarrar or (Esp) coger* la onda; to ~ on TO sth entender* algo; (realize) darse* cuenta DE algo

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late [1]
adj later, latest
(after correct, scheduled time): the ~ arrival of the train el retraso en la llegada del tren; to be ~ person llegar* tarde; the train was an hour ~ el tren llegó con una hora de retraso; you'll be ~ for work vas a llegar tarde al trabajo

(after usual time): to have a ~ night acostarse* tarde; Spring is ~ this year la primavera se ha atrasado este año

chrysanthemum/potatoes tardío

(far on in time): it's ~ es tarde; it's getting ~ se está haciendo tarde

(before n) shift/bus último; at this ~ stage a estas alturas; in ~ April a finales de abril; she's in her ~ forties tiene cerca de cincuenta años

(before n) (deceased) difunto (frml); the ~ John Doe el difunto John Doe

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late [2]
adv later, latest
(after correct, scheduled time) tarde; the trains are running 20 minutes ~ los trenes llevan 20 minutos de retraso; better ~ than never más vale tarde que nunca

(after usual time) work/sleep hasta tarde; mature tarde

(recently): as ~ as the thirteenth century aún en el siglo trece; of ~ últimamente

(toward end of period): ~ in the afternoon a última hora de la tarde; ~ in the year a finales del año; ~ in her career hacia el final de su carrera

(far on in time) tarde; don't leave it too ~ no lo dejes para muy tarde; we stayed up ~ nos quedamos levantados hasta tarde

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lately
adv últimamente

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latent
adj latente

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later [1]
adj posterior

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later [2]
adv después, más tarde; ~ that day más tarde or posteriormente ese día; not o no ~ than May 14 a más tardar el 14 de mayo; ~ on más tarde, después; see you ~! ¡hasta luego!

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lateral
adj lateral

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latest
adj
(superl of LATE) último

(most up to date) (before n) último

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latex
nu látex m

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lathe
n torno m

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lather [1]
n (no pl) espuma

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lather [2]
vt enjabonar

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Latin [1]
adj latino

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Latin [2]
n
u (language) latín m

c (person) latino, -na m,f

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Latin America

n América f Latina, Latinoamérica f

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Latin American [1]
adj latinoamericano

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Latin American [2]
n latinoamericano, -na m,f

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latitude
n
c u (Geog) latitud f

u (freedom to choose) libertad f

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latter [1]
n (pl ~) the ~ este, -ta; (pl) estos, -tas

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latter [2]
adj (before n)
(second of two) segundo, último

(later, last): in the ~ part of the season hacia el final de la temporada; in his ~ years (frml) en sus últimos años

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lattice
n entramado m, enrejado m

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Latvia
n Letonia f

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Latvian
adj letón

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laugh [1]
n risa f; ; she's a good ~ es muy divertida; to do/say sth for a ~ hacer*/decir* algo por divertirse; to have a ~ (about/at sth) reírse* (de algo)

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laugh [2]
vi reír(se)*; to burst out ~ing soltar* una carcajada; to ~ AT sb/sth reírse* DE algn/algo laugh off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] tomar a broma

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laughing
adj risueño; this is no ~ matter no es motivo de risa

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laughingstock

n hazmerreír m; he made a ~ of his opponent dejó or puso a su contrincante en ridículo

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laughter
nu risas fpl

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launch [1]
vt

new vessel botar; lifeboat echar al agua

satellite/missile lanzar*; attack emprender

product/campaign lanzar*; company fundar*

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launch [2]
n
(motorboat) lancha f (a motor)

(of new vessel) botadura f; (of lifeboat) lanzamiento m (al agua)

(of rocket, missile) lanzamiento m

(of product, campaign) lanzamiento m

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launching pad
,
n
(Aerosp) rampa f de lanzamiento

(for ideas, career) trampolín m

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launder
vt
(wash and iron) (frml) lavar y planchar

money blanquear, lavar (AmL)

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launderette
n lavandería f automática

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Laundromat ,laundromat
®, n (AmE) lavandería f automática

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laundry
n (pl -dries)
c (commercial) lavandería f, lavadero m (RPl); (in home) lavadero m

u (dirty clothes) ropa f sucia or para lavar; (washed clothes) ropa f limpia or lavada; (before n) ~ basket canasto m or cesto m de la ropa sucia

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laurel
n laurel m

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lava
nu lava f

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lavatory
n (pl -ries)
(room in house) (cuarto m de) baño m

(public) (often pl) baños mpl, servicios mpl (Esp)

(receptacle) taza f, inodoro m

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lavender
nu lavanda f, espliego m

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lavish [1]
adj lifestyle de derroche; gift/meal espléndido; production fastuoso

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lavish [2]
vt to ~ sth ON sb prodigar(le)* algo A algn

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lavishly
adv give con esplendidez; decorated/illustrated magníficamente

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law
n
c (rule, principle) ley f

u (collectively): the ~ la ley; to break the ~ violar or contravenir* or infringir* la ley; it is against the ~ es ilegal; under French ~ según la ley francesa; to lay down the ~ dar* órdenes

u (as field, discipline) derecho m; (profession) abogacía f; (before n) ~ school facultad f de Derecho

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law

: ~-abiding
adj respetuoso de la ley;
~ and order
nu (+ sing o pl vb) el orden público

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lawful
adj ruler/heir legítimo; contract válido, legal; conduct lícito

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lawless
adj mob desmandado; region anárquico, donde no rige la ley

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lawn
n césped m, pasto m (AmL), grama f (AmC, Ven)

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lawnmower
n máquina f de cortar el césped or (AmL tb) el pasto, cortadora f de césped or (AmL tb) de pasto, cortacésped m (Esp), cortagrama m (AmC, Ven)

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lawsuit

n juicio m

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lawyer
n abogado, -da m,f

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lax
adj discipline/supervision poco estricto; standards laxo

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laxative
nc u laxante m

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lay [1]
past of LIE

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lay [2]
(past & past p laid) vt
(put) poner*; ~ the cloth flat on the table extiende la tela sobre la mesa

(put in position) bricks/carpet poner*, colocar*; cable/pipes tender*; mines sembrar*

(prepare) trap tender*; plans hacer*; to ~ the table poner* la mesa

(cause to be): one blow laid him flat on his back de un golpe quedó tendido de espaldas en el suelo; to ~ sb low: he was laid low by malaria estuvo postrado con malaria

(Zool): to ~ eggs bird/reptile poner* huevos; fish/insects desovar*

~ vi
hen poner* huevos

(crit) lie[2]
lay down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
tools/weapons dejar (a un lado)

guidelines/procedure establecer*
lay off [v + adv + o, v + o + adv] (AmE) despedir*; (BrE) suspender temporalmente por falta de trabajo lay on [v + adv + o, v + o + adv] transport/food hacerse* cargo de; entertainment ofrecer* lay out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

park/garden diseñar; town hacer* el trazado de; objects disponer*

page diseñar

(spend) gastar; (invest) invertir*

(knock unconscious) dejar sin sentido

dead body amortajar

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lay [3]
adj (before n)
(secular) laico; ~ preacher predicador, -dora m,f seglar

(not expert): the ~ reader el lector profano en la materia

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lay-by
n (BrE) área f‡ de reposo

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layer [1]
n (of dust, paint, snow) capa f; (of rock, sediment) capa f, estrato m

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layer [2]
vt : I had my hair ~ed me corté el pelo en or (Esp) a capas, me rebajé el pelo (RPl)

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lay

: ~man
n (pl -men ) (non-expert): a book written for the ~man un libro dirigido al gran público; in ~man's terms en lenguaje accesible;
~out
n
(of house) distribución f; (of town, garden) trazado m

(in magazine, newspaper) diseño m

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laze
vi haraganear

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lazily
adv perezosamente

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lazy
adj lazier, laziest perezoso

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lazybones
n (pl ~) (colloq) haragán, -gana m,f

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lb
pound(s)

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LCD
n liquid crystal display

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lead [1]
n

u (metal) plomo m; (before n) ~ poisoning intoxicación f por plomo; (chronic disease) saturnismo m

c u (in pencil) mina f

(in competition) (no pl): to be in/take the ~ llevar/tomar la delantera

(example, leadership) (no pl) ejemplo m; to follow sb's ~ seguir* el ejemplo de algn

c (clue) pista f

c
(for dog) (BrE) correa f

(Elec) cable m

c
(main role) papel m principal

(Mus) solista mf; (before n) guitar/singer principal

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lead [2]
(past & past p led) vt
(conduct) person/animal llevar, guiar*; to ~ sb TO sth/sb conducir* or llevar a algn A algo/ANTE algn; to ~ sb away llevarse a algn; I was led to believe that … me dieron a entender que …; he's easily led se deja llevar fácilmente

(head, have charge of) discussion conducir*; the expedition was led by Smith la expedición iba al mando de Smith

(be at front of) parade/attack encabezar*

(in race, competition) aventajar

life llevar

~ vi
to ~ TO sth road/steps llevar or conducir* or dar* A algo; door dar* A algo

(be leader): you ~, we'll follow ve delante or (esp AmL) adelante, que te seguimos

(in race, competition) ir* a la cabeza, puntear (AmL); they are ~ing by three goals van ganando por tres goles

lead on
[v + adv]: ~ on! ¡adelante! (¡te seguimos!)

[v + o + adv] (raise false hopes) engañar
lead to [v + prep + o] llevar or conducir* a

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leaded
adj fuel con plomo

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leader
n
(of group, political party) líder mf; (of expedition) jefe, -fa m,f; (of gang) cabecilla mf

(in race, competition) primero, -ra m,f; (in league) líder m

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leadership
n
u (direction, control — of party) liderazgo m; (— of country) conducción f

u (quality) autoridad f, dotes fpl de mando

(leaders) (+ sing o pl vb) dirigentes mpl

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lead-free

adj fuel sin plomo

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leading
adj (before n)
(principal) scientist/playwright destacado; brand/company líder adj inv

(in front) runner/horse/driver que va a la cabeza

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leading

: ~ lady
n (Cin) protagonista f; (Theat) primera actriz f;
~ light
n estrella f

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leaf
n (pl leaves)
(of plant) hoja f

(page, sheet) hoja f; to turn (over) a new ~ reformarse

(of table) ala f‡; (of door, shutter) hoja f
leaf through [v + prep + o] hojear

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leaflet
n (Print) folleto m; (Pol) panfleto m

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leafy
adj -fier, -fiest boughs frondoso; lane arbolado

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league
n
(alliance) liga f; to be in ~ (with sb) estar* aliado (con algn)

(Sport) liga f

(level, category): not to be in the same ~ as sb/sth no estar* a la misma altura que algn/algo

(measure of distance) legua f

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leak [1]
vi
bucket/tank gotear, perder* (RPl), salirse* (Chi, Méx); shoes/tent dejar pasar el agua; faucet gotear; pen perder* tinta; the roof is ~ing hay una gotera/hay goteras en el techo

(escape) liquid escaparse

~ vt
liquid/gas perder*, botar (AmL exc RPl)

information filtrar

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leak [2]
n
(in bucket, boat, pipe) agujero m; (in roof) gotera f

(escaping liquid, gas) escape m

(of information) filtración f

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leakage
nc u escape m

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leaky
adj -kier, -kiest agujereado

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lean [1]
(past & past p leaned or (BrE also) leant ) vi
(bend, incline): she ~ed back in her chair se echó hacia atrás en la silla; don't ~ out of the window no te asomes por la ventana

(support oneself) apoyarse; to ~ AGAINST sth apoyarse CONTRA algo; to ~ ON sth/sb apoyarse EN algo/algn

~ vt apoyar

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lean [2]
adj
person delgado; animal flaco

meat magro

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leant
(BrE) past & past p of LEAN

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leap [1]
vi/t (past & past p leaped or (BrE also) leapt ) saltar

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leap [2]
n salto m, brinco m; by ~s and bounds a pasos agigantados

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leapfrog
nu : to play ~ jugar* a la pídola, brincar* al burro (Méx), jugar* al rango (RPl)

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leapt
(BrE) past & past p of LEAP

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leap year

n año m bisiesto

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learn
(past & past p learned or (BrE also) learnt) vt

(gain knowledge of) aprender; to ~ to + INF aprender A + INF

(memorize) aprender de memoria

(become informed about) enterarse de

~ vi
(gain knowledge) aprender

(become informed) to ~ ABOUT o OF sth enterarse DE algo

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learned
adj docto

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learner
n : he's a fast/slow ~ aprende con mucha rapidez/tiene dificultades de aprendizaje; (before n) ~ (driver) (esp BrE) persona que está aprendiendo a conducir

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learning
nu
(knowledge) saber m; (education) educación f; a man of ~ un erudito

(act) aprendizaje m; (before n) ~ difficulties dificultades fpl de aprendizaje

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learnt
(BrE) past & past p of LEARN

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lease [1]
n contrato m de arrendamiento; (of real estate) usufructo m

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lease [2]
vt
~ (out) (grant use of) arrendar*; real estate dar* en usufructo

(hold under lease) arrendar*; real estate tener* el usufructo de

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leasehold
nu c arrendamiento m

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leash
n correa f

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least [1]
adj
(superl of LITTLE ): she has the ~ money es quien menos dinero tiene

(smallest, slightest) más mínimo; that's the ~ of my worries eso es lo que menos me preocupa

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least [2]
pron
(superl of LITTLE): to say the ~ por no decir más; it's the ~ I can do es lo menos que puedo hacer

(in adv phrases) at least por lo menos; in the least en lo más mínimo

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least [3]
adv
(superl of LITTLE): ~ of all you tú menos que nadie; when you ~ expect it cuando menos te lo esperas

(before adj, adv) menos

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leather
n u
cuero m, piel f (Esp, Méx)

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leave [1]
n
u c (authorized absence) permiso m, licencia f (esp AmL); (Mil) licencia f; to be/go on ~ estar*/salir* de permiso or (esp AmL) de licencia

u (permission) (frml) permiso m

u (departure) (frml): to take ~ of sb despedirse* de algn; have you taken ~ of your senses? ¿te has vuelto loco?

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leave [2]
(past & past p left) vt

(go away from): she ~s home at 6 sale de casa a las 6; I left her reading a book la dejé leyendo un libro; to ~ school terminar el colegio; she left home at the age of 17 se fue de casa a los 17 años

(withdraw from) profession/organization/politics dejar

(abandon) dejar; she left her husband for another man dejó a su marido por otro (hombre)

(deposit in specified place) dejar; to ~ sth FOR sb dejarle algo A algn

(not take — deliberately) dejar; (— inadvertently) olvidarse de, dejarse

(not eat) food dejar

(allow, cause to remain) dejar; please ~ the window open por favor dejen la ventana abierta

(have as aftereffect) stain/scar dejar

(not attend to) dejar

(not disturb) dejar; ~ her to finish on her own déjala terminar sola

(entrust): ~ it to me! ¡déjalo por mi cuenta!; we must ~ nothing to chance no debemos dejar nada (librado) al azar

(after deduction, elimination): 6 from 10 ~s 4 si a 10 le quitamos 6, quedan 4; there isn't much time left no queda mucho tiempo

(bequeath) to ~ sth TO sb/sth dejar(le) algo A algn/algo

~ vi irse*, marcharse (esp Esp); the train ~s at 5 o'clock el tren sale a las 5 en punto leave behind [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(not take or bring — deliberately) dejar; (— inadvertently) olvidarse de, dejarse

worries/cares dejar atrás
leave on [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
light/machine/television dejar encendido or (AmL tb) prendido

(keep wearing) no quitarse
leave out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] [v + o + adv (+ prep + o)]
(omit) omitir

(exclude) excluir*

[v + o + adv]
(leave outside) dejar fuera or (esp AmL) afuera

(not put away) clothes/toys no guardar

(leave available) dejar preparado

leave over [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (usu pass): tomorrow we can eat what's left over mañana podemos comer lo que sobre or quede

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leaves
pl of LEAF

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leaving
adj (before n) present de despedida; ~ party despedida f

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Lebanese
adj libanés

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Lebanon
n (el) Líbano

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lecherous
adj libidinoso

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lectern
n atril m; (in church) facistol m

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lecture [1]
n (public address) conferencia f; (Educ) clase f; (before n) ~ theater auditorio m

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lecture [2]
vi (Educ) dar* clase, dictar clase (AmL frml), hacer* clase (Chi)

~ vt (scold) sermonear

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lecturer
n
(speaker) conferenciante mf, conferencista mf (AmL)

(esp BrE Educ) profesor universitario, profesora universitaria m,f

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led
past & past p of LEAD

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LED
n light-emitting diode

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ledge
n
(on wall) cornisa f; (window ~) (exterior) alféizar m (de la ventana); (interior) repisa f (de la ventana)

(on cliff) saliente m or f

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ledger
n libro m de contabilidad

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leech
n sanguijuela f

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leek
n puerro m

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leer
vi to ~ AT sb lanzarle* una mirada lasciva A algn

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leeway
nu : I am given a lot of ~ me dan mucha libertad de acción; there isn't much ~ in the budget el presupuesto tiene poco margen de flexibilidad

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left [1]
past & past p of LEAVE

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left [2]
n

(left side) izquierda f; on the ~ a la izquierda; to drive on the ~ manejar or (esp Esp) conducir* por la izquierda

(left turn): to make o (BrE) take a ~ girar a la izquierda

(Sport) (hand) izquierda f

(Pol) the ~ la izquierda

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left [3]
adj (before n) izquierdo

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left [4]
adv a or hacia la izquierda

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left

: ~-hand
adj (before n) de la izquierda; on the ~-hand side a mano izquierda;
~-handed
adj person zurdo; tool para zurdos;
~-luggage (office)
n (BrE) consigna f;
~over
adj (before n) sobrante;
~overs
pl n sobras fpl;
~ wing
n
(Pol) (+ sing or pl vb) (ala f‡) izquierda f

(Sport) ala f‡ izquierda
;
~-wing
adj (Pol) izquierdista;
~-winger
n (Pol) izquierdista mf

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leg
n
(Anat) (of person) pierna f; (of animal, bird) pata f; to pull sb's ~ (colloq) tomarle el pelo a algn (fam)

(Culin) (of lamb, pork) pierna f; (of chicken) pata f, muslo m

(Clothing) pierna f

(of chair, table) pata f

(stage — of competition, race) manga f; (— of journey) etapa f

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legacy
n (pl -cies) legado m

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legal
adj

(allowed) legal; tackle/move reglamentario

(founded upon law) contract/requirement legal

(relating to legal system, profession) (before n) jurídico; we will be forced to take ~ action nos veremos obligados a poner el asunto en manos de nuestro(s) abogado(s)

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legal holiday

n (AmE) día m festivo oficial, feriado m oficial (esp AmL)

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legalization
nu legalización f

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legalize
vt legalizar*

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legally
adv legalmente

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legal tender

nu moneda f de curso legal

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legend
n c u
leyenda f

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legendary
adj legendario

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leggings
pl n
(pants, trousers) leggings mpl, mallas fpl, calzas fpl (RPl)

(for lower leg) polainas fpl

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legible
adj legible

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legion
n legión f

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legislate
vi legislar

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legislation
nu legislación f

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legislative
adj (before n) legislativo

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legislator
n legislador, -dora m,f

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legislature
n asamblea f legislativa

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legitimate
adj legítimo

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legitimize
vt legitimar

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legroom

nu espacio m para las piernas

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leisure
nu tiempo m libre; read it at your ~ léalo cuando le venga bien; (before n) activity de tiempo libre; ~ center (AmE) centro m recreativo; ~ centre (BrE) centro m deportivo

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leisurely
adj lento, pausado; at a ~ pace sin prisas

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lemon
n
c u (fruit) limón m, limón m francés (Méx, Ven); (before n) ~ squeezer (BrE) exprimelimones m, exprimidor m; ~ tea té m con limón

c ~ (tree) limonero m

u (color) amarillo m limón; (before n) amarillo limón adj inv

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lemonade
nc u
(with fresh lemons) limonada f

(fizzy drink) (BrE) (bebida f) gaseosa f

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lemon cheese
, lemon curd
nu crema f de limón (en conserva)

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lend
vt (past & past p lent) prestar; this ~s an air of mystery to the scene esto le da un aire de misterio a la escena

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lender
n (institution) entidad f crediticia; (person) prestamista mf

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length
n
u
(of line, surface) longitud f; (of sleeve, coat) largo m; it's 5m in ~ mide 5 metros de largo; he traveled the ~ and breadth of the country viajó a lo largo y (a lo) ancho del país; he'd go to any ~s to get what he wants es capaz de hacer cualquier cosa con tal de obtener lo que se propone

(of book, list) extensión f

u
(duration) (of movie, play) duración f; after a considerable ~ of time después de mucho tiempo

at length (finally) finalmente; (for a long time) extensamente; (in detail) detenidamente; to talk at ~ hablar largo y tendido

c (section — of wood, pipe) trozo m; (— of river, road) tramo m

c
(in swimming) largo m

(in horse, dog racing) cuerpo m; (in rowing) largo m

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lengthen
vt skirt/novel alargar*; line/visit alargar*

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lengthwise
, (esp BrE) lengthways
adv a lo largo

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lengthy
adj -thier -thiest (long) largo; (tedious) largo y pesado

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lenient
adj attitude/view indulgente; sentence poco severo

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lens
n (pl lenses)
(Opt) lente f

(for magnifying) lupa f

(in spectacles) cristal m

contact lens

(Phot) lente f

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lent
past & past p of LEND

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Lent
n Cuaresma f

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lentil
n lenteja f

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Leo
n (pl -os)
(sign) (no art) Leo

c (person) Leo or leo mf

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leopard
n leopardo m

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leotard
n malla f

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leper
n leproso, -sa m,f

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leprosy
nu lepra f

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lesbian
n lesbiana f

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lesion
n lesión f

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less [1]
adj (comp of LITTLE ) menos; ~ and ~ money cada vez menos dinero

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less [2]
pron (comp of LITTLE) menos; a sum of ~ than £1,000 una suma inferior a los 1.000 dólares

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less [3]
adv (comp of LITTLE) menos; the situation is no ~ serious than it was la situación sigue siendo tan grave como antes

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-less
suff sin; hat~ sin sombrero

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lessen
vt pain aliviar; cost/risk reducir*

~ vi noise disminuir*; pain aliviarse; interest decrecer*

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lesser
adj (before n) menor; to a ~ extent en menor grado

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lesson
n
(Educ)
(class) clase f

(in textbook) lección f

(from experience) lección f; to learn one's ~ aprender la lección

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lest
conj (liter) no sea que (+ subj); ~ we forget para que no olvidemos

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let
(pres p letting; past & past p let) vt
(no pass)
(allow to) dejar; he ~ his hair grow se dejó crecer el pelo; ~ me help you deja que te ayude; ~ me see ¿a ver?; don't ~ me catch you here again! ¡que no te vuelva a pescar por aquí!

(cause to, make): ~ me know if there are any problems avísame si hay algún problema; he ~ it be known that … hizo saber que …

to ~ go soltar*; ~ go of my hand! ¡suéltame la mano!; to ~ oneself go (enjoy oneself) soltarse*; (neglect oneself) abandonarse

(+ adv compl): to ~ sth/sb by o past dejar pasar algo/a algn; she ~ herself into the house abrió la puerta y entró en la casa

[Used to form 1st pers pl imperative] ~'s go vamos, vámonos; ~'s ask Chris vamos a preguntarle a Chris, preguntémosle a Chris; don't ~'s o ~'s not argue no discutamos; ~ us pray (frml) oremos

[Used to form 3rd pers imperative, gen translated by QUE + SUBJ in Spanish] ~ that be a lesson to you que te sirva de lección; just ~ them try! ¡que se atrevan!

(rent) (esp BrE) alquilar; to let se alquila
let down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(lower) rope/bucket bajar

(lengthen) skirt alargar*; (lower) hem bajar, sacar

tire/balloon desinflar

(disappoint) fallar; her spelling ~s her down su ortografía no le hace justicia a su trabajo
let in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] dejar entrar let off

[v + o + adv] (forgive, not punish) perdonar; she was ~ off with a reprimand solo le hicieron una amonestación

[v + o + adv] [v + o + prep + o] (excuse from) perdonar

[v + o + adv] (allow to go) dejar salir

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] fireworks hacer* estallar; rocket/cracker tirar
let on [v + adv] [v + adv + o]: you mustn't ~ on about this to Jim no le vayas a decir nada de esto a Jim; don't ~ on (that) you know me! no digas que me conoces let out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(disclose) secret revelar

(rent out) (esp BrE) alquilar

(make wider) skirt/dress ensanchar, agrandar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] [v + o + adv (+ prep + o)] (allow to leave) dejar salir; someone ~ the air out of my tires alguien me desinfló los neumáticos

[v + adv + o] scream/yell soltar*
let up [v + adv] wind/storm amainar; pressure/work disminuir*

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letdown

n decepción f

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lethal
adj mortal, letal; weapon mortífero

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lethargic
adj aletargado

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let's
(let us) see LET

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letter
n
(written message) carta f

(of alphabet) letra f

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letter

: ~ bomb
n carta f bomba;
~ box
n buzón m

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lettuce
nu c lechuga f

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let-up

n interrupción f

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leukemia ,leukaemia
, (esp BrE) nu leucemia f

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level [1]
n nivel m; at eye ~ a la altura de los ojos; a top-~ meeting una reunión de or a alto nivel

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level [2]
adj
ground/surface plano, llano; a ~ spoonful una cucharada rasa; to do one's ~ best hacer* todo lo posible

(at same height) to be ~ (WITH sth) estar* al nivel (DE algo)

(abreast, equal): the two teams were ~ at half-time al medio tiempo los dos equipos iban empatados; to draw ~ with sb (in a race) alcanzar* a algn

(unemotional, calm) desapasionado

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level [3]
, (BrE) -ll- vt

(make flat) ground/surface nivelar

(raze) building/town arrasar

(make equal) igualar

(direct) to ~ sth AT sb/sth weapon apuntarle A algn/A algo CON algo; to ~ an accusation at sb acusar a algn

~ vi (be honest) (colloq) to ~ WITH sb ser* franco CON algn level off [v + adv]
aircraft nivelarse, enderezarse*

prices/growth/inflation estabilizarse*

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level

: ~ crossing
n (BrE) paso m a nivel, crucero m (Méx);
~-headed
adj sensato

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lever [1]
n palanca f

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lever [2]
vt (+ adv compl): to ~ sth open abrir* algo haciendo palanca

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levy [1]
vt levies, levying, levied
tax/duty (impose) imponer*; (collect) recaudar

fee/charge cobrar

fine imponer*

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levy [2]
n (pl levies)
u (raising of tax, contributions): the strike was funded by a ~ on all members la huelga se financió mediante el cobro de una cuota a todos los miembros

c (tax) impuesto m

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lewd
adj -er, -est lascivo

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liability
n (pl -ties)
u (responsibility) responsabilidad f

liabilities pl (debt) (Fin) pasivo m

(disadvantage) (no pl): she's a positive ~ es un verdadero lastre; the car turned out to be a ~ el coche terminó dándonos más problemas que otra cosa

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liable
adj (pred)
(responsible) responsable; to be ~ FOR sth ser* responsable DE algo

(likely): I'm ~ to forget es probable que me olvide; the earlier model was ~ to overheat el modelo anterior tenía tendencia a recalentarse

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liaise
vi (esp BrE) to ~ (WITH sb) actuar* de enlace (CON algn); the departments will ~ closely los departamentos mantendrán un estrecho contacto

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liaison
n
u (coordination) enlace m

c (affair) (liter) affaire m

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liar
n mentiroso, -sa m,f

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libel [1]
nu c (defamation) difamación f; (where a crime is implied) calumnia f

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libel [2]
vt , (BrE) -ll- (defame) difamar; (where a crime is implied) calumniar

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liberal [1]
adj

(tolerant) ideas liberal; interpretation libre

Liberal (Pol) del Partido Liberal; L~ Democrat (in UK) demócrata mf liberal

(generous) generoso

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liberal [2]
n
(progressive thinker) liberal mf

Liberal (party member) liberal mf

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liberalism
nu liberalismo m

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liberalize
vt liberalizar*

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liberally
adv
(generously) generosamente

(not strictly) libremente

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liberate
vt liberar

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liberation
nu liberación f

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Liberia
n Liberia f

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Liberian
adj liberiano

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liberty
n (pl -ties) u c
libertad f; I'm not at ~ to tell you no se lo puedo decir; to take the ~ of -ING (esp BrE) tomarse la libertad DE + INF

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Libra
n
(sign) (no art) Libra

c (person) Libra or libra mf

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librarian
n bibliotecario, -ria m,f

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library
n (pl -ries) biblioteca f

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libretto
n (pl -tos or -ti ) libreto m

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Libya
n Libia f

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Libyan
adj libio

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lice
pl of LOUSE

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license [1],licence
, (BrE) n
c
(permit) permiso m; import/export ~ permiso de importación/exportación; (before n) ~ number (AmE Auto) número m de matrícula or (CS) de patente; ~ plate matrícula f, placa f (AmL), patente f (CS), chapa f (RPl)

driver's license

u
(freedom): poetic ~ licencia f poética

(excessive freedom) (frml) libertinaje m

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license [2]
vt otorgarle* un permiso a

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licensed
adj practitioner autorizado para ejercer; premises (BrE) autorizado para vender bebidas alcohólicas

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licentious
adj licencioso

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lichen
nu c liquen m

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lick
vt lamer; stamp pasarle la lengua a

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licorice ,liquorice
, (BrE) nu regaliz f, orozuz m

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lid
n
(of container) tapa f

(eye ~) párpado m

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lie [1]
n (untruth) mentira f; to tell ~s decir* mentiras, mentir*

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lie [2]
vi
(3rd pers sing pres lies; pres p lying; past & past p lied) (tell untruths) mentir*

(3rd pers sing pres lies; pres p lying; past lay; past p lain)

(lie down) echarse, tenderse*

(be in lying position) estar* tendido; I lay awake for hours estuve horas sin poder dormir

(be buried) yacer* (liter); here lies John Brown aquí yacen los restos de John Brown

(be) object estar*; the snow lay two feet deep la nieve tenía dos pies de espesor

(be located) building/city encontrarse*; a group of islands lying off the west coast un conjunto de islas situadas cerca de la costa occidental

problem/difference radicar*; answer estar*
lie down [v + adv]
(adopt lying position) echarse, tenderse*

(be lying) estar* tendido

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lie detector
n detector m de mentiras

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lieu
n (frml): in ~ of en lugar de, en vez de; time off in ~ horas fpl/días mpl libres a cambio

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lieutenant
n
(in navy) teniente mf de navío, teniente mf primero (en Chi)

(in other services) teniente mf

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life
n (pl lives)
c u vida f; animal/plant ~ vida animal/vegetal; in later ~ más tarde or más adelante; it brings the history of this period to ~ hace cobrar vida a este período de la historia; to bring sb back to ~ resucitar a algn; to come to ~ party animarse; puppet cobrar vida; he was fighting for his life se debatía entre la vida y la muerte; to have the time of one's ~ divertirse* como nunca; run for your lives! ¡sálvese quien pueda!; to save sb's ~ salvarle la vida a algn; to be the ~ o (esp BrE) the ~ and soul of the party ser* el alma de la fiesta; to live the ~ of Riley darse* la gran vida; to take one's ~ in one's hands jugarse* la vida; (before n) member/president vitalicio; his ~ story la historia de su vida

u (duration — of battery) duración f; (— of agreement) vigencia f

u (imprisonment) (colloq) cadena f perpetua

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life

: ~ assurance
nu (BrE) ~ insurance;
~ belt
n (BrE) salvavidas m;
~boat
n (on ship) bote m salvavidas; (shore-based) lancha f de salvamento;
~ buoy
n salvavidas m;
~ cycle
n ciclo m vital;
~guard
n salvavidas mf, socorrista mf;
~ insurance
n seguro m de vida;
~ jacket
n chaleco m salvavidas

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lifeless
adj (dead) sin vida, inánime (frml), exánime (liter); (unconscious) inerte

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life

: ~like
adj verosímil;
~line
n (rope) cuerda f de salvamento; his letters were my ~line sus cartas eran lo único que me mantenía viva;
~long
adj (before n): a ~long friend un amigo de toda la vida;
~ preserver
n (AmE)
life buoy

life jacket
;
~ raft
n balsa f salvavidas;
~ ring
n (AmE) salvavidas m;
~saver
n
lifeguard

(from bad situation) salvación f
;
~-saving
adj (before n) que salva vidas;
~-size , life-sized~-sized
adj (de) tamaño natural;
~ span
n (of living creature) vida f; (of project) duración f; (of equipment) vida f útil;
~style
n estilo m de vida;
~time
n vida f; the chance of a ~time la oportunidad de su (or mi etc) vida; (before n) appointment/post vitalicio; ~time guarantee garantía f para toda la vida;
~ vest
n (AmE) chaleco m salvavidas

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lift [1]
n
u c (boost) impulso m

c (ride): can I give you a ~? ¿quieres que te lleve or (Per fam) jale?, ¿quieres que te dé un aventón (Méx) or (Col fam) una palomita?

c (elevator) (BrE) ascensor m

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lift [2]
vt
(raise) levantar

(end) ban/siege levantar

~ vi
(rise) curtain levantarse

(clear) mist disiparse
lift off [v + adv] rocket despegar* lift up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] levantar

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lift-off

n (Aerosp) despegue m

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ligament
n ligamento m

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ligature
n ligadura f

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light [1]
n
u luz f; by the ~ of the moon a la luz de la luna; to come to ~ salir* a la luz; to see the ~ abrir* los ojos

c
(source of light) luz f; (lamp) lámpara f; (before n) ~ switch interruptor m

(of car, bicycle) luz f

(traffic ~) semáforo m

(aspect) (no pl): to see sth/sb in a good/bad/new o different ~ ver* algo/a algn con buenos/malos/otros ojos

in the ~ of o (AmE also) in ~ of (as prep) a la luz de, en vista de

c (for igniting): have you got a ~? ¿tienes fuego?; to set ~ to sth prender fuego a algo

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light [2]
adj -er, -est

(not heavy) ligero, liviano (esp AmL); voice suave

(Meteo) breeze/wind suave; ~ rain llovizna f

(sparse): the losses were fairly ~ las pérdidas fueron de poca consideración

(not strenuous) work/duties ligero, liviano (esp AmL)

(not serious) music/comedy/reading ligero; to make ~ of sth quitarle or restarle importancia a algo

(pale) green/brown claro

(bright): it gets ~ very early these days ahora amanece muy temprano; it's already ~ ya es de día

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light [3]
adv : to travel ~ viajar con el mínimo de equipaje

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light [4]
vt
(past & past p lighted or lit) (set alight) encender*

(past & past p lit) (illuminate) iluminar

~ vi (past & past p lighted or lit) encenderse* light up (past & past p lit)
[v + adv]
eyes/face iluminarse

smoker encender* un cigarrillo (or un puro etc)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
street/square iluminar

cigar/pipe encender*

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light

: ~ bulb
n bulb ;
~ cream
n (AmE) crema f líquida, nata f líquida (Esp);
~-emitting diode
n diodo m emisor de luz

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lighten
vt
load/workload aligerar; responsibility/conscience descargar*

room dar* más luz a; sky iluminar

color/hair aclarar

~ vi
load/weight hacerse* más ligero or (esp AmL) liviano, aligerarse

sky despejarse; face iluminarse; atmosphere relajarse

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lighter
n (cigarette ~) encendedor m, mechero m (Esp)

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light

: ~-fingered
adj (colloq): to be ~-fingered tener* (la) mano larga (fam);
~-hearted
adj alegre, desenfadado;
~house
n faro m

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lighting
nu iluminación f; (on streets) alumbrado m

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lightly
adv

touch suavemente; snow ligeramente

grill/beat ligeramente

(frivolously) a la ligera

(not severely): they were let off ~ los trataron con indulgencia

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lightning [1]
nu : a bolt of ~ un relámpago; a flash of ~ un relámpago; a streak of ~ un rayo; like greased ~ como un relámpago; (before n) ~ conductor o rod pararrayos m

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lightning [2]
adj relámpago adj inv; with ~ speed como un rayo

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lightweight [1]
adj ligero, liviano (esp AmL); writer/performance de poco peso

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lightweight [2]
n (in boxing, wrestling) peso m ligero; (minor figure) persona f de poco peso

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light year

n año m luz

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likable
adj agradable, simpático

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like [1]
vt
(enjoy, be fond of): I ~ tennis me gusta el tenis; she ~s him, but she doesn't love him le resulta simpático pero no lo quiere; do as o what you ~ haz lo que quieras; I ~ dancing me gusta bailar; I don't ~ to mention it, but … no me gusta (tener que) decírtelo pero …

(in requests, wishes) querer*; we would just ~ to say how grateful we are queríamos decirle lo agradecidos que estamos; would you ~ a cup of tea? ¿quieres una taza de té?

~ vi querer*; if you ~ si quieres

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like [2]
n
(sth liked): her/his ~s and dislikes sus preferencias

(similar thing, person) the ~: judges, lawyers and the ~ jueces, abogados y (otra) gente por el estilo; I've never heard the ~ (of this) nunca he oído cosa igual

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like [3]
adj (dated or frml) parecido

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like [4]
prep

(similar to) como; what's she ~? ¿cómo es?; she's very ~ her mother se parece mucho a su madre

(typical of): that's not ~ her es muy raro en ella; it's just ~ you to think of food ¡típico! or ¡cuándo no! ¡tú pensando en comida!

(indicating manner): ~ this/that así; to run ~ mad correr como un loco

(such as, for example) como

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like [5]
conj (crit)
(as if): she looks ~ she knows what she's doing parece que sabe lo que hace; they stared at him ~ he was crazy se quedaron mirándolo como si estuviera loco

(as, in same way) como

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-like
suff : prison~ parecido a una prisión; snake~ appearance (como) de serpiente; movement serpenteante

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likeable
adj likable

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likelihood
nu probabilidad f, posibilidad f; there is every ~ that she'll agree es muy probable que acepte

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likely [1]
adj -lier, -liest
(probable) outcome/winner probable; it's more than ~ that she's out lo más seguro es que no esté; a ~ story! (iro) ¡cuéntame otra! (iró); it is ~ to be a tough match lo más probable es que sea un partido difícil

(promising): she's the most ~ applicant es la candidata con más posibilidades; this is a ~ place to find a telephone aquí tiene que haber un teléfono

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likely [2]
adv : most ~ she'll forget lo más probable es que se olvide; not ~! (colloq) ¡ni hablar! (fam)

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liken
vt to ~ sth/sb TO sth/sb comparar algo/a algn CON or A algo/algn

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likeness
n
u c (resemblance) parecido m

c (referring to a portrait): it's a good ~ es un buen retrato

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likewise

adv
(in the same way) asimismo

(the same): to do ~ hacer* lo mismo

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liking
n
(fondness) ~ (FOR sth) afición f (A algo); to take a ~ to sb/sth tomarle or (esp Esp) cogerle* simpatía a algn/gusto a algo

(satisfaction) gusto m; to be to sb's ~ ser* del gusto de algn

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lilac
n
~ (bush) lila f, lilo m; (before n) ~ flower lila f

(color) lila m; (before n) lila adj inv

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lilt
n (of song, tune) cadencia f; to speak with a ~ hablar con un tono cantarín

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lilting
adj voice cantarín, musical; melody cadencioso

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lily
n (pl lilies) (Bot) liliácea f; (white ~) azucena f, lirio m blanco

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lily-of-the-valley
n (pl lilies-of-the-valley) lirio m de los valles, muguete m

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limb
n
(Anat) miembro m; to tear sb ~ from ~ despedazar* a algn

(of tree) rama f (principal); to go out on a ~ aventurarse

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limber up
[v + adv] hacer* ejercicios de calentamiento

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lime
n
u (calcium oxide) cal f

c (fruit) lima f

c (tree) limero m, lima f

u (color) verde m lima; (before n) verde lima adj inv

c (linden) (BrE) tilo m

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lime

: ~-green
adj (pred ~ green) verde lima adj inv;
~light
n : to be in the ~light estar* en primer plano; to steal the ~light acaparar la atención del público

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limerick
n : poema humorístico de cinco versos

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limestone

nu (piedra f) caliza f

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limit [1]
n

c u (boundary) límite m

c u (furthest extent): she pushes herself to the ~ se esfuerza al máximo; that's the ~! (colloq) ¡es el colmo! (fam)

c u (restriction, maximum) límite m

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limit [2]
vt limitar; to ~ oneself TO sth/-ING limitarse A algo/+ INF

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limitation
n u c
limitación f

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limited
adj
number/experience/scope limitado

(AmE Transp) express/train/bus semi-directo

(Busn) liability limitado; public ~ company (BrE) sociedad f anónima

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limitless
adj ilimitado, sin límites

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limousine
n limusina f

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limp [1]
vi cojear, renguear (AmL)

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limp [2]
n cojera f, renguera f (AmL); she walks with a ~ cojea or (AmL tb) renguea

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limp [3]
adj handshake flojo; lettuce mustio; hair lacio y sin vida

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limpet
n lapa f

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linden
n (AmE) tilo m

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line [1]
n
c
(mark, trace) línea f; (Math) recta f; to be on the ~ (colloq) estar* en peligro, peligrar; (before n) ~ drawing dibujo m lineal

(on face, palm) línea f; (wrinkle) arruga f

c (boundary, border) línea f; the county/state ~ (AmE) (la línea de) la frontera del condado/estado

c (Sport) línea f; (before n) ~ judge juez mf de línea

c u (contour) línea f

c u (cable, rope) cuerda f; (clothes o washing ~) cuerda (de tender la ropa); (fishing ~) sedal m; power ~ cable m eléctrico

c (Telec) línea f; hold the ~, please no cuelgue or (CS tb) no corte, por favor; it's a very bad ~ se oye muy mal

c (Transp)
(company, service) línea f; shipping ~ línea de transportes marítimos

(Rail) línea f; (track) (BrE) vía f

u c
(path) línea f; it was right in my ~ of vision me obstruía la visual

(attitude, policy) postura f, línea f; to take a hard ~ (with sb/on sth) adoptar una postura or línea dura (con algn/con respecto a algo)

(method, style): ~ of inquiry línea f de investigación; I was thinking of something along the ~s of … pensaba en algo del tipo de …

c
(row) fila f; (queue) (AmE) cola f; to wait in ~ (AmE) hacer* cola; to get in ~ (AmE) ponerse* en la cola; to cut in ~ (AmE) colarse* (fam), brincarse* or saltarse la cola (Méx fam); in/into ~ with sth: the new measures are in ~ with government policy las nuevas medidas siguen la línea de la política del gobierno; he needs to be brought into ~ hay que llamarlo al orden

(series) serie f; he's the latest in a long ~ of radical leaders es el último de una larga serie de dirigentes radicales

(succession) línea f; he's next in ~ to the throne es el siguiente en la línea de sucesión al trono

c (Mil) línea f

c (of text) línea f, renglón m; (of poem) verso m; to read between the ~s leer* entre líneas

lines pl (Theat): to learn one's ~s aprenderse el papel; he forgot his ~s se olvidó de lo que le tocaba decir

(note): to drop sb a ~ escribirle* a algn unas líneas

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line [2]
vt

skirt/box forrar

(form lining along) cubrir*

(border): the avenue is ~d with trees la avenida está bordeada de árboles; crowds ~d the route cientos de personas estaban alineadas a ambos lados del camino
line up
[v + adv] (form line, row) ponerse* en fila; (queue up) (AmE) hacer* cola

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(form into line) soldiers/prisoners poner* en fila

(arrange): we've a busy program ~d up for you le tenemos preparada una apretada agenda

(align) alinear

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lineage
nu linaje m

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linear
adj lineal

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lined
adj
paper con renglones or (Chi) reglones

jacket/boots/curtains forrado

(Tech) revestido

face/skin arrugado

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linen
nu
(cloth) hilo m, lino m

(bed ~) ropa f blanca or de cama; (table ~) mantelerías fpl; (before n) ~ basket canasto m or cesto m de la ropa sucia

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liner
n
c (ship) buque m (de pasaje or pasajeros); (ocean ~) transatlántico m

c
(lining) forro m; (dust)bin ~ (BrE) bolsa f de la basura

(of record) (AmE) funda f, carátula f

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line

: ~sman
n (pl -men ) (Sport) juez m de línea;
~up
n
(Sport) alineación f; the band's original ~up la integración original del grupo

(of suspects) (AmE) rueda f de identificación or de sospechosos

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linger
vi
(delay leaving) quedarse (un rato)

~ (on) aftertaste/smell persistir; tradition perdurar, sobrevivir

lingering pres p persistente, que no desaparece

(take one's time): her eyes ~ed on the child se quedó largo rato mirando al niño; they ~ed over their coffee se entretuvieron tomando el café

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lingerie
nu lencería f

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linguist
n lingüista mf

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linguistic
adj lingüístico

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linguistics
nu (+ sing vb) lingüística f

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lining
n forro m

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link [1]
n

(in chain) eslabón m

cuff link

(connection) conexión f

(tie, bond) vínculo m, lazo m

(Telec, Transp) conexión f, enlace m

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link [2]
vt
components unir; terminals conectar; to ~ arms tomarse or (esp Esp) cogerse* del brazo

buildings/towns unir, conectar

facts/events relacionar
link up
[v + adv] conectar; spacecraft acoplarse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] conectar

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links
n (pl ~) (+ sing o pl vb) campo m de golf (esp a orillas del mar)

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linkup

n
c u (connection) conexión f; (of spacecraft) acoplamiento m

c (Rad, TV) conexión f, enlace m

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linoleum
nu linóleo m

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linseed
nu linaza f; (before n) ~ oil aceite m de linaza

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lint
nu hilas fpl

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lion
n león m

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lioness
n leona f

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lion tamer

n domador, -dora m,f de leones

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lip
n
(Anat) labio m

(of cup, tray) borde m

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lip

: ~ gloss
nu brillo m de labias;
~read (past & past p -read
vi ) leer* los labios;
~ salve
n bálsamo m labial;
~ service
n : he just pays ~ service to feminism es feminista de los dientes para afuera;
~stick
n
c (stick) lápiz m or barra f de labios, lápiz m labial (AmL), pintalabios m (Esp fam)

u (substance) rouge m

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liquefy
-fies, -fying, -fied vi licuarse*

~ vt licuar*

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liqueur
nu c licor m

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liquid [1]
nu c líquido m

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liquid [2]
adj líquido

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liquidation
nu c liquidación f

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liquid crystal display

n pantalla f de cristal líquido

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liquidize
vt licuar*

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liquidizer
n (BrE) licuadora f

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liquor
nu alcohol m, bebidas fpl alcohólicas; (before n) ~ cabinet (AmE) mueble-bar m

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liquorice
(BrE) licorice

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liquor store

n (AmE) tienda f de vinos y licores, botillería f (Chi)

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Lisbon
n Lisboa f

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lisp [1]
n ceceo m

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lisp [2]
vi cecear

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list [1]
n lista f

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list [2]
vt
(enumerate) hacer* una lista de; (verbally) enumerar

securities/stocks cotizar*

~ vi (Naut) escorar

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listen
vi escuchar; to ~ TO sth/sb escuchar algo/a algn

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listener
n
(Rad) oyente mf, radioyente mf

(in conversation): he's a good ~ es una persona que sabe escuchar

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listing
n lista f; ~s magazine guía f de espectáculos, guía f del ocio (en Esp)

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listless
adj (lacking enthusiasm) apático; (lacking energy) lánguido

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lit
past & past p of LIGHT

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litany
n (pl -nies) letanía f

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liter ,litre
, (BrE) n litro m

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literacy
nu alfabetismo m

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literal
adj literal

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literally
adv literalmente; I didn't mean it ~ no lo decía en sentido literal

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literary
adj literario

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literate
adj alfabetizado

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literature
nu
(art) literatura f

u (promotional material) folletos mpl

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lithe
adj lither, lithest ágil

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lithograph
n litografía f

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Lithuania
n Lituania f

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Lithuanian
adj lituano

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litigation
nu litigio m

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litmus

: ~ paper
n papel m (de) tornasol;
~ test
n (Chem) prueba f de acidez or de tornasol

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litre
n (BrE) liter

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litter [1]
n
u (refuse) basura f

c (offspring) (Zool) camada f, cría f

u (for horses, cows) lecho m de paja; (for cats) arena f higiénica

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litter [2]
vt : newspapers ~ed the floor el suelo estaba cubierto de papeles; to be ~ed WITH sth estar* lleno DE algo

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litter

: ~ bin
n (BrE) papelera f or (AmL tb) papelero m or (Col) caneca f;
~bug
n : persona que tira basura en lugares públicos;
~ lout
n (BrE) ~bug

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little [1]
adj
(comp littler ; superl littlest ) (small, young) pequeño, chico (esp AmL); a ~ while un ratito; my ~ sister/brother mi hermanita/hermanito

(comp less; superl least)
(not much) poco; there is very ~ bread left queda muy poco pan

a little (some) un poco de

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little [2]
pron (comp less; superl least)
(not much) poco, -ca; ~ by ~ poco a poco

a little (some) un poco, algo

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little [3]
adv (comp less; superl least) poco; ~ did he know that … lo que menos se imaginaba era que …; a little (somewhat) un poco; I'm feeling a ~ tired estoy algo or un poco cansado

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live [1]
vi vivir; she ~d to be 100 llegó a cumplir 100 años; she had three months to ~ le quedaban tres meses de vida; where do you ~? ¿donde vives?; long ~ the king! ¡viva el rey!; ~ and let ~ (set phrase) vive y deja vivir a los demás

~ vt vivir; she ~s a happy life lleva una vida feliz, vive feliz; to ~ life to the full vivir la vida al máximo live down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]: if they see you wearing that, you'll never ~ it down si te ven con eso no lo van a olvidar nunca live for [v + prep + o]: she ~s for her work vive para su trabajo; I've nothing left to ~ for ya no tengo nada por lo que vivir live off [v + prep + o]
(be supported by) family/friends vivir a costa de; crime/the land vivir de

(feed on) fruits/seeds alimentarse de
live on
[v + adv] memory seguir* presente; tradition seguir* existiendo

[v + prep + o]
(feed on) alimentarse de

(support oneself with): she ~s on £75 a week vive con 75 dólares a la semana

live through [v + prep + o] war/experience vivir live together [v + adv]
(cohabit) vivir juntos

(coexist) convivir
live up [v + o + adv]: to ~ it up (colloq) darse* la gran vida (fam) live up to [v + adv + prep + o]: it didn't ~ up to its reputation no estuvo a la altura de su reputación; they ~ up to their name hacen honor a su nombre

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live [2]
adj
(alive) vivo

(of current interest) issue candente

(Rad, TV): the show was ~ el programa era en directo; the program is recorded before a ~ audience el programa se graba con público en la sala

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live [3]
adv broadcast en directo

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live-in

adj (before n) staff residente; nanny/maid con cama, de planta (Méx), puertas adentro (Chi); she has a ~ lover su amante vive con ella

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livelihood
n (no pl): farming is their ~ viven de la agricultura; to earn one's ~ ganarse la vida

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lively
adj -lier, -liest place/debate animado; music alegre; account vívido

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liven up

[v + adv] animarse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] animar

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liver
n hígado m; (before n) transplant de hígado; ~ disease enfermedad f del hígado

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lives
pl of LIFE

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livestock
nu (+ sing or pl vb) animales mpl (de cría); (cattle) ganado m

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livid
adj
(furious) (colloq) furioso

bruise amoratado; face lívido

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living [1]
n
(livelihood) (no pl): to earn o make one's/a ~ ganarse la vida; to work for a ~ trabajar para vivir; what does he do for a ~? ¿en qué trabaja?

u (style of life) vida f; (before n) space/area destinado a vivienda; ~ standards nivel m de vida

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living [2]
adj (before n) vivo

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living room
n sala f (de estar) , living m (esp AmS), salón m (esp Esp)

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lizard
n lagarto m; (wall ~) lagartija f

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'll

will

shall

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llama
n llama f

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LLB
n Bachelor of Laws

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lo
interj (arch or hum): ~ and behold ¡y quién lo iba a decir!

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load [1]
n
c (cargo, burden) carga f; four ~s of washing cuatro lavados or (Esp) coladas

(often pl) (colloq) (much, many) cantidad f, montón m (fam); the play is a ~ of rubbish la obra es una porquería (fam)

(Civil Eng) carga f; maximum load 15 tons peso máximo: 15 toneladas

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load [2]
vt/i cargar* load up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] cargar*

[v + adv] cargar*

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loaded
adj
vehicle/gun/camera cargado

(richly provided) (pred) to be ~ WITH sth estar* repleto DE algo

(weighted) dice cargado; question tendencioso

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loaf [1]
n (pl loaves): a ~ (of bread) un pan; (of French bread) una barra de pan, una flauta (CS); (baked in tin) un pan de molde

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loaf [2]
vi (colloq): to ~ (around o about) holgazanear

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loan [1]
n préstamo m

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loan [2]
vt prestar

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loath
adj (pred) to be ~ to + INF resistirse A + INF

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loathe
vt odiar, detestar

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loathsome
adj repugnante

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loaves
pl of LOAF

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lob [1]
vt -bb- lanzar* por lo alto

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lob [2]
n globo m, lob m

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lobby [1]
n (pl -bies)
(entrance hall) vestíbulo m; (in theater) foyer m

(pressure group) grupo m de presión

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lobby [2]
-bies, -bying, -bied vt ejercer* presión sobre

~ vi to ~ FOR sth ejercer* presión para obtener algo

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lobe
n (ear~) lóbulo m (de la oreja)

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lobster
n langosta f, bogavante m (Esp)

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local [1]
adj
dialect/newspaper local; council/election municipal; a ~ call una llamada urbana; he's a ~ man es de aquí (or de allí)

(Med) anesthetic local; infection localizado

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local [2]
n
(inhabitant): he's not a ~ no es de aquí (or de allí); the ~s say it's true los (vecinos) del lugar dicen que es verdad

(pub) (BrE colloq): our ~ el bar de nuestro barrio (or de nuestra zona etc)

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locale
n escenario m

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local government

nu administración f municipal; (before n) elections municipal

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locality
n (pl -ties) (frml) localidad f

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localize
vt localizar*

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locally
adv live/work en la zona

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locate
vt
(find) fault/leak localizar*, ubicar* (esp AmL)

(position) building/business situar*, ubicar* (esp AmL)

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location
n
c (position) posición f, ubicación f (esp AmL)

c u (Cin) lugar m de filmación; we were filming on ~ in Italy estábamos rodando los exteriores en Italia

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loch
n lago

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lock [1]
n
c (device) cerradura f, chapa f (AmL)

c (on canal) esclusa f

c (of hair) mechón m

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lock [2]
vt door/car cerrar* (con llave); to ~ sb in a room encerrar* a algn en una habitación lock in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] encerrar* lock out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]: I ~ed myself out (of the house) me quedé afuera sin llaves lock up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
valuables guardar bajo llave; person encerrar*

house/shop cerrar* con llave

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locker
n armario m, locker m (AmL); (at bus, railway station) (casilla f de la) consigna f automática

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locker room

n (esp AmE) vestuario m

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locket
n relicario m

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lock

: ~out
n cierre m patronal, paro m patronal (AmL);
~smith
n cerrajero, -ra m,f

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locomotive
n locomotora f

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locust
n langosta f

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lode
n veta f, filón m

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lodge [1]
n

(for gatekeeper) (BrE) casa f del guarda

(for porter) portería f

(on private estate) pabellón m

(at resort) (AmE) hotel m

(branch, meeting place) logia f

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lodge [2]
vt
appeal interponer*; complaint presentar

(deposit) depositar

~ vi
(become stuck): the bullet had ~d in his spine la bala se le había alojado en la columna

(live as lodger) alojarse, hospedarse

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lodger
n inquilino, -na m,f (de una habitación en una casa particular)

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lodging
n
u (accommodations) alojamiento m

lodgings pl (rented): to live in ~s vivir en una habitación alquilada (or en una pensión etc)

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loft
n (BrE) desván m, altillo m (esp AmL), zarzo m (Col)

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loftily
adv con altivez, altaneramente

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lofty
adj -tier, -tiest
(elevated) ideals/sentiments noble, elevado

(haughty) altivo, altanero

(high) (liter) alto, majestuoso (liter)

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log [1]
n
(wood) tronco m; (as fuel) leño m; to sleep like a ~ dormir* como un tronco (fam)

(record) diario m

(Math) logaritmo m

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log [2]
-gg- vt speed/position/time registrar, anotar; call registrar log in,
log on [v + adv] (Comput) entrar (al sistema) log off,
log out [v + adv] (Comput) salir* (del sistema)

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loganberry
n (pl -ries) frambuesa f de Logan

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logarithm
n logaritmo m

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logbook

n (register) diario m; (Naut) diario m de navegación or de a bordo; (Aviat) diario m de vuelo

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loggerheads

pl n : they were constantly at ~ siempre estaban en desacuerdo

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logic
nu lógica f

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logical
adj lógico

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logistics
n
(Mil) (+ sing vb) logística f

(practicalities) (+ pl vb) problemas mpl logísticos

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logo
n (pl logos) logo m

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loin
n
(meat) lomo m

loins pl (Anat) (liter) entrañas fpl (liter)

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loincloth

n taparrabos m

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loiter
vi perder* el tiempo

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lollipop
n piruleta f or (Esp) Chupa Chups®, chupachup(s) m or (Andes, Méx) paleta f or (RPl) chupetín m or (Col) colombina f or (Chi, Per) chupete m

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lolly
n (pl -lies) (BrE) (ice ~) paleta f (helada) or (Esp) polo m or (RPl) palito m or (CS) chupete m helado

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London
n Londres; (before n) londinense

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lone
adj solitario; explorer/sailor en solitario

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loneliness
nu soledad f

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lonely
adj -lier, -liest
(feeling alone): to feel ~ sentirse* solo

(isolated) solitario, aislado

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loner
n : she's a bit of a ~ le gusta estar sola

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lonesome
adj (esp AmE) lonely

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long [1]
adj longer , longest
(in space) distance/hair/list largo; how ~ do you want the skirt? ¿cómo quieres la falda de larga?; the wall is 200 m ~ el muro mide 200 m de largo; the book is over 300 pages ~ el libro tiene más de 300 páginas

(in time) largo; two months isn't ~ enough dos meses no son suficientes; she's been gone a ~ time hace tiempo que se fue

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long [2]
adv -er, -est
(in time): how ~ have you been living here? ¿cuánto hace que vives aquí?; people live ~er now ahora la gente vive más (años); it won't be ~ before they get here no tardarán en llegar; not ~ afterwards poco después; not ~ ago no hace mucho

(in phrases) before long: you'll be an aunt before ~ dentro de poco serás tía; for long: she wasn't gone for ~ no estuvo fuera mucho tiempo; no longer, not any longer: I can't stand it any ~er ya no aguanto más; they no ~er live here ya no viven aquí

as long as, so long as (as conj) (for the period) mientras; (providing that) con tal de que (+ subj); for as ~ as I can remember desde que tengo memoria

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long [3]
vi to ~ to + INF estar* deseando + INF long for [v + prep + o] mother/friend echar de menos, extrañar (esp AmL); she ~ed for Friday to arrive estaba deseando que llegara el viernes

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long-distance [1]
adj truck driver que hace largos recorridos; train de largo recorrido; race/runner de fondo; a ~ telephone call una llamada de larga distancia, una conferencia (interurbana) (Esp)

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long-distance [2]
adv (esp AmE): to call ~ hacer* una llamada de larga distancia, poner* una conferencia (Esp)

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longevity
nu (frml) longevidad f

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long

: ~-haired
adj de pelo largo;
~hand
nu : in ~hand en escritura normal (no en taquigrafía);
~-haul
adj (before n) de larga distancia

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longing
nu c (nostalgia) añoranza f; (desire) vivo deseo m

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longitude
nu longitud f

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long

: ~ johns
pl n calzoncillos mpl largos;
~ jump
nu c salto m de longitud, salto m (en) largo (AmL);
~-lost
adj (before n): she had a ~-lost uncle in Australia tenía un tío en Australia a quien había perdido de vista hacía mucho tiempo;
~-playing record
n disco m de larga duración;
~-range
adj (before n) missile de largo alcance; aircraft para vuelos largos;
~-running
adj musical/farce que lleva tiempo en cartelera; feud/controversy que viene (or venía etc) de largo;
~shoreman
n (pl -men ) (AmE) estibador m, changador m (RPl);
~sighted
adj hipermétrope;
~-sleeved
adj de manga larga;
~standing
adj antiguo, que viene (or venía etc) de largo;
~-suffering
adj sufrido;
~-term
adj (usu before n)
(in the future) effects/benefits a largo plazo

(for a long period) solution duradero; effects prolongado; unemployment de larga duración
;
~ wave
n onda f larga;
~-winded
adj speech/article denso, prolijo

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loo
n (BrE colloq) baño m (esp AmL), váter m (Esp fam)

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look [1]
n
(glance) mirada f; to have o take a ~ at sth/sb echarle un vistazo a algo/algn

(search, examination): have a ~ for my pipe, will you? mira a ver si me encuentras la pipa, por favor; do you mind if I take a ~ around? ¿le importa si echo un vistazo?

(expression) cara f

(appearance) aire m; I don't like the ~ of his friend no me gusta el aspecto or (fam) la pinta de su amigo

(Clothing) moda f, look m

looks pl (beauty) belleza f; she was attracted by his good ~s la atrajo lo guapo or (AmL tb) lo buen mozo que era

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look [2]
vi

(see, glance) mirar; I ~ed around (behind) me volví a mirar or miré hacia atrás; (all around) miré a mi alrededor; to ~ away apartar la vista; to ~ down (lower eyes) bajar la vista; (from tower, clifftop) mirar hacia abajo; ~ out (of) the window mira por la ventana; to ~ up (raise eyes) levantar la vista; (toward ceiling, sky) mirar hacia arriba; to ~ on the bright side of sth ver* el lado bueno or positivo de algo

(search, investigate) mirar, buscar*

(seem, appear): he ~s well tiene buena cara; he ~s like his father se parece a su padre; I wanted to ~ my best quería estar lo mejor posible

~ vt mirar; to ~ sb up and down mirar a algn de arriba (a) abajo; ~ where you're going! ¡mira por dónde vas! look after [v + prep + o]
(care for) invalid/child/animal cuidar (de); guest atender*

(keep watch on) cuidar

(be responsible for) encargarse* de
look ahead [v + adv] (in space) mirar hacia adelante; (into the future) mirar hacia el futuro look at [v + prep + o]
person/picture mirar

(consider) considerar; ~ at it from my point of view míralo desde mi punto de vista; the program ~s at university life el programa enfoca la vida universitaria

(check) patient/arm examinar; car/pump revisar
look back [v + adv]
(in space) mirar (hacia) atrás

(into the past): ~ing back, it seems foolish mirándolo ahora, parece una locura; the program ~s back over the last 20 years el programa es una retrospectiva de los últimos veinte años
look down on [v + adv + prep + o] mirar por encima del hombro a look for [v + prep + o] buscar* look forward to [v + adv + prep + o]: I'm ~ing forward to my birthday estoy deseando que llegue mi cumpleaños; I'm really ~ing forward to the trip tengo muchas ganas de hacer el viaje; I ~ forward to hearing from you soon (Corresp) esperando tener pronto noticias suyas look into [v + prep + o] matter/case investigar*; possibility estudiar look on [v + adv] mirar look out [v + adv]
(be careful) tener* cuidado; ~ out! ¡cuidado!

(overlook) to ~ out ON o OVER sth dar* A algo
look out for [v + adv + prep + o]: ~ out for her at the station fíjate a ver si la ves en la estación; we were warned to ~ out for thieves nos advirtieron que tuviéramos cuidado con los ladrones look over [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] work/contract revisar; building inspeccionar look to [v + prep + o] (rely on): they are ~ing to you for guidance esperan que tú los guíes look up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
word buscar* (en el diccionario)

person ir* a ver

[v + adv] (improve) mejorar
look up to [v + adv + prep + o] admirar

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look-alike

n (colloq) (person) doble mf

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looking glass
n (dated) espejo m

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lookout
n
(watch) (no pl): to be on the ~ for sth/sb andar* a la caza de algo/algn

(person) (Mil) vigía mf

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loom [1]
n telar m

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loom [2]
vi
(be imminent) avecinarse

(look threatening): the mountain ~ed high above them la montaña surgió imponente ante ellos; the problem ~ed large in his mind el problema dominaba sus pensamientos
loom up [v + adv]: a figure ~ed up in the darkness una figura surgió de entre las tinieblas

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loop [1]
n

(shape) curva f; (in river) meandro m

(in string) lazada f

(in sewing) presilla f

(Aviat): to loop the ~ rizar* el rizo

(circuit) circuito m cerrado

(Comput) bucle m

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loop [2]
vt : ~ the wool haz una lazada con la lana; I ~ed the dog's lead over the post enganché la correa del perro en el poste

~ vi road serpentear

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loophole

n : a legal ~ una laguna jurídica (que se presta a trampas)

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loose [1]
adj looser, loosest

(not tight) garment suelto

(not secure) screw/knot flojo; thread/end suelto; hair suelto; to be at a ~ end no tener* nada que hacer

(separate, not packaged) cigarettes suelto; tea/lentils a granel, suelto; ~ change calderilla f

(free) (pred) suelto; to let o set o turn sb ~ soltar* a algn; to be on the ~ andar* suelto

definition poco preciso; translation libre

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loose [2]
vt (liter)
prisoner poner* en libertad; horse soltar*

arrow lanzar*; violence/wrath desatar

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loose

: ~-fitting
adj suelto; clothes holgado;
~-leaf
adj binder de anillas

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loosely
adv
(not tightly) tie/bandage sin apretar; the dress fits ~ el vestido no es entallado

(not precisely) define sin excesivo rigor; translate libremente; ~ speaking (indep) (hablando) en términos generales

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loosen
vt
tooth aflojar

collar/knot/bolt aflojar, soltar*; she ~ed her grip on the steering wheel dejó de apretar con tanta fuerza el volante

~ vi knot/bolt aflojarse

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loot [1]
nu
(plunder) botín m

(money) (sl) guita f (arg), lana f (AmL fam), pasta f (Esp fam)

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loot [2]
vt/i saquear

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looter
n saqueador, -dora m,f

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looting
nu saqueo m

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lop
vt -pp-
tree podar

~ (off) branch cortar

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lope
vi wolf/dog trotar

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lopsided

adj
(not straight) torcido, chueco (AmL)

(asymmetric) face/smile torcido; shape asimétrico

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lord
n

(nobleman) señor m, noble m

Lord (in UK) lord m; the (House of) L~s la cámara de los lores

my L~ (addressing judge) (BrE) (su) señoría

Lord (God): the L~ el Señor; the L~'s Prayer el Padrenuestro

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lordship
n : His/Your L~ (of or to peers, judges) (su) señoría; (of or to bishops) (su) Ilustrísima

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lore
nu : French peasant ~ las tradiciones rurales francesas

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lorry
n (pl -ries) (BrE) camión m; (before n) ~ driver camionero, -ra m,f

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lose
vt (past & past p lost)

(mislay) perder*

(be deprived of) sight/territory/right perder*; to ~ one's voice quedarse afónico

(rid oneself of) inhibitions perder*; to ~ weight adelgazar*, perder* peso

(cause to lose) costar*; their hesitation lost them the contract la falta de decisión les costó or les hizo perder el contrato

(let pass) time/opportunity perder*; my watch ~s three minutes every day mi reloj (se) atrasa tres minutos por día

(fail to win) game/battle/election perder*

~ vi

(be beaten) team/contestant/party perder*; they're losing 3-1 van perdiendo 3 a 1; to ~ TO sb perder* FRENTE A algn

losing pres p team/party perdedor

(suffer losses) perder*

watch/clock atrasar, atrasarse

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loser
n perdedor, -dora m,f

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loss
n pérdida f; to be a dead ~ (colloq): this typewriter is a dead ~ esta máquina de escribir no sirve para nada or (fam) es una porquería; to be at a ~: I was at a ~ for words no supe qué decir; to cut one's ~es cortar por lo sano; (Fin) reducir* las pérdidas

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lost [1]
past & past p of LOSE

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lost [2]
adj

(mislaid, missing) perdido; to get ~ perderse*, extraviarse* (frml); get ~! (sl) ¡vete al diablo! (fam), ¡andá a pasear! (RPl fam)

(wasted) time perdido; opportunity desperdiciado, perdido; to be ~ on sb: these subtleties are ~ on him se le escapan estas sutilezas

(pred) (absorbed) to be ~ IN sth estar* ensimismado EN algo; to be ~ in thought estar* absorto or ensimismado

(not won) battle/election perdido

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lost

: ~ and found
nu (AmE) objetos mpl perdidos;
~ property
nu (esp BrE) objetos mpl perdidos

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lot
n
(large number, quantity)
(no pl): a ~ of wine mucho vino; I've seen a ~ of her recently la he visto mucho últimamente; what a ~ of books you've got! ¡cuántos libros tienes!

a ~ (as adv) mucho

lots pl (colloq): how many seats are there left? — lots ¿cuántos asientos quedan? — muchos or (fam) montones; ~s of people liked it a mucha gente le gustó

(group, mass of things) montón m, pila f

(group of people) (colloq): they're a funny ~ son raros, son gente rara; come on, you ~! ¡vamos, ustedes or (Esp) vosotros!

the ~ (esp BrE): they ate the ~ se lo comieron todo (or se las comieron todas etc)

(at auction) lote m

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loth
adj loath

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lotion
nc u loción f

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lottery
n (pl -ries) lotería f

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lotus
n (pl ~es) loto m

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loud [1]
adj -er, -est
noise fuerte; he said it in a ~ voice lo dijo en voz alta

(vigorous) protests enérgico

(ostentatious) color llamativo, chillón

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loud [2]
adv -er, -est speak alto; she laughed (the) ~est of all fue la que se rio más fuerte

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loudly
adv
shout fuerte; speak alto, en voz alta

complain a voz en grito

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loud

: ~mouth
n (colloq) gritón, -tona m,f;
~speaker
n altavoz m, altoparlante m (AmL)

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lounge [1]
n (on ship, in hotel) salón m; (in house) (BrE) sala f (de estar), living m (esp AmS), salón m (esp Esp)

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lounge [2]
vi : to ~ around o about no hacer* nada

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louse
n (pl lice) (Zool) piojo m

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lousy
adj -sier, -siest (colloq) food/weather asqueroso (fam); a ~ movie una película malísima

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lout
n patán m (fam), gandalla m (Méx fam), jallán m (AmC)

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louver ,louvre
, (BrE) n lama f, listón m (de persiana); (before n) door/window de lamas, tipo persiana

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lovable
adj adorable, amoroso (AmL)

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love [1]
n

(emotional attachment) amor m; to fall/be in ~ with sb/sth enamorarse/estar* enamorado de algn/algo; to make ~ to sb hacer* el amor con algn

(enthusiasm, interest) ~ OF sth amor m A or POR algo

(greetings, regards): give my ~ to your parents (dale) recuerdos a tus padres (de mi parte)

(in letters) ~ from John o ~, John un abrazo, John

(person loved) amor m; (thing loved) pasión f

(colloq) (as form of address) cariño

(in tennis) cero m

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love [2]
vt querer*, amar (liter); I ~ music/reading me encanta la música/leer; I'd ~ a cup of tea una taza de té me vendría de maravilla

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loveable
adj lovable

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loveless
adj sin amor

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lovely
adj -lier, liest appearance precioso, lindo (esp AmL); person/nature encantador, amoroso (AmL); meal/taste (BrE) riquísimo; the weather was ~ hacía un tiempo buenísimo

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lover
n
(partner in love) amante mf

(fan) ~ OF sth amante mf DE algo

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loving
adj cariñoso; with ~ care con tierno cuidado

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lovingly
adv gaze/whisper tiernamente; handwritten/prepared con amor or cariño; restored con el mayor cuidado

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low [1]
adj -er, -est
(in height) bajo; the dress had a very ~ back el vestido era muy escotado por la espalda

(in volume) voice bajo; sound/whisper débil; turn the radio down ~ bájale al radio (AmL exc CS), baja la radio (CS, Esp)

key/note/pitch grave

(in intensity, amount, quality) bajo; proportion pequeño; cook on a ~ flame o heat cocinar a fuego lento; he has a ~ opinion of doctors no tiene muy buena opinión de los médicos; a ~ point in his career un momento bajo en su carrera

(in short supply): stocks are running ~ se están agotando las existencias

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low [2]
adv -er, -est
bajo; to fly ~ volar* bajo or a poca altura

(in volume, pitch) bajo

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low [3]
n punto m más bajo; relations between the two countries are at an all-time ~ las relaciones entre los dos países nunca han sido peores

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low [4]
vi mugir*

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low-
pref : ~priced de bajo precio; ~income de bajos ingresos

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low

: ~-alcohol
adj de baja graduación alcohólica;
~-calorie
adj bajo en calorías;
~-class
adj place de mala muerte (fam); clientele de poca categoría;
~-cut
adj escotado;
~down
nu (colloq): to give sb the ~down (on sth) poner* a algn al tanto (de algo)

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lower [1]
adj

(spatially, numerically) jaw/lip inferior; ~ age limit edad f mínima

(in rank, importance) inferior, más bajo

life form inferior

(Geog) bajo; the ~ reaches of the Nile el curso bajo del Nilo

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lower [2]
vt
blind/flag bajar; he ~ed himself into his chair se sentó en el sillón

temperature/volume/price/voice bajar

v refl to ~ oneself rebajarse

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lower

: ~ class
n (often pl) clase f baja;
~-class
adj de clase baja

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lowest common denominator
n (Math) mínimo común denominador m; a series aimed at the ~ ~ ~ una serie dirigida al público de nivel más bajo

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low

: ~-fat
adj de bajo contenido graso;
~-flying
adj aircraft que vuela bajo;
~-grade
adj oil de baja calidad; ore pobre;
~-key
adj speech mesurado; ceremony sencillo;
~land
adj (before n) de las tierras bajas; (in tropical countries) de tierra caliente;
~lands
pl n tierras fpl bajas; (in tropical countries) tierras fpl calientes;
~-level
adj
talks a bajo nivel

radiation de baja intensidad

(Comput): ~-level language lenguaje m de bajo nivel

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lowly
adj -lier, -liest humilde

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low

: ~-lying
adj bajo;
~-necked
adj escotado;
~-paid
adj mal remunerado;
~-profile
adj poco prominente;
~-rise
adj de poca altura;
~-risk
adj business poco arriesgado; investment de poco or bajo riesgo;
~ season
nu (BrE) temporada f baja

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loyal
adj friend/customer fiel; to be ~ TO sth to the state/party ser* leal A algo; to one's ideals ser* fiel A algo; he is ~ to his friends es un amigo leal or fiel

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loyalist
n partidario, -ria m,f del régimen

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loyalty
n (pl -ties) u c
lealtad f

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loyalty card

n tarjeta f de cliente (que otorga puntos)

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lozenge
n (Med) pastilla f

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LP
n (long-playing record) LP m, elepé m

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L-plate

n (in UK) placa f de la L or de prácticas (placa que se debe exhibir en el coche cuando se aprende a conducir)

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LSD
n (lysergic acid diethylamide) LSD m

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LST
(in US) Local Standard Time

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Ltd
(Limited) Ltda., S.A.

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lubricant
nu c lubricante m

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lubricate
vt lubricar*

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lucid
adj lúcido

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luck
nu suerte f; good ~! ¡buena suerte!; a piece o stroke of ~ un golpe de suerte; to be down on one's ~ estar* de mala racha; to push one's ~ desafiar* a la suerte

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luckily
adv (indep) por suerte

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lucky
adj luckier, luckiest
person con suerte, suertudo (AmL fam); he's ~ to be alive tuvo suerte de no matarse; ~ you! (colloq) ¡qué suerte (tienes)!

(fortuitous): he had a ~ escape se salvó de milagro; it was ~ you were there fue una suerte que estuvieras ahí

(bringing luck): ~ charm amuleto m (de la suerte); seven is my ~ number el siete es mi número de la suerte

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lucrative
adj lucrativo

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ludicrous
adj ridículo

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lug
vt -gg- (colloq) arrastrar

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luggage
nu equipaje m

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luggage

: ~ checkroom
n (AmE) consigna f (de equipajes);
~ rack
n
(Rail) rejilla f (portaequipajes)

(Auto) baca f, parrilla f (Andes)

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lugubrious
adj lúgubre

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lukewarm
adj
water/milk tibio

support/reaction poco entusiasta

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lull [1]
vt
baby: to ~ a baby to sleep arrullar a un niño hasta dormirlo

fears calmar; suspicions desvanecer

(deceive): we were ~ed into a false sense of security nos confiamos demasiado

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lull [2]
n (in activity) período m de calma; (in fighting) tregua f; (in conversation) pausa f

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lullaby
n (pl -bies) canción f de cuna

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lumbago
nu lumbago m

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lumber [1]
nu
(timber) (AmE) madera f

(junk) cachivaches mpl

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lumber [2]
vt (colloq) to ~ sb WITH sth enjaretarle algo A algn (fam)

~ vi
(move awkwardly) avanzar* pesadamente

lumbering pres p gait torpe

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lumber

: ~jack
n leñador m;
~yard
n (AmE) almacén m de maderas, barraca f (CS)

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luminous
adj luminoso

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lump [1]
n
(swelling, protuberance) bulto m; (as result of knock) chichón m; a ~ in one's throat un nudo en la garganta

(piece — of coal, iron, clay, cheese) trozo m, pedazo m; (— of sugar) terrón m

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lump [2]
vt
(put up with) (colloq): to ~ it aguantarse (fam); if you don't like it, (you can) ~ it si no te gusta, te aguantas

(place together): to ~ sth together: you can ~ all those items together under one heading todo eso puede ir junto bajo el mismo epígrafe; they can't all be ~ed together as reactionaries no se puede tachar a todos indiscriminadamente de reaccionarios

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lump sum

n cantidad f global (que se paga o recibe para saldar totalmente una obligación)

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lumpy
adj -pier, -piest
sauce lleno de grumos

mattress/cushion lleno de bultos

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lunacy
n (pl -cies) locura f

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lunar
adj lunar

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lunatic
n loco, -ca m,f

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lunch
nu c almuerzo m, comida f (esp Esp, Méx); to have ~ almorzar*, comer (esp Esp, Méx)

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lunchbox

n lonchera f (AmL), fiambrera f (Esp)

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luncheon
n (frml) almuerzo m

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lunchtime
n hora f de almorzar, hora f de comer (esp Esp, Méx)

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lung
n (often pl) pulmón m; (before n) ~ cancer cáncer m de pulmón

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lunge [1]
vi embestir*; to ~ AT sb/sth arremeter CONTRA algn/algo

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lunge [2]
n arremetida f

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lurch [1]
vi vehicle dar* bandazos; person tambalearse

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lurch [2]
n bandazo m; to leave sb in the ~ (colloq) dejar a algn plantado

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lure
vt atraer*

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lurid
adj
(sensational) details/imagination morboso

(garish) color/garment chillón

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lurk
vi merodear

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luscious
adj
girl seductora

scent/sweetness exquisito

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lush
adj -er, -est vegetation exuberante

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lust [1]
n
u (sexual) lujuria f

c (craving) deseo m

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lust [2]
vi to ~ AFTER sb desear a algn; to ~ AFTER sth codiciar algo

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luster ,lustre
, (BrE) nu (liter) lustre m

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lustful
adj lujurioso

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lustre
n (BrE) luster

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lusty
adj -tier, tiest sano

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Luxembourg ,Luxemburg
, n Luxemburgo m

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luxuriant
adj vegetation/growth exuberante; hair hermoso y abundante

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luxuriate
vi (revel) to ~ IN sth deleitarse CON algo

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luxurious
adj lujoso

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luxury
n (pl -ries) u c
lujo m; (before n) car/hotel de lujo

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lying [1]
nu mentiras fpl

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lying [2]
adj (before n) mentiroso

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lymph
nu linfa f; (before n) ~ gland glándula f linfática

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lynch
vt linchar

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lynx
n (pl ~es or ~) lince m

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lyre
n lira f

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lyric
n
(poem) poema m lírico

lyrics pl n (Mus) letra f

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lyrical
adj (Lit) lleno de lirismo

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M

m

(million(s)) m

(meter(s) o (BrE) metre(s)) m

(male) de sexo masculino

(Ling) (masculine) m

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M

(Clothing) (medium) M, talla f mediana or (RPl) talle m mediano

(in UK) (Transp) (motorway) indicador de autopista

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M ,m
, n M, m f

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ma
n (colloq) mamá f

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MA
n
Master of Arts

Massachusetts

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macabre
adj macabro

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macaroni
nu macarrones mpl

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mace
n
(Art, Hist, Mil) maza f

(Culin) macis f

Mace® (tear gas) (AmE) gas para defensa personal

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Macedonia
n Macedonia f

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machete
n machete m

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machinations
pl n (liter) maquinaciones fpl

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machine
n máquina f; (washing ~) lavadora f, máquina f (de lavar), lavarropas m (RPl)

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machine gun

n ametralladora f

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machinery
nu (machines) maquinaria f; (working parts) mecanismo m

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macho
adj behavior/attitude machista; image de macho

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macintosh
n mackintosh

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mackerel
nc u (pl ~ or ~s) caballa f

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mackintosh
n impermeable m

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macro
n (pl -ros) (Comput) macro m

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mad
adj -dd-

(insane) loco; to go ~ volverse* loco; to work/run like ~ trabajar/correr como un loco

rush loco; we made a ~ dash for the airport salimos como locos para el aeropuerto

scheme/idea disparatado

(angry) (esp AmE) (pred) to be ~ (WITH/AT sb) estar* furioso or (esp AmL) enojadísimo or (esp Esp) enfadadísimo (CON algn); to get ~ ponerse* furioso

(very enthusiastic) (colloq) (pred) to be ~ ABOUT sb estar* loco POR algn; she's ~ about o on African music la música africana la vuelve loca

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Madagascar
n Madagascar m

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madam
n (as title) señora f

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madden
vt (make angry) enfurecer*; (drive mad) enloquecer*

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made [1]
past & past p of MAKE

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made [2]
adj (pred)
(assured of success) to have it ~ tener* el éxito asegurado

(ideally suited): they were ~ for each other estaban hechos el uno para el otro

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Madeira
n Madeira f, Madera f

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made-to-measure

adj (pred made to measure) hecho a (la) medida

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madly
adv
(frantically) rush/work como un loco; love locamente

(very) (as intensifier): ~ in love locamente enamorado

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madman

n (pl -men ) loco m

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madness
nu locura f

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Madrid
n Madrid m; (before n) madrileño

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Mafia
n Mafia f

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magazine
n

(Publ) revista f; (before n) ~ rack revistero m

~ (program) (Rad, TV) programa m de entrevistas y variedades

(on gun — compartment) recámara f; (— bullet case) cargador m

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maggot
n gusano m

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magic [1]
nu magia f

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magic [2]
adj
power/potion mágico; trick de magia

(enchanting) moment/beauty mágico

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magical
adj mágico

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magician
n (sorcerer) mago m; (conjurer) mago, -ga m,f, prestidigitador, -dora m,f

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magistrate
n (in UK) juez que conoce de faltas y asuntos civiles de menor importancia

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magnanimous
adj magnánimo

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magnesium
nu magnesio m

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magnet
n imán m

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magnetic
adj magnético; personality lleno de magnetismo

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magnetism
nu magnetismo m

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magnificent
adj magnífico

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magnify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied image ampliar*, aumentar de tamaño; problem/difficulty exagerar

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magnifying glass
n lupa f

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magnitude
n (size) magnitud f; (importance) envergadura f

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magpie
n urraca f, picaza f

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mahogany
n u
caoba f

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maid
n

(servant) sirvienta f, criada f, mucama f (AmL); (parlor/lady's ~) (primera) doncella f

(in hotel) camarera f, mucama f (AmL)

(occasional housekeeper) (AmE) señora f de la limpieza, limpiadora f

(young woman) (arch or liter) doncella f (arc o liter)

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maiden [1]
n (arch or liter) doncella f (arc o liter)

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maiden [2]
adj (before n) flight/speech inaugural

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maiden name

n apellido m de soltera

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mail [1]
nu

(system) correo m; by ~ por correo

(letters, parcels) correspondencia f, correo m

(armor) malla f

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mail [2]
vt (esp AmE) letter/parcel echar al correo; (drop in mailbox) echar al buzón; to ~ sth TO sb mandarle or enviarle* algo por correo A algn

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mail

: ~box
n
(for receiving mail) (AmE) buzón m, casillero m (Ven)

(for sending mail) (AmE) buzón m (de correos)

(electronic) buzón m
;
~ carrier
n (AmE) cartero, -ra m,f

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mailing list
n (Marketing) banco m or lista f de direcciones

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mail

: ~man
n (pl -men ) (AmE) cartero m;
~ order
nu venta f por correo; (before n) ~-order catalog catálogo m de venta por correo

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maim
vt (cripple) lisiar; (mutilate) mutilar

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main [1]
adj (before n, no comp) principal; the ~ thing lo principal; ~ course plato m principal or fuerte; ~ street calle f principal

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main [2]
n
c (pipe) cañería f or tubería f principal; (cable) cable m principal

(supply) the ~ o (BrE) the ~s la red de suministro; to turn the water/gas off at the ~ o (BrE) the ~s cerrar la llave (principal) del agua/del gas

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main

: ~frame
n unidad f central, computadora f or (Esp tb) ordenador m central;
~land
n : the ~land la masa territorial de un país o continente excluyendo sus islas; (before n) ~land China (la) China continental;
~ line
n (Rail) línea f principal

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mainly
adv principalmente

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main

: ~ road
n (BrE) carretera f principal;
~stream
adj culture establecido; ~stream politics la política a nivel de los partidos mayoritarios

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maintain
vt

speed/lead mantener*; silence guardar

house/machine ocuparse del mantenimiento de; aircraft mantener*

family/dependents mantener*

(claim) mantener*

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maintenance
nu
(repairs) mantenimiento m

(money) (BrE Law) pensión f alimenticia

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maisonette
n (BrE) (apartment) dúplex m; (house) vivienda independiente de dos pisos que forma parte de una casa

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maize
nu
(plant) maíz m

(grains) maíz m, choclo m (CS, Per), elote m (Méx)

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majestic
adj majestuoso

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majesty
n (pl -ties)
u (of appearance, landscape) majestuosidad f

c (as title) Her/Your M~ su Majestad

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major [1]
adj
change/client muy importante; setback serio; revision a fondo

(Mus) mayor

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major [2]
n
(Mil) mayor mf (en AmL), comandante mf (en Esp)

(AmE Educ) asignatura f principal

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major [3]
vi (AmE Educ) to ~ IN sth especializarse* EN algo

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Majorca
n Mallorca f

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majority
n (pl -ties) (greater number) (+ sing o pl vb) mayoría f; (before n) decision/party mayoritario

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major league

n (Sport) liga f nacional

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make [1]
(past & past p made) vt

(create, produce) hacer*; to ~ a note of sth anotar algo; she made the dress out of an old sheet se hizo el vestido con una sábana vieja; it's made of wood es de madera; see also difference, fuss, mess etc

(carry out) repairs/payment/journey hacer*; ~ a left (turn) here (AmE) dobla a la izquierda aquí

remark/announcement hacer*

(cause to be): I'll ~ you happy te haré feliz; that made me sad eso me entristeció; the work made me thirsty el trabajo me dio sed; what ~s me angry is … lo que me da rabia es …; they've made him supervisor lo han nombrado supervisor; if nine o'clock is too early, ~ it later si las nueve es muy temprano, podemos reunirnos (or encontrarnos etc) más tarde

(cause to) hacer*; whatever made you do it? ¿por qué lo hiciste?

(compel) obligar* a, hacer*; she was made to apologize la obligaron a or la hicieron pedir perdón

(in phrases) to make believe: you can't just ~ believe it never happened no puedes hacer como si no hubiera sucedido; to make do (WITH sth) arreglárselas (CON algo)

(constitute, be) ser*; it would ~ a nice change sería un cambio agradable; they ~ a nice couple hacen buena pareja

(amount to) ser*; five plus five ~s ten cinco y or más cinco son diez

(calculate): I ~ it 253 (a mí) me da 253; what time do you ~ it? ¿qué hora tienes?

(understand): I could ~ nothing of the message no entendí el mensaje; ~ of that what you will tú saca tus propias conclusiones

(think) to ~ sth OF sb/sth: what did you ~ of him? ¿qué te pareció?; I don't know what to ~ of it no sé qué pensar

(gain, earn) money hacer*

(acquire) friends hacer*; to ~ a name for oneself hacerse* un nombre

(colloq) (manage to attend, reach): we just made the 3 o'clock train llegamos justo a tiempo para el tren de las tres; to ~ it: he'll never ~ it as a doctor nunca será un buen médico

(assure success of): to ~ or break sth/sb ser* el éxito o la ruina de algo/algn

make for [v + prep + o]
(head toward) dirigirse* hacia/a

(encourage, promote) contribuir* a
make out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(discern) object/outline distinguir*; (from a distance) divisar; sound distinguir*; writing descifrar

(figure out) (colloq) entender*

(write) list/invoice/receipt hacer*; ~ the check out to P. Jones haga el cheque pagadero a P. Jones

(claim, pretend) [v + adv + o]: she made out it was her own work dio a entender que lo había hecho ella misma; you're not as ill as you ~ out no estás tan enfermo como pretendes
make up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
story/excuse inventar

(prepare) prescription/food parcel preparar; agenda/list hacer*

(complete, add) completar; she came along to ~ up the numbers vino para completar el grupo

(compensate for): I'll take the afternoon off, and ~ up the time later me tomaré la tarde libre y ya recuperaré el tiempo más tarde

[v + adv + o] (constitute) formar; it is made up of three parts está compuesto de tres partes

[v + adv, v + o + adv] (achieve reconciliation) to ~ (it) up (WITH sb) hacer* las paces (CON algn)

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make [2]
n marca f

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make

: ~-believe
nu fantasía f; don't be frightened, it's only ~-believe no te asustes, es de mentira;
~over
n (AmE) maquillaje m; to have a (cosmetic) ~over maquillarse

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maker
n fabricante mf

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make

: ~shift
adj repair provisional, provisorio (AmS); bed improvisado;
~up
n
u (cosmetics) maquillaje m; to put on one's ~up maquillarse, pintarse; (before n) ~up remover desmaquillador m
;
(no pl) (of person) carácter m
;
c (AmE Educ) examen m de recuperación

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making
nu
(production, creation): a book about the ~ of the TV series un libro que trata de cómo se hizo la serie de televisión; this is history in the ~ esto va a pasar a la historia

makings pl: you have the ~s of a good story there allí tienes material para una buena historia; she has the ~s of a great actress es una gran actriz en ciernes

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maladjusted
adj (Psych) inadaptado

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maladjustment
n u
(Psych) inadaptación f

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malaria
nu malaria f, paludismo m

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Malawi
n Malaui m, Malawi m

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Malawian
adj malauiano

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Malaysia
n Malaisia f; (continental part) Malasia f

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Malaysian [1]
adj malaisio; (from continental part) malasio

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Malaysian [2]
n malaisio, -sia m,f; (from continental part) malasio, -sia m,f

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Maldive Islands ,Maldives
, pl n the ~ ~ las (islas) Maldivas

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male [1]
adj animal/plant macho; attitude masculino; there were several ~ applicants se presentaron varios candidatos varones

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male [2]
n (animal) macho m; (person) varón m

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malevolent
adj grin malévolo; deity maligno

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malformation
nu c deformación f (esp congénita), malformación f

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malfunction [1]
n
u (defective functioning) mal funcionamiento m

c (failure) falla f or (Esp) fallo m

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malfunction [2]
vi (Med, Tech) fallar, funcionar mal

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malice
nu mala intención f

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malicious
adj person/gossip malicioso; damage doloso

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malignant
adj maligno

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malinger
vi hacerse* el enfermo

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mall
n
(for shopping) centro m comercial

(avenue) paseo m

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mallet
n mazo m

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malnutrition
nu desnutrición f

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malpractice
nu mala práctica f (en el ejercicio de la profesión)

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malt
n
u (grain) malta f

u c ~ (whisky) whisky m de malta

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Malta
n Malta f

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Maltese [1]
adj maltés

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Maltese [2]
n (pl ~)
c (person) maltés, -tesa m,f

u (language) maltés m

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mamma
n momma

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mammal
n mamífero m

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mammoth [1]
n mamut m

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mammoth [2]
adj building/cost gigantesco; task de titanes

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man [1]
n (pl men )

(adult male) hombre m

(husband/boyfriend): her new ~ su nueva pareja (or su nuevo compañero etc); to live together as ~ and wife vivir como marido y mujer

(type): he's a local ~ es del lugar; he's a family ~ es un padre de familia

(person) persona f; every ~ for himself (set phrase) sálvese quien pueda (fr hecha)

also Man (mankind) (no art) el hombre

men pl: the men (troops) los soldados; (employees) los trabajadores

(in chess) pieza f; (in draughts) ficha f

(as form of address) (colloq): hey, ~! ¡oiga, amigo!, ¡oye, tío (Esp) or (AmL exc CS) mano or (Chi) gallo! (fam), ¡oíme, che! (RPl fam)

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man [2]
vt -nn- switchboard encargarse* de; ship tripular; soldiers ~ned the barricades había soldados apostados en las barricadas

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manacles
pl n (for wrists) esposas fpl; (for legs) grillos mpl

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manage
vt
(Busn) company/bank dirigir*, administrar, gerenciar (AmL); staff/team dirigir*; land/finances administrar

(handle, cope with) children manejar; household llevar; she can't ~ the stairs no puede subir la escalera

(achieve): he ~d a smile esbozó una sonrisa forzada; I can't ~ the meeting no puedo ir a la reunión; to ~ to + INF lograr + INF

~ vi
(Busn) dirigir*, administrar

(cope): can I help you? — thank you, I can ~ ¿me permite que la ayude? — gracias, yo puedo sola; they have to ~ on £300 a week tienen que arreglarse con 300 dólares a la semana

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manageable
adj child/animal/hair dócil; task/goal posible de alcanzar; size/amount razonable

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management
n
u (act)
(Busn) dirección f, administración f

(handling, control) manejo m

(managers)
(as group) (no art, + sing o pl vb) directivos mpl; senior ~ altos cargos mpl

c (of particular company) dirección f, gerencia f

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manager
n (Busn) (of company, department) director, -tora m,f, gerente mf; (of store, restaurant) gerente mf, encargado, -da m,f; (of estate, fund) administrador, -dora m,f; (of pop group, boxer) manager mf; (Sport) agente mf; (in soccer) entrenador, -dora m,f, director técnico, directora técnica m,f (AmL)

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manageress
n (esp BrE) encargada f

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managerial
adj directivo, gerencial (AmL)

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managing director
n (esp BrE) director ejecutivo, directora ejecutiva m,f

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mandarin
n c
~ (orange) mandarina f

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mandate
n mandato m

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mandatory
adj (frml) obligatorio

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mane
n (of horse) crin(es) f(pl); (of lion) melena f

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maneuver [1],manoeuvre
, (BrE) n maniobra f

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maneuver [2],manoeuvre
, (BrE) vt : they ~ed the piano up the stairs subieron trabajosamente el piano por la escalera; she ~ed the car out of the garage sacó el coche del garaje maniobrando

~ vi vehicle/driver maniobrar, hacer* una maniobra; to have room to ~ driver tener* espacio para maniobrar; diplomat tener* libertad de acción

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manger
n pesebre m

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mangle [1]
vt destrozar*

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mangle [2]
n rodillo m (escurridor)

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mango
n (pl -goes or -gos) mango m

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mangy
adj -gier, -giest cat sarnoso

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man

: ~handle
vt (move by hand) mover* a pulso; (treat roughly) maltratar;
~hole
n registro m, pozo m de inspección; (into sewer) boca f de alcantarilla

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manhood
nu
(adulthood) madurez f

(virility) hombría f

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man

: ~-hour
n hora f hombre;
~hunt
n persecución f

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mania
n (pl -nias) u c
manía f

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maniac
n maniaco, -ca m,f, maníaco, -ca m,f

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manic
adj behavior maniaco, maníaco; activity frenético

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manic-depressive

n maniacodepresivo, -va m,f

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manicure [1]
nu c manicura f, manicure f (AmL exc RPl)

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manicure [2]
vt arreglarle las manos or las uñas a

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manifest [1]
v refl (frml) to ~ itself ghost aparecerse*; disease/fear manifestarse*

~ vt (express) manifestar*

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manifest [2]
adj manifiesto

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manifestation
n manifestación f; (of ghost) aparición f

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manifesto
n (pl -toes or -tos) manifiesto m; (for a specific election) (esp BrE) plataforma f electoral

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manifold [1]
adj (frml) múltiples

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manifold [2]
n colector m

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manipulate
vt manipular

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manipulative
adj manipulador

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mankind
nu humanidad f, género m humano

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manly
adj -lier, -liest physique/pursuits varonil, masculino

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man-made

adj lake artificial; material sintético

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manna
nu maná m

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manner
n
(way, fashion) forma f, modo m, manera f; in a ~ of speaking en cierto modo

(bearing, demeanor) actitud f; a good telephone ~ is essential es imprescindible tener buen trato por teléfono

(variety) tipo m, suerte f, clase f; all ~ of things todo tipo or toda suerte or toda clase de cosas

manners pl (personal conduct) modales mpl, educación f

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mannerism
n (peculiarity, habit) peculiaridad f; (gesture) gesto m

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manoeuvre
n/vt/vi (BrE) maneuver[1,2]

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manor
n ~ (house) casa f solariega

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manpower

nu (workers) personal m; (blue-collar) mano f de obra

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mansion
n mansión f

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manslaughter
nu homicidio m sin premeditación

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mantelpiece
n repisa f de la chimenea

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mantle
n
(covering) (liter) manto m (liter)

(Geol) manto m, sima f

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manual [1]
adj manual

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manual [2]
n manual m

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manufacture [1]
vt cars/toys fabricar*; clothes confeccionar; foodstuffs elaborar

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manufacture [2]
nu (act) fabricación f; (of clothes) confección f; (of foodstuffs) elaboración f

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manufacturer
n fabricante mf

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manufacturing
adj sector/town manufacturero; output/capacity industrial; ~ industry industria f manufacturera

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manure
nu c estiércol m

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manuscript
n manuscrito m

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Manx
adj manés, de la isla de Man

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many [1]
adj muchos, -chas; how ~ plates/cups? ¿cuántos platos/cuántas tazas?; I've had as ~ jobs as you he tenido tantos trabajos como tú; too ~ problems demasiados problemas

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many [2]
pron muchos, -chas; how ~ of you smoke? ¿cuántos/cuántas de ustedes fuman?; would ten be too ~? ¿diez serían demasiados?

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Maori
n maorí mf

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map [1]
n (of country, region) mapa m; (of town, subway, building) plano m

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map [2]
-pp- vt trazar* el mapa de map out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] itinerary/holiday planear

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maple
n ~ (tree) arce m; (before n) ~ syrup jarabe m or sirope m de arce

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mar
vt -rr- estropear

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marathon
n maratón m or f

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marauder
n (criminal) maleante mf; (prowler) merodeador, -dora m,f

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marble
n
u (Min) mármol m

c (Games) canica f or (AmS) bolita f

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march [1]
n

(Mil, Mus) marcha f

(demonstration) marcha f (de protesta)

(of time) paso m; (of science, technology) avance m

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march [2]
vi troops marchar; when Saddam ~ed on Kuwait cuando Saddam invadió Kuwait; she ~ed into the office entró con paso firme en or (esp AmL) a la oficina

~ vt hacer* marchar; the prisoner was ~ed in hicieron entrar al prisionero

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March
n marzo m

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mare
n yegua f

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margarine
nu margarina f

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margin
n
(on page, typewriter) margen m

c u (leeway) margen m

(Busn) (of profit) margen m (de ganancia)

(fringe — of lake) (often pl) margen f; (— of society) margen m

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marginal
adj difference mínimo; role menor

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marginally
adv ligeramente

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marigold
n caléndula f, maravilla f

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marijuana ,marihuana
, nu marihuana f

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marinade ,marinate
, vt dejar en adobo

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marine [1]
n also Marine (Mil) infante m de marina

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marine [2]
adj (before n) biology marino; engineering naval; insurance marítimo

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marital
adj problems matrimonial; bliss conyugal; ~ status estado m civil

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marjoram
nu mejorana f

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mark [1]
n
(sign, symbol) marca f; (stain) mancha f; (imprint) huella f; (on body) marca f; as a ~ of respect en señal de respeto; to make one's ~ dejar su impronta

(Educ) nota f; (Sport) punto m; to get a good ~ sacar* una buena nota

(indicator): the cost has reached the £100,000 ~ el costo ha llegado a los 100.000 dólares; to overstep the ~ pasarse de la raya

(for race) línea f de salida; on your ~s! ¡a sus marcas!

(target) blanco m; to be wide of the ~: his estimate was wide of the ~ erró por mucho en su cálculo

also Mark (type, version) modelo m

(Fin) marco m

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mark [2]
vt
(stain, scar) manchar

(indicate) señalar, marcar*

anniversary celebrar; beginning marcar*, señalar

exam (make corrections in) corregir*; (grade) poner(le)* nota a

(BrE Sport) opponent marcar*
mark down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(Busn) goods rebajar

(BrE Educ) person/work bajarle la nota a
mark out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
sports ground marcar*

(select) señalar

(distinguish) distinguir*

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marked
adj improvement marcado; contrast acusado

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marker
n
(to show position) indicador m

~ (pen) rotulador m

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market [1]
n mercado m; (street ~) mercado m or mercadillo m or (CS, Per) feria f; to come on (to) the ~ salir* a la venta; we put the house on the ~ at £320,000 pusimos la casa en venta en £320.000; (before n) ~ forces fuerzas fpl del mercado

(Fin) (stock ~) bolsa f (de valores); to corner the ~ (in sth) hacerse* con el mercado (de algo)

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market [2]
vt comercializar*

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market garden

n (BrE) huerta f

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marketing
nu marketing m

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market

: ~place
n (in town) mercado m, plaza f del mercado; (Busn) mercado m;
~ research
nu estudio m or investigación f de mercado

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marking
n
(on animal, plant) mancha f

(manmade) marca f; road ~s líneas fpl de señalización vial

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marksman

n (pl -men ) tirador m

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marmalade
nu c mermelada f (de cítricos)

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maroon [1]
adj granate adj inv

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maroon [2]
vt (usu pass) castaway abandonar (en una isla desierta)

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marquee
n
(canopy) (AmE) marquesina f

(tent) (BrE) entoldado m

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marriage
n

u (act) casamiento m, matrimonio m; (before n) ~ certificate certificado m de matrimonio

u c (relationship) matrimonio m; her ~ to the poet lasted two years estuvo dos años casada con el poeta

(union) (liter) (no pl) maridaje m, unión f

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married
adj man/woman casado; a ~ couple un matrimonio; they have been ~ for two years llevan dos años casados; to get ~ (to sb) casarse (con algn)

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marrow
n
u (bone ~) médula f

c ~ squash o (BrE) ~ (Culin) tipo de calabaza alargada y de cáscara verde

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marry
-ries, -rying, -ried vt
(get married to) casarse con

(perform ceremony) casar

(unite, combine) unir

~ vi casarse marry off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] casar

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Mars
n Marte m

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marsh
nc u (often pl) pantano m; (on coast) marisma f

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marshal [1]
n
(as title) (Mil) mariscal m

(as title) (AmE)
(police chief) jefe, -fa m,f de policía

(Law) supervisor de los tribunales de un distrito judicial

(at public gathering) miembro m del servicio de vigilancia

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marshal [2]
vt , (BrE) -ll- troops/crowd reunir*; thoughts poner* en orden; evidence reunir*

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martial
adj marcial

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martial

: ~ arts
pl n artes fpl marciales;
~ law
nu ley f marcial

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martyr
n mártir mf

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martyrdom
n martirio m

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marvel [1]
n maravilla f

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marvel [2]
, (BrE) -ll- vi to ~ (AT sth) maravillarse (DE algo)

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marvelous ,marvellous
, (BrE) adj maravilloso

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Marxism
nu marxismo m

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Marxist [1]
n marxista mf

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Marxist [2]
adj marxista

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marzipan
nu mazapán m

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mascara
nu c rímel® m

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mascot
n mascota f

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masculine
adj masculino

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mash [1]
n u
(BrE colloq) puré m de papas or (Esp) de patatas

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mash [2]
vt hacer* puré de, moler* (Chi, Méx), pisar (RPl, Ven), espichar (Col); ~ed potato(es) puré m de papas or (Esp) de patatas

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mask [1]
n (for disguise, ritual) máscara f; (in fencing, ice hockey) careta f; (used by doctors) mascarilla f, barbijo m; (for diving) gafas fpl or anteojos mpl de bucear; (against dust, fumes) mascarilla f

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mask [2]
vt
(conceal) ocultar

(cover) cubrir*

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masking tape

n cinta f adhesiva protectora, cinta f de enmascarar (Col), tirro m (Ven)

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masochist
n masoquista mf

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mason
n
(Const) albañil mf; (stone ~) mampostero m

also Mason (Free~) masón m, francmasón m

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masquerade [1]
n mascarada f

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masquerade [2]
vi to ~ AS sb hacerse* pasar POR algn

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mass [1]
n
(bulk, body) masa f; her hair was a ~ of curls tenía la cabeza cubierta de rizos

masses pl
(great quantity) (BrE colloq): we received ~es of complaints recibimos montones de quejas (fam)

the ~es las masas

u (Phys) masa f

c also Mass (Mus, Relig) misa f

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mass [2]
vi crowd/clouds concentrarse

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mass [3]
adj (before n) culture/market de masas; hysteria/suicide colectivo; protest masivo; unemployment generalizado; a ~ meeting una reunión de todo el personal (or el estudiantado etc); ~ transit (AmE) transporte m público

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Mass
Massachusetts

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massacre [1]
vt masacrar

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massacre [2]
nc u matanza f, masacre f

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massage [1]
vt masajear

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massage [2]
nc u masaje m

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massive
adj wall sólido; support/task enorme; heart attack/overdose masivo

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mass

: ~ media
pl n the ~ media los medios de comunicación (de masas);
~-produce
vt fabricar* en serie

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mast
n
(Naut) mástil m

(flagpole) mástil m

(relay ~) antena f repetidora, repetidor m

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mastectomy
nu c (pl -mies) mastectomía f

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master [1]
n
(of household) señor m, amo m; (of animal) amo m, dueño m; (of servant) amo m, patrón m

(expert) ~ OF sth maestro, -tra m,f DE algo

(Educ)
(degree) ~'s (degree) master m, maestría f; M~ of Arts/Science poseedor de una maestría en Humanidades/Ciencias

(BrE) (in secondary school) profesor m

(Naut) capitán m

(~ copy) (Audio, Comput, Print) original m

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master [2]
vt technique/subject llegar* a dominar

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master [3]
adj (before n, no comp)
(expert): ~ baker/builder maestro m panadero/de obras

(main) switch/key maestro

(original) tape original, matriz; ~ plan plan m general

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mastermind [1]
n cerebro m

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mastermind [2]
vt planear y organizar*

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master

: ~ of ceremonies
n maestro, -tra m,f de ceremonias;
~piece
n obra f maestra

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mastery
nu
(expertise, skill) maestría f; (of language, technique) dominio m

(control) dominio m

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masturbate
vi masturbarse

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mat [1]
n (of rushes, straw) estera f, esterilla f; (door ~) felpudo m, tapete m (Col, Méx); (table~) (individual) (mantel m) individual m; (in center of table) salvamanteles m, posafuentes m (CS)

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mat [2]
adj (AmE) matt

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match [1]
n
(for fire) fósforo m, cerilla f (Esp), cerillo m (AmC, Méx)

(Sport): boxing ~ combate m de boxeo; tennis ~ partido m de tenis; football ~ (BrE) partido m de fútbol

(equal) (no pl): to be a/no ~ for sb estar*/no estar* a la altura de algn

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match [2]
vt
(equal) igualar

(correspond to) description ajustarse a, corresponder a

(harmonize with) hacer* juego con

(make correspond, find equivalent for): ~ the words with the pictures encuentra la palabra que corresponda a cada dibujo; to be well ~ed competitors ser* del mismo nivel, ser* muy parejos (esp AmL); couple hacer* buena pareja

matching pres p haciendo juego, a juego (Esp)

~ vi
(go together) clothes/colors hacer* juego; a demanding job with a salary to ~ un trabajo que exige mucho con un salario acorde

(tally) coincidir

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match

: ~book
n (AmE) librito m de fósforos or (Esp) de cerillas or (AmC, Méx tb) de cerillos;
~box
n caja f de fósforos or (Esp) de cerillas or (AmC, Méx tb) de cerillos;
~maker
n casamentero, -ra m,f;
~ point
n punto m de partido;
~stick
n
match[1]

(stick) palillo m

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mate [1]
n

(assistant) ayudante mf

(Naut) oficial mf de cubierta; first ~ primer oficial m

(Zool) (male) macho m; (female) hembra f

(of person) pareja f

(BrE colloq) amigo, -ga m,f, cuate, -ta m,f (Méx fam)

(check~) (jaque m) mate m

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mate [2]
vi aparearse

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material [1]
n

c u (used in manufacturing etc) material m

materials pl (equipment) material m

u c (cloth) tela f, género m, tejido m

u
(for book, show etc) material m

(potential, quality): this is bestseller ~ este es un bestseller en potencia; she's champion ~ tiene madera de campeona

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material [2]
adj material

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materialistic
adj materialista

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materialize
vi object/ghost aparecer*; hope/idea hacerse* realidad

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maternal
adj
(motherly) maternal

(on mother's side) (before n) materno

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maternity
nu maternidad f; (before n) clinic/ward de obstetricia; dress/clothes de embarazada, premamá adj inv (Esp); pay/leave por maternidad; ~ hospital maternidad f

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math
nu (AmE) matemática(s) f(pl)

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mathematical
adj matemático

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mathematician
n matemático, -ca m,f

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mathematics
n (+ sing vb) matemática(s) f(pl)

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maths
nu (BrE) (+ sing vb) matemática(s) f(pl)

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matinee ,matinée
, n (Cin) primera sesión f (de la tarde), matiné(e) f (AmS); (Theat) función f de tarde, matiné(e) f (AmS)

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matrices
pl of MATRIX

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matriculate
vi (frml) matricularse

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matrimony
nu (frml) matrimonio m

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matrix
n (pl matrices or ~es) matriz f

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matron
n
(dignified woman) matrona f

(in prison) (AmE) matrona f

(in hospital) (BrE dated) enfermera f jefe or jefa

(in school) enfermera f

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matt ,matte,mat
, (AmE also) , adj mate; a ~ finish un acabado mate

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matted
adj enmarañado y apelmazado

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matter [1]
n
u
(substance) (Phil, Phys) materia f

(discharge) (Med) pus m, materia f

(subject ~) temática f, tema m

(written, printed material): printed ~ impresos mpl; reading ~ material m de lectura

c
(question, affair) asunto m, cuestión f; it's only a ~ of time solo es cuestión de tiempo; that's a ~ of opinion eso es discutible

matters pl: to make ~s worse para colmo (de males); that didn't help ~s aquello no ayudó a mejorar la situación

(in phrases) as a matter of fact: as a ~ of fact, I've never been to Spain la verdad es que nunca he estado en España; for that matter en realidad; no matter (as interj) no importa; (as conj): no ~ how hard I try por mucho que me esfuerce

c (problem, trouble): what's the ~? ¿qué pasa?; what's the ~ with Jane? ¿qué le pasa a Jane?

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matter [2]
vi importar

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matter-of-fact

adj person práctico; he explained it in a very ~ way lo explicó con total naturalidad

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mattress
n colchón m

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mature [1]
adj
(developed) animal/tree adulto; fruit/artist/ideas maduro

(sensible) maduro

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mature [2]
vi
(develop) plant/animal/person desarrollarse; artist/work madurar; wine añejarse

(become sensible) madurar

(Fin) bond/policy vencer*

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maturity
nu madurez f

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maudlin
adj llorón

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maul
vt atacar* (y herir*)

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mausoleum
n (pl -ums) mausoleo m

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mauve
adj malva adj inv

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maverick
n inconformista mf; (Pol) disidente mf

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maxim
n máxima f

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maximize
vt maximizar*

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maximum [1]
n máximo m

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maximum [2]
adj (before n) máximo

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may
v mod (past might)
(asking, granting permission) poder*; ~ I smoke? ¿puedo fumar?; ~ I have your name and address, please? ¿quiere darme su nombre y dirección, por favor?

(indicating probability) [El grado de probabilidad que indica MAY es mayor que el que expresan MIGHT o COULD]: we ~ increase the price quizás aumentemos el precio; it ~ or ~ not be true puede o no ser cierto

(indicating sth is natural): you ~ well ask! ¡buena pregunta!

(conceding): he ~ not be clever, but he's very hard-working no será inteligente, pero es muy trabajador; that's as ~ be puede ser

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May
n mayo m

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maybe
adv quizá(s), tal vez; ~ I'll come later quizá(s) or tal vez venga luego

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May

: ~ Day
n el primero de mayo; (in some countries) el día del trabajo;
m~fly
n efímera f, cachipolla f

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mayhem
nu caos m

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mayonnaise
nu mayonesa f, mahonesa f

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mayor
n alcalde, -desa m,f, intendente mf (municipal) (RPl)

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mayoress
n (BrE) (female mayor) alcaldesa f, intendente f (RPl); (mayor's wife) alcaldesa f

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maze
n laberinto m

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MB
(megabyte(s)) Mb.

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MBA
n Master of Business Administration

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MC
n master of ceremonies

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Md
Maryland

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me [1]
pron

(as direct object) me; she helped ~ me ayudó; help ~ ayúdame

(as indirect object) me; he bought ~ flowers me compró flores

(after prep) mí; for/behind ~ para mí/detrás de mí; come with ~ ven conmigo; she's older than ~ es mayor que yo

(emphatic use) yo; it's ~ soy yo

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me [2]
n (Mus) mi m

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ME

(Geog) Maine

myalgic encephalomyelitis

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meadow
nc u prado m, pradera f

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meager ,meagre
, (BrE) adj portion/salary escaso; existence precario

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meal
n
c (Culin) comida f

u (Agr, Culin) harina f (de avena, maíz etc)

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mealtime

n hora f de comer

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mean [1]
vt (past & past p meant)
(represent, signify) word/symbol significar*, querer* decir; that ~s trouble eso quiere decir que va a haber problemas; does the number 0296 ~ anything to you? ¿el número 0296 te dice algo?; fame ~s nothing to her la fama la tiene sin cuidado

(refer to, intend to say) person querer* decir; what do you ~? ¿qué quieres decir (con eso)?; do you know what I ~? ¿me entiendes?; I know who you ~ ya sé de quién hablas

(be serious about) decir* en serio

(equal, entail) significar*; that would ~ repainting the kitchen eso supondría volver a pintar la cocina

(intend): he didn't ~ (you) any harm no quiso hacerte daño; to ~ to + INF: I ~ to succeed mi intención es triunfar; I ~t to do it but I forgot tenía toda la intención de hacerlo pero me olvidé

to be ~t to + INF (supposed, intended): you weren't ~t to hear that no pensaron (or pensé etc) que tú estarías escuchando; I was never ~t to be a teacher yo no estoy hecho para enseñar

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mean [2]
adj
(miserly) person tacaño; portion mezquino

(unkind, nasty) malo; it was really ~ of you fue una maldad (de tu parte)

(excellent) (esp AmE sl) genial

(inferior, humble) (liter) humilde; that's no ~ feat no es poca cosa

(Math) (before n) medio

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mean [3]
n media f, promedio m; see also MEANS

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meander
vi river serpentear; person deambular, vagar*

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meaning
nc u significado m

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meaningful
adj look/experience/relationship significativo; explanation con sentido; discussions positivo

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meaningless
adj sin sentido

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means
n (pl ~)
(+ sing vb)
(method) medio m; a ~ to an end un medio para lograr un fin; ~ of transport medio de transporte; see also ways and means

(in phrases) by all means por supuesto, ¡cómo no! (esp AmL); by no means, not by any means: we are by no ~ rich no somos ricos ni mucho menos: it's not a perfect film by any ~ de ninguna manera es una película perfecta; by means of (as prep) por medio de, mediante

(frml) (+ pl vb) (wealth) medios mpl (económicos); (income) ingresos mpl

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means test

n : investigación de los ingresos de una persona para determinar si tiene derecho o no a ciertas prestaciones

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meant
past & past p of MEAN

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meantime
n : in the ~ (while sth else happens) mientras tanto, entretanto; (in the intervening period) en el ínterin or interín; for the ~ por ahora

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meanwhile
adv mientras tanto, entretanto

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measles
n (+ sing or pl vb) (Med) sarampión m

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measure [1]
n

u (system) medida f

c (unit) medida f

c u (amount) cantidad f; with a (certain) ~ of success con cierto éxito

c (device) medida f

c (step) medida f; to take ~s to + INF tomar medidas para + INF

(AmE Mus) compás m

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measure [2]
vt
length/speed/waist medir*; weight pesar

(assess) calcular; to ~ sth AGAINST sth comparar algo CON algo

~ vi medir* measure out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] length medir*; weight pesar measure up [v + adv] estar* a la altura de las circunstancias; to ~ up TO sth estar* a la altura DE algo

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measurement
n
u c (act) medición f

c (dimension) medida f

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measuring

: ~ cup, (BrE) measuring jug~ jug
n jarra f graduada;
~ spoon
n cuchara f de medir

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meat
n
u c carne f; (before n) product cárnico

u (substance) sustancia f

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meat

: ~ball
n albóndiga f;
~loaf
nu c pan m de carne

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meaty
adj -tier, -tiest taste/smell a carne; soup/stew con mucha carne

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Mecca
n
La Meca

also mecca (center of attraction) meca f

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mechanic
n mecánico, -ca m,f; see also MECHANICS

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mechanical
adj mecánico, maquinal; action/reply mecánico

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mechanics
n
(+ sing vb) (Phys, Mech Eng) mecánica f

(+ pl vb) the ~ (practical details) los aspectos prácticos; (mechanical parts) el mecanismo

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mechanism
n mecanismo m

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mechanize
vt mecanizar*

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medal
n medalla f

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medalist ,medallist
, (BrE) n medallista mf; gold/silver ~ medalla mf de oro/plata

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medallion
n medallón m

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medallist
(BrE) medalist

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meddle
vi
(interfere) to ~ (IN/WITH sth) meterse or entrometerse (EN algo)

(tamper) to ~ WITH sth toquetear algo

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media [1]
n : the ~ (+ pl or (crit) sing vb) los medios de comunicación

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media [2]
pl of MEDIUM

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mediaeval
medieval

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median [1]
adj (Math) medio

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median [2]
n
(Math) mediana f

~ (strip) (AmE) mediana f, bandejón m (central) (Chi), camellón m (Méx)

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mediate
vi mediar

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mediator
n mediador, -dora m,f

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Medicaid
n (in US) organismo y programa estatal de asistencia sanitaria a personas de bajos ingresos

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medical [1]
adj care/examination/insurance médico; student de medicina; ~ school facultad f de medicina

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medical [2]
n revisión f médica

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Medicare
n (in US) organismo y programa estatal de asistencia sanitaria a personas mayores de 65 años

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medicated
adj medicinal

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medication
n
u c (substance) medicamento m

u (drugs) medicación f

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medicinal
adj medicinal

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medicine
n
c u (substance) medicamento m, medicina f, remedio m (esp AmL)

u (science) medicina f

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medieval
adj medieval, medioeval

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mediocre
adj mediocre

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mediocrity
n (pl -ties)
u (quality) mediocridad f

c (person) mediocre mf

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meditate
vi meditar

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meditation
n u c
meditación f

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Mediterranean [1]
adj mediterráneo

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Mediterranean [2]
n the ~ (Sea) el (mar) Mediterráneo

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medium [1]
adj
(intermediate) size mediano

(Culin)
steak a punto, término medio (Méx)

(as adv): ~ rare steak poco hecho, a la inglesa (Méx); ~ dry wine semi-seco

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medium [2]
n
c (pl media) (means, vehicle) medio m

(pl media) c (environment) medio m (ambiente)

(middle position) (no pl) punto m medio; to strike a happy ~ lograr un término medio

c (pl mediums) (Occult) médium mf

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medium

: ~-size , (BrE also) medium-sized~-sized
adj book/house de tamaño mediano; person de talla media or mediana;
~-term
adj (before n) a medio plazo;
~ wave
n (BrE) (no pl) onda f media

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medley
n
(mixture) mezcla f

(Mus) popurrí m

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meek
adj -er, -est dócil, sumiso

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meet [1]
(past & past p met) vt

(encounter) encontrarse* con

(welcome) recibir; (collect on arrival) ir* a buscar; she ran to ~ me corrió a mi encuentro

(make acquaintance of) conocer*; pleased to ~ you encantado de conocerlo

(come up against, experience) encontrar*; there's more to this than ~s the eye esto es más complicado de lo que parece

demands/wishes/debt satisfacer*; deadline/quota/obligation cumplir con; requirements reunir*; cost hacerse* cargo de

~ vi

(encounter each other) encontrarse*; we arranged to ~ at three quedamos en or (AmL tb) quedamos de encontrarnos a las tres, quedamos a las tres (esp Esp)

(hold meeting) club reunirse*; heads of state/ministers entrevistarse

(make acquaintance) conocerse*; have you two already met? ¿ya se conocen?

(come into contact): the vehicles met head on los vehículos chocaron de frente; their eyes met sus miradas se cruzaron
meet up [v + adv] to ~ up (WITH sb) encontrarse* (CON algn) meet with [v + prep + o]
opposition/hostility ser* recibido con; she met with an unfortunate accident le ocurrió un lamentable accidente

(meet) (AmE) encontrarse* con

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meet [2]
n
(AmE Sport) encuentro m

(in hunting) partida f (de caza)

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meeting
n
(assembly) reunión f; to call/hold a ~ convocar*/celebrar una reunión; political ~ mitin m, mítin m

(encounter) encuentro m; (between presidents) entrevista f

(BrE Sport) encuentro m

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megabyte
n megabyte m, megaocteto m

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megalomaniac
n megalómano, -na m,f

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megaphone
n megáfono m

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melancholy
adj person/mood melancólico; sound triste

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mellow [1]
adj -er, -est
fruit maduro; wine añejo; sound/voice dulce; light/color tenue

person/mood apacible

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mellow [2]
vt suavizar*

~ vi color/voice suavizarse*; he has ~ed with age se le ha suavizado el carácter con los años

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melodrama
nc u melodrama m

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melodramatic
adj melodramático

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melody
n (pl -dies) melodía f

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melon
nc u melón m

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melt
vi ice/butter derretirse*; metal/wax fundirse; anger desaparecer*; they ~ed into the crowd se perdieron en la muchedumbre

~ vt snow/butter derretir*; their cries ~ed her heart su llanto la conmovió melt away [v + adv] ice/snow derretirse*; mist/fog levantarse; fear/suspicion disiparse; confidence desvanecerse*; resistance/opposition desaparecer*; they ~ed away into the woods desaparecieron ocultándose en el bosque melt down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] gold/coins fundir

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member
n
(of committee, board) miembro mf; (of club) socio, -cia m,f; ~ of staff empleado, -da m,f; a ~ of the audience un espectador; the offer is open to any ~ of the public la oferta está abierta al público en general; (before n) ~ states países mpl miembros

(limb) (arch) miembro m

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Member

: ~ of Congress
n (in US) miembro mf del Congreso;
~ of Parliament
n (in UK etc) diputado, -da m,f, parlamentario, -ria m,f

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membership
n
u (being a member): ~ of the club is restricted to residents solo los residentes pueden hacerse socios del club; to apply for ~ solicitar el ingreso en un club (or partido etc); (before n) ~ card carné m de socio

c (members) (+ sing or pl vb) socios mpl (or afiliados mpl etc); (number of members) número m de socios (or afiliados etc)

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membrane
n membrana f

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memento
n (pl -tos or -toes) recuerdo m

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memo
n (pl -os) memorándum m

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memoirs
pl n memorias fpl

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memorabilia
pl n objetos mpl de interés

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memorable
adj memorable

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memorandum
n (pl -dums or -da ) memorándum m

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memorial [1]
n monumento m

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memorial [2]
adj conmemorativo

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Memorial Day

n (in US) el último lunes de mayo, día en que se recuerda a los caídos en la guerra

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memorize
vt memorizar*

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memory
n (pl -ries)

u c (faculty) memoria f

u (period): the worst storm in living ~ la peor tormenta que se recuerde

c (recollection) recuerdo m; his ~ will live on su recuerdo permanecerá vivo

u (remembrance) memoria f; in ~ of sb/sth a la memoria de algn/en conmemoración de algo

c u (Comput) memoria f

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men
pl of MAN

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menace
n

u (threatening quality): the ~ in his voice el tono amenazador de su voz

c (threat) amenaza f

c (danger) amenaza f

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menacing
adj amenazador

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menagerie
n colección f de animales salvajes

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mend [1]
vt garment coser; shoe/clock/roof arreglar, reparar; to ~ one's ways enmendarse*

~ vi (heal) injury curarse; fracture/bone soldarse*

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mend [2]
n remiendo m; to be on the ~ (colloq) ir* mejorando

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menial
adj de ínfima importancia

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meningitis
nu meningitis f

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menopause
n the ~ la menopausia

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men's room

n (AmE) baño m or servicios mpl de caballeros

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menstruate
vi menstruar*

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menswear

nu ropa f de caballero

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mental
adj (before n) powers/illness mental; hospital/patient psiquiátrico

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mental arithmetic

nu cálculos mpl mentales

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mentality
n (pl -ties) mentalidad f

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mentally
adv mentalmente; he's ~ ill/handicapped es un enfermo mental/un disminuido psíquico

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menthol
nu mentol m; (before n) cigarettes mentolado

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mentholated
adj mentolado

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mention [1]
vt mencionar; I won't ~ any names no daré nombres; there's the problem of time, not to ~ the cost está el problema del tiempo y no digamos ya el costo; don't ~ it (on being thanked) no hay de qué, de nada

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mention [2]
n mención f

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mentor
n (liter) mentor, -tora m,f (liter)

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menu
n
(in restaurant) carta f, menú m (esp AmL)

(Comput) menú m

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meow [1]
n maullido m

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meow [2]
vi maullar*

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MEP
n (Member of the European Parliament) eurodiputado, -da m,f

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mercenary
n (pl -ries) mercenario, -ria m,f

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merchandise
nu mercancía f, mercadería f (AmS)

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merchant
n
(retailer) comerciante mf

(Hist) mercader m

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merchant marine ,merchant navy
, (BrE also) n marina f mercante

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merciful
adj misericordioso

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merciless
adj despiadado

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mercury
nu mercurio m

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Mercury
n Mercurio m

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mercy
n (pl -cies)
u (clemency) misericordia f; to have ~ (on sb) tener* misericordia (de algn), apiadarse (de algn); at the ~ of the elements a merced de los elementos

c (blessing) bendición f; it's a ~ that … (colloq) es una suerte que …; let's be thankful for small mercies (set phrase) seamos positivos, podría haber sido peor

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mere
adj (superl merest) (before n) simple, mero

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merely
adv simplemente

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merge
vi roads/rivers confluir*; colors fundirse; companies fusionarse; he ~d into the crowd se perdió entre el gentío

~ vt companies/organizations fusionar; colors combinar

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merger
n
(Busn) fusión f

(of organizations etc) fusión f

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meringue
nc u merengue m

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merit [1]
n u c
mérito m; each case is judged on its (own) ~s se juzga cada caso individualmente

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merit [2]
vt merecer*

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mermaid
n sirena f

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merrily
adv
(joyfully) alegremente

(unconcernedly) tranquilamente

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merriment
nu (joy) alegría f; (laughter) risas fpl

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merry
adj -rier, -riest alegre; ~ Christmas! ¡feliz Navidad!, ¡felices Pascuas!

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merry-go-round
n carrusel m, tiovivo m (Esp), calesita f (Per, RPl)

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mesh
n c u
malla f

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mesmerize
vt
(fascinate) cautivar

(hypnotize) (dated) hipnotizar*

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mess
n

(no pl) (untidiness) desorden m; the bedroom was (in) a ~ el dormitorio estaba todo desordenado; my hair is a ~ (colloq) tengo el pelo hecho un desastre

(dirt): what a ~! ¡qué desastre or (RPl tb) enchastre! (fam); they made a ~ on the carpet dejaron la alfombra hecha un asco (fam)

(no pl) (confused, troubled state): the country is (in) a complete ~ la situación del país es caótica; my life's a ~ mi vida es un desastre; to make a ~ of sth: you made a real ~ of this job hiciste muy mal este trabajo

c (Mil): officers' ~ casino m or comedor m de oficiales
mess around, (BrE also)
mess about (colloq) [v + adv]
(misbehave) children hacer* travesuras

(interfere): stop ~ing around with my things! ¡deja mis cosas tranquilas!; don't ~ around with me no juegues conmigo
mess up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(make untidy) desordenar

(make dirty) ensuciar

(spoil) plans estropear

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message
n mensaje m; would you like to leave a ~? ¿quiere dejar algún recado or (esp AmL) mensaje?, ¿quiere dejar algo dicho? (CS); to get the ~ (colloq) entender*, darse* cuenta

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messenger
n mensajero, -ra m,f

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Messiah
n Mesías m

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Messrs
pl of Mr Sres.

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messy
adj -sier, -siest
(untidy) room desordenado; writing sucio y descuidado, desprolijo (CS)

(dirty) sucio; he's a ~ eater no sabe comer

(unpleasant, confused) business turbio

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met
past & past p of MEET

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metabolism
n metabolismo m

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metal
nu c (Chem, Metall) metal m; (before n) box metálico

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metallic
adj metálico

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metamorphosis
nc u (pl -phoses ) metamorfosis f

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metaphor
nc u metáfora f

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metaphorical
adj metafórico

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mete
see METE OUT

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meteor
n meteorito m

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meteoric
adj rise/progress meteórico; ~ rock piedra f meteórica

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meteorite
n meteorito m

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meteorology
nu meteorología f

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mete out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] fine/punishment imponer*

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meter [1]
n
c
(measuring device): gas/electricity/water ~ contador m or (AmL tb) medidor m de gas/electricidad/agua

(parking ~) parquímetro m

u c (AmE Mus) compás m

c (BrE) metre (measure) metro m

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meter [2]
vt medir* (con contador)

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methane
nu metano m

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method
n c u
método m

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methodical
adj metódico

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Methodism
nu metodismo m

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Methodist
n metodista mf

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methylated spirit(s)
nu (+ sing vb) alcohol m desnaturalizado

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meticulous
adj meticuloso

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metre
(BrE) meter[1]

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metric
adj métrico

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metro
n (pl -ros) (Rail, Transp) metro m, subterráneo m (RPl)

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metropolitan
adj (frml) metropolitano

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mettle
nu temple m; to be on one's ~ estar* dispuesto a dar lo mejor de sí

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mew
vi maullar*

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Mexican [1]
adj mexicano, mejicano

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Mexican [2]
n mexicano, -na m,f, mejicano, -na m,f

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Mexico
n México m, Méjico m

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Mexico City

n (ciudad f de) México m or Méjico m

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mezzanine
n
~ (floor) entresuelo m, mezzanine f or m (AmL)

(AmE Theat) platea f alta

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mi
n (Mus) mi m

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MI
Michigan

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miaow
n/vi meow[1,2]

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mice
pl of MOUSE

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Mich
Michigan

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microbe
n microbio m

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microchip
n (micro)chip m, pastilla f de silicio

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microcomputer
n microcomputadora f (esp AmL), microordenador m (Esp)

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microfilm
nc u microfilm m, microfilme m

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microlight
n aeroligero m

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microphone
n micrófono m

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microprocessor
n microprocesador m

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microscope
n microscopio m

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microscopic
adj microscópico, al microscopio

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microwave
n ~ (oven) (horno m de) microondas m

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mid-
pref : in ~January a mediados de enero; ~morning a media mañana; she was in her ~forties tenía alrededor de 45 años

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midair
n : in ~ en el aire

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midday
n mediodía m

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middle [1]
n
(of object, place — center) centro m, medio m; (— half-way line) mitad f; it stood in the ~ of the room estaba en el centro or en (el) medio de la habitación; in the ~ of nowhere quién sabe dónde, en el quinto pino (Esp fam), donde el diablo perdió el poncho (AmS fam)

(of period, activity): in the ~ of the week/January a mediados de semana/de enero; it's the ~ of winter estamos en pleno invierno; in the ~ of the night en la mitad de la noche; I'm in the ~ of a really exciting novel at the moment en este momento estoy leyendo una novela muy interesante; I'm in the ~ of cooking dinner estoy preparando la cena

(waist) cintura f

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middle [2]
adj (before n): the ~ house of the three de las tres, la casa de en medio or del medio

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middle

: ~-aged
adj de mediana edad;
M~ Ages
pl n the M~ Ages la Edad Media;
~ class
nc u (often pl) clase f media;
~-class
adj de clase media;
~-distance
adj (before n) running/race de medio fondo; ~-distance runner mediofondista mf;
M~ East
n the M~ East el Oriente Medio, el Medio Oriente;
~man
n (pl -men ) intermediario m;
~ management
n mandos mpl (inter)medios;
~ name
n segundo nombre m;
~-of-the-road
adj politician/views moderado; artist del montón;
~ school
n (in US) colegio para niños de 12 a 14 años; (in UK) colegio para niños de 9 a 13 años

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midge
n : especie de mosquito pequeño

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midget
n enano, -na m,f (de proporciones normales)

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midnight
n medianoche f

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midst
n : in the ~ of sth en medio de algo; in our ~ entre nosotros

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midsummer
nu pleno verano m; M~'s Day el solsticio estival or vernal; (in the Northern hemisphere) el día de San Juan

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midtown
n casco m, centro m; (before n) apartment/hotel de la periferia del centro

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midway
adv stop a mitad de camino; ~ through the morning a media mañana

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midweek [1]
n : around ~ a mediados de semana; (before n) concert/flight de entre semana

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midweek [2]
adv entre semana

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Midwest
n the ~ la región central de los EEUU

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midwife
n (pl -wives) partera f

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midwinter
nu pleno invierno m

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might [1]
v mod
past of MAY

(asking permission) (esp BrE) podría (or podríamos etc); ~ I make a suggestion? si se me permite (hacer) una sugerencia …

(in suggestions, expressing annoyance, regret) poder*; you ~ at least listen al menos podrías escuchar

(indicating possibility) [La posibilidad que indica MIGHT es más remota que la que expresan MAY o COULD]: somebody ~ have found it pudiera ser que alguien lo hubiera encontrado; it ~ (well) have been disastrous if the police hadn't arrived podría haber sido catastrófico si no hubiera llegado la policía

(indicating sth is natural): he rang to apologize — and well he ~! llamó para pedir perdón — ¡era lo menos que podía hacer!

(conceding): the house ~ not be big, but … la casa no será grande pero …

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might [2]
nu poder m

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mighty [1]
adj -tier, -tiest
(powerful) empire/ruler poderoso; kick/blow fortísimo

(imposing) ocean/river imponente

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mighty [2]
adv (colloq) (as intensifier) muy

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migraine
nc u jaqueca f, migraña f

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migrant [1]
n
(Zool) (species) especie f migratoria; (bird) ave f‡ migratoria

(person) trabajador, -dora m,f itinerante

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migrant [2]
adj
(Zool) migratorio

(before n) worker itinerante; (foreign) extranjero

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migrate
vi emigrar

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migration
nu c migración f

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mike
n (colloq) micro m (fam)

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milage
n mileage

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mild
adj -er, -est

(gentle) person afable; manner/criticism suave

(not serious or potent) attack/form ligero, leve; discomfort ligero

climate templado; winter no muy frío; it's very ~ today hoy no hace nada de frío

cheese/tobacco/detergent/sedative suave

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mildew
nu (on plants) mildeu m, mildiu m; (on wall, fabric) moho m

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mildly
adv
(gently) rebuke suavemente; to put it ~ por no decir algo peor

(slightly) ligeramente

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mile
n milla f (1.609 metros); that's ~s away from here (colloq) eso está lejísimos de aquí; it sticks o stands out a ~ se ve a la legua

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mileage
n
(Auto) c u distancia f recorrida (en millas), kilometraje m

u (advantage, profit): they want to extract maximum ~ from the Pope's visit quieren explotar al máximo la visita del Papa

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mileometer
n (BrE) cuentakilómetros m

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milestone

n (on road) mojón m; (significant event) hito m, jalón m

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militant [1]
adj militante

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militant [2]
n militante mf

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military [1]
adj militar; ~ academy (in US) escuela f militar; to do ~ service hacer* el servicio militar

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military [2]
n the ~ los militares

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military police

nu policía f militar

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militia
n (+ sing or pl vb) milicia f

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milk [1]
nu
leche f; (before n) production/bottle de leche; product lácteo; ~ chocolate chocolate m con leche

(lotion) (BrE) leche f

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milk [2]
vt
cow/herd ordeñar

(exploit) explotar

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milk

: ~man
n (pl -men ) lechero m;
~ shake
n batido m, (leche f) malteada f (AmL), licuado m con leche (AmL)

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milky
adj -kier, -kiest lechoso; coffee/tea con mucha leche

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Milky Way

n the ~ ~ la Vía Láctea

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mill [1]
n

(building, machine) molino m

(for pepper etc) molinillo m

(cotton ~) fábrica f de tejidos de algodón

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mill [2]
vt flour moler* mill about,
mill around [v + adv] crowd dar* vueltas

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millennium
n (pl -niums or -nia ) milenio m

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millennium bug

n efecto m dos mil

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miller
n molinero, -ra m,f

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milligram
n miligramo m

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millimeter ,millimetre
, (BrE) n milímetro m

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milliner
n sombrerero, -ra m,f de señoras

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million
000,000 n millón m; a ~ people un millón de personas

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millionaire
n millonario, -ria m,f

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milometer
n mileometer

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mime [1]
n
u (technique) mímica f

c ~ (artist) mimo mf

c (performance) pantomima f

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mime [2]
vt imitar, hacer* la mímica de

~ vi hacer* la mímica

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mimic
vt -ck- imitar

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mince [1]
vt onions picar* (en trozos menudos); meat moler* or (Esp, RPl) picar*; not to ~ (one's) words no andar(se)* con rodeos

~ vi caminar con afectación

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mince [2]
nu (BrE) carne f molida or (Esp, RPl) picada

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mincemeat
nu picadillo de frutos secos, grasa y especias usado en pastelería

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mind [1]
n

(Psych) mente f; to bear o keep sth/sb in ~ tener* algo/a algn en cuenta; to bring o call sth to ~ recordar(le)* algo (a algn); to have sth/sb in ~ tener* algo/a algn en mente; with that in ~ pensando en eso; what's on your ~? ¿qué es lo que te preocupa?; that put my ~ at rest con eso me tranquilicé; put it out of your ~! ¡no pienses más en eso!; I can't get him/the thought out of my ~ no puedo quitármelo de la cabeza; to read sb's ~ adivinarle or leerle* el pensamiento a algn

(mentality) mentalidad f

(attention): my ~ was on other things tenía la cabeza en otras cosas; he needs something to take his ~ off it necesita algo que lo distraiga

(opinion): to change one's ~ cambiar de opinión; to make up one's ~ decidirse; to my ~ a mi parecer

(will, intention): he has a ~ of his own (he is obstinate) es muy empecinado; (he knows his own mind) sabe muy bien lo que quiere; I've a good ~ to complain to the manager tengo ganas de ir a quejarme al gerente

(mental faculties) juicio m, razón f; to be/go out of one's ~ estar*/volverse* loco

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mind [2]
vt
(look after) children cuidar, cuidar de; seat/place guardar; shop/office atender*

(usu in imperative)
(be careful about): ~ your head! ¡ojo or cuidado con la cabeza!; ~ (that) you don't forget! procura no olvidarte

(concern oneself about) preocuparse por; never ~ him! ¡no le hagas caso!

(object to) (usu neg or interrog): I don't ~ the noise no me molesta or no me importa el ruido; I don't ~ him, but I can't stand her él no me disgusta, pero a ella no la soporto; I don't ~ what you do me da igual lo que hagas; would you ~ waiting? ¿le importaría esperar?

~ vi
(in imperative) (concern oneself) never ~ no importa, no te preocupes (or no se preocupen etc); never you ~! ¡(a ti) qué te importa!

(object) (usu neg or interrog): I don't ~ me da igual; do you ~ if I open the window? ¿le importa or le molesta si abro la ventana?; do you ~ if I smoke? — yes, I do ~! ¿te importa si fumo? — ¡sí que me importa!

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-minded
suff : business~ con mentalidad para los negocios; liberal~ liberal

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mindless
adj activity mecánico; violence/obedience ciego

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mine [1]
n
(Min) mina f; to be a ~ of information ser* una mina de información

(Mil) mina f

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mine [2]
pron
Note
The translation mío reflects the gender and number of the noun it is standing for; mine is translated by el mío, la mía, los míos, las mías, depending on what is being referred to.
(sing) mío, mía; (pl) míos, mías; ~ is here el mío/la mía está aquí; a friend of ~ un amigo mío; it's a hobby of ~ es uno de mis hobbies

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mine [3]
vt
(Min) gold/coal extraer*

(Mil) minar

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minefield

n campo m minado

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miner
n minero, -ra m,f

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mineral
n mineral m

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mineral water

nu agua f‡ mineral

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mingle
vi
people mezclarse; (at a party etc) circular

liquids mezclarse; sounds fundirse

~ vt to ~ sth WITH sth mezclar algo CON algo

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miniature [1]
n miniatura f

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miniature [2]
adj (before n) portrait en miniatura; poodle enano

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minibus
n microbús m, micro m

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minicab
n (BrE) taxi m (que se pide por teléfono)

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minim
n (BrE) blanca f

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minimal
adj mínimo

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minimize
vt risk/cost reducir* (al mínimo)

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minimum [1]
n mínimo m

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minimum [2]
adj (before n) mínimo

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mining
nu minería f; (before n) company/town minero

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miniskirt
n minifalda f

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minister [1]
n
(Relig) pastor, -tora m,f

(Pol) ministro, -tra m,f, secretario, -ria m,f (Méx)

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minister [2]
vi to ~ TO sb cuidar DE algn

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ministry
n (pl -tries) (Pol) ministerio m, secretaría f (Méx)

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mink
n (pl ~s or ~)
c (animal) visón m

u (fur) visón m

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Minn
Minnesota

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minor [1]
adj
(unimportant) poet/work menor; role secundario; operation de poca importancia or gravedad

(Mus) menor

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minor [2]
n
(Law) menor mf (de edad)

(AmE Educ) asignatura f secundaria

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Minorca
n Menorca f

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minority
n (pl -ties)
(smaller number) (+ sing o pl vb) minoría f; (before n) group/vote minoritario

(in US) (Govt) oposición f

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minor league

n (in US) (Sport) liga f menor

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minstrel
n trovador m

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mint [1]
n
(Bot, Culin)
u (spear~) menta f (verde)

u (pepper~) menta f, hierbabuena f

c (confection) pastilla f de menta

c (Fin) casa f de la moneda

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mint [2]
vt coin acuñar

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mint [3]
adj (before n) coin/stamp sin usar; in ~ condition en perfecto estado

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minus [1]
n (pl -nuses or -nusses)
~ (sign) (signo m de) menos m

(disadvantage) (colloq) desventaja f

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minus [2]
adj
(disadvantageous) (colloq) (before n) on the ~ side, … un factor negativo es que …

(negative) (before n) number negativo

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minus [3]
prep
(Math) menos four[1]

(without, missing) (colloq) sin

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minuscule
adj minúsculo

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minute [1]
n

(unit of time) minuto m; (before n) ~ hand minutero m

(short period) minuto m, momento m

(instant) minuto m; any ~ (now) de un momento a otro

(memorandum) acta f

(of meeting): the ~s el acta

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minute [2]
adj amount mínimo; object diminuto

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miracle
n milagro m; (before n) drug/cure milagroso

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miraculous
adj milagroso

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mirage
n espejismo m

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mirror [1]
n espejo m; (driving ~) (espejo m) retrovisor m

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mirror [2]
vt reflejar

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mirth
nu (liter) regocijo m (liter)

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misadventure
n desventura f

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misapprehension
nc u (frml) malentendido m

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misappropriate
vt malversar

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misbehave
vi portarse mal

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miscalculation
nc u error m de cálculo

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miscarriage
n
(Med) aborto m espontáneo or no provocado; to have a ~ tener* un aborto

a ~ of justice una injusticia

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miscarry
vi -ries, -rying, -ried
(Med) abortar (espontáneamente), tener* un aborto

(liter) plan malograrse (liter)

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miscellaneous
adj collection/crowd heterogéneo; assortment variado

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mischance
nu c infortunio m

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mischief
n
u (naughtiness): to get up to ~ hacer* travesuras

u c (trouble, harm) daño m; to make ~ causar daños

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mischievous
adj child travieso; grin pícaro

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misconception
n error m

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misconduct
nu (frml) mala conducta f

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misconstrue
vt (frml) malinterpretar

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misdemeanor ,misdemeanour
, (BrE) n (Law) delito m menor

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miser
n avaro, -ra m,f

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miserable
adj

(in low spirits) abatido

(depressing) weather deprimente; prospect triste

(mean-spirited) miserable

(wretched, poor) mísero

episode/failure lamentable

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miserably
adv
(unhappily) con abatimiento

fail de manera lamentable

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miserly
adj mezquino

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misery
n u
sufrimiento m; to make sb's life a ~ amargarle* la vida a algn

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misfire
vi gun/engine/plan fallar

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misfit
n : a social ~ un inadaptado social

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misfortune
nc u (frml) desgracia f; to have the ~ to + INF tener* la desgracia DE + INF

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misgiving
nc u recelo m

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misguided
adj equivocado

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mishandle
vt (deal with ineptly) llevar mal

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mishap
n percance m

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mishear
(past & past p -heard) vt/i entender* mal

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misinform
vt (frml) informar mal, malinformar (CS frml)

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misinterpret
vt statement/action interpretar mal; (deliberately) tergiversar

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misjudge
vt
(judge unfairly) juzgar* mal

(miscalculate) calcular mal

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mislay
vt (past & past p -laid) perder* (momentáneamente)

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mislead
vt (past & past p -led) engañar; court/parliament inducir* a error

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mismanage
vt affair llevar mal; company administrar mal

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misogynist
n misógino m

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misplace
vt perder* (momentáneamente)

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misprint
n errata f

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misrepresent
vt event deformar; remarks/views tergiversar

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miss [1]
n
Miss (as title) señorita f; M~ Jane Smith la señorita Jane Smith; (in correspondence) Sra Jane Smith

(failure to hit) fallo m; to give sth a ~ (colloq): I think I'll give swimming a ~ this afternoon creo que esta tarde no voy a ir a nadar

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miss [2]
vt

(fail to hit): the bomb ~ed its target la bomba no cayó en el blanco; the bullet just ~ed him la bala le pasó rozando

(overlook, fail to notice): you ~ed three mistakes se te pasaron (por alto) tres errores; you can't ~ it lo va a ver enseguida, no tiene pérdida (Esp)

(fail to hear, understand) no oír*; he's ~ed the point no ha entendido

chance perder*

(fail to catch) bus/flight perder*; sorry, you've just ~ed him lo siento, acaba de irse

(fail to experience) perderse*; you didn't ~ much no te perdiste nada

(fail to attend) meeting faltar a; party/show perderse*

(regret absence of) friend/country/activity echar de menos, extrañar (esp AmL)

(notice absence of) echar en falta; when did you first ~ the necklace? ¿cuándo echaste en falta el collar?

~ vi marksman errar* el tiro, fallar; bullet no dar* en el blanco miss out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] line/paragraph saltarse

[v + adv] to ~ out ON sth perderse* algo

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Miss
Mississippi

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misshapen
adj deforme

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missile
n (Mil) misil m; (sth thrown) proyectil m

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missing
adj : the ~ papers los papeles que faltan; ~ person desaparecido, -da m,f; to be ~ faltar; to go ~ (BrE) desaparecer*

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mission
n misión f

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missionary
n misionero, -ra m,f

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misspent
adj (before n) money malgastado; hours perdido; a ~ youth (set phrase) una juventud disipada

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mist
n
u c (Meteo) neblina f; sea ~ bruma f

u (condensation) vaho m

u (spray) vaporización f
mist over [v + adv] eyes empañarse; glass/mirror empañarse mist up [v + adv] glass/mirror empañarse

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mistake [1]
n error m; to make a ~ cometer un error; by ~ por equivocación, por error

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mistake [2]
vt (past -took; past p -taken) confundir; to ~ sth/sb FOR sth/sb confundir algo/a algn CON algo/algn

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mistaken
adj impression/idea equivocado; unless I'm (very) much ~ si no me equivoco

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mistletoe
nu muérdago m

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mistook
past of MISTAKE

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mistreat
vt maltratar

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mistress
n
(of dog) dueña f, ama f‡; (of servant) señora f

(lover) amante f

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mistrust [1]
vt desconfiar* de, recelar de

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mistrust [2]
nu desconfianza f, recelo m

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mistrustful
adj desconfiado, receloso

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misty
adj -tier, -tiest day/morning neblinoso; it's ~ hay neblina; (it's drizzling) (AmE) está lloviznando

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misunderstand
(past & past p -stood) vt idea/instructions entender* or comprender mal; remark/motives malinterpretar; artist/work interpretar mal

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misunderstanding
nu c malentendido m

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misunderstood
past & past p of MISUNDERSTAND

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misuse [1]
nu (of word) mal uso m; (of power) abuso m; (of funds) malversación f; (of resources) despilfarro m

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misuse [2]
vt language/tool utilizar* or emplear mal; resources despilfarrar; funds malversar

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mite
n (Zool) ácaro m

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miter ,mitre
, (BrE) n mitra f

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mitigate
vt (frml)
(soften, lessen) mitigar* (frml)

mitigating pres p factor atenuante; mitigating circumstances (circunstancias fpl) atenuantes fpl or mpl

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mitre
n (BrE) miter

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mitt
n
(mitten) mitón m

(in baseball) manopla f, guante m (de béisbol)

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mitten
n mitón m

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mix [1]
n
(mixture, ingredients) mezcla f; cake ~ preparado comercial para hacer pasteles

(Audio) mezcla f

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mix [2]
vt
ingredients/paint mezclar; cocktail preparar

(Audio) mezclar

~ vi
(combine) substances mezclarse

(go together) foods/colors combinar (bien)

(socially): she doesn't ~ well at parties le cuesta entablar conversación con la gente en una reunión; to ~ WITH sb tratarse CON algn
mix up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(throw into confusion) desordenar

(confuse) confundir

(usu pass)
(involve) to get ~ed up IN sth meterse EN algo

(confuse): to get ~ed up confundirse

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mixed
adj
(various) mezclado; ~ spice mezcla f de especias

(male and female) sauna/bathing mixto

(ambivalent) fortunes desigual; I have ~ feelings about it no sé muy bien qué pensar sobre el asunto

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mixer
n
c (Culin) batidora f

c (Audio, Cin, TV) (person) operador, -dora m,f de sonido; (machine) mezcladora f

c (sociable person) persona f sociable

c (dance) (AmE) baile m

u c (drink) refresco m (para mezclar con alcohol)

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mixing bowl
n bol m (grande, para mezclar ingredientes)

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mixture
n c u
mezcla f

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mix-up

n (colloq) lío m (fam)

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mm
(millimeter(s) o (BrE) millimetre(s)) mm.

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MN
Minnesota

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MO
Missouri

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moan [1]
vi
(make sound) person/wind gemir*

(complain) (pej) to ~ (ABOUT sth) quejarse (DE algo)

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moan [2]
n
(sound) gemido m

(complaint) (colloq) (no pl) queja f

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moat
n foso m

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mob [1]
n turba f; (before n) ~ rule la ley de la calle

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mob [2]
vt -bb- atacar* en grupo

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mobile [1]
adj
library/shop ambulante

(able to move): we try and get the patient ~ as soon as possible tratamos de que el paciente recupere su movilidad lo más pronto posible

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mobile [2]
n móvil m

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mobile

: ~ home
n trailer m (AmL), caravana f fija (Esp);
~ phone
n (teléfono m) celular m (AmL), (teléfono m) móvil m (Esp)

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mobilize
vt movilizar*

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mock [1]
vt burlarse de

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mock [2]
adj (before n) examination/interview de práctica; anger/outrage fingido

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mockery
n
u (ridicule) burla f

(travesty) (no pl) farsa f; to make a ~ of sth ridiculizar* algo

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mocking
adj burlón

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mod cons
pl n (modern conveniences) (BrE colloq & journ) comodidades fpl

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mode
n

(means) medio m; (kind) modo m

(operating method) (Comput, Tech) modalidad f

(Math) modo m

(Clothing) moda f

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model [1]
n
(reproduction) maqueta f, modelo m

(paragon, example) modelo m

(design) modelo m

(person) modelo mf

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model [2]
, (BrE) -ll- vt
clay/shape modelar

(base): their education system was ~ed on that of France su sistema educativo se inspiró en el francés; to ~ oneself on sb tomar a algn como modelo

garment: she ~s sportswear es modelo de ropa sport

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model [3]
adj (before n, no comp)
(miniature) railway/village en miniatura

(ideal) citizen/husband/pupil modelo adj inv; answer tipo adj inv

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modem
n módem m

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moderate [1]
adj moderado

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moderate [2]
vt moderar

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moderate [3]
n moderado, -da m,f

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moderation
nu moderación f; drinking is not harmful, in ~ beber no es nocivo, si se hace con moderación

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modern
adj moderno

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modernization
nu c modernización f

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modernize
vt modernizar*

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modest
adj
(not boastful) person/remark modesto

income/gift modesto; improvement/success moderado

(chaste) pudoroso

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modesty
nu
(absence of conceit) modestia f

(propriety) recato m, pudor m

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modicum
n (no pl) (frml) a ~ OF sth un atisbo DE algo (frml), un mínimo DE algo

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modification
nc u modificación f

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modify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied modificar*

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modular
adj design/furniture modular; degree/course dividido en módulos

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modulate
vt modular

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modulation
n modulación f; frequency ~ frecuencia f modulada

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module
n módulo m

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Mohammed
n Mahoma

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moist
adj climate/soil húmedo; cake no seco

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moisten
vt humedecer*

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moisture
nu humedad f

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moisturize
vt hidratar

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moisturizer ,moisturizing cream
, nu c crema f hidratante

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molar
n muela f

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molasses
nu (+ sing vb) melaza f

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mold [1],mould
, (BrE) n

c (hollow vessel) molde m

c u (dish) timbal m

u c (fungus) moho m

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mold [2],mould
, (BrE) vt steel/plastic moldear; character/attitudes formar

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Moldavia
n Moldavia f

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Moldova
n Moldova f

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moldy ,mouldy
, (BrE) adj mohoso; to become o (BrE) go ~ enmohecerse*

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mole
n
(Zool) topo m

(on skin) lunar m

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molecule
n molécula f

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molest
vt
(sexually) abusar (sexualmente) de

(harass) importunar

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mollusk ,mollusc
, n molusco m

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mollycoddle
vt (colloq & pej) mimar

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molt ,moult
, (BrE) vi snake mudar de piel; bird mudar de plumas; dog/cat pelechar, mudar de pelo

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molten
adj rock/metal fundido; lava líquido

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mom
n (AmE colloq) mamá f (fam)

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moment
n momento m; at the ~ en este momento; for the ~ de momento; to have one's ~s tener* sus (or mis etc) buenos momentos

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momentary
adj feeling/glimpse momentáneo

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momentous
adj occasion/decision trascendental; day memorable

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momentum
nu c (pl -ta or -tums)
(Phys) momento m

(speed) velocidad f; to gather ~ ir* adquiriendo velocidad

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momma
n (AmE) (colloq) mamá f (fam)

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mommy
n (pl -mies) (AmE colloq) mami f (fam), mamita f (fam)

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Monaco
n Mónaco m

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monarch
n monarca mf

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monarchist
n monárquico, -ca m,f

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monarchy
nc u monarquía f

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monastery
n (pl -ries) monasterio m

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Monday
n
(day) lunes m; on ~ el lunes; next ~ el próximo lunes or el lunes que viene; (on) ~s los lunes; the ~ after next el lunes que viene no, el siguiente; (before n) ~ afternoon/morning el lunes por la tarde/mañana, la tarde/mañana del lunes

Mondays (as adv) los lunes

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monetarism
nu monetarismo m

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monetary
adj monetario

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money
nu (pl -nies or -neys) dinero m; (currency) moneda f, dinero m; their European operation is making a lot of ~ su operación europea está dando mucho; to put ~ into sth invertir* dinero en algo; ~ talks poderoso caballero es don Dinero

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money

: ~ belt
n faltriquera f;
~box
n alcancía f (AmL), hucha f (Esp);
~lender
n prestamista mf;
~-making
adj lucrativo;
~ order
n giro m postal;
~ supply
n the ~ supply la masa monetaria

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Mongolia
n Mongolia f

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Mongolian
adj mongol

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mongrel
n : perro mestizo, chucho, -cha m,f (fam), gozque mf (Col), quiltro, -tra m,f (Chi fam)

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monitor [1]
n

(screen) monitor m

(for measuring) monitor m

(listener) escucha mf

(Educ) encargado, -da m,f, monitor, -tora m,f (CS)

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monitor [2]
vt
elections observar; process/progress seguir*; (esp electronically) monitorizar*

radio station escuchar

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monk
n monje m

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monkey
n mono, -na m,f

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monkey wrench

n llave f inglesa; to throw a ~ ~ in the works o the machinery (AmE) fastidiarlo todo

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mono
nu (Audio) monofonía f

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monochrome
adj picture monocromático, monocromo

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monogamy
nu monogamía f

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monologue ,monolog
, (AmE also) n monólogo m

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monopolize
vt market/industry monopolizar*; conversation/television acaparar

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monopoly
nc u (pl -lies) monopolio m

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monosyllable
n monosílabo m

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monotone
n tono m monocorde

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monotonous
adj monótono

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monotony
nu monotonía f

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monsoon
n monzón m

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monster
n monstruo m

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monstrous
adj
(huge) gigantesco

(shocking) monstruoso

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Mont
Montana

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month
n mes m; £900 a ~ 900 dólares mensuales or por mes or al mes; in a ~'s time dentro de un mes

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monthly [1]
adj journal/event mensual; ~ payment mensualidad f, cuota f mensual (esp AmL)

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monthly [2]
adv mensualmente, una vez al or por mes

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monthly [3]
n (pl -lies) publicación f mensual

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monument
n monumento m

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monumental
adj monumental

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moo
vi moos, mooing, mooed mugir*

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mood
n

(state of mind) humor m; to be in a good/bad ~ estar* de buen/de mal humor; I'm not in the ~ no tengo ganas; I'm not in the ~ for dancing no tengo ganas de bailar

(atmosphere) atmósfera f

(Ling) modo m

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moody
adj -dier, -diest
(irritable, sulky) de mal humor; (gloomy) deprimido

(changeable) person temperamental

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moon
n luna f; once in a blue ~ muy de vez en cuando

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moonbeam

n rayo m de luna

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moonlight [1]
nu luz f de la luna

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moonlight [2]
vi tener* un segundo empleo; he ~s as a cab driver trabaja además como taxista

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moon

: ~lighting
nu pluriempleo m;
~lit
adj iluminado por la luna

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moor [1]
n
(boggy area) llanura f anegadiza

(high exposed area) (esp BrE) páramo m; (covered with heather) brezal m

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moor [2]
vt amarrar

~ vi echar amarras

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mooring
n
(place) amarradero m

moorings pl (ropes) amarras fpl

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moose
n (pl moose) alce m americano or de América

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mop [1]
n
(for floor) trapeador m (AmL), fregona f (Esp)

~ of hair mata f de pelo

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mop [2]
-pp- vt floor/room limpiar, trapear (AmL), pasarle la fregona a (Esp); to ~ one's brow secarse* la frente mop up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] water secar*; mess limpiar

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mope
vi (colloq) estar* deprimido

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moped
n ciclomotor m

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moral [1]
adj moral

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moral [2]
n
(message) moraleja f

morals pl (principles) moralidad f

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morale
nu moral f

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morality
nu c (pl -ties) moralidad f

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morally
adv moralmente

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morbid
adj morboso

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more [1]
adj más; there'll be no ~ talking se acabó la charla; how much ~ flour? ¿cuánta harina más?; for ~ information call 387351 para mayor información llamar al 38-73-51; ~ and ~ people cada vez más gente; I eat ~ meat than you yo como más carne que tú

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more [2]
pron más; let's say no ~ about it no hablemos más del asunto; the ~ she eats, the thinner she gets cuanto más come, más adelgaza; you eat ~ than me tú comes más que yo

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more [3]
adv más; you watch television ~ than I do tú ves más televisión que yo; ~ or less más o menos; could you please speak ~ clearly? ¿podría hacer el favor de hablar más claro?; ~ often con más frecuencia; I don't eat meat any ~ ya no como carne

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moreover

adv (frml) (as linker) además

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morgue
n depósito m de cadáveres, morgue f (AmL)

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Mormon
n mormón, -mona m,f

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morning
n
(time of day) mañana f; yesterday/tomorrow ~ ayer/mañana por la mañana or (AmL tb) en la mañana or (RPl tb) a la mañana or de mañana; we'll do it first thing in the ~ lo haremos por la mañana a primera hora; (good) ~! ¡buenos días!, ¡buen día! (RPl)

mornings (as adv) por las mañanas, en las mañanas (AmL), a la or de mañana (RPl)

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morning

: ~ coat
n chaqué m, frac m;
~ sickness
nu náuseas fpl (matinales) (del embarazo)

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Moroccan
adj marroquí

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Morocco
n Marruecos m

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moron
n (colloq & pej) imbécil mf, tarado, -da m,f (fam)

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morose
adj taciturno

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morphine
nu morfina f

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Morse
nu morse m; in ~ (code) en (código) morse

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morsel
n bocado m

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mortal [1]
adj
(subject to death) mortal

(liter) blow/injury/sin mortal

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mortal [2]
n mortal mf

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mortality
nu
(death rate) mortalidad f

(loss of life) mortandad f

(condition) mortalidad f

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mortar
n
u (cement) argamasa f, mortero m

c (weapon) mortero m

c (bowl) mortero m, molcajete m (Méx)

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mortgage [1]
n (charge) hipoteca f; (loan) préstamo m hipotecario, hipoteca f; to take out a ~ on a property hipotecar* una propiedad

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mortgage [2]
vt hipotecar*

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mortician
n (AmE) (employee) persona que trabaja en una funeraria; (funeral director) director, -tora m,f de pompas fúnebres

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mortified
adj : I was ~ me dio mucha vergüenza, me dio mucha pena (AmL exc CS)

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mortuary
n (pl -ries) depósito m de cadáveres, morgue f (AmL)

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mosaic
n mosaico m

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Moscow
n Moscú m

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Moslem
n/adj Muslim[1,2]

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mosque
n mezquita f

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mosquito
n (pl -toes or -tos) mosquito m, zancudo m (AmL)

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moss
nu c musgo m

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most [1]
adj
(nearly all) la mayoría de, la mayor parte de; ~ days casi todos los días

(as superl) más; who eats (the) ~ meat in your family? ¿quién es el que come más carne de tu familia?

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most [2]
pron
(nearly all) la mayoría, la mayor parte; I read ~ of it lo leí casi todo

(as superl): she ate the ~ fue la que más comió; at (the) ~ como máximo; to make the ~ of sth sacar* el mejor provecho posible de algo

(people) la mayoría

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most [3]
adv

(to greatest extent) más; I enjoyed the last act ~ of all el último acto fue el que más me gustó

(before adj, adv) más; which is the ~ expensive? ¿cuál es el más caro?

(as intensifier): what happened was ~ interesting lo que sucedió fue de lo más interesante; ~ likely muy probablemente

(almost) (AmE colloq) casi

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mostly
adv : her friends are ~ students la mayoría de sus amigos son estudiantes; the land is ~ flat el terreno es en su mayor parte llano

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motel
n motel m

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moth
n mariposa f de la luz, palomilla f; (clothes ~) polilla f

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mother [1]
n madre f; (before n) ~ country madre patria f

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mother [2]
vt mimar

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motherhood
nu maternidad f

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Mothering Sunday
n (BrE) Mother's Day

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mother

: ~-in-law
n (pl ~s-in-law) suegra f;
~land
n patria f

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motherly
adj maternal

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mother

: ~-of-pearl
nu nácar m, madreperla f, concha f nácar (Méx), concha f de perla (Chi);
M~'s Day
n el día de la Madre (el segundo domingo de mayo en EEUU y el cuarto domingo de Cuaresma en GB);
M~ Superior
n Madre f Superiora;
~-to-be
n (pl ~s-to-be) futura madre f, futura mamá f;
~ tongue
n lengua f materna

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motif
n
(theme) tema m

(design) motivo m

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motion [1]
n

u (movement) movimiento m; to be in ~ estar* en movimiento; to set o put sth in ~ wheel poner* algo en movimiento; project/plan poner* algo en marcha

c (action, gesture) gesto m; to go through the ~s: he went through the ~s of interviewing them los entrevistó por pura fórmula

(for vote) moción f

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motion [2]
vi : she ~ed to her assistant le hizo una señal a su ayudante; they ~ed to us to sit down nos hicieron señas para que nos sentáramos

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motionless
adj inmóvil

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motion picture

n película f

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motivate
vt motivar

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motivation
n
u (drive) motivación f

c (motive) motivo m

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motive
n motivo m

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motley
adj variopinto

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motor [1]
n motor m

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motor [2]
adj (before n)
(Auto, Mech Eng) parts de automóvil; mechanic de automóviles; ~ show salón m del automóvil; ~ vehicle (vehículo m) automóvil m (frml)

(Physiol) neuron/nerve motor [The feminine of MOTOR is motriz or motora]

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motor

: ~bike
n moto f;
~boat
n lancha f a motor;
~car
n (frml) automóvil m (frml);
~cycle
n motocicleta f;
~cyclist
n motociclista mf, motorista mf

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motoring
nu automovilismo m

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motorist
n automovilista mf, conductor, -tora m,f

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motorway
n (BrE) autopista f

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mottled
adj skin manchado; marble veteado

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motto
n (pl -toes) (of family, school) lema m

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mould
etc (BrE) mold etc

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moult
vi (BrE) molt

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mound
n
(hillock) montículo m

(man-made) túmulo m; burial ~ túmulo funerario

(heap) montón m

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mount [1]
n
(mountain) (liter) monte m

(Equ) montura f

(for machine, gun) soporte m; (for picture — surround) paspartú m, maríaluisa f (Méx); (— backing) fondo m; (for slide) marco m; (for stamp) fijasellos m; (for jewel) montura f, engaste m

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mount [2]
vt

horse montar, montarse en

platform/throne subir a

gun/picture montar; stamp/butterfly fijar; gem engarzar*, montar

attack/offensive preparar; campaign/event organizar*

~ vi

cost/temperature subir; excitement/alarm crecer*

mounting pres p cost/fears/tension cada vez mayor, creciente

(climb onto horse) montar
mount up [v + adv] bills irse* acumulando

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mountain
n (Geog) montaña f; (before n) stream/path de montaña; scenery montañoso; ~ range cordillera f; (shorter) sierra f

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mountain bike

n bicicleta f de montaña

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mountaineer
n alpinista mf, andinista mf (AmL)

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mountaineering
nu alpinismo m, andinismo m (AmL)

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mountainous
adj montañoso

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mountaintop
n cima f or cumbre f (de la montaña)

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mounted
adj montado: ~ police policía f montada

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mourn
vt loss/tragedy llorar

~ vi to ~ FOR sb llorar a algn

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mourner
n doliente mf

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mournful
adj expression/glance de profunda tristeza; sigh/cry lastimero

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mourning
nu (action, period) duelo m, luto m; to be in ~ for sb estar* de luto por algn

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mouse
n (pl mice)
(animal) ratón m, laucha f (CS)

(Comput) ratón m; (before n) ~ mat alfombrilla f para ratón

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mousey
adj mousy

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mousse
nu c
(Culin) mousse f or m

(for hair) mousse f

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moustache
n (BrE) mustache

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mousy
adj -sier, -siest hair castaño desvaído adj inv

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mouth [1]
n (pl mouths )
(of person, animal) boca f; down in the ~ alicaído; to make sb's ~ water: it made my ~ water se me hizo agua la boca or (Esp) se me hizo la boca agua

(of bottle) boca f; (of tunnel, cave) entrada f; (of river) desembocadura f

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mouth [2]
vt (silently): it's him, she ~ed —es él —me/le dijo articulando para que le leyera los labios

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mouthful
n (of food) bocado m; (of drink) trago m; (of air) bocanada f

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mouth

: ~ organ
n armónica f;
~piece
n
(of telephone) micrófono m; (Mus) boquilla f
;
(spokesperson) portavoz mf
;
~-to-~
adj (before n) boca a boca;
~wash
nu c enjuague m (bucal);
~-watering
adj delicioso

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move [1]
n
(movement) movimiento m; on the ~: she's always on the ~ siempre está de un lado para otro

(change — of residence) mudanza f, trasteo m (Col); (— of premises) traslado m

(action, step) paso m; (measure) medida f; what's the next ~? ¿cuál es el siguiente paso?

(in profession, occupation): it would be a good career ~ sería un cambio muy provechoso para mi (or su etc) carrera profesional

(Games) movimiento m; whose ~ is it? ¿a quién le toca mover?

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move [2]
vi

(change place): he ~d nearer the fire se acercó al fuego; to ~ to a new job cambiar de trabajo

(change location, residence) mudarse

(change position) moverse*

(proceed, go): the vehicle began to ~ el vehículo se puso en marcha; the police kept the crowds moving la policía hacía circular a la multitud; the earth ~s around the sun la Tierra gira alrededor del sol; we ~d to one side nos apartamos, nos hicimos a un lado

(advance, develop): events ~d rapidly los acontecimientos se desarrollaron rápidamente; to ~ with the times mantenerse* al día; to ~ into the lead pasar a ocupar el primer lugar

(carry oneself) moverse*

(go fast) (colloq) correr

(take steps, act): we must ~ now tenemos que actuar ahora; she ~d quickly to scotch rumors inmediatamente tomó medidas para acallar los rumores

~ vt
(transfer, shift position of): ~ your chair a little corre un poco la silla; ask him to ~ the boxes out of the way dile que quite las cajas de en medio; I can't ~ my leg no puedo mover la pierna

(transport) transportar

(relocate, transfer) trasladar

(change residence, location): the firm that ~d us la compañía que nos hizo la mudanza; to ~ house (BrE) mudarse de casa

(arouse emotionally) conmover*; to ~ sb to tears hacer* llorar a algn de la emoción

(prompt) to ~ sb to + INF: this ~d her to remonstrate esto la indujo a protestar

(propose) (Adm, Govt) proponer*
move along
[v + adv]
(go further along) correrse

(disperse) circular

[v + o + adv] (cause to disperse) hacer* circular
move around, (BrE also) move about [v + adv]
(walk) andar*

(change residence) mudarse (a menudo); (change job) cambiar de trabajo (a menudo)
move away [v + adv]
(move house) mudarse (de la ciudad, el barrio etc)

move off
move down
[v + adv] bajar

[v + o + adv] bajar
move in [v + adv]
(set up home) mudarse (a una casa etc); to ~ in WITH sb irse* a vivir CON algn

(draw closer) acercarse*

(go into action) police intervenir*; (Mil) atacar*
move off [v + adv] procession ponerse* en marcha; car arrancar* move on
[v + adv]
(walk further) seguir* adelante; (continue journey) continuar* el viaje

(proceed) pasar

(progress) progresar

[v + o + adv] (cause to disperse) hacer* circular
move out [v + adv] irse* (de una casa etc) move over [v + adv] (make room) correrse move up
[v + adv]
(rise) subir

(make room) correrse

[v + o + adv] picture/shelf subir; they ~d him up a class lo pusieron en la clase inmediatamente superior

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movement
n

u c (motion) movimiento m

movements pl (activities, whereabouts) desplazamientos mpl, movimientos mpl

u
(transportation) movimiento m

(travel) desplazamiento m

c (Art, Pol, Relig) movimiento m

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mover
n (of furniture, belongings) (AmE): a firm of ~s una compañía de mudanzas

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movie
n (esp AmE)
(film) película f, film(e) m (period); (before n) actor/director de cine

movies pl (esp AmE) the ~s el cine

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movie camera
n (esp AmE) filmadora f or (Esp) tomavistas m; (large, professional) cámara f cinematográfica

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moving
adj
(emotionally) emotivo, conmovedor

(in motion) (before n) ~ part pieza f movible

(AmE) (before n) van/company de mudanzas

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mow
vt (past mowed; past p mown or mowed) hay segar*; lawn cortar mow down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] acribillar

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mower
n
(Hort) lawnmower

(on farm) segadora f

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mown
past p of MOW

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Mozambique
n Mozambique m

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MP
n
(in UK) (Govt) Member of Parliament

(military police) PM f

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mph
miles per hour

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Mr
(Mister) Sr.

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Mrs
Sra.

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Ms
Sra. (tratamiento que se da a las mujeres y que no indica su estado civil)

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MS
n
c also
ms (pl MSS or mss) (manuscript) ms.

u (multiple sclerosis) E.M. f

c (AmE) Master of Science

Mississippi

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MSc
n (BrE) Master of Science

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MST
(in US) Mountain Standard Time

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Mt
(Mount) ~ Rushmore el monte Rushmore

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MT
Montana

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much [1]
adj mucho, -cha; how ~ coffee/milk? ¿cuánto café/cuánta leche?; I do as ~ work as anybody trabajo tanto como cualquiera; too ~ coffee demasiado café

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much [2]
pron mucho, -cha; do you see ~ of the Smiths? ¿ves mucho a los Smith?; how ~ does it cost? ¿cuánto cuesta?; I've done as ~ as I can he hecho todo lo que he podido; and as ~ again y otro tanto; you've drunk too ~ has bebido demasiado

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much [3]
adv mucho; I'd very ~ like to meet her me gustaría mucho conocerla; you deserve the prize just as ~ as I do te mereces el premio tanto como yo; so ~ the better tanto mejor; you talk too ~ hablas demasiado; this church is ~ the larger of the two de las dos iglesias esta es, con mucho, la más grande; I'm ~ too busy to do it estoy demasiado ocupada para hacerlo

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muck
nu (dung) estiércol m; (dirt) mugre f muck out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] limpiar

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mucus
nu mucosidad f

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mud
nu barro m, fango m, lodo m; (before n) brick/hut de barro, de adobe

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muddle [1]
n lío m, follón m (Esp fam); to be in a ~ papers estar* (todo) revuelto; person estar* liado or hecho un lío (fam)

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muddle [2]
vt muddle up muddle up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
papers entreverar

(mix up) confundir

(bewilder) confundir; to get ~d up confundirse

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muddled
adj confuso; to get ~ hacerse* un lío (fam)

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muddy
adj -dier, -diest boots/hands/road lleno or cubierto de barro or de lodo; water turbio

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mudguard
n guardabarros m, salpicadera f (Méx), tapabarros m (Chi, Per)

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muesli
nu (esp BrE) musli m, muesli m

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muff [1]
vt (colloq) shot errar*; chance desperdiciar

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muff [2]
n (Clothing) manguito m

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muffin
n (AmE) mollete m (bollo dulce hecho con huevos); (BrE) bollo de pan que suele servirse tostado

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muffle
vt
sound amortiguar*

~ (up): her face was ~d (up) in a scarf una bufanda casi le tapaba la cara

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muffler
n
(scarf) bufanda f

(Mus) sordina f

(AmE Auto) silenciador m, mofle m (AmC, Méx)

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mug [1]
n
(cup) taza f (alta y sin platillo), tarro m (Méx, Ven)

(gullible person) (BrE colloq) idiota mf

(face) (sl) cara f, jeta f (arg), careto m (Esp arg)

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mug [2]
vt -gg- atracar*

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mugger
n atracador, -dora m,f

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mugging
n atraco m

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muggy
adj -gier, -giest weather/day pesado

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mug shot

n (colloq) foto f (de archivo policial)

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Muhammad
n Mahoma

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mulberry
n (pl -ries) (tree) morera f; (fruit) mora f (de morera)

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mule
n mula f (cruce de burro y yegua); stubborn as a ~ más terco que una mula

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mull
vt
(Culin): ~ed wine ponche caliente de vino y especias

(AmE) mull over
mull over [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] reflexionar sobre

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multicolored ,multi-coloured
, (BrE) adj multicolor

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multicultural
adj multicultural

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multilevel
adj (AmE) de varias plantas, de varios pisos

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multinational [1]
adj multinacional

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multinational [2]
n multinacional f

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multiple [1]
adj
(involving many elements) múltiple

(many) múltiples

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multiple [2]
n múltiplo m

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multiple

: ~-choice
adj de opción múltiple, tipo test;
~ sclerosis
nu esclerosis f múltiple

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multiplication
nu multiplicación f

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multiply
-plies, -plying, -plied vt
(Math) to ~ sth (BY sth) multiplicar* algo (POR algo)

(increase) multiplicar*

~ vi
(Math) multiplicar*

(increase, reproduce) multiplicarse*

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multipurpose
adj tool/appliance multiuso adj inv

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multistory ,multistorey
, (BrE) adj de varias plantas, de varios pisos

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multitude
n
(large number) (frml) (no pl) a ~ OF sth: a ~ of problems innumerables or múltiples problemas

c (crowd) (arch or liter) multitud f

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mum
n
(mother) (BrE colloq) mamá f (fam)

(silence) (colloq): ~'s the word ¡punto en boca! (fam); to keep ~ no decir* ni pío (fam)

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mumble
vi hablar entre dientes

~ vt mascullar

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mumbo jumbo
nu (pej): religion, he said, was a lot of ~ ~ dijo que la religión no era más que supercherías

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mummy
n (pl -mies)
(mother) (BrE colloq: esp used by children) mami f (fam), mamita f (fam)

(Archeol) momia f

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mumps
nu paperas fpl

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munch
vt/i mascar*

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mundane
adj existence prosaico; activity rutinario

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municipal
adj (usu before n) municipal

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munitions
pl n municiones fpl

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mural
n mural m

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murder [1]
n u c
asesinato m; (Law) homicidio m; to get away with ~: she lets them get away with ~ les permite cualquier cosa

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murder [2]
vt
(kill) asesinar

(ruin) music/play destrozar*

~ vi matar

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murderer
n asesino, -na m,f

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murderous
adj instinct/look asesino; individual de instintos asesinos

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murky
adj -kier, -kiest water turbio; green/brown sucio; past turbio

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murmur [1]
n murmullo m

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murmur [2]
vt murmurar

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muscle
n
c u (Anat) músculo m

u (power) fuerza f
muscle in [v + adv] (colloq) meterse por medio (con prepotencia); a rival company ~d in on their market una compañía de la competencia se introdujo en su sector del mercado

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muscular
adj
arms/build musculoso

strain/contraction muscular

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muscular dystrophy

nu distrofia f muscular

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muse [1]
vi to ~ (ON o UPON sth) cavilar or reflexionar (SOBRE algo)

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muse [2],Muse
, n musa f

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museum
n museo m

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mush
nu papilla f, pasta f

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mushroom [1]
n hongo m (esp AmL), seta f (esp Esp), callampa f (Chi); (rounded, white) champiñón m

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mushroom [2]
vi town/population crecer* rápidamente; companies/buildings aparecer* como hongos or (Chi) como callampas, multiplicarse*

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mushy
adj mushier, mushiest vegetables/fruit blando

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music
nu
(art form) música f; to face the ~ afrontar las consecuencias

(written notes) partitura f, música f

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musical [1]
adj
(Mus) (before n) ability/tradition musical

(musically gifted) con aptitudes para la música

(melodious) voice/laugh musical

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musical [2]
n musical m

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musical chairs

n (+ sing vb): to play ~ ~ jugar* a las sillitas

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music

: ~ box
n caja f de música;
~ hall
n
u (entertainment) music hall m, revista f de variedades

c (building) teatro m de variedades

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musician
n músico, -ca m,f

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musk
nu almizcle m

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musket
n mosquete m

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Muslim [1]
n musulmán, -mana m,f

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Muslim [2]
adj musulmán

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muslin
nu muselina f (de algodón)

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muss
vt ~ (up) (AmE colloq) room desordenar; she ~ed her hair se despeinó

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mussel
n mejillón m

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must [1]
v mod
(expressing obligation) tener* que or deber; it ~ be remembered that … hay que recordar que …, tenemos que or debemos recordar que …; she ~ not know that I am here no debe enterarse de que estoy aquí, que no se entere de que estoy aquí; I ~ say, everywhere looks very tidy tengo que reconocer que está todo muy ordenado

(expressing certainty, supposition) deber (de) or (esp AmL) haber* de; it ~ be six o'clock deben (de) ser or (esp AmL) han de ser las seis, serán las seis

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must [2]
n (essential thing, activity): a car is a ~ here aquí es indispensable tener coche; this book is a ~ este es un libro que hay que leer

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mustache ,moustache
, (BrE) n bigote(s) m(pl); to grow a ~ dejarse bigote(s) or el bigote

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mustard
nu mostaza f

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muster
vt
(Mil) soldiers reunir*, llamar a asamblea

(succeed in raising) to ~ (up) team/army lograr formar; if they can ~ enough support si logran el apoyo que necesitan

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mustn't
must not

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musty
adj -tier, tiest que huele a humedad or a moho

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mutate
vi
(Biol, Ling) mutar

(change) (frml) sufrir una transformación/transformaciones

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mutation
nu c
(Biol, Ling) mutación f

(change) (frml) transformación f

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mute
adj mudo

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muted
adj sound sordo; voice apagado; trumpet con sordina; shade apagado; protest/reaction débil

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mutilate
vt mutilar

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mutiny [1]
n (pl -nies)
c (instance) motín m, amotinamiento m

u (offense) amotinamiento m

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mutiny [2]
vi -nies, -nying, -nied amotinarse

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mutt
n (AmE colloq) (dog) chucho m (fam), gozque m (Col fam), quiltro m (Chi fam), pichicho m (RPl fam)

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mutter
vi hablar entre dientes

~ vt mascullar

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mutton
nu carne f de ovino (de más de un año), añojo m (Esp), capón m (RPl)

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mutual
adj
(reciprocal) mutuo

(shared, common) (before n) friend/enemy común

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muzzle
n
(snout) hocico m

(for dog) bozal m

(of gun) boca f

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my
adj
Note
The translation mi agrees in number with the noun which it modifies; my is translated by mi, mis according to what follows: my father/mother mi padre/madre; my books/magazines mis libros/revistas.
(sing) mi; (pl) mis; I put ~ hat on me puse el sombrero; I broke ~ arm me rompí el brazo

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myalgic encephalomyelitis
n encefalomielitis f miálgica

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myriad
adj (liter): the ~ varieties of butterfly los miles tipos de mariposas

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myrrh
nu mirra f

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myself
pron
(reflexive): I cut/hurt ~ me corté/lastimé; I was talking to ~ estaba hablando solo/sola; I was by ~ estaba solo/sola

(emphatic use) yo mismo, yo misma; I made it ~ lo hice yo mismo/misma

(normal self): I haven't been feeling ~ lately no me encuentro muy bien últimamente

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mysterious
adj misterioso

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mystery
n (pl -ries)

c (puzzle) misterio m

u (quality) misterio m; (before n) guest/tour sorpresa adj inv

c (Cin, Lit, Theat) película f (or novela f etc) de misterio or de suspenso or (Esp) de suspense

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mystical
adj místico

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mystify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied desconcertar*

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myth
n mito m

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mythology
n (pl -gies) mitología f

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N

'n'
and

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N
(north) N

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N ,n
, n
(letter) N, n f

(indeterminate number) (Math) (número m) n

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NAACP
n (in US) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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nab
vt -bb- (colloq)
(catch) person pescar* (fam)

(snatch) agarrar or (esp Esp) coger*

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nadir
n (Astron) nadir m; (lowest point) punto m más bajo

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nag
-gg- vt
(pester) fastidiar

(criticize): he's always ~ging her for being untidy siempre le está encima con que es desordenada

~ vi

(pester) fastidiar

(criticize) rezongar*

nagging pres p doubt/worry persistente; husband/wife rezongón (fam)

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nail [1]
n
(Const) clavo m; (smaller) puntilla f; to be as hard as ~s ser* muy duro (de corazón)

(Anat) uña f; (before n) ~ polish o (BrE also) varnish esmalte m de uñas

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nail [2]
vt
(fix) clavar

(colloq) (apprehend) agarrar or (esp Esp) coger*
nail down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] clavar, asegurar con clavos

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nail

: ~brush
n cepillo m de uñas;
~ clippers
pl n cortaúñas m;
~ file
n lima f (de uñas)

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naive ,naïve
, adj ingenuo

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naked
adj
(unclothed) desnudo

sword/blade desenvainado; visible/invisible to the ~ eye que se puede ver/invisible a simple vista

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name [1]
n
(of person, thing) nombre m; (surname) apellido m; what's your ~? ¿cómo te llamas?, ¿cómo se llama (Ud)?; my ~ is John Baker me llamo John Baker; he knows them all by ~ los conoce a todos por su nombre; in ~ only solo de nombre; mentioning no ~s sin mencionar a nadie; to call sb ~s insultar a algn; (before n) ~ tag etiqueta f de identificación

(reputation) fama f; to give sb/sth a bad ~ darle* mala fama a algn/algo

(person) figura f; (company) nombre m; to drop ~s mencionar a gente importante (para darse tono)

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name [2]
vt
(give name to) company/town ponerle* nombre a; boat bautizar*; a man ~d Smith un hombre llamado Smith; they ~d her after o (AmE also) for Ann's mother le pusieron el nombre de la madre de Ann

(identify, mention): police have ~d the suspect la policía ha dado el nombre del sospechoso; to ~ but a few por mencionar a unos pocos; you ~ it, she's done it ha hecho de todo lo habido y por haber

(appoint) nombrar

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nameless
adj
(not specified) anónimo

fear/yearning indescriptible

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namely
adv (frml) a saber (frml)

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namesake

n tocayo, -ya m,f

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nanny
n (pl -nies)
(nursemaid) (esp BrE) niñera f

(granny) (used to or by children) abuelita f (fam)

~ goat cabra f

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nap
n sueñecito m (fam), sueñito m (esp AmL fam); (esp in the afternoon) siesta f

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nape
n nuca f

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napkin
n servilleta f

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nappy
n (pl -pies) (BrE) pañal m

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narcotic
n estupefaciente m, narcótico m

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narrate
vt
(Lit frml) story/events narrar

film/documentary hacer* el comentario de

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narrative [1]
adj narrativo

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narrative [2]
n
c (story) (frml) narración f

u (Lit) (narrated part) narración f

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narrator
n
(Lit) narrador, -dora m,f

(Cin, Theat, TV) comentarista mf

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narrow [1]
adj

(not wide) path/opening/hips estrecho, angosto (esp AmL)

(slender) margin escaso; win/victory conseguido por un escaso margen; to have a ~ escape salvarse de milagro

(restricted) range/view limitado; attitude/ideas cerrado

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narrow [2]
vt
(reduce width of) estrechar, angostar (esp AmL)

(restrict) range/field restringir*

~ vi
road/river/valley estrecharse, angostarse (esp AmL)

options/odds reducirse*
narrow down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]: they've ~ed their investigation down to this area han restringido su investigación a esta área; we ~ed it down to only three candidates fuimos descartando candidatos hasta quedar con solo tres

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narrowly
adv por poco

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narrow-minded
adj de mentalidad cerrada

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NASA
n (in US) (no art) (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) la NASA

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nasal
adj (Anat, Ling) nasal; voice/accent gangoso, de timbre nasal

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nasty
adj -tier, -tiest
taste/smell/medicine asqueroso; habit feo

(spiteful) person malo

(severe) cut/injury/cough feo; accident serio; (stronger) horrible

(unpleasant) situation/experience desagradable

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nation
n nación f

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national [1]
adj nacional

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national [2]
n ciudadano, -na m,f

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national

: N~ Health (Service)
nu (in UK) the N~ Health (Service) servicio de asistencia sanitaria de la Seguridad Social;
N~ Insurance
nu (in UK) Seguridad f Social

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nationalism
nu nacionalismo m

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nationalist [1]
adj nacionalista

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nationalist [2]
n nacionalista mf

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nationality
n (pl -ties) u c
nacionalidad f; what's your ~?, what ~ are you? ¿de qué nacionalidad eres?

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nationalize
vt nacionalizar*

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nationally
adv a escala nacional

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national park
n parque m nacional

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nationwide [1]
adj campaign a escala nacional; appeal a toda la nación

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nationwide [2]
adv distribute/operate a escala nacional

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native [1]
adj

(of or by birth) country/town natal; customs nativo; language materno; his ~ land su patria, su tierra natal; a ~ speaker of … un hablante nativo de …

(innate) ability/wit/charm innato

(indigenous) plant/animal autóctono

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native [2]
n
(Anthrop) nativo, -va m,f, indígena mf

(plant, animal): the dingo is a ~ of Australia el dingo es originario de Australia

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Native American

n indio americano, india americana m,f

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nativity
n : The N~ (Relig) la Natividad

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NATO
n (no art) (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) la OTAN

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natural
adj
(as in nature) natural

talent/propensity innato; leader nato

reaction/response natural; successor lógico

(not forced) warmth/style natural

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natural history

nu historia f natural

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naturalist
n naturalista mf

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naturalization
nu naturalización f

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naturalized
adj
citizen/American naturalizado

(Bot, Zool) aclimatado

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naturally
adv

(inherently) shy/tidy por naturaleza

(unaffectedly) smile/behave/speak con naturalidad

(without artifice) form/heal de manera natural

(indep) (of course) naturalmente, por supuesto

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nature
n
u (universe, way of things) naturaleza f

u c (of people) carácter m; by ~ por naturaleza

u (of things, concepts) naturaleza f

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nature reserve

n reserva f natural

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naturist
n (esp BrE) nudista mf; (before n) beach/camp nudista

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naught
n (esp AmE) cero m

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naughty
adj -tier, -tiest malo, travieso

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nausea
nu náusea f

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nauseating
adj violence/brutality repugnante; smell nauseabundo

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nauseous
adj (bilious): to feel ~ sentir* náuseas

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nautical
adj náutico, marítimo; ~ mile milla f marina

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naval
adj naval; officer de marina

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nave
n nave f

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navel
n ombligo m

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navigable
adj navegable

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navigate
vi
(Aviat, Naut) navegar*

(in car) hacer* de copiloto

~ vt
(steer) ship/plane conducir*, llevar

(travel across, along) sea/river navegar* por

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navigation
nu navegación f; (in car) dirección f

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navigator
n
(crew member) (Naut) oficial mf de derrota; (Aviat) navegante mf

(explorer) navegante m

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navy [1]
n (pl navies)
c (Mil, Naut) marina f de guerra

u ~ (blue) azul m marino

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navy [2],navy-blue
, (pred navy blue) adj azul marino adj inv

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Nazi [1]
n nazi mf, nazista mf

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Nazi [2]
adj nazi, nazista

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NB
(nota bene) NB

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NBC
n (in US) (no art) (National Broadcasting Company) la NBC

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NC
North Carolina

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NCO
n noncommissioned officer

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ND ,N Dak
, North Dakota

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NE

(northeast) NE

Nebraska

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near [1]
adj -er, -est

(in position, time) cercano, próximo

relative cercano

(virtual) (before n): there was ~ panic when the alarms sounded casi se produjo el pánico cuando sonaron las alarmas; in a state of ~ exhaustion prácticamente en estado de agotamiento

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near [2]
adv -er, -est
(in position) cerca; from ~ and far de todas partes

(nearly) casi

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near [3]
prep -er, -est
(in position) cerca de; don't go too ~ the fire no te acerques demasiado al fuego

(in time): we're getting very ~ Christmas falta muy poco para Navidad

(in approximation): I'd say he's ~er 70 than 60 yo diría que está más cerca de los 70 que de los 60

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near [4]
vt acercarse* a; the project is ~ing completion el proyecto se está por acabar

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near-
pref casi

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nearby [1]
adj cercano

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nearby [2]
adv cerca

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nearly
adv casi; she very ~ died por poco or casi se muere

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nearsighted
adj miope, corto de vista

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neat
adj -er, -est
(tidy, orderly) appearance arreglado, cuidado, prolijo (RPl); person pulcro, prolijo (RPl); garden muy cuidado

(good, nice) (AmE colloq) fantástico (fam), padre (Méx fam), chévere (AmL exc CS fam), chulo (Esp fam), encachado (Chi fam)

(BrE) brandy/alcohol solo

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neatly
adv
(tidily): the papers were ~ organized into piles los papeles estaban cuidadosamente apilados; she was ~ dressed iba bien arreglada

(snugly): the table fits ~ into the alcove la mesa cabe perfectamente en el hueco

explain/evade hábilmente

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Neb ,Nebr
, Nebraska

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necessarily
adv forzosamente, necesariamente

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necessary
adj necesario

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necessitate
vt (frml) exigir*

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necessity
n (pl -ties)
(imperative need) (no pl) necesidad f; ~ FOR sth necesidad DE algo; out of ~ por necesidad

c (necessary item): the bare necessities lo indispensable; a car is a ~ for me para mí tener coche es una necesidad

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neck
n
(Anat) (of person) cuello m; (of animal) cuello m, pescuezo m; they were ~ and ~ iban a la par, iban parejos (esp AmL); to be up to one's ~ in sth (colloq): she's up to her ~ in work está hasta aquí de trabajo (fam); they're up to their ~s in debt deben hasta la camisa (fam)

(Clothing) cuello m, escote m; (measurement) cuello m

(of pork, beef, lamb) (esp BrE) cuello m

(of bottle, vase) cuello m; (of guitar, violin) mástil m; a ~ of land un istmo

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necklace
n collar m

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neck

: ~line
n escote m;
~tie
n (AmE) corbata f

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nectar
nu néctar m

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nectarine
n nectarina f, pelón m (RPl), durazno m pelado (Chi)

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née
adj de soltera

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need [1]
n
c u (requirement, necessity) necesidad f; ~ FOR sth/to + INF necesidad DE algo/DE + INF; there's no ~ to tell her no hay ninguna necesidad de decírselo; if ~ be si hace falta; the house is badly in ~ of renovation a la casa le hacen muchísima falta unos arreglos

u
(emergency): he abandoned them in their hour of ~ los abandonó cuando más falta les hacía

(poverty) necesidad f; those in ~ los necesitados

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need [2]
vt necesitar; the plants ~ watering hay que regar las plantas; to ~ to + INF tener* QUE + INF

~ v mod (usu with neg or interrog) (be obliged to): you ~n't come if you don't want to no hay necesidad de que vengas si no tienes ganas; that ~n't mean that … eso no significa necesariamente que …

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needle [1]
n c

(for sewing, on syringe) aguja f; (on record player) aguja f, púa f (RPl); (knitting ~) aguja f de tejer or (Esp) de hacer punto, palillo m (Chi); to look for a ~ in a haystack buscar* una aguja en un pajar

(on gauge) aguja f

(Bot) aguja f

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needle [2]
vt pinchar (fam)

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needless
adj innecesario; ~ to say, no one asked me de más está decir que nadie me preguntó

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needlework

nu (activity, skill) labores fpl de aguja

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needn't
need not

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needy [1]
adj -dier, -diest necesitado

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needy [2]
pl n the ~ los necesitados

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negative [1]
adj negativo

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negative [2]
n

(word, particle) negación f

(no) negativa f

(Phot) negativo m

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neglect [1]
vt
(leave uncared-for) family/child desatender*; house/health descuidar

(not carry out) duty/obligations desatender*; studies/business descuidar

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neglect [2]
nu (lack of care) abandono m; (negligence) negligencia f

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neglected
adj building/garden abandonado, descuidado; appearance dejado, abandonado

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neglectful
adj negligente

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negligee
n negligé m

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negligence
nu negligencia f

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negligent
adj negligente

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negligible
adj insignificante

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negotiable
adj
(subject to negotiation) contract/claim/salary negociable

(passable) road transitable; obstacle superable

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negotiate
vi negociar

~ vt
(obtain by discussion) contract/treaty negociar; loan gestionar

(pass, deal with) obstacle sortear; difficulty superar

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negotiation
nu (sometimes pl) negociación f

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negotiator
n negociador, -dora m,f

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Negro
n (pl Negroes) (often offensive) negro, -gra m,f

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neigh
vi relinchar

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neighbor ,neighbour
, (BrE) n vecino, -na m,f

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neighborhood ,neighbourhood
, (BrE) n
(residential area) barrio m; (before n) school/policeman del barrio

(inhabitants) vecindario m

(vicinity) zona f; in the ~ en los alrededores

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neighboring ,neighbouring
, (BrE) adj country vecino; the town and the ~ villages la ciudad y los pueblos de los alrededores

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neither [1]
conj
neither … nor … ni … ni …

(nor) tampoco; I don't want to go — ~ do I o (colloq) me ~ no quiero ir — yo tampoco or ni yo

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neither [2]
adj : ~ proposal was accepted no se aceptó ninguna de las (dos) propuestas

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neither [3]
pron ninguno, -na

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neo-
pref neo-

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neon
nu neón m; (before n) glow/lighting/sign de neón

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Nepal
n Nepal m

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Nepalese
adj nepalés

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nephew
n sobrino m

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nepotism
nu nepotismo m

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Neptune
n Neptuno m

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nerve
n
c (Anat, Bot) nervio m; (before n) fiber/ending nervioso

nerves pl
(emotional constitution) nervios mpl; to get on sb's ~s (colloq) ponerle* los nervios de punta a algn

(anxiety) nervios mpl

u (resolve) valor m; to lose one's ~ perder* el valor

(effrontery) (colloq) (no pl) frescura f (fam); to have the ~ to + INF tener* la frescura de + INF (fam)

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nerve-racking

adj que destroza los nervios

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nervous
adj
(apprehensive, tense) nervioso; to feel/get ~ estar*/ponerse* nervioso; to make sb ~ poner* nervioso a algn

system/tissue/tension nervioso; she's a ~ wreck (colloq) es un manojo de nervios

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nervously
adv nerviosamente

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nest [1]
n nido m

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nest [2]
vi anidar

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nest egg

n (colloq) ahorros mpl

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nestle
vi (snuggle) acurrucarse*; the village ~s at the foot of the hill el pueblo está enclavado al pie de la montaña

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net [1]
n
c red f

c (Sport) red f

u (fabric) tela f de visillos; (before n) ~ curtains visillos mpl

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net [2]
vt -tt-
(catch) butterfly cazar* (con red); fish pescar* (con red)

(earn) company/sale producir*; he ~ted £50,000 se embolsó 50.000 dólares limpios (fam)

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net [3]
adj income/profit neto; effect/result global

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netball

nu (in UK) deporte similar al baloncesto jugado esp por mujeres

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Netherlands
n (+ sing or pl vb) the ~ los Países Bajos

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nett
adj (BrE) net[3]

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netting
nu redes fpl; wire ~ tela f metálica, tejido m metálico (RPl), anjeo m (Col)

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nettle
n ortiga f; (stinging ~) ortiga f (romana)

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network [1]
n
(system) red f

(Elec) red f

(Rad, TV) cadena f; (before) ~ television (in US) emisiones fpl televisivas en cadena

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network [2]
vt
(BrE Rad, TV) transmitir en cadena

(link together) (Comput) interconectar

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neuralgia
nu neuralgia f

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neurosis
nc u (pl -roses ) neurosis f

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neurotic
adj neurótico

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neuter [1]
adj neutro

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neuter [2]
vt castrar

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neutral [1]
adj
(impartial) neutral

(not bright) shade/tone neutro

(Chem, Elec, Ling) neutro

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neutral [2]
n (Auto): to be in ~ estar* en punto muerto

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neutralize
vt neutralizar*

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neutron
n neutrón m

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Nev
Nevada

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never
adv nunca; (more emphatic) jamás; as ~ before como nunca; she said she'd call but she ~ did dijo que llamaría pero no llamó; this will ~ do! ¡esto no puede ser!

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never

: ~-ending
adj (pred ~ ending) dispute/saga interminable; devotion/supply inagotable;
~theless
adv sin embargo, no obstante (frml)

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new [1]
adj -er, -est nuevo; after the shower I felt like a ~ man la ducha me dejó como nuevo

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new [2]
adv recién

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new

: N~ Age
adj New Age, de la Nueva Era;
~born
adj recién nacido;
~comer
n recién llegado, -da m,f;
~fangled
adj (before n) (pej) moderno;
~found
adj nuevo, recién descubierto

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newlyweds

pl n recién casados mpl

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news
nu
(fresh information): a piece of ~ una noticia; I have (some) good/bad ~ tengo buenas/malas noticias

(Journ, Rad, TV) noticias fpl; (before n) ~ bulletin boletín m informativo

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news

: ~agent
n (BrE) dueño o empleado de una tienda que vende prensa, caramelos etc;
~caster
n locutor, -tora m,f, presentador, -dora m,f (de un informativo);
~ flash
n (BrE) información f de última hora;
~ group
n grupo m de noticias;
~letter
n boletín m informativo

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newspaper
n periódico m, diario m

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news

: ~print
nu papel m de prensa;
~reel
nc u noticiario m or (AmL tb) noticiero m (cinematográfico), nodo m (Esp);
~stand
n kiosco m de periódicos

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newt
n tritón m

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new

: N~ Year
n Año m Nuevo;
N~ Year's Day
n día m de Año Nuevo;
N~ Year's Eve
n la noche de Fin de Año, la Nochevieja (Esp);
N~ York
n Nueva York f; (before n) neoyorquino;
N~ Zealand
n Nueva Zelanda; (before n) neocelandés

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next [1]
adj
(in time — talking about the future) próximo; (— talking about the past) siguiente; I'll see you ~ Thursday nos vemos el jueves que viene or el jueves próximo; the matter was discussed at the ~ meeting el asunto se trató en la reunión siguiente; the week after ~ la semana que viene no, la otra or la siguiente

(in position) siguiente; take the ~ turning on the right tome la próxima or la siguiente a la derecha

(in sequence): who's ~? ¿quién sigue?; you're the ~ to speak luego te toca a ti hablar

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next [2]
adv

(then) luego, después

(now): what shall we do ~? ¿y ahora qué hacemos?; what comes ~? ¿qué sigue (ahora)?; whatever ~! ¡adónde vamos (a ir) a parar!

(second): Tom is the tallest in the class, Bob the ~ tallest Tom es el más alto de la clase y (a Tom) le sigue Bob; it's the ~ best thing to champagne después del champán, es lo mejor que hay

next to
(beside) al lado de; come and sit ~ to me ven y siéntate a mi lado

(compared with) al lado de

(second): the ~ to last page la penúltima página

(almost, virtually): I bought it for ~ to nothing lo compré por poquísimo dinero; I'll have it ready in ~ to no time lo termino en un segundo

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next

: ~ door
adv al lado; ~ door TO sb/sth al lado DE algn/algo;
~-door
adj (before n) de al lado;
~ of kin
n (pl ~ of kin) familiar(es) m(pl) más cercano(s)

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NH
New Hampshire

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NHS
n (in UK) National Health Service

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nib
n plumín m, pluma f

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nibble
vt
(bite) mordisquear

(eat, pick at) picar*

~ vi
(bite, gnaw) to ~ AT/ON sth mordisquear algo

(eat) picar*

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Nicaragua
n Nicaragua f

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Nicaraguan [1]
adj nicaragüense

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Nicaraguan [2]
n nicaragüense mf

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nice
adj nicer, nicest

(kind, amiable) amable; (kind-hearted) bueno; (friendly) simpático; to be ~ TO sb ser* amable CON algn

(attractive, appealing) place/dress/face bonito, lindo (esp AmL); food bueno, rico; the soup smells ~ la sopa huele bien

(enjoyable) walk/surprise agradable, lindo (esp AmL)

(as intensifier): I had a ~ hot shower me di una buena ducha caliente; her apartment is ~ and sunny tiene un apartamento muy or de lo más soleado

(respectable, decent): he seemed such a ~ boy parecía tan buen chico; it isn't a very ~ area es un barrio bastante feo

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nicely
adv

(amiably) treat/smile amablemente

(politely, respectably) con buenos modales

(attractively) presented/dressed bien

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niceties
pl n sutilezas fpl

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niche
n nicho m, hornacina f

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nick [1]
n (in wood) muesca f; (in blade) mella f; did you cut yourself? — it's just a little ~ ¿te cortaste? — es solo un rasguño; in the ~ of time justo a tiempo

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nick [2]
vt
(notch) hacer* una muesca en; I ~ed myself shaving me corté al afeitarme

(steal) (BrE colloq) afanar (arg), volar* (Méx, Ven fam), robar

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nickel

nu (Chem, Metall) níquel m

c (US coin) moneda de cinco centavos

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nickname [1]
n apodo m; (relating to personal characteristics) mote m

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nickname [2]
vt apodar

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nicotine
nu nicotina f

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nicotine patch

n parche m de nicotina

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niece
n sobrina f

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Nigeria
n Nigeria f

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Nigerian
adj nigeriano

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niggle
vt : something's niggling him algo le preocupa

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niggling
adj doubt/worry constante

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night
n
c u noche f; at ~ por la noche, de noche; ~ and day día y noche; last ~ anoche; the ~ before last anteanoche, antenoche (AmL); we stayed (for) the ~ nos quedamos a dormir; we haven't had a ~ out for ages hace muchísimo que no salimos por la noche; good ~ buenas noches; (before n) flight/patrol nocturno

nights (as adv) por las noches

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night

: ~cap
n
(Clothing) gorro m de dormir

(drink) bebida alcohólica o caliente tomada antes de acostarse
;
~clothes
pl n ropa f de dormir;
~club
n club m nocturno;
~dress
n camisón m;
~fall
nu anochecer m; at ~fall al anochecer;
~gown
n camisón m

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nightingale
n ruiseñor m

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nightlife

nu vida f nocturna

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nightly [1]
adj diario, de todas las noches

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nightly [2]
adv todas las noches

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nightmare
n pesadilla f

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night

: ~ school
n clases fpl nocturnas;
~time
n noche f;
~ watchman
n sereno m

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nil
n
(nothing): its food value is virtually ~ su valor nutritivo es casi nulo

(BrE Sport) cero m

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Nile
n the ~ el Nilo

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nimble
adj -bler , -blest person/step/mind ágil; fingers diestro

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nine [1]
000,000,000 n nueve m; see also FOUR

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nine [2]
000,000 adj nueve adj inv; ~ times out of ten he's late/right casi siempre llega tarde/tiene razón

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ninefold

adj/adv see -fold

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nineteen
000,000,000 adj/n diecinueve adj inv/m; to talk ~ to the dozen hablar (hasta) por los codos or como una cotorra (fam); see also FOUR

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nineteenth [1]
000,000 adj decimonoveno

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nineteenth [2]
adv en decimonoveno lugar

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nineteenth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) diecinueveavo m; (part) diecinueveava parte f

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ninetieth [1]
adj nonagésimo

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ninetieth [2]
adv en nonagésimo lugar

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ninetieth [3]
000,000 n (Math) noventavo m; (part) noventava or nonagésima parte f

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nine-to-five

adj job/worker de oficina (con horario de nueve a cinco)

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ninety
000,000,000 adj/n noventa adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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ninth [1]
000,000 adj noveno

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ninth [2]
adv en noveno lugar

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ninth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) noveno m; (part) novena parte f

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nip [1]
n
(pinch) pellizco m; (bite) mordisco m

(chill): there's a ~ in the air hace bastante fresco

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nip [2]
vt -pp- (pinch) pellizcar*; (bite) mordisquear

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nipple
n
(on breast — of woman) pezón m; (— of man) tetilla f

(on bottle) (AmE) tetina f, chupón m (Méx)

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nippy
adj -pier, -piest (colloq) frío; it's ~ hace frío

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nit
n (Zool) liendre f

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nit

: ~pick
vi encontrarle* defectos a todo;
~picking
adj quisquilloso

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nitrate
nc u nitrato m

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nitrogen
nu nitrógeno m

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NJ
New Jersey

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NM ,N Mex
, New Mexico

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no [1]
adj

(+ pl n): they have ~ children no tienen hijos; the room has ~ windows la habitación no tiene ninguna ventana or no tiene ventanas

(+ uncount n): there's ~ food left no queda nada de comida; there's ~ time for that now no tenemos tiempo para eso ahora; I'll be finished in ~ time (at all) termino enseguida

(+ sing count n): this cup has ~ handle esta taza no tiene asa; ~ intelligent person would do that ninguna persona inteligente haría eso

(in understatements): I'm ~ expert, but … no soy ningún experto, pero …; she told him what she thought in ~ uncertain terms le dijo lo que pensaba muy claramente

(prohibiting, demanding): no smoking prohibido fumar

(with -ing form): there's ~ pleasing some people no hay manera de complacer a cierta gente; there'll be ~ stopping them now ahora no hay quien los pare

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no [2]
adv (before adj or adv): my house is ~ larger than yours mi casa no es más grande que la tuya; ~ fewer than 200 guests are expected se espera nada menos que a unos 200 invitados

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no [3]
interj no; to say ~ decir* que no; have you seen John? — ~, I haven't ¿has visto a John? — no

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no [4]
n (pl noes) no m

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no [5]
(pl nos) (number) no, No

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Nobel Prize
n the ~ ~ el Premio Nobel

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nobility
nu nobleza f; the ~ la nobleza

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noble [1]
adj nobler , noblest noble

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noble [2]
n noble mf

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nobleman

n (pl -men ) noble m

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nobody [1]
pron nadie

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nobody [2]
n (pl -dies): to be (a) ~ ser* un don nadie

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nocturnal
adj nocturno

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nod [1]
n : he greeted her with a ~ la saludó con un movimiento de cabeza; to give sb/sth the ~ darle* luz verde a algn/algo

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nod [2]
-dd- vt : he ~ded his head (in agreement) asintió con la cabeza

~ vi : she smiled at me and I ~ed to her me sonrió y la saludé con la cabeza; they ~ded in assent asintieron con la cabeza nod off [v + adv] (colloq) dormirse*

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nodule
n nódulo m

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no-fly zone
n zona f de exclusión aérea

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no-good
adj (AmE colloq) maldito (fam)

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noise
nc u ruido m

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noisily
adv ruidosamente

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noisy
adj -sier, -siest machine/office/street ruidoso; person/child/party bullicioso

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nomad
n nómada mf, nómade mf (CS)

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no-man's land
nu c tierra f de nadie

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nominal
adj
(in name) nominal

(token) fee/rent simbólico

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nominate
vt
(propose) to ~ sb (FOR sth) for a post proponer* or (AmL tb) postular a algn (PARA algo)

(appoint, choose) nombrar; candidate (AmE Pol) proclamar

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nomination
nc u
(choice, appointment) nombramiento m; (of candidate) (AmE Pol) proclamación f

(proposal) propuesta f, postulación f (AmL)

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nominee
n
(person proposed) candidato, -ta m,f

(person appointed) persona f nombrada; (candidate) (AmE Pol) candidato, -ta m,f

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non-
pref no; ~swimmers must … las personas que no saben nadar deben …

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nonchalant
adj (casual) despreocupado; (indifferent) indiferente

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noncommissioned officer
n suboficial mf

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noncommittal
adj reply evasivo

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nondescript
adj (not unusual or outstanding) anodino; (dull) insulso

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none [1]
pron
(not any, not one) (referring to count n) ninguno, ninguna; I tried to get tickets, but there were ~ left traté de comprar entradas pero no quedaba ninguna or ni una; ~ of us know o knows her ninguno de nosotros la conoce

(no amount or part) (referring to uncount n): did you buy any milk? there's ~ left ¿compraste leche? no hay más

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none [2]
adv
none the (not, in no way) (with comp): I was ~ the wiser after his explanation su explicación no me aclaró nada

none too (not very) (with adj or adv): she was ~ too pleased to see me no le hizo demasiada gracia verme

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nonentity
n (pl -ties) persona f insignificante

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nonetheless

adv nevertheless

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non-existent
adj inexistente

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nonfiction
nu no ficción f (ensayos, biografías, obras de divulgación etc)

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no-nonsense
adj (before n) approach/attitude sensato

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nonplused ,nonplussed
, adj desconcertado

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nonprofit ,non-profitmaking
, (BrE) adj sin fines lucrativos

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nonsense
nu tonterías fpl

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nonsensical
adj disparatado

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nonsmoker
n no fumador, -dora m,f

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nonsmoking
adj para no fumadores

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nonstick
adj antiadherente, de teflón®, de tefal®

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nonstop
adv
work/talk sin parar

sail/fly sin hacer escalas

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noodle
n fideo m

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nook
n rincón m; to search every ~ and cranny mirar/buscar* hasta en el último rincón

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noon
n mediodía m; at ~ a mediodía

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no one
pron nobody[1]

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noose
n soga f, dogal m

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noplace
adv (AmE) nowhere[1]

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nor
conj
neither … nor … see NEITHER

(usu with neg) tampoco

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norm
n norma f

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normal
adj normal; when things get back to ~ cuando todo vuelva a la normalidad

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normality
nu normalidad f

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normally
adv normalmente

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north [1]
nu (point of the compass, direction) norte m; the ~, the N~ (region) el norte

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north [2]
adj (before n) norte adj inv, septentrional; wind norte adj inv

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north [3]
adv al norte

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north

: N~ America
n Norteamérica f, América f del Norte;
N~ American
adj de América del Norte, norteamericano;
~bound
adj traffic/train que va (or iba etc) en dirección norte

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northeast [1],Northeast
, nu the ~ el nor(d)este or Nor(d)este

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northeast [2]
adj nor(d)este adj inv, del nor(d)este, nororiental

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northeast [3]
adv hacia el nor(d)este, en dirección nor(d)este

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northeasterly
adj wind del nor(d)este

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northeastern

adj nor(d)este adj inv, del nor(d)este, nororiental

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northerly
adj wind del norte; latitude norte adj inv; in a ~ direction hacia el or en dirección norte

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northern
adj region/country del norte, septentrional, norteño, nortino (Chi, Per); ~ England el norte de Inglaterra; the ~ states (in US) los estados del norte

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Northern Ireland

n Irlanda f del Norte

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north

: N~ Sea
n Mar m del Norte;
N~ Star
n estrella f polar

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northward [1]
adj (before n): in a ~ direction en dirección norte, hacia el norte

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northward [2],northwards
, (BrE) adv hacia el norte

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northwest [1],Northwest
, nu the ~ el noroeste or Noroeste

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northwest [2]
adj noroeste adj inv, del noroeste

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northwest [3]
adv hacia el noroeste, en dirección noroeste

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northwesterly
adj wind del noroeste

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northwestern

adj noroccidental, noroeste adj inv, del noroeste

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Norway
n Noruega f

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Norwegian [1]
adj noruego

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Norwegian [2]
n
c (person) noruego, -ga m,f

u (language) noruego m

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nose [1]
n
(of person, animal) nariz f; to look down one's ~ at sb mirar a algn por encima del hombro; to poke o stick one's ~ in (colloq) meter las narices en algo (fam); to turn one's ~ up at sth/sb (colloq) despreciar algo/a algn

(of plane, car) parte f delantera, trompa f (RPl)

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nose [2]
vi (rummage, pry) entrometerse; to ~ around o about in sth husmear en algo

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nose

: ~bleed
n hemorragia f nasal (frml); I've got a ~bleed me sangra la nariz;
~dive
vi
(Aviat) plane/pilot descender* or bajar en picada or (Esp) en picado

(drop sharply) prices caer* en picada or (Esp) en picado

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nosey
adj (BrE) nosy

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no-smoking
adj compartment/section para no fumadores

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nostalgia
nu nostalgia f

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nostalgic
adj nostálgico

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nostril
n ventana f de la nariz

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nosy ,nosey
, (BrE also) adj nosier, nosiest (colloq) person entrometido, metiche (AmL fam), metido (AmL fam); question impertinente

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not
adv
no; I asked them ~ to tell anyone les pedí que no se lo dijeran a nadie

not that (as conj): I'm going to London, ~ that it's any business of yours voy a Londres, no es que a ti te importe, pero …

(emphatic) ni; ~ a penny more ni un penique más

(replacing clause): I hope ~ espero que no; are you going to help me or ~? ¿me vas a ayudar o no?

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notable
adj author/actor distinguido; success señalado; improvement/difference notable

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notably
adv
(noticeably) notablemente

(in particular) particularmente, en particular

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notch
n (in wood, metal) muesca f; (on belt) agujero m notch up [v + adv + o] (colloq) apuntarse

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note [1]
n
c (record, reminder) nota f; to make a ~ of sth anotar or apuntar algo; to make ~s hacer* anotaciones; to take ~s tomar apuntes or notas; to compare ~s cambiar impresiones

c (message) nota f

c
(Mus) nota f

(tone): I detected a ~ of sarcasm in his voice percibí un tono de sarcasmo en su voz; the evening ended on a sad ~ la velada terminó con una nota triste

c (esp BrE) (bank~) billete m

u (attention): take ~ of what he says toma nota de or presta atención a lo que dice

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note [2]
vt
(observe, notice) observar

(record) information apuntar, anotar
note down [v + adv + o, v + o + adv] apuntar

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notebook

n cuaderno m

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noted
adj historian/surgeon renombrado, de nota

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note

: ~pad
n bloc m;
~paper
nu papel m de carta(s)

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nothing
pron
nada; there's ~ to eat no hay nada de comer

(in phrases) for nothing: she gave it to me for ~ me lo dio gratis; it was all for ~ todo fue en vano; if nothing else al menos, por lo menos; nothing but: she's caused ~ but trouble no ha causado (nada) más que problemas; nothing like: there's ~ like a shower to freshen you up no hay (nada) como una ducha para refrescarse; nothing much: ~ much happened no pasó gran cosa

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notice [1]
n
c
(written sign) letrero m

(item of information) anuncio m

u (attention): it has come/been brought to my ~ that … (frml) ha llegado a mi conocimiento que …/se me ha señalado que … (frml); she took no ~ no hizo caso; don't take any ~ of him no le hagas caso

u
(notification) aviso m; until further ~ hasta nuevo aviso; it's impossible to do it at such short ~ es imposible hacerlo a tan corto plazo

(of termination of employment) preaviso m; I have to give (the company) a month's ~ tengo que dar un mes de preaviso; to give o hand in one's ~ presentar su (or mi etc) renuncia

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notice [2]
vt notar; nobody ~d him put it in his pocket nadie lo vio ponérselo en el bolsillo

~ vi (realize, observe) darse* cuenta

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noticeable
adj perceptible

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noticeboard

n (esp BrE) tablero m or (Esp) tablón m de anuncios, cartelera f (AmL), diario m mural (Chi)

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notification
nu notificación f

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notify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied (inform) informar; (in writing) notificar*; to ~ sb OF sth comunicarle* algo A algn

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notion
n
c (idea) idea f

c (concept) concepto m

notions pl
(in sewing) artículos mpl de mercería

(AmE): household/gift ~s artículos mpl para el hogar/de regalo

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notorious
adj thief/womanizer/gossip (bien) conocido; place de mala fama

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notwithstanding [1]
prep (frml) a pesar de, no obstante (frml)

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notwithstanding [2]
adv (frml) no obstante (frml)

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nougat
nu turrón m

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nought
n (esp BrE) cero m

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noun
n sustantivo m, nombre m

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nourish
vt nutrir

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nourishing
adj nutritivo

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nourishment
nu alimento m

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nouveau riche
n (pl ~x ~s ) (pej) nuevo rico, nueva rica m,f (pey)

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novel [1]
n novela f

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novel [2]
adj original, novedoso (esp AmL)

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novelist
n novelista mf

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novelty
n (pl -ties)
u (newness): the ~ will soon wear off pronto dejará de ser novedad or (esp AmL) novedoso

c (new thing, situation) novedad f

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November
n noviembre m

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novice
n principiante mf, novato, -ta m,f

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now [1]
adv

(at this time) ahora; you can come in ~ ya puedes entrar; any minute ~ en cualquier momento; ~'s your chance esta es tu oportunidad

(at that time): it was ~ time to say goodbye había llegado el momento de decir adiós

(nowadays) hoy en día, actualmente

(in phrases) (every) now and then o again de vez en cuando; for now por ahora

(at once, immediately) ahora (mismo); it's ~ or never! ¡ahora o nunca!

(in phrases) just now: he's talking to a client just ~ en este momento está hablando con un cliente; right now (immediately) ahora mismo, inmediatamente; (at present) ahora mismo, en este momento

(showing length of time) ya; we've been living here for 40 years ~ ya hace 40 años que vivimos aquí

(after prep): between ~ and Friday de aquí al viernes; she should be here by ~ ya debería estar aquí; (up) until o till ~, up to ~ hasta ahora

(indicating pause, transition): ~, who's next? bueno ¿(ahora) a quién le toca?

(emphasizing command, request, warning, advice): ~ look here! ¡espera un momento!

(in phrases) now, now ¡vamos, vamos!; now then … a ver …

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now [2]
conj ~ (that) ahora que

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nowadays
adv hoy (en) día, actualmente

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nowhere [1]
adv
: where did you go last night? — nowhere ¿adónde fuiste anoche? — a ningún lado or a ninguna parte; she was ~ to be found/seen no se la encontraba/se la veía por ningún lado or por ninguna parte; to get ~ no conseguir* nada

nowhere near: Warsaw is ~ near Moscow Varsovia está lejísimos de Moscú; I'm ~ near finished me falta mucho para terminar

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nowhere [2]
pron : he had ~ to go no tenía dónde ir; the car just appeared from ~ el coche apareció de la nada

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noxious
adj (frml) nocivo

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nozzle
n (on hose) boca f; (on fire extinguisher) boquilla f

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NSPCC
n (in UK) (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) Asociación f de proteccíon a la infancia

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nuance
n matiz m

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nuclear
adj nuclear; ~ power energía f nuclear; ~ power station central f nuclear

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nuclear

: ~ family
n familia f nuclear;
~-powered
adj nuclear

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nucleus
n (pl -clei ) núcleo m

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nude [1]
n (Art) desnudo m; in the ~ desnudo

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nude [2]
adj desnudo

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nudge [1]
vt codear (ligeramente)

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nudge [2]
n golpe m (suave) con el codo

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nudist
n nudista mf; (before n) beach/camp nudista

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nudity
nu desnudez f

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nugget
n (Min) pepita f

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nuisance
n
(occurrence, thing): to be a ~ ser* una molestia, ser* un incordio (Esp)

(person) pesado, -da m,f, incordio m (Esp fam); he's always making a ~ of himself siempre está dando la lata (fam)

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null
adj (Law): to declare sth ~ and void declarar nulo algo

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numb [1]
adj -er, -est (with cold) entumecido; the injection made my gums go ~ la inyección me durmió las encías

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numb [2]
vt cold entumecer*; drug dormir*

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number [1]
000,000 n número m; (telephone ~) número de teléfono; wrong ~ número equivocado; student ~s el número de estudiantes; on a ~ of occasions en varias ocasiones

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number [2]
vt
(assign number to) houses/pages/items numerar

(amount to): the spectators ~ed 50,000 había (un total de) 50.000 espectadores

(count) contar*; his days are ~ed tiene los días contados

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numberplate

n (BrE) matrícula f, placa f (AmL), patente f (CS), chapa f (RPl)

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numeral
n número m

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numerical
adj numérico

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numerous
adj numeroso

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nun
n monja f, religiosa f (frml)

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nurse [1]
n
(Med) enfermero, -ra m,f

(nanny) niñera f

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nurse [2]
vt
(Med) patient atender*; he ~d her back to health la atendió hasta que se repuso

(cradle) baby arrullar

(suckle) baby amamantar

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nursery
n (pl -ries)
(day ~) guardería f

(room in house) cuarto m or habitación f de los niños

(Agr, Hort) vivero m

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nursery

: ~ rhyme
n canción f infantil;
~ school
n jardín m de infancia, jardín m infantil (AmL), kindergarten m (AmL); (preschool) pre-escolar m

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nursing
nu
(profession) enfermería f

(care) atención f

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nursing home

n (for the aged) residencia f de ancianos (con mayor nivel de asistencia médica); (for convalescence) clínica f, casa f de reposo or (Ur) de salud

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nurture
vt child/person criar*; plant/crop cuidar; friendship cultivar

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nut
n
(Agr, Bot, Culin) fruto m seco (nuez, almendra, avellana etc)

(Tech) tuerca f

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nut

: ~case
n (colloq) chiflado, -da m,f (fam);
~crackers
pl n (BrE) cascanueces m

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nutmeg
nu c nuez f moscada

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nutrient
n nutriente m

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nutrition
nu nutrición f

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nutritious
adj nutritivo

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nuts
adj (colloq) (pred) chiflado (fam)

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nutshell

n cáscara f de nuez; in a ~ en dos or en pocas palabras

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nutty
adj -tier, -tiest
taste a nueces (or almendras etc)

(colloq) (eccentric) professor chiflado (fam); idea de loco

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NVQ
n (in UK) National Vocational Qualification

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NW
(northwest) NO

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NY
New York

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nylon
nu nylon m

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nymph
n (Myth, Zool) ninfa f

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O

O ,o
, n O, o f

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oaf
n zoquete mf (fam)

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oak
n
c ~ (tree) roble m

u (wood) roble m

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OAP
n (BrE) old age pensioner

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oar
n remo m

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OAS
n (Organization of American States) OEA f

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oasis
n (pl oases ) oasis m

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oat
n
(plant) avena f

oats pl (cereal) avena f, copos mpl de avena

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oath
n (pl ~s )
(promise) juramento m; under o (BrE also) on ~ (Law) bajo juramento

(curse) (liter) juramento m (liter)

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oatmeal

nu (Culin) (flour) harina f de avena; (flakes) (AmE) avena f (en copos)

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obedience
nu obediencia f

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obedient
adj obediente

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obese
adj obeso

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obesity
nu obesidad f

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obey
vt/i obedecer*

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obituary
n (pl -ries) obituario m, nota f necrológica

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object [1]
n

(thing) objeto m

no ~: money's no ~ for them el dinero no les preocupa

(of actions, feelings) objeto m

(aim, purpose) objetivo m

(Ling) complemento m

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object [2]
vi to ~ (TO sth) oponerse* (A algo); I ~! ¡protesto!; if you don't ~ si no le molesta

~ vt objetar

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objection
n
c (argument against) objeción f

c (Law) protesta f; ~! ¡protesto!

u (disapproval, dislike): I have no ~ to her no tengo nada en contra de ella

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objectionable
adj attitude/remark censurable; person/tone desagradable

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objective [1]
adj objetivo

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objective [2]
n objetivo m

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objectively
adv objetivamente

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obligate
vt (esp AmE frml) to ~ sb to + INF obligar* a algn A + INF; to be/feel ~d (to + INF) estar*/sentirse* obligado (A + INF)

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obligation
nc u obligación f; ~ to + INF obligación DE + INF; I understand that I am under no ~ entiendo que no contraigo ninguna obligación

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obligatory
adj obligatorio

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oblige
vt
(require, compel) to ~ sb to + INF obligar* a algn A + INF; to be ~d to + INF estar* obligado A + INF

(do favor for): I'd be much ~d if you could help me le quedaría muy agradecido si pudiera ayudarme

~ vi : he's always willing to ~ siempre está dispuesto a hacer un favor

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obliging
adj atento

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oblique
adj line/angle oblicuo; reply/reference indirecto

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obliterate
vt
(destroy) arrasar

(obscure, erase) borrar

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oblivion
nu
(obscurity) olvido m

(unconsciousness) inconsciencia f

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oblivious
adj (pred): she was quite ~ of o to her surroundings estaba totalmente ajena a lo que la rodeaba; ~ of o to the danger (unaware of) ignorante del peligro; (not mindful of) haciendo caso omiso del peligro

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oblong [1]
adj alargado

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oblong [2]
n rectángulo m

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obnoxious
adj detestable

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oboe
n oboe m

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obscene
adj obsceno

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obscenity
n (pl -ties) u c
obscenidad f

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obscure [1]
adj obscurer, obscurest
(not easily understood) meaning oscuro; message/reference críptico

(little known) writer/journal oscuro

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obscure [2]
vt object/beauty/sun ocultar; sky oscurecer*; issue impedir* ver claramente

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obscurity
nu c (pl -ties) oscuridad f

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obsequious
adj servil

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observant
adj observador

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observation
nu c (all senses) observación f

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observatory
n (pl -ries) observatorio m

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observe
vt
(watch, notice) observar; patient observar

(comment) (liter) observar

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observer
n observador, -dora m,f

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obsess
vt obsesionar

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obsessed
adj (pred) obsesionado

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obsession
n obsesión f

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obsessive
adj obsesivo

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obsolete
adj obsoleto

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obstacle
n obstáculo m

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obstetrics
n (+ sing vb) obstetricia f, tocología f

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obstinate
adj obstinado

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obstinately
adv (stubbornly) obstinadamente; (determinedly) tenazmente

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obstruct
vt
(block) obstruir*

(impede, hinder) traffic bloquear

(Sport) obstruir*

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obstruction
n
u c (in traffic, pipeline) obstrucción f; (Med) obstrucción f, oclusión f

u (Sport) obstrucción f

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obtain
vt conseguir*, obtener* (frml)

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obtrusive
adj presence/building demasiado prominente; noise molesto; smell penetrante

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obtuse
adj
(Math) angle obtuso

(frml) (stupid) obtuso

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obvious
adj
(evident) answer/advantage/difference obvio

(unmistakable) (before n) candidate/choice indiscutible

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obviously
adv obviamente; they're ~ not coming está visto que no van a venir; the two ideas are ~ not related es evidente que las dos ideas no tienen relación; ~, I'm sad, but what can I do? (indep) como es lógico estoy triste pero ¿qué puedo hacer?

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OCAS
(Organization of Central American States) n ODECA f

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occasion
n ocasión f

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occasional
adj showers/sunny spells aislado; I like an o the ~ glass of wine de tanto en tanto me gusta tomarme un vaso de vino

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occasionally
adv de vez en cuando

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occult [1]
n the ~ las ciencias ocultas

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occult [2]
adj arts/powers oculto; ritual ocultista

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occupant
n (of building, room, vehicle) ocupante mf; (tenant) inquilino, -na m,f

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occupation
n
c (profession, activity) ocupación f

u c (Mil) ocupación f

u (of accommodations) ocupación f

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occupational
adj training ocupacional; disease profesional; it's an ~ hazard son riesgos de la profesión/del oficio

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occupational therapy

n terapia f ocupacional

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occupier
n (BrE) ocupante mf

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occupy
vt -pies, -pying, -pied ocupar; to keep sb occupied mantener* a algn ocupado

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occur
vi -rr-

(take place) (frml) event/incident tener* lugar (frml); change producirse* (frml)

(appear, be found) disease/species darse*, encontrarse*

(come to mind) to ~ TO sb (to + INF) ocurrírsele A algn (+ INF)

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occurrence
n
c (event, instance): it is a rare ~ no es algo frecuente

u (incidence) incidencia f

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ocean
n océano m

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ocean-going

adj vessel transatlántico

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o'clock
adv : it's four ~ son las cuatro; it's one ~ es la una; at ten ~ a las diez

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octagon
n octágono m, octógono m

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octane
n octano m

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octave
n (Lit, Mus) octava f

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October
n octubre m

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octopus
n (pl -puses) pulpo m

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odd
adj -er, -est
(strange) raro, extraño

(occasional, random) (no comp): she smokes the ~ cigarette se fuma algún or alguno que otro cigarrillo

(no comp)
(unmatched, single) desparejado, sin pareja; the ~ one out la excepción

(Math) number impar

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oddball
n (colloq) bicho m raro (fam)

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oddity
n (pl -ties) rareza f

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odd-job man

n (pl -men ) hombre que hace pequeños trabajos o arreglos

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oddly
adv dress/behave de una manera rara or extraña

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oddment
n : ~s of fabric o material retazos mpl or (Esp) retales mpl

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odds
pl n
(in betting) proporción en que se ofrece pagar una apuesta, que refleja las posibilidades de acierto de la misma

(likelihood, chances) probabilidades fpl, posibilidades fpl; the ~ are against her winning tiene pocas probabilidades or posibilidades de ganar; the pilot survived against all (the) ~ aunque parezca increíble, el piloto sobrevivió

(variance): those two are always at ~ with each other esos dos siempre están en desacuerdo; that's at ~ with the official version eso no concuerda con la versión oficial

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odds and ends

pl n (colloq) cosas fpl sueltas; (trinkets) chucherías fpl; (junk) cachivaches mpl

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odious
adj (frml) detestable

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odometer
n (AmE) cuentarrevoluciones m

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odor ,odour
, (BrE) n olor m; (pleasant) aroma m

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of
prep
(indicating relationship, material, content) de; it's made ~ wood es de madera; a colleague ~ mine/his un colega mío/suyo

(descriptive use): a boy ~ ten un niño de diez años; a woman ~ courage una mujer valiente

(partitive use): there were eight ~ us éramos ocho; six ~ them survived seis de ellos sobrevivieron

(with superl) de; the wisest ~ men el más sabio de los hombres; most ~ all más que nada

(indicating date) de; the sixth ~ October el seis de octubre

(indicating time): it's ten (minutes) ~ five (AmE) son las cinco menos diez, son diez para las cinco (AmL exc RPl); Jane, his wife ~ six months … Jane, con la que lleva/llevaba casado seis meses …

(on the part of): it was very kind ~ you fue muy amable de su parte

(indicating cause): it's a problem ~ their own making es un problema que ellos mismos se han creado; what did he die ~? ¿de qué murió?

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off [1]
prep
(from) de; she picked it up ~ o (crit) ~ of the floor lo recogió del suelo; he bought it ~ a friend (colloq) se lo compró a un amigo

(distant from): 3 ft ~ the ground a 3 pies del suelo; just ~ the coast of Florida a poca distancia de la costa de Florida

(leading from): it's just ~ Oxford Street está en una bocacalle de Oxford Street; the bathroom's ~ the bedroom el baño da al dormitorio

(absent from): I've been ~ work for a week hace una semana que no voy a trabajar

(indicating dislike, abstinence) (BrE): he's ~ his food anda sin apetito; is he ~ drugs now? ¿ha dejado las drogas?

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off [2]
adv

(removed): the lid was ~ la tapa no estaba puesta; 20% ~ 20% de descuento

off and on on[2]

(indicating departure): I must be ~ me tengo que ir

(distant): some way ~ a cierta distancia; my birthday is a long way ~ falta mucho para mi cumpleaños

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off [3]
adj
(pred)
(not turned on): to be ~ TV/light estar* apagado

(canceled): the game/wedding is ~ el partido/la boda se ha suspendido; the deal is ~ ya no hay trato

(absent, not on duty) libre; a day ~ o (AmE also) an ~ day un día libre

(poor, unsatisfactory) (before n) malo; to have an ~ day tener* un mal día

(Culin) (pred) to be ~ meat/fish estar* malo or pasado; milk estar* cortado; butter/cheese estar* rancio

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offal
nu (Culin) despojos mpl, achuras fpl (RPl), interiores mpl (Chi)

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off

: ~beat
adj poco convencional;
~-chance
n : on the ~-chance por si acaso;
~-color, (BrE) off-colour~-colour
adj (pred ~ color)
(unwell) (pred): to feel ~ color no encontrarse* muy bien

(risqué) (esp AmE) joke subido de tono
;
~cut
n (of leather, fabric, paper, wood) recorte m; (of meat) resto m

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offence
n (BrE) offense

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offend
vt ofender

~ vi
(cause displeasure) person/action/remark ofender

offending pres p: he rewrote it omitting the ~ing paragraph volvió a escribirlo omitiendo el párrafo que había causado controversia

(Law frml) infringir* la ley (or el reglamento etc); (criminally) cometer un delito

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offender
n (against regulations) infractor, -tora m,f; (criminal) delincuente mf; young ~ menor mf (que ha cometido un delito)

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offense ,offence
, (BrE) n
c (breach of law, regulations) infracción f; (criminal ~) delito m

(cause of outrage) (no pl) atentado m

(resentment, displeasure): to take ~ at sth ofenderse or sentirse* ofendido por algo

(AmE) also
u (attack) ataque m

u c (Sport) (línea f de) ataque m

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offensive [1]
adj
language/gesture ofensivo; sight/smell desagradable

strategy ofensivo

(AmE Sport) play/tactics de ataque

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offensive [2]
n ofensiva f

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offer [1]
vt

(proffer) ofrecer*

(show willingness) to ~ to + INF ofrecerse* A + INF

(put forward) idea/solution proponer*

(provide) reward ofrecer*; opportunity brindar

~ vi (show willingness) ofrecerse*

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offer [2]
n

(proposal — of job, money) oferta f; (— of help, mediation) ofrecimiento m

(bid) oferta f; £650 or nearest ~ 650 dólares negociables

(bargain, reduced price) oferta f; on ~ (BrE) (at reduced price) de oferta

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offering
n ofrenda f

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offhand [1]
adj : to say sth in a very ~ way o manner decir* algo muy a la ligera; she was very ~ with me estuvo muy brusca conmigo

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offhand [2]
adv así de pronto, en este momento

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office
n
c (room) oficina f, despacho m; (building, set of rooms) oficina f, oficinas fpl; (staff) oficina f; (doctor's ~) (AmE) consultorio m, consulta f; (before n) work/furniture de oficina; block/building de oficinas; during ~ hours en horas de oficina; ~ worker oficinista mf, empleado, -da m,f de oficina

u (post, position) cargo m; he was in ~ for three years ocupó el cargo durante tres años

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officer
n
(Mil, Naut) oficial mf

(police ~) policía mf, agente mf de policía; (as form of address) agente

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official [1]
adj oficial

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official [2]
n (government ~) funcionario, -ria m,f del Estado or gobierno; (party/union ~) dirigente mf (del partido/sindicato)

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officially
adv oficialmente

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officiate
vi to ~ AT sth at mass/at a wedding oficiar (EN) or celebrar algo

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officious
adj oficioso

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offing
n : in the ~ en perspectiva

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off

: ~ key
adv : to play/sing ~ key desafinar;
~-licence
n (in UK) tienda f de vinos y licores, botillería f (Chi);
~ limits
adv : to go/be ~ limits entrar/estar* en zona prohibida;
~-line
adj (pred ~ line) storage/printer autónomo;
~-peak
adj (before noun) travel/fare/tariffs fuera de las horas pico or (Esp) punta; (Elec) fuera de (las) horas pico or (Esp) punta;
~-putting
adj (BrE) (disagreeable) desagradable; (discouraging) desmoralizador;
~road
adj : ~road vehicle todoterreno m;
~set
vt (pres -sets; pres p -setting; past & past p -set) compensar;
~shoot
n
(of plant, tree) retoño m

(of company, organization) filial f
;
~shore
adj oilfield/pipeline submarino; exploration/drilling off-shore adj inv

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offside [1]
adj (Sport) player en fuera de juego or (AmL tb) de lugar

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offside [2]
adv (Sport) fuera de juego or (AmL tb) de lugar

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off

: ~spring
n (pl ~spring)
(animal) cría f

(hum) (child) hijo, -ja m,f, crío, cría m,f (fam); (children) prole f (fam & hum), críos mpl (fam)
;
~stage
adv fuera del escenario;
~-the-peg
adj (pred ~ the peg) (esp BrE) ~-the-rack;
~-the-rack
adj (pred ~ the rack) (AmE) suit de confección;
~-white
adj color hueso adj inv

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often
adv a menudo; how ~ do you see her? ¿con qué frecuencia la ves?

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ogle
vt comerse con los ojos

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ogre
n ogro m

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oh
interj : ~, it's you ah, eres tú; ~ no, not him again! ¡ay no, es él otra vez!

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OH
Ohio

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oil [1]
n
u
(petroleum) petróleo m; (before n) ~ refinery refinería f de petróleo; ~ tanker (ship) petrolero m; (truck) camión m cisterna (para petróleo)

(lubricant) aceite m

(fuel ~) fuel-oil m

u c (Culin) aceite m

oils pl (paints): he paints in ~s pinta al óleo

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oil [2]
vt lubricar*, aceitar

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oil

: ~can
n aceitera f;
~cloth
nu hule m;
~field
n yacimiento m petrolífero;
~ paint
nu c óleo m;
~ painting
n óleo m;
~ rig
n plataforma f petrolífera; (derrick) torre f de perforación;
~ slick
n marea f negra;
~ well
n pozo m petrolero

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oily
adj oilier, oiliest substance oleaginoso; food aceitoso; skin/hair graso (AmL)

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ointment
nu c pomada f

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OK [1],okay
, interj (colloq) ¡bueno!, ¡okey! (esp AmL fam), ¡vale! (Esp fam), ¡vaya (pues)! (AmC)

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OK [2],okay
, adj (all right) (colloq) (pred): how are you? — ~, thanks ¿qué tal estás? — bien, gracias; the job's ~, but … el trabajo no está mal, pero …

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OK [3],okay
, vt (pres OK's; pres p OK'ing; past & past p OK'ed) (colloq) darle* el visto bueno a

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OK [4],Okla
, Oklahoma

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old
adj
(of certain age): he's 10 years ~ tiene 10 años; how ~ are you? ¿cuántos años tienes?; she's two years ~er than me me lleva dos años

(not young) mayor; (less polite) viejo; ~ o ~er people los ancianos, las personas mayores or de edad; to get o grow ~/~er envejecer*

(not new) clothes/car/custom viejo; city/civilization antiguo

(longstanding, familiar) (before n) friend/enemy/rivalry viejo; injury/problem antiguo

(former, previous) (before n) antiguo

(colloq) (before n) (as intensifier): just wear any ~ thing ponte cualquier cosa; this book is a load of ~ rubbish este libro es una porquería (fam)

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old

: ~ age
nu vejez f;
~ age pensioner
n (BrE) pensionista mf (de la tercera edad)

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olden
adj (liter): in ~ days o times antaño (liter)

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old

: ~-fashioned
adj (outdated) anticuado; (traditional) tradicional;
~ people's home
n residencia f de ancianos;
~ wives' tale
n cuento m de viejas

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olive [1]
n
(Culin) aceituna f; (before n) ~ oil aceite m de oliva

~ tree olivo m

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olive [2]
adj color aceituna adj inv; skin aceitunado

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Olympic
adj olímpico

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Olympic Games

pl n the ~ ~ los juegos Olímpicos

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Olympics
pl n the ~ las Olimpíadas or Olimpiadas

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ombudsman
n (pl -men ) defensor m del pueblo, ombudsman m

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omelet ,omelette
, (BrE) n omelette f or (Esp) tortilla f francesa

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omen
n presagio m; it's a good/bad ~ es un buen/mal augurio

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ominous
adj : there was an ~ silence se hizo un silencio que no presagiaba nada bueno; there are some ~ clouds on the horizon hay nubes que no auguran nada bueno

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omission
nu c omisión f

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omit
vt -tt- (leave out) omitir; (accidentally) olvidar incluir

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omnibus
n (pl -buses)
(Publ) antología f

(Transp dated) ómnibus m (ant exc en Per y RPl)

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omnipotent
adj (frml) omnipotente

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omnivorous
adj omnívoro

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on [1]
prep

(indicating position) en; put it ~ the table ponlo en or sobre la mesa; ~ the ground en el suelo; he hung it ~ a hook lo colgó de un gancho

(belonging to) de; the handle ~ the cup el asa de la taza

(against): I hit my head ~ the shelf me di con la cabeza contra el estante; he cut his hand ~ the glass se cortó la mano con el vidrio

(of clothing): it looks better ~ you than me te queda mejor a ti que a mí

(about one's person): I didn't have any cash ~ me no llevaba dinero encima

(indicating means of transport): I went ~ the bus fui en autobús; ~ a bicycle/horse en bicicleta/a caballo; ~ foot a pie

(playing instrument) a; George Smith ~ drums George Smith a la or en la batería

(Rad, TV): I heard it ~ the radio lo oí por la radio; I was ~ TV last night anoche salí por televisión; the play's ~ channel 4 la obra la dan en el canal 4

(using equipment): who's ~ the computer? ¿quién está usando la computadora?; you've been ~ the phone an hour! ¡hace una hora que estás hablando por teléfono!

(contactable via): call us ~ 800 7777 llámenos al 800 7777

(a member of): she's ~ the committee está en la comisión; ~ a team (AmE) en un equipo

(indicating time): ~ Monday el lunes; ~ Wednesdays los miércoles; ~ -ING al + INF; ~ hearing the news al enterarse de la noticia

(about, concerning) sobre

(working on, studying): we're ~ page 45 vamos por la página 45; I'm still ~ question 1 todavía estoy con la pregunta número 1

(taking, consuming): she's ~ antibiotics está tomando antibióticos; he's ~ heroin es heroinómano

(talking about income, available funds): I manage ~ less than that yo me las arreglo con menos de eso

(at the expense of): this round's ~ me a esta ronda invito yo

(in comparison with): profits are up ~ last year los beneficios han aumentado respecto al año pasado

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on [2]
adv

(worn): she had a blue dress ~ llevaba (puesto) un vestido azul; I had nothing ~ estaba desnudo

(in place): the lid's not ~ properly la tapa no está bien puesta

(indicating progression)
(in space): further ~ un poco más allá; go ~ up; I'll follow in a minute tú ve subiendo que yo ya voy

(in time, activity): from then ~ a partir de ese momento; from now ~ de ahora en adelante

on and off, off and on: we still see each other ~ and off todavía nos vemos de vez en cuando; it rained ~ and off o off and ~ all week estuvo lloviendo y parando toda la semana

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on [3]
adj
(pred)
(functioning): to be ~ light/TV/radio estar* encendido, estar* prendido (AmL); faucet estar* abierto; the electricity/water isn't ~ yet la electricidad/el agua todavía no está conectada

(on duty): we work four hours ~, four hours off trabajamos cuatro horas y tenemos otras cuatro de descanso

(pred)
(taking place): there's a lecture ~ in there hay una conferencia allí; while the conference is ~ mientras dure el congreso

(due to take place): the party's definitely ~ for Friday la fiesta es el viernes seguro; I don't have anything ~ that day no tengo ningún compromiso ese día

(being presented): what's ~ at the Renoir? (Cin, Rad, Theat, TV) ¿qué dan or (Esp tb) ponen en el Renoir?; the exhibition is still ~ la exposición sigue abierta

(indicating agreement, acceptance) (colloq): you teach me Spanish and I'll teach you French — you're ~! tú me enseñas español y yo te enseño francés — ¡trato hecho!; that sort of thing just isn't ~ (esp BrE) ese tipo de cosa no se puede tolerar

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once [1]
adv

(one time, on one occasion) una vez; ~ a week una vez por semana

(formerly): a health care system which was ~ the pride of the nation un sistema de asistencia sanitaria que antes era el orgullo de la nación; ~ upon a time there was … érase una vez …

(in phrases) at once: come here at ~! ¡ven aquí inmediatamente!; don't all shout at ~ no griten todos al mismo tiempo; for once por una vez; once again o once more otra vez; once (and) for all de una vez por todas; (every) once in a while de vez en cuando; once or twice una o dos veces

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once [2]
conj una vez que; (with verb omitted) una vez

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once-
pref otrora (liter)

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oncoming
adj (before n) vehicle que viene (or venía) en dirección contraria

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one [1]
000,000,000 n

(number) uno m; see also FOUR

(elliptical use): he's nearly ~ tiene casi un año; it was interesting in more ways than ~ fue interesante en más de un sentido/en muchos sentidos

(in phrases) as one: they rose as ~ se pusieron de pie todos a la vez; for one por lo pronto; one by one uno a or por uno

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one [2]
000,000 adj
(stating number) un, una; ~ button/pear un botón/una pera; ~ window looks out over the park una de las ventanas da al parque

(single): she was the ~ person I trusted era la única persona en quien confiaba; there is not ~ shred of evidence no existe ni la más mínima prueba; the ~ and only Frank Sinatra el incomparable Frank Sinatra

(unspecified) un, una; you must come over ~ evening tienes que venir una noche

(with names): in the name of ~ John Smith/Sarah Brown a nombre de un tal John Smith/una tal Sarah Brown

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one [3]
pron
(thing): this ~ este/esta; that ~ ese/esa; which ~? ¿cuál?; the ~ on the right/left el/la de la derecha/izquierda; the ~s on the table los/las que están en la mesa; the blue ~s los/las azules; I want the big ~ quiero el/la grande; ~ of the oldest cities in Europe una de las ciudades más antiguas de Europa

(person): the ~ on the right's my cousin el/la de la derecha es mi primo/prima; I'm not ~ to gossip, but … no me gustan los chismes pero …; ~ after another o the other uno tras otro or detrás de otro

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one [4]
pron uno, una; ~ simply never knows realmente nunca se sabe; ~ another = each other, see EACH

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one

: ~-armed
adj manco;
~-man
adj (before n) business unipersonal; operation dirigido por una sola persona;
~-off
n (BrE colloq): this payment is strictly a ~-off este pago es una excepción;
~ on ~
adv (AmE) uno a uno;
~-piece
adj swimsuit entero

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onerous
adj task pesado

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one

: ~self
pron (frml) (reflexive) se; (after prep) sí mismo; (emphatic use) uno mismo; to cut ~self cortarse;
~-sided
adj account/version parcial; game/contest desigual;
~-stop shopping
nu compras fpl en un mismo sitio;
~-time
adj antiguo;
~-to-~
adj teaching/attention individualizado; discussion mano a mano; on a ~-to-~ basis de uno a uno

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one-upmanship
nu (colloq) arte de colocarse siempre en una situación de superioridad con respecto a los demás

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one-way
adj
street de sentido único

(for one journey): ~ or round trip? ¿ida solo o ida y vuelta?, ¿sencillo o redondo? (Méx)

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ongoing

adj : the ~ talks las conversaciones en curso; the investigations have been ~ for several months se están llevando a cabo investigaciones desde hace meses

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onion
nc u cebolla f

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on

: ~ line
adv : to edit/work ~ line (Comput) editar/trabajar en línea;
~-line
adj (pred ~ line) (Comput) conectado, en línea;
~looker
n espectador, -dora m,f

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only [1]
adv
(merely, no more than) solo, solamente; you'll ~ make matters worse lo único que vas a lograr es empeorar las cosas

(exclusively) solo, solamente, únicamente

(no longer ago than): ~ last week the very same problem came up la semana pasada, sin ir más lejos, surgió el mismo problema

(in phrases) if only: if ~ I were rich! ¡ojalá fuera rico!; if ~ I'd known si lo hubiera sabido; only just: they've ~ just arrived ahora mismo acaban de llegar; will it fit in? — ~ just ¿cabrá? — apenas or (fam) justito; not only … , but also … no solo … , sino también …

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only [2]
adj (before n) único; she's an ~ child es hija única

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only [3]
conj (colloq) pero

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-only
suff : a men~/women~ session una sesión solo or exclusivamente para hombres/mujeres

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on

: ~set
n (of winter, rains) llegada f; (of disease) aparición f;
~shore
adj
wind que sopla desde el mar

(on land) oil terminal/location en tierra

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onslaught
n ataque m

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onstage
adv : to come ~ salir* a escena

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onto
prep
(on): it fell ~ the table cayó sobre la mesa; he climbed ~ the cart se subió al carro

(aware of) (colloq) the police are ~ her la policía anda tras ella; I think we're ~ something big creo que hemos dado con algo gordo (fam)

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onus
n (frml) responsabilidad f; the ~ is on him to prove his theory le corresponde a él probar su teoría

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onward [1]
adj (before n) hacia adelante

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onward [2],onwards
, (BrE also) adv (hacia) adelante; from now ~ de ahora en adelante

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ooh
interj : ~, what a beautiful sunset! ¡ah, qué puesta de sol tan bonita!; ~, that hurt ¡ay, eso me dolió!

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oops
interj (colloq) ¡uy! (fam)

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ooze
vi : blood ~d from his wound le salía sangre de la herida; to ~ WITH sth: the walls were oozing with damp las paredes rezumaban humedad

~ vt : the wound ~d pus la herida (le) supuraba; he ~s charm irradia simpatía

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opal
nu c ópalo m

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opaque
adj opaco

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OPEC
n (no art) (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) la OPEC or la OPEP

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open [1]
adj

(not shut, sealed, fastened) abierto; he pushed the door ~ abrió la puerta de un empujón

(not folded) flower/newspaper/book abierto

(not enclosed) abierto; ~ prison cárcel f en régimen abierto; on the ~ seas en alta mar

(not covered) carriage abierto; sewer a cielo abierto; an ~ fire una chimenea, un hogar

(exposed, vulnerable) ~ TO sth to elements/enemy attack expuesto A algo

(pred) (ready for business) to be ~ shop/museum estar* abierto

(unrestricted) membership abierto al público en general; meeting a puertas abiertas; ticket/reservation abierto

(not decided): let's leave things ~ for the time being no descartemos ninguna posibilidad de momento; ~ verdict veredicto que se emite cuando no se puede establecer la causa de la muerte de una persona

(receptive) abierto; I'm ~ to suggestions estoy abierto a todo tipo de sugerencias

(frank, candid): to be ~ WITH sb ser* sincero or franco CON algn

(not concealed) resentment/hostility abierto

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open [2]
vt

door/box/bottle abrir*; to ~ one's mouth/eyes abrir* la boca/los ojos

(unfold) newspaper/book abrir*

(clear) road/channel abrir*

(set up, start) shop abrir*

(begin) debate/meeting abrir*; bidding iniciar; talks entablar

~ vi

door/window/wound abrirse*

(unfold) flower/parachute abrirse*

(give access) to ~ ONTO/INTO sth dar* A algo

(for business) shop/museum abrir*

(begin) play/book comenzar*, empezar*
open up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] abrir*

[v + adv]
(become open) abrirse*

(become accessible, available) country/market abrirse*

(start up) business/factory/store abrir*

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open [3]
n : in the ~ (in open space or country) al aire libre; (Mil) al descubierto; I feel better now it's all out in the ~ me siento mejor ahora que todo el mundo lo sabe

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open

: ~ air
n : in the ~ air al aire libre;
~-and-shut
adj : an ~-and-shut case un caso clarísimo;
~ day
n (BrE) día en que un establecimiento educativo, científico etc puede ser visitado por el público;
~-ended
adj contract/lease de duración indefinida; discussion abierto

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opener
n (for bottle) abridor m, abrebotellas m, destapador m (AmL); (for can) abrelatas m

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open house

n
u (no art): to keep ~ ~ tener* las puertas siempre abiertas a todos
;
c (AmE) día en que un establecimiento educativo, científico etc puede ser visitado por el público

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opening
n
c (in hedge, fence) abertura f

u c (beginning, initial stage) apertura f

c u (of exhibition, building) inauguración f; (Cin, Theat) estreno m; (before n) speech inaugural; ~ night noche f del estreno

u (period when open): hours of ~ (of shop) horario m comercial; (of bank, office) horario m de atención al público

c (favorable opportunity) oportunidad f

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openly
adv abiertamente

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open

: ~-minded
adj person de actitud abierta; approach imparcial;
~-mouthed
adj boquiabierto;
~-plan
adj abierto, de planta abierta;
~ university
n universidad f a distancia, universidad f abierta (Méx); the O~ U~ (in UK) la universidad a distancia del Reino Unido

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opera
nc u (pl -ras) ópera f

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operate
vi
machine/mechanism funcionar

(be applicable) rules/laws regir*

(pursue one's business) company/airline/gang operar

(Med) operar, intervenir* (frml); to ~ ON sb (FOR sth) operar A algn (DE algo)

~ vt
machine/controls manejar

(manage, run) business llevar; bus service tener*

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operatic
adj operístico

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operating
adj (before n)
(Busn) profit/loss/costs de explotación

(Med): ~ room o (BrE) theatre quirófano m, sala f de operaciones; ~ table mesa f de operaciones

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operation
n
u (functioning) funcionamiento m; to be in ~ machine estar* en funcionamiento; system regir*

u (using, running of machine) manejo m

c (activity, series of activities) operación f

c (Med) operación f, intervención f quirúrgica (frml)

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operative
adj to be ~ rules/measures estar* en vigor; the ~ word la palabra clave

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operator
n
(Telec) operador, -dora m,f

(of equipment) operario, -ria m,f; (Comput) operador, -dora m,f

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ophthalmic optician
n oculista mf

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opinion
n c u
opinión f; what's your ~? ¿qué opinas?, ¿qué te parece?; in my ~ en mi opinión, a mi parecer; I'd like a second ~ me gustaría consultarlo con otro especialista

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opinionated
adj dogmático, aferrado a sus (or tus etc) opiniones

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opinion poll

n sondeo m or encuesta f de opinión

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opium
nu opio m

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opponent
n
(of a regime, policy) opositor, -tora m,f; (in debate) adversario, -ria m,f

(Games, Sport) contrincante mf, rival mf

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opportune
adj (frml) oportuno

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opportunist [1]
n oportunista mf

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opportunist [2],opportunistic
, adj oportunista

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opportunity
nc u (pl -ties) oportunidad f, ocasión f; ~ to + INF/OF -ING oportunidad DE + INF; there was little ~ for sightseeing hubo poco tiempo para hacer turismo

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oppose
vt
(be against) measure/policy/actions oponerse* a

(resist) decision/plan combatir

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opposed
adj
(against, in disagreement with) (pred) to be ~ TO sth oponerse* A algo

as opposed to a diferencia de

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opposing
adj (before n) viewpoint/faction/team contrario; army enemigo

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opposite [1]
adj
(facing) side/wall/page de enfrente

(contrary) opinions/news opuesto; we set off in ~ directions partimos en direcciones opuestas; it was coming in the ~ direction venía en dirección contraria; the ~ sex el sexo opuesto

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opposite [2]
adv enfrente

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opposite [3]
prep enfrente de, frente a

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opposite [4]
n : the ~ lo contrario

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opposite number

n homólogo, -ga m,f

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opposition
n
u (antagonism, resistance) oposición f

(+ sing or pl vb)
(rivals, competitors) (Busn) competencia f; (Sport) adversarios mpl

(Pol) oposición f

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oppress
vt oprimir

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oppression
nu (Pol) opresión f; (feeling) agobio m

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oppressive
adj (Pol) opresivo; heat/humidity agobiante

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opt
vi optar; to ~ FOR sth optar POR algo; to ~ to + INF optar POR + INF opt out [v + adv] to ~ out (OF sth) decidir no tomar parte (EN algo); (when already involved) dejar de tomar parte (EN algo)

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optical
adj óptico

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optician
n óptico, -ca m,f; (esp in UK) oculista mf

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optics
n (+ sing vb) óptica f

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optimism
nu optimismo m

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optimist
n optimista mf

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optimistic
adj optimista

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optimum
adj (before n) óptimo

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option
n opción f; (Educ) (asignatura f) optativa f

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optional
adj accessories/features opcional; course/subject optativo

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opulence
nu opulencia f

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opulent
adj opulento

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opus
n obra f; (Mus) opus m

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or
conj
Note
The usual translation of or, o, becomes u when it precedes a word beginning with o or ho.
o; either … or … either[1]; five minutes ~ so unos cinco minutos; do as I say, ~ else! ¡haz lo que digo o vas a ver!

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OR
Oregon

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oracle
n oráculo m

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oral [1]
adj (usu before n) oral

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oral [2]
n (examen m) oral m

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orange [1]
n
c u (fruit) naranja f; (before n) ~ juice jugo m or (Esp) zumo m de naranja

~ (tree) naranjo m

u (color) naranja m

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orange [2]
adj naranja adj inv, de color naranja

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orangeade
nu naranjada f

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orator
n orador, -dora m,f

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orbit [1]
n órbita f

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orbit [2]
vt girar or orbitar alrededor de

~ vi orbitar

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orchard
n huerto m (de árboles frutales)

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orchestra
n
(Mus) orquesta f

(AmE Theat) platea f, patio m de butacas

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orchestral
adj music orquestal; piece para orquesta

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orchestrate
vt orquestar

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orchid
n orquídea f

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ordain
vt
(Relig) ordenar

(decree) (frml) to ~ THAT decretar QUE (+ subj)

(predestine) predestinar

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ordeal
n terrible experiencia f

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order [1]
n
c
(command) orden f; ~ to + INF orden DE + inf

(request, goods requested) pedido m; the books are on ~ los libros están pedidos; we make them to ~ los hacemos por encargo; the waiter took my ~ el camarero tomó nota de lo que quería

u
(sequence) orden m; to put sth in(to) ~ poner* algo en orden

(satisfactory condition) orden m; I'm trying to put my affairs in ~ estoy tratando de poner mis asuntos en orden; the car was in perfect working ~ el coche funcionaba perfectamente bien

(harmony, discipline) orden m; to keep ~ mantener* el orden

(in phrases)
in order: are her papers in ~? ¿tiene los papeles en regla?; an apology would seem to be in ~ parecería que lo indicado sería disculparse

in order to para

in order that para que (+ subj)

out of order (not in sequence) desordenado; (not working) averiado, descompuesto (AmL); out of order no funciona

c
(Biol) orden m

(of monks, nuns) orden f

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order [2]
vt

(command) ordenar; to ~ sb to + INF ordenarle a algn QUE (+ subj)

(Med) mandar

(request) pedir*; goods encargar*

(put in order) ordenar

~ vi (in restaurant): are you ready to ~? ¿ya han decidido qué van a tomar?

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order book

n libro m de pedidos

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ordered
adj ordenado

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orderly [1]
adj
life/mind ordenado

crowd disciplinado

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orderly [2]
n (pl -lies)
(in hospital) camillero m

(Mil) ordenanza m

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ordinal (number)
n (número m) ordinal m

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ordinarily
adv
(usually) normalmente

(averagely) medianamente

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ordinary [1]
adj
(average, normal) normal, corriente

(usual) normal

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ordinary [2]
n (average): out of the ~ fuera de lo común

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ore
n mena f, mineral m metalífero

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Ore ,Oreg
, Oregon

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oregano
nu orégano m

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organ
n
(Anat) órgano m

(Mus) órgano m

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organic
adj orgánico; farming ecológico; vegetable biológico, cultivado sin pesticidas ni fertilizantes artificiales

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organism
n organismo m

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organization
n
c (group) organización f; (before n) ~ chart organigrama m

u (organizing) organización f

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organize
vt
(arrange, set up) organizar*

(systematize) ideas/life ordenar; to get oneself ~d organizarse*

(Lab Rels) sindicalizar* (esp AmL), sindicar* (esp Esp)

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organized
adj
(methodical) organizado

(Lab Rels) sindicalizado (esp AmL), sindicado (esp Esp)

crime organizado

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organizer
n organizador, -dora m,f

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orgasm
n orgasmo m

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orgy
n (pl orgies) orgía f

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orient [1],Orient
, n the ~ (el) Oriente

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orient [2]
vt (esp AmE) orientar

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oriental
adj oriental

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orientate
vt (esp BrE) orient[2]

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orientation
nu
(leanings, preference) tendencia f

(guidance) orientación f

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orienteering
nu orientación f

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orifice
n orificio m

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origin
n origen m

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original [1]
adj
(first) original; the ~ inhabitants los primeros habitantes

(not copied) original

(unusual) original

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original [2]
n (document, painting) original m

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originality
nu originalidad f

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originally
adv
(in the beginning) originariamente

(unusually) con originalidad

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originate
vi
(begin) custom originarse; fire empezar*

to ~ from sth (develop from) tener* su origen en algo

(AmE Transp) salir* de

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originator
n creador, -dora m,f

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Orkney Islands ,Orkneys
, pl n (Islas fpl) Órcadas fpl

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ornament
n adorno m

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ornamental
adj ornamental

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ornate
adj ornamentado; (pej) recargado

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ornithologist
n ornitólogo, -ga m,f

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ornithology
nu ornitología f

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orphan [1]
n huérfano, -na m,f

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orphan [2]
vt (usu pass): she was ~ed at the age of two quedó huérfana a los dos años

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orphanage
n orfanato m

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orthodox
adj ortodoxo

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orthopedic ,orthopaedic
, (BrE) adj ortopédico

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Oscar
n oscar m

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oscillate
vi (Elec, Phys) oscilar

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ostensible
adj aparente

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ostensibly
adv aparentemente

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ostentatious
adj ostentoso

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osteopath
n osteópata mf

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ostracize
vt hacerle* el vacío a

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ostrich
n avestruz m

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other [1]
adj otro, otra; (pl) otros, otras; he doesn't relate easily to ~ people no se relaciona fácilmente con los demás; the ~ day el otro día

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other [2]
pron (pl others)

(different, alternative one or ones) otro, otra; ~s otros, otras; I'll think of some excuse or ~ ya me inventaré alguna excusa (u otra); he was called Richard something or ~ se llamaba Richard no sé cuánto (fam)

(the remaining one or ones) otro, otra; ~s otros, otras; what do the ~s think? ¿qué piensan los demás?

(additional one or ones) otro, otra; ~s otros, otras; answer the first three questions and one ~ conteste las tres primeras preguntas y otra más

other than (apart from) aparte de; (different from) distinto (or distinta etc) de or a; it was none ~ than Bob no era ni más ni menos que Bob

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other [3]
adv : somehow or ~ de alguna manera; somewhere or ~ en algún sitio; where would you like to live? — anywhere ~ than London ¿dónde te gustaría vivir? — en cualquier (otro) sitio menos en Londres

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otherwise
adv
(if not) (as linker) si no

(in other respects) por lo demás

(in a different way): he could not have done ~ no podía haber hecho otra cosa; unless ~ agreed, payments … a menos que se convenga otra cosa, los pagos …

(other, different): there are many problems, legal and ~ hay muchos problemas, legales y de otro tipo

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otter
n nutria f

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ouch
interj (colloq) ¡ay!

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ought
v mod ~ to + INF debería (or deberías etc) + INF, debiera (or debieras etc) + INF; she ~ not to have said that no debería haber dicho eso

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ounce
n
(unit) onza f (28,35 gramos)

(small quantity) (no pl): if you had an ~ of decency/sense … si tuvieras una pizca de vergüenza/sentido común …

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our
adj
Note
The translation nuestro agrees in number and gender with the noun which it modifies; our is translated by nuestro, nuestra, nuestros, nuestras, according to what follows: our father/mother nuestro padre/nuestra madre; our books/magazines nuestros libros/nuestras revistas.
(sing) nuestro, -tra; (pl) nuestros, -tras; we were washing ~ hair nos lavábamos el pelo

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ours
pron
Note
The translation nuestro reflects the gender and number of the noun it is standing for; ours is translated by el nuestro, la nuestra, los nuestros, las nuestras, depending on what is being referred to.
(sing) nuestro, -tra; (pl) nuestros, -tras; ~ is blue el nuestro/la nuestra es azul; a friend of ~ un amigo nuestro

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ourselves

pron
(reflexive): we behaved ~ nos portamos bien; we thought only of ~ solo pensamos en nosotros mismos/nosotras mismas; we were by ~ estábamos solos/solas

(emphatic use): we did it ~ lo hicimos nosotros mismos/nosotras mismas

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oust
vt rival/leader desbancar*; government derrocar*

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out [1]
adv

(outside) fuera, afuera (esp AmL)

(not at home, work): tell him I'm ~ dile que no estoy; I was ~ most of the day estuve (a)fuera casi todo el día; to eat ~ cenar/comer fuera or (esp AmL) afuera; ~ and about: you must get ~ and about more tienes que salir más

(removed): I'm having my stitches ~ next week la semana que viene me sacan los puntos

(indicating movement, direction): ~! ¡fuera!; out salida; she went over to the window and looked ~ se acercó a la ventana y miró para afuera

(outstretched, projecting): the dog had its tongue ~ el perro tenía la lengua fuera or (esp AmL) afuera

(indicating distance): ~ here in Japan aquí en Japón; we live ~ Brampton way vivimos en la dirección de Brampton

(from hospital, jail): he's been ~ for a month now ya hace un mes que salió

(in phrases) out for: Lewis was ~ for revenge Lewis quería vengarse; out to + INF: she's ~ to beat the record está decidida a batir el récord; they're only ~ to make money su único objetivo es hacer dinero; see also OUT OF

(displayed, not put away): are the plates ~ yet? ¿están puestos ya los platos?

(in blossom) en flor

(shining): when the sun's ~ cuando hay or hace sol

(published, produced): a report ~ today points out that … un informe publicado hoy señala que …; their new album will be ~ by April sacarán el nuevo disco para abril

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out [2]
adj
(pred)
(extinguished) to be ~ fire/light/pipe estar* apagado

(unconscious) inconsciente

(pred)
(at an end): before the month/year is ~ antes de que acabe el mes/año

(out of fashion) pasado de moda

(Sport)
(eliminated) to be ~ batter/batsman quedar out; team quedar eliminado

(outside limit) (pred) fuera; ~! (call) ¡out!

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out [3]
prep : he looked ~ the window miró (hacia afuera) por la ventana; see also out of

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out

: ~-and-~
adj (as intensifier) villain/liar consumado; radical/feminist acérrimo; defeat/disgrace total;
~back
n the ~back el interior (zona despoblada de Australia);
~bid
vt (pres p -bidding; past -bid; past p -bid or (AmE also) -bidden) to ~bid sb (FOR sth) pujar más que algn (POR algo);
~board (motor)
n motor m fuera de borda, fueraborda m;
~break
n (of war) estallido m; (of hostilities) comienzo m; (of cholera, influenza, violence) brote m;
~building
n edificación f anexa;
~burst
n (of emotion) arrebato m;
~cast
n paria mf;
~come
n (result) resultado m; (consequences) consecuencias fpl;
~crop
n afloramiento m;
~cry
nu c protesta f (enérgica); there was a public ~cry hubo protestas generalizadas;
~dated
adj style/custom pasado de moda; idea/theory anticuado;
~did past of ~do;
~distance
vt dejar atrás;
~do
vt (3rd pers sing pres -does; past -did; past p -done) person/team superar; result/achievement mejorar;
~door
adj (before n) clothes de calle; plants de exterior; swimming pool descubierto;
~doors
adv al aire libre

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outer
adj (before n) exterior; ~ space el espacio sideral

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out

: ~fit
n
(clothes) conjunto m, tenida f (Chi)

(equipment) equipo m
;
~flow
n (of water) desagüe m, flujo m;
~go
nu c (AmE) salida f;
~going
adj
(sociable) sociable;

president/administration saliente
;
~goings
pl n (esp BrE) gastos mpl;
~grow
vt (past -grew; past p -grown): he's already ~grown his new shoes los zapatos nuevos ya le han quedado chicos or (Esp) ya se le han quedado pequeños; she's ~grown these toys ya está grande para jugar con esos juguetes;
~house
n
(building) (BrE) edificación f anexa

(outdoor privy) (AmE) excusado m exterior

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outing
n excursión f

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outlandish
adj clothes extravagante; idea/suggestion descabellado

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outlast

vt
(last longer than) durar más que

(survive) sobrevivir a

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outlaw [1]
n forajido, -da m,f, bandido, -da m,f

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outlaw [2]
vt activity/product prohibir*, declarar ilegal; organization proscribir*; person declarar fuera de la ley

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out

: ~lay
n desembolso m;
~let
n

(for liquid, gas) salida f

(AmE Elec) toma f de corriente, tomacorriente m (AmL);

(means of expression): she found an ~let for her feelings encontró una manera de canalizar sus sentimientos;

(Busn, Marketing) punto m de venta; retail ~let tienda f al por menor

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outline [1]
n

(contour) contorno m

(shape) perfil m

(summary) resumen m; (plan of project, article) esquema m

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outline [2]
vt
(sketch) shape bosquejar; map trazar*

(summarize) esbozar*

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out

: ~live
vt sobrevivir a;
~look
n
(attitude) punto m de vista

(prospects) perspectivas fpl
;
~lying
adj (before n) villages/islands alejado; area/hills/suburbs de la periferia;
~number
vt superar en número a

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out of
prep
(from inside): it fell ~ ~ her hand se le cayó de la mano; (come) ~ ~ there! ¡salgan de ahí!; to look ~ ~ the window mirar (hacia afuera) por la ventana

(outside): I was ~ ~ the room for two minutes estuve dos minutos fuera or (AmL tb) afuera de la habitación

(eliminated, excluded): Korea is ~ ~ the tournament Corea ha quedado eliminada; he was left ~ ~ the team no lo incluyeron en el equipo

(indicating substance, makeup) de; made ~ ~ steel hecho de acero

(indicating motive) por; ~ ~ charity por caridad

(from among) de; eight ~ ~ ten people ocho de cada diez personas

(indicating lack): we're ~ ~ bread nos hemos quedado sin pan

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out

: ~-of-date
adj (pred ~ of date) ideas/technology desfasado, perimido (RPl); ticket/check caducado, vencido (AmL); clothes pasado de moda;
~-of-the-way
adj place apartado;
~patient
n paciente externo, -na m,f;
~post
n
(Mil) avanzada f

(settlement) puesto m de avanzada
;
~put
nu c (of factory, writer, artist) producción f; (of worker, machine) rendimiento m; (Comput) salida f; (Elec) salida f

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outrage [1]
n
c (cruel act) atrocidad f

c (scandal) escándalo m

u (feeling) ~ (AT sth) indignación f (ANTE algo)

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outrage [2]
vt
(offend) indignar

(scandalize) escandalizar*

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outrageous
adj
(scandalous) behavior/state of affairs vergonzoso; demands/price escandaloso; how dare you! this is ~! ¡cómo te atreves! ¡esto es intolerable!

(unconventional) clothes extravagante

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outran
past of outrun

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outright [1]
adj (before n) refusal/opposition rotundo; hostility declarado; winner indiscutido; lie descarado

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outright [2]
adv
(completely) refuse/reject rotundamente; win indiscutiblemente

(directly, frankly) ask/say abiertamente

(instantly) kill en el acto

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out

: ~run
vt (pres p -running; past -ran; past p -run) dejar atrás;
~set
n : from the ~set desde el principio;
~shine
vt (past & past p -shone) eclipsar

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outside [1]
n (exterior part) exterior m; (surface) parte f de fuera or (esp AmL) de afuera; at the (very) ~ como máximo

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outside [2]
adv fuera, afuera (esp AmL); to run ~ salir* corriendo

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outside [3]
prep fuera de; it's just ~ London está en las afueras de Londres; it's ~ my responsibilities no está dentro de mis responsabilidades

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outside [4]
adj (before n)
(exterior, outward) exterior

(outdoor) toilet fuera de la vivienda, exterior

(outer) exterior; the ~ lane (Auto) el carril de la izquierda; (in UK etc) el carril de la derecha; (Sport) el carril (AmL) or (Esp) la calle número ocho (or seis etc)

(external) interference/pressure externo

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outsider
n
(person not belonging) persona f de fuera, afuerano, -na m,f

(in competition): he was beaten by an ~ fue derrotado por un desconocido (un competidor que se consideraba tenía pocas probabilidades de ganar)

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out

: ~size , (esp AmE) out-sized~-sized
adj (Clothing) de talla or (RPl) talle gigante; (very large) gigantesco;
~skirts
pl n afueras fpl, alrededores mpl;
~smart
vt (esp AmE colloq) burlar;
~source
vt adquirir* … de fuentes externas;
~spoken
adj directo, franco;
~spread
adj wings extendido;
~standing
adj

(excellent) ability/beauty extraordinario; achievement/performer destacado

(prominent) (before n) feature destacado

;
debt pendiente (de pago)
;
~stay
vt : I think we've ~stayed our welcome creo que nos hemos quedado más de la cuenta;
~stretched
adj extendido;
~strip
vt -pp- (run faster than) tomarle la delantera a; (exceed) sobrepasar;
~vote
vt : to be ~voted perder* la votación

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outward [1]
adj (before n)
appearance exterior; sign externo

journey/flight de ida

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outward [2],outwards
, (BrE also) adv hacia afuera

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outwardly
adv en apariencia

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out

: ~weigh
vt ser* mayor que;
~wit
vt -tt- burlar

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oval [1]
n óvalo m

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oval [2]
adj ovalado, oval

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ovary
n (pl -ries) ovario m

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ovation
n (frml) ovación f (frml); he got a standing ~ los delegados se pusieron de pie para aplaudirlo

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oven
n horno m; (before n) ~ glove guante m para el horno

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oven

: ~proof
adj refractario;
~-ready
adj listo para el horno

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over [1]
adv

(across): come ~ here! ¡ven aquí!; look ~ there! ¡mira allí!; she called me ~ me llamó (desde el otro lado); he reached ~ and took the money se estiró y tomó el dinero

(overhead) por encima

(in another place): she was sitting ~ there estaba sentada allí; how long are you ~ (here) for? ¿cuánto tiempo te vas a quedar (aquí)?

(on other page, TV station etc): see ~ véase al dorso; for the latest news, ~ to New York para las últimas noticias, conectamos ahora con Nueva York

(Rad, Telec) corto; ~ and out! corto y fuera

(out of upright position): to knock sth ~ tirar or (AmL exc RPl) botar algo (de un golpe); to tip sth ~ volcar* algo

(finished): the film was ~ by 11 o'clock la película terminó antes de las 11; it's all ~ between us lo nuestro se ha acabado; to be ~ (and done) with haber* terminado

(remaining): if you have any material ~ si te sobra tela; 3 into 10 goes 3 and 1 ~ 10 dividido (por) 3 cabe a 3 y sobra 1

(as intensifier): twice/ten times ~ dos/diez veces

(again) (AmE) otra vez; we had to start ~ tuvimos que volver a empezar

(more) más

(excessively) demasiado

(in phrases)
all over (everywhere) por todas partes; I'm aching all ~ me duele todo (el cuerpo); that's her all ~ (colloq) eso es típico de ella

(all) over again: to start (all) ~ again volver* a empezar (desde cero)

over and over (repeatedly) una y otra vez

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over [2]
prep

(across): he jumped ~ the fence saltó (por encima de) la valla; they built a bridge ~ the river construyeron un puente sobre el río; she peered ~ his shoulder atisbó por encima de su hombro

(above) encima de

(covering, on): snow was falling ~ the countryside nevaba sobre la campiña; my room looks out ~ the square mi habitación da a la plaza; he put a coat on ~ his pajamas se puso un abrigo encima del pijama; she hit me ~ the head with her stick me dio con el bastón en la cabeza

(through, all around): ~ an area of 50km^2 en un área de 50km^2; I've been ~ the details with her he repasado los detalles con ella

(referring to experiences, illnesses): is she ~ her measles yet? ¿ya se ha repuesto del sarampión?; we're ~ the worst now ya hemos pasado lo peor

(during, in the course of): ~ the past/next few years en los últimos/próximos años; we can discuss it ~ lunch podemos hablarlo mientras comemos

(by the medium of) por; ~ the loudspeaker por el altavoz

(about, on account of): to cry ~ sth llorar por algo; they argued ~ money discutieron por asuntos de dinero

all over: there are black marks all ~ the floor hay marcas negras por todo el suelo; all ~ town por toda la ciudad

(more than) más de

over and above (in addition to) además de

(senior to) por encima de

(indicating superiority) sobre; to have control ~ sb/sth tener* control sobre algn/algo

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over [3]
n (in cricket) over m (serie de seis lanzamientos)

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over-
pref
(excessively) demasiado

(in deliberate understatement): she wasn't ~enthusiastic no demostró mucho entusiasmo que digamos

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overact

vi sobreactuar*

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overall [1]
adj (before n) length total; result/cost global; the ~ impression la impresión general

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overall [2]
n.
(protective garment) (esp BrE) bata f

overalls pl
(dungarees) (AmE) overol m (AmL), (pantalones mpl de) peto m (Esp), mameluco m (CS)

(boiler suit) (BrE) overol m (AmL), mono m (Esp, Méx)

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over

: ~arm
adv (esp BrE) por encima de la cabeza;
~ate past of ~eat;
~awe
vt intimidar;
~balance
vi perder* el equilibrio;
~board
adv : they threw him ~board lo echaron por la borda; to go ~board (colloq — exaggerate) exagerar; (— be excessively enthusiastic, generous) pasarse (fam);
~came past of ~come;
~cast
adj sky cubierto; day nublado; it's ~cast está nublado or cubierto;
~charge
vt to ~charge sb (FOR sth) cobrarle de más a algn (POR algo);
~coat
n abrigo m, sobretodo m (esp RPl);
~come (past -came; past p -come)
vt
opponent reducir*; fear superar; inhibitions vencer*

(overwhelm) invadir; he was ~come by fatigue lo venció la fatiga; to be ~come WITH sth with guilt/remorse sentirse* abrumado POR algo

~ vi : we shall ~come venceremos;
~crowded
adj abarrotado (de gente); country superpoblado;
~crowding
nu : they complained about the ~crowding on the trains se quejaron de lo aborrotados que iban los trenes; the severe ~crowding in our prisons el hacinamiento en nuestras cárceles;
~do
vt (3rd pers sing pres -does; past -did; past p -done)
(exaggerate) exagerar; to ~do it (go too far) írsele la mano a algn; (overexert oneself) exigir* demasiado
;
(Culin) cocinar demasiado, recocer*
;
~dose
n sobredosis f;
~draft
n descubierto m;
~draw
vt (past -drew; past p -drawn) (Fin): I'm ~drawn tengo un descubierto;
~drive
n superdirecta f;
~due
adj : the book is a month ~due el plazo de devolución del libro venció hace un mes; such measures are long ~due tales medidas deberían haberse adoptado mucho antes;
~eat
vi (past -ate; past p -eaten) comer demasiado;
~excited
adj sobreexcitado;
~feed
vt (past & past p -fed) sobrealimentar

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overflow [1]
vi liquid derramarse; bucket/bath/river desbordarse; the house is ~ing with junk la casa está hasta el techo de cachivaches

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overflow [2]
n
u c (excess): we put a bowl there to catch the ~ pusimos un bol para recoger el líquido que se derramaba

c (outlet) rebosadero m

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over

: ~grown
adj
garden lleno de maleza

(too big) demasiado grande
;
~hand
adv (AmE) por encima de la cabeza;
~hang (past & past p -hung)
vt sobresalir* por encima de
~ vi sobresalir*

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overhaul [1]
vt revisar

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overhaul [2]
n revisión f (general), overjol m (AmC)

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overhead [1]
adv : the sun was directly ~ el sol caía de pleno; a plane flew ~ pasó un avión

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overhead [2]
adj cable aéreo; railway elevado

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overhead [3]
nc u (AmE) gastos mpl indirectos

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over

: ~heads
pl n (BrE) overhead[3];
~hear
vt (past & past p -heard) oír* (por casualidad);
~heat
vi recalentarse*;
~hung past & past p of overhang;
~joyed
adj encantado;
~kill
nu exageración f;
~land
adj/adv por tierra;
~lap
vi -pp-
tiles/planks estar* montados unos sobre otros, traslaparse

responsibilities coincidir en parte
;
~leaf
adv al dorso;
~load
vt sobrecargar*;
~look
vt

(not notice) pasar por alto

(disregard) disculpar
;

(have view over): a room ~looking the sea una habitación con vista al mar or que da al mar

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overly
adv demasiado

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overnight [1]
adv
(through the night): to stay ~ quedarse a pasar la noche; there had been a heavy fall of snow ~ durante la noche había nevado mucho; soak the chickpeas ~ ponga los garbanzos en remojo la noche anterior

(suddenly) change/disappear de la noche a la mañana

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overnight [2]
adj
(through the night) journey de noche; stay de una noche

(sudden) change/success repentino

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over

: ~paid
adj : she's ~paid le pagan demasiado
~pass
n paso m elevado, paso m a desnivel (Méx);
~population
nu superpoblación f, sobrepoblación f (AmL);
~power
vt
(render helpless) dominar

(affect greatly) smell marear; heat sofocar*; emotion abrumar
;
~powering
adj
smell muy fuerte; heat aplastante; desire irresistible

personality apabullante
;
~priced
vt : it's ~priced es caro para lo que es;
~ran past of ~run;
~rated
adj sobrevalorado;
~reach
v refl : to ~reach oneself intentar hacer demasiado;
~react
vi reaccionar en forma exagerada;
~ride
vt (past -rode; past p -ridden) decision/recommendation invalidar; wishes/advice hacer* caso omiso de;
~ripe
adj demasiado maduro;
~rode past of ~ride;
~rule
vt decision/verdict anular; objection rechazar*;
~run
vt (past -ran; past p -run)
(invade, swarm over) invadir; to be ~run WITH sth estar* plagado DE algo

(exceed) exceder
;
~saw past of oversee

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overseas [1]
adj (before n) trade exterior; investments/branches en el exterior; student/visitor extranjero; news del exterior

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overseas [2]
adv live en el extranjero; travel/send al extranjero

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over

: ~see
vt (past -saw; past p -seen) supervisar;
~seer
n capataz mf;
~shadow
vt eclipsar;
~shoot
vt (past & past p -shot) runway salirse* de; turning pasarse de; target/budget exceder;
~sight
nu c descuido m;
~sleep
vi (past & past p -slept) quedarse dormido;
~spend
vi (past & past p -spent) gastar más de la cuenta;
~spill
nu excedente m de población;
~staffed
adj con exceso de personal or (Esp tb) de plantilla;
~state
vt exagerar;
~stay
vt outstay;
~step
vt -pp- sobrepasar

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overt
adj hostility declarado; criticism abierto

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over

: ~take (past -took; past p -taken)
vt
(go past) adelantar, rebasar (Méx)

(surpass) superar

~ vi (BrE) adelantar, rebasar (Méx);
~tax
vt
(strain) poner* a prueba

(Tax) gravar en exceso (con impuestos)
;
~throw
vt (past -threw; past p -thrown) government derrocar*;
~time
nu
(extra work hours) horas fpl extra(s), sobretiempo m (Chi, Per)
;
(AmE Sport) prórroga f
;
~tone
n (suggestion, hint) (usu pl) dejo m, deje m (Esp);
~took past of ~take

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overture
n
(Mus) obertura f

overtures pl (approaches) (frml) intento m de acercamiento; (sexual) insinuación f

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over

: ~turn
vt
(tip over) table/boat darle* la vuelta a, dar* vuelta (CS)

(depose) government derrocar*

~ vi vehicle volcar*;
~weight
adj person demasiado gordo; I am 10lb ~weight peso 10 libras de más, tengo un sobrepeso de 10 libras (Chi, Méx)

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overwhelm
vt
(emotionally) abrumar

(defeat) aplastar

(swamp): they've been ~ed with applications/complaints han recibido infinidad de solicitudes/quejas

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overwhelming
adj grief inconsolable; urge irresistible; anger incontenible; boredom insoportable; defeat aplastante

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overwind

vt (past & past p -wound ) dar* demasiada cuerda a

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overwork [1]
vt hacer* trabajar demasiado

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overwork [2]
nu agotamiento m

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ovulate
vi ovular

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ovulation
nu ovulación f

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owe
vt
(financially) deber; to ~ sb sth, ~ sth TO sb deberle algo A algn

(be obliged to give, do) explanation/apology/favor deber

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owing
adj
(pred): the money still ~ el dinero que aún se debe

owing to (as prep) debido a

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owl
n búho m, tecolote m (Méx); (barn ~) lechuza f

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own [1]
vt property tener* own up [v + adv]: no one ~ed up nadie reconoció tener la culpa; no one would ~ up to having left the window open nadie quiso reconocer que había sido quien dejó la ventana abierta

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own [2]
adj my/her/your etc ~: in our ~ house en nuestra propia casa; she makes her ~ clothes se hace la ropa ella misma

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own [3]
pron my/her/your etc ~: it isn't a company car, it's her ~ no es un coche de la empresa, es suyo (propio); she wanted a room of her ~ quería una habitación para ella sola; on one's ~ solo; to get one's ~ back (BrE colloq) desquitarse

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owner
n (of house, car) dueño, -ña m,f, propietario, -ria m,f; (of pet) dueño, -ña m,f

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ownership
nu propiedad f

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own goal

n autogol m, gol m en contra (CS)

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ox
n (pl oxen) buey m

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oxen
pl of OX

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oxide
nu c óxido m

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oxtail

nu c rabo m de buey

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oxygen
nu oxígeno m; (before n) ~ mask (Aviat, Med) mascarilla f de oxígeno

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oyster
n ostra f, ostión m (Méx)

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oz
ounce(s)

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ozone
nu (Chem) ozono m; (before n) the ~ layer la capa de ozono

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P

p
(in UK) (penny/pence) penique(s) m(pl)

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p.
(pl pp.) (page) pág., p.; pp. 12-48 págs. 12 a 48

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P ,p
, n P, p f

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pa [1]
n (colloq) papá m

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pa [2],p.a.
, per annum

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PA
n
~ (system) public-address system

(BrE) personal assistant

also
Pa Pennsylvania

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pace [1]
n
(stride) paso m; to put sb through her/his ~s poner* a algn a prueba

(speed) (no pl) ritmo m; to keep ~ with sb seguirle* el ritmo lento a algn; to set the ~ marcar* la pauta

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pace [2]
vi : to ~ up and down caminar or (esp Esp) andar de un lado para otro

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pace

: ~maker
n (Sport) liebre f; (Med) marcapasos m;
~setter
n (Sport) liebre f; (pioneer) líder mf

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Pacific
n the ~ (Ocean) el (Océano) Pacífico

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pacifier
n (AmE) chupete m, chupón m (AmL exc CS), chupo m (Col), chupa f (Ven)

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pacifism
nu pacifismo m

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pacifist
n pacifista mf

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pacify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied
(calm, satisfy) apaciguar*

(restore to peace) pacificar*

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pack [1]
n
(bundle, load) fardo m; (rucksack) mochila f

(package) paquete m; (of cigarettes) paquete m, cajetilla f

(of cards) (BrE) baraja f, mazo m (esp AmL)

(of wolves) manada f; a ~ of hounds (Sport) una jauría

(in race) pelotón m

(of thieves, fools) (pej) partida f (pey); a ~ of lies una sarta de mentiras

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pack [2]
vt

(Busn) goods/products (put into container) envasar; (make packets with) empaquetar; (for transport) embalar

(put into suitcase, bag): have you ~ed your toothbrush? ¿llevas el cepillo de dientes?; to ~ one's suitcase hacer* la maleta or (RPl) la valija, empacar (AmL); she takes a ~ed lunch to work se lleva el almuerzo or (esp Esp, Méx) la comida al trabajo

(press tightly together): ~ the soil (down) firmly apisone bien la tierra

(cram): the book is ~ed with useful information el libro está lleno de información útil; we ~ed a lot into a short time hicimos un montón de cosas en poco tiempo fam

~ vi (fill suitcase) hacer* la(s) maleta(s) or (RPl) la(s) valija(s), empacar* (AmL) pack in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(quit) (colloq) job/course dejar

(cram in): we managed to ~ in 50 people pudimos meter a 50 personas
pack off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] despachar, mandar; she ~ed the children off to school mandó a los niños al colegio pack up
[v + adv]
(assemble belongings) liar* el petate, hacer* su itacate (Méx)

(stop) (colloq): let's ~ up for the day dejémoslo por hoy

(break down) (colloq) motor/radio dejar de funcionar, descomponerse* (esp AmL), tronarse* (Méx fam)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
tools/belongings recoger*

pack in

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package
n paquete m

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package

: ~ holiday (BrE) ~ vacation;
~ store
n (AmE) tienda f de bebidas alcohólicas;
~ tour
n viaje m organizado (en el que se recorren díferentes localidades);
~ vacation
n (AmE) vacaciones fpl organizadas

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packaging
nu
(packing) embalaje m

(wrapping) envoltorio m

(Marketing) presentación f

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packed
adj hall/restaurant lleno de gente, repleto

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packet
n (esp BrE) paquete m; (before n) soup/cake mix de sobre

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packing
nu
(of suitcase): to do one's ~ hacer* la(s) maleta(s) or (RPl) la(s) valija(s), empacar* (AmL)

(in factory) embalaje m

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packing case

n caja f de embalaje

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pact
n pacto m

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pad [1]
n
(cushioning) almohadilla f; shoulder ~s hombreras fpl; knee ~s rodilleras fpl

(of paper) bloc m

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pad [2]
vt -dd-

(line) seat/panel acolchar, enguatar (Esp)

padded past p jacket acolchado, enguatado (Esp); bra con relleno; envelope acolchado; ~ded cell celda f de aislamiento

~ (out) essay rellenar, meter* paja en (fam)

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padding
nu (material) relleno m, guata f (Esp); (for protection) almohadillas fpl

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paddle [1]
n
c (oar) zagual m, pala f

(no pl): to go for a ~ ir* a mojarse los pies

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paddle [2]
vi
(wet feet) mojarse los pies (en la orilla)

(in canoe) remar (con pala or zagual)

(swim) duck/dog chapotear

~ vt boat/canoe llevar (remando con pala or zagual)

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paddling pool
n (BrE) (in park) estanque m; (inflatable) piscina f or (Méx) alberca f inflable (para niños)

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paddock
n prado m

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paddy
n (pl -dies) ~ (field) arrozal m

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padlock [1]
n candado m

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padlock [2]
vt cerrar* con candado

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paediatric
etc (BrE) pediatric etc

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paedophile
n (BrE) pedophile

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pagan [1]
n pagano, -na m,f

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pagan [2]
adj pagano

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page [1]
n
(of book, newspaper) página f; on ~ four en la página cuatro

(attendant) paje m; (in hotel) botones m

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page [2]
vt (over loudspeaker) llamar por megafonía; (by beeper) llamar por buscapersonas or (Méx) bip or (Chi) bíper

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pageant
n
(show, ceremony) festividades fpl

(historical show) espectáculo histórico al aire libre

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pageboy

n page[1]

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pager
n buscapersonas m, bip m (Méx), bíper m (Chi)

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paid [1]
past & past p of PAY

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paid [2]
adj employment remunerado; worker asalariado; vacation pagado; leave con goce de sueldo

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pail
n balde m, cubo m (Esp), cubeta f (Méx)

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pain
n

u c (physical) dolor m; she was in great ~ estaba muy dolorida or (AmL tb) adolorida; to be a ~ in the neck ser* un pesado

c (annoying person or thing) (colloq) lata f (fam)

pains pl (effort): that's all you get for your ~s así te pagan la molestia; I went to great ~s to explain it to them carefully puse mucho esmero en explicárselo

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painful
adj
(physically) doloroso; it's very ~ duele mucho

(mentally) task desagradable; reminder doloroso

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painfully
adv : she dragged herself ~ along se iba arrastrando con mucho dolor; she's ~ shy es tan tímida que da pena

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painkiller

nu c analgésico m

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painless
adj
(causing no pain) indoloro; ~ childbirth parto m sin dolor

(easy, pleasant) (colloq) method sencillo

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painstaking
adj research/efforts concienzudo; person/personality meticuloso

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paint [1]
nu c pintura f

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paint [2]
vt/i pintar

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paint

: ~box
n caja f de acuarelas;
~brush
n pincel m; (large, for walls) brocha f

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painter
n (Art, Const) pintor, -tora m,f

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painting
n
c (picture) cuadro m, pintura f

u (Art) pintura f

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paintwork

nu pintura f

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pair
n

(of shoes, socks, gloves) par m; a ~ of trousers unos pantalones; a ~ of scissors unas tijeras

(in cards) pareja f, par m

(couple) pareja f
pair up [v + adv] formar parejas

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pajamas ,pyjamas
, (BrE) pl n pijama m, piyama m or f (AmL)

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Pakistan
n Pakistán m, Paquistán m

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Pakistani [1]
adj pakistaní, paquistaní

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Pakistani [2]
n pakistaní mf, paquistaní mf

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pal
n (colloq) amigo m, compinche m (fam), cuate m (Méx fam)

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palace
n palacio m

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palatable
adj agradable

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palate
n paladar m

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pale [1]
adj
skin/person (naturally) blanco; (pallid) pálido

blue/pink pálido

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pale [2]
vi
person palidecer*

(seem minor) to ~ BESIDE o BEFORE sb/sth palidecer* JUNTO A algn/algo

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pale [3]
n : to be beyond the ~ ser* intolerable

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Palestine
n Palestina f

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Palestinian [1]
adj palestino

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Palestinian [2]
n palestino, -na m,f

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palette
n paleta f

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pall [1]
n : to cast a ~ on o over sth empañar algo

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pall [2]
vi hacerse* pesado

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pallid
adj pálido

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palm
n

~ (tree) palmera f

(leaf, branch) palma f

(Anat) palma f
palm off [v + o + adv] to ~ sth off ON o ONTO sb encajarle algo a algn (fam); to ~ sb off WITH sth quitarse a algn de encima CON algo

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palmistry
nu quiromancia f

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Palm Sunday

n Domingo m de Ramos

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palpable
adj (frml) palmario, palpable

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palpitate
vi palpitar

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palpitation
nu c (Med) palpitación f

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paltry
adj -trier -triest sum/amount mísero; excuse malo

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pamper
vt mimar

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pamphlet
n (informative) folleto m; (political) panfleto m

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pan [1]
n
(Culin) cacerola f; (large, with two handles) olla f; (small) cacerola f, cazo m (Esp); (frying ~) sartén f

(of toilet) (BrE) taza f

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pan [2]
vi -nn-
(Min): to ~ for gold lavar oro

(Cin): the camera ~s across to the two figures la cámara recorre hasta enfocar en las dos figuras

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panacea
n (frml) panacea f

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panache
nu garbo m

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Panama
n Panamá m; (before n) the ~ Canal el Canal de Panamá

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Panamanian [1]
adj panameño

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Panamanian [2]
n panameño, -ña m,f

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pancake
nc (Culin) crep(e) m, panqueque m (AmL), crepa f (Méx), panqué m (AmC, Col), panqueca f (Ven)

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pancreas
n páncreas m

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panda
n (oso, osa m,f) panda mf

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pandemonium
nu pandemonio m, pandemónium m

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pander
vi : to ~ to sb's whims consentirle* los caprichos a algn

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pane
n (hoja f de) vidrio m, cristal m (Esp)

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panel [1]
n

(of door, car body, plane wing) panel m; (of garment) pieza f

(instrument ~) tablero m (de instrumentos); (control ~) tablero m (de control)

(in discussion, interview) panel m or (Col, Ven) pánel m; (in quiz, contest) equipo m; (in exam) mesa f, comisión f (Chi)

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panel [2]
vt , (BrE) -ll-
room/wall revestir* con paneles

paneled, (BrE)
panelled past p door de paneles

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pang
n punzada f; ~s of hunger retorcijones mpl or (Esp) retortijones mpl de hambre

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panhandler
n (AmE colloq) mendigo m

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panic [1]
n u c
(fear, anxiety) pánico m; (before n) ~ button botón m de alarma

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panic [2]
vi -ck- dejarse llevar por el pánico; don't ~! ¡tranquilo!

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panicky
adj person muy nervioso; behavior/decision precipitado

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panic-stricken

adj aterrorizado

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pannier
n alforja f; (on cycle) maletero m

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panorama
n panorama m

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panoramic
adj panorámico

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pansy
n (pl -sies) (Bot) pensamiento m

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pant [1]
vi jadear

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pant [2]
n jadeo m; see also PANTS

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pantheon
n panteón m

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panther
n pantera f

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panties
pl n calzones mpl (AmL), bragas fpl (Esp), pantaletas fpl (Méx, Ven), bombacha f (RPl), calzoneta f (AmC)

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pantihose
pl n pantyhose

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pantomime
nc u
(mime) pantomima f

(in UK) comedia musical navideña, basada en cuentos de hadas

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pantry
n (pl -tries) despensa f

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pants
pl n
(trousers) (AmE) pantalón m, pantalones mpl

(underwear) (BrE)
(men's) calzoncillos mpl, calzones mpl (Méx), interiores mpl (Col, Ven)

(women's) panties

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pantsuit ,pants suit
, n (AmE) traje m pantalón

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pantyhose
pl n (AmE) medias fpl, pantimedias fpl (Méx), medias fpl bombacha (RPl) or (Col) pantalón or (Ven) panty

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papa
n
(AmE) papá m

(BrE dated) padre m (ant)

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paper [1]
n

u (material) papel m; (before n) towel/handkerchief/bag de papel

c (wrapper) (esp BrE) envoltorio m

c (newspaper) diario m, periódico m

c (for journal) trabajo m; (at conference) ponencia f

c (exam ~) (BrE) examen m; (part) parte f

papers pl (documents) documentos mpl

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paper [2]
vt wall/room empapelar or (Méx tb) tapizar*

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paper

: ~back
n libro m en rústica or (Méx) de pasta blanda;
~clip
n clip m, sujetapapeles m;
~weight
n pisapapeles m;
~work
nu papeleo m (fam), trabajo m administrativo

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paprika
nu pimentón m dulce, paprika f

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Pap smear ,Pap test
, n (AmE) citología f, frotis m, Papanicolau m (AmL)

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Papua New Guinea
n Papua Nueva Guinea f

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papyrus
n (pl -ruses or -ri ) papiro m

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par
nu

(equal level) on a ~: the two athletes are on a ~ los dos atletas son del mismo nivel; this puts us on a ~ with workers in other countries esto nos pone en igualdad de condiciones con los trabajadores de otros países

(accepted standard): your work is below o not up to ~ tu trabajo no está a la altura de lo que se esperaba; to feel below o under~ no sentirse* del todo bien

(in golf) par m

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parable
n parábola f

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parachute [1]
n paracaídas m

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parachute [2]
vi saltar en or con paracaídas

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parachutist
n paracaidista mf

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parade [1]
n
(procession) desfile m

(assembly) (Mil) formación f

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parade [2]
vt
(display) wealth hacer* ostentación de

(march, walk) streets desfilar por

(assemble) troops hacer* formar

~ vi
(march, walk) desfilar

(assemble) (Mil) formar

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paradise
nu
(heaven) paraíso m

Paradise (Garden of Eden) Paraíso m (Terrenal)

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paradox
nc u paradoja f

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paraffin
nu
~ (wax) parafina f

~ (oil) (BrE) queroseno m, kerosene m, parafina f (Chi)

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paragliding
nu parapente m

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paragon
n : a ~ of virtue (set phrase) un dechado de virtudes (fr hecha)

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paragraph
n párrafo m

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Paraguay
n Paraguay m

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Paraguayan [1]
adj paraguayo

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Paraguayan [2]
n paraguayo, -ya m,f

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parallel [1]
adj paralelo

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parallel [2]
n
(Math) (line) paralela f

(similarity) paralelismo m, paralelo m; without ~ sin parangón

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parallel [3]
vt -l- or (BrE also) -ll- (frml) ser* análogo or paralelo a

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parallel bars

pl n (barras fpl) paralelas fpl

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paralysis
n (pl -ses ) u c
(Med) parálisis f

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paralyze
vt paralizar*

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paramedic
n : profesional conectado con la medicina, como enfermero, kinesiólogo etc

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parameter
n parámetro m

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paramilitary
adj paramilitar

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paramount
adj (frml) primordial

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paranoia
nu paranoia f

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paranoid
adj paranoico

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parapet
n parapeto m

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paraphernalia
nu parafernalia f

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paraphrase
vt parafrasear

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paraplegic
n parapléjico, -ca m,f

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parasailing
nu parasailing m

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parasite
n parásito m

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parasol
n sombrilla f, quitasol m

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paratrooper
n (Mil) paracaidista mf (del ejército)

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parcel
n (BrE) paquete m

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parched
adj
(very dry) reseco

(very thirsty) (colloq) (pred) muerto de sed (fam)

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parchment
n pergamino m

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pardon [1]
n

u (forgiveness) perdón m

(as interj): ~? o (frml) I beg your ~? (requesting repetition) ¿cómo?, ¿mande? (Méx); I beg your ~ (apologizing) perdón

c (Law) indulto m

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pardon [2]
vt
(forgive) perdonar; ~ me! (apologizing) ¡perdón!; ~ me? (requesting repetition) (esp AmE) ¿cómo?

(Law) offender indultar

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pare
vt
(peel) pelar

nails cortar
pare down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] reducir*

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parent
n : my/his ~s mis/sus padres; the responsibility of being a ~ las responsabilidades que conlleva el ser padre/madre; (before n) ~ company sociedad f matriz

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parental
adj de los padres

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parenthesis
n (pl -theses ) paréntesis m; in parentheses entre paréntesis

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parenthood
nu el ser padre/madre

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parenting
nu crianza f de los hijos

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Paris
n París m

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parish
n
(Relig) parroquia f; (before n) ~ church parroquia f, iglesia f parroquial

(Govt) distrito m

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parishioner
n feligrés, -gresa m,f (de una parroquia)

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Parisian
n parisino, -na m,f, parisiense mf, parisién mf

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parity
n u
(equality) (frml) igualdad f, paridad f

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park [1]
n parque m; (before n) ~ bench banco m or (Méx) banca f (de plaza)

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park [2]
vt car estacionar (esp AmL), aparcar* (Esp), parquear (AmL)

~ vi (Auto) estacionar (esp AmL), aparcar* (Esp), parquear (AmL), estacionarse (Chi, Méx)

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parking
nu estacionamiento m (esp AmL), aparcamiento m (Esp); no parking prohibido estacionar (esp AmL) or (Esp) aparcar or (AmL) parquear; (before n) a ~ place o space un lugar para estacionar (or aparcar etc); ~ ticket multa f (por estacionamiento indebido)

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parking

: ~ garage
n (AmE) estacionamiento m (esp AmL), aparcamiento m (Esp), parking m (Esp);
~ lot
n (AmE) estacionamiento m (esp AmL), aparcamiento m (Esp), parking m (Esp), parqueadero m (Col);
~ meter
n parquímetro m

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Parkinson's Disease
nu enfermedad f de Parkinson, Parkinson m

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parkway
n (AmE) carretera f/avenida f ajardinada

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parliament
n
(assembly) parlamento m

Parliament (in UK etc) Parlamento m

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parliamentary
adj parlamentario

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parlor ,parlour
, (BrE) n
(dated in BrE) (in house) salón m (esp Esp), sala f (de estar)

(for business) (AmE) sala f; ice-cream ~ heladería f

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Parmesan (cheese)
nu c (queso m) parmesano m

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parochial
adj
(pej) person/attitude/outlook provinciano

(Relig) parroquial

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parody [1]
n (pl -dies) parodia f

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parody [2]
vt -dies, -dying, -died parodiar

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parole
nu libertad f condicional

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paroxysm
n (Med) paroxismo m; the news sent them into ~s of laughter la noticia los hizo desternillarse de risa

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parquet
nu
(Const) parqué m, parquet m

(AmE Theat) platea f

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parrot
n loro m, papagayo m

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parry
vt -ries, -rying, -ried blow/thrust parar; attack rechazar*; question eludir

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parsley
nu perejil m

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parsnip
nc u chirivía f, pastinaca f

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parson
n clérigo m; (vicar) (cura m) párroco m

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part [1]
n

c (section) parte f

(in phrases) in part en parte; for the most part en su mayor parte; for my part por mi parte, por mi lado

c (component) pieza f; (spare ~) repuesto m or (Méx) refacción f

c
(in play) papel m

(role, share) papel m; she had o played a major ~ in … tuvo or desempeñó un papel fundamental en …; to take ~ in sth tomar parte en algo

(episode of TV, radio serial) episodio m; (Publ) fascículo m

c (Mus) (vocal, instrumental line) parte f

c (in hair) (AmE) raya f, carrera f (Col, Ven), partidura f (Chi)

parts pl (area): in/around these ~s por aquí; in foreign ~s en el extranjero

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part [2]
vt (separate) separar

~ vi
(separate) lovers separarse; they ~ed on bad terms quedaron disgustados

curtains/lips (open up) abrirse*
part with [v + prep + o] desprenderse de

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part [3]
adv en parte

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part [4]
adj (before n) payment parcial

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part exchange

nu (esp BrE): in ~ ~ a cuenta or como parte del pago

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partial
adj
(not complete) parcial

(fond) (pred) to be ~ TO sth tener* debilidad POR algo

(biased) (frml) parcial

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partially
adv
(partly) parcialmente

(with bias) con parcialidad

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participant
n participante mf

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participate
vi to ~ (IN sth) participar (EN algo)

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participation
nu participación f

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participle
n participio m

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particle
n partícula f

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particular [1]
adj
(specific, precise): this ~ one este en especial; is there any ~ style you'd prefer? ¿tiene preferencia por algún estilo determinado?; for no ~ reason por nada en especial

(special) interest/concern especial

(fastidious) (pred) to be ~ (ABOUT sth): she's very ~ about what she eats es muy especial con la comida

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particular [2]
n
(detail) (frml) (usu pl) detalle m

in particular en particular

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particularly
adv
(specifically) específicamente

(especially) particularmente

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parting [1]
n
u (separation) despedida f

c (in hair) (BrE) raya f, carrera f (Col, Ven), partidura f (Chi)

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parting [2]
adj (before n) kiss/words de despedida

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partisan [1]
n
(guerrilla) partisano, -na m,f

(supporter) partidario, -ria m,f

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partisan [2]
adj crowd/decision partidista

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partition [1]
n
c
(screen) tabique m; a glass ~ una mampara de vidrio or (Esp) de cristal

(divider) separador m

u c (of country, territory) división f

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partition [2]
vt
country/territory dividir

room dividir con un tabique/con una mampara

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partly
adv en parte

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partner [1]
n
(in an activity) compañero, -ra m,f; (in dancing, tennis) pareja f

(Busn) socio, -cia m,f; ~s in crime cómplices mpl or fpl

(in personal relationship) pareja f, compañero, -ra m,f

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partner [2]
vt bailar (or jugar* etc) en pareja con

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partnership
nu c
(relationship) asociación f

(Busn) sociedad f (colectiva)

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part of speech

n (pl ~s ~ ~) categoría f gramatical

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partridge
n (pl ~s or ~) perdiz f

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part-time [1]
adj de medio tiempo (AmL), a tiempo parcial (Esp)

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part-time [2]
adv de medio tiempo (AmL), a tiempo parcial (Esp)

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party [1]
n
(event) fiesta f; I was invited to a tea ~ me invitaron a un té

(Pol) partido m

(group) grupo m; (in hunting) partida f

(person or body involved) parte f; the guilty/innocent ~ el culpable/inocente

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party [2]
vi (esp AmE colloq) (go to parties) ir* a fiestas; (have fun) divertirse*

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party line

n (Pol) the ~ ~ la línea del partido

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pass [1]
n
(document, permit) pase m; (ticket) abono m

(Geog) paso m; (narrow) desfiladero m

(in test, examination) (BrE) aprobado m

(Sport) pase m

(sexual advance): to make a ~ at sb intentar besar a algn

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pass [2]
vt

(go by, past) shop/house pasar por; I ~ed him in the street me crucé con él en la calle

(overtake) pasar, rebasar (Méx)

(cross, go beyond) limit pasar; frontier pasar, cruzar*

(surpass) sobrepasar

(spend) time pasar; to ~ the time pasar el rato

(convey, hand over) to ~ sb sth, to ~ sth TO sb pasarle algo A algn

(Sport) ball pasar

(succeed in) exam/test aprobar*, salvar (Ur)

(approve) candidate/work aprobar*

law/motion aprobar*

~ vi

(move, travel) pasar

(go, move past) pasar; I was just ~ing pasaba por aquí; they ~ed on the stairs se cruzaron en la escalera

(overtake) adelantarse, rebasar (Méx)

(elapse) time pasar

(disappear) feeling/pain pasarse

(be transferred) title/estate/crown pasar

(decline chance to play) pasar; (as interj) ¡paso!

(Sport) to ~ (TO sb) pasar(le) la pelota (or el balón etc) (A algn)

(be acceptable) pasar

(in an exam) aprobar*

pass away [v + adv] (frml & euph) fallecer* (frml) pass by
[v + adv] (go past) pasar

[v + o + adv] (not affect): he felt life had ~ed him by sentía que no había vivido
pass down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (often pass) heirloom pasar; story/tradition transmitir pass for [v + prep + o] pasar por pass off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (represent falsely) hacer* pasar; she ~ed herself off as a journalist se hizo pasar por periodista pass on
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] information pasar; infection contagiar

[v + adv]
to ~ on TO sth pasar A algo

pass away

pass out
[v + adv] (become unconscious) desmayarse, perder* el conocimiento

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (distribute) repartir
pass over
[v + adv + o] (omit) fact/detail pasar por alto

[v + o + adv] (disregard for promotion) (usu pass) pasarle por encima a
pass through
[v + adv] pasar; we're just ~ing through estamos solo de paso

[v + prep + o] town/area pasar por
pass up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) opportunity dejar pasar

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passable
adj
(adequate) pasable

road/route transitable

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passage
n
c
(alleyway) callejón m, pasaje m; (narrow) pasadizo m

(corridor) (esp BrE) pasillo m

(Anat) conducto m

u (lapse): the ~ of time el paso del tiempo

c (voyage) viaje m; (fare) pasaje m

c (extract) pasaje m

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passageway

n pasillo m

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passenger
n pasajero, -ra m,f

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passer-by
n (pl passers-by) transeúnte mf

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passing [1]
adj (before n)
(going past): she hailed a ~ taxi llamó a un taxi que pasaba

fad/fashion pasajero; glance rápido

(casual): it was only a ~ thought simplemente fue algo que se me ocurrió

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passing [2]
nu in passing al pasar, de pasada

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passing lane
n (AmE) carril m de adelantamiento

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passion
n c u
pasión f

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passionate
adj love apasionado; hatred mortal; admirer ardiente; speech vehemente

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passionately
adv love apasionadamente; believe fervientemente; desire ardientemente

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passion fruit

n granadilla f, maracuyá m, parchita f (Ven)

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passive [1]
adj pasivo

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passive [2]
n voz f pasiva

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pass

: ~ key
n llave f maestra;
P~over
n Pascua f (judía);
~port
n pasaporte m;
~word
n
(secret word or phrase) contraseña f

(Comput) clave f de acceso

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past [1]
adj

(former) anterior; life pasado; (old) antiguo

(most recent) week/month/year último

(finished, gone) (pred): what's ~ is ~ lo pasado, pasado

(Ling): the ~ tense el pasado, el pretérito

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past [2]
n

u (former times) pasado m; steam trains are a thing of the ~ las locomotoras de vapor han pasado a la historia; in the ~, women … antes or antiguamente las mujeres …; that's all in the ~ eso forma parte del pasado

c (of person) pasado m; (of place) historia f

u (Ling) pasado m, pretérito m

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past [3]
prep

(by the side of): I go ~ their house every morning paso por (delante de) su casa todas las mañanas; she walked straight ~ him pasó de largo por su lado

(beyond): it's just ~ the school queda un poco más allá de la escuela

(after) (esp BrE): it's ten ~ six/half ~ two son las seis y diez/las dos y media; it was ~ eleven eran las once pasadas; it's ~ your bedtime ya deberías estar acostado

(older than): I'm ~ the age/stage when … ya he pasado la edad/superado la etapa en que …

(outside, beyond): to be ~ -ING: I'm ~ caring ya no me importa; I wouldn't put it ~ her no me extrañaría que lo hiciera; to be ~ it (colloq) estar* para el arrastre (fam)

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past [4]
adv
(with verbs of motion): to fly/cycle/drive ~ pasar volando/en bicicleta/en coche; he hurried ~ pasó a toda prisa

(giving time) (esp BrE): it's twenty-five ~ son y veinticinco

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pasta
nu pasta(s) f(pl)

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paste
n
u c (thick mixture) pasta f

u (glue) engrudo m; (wallpaper ~) pegamento m, cola f

u (imitation gem) estrás m

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pastel
n
(Art) (crayon) pastel m

(pale shade) tono m pastel; (before n) shades/color pastel adj inv

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pasteurize
vt pasteurizar*, pasterizar*

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pastille
n pastilla f

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pastime
n pasatiempo m

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pastor
n pastor, -tora m,f

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pastoral
adj
painting/scene pastoril

(Relig) care/duties pastoral

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pastry
n (pl -tries)
u (substance) masa f

c (cake) pastelito m or (RPl) masa f

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pasture [1]
nu
(grazing land) pastos mpl

(grass) pasto m, pastura f

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pasture [2]
vt apacentar*, pastar

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pasty
n (pl -ties) (esp BrE) empanada f (AmL), empanadilla f (Esp)

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pat [1]
vt -tt- darle* palmaditas a

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pat [2]
n
(tap) palmadita f; (touch) toque m

(of butter) porción f

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pat [3]
adj (pej) answer fácil

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pat [4]
adv (by heart): to have o know sth down (AmE) o (BrE) off ~ saberse* algo al dedillo

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patch [1]
n

(for mending clothes) remiendo m, parche m; (for reinforcing) refuerzo m; (on knee) rodillera f; (on elbow) codera f

(eye ~) parche m (en el ojo)

(area): she slipped on a ~ of ice/oil resbaló en el hielo/en una mancha de aceite; a damp ~ una mancha de humedad; to go through a bad o rough o sticky ~ (BrE) pasar por una mala racha

(of land): a ~ of ground un área de terreno; a vegetable ~ un huerto

(territory) (BrE colloq): my/his ~ mi/su territorio

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patch [2]
vt remendar*, parchar (esp AmL) patch up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(mend) roof/furniture hacerle* un arreglo a (provisionalmente); clothes remendar*, parchar (esp AmL); hole ponerle* un parche a

(resolve, settle): I tried to help ~ things up betweem them quise ayudar para que hicieran las paces

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patchwork

n u
patchwork m, labor f de retazos or (Esp) retales; (before n) quilt de patchwork, de retazos or (Esp) retales

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patchy
adj -chier, -chiest paintwork/color disparejo; coverage incompleto; description fragmentario; performance/work irregular; ~ fog zonas fpl de niebla

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pâté
nu c paté m

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patent [1]
n patente f

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patent [2]
vt patentar

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patent [3]
adj (frml) patente

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patent leather

nu charol m

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patently
adv : it's ~ clear o obvious that … salta a la vista que …

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paternal
adj
(fatherly) affection paternal; pride de padre; trait/inheritance paterno

(on father's side) (before n) por parte de padre

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paternity
nu (frml) paternidad f

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path
n
(track, walkway) sendero m, senda f

(of missile) trayectoria f; (of the sun) recorrido m

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pathetic
adj
(pitiful) patético

(feeble) (colloq): what a ~ excuse! ¡qué excusa más pobre!; don't be so ~ no seas tan pusilánime

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pathological
adj patológico

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pathologist
n patólogo, -ga m,f

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pathology
nu patología f

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pathos
nu patetismo m

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pathway

n camino m, sendero m

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patience
nu
(quality) paciencia f

(cards) (BrE) solitario m

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patient [1]
adj paciente; to be ~ WITH sb tener* paciencia CON algn

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patient [2]
n paciente mf

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patiently
adv pacientemente

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patio
n patio m

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patriot
n patriota mf

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patriotic
adj patriótico

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patriotism
nu patriotismo m

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patrol [1]
n
u c (act) patrulla f; to be on ~ estar* patrullando, estar* de patrulla; (before n) ~ car coche m patrulla, patrullero m (RPl), auto m patrulla (Chi)

(group) patrulla f

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patrol [2]
vt/i -ll- patrullar

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patron
n
(sponsor) patrocinador, -dora m,f; a ~ of the arts un mecenas

(customer) (frml) cliente, -ta m,f

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patronize
vt
(condescend to) tratar con condescendencia

(frequent) (frml) shop/hotel ser* cliente de; theater/cinema frecuentar

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patronizing
adj condescendiente

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patter [1]
vi golpetear

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patter [2]
nu
(of rain) golpeteo m

(talk): he has a good sales ~ tiene mucha labia para vender

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pattern
n

(decoration) diseño m, dibujo m; (on fabric) diseño m, estampado m

(order, arrangement): it follows the normal ~ sigue las pautas normales; the murders all seem to follow a ~ todos los asesinatos parecen responder al mismo patrón

(model) modelo m

(in dressmaking) patrón m, molde m (CS)

(sample) muestra f

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patterned
adj con dibujos; fabric estampado

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paunch
n panza f (fam)

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pauper
n pobre mf

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pause [1]
n pausa f; without ~ sin interrupción

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pause [2]
vi (in speech) hacer* una pausa; (in movement) detenerse*

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pave
vt (with concrete) pavimentar; (with flagstones) enlosar; (with stones) empedrar*

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pavement
n
c u (paved area) pavimento m

c (beside road) (BrE) sidewalk

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pavilion
n
(tent, stand) pabellón m

(BrE Sport) caseta f

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paving
nu pavimento m; (of flagstones) enlosado m, (of stones) empedrado m; (before n) ~ stone losa f

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paw [1]
n pata f

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paw [2]
vt animal tocar* con la pata; to ~ the ground horse piafar

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pawn [1]
n
(in chess) peón m

(manipulated person) títere m

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pawn [2]
vt empeñar

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pawnbroker
n prestamista mf

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pay [1]
(past & past p paid) vt

tax/rent/sum/debt pagar*; how much did you ~ for the painting? ¿cuánto te costó el cuadro?

employee/creditor/tradesperson pagarle* a; to ~ sb FOR sth pagarle* algo A algn

respects presentar; attention prestar

~ vi

person pagar*

work/activity pagarse*; teaching doesn't ~ very well la enseñanza no está muy bien pagada

(suffer) to ~ for sth pagar* algo; he paid for the mistake with his life el error le costó la vida

~ v impers convenir* pay back [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(repay) money devolver*, regresar (AmL exc CS); loan/mortgage pagar*; to ~ sb back devolverle or (AmL exc CS) regresarle el dinero a algn

(take revenge on): I'll ~ you back! ¡ya me las vas a pagar!
pay in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (BrE) money depositar or (Esp) ingresar or (Col) consignar pay off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] debt cancelar, saldar; worker liquidarle el sueldo (or jornal etc) a (al despedirlo)

[v + adv] (prove worthwhile) valer* la pena; gamble resultar
pay out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] pagar* pay up [v + adv] pagar*

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pay [2]
nu (of manual worker) paga f; (of employee) sueldo m; equal ~ igualdad f salarial; (before n) ~ increase aumento m salarial

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payable
adj (frml) (pred) pagadero; the rent becomes ~ on the first of the month el alquiler vence el primero de mes; make the check ~ to … extienda el cheque a nombre de …

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pay

: ~check, (BrE) pay cheque~ cheque
n cheque m del sueldo; (salary) sueldo m;
~day
n día m de paga

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payee
n beneficiario, -ria m,f

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payment
n
u (of debt, money, wage) pago m; he received no ~ for what he did no recibió remuneración por lo que hizo (frml)

c (installment) plazo m, cuota f (AmL)

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pay

: ~ phone
n teléfono m público, monedero m (público) (Ur);
~roll
n
(list) nómina f, planilla f (de sueldos) (AmL), plantilla f (Esp)

(wages) nómina f
;
~ slip
n nómina f, recibo m del sueldo

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PC [1]
n
personal computer

(in UK) police constable

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PC [2]
adj politically correct

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PD
n (in US) Police Department

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PE
nu physical education

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pea
n arveja f or (Esp) guisante m or (AmC, Méx) chícharo m

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peace
n
u paz f; in o at ~ en paz; (before n) para la paz; proposal/initiative/treaty de paz; talks/march/campaign por la paz; the ~ movement el movimiento pacifista; as a ~ offering en señal de reconciliación

(Law): to keep the ~ mantener* el orden

(tranquillity) paz f; I went to the library for some ~ and quiet me fui a la biblioteca para poder estar tranquilo; I turned off the gas for my own ~ of mind apagué el gas para quedarme tranquilo

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peaceful
adj
(calm, quiet) place tranquilo

(non-violent) protest pacífico; they are a ~ people son un pueblo amante de la paz

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peacefully
adv sleep plácidamente; read/sit tranquilamente

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peace

: ~keeping
adj (before n): ~keeping forces fuerzas fpl de paz;
~maker
n conciliador, -dora m,f;
~time
nu época f de paz

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peach
n durazno m (esp AmL), melocotón m (Esp); (before n) ~ tree duraznero m (esp AmL), melocotonero m (Esp)

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peacock
n pavo m real

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peak [1]
n
(of mountain) cima f, cumbre f; (mountain) pico m; (of cap) visera f

(highest point): at the ~ of her career en el apogeo de su carrera

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peak [2]
adj (before n)
(maximum) level/power máximo; to be in ~ condition athlete/horse estar* en plena forma

(busiest): during ~ hours durante las horas de mayor demanda (or consumo etc); ~ rate tarifa f alta

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peal
n : ~ of bells (sound) repique m de campanas; (set) carillón m; ~s of laughter carcajadas fpl; a ~ of thunder un trueno

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peanut
n
(Agr, Culin) maní m or (Esp) cacahuete m or (Méx) cacahuate m

peanuts pl (small sum) (colloq) una miseria (fam)

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peanut butter

nu mantequilla f de maní or (Esp) de cacahuete or (Méx) de cacahuate, manteca f de maní (RPl)

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pear
n pera f; ~ (tree) peral m

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pearl
n
c perla f; ~s of wisdom sabias palabras fpl; (iro) joyitas fpl (iró)

u (mother-of-~) nácar m, madreperla f , concha f nácar (Méx), concha f de perla (Chi)

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peasant
n campesino, -na m,f

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peat
nu turba f

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pebble
n guijarro m

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pecan
n pacana f, nuez f (Méx)

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peck [1]
n
(of bird) picotazo m

(kiss) beso m

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peck [2]
vt picotear

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pecking order
n jerarquía f

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peckish
adj (esp BrE colloq) (pred) to be o feel ~ tener* un poco de hambre

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peculiar
adj
(strange) raro, extraño

(particular, exclusive) peculiar, característico

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peculiarity
n (pl -ties) (sth unusual) rasgo m singular; (oddity) rareza f

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pedal [1]
n pedal m

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pedal [2]
vi , (BrE) -ll- pedalear

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pedal bin
n (BrE) cubo m or (Méx) bote m or (CS) tacho m or (Ven) tobo m or (Col) caneca f de la basura (con pedal)

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pedantic
adj pedante

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peddle
vt vender (en las calles o de puerta en puerta); to ~ drugs traficar* con drogas

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peddler
n vendedor, -dora ambulante m,f; (in former times) buhonero m; a drug ~ un traficante de drogas

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pedestal
n pedestal m

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pedestrian [1]
n peatón, -tona m,f; (before n) ~ crossing cruce m peatonal or de peatones; ~ mall o (BrE) precinct zona f peatonal

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pedestrian [2]
adj pedestre

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pediatric ,paediatric
, (BrE also) adj hospital pediátrico; specialist en pediatría

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pediatrician ,paediatrician
, (BrE also) n pediatra mf

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pedicure
nu c : to have a ~ arreglarse/hacerse* arreglar los pies

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pedigree
n
(ancestry — of animal) pedigrí m; (— of person) linaje m; (before n) bull/dog de raza

(certificate, document) pedigrí m

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pedlar
n (BrE) peddler

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pedophile ,paedophile
, (BrE) n pedófilo, -la m,f

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pee [1]
vi (past & past p peed) (colloq) hacer* pis or pipí (fam), hacer* del uno (Méx, Per fam & euf)

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pee [2]
n (colloq) (no pl) pis m (fam), pipí m (fam)

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peek [1]
vi ~ (AT sth/sb) mirar (algo/a algn) (a hurtadillas), vichar (algo/a algn) (RPl fam)

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peek [2]
n to take o have a ~ at sth echar(le) una miradita a algo, vichar algo (RPl fam)

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peel [1]
vt apple/potato pelar

~ vi person pelarse; paint desconcharse; wallpaper despegarse* peel off
[v + adv] wallpaper/label despegarse*; paint desconcharse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] stamp/sticker despegar*; paint/bark quitar

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peel [2]
nu (of potato, apple) piel f, cáscara f (esp AmL); (of orange, lemon) cáscara f

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peelings
pl n cáscaras fpl, peladuras fpl

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peep [1]
vi
(watch) espiar*, vichar (RPl fam); (look quickly) mirar (a hurtadillas), vichar (RPl fam)

(show, stick out) ~ (out) asomar

~ vt (colloq): I ~ed the horn toqué la bocina or el claxon

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peep [2]
n
(quick or furtive look) vistazo m; to have a ~ AT sth echarle un vistazo A algo

(of bird) pío m; (of car horn) pitido m

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peephole
n mirilla f

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peer [1]
n

(equal) par mf

(contemporary) coetáneo, -nea m,f

(lord) (in UK) par m

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peer [2]
vi : to ~ AT sth/sb (with difficulty) mirar algo/a algn con ojos de miope; (closely) mirar algo/a algn detenidamente

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peerage
n the ~ la nobleza

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peer group

n grupo m paritario (frml)

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peeved
adj expression/look de fastidio; to be o feel ~ estar* molesto

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peevish
adj remark desagradable, malhumorado; to be ~ estar* fastidioso

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peg [1]
n

(in ground) estaca f; (on violin, guitar) clavija f; (tent ~) estaquilla f; (on board game) pieza o ficha que encaja en un tablero

(clothes-~) (BrE) see CLOTHESPIN

(hook, hanger) colgador m, perchero m, gancho m

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peg [2]
vt -gg- (attach, secure) sujetar, asegurar (con estaquillas etc)

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pejorative
adj peyorativo

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Peking
n Pekín m

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pelican
n pelícano m

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pellet
n
(of bread, paper) bolita f

(ammunition) perdigón m

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pelt [1]
vt : to ~ sb with tomatoes lanzarle* tomates a algn

~ vi (colloq)
(rush): they came ~ing down the hill bajaron la cuesta (corriendo) a toda velocidad

(fall heavily): it was ~ing with rain llovía a cántaros

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pelt [2]
n (animal skin) piel f; (stripped) cuero m

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pelvis
n (pl -vises) pelvis f

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pen
n
(fountain ~) pluma f estilográfica, pluma f fuente (AmL); (ballpoint ~) bolígrafo m, boli m (Esp fam), birome f (RPl), pluma f atómica (Méx), lápiz m de pasta (Chi); (felt ~) rotulador m

(Agr) (sheep ~) redil m; (cattle ~) corral m

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penal
adj penal

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penalize
vt
(punish) player sancionar

(make punishable, illegal) penalizar*

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penalty
n (pl -ties)
(punishment) pena f; (fine) multa f; to pay the ~ pagar* las consecuencias

(Sport) (in rugby) penalty m; (in US football) castigo m; ~ (kick) (in soccer) penalty m, penalti m, penal m (AmL), pénal m (Andes); (before n) ~ area (in soccer) área f‡ de penalty

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penance
nu c
(Relig) penitencia f

(punishment) (hum) castigo m

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pence
n pl of penny

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penchant
n (frml) ~ (FOR sth) inclinación f (POR algo)

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pencil
n lápiz m; in ~ con lápiz

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pencil

: ~ case
n estuche m (para lápices), plumier m (Esp), chuspa f (Col), cartuchera f (RPl);
~ sharpener
n sacapuntas m, tajalápiz m (Col)

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pendant
n colgante m

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pending [1]
adj
(awaiting action) (pred): to be ~ estar* pendiente

(imminent) próximo

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pending [2]
prep (frml) en espera de

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pendulum
n (pl -lums) péndulo m

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penetrate
vt
membrane/defenses penetrar (en); armor atravesar*; enemy lines adentrarse en; territory penetrar en; organization infiltrarse en; market introducirse* en

liquid penetrar (en)

~ vi
arrow/water/light penetrar

(sink in mentally): it took a long time to ~ tardé (or tardó etc) en entenderlo

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penetrating
adj penetrante

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penetration
nu penetración f

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pen friend

n (esp BrE) pen pal

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penguin
n pingüino m

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penicillin
nu penicilina f

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peninsula
n península f

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penis
n pene m

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penitent
adj arrepentido

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penitentiary
n (pl -ries) (AmE) prisión f

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penknife

n (pl -knives) navaja f

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Penn ,Penna
, Pennsylvania

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pen name

n seudónimo m

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penniless
adj pobre, sin un céntimo

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penny
n
(in UK)
(pl pence) penique m

(pl pennies) (coin) penique m

(pl pennies) (cent coin) (in US, Canada) (colloq) (moneda f de un) centavo m

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penny-pinching
adj cicatero (fam)

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pen pal
n (esp AmE) amigo, -ga m,f por correspondencia

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pension
n pensión f; (retirement ~) pensión de jubilación

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pensioner
n pensionado, -da m,f, pensionista mf; (retired person) jubilado, -da m,f

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pensive
adj pensativo

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pentagon
n
(Math) pentágono m

(in US) the Pentagon el Pentágono

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pentathlon
n pentatlón m

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Pentecost
n Pentecostés m

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penthouse
n penthouse m

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pent-up
adj (pred pent up) emotions contenido; energy acumulado

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penultimate
adj (before n) penúltimo

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people [1]
n
(+ pl vb, no art)
(in general) gente f; ~ say that … dicen que …, se dice que …; some ~ don't like it a algunos no les gusta

(individuals) personas fpl

(specific group): tall/rich ~ la gente alta/rica, los altos/ricos; young ~ los jóvenes

(inhabitants) (+ pl vb): the ~ of this country la gente de este país; the country and its ~ el país y su(s) gente(s)

(citizens, nation) (+ pl vb) the ~ el pueblo

(race) (+ sing vb) pueblo m

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people [2]
vt poblar*

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pepper [1]
n
u (spice) pimienta f; black/white ~ pimienta negra/blanca

c u (capsicum fruit, plant) pimiento m, pimentón m (AmS exc RPl), ají m (RPl); green ~ pimiento (or pimentón etc) verde; red ~ pimiento (or pimentón etc) rojo or colorado, ají m morrón (RPl)

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pepper [2]
vt (intersperse) to ~ sth WITH sth salpicar* algo DE algo

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pepper

: ~box
n (AmE) pimentero m;
~mint
n
u (plant) menta f; (before n) tea/oil de menta; flavor a menta

c (sweet) caramelo m de menta
;
~pot
n (BrE) pimentero m

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pep

: ~ talk
n : he gave them a ~ talk les habló para levantarles la moral/infundirles ánimo;
~ up: -pp- [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) person animar; (physically) darle* energía a

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per
prep (for each) por; £10 ~ head 10 libras por cabeza; at £25 ~ kilo a 25 dólares el kilo; 30 miles ~ hour 30 millas por hora

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per

: ~ annum
adv al año, por año;
~ capita
adv per cápita

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perceive
vt
object/sound percibir

(realize) percatarse de

(regard) ver*

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percent [1],per cent
, n (no pl) porcentaje m

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percent [2],per cent
, adv por ciento

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percentage
n porcentaje m

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perceptible
adj perceptible

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perception
n
u (faculty) percepción f

c (idea) idea f; (image) imagen f

u (insight) perspicacia f

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perceptive
adj perspicaz

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perch [1]
n
(in birdcage) percha f

(pl ~ or ~es) (fish) perca f

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perch [2]
vi bird posarse; he ~ed on the edge of the table se sentó en el borde de la mesa

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percolate
vi
(filter) filtrarse

(Culin) coffee hacerse*

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percolator
n cafetera f eléctrica

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percussion
nu percusión f

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perennial [1]
adj
(Bot) perenne

(recurring) perenne, perpetuo

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perennial [2]
n planta f perenne or vivaz

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perfect [1]
adj
(flawless, ideal) perfecto; day/opportunity ideal; he speaks ~ French habla francés perfectamente

(complete) (before n): he's a ~ stranger to me me es totalmente desconocido

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perfect [2]
vt perfeccionar

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perfect [3]
n : the future/present ~ el futuro/pretérito perfecto; the past ~ el pluscuamperfecto

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perfection
nu
(state, quality) perfección f

(act) perfeccionamiento m

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perfectionist
n perfeccionista mf

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perfectly
adv

(exactly) round/straight totalmente; fit/match perfectamente

(faultlessly, ideally) perfectamente

(completely, utterly) safe/ridiculous totalmente; he knows ~ well that … sabe perfectamente que …

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perforate
vt perforar

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perforation
nc u perforación f; ~s (on sheet of stamps etc) perforado m

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perform
vi
(Mus, Theat) actor/comedian actuar*; singer cantar; musician tocar*; dancer bailar

(work, produce results) student/worker rendir*, trabajar; team/athlete/vehicle responder; company/stocks rendir*

~ vt
(Mus, Theat) play representar; symphony tocar*

(carry out, fulfill) function desempeñar; role desempeñar; task ejecutar; experiment realizar*; ceremony celebrar; rites practicar*

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performance
n
c (Cin, Mus, Theat)
(session) (Theat) representación f, función f; (Cin) función f

(of symphony, song) interpretación f; (of play) representación f

(of actor) interpretación f; (of pianist, tenor) interpretación f; (of entertainer) actuación f

c u (of employee) rendimiento m, desempeño m (AmL); (of student) rendimiento m; (of team, athlete) actuación f, performance f (AmL period); (of machine, vehicle) comportamiento m, performance f (AmL); (of company) resultados mpl

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performer
n (Theat, Cin) actor, -triz m,f; (entertainer) artista mf

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performing
adj (before n)
(Mus, Theat): the ~ arts las artes interpretativas

seal/dog amaestrado

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perfume [1]
n perfume m

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perfume [2]
vt perfumar

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perfunctory
adj inspection/description somero; greeting mecánico

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perhaps
adv quizá(s), tal vez; ~ they'll come later tal vez or quizá(s) vengan más tarde

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peril
nc u peligro m

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perilous
adj peligroso

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perimeter
n perímetro m

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period [1]
n [the forms PERíODO and periodo are equally acceptable in Spanish where this translation applies]

(interval, length of time) período m; (when specifying a time limit) plazo m; for a ~ of five hours/12 months por un espacio de cinco horas/período de 12 meses

(epoch) época f

(menstruation) periodo m, regla f

(in school) hora f (de clase)

(in punctuation) (AmE) punto m

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period [2]
adj costume/furniture de época

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periodic
adj periódico

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periodical [1]
n publicación f periódica

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periodical [2]
adj periodic

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peripheral
adj
(minor, secondary) secundario

(Comput) device/unit periférico

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periphery
n (pl -ries) (frml) (of city) periferia f; (of society) margen m

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periscope
n periscopio m

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perish
vi
(die) (liter) perecer* (liter)

(decay) rubber/leather deteriorarse; foodstuffs echarse a perder

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perishable
adj perecedero

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perjure
v refl (Law) to ~ oneself perjurar(se), cometer perjurio

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perjury
nu perjurio m

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perk
n (colloq) (of job) (beneficio m) extra m; (particular advantage) ventaja f perk up [v + adv] person animarse; business/weather mejorar

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perky
adj -kier, -kiest alegre

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perm [1]
n permanente f or (Méx) m

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perm [2]
vt : to have one's hair ~ed hacerse* la or (Méx) un permanente

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permanent [1]
adj permanente; address/job fijo, permanente; dye/ink indeleble

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permanent [2]
n (AmE) perm[1]

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permanently
adv work/settle permanentemente; marked/disfigured para siempre

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permeate
vt liquid calar; smoke/smell impregnar

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permissible
adj (permitted) permisible; (acceptable) tolerable

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permission
nu permiso m; she gave me ~ me dio (su) permiso

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permissive
adj permisivo

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permit [1]
-tt- vt permitir; photography is not ~ted no se permite tomar fotografías; to ~ sb to + INF permitirle a algn que (+ subj)

~ vi : weather ~ting si hace buen tiempo

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permit [2]
n permiso m (por escrito); work/residence ~ permiso de trabajo/de residencia; gun ~ (AmE) licencia f de armas

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permutation
n
c (arrangement) variante f

u c (Math) permutación f

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peroxide
nu peróxido m

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perpendicular
adj
(vertical) wall/surface perpendicular al horizonte

(Math) ~ TO sth perpendicular A algo

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perpetrate
vt (frml) perpetrar

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perpetrator
n (frml or hum) autor, -tora m,f (de un crimen etc)

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perpetual
adj eterno, perpetuo

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perpetuate
vt perpetuar*

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perplex
vt dejar perplejo

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perplexed
adj perplejo

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per se

adv en sí, per se

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persecute
vt perseguir*

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persecution
nu c persecución f

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perseverance
nu perseverancia f

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persevere
vi perseverar

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Persia
n Persia f

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Persian
adj persa; the ~ Gulf el Golfo Pérsico

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persist
vi persistir; to ~ IN sth/-ING: they ~ed in the belief o in believing that … persistieron en la creencia de que …

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persistence
nu perseverancia f

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persistent
adj
(unceasing) demands/warnings continuo, constante; cough/fog persistente; rain continuo

(undaunted) salesman/suitor insistente

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person
n
(pl people o (frml) persons) persona f; Sue's the ~ to ask a quien hay que preguntarle es a Sue; in ~ en persona

(Ling) (pl persons) persona f

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personable
adj agradable

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personal
adj

(own) experience/preference personal; property privado

(private) personal; a ~ call una llamada particular; don't ask ~ questions no hagas preguntas indiscretas

(individual) account/loan personal

(in person) appearance en persona

(physical) hygiene íntimo; appearance personal

(directed against individual): it's nothing ~, but … no tengo nada contra ti (or ella etc), pero …

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personal

: ~ assistant
n (Busn) secretario, -ria m,f personal;
~ computer
n computadora f or (Esp tb) ordenador m personal

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personality
n (pl -ties) c u
personalidad f

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personally
adv personalmente

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personal organizer

n agenda f de uso múltiple, Filofax® m

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personification
nu c personificación f

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personify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied personificar*

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personnel
n
(staff) (+ pl vb) personal m; (before n) ~ manager jefe m,f de personal

Personnel (department) (+ sing vb) sección f de personal

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perspective
n u c
perspectiva f; you have to keep things in ~ no tienes que perder de vista la verdadera dimensión de las cosas

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Perspex
® nu (BrE) acrílico m, plexiglás® m (Esp)

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perspiration
nu transpiración f

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perspire
vi transpirar

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persuade
vt person convencer*, persuadir; to ~ sb to + INF convencer* or persuadir a algn DE QUE or PARA QUE (+ subj)

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persuasion
n
u (act) persuasión f

c (Relig) (frml): people of all ~s gente de todas las creencias

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persuasive
adj person/manner persuasivo; argument convincente

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pert
adj reply descarado; hat/dress coqueto

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pertinent
adj (frml) pertinente; to be ~ TO sth guardar relación CON algo

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perturb
vt (usu pass) perturbar

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Peru
n (el) Perú m

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peruse
vt
(read through) (frml or hum) leer* detenidamente

(examine, study) (frml) examinar

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Peruvian [1]
adj peruano

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Peruvian [2]
n peruano, -na m,f

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pervade
vt idea/mood dominar; smell llenar

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pervasive
adj smell penetrante; idea/mood dominante; influence omnipresente

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perverse
adj (stubborn) obstinado; (wayward, contrary) retorcido

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perversion
nc u
(distortion): a ~ of justice una deformación de la justicia

(Psych) perversión f

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pervert [1]
vt pervertir*

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pervert [2]
n pervertido, -da m,f

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peseta
n peseta f

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pesky
adj -kier, -kiest (AmE colloq) latoso (fam)

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peso
n (pl ~s) peso m

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pessimism
nu pesimismo m

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pessimist
n pesimista mf

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pessimistic
adj pesimista

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pest
n
(Agr, Hort) plaga f

(person, thing) (colloq) peste f (fam)

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pester
vt molestar

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pesticide
nu c pesticida m

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pestle
n mano f de mortero

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pet [1]
n
(animal) animal m doméstico or de compañía; (before n) ~ food comida f para animales; ~ shop pajarería f

(favorite): he's teacher's ~ es el niño mimado de la maestra

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pet [2]
adj (before n)
(kept as pet): his ~ budgie su periquito

(favorite) subject/theory favorito; my ~ hate lo que más odio

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pet [3]
-tt- vt animal acariciar

~ vi acariciarse, manosearse (pey)

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petal
n pétalo m

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peter out
[v + adv] supplies irse* agotando; conversation apagarse*

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petition
n
(written document) petición f

(Law) demanda f

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pet name

n apodo m

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petrified
adj
(terrified) muerto de miedo

(Geol) petrificado

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petrochemical
n producto m petroquímico; (before n) industry/plant petroquímico

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petrol
nu (BrE) gasolina f, bencina f (Andes), nafta f (RPl); (before n) ~ pump surtidor m; ~ station estación f de servicio, gasolinera f, bomba f (Andes, Ven), estación f de nafta (RPl), bencinera f (Andes), grifo m (Per)

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petroleum
nu petróleo m; (before n) ~ jelly vaselina f

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petticoat
n
(underskirt) enagua f or (Méx) fondo m

(slip) (BrE) combinación f, viso m

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petty
adj -tier, -tiest
(unimportant) details insignificante, nimio; ~ thief ladronzuelo, -la m,f

(small-minded) mezquino

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petty cash
nu caja f chica, dinero m para gastos menores

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petulant
adj de mal genio

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pew
n banco m (de iglesia)

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pewter
nu peltre m

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PG
(parental guidance) menores acompañados

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PG-13
(in US) mayores de 13 años o menores acompañados

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phantom [1]
n (liter) fantasma m

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phantom [2]
adj
(ghostly) (liter) (before n) shape fantasmal; horseman fantasma adj inv

(imaginary) ilusorio

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Pharaoh
n faraón m

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pharmaceutical
adj farmacéutico

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pharmacist
n farmacéutico, -ca m,f, farmaceuta mf (Col, Ven)

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pharmacy
n (pl -cies)
u (discipline) química f farmacéutica, farmacia f

c (dispensary) farmacia f

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phase
n fase f phase out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] service retirar paulatinamente; old model dejar de producir

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PhD
n (Doctor of Philosophy) (award) doctorado m; (person) Dr., Dra.

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pheasant
n (pl ~s or ~) faisán m

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phenomena
pl of PHENOMENON

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phenomenal
adj (colloq) success/achievement espectacular; strength increíble

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phenomenon
n (pl -mena) fenómeno m

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phew
interj (colloq) ¡uf!

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philanderer
n (pej) mujeriego m (pey)

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philanthropic
adj filantrópico

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philanthropist
n filántropo, -pa m,f

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philately
nu (frml) filatelia f

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Philippine
adj filipino

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Philippines
pl n the ~ (las) Filipinas

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philistine
n ignorante mf

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philosopher
n filósofo, -fa m,f

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philosophic ,-ical
, adj filosófico; to be ~ ABOUT sth tomarse algo con filosofía

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philosophy
nu c filosofía f

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phlegm
nu flema f

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phobia
n fobia f

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phoenix
n Ave f‡ Fénix, fénix m or f

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phone [1]
n teléfono m; to be on the ~ (be speaking) estar* hablando por teléfono; (subscribe) (BrE) tener* teléfono; (before n) ~ call llamada f (telefónica); ~ number (número m de) teléfono m

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phone [2]
vt person llamar (por teléfono), telefonear, hablar (Méx); place/number llamar (por teléfono) a phone up [v + adv + o, v + o + adv] llamar, telefonear

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phone

: ~ book
n (colloq) guía f (telefónica or de teléfonos) or (Col, Méx) directorio m;
~ booth, (BrE) phone box~ box
n cabina f telefónica;
~card
n tarjeta f telefónica

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phonetics
n (+ sing vb) fonética f

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phoney [1],phony
, (AmE also) adj -nier, -niest (colloq & pej) falso

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phoney [2],phony
, (AmE also) n (pl -neys or -nies) (colloq & pej) (person) farsante mf (fam); (thing) falsificación f

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phosphate
n fosfato m

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phosphorus
nu fósforo m

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photo
n (pl -tos) (colloq) foto f; to take a ~ (of sb/sth) sacar(le)* or (Esp tb) hacer(le)* una foto (a algn/algo)

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photocopier
n fotocopiadora f

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photocopy [1]
n (pl -copies) fotocopia f

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photocopy [2]
vt -copies, -copying, -copied fotocopiar

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photo

: ~ finish
n foto(-)finish f;
P~fit®
n (BrE): P~fit (picture) retrato m hablado (AmS) or (Esp) robot or (Méx) reconstruido

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photogenic
adj fotogénico

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photograph [1]
n fotografía f, foto f; to take a ~ (of sb/sth) sacar(le)* or (Esp tb) hacer(le)* una foto or una fotografía (a algn/algo)

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photograph [2]
vt fotografiar*, sacarle* or (Esp tb) hacerle* una foto or una fotografía a

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photographer
n fotógrafo, -fa m,f

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photographic
adj copy/evidence/memory fotográfico; shop/equipment de fotografía

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photography
nu fotografía f

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photosynthesis

nu fotosíntesis f

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phrasal verb
n verbo m con partícula(s)

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phrase [1]
n frase f

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phrase [2]
vt expresar

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phrase book

n manual m de conversación, guía m de bolsillo para el viajero

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physical [1]
adj
(bodily) físico; illness orgánico; ~ education educación f física

(material) world material

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physical [2]
n reconocimiento m médico

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physically
adv attractive físicamente; demanding desde el punto de vista físico; it's ~ impossible es materialmente imposible

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physical therapist
n (AmE) physiotherapist

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physical therapy

n u
(AmE) physiotherapy

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physician
n (frml) médico, -ca m,f

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physicist
n físico, -ca m,f

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physics
n (+ sing vb) física f

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physiological
adj fisiológico

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physiology
nu fisiología f

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physiotherapist
n fisioterapeuta mf, kinesiólogo, -ga m,f

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physiotherapy
nu (discipline) kinesiología f; (treatment) fisioterapia f, kinesiterapia f

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physique
n físico m

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pianist
n pianista mf

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piano
n (pl -os) piano m

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pick [1]
n

pickax

(ice ~) piolet m

(plectrum) púa f, plectro m, uñeta f (CS), uña f (Méx, Ven)

(choice) (no pl): take your ~ elige or escoge el (or los etc) que quieras

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pick [2]
vt

(choose, select) number/color elegir*, escoger*; team/crew seleccionar

(provoke): to ~ a fight with sb meterse con algn

(gather) flower cortar, coger* (esp Esp); fruit/cotton/tea recoger*, coger* (esp Esp), pizcar* (Méx)

(remove matter from): to ~ one's nose meterse el dedo en la nariz, hurgarse* la nariz; don't ~ your spots no te toques los granitos; to ~ sb's pocket robarle la billetera (or las llaves etc) a algn del bolsillo, bolsear a algn (Mex fam), carterear a algn (Chi fam)

(open) lock abrir* con una ganzúa (or una horquilla etc)

~ vi
: to ~ and choose ser exigente

(take bits): he was ~ing at his dinner comía desganado
pick on [v + prep + o] (colloq) meterse con, agarrársela(s) con (AmL fam) pick out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(choose, select) elegir*, escoger*

(recognize, identify) reconocer*

(discern) distinguir*

pick up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(gather off floor, ground) recoger*; (take) tomar, agarrar (esp AmL), coger* (esp Esp); (lift up) levantar

(learn) language aprender; habit adquirir, agarrar (esp AmL), coger* (esp Esp)

(collect, fetch) recoger*

(take on board) passenger recoger*

(colloq) man/woman ligarse* (fam), levantar (AmS fam)

(receive) signal captar

[v + adv + o] (gain) speed agarrar, coger* (esp Esp)

[v + o + adv]
(revive) reanimar

(correct) corregir*

[v + adv] (improve) prices/sales subir; economy/business repuntar; invalid mejorar; weather mejorar

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pickax
, (BrE) pickaxe
n pico m, piqueta f

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picket [1]
n (group) piquete m; (before n) ~ line piquete m

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picket [2]
vt factory/workplace formar un piquete frente a, piquetear (esp AmL)

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pickings
pl n
(profits) ganancias fpl

(food) sobras fpl

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pickle [1]
n
c (dill ~) (AmE) pepinillo m en vinagre al eneldo

c ~s (vegetables) encurtidos mpl, pickles mpl (CS)

u (relish) (BrE) condimento a base de encurtidos en una salsa

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pickle [2]
vt conservar en vinagre or (Chi tb) en escabeche, encurtir

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pick

: ~-me-up
n (colloq) estimulante m;
~pocket
n carterista mf, bolsista mf (Méx);
~up (truck)
n camioneta f (de reparto)

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picky
adj pickier, pickiest (colloq) quisquilloso

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picnic
n picnic m; to go for o on a ~ ir* de picnic

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pictorial
adj representation pictórico; account/history en imágenes; magazine ilustrado

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picture [1]
n

(illustration) ilustración f; (drawing) dibujo m; (painting) cuadro m, pintura f; (print) cuadro m, lámina f; (portrait) retrato m

(photo) foto f; to take a ~ of sth/sb sacarle* or (Esp tb) hacerle* una foto a algo/algn

(situation) panorama m; to put sb in the ~ poner* a algn al tanto (de la situación)

(idea) idea f

(TV) imagen f

(Cin)
(movie) película f

pictures pl (cinema) (BrE dated) the ~s el cine

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picture [2]
vt imaginarse

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picturesque
adj pintoresco

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pie
nu c (savory) empanada f; (sweet) pastel m, pay m (AmC, Méx)

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piece
n

(part of sth broken, torn, cut, divided) pedazo m, trozo m; she ripped the letter into ~s rompió la carta en pedacitos; to come o fall to ~s hacerse* pedazos; a ~ of land un terreno, una parcela; in one ~ (safe) sano y salvo; (unbroken) intacto; to go to ~s perder* el control; to pull sth/sb to ~s destrozar* algo/a algn; to say one's ~ dar* su (or mi etc) opinión

(component) pieza f, parte f; to take sth to ~s desarmar algo

(item): a ~ of advice un consejo; a ~ of furniture un mueble; a ~ of paper un papel; an excellent ~ of work un trabajo excelente; to give sb a ~ of one's mind cantarle las cuarenta a algn

(Mus): a ~ (of music) una pieza (de música)

(Journ) artículo m

(coin) moneda f

(in board games) ficha f; (in chess) figura f
piece together [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] fragments juntar*; events/facts reconstruir*

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piecemeal [1]
adj poco sistemático

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piecemeal [2]
adv (gradually) poco a poco; (unsystematically) de manera poco sistemática

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piecework
nu trabajo m a destajo

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pier
n
(landing place) embarcadero m, muelle m

(with amusements) paseo con juegos y atracciones sobre un muelle

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pierce
vt
(make a hole in) agujerear; (go through) atravesar*; she's had her ears ~d se ha hecho hacer agujeros en las orejas

sound/light (liter) rasgar* (liter)

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piercing
adj eyes/look penetrante; scream desgarrador

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piety
n u
piedad f

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pig [1]
n
(Agr, Zool) cerdo m, chancho m (AmL)

(obnoxious person) (colloq) cerdo, -da m,f (fam)

(glutton) (colloq) glotón, -tona m,f, angurriento, -ta m,f (CS fam)

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pigeon
nc u (Zool) paloma f; (Culin) pichón m

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pigeonhole
n
(on wall, desk) casillero m

(category) casilla f

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piggy
n (pl -gies) (used to or by children) cerdito m, chanchito m (AmL)

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piggy

: ~back
n : to give sb a ~back llevar a algn a caballo;
~bank
n alcancía f (AmL), hucha f (Esp) (en forma de cerdito)

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pigheaded
adj terco

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piglet
n cochinillo m, lechón m, chanchito m (AmL)

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pigment
nc u pigmento m

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pigmy
n pygmy

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pig

: ~pen (AmE) ~sty;
~sty
n pocilga f, chiquero m (AmL);
~tail
n (bunch) coleta f, chape m (Chi); (plait) trenza f

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pike
n
(pl ~) (Zool) lucio m

(turn~) (AmE) carretera f

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pilchard
n sardina f (grande)

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pile [1]
n
c (stack, heap) montón m

c u (Tex) pelo m

piles pl (BrE Med) hemorroides fpl, almorranas fpl

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pile [2]
vt amontonar pile in [v + adv] (colloq) meterse pile into [v + prep + o] (colloq)
(squeeze into) car meterse en

(attack) arremeter contra

(crash into) vehicle estrellarse contra
pile up
[v + adv] (accumulate) amontonarse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (form into pile) apilar

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pileup
n choque m múltiple

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pilfering
nu robos mpl, hurtos mpl

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pilgrim
n peregrino, -na m,f; (before n) the P~ Fathers los primeros colonizadores de Nueva Inglaterra

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pilgrimage
n peregrinación f

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pill
n
(tablet) pastilla f, píldora f

(contraceptive) the P~ la píldora (anticonceptiva); to be on the P~ tomar la píldora

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pillage [1]
nu pillaje m

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pillage [2]
vt/i saquear

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pillar
n pilar m; he is a ~ of the community es uno de los pilares or baluartes de la comunidad

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pillar box

n (BrE) buzón m

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pillion [1]
n (Auto) asiento m trasero (de una moto)

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pillion [2]
adv ride en el asiento trasero

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pillory
n (pl -ries) picota f

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pillow
n almohada f

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pillowcase
, (BrE also) pillow slip
n funda f, almohadón m (Esp)

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pilot [1]
n
(Aerosp, Aviat) piloto mf

(Naut) práctico mf (de puerto)

(Rad, TV) programa m piloto

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pilot [2]
adj (before n) piloto adj inv

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pilot [3]
vt
(Aviat, Naut) pilotar, pilotear (AmL)

(test) poner* a prueba

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pilot light

n piloto m

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pimple
n grano m, espinilla f (AmL)

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pin [1]
n
(for cloth, paper) alfiler m

(brooch, badge) (AmE) insignia f

(on plug) (BrE Elec) clavija f, borne m

(peg) (Tech) perno m

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pin [2]
-nn- vt
(fasten, attach) dress/seam prender con alfileres; I ~ned the papers together sujeté los papeles con un alfiler; she had ~ned her hopes on getting a scholarship había depositado sus esperanzas en conseguir una beca; they tried to ~ the blame on him trataron de hacerle cargar con la culpa

(hold motionless) inmovilizar*
pin down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(prevent from moving): they ~ned him down (se echaron sobre él y) lo inmovilizaron

(define) cause/identity definir; something's wrong with me, but I can't ~ it down algo tengo, pero no sabría decir exactamente qué

(force to state position): I managed to ~ him down to a definite date conseguí que se comprometiera para una fecha concreta

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PIN
n (personal identification number) PIN m

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pinafore
n
~ (dress) (sleeveless dress) jumper m or (Esp) pichi m

(apron) (BrE) delantal m or (esp Méx) mandil m (con peto)

(protective overdress) delantal m

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pinball

n (before n) ~ machine flipper m

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pincer
n
(Zool) pinza f

pincers pl (tool) tenaza(s) f(pl)

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pinch [1]
n
(act) pellizco m; in o (BrE) at a ~ si fuera necesario

(small quantity) pizca f

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pinch [2]
vt
person pellizcar*; shoes apretar*

(BrE colloq) (steal) robar

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pinched
adj : faces ~ with grief caras transidas de dolor

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pincushion

n alfiletero m

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pine [1]
n
c ~ (tree) pino m; (before n) ~ cone piña f; ~ needle hoja f de pino

u (wood) (madera f de) pino m

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pine [2]
vi estar* triste; to ~ FOR sth suspirar POR algo pine away [v + adv] languidecer* de añoranza

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pineapple
n piña f or (esp RPl) ananá f

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Ping-Pong
®, ping-pong
nu ping-pong m

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pinion
vt person inmovilizar* (esp sujetándole los brazos)

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pink [1]
adj -er, -est rosa adj inv, rosado (AmL); cheeks sonrosado

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pink [2]
n u
rosa m, rosado m (AmL)

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pinking shears
pl n tijeras fpl dentadas

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pin money

nu dinero para gastos personales

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pinnacle
n
(Archit) pináculo m

(mountain peak) cumbre f, cima f

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pin

: ~point
vt position localizar* or (AmL tb) ubicar* con exactitud; to ~point the causes of the problem establecer* con exactitud cuáles son las causas del problema;
~prick
n pinchazo m;
~s and needles
pl n hormigueo m;
~stripe, pinstriped~striped
adj : ~stripe(d) suit traje m oscuro de raya diplomática

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pint
n pinta f (EEUU: 0,47 litros, RU: 0,57 litros)

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pinup
n foto f (de chica atractiva, actor famoso etc); (person) pin-up mf

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pioneer [1]
n pionero, -ra m,f

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pioneer [2]
vt
policy promover*; technique ser* el primero (or la primera etc) en aplicar

pioneering pres p research pionero

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pious
adj piadoso; (sanctimonious) beato

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pip
n
(seed) pepita f

(BrE Rad, Telec) pitido m

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pipe [1]
n
(for liquid, gas) caño m

(for tobacco) pipa f

(Mus)
(wind instrument) caramillo m

(of organ) tubo m

pipes pl gaita f

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pipe [2]
vt (transport by pipe) (+ adv compl) llevar (por tuberías, gasoducto, oleoducto) pipe down [v + adv] (colloq) (usu in imperative) callarse la boca (fam)

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piped music
nu música f ambiental, hilo m musical (Esp)

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pipe

: ~ dream
n quimera f, sueño m guajiro (Méx);
~line
n conducto m, ducto m (Méx); it's in the ~line está proyectado

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piper
n gaitero, -ra m,f

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piping [1]
nu cañería f, tubería f

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piping [2]
adv (as intensifier): ~ hot bien caliente

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pique [1]
nu despecho m

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pique [2]
vt : he was ~d by her lack of interest se resintió por su falta de interés

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piracy
nu piratería f

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pirate
n
(at sea) pirata mf

(before n) tape/video/radio station pirata adj inv

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pirouette [1]
n giro m; (in ballet) pirueta f

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pirouette [2]
vi girar

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Pisces
n
(sign) (no art) Piscis

c (person) Piscis or piscis mf

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piss [1]
n (sl)
(act) (no pl) meada f (vulg)

u (urine) meados mpl (vulg)

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piss [2]
vi (sl) mear (vulg) piss off (sl)
[v + adv] (go away) (BrE): ~ off! ¡vete a la mierda! (vulg)

[v + o + adv] (anger): it ~es me off me revienta (fam), me encabrona (Esp, Méx vulg)

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pissed
adj (sl)
(AmE) (fed up) cabreado (fam), encabronado (Esp, Méx vulg), choreado (Chi fam)

(drunk) (BrE) como una cuba (fam), tomado (AmL fam)

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pistachio
n ~ (nut) pistacho m, pistache m (Méx)

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pistol
n pistola f

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piston
n émbolo m, pistón m

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pit [1]
n
(hole — in ground) hoyo m; (— for burying) fosa f; (— as trap) trampa f; (inspection) ~ (Auto) foso m or (RPl) fosa f

(coalmine) mina f (de carbón); (quarry) cantera f

(orchestra ~) foso m orquestal or de la orquesta

pits pl (the very worst) (sl) the ~s lo peor que hay (fam)

(in fruit) (AmE) hueso m, carozo m (CS), pepa f (Col)

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pit [2]
-tt- vt surface/metal picar* pit against [v + o + prep + o] enfrentar a; to ~ oneself against sb enfrentarse a algn

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pitch [1]
n
(level, degree) (no pl) punto m, extremo m

u c (Mus) tono m

c (in baseball) lanzamiento m

c (Sport) (playing area) (BrE) campo m, cancha f (AmL)

c (position, site) (BrE) lugar m, sitio m; (in market, fair) puesto m

u (substance) brea f

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pitch [2]
vt
(set up) tent armar, montar; camp montar, hacer*

(Sport) ball lanzar*, pichear

(aim, set, address): she doesn't know at what level to ~ her talk no sabe qué nivel darle a la charla

~ vi
(fall) (+ adv compl) caerse*

(lurch) ship/plane cabecear
pitch in [v + adv] (colloq) arrimar el hombro

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pitch-black ,pitch-dark
, adj night (oscuro) como boca de lobo (fam), muy oscuro; surface negro como el azabache

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pitched battle
n batalla f campal

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pitcher
n
(for pouring) jarra f, pichel m (AmC); (of clay) (BrE) cántaro m

(in baseball) lanzador, -dora m,f, pítcher mf

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pitchfork

n horca f, horquilla f, horqueta f (Chi)

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pitfall

n (difficulty) dificultad f; (risk) riesgo m

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pith
nu tejido blanco fibroso que recubre el interior de la cáscara de los cítricos

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pithy
adj pithier, pithiest remark/reply sucinto or conciso y expresivo

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pitiful
adj
(arousing pity) cry/moan lastimero; sight lastimoso

(wretched, inadequate) lamentable

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pittance
n miseria f

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pituitary gland
n glándula pituitaria f

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pity [1]
n
(no pl) (cause of regret) lástima f, pena f; it's a ~ (THAT) es una lástima or una pena QUE (+ subj); what a ~! ¡qué lástima!, ¡que pena!

u (compassion) piedad f; to take ~ on sb/sth apiadarse de algn/algo

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pity [2]
vt pities, pitying, pitied tenerle* lástima a

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pivot
vi (Mech Eng) pivotar; he ~ed on his heel giró sobre sus talones

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pixie
n (elf) duendecillo m; (fairy) hadita f

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pizza
n pizza f

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pizzeria
n pizzería f

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placard
n letrero m; (at demonstration) pancarta f

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placate
vt apaciguar*

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place [1]
n

c (spot, position, area) lugar m, sitio m; to have friends in high ~s tener* amigos influyentes; all over the ~ por todas partes; to fall into ~ aclararse

(specific location) lugar m; ~ of birth lugar de nacimiento

(in phrases) in place: to hold sth in ~ sujetar algo; out of place: to look out of ~ furniture quedar mal; to feel out of ~ sentirse* fuera de lugar

c
(building, shop, restaurant etc) sitio m, lugar m

(home): my/his ~ mi/su casa

c
(position, role) lugar m; I wouldn't change ~s with her for anything no me cambiaría por ella por nada; nobody can ever take your ~ nadie podrá jamás ocupar tu lugar

in place of (as prep) en lugar de

to take place (occur) ocurrir; meeting/concert/wedding tener* lugar

c
(seat): save me a ~ guárdame un asiento

(at table) cubierto m; to lay/set a ~ for sb poner* un cubierto para algn

c (in contest, league) puesto m; your social life will have to take second ~ tu vida social va a tener que pasar a un segundo plano

c (in book, sequence): you've made me lose my ~ me has hecho perder la página (or la línea etc) por donde iba

c
(job) puesto m

(BrE Educ) plaza f

(on team) puesto m

(in argument) lugar m; in the first/second ~ en primer/segundo lugar

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place [2]
vt
(put, position) object poner*; (carefully, precisely) colocar*

(in race): this victory ~s her among the top three este triunfo la sitúa entre las tres primeras

(find a home, job for) colocar*

advertisement poner*; phone call pedir*; we ~d an order with Acme Corp hicimos un pedido a Acme Corp

(identify) tune identificar*, ubicar* (AmL); her face is familiar, but I can't quite ~ her su cara me resulta conocida pero no sé de dónde or (AmL tb) pero no la ubico

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placebo
n (pl ~s or ~es) placebo m

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place mat

n (mantel m) individual m

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placement
n
c (in employment) colocación f

c u (positioning) colocación f, ubicación f (esp AmL)

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place name

n topónimo m

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placenta
n (pl ~s or ~e ) placenta f

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placid
adj plácido

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plagiarism
n u c
plagio m

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plagiarize
vt plagiar

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plague [1]
n
u c (disease) peste f

c (horde — of locusts, tourists) plaga f

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plague [2]
vt
(afflict): a country ~d by strikes un país asolado por constantes huelgas; ~d with problems plagado de problemas

(pester) acosar

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plaice
nc u (pl ~) platija f

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plaid
nu (pattern) cuadros mpl escoceses; (material) tela f escocesa

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plain [1]
adj -er, -est

(unadorned) decor/cooking/language sencillo; fabric liso

(Culin): ~ chocolate (BrE) chocolate m sin leche; ~ flour harina f común

(clear) claro; the reasons are ~ to see las razones saltan a la vista

(blunt): the ~ truth la pura verdad

(not good-looking) feo, poco agraciado

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plain [2]
adv (as intensifier) totalmente; that's just ~ stupid eso es una completa estupidez

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plain [3]
n llanura f

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plain clothes

pl n : in ~ ~ de civil or (Esp tb) de paisano

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plainly
adv
(obviously, visibly) claramente

(clearly) explain claramente; remember perfectamente

(bluntly) speak claramente

dress con sencillez

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plaintiff
n demandante mf

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plaintive
adj lastimero

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plait [1]
n trenza f

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plait [2]
vt trenzar*

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plan [1]
n

(diagram, map) plano m

(of book, essay) esquema m

(arrangement, scheme) plan m; do you have any ~s for tonight? ¿tienes algún plan para esta noche?

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plan [2]
-nn- vt journey/raid planear; garden/house diseñar; economy/strategies planificar*; essay hacer* un esquema de; surprise preparar; as ~ned según lo planeado; to ~ to + INF: where are you ~ning to spend Christmas? ¿dónde tienes pensado pasar las Navidades?

~ vi : to ~ ahead planear las cosas de antemano plan on [v + prep + o]
(intend) pensar*

(expect, count on) contar* con

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plane [1]
n
(aircraft) avión m

~ (tree) plátano m

(tool) cepillo m de carpintero; (longer) garlopa f

(surface) plano m

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plane [2]
vt wood/surface cepillar

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planet
n planeta m

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planetary
adj (before n) planetario

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plank
n tabla f, tablón m

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plankton
nu plancton m

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planned
adj planeado; ~ parenthood (AmE) planificación f familiar

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planner
n
(of project) planificador, -dora m,f

(town ~) urbanista mf

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planning
nu
(of project) planificación f

(town ~) urbanismo m; (before n) ~ permission (BrE) permiso m de obras

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plant [1]
n
c (Bot) planta f

c (factory, installation) planta f

u (equipment) maquinaria f

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plant [2]
vt
flower/trees plantar; seeds sembrar*

(place) bomb colocar*; kiss dar*, plantar (fam); she ~ed herself right next to me se me plantó justo al lado (fam)

drugs/evidence colocar*; agent/informer infiltrar

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plantain
n plátano m grande (para cocinar), plátano m (Col, Ven), plátano m macho (Méx)

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plantation
n plantación f

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plaque
n
c (tablet) placa f

u (Dent) sarro m, placa f (dental)

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plasma
nu plasma m

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plaster [1]
n
u
(Const) (powder, mixture) yeso m; (on walls) revoque m

~ (of Paris) (Art, Med) yeso m, escayola f (Esp); to have one's leg in ~ tener* la pierna enyesada or (Esp) escayolada

c (sticking ~) (BrE) Band-Aid

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plaster [2]
vt (Const) wall/room revocar*; cracks rellenar con yeso

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plaster cast
n
(Med) yeso m or (Esp) escayola f

(Art) molde m de yeso, escayola f (Esp)

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plastic [1]
n u c
plástico m; (before n) de plástico

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plastic [2]
adj
(artificial) (pej) smile/people de plástico (pey)

(malleable) (Tech) plástico, moldeable

(Art) plástico

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plastic

: ~ bullet
n bala f de plástico;
~ explosive
n cu explosivo m plástico, goma dos f

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Plasticine
® nu plastilina® f, plasticina® f (CS)

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plastic

: ~ surgeon
n cirujano plástico, cirujana plástica m,f (AmL), especialista mf en cirugía estética or plástica;
~ surgery
nu cirugía f estética or plástica

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plate [1]
n

c (dish) plato m

u (dishes) vajilla f (de plata u oro)

c (of metal) chapa f; (thin) lámina f; (of glass) placa f

c
(Phot) placa f

(Art, Print) plancha f

(illustration) ilustración f, lámina f

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plate [2]
vt (Metall) to ~ sth WITH sth recubrir* algo DE algo

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plateau
n (pl -teaus or -teaux ) meseta f

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platform
n
(raised structure) plataforma f; (for orator) estrado m, tribuna f

(Rail) andén m

(Pol) (opportunity to air views) plataforma f, tribuna f

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platinum
nu platino m

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platitude
n lugar m común

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platonic
adj platónico

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platoon
n (Mil) sección f

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platter
n fuente f

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platypus
n (pl ~es) (duck-billed ~) ornitorrinco m

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plausible
adj argument/story verosímil; liar convincente

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play [1]
n

u (recreation) juego m

u (Sport) juego m

u (interplay) juego m

u (slack) (Tech) juego m

c (Theat) obra f (de teatro), pieza f (teatral), comedia f

c (pun): a ~ on words un juego de palabras, un albur (Méx)

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play [2]
vt

cards/hopscotch jugar* a; to ~ a joke/trick on sb hacerle* or gastarle una broma/una jugarreta a algn

football/chess jugar* (AmL exc RPl), jugar* a (Esp, RPl)

(compete against) opponent jugar* contra

card tirar, jugar*; piece mover*

(in particular position) jugar* de

(Theat)
villain/Hamlet representar el papel de; to ~ the innocent hacerse* el inocente

theater/town actuar* en

(Mus) instrument/note/piece tocar*

(Audio) tape/record poner*

~ vi

(amuse oneself) children jugar*; to ~ AT sth jugar* A algo

(Games, Sport) jugar*

(Theat) cast actuar*; show ser* representado

(pretend): to ~ dead hacerse* el muerto; to ~ hard to get hacerse* el (or la etc) interesante

(Mus) musician tocar*; music was ~ing in the background se escuchaba una música de fondo

play along
[v + adv] (cooperate): I refuse to ~ along with him/his schemes me niego a hacerle el juego/a tener nada que ver con sus enjuagues (fam)

[v + o + adv] (deceive, manipulate) manipular
play around [v + adv] jugar*, juguetear (fam & pey) play back [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] poner* (una grabación) play down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] importance minimizar*; risk/achievement quitarle importancia a play off [v + o + adv] oponer*; to ~ sb off against sb: she ~s her parents off against each other hace pelear a sus padres para lograr sus propósitos play up
[v + adv] (BrE) (cause trouble) (colloq) child dar* guerra (fam); car/TV no funcionar bien

[v + o + adv] (cause trouble) (BrE colloq) child darle* guerra a (fam); shoulder/back darle* problemas a (fam)

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play

: ~back
n play-back m;
~boy
n playboy m;
~-by-~
adj (AmE Sport) (before n) jugada a jugada

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player
n
(Games, Sport) jugador, -dora m,f

(Mus) músico mf, músico, -ca m,f

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playful
adj
(boisterous) juguetón

(not serious) pícaro

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playfully
adv
(boisterously) juguetonamente

(humorously) remark/slap en broma

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play

: ~ground
n (BrE) patio m (de recreo);
~group
n : grupo de actividades lúdico-educativas para niños de edad preescolar

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playing

: ~ card
n naipe m, carta f;
~ field
n (BrE) (often pl) campo m de juego, cancha f de deportes (esp AmL)

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play

: ~mate
n compañero, -ra m,f de juegos;
~off
n desempate m;
~pen
n corral m, parque m (Esp);
~room
n cuarto m de los juguetes;
~thing
n juguete m;
~time
nu (no art) (BrE) recreo m;
~wright
n dramaturgo, -ga m,f

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plaza
n
(square) plaza f; (in front of large building) explanada f

(complex) (AmE) centro m comercial

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plc ,Plc
, (in UK) (public limited company) S.A.

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plea
n
(appeal) (frml) petición f; (in supplication) ruego m

(Law): to enter a ~ of guilty/not guilty declararse culpable/inocente

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plead
(past & past p pleaded or (AmE also) pled) vt alegar*; she's not coming, she ~ed poverty no viene, dijo que no tenía dinero

~ vi
(implore, beg) suplicar*; to ~ FOR sth suplicar* algo; to ~ WITH sb to + INF suplicarle* a algn QUE (+ subj)

(Law): to ~ guilty/not guilty declararse culpable/inocente

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pleasant
adj -er, -est agradable; person simpático, agradable

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pleasantly
adv say/speak en tono agradable; smile con simpatía; I was ~ surprised by the changes los cambios me causaron una grata sorpresa

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pleasantry
n (pl -ries) cortesía f

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please [1]
interj por favor; yes, ~ sí, gracias

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please [2]
vt (make happy) complacer*; (satisfy) contentar

~ vi
(satisfy): we do our best to ~ hacemos todo lo posible por complacer al cliente (or a todo el mundo etc)

(choose) querer*; do as you ~ haz lo que quieras

v refl to ~ oneself: ~ yourself haz lo que quieras

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pleased
adj (satisfied) satisfecho; (happy) contento; I'm very ~ for you! me alegro mucho por ti; she was very ~ with herself estaba muy ufana; I am ~ to inform you that … (frml) tengo el placer de comunicarle que … (frml); ~ to meet you encantado (de conocerlo), mucho gusto

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pleasing
adj
(pleasant) agradable

(gratifying) news grato

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pleasurable
adj placentero

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pleasure
n
u (happiness, satisfaction) placer m; it's a ~ to listen to her es un placer escucharla; it gives me great ~ to introduce … es un placer para mí presentarles …; to take ~ in sth disfrutar con algo

u (recreation) placer m; I play just for ~ toco sólo porque me gusta

c (source of happiness) placer m; Jane is a real ~ to teach da gusto darle clases a Jane

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pleasure boat

n (steamer) barco m de recreo; (small craft) bote m de recreo

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pleat
n pliegue m; (wide) tabla f

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plectrum
n (pl -trums or -tra ) púa f, plectro m, uñeta f (CS), uña f (Méx, Ven)

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pled
(AmE) past & past p of PLEAD

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pledge [1]
vt support/funds prometer

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pledge [2]
n
(promise) promesa f; to make a ~ to + INF prometer + INF

(of money) cantidad f prometida

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plentiful
adj abundante

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plenty [1]
nu abundancia f

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plenty [2]
pron

(large, sufficient number) muchos, -chas

plenty of muchos, -chas

(large, sufficient quantity) mucho, -cha; £50 is ~ 50 dólares es más que suficiente

plenty of mucho, -cha; ~ of time tiempo de sobra

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plethora
n (no pl) a ~ OF sth una plétora DE algo

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Plexiglas
® nu (AmE) acrílico m, plexiglás® m (Esp)

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pliable ,pliant
, adj material/substance maleable; person/attitude flexible

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pliers
pl n alicate(s) m(pl), pinza(s) f(pl) (Méx, RPl)

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plight
n (no pl) situación f difícil

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plimsoll
n (BrE) zapatilla f de lona, tenis m, playera f (Esp)

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plinth
n (of pillar, column) plinto m; (of statue) pedestal m

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plod
vi -dd-
(walk) caminar lenta y pesadamente

(work): she's still ~ding away at her thesis sigue lidiando con la tesis

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plonk [1]
vt (BrE colloq) plunk

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plonk [2]
nu (colloq) vino m peleón (fam)

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plot [1]
n
(conspiracy) complot m

(story) argumento m

(piece of land) terreno m, solar m, parcela f

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plot [2]
-tt- vt
(mark out) curve/graph trazar*; position determinar

(plan) rebellion/revenge tramar

~ vi to ~ (AGAINST sb) conspirar (CONTRA algn)

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plotter
n
(conspirator) conspirador, -dora m,f

(Comput, Tech) trazador m de gráficos

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plough
etc (BrE) plow etc

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plow [1],plough
, (BrE) n (Agr) arado m

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plow [2],plough
, (BrE) vt arar

~ vi arar la tierra plow back, (BrE)
plough back [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] profits reinvertir* plow into, (BrE)
plough into [v + prep + o] vehicle/wall estrellarse contra plow through, (BrE)
plough through [v + prep + o] mud/snow abrirse* camino a través de; I'm still ~ing through the book todavía estoy tratanto de leer el libro, pero me cuesta

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plowman
, (BrE)
n (pl -men ) labrador m

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ploy
n treta f

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pluck [1]
vt
chicken desplumar; to ~ one's eyebrows depilarse las cejas

fruit/flower arrancar*; to ~ up (the) courage to + INF armarse de valor para + INF

(Mus) string/guitar puntear

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pluck [2]
nu valor m

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plucky
adj pluckier, pluckiest valiente

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plug [1]
n
(stopper) tapón m

(Elec)
(attached to lead) enchufe m; (socket) toma f de corriente, enchufe m, tomacorriente(s) m (AmL)

(spark ~) bujía f

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plug [2]
-gg- vt
hole/gap tapar

(promote) record/book hacerle* propaganda a
plug in
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] enchufar

[v + adv] enchufarse

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plughole

n (BrE) desagüe m

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plum
n ciruela f

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plumage
nu plumaje m

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plumb [1]
adv (colloq) justo

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plumb [2]
vt
(fathom) mystery dilucidar

(Naut) sondar, sondear

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plumber
n plomero, -ra m,f or (AmC, Esp) fontanero, -ra m,f or (Per) gasfitero, -ra m,f or (Chi) gásfiter mf

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plumbing
nu (pipes) cañerías fpl, tuberías fpl; (installation) instalación f de agua

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plume
n pluma f; (cluster of feathers) penacho m

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plummet
vi caer* en picada or (Esp) en picado

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plump
adj -er, -est person/face (re)llenito; chicken/rabbit gordo plump for [v + prep + o] (colloq) decidirse por plump up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] pillow/cushion ahuecar*

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plunder [1]
vt
(steal from) village saquear

(steal) treasure/wealth robar

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plunder [2]
nu
(objects) botín m

(action) saqueo m

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plunge [1]
vt to ~ sth INTO sth
(immerse, thrust) into liquid sumergir* algo EN algo; she ~d the knife into his heart le hundió el cuchillo en el corazón

(into state, condition) sumir algo/a algn EN algo

~ vi
(dive) zambullirse*; (fall) caer*

(slope downward steeply) road/path descender* bruscamente

(drop) price/temperature/popularity caer* en picada or (Esp) en picado

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plunge [2]
n (in water) zambullida f; to take the ~ (take a risk) arriesgarse*, jugarse* el todo por todo; (get married) casarse, darse* el paso

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plunger
n
(for unblocking drain) desatascador m, chupona f (Esp), destapador m (de caño) (Méx), sopapa f (RPl), sopapo m (Chi), chupa f (Col), goma f (Ven)

(in syringe) émbolo m

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plunk
vt (AmE) poner*, plantificar* (fam)

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pluperfect
n pluscuamperfecto m

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plural [1]
adj (Ling) en plural

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plural [2]
n plural m; in the ~ en plural

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plus [1]
n (pl ~es or ~ses)
~ (sign) (signo m de) más m

(advantage, bonus) (colloq) ventaja f

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plus [2]
adj
(advantageous) (colloq) (before n) point positivo

(and more) (pred): children aged 13 ~ niños de 13 años para arriba

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plus [3]
prep más; ~ the fact that … aparte de que …; four[1]

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plush
adj lujoso

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Pluto
n Plutón m

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plutonium
nu plutonio m

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ply [1]
n (pl plies)
(of wood) chapa f

(of wool, yarn) cabo m; three-~ wool lana f de tres cabos

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ply [2]
plies, plying, plied vt
(carry out): to ~ one's trade ejercer* su oficio

oar mover*; tools manejar

ship sea navegar* por

~ vi (frml) ship/plane/bus hacer* el trayecto ply with [v + o + prep + o]: he kept ~ing me with whiskey estaba constantemente sirviéndome whisky

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plywood

nu contrachapado m (tablero en varias capas)

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pm
(after midday) p.m.; at 2 ~ a las 2 de la tarde, a las 2 p.m.

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PM
(BrE) n prime minister

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PMS
nu premenstrual syndrome

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PMT
nu (BrE) premenstrual tension

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pneumatic drill
n martillo m neumático

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pneumonia
nu pulmonía f, neumonía f

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poach
vt
(Culin) egg escalfar; fish cocer* a fuego lento

(steal) game cazar* furtivamente; staff/ideas robar

~ vi (hunt game) cazar* furtivamente

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poacher
n cazador furtivo, cazadora furtiva m,f

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PO box

n Apdo. postal, Apdo. de correos, C.C. (CS)

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pocket [1]
n

(in garment) bolsillo m

(on billiard, snooker, pool table) tronera f

(small area) bolsa f; ~s of resistance bolsas fpl de resistencia

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pocket [2]
vt
(put in pocket) meterse en el bolsillo

(steal, gain) (colloq) embolsarse (fam)

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pocket [3]
adj (before n) de bolsillo

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pocket

: ~book
n
(handbag) (AmE) cartera f or (Esp) bolso m or (Méx) bolsa f

(wallet) (AmE) cartera f, billetera f

(paperback) (AmE) libro m en rústica

(notebook) (BrE) cuaderno m
;
~ money
nu (spending money) dinero m para gastos personales; (for children) (BrE) dinero m de bolsillo, mesada f (AmL), domingo m (Méx), propina f (Per)

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pod
n (of peas, beans) vaina f

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podiatrist
n (AmE) pedicuro, -ra m,f, podólogo, -ga, m,f (frml)

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podium
n estrado m

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poem
n poema m

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poet
n poeta mf

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poetic
adj poético

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poet laureate
,
n (pl ~s ~) poeta laureado, poeta laureada m,f

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poetry
nu poesía f

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poignant
adj story/moment conmovedor; look/plea patético; reminder doloroso

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point [1]
n

c
(dot) punto m

(decimal ~) coma f, punto m decimal (AmL) (the point is used instead of the comma in some Latin American countries)

(in space) punto m; the ~s of the compass los puntos cardinales; the ~ of no return: we've reached the ~ of no return ahora ya no nos podemos echar atrás

(on scale) punto m; you're right, up to a ~ hasta cierto punto tienes razón

(in time) momento m; at this ~ in time en este momento; to be on the ~ of -ING estar* a punto de + INF

(in contest, exam) punto m

c
(item, matter) punto m; to bring up o raise a ~ plantear una cuestión; to make a ~ of -ING: I'll make a ~ of watching them closely me encargaré de vigilarlos de cerca

(argument): yes, that's a ~ sí, ese es un punto interesante; to make a ~: that was a very interesting ~ you made lo que señalaste es muy interesante; all right, you've made your ~! sí, bueno, ya has dicho lo que querías decir; ~ taken de acuerdo

(no pl) (central issue, meaning): to come/get to the ~ ir* al grano; she was brief and to the ~ fue breve y concisa; that's beside the ~ eso no tiene nada que ver, eso no viene al caso; the ~ is that … el hecho es que …; that's not the ~ no se trata de eso

u (purpose): what's the ~ of going on? ¿qué sentido tiene seguir?; there's no ~ o there isn't any ~ (in) feeling sorry for yourself no sirve de nada compadecerse

c (feature, quality): strong ~ fuerte m; bad ~s defectos mpl; he has many good ~s tiene muchos puntos a su favor

c
(sharp end, tip) punta f

(promontory) (Geog) punta f

points pl (BrE Rail) agujas fpl

c (socket) (BrE) (electrical o power) ~ toma f de corriente, enchufe m, tomacorriente m (AmL)

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point [2]
vt (aim, direct) señalar, indicar*; to ~ sth AT sb/sth: he ~ed his finger at me me señaló con el dedo; she ~ed the gun at him le apuntó con la pistola

~ vi
(with finger, stick etc) señalar; it's rude to ~ es de mala educación señalar con el dedo; to ~ AT/TO sth/sb señalar algo/a algn

(call attention) to ~ TO sth señalar algo

(indicate) to ~ TO sth facts/symptoms indicar* algo
point out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(show) señalar; I'll ~ it/her out to you te lo/la señalaré

(make aware of) problem/advantage señalar

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point

: ~ blank
adv shoot a quemarropa;
~-blank
adj : at ~-blank range a quemarropa

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pointed
adj
(with a point) stick/leaf acabado en punta, puntudo (Andes); arch ojival; chin/nose puntiagudo, puntudo (Andes); shoe de punta, puntudo (Andes); hat de pico

(deliberate) remark/comment mordaz

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pointer
n
(on dial, gage) aguja f

(clue, signal) pista f; ~ TO sth indicador m DE algo

(tip) idea f

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pointless
adj attempt vano, inútil; existence sin sentido; it's ~ arguing with him no tiene sentido discutir con él

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point of view

n (pl ~s ~ ~) punto m de vista

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poise
nu
(bearing) porte m

(composure) desenvoltura f

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poised
adj

(balanced, suspended): ~ in the air suspendido en el aire; they were waiting with pencils ~ esperaban, lápiz en mano

(ready) listo

(self-assured): she is very ~ tiene mucho aplomo

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poison [1]
nc u veneno m

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poison [2]
vt
(with poison) envenenar; (make ill) intoxicar*; river/soil contaminar

(corrupt) mind/society corromper; relationship/atmosphere dañar

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poisoning
nu c envenenamiento m

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poisonous
adj venenoso

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poison-pen letter

n anónimo m ponzoñoso

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poke [1]
vt
(jab): to ~ sb's eye out sacarle* un ojo a algn; she ~d him in the ribs le dio en el costado; (with elbow) le dio un codazo en el costado

(thrust): she ~d her head around the door asomó la cabeza por la puerta; he ~d his finger through the crack metió el dedo por la ranura

~ vi (project) asomar; her feet were poking out of the sheets los pies le asomaban por entre las sábanas; a few shoots were poking up out of the soil unos cuantos brotes asomaban en la tierra poke about,
poke around [v + adv] fisgonear

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poke [2]
n golpe m; (with elbow) codazo m

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poker
n
c (for fire) atizador m

u (game) póker m, póquer m

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poky
adj pokier, pokiest (colloq)
(cramped) diminuto

(slow) (AmE) lerdo

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Poland
n Polonia f

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polar
adj polar

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polar bear

n oso m polar

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polarize
vt polarizar*

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pole
n
(fixed support) poste m; (flag~) mástil m; (tent ~) palo m

(Geog) polo m; the North/South P~ el Polo Norte/Sur

(Phys) polo m

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Pole
n polaco, -ca m,f

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polecat

n
(of weasel family) turón m

(AmE) skunk

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polemical
adj polémico

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pole

: ~star, (BrE) P~ Star
n estrella f polar;
~-vault
n salto m con garrocha or (Esp) con pértiga

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police [1]
n (force) (+ sing or pl vb) the ~ la policía; (before n) escort/patrol policial; ~ car coche m patrulla or de policía; ~ constable (in UK) agente mf; ~ department (in US) distrito m policial; the ~ force la policía; ~ officer agente mf, policía mf; to have a ~ record estar* fichado or (CS tb) prontuariado

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police [2]
vt (keep order in) streets patrullar; region/area mantener* una fuerza policial en

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police

: ~ dog
n perro m policía;
~man
n (pl -men ) policía m, agente m;
~ state
n estado m policía;
~ station
n comisaría f;
~woman
n agente f, policía f, mujer f policía

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policy
n (pl -cies)
u c
(Pol) política f

(standard practice, plan) (Busn) política f; it is good/bad ~ es/no es recomendable

c (insurance ~) (contract) seguro m; (document) póliza f de seguros

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policyholder

n asegurado, -da m,f

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polio
nu polio f

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poliomyelitis
nu poliomielitis f

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polish [1]
n
u c (shoe ~) betún m, pomada f (RPl), pasta f (Chi); (furniture ~) cera f para muebles, lustramuebles m (CS); (metal ~) limpiametales m; (floor ~) (esp BrE) abrillantador m (de suelos); (wax ~) cera f (abrillantadora)

c (sheen) brillo m

u (refinement): he lacks ~ tiene que pulir su estilo

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polish [2]
vt
floor/table/car/brass darle* or sacarle* brillo a; shoes limpiar, lustrar (esp AmL), bolear (Méx), embolar (Col); lens/mirror limpiar; stone (by abrasion) pulir

(refine) pulir
polish off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) food liquidarse (fam)

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Polish [1]
adj polaco

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Polish [2]
nu polaco m

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polished
adj
(shiny) metal/marble pulido; wood brillante, lustrado (esp AmL)

(refined) manners/accent refinado; performance/translation pulido

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polite
adj politer, politest manner/person cortés; they were making ~ conversation conversaban tratando de ser agradables; it's not ~ to shout gritar es una falta de educación

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politely
adv behave correctamente; ask/refuse con buenos modales

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politeness
n cortesía f

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political
adj político

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politically correct

adj term usado por gente de ideología progresista

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politician
n político, -ca m,f

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politics
n
(+ sing vb) (science, activity) política f

(+ pl vb) (political relations) política f

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polka
n polca f, polka f

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polka dot

n lunar m, topo m (Esp)

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poll [1]
n

(ballot) votación f

(opinion ~) encuesta f or sondeo m (de opinión)

polls pl (polling stations) the ~s: to go to the ~s ir* or acudir a las urnas

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poll [2]
vt (Pol) votes (obtain) obtener*; (cast) emitir

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pollen
nu polen m

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pollinate
vt polinizar*

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polling
nu votación f; (before n) ~ place o (BrE) station centro m electoral

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pollutant
nc u (agente m) contaminante m

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pollute
vt (Ecol) contaminar

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pollution
nu contaminación f

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polo
nu polo m

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polo

: ~ neck
n (BrE)
(style of neck) cuello m alto

~ neck sweater
;
~ neck sweater
n (BrE) suéter m de cuello alto, polera f (RPl)

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poly-
pref poli-

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polyester
nu c poliéster m

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polyethylene
nu (esp AmE) polietileno m

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polygamy
nu poligamia f

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Polynesia
n (la) Polinesia

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Polynesian
adj polinesio

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polystyrene
nu c poliestireno m

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polythene
nu (BrE) plástico m, polietileno m (téc)

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pomegranate
n granada f

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pomp
nu pompa f, fausto m

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pompom
n (on hat) borla f, pompón m

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pompous
adj pomposo

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pond
n (man-made) estanque m; (natural) laguna f

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ponder
vt considerar

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ponderous
adj movement lento y pesado; explanation/speech pesado

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pong [1]
nc u (BrE colloq) peste f (fam)

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pong [2]
vi (BrE colloq) apestar (fam)

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pontiff
n pontífice m

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pony
n (pl ponies) poni m

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ponytail

n cola f de caballo

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poodle
n caniche m

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pooh-pooh

vt (colloq) reírse* de

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pool [1]
n
c
(collection of water) charca f

(swimming ~) piscina f, pileta f (RPl), alberca f (esp Méx)

(puddle) charco m

c (common reserve of money) fondo m común

pools pl (BrE) football pools

u (billiards) billar m americano, pool m

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pool [2]
vt hacer* un fondo común de

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pooped (out)
adj (AmE sl) (pred) reventado (fam)

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poor
adj -er, -est
(not wealthy) pobre

(unsatisfactory, bad) harvest pobre, escaso; diet/quality malo; imitation burdo

(unfortunate) (before n) pobre; you ~ thing! ¡pobrecito!

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poorly [1]
adj (pred) (esp BrE) mal

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poorly [2]
adv perform/play mal

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pop [1]
n
(noise): to go ~ hacer `pum'; (burst) reventar*

u (Mus) música f pop

u (Culin) gaseosa f

c (father) (AmE colloq) papá m (fam)

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pop [2]
-pp- vi
balloon estallar, reventar(se)*; cork saltar; my ears ~ped se me destaparon los oídos

(spring) saltar; his eyes were ~ping (out of his head) los ojos se le salían de las órbitas

(go casually) (colloq): to ~ out salir* un momento; he just ~ped in to say hello pasó un minuto a saludar

~ vt
(burst) balloon reventar*, hacer* estallar

(put quickly, casually): she ~ped her head around the door asomó la cabeza por la puerta; ~ it into your pocket métetelo en el bolsillo
pop up [v + adv] (colloq)
(rise) toast saltar; his head ~ped up from behind the wall asomó la cabeza por encima del muro

(appear) aparecer*

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pop [3]
adj
(popular) sociology/culture popular; music/singer (AmE) popular

(BrE Mus) pop adj inv

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popcorn

nu palomitas fpl (de maíz), cabritas fpl (de maíz) (Chi), pororó m (RPl), maíz m pira or tote (Col)

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pope
n papa m

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poplar
n álamo m (blanco)

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poppa
n (AmE) papá m (fam)

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poppy
n (pl -pies) amapola f, adormidera f

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Popsicle
® n (AmE) paleta f (helada) or (Esp) polo m or (RPl) palito m or (CS) chupete m helado

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populace
n (+ sing o pl vb) the ~ (common people) el pueblo; (population) la población

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popular
adj

(well-liked) popular; she is ~ with her students goza de popularidad entre sus alumnos

resort/restaurant muy frecuentado; brand/product popular

(not highbrow, specialist) music/literature popular

(of populace) feeling popular; rebellion del pueblo, popular; by ~ demand/request a petición or (AmL tb) a pedido del público

(widespread) belief/notion generalizado

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popularity
nu popularidad f

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popularize
vt
(make popular) popularizar*

(make accessible) divulgar*

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populate
vt poblar*

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population
n población f; (before n) ~ explosion explosión f demográfica

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porcelain
nu porcelana f

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porch
n
(covered entrance) porche m

(veranda) (AmE) porche m, galería f

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porcupine
n puercoespín m

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pore
n poro m pore over [v + prep + o] estudiar minuciosamente

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pork
nu (carne f de) cerdo m, (carne f de) puerco m (Méx), chancho m (Chi, Per), marrano m (Col); (before n) ~ chop chuleta f de cerdo (or de chancho etc), costilla f de cerdo (RPl)

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pornographic
adj pornográfico

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pornography
nu pornografía f

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porous
adj poroso

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porpoise
n marsopa f

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porridge
nu avena f (cocida), gachas fpl (de avena) (Esp); (before n) ~ oats copos mpl de avena

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port [1]
n
c (for ships) puerto m; (before n) authority/tax/regulation portuario

u (left side) babor m

c
(for loading) (Aviat, Naut) porta f

(Comput) puerto m

u (Culin) oporto m, vino m de Oporto

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port [2]
adj (before n) lights de babor

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portable
adj portátil

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portcullis
n rastrillo m

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portend
vt (liter) augurar

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portent
n augurio m, presagio m

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porter
n
(at station, airport) maletero m, changador m (RPl); (on expedition) porteador m; (in hospital) (BrE) camillero m

(in hotel, apartment block) portero m

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portfolio
n (pl -lios)

(case) portafolio(s) m

(samples of work) carpeta f de trabajos

(Pol) cartera f

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porthole

n (Naut) ojo m de buey, portilla f

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portion
n
(of food) porción f (esp AmL), ración f (esp Esp)

(share, part) parte f

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portrait
n retrato m

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portray
vt
(depict) picture representar

(describe, represent) person/scene describir*

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portrayal
nu c (Art) representación f; (Lit) descripción f; (Theat) interpretación f

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Portugal
n Portugal m

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Portuguese [1]
adj portugués

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Portuguese [2]
n (pl ~)
u (language) portugués m

c (person) portugués, -guesa m,f

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pose [1]
vt threat representar; problem/question plantear

~ vi
(Art, Phot) posar

(put on an act) hacerse* el interesante

(pretend to be) to ~ AS sb/sth hacerse* pasar POR algn/algo

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pose [2]
n
(position of body) pose f, postura f

(assumed manner) pose f, afectación f

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poser
n
(question) pregunta f difícil; (problem) dilema m

(person) (BrE colloq) poseur

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poseur
n : he's a real ~ todo en él es pura pose or afectación

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posh
adj -er, -est (esp BrE colloq) elegante, pijo (Esp fam), posudo (Col fam), pituco (CS fam), cheto (RPl fam), sifrino (Ven fam), popoff (Méx fam)

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position [1]
n

(location) posición f, ubicación f (esp AmL)

(Sport) posición f

(posture) posición f

(stance, point of view) postura f

(in league) puesto m

(job, post) (frml) puesto m

(situation, circumstances) situación f; I'm not in a ~ to help them no estoy en condiciones de prestarles ayuda

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position [2]
vt colocar*, poner*

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positive
adj
number/quantity positivo; electrode positivo; the test was ~ (Med) el análisis dio positivo

(constructive) attitude positivo; criticism constructivo

(definite): there is no ~ evidence no hay pruebas concluyentes

(absolute) (before n) disgrace/outrage auténtico

(sure) (colloq) (pred): are you sure? — positive ¿estás seguro? — segurísimo

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positively
adv
(constructively): to think ~ ser* positivo; they reacted ~ tuvieron una reacción/respuesta positiva

(definitely) prove de forma concluyente

(absolutely) delighted/furious verdaderamente

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posse
n (in US) partida f (al mando de un sheriff)

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possess
vt
(own) tener*, poseer* (frml)

(influence) anger/fear apoderarse de; whatever can gave ~ed him to say such a thing? ¿qué lo habrá llevado a decir semejante cosa?

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possessed
adj (pred) to be ~ (by the devil) estar* endemoniado

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possession
n
c (sth owned) bien m

u (ownership) posesión f; (of arms) tenencia f

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possessive
adj posesivo

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possessor
n dueño, -ña m,f, poseedor, -dora m,f

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possibility
nu c posibilidad f

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possible
adj posible; get here by eight if ~ llega antes de las ocho, si es posible; as little as ~ lo menos posible

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possibly
adv
(conceivably): I couldn't ~ eat any more me es totalmente imposible comer nada más; could you ~ give me a hand with this? ¿sería tan amable de ayudarme con esto?

(perhaps) (indep) posiblemente

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post [1]
n
c (pole) poste m

u (mail) (esp BrE) correo m; to send sth by ~ o through the ~ mandar or enviar* algo por correo; it's in the ~ ya ha sido enviado; the first/second ~ (delivery) el primer/segundo reparto; (collection) la primera/segunda recogida

c (job) puesto m

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post [2]
vt

(position) policeman/soldier apostar

(send) employee/diplomat destinar

(mail) (esp BrE) letter/parcel echar al correo; (drop in postbox) echar al buzón; to ~ sth to sb mandarle or enviarle* algo a algn (por correo)

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post-
pref post-, pos-

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postage
nu franqueo m; ~ and handling (AmE), ~ and packing (BrE) gastos mpl de envío

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postage

: ~ paid
adv con franqueo pagado;
~ stamp
n (frml) sello m (de correos), estampilla f (AmL), timbre m (Méx)

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postal
adj (before n) postal

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postal order

n (BrE) giro m postal

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post

: ~box
n (BrE) buzón m;
~card
n tarjeta f postal, postal f;
~code
n (BrE) código m postal

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postdate
vt contract/check posfechar, diferir* (RPl)

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poster
n cartel m, póster m

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posterity
nu posteridad f

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postgraduate
n estudiante mf de postgrado; (before n) student/research de postgrado

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posthumous
adj póstumo

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posting
n destino m

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postman

n (pl -men ) (esp BrE) cartero m

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postmark [1]
n matasellos m

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postmark [2]
vt matasellar

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postmortem
n (esp BrE Med) autopsia f

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postnatal
adj postnatal

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post office

n oficina f de correos, correo m (AmL), estafeta f de correos (Esp)

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postpone
vt aplazar*, posponer*, postergar* (esp AmL)

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postponement
nu c aplazamiento m, postergación f (esp AmL)

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postscript
n (to letter) postdata f; (to book) epílogo m

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posture
nu c postura f

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postwar
adj (before n) de la posguerra

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posy
n (pl posies) ramillete m

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pot [1]
n
c
(cooking ~) olla f; ~s and pans cacharros mpl (fam), trastes mpl (Méx); to go to ~ (colloq) echarse a perder

(for jam, honey etc) tarro m, bote m (Esp)

(tea~) tetera f; (coffee~) cafetera f

(in pottery) vasija f

c (flower~) maceta f, tiesto m (Esp)

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pot [2]
vt -tt- plant plantar (en una maceta)

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potash
nu potasa f

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potassium
nu potasio m

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potato
nu c (pl -toes) papa f or (Esp) patata f; (before n) ~ chips o (BrE) crisps papas fpl or (Esp) patatas fpl fritas; ~ peeler pelapapas m or (Esp) pelapatatas m

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potbelly

n barriga f (fam), panza f (fam), guata f (Chi fam)

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potency
nu
(of drink) lo fuerte

(sexual ~) potencia f sexual

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potent
adj
drink/drug/medicine fuerte

(Physiol) potente

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potential [1]
nu (capacity) potencial m; (possibilities) posibilidades fpl

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potential [2]
adj (before n) danger potencial; leader en potencia

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potentially
adv potencialmente

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pot

: ~hole
n
(cave) cueva f subterránea; (hole) sima f

(in road) bache m
;
~holing
nu (BrE) espeleología f

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potion
n poción f, pócima f

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pot

: ~luck
nu : to take ~luck conformarse con lo que haya;
~ plant
n planta f (cultivada en una maceta), mata f (Col, Ven);
~shot
n (Sport) tiro m al azar

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potted
adj (before n)
plant en maceta or tiesto

account/version resumido

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potter [1]
n alfarero, -ra m,f

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potter [2]
vi (BrE) (+ adv compl) putter[2]

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pottery
n (pl -ries)
u (vessels) cerámica f

c (workshop) alfarería f

u (craft) alfarería f

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potty [1]
n (pl -ties) (colloq) orinal m (para niños) (fam), bacinica f (AmL exc RPl), pelela f (CS fam); he's ~-trained ya no usa pañales

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potty [2]
adj -tier, -tiest (BrE colloq) chiflado (fam)

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pouch
n

(small bag) bolsa f

(for correspondence) (AmE) valija f

(Anat, Zool) bolsa f

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poultice
n cataplasma f

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poultry
nu
(birds) (+ pl vb) aves fpl de corral

(meat) carne f de ave

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pounce
vi saltar; to ~ ON/UPON sb/sth abalanzarse* SOBRE algn/algo

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pound [1]
n
(measure) libra f (454 gramos)

(Fin) libra f; (before n) a ~ coin una moneda de (una) libra

(enclosure — for cars) depósito m; (— for dogs) perrera f

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pound [2]
vt
corn/spices machacar*; garlic/chili majar

table/door aporrear; the waves ~ed the wall las olas batían contra el muro

~ vi
(strike, beat) aporrear

heart palpitar; sound retumbar; my head is ~ing tengo la cabeza a punto de reventar

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pour
vt
(+ adv compl) liquid verter*, echar; salt/powder echar; he ~ed the tea down the sink tiró el té por el fregadero

~ (out) (serve) drink servir*

~ vi (+ adv compl) blood manar; water/sweat salir*

~ v impers diluviar, llover* a cántaros pour out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
pour vt

(emotionally): he ~ed out his feelings reveló sus sentimientos; she ~ed her heart out to him se desahogó con él

[v + adv] salir*

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pouring
adj : he went out in the ~ rain salió en medio de una lluvia torrencial

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pout
vi hacer* un mohín

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poverty
nu pobreza f

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poverty-stricken

adj pobrísimo

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POW
n prisoner of war

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powder [1]
nu
polvo m

(face ~) polvo(s) m(pl) (de tocador); (before n) ~ puff borla f, cisne m (RPl)

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powder [2]
vt
(cover) empolvar; to ~ one's nose retocarse* el maquillaje; (euph) lavarse las manos (euf)

powdered past p milk/eggs en polvo; ~ed sugar (AmE) azúcar m or f glas, azúcar m or f flor (Chi), azúcar m or f impalpable (RPl), azúcar m or f en polvo (Col)

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powdery
adj como polvo

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power [1]
n

u (control, influence) poder m; (of country) poderío m, poder m; to be in ~ estar* en el poder

u c (official authority) poder m; ~ to + INF poder PARA + INF

c
(nation) potencia f

(person, group): the ~s that be los que mandan; the ~s of darkness las fuerzas del mal

u
(physical strength, force) fuerza f

(of engine, loudspeaker, transmitter) potencia f

u (ability, capacity): I did everything in my ~ hice todo lo que estaba en mi(s) mano(s)

(specific faculty) (often pl): he lost the ~ of speech perdió el habla; ~(s) of concentration capacidad f de concentración

u
(Eng, Phys) potencia f; (particular source of energy) energía f

(electricity) electricidad f; (before n) ~ lines cables mpl de alta tensión; ~ point (BrE) toma f de corriente, enchufe m, tomacorriente m (AmL)

(a lot) (colloq): to do sb a ~ of good hacerle* a algn mucho bien

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power [2]
vt : the plane is ~ed by four engines el avión está propulsado por cuatro motores

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power

: ~boat
n lancha f de motor, lancha f motora (Esp);
~ cut
n apagón m

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powerful
adj
country poderoso

shoulders/arms fuerte

performance/image impactante; argument poderoso; incentive poderoso

engine/weapon/drug potente; smell/current fuerte

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powerless
adj impotente; they were ~ to prevent it no pudieron hacer nada para impedirlo

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power

: ~ of attorney
n (pl ~s of attorney) (Law) poder m (notarial);
~ plant
n (AmE) ~ station;
~ station
n central f eléctrica, usina f eléctrica (AmS)

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pp.
(pages) págs.

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PR [1]
nu
public relations

proportional representation

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PR [2]
Puerto Rico

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practicable
adj factible

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practical [1]
adj
práctico; for all ~ purposes a efectos prácticos

(feasible) factible

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practical [2]
n (Educ) práctica f

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practicality
n
u (of scheme/idea) lo práctico

practicalities pl aspectos mpl prácticos

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practical joke

n broma f

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practically
adv
(virtually) casi, prácticamente

(in a practical way) consider/think con sentido práctico

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practice [1]
n
u (training, repetition) práctica f; he's out of ~ le falta práctica; piano ~ ejercicios mpl de piano; ~ teaching o (BrE) teaching ~ prácticas fpl de magisterio; ~ makes perfect la práctica hace al maestro

u
(carrying out, implementing) práctica f; to put sth into ~ llevar algo a la práctica; in ~ en la práctica

(exercise of profession) ejercicio m

c u (custom, procedure) costumbre f

c (Med) consultorio m

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practice [2],practise
, (BrE) vt
(rehearse) practicar*; song/act ensayar

doctor/lawyer ejercer*

practicing pres p
doctor/lawyer en ejercicio (de su profesión)

Catholic practicante

~ vi
(rehearse, train) practicar*

(professionally) ejercer*

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practitioner
n médico, -ca m,f

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pragmatic
adj pragmático

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pragmatism
nu pragmatismo m

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Prague
n Praga f

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prairie
nc u pradera f; the ~(s) (in US) la Pradera

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prairie dog

n perro m de las praderas

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praise [1]
nu
(credit, applause) elogios mpl; to sing sth's/sb's ~s poner* algo/a algn por las nubes

(Relig) alabanza f

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praise [2]
vt
(compliment) elogiar

(Relig) alabar

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praiseworthy

adj digno de elogio

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pram
n (BrE) cochecito m

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prance
vi
horse brincar*

(pej) person: she ~d into the room wearing her new dress entró meneándose con el vestido nuevo
prance about [v + adv] brincar*

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prank
n broma f; (of child) travesura f

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prat
n (BrE sl) imbécil mf

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prattle
vi adult cotorrear (fam); child balbucear

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prawn
n (large) langostino m, camarón m (AmL); (medium) camarón m (AmL), gamba f (esp Esp), langostino m (CS); (small) camarón m, quisquilla f (Esp)

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pray
vi rezar*, orar (frml)

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prayer
n u c
oración f

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pre-
pref
(in advance): ~planned planeado de antemano

(before): a ~dinner drink una copa antes de cenar

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preach
vt
(Relig) predicar*; sermon dar*

(advocate) doctrine/ideas preconizar*

~ vi predicar*

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preacher
n
(one who preaches) predicador, -dora m,f

(minister) (AmE) pastor, -tora m,f

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prearrange
vt
(arrange in advance) concertar* de antemano

prearranged past p meeting concertado de antemano; signal/place/time convenido

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precarious
adj precario

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precaution
n precaución f; as a ~ por or como precaución

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precautionary
adj preventivo

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precede
vt (frml) preceder a

~ vi
(come before) preceder

preceding pres p anterior

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precedence
nu precedencia f

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precedent
nc u precedente m; to set a ~ (for sth) sentar* precedente (para algo)

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precept
n precepto m

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precinct
n

(delimited zone) (BrE): shopping ~ centro m/zona f comercial

(AmE) (police district) distrito m policial; (police station) comisaría f

(voting district) (AmE) circunscripción f, distrito m electoral

precincts pl (of city) límites mpl; (of cathedral, castle, hospital) recinto m, predio(s) m(pl) (esp AmL)

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precious [1]
adj

(valuable) jewel/object precioso; ~ metal metal m precioso; ~ stone piedra f preciosa

(dear) querido

(iro): her ~ son su queridísimo hijo (iró)

(affected) preciosista

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precious [2]
adv (colloq) (as intensifier): ~ few muy pocos; she's done ~ little to help bien poco ha hecho para ayudar

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precipice
n precipicio m

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precipitate
vt (frml) precipitar

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precipitation
nu
(Meteo) precipitaciones fpl

(Chem) precipitación f

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precis ,précis
, n (pl ~ ) resumen m

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precise
adj
(accurate) calculations/measurements exacto; description/instructions preciso

(specific) preciso; there were about 60, 59 to be ~ había unos 60, 59 para ser exacto or preciso

(meticulous) minucioso

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precisely
adv
(accurately) calculate/measure/describe con precisión

(exactly): we have ~ one hour tenemos exactamente una hora; at two o'clock ~ a las dos en punto; precisely! ¡exacto!, ¡justamente!

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precision
nu precisión f; (before n) instrument/tool de precisión

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preclude
vt (frml) possibility excluir*

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precocious
adj precoz

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preconceived
adj (before n) preconcebido

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preconception
n idea f preconcebida

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precondition
n condición f previa

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precursor
n (frml) precursor, -sora m,f

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predate
vt (frml)
(precede) ser* anterior a

document/letter antedatar (frml)

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predator
n depredador m, predador m

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predatory
adj animal predador, depredador; person rapaz

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predecessor
n predecesor, -sora m,f

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predestine
vt predestinar

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predetermine
vt predeterminar

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predicament
n aprieto m

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predicative
adj predicativo

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predict
vt predecir*

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predictable
adj result/outcome previsible; you're so ~ siempre sales con lo mismo

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predictably
adv de manera previsible

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prediction
n (forecast) pronóstico m, predicción f; (prophecy) profecía f

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predispose
vt (frml) predisponer*

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predominance
nu predominio m

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predominant
adj predominante

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predominantly
adv predominantemente

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predominate
vi predominar

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pre-eminent
adj (frml) preeminente

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pre-empt
vt attack/move adelantarse a

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pre-emptive
adj strike/attack preventivo

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preen
vt feathers arreglar con el pico

v refl to ~ oneself bird arreglarse las plumas con el pico; person acicalarse

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pre-exist
vi (frml)
preexistir

pre-existing pres p preexistente

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prefab
n (colloq) vivienda f prefabricada

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prefabricated
adj prefabricado

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preface
n (to book, speech) prefacio m; (to event) prólogo m

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prefect
n
(BrE Educ) alumno encargado de la disciplina, monitor, -tora m,f

(official) prefecto m

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prefer
vt -rr- preferir*; to ~ sth TO sth preferir* algo A algo; to ~ to + INF preferir* + INF

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preferable
adj preferible

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preferably
adv (indep) preferentemente; I'd like a size 10, ~ in red quisiera la talla 10, de ser posible en rojo

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preference
n c u
preferencia f; ~ FOR sth preferencia POR algo

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preferential
adj (before n) preferente, preferencial; to give ~ treatment to sb dar* trato preferente or preferencial a algn

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prefix
n prefijo m

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pregnancy
nu c (pl -cies) (of woman) embarazo m; (of animal) preñez f

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pregnant
adj
woman embarazada; cow/mare preñada

(liter) (meaningful) pause/silence elocuente, preñado de significado (liter)

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preheat
vt precalentar*

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prehistoric
adj prehistórico

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prejudge
vt prejuzgar*

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prejudice [1]
n u c
prejuicio m

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prejudice [2]
vt
(influence) predisponer*

(harm) case/claim perjudicar*

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prejudiced
adj lleno de prejuicios, prejuiciado (AmL)

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preliminary [1]
adj preliminar

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preliminary [2]
n (pl -ries)
(preamble) prolegómeno m

preliminaries pl (Sport) etapa f de clasificación previa, preliminares mpl or fpl

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prelude
n
(introduction) ~ (TO sth) preludio m (DE algo)

(Mus) preludio m

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premature
adj prematuro

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prematurely
adv prematuramente

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premeditated
adj premeditado

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premenstrual
adj premenstrual; ~ syndrome/tension síndrome m/tensión f premenstrual

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premier
n primer ministro, primera ministra m,f, premier mf

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premiere [1],première
, n estreno m

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premiere [2],première
, vt play/film estrenar

~ vi play/film estrenarse

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premise
n
(Phil) premisa f

premises pl (building, site) local m; they've moved to new ~s se han mudado a un nuevo local (or a nuevas oficinas etc); meals are cooked on the ~s las comidas se preparan en el mismo establecimiento

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premium
n (Fin)
(insurance ~) prima f (de seguro)

(surcharge) recargo m; to be at a ~ (in short supply) escasear; (lit: above par) estar* por encima de la par

(bonus) prima f

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Premium Bond

n (in UK) bono del Estado que permite ganar dinero participando en sorteos mensuales

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premonition
n premonición f

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prenatal
adj (esp AmE) antenatal

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preoccupation
nc u
(obsession) obsesión f

(concern): my main ~ was not to offend my parents mi mayor preocupación/lo que más me importaba era no ofender a mis padres

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preoccupied
adj (absorbed) absorto; (worried) preocupado

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preoccupy
vt -pies, -pying, -pied preocupar

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prepaid
adj envelope con franqueo pagado; advertisement/insertion pagado por adelantado

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preparation
n

u (act) preparación f

c preparations pl (arrangements) preparativos mpl

c u (substance) preparado m

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preparatory
adj preparatorio

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preparatory school

n (frml)
(in US) colegio secundario privado

(in UK) colegio primario privado

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prepare
vt preparar

~ vi to ~ (FOR sth) prepararse (PARA algo)

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prepared
adj
(ready in advance) speech/statement preparado; I wasn't ~ for this no contaba con esto

(willing) (pred) to be ~ to + INF estar* dispuesto A + INF

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preposition
n preposición f

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prepossessing
adj (frml) (usu neg) atractivo

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preposterous
adj absurdo

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prep school

n preparatory school

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prerequisite
n requisito m esencial

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prerogative
n prerrogativa f; that's your ~ estás en todo tu derecho

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Pres
(title) President

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Presbyterian [1]
n presbiteriano, -na m,f

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Presbyterian [2]
adj presbiteriano

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preschool [1]
adj (before n) child de edad preescolar; education preescolar

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preschool [2]
nc u (AmE) jardín m de infancia, kindergarten m (AmL), jardín m de niños (Méx), jardín m de infantes (RPl), jardín m infantil (Chi)

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prescribe
vt
drug recetar; rest recomendar*

(order) (frml) prescribir* (frml); ~d reading libros mpl de lectura obligatoria

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prescription
n receta f; available on ~ only en venta solamente bajo receta

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presence
nu presencia f; to make one's ~ felt hacerse* sentir

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presence of mind

nu presencia f de ánimo

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present [1]
vt

(give, hand over) to ~ sth TO sb entregarle* algo A algn; to ~ sb WITH sth obsequiar a algn CON algo (frml), obsequiarle algo A algn (esp AmL frml)

(confront): we were ~ed with a very difficult situation nos vimos frente a una situación muy difícil

ticket/passport/account/ideas presentar

(Cin, Theat, Rad, TV) presentar

(introduce) (frml) presentar

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present [2]
adj
(at scene) (pred) to be ~ estar* presente

(before n)
(current) actual; at the ~ time en este momento

(Ling): the ~ tense el presente

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present [3]
n
u
(current time): the ~ el presente; at ~ en este momento

(Ling) the ~ el presente

c (gift) regalo m

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presentable
adj presentable

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presentation
n
u c (of gift, prize) entrega f

u (of document, bill, proposal) presentación f

c (display) (Busn) presentación f

u (manner of presenting) presentación f

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present-day

adj (before n) actual

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presenter
n (BrE) presentador, -dora m,f

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presently
adv
(now) en este momento

(soon afterwards, in past) pronto

(soon, in future) poco después

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preservation
nu conservación f

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preservative
nu c conservante m

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preserve [1]
vt
food/specimen conservar

(Culin) fruit/vegetables hacer* conserva de

building/traditions conservar

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preserve [2]
n
c
(exclusive privilege, sphere): to be a male ~ ser* terreno exclusivamente masculino

(restricted area): game ~ coto m de caza; wildlife ~ (AmE) reserva f de animales

(Culin) u c (jam, jelly) confitura f, mermelada f

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preside
vi presidir; to ~ over a meeting presidir una reunión

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presidency
n presidencia f

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president
n
(of state, society) presidente, -ta m,f

(of bank, corporation) (esp AmE) director, -tora m,f, presidente, -ta m,f

(of university) (AmE) rector, -tora m,f

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presidential
adj (before n) presidencial

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press [1]
n
u (newspapers, journalists) prensa f; the ~ la prensa; (before n) ~ agency (BrE) agencia f de prensa; ~ photographer reportero gráfico, reportera gráfica m,f; ~ release comunicado m de prensa

c
(printing ~) prensa f, imprenta f; to go to ~ entrar en prensa

(publishing house) editorial f

c (for pressing — grapes, flowers, machine parts) prensa f; (— trousers) prensa f plancha-pantalones

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press [2]
vt
(push) button/doorbell apretar*; pedal/footbrake pisar

(squeeze) apretar*

(in press) grapes/olives/flowers prensar

disk/album imprimir*

clothes planchar

(put pressure on) presionar

(pursue): to ~ charges against sb presentar cargos en contra de algn

~ vi
(exert pressure): ~ firmly presione con fuerza

(urge, pressurize) presionar
press on [v + adv] to ~ on (WITH sth) seguir* adelante (CON algo)

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press conference

n rueda f de prensa

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pressed
adj (pred): to be ~ for time estar* or andar* escaso de tiempo

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pressing
adj engagements/concerns urgente; need/desire apremiante

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press

: ~ stud
n (BrE) broche m or botón m de presión (AmL), (cierre m) automático m (Esp);
~-up
n (BrE) flexión f (de brazos or de pecho), fondo m, lagartija f (Méx)

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pressure [1]
nu c presión f; to put ~ on sth/sb hacer* presión sobre algo/presionar a algn; the ~s of city life las presiones a las que somete la vida urbana; I've been under a lot of ~ recently últimamente he estado muy agobiado

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pressure [2]
vt presionar; to ~ sb to + INF presionar a algn PARA QUE (+ subj)

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pressure

: ~ cooker
n olla f a presión or (Esp tb) olla f exprés or (Méx) olla f presto;
~ group
n grupo m de presión;
~ pan
n (AmE) ~ cooker

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pressurize
vt
(Aerosp, Aviat) presurizar*

(urge) (BrE) pressure[2]

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prestige
nu prestigio m

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prestigious
adj prestigioso

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presumably
adv (indep): you've taken the necessary steps, ~ supongo or me imagino que habrás tomado las medidas pertinentes

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presume
vt
(assume) suponer*; I ~ so supongo or me imagino que sí

(dare) to ~ to + INF atreverse A + INF

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presumption
n
u (boldness) atrevimiento m

c u (assumption) suposición f

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presumptuous
adj impertinente

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presuppose
vt presuponer*

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pretence
n (BrE) pretense

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pretend [1]
vt/i fingir*

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pretend [2]
adj (used to or by children) money/gun de mentira (fam)

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pretender
n ~ (TO sth) pretendiente mf (A algo)

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pretense ,pretence
, (BrE) nc u : her air of confidence is a ~ ese aire de seguridad suyo es fingido; let's drop this ~! ¡vamos a dejarnos de fingir!; under false ~s de manera fraudulenta

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pretension
n (often pl) pretensión f

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pretentious
adj person/language/film pretencioso; house/decor presuntuoso

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pretext
n pretexto m; on o under the ~ of con el pretexto de

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pretty [1]
adj -tier, -tiest bonito, lindo (AmL)

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pretty [2]
adv (rather, quite) bastante; (emphatic) bien

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prevail
vi
(triumph) justice/common sense prevalecer*; enemy imponerse*

(predominate) attitude/pessimism preponderar; situation reinar

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prevailing
adj (before n) wind preponderante; trend/view imperante; uncertainty reinante

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prevalence
nu
(widespread occurrence) preponderancia f

(predominance) predominio m

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prevalent
adj frecuente, corriente; disease común

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prevaricate
vi
(not answer directly) andarse* con rodeos

(lie) (AmE) mentir*

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prevent
vt
(hinder) impedir*; to ~ sb/sth (FROM) -ING impedir* QUE algn/algo (+ subj)

(forestall) crime/disease/accident prevenir*, evitar

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preventative
adj preventive

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prevention
nu prevención f

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preventive
adj preventivo

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preview
n
(advance showing) preestreno m

(trailer) avance m, trailer m (Esp), sinopsis f (CS)

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previous
adj (earlier) (before n) occasion/attempt/page anterior; experience/knowledge previo; on the ~ day el día anterior; I had a ~ engagement ya tenía un compromiso

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previously
adv antes

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prewar
adj de antes de la guerra

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prey
nu presa f prey on,
prey upon [v + prep + o]
animal (hunt) cazar*; (feed on) alimentarse de; it's been ~ing on my mind me ha estado preocupando

(exploit) explotar

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price [1]
n
(cost) precio m; to go up/down in ~ subir/bajar de precio; to pay a/the ~ for sth pagar* algo caro; (before n) ~ list lista f de precios; it's out of my ~ range cuesta más de lo que puedo pagar

(value) (liter) precio m; one cannot put a ~ on freedom la libertad no tiene precio

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price [2]
vt
(fix price of) (often pass): their products are reasonably ~d sus productos tienen precios razonables; they have ~d themselves out of the market han subido tanto los precios que se han quedado sin compradores (or clientes etc)

(mark price on) ponerle* el precio a

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priceless
adj inestimable, invalorable (CS)

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price tag

n etiqueta f (del precio), precio m

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pricey ,pricy
, adj pricier, priciest (colloq) item carito (fam); store carero (fam)

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prick [1]
vt
(pierce, wound) pinchar, picar* (Méx); that ~ed his conscience eso hizo que le remordiera la conciencia

~ up ears dog levantar, parar (AmL); she ~ed up her ears at the mention of France aguzó el oído or (AmL fam) paró la oreja al oír hablar de Francia

~ vi pinchar

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prick [2]
n
(act) pinchazo m, piquete m (Méx)

(mark) agujero m

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prickle [1]
n
c (thorn) espina f

u (sensation) picor m

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prickle [2]
vi wool picar*; beard pinchar, picar* (Méx); skin/scalp picar*

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prickly
adj -lier, -liest
(with prickles) plant espinoso; animal con púas

(scratchy) wool que pica; beard que pincha or (Méx) pica

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pride [1]
n
u
(self-respect) orgullo m; false ~ vanidad f; she takes great ~ in her work se toma muy en serio su trabajo; to swallow one's ~ tragarse* el orgullo

(conceit) orgullo m

c (source of pride) orgullo m; she is her mother's ~ and joy es el orgullo de su madre

c (of lions) manada f

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pride [2]
v refl to ~ oneself ON sth/-ING enorgullecerse* DE algo/+ INF

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priest
n sacerdote m; (parish ~) cura m (párroco), párroco m

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priestess
n sacerdotisa f

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priesthood
nu
(office) sacerdocio m

(clergy) clero m

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prig
n mojigato, -ta m,f

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prim
adj -mer, -mest
(prudish) mojigato; (affected) remilgado, repipi (Esp fam); she's so ~ and proper! es tan correcta y formal

(neat) cuidado

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prima ballerina
n primera bailarina f

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primaeval
adj (BrE) primeval

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primarily
adv fundamentalmente

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primary
adj
(principal) purpose/role/aim primordial

(first, basic) source/energy primario; industry de base

education primario

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primary

: ~ color, (BrE) ~ colour
n color m primario;
~ school
n escuela f (de enseñanza) primaria

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primate
n
(Zool) primate m

(Relig) primado m

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prime [1]
adj (no comp)
(major) principal

(first-rate) example/location excelente; cut de primera (calidad)

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prime [2]
nu (best time): to be in one's ~ o in the ~ of life estar* en la flor de la vida

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prime [3]
vt
(prepare for painting) wood/metal aplicar* una capa de imprimación a; canvas preparar

pump/gun cebar

(brief) preparar

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prime minister

n primer ministro, primera ministra m,f

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primer
n
c u
(paint) imprimación f

(explosive) cebo m

c (textbook) manual m

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prime time

n horas fpl de máxima audiencia

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primeval ,primaeval
, (BrE) adj primigenio

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primitive
adj primitivo; urges/instincts primario

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primrose
n primavera f, prímula f

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Primus® (stove)
n hornillo m de queroseno, Primus® m

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prince
n príncipe m

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princess
n princesa f

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principal [1]
adj (before n) principal

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principal [2]
n (of school) director, -tora m,f; (of university) rector, -tora m,f

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principally
adv principalmente

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principle
n
c (basic fact, law) principio m; in ~ en principio

c u (rule of conduct) principio m; I never borrow money, on ~ nunca pido dinero prestado, por principio; it is against my ~s va contra mis principios

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print [1]
n
u (Print)
(lettering) letra f

(text): in ~ (published) publicado; (available) a la venta; out of ~ agotado

c
(Art, Print) grabado m

(Phot) copia f

c (of foot, finger) huella f

c u (fabric) estampado m

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print [2]
vt

letter/text/design imprimir*

fabric estampar

(publish) publicar*

printed past p impreso

(write clearly) escribir* con letra de imprenta

(Phot) negative imprimir*

~ vi
(Print) imprimir*

(write without joining the letters) escribir* con letra de imprenta or de molde
print out [v + adv + o, v + o + adv] imprimir*

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printer
n
(worker) tipógrafo, -fa m,f, impresor, -sora m,f

(business) imprenta f

(machine) impresora f

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printing
n
u (act, process, result) impresión f

c (quantity printed) edición f

u (trade) imprenta f

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printing press

n imprenta f, prensa f

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print

: ~out
n uc
listado m;
~ run
n tirada f

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prior [1]
adj (before n) knowledge/warning previo; I had a ~ engagement ya tenía un compromiso; prior to (as prep) antes de

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prior [2]
n prior m

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priority
n (pl -ties)
u (precedence) prioridad f; to have/take ~ (over sth) tener* prioridad (sobre algo)

c (important matter, aim): you have to get your priorities right tienes que saber decidir qué es lo más importante

u (in traffic) (BrE) preferencia f

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priory
n (pl -ries) priorato m

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prise
vt (BrE) prize[3]

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prism
n prisma m

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prison
n prisión f, cárcel f; (before n) system/reform carcelario, penitenciario; ~ officer (BrE) funcionario, -ria m,f de prisiones

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prison camp

n campo m de prisioneros

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prisoner
n
(captive) prisionero, -ra m,f; to take sb ~ tomar or (esp Esp) coger* a algn prisionero

(in jail) preso, -sa m,f

(person arrested) detenido, -da m,f

(accused) reo mf, acusado, -da m,f

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prisoner of war

n (pl ~s ~ ~) prisionero, -ra m,f de guerra

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prissy
adj -sier, -siest (colloq) remilgado, repipi (Esp fam)

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pristine
adj (frml & liter) inmaculado, prístino (liter)

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privacy
nu privacidad f

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private [1]
adj

(confidential) conversation/matter privado; letter personal

in private: she told me in ~ me lo dijo confidencialmente; can we talk in ~? ¿podemos hablar en privado?

(for own use, in own possession) road/lesson/secretary particular; income personal; ~ property propiedad f privada; ~ income rentas fpl

(not official) visit/correspondence privado; their ~ life su vida privada

(unconnected to the state) school privado, de pago (Esp); ward reservado; patient particular; ~ enterprise la empresa privada; the ~ sector el sector privado

thoughts/doubts íntimo; it's a ~ joke es un chiste que los dos entendemos/entienden

person reservado

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private [2]
n soldado mf raso

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private

: ~ detective
n detective mf privado;
~ eye
n (esp AmE colloq) sabueso mf

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privately
adv
(in private) en privado

(not by state): she had the operation done ~ (BrE) la operaron en una clínica privada; this land is ~ owned esta tierra es de particulares

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private parts
pl n (euph & hum) partes fpl pudendas (euf & hum)

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privation
nu c (frml) privación f

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privatization
nu privatización f

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privatize
vt privatizar*

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privilege
nc u privilegio m

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privileged
adj
(having advantages) position privilegiado

(honored) (pred) to be ~ to + INF tener* el privilegio or el honor DE + INF

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privy
adj (frml) (pred) to be ~ TO sth tener* conocimiento DE algo

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prize [1]
n premio m

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prize [2]
adj (before n) premiado

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prize [3]
vt
(value) valorar (mucho)

(BrE)
prise: to ~ information out of sb arrancarle* información a algn; he ~d the lid off the crate le arrancó la tapa a la caja haciendo palanca

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prize

: ~ money
nu premio m (en metálico);
~winner
n ganador, -dora m,f (de un premio)

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pro
n
(professional) (colloq) profesional mf

pros pl (advantages): the ~s and cons los pros y los contras

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pro-
pref pro(-)

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proactive
adj proactivo

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probability
nu c (pl -ties) probabilidad f

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probable
adj probable; reason posible

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probably
adv (indep) probablemente (+ subj)

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probation
nu
(Law) libertad f condicional; to be on ~ estar* en libertad condicional

(trial period) período m de prueba

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probationary
adj period de prueba

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probe [1]
vt
(physically) sondar

(investigate) investigar*; mind/subconscious explorar

~ vi investigar*

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probe [2]
n
(Med, Elec) sonda f

(investigation) investigación f

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probing
adj question sagaz; study a fondo

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problem
n problema m; no ~! (colloq) ¡no hay problema!; what's the ~? ¿qué pasa?; (before n) family/child difícil

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problematic ,-ical
, adj problemático

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procedure
nu c (practice) procedimiento m; (step) trámite m

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proceed
vi
(move forward) (frml) person/vehicle avanzar*

(continue) continuar*; to ~ to + INF: she ~ed to tell us why pasó a explicarnos por qué

(act) (frml) proceder

(progress) marchar

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proceedings
pl n
(events): ~ began late la reunión (or el acto etc) empezó tarde

(measures) medidas fpl; (Law) juicio m

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proceeds
pl n : the ~ (from charity sale, function) lo recaudado

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process [1]
n
(series of actions, changes) proceso m; the ~ of obtaining a permit el trámite para obtener un permiso; I am in the ~ of writing to him right now en este preciso momento le estoy escribiendo

(method) proceso m, procedimiento m

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process [2]
vt raw materials/waste procesar, tratar; film revelar; applications dar* curso a; order tramitar; data procesar

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process cheese
(AmE), (BrE)
nu queso m fundido

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processing
nu
(of materials, waste) tratamiento m, procesamiento m; (of film) revelado m

(of an order, an application) tramitación f

(Comput) procesamiento m

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procession
n desfile m; (Relig) procesión f; a funeral ~ un cortejo fúnebre

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proclaim
vt (frml) independence proclamar; love declarar

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proclamation
nc u (frml) proclamación f

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procrastinate
vi dejar las cosas para más tarde

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procreation
nu (frml) procreación f

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procure
vt (frml) procurar (frml)

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prod [1]
vt -dd- (with elbow) darle* un codazo a; (with sth sharp) pinchar

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prod [2]
n (with elbow) codazo m; (with sth sharp) pinchazo m

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prodigal
adj pródigo

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prodigious
adj amount/cost enorme; efforts/strength prodigioso

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prodigy
n (pl -gies) prodigio m; child ~ niño, -ña m,f prodigio

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produce [1]
vt

(manufacture, yield) cars/cloth producir*, fabricar*; coal/grain/beef producir*; fruit country/region producir*; tree/bush dar*, producir*

(create, give) energy/sound producir*

(cause) effect surtir, producir*

(give birth to) young tener*

(show, bring out) ticket/document/evidence presentar, aportar; gun/knife sacar*

(Cin, TV) producir*; (Theat) play poner* en escena; show montar

(Rad, Theat) (direct) dirigir*

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produce [2]
nu productos mpl (alimenticios)

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producer
n
(manufacturer) fabricante mf

(Cin, TV, Theat) productor, -tora m,f

(Rad, Theat) (director) director, -tora m,f

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product
n producto m

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production
n
u
(manufacture) fabricación f

(output) producción f

u (showing) presentación f

c (staging, version) (Theat, Cin) producción f

u
(act of producing) (Cin, TV) producción f; (Theat) puesta f en escena

(direction) (Rad, Theat) dirección f

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production line

n cadena f de fabricación

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productive
adj land/factory/mine productivo; meeting fructífero

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productively
adv productivamente; I didn't spend my time very ~ no saqué buen partido del tiempo

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productivity
nu productividad f

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profane
adj
(blasphemous) irreverente

(secular) profano

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profanity
n (pl -ties)
u (blasphemy, vulgarity) irreverencia f

c (swearword) blasfemia f

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profess
vt
(claim) (frml) desire/belief manifestar*; he ~ed to be an expert se preciaba de ser un experto

(Relig) profesar

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profession
n

c (occupation) profesión f; by ~ de profesión

(members) (no pl): the medical ~ el cuerpo médico; the teaching ~ la enseñanza

u c (declaration) (frml) profesión f

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professional [1]
adj (before n) musician/golfer profesional; soldier de carrera; to take ~ advice asesorarse con un profesional (or un experto, técnico etc)

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professional [2]
n profesional mf; (competent person) experto, -ta m,f

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professionalism
nu profesionalidad f

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professionally
adv
(as livelihood) sing/act profesionalmente

(by qualified person): we had the job done ~ hicimos hacer el trabajo por un experto (or por un pintor, albañil etc)

(in a professional way) con profesionalidad

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professor
n (of the highest academic rank) catedrático, -ca m,f; (any university teacher) (AmE) profesor universitario, profesora universitaria m,f

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proffer
vt (frml) ofrecer*

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proficiency
nu competencia f

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proficient
adj muy competente

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profile [1]
n perfil m; to keep a low ~ tratar de pasar desapercibido

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profile [2]
vt situation hacer* un esbozo de; to ~ sb's life hacer* una reseña biográfica de algn

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profit [1]
nc u (Busn, Econ) ganancias fpl, utilidades fpl (AmL); to sell sth at a ~ vender algo con ganancia

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profit [2]
vi to ~ FROM sth sacar* provecho DE algo

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profitable
adj
(Busn) company/investment/crop rentable

day/journey provechoso

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profitably
adv
(Busn) trade/operate de manera rentable; sell con ganancia

(fruitfully) provechosamente

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profiteer
n especulador, -dora m,f

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profiteering
nu especulación f

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profit-making

adj (profitable) rentable; (which aims to make a profit) con fines lucrativos

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profound
adj -er, -est profundo

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profoundly
adv profundamente

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profuse
adj abundante; bleeding intenso

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profusely
adv bleed profusamente; thank efusivamente; he apologized ~ se deshizo en disculpas

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profusion
nu c profusión f

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prognosis
nc u (pl -ses ) pronóstico m

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program [1],programme
, (BrE) n

(schedule, plan) programa m

(for concert, performance) programa m

(esp AmE Educ) (course) curso m

(Rad, TV) programa m

program (Comput) programa m

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program [2]
vt -mm- or -m-
(BrE also)
programme
(schedule) activities programar, planear

(instruct) programar

(Comput) programar

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programmer ,programer
, (AmE also) n (Comput) programador, -dora m,f

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progress [1]
nu
(advancement) progreso m; (of situation, events) desarrollo m; to make ~ pupil adelantar, hacer* progresos; patient mejorar

in progress: talks are in ~ between the two parties los dos partidos están manteniendo conversaciones; while the examination is in ~ mientras dure el examen

(forward movement) avance m

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progress [2]
vi work/science/technology progresar; patient mejorar

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progression
n
u c (advance) evolución f

c (Math, Mus) progresión f

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progressive
adj
attitude/thinker/measure progresista

illness/deterioration/improvement progresivo

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prohibit
vt
(forbid) prohibir*

(prevent) impedir*

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prohibition
n
u c prohibición f

Prohibition (in US history) (no art) la Ley seca, la Prohibición

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prohibitive
adj price/cost prohibitivo

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project [1]
n
(scheme) proyecto m

(Educ) trabajo m

(housing ~) (in US) complejo m de viviendas subvencionadas

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project [2]
vt

beam/shadow/image proyectar

(convey) personality/image/voice proyectar

(frml) missile lanzar*

(forecast) pronosticar*; costs/trends hacer* una proyección de; the ~ed figure la cifra prevista

~ vi (jut out) sobresalir*

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projection
n
u (of image, slide) proyección f

c (forecast) proyección f, pronóstico m

c (protuberance) saliente f or m

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projector
n proyector m

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proletarian
adj proletario

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pro-life
adj pro-vida

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proliferate
vi proliferar

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prolific
adj prolífico

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prologue ,prolog
, (AmE also) n prólogo m

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prolong
vt prolongar*

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prom
n
(ball) (in US) (colloq) baile m del colegio (or de la facultad etc)

(esplanade) (BrE colloq) promenade[1]

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promenade [1]
n (at seaside) (esp BrE) paseo m marítimo, malecón m (AmL), costanera f (CS)

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promenade [2]
vi pasear(se)

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prominence
nu (conspicuousness) prominencia f; (eminence, importance) importancia f

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prominent
adj
position destacado; role/politician prominente, destacado

jaw/nose prominente

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prominently
adv : it was ~ displayed ocupaba un lugar prominente or destacado; he figured ~ in the negotiations desempeñó un papel prominente or destacado en las negociaciones

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promiscuity
nu promiscuidad f

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promiscuous
adj promiscuo

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promise [1]
n
c (pledge) promesa f

u (potential): his work showed great o a lot of ~ su trabajo prometía mucho

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promise [2]
vt/i prometer; to ~ to + INF prometer + INF

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promising
adj pupil/writer/career prometedor; future halagüeño

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promote
vt

(raise in rank) employee ascender*

(AmE Educ) promover*

(encourage) promover*; growth estimular

(advocate) promover*

product/service promocionar

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promoter
n
(Busn) promotor, -tora m,f

(Sport) empresario, -ria m,f

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promotion
n
u c (advancement in rank) ascenso m; she got (a) ~ la ascendieron

u
(of research, peace, trade) promoción f

(advocacy) promoción f

u (publicity) promoción f

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promotional
adj de promoción, promocional

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prompt [1]
vt
response/outcry provocar*; to ~ sb to + INF mover* a algn A + INF

actor/orator apuntarle a

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prompt [2]
adj -er, -est rápido

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prompt [3]
adv (BrE): at ten o'clock ~ a las diez en punto

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prompt [4]
n
(reminder) apunte m

(Comput) presto m

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prompter
n apuntador, -dora m,f

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promptly
adv
(on time) puntualmente

(speedily) pay/deliver sin demora

(instantly) de inmediato

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prone
adj
(liable, disposed) (pred) to be ~ TO sth ser* propenso A algo; to be ~ to + INF ser* propenso a + INF

(face downward) (tendido) boca abajo

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prong
n diente m

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pronoun
n pronombre m

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pronounce
vt
sound/word/syllable pronunciar

judgment/sentence pronunciar

(declare) (frml): the doctor ~d him dead el médico dictaminó que estaba muerto

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pronounced
adj pronunciado

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pronouncement
n declaración f

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pronunciation
nu pronunciación f

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proof [1]
n
u c (conclusive evidence) prueba f

c (Print) prueba f (de imprenta)

u (alcoholic strength) graduación f alcohólica

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proof [2]
adj (pred) to be ~ AGAINST sth ser* a prueba DE algo

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proof

: ~read (past & past p -read )
vt corregir*
~ vi corregir* pruebas;
~reader
n corrector, -tora m,f de pruebas

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prop [1]
n
(holding up roof etc) puntal m

(Cin, Theat) accesorio m, objeto m de utilería or (Esp, Méx) del attrezzo

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prop [2]
-pp- vt to ~ sth AGAINST sth apoyar algo EN or CONTRA algo prop up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(support) wall/building sostener*

(lean) apoyar

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propaganda
nu propaganda f

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propagate
vt propagar*

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propel
vt -ll- plane/ship propulsar

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propeller
n hélice f

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proper
adj
(before n, no comp) (correct) treatment/procedure apropiado; pronunciation correcto

(before n, no comp) (genuine) chance verdadero; meal como Dios manda; vacation de verdad

behavior/person correcto

(overly decorous) recatado

(in the strict sense) (after n) propiamente dicho

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properly
adv
write/spell/fit correctamente; work/concentrate/eat bien

(appropriately) apropiadamente

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proper name
, proper noun
n nombre m propio

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property
n (pl -ties)
u (possessions) propiedad f

u (buildings, land) propiedades fpl, bienes mpl raíces (frml); (before n) ~ developer promotor inmobiliario, promotora inmobiliaria m,f; ~ tax (in US) impuesto m sobre la propiedad inmobiliaria

c (building) inmueble m (frml); (piece of land) terreno m, solar m, parcela f

c (quality) propiedad f

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prophecy
nc u (pl -cies) profecía f

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prophesy
vt -sies, -sying, -sied predecir*; (Relig) profetizar*

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prophet
n profeta, -tisa m,f

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prophetic
adj profético

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proportion
n
(part) (no pl) parte f

c u (ratio) proporción f; in equal ~s por partes iguales; in ~ to sth en proporción a algo

u (proper relation) proporción f; let's keep things in ~ no exageremos; to blow sth up out of all ~ exagerar algo desmesuradamente

proportions pl (size) proporciones fpl

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proportional
adj proporcional; ~ representation representación f proporcional

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proportionate
adj proporcional

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proposal
n
(suggestion) propuesta f

(of marriage) proposición f matrimonial

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propose
vt

(suggest) proponer*; to ~ -ING/(THAT) proponer* QUE (+ subj)

proposed past p: the ~d cuts los recortes que se proponen implementar

(in meeting) amendment proponer*; motion presentar

(intend) to ~ to + INF, to ~ -ING pensar* + INF

~ vi to ~ TO sb proponerle* matrimonio a algn

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proposition [1]
n
(suggestion) propuesta f; (offer) oferta f

(prospect): it's not a viable ~ no es viable

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proposition [2]
vt hacerle* proposiciones deshonestas a (euf)

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proprietary
adj device/software/drug de marca registrada

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proprietor
n propietario, -ria m,f, dueño, -ña m,f

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propulsion
nu propulsión f

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pro rata
adv a prorrata

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prosaic
adj prosaico

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proscribe
vt proscribir*

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prose
nu (Lit) prosa f

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prosecute
vt (Law) to ~ sb FOR sth procesar a algn POR algo

~ vi iniciar procedimiento criminal; prosecuting attorney (in US) fiscal mf

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prosecution
n (Law)
u (bringing to trial) interposición f de una acción judicial

(prosecuting side) the ~ la acusación

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prosecutor
n fiscal mf; (in private prosecutions) abogado, -da m,f de or por la acusación

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prospect [1]
n

u (possibility) posibilidad f; ~ OF sth posibilidades fpl DE algo

c (situation envisaged) perspectiva f

prospects pl (chances) perspectivas fpl; a job with no ~s un trabajo sin futuro

c (potential customer) posible cliente, -ta m,f

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prospect [2]
vi to ~ FOR sth buscar* algo

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prospective
adj (before n) customer posible; husband futuro

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prospector
n prospector, -tora m,f, cateador, -dora m,f (AmS)

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prospectus
n (pl ~es) (Educ) folleto m informativo

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prosper
vi prosperar

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prosperity
nu prosperidad f

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prosperous
adj próspero

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prostate (gland)
n próstata f

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prostitute [1]
n prostituta f; male ~ prostituto m

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prostitute [2]
vt prostituir*; to ~ oneself prostituirse*

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prostitution
nu prostitución f

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prostrate
adj postrado

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protagonist
n (Lit) protagonista mf

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protect
vt proteger*

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protection
nu protección f; (before n) ~ racket chantaje m (que se practica a propietarios de comercios)

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protectionism
nu proteccionismo m

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protective
adj
headgear/covering protector; clothing de protección

attitude/feelings protector

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protector
n protector, -tora m,f

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protein
nc u proteína f

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protest [1]
n
u (expression of disagreement) protesta f; in ~ (against sth) en señal de protesta (contra algo); under ~ bajo protesta

c (complaint) protesta f

c (demonstration) manifestación f de protesta

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protest [2]
vi protestar; to ~ AGAINST/ABOUT sth protestar CONTRA/ACERCA DE algo

~ vt

(complain) to ~ THAT quejarse DE QUE, protestar QUE

(object to) (AmE) decision/action protestar (contra)

(assert) love declarar; innocence/loyalty hacer* protestas de

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Protestant [1]
n protestante mf

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Protestant [2]
adj protestante

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Protestantism
nu protestantismo m

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protester
n manifestante mf

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protocol
nu c protocolo m

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prototype
n prototipo m

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protracted
adj prolongado

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protrude
vi (frml)
nail/ledge sobresalir*

protruding pres p chin prominente; teeth salido; nail que sobresale; protruding eyes ojos mpl saltones

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proud
adj -er, -est
(pleased) parent/winner orgulloso; smile/moment de orgullo; to be ~ OF sb/sth estar* orgulloso DE algn/algo

(having self-respect) nation/race digno

(arrogant, haughty) orgulloso

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proudly
adv
(with pleasure, satisfaction) con orgullo

(arrogantly) orgullosamente

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prove
(past proved; past p proved or proven) vt theory/statement/innocence probar*, demostrar*; loyalty/courage demostrar*

v refl to ~ oneself: he was given three months to ~ himself le dieron tres meses para que demostrara su valía; to ~ oneself to be sth demostrarse* ser algo

~ vi resultar

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proven
adj experience/ability probado; method de probada eficacia

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proverb
n refrán m, proverbio m

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proverbial
adj proverbial

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provide
vt (supply) proporcionar; accommodation dar*; to ~ sb WITH sth proveer* a algn DE algo provide for [v + prep + o]
(support) family mantener*

(make arrangements for): I have to ~ for my old age tengo que asegurarme el bienestar en la vejez

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provided
conj ~ (that) siempre que (+ subj)

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providence
nu
(Relig) providencia f

(fate, chance): it was sheer ~ that … fue providencial que …

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providing
conj provided

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province
n
(administrative unit) provincia f

(area of knowledge, activity) terreno m

(area of responsibility) competencia f

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provincial
adj
(Govt) provincial

town de provincia(s)

(pej) outlook provinciano

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provision
n
u (of funding) provisión f; (of food, supplies) suministro m

u (preparatory arrangements) previsiones fpl

c (stipulation) (Govt, Law) disposición f

provisions pl provisiones fpl, víveres mpl

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provisional
adj provisional, provisorio (AmS)

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proviso
n (pl -sos) condición f

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provocation
nu c provocación f

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provocative
adj
(causing trouble) provocador

(seductive) provocativo

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provoke
vt
person/animal provocar*; I was ~d into hitting him tanto me provocó, que le pegué

argument/revolt/criticism provocar*; discussion/debate motivar; interest/curiosity despertar*

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prow
n proa f

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prowess
nu destreza f

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prowl
vi merodear

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proximity
nu (frml) proximidad f

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proxy
n (pl -xies)
c (person) representante mf

u (authorization) poder m; by ~ por poder or (Esp) por poderes

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prude
n mojigato, -ta m,f

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prudence
nu prudencia f

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prudent
adj prudente

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prudish
adj mojigato

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prune [1]
n ciruela f pasa or (CS) seca

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prune [2]
vt
(Hort) podar

costs/workforce reducir*

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pry
pries, prying, pried vi curiosear; to ~ INTO sth entrometerse EN algo

~ vt (esp AmE) (+ adv compl): she pried the lid off levantó la tapa (haciendo palanca)

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PS
n (postscript) P.D.

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psalm
n salmo m

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pseudonym
n (p)seudónimo m

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PST
(in US) Pacific Standard Time

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psychiatric
adj (p)siquiátrico

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psychiatrist
n (p)siquiatra mf

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psychiatry
nu (p)siquiatría f

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psychic
adj
(Occult) para(p)sicológico

(Psych) (p)síquico

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psychoanalysis
nu (p)sicoanálisis m

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psychological
adj (p)sicológico

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psychologist
n (p)sicólogo, -ga m,f

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psychology
n (pl -gies) (p)sicología f

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psychopath
n (p)sicópata mf

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psychosis
n (pl -ses ) (p)sicosis f

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psychosomatic
adj (p)sicosomático

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psychotherapy
nu (p)sicoterapia f

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psychotic
adj (p)sicótico

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PTO
(please turn over) sigue al dorso

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pub
n (BrE) bar m; (before n) to go on a ~ crawl ir* de bar en bar tomando copas

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puberty
nu pubertad f

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pubic
adj hair púbico, pubiano; region/bone pubiano

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public [1]
adj público; it is ~ knowledge es de dominio público; at ~ expense con fondos públicos; the ~ sector el sector público; ~ speaking oratoria f

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public [2]
n (+ sing or pl vb)
u (people in general) the ~ el público

c (audience) público m

in public en público

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public-address system

n (sistema m de) megafonía f, altoparlantes mpl (AmL)

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publican
n (BrE) dueño, -ña m,f de un bar

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public assistance

nu (AmE) ayuda estatal a los sectores más necesitados de la población; to be on ~ ~ recibir ayuda estatal

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publication
nc u publicación f

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public

: ~ health
nu salud f or sanidad f pública;
~ holiday
n fiesta f oficial, (día m) feriado m (AmL);
~ house
n (BrE) bar m

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publicity
nu publicidad f

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publicize
vt hacer* público

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publicly
adv
públicamente

(Govt) funded/maintained con fondos públicos

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public

: ~ relations
n relaciones fpl públicas;
~ school
n (in US) escuela f pública; (in UK) colegio m privado; (— boarding school) internado m privado;
~ service
n (communal provision) servicio m público;
~-spirited
adj solidario;
~ transportation (AmE), public transport~ transport (BrE)
nu transporte m público

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publish
vt
book/newspaper/article publicar*

(make known) hacer* público

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publisher
n
(company) editorial f

(job title) editor, -tora m,f

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publishing
nu mundo m editorial; (before n) ~ house editorial f

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pucker
vt fruncir*

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pudding
nc u
(baked, steamed) budín m, pudín m

(dessert) (BrE) postre m

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puddle
n charco m

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Puerto Rican [1]
adj portorriqueño, puertorriqueño

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Puerto Rican [2]
n portorriqueño, -ña m,f, puertorriqueño, -ña m,f

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Puerto Rico
n Puerto Rico m

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puff [1]
n
(of wind, air) ráfaga f; a ~ of smoke una nube de humo

(action) soplo m; (on cigarette) chupada f, pitada f (AmL), calada f (Esp)

(sound) resoplido m

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puff [2]
vt
(blow) soplar

(smoke) cigarette/cigar/pipe dar* chupadas or (AmL tb) pitadas or (Esp tb) caladas a

~ vi

(blow) soplar

(smoke) to ~ ON o AT sth on cigarette/cigar/pipe dar* chupadas or (AmL tb) pitadas or (Esp tb) caladas A algo

(pant) resoplar
puff out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] cheeks inflar, hinchar (Esp); feathers erizar* puff up [v + adv] hincharse

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puffed
adj sleeve abombado

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puffed-up

adj (pred puffed up)
(swollen) hinchado

(conceited) engreído

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puffin
n frailecillo m

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puff paste
, (BrE) puff pastry
nu hojaldre m

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puffy
adj -fier, -fiest hinchado

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puke
vi (colloq) vomitar, devolver*

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pull [1]
vt

(draw) tirar de, jalar (AmL exc CS); (drag) arrastrar

(in specified direction) (+ adv compl): he was ~ed from the rubble alive lo sacaron vivo de entre los escombros; the current ~ed him under la corriente lo arrastró al fondo

(tug) tirar de, jalar (AmL exc CS)

(tear, detach): he ~ed the toy to bits rompió el juguete

tooth sacar*

gun sacar*

(colloq) crowd/audience atraer*

(Med) muscle/tendon desgarrarse

~ vi
(drag, tug) tirar, jalar (AmL exc CS)

vehicle (move) (+ adv compl): to ~ off the road salir* de la carretera; to ~ into the station entrar en la estación
pull apart [v + o + adv]
(separate) separar

(pull to pieces) destrozar*, hacer* pedazos
pull away [v + adv]
(free oneself) soltarse*

(move off) train/bus arrancar*
pull back [v + adv]
(retreat) troops/enemy retirarse

(withdraw) echarse atrás
pull down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(lower) blind bajar

(demolish) building echar, tumbar (Méx)
pull in
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(draw in) nets/rope recoger*; claws retraer*

(attract) customers atraer*

[v + adv]
(arrive) train/bus llegar*

(move over) ship/car arrimarse

(stop) (BrE) car/truck parar

pull off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(remove) cover/lid quitar

(achieve) (colloq) conseguir*
pull out
[v + adv]
vehicle/driver
(depart) arrancar*

(enter traffic): he ~ed out right in front of me se me metió justo delante

(withdraw) troops/partner retirarse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(extract, remove) tooth/nail/plug sacar*; weeds/page arrancar*

(produce) wallet/gun sacar*

(withdraw) team/troops retirar

pull over
[v + adv] driver/car hacerse* a un lado; (to stop) acercarse* a la acera (or al arcén etc) y parar

[v + o + adv] parar
pull through [v + adv]
(recover) reponerse*

(survive) salir* adelante
pull together
[v + adv] (cooperate) trabajar codo con codo

[v + o + adv] (control oneself): to ~ oneself together calmarse
pull up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(draw up) levantar, subir; to ~ one's socks up subirse los calcetines

(uproot) plant arrancar*

[v + o + adv] (reprimand) to ~ sb up (ON sth) regañar or (CS) retar a algn (POR algo)

[v + adv] (stop) car/driver parar

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pull [2]
n
c (tug) tirón m, jalón m (AmL exc CS)

u
(pulling force) fuerza f

(influence) influencia f

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pulley
n (pl ~s) polea f

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pull

: ~-out
n
(withdrawal) retirada f

(Journ) suplemento m
;
~over, (AmE also) pullover sweater~over sweater
n sweater

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pulp
n u

(of fruit, vegetable) pulpa f, carne f; (of wood, paper) pasta f (de papel)

(crushed material) pasta f

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pulpit
n púlpito m

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pulsate
vi heart latir; light/current oscilar

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pulse [1]
n

(Physiol) pulso m; (before n) ~ rate número m de pulsaciones

(throbbing) cadencia f

(Phys) pulsación f

(Agr, Culin) legumbre f (como los garbanzos, las lentejas etc)

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pulse [2]
vi latir

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pulverize
vt pulverizar*

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puma
n puma m, león m (Chi, Méx)

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pummel
vt , (BrE) -ll- darle* una paliza a

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pump [1]
n
bomba f; (gasoline o (BrE) petrol ~) surtidor m

(AmE Clothing) zapato m (de) salón

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pump [2]
vt
(supply) bombear; to ~ sth INTO sth water/oil bombear algo A algo

(drain) to ~ sth OUT OF sth sacar* algo de algo con una bomba; to ~ sb's stomach out hacerle* un lavado de estómago a algn

(ask) (colloq): he was ~ing me for information me estaba tratando de (son)sacar información

~ vi machine/heart bombear pump up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (inflate) tire inflar, hinchar (Esp)

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pumpkin
nc u calabaza f, zapallo m (CS, Per)

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pun
n juego m de palabras, albur m (Méx)

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punch [1]
n

c (blow) puñetazo m

u (vigor) garra f (fam), fuerza f

c (for paper) perforadora f; (for metal, leather) sacabocados m

u (Culin)
ponche m; (before n) ~ bowl ponchera f

(in US) refresco m de frutas

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punch [2]
vt
(hit) pegarle* a

(perforate) ticket picar*, ponchar (Méx); leather/metal perforar; to ~ a hole in sth hacerle* un agujero a algo
punch in [v + adv] (AmE) fichar, marcar* or (Méx) checar* tarjeta (al entrar al trabajo) punch out [v + adv] (AmE) fichar, marcar* or (Méx) checar* tarjeta (al salir del trabajo)

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punch

: ~-drunk
adj grogui (fam), atontado;
~ line
n remate m (de un chiste);
~-up
n (BrE colloq) bronca f (fam)

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punctual
adj puntual

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punctuality
n puntualidad f

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punctually
adv puntualmente

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punctuate
vt
writing/text puntuar*

(intersperse) salpicar*

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punctuation
nu puntuación f; (before n) ~ mark signo m de puntuación

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puncture [1]
n (in tire, ball) pinchazo m, pinchadura f (AmL), ponchadura f (Méx); we had a ~ on the way there pinchamos por el camino, se nos ponchó una llanta en el camino (Méx)

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puncture [2]
vt tire/ball pinchar, ponchar (Méx)

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pungent
adj taste/smell acre

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punish
vt castigar*

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punishable
adj punible; ~ BY sth penado CON algo

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punishing
adj schedule/treatment duro; pace agotador, extenuante

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punishment
n
c u (chastisement) castigo m

u (rough treatment): it's taken a lot of ~ ha sido muy maltratado

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punk
n

c (person) ~ (rocker) punk mf, punki mf

u ~ (rock) punk m

c (young hoodlum) (AmE colloq) vándalo, -la m,f, gamberro, -rra m,f (Esp)

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punt [1]
n (Fin) libra f (irlandesa)

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punt [2]
vi (in boat): to go ~ing salir* de paseo en batea

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puny
adj punier, puniest (pej) person enclenque; effort lastimoso

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pup
n cría f; (of dog) cachorro, -rra m,f

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pupil
n
(Educ) alumno, -na m,f, educando, -da m,f (frml)

(of eye) pupila f

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puppet
n

(marionette) marioneta f, títere m

(glove puppet) títere m

(stooge) títere m; (before n) regime/leader títere

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puppy
n (pl -pies) cachorro, -rra m,f

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purchase [1]
nc u (frml) adquisición f (frml)

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purchase [2]
vt (frml) adquirir (frml)

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purchaser
n (frml) comprador, -dora m,f

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pure
adj purer , purest puro

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puree ,purée
, nu c puré m; tomato ~ concentrado m de tomate

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purely
adv decorative puramente; ~ by chance por pura casualidad

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purgatory
nu purgatorio m

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purge [1]
vt
(cleanse) purgar*

(Pol) party/government/committee hacer* una purga en

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purge [2]
n (Med, Pol) purga f

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purify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied purificar*; water depurar

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purist
n purista mf

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puritan
n puritano, -na m,f

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puritanical
adj puritano

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purity
nu pureza f

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purl [1]
nu punto m (al or del) revés

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purl [2]
vt tejer al or del revés

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purple [1]
adj (bluish) morado; (reddish) púrpura

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purple [2]
nu (bluish) morado m, violeta m; (reddish) púrpura m

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purport
vt (frml) to ~ to + INF pretender + INF

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purpose
n
c
(intention, reason) propósito m; for one's own ~s por su (or mi etc) propio interés; the machine is good enough for our ~s la máquina sirve para lo que nos proponemos hacer con ella; on ~ a propósito

(use): to serve a (useful) ~ servir* de algo

u (resolution) determinación f

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purposeful
adj person/stride resuelto; expression de determinación

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purposely
adv facetious/hurtful deliberadamente; say/do a propósito

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purr [1]
vi ronronear

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purr [2]
n ronroneo m

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purse [1]
n

(for money) monedero m, portamonedas m

(funds) fondos mpl

(handbag) (AmE) cartera f or (Esp) bolso m or (Méx) bolsa f

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purse [2]
vt to ~ one's lips fruncir* la boca

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purser
n sobrecargo mf

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pursue
vt
(chase) perseguir*; pleasure/happiness buscar*

policy/course of action continuar* con; research/study continuar* con; profession ejercer*

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pursuer
n perseguidor, -dora m,f

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pursuit
n
u c (chase) persecución f; she set off in ~ of the thief salió en persecución del ladrón; the ~ of happiness la búsqueda de la felicidad

c (pastime) actividad f

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pus
nu pus m

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push [1]
n empujoncito m; (violent) empujón m; she gave the door a ~ empujó la puerta; at the ~ of a button con solo apretar un botón; at a ~ (colloq): at a ~, I could finish it by Friday si me apuras, podría terminarlo para el viernes

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push [2]
vt

person/car/table empujar; I ~ed the door to o shut cerré la puerta empujándola

(press) button apretar*

(force): to ~ prices up/down hacer* que suban/bajen los precios; I tried to ~ the thought to the back of my mind traté de no pensar en ello

(put pressure on): you're ~ing him/yourself too hard le/te exiges demasiado; to be ~ed for time/money (colloq) andar* corto de tiempo/de dinero (fam)

(promote) promocionar

(sell) (colloq) drugs pasar (fam), transar (CS arg)

(approach) (colloq) (only in -ing form): to be ~ing forty rondar los cuarenta

~ vi
(give a push) empujar

(apply pressure) presionar
push back [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(force back) person/object empujar hacia atrás; crowd/army hacer* retroceder

(extend) limits ampliar*
push in [v + adv] colarse* (fam) push off [v + adv]
(in boat) desatracar*

(leave, go) (colloq) largarse* (fam)
push on [v + adv]
(continue journey) seguir* el viaje

(continue working) seguir* adelante
push through [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] legislation hacer* aprobar

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push

: ~-bike
n (BrE) bicicleta f;
~-button
adj (before n) controls/telephone de botones;
~chair
n (BrE) sillita f (de paseo), carreola f (Méx)

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pusher
n (colloq) camello mf (arg), jíbaro mf (Col, Ven arg), conecte m,f (Mex arg)

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push

: ~over
n : to be a ~over task/game ser* pan comido (fam), estar* chupado (Esp fam); person ser* un incauto;
~-start
vt car arrancar* empujando;
~-up
n flexión f (de brazos or de pecho), fondo m, lagartija f (Méx)

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pushy
adj pushier, pushiest (colloq) prepotente

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pussy ,pussycat
(pl -sies), n (colloq) minino, -na m,f (fam), gatito, -ta m,f (fam)

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put
(pres p putting; past & past p put) vt

(place) poner*; (with care, precision etc) colocar*; (inside sth) meter; he ~ it in his mouth se lo puso en la boca

(thrust): he ~ his arms around her la abrazó; she ~ her head out of the window asomó la cabeza por la ventana

(Sport) to ~ the shot lanzar* el peso

(rank) poner*; she ~s herself first se pone ella primero; he ~s his art before everything else antepone su arte a todo

(in competition, league): this victory ~s them in o into the lead con esta victoria pasan a ocupar la delantera

(cause to be) poner*; the doctor ~ me on a diet el doctor me puso a régimen

(make undergo) to ~ sb TO sth: I don't want to ~ you to any trouble no quiero causarle ninguna molestia

(attribute, assign): I ~ a high value on our friendship valoro mucho nuestra amistad

(impose) to ~ sth ON sth/sb: to ~ the blame on sb echarle la culpa a algn; it ~ a great strain on their relationship eso sometió su relación a una gran tensión

(invest) to ~ sth INTO sth money invertir* algo EN algo; she had ~ a lot of thought into it lo había pensado mucho

(bet, stake) to ~ sth ON sth money apostar* algo A algo

(contribute) to ~ sth TOWARD sth contribuir* CON algo A algo

(present) views/case exponer*; proposal presentar

(write, indicate, mark) poner*

(express) decir*; ~ it this way: I wouldn't invite him again te digo lo siguiente: no lo volvería a invitar; to ~ sth well/badly expresar algo bien/mal

put about [v + o + adv] (colloq) story/rumor hacer* correr put across [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] idea/message comunicar* put aside [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(lay to one side) dejar a un lado

(reserve) money guardar; goods/time reservar

differences dejar de lado
put away [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(put in cupboard, drawer) dishes/tools/clothes guardar

(save) money guardar, ahorrar

(consume) (colloq) food/drink zamparse (fam)

(confine) (colloq) criminal/lunatic encerrar*

(destroy) (AmE euph) animal sacrificar* (euf)
put back [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(replace) volver* a poner

(reset) clocks atrasar

(delay, retard) project retrasar

(postpone) posponer*, aplazar*, postergar* (AmL)
put by [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] money ahorrar put down
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(set down) bag/pen dejar; telephone colgar*

(lay) tiles/carpet poner*, colocar*

(lower) bajar

passenger dejar

(suppress) rebellion sofocar*

(destroy) (BrE euph) animal sacrificar* (euf)

(write down) thoughts anotar, escribir*; name poner*, escribir*

(attribute) to ~ sth down TO sth atribuirle* algo A algo

(in part payment) sum entregar*; deposit dejar

[v + o + adv] (belittle) rebajar
put forward [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

theory/plan presentar; suggestion hacer*

candidate proponer*, postular (AmL)

clocks adelantar

trip/meeting adelantar

put in
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(install) central heating/shower unit poner*, instalar

(enter, submit) claim/request/tender presentar

(invest): how much time can you put in? ¿cuánto tiempo puedes dedicarle?

(insert, add) word/chapter/scene poner*

[v + adv]
(Naut) hacer* escala

(apply) to ~ in FOR sth solicitar algo

put off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(postpone) meeting/visit/decision aplazar*, posponer*, postergar* (AmL); I keep ~ting off going to the dentist siempre estoy aplazando ir al dentista

(stall) visitor/creditor: if Saturday isn't convenient, I can ~ them off si el sábado no es conveniente, puedo decirles que lo dejen para más adelante

(turn off) (BrE) light apagar*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(discourage): the thought of the journey ~s me off going to see them pensar en el viaje me quita las ganas de ir a visitarlos

(distract) distraer*; (disconcert) desconcertar*

put on
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
jacket/sweater ponerse*; to put one's clothes on vestirse*, ponerse* la ropa; to ~ one's shoes on ponerse* los zapatos, calzarse*

light/radio/oven encender*, prender (AmL); music poner*

(gain): I've ~ on four pounds he engordado cuatro libras; to ~ on weight engordar

exhibition organizar*; play/show presentar

(assume) expression adoptar; he's just ~ting it on está haciendo teatro

[v + o + adv]

(alert) to ~ sb on TO sb: somebody had ~ the police on to them alguien había puesto a la policía sobre su pista

(introduce) to ~ sb on TO sb: I can ~ you on to someone who … puedo ponerte en contacto con una persona que …

(tease) (AmE colloq) tomarle el pelo a (fam)

put out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(put outside) washing/cat sacar*

(set out) disponer*

(extend) arm/tongue sacar*

(dislocate) dislocarse*, zafarse (Chi, Méx)

(extinguish) fire/light/cigarette apagar*

(anesthetize) (colloq) dormir*

(offend, inconvenience) molestar

(issue, publish) statement publicar*

(broadcast) transmitir

[v + adv] (Naut) salir*; to ~ out to sea hacerse* a la mar
put over
put across

(AmE) put off
put past [v + o + prep + o]: not to ~ it past sb: I wouldn't ~ it past her no me extrañaría nada or la creo muy capaz put through
[v + o + prep + o] (make undergo) someter a

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (Telec): to ~ sb through (TO sb) pasar or (AmL) comunicar* or (Esp) poner* a algn CON algn
put together [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(assemble) armar; collection reunir*

(create) team formar; magazine producir*; meal preparar; (quickly) improvisar

(combine) juntar, reunir*; more than everything else ~ together más que todo lo demás junto
put up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

hotel levantar; tent armar

decorations/curtains/notice poner*

umbrella abrir*

hand levantar

price/fare aumentar

candidate proponer*, postular (AmL)

(in accommodation) alojar; they ~ us up for the night nos quedamos a dormir en su casa

[v + adv + o]
(present): to ~ up resistance/a struggle/a fight ofrecer* resistencia

money/capital poner*

[v + adv] (stay) quedarse
put up to [v + o + adv + prep + o]: somebody must have ~ them up to it alguien debe haberlos empujado a ello put up with [v + adv + prep + o] aguantar

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put

: ~-down
n (colloq) desprecio m;
~ out
adj (pred) to be ~ out estar* molesto

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putrid
adj putrefacto, pútrido

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putt
vi golpear la bola, potear (AmL)

~ vt golpear

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putter [1]
n (club) putter m

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putter [2]
vi (AmE) (+ adv compl): to ~ around o about in the garden entretenerse trabajando en el jardín; I've been ~ing around the house all day me he pasado el día haciendo un poco de esto y un poco de aquello en la casa

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putting green
n putting green m

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putty
nu masilla f

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puzzle [1]
n
(game,toy) rompecabezas m; (riddle) adivinanza f

(mystery) misterio m

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puzzle [2]
vt : one thing ~s me hay algo que no entiendo

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puzzled
adj expression/tone de desconcierto; I'm ~ about it me tiene perplejo

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PVC
nu PVC m

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pygmy
n (pl -mies)
(Anthrop) also Pygmy pigmeo, -mea m,f

(Zool) (before n) enano

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pyjamas
n (BrE) pajamas

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pylon
n torre f de alta tensión

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pyramid
n pirámide f

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pyre
n pira f

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Pyrenees
pl n the ~ los Pirineos

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Pyrex
® nu pyrex® m, arcopal® m

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python
n (serpiente f) pitón f

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Q

Q ,q
, n Q, q f

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QC
n (in UK) (Queen's Counsel) título conferido a ciertos abogados de prestigio

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QED
(quod erat demonstrandum) Q.E.D. (frml), que es lo que había que demostrar

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quack [1]
vi graznar

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quack [2]
n (pej)
(charlatan) charlatán, -tana m,f; (professing medical skill) (~ doctor) curandero, -ra m,f

(of duck) graznido m

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quad
n (colloq)
(quadruplet) cuatrillizo, -za m,f

(of college) quadrangle

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quadrangle
n
(BrE Archit) patio m interior

(Math) quadrilateral

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quadrant
n cuadrante m

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quadrilateral
n cuadrilátero m

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quadruped
n cuadrúpedo m

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quadruple [1]
adj cuádruple, cuádruplo

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quadruple [2]
vi cuadruplicarse*

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quadruplet
n cuatrillizo, -za m,f

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quaff
vt (hum) beberse, zamparse (fam)

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quagmire
n
(bog) lodazal m, barrial m (AmL)

(situation) atolladero m

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quail [1]
vi temblar*; she ~ed at the idea la idea le daba pavor

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quail [2]
nc u (pl quails or quail) codorniz f

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quaint
adj -er, -est
(charming, picturesque) pintoresco

(odd) extraño

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quake [1]
vi temblar*

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quake [2]
n (colloq) (earthquake) terremoto m

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Quaker
n cuáquero, -ra m,f

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qualification
n
c
(Educ): she has a teaching ~ tiene título de maestra/profesora; his ~s are very good está muy bien calificado or (Esp) cualificado

(skill, necessary attribute) requisito m

u
(eligibility) derecho m

(being accepted) clasificación f

u c (reservation) reserva f

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qualified
adj
(trained) titulado; to be ~ to + INF tener* la titulación necesaria PARA + INF

(competent) (pred) capacitado; to be ~ to + INF estar* capacitado PARA + INF

(eligible) (pred) to be ~ to + INF reunir* los requisitos necesarios PARA + INF

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qualify
-fies, -fying, -fied vt
(equip, entitle): this degree qualifies you to practice anywhere in Europe este título te habilita para ejercer en cualquier parte de Europa; their low income qualifies them for some benefits sus bajos ingresos les dan derecho a recibir ciertas prestaciones

(limit): I'd like to ~ the statement I made earlier quisiera matizar lo que expresé anteriormente haciendo algunas salvedades (or puntualizaciones etc)

(Ling) calificar*

~ vi
(gain professional qualification) titularse, recibirse (AmL)

(Sport) clasificarse*

(be entitled) to ~ (FOR sth) tener* derecho (A algo)

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quality
n (pl -ties) u c
calidad f

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qualm
n (often pl)
(scruple) reparo m; to have no ~s about sth no tener* ningún reparo en algo

(misgiving) duda f

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quandary
n (pl -ries) (usu sing) dilema m

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quango
n (pl -gos) (BrE) (quasi-autonomous non-governmental organization) organismo m or ente m semi-autónomo

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quantify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied cuantificar*

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quantity
n (pl -ties) c u
cantidad f

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quantity surveyor

n : ingeniero o técnico que se ocupa de mediciones y cálculo de materiales

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quarantine [1]
nu cuarentena f

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quarantine [2]
vt poner* en cuarentena

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quarrel [1]
n
(argument) pelea f, riña f; to have a ~ with sb pelearse con algn

(disagreement) discrepancia f

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quarrel [2]
vi , (BrE) -ll- (argue) pelearse, discutir

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quarrelsome
adj peleador, peleón (Esp fam)

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quarry [1]
n (pl -ries)
(excavation) cantera f

(prey) presa f

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quarry [2]
vt -ries, -rying, -ried stone/slate extraer* (de una cantera); land/hillside abrir* una cantera en

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quart
n cuarto m de galón (EEUU: 0,94 litros, RU: 1,14 litros)

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quarter
n
c (fourth part) cuarta parte f, cuarto m; a ~ of a mile un cuarto de milla

c (US, Canadian coin) moneda f de 25 centavos

c
(in telling time) cuarto m; a ~ of an hour un cuarto de hora; it's a ~ of o (BrE) to one es la una menos cuarto or (AmL exc RPl) un cuarto para la una; a ~ after o (BrE) past one la una y cuarto

(three months) trimestre m

c
(district of town) barrio m

(area) parte f; at close ~s de cerca

quarters pl (accommodations): the servants' ~s las habitaciones de la servidumbre

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quarterfinal

n cuarto m de final

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quarterly [1]
adj trimestral

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quarterly [2]
adv trimestralmente

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quarter note

n (AmE) negra f

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quartet
n cuarteto m

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quartz
nu cuarzo m

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quash
vt
(Law) verdict/sentence anular

(suppress) revolt sofocar*; protest acallar

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quaver [1]
n
(in voice) temblor m

(BrE Mus) corchea f

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quaver [2]
vi voice (in singing) vibrar; (in speech) temblar*

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quay
n muelle m

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quayside

n muelle m

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queasy
adj -sier, -siest mareado

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queen
n reina f

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queen

: ~ bee
n (Zool) abeja f reina;
~ mother
n reina f madre

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queer [1]
adj
(odd) raro, extraño

(male homosexual) (colloq & sometimes pej) maricón (fam & pey), gay

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queer [2]
n (colloq & sometimes pej) maricón m (fam & pey), gay m

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quell
vt revolt sofocar*; criticism acallar

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quench
vt
thirst quitar, saciar (liter)

flames sofocar*

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querulous
adj quejumbroso

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query [1]
n (pl -ries) (doubt) duda f; (question) pregunta f

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query [2]
vt -ries, -rying, -ried cuestionar

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quest
n búsqueda f; ~ FOR sth búsqueda DE algo

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question [1]
n
c (inquiry) pregunta f; to ask a ~ hacer* una pregunta

c (in quiz, exam) pregunta f

c (issue, problem) cuestión f, asunto m; the person in ~ la persona en cuestión; if it's a ~ of money … si es cuestión or se trata de dinero …

u (doubt) duda f; beyond ~ fuera de duda

u (possibility) posibilidad f; it is completely out of the ~ es totalmente imposible

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question [2]
vt
person hacerle* preguntas a; suspect/student interrogar*

(doubt) integrity/motives poner* en duda

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questionable
adj cuestionable

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questioner
n interrogador, -dora m,f

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questioning [1]
adj expression/voice inquisidor; mind inquisitivo

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questioning [2]
nu interrogatorio m

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question mark

n signo m de interrogación

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questionnaire
n cuestionario m

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queue [1]
n (BrE) cola f; to form a ~ hacer* cola; to jump the ~ colarse* (fam), brincarse* or saltarse la cola (Méx fam)

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queue [2]
vi queues, queueing, queued ~ (up) (BrE) hacer* cola

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quibble [1]
n objeción f (de poca monta)

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quibble [2]
vi hacer* problemas por nimiedades

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quick [1]
adj quicker, quickest
(speedy) action/movement rápido; I'll be as ~ as I can volveré (or lo haré etc) lo más rápido que pueda; that was ~! ¡qué rapidez!

(brief) (before n, no comp) calculation/question rápido; nod breve; he'd like a ~ word with you quiere hablar contigo un momento

(easily roused): she has a ~ temper tiene mucho genio

(prompt): he's ~ to take offense se ofende por lo más mínimo

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quick [2]
adv quicker, quickest rápido, rápidamente

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quick [3]
n the ~: her nails were bitten to the ~ tenía las uñas en carne viva de mordérselas; to cut sb to the ~ herir* a algn en lo más vivo

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quicken
vt acelerar

~ vi acelerarse

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quickly
adv
(speedily) move/recover rápidamente, rápido

(promptly) understand/reply pronto

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quickness
nu rapidez f

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quick

: ~sand
n (often pl) arenas fpl movedizas;
~-tempered
adj person de genio vivo, irascible;
~-witted
adj agudo

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quid
n (pl ~) (pound) (BrE colloq) libra f

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quiet [1]
adj

(silent) street silencioso; be ~! (to one person) ¡cállate!; (to more than one person) ¡cállense! or (Esp tb) ¡callaros or callaos!, ¡silencio!; I kept ~ about the bill no dije nada de lo de la factura

(not loud) engine silencioso; he has a very ~ voice habla muy bajo

(not boisterous) manner tranquilo; you're very ~ today hoy estás muy callada

(peaceful) tranquilo; they had a ~ wedding la boda se celebró en la intimidad

(not busy) day tranquilo

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quiet [2]
nu
(silence) silencio m

(peace, tranquillity) tranquilidad f

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quiet [3]
(AmE) vt
(silence) uproar/protests acallar; class hacer* callar

(calm) horse/person tranquilizar*; fear/suspicion disipar
quiet down (AmE) quieten down

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quieten
vt (esp BrE) quiet[3] quieten down
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] person calmar; rumors/clamor acallar

[v + adv] person calmarse; (with maturity) sentar* la cabeza; rumors acallarse

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quietly
adv
(silently, not loudly) move silenciosamente; say/speak en voz baja

(peacefully) sleep/rest tranquilamente

(unobtrusively) dress/mention/slip away discretamente

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quill
n pluma f (de oca or ganso)

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quilt
n edredón m, acolchado m (RPl), cobija f (Méx)

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quilted
adj acolchado, guateado (Esp)

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quin
n (BrE colloq) quintuplet

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quince
n membrillo m

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quint
n (AmE colloq) quintuplet

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quintessential
adj (usu before n) por excelencia

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quintet
n quinteto m

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quintuplet
n quintillizo, -za m,f, quíntuple mf (Chi, Ven)

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quip [1]
n ocurrencia f, salida f

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quip [2]
vt -pp- decir* bromeando

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quirk
n
(of circumstance) singularidad f

(of person) rareza f

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quit
(pres p quitting; past & past p quit or quitted) vt (esp AmE) job/habit dejar; contest abandonar; to ~ -ING dejar DE + INF

~ vi
(stop) (esp AmE) parar

(give in) abandonar

(leave): notice to ~ notificación f de desahucio

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quite
adv

(completely, absolutely) completamente, totalmente; is this what you wanted? — not ~ ¿es esto lo que buscaba? — no exactamente; there isn't ~ enough falta un poquito; there's nothing ~ like champagne realmente no hay como el champán; ~ the opposite todo lo contrario

(as intensifier): it makes ~ a difference hace bastante diferencia; ~ a few of them muchos de ellos; that was ~ a game! ¡fue un partidazo! (fam), ¡fue flor de partido! (CS fam)

(fairly) (BrE) bastante; it's ~ warm today hoy hace bastante calor; there were ~ a few había bastantes, había unos cuantos

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quits
adj to be ~ estar* en paz or (AmL) a mano; to call it ~: take the money and call it ~ toma el dinero y dejémoslo de una vez

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quiver [1]
vi person/lips temblar*; leaves agitarse

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quiver [2]
n
(for arrows) carcaj m, aljaba f

(movement) temblor m

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quiz [1]
n (pl ~es)
(competition) concurso m; (before n) ~ show programa m concurso

(test) (AmE) prueba f

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quiz [2]
vt -zz-
(question) suspect interrogar*

(test) (AmE) students poner* or hacer* una prueba a

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quizzical
adj socarrón, burlón

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quorum
nu quórum m

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quota
n (pl ~s) (EC, Econ) cuota f

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quotation
n
(passage) cita f

(estimate) presupuesto m

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quotation marks

pl n comillas fpl

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quote [1]
vt

writer/passage citar; reference number indicar*

example dar*; instance citar

(Busn) price dar*, ofrecer*

(Fin) cotizar*

~ vi (repeat, recite): he was quoting from the Bible citaba de la Biblia; she said, and I ~ … dijo, y lo repito textualmente …, sus palabras textuales fueron …

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quote [2]
n (colloq)
(passage) cita f

(estimate) presupuesto m

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quotient
n (Math) cociente m

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R

R
(in US) (Cin) (restricted) menores acompañados

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R ,r
, n R, r f

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rabbi
n (pl -bis) rabino, -na m,f; (as title) rabí mf

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rabbit
n
c (Zool) conejo, -ja m,f

u (meat) conejo m

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rabble
nu
(mob) muchedumbre f

(common people) (pej) the ~ la chusma (pey)

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rabid
adj rabioso

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rabies
nu rabia f

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RAC
n (in UK) Royal Automobile Club

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raccoon
n mapache m

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race [1]
n
c (contest) carrera f

c u (Anthrop) raza f; the human ~ el género humano; (before n) ~ relations pl n relaciones fpl raciales

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race [2]
vi
(rush) (+ adv compl): she ~d down the hill on her bike bajó la cuesta en bicicleta a toda velocidad

(in competition) correr, competir*

pulse/heart latir aceleradamente

~ vt person echarle or (RPl) jugarle* una carrera a

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race

: ~course
n (stadium) hipódromo m; (track) pista f (de carreras);
~horse
n caballo m de carrera(s)

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racial
adj racial

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racially
adv pure/mixed/motivated/prejudiced racialmente

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racing [1]
nu
(horse ~) carreras fpl de caballos

(sport, pastime) carreras fpl

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racing [2]
adj (before n) bicycle/car de carrera(s)

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racism
nu racismo m

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racist [1]
n racista mf

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racist [2]
adj racista

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rack [1]
n
(shelf) estante m; (for baggage) rejilla f; (clothes ~) perchero m; (drying ~) tendedero m

(for torture) potro m (de tortura); to go to ~ and ruin venirse* abajo

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rack [2]
vt (shake): to be ~ed with pain sufrir dolores atroces; to be ~ed with guilt estar* atormentado por el remordimiento

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racket
n
(Sport) raqueta f

(noise) (colloq) jaleo m (fam)

(business) (colloq) tinglado m (fam)

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racketeer
n mafioso, -sa m,f

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racquet
n racket

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racy
adj racier, raciest
(lively) animado

(risqué) story/joke subido de tono

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radar
nu radar m

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radiant
adj smile/look radiante; sun/blue resplandeciente

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radiate
vt irradiar

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radiation
nu radiación f; (before n) ~ sickness radiotoxemia f

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radiator
n radiador m

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radical
adj radical; writer de ideas radicales

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radically
adv radicalmente

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radii
pl of RADIUS

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radio [1]
n (pl -os)
c (receiver) radio m (AmL exc CS), radio f (CS, Esp); I heard it on the ~ lo oí por el or (CS, Esp) la radio

u (medium) radio f

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radio [2]
(3rd pers sing pres radios; pres p radioing; past & past p radioed) vt person llamar por radio; message transmitir por radio

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radio

: ~active
adj radiactivo;
~activity
nu radiactividad f;
~-controlled
adj teledirigido

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radiographer
n radiógrafo, -fa m,f

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radiologist
n radiólogo, -ga m,f

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radiotherapy

nu radioterapia f

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radish
n rabanito m, rábano m

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radius
n (pl radiuses or radii) radio m

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RAF
(in UK) (Royal Air Force) the ~ la Fuerza Aérea británica

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raffle [1]
n rifa f

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raffle [2]
vt rifar, sortear

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raft
n balsa f

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rafter
n viga f

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rag
n

c (piece of cloth) trapo m

rags pl (tattered clothes) harapos mpl, andrajos mpl; dressed in ~s harapiento, andrajoso

c (newspaper) (colloq & pej) periodicucho m (pey)

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ragamuffin
n pilluelo, -la m,f

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rag doll

n muñeca f de trapo

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rage [1]
n

u (violent anger) furia f

c (fit of fury): to be in a ~ estar* furioso

u (fashion) (colloq): to be (all) the ~ hacer* furor

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rage [2]
vi
storm/sea rugir*; fire arder furiosamente

person rabiar

raging pres p storm rugiente; sea embravecido; headache enloquecedor; argument enconado

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ragged
adj clothes/appearance harapiento, andrajoso; edge irregular

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raid [1]
n
(Mil) asalto m

(air ~) bombardeo m aéreo

(by thieves) atraco m

(by police) redada f, allanamiento m (AmL)

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raid [2]
vt
(Mil) asaltar

bank asaltar

police house/building hacer* una redada en, allanar (AmL)

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raider
n asaltante mf

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rail
n
c
(bar) riel m

(hand ~) pasamanos m

(barrier) baranda f

c (for trains, trams) riel m, raíl m (Esp)

u (railroad) ferrocarril m; by ~ en or por ferrocarril

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railing
n (often pl) reja f

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rail

: ~road
n (AmE)
(system) ferrocarril m

(track) vía f férrea
;
~way
n (BrE) ~road

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rain [1]
nu c lluvia f

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rain [2]
v impers llover*; it's ~ing está lloviendo, llueve

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rainbow
n arco m iris

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rain

: ~coat
n impermeable m;
~drop
n gota f de lluvia;
~fall
nu precipitaciones fpl, lluvia f;
~ forest
n selva f tropical (húmeda);
~water
nu agua f‡ de lluvia

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rainy
adj -nier, -niest lluvioso

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raise [1]
vt

head/hand levantar, alzar*; eyebrows arquear; flag izar*

(make higher) shelf/level subir

(set upright) levantar

(erect) monument/building levantar, erigir* (frml)

pressure/temperature aumentar, elevar; price/salary subir, aumentar; to ~ one's voice levantar la voz

consciousness aumentar

money/funds recaudar

army reclutar

fears/doubt suscitar; he managed to ~ a smile pudo sonreír; to ~ the alarm dar* la alarma

subject sacar*; question formular; to ~ an objection poner* una objeción

family criar*

cattle dedicarse* a la cría de

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raise [2]
n (AmE) aumento m or subida f de sueldo

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raisin
n (uva f) pasa f, pasa f (de uva)

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rake [1]
n (tool) rastrillo m

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rake [2]
vt rastrillar

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rakish
adj (casual, jaunty) desenfadado

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rally [1]
n (pl -lies)
(mass meeting) concentración f; political ~ mitin m, mítin m

(Auto) rally m

(in tennis, badminton) peloteo m

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rally [2]
-lies, -lying, -lied vi
(unite) unirse; (gather) congregarse*

(recover) person recuperarse, reponerse*

(Fin) currency/price repuntar, recuperarse

~ vt
support/vote conseguir*

strength/spirits recobrar
rally round [v + adv]: all the neighbors rallied round to help todos los vecinos se juntaron para ayudar

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ram [1]
n (Zool) carnero m

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ram [2]
-mm- vt
(force) (+ adv compl): he ~med the stake into the ground hincó la estaca en la tierra; he ~med his fist through the door atravesó la puerta de un puñetazo

(crash into) chocar* con; (deliberately) embestir* contra
ram home [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] point/message hacer* entender a la fuerza

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RAM
nu (Comput) (random access memory) RAM f

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Ramadan
n Ramadán m

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ramble [1]
n paseo m; (BrE Sport) excursión f (a pie)

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ramble [2]
vi
(walk) pasear; to go rambling (BrE) hacer* excursionismo

(in speech, writing) irse* por las ramas
ramble on [v + adv] divagar*

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rambler
n excursionista mf

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rambling
adj
essay/lecture que se va por las ramas

streets laberíntico; a ~ old house una vieja casona llena de recovecos

rose trepador

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ramp
n
(slope) rampa f; entrance o on ~ (AmE) vía f de acceso; exit o off ~ (AmE) vía f de salida

(on ship, aircraft) (for passengers) escalerilla f; (for vehicles) rampa f

(platform) elevador m

(hump) (BrE) desnivel m

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rampage
n : to be/go on the ~ empezar* a arrasarlo todo

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rampant
adj inflation galopante; growth desenfrenado; crime endémico

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rampart
n (bank) terraplén m; (wall) muralla f

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ram raid

n asalto (rompiendo el escaparate con un vehículo)

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ram-raid

vt asaltar (rompiendo el escaparate con un vehículo)

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ramshackle
adj destartalado

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ran
past of RUN

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ranch
n : cattle ~ finca f (ganadera), hacienda f (ganadera) (esp AmL), rancho m ganadero (Méx), estancia f (CS)

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rancher
n hacendado, -da m,f, estanciero, -ra m,f (CS), ranchero, -ra m,f (Méx); cattle ~ ganadero, -ra m,f

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rancid
adj rancio

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rancor ,rancour
, (BrE) nu rencor m

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rand
n (pl ~) rand m

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random
adj
testing/choice al azar; sample aleatorio

at random (as adv) al azar

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rang
past of RING

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range [1]
n

(scope) ámbito m

(Mus) registro m

(bracket): within/out of our price ~ dentro de/fuera de nuestras posibilidades

(variety) gama f

(selection) línea f

(of gun, transmitter) alcance m; at close/long ~ de cerca/lejos; to be within ~ ponerse*/estar* a tiro

(of vehicle, missile) autonomía f

(for shooting) campo m de tiro

(chain) cadena f; a mountain ~ una cordillera

(stove) cocina f económica, estufa f (Col, Méx)

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range [2]
vi : their ages ~ from 12 to 20 tienen entre 12 y 20 años

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ranger
n guarda mf forestal, guardabosques mf

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rank [1]
n
c (line) fila f

c u (status) categoría f; (Mil) grado m, rango m

c (taxi ~) (BrE) parada f de taxis, sitio m (Méx)

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rank [2]
vt : he's ~ed fourth está clasificado cuarto

~ vi
(be classed) estar*; it ~s among the best está entre los mejores

(hold rank): to ~ above/below sb estar* por encima/por debajo de algn

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rank [3]
adj
(before n) (complete) beginner absoluto; injustice flagrante

smell fétido

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rank and file

n (Mil) (+ pl vb) tropa f; the ~ ~ ~ of the union las bases del sindicato

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rankle
vi doler*

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ransack
vt room/drawer revolver*; house/premises (search) registrar (de arriba a abajo); (pillage) saquear

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ransom
n rescate m; to hold sb to o (AmE also) for ~ exigir* un rescate por algn

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rant
vi despotricar*

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rap [1]
n
c (blow) golpe m

to take the ~ for sth (esp AmE colloq) cargar* con la culpa de algo

u (chat) (colloq) cháchara f (fam)

c u (Mus) rap m

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rap [2]
-pp- vi dar* un golpe

~ vt : he ~ped my knuckles me pegó en los nudillos

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rape [1]
n

u c (sexual violation) violación f; (of a minor) estupro m

u (of the countryside) (liter) expoliación f (liter)

u (plant) colza f

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rape [2]
vt person violar

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rapid
adj rápido

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rapidly
adv rápidamente

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rapids
pl n rápidos mpl

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rapist
n violador, -dora m,f

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rapport
nu relación f de comunicación

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rapt
adj (liter) expression/smile embelesado

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rapture
nu c éxtasis m, arrobamiento m (liter)

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rapturous
adj applause/welcome calurosísimo

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rare
adj rarer , rarest

(uncommon) raro

(liter) talent/beauty excepcional

(Culin) steak vuelta y vuelta

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rarely
adv rara vez

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raring
adj : to be ~ to go: he's ~ to go está que ya no se aguanta

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rarity
n (pl -ties) algo poco común

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rascal
n granuja mf

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rash [1]
n sarpullido m

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rash [2]
adj -er, -est precipitado

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rasher
n loncha f, lonja f

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rashly
adv act precipitadamente

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rasp [1]
n escofina f

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rasp [2]
vt wood raspar, escofinar

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raspberry
n (pl -ries) frambuesa f

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rasping
adj sound/voice áspero

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Rastafarian
n rastafari mf

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rat
n
(Zool) rata f; (before n) ~ poison raticida m

(person) (colloq) rata f de alcantarilla (fam)

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rate [1]
n

(speed) velocidad; (rhythm) ritmo m; at this ~ a este paso; at any ~ (at least) por lo menos; (in any case) en todo caso

(level, ratio): birth ~ índice m de natalidad; death ~ mortalidad f; ~ of inflation tasa f de inflación; interest ~ tasa f or (esp Esp) tipo m de interés; ~ of exchange tipo m de cambio

(price, charge) tarifa f; that's the going ~ eso es lo que se suele pagar

(local tax) (formerly, in UK) (often pl) contribución f (municipal or inmobiliaria)

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rate [2]
vt
(rank, consider): I ~ her work very highly tengo una excelente opinión de su trabajo; I ~ her as the best woman tennis player yo la considero la mejor tenista

(deserve) merecer*

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rather
adv

(stating preference): I'd ~ walk than go by bus prefiero andar a ir en autobús; ~ you than me! ¡menos mal que eres tú y no yo!

(more precisely): or ~ o mejor dicho

(fairly) bastante; (somewhat) algo

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ratification
nu (frml) ratificación f

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ratify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied (frml) ratificar*

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rating
n
c u (evaluation): credit ~ clasificación f crediticia

ratings pl (Rad, TV) índice m de audiencia

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ratio
n (pl ratios) proporción f, ratio m (téc); in a ~ of two to one en una proporción de dos a uno

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ration [1]
n
(allowance) ración f

rations pl víveres mpl

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ration [2]
vt racionar

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rational
adj
(able to reason) being racional

(sane, lucid) to be ~ estar* en su (or mi etc) sano juicio

(sensible) suggestion razonable

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rationale
n (no pl) base f, razones fpl

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rationalize
vt racionalizar*

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rationally
adv think racionalmente; behave con sensatez

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rationing
nu racionamiento m

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rat run

n (Auto) atajo m (para evitar el tráfico de una calle principal en horas punta)

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rattle [1]
n
(no pl) (noise) ruido m; (of train, carriage) traqueteo m

c (baby's) ~ sonajero m, sonaja f (Méx)

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rattle [2]
vi
(make noise) chains/bottles/keys repiquetear; window/engine vibrar

(move) (+ adv compl) traquetear

~ vt keys/chain hacer* repiquetear; door/window wind hacer* vibrar rattle off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] recitar rattle on [v + adv] hablar or (fam) parlotear sin parar

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rattlesnake

n serpiente f (de) cascabel, cascabel f

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raucous
adj (loud) estentóreo; (shrill) estridente

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raunchy
adj -chier, -chiest (colloq) humor picante; joke escabroso

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ravage
vt (plunder) saquear; a country ~d by war un país asolado por la guerra

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ravages
pl n estragos mpl

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rave [1]
vi
(talk deliriously) delirar

(talk, write enthusiastically): to ~ about sth poner* a algo por las nubes

(talk angrily) despotricar*

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rave [2]
n (colloq)
(before n) (full of praise) ~ reviews críticas fpl muy favorables

(BrE) (party) fiesta con música acid

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raven
n cuervo m

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ravenous
adj hambriento; to be ~ (colloq) tener* un hambre canina (fam)

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ravine
n barranco m, quebrada f

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raving [1]
adj (colloq) (before n, as intensifier): he's a ~ lunatic está loco de atar (fam); (as adv) he's ~ mad está como una cabra (fam)

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raving [2]
nu c (often pl) desvarío m

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ravish
vt (liter) violar

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ravishing
adj deslumbrante

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raw
adj

meat/vegetables crudo

silk crudo; sugar sin refinar; sewage sin tratar

(sore): my fingers were ~ tenía los dedos en carne viva

(inexperienced) verde (fam); recruit novato

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raw material

nu c materia f prima

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ray
n
(beam) rayo m

(Mus) re m

(Zool) raya f

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rayon
nu rayón m

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raze
vt : to ~ sth (to the ground) arrasar algo

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razor
n
(safety ~) cuchilla f or máquina f or maquinilla f de afeitar, rastrillo m (Méx); (before n) ~ blade cuchilla f, hoja f de afeitar

(electric) máquina f or maquinilla f de afeitar, máquina f de rasurar (esp Méx)

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razzmatazz
nu (colloq) bulla f; (publicity) alarde m publicitario

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Rd
Road

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re [1]
n (Mus) re m

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re [2]
prep con relación a, con referencia a

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re-
pref re-

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RE
n (BrE) (religious education) religión f

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reach [1]
n

c (distance) alcance m

(in phrases) within reach a mi (or tu etc) alcance; out of reach fuera de su (or mi etc) alcance

c (of river) tramo m

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reach [2]
vt

(with hand) alcanzar*

(extend to) llegar* a

destination/limit/age llegar* a; stage/agreement llegar* a, alcanzar*

(contact) ponerse* en contacto con

~ vi
(extend hand, arm): he ~ed for his gun echó mano a la pistola; she ~ed across the table for the salt agarró or (esp Esp) cogió la sal, que estaba al otro lado de la mesa

(stretch far enough) alcanzar*; I can't ~! ¡no alcanzo!

(extend) extenderse*
reach out [v + adv] alargar* la mano

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react
vi reaccionar

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reaction
nc u reacción f

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reactionary
adj (pej) reaccionario (pey)

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reactor
n (nuclear ~) reactor m (nuclear)

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read [1]
(past & past p read ) vt

book/map/music/meter leer*

(interpret) sign/mood/situation interpretar

sign/notice decir*

(indicate) thermometer/gauge marcar*

~ vi leer* read out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] leer* (en voz alta) read over,
read through [v + o + adv] leer* (por entero) read up [v + adv] to ~ up (ON sth) estudiar (algo)

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read [2]
adj : to be well ~ ser* muy leído

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readable
adj book/style ameno; writing legible

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reader
n
(person) lector, -tora m,f; she's a fast/slow ~ lee muy rápido/lento

(Educ, Publ) libro m de lectura

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readership
n lectores mpl; it has a ~ of over 10 million tiene una tirada de 10 millones

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readily
adv
(willingly): she ~ agreed accedió de buena gana

(easily) understand fácilmente; they are ~ available se pueden conseguir fácilmente

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reading
n

u (activity, skill) lectura f; (before n) glasses para leer; ~ list lista f de lecturas recomendadas; ~ room sala f de lectura

c (event): poetry ~ recital m de poesía

c (on dial, gauge) lectura f

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readjust
vt reajustar

~ vi person to ~ (TO sth) readaptarse (A algo)

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ready [1]
adj -dier, -diest

(having completed preparations) (pred) to be ~ estar* listo, estar* pronto (RPl); to be ~ to + INF estar* listo PARA + INF; to get ~ (prepare oneself) prepararse, aprontarse (CS); (get dressed, made up etc) arreglarse, aprontarse (CS)

(mentally prepared) (pred) to be ~ FOR sth/to + INF estar* preparado PARA algo/PARA + INF

(willing) dispuesto

(easy, available): ~ money o cash dinero m (en efectivo)

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ready [2]
n at the ~ listo

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ready [3]
vt -dies, -dying, -died preparar

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ready

: ~-made
adj suit de confección; soup/sauce preparado;
~-to-wear
adj (before n) clothes de confección

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reaffirm
vt reiterar, reafirmar

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real [1]
adj
(actual, not imaginary) real, verdadero

(actual, true) (before n) reason/name verdadero

(genuine, not fake) fur/leather auténtico; gold de ley

(as intensifier) auténtico

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real [2]
adv (AmE colloq) (as intensifier) muy

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real estate

nu (esp AmE) bienes mpl raíces or inmuebles, propiedad f inmobiliaria; (before n) ~ ~ agent realtor

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realism
nu realismo m

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realist
n realista mf

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realistic
adj realista

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reality
nc u (pl -ties) realidad f; in ~ en realidad

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realization
nu
(understanding) comprensión f

(of plan) realización f

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realize
vt

(become aware of) darse* cuenta de, comprender, caer* en la cuenta de

(know, be aware of) saber*

(achieve) ambition hacer* realidad; potential desarrollar

~ vi darse* cuenta

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really
adv
(in fact): I ~ did see him! ¡de verdad que lo vi!; the tomato is ~ a fruit el tomate en realidad es una fruta

(as intensifier): it's ~ good/old es buenísimo/viejísimo

(as interj): (oh,) ~? (expressing interest) ¿ah sí?; really? (expressing surprise) ¿de verdad?

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realm
n
(kingdom) (frml) reino m

(sphere) (often pl) mundo m

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realtor
n (AmE) agente inmobiliario, -ria m,f

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ream
n (Print) resma f

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reamer
n (AmE) exprimelimones m, exprimidor m

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reap
vt (Agr) cosechar, recoger*; to ~ the benefits of sth cosechar los beneficios de algo

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reappear
vi volver* a aparecer

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rear [1]
n
(back part) (no pl) parte f trasera or de atrás

(of column, procession) (no pl) the ~ la retaguardia

c (buttocks) (colloq) trasero m (fam)

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rear [2]
adj window/wheel de atrás, trasero

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rear [3]
vt child/cattle criar*

~ vi ~ (up) horse encabritarse

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rearguard
n retaguardia f

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rearm
vt rearmar

~ vi rearmarse

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rearrange
vt
furniture cambiar de lugar

(change time of) appointment cambiar la fecha/la hora de

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rear-view mirror

n (espejo m) retrovisor m

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reason [1]
n
c u (cause) razón f, motivo m; ~ FOR sth razón or motivo DE algo; I left it there for a ~ por algo lo dejé ahí

u (faculty) razón f

u (good sense): to listen to ~ atender* a razones; it stands to ~ es lógico

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reason [2]
vt pensar*

~ vi razonar, discurrir

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reasonable
adj
offer/request/person razonable

price/sum razonable, moderado

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reasonably
adv
behave/argue razonablemente

(fairly): I'm ~ certain estoy casi seguro

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reasoning
nu razonamiento m

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reassemble
vt
people/group volver* a reunir, reunir*

parts/engine reensamblar

~ vi meeting/group volverse* a reunir, reunirse*

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reassurance
n
u (feeling): he drew ~ from his wife's words lo que le dijo su mujer lo confortó or lo tranquilizó

c u (words, support): he gave us countless ~s that … nos tranquilizó asegurándonos repetidamente que …

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reassure
vt tranquilizar*

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reassuring
adj voice/manner/answer tranquilizador; it's ~ to know that … tranquiliza saber que …

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rebate
n (repayment) reembolso m; (discount) descuento m

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rebel [1]
n rebelde mf

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rebel [2]
vi -ll- rebelarse, sublevarse

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rebellion
nc u rebelión f

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rebellious
adj rebelde

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rebirth
nu c renacimiento m

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reboot
vt (Comput) reiniciar

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rebound [1]
n : she married him on the ~ se casó con él por despecho

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rebound [2]
vi ball rebotar

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rebuff [1]
n : to meet with/receive a ~ ser* rechazado

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rebuff [2]
vt rechazar*

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rebuild
vt (past & past p rebuilt) building/economy reconstruir*; he tried to ~ his life intentó rehacer su vida

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rebuke [1]
vt reprender

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rebuke [2]
n reprimenda f

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rebut
vt -tt- (frml) rebatir

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recall [1]
n
u (memory) memoria f; to have total ~ tener* una memoria excelente

u c (of goods, ambassador) retirada f

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recall [2]
vt
(remember) recordar*

faulty goods retirar (del mercado)

ambassador retirar; (temporarily) llamar; troops llamar

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recant
vi retractarse; (Relig) abjurar

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recap [1]
n (colloq) resumen m

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recap [2]
-pp- vt
(summarize) (colloq) resumir, recapitular

(AmE Auto) retread[1]

~ vi (colloq) resumir

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recapitulate
vt/i (frml) recapitular, resumir

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recapture
vt convict/animal capturar; youth/beauty recuperar

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recede
vi
(move back) tide retirarse; to ~ into the distance perderse en la distancia

danger alejarse; prospect desvanecerse*

receding pres p chin hundido; he has a receding hairline tiene entradas

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receipt
n
c (paper) recibo m

u (act) recibo m, recepción f

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receive
vt

letter/award/visit recibir; payment recibir, cobrar, percibir (frml); stolen goods comerciar con, reducir* (AmS); serve/ball recibir; injuries sufrir; blow recibir

(react to) news/idea recibir

(welcome, admit) (frml) person recibir, acoger*

(Rad, TV) signal recibir, captar

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receiver
n
(Telec) auricular m

(Rad, TV) receptor m

(of stolen goods) comerciante mf de mercancía robada

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receivership
nu to go into/be in ~ ser* declarado/estar* en suspensión or en cesación de pagos

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recent
adj reciente; in ~ years/months en los últimos años/meses; in the ~ past en los últimos tiempos

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recently
adv recientemente; until quite ~ hasta hace bien poco

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receptacle
n (frml) recipiente m, receptáculo m

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reception
n
(reaction) (no pl) recibimiento m, acogida f

(in hotel, office) (no art) recepción f; (before n) ~ desk recepción f

c (social event) recepción f

u (Rad, TV) recepción f

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receptionist
n recepcionista mf

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receptive
adj receptivo

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recess
n
u
(of legislative body) receso m (AmL), suspensión f de actividades (Esp); (of committee etc) intermedio m

(AmE Educ) recreo m

c (alcove) hueco m, entrada f

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recession
nc u (Econ) recesión f

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recharge
vt volver* a cargar, recargar*

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rechargeable
adj recargable

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recipe
n receta f; (before n) ~ book libro m de cocina; (personal) cuaderno m de recetas (de cocina)

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recipient
n (frml) (of letter) destinatario, -ria m,f; (of an organ) (Med) receptor, -tora m,f

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reciprocal
adj recíproco

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reciprocate
vt corresponder a, reciprocar* (AmL)

~ vi corresponder, reciprocar* (AmL)

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recital
n (Mus) recital m

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recite
vt
(declaim) poem recitar

(list) names enumerar

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reckless
adj imprudente, temerario

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reckon
vt
(calculate) calcular

(consider) considerar

(think) (colloq) creer*; what do you ~? ¿tú qué opinas?, ¿y a ti qué te parece?
reckon on [v + prep + o] contar con

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reckoning
nu cálculos mpl

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reclaim
vt
(claim back): I filled in a form to ~ tax llené un formulario para que me devolvieran parte de los impuestos; to ~ one's luggage (Aviat) recoger* el equipaje; (at left luggage) (pasar a) retirar el equipaje

(recover) recuperar; ~ed land terreno m ganado al mar

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recline
vi
(lean back) recostarse*, reclinarse; (rest) apoyarse

chair reclinarse

reclining pres p chair/seat reclinable, abatible; figure yacente (liter), recostado

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recluse
n ermitaño, -ña m,f

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reclusive
adj dado a recluirse

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recognition
nu reconocimiento m; in ~ of (frml) en reconocimiento a or por (frml)

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recognizable
adj reconocible; difference apreciable

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recognize
vt
voice/person reconocer*

(acknowledge) reconocer*, admitir

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recoil [1]
vi (shrink back) retroceder; to ~ FROM sth rehuir* algo

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recoil [2]
nu retroceso m

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recollect
vt recordar*

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recollection
nu c recuerdo m

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recommend
vt
(praise, declare acceptable) recomendar*

(advise) to ~ sth/-ING aconsejar or recomendar* algo/+ INF; ~ed (retail) price precio m de venta recomendado

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recommendation
nu c recomendación f

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recompense
nu (frml) recompensa f

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reconcile
vt
enemies reconciliar

theories/ideals conciliar

to become ~d TO sth resignarse A algo

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reconciliation
n reconciliación f

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recondition
vt reacondicionar

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reconnaissance
nu c (Mil) reconocimiento m

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reconnoiter ,reconnoitre
, (BrE) vt reconocer*

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reconquer
vt reconquistar

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reconsider
vt reconsiderar

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reconstruct
vt reconstruir*

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reconstruction
n
u (rebuilding) reconstrucción f

c (re-creation) reconstitución f

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record [1]
n

c (document) documento m; (of attendances etc) registro m; (file) archivo m; (minutes) acta f‡; (note) nota f; medical ~s historial m médico; keep a ~ of your expenses anote sus gastos; according to our ~s según nuestros datos

(in phrases) off the record extraoficialmente; on record: the hottest summer on ~ el verano más caluroso del que se tienen datos

c
(of performance, behavior): he has a good academic ~ tiene un buen currículum académico; our products have an excellent safety ~ nuestros productos son de probada seguridad

(criminal ~) antecedentes mpl (penales)

c (highest, lowest, best, worst) récord m, marca f

c (Audio, Mus) disco m; (before n) ~ store disquería f, tienda f de discos

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record [2]
vt

person (write down) anotar; (in minutes) hacer* constar

(register) instrument registrar

song/program/album grabar

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record [3]
adj (before n, no comp) récord adj inv

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record card

n ficha f

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recorded
adj
music grabado

history escrito, documentado

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recorder
n (Mus) flauta f dulce

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recording
nc u grabación f

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record player
n tocadiscos m

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recount
vt narrar, contar*

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re-count
vt volver* a contar; votes hacer* un segundo escrutinio de, recontar*

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recoup
vt costs recuperar; losses resarcirse* de

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recourse
nu to have ~ to sth/sb recurrir a algo/algn

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recover
vt
consciousness/strength recuperar, recobrar; investment/lead recuperar

(retrieve) rescatar

~ vi
person reponerse*, restablecerse*, recuperarse

economy recuperarse, repuntar

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recovery
n (pl -ries)
c u
(return to health) recuperación f, restablecimiento m

(of economy) recuperación f

u (of stolen goods, missing documents) recuperación f; (retrieval) rescate m

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re-create
vt recrear

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recreation
n u

(leisure) esparcimiento m

(in school, prison) (BrE) recreo m

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recreational
adj recreativo; ~ drug droga f recreativa

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recrimination
nc u (often pl) recriminación f

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recruit [1]
n (Mil) recluta mf

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recruit [2]
vt reclutar; staff contratar

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recruitment
nu reclutamiento m

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rectangle
n rectángulo m

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rectangular
adj rectangular

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rectify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied rectificar*

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rector
n
(Relig) rector, -tora m,f, párroco m

(in US) (Educ) rector, -ra m,f

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rectum
n (pl rectums or recta ) recto m

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recuperate
vi recuperarse, reponerse*

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recuperation
nu recuperación f, restablecimiento m

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recur
vi -rr-
phenomenon volver* a ocurrir or a suceder, repetirse*; symptom volver* a presentarse

recurring pres p recurrente

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recurrence
nc u (of symptoms) reaparición f; (of incident) repetición f

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recurrent
adj recurrente

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recycle
vt reciclar

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recycling
n reciclaje m

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red [1]
adj redder, reddest rose/dress rojo, colorado; flag/signal rojo; meat rojo; wine tinto; her eyes were ~ tenía los ojos enrojecidos or rojos

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red [2]
n u
rojo m, colorado m; to see ~ ponerse* hecho una furia or un basilisco; to be in the ~ estar* en números rojos

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red

: ~ admiral
n vanesa f roja;
~ carpet
n : to roll out the ~ carpet for sb recibir* a algn con bombos y platillos or (Esp) a bombo y platillo;
R~ Cross
n Cruz f Roja

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redden
vi enrojecerse*

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redecorate
vt/i pintar (y empapelar)

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redeem
vt

good name rescatar

sinners redimir

redeeming pres p: he has no ~ing features no tiene ningún punto a su favor

(from pawnshop) desempeñar

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redefine
vt redefinir

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redemption
nu (saving) salvación f; (Relig) redención f

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redeploy
vt resources reorientar; staff asignar un nuevo destino a, reubicar* (AmL); troops cambiar la disposición de

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redevelop
vt reurbanizar*

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red

: ~-haired
adj pelirrojo;
~-handed
adj : to catch sb ~-handed agarrar or (esp Esp) coger* a algn con las manos en la masa;
~head
n pelirrojo, -ja m,f;
~ herring
n (in detective story) pista f falsa;
~-hot
adj (pred ~ hot) al rojo vivo

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redial
vi/t , (BrE) -ll- volver* a marcar or (AmS tb) a discar

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redirect
vt (often pass) mail enviar* a una nueva dirección; traffic desviar*

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rediscover
vt redescubrir*, volver* a descubrir

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redistribute
vt redistribuir*

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red

: ~ light
n luz f roja, semáforo m en rojo, alto m (Méx);
~-light district
n zona f de tolerancia, zona f roja (AmL);
~neck
n (in US) (pej) sureño reaccionario de la clase baja rural

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redo
vt (3rd pers sing pres redoes; past redid; past p redone) rehacer*, volver* a hacer

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redouble
vt efforts redoblar

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red pepper

n c u
(capsicum) see PEPPER

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redraft
vt volver* a redactar

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redress [1]
nu reparación f

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redress [2]
vt wrong reparar; imbalance corregir*

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red

: R~ Sea
n the R~ Sea el Mar Rojo;
~ tape
nu (bureaucracy) trámites mpl burocráticos, papeleo m (fam)

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reduce
vt
number/amount reducir*; pressure/speed disminuir*, reducir*; price/taxes reducir*, rebajar; pain aliviar; reduce speed now disminuya la velocidad

(break down, simplify) to ~ sth TO sth reducir* algo A algo

to ~ sb to tears hacer* llorar a algn

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reduced
adj reducido

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reduction
nc u reducción f; (in prices, charges) rebaja f

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redundancy
nu c (pl -cies) (BrE Lab Rel) despido m, cese m; (before n) ~ money o pay indemnización f (por despido or cese)

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redundant
adj
(superfluous) superfluo

(esp BrE Lab Rel): she was made ~ la despidieron por reducción de planilla or (Esp) de plantilla

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reed
n
(Bot) carrizo m, junco m

(Mus) lengüeta f

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reeducate
vt reeducar*

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reef
n (Geog) arrecife m; (seen as hazard) escollo m, arrecife m

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reek
vi
(stink) to ~ (OF sth) apestar or heder* (A algo)

(have air of) to ~ OF sth of corruption/fraud oler* A algo

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reel [1]
n
(for wire, thread, tape) carrete m

(of film) rollo m, carrete m (esp Esp)

(fishing) carrete m, carretel m

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reel [2]
vi tambalearse; my head was ~ing todo me daba vueltas reel in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] line enrollar reel off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] recitar de un tirón

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reelect
vt reelegir*

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reemerge
vi
(reappear) volver* a salir

(regain prominence) resurgir*

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reenact
vt historical event recrear; crime reconstruir*

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reenter
vt volver* a entrar en or (esp AmL) a

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reexamine
vt volver* a examinar

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ref [1]
n (colloq) (referee) árbitro, -tra m,f, réferi mf (AmL)

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ref [2]
(reference) ref.

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refectory
n (pl -ries) comedor m

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refer
-rr- vt remitir; to ~ sb to a specialist (Med) mandar or (AmL) derivar a algn a un especialista refer to [v + prep + o]
(mention) hacer* referencia a, aludir a

(allude to) referirse* a

dictionary/notes consultar

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referee [1]
n

(Sport) árbitro, -tra m,f, réferi mf (AmL)

(in dispute) árbitro -tra m,f

(for job candidate) (BrE): you need two ~s necesitas el aval de dos personas

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referee [2]
vt/i arbitrar

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reference
n
c u (allusion) alusión f, referencia f; with ~ to con referencia or relación a

u (consultation) consulta f; (before n) ~ book/library obra f/biblioteca f de consulta or de referencia

c (indicator) referencia f; (before n) ~ number número m de referencia

c (for job candidate — testimonial) referencia f, informe m; (— person giving testimonial) (AmE): you need two ~s necesitas el aval de dos personas

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referendum
n (pl -dums or -da ) referéndum m, referendo m

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refill [1]
n (for pen) repuesto m, recambio m; (for lighter) carga f

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refill [2]
vt volver* a llenar, rellenar

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refine
vt
sugar/oil refinar

(improve) design/style pulir, perfeccionar

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refined
adj
person/manners refinado, fino

sugar/oil refinado

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refinement
n
u (gentility, elegance) refinamiento m, finura f

c u (improvement) mejora f

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refinery
n (pl -ries) refinería f

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reflect
vt reflejar

~ vi
(think) to ~ (ON sth) reflexionar or meditar (SOBRE algo)

light/heat reflejarse
reflect on,
reflect upon [v + prep + o] repercutir en; to ~ badly on sth/sb perjudicar* algo/a algn

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reflection
n

u (Opt, Phys) reflexión f

c (image) reflejo m; (of situation, feeling) reflejo m

u (contemplation) reflexión f; on o upon ~ … pensándolo bien …

c (comment) observación f

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reflector
n (of light, heat) reflector m; (Auto) catafaros m

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reflex
n reflejo m

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reflexive
adj reflexivo

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reform [1]
nu c reforma f

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reform [2]
vt reformar

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reformation
n reforma f; the Reformation (Relig) la Reforma

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reformatory
n (pl -ries) (in US) reformatorio m

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refrain [1]
vi (frml) to ~ (FROM sth/-ING) abstenerse* (DE algo/+ INF)

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refrain [2]
n (Lit, Mus) estribillo m

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refresh
vt refrescar*

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refreshing
adj drink/bath refrescante; sleep reparador; enthusiasm reconfortante

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refreshments
pl n refrigerio m

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refrigerate
vt refrigerar

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refrigerator
n nevera f, refrigerador m, frigorífico m (Esp), heladera f (RPl), refrigeradora f (Col, Per)

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refuel
, (BrE) -ll- vt reabastecer* de combustible

~ vi repostar, reabastecerse* de combustible

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refuge
n u c
refugio m; to take ~ refugiarse

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refugee
n refugiado, -da m,f; (before n) ~ camp campamento m de refugiados

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refund [1]
vt expenses/postage reembolsar

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refund [2]
n reembolso m

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refurbish
vt renovar*, hacer* reformas en; (restore) restaurar

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refusal
n (of permission, request) denegación f; (of offer) rechazo m; (to do sth) negativa f

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refuse [1]
vt offer/gift rechazar*, no aceptar, rehusar*; to ~ to + INF negarse* A + INF

~ vi negarse*

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refuse [2]
nu residuos mpl

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refute
vt refutar, rebatir

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regain
vt recuperar, recobrar

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regal
adj majestuoso, regio

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regalia
pl n ropajes mpl

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regard [1]
vt

(consider) considerar; he is very highly ~ed within the profession está muy bien considerado en esa profesión

as regards en lo que se refiere a, en lo que atañe a

(look at) (liter) contemplar

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regard [2]
n
u
(esteem): to have a high ~ for sb tener* muy buena opinión de algn, tener* a algn en gran estima

(consideration) consideración f

regards pl (greeting) saludos mpl, recuerdos mpl

(in phrases) with regard to (con) respecto a, con relación a, en relación con

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regarding
prep (frml) en lo que concierne or respecta a, en lo que se refiere a

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regardless
adv
(in spite of everything): to carry on ~ seguir* como si no pasara nada or (fam) como si tal cosa

regardless of (as prep): ~ of the cost cueste lo que cueste

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regatta
n regata f

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regenerate
vt (revive) revitalizar*; (Biol) regenerar

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regent
n (ruler) regente mf

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reggae
nu reggae m

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regime ,régime
, n
(rule) régimen m

(system) sistema m

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regiment
n regimiento m

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regimental
adj (before n) mascot/band del regimiento

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region
n
(Anat, Geog) (area) región f, zona f

in the region of alrededor de

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regional
adj regional

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register [1]
n
(record, list) registro m; (in school) (BrE) lista f; to take o call the ~ (BrE Educ) pasar lista

(Mus) registro m

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register [2]
vt
(record) death/birth inscribir*, registrar; ship/car matricular

(Post) mandar certificado or (Méx) registrado

registered past p:
(Fin, Adm) ~ed trademark marca f registrada; ~ed nurse enfermero titulado, enfermera titulada m,f

(Post) certificado or (Méx) registrado

(make known) complaint presentar

dial registrar, marcar*

~ vi
(enroll) inscribirse*; (Educ) matricularse, inscribirse*; (at a hotel) registrarse

(show, be revealed) ser* detectado

(be understood, remembered): eventually it ~ed who he was al final caí en la cuenta de quién era

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registrar
n
(Soc Adm) funcionario encargado de llevar los registros de nacimientos, defunciones, etc

(in university, college) secretario, -ria m,f de admisiones

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registration
n
u c (enrollment) inscripción f, matrícula f; (Educ) inscripción f, matriculación f

u c (BrE Auto) (before n) ~ number (número m de) matrícula f

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registry
n (pl -tries) registro m; (at university) secretaría f; (at church) sacristía f

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registry office

n (in UK) juzgado m (de paz)

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regret [1]
vt -tt- arrepentirse* de, lamentar; we ~ to inform you that … lamentamos comunicarle or informarle que …

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regret [2]
nu c (sadness) pesar m; (remorse) arrepentimiento m

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regretful
adj expression de pesar

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regretfully
adv con pesar; (indep) muy a mi (or nuestro etc) pesar, lamentablemente

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regrettable
adj lamentable

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regrettably
adv lamentablemente

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regroup
vi reagruparse

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regular [1]
adj

pulse regular; breathing acompasado; at ~ intervals (in time) con regularidad; (in space) a intervalos regulares

customer/reader habitual, asiduo; a ~ income una fuente regular de ingresos; on a ~ basis con regularidad

(customary) habitual

(even, symmetrical) shape regular

(Ling) verb/plural regular

(colloq) (as intensifier) verdadero

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regular [2]
n cliente mf habitual, asiduo, -dua m,f

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regularity
nu regularidad f

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regularly
adv con regularidad, regularmente; (frequently) con frecuencia

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regulate
vt regular

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regulation
n
c (rule) norma f, regla f; (before n) dress/haircut reglamentario

u (control, adjustment) regulación f

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regurgitate
vt food regurgitar; information repetir* mecánicamente

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rehabilitate
vt rehabilitar

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rehabilitation
nu rehabilitación f

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rehearsal
nc u ensayo m

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rehearse
vt/i ensayar

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reheat
vt recalentar*

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rehouse
vt realojar

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reign [1]
n reinado m

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reign [2]
vi
monarch reinar

reigning pres p monarch reinante; champion actual

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reimburse
vt reembolsar

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rein
n (Equ) rienda f; to give free ~ to sb darle* carta blanca a algn

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reincarnation
nu c reencarnación f

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reindeer
n (pl ~) reno m

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reinforce
vt reforzar*

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reinforcement
n
u (strengthening) refuerzo m

reinforcements pl refuerzos mpl

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reinstate
vt worker reintegrar, reincorporar; official restituir* en el cargo

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reintegrate
vt reintegrar; they must be ~d into society es preciso reinsertarlos en la sociedad

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reintegration
nu reintegración f; (into society) reinserción f social

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reissue
vt book/record reeditar; document reexpedir*

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reiterate
vt (frml) reiterar, repetir*

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reject [1]
vt rechazar*

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reject [2]
n (flawed product) artículo m (or producto m etc) defectuoso

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rejection
nu c rechazo m; (following job application) respuesta f negativa

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rejoice
vi alegrarse mucho, regocijarse (liter)

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rejoin
vt regiment/team reincorporarse a; firm reincorporarse a, reintegrarse a

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rejuvenate
vt rejuvenecer*

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rekindle
vt fire reavivar; desire reavivar

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relapse [1]
n recaída f

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relapse [2]
vi recaer*, tener* or sufrir una recaída

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relate
vt
(link) to ~ sth TO sth relacionar algo CON algo

(tell) (frml) story relatar, referir* (liter)

~ vi

(be connected with) to ~ TO sth estar* relacionado CON algo

relating to (as prep) relativo a, relacionado con

(understand, sympathize with) to ~ TO sb sintonizar* CON algn; to ~ TO sth identificarse* CON algo

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related
adj
(of same family) (pred) to be ~ (TO sb) ser* pariente (DE algn), estar* emparentado (CON algn)

ideas/questions/subjects relacionado, afín

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relation
n
c (relative) pariente mf, pariente, -ta m,f, familiar m

u c (connection) relación f

in relation to (as prep) en relación con, con relación a

relations pl relaciones fpl; sexual ~s relaciones sexuales

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relationship
n
c (between people) relación f

c u (between things, events) relación f

u (kinship) ~ (TO sb) parentesco m (CON algn)

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relative [1]
n pariente mf, pariente, -ta m,f, familiar m

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relative [2]
adj
(comparative): the ~ merits of los pros y los contras de

(not absolute) relativo; it's all ~ (set phrase) todo es relativo (fr hecha)

relative to (compared to) en comparación con

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relatively
adv relativamente

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relax
vi relajarse

~ vt relajar; she ~ed her grip sujetó con menos fuerza

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relaxation
n u c
(rest) relax m; (recreation) esparcimiento m, distracción f

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relaxed
adj manner/person relajado; atmosphere/party informal

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relaxing
adj relajante

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relay [1]
n
(team) relevo m; to work in ~s trabajar en or por relevos

~ (race) (Sport) carrera f de relevos or (AmL) de postas

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relay [2]
vt transmitir

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release [1]
vt
prisoner/hostage poner* en libertad, liberar

information hacer* público; record/book sacar* (a la venta); movie estrenar

(emit) gas despedir*

brake/clutch soltar*

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release [2]
nu
(from prison, captivity) puesta f en libertad, liberación f

(of record) salida f al mercado; (of movie) estreno m; in o (BrE) on general ~ en todos los cines

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relegate
vt
(consign, demote) relegar*

(BrE Sport) (usu pass): the team was ~d to the third division el equipo descendió or bajó a tercera división

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relent
vi person transigir*, ceder

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relentless
adj enemy/pursuer implacable; pursuit incesante

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relentlessly
adv implacablemente

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relevance
nu (connection) relación f; (importance) relevancia f

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relevant
adj document/facts pertinente, relevante

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reliability
nu (of worker) formalidad f, responsabilidad f; (of sources) fiabilidad f; (of vehicle) fiabilidad f

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reliable
adj
information/source fidedigno; witness fiable, confiable (esp AmL)

worker responsable, de confianza; vehicle fiable

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reliably
adv : I am ~ informed that … sé de fuentes fidedignas que …, sé de buena fuente que …

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reliant
adj (pred) to be ~ ON sth/sb depender DE algo/algn

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relic
n reliquia f

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relief
n
u (from worry, pain) alivio m; it's a ~ that the rain's stopped at last menos mal que ha parado de llover

u (aid) ayuda f, auxilio m (de emergencia); to be on ~ (AmE) recibir prestaciones de la seguridad social

c (replacement) relevo m

u c (Art, Geog) relieve m

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relieve
vt
pain calmar, aliviar; suffering mitigar*, aliviar; tension aliviar; to ~ sb of his/her duties relevar a algn de su cargo

town/fortress liberar

guard/driver relevar

v refl to ~ oneself (euph) orinar

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relieved
adj aliviado; to feel ~ sentir* un gran alivio, sentirse* aliviado

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religion
n c u
religión f

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religious
adj religioso

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religiously
adv religiosamente

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relinquish
vt renunciar a

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relish [1]
vt meal/joke/success saborear; I don't ~ the prospect of … no me entusiasma or no me hace ninguna gracia la perspectiva de …

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relish [2]
n
c u (Culin) salsa o conserva que se come con carnes

u (enjoyment): with ~ eat/drink con gusto, con fruición; read/listen to con placer, con deleite

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relive
vt revivir

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relocate
vt trasladar

~ vi company trasladarse; employee mudarse or trasladarse de domicilio

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reluctance
nu renuencia f (frml)

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reluctant
adj reacio, renuente

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reluctantly
adv a su (or mi etc) pesar, a regañadientes

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rely
vi relies, relying, relied
(have confidence) to ~ ON or UPON sb/sth contar* CON algn/algo; you can ~ on me puedes contar conmigo; she can't be relied (up)on to help no se puede contar con or confiar en que vaya a ayudar

(be dependent) to ~ ON sb/sth FOR sth depender* DE algn/algo (PARA algo)

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remain
vi

(+ adj or adv compl) (continue to be) seguir*, continuar*; her condition ~s critical su estado sigue siendo crítico; he ~ed silent se mantuvo en silencio

(stay) quedarse, permanecer* (frml); to ~ behind quedarse

(be left) quedar; what still ~s to be done? ¿qué queda por hacer?; that ~s to be seen eso está por verse

remaining pres p: the ~ing ten pounds las diez libras restantes or que quedan

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remainder
n the ~ el resto

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remains
pl n restos mpl; (of meal) sobras fpl, restos mpl

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remake [1]
n nueva versión f

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remake [2]
vt (past & past p remade) volver* a hacer, rehacer*

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remand [1]
vt : to be ~ed on bail quedar en libertad bajo fianza; he was ~ed in custody se decretó su prisión preventiva

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remand [2]
n : to be on ~ (in detention) estar* en prisión preventiva

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remand centre
, remand home
n (in UK) centro para menores en prisión preventiva

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remark [1]
n comentario m, observación f

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remark [2]
vi to ~ ON o UPON sth hacer* un comentario/comentarios ACERCA DE algo

~ vt observar, comentar

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remarkable
adj ability/likeness notable; achievement sorprendente; coincidence extraordinario; person excepcional

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remarkably
adv
(surprisingly) sorprendentemente

(exceptionally) stupid increíblemente

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remarry
vi -ries, -rying, -ried volver* a casarse

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remedial
adj de recuperación

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remedy [1]
n (pl -dies) remedio m

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remedy [2]
vt -dies, -dying, -died mistake/situation remediar; injustice/evil reparar

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remember
vt
(recall) acordarse* de, recordar*; I ~ him saying something about … me acuerdo de or recuerdo que dijo algo de …

(be mindful of, not forget): to ~ to + INF acordarse* DE + INF

(commemorate) dead recordar*

(send regards): ~ me to your mother dale recuerdos or saludos a tu madre (de mi parte)

~ vi
(recall) acordarse*, recordar*; try to ~! ¡haz memoria!

(be mindful, not forget) no olvidarse

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remembrance
nu c (liter or frml) recuerdo m, remembranza f (liter); in ~ of sth/sb en memoria de algo/algn; (before n) R~ Sunday (in UK) domingo de noviembre en que se conmemora a los caídos en las dos guerras mundiales

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remind
vt recordarle* a; oh, that ~s me ¡ah! por cierto …, y a propósito …; to ~ sb to + INF recordarle* A algn QUE (+ subj); he ~s me of my grandfather me recuerda a mi abuelo

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reminder
n
to serve as a ~ of sth recordar* algo

(requesting payment) recordatorio m de pago

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reminisce
vi rememorar los viejos tiempos; to ~ ABOUT sth rememorar algo

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reminiscences
pl n c u
recuerdos mpl, memorias fpl

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reminiscent
adj (pred) to be ~ OF sb/sth recordar* a algn/(a) algo

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remiss
adj (frml) (pred) negligente

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remission
nu remisión f

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remit
vt -tt- (frml)
(send) remitir (frml)

(Law) sentence perdonar, condonar (frml)

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remnant
n
(leftover): a ~ of the past una reliquia del pasado; the ~s of a meal los restos de una comida

(Tex) retazo m, retal m (Esp)

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remonstrate
vi protestar, quejarse; to ~ with sb about sth reprocharle algo a algn

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remorse
nu remordimiento m

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remorseful
adj arrepentido

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remorseless
adj despiadado

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remote
adj -ter, -test remoto

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remote

: ~ control
nu c mando m a distancia, control m remoto;
~-controlled
adj (pred ~ controlled) TV/hi-fi con mando a distancia or con control remoto; model/toy de control remoto

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remotely
adv (at all, in the least) (usu with neg) remotamente

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remould [1]
vt (BrE Auto) retread[1]

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remould [2]
n (BrE Auto) retread[2]

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removable
adj hood/lining de quita y pon; handle/shelf desmontable

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removal
n
u (of contents) extracción f; (of appendix, tonsils) extirpación f

u (of stain, unwanted hair) eliminación f

u (moving, taking away) traslado m

u c (from house to house) (BrE) mudanza f

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remove
vt

(take off) quitar, sacar*

(take out) contents sacar*; tonsils/appendix extirpar (frml); bullet extraer* (frml)

(get rid of) stain/grease quitar; unwanted hair eliminar

doubt disipar; threat eliminar

(take away, move) object quitar; person sacar*

(dismiss from post, position) destituir*

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remover
n u
(substance): makeup ~ desmaquillador m; nail polish o (BrE also) nail varnish ~ quitaesmalte m

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remuneration
nu (frml) remuneración f

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renaissance
n
Renaissance Renacimiento m

(revival) (liter) renacimiento m

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rename
vt dar* un nuevo nombre a

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render
vt
(make): to ~ sth useless hacer* que algo resulte inútil

(give, proffer) (frml) thanks dar*; assistance prestar; for services ~ed por servicios prestados

(translate) traducir*

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rendezvous
n (pl ~ ) (meeting) encuentro m, cita f; (place) lugar m señalado para un encuentro or una cita

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rendition
n interpretación f

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renegade
n renegado, -da m,f

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renew
vt
hope/promise renovar*; efforts/friendship reanudar; library book renovar*

renewed past p renovado

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renewal
n u c
renovación f

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renounce
vt
(cede) (frml) claim/title renunciar a

(reject) religion renunciar a

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renovate
vt renovar*

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renovation
nu c renovación f

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renown
nu renombre m, fama f

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renowned
adj de renombre

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rent [1]
n u c

(for accommodations, office) alquiler m, arrendamiento m, arriendo m, renta f (esp Méx)

(for boat, suit) (esp AmE) alquiler m, arriendo m (esp Andes), renta f (Méx)

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rent [2]
vt
(pay for) to ~ sth (FROM sb) alquilarle or arrendarle* or (Méx tb) rentarle algo (A algn)

rent out
rent out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] alquilar, arrendar*

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rental
n
u c (act of renting) alquiler m, arriendo m

c (charge) alquiler m, renta f (Méx), arriendo m (esp Andes)

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renunciation
nu (frml)
(of faith) rechazo m

(of claim, right, title) renuncia f

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reopen
vt book/road volver* a abrir; negotiations/hostilities reanudar; criminal case reabrir*

~ vi abrir* de nuevo

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reorganize
vt reorganizar*

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rep
n (sales ~) representante mf or agente mf (comercial); a union ~ un/una representante or (Esp) un/una enlace sindical

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repair [1]
vt machinery/roof arreglar, reparar; shoes/clothes arreglar

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repair [2]
nu c arreglo m, reparación f; the museum is closed for ~s el museo está cerrado por obras; in a good/bad state of ~, in good/bad ~ en buen/mal estado

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repairer
n técnico, -ca m,f; watch ~ (BrE) relojero, -ra m,f

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repairman

n (pl -men ) técnico m

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repatriate
vt repatriar

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repay
vt (past & past p repaid)
money/loan devolver*; debt pagar*, cancelar

kindness/favor pagar*, corresponder a

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repayment
n
u (act of repaying) pago m

c (installment) plazo m, cuota f (AmL)

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repeal [1]
vt (Govt, Law) revocar*

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repeal [2]
nu revocación f

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repeat [1]
vt

(say again) repetir*

(divulge) contar*

(do again) repetir*

v refl to ~ oneself repetirse*

~ vi repetir*

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repeat [2]
n repetición f

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repeated
adj (before n) attempts repetido, reiterado; requests reiterado

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repeatedly
adv repetidamente, reiteradamente

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repel
vt -ll-
enemy/army repeler; attack repeler, rechazar*

insects repeler, ahuyentar

(disgust) repeler, repugnar

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repellant
nu c : insect ~ repelente m para insectos

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repellent
adj repelente

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repent
vi arrepentirse*

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repentance
nu arrepentimiento m

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repentant
adj arrepentido

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repercussions
pl n repercusiones fpl

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repertoire
n repertorio m

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repertory
nu : to be/act/work in ~ trabajar en una compañía de repertorio

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repetition
nu c repetición f

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repetitious
adj repetitivo

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repetitive
adj repetitivo

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repetitive strain injury

nu c lesión f por fatiga crónica

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rephrase
vt expresar de otra manera

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replace
vt

(take the place of) sustituir*, reemplazar*

lost item reponer*; broken window/battery cambiar

(put back in its place) volver* a poner or colocar; lid volver* a poner; receiver colgar*

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replacement
n
u (act) sustitución f, reemplazo m

c (person) sustituto, -ta m,f

c (object): I'll buy you a ~ te compraré uno nuevo

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replay [1]
vt
(Sport) game/match volver* a jugar, repetir*

(Audio, Video) volver* a poner

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replay [2]
n (Sport) repetición f (de la jugada)

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replenish
vt stock reponer*

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replete
adj (liter) ~ WITH sth repleto DE algo

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replica
n (pl -cas) réplica f, reproducción f

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reply [1]
n (pl replies) (spoken, written) respuesta f, contestación f; in ~ to your letter en respuesta a su carta

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reply [2]
vi/t replies, replying, replied responder, contestar

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report [1]
n

(account) informe m; (piece of news) noticia f; (in newspaper) reportaje m, crónica f

(evaluation) informe m, reporte m (Méx); medical ~ parte m médico; (school) ~ boletín m or (Méx) boleta f de calificaciones

(sound) estallido m

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report [2]
vt

(relate, announce): several people ~ed seeing the tiger varias personas dijeron haber visto al tigre; he is ~ed to be very rich se dice que es muy rico

(Journ) reporter/media informar sobre

(notify) accident informar de, dar* parte de; crime denunciar, dar* parte de, reportar (AmL); to ~ sth TO sb dar* parte DE algo A algn

(denounce) denunciar, reportar (AmL)

~ vi
(Journ) reporter informar

(present oneself) presentarse, reportarse (AmL); to ~ sick dar* parte de enfermo
report back [v + adv]
(return): to ~ back (to base) regresar a la base

(give report) to ~ back (TO sb) presentar un informe (A algn)

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report card

n (AmE Educ) boletín m or (Méx) boleta f de calificaciones

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reported speech
nu estilo m indirecto

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reporter
n periodista mf, reportero, -tera m,f

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repose
nu (liter) reposo m

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repossess
vt car/house recuperar la posesión de (por falta de pago)

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reprehensible
adj reprensible

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represent
vt

(stand for) representar

(constitute) representar, constituir*

(act as representative for) client representar

(frml) (describe) presentar

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representation
n u c
representación f

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representative [1]
n
representante mf

(in US) (Govt) representante mf, diputado, -da m,f

(sales ~) representante mf or agente mf comercial

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representative [2]
adj representativo

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repress
vt reprimir

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repression
nu represión f

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repressive
adj represivo

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reprieve [1]
n (Law) indulto m

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reprieve [2]
vt indultar

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reprimand [1]
n reprimenda f

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reprimand [2]
vt reprender

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reprint [1]
n (Publ) reimpresión f; (Phot) copia f

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reprint [2]
vt (Publ) reimprimir*

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reprisal
n represalia f

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reproach [1]
vt to ~ sb FOR -ING: he ~ed her for not having written to him le reprochó que no le hubiera escrito

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reproach [2]
nu c reproche m; above o beyond ~ irreprochable, intachable

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reproachful
adj (lleno) de reproche

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reproduce
vt reproducir*

~ vi (Biol) reproducirse*

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reproduction
n u c
reproducción f

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reproductive
adj reproductor

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reproof
nu c (frml) reprobación f

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reprove
vt (frml) to ~ sb (FOR sth) reprender or (frml) reconvenir* a algn (POR algo)

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reptile
n reptil m

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republic
n república f

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republican [1]
adj
(of a republic) republicano

Republican (in US) republicano

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republican [2]
n
(supporter of republic) republicano, -na m,f

Republican (in US) republicano, -na m,f

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repudiate
vt
(deny) accusation rechazar*, negar*

violence/family repudiar

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repugnance
nu repugnancia f

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repugnant
adj repugnante

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repulse
vt repeler, rechazar*

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repulsion
nu (frml) repulsión f

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repulsive
adj repulsivo, repugnante

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reputable
adj acreditado (frml), reputado (frml)

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reputation
n reputación f; good/bad ~ buena/mala reputación or fama; a ~ FOR sth fama DE algo

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repute
nu (frml) reputación f, fama f; of ~ de renombre

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reputed
adj presunto, supuesto; she is ~ to be the best in the world está considerada como la mejor del mundo

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reputedly
adv (indep) según se dice or cree

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request [1]
n
(polite demand) petición f, pedido m (esp AmL), solicitud f (frml); ~ FOR sth petición (or pedido etc) DE algo

(for song) petición f, pedido m (esp AmL)

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request [2]
vt pedir*, solicitar (frml)

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requiem
n réquiem m

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require
vt

(need) necesitar; (call for) patience/dedication requerir*, exigir*

(demand) to ~ sb/sth to + INF requerir* que algn/algo (+ subj); I shall do all that is ~d of me haré todo lo que me corresponda

required past p
dose/amount necesario

(compulsory) reading/viewing obligado

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requirement
n
(usu pl) (need) necesidad f

(condition) requisito m

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requisite
adj (frml) necesario, requerido

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requisition
vt requisar

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reroute
vt desviar*

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reschedule
vt meeting cambiar la hora/fecha de

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rescind
vt (frml) contract rescindir; order/ruling revocar*; law derogar*

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rescue [1]
nu c rescate m; they went to his ~ acudieron a socorrerlo (liter), fueron or (liter) acudieron en su auxilio

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rescue [2]
vt rescatar, salvar

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rescuer
n salvador, -dora m,f

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research [1]
nu investigación f; ~ INTO/ON sth investigación SOBRE algo

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research [2]
vi investigar*

~ vt causes/problem investigar*, estudiar; this article is well ~ed este artículo está bien documentado

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researcher
n investigador, -dora m,f

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resemblance
n u
parecido m, semejanza f; ~ TO sb/sth parecido CON algn/algo

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resemble
vt parecerse* a

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resent
vt person guardarle rencor a; he ~ed her success le molestaba que ella tuviera éxito; I ~ having to help him me molesta tener que ayudarle

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resentful
adj person resentido, rencoroso; air/look de resentimiento

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resentment
nu resentimiento m, rencor m

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reservation
n
c u (booking) reserva f, reservación f (AmL)

c (doubt, qualification) reserva f; without ~ sin reservas

c (land) (in US) reserva f, reservación f (AmL)

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reserve [1]
n
c (stock) reserva f; to keep sth in ~ money/food tener* algo reservado

c (Sport) reserva mf

reserves pl (Mil) reservas fpl

c (land) coto m, reserva f

u (self-restraint) reserva f, cautela f

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reserve [2]
vt
(book) room/table reservar

(keep, save) reservar, guardar; to ~ (one's) judgment reservarse la opinión

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reserved
adj reservado

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reservoir
n embalse m, presa f, represa f (AmS)

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reset
vt (pres p resetting; past & past p reset)
alarm clock (volver* a) poner*; counter/dial volver* a cero

(Med) bone colocar*

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reshuffle
n reorganización f; cabinet ~ remodelación f del gabinete

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reside
vi (frml) residir (frml)

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residence
n

u (in a country) residencia f

u (in building) (frml) residencia f; to take up ~ instalarse

~ hall (AmE) residencia f universitaria or de estudiantes, colegio m mayor (Esp)

c (home) residencia f

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resident [1]
n
(in country) residente mf

(of district) vecino, -na m,f

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resident [2]
adj residente

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residential
adj area/suburb residencial; course con alojamiento para los asistentes

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residue
n residuo m

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resign
vi renunciar, dimitir; to ~ FROM sth renunciar A algo, dimitir algo

v refl to ~ oneself (TO sth/-ING) resignarse (A algo/+ INF)

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resignation
n
c u (from job, position) renuncia f, dimisión f

u (acceptance, submission) resignación f

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resigned
adj resignado

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resilience
nu
(of person) capacidad f de recuperación, resistencia f

(of material) elasticidad f

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resilient
adj
person fuerte, con capacidad de recuperación

material elástico

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resin
nu resina f

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resist
vt resistir; change/plan oponer* resistencia a; I can't ~ chocolate el chocolate me vuelve loco; to ~ -ING resistirse A + INF

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resistance
n resistencia f; the ~ la resistencia

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resistant
adj resistente

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resit [1]
vt (pres p resitting; past & past p resat ) (BrE) examination volver* a presentarse a

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resit [2]
n (BrE): to do a ~ volver* a examinarse

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resolute
adj resuelto, decidido

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resolution
n
(decision) determinación f, propósito m; New Year's ~s buenos propósitos de Año Nuevo

(in US, passed by legislature) resolución f

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resolve [1]
nu resolución f

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resolve [2]
vt
(clear up) difficulty resolver*; differences saldar, resolver

(decide) to ~ (to + INF) resolver* or decidir (+ INF)

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resonance
n resonancia f

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resonant
adj resonante

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resort
n
(for vacations) centro m turístico or vacacional; a seaside ~ un centro turístico costero, un balneario (AmL); a ski ~ una estación de esquí

(recourse) recurso m; as a/the last ~ como último recurso
resort to [v + prep + o]: to ~ to force/violence recurrir a la fuerza/violencia; they had to ~ to strike action no les quedó más remedio que ir a la huelga

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resound
vi retumbar, resonar*

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resounding
adj (before n)
cheers/explosion retumbante, resonante

success/failure rotundo

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resource
n recurso m; natural/human ~s recursos naturales/humanos

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resourceful
adj de recursos

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respect [1]
n

u (esteem) respeto m; to have ~ for sb respetar algn

u (consideration) consideración f, respeto m

respects pl respetos mpl

c (way, aspect) sentido m, respecto m; in this ~ en cuanto a esto, en este sentido

with respect to (frml) (introducing subject) en lo que concierne a (frml); (in relation to) con respecto a

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respect [2]
vt respetar

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respectable
adj
(socially acceptable) person/conduct decente, respetable

(quite large) amount/salary respetable

(reasonably good) performance/score digno, aceptable

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respected
adj respetado

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respectful
adj respetuoso

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respecting
prep (frml) en lo que concierne a (frml)

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respective
adj (before n) respectivo

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respiration
nu respiración f

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respirator
n
(Med) respirador m

(mask) máscara f de oxígeno

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respiratory
adj respiratorio

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respite
n c u
(no pl) respiro m, descanso m; without ~ sin respiro

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resplendent
adj resplandeciente

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respond
vi
(reply) responder, contestar

(react) responder, reaccionar

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response
n
(reply) respuesta f

(reaction) respuesta f; (to news) reacción f

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responsibility
n (pl -ties)
c (task, duty) responsabilidad f

u (authority, accountability) responsabilidad f; to take ~ for sth responsabilizarse* or encargarse* de algo

u (liability, blame) responsabilidad f; they took full ~ for the disaster aceptaron ser responsables del desastre

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responsible
adj
(accountable) (pred) to be ~ (FOR sth): who's ~? ¿quién es el responsable?; a build-up of gas was ~ for the explosion una acumulación de gas fue la causa de la explosión; to hold sb ~ for sth responsabilizar* or hacer* responsable a algn de algo

(in charge) (pred) to be ~ FOR sth ser* responsable DE algo

(trustworthy) responsable, formal

(before n) post de responsabilidad

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responsibly
adv con responsabilidad, responsablemente

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responsive
adj brakes/engine sensible; person/audience receptivo

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rest [1]
n

c (break) descanso m; to have a ~ tomarse un descanso

u (relaxation) descanso m, reposo m; try to get some ~ trata de descansar un poco

u (motionlessness) to come to ~ detenerse*

c (support) apoyo m

c (Mus) silencio m

(remainder) the ~: the ~ of the money el resto del dinero; the ~ of the children los demás niños

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rest [2]
vi
(relax) descansar

(be supported) to ~ ON sth (Const) descansar or apoyarse EN or SOBRE algo

(be based, depend) to ~ ON sth argument/theory descansar SOBRE algo

(stop) to ~ ON sth/sb eyes/gaze detenerse* SOBRE algo/algn

(be responsibility of) to ~ WITH sb responsibility recaer* SOBRE algn

~ vt
(relax) descansar

(place for support) apoyar
rest up [v + adv] (AmE) descansar

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rest area
n (AmE) área f‡ de reposo

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restaurant
n restaurante m, restorán m

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restaurant car
n (BrE) coche-comedor m, vagón m restaurante

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restful
adj tranquilo, apacible

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restless
adj person/manner inquieto; waves/wind (liter) agitado

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restoration
n
u
(of order, peace) restablecimiento m

(to throne, power) restauración f, reinstauración f

u c (of building, painting) restauración f

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restore
vt

(re-establish) order/peace restablecer*; confidence/health/energy devolver*; monarchy/king restaurar, reinstaurar

(give back) (frml) restituir* (frml)

building/painting restaurar

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restrain
vt contener*

v refl to ~ oneself contenerse*, refrenarse

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restrained
adj person/behavior moderado, comedido; colors/style sobrio

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restraint
n
u (self-control) compostura f, circunspección f

c (restriction) limitación f, restricción f

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restrict
vt power/freedom/access restringir*, limitar; imports/movements restringir*

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restricted
adj
number/space limitado

information confidencial; ~ area (Mil) zona f restringida

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restriction
nc u restricción f

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restrictive
adj restrictivo

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rest room

n (AmE) baño m, servicio(s) m(pl)

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restructure
vt reestructurar

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rest stop
n (AmE) rest area

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result [1]
n
c u
(consequence) resultado m; the company collapsed, with the ~ that … la compañía quebró, y como consecuencia …

(of calculation, exam, contest) resultado m

as a result (as linker) por consiguiente, por ende (frml)

as a result of (as prep) a raíz de

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result [2]
vi : to ~ in traer* como consecuencia, resultar en; it could ~ in his dismissal podría ocasionar or acarrear su despido

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resultant ,resulting
, adj (before n) consiguiente, resultante

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resume
vt work/journey reanudar

~ vi negotiations/work reanudarse, continuar*

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resumé
n
(summary) resumen m

(of career) (AmE) currículum m (vitae), historial m personal

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resurgence
nu resurgimiento m, renacer m

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resurrect
vt desenterrar*, resucitar

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resurrection
nu resurrección f

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resuscitate
vt (Med) resucitar

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resuscitation
nu (Med) resucitación f

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retail [1]
vt vender al por menor or al detalle

~ vi venderse al por menor

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retail [2]
nu venta f al por menor or al detalle; (before n) ~ price precio m de venta al público, precio m al por menor

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retailer
n minorista mf, detallista mf

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retail price index

n (BrE) índice m de precios al consumo

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retain
vt property/money quedarse con; authority/power retener*; heat conservar; moisture/water retener*; information retener*

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retake [1]
vt (past retook; past p retaken) (Educ) volver* a presentarse a, volver* a presentar

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retake [2]
n (of exam): to do a ~ volver* a examinarse

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retaliate
vi (Mil) tomar represalias

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retaliation
nu represalias fpl

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retarded
adj (sometimes offensive) retrasado

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retch
vi hacer* arcadas

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retention
nu retención f

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retentive
adj memory retentivo

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rethink
vt (past & past p rethought) reconsiderar, replantearse

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reticence
nu reticencia f

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reticent
adj reticente

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retina
n (pl -nas or -nae ) retina f

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retinue
n séquito m, comitiva f

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retire
vi
(from occupation) jubilarse, retirarse; soldier/athlete retirarse

(retreat, withdraw) (frml) retirarse

(go to bed) (frml or hum) retirarse a sus (or mis etc) aposentos (frml o hum)

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retired
adj jubilado, retirado

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retirement
n u c
(from job) jubilación f, retiro m

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retiring
adj (shy) retraído

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retort [1]
vt replicar* (liter), contestar

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retort [2]
n réplica f (liter), contestación f

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retrace
vt to ~ one's steps volver* sobre sus (or mis etc) pasos

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retract
vt
allegation/statement retirar

undercarriage replegar*, levantar

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retrain
vi hacer* un curso de reciclaje or recapacitación

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retread [1]
vt (past and past p ~ed) tire recauchutar, recauchar, reencauchar (AmC, Ven)

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retread [2]
n neumático m recauchutado or recauchado or (AmC, Ven) reencauchado, llanta f vulcanizada (AmL)

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retreat [1]
vi retirarse

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retreat [2]
n
(Mil) retirada f, repliegue m

(place) refugio m

(Relig) retiro m espiritual

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retrial
n nuevo juicio m

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retribution
nu castigo m

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retrieve
vt object/data recuperar

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retriever
n perro m cobrador

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retrograde
adj retrógrado

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retrospect
n : in ~ mirando hacia atrás, en retrospectiva

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retrospective [1]
adj retrospectivo

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retrospective [2]
n (exposición f) retrospectiva f

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return [1]
vi
(to place) volver*, regresar; to ~ TO sth (to former activity, state) volver* A algo

(reappear) symptom volver* a aparecer; doubts/suspicions resurgir*

~ vt

(give back) devolver*, regresar (AmL exc CS), restituir* (frml)

(reciprocate) affection corresponder a; blow/favor devolver*; greeting devolver*, corresponder a; to ~ sb's call devolverle* la llamada a algn

(Sport) ball devolver*

(Law) verdict emitir

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return [2]
n
u
(to place) regreso m, vuelta f, retorno m (frml o liter)

(reappearance) reaparición f; many happy ~s of the day! ¡que cumplas muchos más!

u c (to owner) devolución f, regreso m (AmL)

(in phrases) in ~ (FOR sth) a cambio (DE algo)

u c (profit) rendimiento m

c (tax ~) declaración f (de la renta or de impuestos)

c (ticket) (BrE) boleto m or (Esp) billete m de ida y vuelta, boleto m de viaje redondo (Méx)

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return [3]
adj (before n) journey/flight de vuelta, de regreso; ticket/fare (BrE) de ida y vuelta, de viaje redondo (Méx)

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returnable
adj deposit reembolsable, reintegrable; bottle retornable

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reunion
nc u reunión f, reencuentro m; a family ~ una reunión familiar

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reunite
vt family/party volver* a unir; to be ~d with sb reencontrarse* con algn

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reusable
adj reutilizable

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reuse
vt reutilizar*, volver* a usar

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rev [1]
n revolución f

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rev [2]
vt -vv- ~ (up) engine/car acelerar (sin desplazarse)

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revalue ,revaluate
, (AmE also) vt currency revalorizar*, revaluar* (esp AmL); house reevaluar*, revalorar

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revamp
vt kitchen/interior reformar; (modernize) modernizar*; image cambiar; organization modernizar*

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reveal
vt
(disclose) revelar, develar (AmL), desvelar (Esp)

(bring to view) dejar ver

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revealing
adj revelador

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revel
vi , (BrE) -ll- (enjoy greatly) to ~ IN sth deleitarse CON or EN algo

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revelation
nc u
(disclosure) revelación f

(Bib): (the Book of) Revelations el Apocalipsis

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reveler ,reveller
, (BrE) n (liter) juerguista mf (fam)

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revelry
n (pl -ries) jolgorio m

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revenge [1]
nu venganza f; to take ~ vengarse*, desquitarse

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revenge [2]
vt vengar*

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revenue
n
u (Tax) rentas fpl públicas

revenues pl ingresos mpl

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reverberate
vi retumbar

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revere
vt (frml) reverenciar (frml)

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reverence
n u
reverencia f

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Reverend
adj (in titles) reverendo

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reverent
adj reverente

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reverie
nu c ensueño m

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reversal
nc u
(inversion) inversión f

(of trend, policy) cambio m completo or total

(setback) (frml) revés m

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reverse [1]
n
c (of picture, paper) reverso m, dorso m; (of cloth, garment) revés m; (of coin) reverso m

(no pl) (opposite) the ~ lo contrario

~ (gear) (no art) marcha f atrás, reversa f (Col, Méx)

c u (setback) (frml) revés m

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reverse [2]
vt

(transpose) roles/positions invertir*; to ~ the charges (BrE Telec) llamar a cobro revertido or (Chi, Méx) por cobrar

(invert) order/process invertir*

(undo, negate) policy cambiar radicalmente; trend invertir* el sentido de; ruling revocar*

vehicle: she ~d her car around the corner dobló la esquina dando marcha atrás or (Col, Méx) en reversa

~ vi vehicle/driver dar* marcha atrás, meter reversa (Col, Méx)

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reverse [3]
adj (before n)
(backward, opposite) movement/direction/trend contrario, inverso; in ~ order en orden inverso

(back): the ~ side (of cloth) el revés; (of paper) el reverso, el dorso

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reverse-charge call

n (BrE) llamada f a cobro revertido or (Chi, Méx) por cobrar

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reversible
adj reversible

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reversion
n u c
(to former state, practice) vuelta f, reversión f (frml)

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revert
vi : to ~ to volver* a

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review [1]
n
c
(of book, film) crítica f, reseña f

(report, summary) resumen m, reseña f

c u (reconsideration) revisión f

c (for exam) (AmE) repaso m

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review [2]
vt

(consider) situation examinar, estudiar

(reconsider) policy/case reconsiderar; salary reajustar

(summarize) news/events resumir, reseñar

book/play hacer* (or escribir* etc) la crítica de, reseñar

(for exam) (AmE) repasar

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revise
vt
(alter) modificar*

(for exam) (BrE) repasar

~ vi (BrE) repasar

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revision
n

u c (alteration) modificación f

c (text) edición f corregida

u (for exam) (BrE) repaso m

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revitalize
vt vigorizar*, darle* vitalidad a; economy estimular, reactivar

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revival
n c u

(renewal, upsurge): a ~ of interest in … un renovado interés por …; economic ~ reactivación f económica; a religious ~ un renacer or un renacimiento religioso

(Med) reanimación f

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revive
vt
(Med) reanimar, resucitar

(revitalize) economy reactivar, estimular; interest/friendship hacer* renacer, reavivar

custom/practice restablecer*

~ vi trade reactivarse, repuntar; hope/interest renacer*, resurgir*; patient reanimarse; plant revivir

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revoke
vt revocar*

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revolt [1]
nu c revuelta f, sublevación f

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revolt [2]
vi sublevarse

~ vt darle* asco a

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revolting
adj (nauseating) repugnante; (horrible) (colloq) asqueroso, horrible

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revolution
nc u revolución f

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revolutionary [1]
adj revolucionario

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revolutionary [2]
n (pl -ries) revolucionario, -ria m,f

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revolutionize
vt revolucionar

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revolve
vi
(rotate) girar

revolving pres p chair/door giratorio

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revolver
n revólver m

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revue
nc u revista f

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revulsion
nu repugnancia f, asco m

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reward [1]
n c u
recompensa f

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reward [2]
vt premiar, recompensar

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rewarding
adj gratificante

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rewind
vt (past & past p rewound) rebobinar

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rewire
vt house renovar* la instalación eléctrica de

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reword
vt question formular de otra manera; statement volver* a redactar

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rewound
past & past p of REWIND

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rewrite
vt (past rewrote; past p rewritten) volver* a escribir or redactar

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rhapsody
n (pl -dies) rapsodia f

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rhetoric
nu retórica f

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rhetorical
adj retórico

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rheumatic
adj reumático

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rheumatism
nu reumatismo m

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Rhine
n the ~ el Rin

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rhino
n (pl ~ or ~s) rinoceronte m

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rhinoceros
n (pl -oses or ~) rinoceronte m

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rhubarb
n c u
ruibarbo m

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rhyme [1]
n
u c (correspondence of sound) rima f

c (poem) rima f, poema m

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rhyme [2]
vi/t rimar

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rhythm
nu c ritmo m

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rhythmic ,-mical
, adj rítmico

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RI
Rhode Island

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rib
n c u
(Anat, Culin) costilla f

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ribald
adj comments/humor procaz, picaresco

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ribbed
adj neck/sleeves en punto elástico, en canalé, en resorte (AmC, Col, Méx)

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ribbon
n
uc (strip of fabric) cinta f, listón m (Méx)

c (as insignia, award) galón m

c (of typewriter, printer etc) cinta f

ribbons pl (shreds) jirones mpl

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ribcage

n caja f torácica

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rice
nu arroz m; (before n) ~ pudding arroz con leche

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rice

: ~field
n arrozal m;
~ paper
nu papel m de arroz

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rich
adj -er, -est

(wealthy) rico

(opulent) banquet suntuoso; furnishings lujoso, suntuoso

(abundant) harvest/supply abundante; reward generoso; history/experience rico

food con alto contenido de grasas, huevos, azúcar etc

soil rico; color cálido e intenso

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riches
pl n riquezas fpl

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richness
nu riqueza f

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rickety
adj desvencijado

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rickshaw
n : calesa oriental de dos ruedas tirada por un hombre

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ricochet
vi -chets , -cheting , -cheted to ~ (OFF sth) rebotar (EN algo)

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rid
vt (pres p ridding; past & past p rid): they ~ the country of corruption libraron al país de la corrupción; to get ~ of unwanted object deshacerse* de; person, cold quitarse de encima; smell quitar

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riddance
nu : good ~! (colloq) ¡adiós y buen viaje! (fam & iró)

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ridden
past p of RIDE

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riddle [1]
n
(puzzle) adivinanza f, acertijo m

(mystery) enigma m, misterio m

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riddle [2]
vt (perforate) (often pass) to be ~d WITH sth: his body was ~d with bullets lo habían acribillado a balazos; she was ~d with cancer tenía cáncer por todo el cuerpo

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ride [1]
(past rode; past p ridden) vt

to ~ a horse montar a caballo; to ~ a bicycle/motorbike montar or (AmL tb) andar* en bicicleta/moto

(AmE) bus/subway/train ir* en

(be carried upon) waves/wind dejarse llevar por

~ vi
(on horse) montar or (AmL tb) andar* a caballo; to go riding ir* a montar or (AmL tb) a andar a caballo

(on bicycle, in vehicle) ir*; we rode into town fuimos al centro en bicicleta (or en moto etc)
ride out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] aguantar, sobrellevar ride up [v + adv] subirse

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ride [2]
n (on horse, in vehicle etc): let's go for a ~ on our bikes/in your car vamos a dar una vuelta or un paseo en bicicleta/en tu coche; it was a long ~ fue un viaje largo; to give sb a ~ (esp AmE) llevar a algn en coche, darle* un aventón (Méx) or (Col fam) una palomita a algn; to take sb for a ~ (colloq) tomarle el pelo a algn (fam)

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rider
n

(on horseback) jinete mf; (on bicycle) ciclista mf; (on motorbike) motociclista mf, motorista mf

(of subway, bus) (AmE) pasajero, -ra m,f

(appended statement) cláusula f adicional; (condition) condición f

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ridge
n (of hills) cadena f; (hilltop) cresta f

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ridicule [1]
nu burlas fpl

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ridicule [2]
vt ridiculizar*, burlarse de

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ridiculous
adj ridículo

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riding
nu equitación f; (before n) school/lesson de equitación; breeches/boots de montar

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rife
adj (pred) extendido; disease is ~ cunden las enfermedades; corruption is ~ reina la corrupción

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riffraff
nu (+ sing or pl vb) chusma f

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rifle [1]
n rifle m, fusil m

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rifle [2]
vi to ~ THROUGH sth hojear algo

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rift
n
(in rock) fisura f

(within party) escisión f; (between people) distanciamiento m; (between countries) ruptura f

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rig [1]
n (oil ~) plataforma f petrolífera or petrolera; (derrick) torre f de perforación

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rig [2]
-gg- vt election/contest amañar; fight arreglar rig out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) equipar rig up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (set up) instalar

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rigging
nu (Naut) jarcia(s) f(pl)

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right [1]
adj
(correct) answer/interpretation correcto; are we going in the ~ direction? ¿vamos bien?; did you press the ~ button? ¿apretaste el botón que debías?; do you have the ~ change? ¿tienes el cambio justo?; do you have the ~ time? ¿tienes hora (buena)?

(not mistaken): to be ~ person tener* razón, estar* en lo cierto; clock estar* bien; you got two answers ~ acertaste dos respuestas; to be ~ to + INF hacer* bien en + INF

(good, suitable) adecuado, apropiado; if the price is ~ si está bien de precio; just ~ perfecto; the ~ person for the job la persona indicada para el puesto

(just, moral) (pred) to be ~ ser* justo

(pred) (in order): to put sth ~ arreglar algo

(opposite of left) (before n) side/ear/shoe derecho

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right [2]
adv
(correctly, well) bien, correctamente; nothing goes ~ for them todo les sale mal, nada les sale bien; serve[1] vt

(all the way, completely): the road goes ~ along the coast la carretera bordea toda la costa; ~ from the start desde el principio

(directly): it's ~ in front of you lo tienes allí delante; he was ~ here/there estaba aquí mismo/allí mismo; ~ now ahora mismo

(immediately): ~ after lunch inmediatamente después de comer; I'll be ~ back vuelvo enseguida

turn/look a la derecha

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right [3]
n

c u (entitlement) derecho m; ~ to sth/+ INF derecho A algo/+ INF; the title is his by ~ el título le corresponde a él

rights pl derechos mpl

u c (what is correct): to know ~ from wrong saber* distinguir entre el bien y el mal; to be in the ~ tener* razón, llevar la razón, estar* en lo cierto; to put o set sth to ~s (esp BrE) arreglar algo

u (opposite the left) derecha f; on the ~ a la derecha; to drive on the ~ manejar or (Esp) conducir* por la derecha

(right turn): to make o (BrE) take a ~ girar a la derecha

(Sport) (hand) derecha f

u (Pol) the ~ la derecha

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right [4]
vt
(set upright) enderezar*

(redress) reparar; to ~ a wrong reparar un daño

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right [5]
interj (colloq) ¡bueno!, ¡vale! (Esp fam)

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right

: ~ angle
n ángulo m recto;
~ away
adv enseguida

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righteous
adj
indignation justificado

person recto, honrado

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rightful
adj (before n) owner/heir legítimo; share/reward justo

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right

: ~-hand
adj (before n) de la derecha; on the ~-hand side a la derecha, a mano derecha;
~-handed
adj person diestro;
~-hand man
n brazo m derecho

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rightly
adv
(correctly, accurately): if I remember ~ si mal no recuerdo; I can't ~ say (colloq) no sabría decir exactamente

(justly) con toda la razón; ~ or wrongly justa o injustamente

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right

: ~ of way
n (pl u
(precedence in traffic) preferencia f;
~ on
adj (AmE colloq) (pred): his analysis was ~ on su análisis era muy acertado or (fam) daba justo en el clavo;
~-on
adj (BrE colloq & hum) progre (fam);
~ wing
n
(Pol) (ala f‡) derecha f

(Sport) ala f‡ derecha
;
~-wing
adj derechista;
~-winger
n (Pol) derechista mf

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rigid
adj
(stiff) rígido

discipline estricto; person/principles inflexible

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rigmarole
n (colloq) lío m (fam)

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rigor ,rigour
, (BrE) nu c rigor m

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rigor mortis
nu rigidez f cadavérica; ~ ~ had set in el cuerpo ya estaba rígido

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rigorous
adj riguroso

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rigour
n (BrE) rigor

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rile
vt (colloq) irritar

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rim
n (of cup, bowl) borde m; (of spectacles) montura f, armazón m or f; (of wheel) (Auto) llanta f, rin m (Col, Méx); (of bicycle wheel) aro m

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rind
nu c (of lemon, orange) cáscara f, corteza f; (of cheese) corteza f; (of bacon) piel f

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ring [1]
n
c
(on finger) anillo m; (woman's) anillo m, sortija f

(circle) círculo m; to stand in a ~ hacer* un corro, formar un círculo

(burner) (BrE) quemador m, hornilla f (AmL exc CS), hornillo m (Esp)

c
(in boxing, wrestling) cuadrilátero m, ring m

(in circus) pista f

(bull ~) ruedo m

c (of criminals) red f, banda f

c (sound of bell) (of phone) timbrazo m; there was a ~ at the door sonó el timbre de la puerta

(telephone call) (BrE) (no pl): to give sb a ~ llamar (por teléfono) a algn

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ring [2]
(past rang; past p rung) vi

(make sound) sonar*

(operate bell) person tocar* el timbre, llamar al timbre

(telephone) (BrE) llamar (por teléfono), telefonear

(resound) resonar*; to ~ true ser* or sonar* convincente

ears zumbar

~ vt

bell tocar*

(telephone) person (BrE) llamar (por teléfono)

(past & past p ringed)
(surround) cercar*, rodear

(with pen, pencil) marcar* con un círculo

ring back (BrE)
[v + adv] volver* a llamar

[v + o + adv] (ring again) volver* a llamar; (return call) llamar
ring off [v + adv] (BrE) colgar*, cortar (CS) ring out [v + adv] shot/voice oírse*, resonar*; bells sonar*, resonar* ring up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (BrE) ring[2] vt

[v + adv] (BrE) ring[2] vi

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ring binder

n archivador m, carpeta f de anillos or (Esp) de anillas

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ringing
nu
(of bell) repique m, toque m

(of doorbell, telephone) timbre m

(in ears) zumbido m

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ringleader

n cabecilla mf

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ringlet
n tirabuzón m, rizo m

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ring road

n (BrE) carretera f de circunvalación

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rink
n (ice ~) pista f de hielo; (skating ~) pista f de patinaje

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rinse [1]
vt
(wash) cutlery/hands enjuagar*; rice/mushrooms lavar

(to remove soap) clothes/hair enjuagar*, aclarar (Esp); dishes enjuagar*

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rinse [2]
n
(wash) enjuague m

(to remove soap — from clothes) enjuague m, aclarado m (Esp); (— from dishes) enjuague m

(tint) tintura f (no permanente)

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riot [1]
n
(disorder) disturbio m; (mutiny) motín m; to run ~ fans descontrolarse, desmadrarse (fam); she let her imagination run ~ dio rienda suelta a su imaginación; (before n) gear/shield antidisturbios adj inv; the ~ squad la brigada antidisturbios

(profusion): a ~ of color un derroche or una profusión de color

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riot [2]
vi causar disturbios or desórdenes; prisoners amotinarse

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rioter
n alborotador, -dora m,f

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rioting
nu disturbios mpl

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riotous
adj
crowd/behavior descontrolado, desenfrenado

occasion desenfrenado

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rip [1]
-pp- vt cloth rasgar*, romper*; skirt/trousers hacerse* un rasgón en; she ~ped the letter open abrió la carta de un rasgón

~ vi rasgarse* rip off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(remove) arrancar*

(sl)
(cheat) timar, estafar, tracalear (Méx, Ven fam)

(steal) afanar (arg), robar

rip up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] romper*, hacer* pedazos

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rip [2]
n rasgón m, desgarrón m

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RIP
(rest in peace) R.I.P.

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rip cord

n cordón m de apertura

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ripe
adj fruit maduro; cheese a punto

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ripen
vi madurar

~ vt hacer* madurar

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rip-off
n (colloq) (con) timo m, estafa f; (theft) robo m; (copy) plagio m

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ripple [1]
n on water) onda f; a ~ of applause un breve aplauso

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ripple [2]
vi
water rizarse*; wheat/grass mecerse*

rippling pres p muscles tensado

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rise [1]
n

(upward movement — of tide, level) subida f; (— in pitch) elevación f

(increase — in prices, interest rates) subida f, aumento m, alza f‡ (frml); (— in pressure, temperature) aumento m, subida f; (— in number, amount) aumento m

(in pay) (BrE) aumento m, incremento m (frml); a pay ~ un aumento or (frml) un incremento salarial

(advance) (to fame, power) ascenso m, ascensión f; (of movement, ideology) surgimiento m; to give ~ to sth to belief dar* origen or lugar a algo; to dispute ocasionar or causar algo; to ideas suscitar algo

(slope) subida f, cuesta f

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rise [2]
(past rose; past p risen ) vi

(come, go up) subir; sun/moon salir*; river crecer*; cake subir; to ~ to the surface salir* or subir a la superficie

(increase) price/temperature/pressure subir, aumentar; wind arreciar; wage/amount aumentar; tension crecer*, aumentar

sound (become louder) aumentar de volumen; (become higher) subir de tono

(improve) standard mejorar; their spirits rose se les levantó el ánimo, se animaron

(slope upward) ground/land elevarse

(extend upwards) building/hill levantarse, alzarse*

(stand up) person/audience (frml) ponerse* de pie, levantarse, pararse (AmL)

(out of bed) levantarse

(in rank): she has ~n in my estimation ha ganado en mi estima

(revolt) to ~ (up) levantarse, alzarse*

(originate) river (frml) nacer*
rise above [v + prep + o] disability sobreponerse* a; difficulty superar rise to [v + prep + o] (respond to): to ~ to the challenge aceptar el reto; to ~ to the occasion estar* a la altura de las circunstancias

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rising [1]
n (rebellion) levantamiento m

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rising [2]
adj (before n)
tide/level creciente; the ~ sun el sol naciente

(increasing) number creciente; temperature creciente, en aumento; prices/interest rates en alza or en aumento

(sloping) en pendiente

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rising damp

nu humedad f (que sube de los cimientos por las paredes)

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risk [1]
n c u
riesgo m; those most at ~ from the disease los que corren mayor riesgo or peligro de contraer la enfermedad; at the ~ of -ING a riesgo de + INF; to take a ~ correr un riesgo; to take ~s arriesgarse, correr riesgos

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risk [2]
vt
(put in danger) arriesgar*, poner* en peligro

(expose oneself to) arriesgarse* a; to ~ -ING arriesgarse* A or correr el riesgo DE + INF

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risky
adj -kier, -kiest arriesgado, riesgoso (AmL)

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risqué
adj atrevido, subido de tono

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rite
n rito m

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ritual [1]
nu c ritual m

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ritual [2]
adj ritual

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rival [1]
n rival mf

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rival [2]
adj (before n) company rival, competidor

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rival [3]
vt, (BrE) -ll-: his voice ~s that of the lead singer su voz no tiene nada que envidiarle a la del cantante principal

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rivalry
nu c (pl -ries) rivalidad f, competencia f

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river
n río m; (before n) traffic/port fluvial; mouth/basin del río

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river

: ~bank
n ribera f, margen f (de un río);
~bed
n lecho m (de un río);
R~ Plate
n Río m de la Plata;
~side
n ribera f, margen f (de un río); (before n) café a orillas del río

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rivet [1]
n remache m, roblón m

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rivet [2]
vt
(attach) remachar

(fix) (usu pass): my eyes were ~ed to the screen estaba absorto, con los ojos clavados en la pantalla; their eyes were ~ed on her no le quitaban los ojos de encima

(fascinate) (usu pass) fascinar

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riveting
adj fascinante

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Riviera
n : the (French) ~ la Costa Azul; the Italian ~ la Riviera

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RN
n (in UK) Royal Navy

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RNA
nu (ribonucleic acid) RNA m, ARN m

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road
n
(for vehicles — in town) calle f; (— out of town) carretera f; (— minor) camino m; by ~ por carretera, por tierra; (before n) accident de tráfico or (AmL tb) de tránsito; ~ safety seguridad f en la carretera; ~ sign señal f vial or de tráfico or (AmL tb) de tránsito; ~ tax impuesto m de rodaje

(route, way) camino m; the economy is on the ~ to recovery la economía está en vías de recuperación

to be on the road car estar* en circulación; we've been on the ~ for four days llevamos cuatro días viajando

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road

: ~block
n control m (de carretera);
~ hog
n (colloq) loco, -ca m,f del volante;
~ hump
n badén m, tope m (Méx), lomo m de burro (RPl);
~map
n mapa m de carreteras;
~ rage
nu (Auto) agresión f (provocada por el estrés que supone conducir en condiciones difíciles);
~side
n borde m de la carretera/del camino;
~ sweeper
n (person) barrendero, -ra m,f; (machine) barredera f, barredora f;
~works
pl n (BrE) obras fpl (de vialidad);
~worthy
adj -thier, -thiest apto para circular

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roam
vt vagar* or deambular por

~ vi vagar*, errar* (liter)

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roar [1]
vi lion/engine rugir*; sea/wind/fire bramar, rugir*; to ~ with laughter reírse* a carcajadas

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roar [2]
nc u (of lion, tiger) rugido m; (of person) rugido m, bramido m; (of thunder) estruendo m; (of traffic, engine, guns) estruendo m; (of crowd) clamor m

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roaring
adj (before n) waves rugiente; traffic estruendoso

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roast [1]
adj asado; ~ beef rosbif m, rosbeef m

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roast [2]
n asado m (al horno)

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roast [3]
vt meat/potatoes asar; coffee beans tostar*, torrefaccionar; peanuts tostar*

~ vi asarse

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roasting
adj (colloq): it's absolutely ~ hace un calor que te asas (fam)

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rob
vt -bb-
(steal from) person robarle a; bank asaltar, atracar*, robar

(deprive) to ~ sb/sth OF sth privar a algn/algo DE algo

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robber
n ladrón, -drona m,f; bank ~ atracador, -dora m,f or asaltante mf de bancos

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robbery
nu c (pl -ries) robo m, asalto m; bank ~ asalto m or atraco m a un banco

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robe
n
(worn by magistrates) (often pl) toga f

(worn in house) bata f, salto m de cama (CS)

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robin
n (European) petirrojo m; (N. American) ceón m, tordo m norteamericano

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robot
n robot m

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robust
adj person/animal robusto; health de hierro; material resistente, sólido

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rock [1]
n
u (substance) roca f

c
(crag, cliff) peñasco m, peñón m

(in sea) roca f, escollo m; on the ~s whisky con hielo; their marriage is on the ~s su matrimonio anda muy mal

(boulder) roca f

(stone) (esp AmE) piedra f

u (music) rock m

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rock [2]
vt
(gently) cradle mecer*; child acunar

(violently) sacudir, estremecer*; scandal convulsionar, conmocionar

~ vi (gently) mecerse*, balancearse

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rock

: ~ and roll
nu rock'n'roll;
~bottom
n : to hit/reach ~bottom tocar* fondo;
~ climbing
nu escalada f en roca

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rocket [1]
n
(spacecraft) cohete m espacial

(missile) cohete m, misil m; (before n) ~ launcher lanzacohetes m, lanzamisiles m

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rocket [2]
vi price dispararse, ponerse* por las nubes

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rock

: ~face
n pared f rocosa;
~-hard
adj (duro) como una piedra

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rocking

: ~ chair
n mecedora f;
~ horse
n caballito m mecedor or de balancín

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rock'n'roll
nu rocanrol m, rock and roll m

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rocky
adj rockier, rockiest
ground rocoso; path pedregoso

(unsteady) period de incertidumbre; base nada sólido, tambaleante

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Rocky Mountains

pl n the ~ ~ las Montañas Rocallosas or Rocosas

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rod
n
(bar) varilla f, barra f

(fishing ~) caña f (de pescar)

(for punishment) vara f

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rode
past of RIDE

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rodent
n roedor m

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rodeo
n (pl -os) rodeo m

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roe
n
u c (of fish) hueva f

c ~ deer corzo, -za m,f

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rogue
n pícaro, -ra m,f, pillo, -lla m,f

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roguish
adj pícaro

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role ,rôle
, n
(Cin, Theat) papel m

(function) papel m, rol m; (before n) ~ model modelo m de conducta

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role-play

nc u teatro m improvisado; (Psych) psicodrama m

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roll [1]
n
(Culin) (bread) ~ pancito m or (Esp) panecillo m or (Méx) bolillo m

(of paper, wire, fabric) rollo m; (of banknotes) fajo m; a ~ of film un rollo or un carrete (de fotos)

(sound — of drum) redoble m; (— of thunder) retumbo m

(list) lista f; to call the ~ pasar lista

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roll [2]
vi

(rotate) ball/barrel rodar*

(turn over): the car ~ed over three times el coche dio tres vueltas de campana; ~ (over) onto your back ponte boca arriba, date la vuelta or (CS) date vuelta; to be ~ing in money o in it (colloq) estar* forrado (de oro) (fam)

(sway) ship bambolearse

(move) (+ adv compl): the car began to ~ down the hill el coche empezó a deslizarse cuesta abajo; tears ~ed down his cheeks las lágrimas le corrían por las mejillas

(begin operating) camera empezar* a rodar

(make noise) drum redoblar; thunder retumbar

rolling pres p countryside/hills ondulado

~ vt

ball/barrel hacer* rodar; dice tirar

to ~ one's eyes poner* los ojos en blanco

cigarette liar*; it ~ed itself into a ball se hizo un ovillo; to ~ up one's sleeves arremangarse

dough/pastry estirar

(Ling): to ~ one's `r's hacer* vibrar las erres
roll in [v + adv] (arrive in large quantities) llover* roll on [v + adv]
(pass) time/months pasar

(arrive) (colloq): ~ on vacation time! ¡que lleguen pronto las vacaciones!
roll out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] dough/pastry estirar roll up [v + adv] (arrive) (colloq) aparecer*

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roll call

n
(calling of roll): ~ ~ is 9 a.m. pasan lista a las nueve de la mañana

(list) lista f

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rolled gold
n metal m (en)chapado en oro

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roller
n
(for lawn, in machine, for applying paint) rodillo m

(for hair) rulo m

(caster) ruedecita f, ruedita f (esp AmL)

(wave) ola f grande

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roller

: R~blade®
n patín m en línea;
~ blind
n persiana f or cortina f de enrollar;
~ coaster
n montaña f rusa;
~ skate
n patín m (de ruedas);
~-skate
vi patinar (sobre ruedas)

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rolling pin
n rodillo m, rollo m pastelero (Esp)

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roll-on
adj (before n) deodorant de bola

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ROM
nu (read-only memory) ROM f

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Roman [1]
adj
(of, from Rome) romano

roman numeral romano; alphabet latino

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Roman [2]
n romano, -na m,f

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Roman Catholic [1]
n católico, -ca m,f

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Roman Catholic [2]
adj católico

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romance
n

c (affair) romance m, idilio m

u (feeling) romanticismo m

c u (Lit) (love story) novela f romántica

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Romance
adj languages romance, románico

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Romania
n Rumania f, Rumanía f

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Romanian [1]
adj rumano

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Romanian [2]
n
u (language) rumano m

c (person) rumano, -na m,f

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romantic [1]
adj romántico

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romantic [2]
n romántico, -ca m,f

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romanticize
vt idealizar*

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Romany
n (pl -nies)
c (person) gitano, -na m,f

u (language) romaní m

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Rome
n Roma f

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romp [1]
n
(frolic) retozo m

(sexual) revolcón m (fam)

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romp [2]
vi (frolic) retozar*

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rompers ,romper suit
pl n , (BrE also) n mameluco m (AmL), pelele m (Esp)

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roof [1]
n (pl ~s )
(of building) tejado m, techo m (AmL); (before n) ~ garden terraza f or azotea f ajardinada

(of car) techo m; (before n) ~ rack baca f, portaequipajes m, parrilla f (AmL)

the ~ of the mouth el paladar

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roof [2]
vt techar

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roofing
nu materiales mpl para techar

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rooftop

n tejado m, techo m (AmL)

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rook
n
(Zool) grajo m

(in chess) torre f

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rookie
n (colloq)
(novice) novato, -ta m,f

(military recruit) recluta m

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room
n
c (in house, building) habitación f, pieza f (esp AmL); (bedroom) habitación f, dormitorio m, cuarto m, pieza f (esp AmL), recámara f (Méx); (for meeting) sala f; (before n) ~ temperature temperatura f ambiente

u (space) espacio m, lugar m; there's ~ for improvement se puede mejorar

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room

: ~ clerk
n (AmE) recepcionista mf;
~mate
n (sharing apartment) compañero, -ra m,f de apartamento or (Esp) de piso;
~ service
nu servicio m a las habitaciones

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roomy
adj -mier, -miest amplio

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roost
vi posarse (para pasar la noche)

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rooster
n (esp AmE) gallo m

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root [1]
n
raíz f; to take ~ plant echar raíces, arraigar*; idea arraigarse*

roots pl (background) raíces fpl

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root [2]
vi
pig hozar*

(Bot) echar raíces, arraigar*
root for [v + prep + o] (encourage) animar, alentar; (support) apoyar root out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (remove) arrancar* de raíz, erradicar*

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root beer

nu c refresco hecho con distintas raíces

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rooted
adj : a deeply ~ prejudice un prejuicio profundamente arraigado; he stood ~ to the spot se quedó como clavado donde estaba

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rope [1]
nc u cuerda f, soga f; (Naut) cabo m; to show sb the ~s: Mike will show you the ~s Mike te enseñará cómo funciona todo

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rope [2]
vt
(tie) atar, amarrar (AmL exc RPl) (con una cuerda)

(lasso) (AmE) steer/cattle enlazar* or (Méx) lazar* or (CS) lacear
rope in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) (usu pass) agarrar (fam)

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rope ladder

n escala f or escalera f de cuerda or de soga

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ropey ,ropy
, adj ropier, ropiest (BrE colloq) wine malo, chungo (Esp arg); I feel a bit ~ me siento bastante mal, estoy bastante pachucho (Esp fam)

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rosary
n (pl -ries) rosario m

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rose [1]
past of RISE

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rose [2]
n
(Bot) (flower) rosa f; (plant) rosal m; (before n) ~ bush rosal m

(on watering can) roseta f

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rosé
nu c (vino m) rosado m

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rose

: ~bud
n capullo m or pimpollo m de rosa;
~hip
n escaramujo m

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rosemary
nu romero m

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rosette
n escarapela f

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roster
n
(duty ~) lista f de turnos

(list) lista f

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rostrum
n (pl -trums or -tra ) (for public speaking) tribuna f, estrado m; (for orchestra conductor) podio m

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rosy
adj rosier, rosiest cheeks sonrosado; outlook halagüeño, optimista

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rot [1]
nu (Biol) podredumbre f, putrefacción f; the ~ set in las cosas empezaron a decaer or a venirse abajo

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rot [2]
-tt- vi pudrirse*; to ~ away pudrirse*

~ vt wood/tree pudrir*, teeth picar*

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rota
n (BrE) lista f (de turnos)

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rotary
adj rotatorio, rotativo

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rotate
vi girar, rotar

~ vt
(turn, spin) (hacer*) girar, dar* vueltas a

(alternate) crops alternar, rotar

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rotation
nu c rotación f

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rote
n : by ~ de memoria

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rotten
adj
(decayed) podrido; tooth picado

(bad) (colloq) weather horrible; food pésimo; to feel ~ (ill) sentirse* mal or pésimo or (Esp fam) fatal

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rotund
adj (hum & euph) voluminoso

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rouble
n (BrE) rublo m

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rouge
nu colorete m

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rough [1]
adj -er, -est

(not smooth) surface/texture/skin áspero, rugoso; cloth basto; hands áspero, basto

(uneven) ground/road desigual; terrain agreste, escabroso

sea agitado, picado

(colloq)
(unpleasant, hard) life duro

(ill): I feel a bit ~ no estoy muy bien, me siento bastante mal

(not gentle) brusco; neighborhood peligroso

(crude, unpolished) tosco, rudo; a ~ draft un borrador

(approximate) aproximado

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rough [2]
adv sleep a la intemperie

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rough [3]
vt : to ~ it (colloq) pasar sin comodidades

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roughage
nu fibra f (de los alimentos)

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rough-and-ready

adj improvisado

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roughen
vt poner* áspero

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roughly
adv
(approximately) aproximadamente

(not gently) play bruscamente, de manera violenta

(crudely) toscamente

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roughshod

adv : to ride ~ over sth: he rides ~ over other people's feelings no tiene la menor consideración para con los sentimientos de los demás; to ride ~ over sb llevarse por delante a algn

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roulette
nu ruleta f

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Roumania
etc Romania etc

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round [1]
adj redondo

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round [2]
n
c (circle) círculo m, redondel m

c
(series) serie f; ~ of talks ronda f de conversaciones

(burst): let's have a ~ of applause for … un aplauso para …

c (Sport, Games) (of tournament, quiz) vuelta f; (in boxing, wrestling) round m, asalto m; (in golf) vuelta f, recorrido m; (in showjumping) recorrido m; (in card games) partida f

(of visits) (often pl): the doctor is off making his ~s o (BrE) is on his ~s el doctor está haciendo visitas a domicilio or visitando pacientes

c (of watchman) ronda f; (of postman, milkman) (BrE) recorrido m

c (of drinks) ronda f, vuelta f

c (shot) disparo m; (bullet) bala f

c (of bread) (BrE): a ~ of toast una tostada or (Méx) un pan tostado; a ~ of sandwiches un sándwich

c (Mus) canon m

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round [3]
vt corner doblar round off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
sharp edge redondear

(end suitably) day/meal terminar, rematar

number redondear

[v + adv] concluir*, terminar
round on [v + prep + o] volverse* contra round up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] sheep/cattle rodear; criminals hacer* una redada de

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round [4]
adv (esp BrE)

(in a circle): we walked all the way ~ dimos toda la vuelta; all year ~ durante todo el año

(so as to face in different direction): she spun ~ dio media vuelta; see also turn round

(on all sides) alrededor

(from one place, person to another): the curator took us ~ el conservador nos mostró or nos enseñó el museo (or la colección etc); a list was handed ~ se hizo circular una lista

all round (in every respect) en todos los sentidos; (for everybody) a todos

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round [5]
prep (esp BrE)
(encircling) alrededor de; the wall ~ the garden el muro que rodea el jardín; ~ the corner a la vuelta (de la esquina)

(in the vicinity of) cerca de, en los alrededores de; she lives ~ here vive por aquí

(within, through): he does odd jobs ~ the house hace arreglitos en la casa; we had a look ~ the cathedral (le) echamos un vistazo a la catedral

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round-
pref : ~faced de cara redonda; ~shouldered cargado de espaldas, encorvado

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roundabout [1]
n (BrE)
merry-go-round

(Transp) rotonda f, glorieta f

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roundabout [2]
adj route indirecto; he said it in a very ~ way lo dijo con muchos rodeos or circunloquios

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rounded
adj redondeado

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rounders
n (in UK) (+ sing vb) juego parecido al béisbol

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round

: ~ table
n mesa f redonda;
~ the clock
adv las 24 horas, día y noche;
~ trip
n
(there and back) (viaje m de) ida f y vuelta, viaje m redondo (Méx)

(return fare) (AmE) tarifa f de ida y vuelta or (Méx) de viaje redondo
; (before n) round-trip ticket pasaje m or (Esp) billete m de ida y vuelta, boleto m redondo (Méx);
~-up
n
(of livestock) rodeo m

(summary) resumen m

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rouse
vt despertar*

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rousing
adj speech enardecedor

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rout [1]
n derrota f aplastante

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rout [2]
vt (defeat) derrotar or vencer* de forma aplastante; (put to flight) poner* en fuga

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route
n
(way) camino m, ruta f; (of bus) ruta f, recorrido m; air/sea ~ ruta aérea/marítima

(highway) (AmE) carretera f

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routine [1]
n
c u (regular pattern) rutina f

c (of skater, comedian) número m

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routine [2]
adj
(usual) procedure/inquiries de rutina

(ordinary, dull) rutinario

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roving
adj (before n) errante

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row [1]
n

(straight line) hilera f; (of people, seats) fila f

(in knitting) vuelta f

(succession) serie f; four times in a ~ cuatro veces seguidas

(noisy argument) pelea f, riña f; to have a ~ with sb pelearse or reñir* con algn

(about a public matter) disputa f

(noise) (no pl) bulla f (fam)

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row [2]
vt : he ~ed the boat towards the shore remó hacia la orilla

~ vi
remar; to go ~ing salir* or ir* a remar

pelearse, reñir*

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rowboat
, (BrE)
n bote m a remo or de remos

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rowdy
adj -dier, -diest person escandaloso, alborotador; (quarrelsome) pendenciero

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row house

n (AmE) casa adosada en una hilera de casas idénticas

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rowing
nu (Sport) remo m

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rowing boat

n (BrE) rowboat

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royal
adj
(monarchic) real

(magnificent) espléndido, regio

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royal

: ~-blue
adj (pred ~ blue) azul real adj inv;
R~ Highness
n : Her/Your R~ Highness Su/Vuestra Alteza Real

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royalist
adj monárquico

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royalty
n (pl -ties)
u (status) realeza f

royalties mpl derechos mpl de autor, regalías fpl

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rpm
(revolutions per minute) r.p.m.

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RSI
n repetitive strain injury

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RSPCA
n (in UK) (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Asociación f protectora de animales

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RSVP
(please reply) s.r.c., se ruega contestación

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rub
-bb- vt
(with hand, finger) frotar; (firmly) restregar*; (massage) masajear, friccionar; to ~ one's eyes restregarse* or refregarse* or (Méx) tallarse los ojos

(with a cloth) frotar
rub down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
horse almohazar*

(using sandpaper) lijar
rub in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] cream/lotion aplicar* frotando rub off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] dirt/marks quitar frotando or restregando or refregando; (from blackboard) (BrE) borrar rub out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] borrar rub up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]: to ~ sb up the wrong way caerle* mal a algn

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rubber
n
u (substance) goma f, caucho m, hule m (Méx); (before n) ~ ring flotador m

c (eraser) (BrE) goma f (de borrar)

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rubber

: ~ band
n goma f (elástica), gomita f (RPI);
~ bullet
n bala f de goma or caucho;
~ plant
n ficus m, gomero m (CS);
~ stamp
n (device) sello m; (approval) visto m bueno;
~ tree
n árbol m del caucho, hule m (Méx)

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rubbery
adj texture gomoso; material parecido a la goma or al caucho or (Méx) al hule

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rubbish
nu
(refuse) basura f; (before n) ~ bag bolsa f de la basura; ~ bin (BrE) cubo m or (CS) tacho m or (Méx) bote m or (Col) caneca f or (Ven) tobo m de la basura

(junk) (colloq) porquerías fpl (fam)

(nonsense) (colloq) tonterías fpl

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rubble
nu escombros mpl

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ruble ,rouble
, (BrE) n rublo m

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ruby
n (pl rubies) rubí m

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rucksack
n mochila f, morral m

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ructions
pl n (colloq) jaleo m (fam)

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rudder
n timón m

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ruddy
adj -dier, -diest cheeks rubicundo

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rude
adj
(bad-mannered) person maleducado, grosero; remark grosero, descortés; to be ~ TO sb ser* grosero CON algn

(vulgar) (esp BrE) grosero

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rudely
adv groseramente

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rudeness
nu grosería f, mala educación f

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rudimentary
adj rudimentario

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rudiments
pl n rudimentos mpl, nociones fpl elementales

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rue
vt lamentar, arrepentirse* de

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rueful
adj atribulado, compungido

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ruff
n (collar) gorguera f; (on animal, bird) collar m

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ruffian
n rufián m, villano m

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ruffle [1]
n (frill) volante m or (RPl) volado m or (Chi) vuelo m

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ruffle [2]
vt
hair alborotar; feathers erizar*; clothes arrugar*

person alterar, contrariar

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rug
n
(small carpet) alfombra f, alfombrilla f, tapete m (Col, Méx)

(blanket) manta f de viaje

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rugby
nu rugby m

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rugged
adj
rocks/coast escarpado; terrain escabroso

face de facciones duras

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ruin [1]
n
(sth ruined) (often pl) ruina f; his career was in ~s su carrera estaba arruinada

(cause) (no pl) ruina f, perdición f

u (state) ruina f

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ruin [2]
vt
(destroy) city/building destruir*; career/plans arruinar; person (financially) arruinar

(spoil) dress/carpet/toy estropear; party/surprise echar a perder, estropear, arruinar

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rule [1]
n
c (regulation, principle) regla f, norma f; it's against the ~s está prohibido; ~s and regulations reglamento m; to work to ~ (Lab Rel) hacer* huelga de celo

as a ~ por lo general, generalmente

u (government) gobierno m; (of monarch) reinado m; to be under foreign ~ estar* bajo dominio extranjero

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rule [2]
vt
(govern, control) country gobernar*, administrar; person dominar

(pronounce) dictaminar

(draw) line trazar* con una regla

~ vi
(govern) gobernar*; monarch reinar

(pronounce) to ~ (ON sth) fallar or resolver* (EN algo)
rule out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] possibility descartar; course of action hacer* imposible

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ruler
n
(leader) gobernante mf; (sovereign) soberano, -na m,f

(measure) regla f

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ruling [1]
n fallo m, resolución f

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ruling [2]
adj (before n) monarch reinante; the ~ classes las clases dirigentes

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rum
nc u ron m

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Rumania
etc Romania etc

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rumble [1]
n (sound) ruido m sordo; (of thunder) estruendo m; (of stomach) ruido m de tripas (fam)

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rumble [2]
vi guns/drums hacer* un ruido sordo; thunder retumbar; my stomach's rumbling me suenan las tripas (fam)

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ruminate
vi
(Zool) rumiar

(ponder) to ~ ON/ABOUT sth cavilar SOBRE algo, rumiar algo

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rummage
vi hurgar*

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rumor [1],rumour
, (BrE) n rumor m

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rumor [2],rumour
, (BrE) vt (usu pass) rumorear; it is ~ed that … se rumorea que …

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rump
n
u (Culin) cadera f; (before n) ~ steak filete m de cadera, churrasco m de cuadril (RPl)

c (bottom) (colloq & hum) traste m (fam)

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rumpus
n (pl ~es) lío m, escándalo m

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run [1]
(pres p running; past ran; past p run) vi

correr; he ran downstairs/indoors bajó/entró corriendo

(colloq) (drive) ir* (en coche)

(Transp): the trains ~ every half hour hay trenes cada media hora

(flow) water/oil correr; she left the water ~ning dejó la llave abierta (AmL) or (Esp) el grifo abierto; my nose is ~ning me gotea la nariz

(Pol) candidate presentarse, postularse (AmL)

(operate, function): with the engine ~ning con el motor encendido or en marcha or (AmL tb) prendido; it ~s off batteries funciona con pilas or a pila(s)

(extend)
(in space): the streets ~ parallel to each other las calles corren paralelas; the path ~s across the field el sendero atraviesa el campo

show estar* en cartel

(be, stand): feelings are ~ning high los ánimos están caldeados; inflation is ~ning at 4% la tasa de inflación es del 4%; it ~s in the family es de familia

(become): stocks are ~ning low se están agotando las existencias; see also DRY

(melt, merge) paint/makeup correrse; color desteñir*, despintarse (Méx)

~ vt

race/marathon correr, tomar parte en

(push, move) pasar

(drive) person (colloq) llevar (en coche)

to ~ a bath preparar un baño

(extend) cable/wire tender*

(pass) (hacer*) pasar

(operate) engine hacer* funcionar; program (Comput) pasar, ejecutar

(manage) business dirigir*, llevar

course organizar*; article publicar*; temperature

run about run around run across [v + prep + o]
(meet) person encontrarse* or toparse con

(find) object encontrar*
run after [v + prep + o] (pursue) correr detrás de or tras; (romantically) andar* detrás de, perseguir* run along [v + adv] irse* run around [v + adv] children corretear run away [v + adv] huir*, escaparse, fugarse*; (run off) salir* corriendo; she ran away from home se escapó de casa run away with [v + adv + prep + o]

race/contest ganar fácilmente

(take over): she lets her imagination ~ away with her se deja llevar por la imaginación

(elope with) escaparse or fugarse* or irse* con
run down
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(disparage) (colloq) criticar*, hablar mal de

pedestrian atropellar

[v + adv]
battery (Auto) descargarse*

business/factory venirse* abajo

stocks agotarse

run in [v + o + adv] (BrE Auto) car/engine hacer* el rodaje de run into [v + prep + o]
vehicle chocar* con

person/table toparse con
run off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (produce) copies tirar; photocopies sacar*

[v + adv] (depart) salir* corriendo
run off with [v + adv + prep + o] run away with run out [v + adv]
(exhaust supplies): to ~ out OF sth quedarse SIN algo

money acabarse; supplies/stock acabarse, agotarse; lease/policy vencer*, caducar*
run over
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] pedestrian atropellar

[v + prep + o] (review) details/plan repasar; (rehearse) scene ensayar
run through [v + prep + o] run over run up
[v + adv + o]
total/debts ir* acumulando

flag izar*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] dress hacer* (rápidamente)
run up against [v + adv + prep + o] difficulty/obstacle toparse or tropezar* con

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run [2]
n
(on foot): to go for a ~ salir* a correr; on the ~: he's on the ~ está prófugo; after seven years on the ~ después de estar siete años huyendo de la justicia; to make a ~ for it escaparse

(trip, outing) vuelta f, paseo m (en coche)

(journey): it's only a short ~ está muy cerca

(sequence): a ~ of good/bad luck una racha de buena/mala suerte, una buena/mala racha

(period of time): in the long ~ a la larga

(heavy demand) ~ ON sth: there's been a ~ on these watches estos relojes han estado muy solicitados

(Cin, Theat) temporada f

(track) pista f; ski ~ pista de esquí

(in stocking, knitted garment) carrera f

(in baseball, cricket) carrera f

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runaway [1]
n fugitivo, -va m,f

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runaway [2]
adj (before n) slave/prisoner fugitivo

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run

: ~down
n resumen m;
~-down
adj (pred ~ down)
(tired, sickly) (usu pred) to be/feel ~ down estar*/sentirse* cansado or débil

(dilapidated) district/hotel venido a menos

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rung [1]
past p of RING

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rung [2]
n
(of ladder, chair) travesaño m

(in career, organization) peldaño m

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runner
n
(in race, baseball) corredor, -dora m,f; (taking messages) mensajero, -ra m,f

(on sled) patín m

(for drawer) riel m, guía f

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runner

: ~ bean
n (esp BrE) habichuela f (Col) or (Esp) judía f verde or (Chi) poroto m verde or (RPl) chaucha f or (Ven) vainita f or (Méx) ejote m;
~-up
n (pl ~s-up): to be ~-up quedar en segundo lugar or puesto

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running [1]
nu
(exercise): ~ is a good form of exercise correr es muy buen ejercicio; there are five candidates in the ~ for the post hay cinco candidatos compitiendo or en liza por el puesto

(of machine) funcionamiento m, marcha f

(management) gestión f

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running [2]
adj (before n, no comp)

to take a ~ jump saltar tomando carrera or (Esp) carrerilla

(continuous) joke continuo; ~ water agua f‡ corriente

(discharging) sore supurante

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running [3]
adv : the third day ~ el tercer día consecutivo or seguido

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running costs

pl n (of car) gastos mpl de mantenimiento; (of company) costos mpl or (Esp) costes mpl corrientes

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runny
adj -nier, -niest
eyes lloroso; I've got a ~ nose me gotea la nariz

sauce líquido

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run-of-the-mill

adj (pred run of the mill) job/car común or normal y corriente

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runt
n (Agr) animal más pequeño de una camada

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run

: ~-up
n (preparatory period) ~-up TO sth período m previo A algo;
~way
n (Aviat) pista f; (at fashion show) (AmE) pasarela f

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rupee
n rupia f

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rupture [1]
n u c
ruptura f

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rupture [2]
vt romper*

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rural
adj rural

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ruse
n artimaña f, treta f

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rush [1]
n

(haste) (no pl) prisa f, apuro m (AmL); I'm in a ~ tengo prisa, ando or estoy apurado (AmL)

c (movement): a ~ of air una ráfaga de aire; there was a ~ for the exit todo el mundo se precipitó hacia la salida

c u (Bot) junco m

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rush [2]
vi
(hurry) darse* prisa, apurarse (AmL); she ~ed through the first course se comió el primer plato a todo correr or a la carrera

(run) (+ adv compl): he ~ed in/out entró/salió corriendo; to ~ around ir* de acá para allá, correr de un lado para otro

(surge, flow): blood ~ed to his face (from anger) se le subió la sangre a la cabeza

~ vt
job hacer* a todo correr or a la carrera, hacer* deprisa y corriendo; person meterle prisa a, apurar (AmL)

(take hastily): she was ~ed to hospital la llevaron rápidamente al hospital
rush into [v + prep + o]: she ~ed into marriage se precipitó al casarse; don't ~ into anything no te precipites

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rush

: ~ hour
n hora f pico (AmL), hora f punta (Esp);
~ job
n (colloq) (urgent) trabajo m urgente; (hastily done): it was a ~ job se hizo a todo correr or deprisa y corriendo or a la(s) carrera(s)

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rusk
n galleta f (dura, para bebés)

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Russia
n Rusia f

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Russian [1]
adj ruso

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Russian [2]
n
u (language) ruso m

c (person) ruso, -sa m,f

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Russian roulette

nu ruleta f rusa

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rust [1]
nu óxido m, herrumbre f, orín m

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rust [2]
vi oxidarse, herrumbrarse

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rustic
adj rústico

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rustle [1]
vi leaves susurrar; paper crujir

~ vt
wind leaves hacer* susurrar

(steal) cattle/horses robar

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rustle [2]
n (of leaves) susurro m; (of paper) crujido m; (of silk) frufrú m

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rustler
n ladrón, -drona m,f de ganado

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rustproof

adj surface/metal inoxidable; coating anticorrosivo, antioxidante

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rusty
adj -tier, -tiest oxidado, herrumbrado; to get o (BrE also) go ~ oxidarse, herrumbrarse; my German is a bit ~ tengo muy olvidado el alemán

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rut
n
c (groove) surco m, rodada f; to be in a ~ estar* anquilosado; to get into a ~ anquilosarse

u (Zool) celo m

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rutabaga
nu (AmE) nabo m sueco

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ruthless
adj person despiadado; persecution implacable, inexorable

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Rwanda
n Ruanda f

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Rwandan
adj ruandés

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rye
nu
(plant, grain) centeno m

~ (bread) pan m de centeno

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S

S

(Geog) (south) S

(Clothing) (small) P

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S ,s
, n S, s f

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Sabbath
n (Jewish) sábado m; (Christian) domingo m

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sabbatical
n (year) año m sabático; (period) período m sabático

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saber ,sabre
, (BrE) n sable m

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sabotage [1]
nu sabotaje m

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sabotage [2]
vt sabotear

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saboteur
n saboteador, -dora m,f

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sabre
n (BrE) saber

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saccharin
nu sacarina f

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sachet
n (of shampoo, cream) sachet m; (of powder, sugar) (BrE) sobrecito m

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sack [1]
n
c
(large bag) saco m

(paper bag) (AmE) bolsa f (de papel)

(dismissal) (BrE colloq): to give sb the ~ echar a algn (del trabajo), botar a algn (del trabajo) (AmL fam)

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sack [2]
vt
(dismiss) (BrE colloq) person/employee echar (del trabajo), botar (del trabajo) (AmL fam)

(destroy) town/city saquear

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sacrament
n sacramento m

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sacred
adj sagrado

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sacrifice [1]
n
(Occult, Relig)
u (practice, act) sacrificio m

c (offering) ofrenda f

u c (giving up) sacrificio m; to make ~s sacrificarse*

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sacrifice [2]
vt sacrificar*

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sacrilege
nu sacrilegio m

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sad
adj -dd- triste; ~ to say lamentablemente

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sadden
vt entristecer*

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saddle [1]
n (on horse) silla f (de montar); (on bicycle) sillín m

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saddle [2]
vt
~ (up) horse ensillar

(burden) (colloq) to ~ sb WITH sth endilgarle* or (esp AmL) encajarle algo A algn

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saddle-bag
n (on horse) alforja f; (on bicycle) maletero m

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sadist
n sádico, -ca m,f

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sadly
adv
(sorrowfully) smile/speak tristemente, con tristeza

(regrettably): you are ~ mistaken estás totalmente equivocado

(unfortunately) (indep) lamentablemente

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sadness
nu tristeza f

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sae ,SAE
, n (BrE) (stamped, addressed envelope) SASE

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safari
nc u safari m; (before n) ~ park safari-park m

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safe [1]
adj safer, safest
(secure from danger) seguro; haven/place seguro; you are not ~ here corres peligro aquí; keep these documents ~ guarda estos documentos en un lugar seguro; they're ~ están a salvo; they were found ~ and well o ~ and sound los encontraron sanos y salvos

(not dangerous) ladder seguro

(not risky) investment/sex/method seguro; to be on the ~ side por si acaso; better (to be) ~ than sorry más vale prevenir que curar

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safe [2]
n caja f fuerte, caja f de caudales

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safe

: ~-conduct
nu protección f;
~-deposit (box)
n caja f de seguridad

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safeguard [1]
n salvaguarda f

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safeguard [2]
vt salvaguardar

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safe

: ~ house
n piso m franco;
~keeping
nu : he gave her the watch for ~keeping le dio el reloj para que lo guardara en lugar seguro or (esp Esp frml) para que lo pusiera a buen recaudo

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safely
adv

(without mishap, unharmed): we got home ~ llegamos a casa sin novedad

(without danger) sin peligro; drive ~ conduzca con prudencia or cuidado

(with certainty) say/assume sin temor a equivocarse (or equivocarnos etc)

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safety
n (pl -ties) u
(security, freedom from risk) seguridad f; (before n) device/precautions/regulations de seguridad

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safety

: ~ belt
n cinturón m de seguridad;
~ catch (on gun) seguro
m ;
~ net
n (for acrobats) red f de seguridad; (protection) protección f;
~ pin
n imperdible m, gancho m (Andes), alfiler m de gancho (CS, Ven), gancho m de nodriza (Col), seguro m (Méx)

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saffron
nu azafrán m

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sag
vi -gg-
beams/ceiling combarse; bed hundirse

(hang down, droop): ~ging breasts pechos mpl caídos

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saga
n (Lit) saga f; (long story) historia f, saga f

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sage
n
u (Bot, Culin) salvia f

c (wise man) sabio m

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Sagittarius
n
(sign) (no art) Sagitario

c (person) Sagitario or sagitario mf, sagitariano, -na m,f

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Sahara
n the ~ el Sahara or (Esp) el Sáhara

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said
past & past p of SAY

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sail [1]
n c u
(of ship, boat) vela f; to set ~ (start journey) zarpar, hacerse* a la mar; yacht/galleon hacerse* a la vela

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sail [2]
vt boat/ship gobernar*

~ vi
(travel) ship/boat navegar*; person/passenger ir* en barco; to go ~ing salir a navegar

(depart) person/ship zarpar, salir*
sail through [v + prep + o]: you'll ~ through the exam aprobarás el examen con los ojos cerrados

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sailboat
n (AmE) velero m, barco m de vela

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sailing
n u

(skill) navegación f

(Sport) vela f

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sailing

: ~ boat
n (BrE) sailboat;
~ ship
n velero m, barco m de vela

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sailor
n
(seaman) marinero m

(Sport) navegante mf

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saint
n
Note
Although the usual translation for saint as a title is san for a man or santa for a woman, santo is used before Domingo, Tomás, Tomé, and Toribio.

(canonized person) santo, -ta m,f

Saint (before name) san, santa

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sake
n
(benefit, account): for my/their ~ por mí/ellos; for your own ~ por tu propio bien

(purpose, end): art for art's ~ el arte por el arte; for argument's ~ pongamos por caso

(in interj phrases): for goodness' o heaven's ~! ¡por Dios!; for God's ~! ¡por el amor de Dios!

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salad
nu c ensalada f; (before n) ~ bowl ensaladera f; ~ dressing aliño m para ensalada

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salad cream

nu (BrE) aliño para ensalada parecido a la mayonesa

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salami
nu c (pl -mis) salami or (CS) salame m

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salary
n (pl -ries) sueldo m

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sale
n

u (act of selling) venta f

c (individual transaction) venta f

c (auction) subasta f, remate m (AmL)

(in phrases) for sale: for sale se vende; on sale (at reduced price) (AmE): toys are on ~ this week esta semana los juguetes están rebajados; (offered for sale) (BrE): on ~ now at leading stores ya está a la venta en los principales comercios

(clearance) liquidación f; (seasonal reductions) rebajas fpl; (before n) price de liquidación

sales
pl (volume sold) (sometimes sing) (volumen m de) ventas fpl

(department) (+ sing o pl vb) ventas (+ sing vb)

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saleroom

n (BrE) salesroom

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sales

: ~clerk
n (AmE) vendedor, -dora m,f, dependiente, -ta m,f;
~man
n (pl -men ) (in shop) vendedor m; (representative) representante m, corredor m (RPl);
~room
n (AmE)
(for auctions) sala f de subastas, sala f de remates (AmL)

(showroom) salón m de exposición (y ventas)
;
~ slip
n (AmE) recibo m;
~woman
n (in shop) vendedora f; (representative) representante f, corredora f (RPl)

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saliva
nu saliva f

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sallow
adj -er, -est cetrino

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salmon
nc u (pl ~) salmón m

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salon
n (business): hairdressing ~ peluquería f; beauty ~ salón m de belleza

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saloon
n
(bar) (AmE) bar m (del Lejano Oeste)

~ (car) (BrE) sedán m

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salt [1]
n u c
sal f

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salt [2]
vt
(put salt on) vegetables/meat salar, ponerle* or echarle sal a; road echar sal en

salted past p salado

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salt

: ~ cellar
n salero m;
~water
adj lake de agua salada; fish de mar, de agua salada

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salty
adj -tier, -tiest salado

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salubrious
adj
(healthy) (frml) saludable, salubre

(wholesome) (usu neg): not a very ~ district un barrio muy poco recomendable

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salutary
adj saludable

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salute [1]
n
c (gesture) saludo m, venia f (RPl)

c (firing of guns) salva f

(tribute) homenaje m

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salute [2]
vt
(Mil) officer saludar

(acknowledge, pay tribute) (frml) courage/achievement rendir* homenaje a

~ vi (Mil) to ~ (TO sb) hacerle* el saludo or (RPl) la venia (A algn)

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Salvadorean [1],Salvadorian
, adj salvadoreño

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Salvadorean [2],Salvadorian
, n salvadoreño, -ña m,f

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salvage
vt rescatar

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salvation
nu salvación f

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Salvation Army

n Ejército m de Salvación

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salve [1]
n u c
(ointment) bálsamo m, ungüento m

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salve [2]
vt : to ~ one's conscience acallar la voz de su (or mi etc) conciencia

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Samaritan
n (Bib) samaritano, -na m,f; the good ~ el buen samaritano

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same [1]
adj (before n) mismo, misma; the ~ address/mistake la misma dirección/el mismo error; the two boxes are exactly the ~ las dos cajas son exactamente iguales; that dress is the ~ as mine ese vestido es igual al mío; the ~ thing happened to me a mí me pasó lo mismo; on that very ~ day ese mismísimo día

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same [2]
pron
: the ~ lo mismo; have a nice vacation! — ~ to you! ¡felices vacaciones! — ¡igualmente!

all the same, just the same igual; (as linker) de todas formas or maneras; it's all the ~ to me/you/them me/te/les da lo mismo, me/te/les da igual

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same [3]
adv : the ~ igual

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sample [1]
n muestra f

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sample [2]
vt food degustar

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sanatorium
n (pl -riums or -ria ) sanatorio m (para convalecientes)

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sanctify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied santificar*

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sanctimonious
adj (frml) moralista, gazmoño, mojigato

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sanction [1]
n
u (authorization) autorización f, sanción f

sanctions pl (coercive measures) sanciones fpl

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sanction [2]
vt act/initiative sancionar (frml), aprobar*; injustice consentir*

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sanctity
nu
(inviolability) inviolabilidad f

(holiness) santidad f

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sanctuary
n (pl -ries)
u (protection, safety) asilo m, refugio m

c (place of refuge) santuario m

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sand [1]
n u
arena f

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sand [2]
vt ~ (down) wood/furniture lijar; floor pulir

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sandal
n sandalia f

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sand

: ~bank
n banco m de arena;
~box
n (AmE) cajón m de arena (en parques y jardines);
~castle
n castillo m de arena;
~paper
nu papel m de lija;
~pit
n (BrE) ~box;
~stone
nu arenisca f;
~storm
n tormenta f de arena

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sandwich [1]
n (pl -es) sándwich m, emparedado m, bocadillo m (Esp)

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sandwich [2]
vt (usu pass): I was ~ed between two fat men estaba apretujado entre dos gordos

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sandy
adj -dier, -diest
beach/path de arena; soil arenoso

(in color) hair rubio rojizo adj inv

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sane
adj saner, sanest
(not mad) cuerdo

(sensible) sensato

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sang
past of SING

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sanitarium
n (AmE) sanatorium

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sanitary
adj
(concerning health) (before n) conditions/regulations sanitario; inspector de sanidad

(hygienic) higiénico

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sanitary napkin
, (BrE) sanitary towel
n compresa f, paño m higiénico

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sanitation
nu
(hygiene) condiciones fpl de salubridad

(waste disposal system) servicios mpl sanitarios

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sanitize
vt
(disinfect) desinfectar

(make inoffensive) (pej) hacer* potable; a ~d version una versión aséptica

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sanity
nu
(mental health) razón f, cordura f

(good sense) sensatez f

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sank
past of SINK

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Santa Claus
n Papá Noel, San Nicolás, Santa Claus, Viejo m Pascuero (Chi)

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sap [1]
n u
savia f

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sap [2]
vt -pp- minar

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sapling
n árbol m joven

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sapphire
n u c
zafiro m

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sarcasm
nu sarcasmo m

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sarcastic
adj sarcástico

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sardine
n sardina f

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sardonic
adj sardónico

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sari
n (pl ~s) sari m

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SASE
n (AmE) (self-addressed stamped envelope): I enclose an ~ adjunto sobre franqueado (a mi nombre)

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sash
n
(on dress) faja f; (on uniform — around waist) fajín m; (— over shoulder) banda f

(of window) marco m

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sassy
adj -sier, -siest (AmE colloq)
(impertinent) caradura (fam)

(brash) hat/style llamativo y atrevido

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sat
past & past p of SIT

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Satan
n Satanás

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satanic
adj satánico

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satchel
n cartera f (de colegial)

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sate
vt (liter) (usu pass) appetite/lust saciar (liter)

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satellite
n

(Aerosp) satélite m (artificial); (before n) ~ TV televisión f por or vía satélite

(Astron) satélite m

(dependent body, state) satélite m; (before n) a ~ town una ciudad satélite

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satin
nu c satén m, satín m (AmL)

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satire
n u c
sátira f

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satirical
adj satírico

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satirize
vt satirizar*

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satisfaction
nu satisfacción f

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satisfactory
adj satisfactorio

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satisfied
adj expression/customer satisfecho; smile de satisfacción

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satisfy
vt -fies, -fying, -fied

(please) satisfacer*

(meet) requirements llenar; demand satisfacer*

(convince) (often pass) to ~ sb OF sth convencer* a algn DE algo

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satisfying
adj
(pleasing) result/job satisfactorio

(filling) meal que llena

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satsuma
n satsuma f (tipo de mandarina)

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saturate
vt
(drench) empapar

(fill) market/mind/place saturar

(Chem, Phys) saturar

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saturation
nu
(Busn, Marketing) saturación f

(Chem, Phys) saturación f

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Saturday
n sábado m; see also Monday

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Saturn
n Saturno m

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sauce
n c u
salsa f

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saucepan
n cacerola f, cazo m (Esp); (large) olla f

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saucer
n platillo m

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saucy
adj -cier, -ciest insolente, fresco (fam)

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Saudi [1]
adj saudita, saudí

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Saudi [2]
n saudita mf, saudí mf

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Saudi Arabia

n Arabia f Saudita, Arabia f Saudí

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sauna
n sauna f, sauna m (AmL)

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saunter
vi pasear; she ~ed in/out entró/salió andando despacio

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sausage
nc u (for cooking) salchicha f; (cold, cured) embutido m

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sauté
vt -tés, -téeing or -téing, -téed or -téd saltear

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savage [1]
adj
(fierce, wild) beast/attack salvaje; blow violento

(uncivilized) tribe/people salvaje

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savage [2]
n salvaje mf

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savage [3]
vt atacar* salvajemente a

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savagely
adv salvajemente

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savagery
nu ferocidad f

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save [1]
vt

(preserve) life/person/job salvar; possessions rescatar; firefighters ~d 20 people bomberos rescataron a 20 personas

(redeem) soul/sinner salvar

(be economical with) money/fuel/space/time ahorrar

(spare, avoid) trouble/expense/embarrassment ahorrar, evitar

(keep, put aside) guardar; money ahorrar; don't eat it now; ~ it for later no te lo comas ahora; déjalo para luego; to ~ one's energy guardarse las energías

(Comput) guardar

(Sport) shot/penalty salvar

~ vi ahorrar save up
[v + adv] ahorrar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] ahorrar

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save [2]
n parada f

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save [3]
prep (frml) (apart from) ~ (for) salvo, excepto

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saving [1]
n
c (economy) ahorro m

savings pl ahorros mpl; (before n) ~s account cuenta f de ahorros

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saving [2]
adj (before n) grace

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savings

: ~ and loan
n ~ ~ ~ (association/company) (AmE) sociedad f de ahorro y préstamos;
~ bank
n caja f de ahorros

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savior ,saviour
, (BrE) n salvador, -dora m,f

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savor [1],savour
, (BrE) vt saborear

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savor [2],savour
, (BrE) n (taste) sabor m; (hint, trace) dejo m

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savory ,savoury
, (BrE) adj (tasty) sabroso; (wholesome) (usu with neg) limpio

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savour
vt/n (BrE) savor[1,2]

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savoury
adj (BrE)
savory[2]

(not sweet) salado

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saw [1]
past of SEE

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saw [2]
n (manual) sierra f; (— with one handle) serrucho m; (power-driven) sierra f mecánica

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saw [3]
vt (past p sawed or (esp BrE) sawn) (with handsaw) cortar (con serrucho), serruchar (AmL); (with a larger saw) cortar (con sierra), serrar*, aserrar*

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sawdust
nu serrín m, aserrín m (esp AmL)

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sawed-off ,sawn-off
, (BrE) adj : ~ shotgun escopeta f recortada

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sawn
past p of SAW

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sawn-off
adj (BrE) sawed-off

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saxophone
n saxofón m, saxófono m

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say [1]
(pres says ; past & past p said ) vt
(utter, express in speech) word/sentence decir*; prayer rezar*; I said yes/no dije que sí/no; to ~ sth TO sb decirle* algo A algn; why didn't you ~ so before? haberlo dicho antes; that's to ~ es decir; to ~ the least como mínimo; what have you got to ~ for yourself? a ver, explícate; ~ no more no me digas más; you can ~ that again! ¡y que lo digas!; it goes without ~ing that … huelga decir que …; that's easier said than done del dicho al hecho hay mucho trecho; no sooner said than done dicho y hecho; when all's said and done al fin y al cabo

watch/dial marcar*

(suppose) (colloq) suponer*; (let's) ~ that … supongamos que …

(allege) decir*; …, or so he ~s …, al menos eso es lo que dice

~ vi decir*; I'd rather not ~ prefiero no decirlo; it's hard to ~ es difícil decirlo

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say [2]
interj (AmE colloq) ¡oye! (fam)

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say [3]
n (no pl)
(statement of view): to have one's ~ dar* su (or mi etc) opinión

(power): I have no ~ in the matter yo no tengo ni voz ni voto en el asunto

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saying
n refrán m, dicho m

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SC
South Carolina

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scab
n
(on wound) costra f

(strikebreaker) (pej) esquirol mf (pey), carnero, -ra m,f (RPl fam & pey)

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scaffold
n (for execution) patíbulo m, cadalso m

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scaffolding
nu andamiaje m

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scald
vt escaldar

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scale [1]
n

(no pl)
(extent, size) escala f; on a large/small ~ en gran/pequeña escala

(of map, diagram) escala f; (before n) model/drawing a escala

c (on measuring instrument) escala f

c (Mus) escala f

c (for weighing) (usu pl) balanza f, pesa f; bathroom ~s una báscula or pesa (de baño)

c (on fish) escama f

u (deposit in kettle, pipes) sarro m

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scale [2]
vt mountain/wall escalar; ladder subir scale down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] drawing reducir* (a escala); operation recortar

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scallion
n (AmE)
(young onion) cebolleta f, cebollino m

(shallot) chalote m, chalota f

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scallop
n vieira f, ostión m (CS)

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scalp [1]
n (Anat) cuero m cabelludo

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scalp [2]
vt : to ~ sb arrancarle* la cabellera a algn

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scalpel
n bisturí m, escalpelo m

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scaly
adj -lier, -liest skin escamoso

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scamper
vi corretear; she ~ed off se fue correteando

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scampi
pl n langostinos mpl (gen rebozados)

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scan [1]
vt -nn-

horizon escudriñar

noticeboard/newspaper recorrer con la vista; report echarle un vistazo a

(Med) body/brain hacer* un escáner de; (with ultrasound scanner) hacer* una ecografía de

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scan [2]
n (Med) escáner m; (ultrasound) ecografía f

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scandal
n
c (outrage) escándalo m

u (gossip) chismorreo m

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scandalize
vt escandalizar*

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scandalous
adj escandaloso

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Scandinavia
n Escandinavia f

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Scandinavian [1]
adj escandinavo

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Scandinavian [2]
n escandinavo, -va m,f

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scanner
n (Med) escáner m, scanner m

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scanty
adj -tier, -tiest information insuficiente; meal poco abundante, frugal; costume breve

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scapegoat
n chivo m expiatorio

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scar [1]
n cicatriz f

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scar [2]
vt -rr-: his face was badly ~red le quedó una enorme cicatriz en el rostro; she'll be ~red for life (physically) le va a quedar (la) cicatriz; (emotionally) va a quedar marcada

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scarce
adj escaso; to be ~ escasear

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scarcely
adv apenas

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scarcity
nc u (pl -ties) escasez f

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scare [1]
vt asustar scare away,
scare off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] espantar

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scare [2]
n
(fright, shock) susto m

(panic) (Journ): bomb ~ amenaza f de bomba

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scarecrow

n espantapájaros m

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scared
adj asustado; I'm ~ tengo miedo; to be ~ OF sth/sb tenerle* miedo A algo/algn

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scarf
n (pl ~s or scarves)
(muffler) bufanda f

(square) pañuelo m

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scarlet
adj (rojo) escarlata adj inv

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scarlet fever

nu escarlatina f

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scarves
pl of SCARF

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scathing
adj mordaz

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scatter
vt
salt/grit esparcir*; seeds sembrar* (a voleo)

(disperse) crowd/group dispersar; they are ~ed all over the country están desperdigados por todo el país

~ vi crowd/light dispersarse

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scatterbrained
adj atolondrado, despistado

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scattered
adj (before n) fighting/applause/outbreak aislado; community diseminado; ~ showers chubascos mpl aislados

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scavenge
vi to ~ FOR sth escarbar or hurgar* en busca de algo

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scavenger
n
(animal, bird) carroñero, -ra m,f

(person) persona que busca comida etc hurgando en los desperdicios

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scenario
n (pl -os)
(Cin, TV) guion m

(of future) perspectiva f, escenario m (period)

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scene
n

(view, situation) escena f

(of incident, crime) escena f; it was the ~ of violent demonstrations fue el escenario de violentas manifestaciones; to appear on the ~ aparecer*; to set the ~ (for sth) situar* la escena (de algo)

(in play, book etc) escena f

(stage setting) decorado m; behind the ~s entre bastidores

(fuss, row) escena f

(sphere) ámbito m; it's not my ~ (colloq) no es lo mío

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scenery
nu
(surroundings) paisaje m

(Theat) escenografía f

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scenic
adj pintoresco

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scent [1]
n
c u (fragrance) perfume m

c u (perfume) (BrE) perfume m

(trail) rastro m; to put o throw sb off the ~ despistar a algn

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scent [2]
vt
(sense) danger/victory intuir*

(perfume) air/room/skin perfumar

scented past p writing paper perfumado; rose fragante

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scepter ,sceptre
, (BrE) n cetro m

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sceptic
etc (BrE) skeptic etc

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sceptre
n (BrE) scepter

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schedule [1]
n
(plan) programa m; the flight is due to arrive on ~ el vuelo llegará a la hora prevista; to be ahead of/behind ~ estar* adelantado/atrasado con respecto al programa

(list) (frml) lista f

(AmE) (timetable — for transport) horario m; (— for classes) horario m (de clases)

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schedule [2]
vt (timetable, plan) (usu pass) programar; the conference is ~d to take place in August la conferencia está planeada para el mes de agosto

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scheduled
adj (before n)
(planned) meeting/visit previsto, programado

flight/service regular

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scheme [1]
n (plan) plan m; (underhand) ardid m; (plot) confabulación f, conspiración f

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scheme [2]
vi intrigar*; (plot) conspirar

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scheming [1]
adj intrigante

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scheming [2]
nu maquinaciones fpl, intrigas fpl

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schism
nu c cisma m

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schizophrenia
nu esquizofrenia f

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schizophrenic
adj esquizofrénico

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schmaltz
nu (colloq) sensiblería f

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schmaltzy
adj -zier, -ziest (colloq) sensiblero

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scholar
n
(learned person) erudito, -ta m,f

(holder of scholarship) becario, -ria m,f

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scholarly
adj person erudito, docto; attainments en el campo académico

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scholarship
n
c (grant) beca f

u (scholarliness) erudición f

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school [1]
n
c u
(in primary, secondary education) colegio m, escuela f; to go to ~ ir* al colegio or a la escuela; (before n) uniform/rules del colegio; bus escolar; ~ fees cuotas que se pagan en un colegio particular, colegiatura f (Méx); ~ year año m escolar or lectivo

(college, university) (AmE) universidad f

(department) facultad f

c u (other training establishment) academia f, escuela f

c (of fish) cardumen m, banco m; (of dolphins, whales) grupo m

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school [2]
vt person instruir*; (train) capacitar

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school

: ~boy
n colegial m, escolar m;
~child
n colegial, -giala m,f, escolar mf;
~girl
n colegiala f, escolar f

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schooling
nu educación f, estudios mpl

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school

: ~-leaver
n (BrE) joven mf que termina el colegio;
~master
n (BrE frml) (in primary school) maestro m; (in secondary school) profesor m;
~mistress
n (BrE frml) (in primary school) maestra; (in secondary school) profesora f;
~teacher
n (in primary school) maestro, -tra m,f; (in secondary school) profesor, -sora m,f

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science
n u c
ciencia f

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science fiction
nu ciencia ficción f

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scientific
adj científico

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scientist
n científico, -ca m,f

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sci-fi
nu (colloq) ciencia ficción f

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Scillies
pl n Isles of Scilly

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scintillating
adj wit/conversation chispeante

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scissors
n (+ pl vb) tijeras fpl, tijera f

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scoff
vi to ~ (AT sb/sth) burlarse (DE algn/algo)

~ vt (eat greedily) (BrE colloq) engullirse*

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scold
vt reprender, regañar, retar (CS)

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scone
n (in UK) bollito que se come untado de mantequilla, mermelada etc, scone m (CS), bísquet m (Méx)

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scoop
n

(for grain, ice cream) pala f

(measure — of ice cream) bola f

(Journ) primicia f
scoop out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] flour/rice/soil sacar* (con pala, cuchara etc)

[v + adv + o] (hollow) hole/tunnel excavar
scoop up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] recoger* (con pala, cuchara etc)

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scooter
n
(motor ~) escúter m, Vespa® f

(toy) patinete m

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scope
nu (of law, regulations) alcance m; (of influence) ámbito m; (of investigation) campo m

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scorch
vt fabric chamuscar*; sun plant quemar, abrasar

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score [1]
n

(in game): the final ~ el resultado final; what's the ~? ¿cómo van?

(in competition, test etc) puntuación f, puntaje m (AmL)

(account): I have no worries on that ~ en lo que a eso se refiere, no me preocupo; to have a ~ to settle with sb tener* que arreglar cuentas con algn

(situation) (colloq): to know the ~ saber cómo son las cosas

(Mus)
(notation) partitura f

(music for show, movie) música f

(twenty) veintena f; there were ~s of people there había muchísima gente

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score [2]
vt

(Sport) goal marcar*, anotar(se) (AmL); you ~ 20 points for that eso te da or (AmL tb) con eso te anotas 20 puntos

(in competition, test) person sacar*

(win) success lograr, conseguir*

(cut, mark) surface/paper marcar*

~ vi (Sport) marcar*, anotar(se) un tanto (AmL)

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scoreboard

n marcador m

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scorn [1]
nu desdén m; to pour ~ on sth desdeñar algo

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scorn [2]
vt (reject, despise) desdeñar

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scornful
adj desdeñoso; to be ~ of sth desdeñar algo

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Scorpio
n (pl -os)
(sign) (no art) Escorpio, Escorpión

c (person) Escorpio or escorpio mf, Escorpión or escorpión mf, escorpión, -na m,f

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scorpion
n escorpión m, alacrán m

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Scot
n escocés, -cesa m,f

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scotch [1]
vt plan/efforts echar por tierra; rumors acallar

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scotch [2],Scotch
, nu c whisky m or güisqui m (escocés)

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Scotch

: ~ egg
n : huevo duro envuelto en carne de salchicha y rebozado;
~ tape®
nu (AmE) cinta f Scotch®, cel(l)o® m (Esp), (cinta f) durex® m (AmL)

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scot-free
adj (pred): to get away ~ quedar impune

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Scotland
n Escocia f

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Scots
adj (before n) escocés

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Scots

: ~man
n (pl -men ) escocés m;
~woman
n escocesa f

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Scottish
adj escocés

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scoundrel
n (dated) sinvergüenza mf

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scour
vt
(rub hard) fregar*

(search thoroughly) registrar

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scourge
n azote m

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scouring powder

nc u polvo m limpiador, limpiador m en polvo, pulidor m (RPl)

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scout
n
(person) explorador, -dora m,f

also Scout (boy ~) explorador m, (boy) scout m; (girl ~) exploradora f, (girl) scout f
scout around [v + adv] to ~ around (FOR sth) buscar* (algo)

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scowl [1]
n ceño m fruncido

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scowl [2]
vi fruncir* el ceño; to ~ AT sb mirar a algn con el ceño fruncido

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scrabble
vi dog/chicken escarbar; he was scrabbling about in the drawers of the desk estaba hurgando en los cajones del escritorio

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scraggy
adj -gier, -giest
(scrawny) esmirriado

(tough) meat duro

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scram
vi -mm- (colloq): go on, ~! ¡fuera or largo de aquí! (fam)

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scramble [1]
n (no pl)
(chaotic rush): barullo m; there was a last-minute ~ for tickets a último momento hubo una rebatiña para conseguir entradas

(difficult climb) subida f difícil

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scramble [2]
vi (+ adv compl): we ~d through the bushes nos abrimos paso con dificultad a través de los arbustos

~ vt
(mix) mezclar

message codificar*

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scrambled egg
nc u (Culin) huevos mpl revueltos

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scrap [1]
n

c (of paper, cloth, leather) pedacito m, trocito m

(single bit) (with neg, no pl): it doesn't make a ~ of difference what you think lo que tú pienses no importa en lo más mínimo

scraps pl sobras fpl, sobros mpl (AmC)

u (reusable waste) chatarra f; (before n) ~ paper papel m para borrador

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scrap [2]
vt -pp-
(abandon) idea desechar; plan abandonar

(throw away) tirar a la basura, botar (AmL exc RPl)

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scrapbook

n álbum m de recortes

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scrape [1]
n (colloq) lío m (fam)

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scrape [2]
vt

(rub against) rozar*; (grate against) rascar*

(damage, graze) paintwork rayar; knee/elbow rasparse, rasguñarse

(clean) carrot/potato pelar; woodwork raspar, rascar*; to ~ sth off paint/wallpaper quitar algo (con una rasqueta/un cuchillo); ~ the mud off your boots quítales el barro a las botas (con un cuchillo, contra una piedra etc)

bowl/pan fregar*

scrape through [v + adv] [v + prep + o] exam aprobar* raspando or (fam) por los pelos

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scraper
n (tool) rasqueta f, espátula f

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scrap

: ~heap
n : to throw sth on the ~heap desechar algo; at 50 he found himself on the ~heap a los 50 años se vio sin trabajo y sin perspectivas de futuro;
~yard
n chatarrería f; (for cars) cementerio m de automóviles, desguace m or (Méx) deshuesadero m

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scratch [1]
nc
rasguño m, arañazo m; (on paint, record, furniture) rayón m

(in phrases) from scratch: to start from ~ empezar* desde cero; to be up to ~ (colloq) dar* la talla

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scratch [2]
vt
paint/record/furniture rayar

(with claws, nails) arañar

name/initials marcar*

(to relieve itch) rascarse*

~ vi
(damage, wound) arañar

(to relieve itching) rascarse*
scratch out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(gouge): to ~ sb's eyes out sacarle* los ojos a algn

(strike out) name/sentence tachar; (on ticket) rascar*

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scratch

: ~ card
n número m de la lotería (con sección que se raspa);
~ pad
n (AmE) bloc m (para borrador o apuntes)

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scrawl [1]
n u
garabatos mpl

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scrawl [2]
vt/i garabatear

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scrawny
adj -nier, -niest person escuálido; arms/legs esquelético

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scream [1]
n grito m, chillido m; (louder) alarido m

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scream [2]
vi gritar, chillar; baby llorar a gritos

~ vt insult gritar, soltar*; command dar* a voces or a gritos

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screech [1]
n (of terror, pain) alarido m; (of joy) chillido m; (of brakes) chirrido m; (of bird) chillido m

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screech [2]
vi person/animal chillar; brakes/tires chirriar*

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screen [1]
n
(folding) biombo m; (as partition) mampara f; (protective, defensive) cortina f

(Cin, Comput, Phot, TV) pantalla f

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screen [2]
vt

(conceal) ocultar, tapar

(protect) proteger*

TV program emitir; film proyectar

(check, examine) blood donor someter a una revisión (médica); applicants someter a una investigación de antecedentes
screen off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] aislar*, separar (con un biombo o una mampara)

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screen

: ~ door
n puerta f mosquitera;
~play
n guion m;
~ saver
n (Comput) protector m de pantalla, salvapantalla m;
~ test
n prueba f (cinematográfica)

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screw [1]
n (Const, Tech) tornillo m; to have a ~ loose (colloq & hum): he's/you've got a ~ loose le/te falta un tornillo (fam & hum)

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screw [2]
vt (Const, Tech) atornillar; to ~ sth down (securely) atornillar (bien) algo; ~ the lid on tight enrosca bien la tapa screw up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(tighten) bolt apretar*

(crumple) letter/paper arrugar*

(spoil, botch) (sl) fastidiar (fam)

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screw

: ~ball
n (eccentric person) (AmE colloq) excéntrico, -ca mf, chiflado, -da m,f (fam);
~driver
n destornillador m, desarmador m (Méx), desatornillador m (AmC, Chi);
~-top
adj bottle con tapón de rosca; jar con tapa de rosca

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scribble [1]
nc u garabato m

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scribble [2]
vt garabatear; to ~ sth down anotar algo rápidamente

~ vi garabatear

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scrimp
vi : to ~ ON sth escatimar EN algo; to ~ and save cuidar mucho el dinero

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script
n

u (handwriting) letra f

c (style of writing) caligrafía f

c (alphabet) escritura f

c (text of film, broadcast) guion m

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scripture
n : the (Holy) S~s las (Sagradas) Escrituras

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scriptwriter

n guionista mf

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scroll [1]
n rollo m

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scroll [2]
vi (Comput): to ~ up/down hacer* avanzar/retroceder el texto que aparece en pantalla

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scroll bar

n (Comput) barra f de enrollar

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scrounge
(colloq) vt to ~ sth FROM/OFF sb gorronearle or gorrearle or (RPl) garronearle or (Chi) bolsearle algo A algn (fam)

~ vi gorronear or gorrear or (RPl) garronear or (Chi) bolsear (fam)

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scrub [1]
n
u (vegetation) matorrales mpl

(act) (no pl): to give sth a good ~ fregar* or (Méx) tallar algo bien (con cepillo); (before n) ~ brush (AmE) cepillo m de fregar

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scrub [2]
vt -bb- floor/table fregar*; knees/hands restregar*

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scrubbing brush
n cepillo m de fregar

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scruff
n : by the ~ of the neck por el pescuezo

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scruffy
adj -fier, -fiest (colloq) person dejado, desaliñado; a ~-looking building un edificio de aspecto destartalado

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scrum ,scrummage
, n (in rugby) melé f (ordenada), scrum m

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scrumptious
adj (colloq) meal para chuparse los dedos (fam)

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scruple
n (usu pl) escrúpulo m

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scrupulous
adj escrupuloso

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scrupulously
adv escrupulosamente; ~ clean impecable

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scrutinize
vt document inspeccionar; face escudriñar

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scrutiny
nc u (pl -nies) examen m

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scuba diving
nu buceo m, submarinismo m

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scuff
vt floor dejar marcas en; leather raspar

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scuffle
n refriega f

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scullery
n (pl -ries) habitación anexa a la cocina donde se fregaba, se preparaban las verduras etc

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sculpt
vt/i esculpir

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sculptor
n escultor, -tora m,f

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sculpture [1]
nc u escultura f

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sculpture [2]
vt esculpir

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scum
nu
(on liquid) capa f de suciedad

(colloq) (people) escoria f; the ~ of the earth la escoria de la sociedad

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scupper
vt (BrE) ship hundir; plan/talks echar por tierra

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scurry
vi : he scurried away o off salió disparado; to ~ around mice corretear

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scuttle [1]
n (coal ~) cubo m para el carbón

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scuttle [2]
vt ship hundir; plans/talks echar por tierra

~ vi : the children ~d away o off los niños se escabulleron rápidamente

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scythe
n guadaña f

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SD ,S Dak
, South Dakota

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SE
(southeast) SE

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sea
n
c (often pl) (ocean) mar m [The noun MAR is feminine in literary language and in some set idiomatic expressions]; to go/travel by ~ ir*/viajar en barco; (before n) route/transport marítimo; battle naval; the ~ breeze la brisa del mar; ~ crossing travesía f

(large mass, quantity) (no pl): a ~ of faces una multitud de rostros

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sea

: ~ anemone
n anémona f or ortiga f de mar;
~bed
n the ~bed el lecho marino;
~ bird
n ave f‡ marina;
~food
nu mariscos mpl, marisco m (Esp);
~front
n paseo m marítimo, malecón m (AmL), costanera f (CS);
~gull
n gaviota f;
~horse
n caballito m de mar

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seal [1]
n
(implement, impression) sello m; he gave the plan his ~ of approval dio su aprobación al plan

(security device) precinto m

(airtight closure) cierre m hermético; (on glass jar) aro m de goma

(Zool) foca f

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seal [2]
vt

envelope/parcel cerrar*; (with tape) precintar; (with wax) lacrar; my lips are ~ed (set phrase) soy una tumba

jar/container cerrar* herméticamente; tomb/door precintar; wood sellar

(affix seal to) document/treaty sellar

(decide, determine) victory/outcome decidir; their fate was ~ed su destino estaba escrito
seal off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] area/road/building acordonar; exit cerrar*

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sea level
n nivel m del mar

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sealing wax
nu lacre m

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sea lion

n león m marino

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seam
n
(stitching) costura f

(of coal, gold) veta f, filón m

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seaman

n (pl -men ) (sailor) marinero m; (officer) marino m

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seamy
adj -mier, -miest sórdido

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seance
n sesión f de espiritismo

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sear
vt
flesh quemar; meat (Culin) dorar rápidamente a fuego muy vivo

(wither) heat secar*, abrasar

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search [1]
vt building registrar, esculcar* (AmL exc CS); person registrar, cachear, catear (Méx); luggage registrar, revisar (AmL), esculcar* (AmL exc CS); records/files buscar* en

~ vi buscar*; to ~ FOR sth/sb buscar* algo/a algn

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search [2]
n
(hunt, quest) ~ (FOR sth/sb) búsqueda f (DE algo/algn)

(of building, pockets) registro m, esculque m (Col, Méx); (of records, documents) inspección f

(Comput) búsqueda f

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search engine

n (Comput) buscador m

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searching
adj look inquisitivo; question perspicaz

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search

: ~light
n reflector m;
~ party
n partida f de rescate

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sea

: ~scape
n marina f;
~shell
n concha f (de mar);
~shore
nu orilla f del mar;
~sick
adj mareado;
~sickness
n u
mareo m (en los viajes por mar);
~side
nu costa f, playa f; we spent two weeks at the ~side pasamos dos semanas en la costa or en la playa

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season [1]
n
(division of year) estación f

(for specific activity, event, crop) temporada f

(in phrases) in season (of female animal) en celo; (of fresh food, game): cherries are in ~ es época or temporada de cerezas; out of season fuera de temporada

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season [2]
vt
(Culin) condimentar, sazonar; (with salt and pepper) salpimentar*

wood secar*, curar

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seasonal
adj variations/fluctuations estacional; vegetables del tiempo; demand de estación

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seasoned
adj
(experienced) troops/traveler avezado, experimentado

food condimentado, sazonado

wood seco, curado

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seasoning
n u c
(Culin) condimento m, sazón f

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season ticket

n abono m (de temporada)

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seat [1]
n
(place to sit) asiento m; please have o take a ~ tome asiento, por favor (frml), siéntese, por favor; there aren't any ~s left (in cinema) no quedan localidades

(of chair) asiento m

(Govt) escaño m, banca f (RPl), curul m (Col, Méx)

(constituency) (BrE) distrito m electoral

(center) sede f; the ~ of government la sede del gobierno

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seat [2]
vt
child sentar*; to remain ~ed permanecer* sentado

(have room for) auditorium tener* cabida or capacidad para

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seat belt

n cinturón m de seguridad

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seating
nu número m de asientos; (before n) ~ capacity aforo m

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sea

: ~ urchin
n erizo m de mar;
~water
nu agua f‡ de mar, agua f‡ salada;
~way
n ruta f marítima;
~weed
nu alga f‡ marina;
~worthy
adj ship en condiciones de navegar

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secluded
adj house/area apartado, aislado; life/existence solitario

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seclusion
nu aislamiento m

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second [1]
000,000 adj
segundo; ~ language segundo idioma m; our service is ~ to none nuestro servicio es insuperable

(elliptical use): I leave on the ~ (of the month) me voy el (día) dos

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second [2]
adv
(in position, time, order) en segundo lugar

(secondly) en segundo lugar

(with superl): the ~ highest building el segundo edificio en altura

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second [3]
000,000,000 n
(of time) segundo m; it doesn't take a ~ no lleva ni un segundo; (before n) ~ hand segundero m

~ (gear) (Auto) (no art) segunda f

(in competition): he finished a good/poor ~ quedó en un honroso/deslucido segundo lugar

(substandard product) artículo m con defectos de fábrica

seconds pl (second helping) (colloq): to have ~s repetir*

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second [4]
vt
(support) motion/candidate secundar

(attach) (BrE) to ~ sb (TO sth) trasladar a algn temporalmente (A algo)

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secondary
adj

(subordinate) matter de interés secundario; road secundario

(not primary, original) source de segunda mano; industry derivado

teacher/pupils de enseñanza secundaria

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secondary school

n instituto m or colegio m de enseñanza secundaria, liceo m (CS, Ven)

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second

: ~ best
nu : he won't accept ~ best solo se conforma con lo mejor;
~ class
adv travel/go en segunda (clase);
~-class
adj (pred ~ class)
(inferior) goods/service de segunda (clase or categoría), de calidad inferior

(Post): ~-class mail (in UK) servicio regular de correos, que tarda más en llegar a destino que el de primera clase

(in UK) (Transp) travel/ticket/compartment de segunda (clase)

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second-hand [1]
adj (pred second hand) car/clothes de segunda mano, usado; bookstore de viejo; shop de artículos de segunda mano; information de segunda mano

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second-hand [2]
adv : to buy sth ~ comprar algo de segunda mano

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second-in-command

n (pl seconds-in-command) número dos mf (persona directamente por debajo de la autoridad máxima de una organización, departamento etc)

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secondly
adv (indep) en segundo lugar

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second-rate

adj mediocre

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secrecy
nu secreto m

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secret [1]
n secreto m; in ~ en secreto; to make no ~ of sth no esconder algo

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secret [2]
adj secreto

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secretarial
adj job de oficina, de secretaria/secretario; course de secretariado

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secretary
n (pl -ries)
(in office, of committee, of society) secretario, -ria m,f

(Govt) ministro, -tra m,f, secretario, -ria m,f (Méx)

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Secretary of State
n (pl Secretaries of State) (Govt)
(in US) secretario, -ria m,f de Estado (de los Estados Unidos)
;
(in UK) ministro, -tra m,f, secretario, -ria m,f (Méx)

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secrete
vt
(Biol, Physiol) segregar*, secretar

(hide) (frml) ocultar

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secretive
adj reservado

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secret

: ~ police
nu policía f secreta;
~ service
n (intelligence service) servicio m secreto

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sect
n secta f

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sectarian
adj views/violence sectario; schooling/school confesional

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section
n
(of object, newspaper, orchestra) sección f; (of machine, piece of furniture) parte f; (of road) tramo m; (of city, population) sector m

(department) sección f

(in geometry, drawing) sección f

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sector
n sector m

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secular
adj education laico; society/art secular

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secure [1]
adj

(safe) fortress/hideaway seguro

(emotionally) childhood/home estable

(assured) job/investment seguro

foothold/shelf firme; foundation sólido

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secure [2]
vt
(obtain) job/votes/support conseguir*

(fasten, fix firmly) door/shelf asegurar

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security
n (pl -ties)
u (against crime, espionage etc) seguridad f; (before n) ~ guard guarda jurado, guarda jurada m,f

u
(safety, certainty) seguridad f

(protection) seguro m

(Fin)
u (guarantee) garantía f

securities pl (Fin) valores mpl, títulos mpl

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Security Council

n the (United Nations) ~ ~ el Consejo de Seguridad (de las Naciones Unidas)

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sedan
n
(car) (AmE) sedán m

~ (chair) palanquín m, silla f de manos

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sedate [1]
adj reposado, tranquilo

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sedate [2]
vt (Med) sedar

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sedation
nu sedación f; to be under ~ estar* bajo el efecto de los sedantes

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sedative
n sedante m

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sediment
nu
(in wine, coffee) poso m, asiento m

(Geol) sedimento m

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seduce
vt seducir*

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seduction
nu c seducción f

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seductive
adj seductor

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see
(past saw; past p seen) vt
(regard, perceive) ver*; I can't ~ a thing! ¡no veo nada!; I saw her cross the street la vi cruzar la calle; I thought I was ~ing things pensé que estaba viendo visiones; ~ page 20 ver página 20; I don't know what she ~s in him no sé qué es lo que le ve; anyone can ~ she's upset cualquiera se da cuenta de que está disgustada; the way I ~ it, as I ~ it a mi modo de ver; can you ~ him as a teacher? ¿te lo imaginas de profesor?; I'll ~ what I can do veré qué puedo hacer; that remains to be ~n eso está por verse

(understand) ver*; do you ~ what I mean? ¿entiendes?

(ensure) to ~ THAT asegurarse DE QUE; ~ that it doesn't happen again que no vuelva a suceder

(meet, visit) ver*; I'm ~ing him on Tuesday lo voy a ver el martes

(go out with) (colloq) salir* con

(saying goodbye) (colloq): ~ you! ¡hasta luego!, ¡hasta la vista!; ~ you later/soon! ¡hasta luego/pronto!

(consult) doctor/manager ver*

(receive) ver*, atender*; the doctor will ~ you now el doctor lo verá or lo atenderá ahora

(escort, accompany) acompañar; to ~ sb to the door acompañar a algn a la puerta

~ vi ver*; ~ for yourself! ¡compruébalo tú mismo!; as far as I can ~ por lo que yo veo; I ~ (expressing realization) ya veo; (accepting explanation) entiendo; let's ~ vamos a ver, veamos; will it work? — try it and ~ ¿funcionará? — prueba a ver; ~ing is believing ver para creer see off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(say goodbye to) despedir*, despedirse* de

(get rid of) deshacerse* de
see out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] person acompañar (hasta la puerta); I can ~ myself out no hace falta que me acompañes see through
[v + prep + o] (not be deceived by) calar

[v + o + adv] [v + o + prep + o] (last): make sure this ~s you through con esto te tienes que alcanzar; £20 should ~ me through the week con 20 dólares me alcanza hasta el fin de semana

[v + o + adv] (carry to completion) terminar
see to [v + prep + o] (attend to) ocuparse de

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seed
n
c (of plant) semilla f; (of orange, grape) (AmE) pepita f, semilla f; to go to ~ estar* en decadencia

c (Sport) cabeza mf de serie, sembrado, -da m,f (Méx)

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seedless
adj sin pepitas or semillas

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seedling
n planta f de semillero

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seedy
adj -dier, -diest nightclub/bar sórdido, de mala muerte (fam), cutre (Esp fam); appearance desastrado

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seeing
conj (colloq) ~ (that) o ~ as ya que

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seek
(past & past p sought) vt
(search for) (frml) person/object buscar*

(try to obtain) work/companionship buscar*; solution/explanation tratar de encontrar

(request) approval/help pedir*

(try to bring about) (frml) reconciliation buscar*
seek out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] person buscar*; opinion pedir*

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seem
vi parecer*; strange as it may ~ por raro que parezca; she ~s to like you parece que le caes bien; so it ~s, so it would ~ eso parece, así parece; I ~ to remember that you … creo recordar que tú …; it ~s to me/him/them that … me/le/les parece que …; I can't ~ to remember where I put it no logro acordarme de dónde lo puse

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seen
past p of SEE

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seep
vi liquid/moisture filtrarse

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seesaw
n balancín m, subibaja m

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seethe
vi
(be agitated) bullir*; the town was seething with tourists la ciudad estaba plagada de turistas

(be angry) estar* furioso; I was absolutely seething me hervía la sangre

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see-through

adj transparente

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segment
n
(Math) (of circle, sphere, line) segmento m

(of citrus fruit) gajo m;

(section) sector m

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segregate
vt races/sexes segregar*; rival groups mantener* aparte

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segregation
nu segregación f

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seize
vt
(grab, snatch) hand/object agarrar; opportunity aprovechar; power tomar

(capture) town/fortress tomar; person detener*

assets/property (confiscate) confiscar*; (impound) embargar*; cargo/contraband confiscar*; drugs/arms incautar

seize on, seize upon [v + prep + o] chance aprovechar seize up [v + adv] engine agarrotarse, fundirse (AmL); muscles agarrotarse; traffic paralizarse*

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seizure
n
u c (of property, contraband) confiscación f

c (Med) ataque m

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seldom
adv rara vez, pocas veces

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select [1]
vt gift/book/wine elegir*, escoger*; candidate/team member seleccionar

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select [2]
adj
(exclusive) school de élite; district distinguido

(choice) fruit/wine selecto

(especially chosen) group selecto

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selection
n
u c (act, thing chosen) selección f

u c (Busn) (of chocolates, buttons, yarns) surtido m; a wide ~ of new and used cars una amplia gama de coches nuevos y usados

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selective
adj
control/recruitment selectivo; reporting parcial

(discriminating): he's fairly ~ about who he mixes with elige or escoge mucho sus amistades

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self
n (pl selves): she's her old ~ again vuelve a ser la de antes; you're not your usual cheerful ~ no estás tan alegre como de costumbre

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self-
pref
(concerning the self): ~doubt duda f de sí mismo

(with no outside agency) auto; ~financing autofinanciado

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self

: ~-addressed
adj : con el nombre y la dirección del remitente; send a ~-addressed envelope to … envíe un sobre con su nombre y dirección a …;
~-adhesive
adj autoadhesivo;
~-assured
adj seguro de sí mismo;
~-catering
adj (BrE) accommodation equipado con cocina;
~-centered, (BrE) self-centred~-centred
adj egocéntrico;
~-confessed
adj (before n) confeso;
~-confidence
nu confianza f en sí mismo;
~-confident
adj seguro de sí mismo;
~-conscious
adj
(shy, embarrassed) person/manner tímido; to feel ~-conscious sentirse* cohibido
;
(unspontaneous, unnatural) (pej) afectado
;
~-contained
adj
flat (BrE) con cocina y cuarto de baño propios

person independiente
;
~-control
nu dominio m de sí mismo;
~-defense, (BrE) self-defence~-defence
nu
(Law): to act in ~-defense actuar* en defensa propia

(fighting technique) defensa f personal
;
~-destruct
vi autodestruirse*;
~-destructive
adj autodestructivo;
~-determination
nu autodeterminación f;
~-discipline
nu autodisciplina f;
~-employed
adj autónomo;
~-esteem
nu autoestima f;
~-evident
adj truth manifiesto; conclusion evidente;
~-explanatory
adj : the instructions are ~-explanatory las instrucciones son muy claras;
~-government
nu autogobierno m, autonomía f;
~-help
nu autoayuda f;
~-image
n imagen f de sí mismo;
~-important
adj engreído, presumido;
~-imposed
adj voluntario, autoimpuesto;
~-indulgent
adj demasiado indulgente consigo mismo;
~-interest
nu interés m (personal)

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selfish
adj egoísta

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selfishly
adv egoístamente

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selfishness
nu egoísmo m

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self

: ~-made
adj (before n) man/woman que ha alcanzado su posición gracias a sus propios esfuerzos;
~-pity
nu autocompasión f;
~-portrait
n autorretrato m;
~-preservation
nu : the instinct of ~-preservation el instinto de conservación;
~-raising
adj (BrE) ~-rising;
~-reliant
adj independiente;
~-respect
nu dignidad f, amor m propio;
~-respecting
adj (before n): no ~-respecting editor would work for them ningún editor que se precie trabajaría para ellos;
~-righteous
adj person con pretensiones de superioridad moral;
~-rising
adj (AmE) flour con polvos de hornear (AmL), con levadura (Esp), leudante (RPl);
~same
adj (before n) mismísimo;
~-satisfied
adj ufano, satisfecho de sí mismo; expression/grin de (auto)suficiencia;
~-service , (esp AmE) self-serve
adj : ~-service restaurant autoservicio m, self-service m;
~-sufficiency
nu independencia f; (Econ) autosuficiencia f;
~-sufficient
adj person independiente; country autosuficiente;
~-taught
adj autodidacta, autodidacto

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sell
(past & past p sold) vt vender; to ~ sth TO sb, to ~ sb sth venderle algo A algn; to ~ sth FOR sth vender algo EN or POR algo

~ vi
person/company vender

(be sold) product venderse; to ~ AT/FOR sth venderse A/POR algo
sell off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] vender; (cheaply) liquidar sell out
[v + adv + o] (sell all of) stock agotar; article agotar las existencias de

[v + adv]
(sell all stock) shop to ~ out (OF sth): we've o we're sold out of umbrellas los paraguas están agotados, se agotaron los paraguas

(be sold) stock/tickets agotarse

(be traitor) leader/artist venderse

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sell-by date

n (BrE) fecha f límite de venta

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seller
n vendedor, -dora m,f

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selling
nu ventas fpl; (before n) ~ price precio m de venta

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Sellotape
® nu (BrE) Scotch tape

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sell-out

n
(performance) éxito m de taquilla

(betrayal) capitulación f

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selves
pl of SELF

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semaphore
nu código m de señales

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semblance
nu (frml) ~ OF sth apariencia f DE algo

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semen
nu semen m

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semester
n (in US) semestre m (lectivo)

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semi-
pref semi-

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semibreve
n (BrE) semibreve f, redonda f

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semicircle
n semicírculo m

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semicolon
n punto y coma m

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semiconscious
adj semiconsciente

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semidetached
adj : a ~ house una casa pareada or adosada

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semifinal
n semifinal f

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seminar
n seminario m

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semiquaver
n (BrE) semicorchea f

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semiskilled
adj semicalificado or (Esp) semicualificado

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semitone
n semitono m

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semitrailer
n (AmE) camión m con remolque or (CS tb) con acoplado, tráiler m (Esp), trailer m (Méx)

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senate
n the Senate (Govt) el senado or Senado

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senator
n senador, -dora m,f

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send
(past & past p sent) vt mandar, enviar*; to ~ sb to prison mandar a algn a la cárcel; the blow sent him reeling el golpe lo dejó tambaleándose; she sent everything flying lo hizo saltar todo por los aires; to ~ sb to sleep dormir* a algn send away
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(dismiss) despachar; don't ~ me away no me digas que me vaya

(send elsewhere) mandar, enviar*

[v + adv] send off
send for [v + prep + o]
(ask to come) doctor/ambulance mandar a buscar, mandar llamar (AmL)

(order) catalog/application form pedir*; books/tapes/clothes encargar*
send in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
troops enviar*, mandar

(by post) entry/coupon/application mandar, enviar*

(into room) person hacer* pasar; ~ him in hágalo pasar
send off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (dispatch) letter/parcel/goods despachar, mandar; person mandar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (BrE Sport) expulsar

[v + adv] to ~ off FOR sth: I sent off for a brochure escribí pidiendo un folleto, mandé pedir un folleto (AmL)
send on [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] luggage enviar* or mandar por adelantado; mail hacer* seguir send out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(emit) heat despedir*, irradiar; signal/radio waves emitir

(on errand) mandar

invitations mandar, enviar*
send up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(to prison) (AmE) meter preso

(satirize) (BrE colloq) parodiar

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sender
n remitente mf

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send

: ~-off
n (colloq) despedida f;
~-up
n (esp BrE colloq) parodia f

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Senegal
n (el) Senegal

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Senegalese
adj senegalés

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senile
adj senil

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senile dementia

nu demencia f senil

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senior [1]
adj
(superior in rank): a ~ officer in the Army un oficial de alto rango del Ejército; ~ lecturer (BrE) profesor adjunto, profesora adjunta m,f; she's ~ to him es su superior

(older): the ~ members of a club los socios más antiguos de un club; Robert King, S~ (esp AmE) Robert King, padre or sénior

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senior [2]
n

(older person): he's five years my ~ me lleva cinco años

(person of higher rank) superior m

(AmE) senior citizen

(Educ) estudiante mf del último año or curso

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senior

: ~ citizen
n persona f de la tercera edad;
~ high (school)
n (in US) colegio donde se imparten los tres últimos años de la enseñanza secundaria

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seniority
nu
(in rank) jerarquía f

(in length of service) antigüedad f

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sensation
n
c u (feeling, impression) sensación f

c
(furor) sensación f

(success): to be a ~ play/show ser* todo un éxito

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sensational
adj
(causing furor) que causa sensación

(sensationalist) sensacionalista

(very good) (colloq) sensacional (fam)

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sensationalist
adj sensacionalista

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sense [1]
n

c (physical faculty) sentido m; the ~ of hearing/smell/taste/touch el (sentido del) oído/olfato/gusto/tacto

senses pl (rational state): to come to one's ~s entrar en razón

(impression) (no pl) sensación f

c u (awareness) sentido m; ~ of direction/humor sentido de la orientación/del humor; I lost all ~ of time perdí completamente la noción del tiempo

u (common ~) sentido m común; she had the (good) ~ to leave her phone number tuvo la sensatez de dejar su número de teléfono; I can't make him see ~ no puedo hacerlo entrar en razón

c
(meaning) sentido m; in every ~ of the word en todo sentido

(aspect, way): in a ~ they're both correct en cierto modo ambos tienen razón

to make ~
(be comprehensible) tener* sentido

(be sensible): what he said made a lot of ~ lo que dijo era muy razonable; to make ~ of sth entender* algo

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sense [2]
vt
(be aware of) sentir*, notar

(detect) (Tech) detectar

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senseless
adj
(pointless) act/destruction sin sentido

(unconscious) inconsciente

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sensible
adj person/approach sensato; decision prudente; clothes/shoes cómodo y práctico

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sensitive
adj

(emotionally responsive) person sensible; performance lleno de sensibilidad

(touchy) person susceptible

(physically responsive) skin/instrument sensible

(requiring tact) topic/issue delicado

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sensor
n sensor m

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sensual
adj sensual

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sensuous
adj sensual

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sent
past & past p of SEND

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sentence [1]
n
(Ling) oración f, frase f

(Law) (judgment) sentencia f; (punishment) pena f; to pass ~ (on sb) dictar or pronunciar sentencia (contra algn); a life ~ una condena a cadena perpetua

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sentence [2]
vt to ~ sb (TO sth) condenar or sentenciar a algn (A algo)

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sentiment
n
u (feeling) sentir m, sentimiento m

c (view) opinión f; my ~s exactly o entirely estoy totalmente de acuerdo

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sentimental
adj sentimental

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sentry
n (pl -tries) centinela m

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Seoul
n Seúl m

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separate [1]
adj
(individual) separado

(physically apart) aparte adj inv; ~ FROM sth separado DE algo

(distinct, different): it has three ~ meanings tiene tres significados distintos; answer each question on a ~ sheet of paper conteste cada pregunta en una hoja aparte

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separate [2]
vt
(set apart) separar

(distinguish) distinguir*; to ~ sth FROM sth distinguir* algo DE algo

~ vi separarse

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separately
adv
(apart) por separado

(individually) separadamente

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separation
nc u separación f

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separatism
nu separatismo m

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separatist
n separatista mf; (before n) group/movement separatista

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September
n septiembre m, setiembre m

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septic
adj séptico; to go ~ infectarse

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sequel
n
(Cin, Lit, TV) continuación f

(later events) secuela f

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sequence
n
(order): the police established the ~ of events la policía estableció cómo se sucedieron los hechos; it's better to look at the pictures in ~ es mejor ver las fotos en or por orden

(series) serie f

(Math, Mus) secuencia f

(Cin, TV) secuencia f

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sequin
n lentejuela f

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Serb
adj/n Serbian[1,2]

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Serbia
n Serbia f, Servia f

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Serbian [1]
adj serbio, servio

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Serbian [2]
n serbio, -bia m,f, servio, -via m,f

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Serbo-Croat
nu serbocroata m

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serenade [1]
n serenata f

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serenade [2]
vt darle* (una) serenata a

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serene
adj sereno

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sergeant
n sargento mf

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sergeant major

n brigada mf

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serial
n
(Rad, TV) serie f, serial m or (CS) serial f

(Publ): it was published as a ~ se publicó por entregas

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serialize
vt serializar*

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serial

: ~ killer
n asesino, -na m,f en serie;
~ number
n número m de serie

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series
n (pl ~)
(succession) serie f

(TV, Rad) serie f, serial m or (CS) f

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serious
adj

(in earnest, sincere) serio; I'm ~ lo digo en serio

(committed) (before n) student/worker dedicado

(not lightweight) (before n) newspaper/play/music serio

(grave) injury/illness grave; I have ~ doubts about him tengo mis serias dudas acerca de él

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seriously
adv

(not frivolously) seriamente; to take sth/sb ~ tomar(se) algo/a algn en serio

(genuinely, sincerely): you can't ~ mean that no lo puedes estar diciendo en serio

(gravely) ill/injured gravemente

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seriousness
nu seriedad f; he said it in all ~ lo dijo muy en serio

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sermon
n sermón m

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serpent
n (liter) sierpe f (liter)

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serrated
adj edge/knife serrado

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serum
n u c
suero m

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servant
n criado, -da m,f, sirviente, -ta m,f

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serve [1]
vt
(work for) God/country servir* a

(help, be useful to) servir*; it ~s no useful purpose no sirve para nada (útil); to ~ sb right (colloq): it ~s her right! ¡se lo merece!, ¡le está bien empleado! (Esp)

(Culin) food/drink servir*

(in shop) (BrE) atender*

(Law) summons/notice/order entregar*

(complete) apprenticeship hacer*; sentence cumplir

~ vi

(be servant) (liter) servir*

(in shop) (BrE) atender*

(distribute food) servir*

(spend time, do duty): to ~ in the army servir* en el ejército

(have effect, function) to ~ to + INF servir* PARA + INF

(Sport) sacar*, servir*

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serve [2]
n servicio m, saque m

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server
n
(Sport) jugador que tiene el saque

(Comput) servidor m

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service [1]
n
u
(duty, work) servicio m

(given by a tool, machine): you'll get years of ~ from this iron esta plancha le durará años

u c (of professional, tradesman, company) servicio m; we no longer require your ~s ya no precisamos sus servicios

c u (assistance) servicio m; she has done us all a ~ nos ha hecho a todos un favor or servicio; how can I be of ~ to you? ¿en qué puedo ayudarlo or servirlo?

c (organization, system) servicio m; telephone/postal ~ servicio telefónico/postal

(Mil): the ~s las fuerzas armadas

u (in shop, restaurant) servicio m

c u (overhaul, maintenance) revisión f, servicio m (AmL), service m (RPl)

c (Relig) oficio m religioso

c (in tennis) servicio m, saque m

c (dinner ~) vajilla f

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service [2]
vt car hacerle* una revisión or (AmL) un servicio a; machine/appliance hacerle* el mantenimiento a

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service

: ~ charge
n
(in restaurant) servicio m

(for maintenance — of apartment) gastos mpl comunes or (Esp) de comunidad; (— of office) gastos mpl de mantenimiento
;
~ industry
n sector m (de) servicios;
~man
n (pl -men ) militar m, soldado m;
~ station
n estación f de servicio

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serviette
n (BrE) servilleta f

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serving
n porción f, ración f; (before n) ~ dish fuente f; ~ spoon cuchara f de servir

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session
n
(Adm, Govt, Law) (single meeting) sesión f; to be in ~ estar* en sesión, estar* sesionando (esp AmL)

(period of time) sesión f; a recording ~ una sesión de grabación

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set [1]
n
(of tools, golf clubs, pens, keys) juego m; (of books, records) colección f; (of stamps) serie f; a matching ~ of sheets and pillowcases un juego de cama

(TV) aparato m, televisor m; (Rad) aparato m, receptor m

(in tennis, squash) set m

(Theat) (stage) escenario m; (scenery) decorado m

(Cin) plató m

(in hairdressing) marcado m

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set [2]
adj
(established, prescribed) wage/price fijo; there are no ~ times for visiting no hay horas de visita establecidas; a ~ phrase una frase hecha; we ordered the ~ menu (BrE) pedimos el menú del día

(pred)
(ready, prepared): to be ~ estar* listo, estar* pronto (RPl)

(likely, about to) (journ) to be ~ to + INF llevar camino de + INF

(determined, resolute): she's absolutely ~ on that bicycle está empeñada en que tiene que ser esa bicicleta; he's dead ~ on going to college está resuelto a ir a la universidad sea como sea

(rigid, inflexible): to be ~ in one's ways tener* costumbres muy arraigadas

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set [3]
(pres p setting; past & past p set) vt
(put, place) poner*, colocar*

(cause to be, become): to ~ sb free poner* en libertad a algn; to ~ fire to sth, to ~ sth on fire prenderle fuego a algo

(prepare) trap tender*; table poner*

(Med) bone encajar, componer* (AmL)

hair marcar*

(adjust) oven/alarm clock/watch poner*

(arrange, agree on) date/time fijar

(impose, prescribe) target establecer*

(allot) task asignar; homework mandar; exam/test/problem poner*; text prescribir*

(establish) precedent sentar*; record/standard establecer*; to ~ a good example dar* buen ejemplo

(cause to do, start): she ~ them to work in the garden los puso a trabajar en el jardín; to ~ sth going poner* algo en marcha

(usu pass) book/film ambientar; the novel is ~ in Japan la novela está ambientada en el Japón

(mount, insert) gem engarzar*, engastar; stake hincar*, clavar; the posts are ~ in concrete los postes están puestos en hormigón

~ vi
(go down) sun/moon ponerse*

(become solid, rigid) jelly cuajar(se); cement fraguar*

bone soldarse*

set about [v + prep + o]
task (begin) emprender; (tackle) acometer

to ~ about -ING ponerse* a + INF

(attack) atacar*
set apart [v + o + adv] distinguir* set aside [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(save, reserve) food/goods guardar, apartar; time dejar; money guardar, ahorrar

(put to one side, shelve) book/project dejar (de lado)

(disregard) hostility dejar de lado; rules/formality prescindir de
set back [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] progress retrasar, atrasar; clock atrasar set in [v + adv] infection declararse set off
[v + adv] (begin journey) salir*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(activate) bomb/mine hacer* explotar; alarm hacer* sonar; firework lanzar*, tirar

(enhance) hacer* resaltar

set out
[v + adv]
(begin journey) salir*

(begin, intend): I didn't ~ out with that intention no empecé con esa intención; she had failed in what she had ~ out to achieve no había logrado lo que se había propuesto

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
argument/theory exponer*

goods exponer*; chess pieces colocar*

set to [v + adv] ponerse* a trabajar set up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(erect, assemble) monument levantar; machine/tent montar, armar; they ~ up camp near the river acamparon cerca del río

(arrange, plan) meeting convocar* a

(institute, found) committee/commission crear; inquiry abrir*; business montar

(establish): she ~ herself up as a photographer se estableció como fotógrafa

(colloq)
(frame) tenderle* una trampa a

(rig) arreglar

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set

: ~back
n revés m;
~ square
n escuadra f; (with two equal sides) cartabón m

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settee
n sofá m

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setting
n
(of dial, switch) posición f

(of novel, movie) escenario m

(surroundings) marco m, entorno m

(for gem) engarce m, engaste m, montura f

(place ~) cubierto m

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settle
vt

price/terms/time acordar*; it's all been ~d, we're going to Miami ya está (todo) decidido, nos vamos a Miami; that ~s it: I never want to see him again ya no me cabe duda: no lo quiero volver a ver

(resolve) dispute/differences resolver*

bill/account pagar*; debt saldar, liquidar

country/region colonizar*

(make comfortable) patient/child poner* cómodo

(make calm) child calmar; doubts disipar; stomach asentar*

~ vi
(come to live) establecerse*

(become calm) person tranquilizarse*

(make oneself comfortable) ponerse* cómodo

bird posarse

dust asentarse*; snow cuajar

(sink) soil/foundations asentarse*; sediment depositarse

(pay) saldar la cuenta (or la deuda etc)

(Law): to ~ out of court resolver* una disputa extrajudicialmente

settle down
[v + adv]
(become calm): things have ~d down now las cosas ya se han apaciguado; ~ down please, children niños, por favor, tranquilos

(get comfortable): we ~d down for the night nos acomodamos para pasar la noche

(in place, activity): she's settling down well in her new school se está adaptando bien a su nueva escuela; you should get a job and ~ down deberías conseguirte un trabajo y establecerte or echar raíces en algún sitio

(become more responsible) sentar* (la) cabeza

[v + o + adv] (make calm) calmar, tranquilizar*
settle for [v + prep + o] conformarse con settle in [v + adv]: I'll come and see you when you've ~d in te vendré a ver cuando estés instalado; she's settling in well in her new job se está adaptando bien a su nuevo trabajo settle into [v + prep + o] school/job adaptarse a; routine acostumbrarse a settle on [v + prep + o] date/place decidirse por settle up [v + adv] (colloq) arreglar (las) cuentas

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settled
adj
(established) habits/life ordenado; order estable

weather estable

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settlement
n
c (agreement) acuerdo m, convenio m; wage ~ (agreement) convenio m (laboral), acuerdo m salarial; (increase) aumento m (salarial)

u (of account, bill) pago m; (of debt) liquidación f, satisfacción f

c (payment) pago m

u (of dispute) resolución f

c (village) asentamiento m

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settler
n colono, -na m,f

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set-up
n (colloq) (situation, arrangement) sistema f; (pej) tinglado m (fam & pey)

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seven
000,000,000 adj/n siete adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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sevenfold
adj/adv -fold

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seventeen
000,000,000 adj/n diecisiete adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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seventeenth [1]
000,000 adj decimoséptimo

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seventeenth [2]
adv en decimoséptimo lugar

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seventeenth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) diecisieteavo m; (part) diecisieteava parte f

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seventh [1]
000,000 adj séptimo

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seventh [2]
adv en séptimo lugar

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seventh [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) séptimo m; (part) séptima parte f

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seventieth [1]
adj septuagésimo

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seventieth [2]
adv en septuagésimo lugar

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seventieth [3]
000,000 n (Math) setentavo m; (part) setentava or septuagésima parte f

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seventy
000,000,000 adj/n setenta adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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sever
vt
(cut) rope/chain cortar; the saw ~ed his finger la sierra le cortó or le amputó el dedo

(break off) communications cortar; relations romper*

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several [1]
adj varios, -rias

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several [2]
pron varios, varias

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severance
nu
(of relations, links) ruptura f

(Lab Rel) cese m; (before n) ~ pay indemnización f por cese

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severe
adj severer, severest

(strict, harsh) punishment/judge severo; discipline riguroso

(austere) style/colors austero

(serious, bad) illness/injury grave; pain fuerte; winter severo; weather conditions muy malo

(difficult, rigorous) conditions estricto

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severely
adv con severidad, severamente

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severity
nu severidad f; (of illness, injury) gravedad f; (of pain) intensidad f

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sew
(past sewed; past p sewn or sewed) vt coser; seam/hem hacer*; to ~ sth on coser algo

~ vi coser sew up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] coser

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sewage
nu aguas fpl negras or residuales, aguas fpl servidas (CS)

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sewer
n
(underground) alcantarilla f, cloaca f

(drain) (AmE) boca f de (la) alcantarilla, sumidero m

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sewing
nu costura f

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sewing machine

n máquina f de coser

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sewn
past p of SEW

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sex
n
u
(sexual matters) sexo m; (before n) ~ education educación f sexual; ~ symbol sex symbol mf

(intercourse) relaciones fpl sexuales

c u (gender) sexo m

c (men, women collectively) sexo m; (before n) ~ discrimination discriminación f sexual

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sexism
nu sexismo m

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sexist [1]
n sexista mf

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sexist [2]
adj sexista

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sextet
n sexteto m

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sexual
adj sexual

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sexuality
nu sexualidad f

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sexually
adv sexualmente; a ~ transmitted disease una enfermedad de transmisión sexual

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sexy
adj sexier, sexiest
(sexually attractive) sexy

(erotic) book/film/talk erótico

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sh
interj ¡sh!

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shabby
adj -bier, -biest
carpet/sofa/jacket gastado; (threadbare) raído

(bad, unfair): what a ~ way to treat him qué manera más fea de tratarlo

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shack
n choza f, casucha f, rancho m (AmL), jacal m (Méx), bohío m (AmC, Col)

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shackles
pl n grilletes mpl

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shade [1]
n
u (dark place) sombra f; in the ~ a la sombra

c (over window) (AmE) persiana f, estor m (Esp)

c (of color) tono m

c (degree of difference, nuance) matiz m

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shade [2]
vt eyes/face proteger* del sol/de la luz; her seat was ~d from the sun su asiento estaba resguardado del sol

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shadow [1]
n c u
sombra f; she was a ~ of her former self no era ni sombra de lo que había sido; without a ~ of (a) doubt sin la más mínima duda

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shadow [2]
vt seguir* de cerca a

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shadowy
adj
(indistinct) form impreciso

(full of shadows) place/forest oscuro

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shady
adj -dier, -diest
(giving shade) place/garden sombreado; tree que da mucha sombra

(disreputable) (colloq) deal/business turbio; character sospechoso

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shaft
n

(of arrow, spear) asta f‡, astil m; (of hammer, ax) mango m

(of light) rayo m

(Mech Eng) eje m

(of elevator) hueco m; (of mine) pozo m, tiro m

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shaggy
adj -gier, -giest dog lanudo, peludo; beard/hair enmarañado, greñudo

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shake [1]
(past shook; past p shaken) vt

(cause to move, agitate) bottle/cocktail agitar; person/building sacudir; dice agitar, revolver* (AmL); she shook the sand out of the towel sacudió la toalla para quitarle la arena; to ~ hands with sb, to ~ sb's hand darle* or estrecharle la mano a algn; they shook hands se dieron la mano; to ~ one's head negar* con la cabeza; (meaning yes) (AmE) asentir* con la cabeza

(brandish) sword/stick agitar; to ~ one's fist at sb amenazar* a algn con el puño

(undermine, impair) courage/nerve hacer* flaquear; faith debilitar

(shock, surprise) person impresionar

~ vi
(move, tremble) earth/hand/voice temblar*; he was shaking with fear/cold/rage estaba temblando de miedo/frío/rabia

(shake hands) (colloq): they shook on it sellaron el acuerdo con un apretón de manos
shake off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] pursuer/reporter deshacerse* de; habit quitarse; cold quitarse de encima shake up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
liquid agitar

(colloq) industry/personnel reorganizar* totalmente

(disturb, shock) (colloq): he's a bit ~n up está un poco alterado

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shake [2]
n
(act) sacudida f; (violent) sacudida f violenta, sacudón m (AmL); he replied with a ~ of the head contestó negando con la cabeza

(milk ~) (AmE) batido m, (leche f) malteada f (AmL), licuado m con leche (AmL)

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shaken
past p of SHAKE

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shaker
n
(for cocktails) coctelera f

(for salt) salero m; (for pepper) pimentero m; (for sugar) azucarero m

(for dice) cubilete m, cacho m (Andes)

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shaky
adj -kier, -kiest
(trembling) hands/voice tembloroso; writing de trazo poco firme

(unsteady) table poco firme; structure tambaleante; health delicado; currency/government débil; theory/start flojo

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shale
nu esquisto m, pizarra f

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shall
v mod (past should)
(with 1st person)
(in statements about the future): I ~ be very interested to see what happens tendré mucho interés en ver qué sucede; we shan't be able to come (BrE) no podremos venir

(making suggestions, asking for assent) [The present tense is used in this type of question in Spanish] ~ I open the window? ¿abro la ventana?; ~ we go out tonight? ¿qué te (or le etc) parece si salimos esta noche?

(with 2nd and 3rd persons) (in commands, promises etc): they ~ not pass no pasarán

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shallot
n chalote m, chalota f

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shallow
adj -er, -est
(not deep) water/pond/river poco profundo; dish llano, plano; breathing superficial

(superficial) person superficial

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shallows
pl n bajío m

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sham [1]
n c u
farsa f

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sham [2]
adj (pej) (no comp) fingido

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sham [3]
vt/i -mm- fingir*

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shambles
n (+ sing vb) caos m, desquicio m (RPl); (fiasco) desastre m

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shame [1]
n
u (feeling) vergüenza f, pena f (AmL exc CS); ~ on you! ¡qué vergüenza!; to put sb to ~: she's such a good hostess, she puts me to ~ es tan buena anfitriona que me hace sentir culpable

(pity) (no pl) lástima f, pena f; what a ~! ¡qué lástima!; it's a ~ you can't go es una pena que no puedas ir

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shame [2]
vt avergonzar*, apenar (AmL exc CS); they ~d us into paying nos hicieron avergonzarnos de tal manera que al final pagamos

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shamefaced
adj avergonzado

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shameful
adj vergonzoso

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shameless
adj lie/exploitation descarado; liar/cheat desvergonzado

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shampoo [1]
n (pl -poos) champú m

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shampoo [2]
vt -poos, -pooing, -pooed hair lavar; carpet/upholstery limpiar

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shan't
shall not

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shanty
n (pl -ties)
(hut) casucha f, rancho m (AmL), chabola f (Esp)

(sea ~) (BrE) canción f de marineros

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shantytown
n barriada f (AmL), chabolas fpl (Esp), población f callampa (Chi), villa f miseria (Arg), ciudad f perdida (Méx), cantegril m (Ur), ranchos mpl (Ven)

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shape [1]
n

c (visible form) forma f; it is triangular in ~ tiene forma triangular; in the ~ of a cross en forma de cruz; to take ~ tomar forma

u (general nature, outline) conformación f; the ~ of things to come lo que nos espera

u (guise): assistance in the ~ of food stamps ayuda consistente en vales canjeables por comida; I won't tolerate bribery in any ~ or form no pienso tolerar sobornos de ningún tipo

u (condition, order): she's in pretty good/bad ~ está bastante bien/mal (de salud); to keep in ~ mantenerse* en forma

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shape [2]
vt
object/material darle* forma a

(influence) events determinar; character/ideas formar

~ vi project tomar forma; plan desarrollarse shape up [v + adv]
shape[2] vi

(improve, pull oneself together) entrar en vereda (fam)

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-shaped
suff : L~/heart~ con or en forma de L/corazón

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shapeless
adj informe, sin forma

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shapely
adj -lier, -liest figure bien modulado, hermoso; legs torneado

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share [1]
n
(portion) parte f; she must take her ~ of the blame debe aceptar que tiene parte de la culpa

(Busn, Fin)
(held by partner) (no pl) participación f

(held by shareholder) acción f

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share [2]
vt

(use jointly) to ~ sth (WITH sb) compartir algo (CON algn)

(have in common) interest/opinion compartir; characteristics tener* en común

(divide) dividir

(communicate) experience/knowledge intercambiar

~ vi
(use jointly) compartir; to ~ and ~ alike compartir las cosas

(have a part) to ~ IN sth compartir algo, participar DE algo
share out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] repartir, distribuir*

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shareholder

n accionista mf

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shark
n (Zool) tiburón m

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sharp [1]
adj -er, -est

knife/edge/scissors afilado, filoso (AmL), filudo (Chi, Per); features anguloso; pencil con punta; it has a ~ point es muy puntiagudo

pain agudo

wind cortante; frost crudo, fuerte

taste ácido

(abrupt, steep) bend/angle cerrado; turn brusco; rise/fall brusco

(sudden) repentino, súbito

(keen) eyesight agudo; hearing fino, agudo

(acute) wit/mind agudo

(clear, unblurred) photo/TV picture nítido; outline definido; contrast marcado

(harsh) retort cortante; to have a ~ tongue ser* muy mordaz, tener* una lengua muy afilada

(clever, shrewd) person listo, astuto; move astuto

(Mus) (referring to key) sostenido; C ~ do m sostenido

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sharp [2]
adv
(exactly): at six o'clock ~ a las seis en punto

(abruptly): turn ~ right gire a la derecha en curva cerrada

(Mus) play demasiado alto

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sharp [3]
n (Mus) sostenido m

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sharpen
vt knife/claws afilar; pencil sacarle* punta a

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sharpener
n (knife ~) afilador m; (pencil ~) sacapuntas m

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sharply
adv

(steeply, abruptly) drop/fall/increase bruscamente; bend repentinamente

(suddenly, swiftly) de repente

outlined/defined claramente, nítidamente

(harshly) answer con dureza

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shat
past & past p of SHIT

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shatter
vt window/plate hacer* añicos or pedazos; health/nerves destrozar*; confidence/hopes destruir*; silence romper*; she was ~ed by the news la noticia la dejó destrozada

~ vi hacerse* añicos or pedazos

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shave [1]
vt
person afeitar or (esp Méx) rasurar

(touch in passing) rozar*

~ vi person afeitarse or (esp Méx) rasurarse

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shave [2]
n afeitada f or (esp Méx) rasurada f; to have a ~ afeitarse or (esp Méx) rasurarse; a close ~ (colloq): we won in the end, but it was a pretty close ~ al final ganamos, pero por los pelos or por un pelo (fam)

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shaven
adj head rapado

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shaver
n (electric ~) máquina f de afeitar, afeitadora f or (esp Méx) rasuradora f

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shaving
n
(before n) cream/soap de afeitar or (esp Méx) de rasurar; ~ brush brocha f de afeitar

c shavings pl (pieces) virutas fpl

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shawl
n chal m

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she
pron ella
Note
Although ella is given as the main translation of she, it is in practice used only for emphasis, or to avoid ambiguity: she went to the theater fue al teatro; she went to the theater, he went to the cinema ella fue al teatro y él fue al cine; she did it ella lo hizo.
~'s a writer/my sister es escritora/mi hermana; ~ didn't say it, I did no fue ella quien lo dijo, sino yo

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sheaf
n (pl sheaves)
(Agr) gavilla f

(of notes) fajo m; (of arrows) haz m

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shear
vt (past sheared; past p shorn) sheep esquilar

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shears
pl n (for grass, hedge) tijeras fpl; (for shearing sheep) tijeras fpl de esquilar

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sheath
n (pl ~s ) (for sword, knife) funda f, vaina f

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sheaves
pl of SHEAF

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shed [1]
vt (pres p shedding; past & past p shed)

tears/blood derramar

leaves/skin mudar; clothing despojarse de (frml)

(send out) light emitir

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shed [2]
n
(hut) cabaña f; (garden ~) cobertizo m

(larger building) nave f

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she'd

she would

she had

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sheen
nu brillo m, lustre m

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sheep
n (pl ~) oveja f

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sheepdog

n perro m pastor

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sheepish
adj avergonzado

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sheepskin

n c u
piel f de borrego or de cordero

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sheer
adj sheerer, sheerest
(pure, absolute) (as intensifier) puro; the ~ size of the problem la mera magnitud del problema

(vertical) drop a pique; cliff escarpado

(fine) stockings/fabric muy fino

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sheet
n
(on bed) sábana f

(of paper) hoja f; (of wrapping paper) pliego m, hoja f; (of stamps) pliego m

(of metal) chapa f, plancha f, lámina f; a ~ of glass un vidrio

(of ice) capa f; (before n) ~ lightning relámpagos mpl difusos

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sheet

: ~ metal
nu metal m en planchas or chapas;
~ music
nu partituras fpl

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sheik ,sheikh
, n jeque m

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shelf
n (pl shelves)
(in cupboard, bookcase) estante m, balda f (Esp); a set of shelves unos estantes, una estantería

(Geol): continental ~ plataforma f continental

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shell [1]
n

(of egg, nut) cáscara f; (of sea mollusk) concha f; (of tortoise, turtle, snail, crustacean) caparazón m or f

(of building, vehicle) armazón m or f

(Mil) proyectil m, obús m

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shell [2]
vt
(Culin) peas/nuts/eggs pelar; mussel/clam quitarle la concha a

(Mil) position/troops/city bombardear

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she'll
she will

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shell

: ~fish
n (pl ~fish)
c (creature) marisco m

u (collectively) mariscos mpl, marisco m (Esp)
;
~shock
nu neurosis f de guerra

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shelter [1]
n
c (building) refugio m

u
(protection): to take ~ refugiarse

(accommodations): they need food and ~ necesitan alimentos y albergue

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shelter [2]
vt
(protect from weather) resguardar

criminal/fugitive darle* cobijo a

~ vi to ~ (FROM sth) refugiarse or resguardarse (DE algo)

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sheltered
adj valley/harbor abrigado; life protegido

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shelve
vt plan/project archivar

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shelves
pl of SHELF

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shelving
nu estantería f

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shepherd
n pastor m

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sherbet
n
(sorbet) (AmE) sorbete m

(powder) (BrE) polvos efervescentes con sabor a frutas, sidral® m (Esp)

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sheriff
n (in US) sheriff mf

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sherry
nu c (pl -ries) jerez m

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she's

she is

she has

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shield [1]
n
(Hist, Mil) escudo m

(protective cover on machine) revestimiento m

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shield [2]
vt to ~ sth/sb (FROM sb/sth) proteger* algo/a algn (DE algn/algo)

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shift [1]
vt
(change position of) object/furniture correr, mover*

(transfer): they tried to ~ the responsibility onto us trataron de cargarnos la responsabilidad

~ vi
(change position, direction) cargo correrse; wind cambiar; he ~ed uneasily in his chair se movía intranquilo en la silla; the focus of attention has ~ed to Europe el foco de atención ha pasado a Europa

(change gear) (AmE) cambiar de marcha or de velocidad

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shift [2]
n
(change in position) cambio m

(work period) turno m; to work the day/night ~ hacer* el turno de día/de noche; (before n) ~ work trabajo m por turnos

(AmE Auto) palanca m de cambio or (Méx) de velocidades

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shift key

n tecla f de las mayúsculas

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shifty
adj -tier, -tiest expression/eyes furtivo; appearance sospechoso

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shilling
n chelín m

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shimmer
vi water/silk brillar; lights titilar; (in water) rielar (liter)

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shin
n espinilla f, canilla f

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shine [1]
nu brillo m

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shine [2]
(past & past p shone) vi
(gleam, glow) star/sun/eyes brillar; metal/shoes relucir*, brillar

(excel) to ~ (AT sth) destacar(se*) (EN algo)

~ vt (+ adv compl): to ~ a light on sth alumbrar algo con una luz

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shingle
n u
guijarros mpl

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shingles
n (Med) (+ sing vb) herpes m, culebrilla f

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shining
adj eyes brillante, luminoso; hair/metal brillante, reluciente

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shiny
adj -nier, -niest hair/fabric/shoe brillante; coin reluciente

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ship [1]
n barco m, buque m

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ship [2]
vt -pp-
(send by sea) enviar* or mandar por barco

(send) enviar*, despachar

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ship

: ~building
nu construcción f naval;
~load
n cargamento m

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shipment
n (goods) envío m, remesa f

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shipping
nu
(ships) barcos mpl, embarcaciones fpl (frml); (before n) lane/route de navegación

(transportation of freight) transporte m

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shipshape
adj (pred) limpio y ordenado

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shipwreck [1]
n naufragio m

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shipwreck [2]
vt (usu pass): to be ~ed naufragar*

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shipyard

n (often pl) astillero m

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shirk
vt task/duty eludir, rehuir*

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shirt
n camisa f

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shirtsleeve

n manga f de camisa; in (one's) ~s en mangas de camisa

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shit [1]
n u
(vulg) mierda f (vulg)

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shit [2]
vi (pres p shitting; past & past p shit or shat) (vulg) cagar* (vulg)

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shit [3]
interj (vulg) ¡carajo! (vulg), ¡mierda! (vulg)

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shiver [1]
n escalofrío m; the scream sent ~s o a ~ down my spine el grito me produjo escalofríos

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shiver [2]
vi (with cold) temblar*; (with fear) temblar*; (with anticipation) estremecerse*

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shivery
adj : to feel ~ tener* escalofríos

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shmaltz ,shmalz
, etc schmaltz etc

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shoal
n
(of fish) cardumen m, banco m

(sandbank) bajío m, banco m de arena

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shock [1]
n
c
(of impact) choque m; (of earthquake, explosion) sacudida f

(electric ~) descarga f (eléctrica)

u (Med) shock m; to be in (a state of) ~ estar* en estado de shock

u c (distress, surprise) shock m; to get a ~ llevarse un shock; the news came as a great ~ to us la noticia nos conmocionó

c (scare) susto m; to get a ~ llevarse un susto

c (bushy mass): a ~ of hair una mata de pelo

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shock [2]
vt (stun, appal) horrorizar*; (scandalize) escandalizar*

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shock absorber

n amortiguador m

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shocked
adj
(appalled) horrorizado

(scandalized): I was ~ to hear that … me indigné cuando me enteré de que …

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shocking
adj
news/report espeluznante

behavior/language escandaloso

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shock wave

n (Phys) onda f expansiva

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shod
past & past p of SHOE

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shoddy
adj -dier, -diest goods/workmanship de muy mala calidad

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shoe [1]
n
(Clothing) zapato m; (before n) ~ polish betún m; ~ repairer zapatero, -ra m,f

(for horse) herradura f

(brake ~) zapata f

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shoe [2]
vt (pres shoes; pres p shoeing; past & past p shod) horse herrar*

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shoe

: ~brush
n cepillo m de los zapatos;
~horn
n calzador m;
~lace
n cordón m (de zapato), agujeta f (Méx), pasador m (Per)

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shone
past & past p of SHINE

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shoo [1]
interj ¡fuera!, ¡úscale! (Méx)

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shoo [2]
vt shoos, shooing, shooed: I ~ed the birds off o away espanté a los pájaros

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shook
past of SHAKE

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shoot [1]
n
(Bot) brote m

(shooting expedition) cacería f

(Cin) rodaje m

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shoot [2]
(past & past p shot) vt

person/animal pegarle* un tiro a; they shot him dead, they shot him to death (AmE) lo mataron a tiros/de un tiro; to ~ oneself pegarse* un tiro

(hunt) duck/deer cazar*

(fire) bullet disparar, tirar; arrow/missile lanzar*, arrojar; glance lanzar*

(pass swiftly): to ~ the rapids salvar los rápidos

(Cin) rodar*

~ vi

(fire weapon) disparar; to ~ AT sb/sth dispararle A algn/A algo

(hunt) cazar*

(move swiftly): she ~ past pasó como una bala (fam); he shot out of his seat saltó del asiento

(Sport) tirar, disparar
shoot down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] plane derribar, abatir shoot out [v + adv] (emerge quickly) salir* disparado or (fam) como un bólido shoot up [v + adv]
(grow tall) crecer* mucho

(go up quickly) prices/temperature dispararse; flames alzarse*

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shoot [3]
interj (AmE colloq) ¡miércoles! (fam & euf)

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shooting
n
u (exchange of fire) tiroteo m, balacera f (AmL); (shots) tiros mpl, disparos mpl

u c (killing) asesinato m

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shooting star
n estrella f fugaz

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shoot-out

n tiroteo m, balacera f (AmL), baleo m (Chi)

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shop [1]
n
c (retail outlet) tienda f, negocio m (CS), comercio m (frml); to go to the ~s ir* de compras

u (business) (colloq): to talk ~ hablar del trabajo

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shop [2]
-pp- vi hacer* compras; to go ~ping ir* de compras

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shopaholic
n (colloq) persona f adicta a las compras

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shop

: ~ assistant
n (BrE) dependiente, -ta m,f, empleado, -da m,f (de tienda) (AmL), vendedor, -dora m,f (CS);
~ floor
n (part of factory) taller m; (workers) obreros mpl, trabajadores mpl; (as union members) bases fpl sindicales;
~keeper
n comerciante mf, tendero, -ra m,f;
~lifter
n ladrón, -drona m,f (que roba en las tiendas);
~lifting
nu hurto m (en las tiendas)

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shopper
n comprador, -dora m,f

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shopping
nu
(act): to do the ~ hacer* la compra or (AmS) las compras, hacer* el mercado (Col, Ven), hacer* el mandado (Méx); (before n) basket de la compra or (AmS) de las compras

(purchases) compras fpl

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shopping

: ~ bag
n
(given by store) (AmE) bolsa f (de plástico, papel etc)

(owned by customer) (BrE) bolsa f (de la compra or (AmS) de las compras)
;
~ cart
n (AmE) carrito m (de la compra or (AmS) de las compras);
~ center, (BrE) shopping centre~ centre ~ mall;
~ list
n lista f de la compra or (AmS) de las compras or (Col, Ven) del mercado or (Méx) del mandado;
~ mall
n (esp AmE) centro m comercial;
~ trolley
n (BrE)
~ cart

(bag on wheels) carrito m, changuito m (RPl)

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shop

: ~-soiled
adj goods deteriorado;
~ window
n escaparate m, vitrina f (AmL), aparador m (AmC, Col, Méx);
~worn
adj (AmE) goods deteriorado

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shore
n
c
(of sea, lake) orilla f

(coast) costa f, ribera f

u (land): to go on ~ bajar a tierra (firme)
shore up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] apuntalar

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shorn
past p of SHEAR

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short [1]
adj -er, -est
(of length, height, distance) corto; person bajo

(brief) visit/trip corto; the days are getting ~er los días van acortándose; a ~ time ago hace poco (tiempo); we call him Rob for ~ lo llamamos Rob para abreviar

in short (briefly) (as linker) en resumen

(brusque) manner brusco; she has a ~ temper tiene muy mal genio

(inadequate, deficient) escaso; to be in ~ supply escasear; we're six people ~ todavía nos faltan seis personas; (to be) ~ OF sth/sb: we're very ~ of time estamos muy cortos de tiempo; they were ~ of staff no tenían suficiente personal

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short [2]
adv
(suddenly, abruptly): he cut ~ his vacation interrumpió sus vacaciones; he stopped ~ when he saw me se paró en seco cuando me vio

(below target, requirement): to fall ~ shell/arrow quedarse corto; we never went ~ of food nunca nos faltó la comida

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short [3]
n
(Cin) cortometraje m, corto m

(drink) (BrE) copa de bebida alcohólica de las que se sirven en pequeñas cantidades, como el whisky o el coñac

shorts pl
(short trousers) shorts mpl, pantalones mpl cortos

(men's underwear) (AmE) calzoncillos mpl

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short [4]
vi (Elec) hacer* un cortocircuito short out (AmE Elec) [v + adv] fuse fundirse; iron/hairdryer hacer* (un) cortocircuito

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shortage
nc u ~ (OF sth/sb) falta f or escasez f (DE algo/algn)

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short

: ~bread
nu galleta dulce de mantequilla;
~-change
vt (in shop): he ~-changed me me dio mal el cambio or (AmL tb) el vuelto;
~ circuit
n cortocircuito m;
~-circuit
vt (Elec) provocar* un cortocircuito en
~ vi (Elec) hacer* (un) cortocircuito;
~coming
n defecto m, deficiencia f;
~crust (pastry)
nu (BrE) pasta f quebradiza (tipo de masa para empanadas, tartas etc);
~ cut
n atajo m; there are no ~ cuts to success no hay fórmulas mágicas para el éxito

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shorten
vt skirt/sleeves acortar; text/report acortar, abreviar

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short

: ~fall
n ~fall (IN sth): a ~fall of 7% in revenues un déficit de 7% en los ingresos;
~-haired
adj de pelo corto;
~hand
nu taquigrafía f;
~ list
n lista f de candidatos preseleccionados;
~-list
vt preseleccionar;
~-lived
adj success/enthusiasm efímero; recovery pasajero

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shortly
adv dentro de poco; ~ before/after midnight poco antes/después de la medianoche

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short

: ~sighted
adj
(esp BrE Med) miope, corto de vista

attitude/policy corto de miras
;
~-sleeved
adj de manga corta;
~-staffed
adj : they/we were ~-staffed les/nos faltaba personal;
~ story
n cuento m, relato m breve;
~-tempered
adj de mal genio;
~-term
adj a corto plazo;
~wave
nu onda f corta

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shot [1]
past & past p of SHOOT

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shot [2]
n
c
(from gun, rifle) disparo m, tiro m; (from cannon) cañonazo m; she fired three ~s disparó tres veces; she was off like a ~ salió disparada

(marksman): a good/poor ~ un buen/mal tirador

(colloq) c (attempt, try): it costs £50 a ~ son 50 dólares por vez; I'd like another ~ at it me gustaría volver a intentarlo

c (Phot) foto f; (Cin) toma f

u (pellets): (lead) ~ perdigones mpl

c (used in shotput) bala f, peso m (Esp)

c (in soccer) disparo m, tiro m; (in basketball) tiro m, tirada f; (in golf, tennis) tiro m

c (injection) inyección f

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shot

: ~gun
n escopeta f;
~put
n (event) lanzamiento m de bala or (Esp) de peso

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should [1]
past of SHALL

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should [2]
v mod
(expressing desirability) debería (or deberías etc), debiera (or debieras etc); you ~ have thought of that before deberías or debieras haber pensado en eso antes

(indicating probability, logical expectation) debería (or deberías etc) (de), debiera (or debieras etc) (de); it ~ add up to 100 debería (de) or debiera (de) dar 100

(with first person only)
(conditional use) (BrE frml): I ~ like to see her me gustaría verla

(venturing a guess) (BrE): I ~ think she must be over 80 yo diría que debe tener más de 80

(expressing indignation): I ~ think so too! ¡(no) faltaría más!

(subjunctive use) (with all persons): it's natural that he ~ want to go with her es natural que quiera ir con ella; if you ~ happen to pass a bookshop … si pasaras por una librería …

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shoulder [1]
n
(Anat, Clothing) hombro m

(of road) arcén m, berma f (Andes), acotamiento m (Méx), banquina f (RPl), hombrillo m (Ven)

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shoulder [2]
vt knapsack ponerse* or echarse al hombro; blame/responsibility cargar* con

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shoulder

: ~ bag
n bolso m or (CS) cartera f or (Méx) bolsa f (con correa larga para colgar del hombro);
~ blade
n omóplato m;
~-length
adj : ~-length hair pelo m hasta los hombros;
~ strap
n (of garment) tirante m or (CS) bretel m; (of bag) correa f

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shouldn't
should not

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shout [1]
n grito m

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shout [2]
vi gritar; to ~ AT sb gritarle A algn

~ vt gritar shout out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] answer gritar

[v + adv] dar* un grito

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shouting
nu griterío m

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shove [1]
vt
(push roughly) empujar; they ~d her out of the way la quitaron de en medio a empellones or a empujones

(put) (colloq) poner*, meter

~ vi empujar

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shove [2]
n empujón m, empellón m

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shovel [1]
n pala f

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shovel [2]
vt , (BrE) -ll- coal palear; snow espalar

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show [1]
(past showed; past p shown or showed) vt

photograph/passport mostrar*, enseñar; to ~ sb sth, to ~ sth TO sb mostrarle* algo A algn

feelings demostrar*; interest/enthusiasm demostrar*, mostrar*; courage demostrar* (tener); could you ~ me the way? ¿me podría indicar el camino?

(allow to be seen): this carpet ~s every mark en esta alfombra se notan todas las marcas; he's started to ~ his age se le han empezado a notar los años

(record, register) barometer/dial/indicator marcar*, señalar, indicar*; profit/loss arrojar

(demonstrate) truth/importance demostrar*; it just goes to ~ how wrong you can be eso te demuestra lo equivocado que puedes estar

(teach) enseñar; I ~ed her how to do it le enseñé cómo se hacía

(by accompanying) (+ adv compl): he ~ed us to our seats nos llevó hasta nuestros asientos; to ~ sb in hacer* pasar a algn; to ~ sb out acompañar a algn a la puerta

(screen) movie dar*, pasar, poner* (Esp); program dar*, poner* (Esp); slides pasar

(exhibit) paintings/sculpture exponer*; horse/dog presentar

~ vi
(be visible) dirt/stain verse*; emotion/scar notarse; your petticoat is ~ing se te ve la enagua

(be screened) (Cin): it's ~ing at the Trocadero la están dando en el Trocadero, la ponen en el Trocadero (Esp)

v refl to ~ oneself
(become visible) person asomarse

(prove to be) demostrar* ser; (turn out to be) resultar ser
show off
[v + adv] lucirse*; stop ~ing off déjate de hacer tonterías

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(display for admiration) car/girlfriend lucir*, presumir de (Esp); wealth/knowledge presumir de

(display to advantage) beauty/complexion hacer* resaltar

show up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(reveal) mistake/deception poner* de manifiesto (frml)

(embarrass) parents/friends hacer* quedar mal

[v + adv]
(be visible) imperfection notarse

(arrive) (colloq) aparecer* (fam)

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show [2]
n
c (exhibition) (Art) exposición f; to be on ~ estar* expuesto; to put sth on ~ exponer* algo

c
(stage production) espectáculo m; to steal the ~ robarse el espectáculo

(on television, radio) programa m

(no pl)
(display) muestra f, demostración f; a ~ of force un despliegue de fuerza

(outward appearance): I made a ~ of enthusiasm fingí estar entusiasmado; their plush office is simply for ~ su elegante oficina es solo para darse tono

(colloq) (no pl) (activity, organization) asunto m; to run the ~ llevar la voz cantante (fam)

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show

: ~ business (colloq)
nu mundo m del espectáculo;
~case
n
(cabinet) vitrina f

(for products, ideologies) escaparate m
;
~down
n enfrentamiento m

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shower [1]
n
(in bathroom) ducha f, regadera f (Méx); to take o (BrE) have a ~ ducharse; (before n) ~ cap gorro m de ducha

(Meteo) chaparrón m, chubasco m

(party) (AmE) fiesta en la que los invitados obsequian a la homenajeada con motivo de su próxima boda, el nacimiento de su niño etc

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shower [2]
vt
(spray) regar*; to ~ sb WITH sth tirarle algo A algn

(bestow lavishly) to ~ sb WITH sth: he ~ed her with gifts la llenó de regalos; the country ~ed him with honors el país lo colmó de honores

~ vi
(wash) ducharse

(be sprayed) water/leaves/stones caer*; letters/congratulations/protests llover*

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show jumping
nu concursos mpl hípicos

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shown
past p of SHOW

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show

: ~-off
n (colloq) fanfarrón, -rrona m,f, fantasma mf (Esp fam);
~room
n (often pl) salón m de exposición (y ventas)

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showy
adj showier, showiest
(gaudy) llamativo

(attractive) vistoso

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shrank
past of SHRINK

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shrapnel
nu metralla f

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shred [1]
n (of paper, fabric) tira f, trozo m; not a (single) ~ of evidence ni una (sola) prueba; not a ~ of truth ni pizca de verdad; to be in ~s clothes/fabric estar* hecho jirones or tiras; argument/reputation estar* destrozado

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shred [2]
vt -dd- cortar en tiras; documents destruir*, triturar

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shredder
n (for paper) trituradora f; (for vegetables) cortadora f

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shrew
n (Zool) musaraña f

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shrewd
adj -er, -est person astuto; move/investment/assessment hábil

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shriek [1]
n (of delight, terror) grito m, chillido m; (of pain) grito m, alarido m; we could hear ~s of laughter oíamos risotadas

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shriek [2]
vi/t gritar, chillar

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shrift
nu : to give sth short ~ idea/suggestion desestimar algo de plano; to give sb short ~ echar a algn con cajas destempladas

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shrill
adj -er, -est whistle/laugh agudo, estridente; voice agudo, chillón

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shrimp
n (pl ~ or (BrE also) ~s) (large) (AmE) langostino m; (medium) camarón m (AmL), gamba f (esp Esp); (small) (BrE) camarón m, quisquilla f (Esp)

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shrine
n (holy place) santuario m; (in out-of-the-way place) ermita f

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shrink
(past shrank or shrunk; past p shrunk or shrunken) vi
(diminish in size) clothes/fabric encoger(se)*; meat achicarse*; wood contraerse*; area/amount reducirse*

(recoil) retroceder; to ~ back o away from sth/sb echarse atrás or retroceder ante algo/algn

~ vt clothes/fabric encoger*

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shrinkage
nu (of clothes, fabric) encogimiento m; (of wood, metal) contracción f

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shrivel
, (BrE) -ll- ~ (up) vi leaf/plant marchitarse, secarse*; fruit/vegetables resecarse* y arrugarse*; skin ajarse

vt leaf/plant secar*, marchitar

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shroud [1]
n mortaja f

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shroud [2]
vt envolver*; a case ~ed in mystery (journ) un caso envuelto en un velo de misterio

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Shrove Tuesday
n martes m de Carnaval

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shrub
n arbusto m, mata f

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shrubbery
n u
arbustos mpl, matas fpl

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shrug [1]
n : with a ~ (of her shoulders) encogiéndose de hombros

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shrug [2]
-gg- vi encogerse* de hombros

~ vt : to ~ one's shoulders encogerse* de hombros shrug off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] misfortune/disappointment superar; criticism hacer* caso omiso de

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shrunk
past & past p of SHRINK

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shrunken [1]
past p of SHRINK

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shrunken [2]
adj body consumido

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shudder [1]
vi
person estremecerse*

bus/train/plane dar* sacudidas; to ~ to a halt pararse abruptamente

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shudder [2]
n
(of person) estremecimiento m

(of vehicle, engine) sacudida f

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shuffle
vt
to ~ one's feet arrastrar los pies

cards/papers barajar

~ vi caminar or andar* arrastrando los pies

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shun
vt -nn- person/society rechazar*, rehuir*; publicity/limelight evitar, rehuir*

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shunt
vt (Rail) cambiar de vía

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shush [1]
vt acallar

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shush [2]
interj : ~! ¡chitón!, ¡silencio!

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shut [1]
(pres p shutting; past & past p shut) vt

window/book/eyes cerrar*

store/business cerrar*

(confine) to ~ sb IN sth encerrar* a algn EN algo; he ~ himself in his room se encerró en su cuarto

~ vi
door/window cerrar(se)*

(esp BrE) (cease business — for day) cerrar*; (— permanently) cerrar* (sus puertas)
shut down
[v + adv] factory/business cerrar*; machinery apagarse*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] factory/business cerrar*; machinery apagar*
shut in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] encerrar* shut off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
water/electricity cortar; engine apagar*

(isolate) (often pass) place/person aislar*
shut out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
person/animal dejar (a)fuera; light/heat no dejar entrar; to ~ oneself out quedarse (a)fuera

(AmE Sport) team/pitcher ganarle a (sin conceder ni un gol o carrera etc)
shut up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(close) house/office cerrar*

(confine) dog encerrar*

[v + o + adv] (silence) (colloq) hacer* callar

[v + adv]
(close business) cerrar*

(stop talking) (colloq) callarse

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shut [2]
adj (pred) cerrado

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shutdown

n (of hospital, college) cierre m; (of power) corte m; (of services) paralización f

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shutter
n
(on window) postigo m

(Phot) obturador m

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shuttle [1]
n
(in loom, sewing machine) lanzadera f

(Aviat) puente m aéreo; (bus, train service) servicio m (regular) de enlace

(space ~) transbordador m or lanzadera f espacial

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shuttle [2]
vi : to ~ back and forth ir* y venir*

~ vt passengers transportar, llevar

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shuttlecock

n volante m, plumilla f, rehilete m, gallito m (Col, Méx)

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shy [1]
adj shyer, shyest person tímido; animal huraño

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shy [2]
vi shies, shying, shied horse respingar*

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shyly
adv tímidamente, con timidez

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shyness
nu timidez f

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Siamese
n (pl ~) ~ (cat) gato m siamés

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Siamese twins

pl n (hermanos) siameses mpl, (hermanas) siamesas fpl

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sibling
n (frml) (brother) hermano m; (sister) hermana f

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sick
adj -er, -est
(ill) enfermo; to be off ~ estar* ausente por enfermedad

(nauseated) (pred): to feel ~ (dizzy, unwell) estar* mareado; (about to vomit) tener* ganas de vomitar; to be ~ vomitar; he makes me ~ me da asco

(disturbed, sickened) (pred): to be ~ with fear/worry estar* muerto de miedo/preocupación

(weary, fed up) to be ~ OF sth/-ING estar* harto DE algo/+ INF; I'm ~ and tired of hearing that estoy absolutamente harto de oír eso

(gruesome) person/mind morboso; humor/joke de muy mal gusto

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sick

: ~ bay
n enfermería f;
~bed
n (liter) lecho m de enfermo (liter)

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sicken
vt dar* rabia, enfermar (AmL); (stronger) asquear

~ vi (BrE) to be ~ing FOR sth estar* incubando algo

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sickening
adj
(appalling): it's ~, isn't it? da mucha rabia ¿no?; (stronger) da asco ¿no?

smell/sight nauseabundo

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sickle
n hoz f

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sick leave

nu permiso m or (Esp) baja f or (RPl) licencia f por enfermedad

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sickly [1]
adj -lier, -liest
complexion/child enfermizo

taste/smell empalagoso; color horrible, asqueroso

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sickly [2]
adv : ~ sweet demasiado empalagoso

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sickness
n
c (disease) (liter) enfermedad f

u (nausea) náuseas fpl; (vomiting) vómitos mpl

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sick pay
nu salario que se percibe mientras se está con permiso por enfermedad

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side [1]
n
(surface — of cube, record, coin, piece of paper) lado m, cara f; (— of building, cupboard) lado m, costado m; (— of mountain, hill) ladera f, falda f

(boundary, edge): they were playing by the ~ of the pool estaban jugando junto a or al lado de la piscina

(of person) costado m; (of animal) ijada f, ijar m; Roy stood at her ~ Roy estaba a su lado; they sat ~ by ~ estaban sentados uno junto al otro

(Culin) a ~ of beef media res f

(contrasted area, part, half) lado m; from ~ to ~ de un lado al otro; on the ~: he repairs cars on the ~ arregla coches como trabajo extra

(faction): to take ~s tomar partido; whose ~ are you on? ¿tú de parte de quién estás?

(Sport) equipo m

(area, aspect) lado m, aspecto m; you must listen to both ~s of the story hay que oír las dos versiones; it's a little on the short ~ es un poco corto
side with [v + prep + o] ponerse* de parte de

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side [2]
adj (before n, no comp)
door/entrance/wall lateral; a ~ street una calle lateral, una lateral

(incidental, secondary) issue secundario

(Culin): ~ dish acompañamiento m; a ~ salad una ensalada (como acompañamiento)

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side

: ~board
n
(piece of furniture) aparador m, seibó m (Ven);

~boards pl (BrE) ~burns
;
~burns
pl n patillas fpl;
~car
n sidecar m;
~ effect
n (of drug, treatment) efecto m secundario; (incidental result) consecuencia f indirecta;
~kick
n (colloq) adlátere mf;
~line
n
(Sport) línea f de banda;

(subsidiary activity) actividad f suplementaria
;
~long
adj (before n) glance de reojo, de soslayo;
~saddle
adv a mujeriegas (con las dos piernas hacia el mismo lado);
~show
n (at fair) puesto m;
~step
vt -pp- blow/opponent esquivar; problem/question eludir;
~track
vt
(from subject) hacer* desviar del tema

(from purpose): sorry, I got ~tracked perdón, me entretuve haciendo otra cosa
;
~walk
n (AmE) acera f, banqueta f (Méx), andén m (AmC, Col), vereda f (CS, Per)

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sideways [1]
adv
glance de reojo, de soslayo; walk de lado, de costado

(with side part forward) de lado

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sideways [2]
adj look de reojo, de soslayo; movement lateral, de lado

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siding
n (Rail) apartadero m

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sidle
vi to ~ up to sb acercársele* sigilosamente a algn

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siege
n sitio m; the city was under ~ la ciudad estaba sitiada

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Sierra Leone
n Sierra Leona f

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siesta
n siesta f; to have a ~ dormir* or echarse una siesta

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sieve [1]
n (Culin) (for flour etc) tamiz m, cedazo m, cernidor m

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sieve [2]
vt flour (BrE) tamizar*, cernir*, cerner*

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sift
vt
sugar/flour tamizar*, cernir*, cerner*; (sprinkle) espolvorear

facts/evidence pasar por el tamiz or la criba

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sigh [1]
vi suspirar; he ~ed with relief/contentment suspiró aliviado/satisfecho

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sigh [2]
n suspiro m; she breathed o heaved a ~ of relief dio un suspiro de alivio

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sight [1]
n
u (eye~) vista f

u (range of vision): to come into ~ aparecer*; to lose ~ of sth/sb perder* algo/a algn de vista; the finishing line was now in ~ ya se veía la meta; she watched until they were out of ~ los siguió con la mirada hasta que los perdió de vista

(act of seeing, view) (no pl): at first ~ a primera vista; it was love at first ~ fue amor a primera vista; to catch ~ of sth/sb ver* algo/a algn; (in distance) avistar algo/a algn; to know sb by ~ conocer* a algn de vista; to play at o by ~ (Mus) tocar* a primera vista; I can't stand the ~ of him (colloq) no lo puedo ver (fam)

c
(thing seen): the sparrow is a familiar ~ in our gardens el gorrión se ve con frecuencia en nuestros jardines; it's not a pretty ~ (colloq) no es muy agradable de ver

sights pl (famous places): to see the ~s visitar los lugares de interés

c (of gun) mira f

sights pl (ambition): to have sth in one's ~s tener* la mira puesta en algo

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sight [2]
vt land/ship divisar; person/animal ver*

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sighted
adj vidente; he's partially ~ tiene visión parcial

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sight

: ~-read (past & past p -read )
vt/vi repentizar*;
~seeing
nu : to go ~seeing ir* a visitar los lugares de interés;
~seer
n turista mf, visitante mf

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sign [1]
n

c u (indication) señal f, indicio m; it's a ~ of the times es un indicio de los tiempos que corren

c (omen) presagio m

c (gesture) seña f, señal f

c
(notice, board) letrero m, cartel m; (in demonstration) pancarta f

(road ~) señal f (vial)

c
(symbol) símbolo m; (Math) signo m

(Astrol) signo m

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sign [2]
vt
(write signature on) firmar

(hire) actor contratar; player fichar

~ vi firmar sign for [v + prep + o] goods/parcel firmar el recibo de sign on [v + adv]
(enlist) recruit alistarse, enlistarse (AmC, Col, Ven)

(in UK) (Soc Adm) anotarse para recibir el seguro de desempleo, apuntarse al paro (Esp)
sign up
[v + adv] (for a course) inscribirse*, matricularse; (to join the army) alistarse, enlistarse (AmC, Col, Ven)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] soldiers reclutar; player fichar

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signal [1]
n señal f

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signal [2]
, (BrE) -ll- vt señalar

~ vi
(gesture) to ~ (TO sb) hacer(le)* señas/una seña (a algn)

(Auto) señalizar*, poner* el intermitente or (Col, Méx) la direccional or (CS) el señalizador

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signature
n
(written name) firma f

(Mus): time ~ compás m, tiempo m

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signature tune

n (BrE) sintonía f (del programa), cortina f musical (CS)

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significance
nu importancia f

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significant
adj
(important) importante

(meaningful) look/smile expresivo; fact/remark significativo

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significantly
adv considerablemente

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signify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied significar*

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signing
n
(act of signing) firma f

(Sport) fichaje m

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sign language

nu c lenguaje m gestual

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signpost [1]
n señal f, poste m indicador

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signpost [2]
vt (BrE Auto) way/route señalizar*

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Sikh [1]
n sij mf

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Sikh [2]
adj sij adj inv

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silage
nu ensilaje m, ensilado m (forraje fermentado en silos)

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silence [1]
n silencio m; in ~ en silencio

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silence [2]
vt cries/voice acallar; child/animal hacer* callar; opposition/criticism silenciar

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silencer
n
(on gun) silenciador m

(on car) (BrE) silenciador m, mofle m (AmC, Méx)

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silent
adj
(noiseless, still) night/forest silencioso

(not speaking) gesture/protest mudo; the ‘h’ is ~ la hache es muda; a ~ movie una película muda

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silently
adv
(noiselessly) creep/glide/enter silenciosamente

(without speaking) pray/stand/listen en silencio, calladamente

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silent partner

n socio, -cia m,f capitalista

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silhouette
n silueta f

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silicon
nu silicio m; (before n) ~ chip (Comput) pastilla f de silicio

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silk
nu seda f

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silky
-kier, -kiest adj fabric/fur sedoso

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sill
n (window~) alféizar m, antepecho m

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silly
adj -lier, -liest person/idea/mistake tonto; name/hat ridículo

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silo
n (pl -los) silo m

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silt
nu cieno m, limo m

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silver [1]
nu
(metal) plata f

(household items) platería f, plata f

(coins) monedas fpl (de plata, aluminio etc)

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silver [2]
adj
(made of silver) de plata

(in color) plateado

(representing 25 years) (before n): ~ jubilee el vigésimo quinto aniversario; ~ wedding (BrE) bodas fpl de plata

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silver

: ~ foil
nu (BrE Culin) papel m de aluminio or de plata;
~-plate
vt dar*(le) un baño de plata a, platear;
~smith
n platero, -ra m,f, orfebre mf;
~ware
nu platería f, plata f

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similar
adj similar, parecido, semejante; to be ~ TO sth parecerse* A algo

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similarity
n (pl -ties)
u (likeness — between things) similitud f, parecido m, semejanza f; (— between persons) parecido m

c (common feature) semejanza f, similitud f

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similarly
adv
(in a similar way) de modo parecido or similar

(equally) igualmente

(as linker) asimismo

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simile
nc u símil m

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simmer
vt/i hervir* a fuego lento

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simple
adj simpler , simplest
(uncomplicated) task/problem sencillo, simple

(plain, unpretentious) dress/food sencillo, simple

(unsophisticated, humble) simple

(backward) simple

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simplicity
nu simplicidad f, sencillez f

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simplify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied simplificar*

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simplistic
adj simplista

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simply
adv
(only, merely) simplemente, sencillamente

(plainly) con sencillez, sencillamente

(in simple language) simplemente, sencillamente

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simulate
vt simular

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simultaneous
adj simultáneo

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simultaneously
adv simultáneamente, a la vez

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sin [1]
nc u pecado m

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sin [2]
vi -nn- pecar*

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since [1]
conj
(in time) desde que; ~ coming to London desde que vino (or vine etc) a Londres

(introducing a reason) ya que; ~ you can't go, can I have your ticket? ya que no puedes ir ¿me das tu entrada?

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since [2]
prep desde; they've worked there ~ 1970 han trabajado allí desde 1970; how long is it ~ your operation? ¿cuánto (tiempo) hace de tu operación?

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since [3]
adv desde entonces; she has lived here ever ~ desde entonces que vive aquí

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sincere
, sincerer, sincerest adj sincero

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sincerely
adv sinceramente; ~ (yours) o (BrE) yours ~ (in letters) (saluda) a usted atentamente

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sincerity
nu sinceridad f

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sinew
n tendón m; (in meat) nervio m

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sinful
adj person pecador; act pecaminoso

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sing
(past sang; past p sung) vt/i cantar sing along [v + adv] to ~ along (WITH sb) cantar (CON algn)

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Singapore
n Singapur m

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singe
vt singes, singeing, singed chamuscar*

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singer
n cantante mf

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singing
nu canto m; (before n) a good ~ voice una buena voz (para el canto)

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single [1]
adj
(just one) (before n) solo; the largest ~ shareholder el mayor accionista individual; every ~ day todos los días sin excepción; (with neg) not a ~ house was left standing no quedó ni una sola casa en pie

(before n)
(for one person) room individual; bed/sheet individual, de una plaza (AmL)

(not double): in ~ file en fila india

(BrE Transp) fare/ticket de ida, sencillo

(unmarried) soltero
single out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]: to ~ sb out (select) escoger* a algn en particular; (identify) señalar a algn en particular; she was ~d out for criticism/praise se la criticó/elogió a ella en particular

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single [2]
n
(Mus) single m, (disco m) sencillo m

(ticket) (BrE) boleto m or (Esp) billete m de ida

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single

: ~-breasted
adj de una fila de botones, derecho (AmL);
~ cream
n (BrE) crema f líquida, nata f líquida (Esp);
~-handed
adv sin (la) ayuda de nadie;
~ market
n mercado m único;
~-minded
adj decidido, resuelto;
~ parent
n : he's/she's a ~ parent es un padre/una madre que cría a su(s) hijo(s) sin pareja

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singles
pl n (Sport) individuales mpl, singles mpl (AmL)

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singsong
adj voice/accent cantarín

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singular [1]
adj singular

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singular [2]
nu c singular m; in the ~ en singular

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sinister
adj siniestro

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sink [1]
(past sank; past p sunk) vi

ship/stone hundirse

(subside) to ~ (INTO sth) building/foundations hundirse (EN algo); he sank back into the chair se arrellanó en el sillón

(fall, drop) water/level descender*, bajar; price/value caer* a pique; attendance/output decaer*; my heart sank se me cayó el alma a los pies

(degenerate) degradarse; I'd never ~ so low nunca caería tan bajo

~ vt
ship hundir

(bury, hide) pipe/cable enterrar*

(drive in): the dog sank its teeth into my thigh el perro me clavó los dientes en el muslo

(excavate) shaft abrir*; well perforar

sink in [v + adv] (colloq): it finally sank in that … finalmente nos dimos cuenta de que …

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sink [2]
n
(in kitchen) fregadero m, lavaplatos m (Andes)

(washbasin) (AmE) lavabo m, lavamanos m, lavatorio m (CS), pileta f (RPl)

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sinner
n pecador, -dora m,f

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sinus
n (pl -nuses) seno m

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sip [1]
vt -pp- sorber, beber or tomar a sorbos

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sip [2]
n sorbo m

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siphon
n sifón m siphon off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] liquid/fuel sacar* con sifón; money desviar*

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sir
n

(as form of address — to male customer) señor, caballero; (— to male teacher) (BrE) profesor, señor

(Corresp): Dear Sir De mi mayor consideración:, Muy señor mío:

Sir (as title) sir m

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siren
n sirena f

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sirloin
nu c preciado corte de carne vacuna del cuarto trasero

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sirup
n (AmE) syrup

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sister
n
(sibling) hermana f; (before n) company afiliado; ~ ship buque m gemelo

(nun) hermana f, monja f

(nurse) (BrE) enfermera f jefe or jefa (a cargo de una o más salas)

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sisterhood
n
c (association of women) asociación f de mujeres

c (Relig) congregación f

u (sisterly relationship) solidaridad f (entre mujeres)

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sister-in-law

n (pl sisters-in-law) cuñada f

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sisterly
adj (propio) de hermana

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sit
(pres p sitting; past & past p sat) vi

(sit down) sentarse*

(be seated) estar* sentado

(be in session) committee/court reunirse* en sesión, sesionar (esp AmL)

sitting pres p figure sentado

~ vt
(cause to be seated) person sentar*; object poner*, colocar* (en posición vertical)

(BrE Educ): to ~ an exam hacer* or dar* or (CS) rendir* or (Méx) tomar un examen, examinarse
sit around [v + adv]: he ~s around all day doing nothing se pasa el día sentado sin hacer nada sit back [v + adv] (colloq) recostarse* sit down [v + adv] sentarse* sit in [v + adv] to ~ in on a class asistir a una clase como oyente (or observador etc) sit out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(wait until end of) siege aguantar; to ~ it out aguantarse

(not participate in) dance no bailar; game no tomar parte en
sit up [v + adv]
(in upright position) person/patient incorporarse; dog sentarse* sobre las patas traseras; that should make them ~ up and take notice eso debería alertarlos

(with straight back) ponerse* derecho, enderezarse*

(not go to bed): we sat up talking nos quedamos (levantados) conversando

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sitcom
n (colloq) situation comedy

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site
n
(location) emplazamiento m (frml); (piece of land) terreno m, solar m

(building ~) obra f

(archeological ~) yacimiento m (arqueológico)

(camp~) camping m

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sit-in

n (demonstration) sentada f, sitin m (Méx); (strike) encierro m, ocupación f or toma f (del lugar de trabajo)

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sitting
n
(for meal etc) turno m; I watched three movies in a single ~ vi tres películas de una sentada (fam)

(of committee, parliament) sesión f

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sitting

: ~ duck
n (colloq) presa f fácil, blanco m seguro;
~ room
n (BrE) sala f de estar, living m (esp AmL), salón m (esp Esp)

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situate
vt (locate) (often pass) building/town situar*, ubicar* (esp AmL)

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situation
n
(circumstances, position) situación f

(job) (frml) empleo m; situations vacant ofertas de empleo

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situation comedy

nc u comedia f (acerca de situaciones de la vida diaria)

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sit-up

n (ejercicio m) abdominal m (levantando el torso del suelo)

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six [1]
000,000,000 n seis m; it's ~ of one and half a dozen of the other (colloq) (it makes no difference) da lo mismo; (both parties are to blame) los dos tienen parte de la culpa; see also FOUR

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six [2]
000,000 adj seis adj inv

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sixteen
000,000,000 adj/n dieciséis adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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sixteenth [1]
000,000 adj decimosexto

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sixteenth [2]
adv en decimosexto lugar

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sixteenth [3]
000,000,000 n dieciseisavo m; (part) dieciseisava parte f

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sixteenth note
n (AmE) semicorchea f

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sixth [1]
000,000 adj sexto

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sixth [2]
adv en sexto lugar

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sixth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) sexto m; (part) sexta parte f, sexto m

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sixth

: ~ form
n (in UK) los dos últimos años de la enseñanza secundaria;
~ sense
n sexto sentido m

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sixtieth [1]
adj sexagésimo

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sixtieth [2]
adv en sexagésimo lugar

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sixtieth [3]
000,000 n (Math) sesentavo m; (part) sesentava or sexagésima parte f

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sixty
000,000,000 adj/n sesenta adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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sizable
adj fortune considerable; property de proporciones considerables

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size
n
(dimensions) tamaño m; (of problem, task) magnitud f; what ~ is it? ¿de qué tamaño es?; to cut sb down to ~ poner* a algn en su sitio, bajarle los humos a algn (fam)

(of clothes) talla f or (RPl) talle m; (of shoes, gloves) número m; what ~ do you take? ¿qué talla or (RPl) talle tiene or usa?; I take (a) ~ 10 in shoes calzo or (Esp tb) gasto el número 10
size up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) problem evaluar*; she ~d him up immediately enseguida lo caló

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sizeable
adj sizable

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sizzle
vi chisporrotear

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skate [1]
n
c (ice ~) patín m (para patinaje sobre hielo); (roller ~) patín m (de ruedas)

u c (pl ~ or ~s) (Culin, Zool) raya f

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skate [2]
vi patinar

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skate

: ~board
n monopatín m or (CS, Méx, Ven) patineta f;
~boarding
nu deporte m del monopatín or (CS, Méx, Ven) de la patineta

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skater
n patinador, -dora m,f

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skating
nu (ice ~) patinaje m sobre hielo; (roller ~) patinaje m sobre ruedas; (before n) ~ rink pista f de patinaje

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skeleton
n
(Anat) esqueleto m

(of building, vehicle) armazón m or f

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skeleton key

n llave f maestra

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skeptic ,sceptic
, (BrE) n escéptico, -ca m,f

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skeptical ,sceptical
, (BrE) adj person/attitude escéptico

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skepticism ,scepticism
, (BrE) nu escepticismo m

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sketch [1]
n
(drawing) bosquejo m, esbozo m

(Theat, TV) sketch m, apunte m

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sketch [2]
vt hacer* un bosquejo de, bosquejar

~ vi hacer* bosquejos or bocetos

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sketch

: ~book
n cuaderno m de bocetos;
~pad
n bloc m de dibujo

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sketchy
adj -chier, -chiest account/treatment muy superficial; knowledge muy básico

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skewer
n pincho m, brocheta f

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ski [1]
n esquí m

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ski [2]
vi skis, skiing, skied esquiar*; to go ~ing ir* a esquiar

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skid [1]
n (Auto) patinazo m, patinada f (AmL)

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skid [2]
vi -dd- car/plane/wheels patinar; person resbalarse; object deslizarse*

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skier
n esquiador, -dora m,f

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skiing
nu esquí m

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skilful
adj (BrE) skillful

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skilift

n telesquí m

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skill
n
u (ability) habilidad f; technical ~ destreza f

c (technique): typing is a very useful ~ to have saber escribir a máquina es muy útil; social ~s don m de gente

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skilled
adj negotiator hábil; pilot diestro; worker/labor calificado or (Esp) cualificado; work de especialista

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skillful ,skilful
, (BrE) adj liar/play hábil; surgeon/mechanic diestro; (at sewing, craftwork) habilidoso

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skim
-mm- vt
(Culin) milk descremar, desnatar (Esp); soup espumar

water/treetops pasar casi rozando

(throw): to ~ stones hacer* cabrillas

(read quickly) leer* por encima

~ vi
(glide): the speedboat ~med over the sea la lancha apenas rozaba la superficie del mar

(read quickly) leer* por encima

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skim milk
, (BrE) skimmed milk
nu leche f descremada or (Esp tb) desnatada

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skimp
vi (colloq) to ~ (ON sth) escatimar (algo)

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skimpy
adj -pier, -piest meal/portion mezquino, pobre; funds escaso; nightdress/bikini brevísimo

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skin [1]
n
u (of person) piel f; (esp of face; in terms of quality, condition) cutis m, piel f; (in terms of color) tez f, piel f; to have a thick/thin ~ ser* insensible/muy sensible a las críticas

u c (of animal, bird, fish) piel f

u c (of tomatoes, plums, sausage) piel f; (of potatoes, bananas) piel f, cáscara f

u (on milk, custard) nata f; (on paint) capa f dura

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skin [2]
vt -nn- animal despellejar, desollar*

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skin

: ~deep
adj (pred) superficial;
~dive
vi hacer* submarinismo, bucear; to go ~diving ir* a hacer submarinismo, ir* a bucear;
~diver
n buzo m, submarinista mf;
~diving
nu submarinismo m, buceo m;
~head
n cabeza mf rapada

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skinny
adj -nier, -niest flaco, flacucho (fam)

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skintight

adj muy ceñido, muy ajustado

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skip [1]
n
(jump) brinco m, saltito m

(BrE) (container) contenedor m (para escombros, basura etc)

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skip [2]
-pp- vi
(move lightly and quickly) brincar, dar* saltitos

(with rope) (BrE) vt

~ vt

(omit) page/chapter saltarse

(not attend) class/meeting faltar a

(jump) (AmE): to ~ rope saltar a la cuerda or (Esp tb) a la comba

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skipper
n (colloq)
(of boat) patrón, -trona m,f, capitán, -tana m,f; (of plane) capitán, -tana m,f

(Sport) (coach) entrenador, -dora m,f; (captain) capitán, -tana m,f

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skip rope
, (BrE)
n jump rope

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skirmish
n escaramuza f

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skirt [1]
n falda f, pollera f (CS)

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skirt [2]
vt
(run alongside) bordear

skirt around
skirt around, (BrE also)
skirt round [v + prep + o]
mountain/lake bordear

issue/problem eludir

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skittle
n bolo m

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skittles
n (+ sing vb) bolos mpl

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skive off
[v + adv] (BrE colloq)
(disappear) escurrir el bulto (fam), escaparse, pirarse (Esp fam)

(stay away — from school) hacer* novillos (fam); (— from work) no ir* a trabajar, capear (Chi) or (Col) capar trabajo (fam)

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skulk
vi : I saw him ~ing in the background lo vi al fondo, tratando de pasar desapercibido; to ~ around merodear

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skull
n cráneo m

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skullcap

n casquete m; (Relig) solideo m

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skunk
n mofeta f, zorrillo m (AmL), zorrino m (CS), mapurite m (AmC, Ven)

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sky
nu c (pl skies) cielo m

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sky

: ~diving
nu paracaidismo m (en la modalidad de caída libre);
~high
adj : prices are ~high los precios están por las nubes;
~lark
n alondra f;
~light
n tragaluz m, claraboya f;
~line
n
(horizon) (línea f del) horizonte m

(of city): the Manhattan ~line los edificios de Manhattan recortados contra el horizonte
;
~scraper
n rascacielos m

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slab
n (of stone) losa f; (of concrete) bloque m; (of wood) tabla f; (of cake, bread) pedazo m, trozo m (grueso)

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slack [1]
adj -er, -est
(loose) rope/cable flojo

(lax, negligent) student poco aplicado; piece of work flojo

(not busy) period de poca actividad

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slack [2]
n u
: there's too much ~ in the rope la cuerda está demasiado floja; to take up the ~ in sth tensar algo

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slack [3]
vi (colloq) haraganear, flojear (fam)

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slacken
vi
(become looser) rope/wire aflojarse

(diminish) slacken off

~ vt
(loosen) slacken off

(reduce) speed reducir*; pace aflojar
slacken off
[v + adv] wind amainar, aflojar; student aflojar el ritmo de trabajo; speed/rate disminuir*; trade/demand decaer*, disminuir*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] rope/wire aflojar

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slacks
n pantalones mpl (de sport)

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slag
n u
(Metall) escoria f; (Min) escombro m, escoria f; (before n) ~ heap escorial m, escombrera f

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slain
past p of SLAY

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slake
vt (liter) thirst saciar

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slalom
n slalom m

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slam
-mm- vt

(close violently): to ~ the door dar* un portazo

(put with force): he ~med the book down on the table tiró el libro sobre la mesa

(criticize) (journ) atacar* violentamente

~ vi door cerrarse* de un portazo

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slander [1]
nu c calumnia f, difamación f

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slander [2]
vt calumniar, difamar

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slang
nu argot m

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slant [1]
n
u (slope) inclinación f; (of roof, floor) pendiente f

c (point of view) enfoque m; (bias) sesgo m

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slant [2]
vi
inclinarse

slanting pres p inclinado; eyes rasgado

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slap [1]
vt -pp-
(hit): to ~ sb (on face) pegarle* or darle* una bofetada or (AmL tb) una cachetada a algn; (on arm, leg) pegarle* or darle* una palmada a algn

(put with force) tirar

(put, apply carelessly): he ~ped some paint on it le dio una mano de pintura rápidamente; she ~ped on some makeup se maquilló de cualquier manera

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slap [2]
n (on face) bofetada f, cachetada f (AmL); (on back, leg) palmada f

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slap

: ~dash
adj work chapucero (fam);
~stick
nu bufonadas fpl; (before n) ~stick comedy astracanada f

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slash [1]
n
(cut — on body) cuchillada f, tajo m; (— in tire, cloth) raja f, corte m

(oblique) barra f (oblicua)

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slash [2]
vt
person/face acuchillar, tajear (AmL); tires/coat rajar; he ~ed his wrists se cortó las venas

(reduce) prices/taxes rebajar drásticamente

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slat
n (of wood) listón m, tablilla f; (of other material) tira f

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slate [1]
n c u
pizarra f

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slate [2]
vt
roof empizarrar

(criticize) book/film/writer poner* por los suelos

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slaughter [1]
nu (of animals) matanza f; (massacre) matanza f, carnicería f

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slaughter [2]
vt animal matar, carnear (CS); people matar salvajemente

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slaughterhouse

n matadero m

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Slav
n eslavo, -va m,f

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slave [1]
n esclavo, -va m,f

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slave [2]
vi (colloq): I've been slaving away all day he estado trabajando como un negro todo el día (fam)

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slave

: ~ driver
n (colloq) negrero, -ra m,f (fam);
~ labor, (BrE) slave labour~ labour
nu el trabajo de los esclavos

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slaver
vi babear

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slavery
nu esclavitud f

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slaw
nu (AmE) ensalada de repollo, zanahoria y cebolla con mayonesa

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slay
vt (past slew; past p slain) (liter or journ) dar* muerte a

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sleazy
adj -zier, -ziest district/bar sórdido; character/type de mala pinta

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sled [1]
n (AmE) trineo m

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sled [2]
vi -dd- (AmE) ir* en trineo

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sledge
n/vi sled[1,2]

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sledgehammer

n mazo m, almádena f

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sleek
adj -er, -est
(glossy) hair/fur lacio y brillante

(well-groomed) acicalado

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sleep [1]
n
u c sueño m; to go to ~ dormirse*; my foot has gone to ~ se me ha dormido el pie; the cat had to be put to ~ (euph) hubo que sacrificar al gato (euf); to talk in one's ~ hablar dormido

u (in eyes) lagañas fpl, legañas fpl

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sleep [2]
(past & past p slept) vi dormir*

~ vt : the hotel ~s 200 guests el hotel tiene 200 camas sleep around [v + adv] (colloq & pej) acostarse* con cualquiera sleep in [v + adv]
(sleep late) dormir* hasta tarde

servant/nurse vivir en (la) casa (or hospital etc)
sleep on [v + prep + o] decision/problem consultar con la almohada sleep through [v + prep + o]: he slept through the alarm clock no oyó el despertador y siguió durmiendo; she slept through the whole film durmió durante toda la película sleep together [v + adv] (euph) tener* relaciones (sexuales) sleep with [v + prep + o] (euph) acostarse* con (euf)

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sleeper
n
(person): to be a heavy/light ~ tener* el sueño pesado/ligero

(Rail)
(berth) litera f

(train) tren m con coches camas or (CS) coches dormitorio

(on track) (Rail) durmiente m or (Esp) traviesa f

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sleeping

: ~ bag
n saco m de dormir;
~ car
n (Rail) coche m cama, coche m dormitorio (CS);
~ partner
n (BrE) socio, -cia m,f capitalista;
~ pill, ~ tablet (BrE)
n somnífero m

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sleepless
adj : to have a ~ night pasar la noche en blanco

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sleepwalk
vi caminar dormido

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sleepy
adj -pier, -piest expression adormilado, somnoliento; to be/feel ~ tener* sueño

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sleet
nu aguanieve f

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sleeve
n
(of garment) manga f; to have sth up one's ~ (colloq) tener* algo planeado

(of record) (BrE) funda f, carátula f

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sleeveless
adj sin mangas

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sleigh
n trineo m

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sleight of hand
nu prestidigitación f

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slender
adj -derer, -derest
person/figure delgado, esbelto; waist/neck fino, delgado

means escaso; majority estrecho

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slept
past & past p of SLEEP

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sleuth
n sabueso mf

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slew
past of SLAY

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slice [1]
n (piece — of bread, cheese) rebanada f; (— of cake) trozo m; (— of lemon, cucumber) rodaja f; (— of meat) tajada f; (— of ham) loncha f, lonja f; (— of melon) raja f

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slice [2]
vt bread cortar (en rebanadas); meat cortar (en tajadas); cake cortar (en trozos); lemon/cucumber cortar (en rodajas); ham cortar (en lonchas)

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slick [1]
adj -er, -est

book/program ingenioso pero insustancial

person (glib) de mucha labia; (clever) hábil; reply fácil

performance/production muy logrado or pulido

(slippery) (AmE) surface resbaladizo

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slick [2]
n (oil ~) marea f negra

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slide [1]
(past & past p slid ) vi deslizarse*

~ vt (+ adv compl): she slid the book across the table to him le pasó el libro deslizándolo por la mesa; to ~ the bolt back correr el cerrojo

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slide [2]
n
(in playground) tobogán m

(action — accidental) resbalón m, resbalada f; (— deliberate) deslizamiento m

(Phot) diapositiva f; (before n) ~ projector proyector m de diapositivas

(for microscope — glass plate) portaobjetos m; (— specimen) muestra f

(for hair) (BrE) barrette

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slide rule

n regla f de cálculo

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sliding

: ~ door puerta f corrediza;
~ scale
n escala f móvil

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slight [1]
adj -er, -est

improvement/accent ligero, leve; she has a ~ temperature tiene un poco de fiebre; I haven't the ~est idea no tengo (ni) la menor idea; he's not the ~est bit interested no le interesa en lo más mínimo

(minimal) chance/hope escaso

(slim) delgado, menudo

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slight [2]
vt (frml) desairar

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slight [3]
n (frml) desaire m

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slightly
adv ligeramente

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slim [1]
adj -mm- person/figure esbelto, delgado; waist fino; chance escaso; majority estrecho

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slim [2]
vi -mm-
(become slimmer) adelgazar*, bajar de peso

(BrE) (diet) hacer* régimen

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slime
nu (thin mud) limo m, cieno m; (of snail, slug etc) baba f

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slimmer
n (BrE) persona que está a régimen

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slimy
adj -mier, -miest
substance/surface viscoso

person excesivamente obsequioso, falso

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sling [1]
n
(Med) cabestrillo m

(for carrying a baby) canguro m

(for lifting) eslinga f

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sling [2]
vt (past & past p slung) (colloq) tirar, lanzar*, aventar* (Col, Méx, Per)

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slink
vi (past & past p slunk) (+ adv compl): to ~ off o away escabullirse*

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slip [1]
n
(slide) resbalón m, resbalada f (AmL); to give sb the ~ (colloq) lograr zafarse de algn

(mistake) error m; a ~ of the tongue/pen un lapsus (linguae/cálami)

a ~ of paper un papelito, un papel

c (undergarment) (full-length) combinación f; (half-length) enagua f, fondo m (Méx)

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slip [2]
-pp- vi

(slide, shift position) person resbalar(se); clutch patinar; it just ~ped out of my hands se me resbaló de las manos

standards/service decaer*

(move unobtrusively) (+ adv compl): he ~ped out the back door se deslizó por la puerta trasera; we managed to ~ past the guards logramos pasar sin que nos vieran las guardias

(escape, be lost): to let ~ an opportunity dejar escapar una oportunidad; to ~ through one's fingers escapársele a algn de las manos; I didn't mean to say that: it just ~ped out no quería decirlo, pero se me escapó

~ vt

(put unobtrusively) (+ adv compl) poner*, meter, deslizar*; she ~ped a coin into his hand le pasó disimuladamente una moneda

(pass) to ~ sth TO sb pasarle algo A algn con disimulo

to ~ sb's mind: it ~ped my mind me olvidé, se me olvidó
slip away person/opportunity escabullirse*; hours/time pasar slip in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] comment/reference incluir* slip off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] clothes/shoes quitarse

[v + adv] escabullirse*
slip on [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] clothes/shoes ponerse* slip up [v + adv] equivocarse*

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slipped disc
n hernia f de disco

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slipper
n zapatilla f, pantufla f (esp AmL)

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slippery
adj
surface/soap resbaladizo, resbaloso (AmL)

person (elusive) escurridizo; (untrustworthy) que no es de fiar

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slip

: ~-road
n (BrE) vía f de acceso;
~-up
n error m

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slit [1]
n (opening) rendija f; (cut) raja f

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slit [2]
vt (pres p slitting; past & past p slit) cortar, rajar (Méx); to ~ sb's throat degollar a algn

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slither
vi snake deslizarse*

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sliver
n
(of glass, wood) astilla f

(thin slice) tajada f (or rodaja f etc) fina; see also SLICE

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slob
n (colloq) vago, -ga m,f (fam)

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slobber
vi babear

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slog
n (colloq) (no pl): we've got a long ~ ahead of us tenemos un largo y arduo camino por delante slog away: -gg- [v + adv] (BrE colloq) sudar tinta (fam), trabajar duro (esp AmL)

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slogan
n (Busn) slogan m, eslogan m; (Pol) lema m, consigna f

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slop
vi -pp- (colloq) (spill) derramarse, volcarse*

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slope [1]
n
(sloping ground) cuesta f, pendiente f, barranca f (RPl)

(of mountain) ladera f, falda f

(for skiing) pista f de esquí, cancha f de esquí (CS)

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slope [2]
vi : to ~ down hill/road tener* un declive; her handwriting ~s backward/forward tiene la letra inclinada hacia atrás/adelante

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sloping
adj field/floor en declive; roof/handwriting inclinado

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sloppy
adj -pier, -piest
(careless) manners/work descuidado; presentation descuidado, desprolijo (CS)

kiss baboso

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slosh
vt (splash) echar

~ vi to ~ around o about person chapotear; liquid agitarse haciendo ruido

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slot [1]
n
(opening, groove) ranura f

(Rad, TV) espacio m

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slot [2]
-tt- vt (insert) to ~ sth INTO sth encajar algo EN algo slot in
[v + adv] shelf/part encajar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] component hacer* encajar

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sloth
n (Zool) perezoso m

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slot machine

n
(vending machine) distribuidor m automático, máquina f expendedora

(for gambling) máquina f tragamonedas or (Esp tb) tragaperras

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slouch
vi
(droop shoulders) encorvarse; don't ~! ¡ponte derecho!

(walk) (+ adv compl): he ~ed out of the room salió de la habitación arrastrando los pies

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Slovak
n
c (person) eslovaco, -ca m,f

u (language) eslovaco m

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Slovakia
n Eslovaquia f

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Slovene
n
c (person) esloveno, -na m,f

u (language) esloveno m

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Slovenia
n Eslovenia f

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slovenly
adj -lier, -liest work descuidado; person desaliñado

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slow [1]
adj -er, -est
speed/rate/reactions lento; to be ~ to + INF tardar EN + INF

(not lively) novel/plot lento

(stupid) (euph) poco despierto (euf)

(of clock, watch) (pred): my watch is five minutes ~ mi reloj está cinco minutos atrasado

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slow [2]
vi : the train ~ed to a stop el tren fue disminuyendo la velocidad hasta detenerse

~ vt : bad weather ~ed their progress el mal tiempo los retrasó slow down
[v + adv]
(go more slowly) runner aflojar el paso; vehicle/driver reducir* la velocidad; speaker hablar más despacio

(be less active) (colloq) tomarse las cosas con más calma

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
process hacer* más lento

vehicle/engine reducir* la velocidad de

slow up slow down

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slow [3]
adv lentamente, despacio

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slowly
adv lentamente, despacio

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slow motion
nu cámara f lenta; in ~ ~ en or (Esp) a cámara lenta

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sludge
n lodo m, fango m

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slug
n (Zool) babosa f

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sluggish
adj
(slow-moving) lento; stream/river de aguas mansas

growth lento

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sluice
n
(channel) canal m, conducto m (de esclusa)

(sluicegate) compuerta f

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sluicegate

n compuerta f (de esclusa)

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slum
n
(poor urban area) (often pl) barrio m bajo, barriada f (AmL exc CS), barrio m de conventillos (CS)

(filthy place) (colloq & pej) pocilga f

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slumber [1]
n (liter) (often pl) sueño m

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slumber [2]
vi (liter) dormir*

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slump [1]
n
(economic depression) depresión f

(in prices, sales) caída f or baja f repentina; (in attendance, interest) disminución f

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slump [2]
vi
(collapse) (+ adv compl) desplomarse; they found her ~ed over her desk la encontraron desplomada sobre su escritorio

prices/output/sales caer* or bajar repentinamente

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slung
past & past p of SLING

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slunk
past & past p of SLINK

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slur [1]
n
(insult): a racist ~ un comentario racista; to cast a ~ on sb injuriar a algn

(Mus) ligado m

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slur [2]
vt -rr-
(pronounce unclearly): to ~ one's words arrastrar las palabras

(Mus) ligar*

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slurp
vt sorber (haciendo ruido)

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slurred
adj : her speech was ~ arrastraba las palabras

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slush
nu
(snow) nieve f fangosa or medio derretida

(sentimental trash) sensiblería f

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sly
adj -er, -est person astuto; look/grin malicioso; on the ~ a hurtadillas

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smack [1]
n manotazo m, palmada f (AmL)

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smack [2]
vt
(slap) child pegarle* a (con la mano)

to ~ one's lips relamerse

~ vi to ~ OF sth oler* A algo

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smack [3]
adv (colloq): ~ in the middle justo en el medio; he went ~ into a tree se dio contra un árbol

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small [1]
adj -er, -est pequeño, chico (esp AmL); sum/price módico, reducido; mistake/problem pequeño, de poca importancia; to feel ~ sentirse* insignificante

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small [2]
n the ~ of the back región baja de la espalda, que corresponde al segmento dorsal de la columna vertebral

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small

: ~ ad
n (BrE) anuncio m (clasificado), aviso m (clasificado) (AmL);
~ change
nu cambio m, (dinero m) suelto m, sencillo m (AmL), feria f (Méx fam);
~ hours
pl n the ~ hours (of the morning) la madrugada;
~-minded
adj cerrado, de miras estrechas;
~pox
nu viruela f;
~ print
nu (BrE) the ~ print la letra pequeña or menuda, la letra chica (esp AmL);
~ talk
nu charla f sobre temas triviales;
~-time
adj de poca monta;
~-town
adj pueblerino

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smart [1]
adj -er, -est
(esp BrE) (neat, stylish) appearance/dress/hotel/neighborhood elegante

(clever, shrewd) child listo; answer inteligente

(brisk, prompt) pace rápido

(forceful) blow/tap seco, fuerte

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smart [2]
vi eyes/wound escocer*

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smarten up

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] house/town arreglar

[v + adv] person mejorar su (or mi etc) aspecto

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smash [1]
n

(sound) estrépito m, estruendo m

(collision) (BrE) choque m

(blow) golpe m

(Sport) smash m, remate m, remache m

(success) (colloq) exitazo m (fam)

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smash [2]
vt
(break) furniture romper*; car destrozar*; glass romper*; (into small pieces) hacer* añicos

(destroy) rebellion aplastar; drug racket/spy ring acabar con

(Sport) rematar, remachar

~ vi (shatter) hacerse* pedazos smash up [v + o + adv] (colloq) destrozar*

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smash

: ~ hit
n (colloq) exitazo m (fam);
~up
n (colloq) choque m violento

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smattering
n (no pl) nociones fpl

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smear [1]
n
(stain) mancha f

(slander, slur) calumnia f; (before n) ~ campaign campaña f difamatoria

(Med) ~ (test) citología f, frotis m cervical, Papanicolau m (AmL)

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smear [2]
vt
to ~ sth ON(TO)/OVER sth paint/grease embadurnar algo de algo; butter untar algo con algo

(slander, libel) difamar

~ vi ink/lipstick correrse

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smell [1]
n
c (odor) olor m

u (sense of smell) olfato m

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smell [2]
(past & past p smelled or (BrE also) smelt) vt
(sense) oler*; we could ~ gas/burning olía a gas/quemado; to ~ danger olfatear el peligro

(sniff at) person oler*; animal olfatear

~ vi oler*; to ~ OF sth oler* A algo

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smelling salts
pl n sales fpl (aromáticas)

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smelly
adj -lier, -liest que huele mal

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smelt [1]
(BrE) past & past p of SMELL

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smelt [2]
vt fundir

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smile [1]
n sonrisa f

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smile [2]
vi sonreír*; to ~ AT sb sonreírle* A algn

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smirk [1]
n sonrisita f (de suficiencia, de complicidad, etc)

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smirk [2]
vi sonreírse* (con suficiencia, complicidad etc)

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smith
n herrero, -ra m,f

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smithereens
pl n : to smash sth to ~ hacer* algo pedazos or añicos

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smock
n
(of fisherman, artist) blusón m, bata f

(dress) vestido m amplio

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smog
nu smog m

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smoke [1]
nu humo m; to go up in ~ books/papers quemarse; hopes esfumarse; ambitions/plans quedar en agua de borrajas

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smoke [2]
vi
person fumar

(give off smoke) echar humo

~ vt
cigarettes/tobacco fumar; he ~s a pipe fuma en pipa

(cure) fish/cheese ahumar*

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smoke-bomb

n bomba f de humo

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smoked
adj ahumado

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smoke detector

n detector m de humo

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smokeless
adj fuel que arde sin humo; ~ zone (in UK) zona donde está prohibido usar combustibles que produzcan humo

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smoker
n fumador, -dora m,f; he's a heavy ~ fuma mucho

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smoke

: ~screen
n cortina f de humo;
~ signal
n señal f de humo

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smoking
nu no smoking prohibido fumar; to give up ~ dejar de fumar

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smoking

: ~ car
n (AmE) vagón m or (Chi, Méx) carro m de fumadores;
~ compartment
n compartimento m de fumadores

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smoky
adj -kier, -kiest fire/chimney que echa humo; room lleno de humo; atmosphere cargado de humo

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smolder ,smoulder
, (BrE) vi fire arder (sin llama); eyes arder

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smooth [1]
adj -er, -est

texture/stone liso, suave; skin suave, terso; sea tranquilo

(of consistency) sauce sin grumos

(of taste) wine suave

(of movement) take-off suave; flight cómodo

(trouble-free) journey sin complicaciones

(easy, polished) performance fluido

(glib, suave) (pej) poco sincero, falso; he's a ~ talker tiene mucha labia

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smooth [2]
vt
dress/sheets/hair alisar, arreglar

(polish) pulir
smooth out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
sheets/creases alisar

difficulties/problems allanar
smooth over [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] differences dejar de lado

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smoothly
adv

(of movement) take off/drive suavemente

(without problems) sin problemas

(glibly, suavely) (pej) talk con mucha labia

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smother
vt
(stifle) person asfixiar, ahogar*; flames sofocar*

(suppress) yawn/giggle reprimir

(cover profusely): she ~ed him with kisses lo cubrió de besos

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smoulder
vi (BrE) smolder

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smudge [1]
n mancha f

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smudge [2]
vt correr; (deliberately) difuminar

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smug
adj -gg- expression de suficiencia, petulante; person pagado de sí mismo, petulante

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smuggle
vt tobacco/drugs contrabandear, pasar de contrabando; I ~d her into my room la hice entrar a mi habitación a escondidas

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smuggler
n contrabandista mf

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smuggling
nu contrabando m

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snack
n tentempié m; to have a ~ comer algo ligero or (esp AmL) liviano, tomar(se) un tentempié

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snack bar

n bar m, cafetería f

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snag [1]
n
(difficulty) inconveniente m, pega f (Esp fam)

(in fabric, stocking) enganchón m

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snag [2]
vt -gg- enganchar

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snail
n caracol m; at a ~'s pace a paso de tortuga

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snake
n culebra f, serpiente f; (poisonous) víbora f

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snake

: ~bite
nc u mordedura f de serpiente;
~ charmer
n encantador, -dora m,f de serpientes

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snap [1]
n
c (sound) chasquido m

~ (fastener) (AmE) (on clothes) broche m or botón m de presión (AmL), (cierre m) automático m (Esp)

c (photo) (colloq) foto f, instantánea f

c (Meteo): a cold ~ una ola de frío

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snap [2]
-pp- vt

(break) partir

(cause to make sharp sound): she ~ped the lid/book shut cerró la tapa/el libro de un golpe; finger[1]

(utter sharply) decir* bruscamente

(photograph) person/thing sacarle* una foto a

~ vi
(bite) to ~ AT sth intentar morder algo

(break) twigs/branch romperse*, quebrarse* (esp AmL); elastic romperse*

(click): to ~ shut cerrarse* (con un clic)

(speak sharply) hablar con brusquedad

(move quickly): to ~ out of it (of depression) animarse; (of lethargy, inertia) espabilarse
snap up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] offer no dejar escapar

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snap [3]
adj decision precipitado, repentino

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snappy
adj -pier, -piest
person irascible; retort brusco

pace (colloq) ágil

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snapshot

n foto f, instantánea f

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snare [1]
n trampa f

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snare [2]
vt atrapar

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snarl [1]
n gruñido m

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snarl [2]
vi/t gruñir* snarl up [v + adv + o] (usu pass) ball of wool enmarañar, enredar; traffic atascar*

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snatch [1]
vt

(grab) to ~ sth FROM sb arrebatarle algo A algn; she ~ed the letter out of my hand me arrancó la carta de las manos

(steal) (colloq & journ) robar (arrebatando)

(kidnap) (journ) secuestrar, raptar

(take hurriedly) opportunity no dejar pasar

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snatch [2]
n
(robbery) (BrE journ) robo m

(fragment) fragmento m

(brief spell) rato m; to sleep in ~es dormir* (de) a ratos

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sneak
(past & past p sneaked or (AmE also) snuck) vt
(smuggle) (+ adv compl): he ~ed the files out of the office sacó los archivos de la oficina a escondidas; she tried to ~ him in without paying trató de colarlo sin pagar

(take furtively): to ~ a look at sth/sb mirar algo/a algn con disimulo

~ vi (+ adv compl): to ~ in entrar a hurtadillas; to ~ away escabullirse* sneak up [v + adv] to ~ up (ON sb) acercarse* sigilosamente (A algn)

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sneakers
pl n zapatillas fpl (de deporte), tenis mpl, playeras fpl (Esp)

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sneak

: ~ preview
n (Cin, TV) preestreno m;
~ thief
n ratero, -ra m,f

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sneaky
adj -kier, -kiest (colloq) person artero, taimado; behavior solapado

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sneer [1]
vi adoptar un aire despectivo; (with facial expression) hacer* una mueca de desprecio

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sneer [2]
n expresión f desdeñosa

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sneeze [1]
vi estornudar

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sneeze [2]
n estornudo m

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snide
adj insidioso

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sniff
vt
(smell) person oler*; animal olfatear

glue inhalar, esnifar

~ vi animal husmear, olfatear; person sorberse la nariz

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sniffer dog
n (BrE) perro m rastreador

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sniffle
vi (due to cold) sorberse la nariz; (when crying) gimotear

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snigger [1]
n risilla f, risita f

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snigger [2]
vi reírse* (por lo bajo)

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snip [1]
n (act) tijeretazo m; (sound) tijereteo m

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snip [2]
vt -pp- cortar (con tijera)

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sniper
n francotirador, -dora m,f

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snippet
n (of conversation) trozo m; ~s of information (algunos) datos aislados

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snivel
vi , (BrE) -ll- lloriquear

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snob
n (e)snob mf

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snobbery
nu (e)snobismo m

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snobbish
adj (e)snob

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snooker
n snooker m (modalidad de billar que se juega con 15 bolas rojas y 6 de otro color)

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snoop
vi (colloq) husmear, fisgonear

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snooper
n (colloq) fisgón, -gona m,f

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snooze [1]
vi (colloq) dormitar

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snooze [2]
n (colloq) sueñecito m (fam), sueñito m (esp AmL fam); to have a ~ echar una cabezada (fam)

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snore [1]
vi roncar*

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snore [2]
n ronquido m

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snoring
nu ronquidos mpl

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snorkel
n esnórkel m

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snort [1]
vi bufar, resoplar

~ vt (utter) bramar, gruñir*

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snort [2]
n bufido m, resoplido m

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snout
n hocico m, morro m

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snow [1]
n
u nieve f

c (snowfall) nevada f

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snow [2]
v impers nevar* snow in [v + o + adv]: to be ~ed in estar* aislado por la nieve snow under [v + o + adv]: I'm ~ed under with work estoy agobiada or desbordada de trabajo

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snowball [1]
n (Meteo) bola f de nieve

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snowball [2]
vi problems agravarse

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snow

: ~board
n snowboard m;
~boarding
nu snowboard m;
~bound
adj bloqueado por la nieve;
~drift
n : nieve acumulada durante una ventisca;
~drop
n campanilla f de invierno;
~fall
nc u nevada f;
~flake
n copo m de nieve;
~man
n (pl -men ) muñeco m de nieve;
~plow, (BrE) ~plough
n quitanieves m;
~shoe
n raqueta f;
~storm
n tormenta f de nieve

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snowy
adj snowier, snowiest nevoso

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snub [1]
vt -bb-
person desairar; (ignore) ignorar; (treat coldly) tratar fríamente (CS)

(reject) offer desdeñar, rechazar*

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snub [2]
n desaire m

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snub [3]
adj nose respingón, respingado (AmL)

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snub-nosed

adj de nariz respingona or (AmL tb) respingada

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snuck
(AmE colloq) past & past p of SNEAK

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snuff
nu rapé m snuff out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] candle apagar*

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snuffbox

n caja f de rapé

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snug
adj
(cosy) cómodo y acogedor

(close-fitting) ceñido, ajustado

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snuggle
vi acurrucarse*; he ~d up against her se le arrimó

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so [1]
adv

(very) tan; she's ~ tall es tan alta; he did it ~ quickly lo hizo tan rápido; thank you ~ much muchísimas gracias

so much/many (as adj) tanto, -ta/tantos, -tas; ~ much space/food tanto espacio/tanta comida; ~ many things tantas cosas

so much (as pronoun) tanto; he eats ~ much come tanto

or so más o menos

(with clauses of result or purpose) ~ … (that) tan … que; he was ~ rude (that) she slapped him fue tan grosero, que le dio una bofetada

(thus, in this way): the street was ~ named because … se le puso ese nombre a la calle porque …; hold the bat like ~ agarra el bate así

(as stated) así; that is ~ (frml) así es; if ~, they're lying si es así or de ser así, están mintiendo

and so on (and so forth) etcétera (etcétera)

(replacing clause, phrase, word): I expect ~ me imagino que sí; I got a bit dirty — ~ I see me ensucié un poco — sí, ya veo; I told you ~ ¿no te lo dije?

(with v aux)
(also, equally): Peter agrees and ~ does Bill Peter está de acuerdo y Bill también

(indeed): you promised — ~ I did! lo prometiste — ¡es verdad! or ¡tienes razón!

(indicating pause or transition) bueno; ~ here we are again bueno, aquí estamos otra vez

(querying, eliciting information): ~ now what do we do? ¿y ahora qué hacemos?

(summarizing, concluding) así que; ~ now you know así que ya sabes

(expressing surprised reaction) así que, conque; ~ that's what he's after! ¡así que or conque eso es lo que quiere!

(challenging): ~ what? ¿y qué?

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so [2]
conj
(in clauses of purpose or result)
so (that) (expressing purpose) para que (+ subj); (expressing result) así que or de manera que (+ indic); she said it slowly, ~ (that) we'd all understand lo dijo despacio, para que todos entendiéramos; she said it slowly, ~ (that) we all understood lo dijo despacio, así que or de manera que todos entendimos

so as to + INF para + INF

(therefore, consequently) así que, de manera que

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so [3]
n (Mus) sol m

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soak
vt
lentils/clothes (immerse) poner* en or a remojo; (leave immersed) dejar en or a remojo

(drench) empapar; to be ~ed (to the skin) estar* empapado, estar* calado hasta los huesos

~ vi
(lie in liquid): to leave sth to ~ dejar algo en or a remojo

(penetrate) (+ adv compl): to ~ into/through sth calar algo
soak up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] liquid/information absorber; sun empaparse de

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soaking
adj empapado; (as adv) it's ~ wet está empapado

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so-and-so

n u
(colloq) (unspecified person) (no art) fulano, -na m,f

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soap
n
u c jabón m; (before n) ~ dish jabonera f

soap opera

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soap

: ~flakes
pl n jabón m en escamas;
~ opera
nc u (TV) telenovela f, culebrón m; (Rad) radionovela f, comedia f (AmL);
~ powder
nu c (BrE) jabón m en polvo, detergente m (en polvo);
~suds
pl n espuma f (de jabón)

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soapy
adj -pier, -piest
water jabonoso; cloth/hands enjabonado

smell/taste a jabón

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soar
vi

(fly) bird/glider planear

(rise) bird/kite elevarse; prices/costs dispararse; hopes aumentar; popularity aumentar

(tower) skyscraper/mountain alzarse*

soaring pres p inflation galopante, de ritmo vertiginoso; popularity en alza; caused by ~ temperatures causado por una subida vertiginosa de las temperaturas

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sob [1]
vi -bb- sollozar*

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sob [2]
n sollozo m

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sober
adj
(not drunk) sobrio

(serious) expression grave; young man serio; occasion formal

(subdued) dress/colors sobrio

sober up
[v + adv]: he's ~ed up now ya está sobrio

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] despejar

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sobriety
nu seriedad f, sensatez f; (before n) ~ test (AmE) prueba f del alcohol or de la alcoholemia

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so-called

adj (usu before n)
(commonly named) (así) llamado

(indicating skeptical attitude) expert supuesto, presunto

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soccer
nu fútbol m or (AmC, Méx) futbol m

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sociable
adj sociable

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social
adj social; he has no ~ graces no sabe cómo comportarse; ~ life vida f social

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social democrat

n socialdemócrata mf

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socialism
nu socialismo m

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socialist [1],Socialist
, adj socialista

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socialist [2],Socialist
, n socialista mf

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socialize
vi alternar; (at party) circular

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socially
adv
(relating to the community) divisive/useful socialmente; (indep) desde el punto de vista social

(in social situations): it's not ~ acceptable está mal visto, no se considera correcto

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social

: ~ science
nu c ciencia f social;
~ security
nu (BrE) seguridad f social;
~ service
n
u (welfare work) (AmE) asistencia f or trabajo m social

c (in UK) servicio m social
;
~ work
nu asistencia f social;
~ worker
n (Soc Adm) asistente, -ta m,f social, trabajador, -dora m,f social (Méx), visitador, -dora m,f social (Chi)

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society
n (pl -ties)

u c (community) sociedad f; in polite ~ entre la gente educada

u (fashionable elite) (alta) sociedad f

c (association, club) sociedad f

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sociologist
n sociólogo, -ga m,f

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sociology
nu sociología f

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sociopath
n (p)sicópata mf

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sock
n calcetín m, media f (AmL)

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socket
n
(Anat) (of eye) cuenca f, órbita f; (of joint) fosa f, hueco m

(Elec) (for plug) enchufe m, toma f de corriente, tomacorriente m (AmL)

(Tech) encaje m

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sod
n
(piece of turf) tepe m, champa f (Andes)

(BrE vulg) (obnoxious person) cabrón, -brona m,f (vulg)

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soda
n

u (soda water) soda f, agua f‡ de seltz

c u (flavored) (AmE) refresco m, fresco m (AmL)

c (ice-cream soda) (AmE) ice-cream soda m (AmL) (refresco con helado)

u (Chem) soda f, sosa f

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soda

: ~ pop
n (AmE) refresco m;
~ water
nu soda f, agua f‡ de seltz

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sodden
adj empapado

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sodium
nu sodio m

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sodium bicarbonate

nu bicarbonato m sódico or de sodio

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sofa
n sofá m

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soft
adj -er, -est

(not hard) blando; metal maleable; to go ~ ablandarse

(smooth) fur/fabric/skin suave

(mild, subdued) light/color/music suave

(lenient) blando, indulgente

drugs/pornography blando

(Chem) water blando

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soft

: ~ball
nu softball m (especie de béisbol que se juega con pelota blanda);
~ drink
nc u refresco m (bebida no alcohólica)

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soften
vt
butter/leather ablandar; skin suavizar*; light/color suavizar*; contours difuminar

(mitigate) effect atenuar*, mitigar*; to ~ the blow suavizar* el golpe

water ablandar, descalcificar*

~ vi
butter/leather ablandarse; skin suavizarse*

(become gentler) ablandarse; (become more moderate) volverse* menos intransigente
soften up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] ablandar

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softener
n
(for water) descalcificador m

(for fabric) suavizante m

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softly
adv
(gently) touch suavemente

(quietly) speak bajito

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soft

: ~-spoken
adj de voz suave;
~ top
n (AmE) (car) descapotable m, convertible m (AmL); (roof) capota f;
~ware
n software m

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soggy
adj -gier, -giest ground/grass empapado; vegetables pasado

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soh
n (Mus) sol m

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soil [1]
n
u c (earth) tierra f

u (filth, dirt) (AmE) suciedad f

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soil [2]
vt ensuciar

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soiled
adj linen sucio; goods dañado

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sol
n (Mus) sol m

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solace
n u c
(liter) consuelo m

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solar
adj solar

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solar system

n the ~ ~ el sistema solar

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sold
past & past p of SELL

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solder
vt soldar*

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soldier
n soldado mf; (officer) militar mf soldier on [v + adv] (BrE colloq) seguir* al pie del cañon

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sole [1]
n
(of foot) planta f; (of shoe) suela f

(fish) (pl ~ or ~s) lenguado m

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sole [2]
adj (before n)
(only) único

(exclusive) rights exclusivo

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sole [3]
vt (usu pass): to have one's shoes ~d and heeled hacerles* poner suelas y tacones or (CS, Per) tacos a los zapatos

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solely
adv
(wholly) únicamente, exclusivamente

(only, simply) solo, solamente, únicamente

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solemn
adj
(serious, formal) occasion/silence solemne

(grave) person serio; face solemne

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sol-fa
nu solfa f

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solicit
vt (frml) information/help solicitar (frml)

~ vi prostitute ejercer la prostitución callejera (abordando a posibles clientes)

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solicitor
n
(in US and in UK) abogado responsable de los asuntos legales de un municipio o de un departamento gubernamental

(in UK) abogado, -da m,f (que prepara causas legales y desempeña también funciones de notario)

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solid [1]
adj -er, -est

(not liquid or gaseous) sólido

(not hollow) rubber ball/tire macizo

(unbroken) line/row continuo, ininterrumpido

(continuous) (colloq) month/year seguido

(physically sturdy) furniture/house sólido; meal consistente

(substantial) reason sólido

(pure) metal/wood macizo, puro; rock vivo

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solid [2]
n
(Chem, Phys) sólido m

solids pl (food) alimentos mpl sólidos

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solid [3]
adv : to be packed/jammed ~ estar* lleno hasta el tope or hasta los topes

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solidarity
nu solidaridad f

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solidify
vi -fies, -fying, -fied solidificarse*

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solidly
adv
(sturdily) fixed/grounded firmemente; made sólidamente

(unanimously) unánimemente

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solitaire
n
c ~ (diamond) solitario m

u (Games) solitario m

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solitary
adj
(alone) person/life/place solitario

(single) (before n) solo

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solitary confinement

nu incomunicación f; he's in ~ ~ lo han incomunicado

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solitude
nu soledad f

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solo [1]
n (pl -los) solo m

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solo [2]
adj
(Mus) violin/voices solista; album en solitario

flight en solitario

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solo [3]
adv en solitario

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soloist
n solista mf

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so long

interj (colloq) hasta luego, hasta la vista

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solstice
n solsticio m

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soluble
adj soluble

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solution
nc u solución f

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solve
vt mystery/equation resolver*; crossword puzzle sacar*; crime esclarecer*; riddle encontrar* la solución a

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solvent [1]
adj solvente

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solvent [2]
n disolvente m, solvente m

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Somali
adj somalí

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Somalia
n Somalia f

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somber ,sombre
, (BrE) adj
(dark) sombrío

(melancholy) mood/thought sombrío; music lúgubre

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some [1]
adj

(unstated number or type) (+ pl n) unos, unas; there were ~ children in the park había unos niños en el parque; would you like ~ cherries? ¿quieres (unas) cerezas?

(unstated quantity or type) (+ uncount n): ~ paint fell on my head me cayó (un poco de) pintura en la cabeza; would you like ~ coffee? ¿quieres café?

(a, one) (+ sing count noun) algún, -guna; ~ day I'll get my revenge ya me vengaré algún día

(particular, not all) (+ pl n) algunos, -nas; I like ~ modern artists algunos artistas modernos me gustan; in ~ ways en cierto modo

(not many, a few) lemons/apples algunos, -nas

(not much, a little) meat/rice un poco de

(several, many): she's been bedridden for ~ years now hace algunos años que está postrada en cama

(large amount of): we've known each other for quite ~ time now ya hace mucho (tiempo) que nos conocemos

(colloq)
(expressing appreciation): that's ~ car you've got! ¡vaya coche que tienes!

(stressing remarkable, ridiculous nature): that was ~ exam! ¡vaya examen!

(expressing irony): ~ friend you are! ¡qué buen amigo eres! (iró)

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some [2]
pron

(a number of things or people) algunos, -nas

(an amount): there's no salt left; we'll have to buy ~ no queda sal; vamos a tener que comprar; the coffee's ready: would you like ~? el café está listo: ¿quieres?

(certain people) algunos, -nas; ~ say that … algunos dicen que …

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some [3]
adv (approximately) unos, unas, alrededor de

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somebody [1]
pron alguien; ~'s coming viene alguien; who was it? — John ~ ¿quién era? — John algo or John no sé cuánto (fam)

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somebody [2]
n (no pl): to be ~ ser* alguien

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somehow
adv
(by some means) de algún modo, de alguna manera; ~ or other de algún modo u otro

(in some way, for some reason): it isn't the same, ~ no sé por qué, pero no es lo mismo

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someone
pron somebody[1]

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someplace
adv (AmE) somewhere[1]

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somersault [1]
n (on ground) voltereta f, vuelta f (de) carnero (CS); (in air) (salto m) mortal m

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somersault [2]
vi (on ground) hacer* volteretas, dar* vueltas (de) carnero (CS); (in air) dar* un (salto) mortal

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something
pron
algo; have ~ to eat/drink come/bebe algo; it's not ~ to be proud of no es como para estar orgulloso; that was ~ I hadn't expected eso no me lo esperaba; is it ~ I said? ¿qué pasa? ¿qué he dicho?

(in vague statements or approximations): she's 30 ~ tiene treinta y pico años (fam); he said it was because of the traffic or ~ dijo que era por el tráfico o qué se yo

something like: ~ like 200 spectators alrededor de or unos 200 espectadores

something of (rather): she's ~ of an eccentric es algo excéntrica; it came as ~ of a surprise me (or nos etc) sorprendió un poco

(sth special): it was quite ~ for him to reach that position era todo un logro que él alcanzara esa posición

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sometime [1]
adv (at unspecified time): I'll get around to it ~ ya lo haré en algún momento; we'll have to finish it ~ or another algún día habrá que terminarlo; ~ next week un día de la semana que viene

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sometime [2]
adj (before n) (frml) ex, antiguo

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sometimes
adv a veces, algunas veces

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someway
adv (AmE) somehow

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somewhat
adv algo, un tanto

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somewhere [1]
adv
(in, at a place) en algún lado or sitio or lugar; (to a place) a algún lado or sitio or lugar; to get ~ avanzar*, adelantar

(in approximations): ~ around £10,000 cerca de or alrededor de 10.000 dólares

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somewhere [2]
pron : will there be ~ open? ¿habrá algo (or algún sitio etc) abierto?; she's found ~ to live ha encontrado casa (or habitación etc)

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son
n hijo m

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sonata
n (pl -tas) (Mus) sonata f

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song
n
c (piece) canción f

u (of bird) canto m

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song

: ~bird
n pájaro m cantor;
~writer
n compositor, -tora m,f (de canciones)

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sonic
adj sónico

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son-in-law

n (pl sons-in-law) yerno m, hijo m político

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sonnet
n soneto m

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son of a bitch

n (pl sons of bitches) (esp AmE sl) hijo m de puta, hijo m de la chingada (Méx vulg)

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soon
adv -er, -est
(shortly, after a while) pronto, dentro de poco; ~ afterward poco después; it'll ~ be spring ya falta poco para (que empiece) la primavera; ~er or later tarde o temprano

(early, quickly) pronto; how ~ can you be here? ¿cuándo puedes llegar?, ¿qué tan pronto puedes llegar? (AmL); I finished ~er than I expected terminé antes de lo que esperaba; not a minute o moment too ~ no antes de tiempo; to speak too ~ hablar antes de tiempo; as ~ as possible lo antes posible, cuanto antes; the ~er the better cuanto antes mejor

(as conj): as ~ as en cuanto, tan pronto como; as ~ as you've finished, you can go en cuanto hayas terminado or tan pronto como hayas terminado, te puedes ir; no ~er had we set out than it began to rain apenas nos habíamos puesto en camino cuando empezó a llover; no ~er said than done dicho y hecho

(in phrases) as soon … (as): I'd just as ~ stay at home (as go out) no me importaría quedarme en casa, tanto me da quedarme en casa (como salir)

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soot
nu hollín m

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soothe
vt person/nerves calmar; pain/cough aliviar

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soothing
adj
voice/words tranquilizador; music/bath relajante

ointment/syrup balsámico; medicine calmante

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sophisticated
adj
appearance/person sofisticado

machine/technique complejo, altamente desarrollado

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sophomore
n (AmE) estudiante mf de segundo curso (en una universidad o colegio secundario estadounidense)

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sopping [1]
adj empapado

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sopping [2]
adv (as intensifier) ~ wet (of people) calado hasta los huesos; (of clothes) chorreando

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soprano [1]
n (pl -nos) soprano mf

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soprano [2]
adj voice/recorder soprano; part/role de soprano

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sorbet
nu c sorbete m

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sorcerer
n (liter) hechicero m, brujo m

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sordid
adj
(base) method/deal vergonzoso

(squalid) hotel/conditions sórdido

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sore [1]
adj sorer , sorest
(painful) finger/foot dolorido; eye irritado; lips reseco; she has a ~ throat le duele la garganta; a ~ point/subject un punto/tema delicado

(angry) (AmE colloq) to be ~ AT o WITH sb estar* picado CON algn (fam)

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sore [2]
n llaga f, úlcera f

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sorority
n (pl -ties) (in US) hermandad f femenina de estudiantes (en universidades norteamericanas)

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sorrow
nu c pesar m, pena f

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sorrowful
adj afligido, triste

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sorry
adj -rier, -riest
(pred)
(grieved, sad): I'm ~ lo siento; I'm very ~, but I can't help you lo siento mucho, pero no te puedo ayudar; to feel o be ~ FOR sb: I feel so ~ for you/him te/lo compadezco; to feel ~ for oneself lamentarse de su (or tu etc) suerte; I'm ~ to have to tell you that … siento tener que decirte que …; to be ~ (THAT) sentir* QUE (+ subj)

(apologetic, repentant): to say ~ pedir* perdón, disculparse; I'm ~, I didn't mean to … perdóname or lo siento or disculpa, no fue mi intención …; I'm very sorry, but I can't help you lo siento mucho, pero no te puedo ayuda; to be ~ ABOUT sth arrepentirse* DE algo; I'm ~ I didn't make it to your party siento no haber podido ir a tu fiesta

(as interj) perdón, lo siento

(pitiful, miserable) (before n) tale lamentable; he was a ~ sight tenía un aspecto lamentable

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sort [1]
n
(kind, type) tipo m, clase f; what ~ of car is it? ¿qué tipo or clase de coche es?; she's not the ~ to let you down no es de las que te fallan; a ~ of o ~ of a una especie de; I didn't say anything of the ~ no dije nada semejante

(in phrases) sort of (colloq): it's ~ of sad to think of him all alone da como pena pensar que está solo (fam); do you want to go? — well, ~ of ¿quieres ir? — bueno, en cierto modo sí

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sort [2]
vt
(classify) papers/letters clasificar*

(mend) arreglar
sort out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(put in order) books/photos/desk/room ordenar; finances organizar*

(separate out) separar

(arrange) (BrE) date fijar; deal llegar* a

(resolve) problem/dispute solucionar; misunderstanding aclarar

sort through [v + prep + o] papers/files revisar

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SOS
n S.O.S. m

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so-so
adj (colloq) así así (fam)

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soufflé
nu c suflé m

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sought
past & past p of SEEK

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sought-after

adj (pred sought after) product solicitado, en demanda; prize codiciado; area en demanda

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soul
n
c (Relig) alma f‡

c (person): I won't tell a (living) ~ no se lo diré a nadie; poor old ~! ¡pobrecilla!, ¡pobrecita!

u ~ (music) soul m

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soul-destroying

adj desmoralizador

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soulful
adj enternecedor, conmovedor

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soul

: ~mate
n alma f‡ gemela;
~-searching
nu introspección f

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sound [1]
n
u c (noise) sonido m; (unpleasant, disturbing) ruido m; (before n) the ~ barrier la barrera del sonido; ~ effects efectos mpl sonoros

(impression conveyed) (colloq) (no pl): I don't like the ~ of that at all eso no me huele nada bien; by o from the ~ of it, everything's going very well parece que or por lo visto todo marcha muy bien

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sound [2]
vi

(give impression) sonar*; you ~ as if o as though you could do with a rest me da la impresión de que no te vendría mal un descanso; that ~s like Susan now esa debe (de) ser Susan

(seem) parecer*; how does that ~ to you? ¿qué te parece?; it ~s as if o as though you had a great time parece que lo pasaste fenomenal

(make noise, resound) bell/alarm sonar*

~ vt trumpet/horn tocar*, hacer* sonar sound out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] tantear, sondear

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sound [3]
adj -er, -est

(healthy) sano; being of ~ mind (estando) en pleno uso de sus facultades

(in good condition) basis/foundation sólido, firme; timber en buenas condiciones

(valid) reasoning/knowledge sólido; advice/decision sensato

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sound [4]
adv -er, -est: ~ asleep profundamente dormido

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sound bite

n (Journ, Pol) frase f corta (que suena bien en los titulares y en los discursos)

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soundly
adv
sleep profundamente

(solidly, validly) sólidamente

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soundproof [1]
adj insonorizado

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soundproof [2]
vt insonorizar*

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sound

: ~ system
n equipo m de sonido;
~track
n banda f sonora

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soup
n sopa f; clear ~ caldo m, consomé m

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sour [1]
adj sourer, sourest
(sharp, acid) ácido, agrio

(spoiled) milk agrio, cortado

(bad-tempered, disagreeable) agrio, avinagrado

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sour [2]
vt relationship/occasion amargar*

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source
n
(origin, supply) fuente f; (of river) nacimiento m; ~ of income fuente de ingresos

(providing information)
(person) (journ) fuente f

(text, document) fuente f

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sourdough

nu (AmE) masa f fermentada (para hacer pan)

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south [1]
nu (point of the compass, direction) sur m; the ~, the S~ (region) el sur

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south [2]
adj (before n) sur adj inv, meridional; wind del sur

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south [3]
adv al sur

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South Africa

n Sudáfrica f, Suráfrica f

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South African
adj sudafricano, surafricano

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South America

n América f del Sur or del Sud, Sudamérica f, Suramérica f

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South American [1]
adj sudamericano, suramericano

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South American [2]
n sudamericano, -na m,f, suramericano, -na m,f

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southbound

adj traffic/train que va (or iba etc) hacia el sur or en dirección sur

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southeast [1],Southeast
, nu the ~ el sudeste or Sudeste, el sureste or Sureste

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southeast [2]
adj sudeste adj inv, sureste adj inv, del sudeste or sureste, sudoriental

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southeast [3]
adv hacia el sudeste or sureste, en dirección sudeste or sureste

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south

: ~easterly
adj wind del sudeste or sureste;
~eastern
adj sudeste adj inv, sureste adj inv, del sudeste or sureste, sudoriental

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southerly
adj wind del sur; latitude sur adj inv; in a ~ direction hacia el sur, en dirección sur

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southern
adj region del sur, meridional, sur adj inv; country del sur, meridional; ~ Italy el sur de Italia; the ~ states (in US) los estados del sur

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southward [1]
adj (before n): in a ~ direction hacia el sur, en dirección sur

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southward [2],southwards
, (BrE also) adv hacia el sur

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southwest [1],Southwest
, nu the ~ el sudoeste or Sudoeste, el suroeste or Suroeste

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southwest [2]
adj sudoeste adj inv, suroeste adj inv, del sudoeste or suroeste

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southwest [3]
adv hacia el sudoeste or suroeste, en dirección sudoeste or suroeste

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south

: ~westerly
adj wind del sudoeste or suroeste;
~western
adj sudoccidental, sudoeste adj inv, suroeste adj inv, del sudoeste or suroeste

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souvenir
n recuerdo m, souvenir m

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sovereign [1]
n
(monarch) soberano, -na m,f

(coin) soberano m, libra f (de oro)

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sovereign [2]
adj soberano

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sovereignty
nu soberanía f

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Soviet
adj (Hist) soviético

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Soviet Union

n (Hist) the ~ ~ la Unión Soviética

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sow [1]
vt/i (past sowed; past p sowed or sown) sembrar*

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sow [2]
n cerda f, puerca f

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sown
past p of SOW

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soy ,soya
, (BrE) nu soya f (AmL), soja f (Esp)

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soy

: ~ bean, (BrE) soya bean
n soya f (AmL), soja f (Esp);
~ sauce
nu salsa f de soya (AmL) or (Esp) soja

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spa
n
(resort) balneario m

(spring) manantial m (de agua mineral)

(health club) (AmE) gimnasio m

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space [1]
n
u
(Phys) espacio m

(Aerosp) espacio m; (before n) station/program espacial

u (room) espacio m, lugar m

c (empty area) espacio m; let's clear a ~ for it first hagámosle (un) sitio primero

(of time) (no pl) espacio m; in the ~ of one hour en el espacio or lapso de una hora

c (Print) espacio m

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space [2]
vt ~ (out) espaciar

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space

: ~-age
adj technology futurista, espacial;
~craft
n (pl ~craft) nave f espacial;
~man
n (pl -men ) astronauta m, cosmonauta m;
~ship
n nave f espacial, astronave f

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spacing
nu (Print) espaciado m

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spacious
adj house/room amplio, espacioso; park grande, extenso

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spade
n
(tool) pala f; to call a ~ a ~ llamar al pan, pan y al vino, vino

(Games) spades pl (suit) (+ sing or pl vb) picas fpl

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spaghetti
nu espaguetis mpl, spaghetti mpl

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Spain
n España f

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span [1]
n
(of hand) palmo m; (of wing) envergadura f; (of bridge, arch) luz f

(part of bridge) arco m

(of time) lapso m; life span

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span [2]
vt -nn-
(extend over) abarcar*

(cross) bridge river extenderse* sobre

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Spaniard
n español, -ñola m,f

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spaniel
n spaniel m

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Spanish [1]
adj español; language castellano, español

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Spanish [2]
n
u (language) castellano m, español m

(people) (+ pl vb) the ~ los españoles

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Spanish omelet
, (BrE) Spanish omelette
n tortilla f de papas or (Esp) patatas, tortilla f española

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spank
vt pegarle* a (en las nalgas)

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spanner
n (BrE) (adjustable ~) llave f inglesa; (box ~) llave f de tubo; to throw a ~ in the works fastidiarlo todo

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spar [1]
n (Naut) palo m

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spar [2]
vi -rr- (in boxing) entrenarse; (argue) discutir

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spare [1]
adj
(not in use) umbrella/pen de más; have you got any ~ paper? ¿tienes un poco de papel que no te haga falta?

(before n) key/cartridge de repuesto

(free) libre; if you've got a ~ minute si tienes un minuto (libre)

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spare [2]
n : I'll take a ~ just in case llevaré uno de repuesto por si acaso

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spare [3]
vt

(do without): can you ~ your dictionary for a moment? ¿me permites el diccionario un momento, si no lo necesitas?; if you can ~ the time si tienes or dispones de tiempo

(give) to ~ (sb) sth: can you ~ me a pound? ¿tienes una libra que me prestes/des?; can you ~ me a few minutes? ¿tienes unos minutos?

to spare (as adj): there's food to ~ hay comida de sobra; have you got a few minutes to ~? ¿tienes unos minutos?

(keep from using, stint) (usu neg): to ~ no effort no escatimar esfuerzos; to ~ no expense no reparar en gastos

(save, relieve) to ~ sb sth trouble/embarrassment ahorrarle algo A algn

(show mercy, consideration toward) perdonar

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spare

: ~ part
n repuesto m or (Méx) refacción f;
~ room
n cuarto m de huéspedes or (Esp) de los invitados, recámara f de visitas (Méx);
~ time
nu tiempo m libre;
~ tire, (BrE) spare tyre~ tyre
n rueda f de repuesto or (Esp tb) de recambio, llanta f de refacción (Méx)

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sparingly
adv use con moderación

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spark [1]
n chispa f

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spark [2],spark off
vt , (BrE also) rioting/revolution hacer* estallar; interest suscitar; criticism provocar*

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sparking plug
n (BrE) spark plug

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sparkle [1]
vi gem/glass centellear, destellar, brillar; eyes brillar

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sparkle [2]
n
(no pl) (of gem, glass) destello m, brillo m; (of eyes) brillo m

u (animation) chispa f, brillo m

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sparkler
n (firework) luz f de Bengala, bengala f

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sparkling
adj
(shining) gems/stars centelleante; eyes chispeante

wit/conversation chispeante

(effervescent) wine espumoso

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spark plug

n bujía f, chispero m (AmC)

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sparrow
n gorrión m

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sparse
adj population/vegetation/furniture escaso; beard/hair ralo

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sparsely
adv : the area was ~ populated la zona estaba escasamente poblada; the room is ~ furnished la habitación tiene pocos muebles

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spartan
adj espartano

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spasm
n espasmo m

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spasmodic
adj
growth/activity irregular

(Med) pain/cough espasmódico

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spat
past & past p of SPIT

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spate
n racha f, serie f; to be in (full) ~ (BrE) river estar* crecido

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spatial
adj (before n) espacial

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spatter
vt/i salpicar*

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spatula
n
(Culin) (for turning, serving) pala f (de servir); (for scraping out bowls) espátula f

(Pharm, Med) espátula f

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spawn [1]
nu (of fish) hueva(s) f(pl); (of frogs) huevas fpl

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spawn [2]
vt (journ) generar, producir*

~ vi frogs/fish desovar

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SPCA
n (in US) (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Asociación f protectora de animales

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SPCC
n (in US) (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) Asociación f de proteccíon a la infancia

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speak
(past spoke; past p spoken) vi

(say sth) hablar; to ~ TO o (esp AmE) WITH sb hablar CON algn, hablarle A algn; they are not ~ing (to each other) no se hablan; to ~ OF sth/sb/-ING hablar DE algo/algn/+ INF; so to ~ por así decirlo

(on telephone): hello, Barbara Mason ~ing … buenas tardes, habla or (Esp tb) soy Barbara Mason; could I ~ to Mrs Hodges, please? — ~ing! ¿podría hablar con la Sra. Hodges, por favor? — con ella (habla) or (Esp tb) soy yo

(make speech) hablar; to ~ ON o ABOUT sth hablar ACERCA DE or SOBRE algo

~ vt
(say, declare): nobody spoke a word nadie dijo nada; to ~ one's mind hablar claro; to ~ the truth decir* la verdad

language hablar
speak for [v + prep + o] hablar por; we'd love to meet him — ~ for yourself! nos encantaría conocerlo — ¡eso lo dirás por ti!; the facts ~ for themselves los hechos son elocuentes speak out [v + adv]: to ~ out AGAINST sth denunciar algo speak up [v + adv]
(speak loudly, clearly) hablar más fuerte or más alto

(speak boldly) decir* lo que se piensa; to ~ up FOR sb defender* a algn

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speaker
n

(in public) orador, -dora m,f

(of language) hablante mf

(Govt) presidente, -ta m,f

(Audio)
(loudspeaker) altavoz m, (alto)parlante m (AmS)

(of hi-fi) baf(f)le m, parlante m (AmS)

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speaking
n u (before n): a good ~ voice una voz muy clara (or potente etc); to be on ~ terms with sb estar* en buenas relaciones con algn

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-speaking
suff -hablante, -parlante; Spanish~ hispanohablante, hispanoparlante; French~ francófono; English~ de habla inglesa

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spear [1]
n
(weapon) lanza f

(for fishing) arpón m

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spear [2]
vt fish arponear

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spear

: ~head
vt (Mil) encabezar*;
~mint
nu menta f verde

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spec
n : on ~ (colloq) por si acaso

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special
adj
(exceptional) (before n) favor/request especial

(for specific purpose) (before n) arrangements/fund especial

(particular, individual) especial, particular; children with ~ needs (Educ) niños que requieren una atención diferenciada

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special

: ~ delivery
nu correo m exprés or expreso;
~ effects
pl n efectos mpl especiales

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specialist
n especialista mf; (before n) knowledge/shop especializado

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speciality
n (pl -ties) (BrE) specialty[1]

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specialize
vi to ~ (IN sth) especializarse* (EN algo)

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specialized
adj especializado

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specially
adv
(specifically) especialmente, expresamente

(especially) long/difficult particularmente

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specialty [1]
n (pl -ties) (AmE) especialidad f

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specialty [2]
adj (AmE) (before n: no comp) merchandise/store especializado

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species
n (pl ~) especie f

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specific
adj
(particular, individual) específico; example concreto

(exact, precise) preciso

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specifically
adv
(explicitly) state/mention explícitamente

(specially, particularly) built/designed específicamente

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specification
n (often pl) especificación f

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specify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied especificar*

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specimen
n
(sample — of rock, plant, tissue) muestra f, espécimen m; (— of blood, urine) muestra f; (— of work, handwriting) muestra f

(individual example) ejemplar m, espécimen m

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speck
n (of dust) mota f; (in distance) punto m; (dirt stain) manchita f

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speckle
vt (usu pass) motear; a ~d hen una gallina pinta or (RPl) bataraza

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spectacle
n
(show, sight) espectáculo m

spectacles pl gafas fpl, anteojos mpl (esp AmL), lentes mpl (esp AmL)

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spectacular
adj espectacular

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spectator
n espectador, -dora m,f

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specter ,spectre
, (BrE) n (liter) espectro m

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spectra
pl of SPECTRUM

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spectre
n (BrE) specter

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spectrum
n (pl -tra)
(Opt, Phys) espectro m

(range) espectro m, gama f; the political ~ el espectro político

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speculate
vi
(Fin) especular

(guess, conjecture) to ~ (ON o ABOUT sth) hacer* conjeturas or especular (SOBRE algo)

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speculation
nu c especulación f

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speculative
adj especulativo

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sped
past & past p of speed vi

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speech
n

u (act, faculty) habla f‡

u (manner of speaking) forma f de hablar

u c (language, dialect) habla f‡

c
(oration) discurso m; to make a ~ dar* un discurso

(Theat) parlamento m

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speechless
adj : she was ~ with rage enmudeció de rabia; I'm ~! no sé qué decir

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speech therapy

nu foniatría f, logopedia f

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speed [1]
n

c u (rate of movement, progress) velocidad f

(relative quickness) rapidez f

c (Phot): film ~ sensibilidad f de la película; shutter ~ tiempo m de exposición

c (gear) velocidad f, marcha f

u (amphetamine) (sl) anfetas fpl (fam)

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speed [2]
vi
(past & past p sped) (go, pass quickly) (+ adv compl): to ~ off o away alejarse a toda velocidad; he sped by o past in his new sports car nos pasó a toda velocidad con su nuevo coche deportivo; the hours sped by las horas pasaron volando

(past & past p speeded) (drive too fast) ir* a velocidad excesiva

~ vt (past & past p speeded) (hasten) acelerarspeed up (past & past p speeded)
[v + adv]
(move faster) vehicle/driver acelerar; walker apretar* el paso

process/production acelerarse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
vehicle acelerar

work/production acelerar

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speed

: ~boat
n (lancha f) motora f;
~ bump
n badén m, guardia m tumbado (Esp), tope m (Méx), policía m acostado (Col), lomo m de burro (RPl), baden m (Chi);
~ limit
n velocidad f máxima, límite m de velocidad

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speedometer
n velocímetro m, indicador m de velocidad

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speedway

n
u (sport) carreras fpl de motocicletas

c (AmE Transp) autopista f

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speedy
adj -dier, -diest reply/delivery rápido; solution pronto, rápido

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spell [1]
n
(magic ~) encanto m, hechizo m, encantamiento m; evil ~ maleficio m; to cast a ~ over o to put a ~ on sth/sb hechizar* or embrujar algo/a algn

(of weather) período m

(of work, activity) período m, temporada f; a bad ~ una mala racha

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spell [2]
(past & past p spelled or (BrE also) spelt) vt
(write) escribir*; (orally) deletrear; how do you ~ Zimbabwe? ¿cómo se escribe Zimbabwe?; could you ~ it for me? ¿me lo deletrea?

(mean) significar*; (foretell) anunciar, augurar

~ vi : he can't ~ tiene mala ortografía spell out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
word deletrear

(explain) explicar* en detalle

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spell

: ~binding
adj speech/film fascinante;
~bound
adj embelesado, maravillado;
~checker
n (Comput) corrector m ortográfico

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spelling
n
u (system, ability) ortografía f; to be good/bad at ~ tener* buena/mala ortografía; (before n) ~ mistake falta f de ortografía, error m ortográfico

c (of a word) grafía f, ortografía f

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spelt
(BrE) past & past p of SPELL

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spelunking
nu (AmE) espeleología f

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spend
vt (past & past p spent)

money gastar

(expend) to ~ sth (ON sth) dedicarle* algo A algo; don't ~ too long on each question no le dediquen mucho tiempo a cada pregunta

(pass) period of time pasar

(exhaust) agotar

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spending
nu gastos mpl; public ~ el gasto público; (before n) ~ power poder m adquisitivo

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spending money

nu dinero m para gastos personales

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spendthrift

n despilfarrador, -dora m,f

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spent
past & past p of SPEND

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sperm
n (pl ~ or ~s)
u (seminal liquid) esperma m or f

c (gamete) espermatozoide m, espermatozoo m

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spew
vi
water salir* a borbotones

(vomit) (BrE sl) vomitar, lanzar* (fam)

~ vt lava/flames arrojar

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sphere
n esfera f

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spherical
adj esférico

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Sphinx
n the ~ la Esfinge

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spice [1]
n
c u (seasoning) especia f

u (zest, interest) sabor m

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spice [2]
vt
(Culin) (often pass) condimentar, sazonar*

(add excitement to): to ~ up a story darle* más sabor a un relato

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spick-and-span
adj (colloq) (pred) limpio y ordenado

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spicy
adj -cier, -ciest
sauce/food (with spices) con muchas especias; (hot, peppery) picante

(racy) story/account sabroso; (with sexual connotations) picante

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spider
n araña f

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spike [1]
n
(pointed object) punta f, púa f, pincho m or (Arg) pinche m; (on track shoes) clavo m or (Chi, Ven) púa f or (Col) carramplón m

spikes pl (running shoes) zapatillas fpl de clavos or (Chi, Ven) de púas or (Col) con carramplones, picos mpl (Méx)

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spike [2]
vt
(pierce) pinchar, clavar

(add sth to) (colloq): they ~d his lemonade with vodka le echaron vodka en la limonada

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spiky
adj -kier, -kiest
(having spikes) con puntas or púas or pinchos

(sharp, pointed) puntiagudo, puntudo (Col, CS)

hair de punta

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spill
(past & past p spilled or spilt ) vt liquid derramar, verter*; (knock over) volcar*

~ vi liquid derramarse; people ~ed (out) into the streets la gente se volcó or se echó a las calles spill over [v + adv] container desbordarse; liquid rebosar; fighting/conflict extenderse*

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spillage
nu c vertido m, derrame m

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spilt
past & past p of SPILL

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spin [1]
n
u (on ball) (Sport) efecto m, chanfle m (AmL)

c
(of aircraft) barrena f

(Auto) trompo m

c (ride) (colloq): to go for a ~ ir* a dar un paseo en coche (or en moto etc), ir* a dar un garbeo (Esp fam)

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spin [2]
(pres p spinning; past & past p spun) vt
wheel/top hacer* girar

wool/cotton hilar

web tejer

~ vi

(rotate) wheel/top girar; my head is ~ning la cabeza me da vueltas

washing machine centrifugar*

(move rapidly) (+ adv compl): the car spun out of control el coche giró fuera de control

(Tex) hilar
spin out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] money estirar; vacation/story alargar*, prolongar*

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spina bifida
nu espina f bífida

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spinach
nu (Bot) espinaca f; (Culin) espinaca(s) f(pl)

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spinal
adj de la columna vertebral

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spinal

: ~ column
n columna f vertebral;
~ cord
n médula f espinal

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spindle
n
(Mech Eng) eje m

(Tex) huso m

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spindly
adj -dlier, -dliest legs largo y flaco; plant alto y débil

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spin

: ~ doctor
n (esp Pol) portavoz mf (contratado para dar a la prensa, TV, etc, una interpretación favorable de los hechos);
~ drier
n centrifugadora f (de ropa);
~-dry
vt -dries, -drying, -dried centrifugar*;
~ dryer
n ~ drier

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spine
n

(Anat) columna f (vertebral)

(of book) lomo m

(on animal) púa f; (on plant) espina f

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spine-chilling

adj espeluznante

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spineless
adj
(cowardly, weak) débil, sin carácter

(Zool) invertebrado

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spinning
nu (Tex) hilado m

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spinning wheel

n rueca f

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spin-off

n (product) producto m derivado; (result) resultado m indirecto

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spinster
n soltera f

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spiral [1]
n
(shape, movement) espiral f

(of smoke) voluta f, espiral f

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spiral [2]
adj shape de espiral, acaracolado; ~ staircase escalera f de caracol

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spiral [3]
vi , (BrE) -ll- unemployment escalar; prices dispararse

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spire
n aguja f, chapitel m

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spirit
n

u (life force, soul) espíritu m

c (Occult) espíritu m

u (vigor, courage) espíritu m, temple m; to break sb's ~ quebrantarle el espíritu a algn

(mental attitude, mood) (no pl) espíritu m; the party/Christmas ~ el espíritu festivo/navideño

spirits pl (emotional state): to be in good ~s estar* animado; keep your ~s up ¡arriba ese ánimo!

spirits pl (alcohol) bebidas fpl alcohólicas (de alta graduación), licores mpl

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spirited
adj horse/child brioso; reply enérgico; defense ardiente

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spirit level

n nivel m (de burbuja or de aire)

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spiritual [1]
adj espiritual

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spiritual [2]
n (negro ~) espiritual m (negro)

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spiritualism
nu (Occult) espiritismo m; (Phil) espiritualismo m

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spit [1]
n
u (saliva) saliva f

c (for roasting) asador m (en forma de varilla), espetón m

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spit [2]
vi (pres p spitting; past & past p spat or (AmE esp) spit)
person/animal escupir; to ~ AT sb escupirle A algn; image

fire/fat chisporrotear

cat bufar

~ vt (past & past p spat) food/blood escupir

~ v impers (colloq): it's ~ting caen algunas gotas (de lluvia), está chispeando (fam) spit out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] escupir

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spite [1]
nu
(malice) maldad f; (resentment) rencor m, resentimiento m

in spite of (as prep) a pesar de

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spite [2]
vt molestar, fastidiar

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spiteful
adj remark malicioso; person malo; (resentful) rencoroso

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spittle
nu baba f

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splash [1]
n

c u (spray) salpicadura f

c (sound): we heard a ~ oímos el ruido de algo al caer al agua

(paddle, swim) (no pl) chapuzón m

(of milk, paint) (no pl) a ~ un poco

c (mark, patch) salpicadura f, manchón m

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splash [2]
vt salpicar*; to ~ sth/sb WITH sth salpicar* algo/a algn DE algo

~ vi
water/paint salpicar*

person/animal chapotear
splash out (BrE colloq) [v + adv] darse* un lujo; to ~ out ON sth gastar(se) un dineral EN algo (fam)

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splashguard
n (AmE) guardabarros m, salpicadera f (Méx), tapabarros m (Chi, Per)

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splatter
vt/i spatter

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splay
vt ~ (out) fingers abrir*, separar; to ~ one's legs abrirse* de piernas

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spleen
nc u (Anat) bazo m

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splendid
adj
(very good) idea/opportunity/meal espléndido

(imposing) clothes/building magnífico; ceremony lleno de esplendor

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splendor ,splendour
, (BrE) n u
esplendor m

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splice
vt ~ (together) ropes coser; tape/film unir

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splint
n tablilla f

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splinter [1]
n (of wood) astilla f; (of glass, bone, metal) esquirla f, astilla f; (before n) ~ group grupo m escindido

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splinter [2]
vi
(break into pieces) wood/bone astillarse

political party/society escindirse

~ vt wood/bone astillar

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split [1]
n

(in garment, cloth — in seam) descosido m; (— part of design) abertura f, raja f

(in wood, glass) rajadura f, grieta f

(Pol) escisión f; (Relig) cisma m, escisión f

(breakup) ruptura f, separación f

splits pl: to do the ~s abrirse* completamente de piernas, hacer* el spagat (Esp)

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split [2]
adj
(damaged) wood rajado, partido; lip partido

(divided): ~ personality doble personalidad f; ~ shift horario m (de trabajo) partido

(in factions) dividido

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split [3]
(pres p splitting; past & past p split) vt

(break) wood/stone partir; to ~ the atom fisionar el átomo

(burst) pants/trousers reventar*

(divide into factions) nation/church dividir

(divide, share) cost/food dividir

~ vi
(crack, burst) wood/rock partirse, rajarse; leather/seam abrirse*, romperse*; I've got a ~ting headache tengo un dolor de cabeza espantoso

political party/church dividirse, escindirse

(leave) (sl) abrirse* (arg), largarse* (fam)
split away,
split off [v + adv] to ~ away o off FROM sth escindirse or separarse DE algo split up
[v + adv] couple/band separarse; crowd dispersarse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] wrestlers/boxers separar; lovers hacer* que se separen; ~ them up into groups divídelos en grupos

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split

: ~ end
n (of hair): I've got ~ ends tengo las puntas abiertas or (CS) florecidas, tengo horquillas (Col) or (Méx) orzuela or (Ven) horquetillas;
~-level
adj apartment en dos niveles;
~ second
n fracción f de segundo; (before n) ~-second timing sincronización f perfecta

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splutter
vi
fire/fat chisporrotear; engine resoplar

person resoplar; (in anger, embarrassment etc) farfullar

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spoil
(past & past p spoiled or (BrE also) spoilt) vt
party/surprise echar a perder, estropear; I don't want to ~ your fun but … no les quiero aguar la fiesta pero …; it will ~ your appetite te quitará el apetito

(overindulge) child consentir*, malcriar*; to be ~ed for choice tener* mucho de donde elegir

~ vi
food/meal echarse a perder, estropearse

(be eager) (colloq): to be ~ing for a fight estar* or andar* buscando pelea

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spoiled ,spoilt
, (BrE also) adj mimado

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spoils
pl n botín m

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spoilsport

n (colloq) aguafiestas mf (fam)

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spoilt [1]
(BrE) past & past p of SPOIL

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spoilt [2]
adj (BrE) spoiled

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spoke [1]
n rayo m (de una rueda)

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spoke [2]
past of SPEAK

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spoken [1]
past p of SPEAK

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spoken [2]
adj (before n) hablado, oral

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spokesman
n (pl -men ) portavoz m, vocero m (esp AmL)

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spokesperson
n portavoz mf, vocero, -ra m,f (esp AmL)

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spokeswoman
(pl -women) n portavoz f, vocera f (esp AmL)

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sponge [1]
n
c
(Zool) esponja f

(for bath) esponja f

c u (Culin) ~ (cake) bizcocho m, bizcochuelo m (CS)

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sponge [2]
vt pasar una esponja por

~ vi : he lives by sponging on o off his relatives vive a costillas de sus parientes

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sponsor [1]
n
(of program, show, sporting event) patrocinador, -dora m,f, espónsor mf; (for the arts) mecenas mf

(for membership): you need two members to act as ~s te tienen que presentar dos socios

(of bill, motion) proponente mf

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sponsor [2]
vt
event/festival patrocinar; research/expedition subvencionar

applicant/application apoyar

bill/motion (present) presentar, proponer*; (support) apoyar

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sponsorship
n patrocinio m; (of the arts) mecenazgo m

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spontaneous
adj espontáneo

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spontaneously
adv espontáneamente

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spoof
n (colloq) parodia f, burla f

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spooky
adj -kier, -kiest (colloq) espeluznante

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spool
n carrete m, carretel m (AmL)

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spoon
n cuchara f; (small) cucharita f

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spoonfeed

vt (past & past p -fed) baby darle* de comer en la boca a; she ~s her students se lo da todo mascado a sus alumnos

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spoonful
n (pl ~s or spoonsful) cucharada f; (small) cucharadita f

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sporadic
adj esporádico

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sport [1]
n
c u deporte m

(person): to be a good ~ (to be sporting) tener* espíritu deportivo; (to be understanding) ser* comprensivo

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sport [2]
vt clothes/hairstyle lucir*

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sport [3]
adj (AmE)
(Sport) equipment de deportes

(casual) clothes sport adj inv, de sport

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sporting
adj
(fair) spirit deportivo; it's very ~ of you es muy amable de tu parte

(no comp) (relating to sport) press/interests deportivo

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sports
adj
(Sport) (page/program) de deportes; ~ complex polideportivo m

(casual) clothes/shirt sport adj inv

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sports

: ~ car
n coche m deportivo, carro m sport (AmL exc CS), auto m sport or deportivo (CS);
~man
n (pl -men ) deportista m

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sportsmanship
nu espíritu m deportivo

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sportswoman
n deportista f

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sporty
adj -tier, -tiest
person deportista

(Auto) deportivo

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spot [1]
n

(dot — on material) lunar m, mota f; (— on animal's skin) mancha f

(blemish, stain) mancha f

(pimple) (BrE) grano m, espinilla f (AmL)

(location, place) lugar m, sitio m; on the ~: he had to decide on the ~ tuvo que decidir en ese mismo momento; they were killed on the ~ los mataron allí mismo; on-the-~ fine multa que se paga en el acto

(difficult situation): to be in a (tight) ~ estar* en apuros

(drop) gota f

(small amount) (BrE colloq) (no pl): do you fancy a ~ of supper? ¿quieres cenar algo?

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spot [2]
vt -tt-
error descubrir*; bargain encontrar*; he ~ted her in the crowd la vio or (AmL tb) la ubicó entre el gentío

(mark) (usu pass) manchar

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spot check

n : control o inspección realizada al azar

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spotless
adj clothes impecable; house limpísimo; reputation/record intachable

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spotlight
n (in theater) foco m; (on building) reflector m

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spotted
adj tie/material de or a lunares or motas

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spotty
adj -tier, -tiest (BrE) skin lleno de granos; youth con la cara llena de granos

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spouse
n (frml or hum) cónyuge mf (frml)

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spout [1]
n
(of teapot, kettle) pico m, pitorro m (Esp)

(pipe — on gutter) canalón m; (— on fountain, gargoyle) caño m

(jet) chorro m

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spout [2]
vt oil/liquid arrojar or expulsar chorros de

~ vi liquid salir* a chorros; whale expulsar chorros de agua

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sprain [1]
n esguince m, distensión f

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sprain [2]
vt hacerse* un esguince en, distenderse*

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sprang
past of SPRING

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sprawl [1]
vi person sentarse* (or tumbarse etc) de forma poco elegante

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sprawl [2]
n u (of built-up area) expansión f

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spray [1]
vt
liquid pulverizar*, aplicar* con atomizador; paint aplicar* con pistola pulverizadora

plants rociar* (con atomizador)

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spray [2]
n

u c (fine drops) rocío m

c (liquid in spray form) espray m; (before n) deodorant/polish en aerosol, en espray, en atomizador

c (implement) rociador m

c (bunch) ramillete m

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spread [1]
(past & past p spread) vt
(extend) arms/legs extender*; map/sails/wings desplegar*; you can ~ the cost over five years se puede pagar el costo a lo largo de cinco años

paint/glue extender*; seeds/sand esparcir*; to ~ butter on a piece of toast untar una tostada con mantequilla

knowledge/news difundir; influence extender*; rumor hacer* correr; disease propagar*; fear sembrar*; ideas/culture diseminar

~ vi
disease propagarse*; liquid/fire extenderse*; ideas/culture diseminarse; panic/fear cundir; influence/revolt extenderse*

(extend in space, time) extenderse*

paint extenderse*; butter untarse
spread out [v + adv]
(move apart) troops desplegarse*

(extend) extenderse*

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spread [2]
n
u (diffusion — of disease) propagación f; (— of ideas) difusión f, diseminación f; (— of fire) propagación f

u (of wings, sails) envergadura f

c (Culin)
(meal) (colloq) festín m, banquete m

(paste) pasta para extender sobre pan, tostadas etc

c (Journ, Print): it was advertised in a full-page ~ venía anunciado a plana entera

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spread

: ~-eagled
adj con los brazos y piernas abiertos;
~sheet
n hoja f de cálculo; (before n) ~sheet program hoja f electrónica

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spree
n : to go on a shopping ~ ir* de expedición a las tiendas

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sprig
n ramito m

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sprightly
adj -lier, -liest person lleno de brío; walk/step ágil

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spring [1]
(past sprang or (esp AmE) sprung; past p sprung) vi
(leap) saltar; to ~ into action entrar en acción

(liter) stream surgir*, nacer*; shoots brotar

to ~ FROM sth ideas/doubts surgir* DE algo; problem provenir* DE algo

~ vt
(produce suddenly): to ~ a surprise on sb darle* una sorpresa a algn

to ~ a leak empezar* a hacer agua
spring up [v + adv] stores/housing estates surgir*; plant brotar; wind levantarse

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spring [2]
n
u c (season) primavera f; in (the) ~ en primavera; (before n) weather/showers primaveral

c (Geog) manantial m, fuente f

c (jump) salto m, brinco m

c (in watch, toy) resorte m; (in mattress) muelle m, resorte m (AmL)

(elasticity) (no pl) elasticidad f

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spring

: ~board
n trampolín m;
~clean
vi hacer* limpieza general;
~cleaning
n (no pl) limpieza f general;
~ onion
n (BrE) cebolleta f, cebollino m;
~time
n primavera f

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springy
adj -gier, -giest mattress/grass mullido; floor elástico

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sprinkle
vt
(scatter) to ~ sth ON sth: to ~ water on the plants rociar* las plantas con agua; to ~ sugar on sth espolvorear algo con azúcar

(cover) to ~ sth WITH sth: ~ the board with flour espolvoree la tabla con harina

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sprinkler
n
(garden ~) aspersor m

(for firefighting) (usu pl) rociador m; (before n) ~ system sistema m de rociadores

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sprint [1]
n
(fast run) (e)sprint m

(short race) (Sport) carrera f corta

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sprint [2]
vi
(Sport) (e)sprintar

(run fast): I ~ed after him salí corriendo tras él a toda velocidad

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sprout [1]
vt leaves/shoots echar

~ vi plant echar retoños, retoñar; leaf brotar, salir*; seeds germinar

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sprout [2]
n
(Brussels ~) col f or (AmS) repollito m de Bruselas

(shoot) brote m

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spruce [1]
n (tree) picea f, abeto m falso

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spruce [2]
adj sprucer, sprucest appearance cuidado, acicalado; garden cuidado, arreglado spruce up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] garden/room arreglar

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sprung
past p & (esp AmE) past of SPRING

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spry
adj -er, -est lleno de vida, dinámico

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spud
n (colloq) papa f or (Esp) patata f

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spun [1]
past & past p of SPIN

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spun [2]
adj silk/cotton hilado

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spur [1]
n
(Equ) espuela f; on the ~ of the moment sin pensarlo

(stimulus) acicate m

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spur [2]
vt -rr-
(Equ) horse espolear

~ (on) person/team estimular

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spurious
adj document falso, espurio; argument falaz, espurio

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spurn
vt desdeñar, rechazar*

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spurt [1]
n
(of speed, activity) racha f; to put on a ~ acelerar

(jet) chorro m

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spurt [2]
vi liquid/steam salir* a chorros

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spy [1]
n (pl spies) espía mf; (before n) story de espías, de espionaje; ~ ring red f de espionaje

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spy [2]
spies, spying, spied vi espiar*; to ~ ON sb espiar* a algn

~ vt descubrir*, ver*

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sq
adj (square): 220 ~ m 220 m^2

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Sq
(Square) Pza.

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squabble
vi pelear(se), reñir*

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squad
n
(Mil) pelotón m; (of workmen) cuadrilla f

(of policemen) brigada f; drug ~ brigada f antidroga

(Sport) equipo m

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squad car

n (AmE) coche m or (AmL tb) auto m patrulla, patrullero m (CS, Per)

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squadron
n (Mil, Aviat) escuadrón m; (Naut) escuadra f

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squalid
adj
(dirty) existence/house miserable

(sordid) story/business sórdido

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squall
n borrasca f, turbión m

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squalor
nu miseria f

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squander
vt money despilfarrar; opportunity desaprovechar

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square [1]
n

(shape) cuadrado m; (in fabric design) cuadro m

(on chessboard) casilla f, escaque m; (in crossword) casilla f; to go back to ~ one volver* a empezar desde cero

(in town, city) plaza f

(Math) cuadrado m

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square [2]
adj squarer, squarest

box/table/block cuadrado; the room is 15 feet ~ la habitación mide 15 (pies) por 15 (pies)

(having right angles) corner/edges en ángulo recto

face cuadrado; jaw angular

(Math) (before n) yard/mile cuadrado

(fair, honest): he'll give you a ~ deal no te va a engañar

(large and wholesome) (before n) meal decente

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square [3]
vt
(make square) angle/side cuadrar

(Math) elevar al cuadrado

(settle, make even) debts/accounts pagar*, saldar

(reconcile) facts/principles conciliar

~ vi ideas/arguments concordar* square up [v + adv] (settle debts) (colloq) to ~ up (WITH sb) arreglar cuentas (CON algn)

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square root

n raíz f cuadrada

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squash [1]
n
u (Sport) squash m

u (drink) (BrE) refresco a base de extractos; orange ~ naranjada f

c u (Bot, Culin) nombre genérico de varios tipos de calabaza y zapallo

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squash [2]
vt

(crush) fruit/insect aplastar

(squeeze): to ~ sth/sb in meter algo/a algn (apretando)

(suppress, silence) (colloq) protests/rumors acallar

~ vi (+ adv compl): we all ~ed into his study nos metimos todos en su despacho

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squashy
adj -shier, -shiest fruit blando; ground húmedo y mullido

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squat [1]
vi -tt-
(crouch) agacharse, ponerse* en cuclillas

(in building, on land) ocupar un inmueble ajeno sin autorización

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squat [2]
adj -tt- person rechoncho y bajo; building/church achaparrado

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squatter
n (in building) ocupante mf ilegal, ocupa or okupa mf (Esp), paracaidista mf (Méx)

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squawk [1]
n (of bird) graznido m

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squawk [2]
vi bird graznar; person chillar

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squeak [1]
n (of animal, person) chillido m; (of hinge) chirrido m; (of shoes) crujido m

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squeak [2]
vi animal/person chillar; hinge chirriar*; shoes crujir

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squeaky
adj -kier, kiest hinge/pen chirriante; voice chillón, de pito

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squeal [1]
vi
(make noise) person/animal chillar; brakes/tires chirriar*

(inform) (colloq) cantar (fam), chivarse (Esp fam), sapear (Ven fam)

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squeal [2]
n (of animal) chillido m; (of person) grito m, chillido m; (of brakes, tires) chirrido m

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squeamish
adj impresionable, aprensivo

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squeeze [1]
n
c
(application of pressure) apretón m; he gave her hand a ~ le dio un apretón de manos

(restrictions): a credit ~ una restricción crediticia

(hug) apretón m

(confined, restricted condition) (colloq) (no pl): it will be a (tight) ~ vamos (or van etc) a estar apretados

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squeeze [2]
vt
(press) tube/pimple apretar*, espichar (Col); lemon exprimir; to ~ a cloth (out) retorcer* un trapo

(extract) liquid/juice extraer*, sacar*; he tried to ~ more money out of them trató de sacarles más dinero

(force, fit) meter; I can ~ you in tomorrow morning le puedo hacer un huequito mañana por la mañana

~ vi : he ~d in through the hole se metió por el agujero

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squelch
vi shoes/hooves hacer* un ruido como de succión

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squid
n (pl ~) calamar m

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squiggle
n garabato m

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squint [1]
n bizquera f, estrabismo m

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squint [2]
vi
(attempting to see) entrecerrar* los ojos

(be cross-eyed) bizquear, torcer* la vista

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squire
n
(Hist, Mil) escudero m

(in UK: landowner) señor m

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squirm
vi retorcerse*; she ~ed with embarrassment le dio mucha vergüenza, no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza

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squirrel
n ardilla f

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squirt [1]
n
(stream) chorrito m

(person) (colloq) mequetrefe m (fam)

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squirt [2]
vt liquid echar un chorro de

~ vi liquid salir* a chorros

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Sr
(Senior) Sr.

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Sri Lanka
n Sri Lanka m

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St

(Saint) S(an), Sta.; ~ Thomas Sto. Tomás

(Street) c/

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stab [1]
n
(with knife) puñalada f, cuchillada f; to have a ~ at sth intentar algo

(sudden sensation): a ~ of pain una punzada de dolor

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stab [2]
vt -bb- apuñalar, acuchillar; he had been ~bed to death había muerto apuñalado or acuchillado

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stabbing [1]
n apuñalamiento m

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stabbing [2]
adj pain/sensation punzante

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stability
nu estabilidad f

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stabilize
vt estabilizar*

~ vi estabilizarse*

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stable [1]
adj -bler, -blest
(firm, steady) estable

(Psych) equilibrado

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stable [2]
n (often pl) (for horses) caballeriza f, cuadra f; (for other livestock) establo m

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staccato
adj (Mus) staccato

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stack [1]
n
(pile) montón m, pila f

(many, much) (colloq) (often pl) montón m (fam), pila f (AmS fam)

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stack [2]
vt ~ (up) amontonar, apilar

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stadium
n (pl -diums or -dia ) estadio m

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staff [1]
n

(as group) (+ sing o pl vb) personal m; the teaching ~ el personal docente; a member of ~ un empleado

(as individuals) (BrE) (pl ~) (+ pl vb) empleados mpl

(pl staffs or staves ) (stick) bastón m; (of bishop) báculo m, cayado m

(Mus) stave

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staff [2]
vt proveer* de personal

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staffroom
n (BrE) sala f de profesores

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stag
n ciervo m, venado m

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stage [1]
n

(platform) tablado m; (in theater) escenario m; (before n) ~ door entrada f de artistas

(medium, profession) the ~ el teatro; (before n) ~ name nombre m artístico

(in development, activity) fase f, etapa f; at some ~ en algún momento

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stage [2]
vt

event organizar*, montar; strike/demonstration hacer*; attack llevar a cabo; coup dar*

(engineer, arrange) arreglar, orquestar

(Theat) play poner* en escena

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stage

: ~coach
n diligencia f;
~ fright
nu miedo m a salir a escena;
~hand
n tramoyista mf;
~manage
vt event orquestar, arreglar;
~ manager
n director, -tora m,f de escena

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stagger
vi tambalearse

~ vt
(amaze) dejar estupefacto

shifts/payments escalonar

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staggering
adj asombroso

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stagnant
adj estancado

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stagnate
vi water/economy estancarse*; person anquilosarse

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stag

: ~ night
n (for men only) ~ party ;
~ party
n
(before wedding) despedida f de soltero

(all-male celebration) fiesta f para hombres, noche f de cuates (Méx)

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staid
adj -er, -est serio, formal; clothes serio, sobrio; (pej) aburrido

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stain [1]
n
(dirty mark) mancha f

(dye) tintura f, tinte m

(on character) mancha f

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stain [2]
vt
clothes/skin manchar

(dye) wood teñir*

~ vi manchar

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stained glass
nu vidrio m or cristal m de colores; (before n) ~ ~ window vitral m, vidriera f (de colores)

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stainless steel

nu acero m inoxidable

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stain remover

nc u quitamanchas m

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stair
n
stairs pl (flight of stairs, stairway) escalera(s) f(pl)

(single step) escalón m, peldaño m

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stair

: ~case, ~way
n escalera(s) f(pl);
~well
n caja f or hueco m or (Méx) cubo m de la escalera

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stake [1]
n
(pole) estaca f

(bet) apuesta f; to be at ~ estar* en juego

(interest): to have a ~ in a company tener* participación or intereses en una compañía

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stake [2]
vt
(risk) money/reputation jugarse*

(mark with stakes) marcar* con estacas, estacar*; the government was quick to ~ its claim el gobierno se apresuró a reclamar su parte

tree/plant arrodrigar*

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stalactite
n estalactita f

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stalagmite
n estalagmita f

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stale
adj staler, stalest bread no fresco; butter/cheese rancio; beer pasado; air viciado; joke añejo, viejo; ideas trasnochado

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stalemate
nu c (in chess) tablas fpl (por ahogar al rey); to be at a ~ estar* en un punto muerto

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stalk [1]
n (of plant) tallo m; (of leaf, flower) pedúnculo m, tallo m; (of fruit) rabillo m

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stalk [2]
vt acechar

~ vi : to ~ off irse* ofendido/indignado

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stall [1]
n
(in market) puesto m, tenderete m

stalls pl (in theater, movie house) (BrE) platea f, patio m de butacas

(in stable) compartimiento m

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stall [2]
vi
engine/car pararse, calarse (Esp), atascarse* (Méx)

(play for time) (colloq): quit ~ing no andes con rodeos or con evasivas

~ vt
engine/car parar, calar (Esp), atascar* (Méx)

(delay) (colloq) entretener*

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stallion
n semental m

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stalwart
adj supporter incondicional, fiel

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stamina
nu resistencia f

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stammer [1]
n tartamudeo m

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stammer [2]
vi tartamudear

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stamp [1]
n
(postage ~) sello m, estampilla f (AmL), timbre m (Méx); (before n) ~ collecting filatelia f; ~ collector coleccionista mf de sellos (or estampillas etc), filatelista mf

(instrument) sello m

(printed mark) sello m

(character) impronta f; she left her ~ on the institute dejó su impronta en el instituto

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stamp [2]
vt
(with foot) ground dar* una patada en; to ~ one's foot dar* una patada en el suelo

letter/parcel franquear, ponerle* sellos (or estampillas etc) a, estampillar (AmL), timbrar (Méx); a ~ed addressed envelope un sobre franqueado or (AmL tb) estampillado or (Méx) timbrado con su dirección

passport/ticket sellar

coin acuñar

~ vi person dar* patadas en el suelo; horse piafar; he ~ed on the spider le dio un pisotón a la araña stamp out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
fire apagar* (con los pies)

(suppress) resistance aplastar; rebellion sofocar*; crime erradicar*

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stampede [1]
n estampida f

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stampede [2]
vi salir* en estampida

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stance
n postura f

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stand [1]
n

(position) lugar m

(attitude) postura f

(resistance) resistencia f; to make a ~ against sth oponer* resistencia a algo

(base) pie m, base f

(for coats, hats) perchero m

(at fair, exhibition) stand m, caseta f; newspaper ~ puesto m de periódicos; a hot-dog ~ (esp AmE) un puesto de perritos calientes

(for spectators) (often pl) tribuna f

(witness box) (AmE) estrado m

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stand [2]
(past & past p stood) vi

(be, remain upright) person estar* de pie, estar* parado (AmL)

(rise) levantarse, ponerse* de pie, pararse (AmL); her hair stood on end se le pusieron los pelos de punta, se le pararon los pelos (AmL); see also stand up

(move, take up position) ponerse*, pararse (AmL); ~ over there ponte or (AmL tb) párate allí; to ~ aside hacerse* a un lado; to ~ on one's head pararse de cabeza (AmL), hacer el pino (Esp)

(be situated, located): a church stood here long ago hace mucho tiempo aquí había una iglesia; I won't ~ in your way no seré yo quien te lo impida

(hold position): where do you ~ on this issue? ¿cuál es tu posición en cuanto a este problema?; you never know where you ~ with him con él uno nunca sabe a qué atenerse

(be mounted, fixed): a hut ~ing on wooden piles una choza construida sobre pilotes de madera

(stop, remain still) person: they stood and stared se quedaron mirando; time stood still el tiempo se detuvo

(Culin) batter/water: leave to ~ dejar reposar

(survive, last): the tower is still ~ing la torre sigue en pie

(remain unchanged, valid) law/agreement seguir* vigente; the offer still ~s la oferta sigue en pie

(be currently): as things ~ tal (y) como están las cosas

(be likely to) to ~ to + INF: he ~s to lose a fortune puede llegar a perder una fortuna; what does she ~ to gain out of this? ¿qué es lo que puede ganar con esto ?

(for office, election) (BrE) presentarse (como candidato)

~ vt
(place) poner*; (carefully, precisely) colocar*

(tolerate, bear) (with can, can't, won't) pain/noise aguantar, soportar; I can't ~ him no lo aguanto or soporto; I can't ~ it any longer! ¡no puedo más!; she can't ~ being interrupted no soporta que la interrumpan

(withstand) heat/strain soportar

stand back [v + adv] (move away) to ~ back (FROM sth) apartarse (DE algo) stand by
[v + adv]
(remain uninvolved) mantenerse* al margen; people just stood by and did nothing la gente estaba allí mirando sin hacer nada

(be at readiness) army/troops estar* en estado de alerta

[v + prep + o]
promise mantener*; decision atenerse* a

(support) friend apoyar

stand down [v + adv] (relinquish position) retirarse; (resign) renunciar, dimitir stand for [v + prep + o]
(represent) initials/symbol significar*; CTI ~s for … CTI son las siglas de …; he has betrayed everything he once stood for ha traicionado todo aquello con lo que solía identificar

(put up with) (usu with neg) consentir*
stand in [v + adv] to ~ in FOR sb sustituir* a algn stand out [v + adv]
(project) to ~ out (FROM sth) sobresalir* (DE algo)

(be conspicuous, contrast) sobresalir*, destacar(se)*; color resaltar
stand up
[v + adv]
(get up) ponerse* de pie, levantarse, pararse (AmL)

(be, remain standing): ~ up straight ponte derecho

(endure, withstand wear) resistir; to ~ up TO sth to cold/pressure resistir or soportar algo; see also stand up to

[v + o + adv]
(set upright) poner* de pie, levantar

(not keep appointment with) (colloq) dejar plantado a (fam)

stand up for [v + adv + prep + o] defender*; I can ~ up for myself me puedo defender solo stand up to [v + adv + prep + o] person/threats hacerle* frente a; see also stand up

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standard [1]
n

(level) nivel m; (quality) calidad f; ~ of living nivel m or estándar m de vida

(norm): she sets very high ~s exige un estándar or nivel muy alto; the product was below ~ el producto no era de la calidad requerida

(official measure) estándar m

(yardstick) criterio m, parámetro m

standards pl (moral principles) principios mpl

(flag, emblem) estandarte m

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standard [2]
adj
(normal) size estándar adj inv, normal; model (Auto) estándar adj inv, de serie; procedure habitual; reaction típico; ~ rate tarifa f normal

(officially established) weight/measure estándar adj inv, oficial; ~ time hora f oficial

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standardization
nu estandarización f

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standardize
vt estandarizar*

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standard lamp

n (BrE) lámpara f de pie

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standby [1]
n (pl -bys)
(thing one can turn to): frozen meals are a useful ~ las comidas congeladas son muy socorridas

(state of readiness): to be on ~ police/squadron estar* en estado de alerta

(Aviat) stand-by m

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standby [2]
adj (before n)
(ready for emergency) de emergencia; to be on ~ duty estar* de guardia

(Aviat) passenger/ticket/fare stand-by adj inv

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stand-in

n suplente mf; (Cin) doble mf

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standing [1]
nu
(position) posición f; (prestige) prestigio m

(duration): friends of more than 20 years' ~ amigos desde hace más de 20 años

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standing [2]
adj (before n, no comp)
(permanent) permanente; ~ charge cuota f fija; (for utilities) cuota f abono; it's a ~ joke that he never pays for a single drink tiene fama de no invitar nunca a una copa

(upright, not seated) passenger de pie, parado (AmL)

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standing order

n
(with bank) (BrE) orden f permanente de pago

(with supplier) pedido m fijo

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stand

: ~off
n (AmE)
(tie, draw) empate m

(deadlock) callejón m sin salida
;
~point
n punto m de vista;
~still
n (no pl): to be at a ~still traffic estar* paralizado; to come to a ~still vehicle parar; city/factory quedar paralizado

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stank
past of STINK

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staple [1]
n
(for fastening paper, cloth etc) grapa f, ganchito m, corchete m (Chi)

(basic food) alimento m básico

(principal product) producto m principal

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staple [2]
adj food/ingredient básico; industry principal; rice is their ~ diet se alimentan principalmente a base de arroz

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staple [3]
vt grapar, engrapar (AmL), corchetear (Chi)

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stapler
n grapadora f, engrapadora f (AmL), corchetera f (Chi)

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star [1]
n
(in sky) estrella f; (Astrol, Astron) astro m; (before n) ~ sign signo m del zodíaco

(symbol) estrella f; (asterisk) asterisco m; a four-~ hotel un hotel de cuatro estrellas; four-~ petrol (BrE) gasolina f or (RPl) nafta f súper, bencina f especial (Andes)

(celebrity) estrella f

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star [2]
-rr- vt : the famous film which ~red Bogart and Bergman la famosa película que tuvo como protagonistas a Bogart y Bergman; `2005', ~ring Mike Kirnon `2005', con (la actuación estelar de) Mike Kirnon

~ vi : to ~ in a film protagonizar* una película

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starboard [1]
nu estribor m

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starboard [2]
adj (before n) de estribor

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starch
n
u (in food, for clothes) almidón m

(starchy food) fécula f, almidón m

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starchy
adj -chier, -chiest diet a base de féculas or de almidones

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stardom
nu estrellato m

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stare [1]
vi mirar (fijamente); to ~ AT sth/sb mirar algo/a algn fijamente

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stare [2]
n mirada f (fija)

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starfish

n (pl -fish) estrella f de mar

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stark [1]
adj -er, -est landscape agreste; truth escueto; realism descarnado

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stark [2]
adv : ~ naked completamente desnudo

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starlet
n starlet(te) f (joven actriz que aspira al estrellato)

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starling
n estornino m

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starry
adj -rier, -riest estrellado

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starry-eyed

adj
(full of illusions) person iluso, soñador

(dreamy): she gazed at him all ~ lo miraba arrobada

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star

: S~s and Stripes
n the S~s and Stripes la bandera de las barras y las estrellas;
~-spangled
adj (liter) sky/heavens tachonado de estrellas (liter);
S~-Spangled Banner
n the S~ Spangled Banner el himno de las barras y las estrellas (himno nacional de EEUU)

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start [1]
n

(beginning) principio m, comienzo m; from ~ to finish del principio al fin; to make a ~ (ON sth) empezar* (algo); to make an early ~ empezar* temprano; (on a journey) salir* temprano

for a ~ (as linker) para empezar

(Sport)
(of race) salida f

(lead, advantage) ventaja f

(jump): to give sb a ~ darle* or pegarle* un susto a algn; I woke up with a ~ me desperté sobresaltado

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start [2]
vt
(begin) empezar*, comenzar*; I ~ work at eight empiezo a trabajar a las ocho; to ~ -ING, to ~ to + INF empezar* A + INF

(cause to begin) race dar* comienzo a, largar* (CS, Méx); fire/epidemic provocar*; argument/fight empezar*; war incident desencadenar

(establish) business abrir*; organization fundar

(cause to operate) engine/dishwasher encender*, prender (AmL); car arrancar*

~ vi

(begin) empezar*, comenzar*; to get ~ed empezar*, comenzar*; to ~ BY -ING empezar* POR + INF; ~ing (from) next January a partir del próximo mes de enero

to ~ with (as linker) primero, para empezar

(originate) empezar*, originarse

(set out) (+ adv compl): to ~ back emprender el regreso; we ~ from the hotel at six salimos del hotel a las seis

(begin to operate) car arrancar*

(move suddenly) dar* un respingo; (be frightened) asustarse, sobresaltarse
start off
[v + adv]
start out

(begin moving) arrancar*

(begin) empezar*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (begin) discussion/concert empezar*

[v + o + adv] (get sb started): I'll do the first one, just to ~ you off yo haré el primero, para ayudarte a empezar
start out [v + adv]
(set out) salir*

(in life, career) empezar*

(begin) to ~ out (BY) -ING: we ~ed out (by) thinking it would be easy empezamos pensando que sería fácil
start over (AmE) [v + adv] [v + o + adv] volver* a empezar start up
[v + adv]
start vi

(begin business) empezar*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
engine/car/machinery arrancar*, poner* en marcha

business montar

conversation entablar; discussion empezar*

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starter
n
(Culin) entrada f, primer plato m, entrante m (Esp)

(Auto) (~ motor) motor m de arranque

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starting

: ~ line
n línea f de salida;
~ point
n ~ point (FOR sth) punto m de partida (DE/PARA algo)

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startle
vt sobresaltar, asustar

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startling
adj
(surprising) asombroso; similarity/coincidence extraordinario

(alarming) report/increase alarmante

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starvation
nu hambre f‡, inanición f

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starve
vt
(deny food) privar de comida a; I'm ~d (AmE colloq) me muero de hambre

(deprive) to ~ sth/sb OF sth privar algo/A algn DE algo

~ vi (die) morirse* de hambre or de inanición; (feel hungry) pasar hambre; I'm starving (BrE colloq) me muero de hambre

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starving
adj hambriento, famélico

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stash
vt ~ (away) (colloq) (hide) esconder; (save) ir* ahorrando

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state [1]
n

c (nation) estado m; (before n) ~ visit visita f oficial

c (division of country) estado m; the S~s los Estados Unidos

u c (Govt) estado m; (before n) (esp BrE) control/funding estatal; ~ school escuela f pública or estatal

u (pomp): to lie in ~ yacer* en capilla ardiente

c (condition) estado m; ~ of war/emergency estado de guerra/emergencia; ~ of mind estado de ánimo; I was in no (fit) ~ to make a decision no estaba en condiciones de tomar una decisión; the kitchen is in a ~ (colloq) la cocina está hecha un asco (fam)

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state [2]
vt person facts/case exponer*; problem plantear; name/address (in writing) escribir*; (orally) decir*; law/document establecer*; he ~d that he had seen her there earlier afirmó haberla visto antes allí

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State Department

n (in US) the ~ ~ el Departamento de Estado de los EEUU, el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores or de Relaciones Exteriores

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stately
adj -lier, -liest majestuoso

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stately home

n (in UK) casa f solariega

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statement
n

(declaration) declaración f, afirmación f; official ~ comunicado m oficial

(to police, in court) declaración f

(bank ~) estado m or extracto m de cuenta

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state

: ~-of-the-art
adj último modelo adj inv;
S~side, Stateside~side
adv (AmE colloq) en/a/hacia los Estados Unidos

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statesman
n (pl -men ) estadista m, hombre m de estado

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static [1]
adj
situation estacionario

electricity estático

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static [2]
nu
(electricity) electricidad f estática

(interference) estática f

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station [1]
n

(Rail) estación f

(bus ~) estación f or terminal f de autobuses

(place of operations) research ~ centro m de investigación; see also fire station, police station etc

(TV) canal m; (Rad) emisora f or (AmL tb) estación f (de radio)

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station [2]
vt
(position) sentries apostar*

(post) (usu pass) personnel destinar; fleet/troops emplazar*

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stationary
adj object/vehicle estacionario

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stationery
nu
(writing materials) artículos mpl de papelería or de escritorio

(writing paper) papel m y sobres mpl de carta

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station

: ~ house
n (AmE)
(police station) comisaría f

fire station
;
~master
n jefe, -fa m,f de estación;
~ wagon
n (AmE) ranchera f, (coche m) familiar m, camioneta f (AmL)

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statistic
n estadística f; the ~s show that … las estadísticas demuestran que …

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statistical
adj estadístico

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statistics
n (+ sing vb) estadística f

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statue
n estatua f

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stature
n
(status) talla f

(height) (frml) estatura f, talla f

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status
n (pl -tuses)
u c (category, situation): the group has no official ~ el grupo no está oficialmente reconocido como tal; financial ~ situación f económica

u (social ~) posición f social, estatus m

u (kudos) estatus m; (before n) ~ symbol símbolo m de estatus

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status quo

n statu quo m

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statute
n ley f

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statutory
adj right/obligation legal; penalty establecido por la ley

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staunch
adj -er, -est supporter incondicional; Protestant acérrimo

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stave
n
(of barrel, hull) duela f

(Mus) pentagrama m
stave off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] defeat/disaster evitar; danger conjurar

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staves

pl of STAFF

pl of STAVE

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stay [1]
vi

(in specified place, position) quedarse; ~ there quédate ahí; to ~ put quedarse

(in specified state): ~ still quédate quieto; we ~ed friends seguimos siendo amigos

(remain, not leave) quedarse

(reside temporarily) quedarse; (in a hotel etc) hospedarse, alojarse, quedarse; he's ~ing with us over Easter va a pasar la Semana Santa con nosotros

stay away [v + adv] to ~ away FROM sth/sb no acercarse* A algo/algn stay in [v + adv] (remain in position) quedarse en su sitio; (remain indoors) quedarse en casa stay on [v + adv]
(remain in position) hat/top quedarse en su sitio

(at school, in job) quedarse
stay out [v + adv]
(not come home): to ~ out late quedarse fuera hasta tarde; he usually ~s out late normalmente no vuelve hasta tarde

(out of doors) quedarse fuera
stay out of [v + adv + prep + o]
(avoid) trouble no meterse en; ~ out of the sun quédate a la sombra

(not get involved in) argument no meterse en
stay up [v + adv]
(not fall or sink) tent/pole sostenerse*

(not go to bed) quedarse levantado

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stay [2]
n
(time) estadía f (AmL), estancia f (Esp, Méx); during her ~ in hospital mientras estuvo en el hospital

(Law): ~ of execution suspensión f del cumplimiento de la sentencia

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staying power
nu resistencia f, aguante m

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stead
n : in sb's ~ (liter) en lugar de algn; to stand sb in good ~ resultarle muy útil a algn

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steadfast
adj (liter) refusal firme, categórico; resolve inquebrantable

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steadily
adv
(constantly, gradually) breathe/beat/work regularmente

(incessantly) rain/work sin cesar, sin parar

(not shaking) gaze fijamente; walk con paso seguro

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steady [1]
adj -dier, -diest
(not shaky) gaze fijo; chair/table/ladder firme, seguro; with a ~ hand con pulso firme; hold the camera ~ no muevas la cámara

(constant) rain/speed/pace constante; flow/stream continuo

(regular) (before n) job fijo; income regular; ~ boyfriend novio m; ~ girlfriend novia f

(dependable) person/worker serio, formal

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steady [2]
vt -dies, -dying, -died
(make stable) table/ladder (by holding) sujetar (para que no se mueva)

(make calm) calmar, tranquilizar*

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steak
n
c bistec m, filete m, churrasco m (CS), bife m (RPl, Bol)

u (cut) carne f para filete (or bistec etc)

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steal
(past stole; past p stolen) vt
object/idea robar; to ~ sth FROM sb robarle algo A algn; to ~ a glance at sth/sb (liter) echar una mirada furtiva a algo/algn

stolen past p money/property robado

~ vi
robar

(go stealthily) (+ adv compl): to ~ away o off escabullirse*; they stole into the room entraron en la habitación a hurtadillas

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stealth
nu sigilo m

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stealthy
adj -thier, -thiest movement/departure furtivo; footsteps sigiloso

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steam [1]
nu vapor m; to let off ~ desahogarse*; to run out of ~ perder* ímpetu

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steam [2]
vt (Culin) vegetables/rice cocinar or cocer* al vapor; pudding cocinar or cocer* al baño (de) María

~ vi (give off steam) echar vapor; hot food humear steam up [v + adv] window/glass empañarse

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steam

: ~boat
n vapor m, barco m de or a vapor;
~ engine
n
(Mech Eng) motor m de or a vapor

(esp BrE Rail) locomotora f or máquina f de or a vapor

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steamer
n
(Naut) vapor m, buque m or barco m de or a vapor

(cooking vessel) vaporera f

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steam

: ~roller
n apisonadora f, aplanadora f (AmL);
~ship
n steamer

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steamy
adj -mier, -miest room/atmosphere lleno de vapor; window/glass empañado

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steel [1]
nu (Metall) acero m

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steel [2]
v refl to ~ oneself FOR sth/to + INF armarse de valor PARA algo/PARA + INF

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steel wool

nu lana f de acero, virulana® f (Arg), fibra f metálica (Méx)

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steely
adj -lier, -liest gaze/expression duro; determination férreo

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steep [1]
adj -er, -est

slope empinado; drop brusco; descent en picada or (Esp) en picado

(large) increase/decline considerable

(colloq) prices alto, excesivo

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steep [2]
vt (to soften, clean) remojar; (to flavor) macerar

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steeple
n aguja f, campanario m

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steeple

: ~chase
n carrera f de obstáculos;
~jack
n : persona que repara chimeneas, torres etc

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steeply
adv
slope/rise/fall abruptamente

increase/decline considerablemente

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steer [1]
n
(castrated bull) buey m

(young bull) novillo m

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steer [2]
vt
vehicle/plane dirigir*, conducir*; ship gobernar*

(guide) llevar, conducir*

~ vi (Naut) estar* or ir* al timón; (Auto) ir* al volante; to ~ clear of sth/sb evitar algo/a algn

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steering
nu dirección f

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steering wheel

n (Auto) volante m

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stem [1]
n
(of plant) tallo m; (of leaf) peciolo m, pecíolo m; (of fruit) pedúnculo m

(of glass) pie m

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stem [2]
-mm- vt flow/bleeding contener*; outbreak/decline detener*

~ vi to ~ FROM sth provenir* DE algo

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stench
n fetidez f

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stencil [1]
n
(for lettering, decoration) plantilla f, troquel m

(for duplicating) stencil m, cliché m (Esp)

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stencil [2]
vt , (BrE) -ll- design/pattern escribir, dibujar o pintar utilizando una plantilla

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stenographer
n (esp AmE) taquígrafo, -fa m,f, estenógrafo, -fa m,f

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stenography
nu (AmE) taquigrafía f, estenografía f

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step [1]
n
c (footstep, pace) paso m; to take a ~ forward dar* un paso adelante; to watch one's ~ andarse* con cuidado

c (of dance) paso m

u (in marching, walking) paso m; to be in/out of ~ llevar/no llevar el paso

c (measure) medida f; to take ~s (to + INF) tomar medidas (PARA + INF)

c (on stair) escalón m, peldaño m; (on ladder) travesaño m, escalón m

c (AmE Mus): whole ~ tono m; half ~ semitono m

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step [2]
-pp- vi : would you ~ inside/outside for a moment? ¿quiere pasar/salir un momento?; to ~ off a plane bajarse de un avión; to ~ IN/ON sth pisar algo step aside [v + adv] hacerse* a un lado step back [v + adv]
(move back) dar* un paso atrás

(become detached) to ~ back (FROM sth) distanciarse (DE algo)
step down [v + adv]
(get down) bajar

(resign) renunciar, dimitir
step forward [v + adv]
(move forward) dar* un paso adelante

(present oneself) ofrecerse*
step in [v + adv] intervenir* step up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] production/campaign intensificar*; efforts/security/attacks redoblar

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step

: ~brother
n hermanastro m;
~ by ~
adv (one stage at a time) paso a paso; (gradually) poco a poco;
~-by-~
adj instructions detallado, paso a paso;
~child
n (son) hijastro m; (daughter) hijastra f;
~daughter
n hijastra f;
~father
n padrastro m;
~ladder
n escalera f de mano or de tijera;
~mother
n madrastra f

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stepping-stone
n : cada una de las piedras que se colocan para cruzar un arroyo, un pantano etc; a ~ to success un peldaño en el camino del éxito

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step

: ~sister
n hermanastra f;
~son
n hijastro m

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stereo [1]
n (pl -os)
c (player) estéreo m

u (sound) estéreo m

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stereo [2]
adj estéreo adj inv

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stereotype [1]
n estereotipo m

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stereotype [2]
vt catalogar*, estereotipar

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sterile
adj estéril

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sterility
nu esterilidad f

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sterilize
vt esterilizar*

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sterling [1]
nu la libra (esterlina)

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sterling [2]
adj : the pound ~ la libra esterlina

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stern [1]
n popa f

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stern [2]
adj -er, -est severo

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steroid
n esteroide m

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stethoscope
n estetoscopio m

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stevedore
n estibador, -dora m,f

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stew [1]
n estofado m, guiso m

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stew [2]
vt meat estofar, guisar; fruit hacer* compota de

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steward
n

(on ship) camarero m

(on plane) auxiliar (m) de vuelo, sobrecargo (m), aeromozo (m) (AmL)

(manager of estate) administrador, -dora m,f

(at public gatherings) (BrE) persona encargada de supervisar al público en manifestaciones

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stewardess
n
(on ship) camarera f

(on plane) auxiliar f de vuelo, azafata f, sobrecargo f, aeromoza f (AmL)

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stick [1]
n
(of wood) palo m, vara f; (twig) ramita f; (for fire) astilla f

(walking ~) bastón m

(hockey ~) palo m

(of celery, rhubarb) rama f, penca f; (of dynamite) cartucho m; (of rock, candy) palo m; a ~ of chalk una tiza; a ~ of chewing gum un chicle

sticks pl the ~s (colloq): to live out in the ~s vivir en la Cochinchina or (Esp tb) en las Batuecas

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stick [2]
(past & past p stuck) vt
(attach, glue) pegar*

(thrust) needle/knife/sword clavar

(impale) to ~ sth ON sth clavar algo EN algo

(put, place) (colloq) poner*

(tolerate) (esp BrE colloq) aguantar, soportar

~ vi
(adhere) glue pegar*; food pegarse*; to ~ TO sth pegarse* or (frml) adherirse* A algo; the two pages have stuck together las dos páginas se han pegado; the song stuck in my mind la canción se me quedó grabada

(become jammed) atascarse*; see also STUCK
stick at [v + prep + o] (colloq) seguir* con; ~ at it sigue así stick by [v + prep + o] friend no abandonar; promise mantener* en pie stick out
[v + adv]
(protrude) sobresalir*

(be obvious) resaltar; he really ~s out in a crowd uno enseguida lo nota en un grupo de gente

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (stretch out) (colloq) hand extender*; tongue sacar*
stick to [v + prep + o]
(hold to) road/path seguir* por; principles mantener*; rules ceñirse* a, atenerse* a; I'll ~ to my original plan seguiré con mi plan original

(not digress from) subject/facts ceñirse* a

(restrict oneself to) limitarse a
stick together [v + adv] no separarse; (support each other) mantenerse* unidos stick up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(on wall) notice colocar*, poner*

(raise) hand levantar

[v + adv] (project): something was ~ing up out of the ground algo sobresalía del suelo; her hair was ~ing up tenía el pelo de punta, tenía el pelo parado (AmL)
stick up for [v + adv + prep + o] person sacar* la cara por, defender*; to ~ up for oneself hacerse* valer

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sticker
n (label) etiqueta f; (with slogan etc) pegatina f, adhesivo m

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sticking plaster
n (BrE)
c (individual strip) curita® f (AmL), tirita® f (Esp)

u (tape) esparadrapo m, cinta f adhesiva

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stick

: ~ insect
n insecto m palo;
~-in-the-mud
n (colloq): don't be such a ~-in-the-mud no seas tan rutinario e inflexible

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stickler
n : he's a ~ for discipline insiste mucho en la disciplina

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stick

: ~-on
adj adhesivo;
~ shift
n (AmE)
(lever) palanca f de cambio(s) or (Méx) de velocidades

(car) coche m (de transmisión) estándar or manual
;
~up
n (colloq) atraco m, asalto m

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sticky
adj stickier, stickiest

label engomado, autoadhesivo; surface pegajoso

weather bochornoso

(difficult) (colloq) problem/issue peliagudo; situation violento

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stiff [1]
adj -er, -est

collar/bristles duro; fabric tieso, duro; corpse rígido; muscles entumecido, agarrotado; to have a ~ neck tener* tortícolis; I'm ~ after that walk estoy dolorido or (esp AmL) adolorido despues de la caminata

paste/dough consistente; egg white firme

test/climb difícil, duro; resistance férreo; penalty fuerte; breeze/drink fuerte

person/manner estirado; bow/smile forzado

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stiff [2]
adv (colloq): I'm frozen ~ estoy helado hasta los huesos (fam); we were bored ~ nos aburrimos como ostras (fam); scared ~ muerto de miedo

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stiffen
vt
(with starch) almidonar; (with fabric underneath) armar

~ (up) resolve fortalecer*

~ vi
~ (up) (become rigid) person/muscles/joint agarrotarse

(become firm) endurecerse*

(in manner, reaction) ponerse* tenso

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stiffly
adv
walk/move rígidamente, con rigidez

greet fríamente; bow con fría formalidad

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stifle
vt
(suffocate) (often pass) person sofocar*

(suppress) flames sofocar*; yawn/anger contener*; noise ahogar*

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stifling
adj heat sofocante

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stigma
n (pl -mas) estigma m

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stile
n : escalones que permiten pasar por encima de una cerca

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stiletto
n (pl -tos or -toes) ~ (heel) tacón m de aguja, taco m aguja or alfiler (CS)

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still [1]
adv
Note
Spanish has two words for still: todavía and aún. Both can go at the beginning or end of the sentence: I still haven't seen him todavía or aún no lo he visto or no lo he visto todavía or aún.
The distinction in English between he hasn't arrived yet and he still hasn't arrived is not expressed verbally in Spanish. Both can be translated by todavía or aún no ha llegado, or no ha llegado todavía or aún. The degree of intensity, surprise, or annoyance is often expressed by intonation.
Note that the verb seguir can be used to express continuation: I still don't understand why sigo sin entender por qué; he's still looking for a job sigue buscando trabajo.

(even now, even then) todavía, aún; there's ~ plenty left todavía or aún queda mucho; are we ~ friends? ¿seguimos siendo amigos?

(as intensifier) aún, todavía; the risk is greater ~ el riesgo es aún or todavía mayor

(as linker): they say it's safe, but I'm ~ scared dicen que no hay peligro pero igual or aun así tengo miedo; ~, it could have been worse de todos modos, podría haber sido peor

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still [2]
adj
(motionless) lake/air en calma, quieto, tranquilo; sit/stand ~ quédate quieto; her heart stood ~ for a moment el corazón se le paró un momento

drink sin gas, no efervescente

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still [3]
n
(Cin, Phot) fotograma m

(distillery) destilería f; (distilling apparatus) alambique m

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still

: ~born
adj nacido muerto;
~ life
n (pl ~ lifes) naturaleza f muerta

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stilt
n zanco m

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stilted
adj
conversation/manner forzado

language/writing rebuscado; acting acartonado

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stimulate
vt estimular

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stimulating
adj estimulante

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stimulation
nu estímulo m

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stimulus
nc u (pl -li ) estímulo m

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sting [1]
n
c
(of bee, wasp) aguijón m

(action, wound) picadura f

(no pl) (pain) escozor m, ardor m (CS)

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sting [2]
(past & past p stung) vt
bee/nettle picar*

(cause pain) hacer* escocer, hacer* arder (CS)

~ vi
insect/nettle picar*

(hurt physically) ointment hacer* escocer, hacer* arder (CS); cut escocer*, arder (CS)

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stinging nettle
n ortiga f

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stingy
adj -gier -giest person tacaño; portion mezquino

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stink [1]
nu
(bad smell) hediondez f, mal olor m, peste f (fam)

(fuss) (colloq) escándalo m, lío m (fam), follón m (Esp fam); to make o kick up a ~ armar un lío (or un escándalo etc)

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stink [2]
vi (past stank or stunk; past p stunk) person/place/breath apestar; the whole business ~s (colloq) todo el asunto da asco

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stink bomb

n bomba f fétida

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stinking
adj (before n) hediondo, fétido, apestoso; I've got a ~ cold (colloq) tengo un resfriado espantoso

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stint [1]
n
(fixed amount, share): I've done my ~ for today hoy ya he hecho mi parte

(period) período m; he did a five-year ~ in the army pasó (un período de) cinco años en el ejército

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stint [2]
vi to ~ ON sth escatimar algo

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stipulate
vt estipular

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stipulation
n condición f, estipulación f

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stir [1]
n
c (action) to give sth a ~ revolver* or (Esp) remover* algo

u (excitement) revuelo m, conmoción f

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stir [2]
-rr- vt
(mix) liquid/mixture revolver*, remover* (Esp)

(move slightly) agitar, mover*

(get moving) (colloq) mover*

(waken) despertar*

(arouse) imagination estimular

(move, affect) conmover*

(provoke, incite) to ~ sb into action empujar or incitar a algn a la acción

~ vi
(change position) moverse*, agitarse

(venture out) moverse*, salir*

(wake up) despertarse*; (get up) levantarse
stir up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] mud/waters revolver*, remover* (Esp); hatred/unrest/revolt provocar*; discontent promover*; to ~ up trouble armar lío (fam)

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stir-fry

vt -fries, -frying, -fried freír en poco aceite y revolviendo constantemente

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stirring
adj conmovedor

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stirrup
n estribo m

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stitch [1]
n

(in sewing) puntada f

(in knitting) punto m

(Med) punto m

(pain) (no pl) punzada f or (CS) puntada f (en el costado), flato m (Esp)

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stitch [2]
vt
(sew) coser

(embroider) bordar

(Med) suturar

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stoat
n armiño m

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stock [1]
n

(supply) (often pl) reserva f

u (of shop, business) existencias fpl, estoc m; we're out of ~ of green ones las verdes se han agotado; to take ~ of sth hacer* un balance de algo

(Fin)
u (shares) acciones fpl, valores mpl; (government securities) bonos mpl or papel m del Estado

~s and bonds o (BrE) ~s and shares acciones fpl

u (livestock) ganado m

u (descent) linaje m, estirpe f

u (Culin) caldo m

stocks pl (Hist) the ~s el cepo

u (Am Theat) repertorio m

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stock [2]
vt
(Busn) vender

(fill) store surtir, abastecer*; larder/freezer llenar
stock up [v + adv] abastecerse*; (Busn) hacer* un estoc; we'd better ~ up on coffee before it goes up más vale que compremos bastante café antes de que suba

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stock [3]
adj (before n) size estándar adj inv; model de serie

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stock

: ~broker
n corredor, -dora m,f de valores or de Bolsa, agente mf de Bolsa;
~ company
n (AmE)
(Fin) sociedad f anónima

(Theat) compañía f de repertorio
;
~ cube
n cubito m de caldo;
~ exchange
n bolsa f (de valores), Bolsa f;
~holder
n accionista mf

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Stockholm
n Estocolmo

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stocking
n media f

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stock-in-trade

n especialidad f

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stockist
n (BrE) proveedor, -dora m,f, distribuidor, -dora m,f

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stock market

n mercado m de valores, mercado m (bursátil)

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stockpile [1]
n reservas fpl

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stockpile [2]
vt almacenar

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stock

: ~room
n almacén m, depósito m, bodega f (Méx);
~-still
adj inmóvil;
~taking
nu (esp BrE Busn): closed for stocktaking cerrado por inventario

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stocky
adj stockier, stockiest bajo y fornido

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stockyard

n (AmE) corral m

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stodgy
adj -dgier, -dgiest (BrE) food feculento, pesado

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stoical
adj estoico

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stoke
vt echarle carbón (or leña etc) a

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stole [1]
past of STEAL

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stole [2]
n estola f

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stolen
past p of STEAL

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stolid
adj impasible

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stomach [1]
n
(organ) estómago m; on an empty ~ con el estómago vacío, en ayunas

(belly) barriga (fam), panza f (fam)

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stomach [2]
vt (usu neg) insults/insolence/person soportar, aguantar

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stomach

: ~ache
nc u dolor m de estómago; (in lower abdomen) dolor m de barriga or (frml) de vientre;
~ pump
n bomba f estomacal

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stomp
vi (+ adv compl): to ~ in/out entrar/salir* pisando fuerte

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stone [1]
n
u c piedra f

c
(substance, piece) piedra f

(in kidney) cálculo m, piedra f

(of fruit) hueso m, cuesco m

c (pl ~ or ~s) (in UK) unidad de peso equivalente a 14 libras o 6,35kg

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stone [2]
vt apedrear, lapidar

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stone

: S~ Age
n Edad f de Piedra;
~-cold
adj (colloq) helado

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stoned
adj (colloq) (usu pred) (from drugs) volado, pacheco (Méx), colocado (Esp fam); to get ~ volarse*, ponerse* pacheco (Méx), colocarse* (Esp fam)

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stone

: ~-deaf
adj (colloq) sordo como una tapia (fam);
~mason
n picapedrero m, cantero m;
~wall
vi (be evasive) andarse* con evasivas; (be obstructive) utilizar* tácticas obstruccionistas

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stony
adj -nier, -niest
ground/path pedregoso

look/person frío, glacial; silence sepulcral

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stood
past & past p of STAND

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stool
n taburete m, banco m

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stoop [1]
vi
(have a stoop): he ~s a little es un poco cargado de espaldas or encorvado

(bend over) agacharse

(demean oneself): how could he ~ so low? ¿cómo pudo llegar tan bajo?; to ~ TO sth rebajarse A algo

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stoop [2]
n (no pl): she walks with a ~ camina encorvada

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stop [1]
n
(halt): to come to a ~ vehicle/aircraft detenerse*; production/conversation interrumpirse; to put a ~ to sth to mischief/malpractice poner* fin a algo

(break on journey) parada f

(stopping place) parada f, paradero m (AmL exc RPl)

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stop [2]
-pp- vt

(halt) taxi/bus parar; person parar, detener*

(switch off) machine/engine parar

(bring to an end, interrupt) decline/inflation detener*, parar; discussion/abuse poner* fin a, acabar con; ~ that noise! ¡deja de hacer ruido!

(cease): ~ what you're doing and listen to me deja lo que estás haciendo y escúchame; ~ it! ¡basta ya!; to ~ -ING dejar DE + INF

(prevent): what's ~ping you? ¿qué te lo impide?; I had to tell him, I couldn't ~ myself tuve que decírselo, no pude contenerme; to ~ sb (FROM) -ING (esp BrE) impedirle* a algn + INF, impedir* QUE algn (+ subj); to ~ sth happening impedir* que ocurra algo

(cancel, withhold) subscription cancelar; payment suspender

(block) hole tapar; gap rellenar

(parry) blow/punch parar, detener*

~ vi

(halt) vehicle/driver parar, detenerse*; ~ or I'll shoot! ¡alto o disparo!

(interrupt journey) train/bus parar

(cease operating) watch/clock/machine pararse

(cease): the rain has ~ped ha dejado or parado de llover, ya no llueve; the pain/bleeding has ~ped ya no le (or me etc) duele/sale sangre

(interrupt activity) parar; I didn't ~ to think no me detuve a pensar

(colloq) (stay) quedarse
stop by [v + adv] [v + prep + o]: I ~ped by (at) the store for some milk pasé por la tienda para comprar leche stop off [v + adv]: I ~ped off at home to change pasé por casa para cambiarme; we ~ped off in San Juan for a few hours paramos unas horas en San Juan stop over [v + adv]
(overnight) hacer* noche

(Aviat) plane hacer* escala
stop up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (fill) hole/crack tapar, rellenar

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stop

: ~gap
n recurso m provisional or (AmS tb) provisorio;
~over
n (break in journey) parada f; (Aviat) escala f

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stoppage
n

(in play, production) interrupción f

(strike) huelga f, paro m (AmL)

(cancellation) suspensión f

(blockage) obstrucción f

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stopper
n tapón m

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stopping train
n (BrE) tren con parada en todas las estaciones

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stop

: ~ press
n noticias fpl de última hora;
~watch
n cronómetro m

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storage
nu
(of goods) depósito m, almacenamiento m, almacenaje m; (before n) ~ space lugar m or espacio m para guardar cosas

(Comput) almacenamiento m

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store [1]
n

c u (stock, supply) reserva f, provisión f; in ~: there's a surprise in ~ for her la espera una sorpresa; who knows what the future has in ~? ¿quién sabe lo que nos deparará el futuro?; to set great/little ~ by sth dar* mucho/poco valor a algo

stores pl (Mil, Naut) pertrechos mpl

(warehouse, storage place) (often pl) almacén m, depósito m, bodega f (Méx)

c
(shop) (esp AmE) tienda f

(department ~) grandes almacenes mpl, tienda f

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store [2]
vt
(keep) food/drink/supplies guardar; (Busn) almacenar; information almacenar; electricity acumular

(Comput) data/program almacenar
store up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
supplies almacenar

resentment ir* acumulando

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store

: ~house
n
(warehouse) almacén m, depósito m, bodega f (Méx)

(source) mina f
;
~keeper
n tendero, -ra m,f;
~room
n almacén m, depósito m, bodega f (Méx); (for food) despensa f

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storey
n (BrE) story

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stork
n cigüeña f

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storm [1]
n
(Meteo) tormenta f; a ~ at sea una tempestad; to take sth by ~ city/fortress tomar algo por asalto; she took New York's audiences by ~ cautivó al público neoyorquino

(of protest) ola f, tempestad f

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storm [2]
vi
(move violently) (+ adv compl): she ~ed into the office irrumpió en la oficina

(express anger) despotricar*, vociferar

~ vt city/fortress tomar por asalto; house irrumpir en

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stormy
adj -mier, -miest
(Meteo) tormentoso; sea tempestuoso

(turbulent) relationship tempestuoso

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story
n (pl -ries)

(account) historia f, relato m; (genre) cuento m; to cut a long ~ short en pocas palabras

(anecdote) anécdota f

(plot) argumento m, trama f

(Journ) artículo m

(lie) (colloq) cuento m (fam), mentira f

(BrE)
storey (of building) piso m, planta f

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story

: ~book
n libro m de cuentos;
~ line
n argumento m;
~teller
n narrador, -dora m,f

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stout [1]
adj -er, -est person/figure robusto, corpulento; door sólido

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stout [2]
nu cerveza f negra

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stove
n
(for cooking) cocina f, estufa f (Col, Méx)

(for warmth) estufa f

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stow
vt (put away) guardar, poner*; (hide) esconder; (Naut) estibar stow away [v + adv] viajar de polizón

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stowaway

n polizón mf

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straddle
vt horse sentarse* a horcajadas sobre; he ~d the chair se sentó a caballo or a horcajadas en la silla

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straggle
vi
(spread untidily) plant crecer* desordenadamente

(lag behind, fall away) rezagarse*

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straggler
n rezagado, -da m,f

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straggly
adj -glier, -gliest hair desordenado, desgreñado; beard descuidado

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straight [1]
adj -er, -est

(not curved or wavy) recto; hair lacio, liso

(level, upright, vertical) (pred) to be ~ estar* derecho; is my tie ~? ¿tengo la corbata derecha or bien puesta?

(in order) (pred): I have to put my room ~ tengo que ordenar mi cuarto; let's get this ~ a ver si nos entendemos; to set the record ~ dejar las cosas en claro

(direct, clear) denial/refusal rotundo, categórico

(unmixed) gin/vodka solo

(honest, frank) question directo; answer claro

(successive): he won in ~ sets (Sport) ganó sin conceder or sin perder ningún set; she's had five ~ wins ha ganado cinco veces seguidas

(serious) play/actor dramático, serio

(conventional) (colloq) convencional

(heterosexual) (colloq) heterosexual

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straight [2]
adv

(in a straight line) walk en línea recta; she looked ~ ahead miró al frente; the truck was coming ~ at me el camión venía derecho hacia mí; he made ~ for the bar se fue derecho al bar; keep ~ on until you come to the lights sigue derecho hasta llegar al semáforo

(erect) sit/stand derecho; sit up ~ ponte derecho

(directly) directamente; I came ~ home from work vine directamente or derecho a casa después del trabajo

(immediately): ~ after dinner inmediatamente después de cenar; I'll bring it ~ back enseguida lo devuelvo; I'll come ~ to the point iré derecho al grano; ~ away straightaway

(colloq) (frankly) con franqueza; she told him ~ out se lo dijo sin rodeos

(clearly) see/think con claridad

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straight

: ~ and narrow
nu the ~ and narrow el buen camino, el camino recto;
~away , straight away~ away
adv enseguida, inmediatamente

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straighten
vt
nail/wire/picture enderezar*; hair alisar; he ~ed his tie se enderezó la corbata

(tidy) room/papers arreglar, ordenar
straighten out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] confusion/misunderstanding aclarar; problem resolver* straighten up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (tidy) room/papers ordenar, arreglar; bed arreglar

[v + adv] (stand up straight) ponerse* derecho

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straight

: ~faced
adj : he said it completely ~faced lo dijo muy serio;
~forward
adj
(honest, frank) person/answer franco

(uncomplicated) problem/question sencillo
;
~jacket
n straitjacket

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strain [1]
n
u c (tension) tensión f; (pressure) presión f; it puts ~ on the spine ejerce presión sobre la columna vertebral; the incident put a ~ on Franco-German relations las relaciones franco-alemanes se volvieron tirantes a raíz del incidente

c u (Med) (resulting from wrench, twist) torcedura f; (on a muscle) esguince m

strains pl (tune): the ~s of el sonido de; to the ~s of the violin al son del violín

c (type — of plant) variedad f; (— of virus) cepa f; (— of animal) raza f

(streak) (no pl) veta f

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strain [2]
vt
(exert): to ~ one's eyes/voice forzar* la vista/voz; he ~ed every muscle to lift the weight usó todas sus fuerzas para levantar el peso

(overburden) beam/support ejercer* demasiada presión sobre

(injure): to ~ one's back hacerse* daño en la espalda; to ~ a muscle hacerse* un esguince

(overtax, stretch) relations someter a demasiada tensión; patience poner* a prueba

(filter) filtrar; (Culin) colar*; vegetables/rice escurrir

~ vi : to ~ AT sth tirar DE algo; to ~ to + INF hacer* un gran esfuerzo PARA + INF

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strained
adj
(tense) relations/atmosphere tenso, tirante; expression tenso, crispado; voice forzado

(Med) a ~ muscle un esguince

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strainer
n (Culin) colador m

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strait
n
(Geog) (often pl) estrecho m

straits pl (difficulties, difficult position): to be in dire ~s estar* en grandes apuros

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strait

: ~jacket
n camisa f de fuerza, chaleco m de fuerza (CS);
~laced
adj puritano

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strand [1]
n (of rope, string) ramal m; (of thread, wool) hebra f; (of wire) filamento m; a ~ of hair un pelo

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strand [2]
vt (usu pass): to be ~ed ship quedar encallado; whale quedar varado; they left me ~ed me abandonaron a mi suerte, me dejaron tirado or (AmL exc RPl) botado (fam)

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strange
adj stranger, strangest
(odd) raro, extraño; it is ~ (THAT) es raro QUE (+ subj)

(unfamiliar, unaccustomed) faces/handwriting desconocido

(alien) (liter): in a ~ land en tierras extrañas

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strangely
adv behave/act de una manera rara or extraña; ~ enough (indep) aunque parezca mentira

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stranger
n desconocido, -da m,f; (from another place) forastero, -ra m,f; I'm a ~ here myself yo tampoco soy de aquí

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strangle
vt
person estrangular

strangled past p cry/voice ahogado

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stranglehold

n
(Sport) llave f al cuello

(absolute control) poder m, dominio m

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strap [1]
n
(of leather) correa f; (of canvas) asa f‡

(shoulder ~) tirante m, bretel m (CS)

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strap [2]
vt -pp- (tie) atar or sujetar con una correa, amarrar con una correa (AmL exc RPl)

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strapless
adj sin tirantes, sin breteles (CS)

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strapping
adj robusto, fornido

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Strasbourg
n Estrasburgo m

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strata
pl of STRATUM

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stratagem
nc u estratagema f

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strategic
adj estratégico

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strategy
nc u (pl -gies) estrategia f

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stratify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied (usu pass) estratificar*

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stratum
n (pl -ta) estrato m

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straw
n
u c (material, single stem) paja f; to be the last o final ~ ser* el colmo; to clutch o grasp at ~s aferrarse desesperadamente a una esperanza

c (for drinking) pajita f, paja f, caña f (Esp), pitillo m (Col), popote m (Méx)

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strawberry
n (pl -ries) fresa f, frutilla f (Bol, CS); (large) fresón m

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stray [1]
vi
(wander away) apartarse, alejarse; (get lost) extraviarse*, perderse*

(digress) apartarse, desviarse*

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stray [2]
adj
dog (ownerless) callejero; (lost) perdido; sheep descarriado

(random, scattered) bullet perdido; hair suelto

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stray [3]
n (ownerless animal) perro m/gato m callejero; (lost animal) perro m/gato m perdido

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streak [1]
n

(line, band) lista f, raya f; (in hair) reflejo m, mechón m; (in marble) veta f; (of ore) veta f, filón m

(in personality) veta f

(spell) racha f; to be on a winning ~ tener* una buena racha

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streak [2]
vi (+ adv compl): to ~ past pasar como una centella

~ vt : tears ~ed her face tenía el rostro surcado de lágrimas; to have one's hair ~ed hacerse* mechas or reflejos or (RPl) claritos or (Méx) luces or (Chi) visos (en el pelo)

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streaky
adj -kier, -kiest
(uneven) paint no uniforme, disparejo (AmL)

(BrE Culin): ~ bacon tocino m or (Esp) bacon m or (RPl) panceta f

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stream [1]
n

(small river) arroyo m, riachuelo m

(current) corriente f

(flow): a thin ~ of water un chorrito de agua; a ~ of abuse una sarta de insultos; there is a continuous ~ of traffic pasan vehículos continuamente

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stream [2]
vi
(flow) (+ adv compl): blood ~ed from the wound salía or manaba mucha sangre de la herida; tears were ~ing down her cheeks lloraba a lágrima viva; the sunlight was ~ing in through the window el sol entraba a raudales por la ventana; I've got a ~ing cold tengo un resfriado muy fuerte

(wave) flag/hair ondear

~ vt (BrE Educ) dividir (a los alumnos) en grupos según su aptitud para una asignatura

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streamer
n
(banner) banderín m

(of paper) serpentina f

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stream

: ~line
vt car/plane hacer* más aerodinámico el diseño de, aerodinamizar*; organization/production racionalizar*;
~lined
adj car/plane aerodinámico; methods/production racionalizado

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street
n calle f; it's on o (BrE) in Elm S~ queda en la calle Elm; (before n) musician/theater callejero; ~ corner esquina f; ~ map o plan plano m de la ciudad, callejero m (Esp); ~ market mercado m al aire libre, feria f (CS)

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street

: ~car
n (AmE) tranvía m;
~ cleaner
n (AmE) barrendero, -ra m,f;
~ lamp
n farol m;
~ level
n : at ~ level a nivel de la calle;
~ light
n ~ lamp;
~ sweeper
n (person) barrendero, -ra m,f; (machine) (máquina f) barredora f

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strength
n
u (of persons)
(physical energy) fuerza(s) f(pl); (health) fortaleza f física; to get one's ~ back recobrar las fuerzas

(emotional, mental) fortaleza f

u (of economy, currency) solidez f

u
(of materials) resistencia f; (of wind, current) fuerza f; (of drug, solution) concentración f; (of alcoholic drink) graduación f

(of sound, light) potencia f; (of emotions) intensidad f

(of argument, evidence) lo convincente; (of protests) lo enérgico

c (strong point) virtud f, punto m fuerte

u c (force in numbers): their fans were there in ~ sus hinchas estaban allí en bloque or en masa

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strengthen
vt muscle/limb fortalecer*; wall/furniture/glass reforzar*; support aumentar

~ vi limb/muscle fortalecerse*; opposition/support aumentar

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strenuous
adj
activity agotador

denial vigoroso; opposition tenaz

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stress [1]
n

u c (tension) tensión f; (Med) estrés m, tensión f; she's under a lot of ~ está sometida a muchas presiones

u (Phys, Tech) tensión f

u (emphasis) énfasis m, hincapié m

c u (Ling, Lit) acento m (tónico)

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stress [2]
vt
(emphasize) poner* enfásis or hacer* hincapié en, enfatizar*

(Ling) acentuar*

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stressful
adj life/job estresante

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stretch [1]
vt
arm/leg estirar, extender*; wing extender*, desplegar*

sheet/canvas extender*

(eke out) money/resources estirar

(make demands on) exigirle* a; she's not being ~ed at school en el colegio no le exigen de acuerdo a su capacidad

(strain): our resources are ~ed to the limit nuestros recursos están empleados al máximo

truth/meaning forzar*; rules apartarse un poco de

~ vi
person estirarse; (when sleepy) desperezarse*

(reach, extend) sea/influence/power extenderse*

(in time): to ~ over a period alargarse* or prolongarse* durante un período

(be elastic) elastic/rope estirarse

(become loose, longer) garment estirarse

(be enough) money/resources/supply alcanzar*, llegar*

v refl to ~ oneself (physically) estirarse; (when sleepy) desperezarse* stretch out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (extend) estirar

[v + adv]
(lie full length) tenderse*

(extend — in space) extenderse*; (— in time) alargarse*

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stretch [2]
n
(act of stretching) (no pl): to have a ~ estirarse; (when sleepy) desperezarse*

c
(expanse — of road, river) tramo m, trecho m

(period) período m; at a ~ (without a break) sin parar

u (elasticity) elasticidad f

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stretch [3]
adj (before n, no comp) fabric/pants elástico; ~ limo (colloq) limusina f (grande)

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stretcher
n (Med) camilla f

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stretch marks

pl n estrías fpl

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stretchy
adj -chier, -chiest elástico

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strew
vt (past strewn past p strewn or strewed ) gravel/seeds esparcir*; objects (untidily) desparramar

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stricken
adj
(afflicted) ~ WITH sth: a country ~ with famine un país asolado por el hambre; I was suddenly ~ with remorse de pronto me empezó a remorder la conciencia

vessel siniestrado (frml), dañado; area damnificado, afectado

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strict
adj -er, -est
(severe) estricto, severo

(rigorous) vegetarian estricto, riguroso

(exact) (before n) estricto, riguroso; in the ~ sense of the word en el sentido estricto or riguroso de la palabra

(completo) (before n) absoluto; in ~est secrecy en el más absoluto secreto

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strictly
adv
(severely) con severidad, severamente, rigurosamente

(rigorously): smoking is ~ prohibited fumar está terminantemente prohibido; ~ (speaking) (indep) en rigor, en sentido estricto

(exactly) totalmente; that's not ~ true eso no es totalmente cierto

(exclusively) exclusivamente; this is ~ between ourselves que quede entre nosotros

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stride [1]
vi (past strode; past p stridden ) (+ adv compl): he strode across the room cruzó la habitación a grandes zancadas

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stride [2]
n zancada f, tranco m; to take sth in one's ~ tomarse algo con calma

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strident
adj estridente

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strife
nu (journ or frml) conflictos mpl; (armed) luchas fpl

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strike [1]
(past & past p struck) vt

(hit) person pegarle* a, golpear; blow dar*, pegar*; key pulsar

(collide with, fall on) vehicle chocar* or dar* contra; stone/ball pegar* or dar* contra; lightning/bullet alcanzar*; I struck my head on the beam me di (un golpe) en la cabeza contra la viga; he was struck by lightning le cayó un rayo

(cause to become): to be struck blind/dumb quedarse ciego/mudo; to ~ sb dead matar a algn

(introduce): to ~ fear into sb infundirle miedo a algn

(occur to) ocurrirse (+ me/te/le etc); it ~s me (that) … me da la impresión de que …, se me ocurre que …

(impress) parecerle* a; it ~s me as odd me parece raro; I was struck by his changed appearance me llamó la atención lo cambiado que estaba

oil/gold encontrar*, dar* con

match/light encender*

(Mus) note dar*

clock dar*; the clock struck five el reloj dio las cinco

(enter into, arrive at): to ~ a deal llegar* a un acuerdo, cerrar* un trato; to ~ a balance between … encontrar* el justo equilibrio entre …

(adopt) pose/attitude adoptar

(delete) suprimir; his name was struck off the register se borró su nombre del registro; see also strike off

~ vi
(hit) person golpear; lightning caer*

(attack) atacar*

(happen suddenly) illness/misfortune sobrevenir*; disaster ocurrir

(withdraw labor) hacer* huelga, declararse en huelga or (esp AmL) en paro

clock dar* la hora
strike back [v + adv] (Mil) contraatacar*; he struck back at his critics devolvió el golpe a sus detractores strike down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (liter): she was struck down with cholera fue abatida por el cólera (liter) strike off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(delete) tachar

(disqualify) (BrE) doctor/lawyer prohibirle* el ejercicio de la profesión a
strike out
[v + adv] to ~ out (AT sb/sth) arremeter (CONTRA algn/algo)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (remove from list) tachar
strike up
[v + adv + o]
(begin) conversation entablar; friendship trabar, entablar

(start to play) tune empezar* a tocar

[v + adv] band empezar* a tocar

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strike [2]
n
(stoppage) huelga f, paro m (esp AmL); to be on ~ estar* en or de huelga, estar* en or de paro (esp AmL); to come out o go (out) on ~ ir* a la huelga, declararse en huelga, ir* al paro (esp AmL), declararse en paro (esp AmL); hunger ~ huelga de hambre

(find) descubrimiento m

(attack) ataque m

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strikebreaker
n rompehuelgas mf

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striker
n
(Lab Rel) huelguista mf

(in soccer) artillero, -ra m,f, ariete mf

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striking
adj resemblance/similarity sorprendente, asombroso; color llamativo; a ~ woman una mujer muy atractiva

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string [1]
n

u c (cord, length of cord) cordel m, bramante m (Esp), mecate m (AmC, Méx, Ven), pita f (Andes), cáñamo m (Andes), piolín m (RPl)

c (on apron) cinta f; (on puppet) hilo m; no ~s attached sin compromisos, sin condiciones

c
(on instrument) cuerda f

(on racket) cuerda f

strings pl (Mus) cuerdas fpl

c
(set — of pearls, beads) sarta f, hilo m; (— of onions, garlic) ristra f

(series — of people) sucesión f; (— of vehicles) fila f; (— of events) serie f; (— of curses, complaints, lies) sarta f

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string [2]
(past & past p strung) vt
(suspend) colgar*

guitar/racket/bow encordar*, ponerle* (las) cuerdas a; beads/pearls ensartar, enhebrar
string along (colloq) [v + o + adv] (mislead) tomarle el pelo a (fam) (dando esperanzas falsas) string together [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] thoughts coordinar, hilar; she could barely ~ a sentence together apenas podía hilar una frase

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string bean

n runner bean

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stringed
adj instrument de cuerda

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stringent
adj riguroso, estricto

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strip [1]
-pp- vt

(remove covering from) bed deshacer*, quitar la ropa de; wood/furniture quitarle la pintura (or el barniz etc) a, decapar; to ~ sb (naked) desnudar a algn

(remove contents from) room/house vaciar*

(Auto, Tech) ~ (down) desmontar

~ vi desnudarse, desvestirse* strip off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] wallpaper/paint quitar; leaves arrancar*

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strip [2]
n
c (of leather, cloth, paper) tira f; (of metal) tira f, cinta f; (of land) franja f

(BrE Sport) (no pl) equipo m

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strip cartoon
n (BrE) historieta f, tira f cómica

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stripe
n raya f, lista f

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striped
adj a or de rayas, rayado, listado

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strip

: ~ lighting
nu (BrE) luz f fluorescente;
~-search
vt hacer* desnudar y registrar

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strive
vi (past strove or strived; past p striven ) to ~ FOR o AFTER sth luchar or esforzarse* por alcanzar algo; to ~ to + INF esforzarse* POR + INF

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strobe (light)
n luz f estroboscópica

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strode
past of STRIDE

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stroke [1]
n
(Sport)
(in ball games) golpe m

(in swimming — movement) brazada f; (— style) estilo m

(in rowing — movement) palada f, remada f

(blow) golpe m

(of clock) campanada f

(of thin brush) pincelada f; (of thick brush) brochazo m; (of pen, pencil) trazo m

(oblique, slash) barra f, diagonal f

(action, feat) golpe m; not to do a ~ of work no hacer* absolutamente nada

(instance): a ~ of luck un golpe de suerte

(Med) ataque m de apoplejía, derrame m cerebral

(caress) caricia f

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stroke [2]
vt acariciar

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stroll [1]
vi pasear(se), dar* un paseo

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stroll [2]
n paseo m; to have o go for a ~ dar* un paseo

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stroller
n
(person) paseante mf

(pushchair) (esp AmE) sillita f (de paseo), cochecito m, carreola f (Méx)

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strong [1]
adj stronger , strongest

(physically powerful) person/arm fuerte

(healthy, sound) heart/lungs fuerte, sano; constitution robusto

(firm) character/leader fuerte

(solid) material/construction fuerte

(powerful) army/economy fuerte

current/wind fuerte

(deeply held) views/faith/support firme

(forceful) protest enérgico; argument/evidence de peso

(definite)
tendency/resemblance marcado; candidate con muchas posibilidades

features marcado

(good) team fuerte; cast sólido; ~ point punto m fuerte; she's a ~ swimmer es una buena nadadora

(concentrated) color/light fuerte, intenso; tea/coffee cargado; solution concentrado

(pungent) smell/flavor fuerte

(unacceptable) language fuerte

(in number) (no comp): an army ten thousand ~ un ejército de diez mil hombres

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strong [2]
adv : to be going ~ car/machine marchar bien; organization ir* or marchar viento en popa; he's still going ~ old person sigue (estando) en plena forma

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strong

: ~box
n caja f fuerte or de caudales;
~hold
n (fortress) fortaleza f, bastión m; (center of support) bastión m, baluarte m

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strongly
adv

(powerfully) fuerte, con fuerza

(sturdily) made/welded sólidamente

(deeply, ardently) totalmente; it's something I feel very ~ about es algo que me parece sumamente importante

(forcefully) protest/criticize enérgicamente; I ~ advise you not to sell te recomiendo con insistencia que no vendas

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strong

: ~ room
n cámara f acorazada;
~-willed
adj (determined) tenaz; (obstinate) terco, tozudo

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strove
past of STRIVE

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struck
past & past p of STRIKE

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structural
adj estructural

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structure [1]
n
u c (composition, organization) estructura f

c (thing constructed) construcción f

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structure [2]
vt estructurar

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struggle [1]
n
(against opponent) lucha f; (physical) refriega f; to put up a ~ luchar, oponer* resistencia

(against difficulties) lucha f; it's a ~ to make ends meet cuesta mucho llegar a fin de mes

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struggle [2]
vi

(thrash around) forcejear

(contend, strive) luchar; she had to ~ to support her family tuvo que luchar para mantener a su familia; to ~ (AGAINST/WITH sth) luchar (CONTRA algo); to ~ FOR sth luchar POR algo

(be in difficulties) pasar apuros

(move with difficulty) (+ adv compl): he ~d up the hill subió penosamente la cuesta; he ~d to his feet se levantó con gran dificultad

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strum
vt -mm- guitar/tune rasguear

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strung
past & past p of STRING

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strut [1]
vi -tt- (+ adv compl): to ~ around o about pavonearse

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strut [2]
n (Const) tornapunta f, puntal m

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stub [1]
n
(of candle, pencil) cabo m; (of cigarette) colilla f, pucho m (AmL fam)

(of check) talón m (AmL), matriz f (Esp); (of ticket) contraseña f, resguardo m (Esp)

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stub [2]
-bb- vt : to ~ one's toe darse* en el dedo (del pie) stub out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] cigarette apagar*

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stubble
nu
(Agr) rastrojo m

(of beard): he had three days' ~ on his chin tenía una barba de tres días

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stubborn
adj
person/nature (obstinate) terco, testarudo; (resolute) tenaz, tesonero; refusal/insistence pertinaz

cold/weeds pertinaz, persistente; stain rebelde

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stuck [1]
past & past p of STICK

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stuck [2]
adj (pred)
(unable to move): the drawer is ~ el cajón se ha atascado; the door is ~ la puerta se ha atrancado; she's ~ at home with the kids all day está todo el día metida en la casa con los niños

(at a loss) atascado; I got ~ on the second question me quedé atascado en la segunda pregunta

(burdened) (colloq): I was ~ with the bill me tocó pagar la cuenta, me cargaron el muerto (fam); I got ~ with Bob all evening tuve que aguantar a Bob toda la noche

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stuck-up

adj (colloq) estirado (fam)

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stud [1]
n

(nail, knob) tachuela f

(earring) arete m or (Esp) pendiente m (en forma de bolita)

(for collar, shirtfront) gemelo m (para cuello o pechera de camisa)

(male animal) semental m

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stud [2]
vt -dd- (usu pass) (with studs) tachonar; the sky was ~ded with stars el cielo estaba tachonado de estrellas (liter)

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student
n (at university) estudiante mf; (at school) (esp AmE) alumno, -na m,f; a medical ~ un/una estudiante de medicina; (before n) ~ driver (AmE) persona que está aprendiendo a conducir; ~ nurse estudiante mf de enfermería

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student union

n (association) asociación f de estudiantes; (building) centro estudiantil en el campus

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studio
n
(Art, Mus, Phot) estudio m

(Cin, Rad, TV) estudio m

~ (apartment o (BrE also) flat) estudio m

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studious
adj estudioso, aplicado

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study [1]
n (pl -dies)
u (act, process of learning) estudio m

studies pl
(work of student) estudios mpl

(academic discipline): business studies empresariado m or (Esp) empresariales fpl; social studies estudios vinculados a las relaciones sociales que comprenden cursos de historia, sociología y otras asignaturas afines

c (room) estudio m

c (investigation, examination) estudio m

c (Art, Liter, Mus) estudio m

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study [2]
-dies, -dying, -died vt
(at school, university) estudiar

(investigate, research into) estudiar

(examine, scrutinize) estudiar

~ vi estudiar; she's ~ing to be a doctor/lawyer estudia medicina/derecho

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stuff [1]
nu
(colloq)
(substance, matter): what's this ~ called? ¿cómo se llama esto or (fam) esta cosa?

(miscellaneous items) cosas fpl; (personal items) cosas fpl, bártulos mpl; (junk, rubbish) cachivaches mpl; and ~ like that y cosas de esas; what sort of ~ does he write? ¿qué tipo de cosa(s) escribe?

(nonsense, excuse) (colloq): surely you don't believe all that ~ he tells you? tú no te creerás todo lo que te cuenta ¿no?

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stuff [2]
vt

(fill) quilt/mattress/toy rellenar; hole tapar; the drawer was ~ed with clothes el cajón estaba atiborrado de ropa; to ~ oneself/one's face (colloq) darse* un atracón (fam), ponerse* morado or ciego (Esp fam)

(Culin) rellenar

(in taxidermy) disecar*

(thrust) to ~ sth INTO sth meter algo EN algo

(put) (colloq) poner*

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stuffed
adj
(in taxidermy) disecado; (toy) de peluche

pepper/tomatoes relleno

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stuffing
nu relleno m

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stuffy
adj -fier, -fiest

air viciado; it's ~ in here está muy cargado el ambiente

nose tapado

(staid) (colloq) person acartonado, estirado (fam); organization convencional

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stumble
vi
(trip) tropezar*, dar* un traspié

(in speech) atrancarse*; he ~d over the long words se atrancaba la lengua con las palabras largas
stumble across stumble on stumble on,
stumble upon [v + prep + o] dar* con, encontrar*

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stumbling block
n escollo m

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stump [1]
n (of tree) tocón m, cepa f; (of limb) muñón m; (of pencil, candle) cabo m

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stump [2]
vt (colloq) (often pass): the problem has me ~ed el problema me tiene perplejo; to be ~ed for an answer no saber qué contestar

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stun
vt -nn-
(make unconscious) dejar sin sentido; (daze) aturdir

(amaze) dejar atónito or (fam) helado; (shock) dejar anonadado

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stung
past & past p of STING

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stunk
past p of STINK

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stunned
adj
(unconscious) sin sentido; (dazed) aturdido

(shocked, amazed) expression de asombro; he was ~ when they told him se quedó atónito or (fam) helado cuando se lo dijeron

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stunning
adj success/performance sensacional; person/dress despampanante

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stunt [1]
n
(feat of daring) proeza f; she does all her own ~s (Cin, TV) hace todas las escenas peligrosas ella misma; (before n) ~ man/woman especialista mf

(hoax, trick) truco m, maniobra f; (publicity ~) ardid m publicitario

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stunt [2]
vt detener*, atrofiar

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stunted
adj growth/development atrofiado; tree/body raquítico

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stupefy
vt -fies, -fying, -fied (usu pass) dejar estupefacto

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stupendous
adj (colloq) effort/strength tremendo; success formidable

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stupid
adj (foolish) tonto (fam); (unintelligent) estúpido

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stupidity
nu estupidez f, tontería f

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stupor
nu (Med) estupor m; (lethargy) aletargamiento m; in a drunken ~ en un sopor etílico (frml o hum)

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sturdy
adj -dier, -diest build/legs/figure robusto, macizo; furniture/bicycle sólido y resistente

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stutter [1]
n tartamudeo m

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stutter [2]
vi tartamudear

~ vt balbucear, decir* tartamudeando

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St Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day

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sty
n (pl sties)
(pig~) pocilga f, chiquero m (AmL)

stye

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stye
n (pl sties or styes) orzuelo m

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style
n
c u
(manner of acting) estilo m; telling lies is not my ~ decir mentiras no va conmigo

(Art, Lit, Mus) estilo m

u (elegance) estilo m; to live/travel in ~ vivir/viajar a lo grande

c (type, model) diseño m, modelo m

u c (fashion) moda f; to be in ~ estar* de moda

c (hair ~) peinado m

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-style
suff : American~ al estilo americano, a la americana

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stylish
adj furniture/clothes/decor con mucho estilo; person con clase or estilo, estiloso (AmL fam); resort/restaurant elegante

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stylist
n (hair ~) estilista mf

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stylistic
adj estilístico

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stylized
adj estilizado

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stylus
n (pl -li or -luses) aguja f, púa f (RPl)

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Styrofoam
® nu (AmE) espuma f de poliestireno

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suave
adj suaver, suavest voice engolado; man elegante y desenvuelto

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sub
n (colloq)
(substitute) suplente mf, sustituto, -ta m,f

(submarine) submarino m

subs pl (subscription) cuota f

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subconscious [1]
adj subconsciente

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subconscious [2]
n the ~ el subconsciente

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subcontract
vt subcontratar

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subcontractor
n subcontratista mf

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subdivide
vt subdividir

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subdivision
n u c
subdivisión f

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subdue
vt
(bring under control) person someter, dominar

(vanquish) (liter) sojuzgar* (liter)

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subdued
adj lighting/color tenue, apagado; person/atmosphere apagado

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subheading
n subtítulo m

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subject [1]
n
(topic) tema m; to change the ~ cambiar de tema

(discipline) asignatura f, materia f (esp AmL), ramo m (Chi)

(Pol) súbdito, -ta m,f

(Ling) sujeto m

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subject [2]
adj
(owing obedience) people/nation sometido

(liable, prone) to be ~ TO sth to change/delay estar* sujeto A algo, ser* susceptible DE algo; to flooding estar* expuesto A algo

(conditional upon) to be ~ TO sth estar* sujeto A algo

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subject [3]
vt to ~ sth/sb TO sth someter algo/a algn A algo

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subject index

n índice m de materias

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subjective
adj subjetivo

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subject matter

nu (theme) tema m; (content) contenido m

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subjugate
vt subyugar*

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subjunctive [1]
n subjuntivo m

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subjunctive [2]
adj subjuntivo

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sublet
vt/i (pres p -letting; past & past p -let) subarrendar*

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sublime
adj sublime

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submachine gun
n metralleta f

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submarine
n submarino m

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submerge
vt
(cover, flood) sumergir*

(plunge) to ~ sth IN sth sumergir* algo EN algo

~ vi sumergirse*

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submission
n

u
(surrender) sumisión f

c (plan, proposal) propuesta f

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submissive
adj sumiso

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submit
-tt- vt
claim/report/application presentar

(subject) to ~ sb TO sth someter a algn A algo

(contend) sostener*

~ vi rendirse*

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subnormal
adj por debajo de lo normal; person retrasado, subnormal

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subordinate [1]
adj subordinado

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subordinate [2]
n subordinado, -da m,f

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subscribe
vi
(buy) to ~ (TO sth) to magazine/newspaper suscribirse* (A algo)

(support) to ~ TO sth suscribir* algo (frml); I ~ to the view that … yo soy de la opinión de que …

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subscriber
n (to paper, magazine) suscriptor, -tora m,f

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subscription
n
(to magazine) suscripción f; (for theatrical events) abono m

(membership fees) (BrE) cuota f

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subsequent
adj (before n) posterior, subsiguiente

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subsequently
adv posteriormente

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subservient
adj servil

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subside
vi
land/road/foundations hundirse

(abate) storm/wind amainar; floods/swelling decrecer*, bajar; excitement decaer*; anger calmarse, pasarse

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subsidence
nu hundimiento m

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subsidiary [1]
adj role/interest secundario; ~ subject materia f complementaria

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subsidiary [2]
n (pl -ries) (Busn) filial f

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subsidize
vt subvencionar, subsidiar (AmL)

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subsidy
n (pl -dies) subvención f, subsidio m

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subsist
vi subsistir

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subsistence
nu subsistencia f; (before n) farming de subsistencia; ~ wage sueldo m de hambre; to live at ~ level vivir con lo justo para subsistir

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substance
n
c (type of matter) sustancia f

u
(solid quality, content) sustancia f; (of book) enjundia f, sustancia f

(foundation) fundamento m

in ~ en lo esencial

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substandard
adj goods/clothes de calidad inferior

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substantial
adj

amount/income/loan considerable, importante

changes/difference sustancial; contribution importante

(sturdy, solid) furniture/building sólido

(nourishing, filling) meal sustancioso

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substantiate
vt rumors/story/statement confirmar, corroborar; can you ~ these accusations? ¿puede probar estas acusaciones?

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substation
n (AmE) estafeta f de correos

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substitute [1]
n
(thing) ~ (FOR sth) sucedáneo m (DE algo); sugar ~ sucedáneo m del azúcar; there's no ~ for experience nada puede sustituir a la experiencia

(person) sustituto, -ta m,f, reemplazo m, suplente mf

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substitute [2]
vt sustituir*, reemplazar*

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substitute teacher

n (AmE) (profesor, -sora m,f) suplente mf

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substitution
nu c sustitución f

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subterfuge
nc u subterfugio m

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subterranean
adj subterráneo

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subtitle [1]
n subtítulo m

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subtitle [2]
vt (usu pass) subtitular

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subtle
adj subtler , subtlest
(delicate, elusive) fragrance sutil

(not obvious) difference/distinction/hint sutil; change imperceptible

(tactful) (colloq) delicado

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subtlety
n (pl -ties)
u c (delicacy, elusiveness) sutileza f

u (tact, finesse) delicadeza f; to lack ~ ser* poco delicado

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subtly
adv
(delicately, elusively) sutilmente

(tactfully) con delicadeza

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subtotal
n subtotal m, total m parcial

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subtract
vt to ~ sth (FROM sth) restar algo (DE algo)

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subtraction
nu c resta f, sustracción f (frml)

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suburb
n barrio m or (Méx) colonia f residencial de las afueras; the ~s los barrios periféricos or de las afueras (de la ciudad)

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suburban
adj area suburbano; shopping mall de las afueras

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suburbia
nu zonas residenciales de las afueras de una ciudad

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subversive
adj subversivo

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subway
n
c u (AmE Rail) metro m, subterráneo m (RPl)

c (BrE) (for pedestrians) pasaje m subterráneo

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succeed
vi
(have success) plan dar* resultado, surtir efecto; she tried to persuade him, but did not ~ intentó convencerlo pero no lo consiguió; he's ~ed in all that he's done ha tenido éxito en todo lo que ha hecho; to ~ in life triunfar en la vida; he finally ~ed in passing the exam al final logró aprobar el examen

to ~ (TO sth): he ~ed to the throne subió al trono; to ~ to a title heredar un título

~ vt suceder; who ~ed him? ¿quién lo sucedió?

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succeeding
adj (before n) subsiguiente

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success
nc u éxito m; to be a ~ ser* un éxito; without ~ sin (ningún) éxito

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successful
adj person de éxito, exitoso (AmL); the ~ applicant for the job el candidato que obtenga el puesto; to be ~ in life triunfar en la vida

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successfully
adv satisfactoriamente

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succession
n

u (act of following) sucesión f; for 6 years in ~ durante seis años consecutivos; in rapid ~ uno tras otro

c (series) sucesión f

u (to office, rank) sucesión f

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successive
adj (before n) consecutivo

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successor
n sucesor, -sora m,f

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succinct
adj sucinto, conciso

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succulent
adj suculento

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succumb
vi to ~ (TO sth) sucumbir (A algo)

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such [1]
adj

(emphasizing degree, extent) tal (+ noun); tan (+ adj); I woke up with ~ a headache me levanté con tal dolor de cabeza …; I've got ~ a lot of work to do tengo tanto (trabajo) que hacer; I've never heard ~ nonsense nunca he oído semejante estupidez

(with clauses of result or purpose) such … (that) tal/tan … que

(in comparisons) such … as tan … como

(of this, that kind) tal; ~ children are known as … a dichos or a tales niños se los conoce como …; there's no ~ thing as the perfect crime el crimen perfecto no existe; I said no ~ thing! ¡yo no dije tal cosa!

(unspecified) tal; the letter tells you to go to ~ a house on ~ a date la carta te dice que vayas a tal casa en tal fecha

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such [2]
pron

(of the indicated kind) tal; ~ were her last words tales fueron sus últimas palabras

such as como; many modern inventions, ~ as radar … muchos inventos modernos, (tales) como el radar …

as such como tal/tales

(indicating lack of quantity, quality): the evidence, ~ as it is, seems to … las pocas pruebas que hay parecen …

(of such a kind, extent, degree) such that tal … que

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such

: ~-and-~
adj tal (o cual); we were told to get ~-and-~ a book nos dijeron que compráramos tal (o cual) libro;
~like
pron (colloq) (of things) cosas por el estilo; (of people) gente por el estilo

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suck
vt
person thumb/candy chupar; liquid (through a straw) sorber; vacuum cleaner aspirar; pump succionar, aspirar; insect blood/nectar chupar

(pull, draw) (+ adv compl) arrastrar; she was ~ed under by the current la corriente se la tragó

~ vi
person chupar; to ~ AT/ON sth chupar algo

(be objectionable) (AmE sl): the movie really ~s la película es una mierda (vulg)
suck in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] air/breath tomar

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sucker
n
(colloq) (fool) (pej) imbécil mf; to be a ~ for punishment ser* un masoquista

(suction device — on animal, plant) ventosa f; (— made of rubber) (BrE) ventosa f

(Bot) (shoot) chupón m, mamón m

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suckle
vt amamantar, darle* de mamar a

~ vi mamar

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suction
nu succión f; (before n) ~ cup ventosa f

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Sudan
n (the) ~ (el) Sudán

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Sudanese
adj sudanés

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sudden
adj
(rushed) repentino, súbito; (unexpected) imprevisto, inesperado; all of a ~ de repente, de pronto

(abrupt) movement brusco

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suddenly
adv
(unexpectedly) de repente, de pronto

(abruptly) bruscamente

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suds
pl n espuma f de jabón

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sue
vt to ~ sb (FOR sth) demandar a algn (POR algo)

~ vi (Law) entablar una demanda, poner* pleito (Esp)

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suede
nu ante m, gamuza f

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suet
nu sebo m, grasa f de pella

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suffer
vt
(undergo) injury/damage/loss sufrir; pain padecer*, sufrir

(endure) aguantar, tolerar

~ vi
(experience pain, difficulty) sufrir

(be affected, deteriorate) health/eyesight resentirse*; business/relationship verse* afectado, resentirse*

(be afflicted) to ~ FROM sth sufrir or (frml) padecer* DE algo

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sufferer
n ~s from arthritis, arthritis ~s quienes sufren de artritis, los artríticos

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suffering
nu sufrimiento m

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suffice
vi (frml) bastar, ser* suficiente

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sufficient
adj suficiente, bastante

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sufficiently
adv lo suficientemente

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suffix
n sufijo m

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suffocate
vt asfixiar, ahogar*

~ vi asfixiarse, ahogarse*

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suffocating
adj smoke/routine asfixiante; heat sofocante

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suffocation
nu asfixia f

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suffrage
n sufragio m

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sugar
n u c
azúcar m or f; (before n) ~ bowl azucarero m, azucarera f (esp AmL); ~ cube o lump terrón m de azúcar

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sugar

: ~ beet
nc u remolacha f azucarera or (Méx) betabel m blanco;
~ cane
nc u caña f de azúcar

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sugary
adj
drink/taste dulce, azucarado

tones/smile meloso, almibarado

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suggest
vt

(propose) sugerir*; to ~ sth TO sb sugerirle* algo A algn; to ~ -ING sugerir* + INF, sugerir* QUE (+ subj); to ~ TO sb THAT sugerirle* a algn QUE (+ subj)

(offer for consideration): can you ~ a possible source for this rumor? ¿se le ocurre quién puede haber empezado este rumor?

(imply, insinuate) insinuar*; are you ~ing (that) my son is a thief? ¿insinúa usted que mi hijo es un ladrón?

(indicate, point to) indicar*

(evoke, bring to mind) sugerir*

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suggestion
n

c u (proposal) sugerencia f; to make a ~ hacer* una sugerencia; have you any ~s for speeding up the process? ¿se le ocurre algo para acelerar el proceso?

c (explanation, theory) teoría f

c (insinuation) insinuación f

c u (indication, hint) indicio m

u (Psych) sugestión f

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suggestive
adj
gesture/laugh insinuante, provocativo

(pred) to be ~ OF sth
(indicative) parecer* indicar algo

(reminiscent) hacer* pensar EN algo, evocar* algo

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suicidal
adj suicida

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suicide
n u c
(act) suicidio m; to commit ~ suicidarse; (before n) attempt/pact de suicidio; mission/bombing suicida; ~ note carta f de despedida de un suicida

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suit [1]
n
(Clothing) (male) traje m, terno (AmS); (female) traje m (de chaqueta), traje m sastre

(Law) juicio m, pleito m

(in cards) palo m; to follow ~ seguir* su (or nuestro etc) ejemplo

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suit [2]
vt
(be convenient to, please) venirle* bien a, convenirle* a; to ~ oneself hacer* lo que uno quiere; ~ yourself! ¡haz lo que quieras!

(be appropriate, good for): the job doesn't ~ him el trabajo no es para él or no le va

(look good on) hairstyle/dress quedarle or (esp Esp) irle* bien a; see also SUITED

(adapt) to ~ sth TO sth/sb adaptar algo A algo/algn

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suitable
adj
(appropriate) apropiado, adecuado; (to be) ~ FOR sb/sth/-ING (ser*) apropiado or adecuado PARA algn/algo/+ INF

(acceptable, proper) apropiado

(convenient) conveniente

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suitably
adv qualified adecuadamente; dressed/equipped apropiadamente

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suitcase
n maleta f, valija f (RPl), petaca f (Méx)

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suite
n
(of rooms) suite f

(of furniture) juego m

(Mus) suite f

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suited
adj (pred) to be ~ TO sth thing ser* apropiado or adecuado PARA algo; I'm not ~ to this type of work no sirvo para este tipo de trabajo; they are very well ~ (to each other) están hechos el uno para el otro

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suitor
n (dated) pretendiente m

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sulfur ,sulphur
, (BrE) nu azufre m

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sulk
vi enfurruñarse

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sulky
adj -kier, -kiest child con tendencia a enfurruñarse; look/reply malhumorado

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sullen
adj hosco, huraño

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sultan
n sultán m

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sultana
n (Culin) pasa f sultana or de Esmirna

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sultry
adj -trier, -triest
climate/day bochornoso

voice/smile/person seductor

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sum
n
(calculation — in general) cuenta f; (— addition) suma f, adición f (frml)

(total, aggregate) suma f, total m

(of money) suma f or cantidad f (de dinero)
sum up: -mm-
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(summarize) discussion/report resumir

(assess) person catalogar*; she quickly ~med up the situation enseguida se hizo una composición de lugar

[v + adv]
(summarize) recapitular; to ~ up (as linker) resumiendo, en resumen

(Law) recapitular

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summarize
vt resumir

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summary [1]
n (pl -ries) resumen m

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summary [2]
adj dismissal inmediato; trial/judgment sumario

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summer
n verano m; in (the) ~ en (el) verano; (before n) weather/clothes/vacation de verano; ~ camp (in US) colonia f de vacaciones

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summer

: ~house
n cenador m;
~ school
n (in US) clases fpl de verano (gen de repaso); (in UK) curso m de verano;
~time
n verano m, estío m (liter);
~ time
nu (BrE) horario m de verano

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summery
adj veraniego, de verano

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summing-up
n (pl summings-up) recapitulación f

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summit
n
(of mountain, career) cumbre f, cima f

~ (conference) (conferencia f) cumbre f

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summon
vt
(send for) servant/waiter llamar, mandar llamar (AmL); police/doctor llamar; help/reinforcements pedir*; meeting/parliament convocar*

(Law) witness/defendant citar, emplazar*

summon up
summon up [v + adv + o]
(gather): he ~ed up the courage to ask her se armó de valor para preguntárselo; I couldn't even ~ up the strength to get up the stairs ni siquiera pude reunir fuerzas para subir la escalera

(call up) thoughts/memories evocar*

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summons [1]
n (pl -monses)
(Law) citación f, citatorio m (Méx)

(for help etc) llamamiento m, llamado m (AmL)

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summons [2]
vt (Law) citar, emplazar*

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sumptuous
adj fabric/color suntuoso; mansion/decor lujoso

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sun [1]
nc u sol m; under the ~: I've tried everything under the ~ he probado de todo

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sun [2]
v refl -nn-: to ~ oneself tomar el sol or (CS tb) tomar sol, asolearse (AmL)

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sun

: ~bathe
vi tomar el sol or (CS tb) tomar sol, asolearse (AmL);
~beam
n rayo m de sol;
~bed
n cama f solar;
~block
nu filtro m solar;
~burn
nu quemadura f de sol;
~burned , (BrE also) sunburnt~burnt
adj
(painfully) quemado por el sol

(brown) bronceado, tostado, quemado (AmL), moreno (Esp), asoleado (Méx)

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sundae
n sundae m (helado con fruta, crema, jarabe etc)

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Sunday
n domingo m; (before n) ~ school sesiones dominicales de catequesis para niños; see also Monday

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sun

: ~dial
n reloj m de sol;
~down
n (no art) puesta f de(l) sol;
~dress
n vestido m de tirantes, solera f (CS)

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sundries
pl n
(goods) artículos mpl diversos

(expenses) gastos mpl varios

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sundry [1]
adj varios, diversos

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sundry [2]
pron : all and ~ todos sin excepción, todo el mundo

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sunflower

n girasol m; (before n) ~ oil aceite m de girasol; ~ seed semilla f de girasol, pipa f (Esp)

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sung
past p of SING

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sunglasses

pl n gafas fpl or (esp AmL) lentes mpl or anteojos mpl de sol

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sunk [1]
past p of SINK

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sunk [2]
adj (pred)
(in trouble) (colloq) to be ~ estar* perdido

(immersed) to be ~ IN sth in depression/gloom estar* sumido EN algo (liter)

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sunken
adj
(before n) ship/treasure hundido, sumergido

(before n) garden/patio a nivel más bajo

(hollow) eyes/cheeks hundido

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sun

: ~ lamp
n lámpara f de rayos ultravioletas;
~light
nu sol m, luz f del sol;
~lit
adj soleado

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sunny
adj -nier, -niest
day de sol; room/garden soleado; it's ~ today hoy hace sol

(good-humored) alegre

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sun

: ~rise
n salida f del sol;
~roof
n techo m corredizo;
~screen
n filtro m solar;
~set
n puesta f de(l) sol; at ~set al atardecer, a la caída de la tarde;
~shine
n u
sol m;
~spot
n
(Astron) mancha f solar

(resort) (colloq) lugar de veraneo con mucho sol
;
~stroke
nu insolación f;
~tan
nu c bronceado m, moreno m (Esp); to get a ~tan broncearse, tostarse*, quemarse (AmL); (before n) lotion bronceador;
~trap
n : lugar muy soleado y resguardado

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super
adj (colloq) genial (fam), súper adj inv (fam)

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superb
adj magnífico, espléndido

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superbug
n microbio m multiresistente

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supercilious
adj desdeñoso

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superficial
adj superficial

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superfluous
adj superfluo

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superglue [1]
nu cola f de contacto, superglue m (Esp)

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superglue [2]
vt pegar* con cola de contacto, pegar con superglue (Esp)

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superhighway
n
(AmE Auto) autopista f

(Comput): the information ~ la autopista de la comunicación

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superhuman
adj sobrehumano

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superimpose
vt superponer*

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superintend
vt supervisar

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superintendent
n
(person in charge — of maintenance, hostel, swimming pool) encargado, -da m,f; (— of building) (AmE) portero, -ra m,f; (— of institution) director, -tora m,f

(police officer) (in US) superintendente mf (jefe de un departamento de policía); (in UK) comisario, -ria m,f de policía

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superior [1]
adj

(better) to be ~ (TO sth/sb) ser* superior (A algo/algn), ser* mejor (QUE algo/algn)

(above average) workmanship/writer de gran calidad

(arrogant) tone/smile de superioridad; he's so ~ se da unos aires de superioridad

rank superior; his ~ officer su superior

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superior [2]
n superior m

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superiority
nu superioridad f

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superlative [1]
adj inigualable, excepcional

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superlative [2]
n superlativo m

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superman
n (pl -men ) superhombre m

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supermarket
n supermercado m, autoservicio m

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supernatural
adj sobrenatural

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superpower
n superpotencia f

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supersede
vt (often pass) reemplazar*, sustituir*

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supersonic
adj supersónico

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superstar
n superestrella f, gran estrella f

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superstition
nu c superstición f

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superstitious
adj supersticioso

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superstore
n (BrE) hipermercado m

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supervise
vt
project/staff supervisar

(watch over) vigilar

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supervision
nu supervisión f

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supervisor
n supervisor, -sora m,f

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supper
nu c cena f (ligera), comida f (ligera) (esp AmL); to have ~ cenar, comer (esp AmL)

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supplant
vt sustituir*, reemplazar*

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supple
adj -pler , -plest body/fingers ágil; leather fino y flexible, suave

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supplement [1]
n
(addition to diet, income) complemento m

(additional part published separately) suplemento m

(section of newspaper — separate) suplemento m; (— inserted) separata f

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supplement [2]
vt diet/income complementar; report completar

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supplementary
adj suplementario

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supplier
n (Busn) proveedor, -dora m,f, abastecedor, -dora m,f

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supply [1]
n (pl -plies)
u (provision) suministro m; the water/electricity ~ el suministro de agua/electricidad; the law of ~ and demand la ley de la oferta y la demanda

(stock, store): food supplies are running low se están agotando las provisiones or los víveres or (Mil) los pertrechos; we only have a month's ~ of coal left solo nos queda carbón para un mes; (Busn) las existencias de carbón solo van a durar un mes; to be in short ~ escasear

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supply [2]
vt -plies, -plying, -plied

(provide, furnish) electricity/gas suministrar; goods suministrar, abastecer* or proveer* de; evidence/information proporcionar, facilitar

retailer/manufacturer abastecer*; to ~ sb WITH sth with equipment proveer* a algn DE algo; (Busn) abastecer* a algn DE algo, suministrarle algo A algn; with information facilitarle or proporcionarle algo A algn

(meet) (frml) demand/need satisfacer*

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supply teacher

n (BrE) (profesor, -sora m,f) suplente mf

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support [1]
vt
(hold up) bridge/structure sostener*; the chair couldn't ~ his weight la silla no pudo aguantar or resistir su peso

(maintain, sustain) family mantener*; to ~ oneself ganarse la vida

(Comput) admitir

(back) cause/motion apoyar; what team do you ~? ¿de qué equipo eres (hincha)?

(back up) apoyar

(corroborate) theory respaldar, confirmar

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support [2]
n

c (of structure) soporte m

u (physical): to lean on sb for ~ apoyarse en algn (para sostenerse)

u (financial) ayuda f (económica), apoyo m (económico)

c (person) sostén m

u (backing, encouragement) apoyo m

u (Mil) apoyo m, refuerzo m

in support of (as prep) en apoyo de

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support band

n grupo m telonero

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supporter
n
(adherent) partidario, -ria m,f

(Sport) hincha mf

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supporting
adj (before n) role/actor secundario; ~ act número m telonero

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supportive
adj : she's been very ~ me (or lo etc) ha apoyado mucho

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suppose
vt

(assume, imagine) suponer*, imaginarse; ~ he phones and you're not in ¿y si llama y tú no estás?; I ~ so supongo or me imagino que sí; I ~ not supongo que no or no creo

(believe, think) creer*; what do you ~ he'll do? ¿tú qué crees que hará?

to be supposed to + INF
(indicating obligation, expectation): I'm ~d to start work at nine se supone que tengo que empezar a trabajar a las nueve; aren't you ~d to be at home? ¿tú no tendrías que estar en casa?

(indicating intention): what's that ~d to be? ¿y eso qué se supone que es?; what's that ~d to mean? ¿y qué quieres (or quieren etc) decir con eso, (si se puede saber)?

(indicating general opinion): it's ~d to be a very interesting book dicen que es un libro muy interesante

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supposing
conj
(expressing hypothesis) suponiendo que; ~ she agrees, will they let us go? suponiendo que ella esté de acuerdo ¿nos dejarán ir?

(introducing suggestion) ¿y si … ?

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supposition
nu c suposición f

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suppress
vt
anger/laughter contener*; feelings reprimir

facts/evidence/truth ocultar

revolt sofocar*; organization suprimir

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suppression
nu
(of feelings) represión f

(of evidence) ocultación f

(of revolt) represión f

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supremacy
nu supremacía f

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supreme
adj supremo

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Supreme Court

n the ~ ~ el Tribunal Supremo or (esp AmL) la Corte Suprema (de Justicia)

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surcharge
n recargo m

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sure [1]
adj surer, surest
(convinced) (pred) seguro; to be ~ ABOUT sth estar* seguro DE algo; I'm not ~ I agree with you no sé si estoy de acuerdo contigo; I'm not ~ who/why/what … no sé muy bien quién/por qué/qué …; to be ~ OF sth/sb estar* seguro DE algo/algn; I want to be ~ of getting there on time quiero asegurarme de que voy a llegar a tiempo; to be ~ of oneself (convinced one is right) estar* seguro; (self-confident) ser* seguro de sí mismo

(certain): one thing is ~: he's lying lo que está claro or lo que es seguro es que está mintiendo; it's ~ to rain seguro que llueve; to make ~ of sth asegurarse de algo; make ~ (that) you're not late no vayas a llegar tarde

(accurate, reliable) remedy/method seguro; judgment/aim certero; indication claro; ground seguro

(in phrases) for sure: we don't know anything for ~ no sabemos nada seguro or con seguridad; we'll win for ~ seguro que ganamos; to be sure (admittedly) (indep) por cierto

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sure [2]
adv
(colloq) (as intensifier): she ~ is clever, she's ~ clever ¡qué lista es!, ¡si será lista!; do you like it? — I ~ do! ¿te gusta? — ¡ya lo creo!

(of course) por supuesto, claro

sure enough efectivamente, en efecto

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sure

: ~fire
adj (before n) method segurísimo, infalible;
~footed
adj goat/cat de pie firme

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surely
adv

(expressing conviction): ~ the real problem is … el verdadero problema, digo yo or me parece a mí, es …; ~ she doesn't mean that! ¡no puede ser que lo diga en serio!

(expressing uncertainty): he must be mistaken, ~? tiene que estar equivocado ¿no?

(expressing disbelief): ~ you don't believe that! ¡no te creerás eso!; ~ not! ¡no es posible! or ¡no puede ser!

(undoubtedly, certainly) seguramente, sin duda

(gladly, willingly) por supuesto, desde luego

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surf [1]
nu
(waves) olas fpl (rompientes); (swell) oleaje m

(foam) espuma f

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surf [2]
vi hacer* surf or surfing
~ vt (Comput) explorar, navegar* en

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surface [1]
n

(of solid, land) superficie f; (before n) wound/mark superficial; resemblance superficial

(of liquid, sea) superficie f

on the surface (superficially) en apariencia

(Math) ~ (area) superficie f, área f‡

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surface [2]
vi diver/submarine salir* a la superficie; problems/difficulties aflorar, aparecer*

~ vt road revestir*, recubrir*; (with asphalt) asfaltar

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surfboard

n tabla f de surf or de surfing

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surfeit
n (liter) a ~ OF sth un exceso or (liter) una plétora DE algo

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surfer
n surfista mf

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surfing
nu surf m, surfing m

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surge [1]
n (in demand, sales) aumento m; a ~ of people una oleada de gente; we felt a new ~ of hope sentimos renacer nuestras esperanzas

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surge [2]
vi wave levantarse; sea hincharse; the crowd ~d out through the gates la gente salió en tropel por las puertas; anger/hatred ~d up inside her la ira/el odio la invadió; to ~ ahead of sb adelantársele a algn

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surgeon
n cirujano, -na m,f

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surgery
n (pl -ries)
u (science) cirugía f

(BrE)
c (room) consultorio m, consulta f

c u (consultation period of doctor) consulta f; (before n) times/hours de consulta

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surgical
adj instruments/treatment quirúrgico; stocking/appliance ortopédico

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surgical spirit

nu (BrE) alcohol m (de 90°)

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surly
adj -lier, -liest hosco

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surmise
vt (frml) conjeturar (frml)

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surmount
vt superar

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surname
n apellido m

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surpass
vt superar

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surplus [1]
n (pl ~es) (of produce, stock) excedente m; (of funds) superávit m

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surplus [2]
adj goods/stocks excedente

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surprise [1]
n u c
sorpresa f; to my ~ para mi sorpresa; to take sb by ~ sorprender a algn, pillar or (esp Esp) coger* a algn desprevenido; (before n) gift/visit/attack sorpresa adj inv

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surprise [2]
vt
(astonish) sorprender

(catch unawares) sorprender, pillar or agarrar or (esp Esp) coger* desprevenido

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surprised
adj look sorprendido, de sorpresa; I was so ~ me quedé tan sorprendido; I'm ~ about o at that eso me sorprende mucho; I'm ~ (THAT) … me sorprende or me extraña QUE … (+ subj)

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surprising
adj sorprendente

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surprisingly
adv
quiet/near/good sorprendentemente

(indep): ~, she feels no resentment no está resentida, lo cual es sorprendente

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surreal
adj surrealista

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surrealism
nu surrealismo m

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surrealist
n surrealista mf; (before n) painter/poem surrealista

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surrender [1]
vt
(Mil) rendir*, entregar*

(frml) document/ticket entregar*

(relinquish) right/claim renunciar a

~ vi rendirse*; to ~ TO sb entregarse* A algn

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surrender [2]
n
u c (capitulation) rendición f, capitulación f

(frml) (no pl) (of passport, document) entrega f

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surreptitious
adj furtivo, subrepticio

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surrogate [1]
n (frml) sustituto m

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surrogate [2]
adj material sucedáneo; ~ mother madre f suplente or de alquiler

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surround [1]
vt
(encircle) place/person rodear; the house is ~ed by trees la casa está rodeada de árboles

(Mil) rodear, cercar*

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surround [2]
n marco m

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surrounding
adj (before n) countryside/area de alrededor

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surroundings
pl n
(of town, village) alrededores mpl

(environment) ambiente m

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surveillance
nu vigilancia f

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survey [1]
n

(of land) inspección f, reconocimiento m; (for mapping) medición f

(of building) inspección f, peritaje m, peritación f; (written report) informe m del perito, peritaje m, peritación f

(overall view) visión f general

(investigation) estudio m; (poll) encuesta f, sondeo m

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survey [2]
vt

land/region (measure) medir*; (inspect) inspeccionar, reconocer*

building inspeccionar, llevar a cabo un peritaje de

(look at) contemplar, mirar

(view, consider) situation/plan/prospects examinar, analizar*

(question) group encuestar, hacer* un sondeo de

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surveyor
n
(of land) agrimensor, -sora m,f, topógrafo, -fa m,f

(of building) perito, -ta m,f

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survival
n u
(continued existence) sobrevivencia f, supervivencia f

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survive
vi sobrevivir; her last surviving descendant su último descendiente vivo; I can just ~ on £100 a week con 100 dólares semanales apenas me alcanza para vivir

~ vt
accident/crash salir* con vida de; war/earthquake sobrevivir a; experience superar

(outlive) person sobrevivir

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survivor
n superviviente mf, sobreviviente mf

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susceptible
adj ~ TO sth to colds/infections propenso A algo; he's ~ to a bit of flattery se le puede persuadir halagándolo

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suspect [1]
vt

(believe guilty) person sospechar de; we ~ him of lying sospechamos que miente

(doubt, mistrust) sincerity/probity dudar de, tener* dudas acerca de

(believe to exist): they ~ nothing no sospechan nada; arson is not ~ed no existen sospechas de que el incendio haya sido provocado

suspected past p: a ~ed fracture una posible fractura; the ~ed murderer el presunto asesino

(think probable) to ~ (THAT) imaginarse QUE

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suspect [2]
n sospechoso, -sa m,f

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suspect [3]
adj package/behavior sospechoso; document/evidence de dudosa autenticidad

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suspend
vt
payment/work suspender

(debar, ban) suspender; student expulsar temporariamente, suspender (AmL)

(hang) (often pass) suspender

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suspended sentence

n : pena de prisión que no se cumple a menos que el delincuente reincida

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suspenders
pl n (sometimes sing)
(braces) (AmE) tirantes mpl or (RPl) tiradores mpl or (Chi) suspensores mpl or (Col) cargaderas fpl

(for stockings, socks) (BrE) ligas fpl

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suspense
nu (in literary work, movie) suspenso m or (Esp) suspense m; to keep sb in ~ mantener* a algn sobre ascuas

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suspension
n
u c (cessation) suspensión f

c u (banning, withdrawal) suspensión f; (of student) expulsión f temporaria, suspensión f (AmL)

u (hanging, being hung) suspensión f

u (Auto) suspensión f

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suspension

: ~ bridge
n puente m colgante;
~ points
pl n (AmE) puntos mpl suspensivos

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suspicion
n c u
(belief) sospecha f; (mistrust) desconfianza f, recelo m; he's under ~ está bajo sospecha

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suspicious
adj
(mistrustful) desconfiado, suspicaz; to be ~ OF/ABOUT sb/sth desconfiar* DE algn/algo

(arousing suspicion) actions/movements sospechoso

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suspiciously
adv
(mistrustfully) regard/watch con desconfianza, con recelo

(arousing suspicion) act sospechosamente

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sustain
vt
life preservar, sustentar; hope/interest mantener*; pretense/conversation mantener*; effort sostener*

(suffer) injury/loss/defeat sufrir

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sustainable
adj sostenible

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sustained
adj efforts sostenido

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sustenance
nu alimento m, sustento m

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SW
(southwest) SO

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swab [1]
n
(of cotton, gauze) hisopo m húmedo

(specimen) muestra f, frotis m

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swab [2]
vt -bb- to ~ (down) deck lavar, limpiar

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swagger
vi caminar or andar* con aire arrogante

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Swahili
nu swahili m, suajili m

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swallow [1]
n
(Zool) golondrina f

(gulp) trago m

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swallow [2]
vt
food/drink tragar*

insult/taunts tragarse* (fam); that's a bit hard to ~ eso no hay quien se lo trague (fam)

swallow up

~ vi tragar* swallow up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(use up) money/time consumir, tragarse* (fam), comerse (fam)

(cause to disappear) tragarse*

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swam
past of SWIM

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swamp [1]
n pantano m, ciénaga f; (of sea water) marisma f, ciénaga f

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swamp [2]
vt
(with water) land anegar*, inundar

(overwhelm) (often pass): they were ~ed by offers of help los abrumaron con ofertas de ayuda; I'm absolutely ~ed with work estoy inundada de trabajo

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swan
n cisne m

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swanky
adj -kier, -kiest (colloq)
(boastful) (pej) person fanfarrón (fam)

(classy) chic adj inv, pijo (Esp fam), pituco (CS fam), posudo (Col fam), popoff adj inv (Méx fam)

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swap [1]
n (colloq) cambio m, trueque m

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swap [2]
vt -pp- possessions/ideas intercambiar; to ~ sth FOR sth cambiar algo POR algo

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swarm [1]
n enjambre m

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swarm [2]
vi bees enjambrar; the flies ~ed around the meat las moscas revoloteaban alrededor de la carne; the beaches were ~ing with tourists las playas eran un hormiguero de turistas

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swarthy
adj -thier, -thiest moreno

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swastika
n svástica f, esvástica f, suástica f, cruz f gamada

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swat
vt -tt- insect matar (con matamoscas, periódico etc)

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sway [1]
nu to hold ~ ideas prevalecer*; leader ejercer* dominio

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sway [2]
vi branch/tree balancearse; (gently) mecerse*; tower/building bambolearse

~ vt
(influence) person/crowd influir* en

(move) hips menear, bambolear

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swear
(past swore; past p sworn) vt allegiance/fidelity/revenge jurar; I could have sworn I left it there hubiera jurado que lo dejé ahí

~ vi
(vow) jurar; but I couldn't ~ to it pero no podría jurarlo

(curse) decir* palabrotas, soltar* tacos (Esp fam), mentar* madres (Méx fam); to ~ AT sb insultar a algn (usando palabrotas)
swear by [v + prep + o] gadget ser* un entusiasta de; remedy tenerle* una fe ciega a swear in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] jury/witness/president tomarle juramento a, juramentar

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swearword

n palabrota f, mala palabra f, taco m (Esp)

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sweat [1]
n u c
(perspiration) sudor m, transpiración f; I broke out in a cold ~ me vino un sudor frío

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sweat [2]
vi (past & past p sweated or (AmE also) sweat) sudar, transpirar

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sweater
n suéter m, pulóver m, jersey m (Esp), chompa f (Per)

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sweat

: ~shirt
n sudadera f, camiseta f gruesa;
~shop
n : fábrica donde se explota a los trabajadores;
~suit
n (AmE) equipo m (de deportes), chándal m (Esp), pants mpl (Méx)

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sweaty
adj -tier, -tiest sudado, transpirado

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swede
n (esp BrE) nabo m sueco

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Swede
n sueco, -ca m,f

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Sweden
n Suecia f

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Swedish [1]
adj sueco

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Swedish [2]
n
u (language) sueco m

(people) (+ pl vb) the ~ los suecos

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sweep [1]
n

c (movement): with a ~ of his arm con un amplio movimiento del brazo

c (curve — of road, river) curva f

(range) (no pl) alcance m, extensión f

c (chimney ~) deshollinador, -dora m,f

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sweep [2]
(past & pp swept) vt

(clean) floor/path barrer; chimney deshollinar

(remove) leaves/dirt barrer; mines barrer; to ~ sth under the rug o (BrE) carpet correr un velo sobre algo

(touch lightly, brush) surface rozar*

(pass over, across) storm azotar, barrer; the epidemic is ~ing the country la epidemia se extiende como un reguero de pólvora por el país

(remove by force) sea/tide arrastrar

(scan) recorrer

(search) area peinar

~ vi
(+ adv compl) (move proudly): she swept into the room entró majestuosamente en la habitación

(+ adv compl)
(spread): fire swept through the hotel el fuego se propagó por todo el hotel

(extend): the path ~s down to the road el sendero baja describiendo una curva hasta la carretera

sweep aside [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] object apartar; opposition/doubts desechar sweep away [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(carry away) flood/storm arrastrar

(abolish) erradicar*
sweep up
[v + adv] (clear up) barrer, limpiar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(clear up) dust/leaves barrer y recoger*

(gather up) belongings/bags recoger*

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sweeper
n
(road~) barrendero, -ra m,f, barredor, -dora m,f (Per)

(carpet ~) cepillo m mecánico

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sweeping
adj
movement amplio; gesture dramático, histriónico

(indiscriminate) (pej): that's rather a ~ statement, isn't it? ¿no estás generalizando demasiado?

(far-reaching) reforms/changes radical; powers amplio

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sweet [1]
adj -er, -est
taste dulce

wine/sherry dulce

(fresh, wholesome) smell agradable

(pleasant, gratifying) sounds/voice/music dulce, melodioso

(kind, lovable) nature/temper/smile dulce; she's a very ~ person es un encanto (de persona); it was very ~ of her to offer fue un detalle que se ofreciese

(attractive) baby/puppy rico (fam), mono (fam), amoroso (AmL fam)

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sweet [2]
n
c (item of confectionery) (BrE) caramelo m or (AmL exc RPl) dulce m

u c (dessert) (BrE) postre m

sweets pl (sugary food) (AmE) dulces mpl

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sweet

: ~-and-sour
adj (before n) agridulce;
~corn
nu maíz m tierno, elote m (Méx), choclo m (AmS), jojoto m (Ven)

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sweeten
vt
drink/dish endulzar*

air/breath refrescar*

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sweetener
n (Culin) endulzante m; (artificial) edulcorante m

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sweet

: ~heart
n
(lover, darling) novio, -via m,f, enamorado, -da m,f

(colloq) (as form of address) (mi) amor
;
~ potato
n boniato m, batata f, camote m (Andes, Méx);
~shop
n (BrE) tienda f de golosinas;
~-talk
vt (colloq) engatusar (fam), camelar (Esp fam)

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swell [1]
(past p swollen or (AmE esp) swelled) vi
wood/sails/ankles hincharse; river/stream crecer*, subir

(increase) population/crowd crecer*, aumentar

~ vt
(increase in size) body/joint/features hinchar; sails hinchar; river hacer* crecer or subir

(increase in number, volume) population/total/funds aumentar
swell up [v + adv] hincharse

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swell [2]
n
(of sea) oleaje m

(surge, movement) oleada f

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swell [3]
adj (fine, excellent) (AmE colloq) fenomenal (fam), bárbaro (fam)

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swelling
nc u hinchazón f

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sweltering
adj sofocante

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swept
past & past p of SWEEP

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swerve
vi vehicle/driver/horse virar bruscamente

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swift [1]
adj -er, -est runner/movement/animal veloz, rápido; reply/reaction/denial rápido

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swift [2]
n vencejo m

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swiftly
adv (rapidly) rápidamente, con rapidez; (promptly) con prontitud or rapidez

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swig [1]
n (colloq) trago m

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swig [2]
vt -gg- (colloq) tomar, beber

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swill [1]
n u
comida f para cerdos

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swill [2]
vt
(wash, rinse) to ~ sth out cups/pans lavar/enjuagar* algo

(drink) (colloq & pej) beer tomar or beber (a grandes tragos)

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swim [1]
(pres p swimming; past swam; past p swum) vi
person/animal/fish nadar; to go ~ming ir* a nadar; he swam across the river cruzó el río nadando or a nado

(be immersed, overflowing) (usu in -ing form) to ~ IN sth nadar or flotar EN algo

(of blurred, confused perceptions) dar* vueltas; my head was ~ming la cabeza me daba vueltas

~ vt length nadar, hacer*; river cruzar* a nado

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swim [2]
n : to go for a ~ ir* a nadar; to have a ~ nadar, bañarse, darse* un baño

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swimmer
n nadador, -dora m,f

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swimming
nu natación f; (before n) ~ cap gorro m or gorra f (de baño)

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swimming

: ~ bath
n , swimming baths~ baths
pl n (BrE) piscina f cubierta, alberca f techada (Méx), pileta f cubierta (RPl);
~ costume
n (BrE) swimsuit;
~ pool
n piscina f, alberca f (Méx), pileta f (RPl);
~ trunks
pl n trunk

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swimsuit
n traje m de baño, bañador m (Esp), malla f (de baño) (RPl)

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swindle [1]
n estafa f, timo m (fam)

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swindle [2]
vt estafar, timar

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swindler
n estafador, -dora m,f, timador, -dora m,f

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swine
n
(pl ~) (pig, hog) cerdo m

(pl ~s) (contemptible person) (colloq) cerdo, -da m,f (fam), canalla mf

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swing [1]
(past & past p swung) vi
(hang, dangle) balancearse; (on a swing) columpiarse or (RPl) hamacarse*; pendulum oscilar

(move on pivot) mecerse*; the door swung open/shut la puerta se abrió/se cerró

(turn) girar or doblar (describiendo una curva); the ball swung away la pelota salió desviada

(shift, change) opinion/mood cambiar, oscilar

~ vt
(move to and fro) arms/legs balancear; object on rope hacer* oscilar; to ~ one's hips contonearse, contonear or menear las caderas

(wave, brandish) club/hammer blandir

(shift) vote inclinar
swing around, (BrE also) swing round
[v + adv] vehicle dar* un viraje, girar or virar (en redondo); she swung around to face me giró sobre sus talones para darme la cara

[v + o + adv] car/boat hacer* girar en redondo

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swing [2]
n

c u (movement) oscilación f, vaivén m

c (blow, stroke) golpe m; (in golf, boxing) swing m; to take a ~ at sb/sth intentar darle a algn/algo

c
(shift) cambio m; a ~ in public opinion un cambio en la opinión pública

(Pol) viraje m

u c (rhythm, vitality): to be in full ~ estar* en pleno desarrollo; the party was in full ~ la fiesta estaba ya muy animada; to get into the ~ of sth agarrarle el ritmo or (Esp) cogerle* el tranquillo a algo

u (Mus) swing m

c (Leisure) columpio m or (RPl) hamaca f

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swing

: ~ bin
n cubo m or (CS) tacho m or (Méx) bote m or (Col) caneca f or (Ven) tobo m de la basura (con tapa de vaivén);
~ bridge
n puente m giratorio;
~ door
n puerta f (de) vaivén

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swinging door

n (AmE) swing door

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swipe [1]
n (colloq) golpe m

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swipe [2]
vt (colloq)
(hit) darle* (un golpe) a

(steal) afanarse (arg), volarse* (Méx fam)

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swipe card

n tarjeta f de plástico con banda magnética

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swirl [1]
n (of water, dust, people) remolino m; (of smoke) voluta f, espiral f

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swirl [2]
vi water/dust/paper arremolinarse; dancers/skirts girar

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swish
n
(of cane) silbido m

(of water) rumor m, susurro m

(of skirt) frufrú m

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Swiss [1]
adj suizo

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Swiss [2]
n (pl ~) suizo, -za m,f

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switch [1]
vt

(change) cambiar de; to ~ channels cambiar de canal; my appointment has been ~ed to Tuesday me cambiaron la cita al martes

(exchange) suitcases/roles intercambiar

(shunt) (AmE Rail) cambiar de vía

~ vi cambiar; I ~ed to Channel Four cambié al Canal Cuatro; we've ~ed from electricity to gas hemos empezado a usar gas en lugar de electricidad switch off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] light/TV/heating apagar*; gas/electricity/water cortar, desconectar

[v + adv] light/machine/heating apagarse*
switch on
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (esp BrE) light/heating/television encender*, prender (AmL)

[v + adv] light/heating/machine encenderse*, prenderse (AmL)
switch over [v + adv]
(change) to ~ over TO sth cambiar A algo

(change channels) cambiar de canal

(exchange positions, roles) cambiar

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switch [2]
n

(Elec) interruptor m, llave f (de encendido/de la luz)

(AmE Rail) agujas fpl

(exchange) intercambio m, trueque m

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switchboard

n centralita f, conmutador m (AmL); (before n) ~ operator telefonista mf

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Switzerland
n Suiza f

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swivel
, (BrE) -ll- vi girar

~ vt hacer* girar

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swivel chair
n silla f giratoria

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swollen [1]
past p of SWELL

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swollen [2]
adj ankle/knee/joints hinchado; gland inflamado; ~ with pride henchido de orgullo; the river was ~ el río iba crecido

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swoon
vi
(show rapture) to ~ (OVER sb) derretirse* (POR algn)

(faint) (arch or liter) desvanecerse*

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swoop [1]
vi bird of prey abatirse; police llevar a cabo una redada

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swoop [2]
n (of bird, aircraft) descenso m en picada or (Esp) en picado; (by police) redada f; in one fell ~ de una sola vez, de un tirón (fam)

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swop
vt/n swap[1,2]

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sword
n espada f

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sword

: ~fish
n (pl ~fish or ~fishes) pez m espada;
~sman
n (pl -men ) espadachín m, espada m

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swore
past of SWEAR

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sworn [1]
past p of SWEAR

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sworn [2]
adj (before n)
enemy declarado, acérrimo

statement jurado

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swot [1]
n (BrE colloq & pej) matado, -da m,f or (Col) pilo, -la m,f or (Chi) mateo, -tea m,f or (Per) chancón, -cona m,f or (RPl) traga mf or (Esp) empollón, -llona m,f (fam & pey)

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swot [2]
vi -tt- (BrE colloq) estudiar como loco (fam), empollar (Esp fam), matearse (Chi fam), chancar* (Per arg), tragar* (RPl fam)

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swum
past p of SWIM

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swung
past & past p of SWING

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sycamore
n ~ (maple) plátano m (falso), sicómoro m, sicomoro m

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sycophantic
adj adulador

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syllable
n sílaba f

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syllabus
n (pl -buses) plan m de estudios; (of a particular subject) programa m

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symbol
n símbolo m

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symbolic
adj simbólico; to be ~ OF sth simbolizar* algo

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symbolism
nu simbolismo m

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symbolize
vt simbolizar*

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symmetrical
adj simétrico

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symmetry
nu simetría f

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sympathetic
adj
(understanding) comprensivo; he was most ~ to o toward me when my wife died me dio todo su apoyo y comprensión cuando murió mi mujer

(approving) response/view favorable; audience bien dispuesto, receptivo

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sympathetically
adv
(with understanding) listen/consider/respond con comprensión

(showing pity) con compasión

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sympathize
vi
(commiserate): I ~ with him lo compadezco

(understand) to ~ (WITH sth/sb) comprender or entender* (algo/a algn)

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sympathizer
n simpatizante m,f, partidario, -ria mf

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sympathy
n (pl -thies)

u (pity) compasión f, lástima f

(condolences) (often pl): you have my deepest ~ lo acompaño en el sentimiento (fr hecha), mi más sentido pésame (fr hecha)

u (support, approval): to come out in ~ with sb (Lab Rel) declararse en huelga en solidaridad con algn

sympathies pl (loyalty, leanings) simpatías fpl

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symphony
n (pl -nies) sinfonía f; (before n) ~ orchestra orquesta f sinfónica

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symptom
n síntoma m

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symptomatic
adj ~ (OF sth) sintomático (DE algo)

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synagogue
n sinagoga f

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synchronize
vt sincronizar*

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syndicate
n
(group, cartel) agrupación f; a crime ~ una organización mafiosa

(in US) (Journ, TV) agencia f de distribución periodística

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syndrome
n síndrome m

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synonymous
adj terms/phrases sinónimo; ideas análogo; to be ~ WITH sth ser* sinónimo DE algo

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synopsis
n (pl -opses ) sinopsis f

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syntax
nu sintaxis f

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synthesis
nc u (pl -theses ) síntesis f

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synthesize
vt sintetizar*

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synthesizer
n sintetizador m

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synthetic [1]
adj sintético

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synthetic [2]
n fibra f sintética, tejido m sintético

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syphilis
nu sífilis f

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syphon
n/vt siphon

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Syria
n Siria f

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Syrian
adj sirio

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syringe
n jeringa f, jeringuilla f

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syrup
nu
(Culin) (sugar solution) almíbar m; (with other ingredients) jarabe m, sirope m

(medicine) jarabe m

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system
n
u c (ordered structure) sistema m, método m

c
(technical, mechanical) sistema m

(Comput) sistema m

c (Anat, Physiol): the digestive ~ el aparato digestivo; the nervous ~ el sistema nervioso; to get sth out of one's ~ desahogarse*

c (establishment, status quo): the ~ el sistema

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systematic
adj sistemático

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systematically
adv sistemáticamente

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systems analyst

n analista mf de sistemas

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T

T ,t
, n T, t f

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tab
n

(flap) lengüeta f

(label on clothing) etiqueta f

(account, bill) (colloq) cuenta f; to keep ~s on sth/sb tener* algo/a algn controlado

(on typewriter, word processor) tabulador m

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tabby ,tabby cat
(pl -bies), n gato atigrado, gata atigrada m,f

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tab key

n tecla f de tabulación

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table
n
(piece of furniture) mesa f; (before n) ~ football (BrE) futbolín m, taca-taca m (Chi), metegol m (Arg), futbolito m (Ur); ~ mat (mantelito m) individual m

(list) tabla f; multiplication o (used by children) times ~s tablas de multiplicar

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table

: ~cloth
n mantel m;
~spoon
n (utensil) cuchara f grande or de servir; (measure) cucharada f (grande)

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tablet
n
(pill) pastilla f, comprimido m

(commemorative, of stone) lápida f

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table tennis

nu ping-pong m, tenis m de mesa

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tabloid
n tabloide m (formato de periódicos utilizado por la prensa popular)

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taboo
adj tabú adj inv

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tabulate
vt tabular

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tacit
adj tácito

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taciturn
adj taciturno

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tack [1]
n
c (nail) tachuela f

c (Naut) bordada f

c (stitch) (BrE) puntada f; (seam) hilván m

u (Equ) arreos mpl, aperos mpl (AmL)

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tack [2]
vt
(nail) carpet ~ down clavar con tachuelas

(stitch) (BrE) hilvanar

~ vi (Naut) dar* bordadas tack on [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] agregar*, añadir

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tackle [1]
n
u (equipment): sports ~ equipo m de deporte; fishing ~ aparejo m or avíos mpl de pesca

c (Sport) (in rugby, US football) placaje m, tacle m (AmL); (in soccer) entrada f fuerte

u (Naut) aparejo m, polea f

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tackle [2]
vt

(come to grips with) problem enfrentar, abordar; subject tratar; task abordar

(confront) intruder/colleague enfrentar, enfrentarse con

(Sport) (in rugby, US football) placar*, taclear (AmL); (in soccer) entrarle a

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tacky
adj tackier, tackiest
(cheap, tawdry) chabacano, hortera (Esp fam), naco (Méx fam), lobo (Col fam), rasca (Chi fam), mersa (RPl fam)

(sticky) pegajoso

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tact
nu tacto m

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tactful
adj person de mucho tacto; question/reply diplomático

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tactfully
adv con mucho tacto

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tactic
n táctica f

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tactical
adj táctico

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tactics
n (Mil) (+ sing or pl vb) táctica f

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tactless
adj poco diplomático

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tadpole
n renacuajo m

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Tadzhikistan
n Tayiquistán m

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taffeta
nu c tafetán m

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taffy
nc u (AmE) caramelo m masticable

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tag
n
(label) etiqueta f (atada)

(Ling) coletilla f; (before n) ~ question coletilla interrogativa
tag on: -gg- [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] agregar*, añadir

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Tahiti
n Tahití m

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tail [1]
n
(of horse, fish, bird) cola f; (of dog, pig) rabo m, cola f

(of plane, kite) cola f; (of shirt, coat) faldón m; see also tails

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tail [2]
vt (follow) suspect seguir* tail off [v + adv]
demand disminuir*, mermar

sound/words apagarse*

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tail

: ~back
n (BrE) caravana f, cola f (debido a un embotellamiento);
~coat
n frac m;
~ end
n : the ~ end (of film, concert) el final, los últimos minutos; (of procession) la cola;
~light
n luz f trasera

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tailor [1]
n sastre m

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tailor [2]
vt
(Clothing)
(make) confeccionar

tailored past p (before n) (fitted) entallado; (lined, structured etc) armado

(adapt) adaptar

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tailor-made

adj
suit hecho a (la) medida

product/plan a la medida de sus (or nuestras etc) necesidades

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tailpipe
n (AmE Auto) tubo m or (RPl) caño m de escape

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tails
n
(tailcoat) (+ pl vb) frac m

(on coin) (+ sing vb) cruz f, sello m (Andes, Ven), sol m (Méx), ceca f (Arg)

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taint
vt
meat/water contaminar

name/reputation mancillar (liter), deshonrar

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Taiwan
n Taiwan m

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take [1]
(past took; past p taken) vt
(carry, lead, drive) llevar; ~ an umbrella lleva un paraguas

train/plane/bus/taxi/elevator tomar, coger* (esp Esp)

road/turning tomar, agarrar (esp AmL), coger* (esp Esp); ~ a left (turn) (BrE) dobla a la izquierda

bend tomar, coger* (esp Esp); fence saltar

(grasp, seize) tomar, agarrar (esp AmL), coger* (esp Esp); opportunity aprovechar; she took the knife from him le quitó el cuchillo

(take charge of): may I ~ your coat? ¿me permite el abrigo?

(occupy): ~ a seat siéntese, tome asiento (frml); this chair is ~n esta silla está ocupada

(remove, steal) wallet/purse llevarse

to be ~n ill caer* enfermo

(capture) town/position tomar; pawn/piece comer

(win) prize/title llevarse, hacerse* con; game/set ganar

(receive as profit) hacer*, sacar*

medicine/drugs tomar; I don't ~ sugar in my coffee no le pongo azúcar al café

(buy, order) llevar(se); I'll ~ this pair (me) llevo este par

(rent) alquilar, coger* (Esp)

(of time) job/task llevar; process tardar; person/letter tardar, demorar(se) (AmL); the flight ~s two hours el vuelo dura dos horas; it took me a long time to do it me llevó mucho tiempo hacerlo

(need): it ~s courage to do a thing like that hay que tener or hace falta valor para hacer algo así; it took four men to lift it se necesitaron cuatro hombres para levantarlo

(wear): what size shoes do you ~? ¿qué número calzas?; she ~s a 14 usa la talla or (RPl) el talle 14

(Ling) construirse* con, regir*

(accept) money/bribes/job aceptar; do you ~ checks? ¿aceptan cheques?; ~ it from me hazme caso

(hold, accommodate): it ~s/will ~ 42 liters tiene una capacidad de 42 litros; we can ~ up to 50 passengers tenemos cabida para un máximo de 50 pasajeros

patients/pupils admitir, tomar

(withstand, suffer) strain/weight aguantar; beating recibir

(tolerate, endure) aguantar; he can't ~ a joke no sabe aceptar una broma

(bear): she's ~n it very badly/well lo lleva muy mal/bien; see also heart

(understand, interpret) tomarse; don't ~ it personally no te lo tomes como algo personal; I ~ it you didn't like him much por lo que veo no te cayó muy bien

(consider) (in imperative) mirar; ~ Japan, for example mira el caso del Japón, por ejemplo

steps/measures tomar; exercise hacer*; to ~ a step forward dar* un paso adelante

(Educ)
(teach) (BrE) darle* clase a

(learn) subject estudiar, hacer*; course hacer*; to ~ an exam hacer* or dar* or (CS) rendir* or (Méx) tomar un examen, examinarse (Esp)

(record) measurements/temperature tomar

(write down) notes tomar

(adopt): he ~s the view that … opina que …, es de la opinión de que …; see also liking , offense , shape etc

~ vi
cutting prender

dye agarrar (esp AmL), coger* (esp Esp)
take aback [v + o + adv] (usu pass) sorprender take after [v + prep + o] salir* a, parecerse* a; he ~s after his father salió a su padre, se parece a su padre take along [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] llevar take apart [v + o + adv]
(dismantle) desmontar

(show weakness of) argument desbaratar
take around, (BrE) take round [v + o + prep + o] house/estate mostrar*, enseñar (esp Esp) take aside [v + o + adv] llevar aparte or a un lado take away
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(carry, lead away) person/object llevarse

(remove, confiscate) possession quitar; to ~ sth away FROM sb quitarle algo A algn

(erase, obliterate): this will ~ the pain away con esto se te pasará el dolor; this will ~ the taste away esto te quitará el sabor de la boca

[v + adv + o] (BrE) food llevar
take back
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(return) devolver*

(repossess) llevarse

(accept back): she wouldn't ~ back the money she'd lent me no quiso que le devolviera el dinero que me había prestado

(withdraw, retract) statement retirar

[v + o + adv] (in time): it ~s me back to my childhood me transporta a mi niñez
take down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
decorations/notice quitar

(dismantle) desmontar

name/address apuntar, anotar
take home [v + adv + o]: she ~s home less than £600 su sueldo neto or líquido es de menos de 600 libras take in
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(move indoors) meter (dentro), entrar (esp AmS)

(give home to) orphan recoger*; lodger alojar

(grasp) information asimilar

(make narrower) dress/waist meterle or tomarle a

[v + o + adv] (deceive) engañar

[v + adv + o]
(include) areas/topics incluir*, abarcar*

(visit) visitar, incluir* (en el recorrido)

take off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] [v + o + prep + o]
(detach, remove) quitar, sacar*; to ~ off one's clothes quitarse or (esp AmL) sacarse* la ropa

(cut off) cortar

(deduct) descontar*

(have free): she's ~n the morning off (from) work se ha tomado la mañana libre

[v + adv]
aircraft/pilot despegar*, decolar (AmL); flight salir*

(succeed) career tomar vuelo

(depart) largarse* (fam), irse*

[v + o + adv] [v + o + prep + o]
(remove) quitar, sacar* (esp AmL); ~ your hands off me! ¡quítame las manos de encima!

(take away from) (colloq) quitar, sacar* (CS)

take on
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(employ) staff contratar, tomar (esp AmL)

(undertake) work encargarse* de, hacerse* cargo de; responsibility asumir

(tackle) opponent enfrentarse a

[v + adv + o] (acquire) expression adoptar; appearance adquirir*
take out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(remove physically) sacar*; to ~ it out of sb fight/race dejar a algn rendido

(exclude) eliminar

(transport) sacar*

(AmE) food llevar

(withdraw) money sacar*

(produce) gun/wallet sacar*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(extract) tooth/appendix sacar*

(obtain) insurance/permit sacar*

[v + o + adv] (accompany, conduct): he'd like to ~ her out le gustaría invitarla a salir; she took me out to dinner me invitó a cenar
take out on [v + o + adv + prep + o]: to ~ it out on sb desquitarse con algn take over
[v + adv]
(assume control) political party asumir el poder; he will ~ over as managing director asumirá el cargo de director ejecutivo; to ~ over FROM sb sustituir* a algn; (in shift work) relevar a algn

(seize control) hacerse* con el poder

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] responsibility/role asumir; job hacerse* cargo de; company absorber
take round (BrE) take around take to [v + prep + o]
(develop liking for): she took to teaching immediately enseguida le tomó gusto a la enseñanza; I didn't ~ to him no me cayó muy bien

(form habit of): to ~ to drink darse* a la bebida; to ~ to -ING darle* a algn POR + INF
take up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(pick up) tomar

(accept) offer/challenge aceptar

(adopt) cause hacer* suyo (or mío etc)

(begin): he's ~n up pottery ha empezado a hacer cerámica

(lift) carpet/floorboards levantar

(continue) story seguir*, continuar*; conversation reanudar

issue/point tratar; (pursue) volver* a

(shorten) skirt acortar; hem subir

[v + adv + o]
(use up) time llevar; space ocupar

(move into) position tomar

take up on [v + o + adv + prep + o]
(take person at word): I may well ~ you up on that a lo mejor te tomo la palabra or te acepto el ofrecimiento

(challenge): I must ~ you up on that sobre eso discrepo con usted

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take [2]
n (Cin) toma f

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takeaway [1]
adj (BrE) meal/pizza para llevar; restaurant de comida para llevar

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takeaway [2]
n (BrE)
(restaurant) restaurante m de comida para llevar

(meal) comida f preparada

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take-home pay

nu sueldo m neto

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taken [1]
past p of TAKE

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taken [2]
adj (pred) to be ~ WITH sth/sb: I was quite ~ with him me cayó muy bien; they were very ~ with the house quedaron encantados con la casa

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takeoff

n
(Aviat) despegue m, decolaje m (AmL)

(imitation) (colloq) parodia f

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takeout [1]
adj (AmE) meal para llevar; restaurant de comida para llevar

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takeout [2]
nu (AmE) comida f preparada

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takeover

n
(Govt) toma f del poder

(Busn) absorción f, adquisición f (de una empresa por otra); (before n) ~ bid oferta f pública de adquisición or de compra, OPA f

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takings
n pl (BrE Busn) recaudación f; (at box office) taquilla f, entrada f

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talc
nu polvos mpl de talco, talco m (AmL)

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talcum powder
nu polvos mpl de talco

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tale
n cuento m, relato m; to tell ~s contar* chismes or cuentos

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talent
n
u c (aptitude, skill) talento m

u (talented people) gente f con talento

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talented
adj talentoso, de talento

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talisman
n (pl ~s) talismán m

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talk [1]
vi
(speak) hablar; (converse) hablar, platicar* (esp AmC, Méx); to ~ ABOUT sb/sth hablar DE algn/algo; to ~ OF sth/-ING hablar DE algo/DE + INF; to ~ TO sb hablar CON algn; he was ~ing to Jane estaba hablando con Jane; are you ~ing to me ? ¿me hablas a mí?; we're not ~ing to each other no nos hablamos; to ~ WITH sb hablar CON algn

(have discussion) hablar; we need to ~ tenemos que hablar; to ~ ABOUT sth discutir algo

(give talk) to ~ ABOUT/ON sth hablar DE/SOBRE algo

~ vt
(speak) (colloq): to ~ business hablar de negocios; don't ~ nonsense! ¡no digas tonterías!

(argue, persuade) to ~ sb INTO/OUT OF sth/-ING convencer* a algn DE QUE/DE QUE NO (+ subj)
talk down to [v + adv + prep + o] hablarle en tono condescendiente a talk over [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] discutir

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talk [2]
n
c
(conversation) conversación f; I had a long ~ with him estuve hablando or (AmC, Méx tb) platicando un rato largo con él

(lecture) charla f

talks pl (negotiations) conversaciones fpl

u (words) (colloq & pej) palabrería f (fam & pey)

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talkative
adj conversador, hablador

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talker
n hablador, -dora m,f

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talking

: ~ point
n tema m de conversación;
~-to
n (pl -tos) (colloq): to give sb a good ~-to leerle* la cartilla a algn (fam)

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talk show

n programa m de entrevistas

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tall
adj -er, -est alto; how ~ are you? ¿cuánto mides?; he's nearly 6 feet ~ mide casi 6 pies

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tall story
, tall tale
n cuento m chino (fam)

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tally [1]
n (pl -lies) cuenta f

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tally [2]
vi -lies, -lying, -lied coincidir, cuadrar

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Talmud
n the ~ el Talmud

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talon
n garra f

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tambourine
n pandereta f

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tame [1]
adj tamer, tamest
animal (by nature) manso, dócil; (tamed) domado, domesticado

(unexciting) show/story insulso, insípido

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tame [2]
vt wild animal domar; stray domesticar*

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Tamil
n
c (person) tamil mf, tamul mf

u (language) tamul m

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tamper with
v + o + adv, v + adv + o engine/controls tocar*; figures alterar

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tampon
n tampón m

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tan [1]
-nn- vt
leather/hide curtir

sun body/skin broncear, tostar*

~ vi broncearse, quemarse (AmL)

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tan [2]
n (on skin) bronceado m, moreno m (esp Esp)

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tan [3]
adj habano

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tandem
n tándem m

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tang
nc u (strong taste) sabor m fuerte; (sharp taste) acidez f; (smell) olor m penetrante

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tangent
n tangente f; to go o fly off at o on a ~ irse* por las ramas

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tangerine
n mandarina f, tangerina f

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tangible
adj tangible

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tangle [1]
vt enredar, enmarañar; to get ~d (up) enredarse tangle up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] enredar, enmarañar

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tangle [2]
n (of threads, hair) enredo m, maraña f, embrollo m; (of weeds) maraña f

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tangled
adj enredado

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tango
n (pl -gos) tango m

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tank
n
(for liquid, gas) depósito m, tanque m; (on trucks, rail wagons) cisterna f; (Auto) tanque m, depósito m

(Mil) tanque m, carro m de combate

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tankard
n jarra f

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tanker
n
(ship) buque m cisterna or tanque

(truck) camión m cisterna

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tanned
adj bronceado, moreno

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Tannoy
® n (BrE) sistema m de megafonía

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tantalizing
adj tentador

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tantamount
adj to be ~ TO sth equivaler* A algo

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tantrum
n berrinche m, rabieta f; Jack had o threw a ~ a Jack le dio un berrinche, Jack hizo un berrinche (Méx)

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Tanzania
n Tanzania f, Tanzanía f

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Tanzanian
adj tanzano

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tap [1]
n
c
(for water) (BrE) llave f or (Esp) grifo m or (RPl) canilla f or (Per) caño m or (AmC) paja f or (AmC, Ven) chorro m

(gas ~) llave f del gas

(on barrel) espita f

c (light blow) toque m, golpecito m

u tap dancing

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tap [2]
-pp- vt
(strike lightly) dar* un toque or golpecito en

tree sangrar

resources/reserves explotar

telephone intervenir*, pinchar (fam); conversation interceptar

~ vi
(strike lightly) to ~ AT/ON sth dar* toques or golpecitos EN algo

(make tapping sound) dar* golpecitos, tamborilear

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tap dancing

nu claqué m

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tape [1]
n
u c
(of paper, cloth) cinta f

(adhesive) cinta f adhesiva; (Med) esparadrapo m; see also masking tape, Scotch tape® etc

(Sport) cinta f de llegada

tape measure

u (Audio, Comput, Video) cinta f

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tape [2]
vt (record) grabar

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tape

: ~ deck
n platina f, pletina f;
~ measure
n cinta f métrica, metro m

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taper
vi afilarse, estrecharse

~ vt afilar, estrechar taper off [v + adv]
enthusiasm decaer*; demand/sales disminuir*

taper vi

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tape

: ~-record
vt grabar;
~ recorder
n grabador m, grabadora f; (for cassette format) grabador m, grabadora f, casete m (Esp)

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tapestry
n (pl -tries)
c u (wall hanging) tapiz m

u (art form) tapicería f

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tapeworm

n (lombriz f) solitaria f, tenia f

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tar [1]
nu alquitrán m

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tar [2]
vt -rr- road/fence alquitranar; roof impermeabilizar* (con alquitrán)

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target [1]
n

(thing aimed at) blanco m; (Mil) objetivo m; (board) (Sport) diana f

(of criticism) blanco m

(objective, goal) objetivo m; to be on ~ ir* de acuerdo a lo previsto (or al plan de trabajo etc); (before n) date/figure fijado; market objetivo adj inv

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target [2]
vt
(select as target): the company is ~ing the small investor la empresa está intentando captar al pequeño inversor

(direct) advertising dirigir*; to ~ benefits at those most in need concentrar la ayuda a los más necesitados

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target practice

nu prácticas fpl del tiro

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tariff
n
(price list) (BrE) tarifa f

(Tax) arancel m (aduanero)

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tarmac
nu
tarmac® (AmE) (tar mixture) asfalto m

(surface — in airport, racetrack) pista f; (— on road) asfalto m

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Tarmac
® n (BrE) tarmac[1]

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tarnish
vt
silver deslustrar

reputation/name empañar

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tarot card
n carta f de tarot

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tarpaulin
n
c (sheet) lona f

u (material) lona f impermeabilizada

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tarragon
nu estragón m

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tart [1]
n
(Culin) (large) tarta f; (individual) tartaleta f

(promiscuous woman) (colloq) fulana f (fam), puta f (vulg)

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tart [2]
adj
taste/apple ácido, agrio

remark cortante, áspero

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tartan
n
u (cloth) tela f escocesa or de cuadros escoceses

c (pattern) tartán m

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tartar
n u
(Dent) sarro m

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task
n tarea f; to take sb to ~ llamarle la atención or leerle* la cartilla a algn

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tassel
n borla f

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taste [1]
n
u
(flavor) sabor m, gusto m

(sense) gusto m

(no pl) (sample, small amount): can I have a ~ of your ice cream? ¿me dejas probar tu helado?; we got a ~ of what was to come fue un anticipo de lo que nos esperaba

c u (liking) gusto m; to be to one's ~ ser* de su (or mi etc) gusto

u (judgment) gusto m; in good/bad ~ de buen/mal gusto

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taste [2]
vt
(test flavor of) food/wine probar*

(test quality of) food degustar; wine catar

(perceive flavor): you can ~ the sherry in it sabe a jerez, le siento gusto a jerez (AmL)

(experience) freedom conocer*

~ vi saber*; to ~ OF sth saber* A algo

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taste bud

n papila f gustativa

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tasteful
adj de buen gusto

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tastefully
adv con (buen) gusto

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tasteless
adj
(flavorless) insípido, soso, desabrido

(in bad taste) de mal gusto

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tasty
adj -tier, -tiest sabroso, apetitoso

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tattered
adj clothes hecho jirones; pride/image destrozado

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tatters
pl n : to be in ~ clothes estar* hecho jirones

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tattoo [1]
n (pl -toos)
(picture) tatuaje m

(display) espectáculo militar con música

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tattoo [2]
vt -toos, -tooing, -tooed tatuar*

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tatty
adj -tier, -tiest (BrE colloq) clothes/shoes gastado, estropeado; furniture estropeado

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taught
past & past p of TEACH

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taunt [1]
vt provocar* mediante burlas

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taunt [2]
n (insult) insulto m; (jibe) pulla f

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Taurus
n
(sign) (no art) Tauro

c (person) Tauro or tauro mf, taurino -na m,f

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taut
adj rope/sail tenso, tirante; skin tirante

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tavern
n taberna f

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tawdry
adj -drier, -driest jewelry/decorations de oropel; decor de mal gusto

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tawny
adj -nier, -niest leonado, pardo rojizo adj inv

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tawny owl

n cárabo m, antillo m

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tax [1]
nu c (individual charge) impuesto m, tributo m (frml); (in general) impuestos mpl; (before n) the ~ year (in UK) el año or ejercicio fiscal

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tax [2]
vt
company/goods/earnings gravar; we're being ~ed too highly nos están cobrando demasiado en impuestos

(strain) resources/health poner* a prueba

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taxable
adj goods sujeto a impuestos; ~ income ingresos mpl gravables, base f imponible

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taxation
nu (taxes) impuestos mpl, cargas fpl fiscales; (system) sistema m or régimen m tributario or fiscal

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tax

: ~ collector
n recaudador, -dora m,f de impuestos;
~ evasion
nu evasión f fiscal or de impuestos; (large scale) fraude m fiscal;
~-free
adj libre de impuestos;
~ haven
n paraíso m fiscal

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taxi [1]
n (pl ~s) taxi m; (before n) ~ driver taxista mf

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taxi [2]
vi taxies, taxiing or taxying, taxied (Aviat) rodar* por la pista de despegue/de aterrizaje, carretear (AmL)

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taxidermy
nu taxidermia f

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taxing
adj problem difícil, complicado; job (mentally) que exige mucho

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tax

: ~man (pl -men )
n (colloq) the ~man Hacienda f, el fisco;
~payer
n contribuyente mf;
~ return
n declaración f de la renta or (esp AmL) de impuestos

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TB
nu tuberculosis

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tbs ,tbsp
, tablespoon(s)

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te
n (BrE Mus) si m

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tea
n
u (drink, leaves, plant) té m

c u (meal)
(in the afternoon) té m, merienda f

(evening) (BrE) cena f, comida f (AmL)

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tea bag
n bolsita f de té

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teach
(past & past p taught) vt subject dar* clases de, enseñar; course dar*, impartir (frml); to ~ sb to + INF enseñarle a algn a + INF; who ~es you? ¿quien te da clase?; to ~ school (AmE) dar* clase(s) en un colegio

~ vi dar* clase(s)

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teacher
n profesor, -sora m,f, docente mf (frml), enseñante mf (period); (primary school ~) maestro, -tra m,f

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teacher

: ~s college
n (AmE) (for primary education) escuela f normal; (for secondary education) instituto m de profesorado;
~ training
nu formación f pedagógica or de profesorado; (before n) ~ training college (BrE) ~s college

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tea chest

n caja f de embalaje (utilizada en mudanzas)

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teaching
n
u (profession) enseñanza f, docencia f

(doctrine) (often pl) enseñanza f

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teaching practice

n (BrE) práctica f docente

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tea

: ~ cloth
n (BrE) tea towel;
~ cozy, (BrE) tea cosy~ cosy
n cubretetera m;
~cup
n taza f de té

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teak
nu (madera f de) teca f

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tealeaf

n (pl -leaves) hoja f de té

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team
n
(of players, workers) equipo m; (before n) it was a ~ effort fue un trabajo de equipo

(of horses) tiro m; (of oxen) yunta f

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team

: ~mate
n compañero, -ra m,f de equipo;
~ spirit
nu espíritu m de equipo

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teamster
n (AmE) camionero, -ra m,f

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teamwork

nu trabajo m or labor f de equipo

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tea

: ~ party
n té m;
~pot
n tetera f

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tear [1]
n
lágrima f; to be in ~s estar* llorando

rotura f; (rip, slash) desgarrón m, rasgón m; see also WEAR

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tear [2]
(past tore; past p torn) vt
cloth/paper romper*, rasgar*; I tore open the letter abrí la carta (rasgando el sobre); to ~ sth to pieces o bits o shreds cloth/paper hacer* algo pedazos; play/essay hacer* algo pedazos or trizas or (fam) polvo; argument echar algo por tierra

(divide) (usu pass) dividir; he was torn between … and … se debatía entre … y …

(remove forcibly) to ~ sth FROM sth arrancar* algo DE algo

~ vi
cloth/paper romperse*, rasgarse*

(rush) (+ adv compl): to ~ along ir* a toda velocidad
tear apart [v + o + adv] desgarrar tear down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] tirar abajo tear off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] arrancar* tear out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] arrancar* tear up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] romper*

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teardrop

n lágrima f

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tearful
adj look/expression lloroso; farewell triste, emotivo

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tear gas
nu gas m lacrimógeno

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tearoom

n salón m de té

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tease
vt tomarle el pelo a (fam); (cruelly) burlarse or reírse de

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tea

: ~ service, tea set~ set
n juego m de té;
~shop
n (esp BrE) tearoom;
~spoon
n
(spoon) cucharita f, cucharilla f

(quantity) cucharadita f
;
~ strainer
n colador m (pequeño)

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teat
n
(Zool) tetilla f

(of feeding bottle) (BrE) nipple

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tea

: ~time
n (of afternoon snack) la hora del té, la hora de merendar; (of evening meal) (BrE) la hora de cenar or (AmL tb) de comer;
~ towel
n (BrE) paño m or trapo m de cocina

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technical
adj técnico

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technical college

n (in UK) escuela f politécnica, instituto m de formación profesional (en Esp)

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technicality
n (pl -ties) (detail) detalle m técnico

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technically
adv técnicamente; (indep) desde el punto de vista técnico

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technician
n técnico mf, técnico, -ca m,f

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technique
nc u técnica f

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technological
adj tecnológico

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technology
nu c (pl -gies) tecnología f

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teddy bear
n osito m de peluche

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tedious
adj tedioso

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tedium
nu tedio m

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teem
vi to ~ WITH sth: the forest is ~ing with birds el bosque está repleto de pájaros; the streets were ~ing with people las calles hervían de gente

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teenage
adj girl/boy adolescente; fashions juvenil, para adolescentes

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teenager
n adolescente mf

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teens
pl n adolescencia f

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tee shirt

n T-shirt

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teeter
vi person tambalearse

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teeth
pl of TOOTH

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teethe
vi : she's teething le están saliendo los dientes

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teething troubles

pl n problemas mpl iniciales

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teetotal
adj abstemio

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teetotaler ,teetotaller
, (BrE) n abstemio, -mia m,f

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TEFL
nu (BrE) (teaching English as a foreign language) enseñanza del inglés como lengua extranjera

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tel
(telephone number) Tel., fono (CS)

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telebanking
nu telebanca f

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telecommunications
n telecomunicaciones fpl

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telegram
n telegrama m

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telegraph
n
u (method) telégrafo m; (before n) wire/cable telegráfico; ~ pole poste m telegráfico

c (message) telegrama m, despacho m telegráfico

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telemarketing
nu telemarketing m, teletienda f

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telepathic
adj message telepático; person con telepatía, telépata

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telepathy
nu telepatía f

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telephone [1]
n teléfono m; (before n) message/line telefónico; ~ number (número m de) teléfono m; ~ operator telefonista mf; see also PHONE

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telephone [2]
vt telefonear, llamar por teléfono a

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telephone

: ~ booth, (BrE) telephone box~ box
n cabina f telefónica or de teléfonos;
~ directory
n guía f telefónica or de teléfonos;
~ exchange
n central f telefónica or de teléfonos

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telephonist
n (BrE) telefonista mf

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telesales
pl n televentas fpl

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telescope
n telescopio m

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telescopic
adj telescópico

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teleshopping
nu compra(s) f(pl) por teléfono

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teletext
n teletex(to) m, videotex(to) m

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televise
vt televisar

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television
n
u (medium, industry) televisión f; on ~ en or por (la) televisión; (before n) ~ licence (in UK) impuesto y licencia que debe obtenerse para poder usar un receptor de televisión

c ~ (set) televisor m

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telex
nc u télex m

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tell
(past & past p told) vt
(inform, reveal) decir*; he was told that … le dijeron que …; could you ~ me the way to the station? ¿me podría decir cómo se llega a la estación?

(recount, relate) joke/story contar*; she's told me all about you me ha hablado mucho de ti; ~ us about Lima cuéntanos cómo es Lima (or qué tal se fue en Lima etc)

(instruct, warn) decir*; to ~ sb to + INF decirle* a algn QUE (+ subj)

(ascertain, know): I could ~ from her voice that … noté por la voz que …; to ~ the time decir la hora

(distinguish) to ~ sth/sb (FROM sth/sb) distinguir* algo/a algn (DE algo/algn); I can't ~ the difference yo no veo or no noto ninguna diferencia

: all told en total

~ vi
(reveal): promise you won't ~? ¿prometes que no se lo vas a contar or decir a nadie?; to ~ ON sb (TO sb) (colloq) acusar a algn (A or CON algn)

(know) saber*; you never can ~ nunca se sabe

(count, have an effect): her age is beginning to ~ se le está empezando a notar la edad
tell apart [v + o + adv] distinguir* tell off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) regañar, reñir* (esp Esp), retar (CS), resondrar (Per), rezongar* (AmC, Ur)

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teller
n (in bank) cajero, -ra m,f

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telling
adj sign/remark revelador

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telltale [1]
adj (before n) revelador

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telltale [2]
n (person) (colloq) soplón, -plona m,f (fam), acusete mf (fam)

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temp
n empleado, -da m,f eventual or temporal

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temper [1]
n
(no pl) (mood) humor m; (temperament, disposition) carácter m, genio m; to have a bad ~ tener* mal genio

c u (rage): to be in a ~ estar* furioso or hecho una furia

c u (composure): to lose one's ~ perder* los estribos

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temper [2]
vt
(moderate) criticism atenuar*

(Metall) templar

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temperament
n c
temperamento m

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temperamental
adj person temperamental

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temperance
nu
(moderation) (frml) templanza f (frml), moderación f

(alcohol avoidance) abstinencia f de bebidas; (before n) movement antialcohólico

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temperate
adj templado

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temperature
nc u
(Phys) temperatura f

(Med) (reading on thermometer) temperatura f; (abnormally high reading) fiebre f, temperatura f (CS); to have o run a ~ tener* fiebre or (CS) temperatura; to take sb's ~ tomarle la temperatura a algn

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tempest
n (liter) tempestad f (liter)

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tempestuous
adj
relationship tempestuoso

sea (liter) tempestuoso (liter)

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temple
n
(Relig) templo m

(Anat) sien f

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tempo
n (pl -pos or -pi ) ritmo m; (Mus) tempo m

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temporal
adj temporal

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temporarily
adj temporalmente, temporariamente (AmL)

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temporary
adj accommodation/arrangement temporal, provisional; job/work/worker eventual, temporal

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tempt
vt (often pass) tentar*

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temptation
nu c tentación f

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tempting
adj tentador

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ten [1]
000,000,000 n diez m; see also FOUR

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ten [2]
000,000 adj diez adj inv

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tenable
adj defendible

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tenacious
adj tenaz

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tenacity
nu tenacidad f

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tenancy
nc u (pl -cies) (holding, possession) tenencia f

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tenant
n inquilino, -na m,f, arrendatario, -ria m,f

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tend
vi
(have tendency, be inclined) tender*; to ~ to + INF tender* A + INF

(attend) to ~ TO sth/sb ocuparse DE algo/algn

~ vt sheep cuidar (de), ocuparse de; victims cuidar (de), atender*; garden/grave ocuparse de

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tendency
n (pl -cies) tendencia f; (Med) propensión f, tendencia f

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tender [1]
adj
(sensitive) spot sensible; age tierno

meat tierno

(loving) tierno

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tender [2]
n
c u (Busn) (offer) propuesta f, oferta f

u (legal ~) moneda f de curso legal

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tender [3]
vt (frml) resignation presentar, ofrecer*

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tenderize
vt meat ablandar

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tenderly
adv tiernamente, con ternura

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tendon
n tendón m

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tendril
n zarcillo m

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tenet
n principio m

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tenfold

adj/adv -fold

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Tenn
Tennessee

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tennis
nu tenis m; (before n) ~ court cancha f or (Esp) pista f de tenis; ~ player tenista mf; ~ racket raqueta f de tenis

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tenor [1]
n
c u (Mus) tenor m

(frml) (sense) tenor m

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tenor [2]
adj (before n) voice de tenor; saxophone tenor

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ten

: ~pin bowling
nu (BrE) ~pins;
~pins
n (+ sing vb) (AmE) bolos mpl, bowling m

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tense [1]
adj
situation/person tenso

(taut) tenso, tirante

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tense [2]
vt muscles poner* tenso, tensar tense up [v + adv] (colloq) ponerse* tenso

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tense [3]
n (Ling) tiempo m

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tension
n
c u
(of situation) tensión f, tirantez f

(felt by person) tensión f

(between two parties) conflicto m

u (tautness) tensión f

u (Elec) tensión f

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tent
n tienda f (de campaña), carpa f (AmL)

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tentacle
n tentáculo m

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tentative
adj
plan provisional, provisorio (AmS); offer tentativo

person indeciso

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tenterhooks
pl n : to be on ~ estar* en or sobre ascuas

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tenth [1]
000,000 adj décimo

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tenth [2]
adv en décimo lugar

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tenth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) décimo m; (part) décima parte f

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tenuous
adj claim poco fundado; link indirecto

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tenure
n
u (of property, land) tenencia f

u c (period of office) ejercicio m, ocupación f

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tepid
adj tibio

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term [1]
n

(word) término m

(period) período m, periodo m; ~ of o (AmE also) in office mandato m; in the short/long ~ a corto/largo plazo

(Educ) trimestre m

terms pl
(conditions) condiciones fpl; to come to ~s with sth aceptar algo

(relations): to be on good/bad ~s with sb estar* en buenas/malas relaciones con algn

(sense): in financial ~s desde el punto de vista financiero; in real ~s en términos reales

in terms of: in ~s of efficiency en cuanto a eficiencia

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term [2]
vt calificar* de

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terminal [1]
adj illness terminal; patient (en fase) terminal, desahuciado

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terminal [2]
n
(Transp) (at airport) terminal f ; bus ~ terminal f de autobuses

(Comput) terminal m

(Elec) terminal m

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terminally
adv : he's ~ ill está en fase terminal, está desahuciado

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terminate
vt (frml) relationship poner* fin a; contract poner* término a; employee (AmE) despedir*, cesar (frml or period); pregnancy interrumpir

~ vi lease/relationship terminarse; this train ~s here este es el final del recorrido de este tren

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termination
n
u (of contract) (frml) terminación f

u c (Med): ~ of pregnancy interrupción f del embarazo

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terminology
nu c (pl -gies) terminología f

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terminus
n (pl -nuses or -ni ) (of buses) terminal f; (of trains) estación f terminal

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termite
n termita f

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terrace
n
(patio) terraza f

(balcony) (AmE) terraza f

(on hillside) terraza f

(row of houses) (BrE) hilera de casas adosadas

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terraced
adj
hillside/slope en terrazas or bancales

house (BrE) adosado (en una hilera de casas uniformes)

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terrain
nu c terreno m

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terrestrial
adj terrestre

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terrible
adj espantoso, atroz

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terribly
adv suffer terriblemente; sing/act terriblemente mal

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terrier
n terrier mf

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terrific
adj
(enormous) (colloq) tremendo, increíble; argument espantoso

(very good) (colloq) estupendo, genial (fam)

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terrified
adj crowd aterrorizado, aterrado; to be ~ OF sth/sb tenerle* terror or pánico A algo/algn

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terrify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied aterrorizar*

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terrifying
adj aterrador

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territorial
adj territorial

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territory
nu c (pl -ries) territorio m

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terror
n u
terror m; they fled in ~ huyeron aterrorizados or despavoridos

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terrorism
nu terrorismo m

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terrorist
n terrorista mf

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terrorize
vt aterrorizar*, tener* atemorizado

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terse
adj seco, lacónico

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test [1]
n
(Educ) prueba f; (multiple-choice type) test m

(of machine, drug) prueba f; (before n) run/flight experimental, de prueba

(of blood, urine) análisis m; (for hearing, eyes) examen m

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test [2]
vt
student/class examinar, hacerle* una prueba a; knowledge/skill evaluar*

product probar*, poner* a prueba

friendship/endurance poner* a prueba

blood/urine analizar*; sight/hearing examinar; hypothesis comprobar*

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testament
n
(will) testamento m

Testament (Bib): the Old/New T~ el Antiguo/Nuevo Testamento

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test

: ~ case
n : caso que sienta jurisprudencia;
~ drive
n (Auto) prueba f de circulación en carretera

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testicle
n testículo m

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testify
vi -fies, -fying, -fied (Law frml) prestar declaración, testificar*; to ~ TO sth declarar or testificar* algo

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testimonial
n recomendación f

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testimony
n (pl -nies) u c
(Law) declaración f, testimonio m

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testing [1]
nu pruebas fpl

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testing [2]
adj duro, arduo

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test

: ~ match
n (Sport) partido m internacional;
~ paper
n (Educ) examen m, prueba f;
~ pilot
n piloto mf de pruebas;
~ tube
n probeta f, tubo m de ensayo; (before n) ~-tube baby niño, -ña m,f probeta

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tetanus
nu tétano(s) m

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tether [1]
n soga f

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tether [2]
vt atar, amarrar

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Tex
Texas

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text
n u c
texto m

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textbook

n libro m de texto

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textile
nc u textil m

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textual
adj textual

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texture
nu c textura f

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Thai [1]
adj tailandés

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Thai [2]
n
c (person) tailandés, -desa m,f

u (language) tailandés m

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Thailand
n Tailandia f

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Thames
n the ~ el Támesis

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than [1]
conj
(in comparisons) que; (with quantity) de; I'm feeling better ~ I was me siento mejor que antes; more ~ $25 más de 25 dólares; the situation is worse ~ we thought la situación es peor de lo que pensábamos

(with alternatives): I'd rather walk ~ go by bus prefiero ir a pie a tomar el autobús

(when) cuando; no sooner had I sat down ~ the bell rang apenas me había sentado cuando sonó el timbre

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than [2]
prep (in comparisons) que; (with quantity) de

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thank
vt to ~ sb (FOR sth) darle* las gracias a algn (POR algo), agradecerle* (algo) a algn; ~ God/heaven(s) menos mal, gracias a Dios; see also THANK YOU

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thankful
adj look/smile de agradecimiento, agradecido

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thankfully
adv (indep) menos mal, gracias a Dios

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thankless
adj ingrato

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thanks
pl n
(expression of gratitude) agradecimiento m

(as interj) ~! ¡gracias!; ~ very much o a lot! ¡muchas gracias!; many ~ muchas gracias

thanks to gracias a

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Thanksgiving (Day)
n (in US) el día de Acción de Gracias

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thank you

interj ¡gracias!; ~ ~ very much muchas gracias; to say ~ ~ dar* las gracias; ~ ~ for coming/your help gracias por venir/tu ayuda

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that [1]
pron
(pl those) (demonstrative) ese, esa; (neuter) eso; those esos, esas; (to refer to sth more distant or to the remote past) aquel, aquélla; (neuter) aquello; those aquellos, aquellas; ~'s wonderful! ¡es maravilloso!; those who have been less fortunate los que no han tenido tanta suerte

(in phrases) at that (moreover) además; (thereupon): at ~ they all burst out laughing al oír (or ver etc) eso, todos se echaron a reír; that is es decir; that's it: ~'s it for today eso es todo por hoy; now lift your left arm: ~'s it! ahora levanta el brazo izquierdo ¡eso es! or ¡ahí está!; ~'s it: I've had enough! ¡se acabó! ¡ya no aguanto más!

(relative) que; it wasn't Helen (~) you saw no fue a Helen a quien viste, no fue a Helen que viste (AmL)

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that [2]
adj (pl those) ese, esa; those esos, esas; (to refer to sth more distant, to the remote past) aquel, aquella; those aquellos, aquellas

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that [3]
conj que; she said (~) … dijo que …; the news ~ our team had won la noticia de que nuestro equipo había ganado

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that [4]
adv tan; he can't be all ~ stupid no es posible que sea tan tonto

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thatched
adj roof de paja (or de juncos etc) or (AmS) de quincha; cottage con el tejado de paja (or de juncos etc), quinchado (AmS)

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thaw [1]
vi snow/ice derretirse*, fundirse; frozen food descongelarse; relations hacerse* más cordial

~ vt frozen food descongelar

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thaw [2]
n (Meteo, Pol) deshielo m

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the [1]
def art
(sing) el, la; (pl) los, las

(with names): Henry ~ First Enrique primero; ~ Smiths los Smith

(in abstractions, generalizations) (+ sing vb): ~ impossible lo imposible; ~ young los jóvenes

(per): they sell it by ~ square foot lo venden por pie cuadrado; I get paid by ~ hour me pagan por hora

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the [2]
adv (+ comp) (as conj) cuanto; ~ more you have, ~ more you want cuanto más tienes, más quieres; ~ sooner, ~ better cuanto antes, mejor

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theater ,theatre
, (BrE) n

c (building) teatro m

u (theatrical world) the ~ el teatro

c (movie ~) (AmE) cine m

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theatrical
adj teatral

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theft
nu c robo m

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their
adj
Note
The translation su agrees in number with the noun which it modifies; their is translated by su, sus, depending on what follows: their father/mother su padre/madre; their books/magazines sus libros/revistas.

(sing) su; (pl) sus; he cut off ~ heads les cortó la cabeza

(belonging to indefinite person) (sing) su; (pl) sus; whoever called didn't leave ~ number la persona que ha llamado no dejó su teléfono

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theirs
pron
Note
The translation suyo reflects the gender and number of the noun it is standing for; theirs is translated by el suyo, la suya, los suyos, las suyas, depending on what is being referred to.
(sing) suyo, -ya; (pl) suyos, -yas; ~ is blue el suyo/la suya or el/la de ellos es azul; a friend of ~ un amigo suyo or de ellos

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them
pron

(as direct object) los, las; (referring to people) los or (Esp tb) les, las; where did you buy ~? ¿dónde los/las compraste?; he has two sons, do you know ~? tiene dos hijos ¿los or (Esp tb) les conoces?

(as indirect object) les; (with direct object pronoun present) se; I lent ~ some money les presté dinero

(after preposition) ellos, ellas

(emphatic use) ellos, ellas; that'll be ~ deben de ser ellos

(indefinite person): if anyone calls, tell ~ that … si llama alguien, dile que …

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theme
n tema m; (before n) ~ park parque m temático; ~ song tema m musical; (of TV program) (AmE) música f de un programa

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themselves
pron
(reflexive): they bought ~ a new car se compraron otro coche; they only think of ~ solo piensan en sí mismos; they were by ~ estaban solos/solas

(emphatic) ellos mismos, ellas mismas

(normal selves): the children aren't ~ los niños no son los de siempre

(indefinite person or persons): if anyone's interested they can find out for ~ si a alguien le interesa, puede averiguarlo por sí mismo

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then [1]
adv

(at that time) entonces

(in those days) en aquel entonces

(after prep): by ~ para entonces; from ~ on a partir de ese momento, desde entonces; (up) until o till ~ hasta entonces

(next, afterward) después, luego

(in those circumstances) entonces

(besides, in addition) además

(in that case) entonces; you do it, ~! ¡hazlo tú, entonces!

then again (as linker) también

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then [2]
adj (before n) entonces; the ~ leader el entonces líder

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theologian
n teólogo, -ga m,f

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theological
adj teológico

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theology
nu c (pl -gies) teología f

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theorem
n teorema m

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theoretical
adj teórico

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theorize
vi especular, teorizar*

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theory
nc u (pl -ries) teoría f

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therapeutic
adj terapéutico

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therapist
n terapeuta mf

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therapy
nc u (pl -pies) terapia f

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there [1]
adv

(close to person being addressed) ahí; (further away) allí, ahí (esp AmL); (less precise, further) allá; up/down ~ ahí arriba/abajo

there and then decide en ese mismo momento; they mended it for me ~ and then me lo arreglaron en el acto

(calling attention to sth): ~ you are (giving sth) aquí tiene; ~ go my chances of promotion! ¡adiós ascenso!

(present): all his friends were ~ estaban todos sus amigos; is Tony ~? ¿está Tony?; who's ~? (at the door) ¿quién es?; (in the dark) ¿quién anda ahí?

(as interj) ~! that's the last of the boxes ¡listo! esa es la última caja; ~, ~, don't cry! vamos, no llores

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there [2]
pron : there is/are hay; there was había/hubo; there will be habrá

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there

: ~about
adv (AmE) ~abouts;
~abouts
adv
(near that figure, time) por ahí

(in that vicinity) por allí
;
~after
adv (frml) a partir de entonces;
~by
adv (frml) de ese modo, así;
~fore
adv por lo tanto, por consiguiente

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there's

there is

there has

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thermal
adj
stream/bath termal

underwear/glove térmico

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thermometer
n termómetro m

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Thermos® (flask) ,thermos (bottle)
, (AmE also) n termo m

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thermostat
n termostato m

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thesaurus
n (pl -ruses or -ri ) diccionario m ideológico or de ideas afines, tesauro m

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these
pl of THIS

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thesis
n (pl -ses ) tesis f; (shorter) tesina f

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they
pron
Note
Although ellos and ellas are given as translations of they, they are in practice used only for emphasis, or to avoid ambiguity: they went to the theater fueron al teatro; they did it ellos or ellas lo hicieron.

(pl of he, she, it) ellos, ellas

(indefinite person or persons): ~'ve dug up the road han levantado la calle

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they'd

they would

they had

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they'll
they will

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they're
they are

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they've
they have

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thick
adj -er, -est

layer/book/sweater grueso, gordo (fam); line grueso; it's 5cm ~ tiene 5cm de espesor or de grosor

sauce/paint espeso

fog/smoke espeso, denso; fur tupido; beard/eyebrows poblado; through ~ and thin tanto en las duras como en las maduras

(colloq) (stupid) burro (fam), corto (fam)

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thicken
vt sauce/paint espesar

~ vi sauce/paint espesar(se); fog hacerse* más espeso or denso

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thicket
n matorral m

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thickly
adv
(in a thick layer): spread the jam ~ pon una capa gruesa de mermelada

(densely) populated densamente

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thickness
nu c (of fabric, wire) grosor m; (of paper, wood, wall) espesor m, grosor m

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thick

: ~set
adj fornido;
~-skinned
adj insensible

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thief
n (pl thieves ) ladrón, -drona m,f

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thigh
n muslo m

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thimble
n dedal m

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thin [1]
adj -nn-

layer/slice delgado, fino

person delgado, flaco; waist delgado

soup/sauce claro, poco espeso

hair ralo

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thin [2]
vt -nn- paint diluir*, rebajar; sauce aclarar, hacer* menos espeso

~ vi : his hair is ~ning está perdiendo pelo

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thing
n
(physical object) cosa f

(non-material) cosa f; the same ~ happened to me a mí me pasó lo mismo; it's a good ~ (that) … menos mal que …; the last ~ I expected lo que menos me imaginaba; he hadn't done a ~ no había hecho absolutamente nada; it's just one of those ~s son cosas que pasan

(affair, matter) asunto m; I'm fed up with the whole ~ estoy harto del asunto

the thing
(that which, what) lo que

(what is needed): I've got just the ~ for you tengo exactamente lo que necesitas or lo que te hace falta

(crucial point, factor): the ~ is, … resulta que or el caso es que or lo que pasa es que …

things pl
(belongings, equipment) cosas fpl

(matters, the situation) cosas fpl; if ~s don't improve si las cosas no mejoran; how's ~s? (colloq) ¿qué tal? (fam)

(person, creature): you poor ~! ¡pobrecito!; you lucky ~! ¡qué suerte tienes!

(preference, fad) (colloq): it's not my ~ no es lo mío

(in expressions of time): first ~ (in the morning) a primera hora (de la mañana)

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thingamabob ,thingamajig
, n (colloq) cosa f, chisme m (Esp, Méx fam), coso m (AmS fam), vaina f (Col, Per, Ven fam)

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think
(past & past p thought) vi
(use one's mind) pensar*; to ~ ABOUT sth pensar* EN algo; (consider) pensar* algo; to ~ OF sth/sb pensar* EN algo/algn; I hadn't thought of that no se me había ocurrido eso

(intend, plan) to ~ OF -ING pensar* + INF

(find, come up with): can you ~ of anything better? ¿se te ocurre algo mejor?

(remember) to ~ OF sth acordarse* DE algo; I can't ~ of his name no me puedo acordar de su nombre

(have opinion): to ~ highly of sb tener* muy buena opinión de algn; he ~s a lot of you te aprecia mucho

~ vt
(reflect, ponder) pensar*; ~ what that would cost piensa (en) lo que costaría; that's wrong, I thought to myself eso está mal — pensé para mí or para mis adentros; I didn't ~ to look there no se me ocurrió mirar allí

(suppose, imagine, expect) pensar*; I thought you knew pensé que lo sabías; I can't ~ why he refused no me explico por qué se negó

(indicating intention): we thought we'd eat out tonight esta noche tenemos pensado salir a cenar

(believe) creer*; I ~ so creo que sí or me parece que sí; I don't ~ so creo que no or me parece que no; I thought as much ya me parecía or ya me lo imaginaba
think ahead [v + adv]: you have to ~ ahead hay que ser previsor think back [v + adv] (reflect) recordar*;~ back haz memoria; to ~ back TO sth recordar* algo, acordarse* DE algo think out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] pensar or planear cuidadosamente; a well thought-out proposal una propuesta bien elaborada think over [v + o + adv] pensar* think through [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] project planear detenidamente; idea considerar detenidamente think up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] excuse inventar; slogan idear

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thinker
n pensador, -dora m,f

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thinking
nu ideas fpl, pensamiento m; to my (way of) ~ a mi modo de ver, en mi opinión; good ~! ¡buena idea!

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think tank

n gabinete m estratégico

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thinly
adv
slice en rebanadas finas

(sparsely): ~ populated poco poblado

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thinner
nu c disolvente m, diluyente m

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third [1]
000,000 adj tercero
Note
The usual translation of third, tercero, becomes tercer when it precedes a masculine singular noun.

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third [2]
adv
(in position, time, order) en tercer lugar

(thirdly) en tercer lugar

(with superl): the ~ highest mountain la tercera montaña en altura

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third [3]
000,000,000 n

(Math) tercio m

(part) tercera parte f, tercio m

(Mus) tercera f

~ (gear) (Auto) (no art) tercera f

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third-class

adj (pred ~ class)
(inferior) de tercera

mail (in US) de franqueo económico

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thirdly
adv (indep) en tercer lugar

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third

: ~ party insurance
n seguro m contra terceros;
T~ World
n the T~ World el Tercer Mundo; (before n) nation tercermundista

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thirst
nu sed f

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thirsty
adj -tier, -tiest person/animal que tiene sed; to be ~ tener* sed

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thirteen
000,000,000 adj/n trece adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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thirteenth [1]
000,000 adj decimotercero; (before masculine singular nouns) decimotercer

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thirteenth [2]
adv en decimotercer lugar

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thirteenth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) treceavo m; (part) treceava parte f

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thirtieth [1]
000,000 adj trigésimo

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thirtieth [2]
adv en trigésimo lugar

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thirtieth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) treintavo m; (part) treintava or trigésima parte f

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thirty
000,000,000 adj/n treinta adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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this [1]
pron (pl these) este, -ta; (neuter) esto; these estos, -tas; what is ~? ¿qué es esto?; ~ is John (on photo) este es John; (introducing) te presento a John; is ~ where you work? ¿aquí es donde trabajas?; ~ is Jack Smith (on telephone) habla Jack Smith, soy Jack Smith

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this [2]
adj (pl these) este, -ta; (pl) estos, -tas; look at ~ tree/house mira este árbol/esta casa; I like these ones me gustan estos/estas

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this [3]
adv : it's ~ big es así de grande; now we've come ~ far … ya que hemos venido hasta aquí …

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thistle
n cardo m

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thong
n
(leather strip) correa f

(sandal) (AmE) chancla f, chancleta f

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thorn
n espina f

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thorny
adj -nier, -niest plant espinoso; problem/issue espinoso, peliagudo

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thorough
adj person concienzudo, cuidadoso; search/investigation riguroso

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thoroughbred
adj horse de pura sangre, de raza

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thoroughfare

n
(street) (liter) calle f, vía f

(public road) vía f pública

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thoroughly
adv
wash/clean a fondo, a conciencia; research rigurosamente; examine minuciosamente

(completely) understand perfectamente; we ~ enjoyed ourselves nos divertimos muchísimo

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those
pl of that adj , pron

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though [1]
conj aunque

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though [2]
adv : it's easy, ~, to understand their feelings sin embargo, es fácil comprender sus sentimientos; the course is difficult; it's interesting, ~ el curso es difícil, pero es interesante

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thought [1]
past & past p of THINK

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thought [2]
n

u (intellectual activity) pensamiento m

u (deliberation): after much ~ tras mucho pensarlo

c
(reflection) pensamiento m; what are your ~s on the matter? ¿tú qué opinas al respecto?; on second ~(s) pensándolo bien

(idea) idea f; I've just had a ~ se me acaba de ocurrir una idea; the ~ never even entered my head ni se me pasó por la cabeza

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thoughtful
adj
(kind) atento, amable; (considerate) considerado

(pensive) pensativo, meditabundo

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thoughtfully
adv pensativamente

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thoughtless
adj desconsiderado

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thought-provoking

adj que hace pensar or reflexionar

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thousand
000,000 n mil m

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thousandth [1]
adj milésimo

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thousandth [2]
adv en milésimo lugar

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thousandth [3]
000,000 n (Math) milésimo m; (part) milésima parte f

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thrash
vt golpear; (as punishment) azotar; darle* una paliza a

~ vi : ~ (around o about) revolverse*, retorcerse*; (in mud, water) revolcarse* thrash out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] problem discutir, tratar de resolver

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thrashing
n paliza f, zurra f

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thread [1]
n
c u (filament) hilo m; (of plot, conversation) hilo m

c (of screw) rosca f, filete m

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thread [2]
vt needle enhebrar; bead ensartar

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threadbare

adj gastado, raído

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threat
n amenaza f; to be under ~ way of life verse* amenazado; factory estar* bajo amenaza de cierre

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threaten
vt
person/stability amenazar*; to ~ sb WITH sth amenazar* a algn CON algo

(give warning of) action/violence amenazar* con

~ vi amenazar*

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threatening
adj amenazador

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three
000,000,000 adj/n tres adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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three

: ~-dimensional
adj tridimensional;
~fold
adj/adv see -fold;
~-piece
adj (before n): ~-piece suit traje m con chaleco, terno m; ~-piece suite juego m de living (de sofá y dos sillones) (AmL), tresillo m (Esp)

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three-quarters [1]
pron las tres cuartas partes

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three-quarters [2]
adv : it's ~ full contiene el 75% or las tres cuartas partes de su capacidad

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threshold
n
(doorway) umbral m; to be on the ~ of sth estar* en el umbral or a las puertas de algo

(of pain) umbral m

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threw
past of THROW

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thrift
n u
economía f, ahorro m; (before n) ~ shop (esp AmE) tienda que vende artículos de segunda mano con fines benéficos

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thrifty
adj -tier, -tiest económico, ahorrativo

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thrill [1]
n (excitement) emoción f; it was a real ~ fue verdaderamente emocionante

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thrill [2]
vt emocionar

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thrilled
adj (pred) to be ~ (ABOUT/WITH sth) estar* contentísimo or (fam) chocho (CON algo); to be ~ to + INF: she was really ~ to meet him le encantó or (Esp tb) le hizo muchísima ilusión conocerlo

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thriller
n novela f/película f de misterio or de suspenso or (Esp) de suspense

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thrilling
adj emocionante

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thrive
vi (past thrived or (liter) throve; past p thrived) business/town prosperar; plant crecer* con fuerza

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thriving
adj (before n) business/town próspero

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throat
n garganta f; (neck) cuello m

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throb
vi -bb-
heart/pulse latir con fuerza; engine vibrar

(with pain): his leg was ~bing tenía un dolor punzante en la pierna

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throes
pl n (death ~) agonía f; to be in one's death ~ agonizar*, estar agonizando

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thrombosis
nu c (pl -ses ) trombosis f

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throne
n trono m

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throng
n muchedumbre f

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throttle [1]
vt ahogar*, estrangular

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throttle [2]
n
(Auto) acelerador m (que se acciona con la mano)

(pedal) acelerador m

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through [1]
prep

(from one side to the other) por; it went right ~ the wall atravesó la pared de lado a lado; to hear sth ~ sth oír* algo a través de algo; we drove ~ Munich atravesamos Munich (en coche)

(past, beyond) to be ~ sth haber* pasado algo

(in time): we worked ~ the night trabajamos durante toda la noche; half-way ~ his speech en medio de su discurso; ~ the centuries a través de los siglos

(until and including) (AmE): Tuesday ~ Thursday de martes a jueves; October ~ December desde octubre hasta diciembre inclusive

(by): she spoke ~ an interpreter habló a través de un intérprete; I heard about it ~ a friend me enteré a través de or por un amigo

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through [2]
adv
(from one side to the other): it sped ~ without stopping pasó a toda velocidad sin parar; the red paint shows ~ se nota la pintura roja que hay debajo; see also get, pull, put etc through

(completely): wet ~ mojado hasta los huesos

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through [3]
adj
(Transp) (before n) train/route directo; ~ traffic tráfico m de paso; no through road calle sin salida

(finished) (colloq) (pred): to be ~ WITH sb/sth haber* terminado CON algn/algo

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throughout [1]
prep
(all over): ~ Europe en toda Europa

(in time): ~ the weekend (durante) todo el fin de semana; ~ his career a lo largo de toda su carrera

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throughout [2]
adv
decorated/carpeted totalmente

(in time) desde el principio hasta el fin

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throughway

n (AmE) autopista f

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throve
past of THRIVE

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throw [1]
(past threw; past p thrown) vt

ball/stone tirar, aventar* (Col, Méx, Per); grenade/javelin lanzar*

dice echar, tirar

(send, propel) (+ adv compl): to ~ sb into jail meter a algn preso or en la cárcel; to ~ oneself into a task meterse de lleno en una tarea

horse rider desmontar, tirar

(disconcert) desconcertar*

(have, hold) party hacer*, dar*
throw away [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(discard) can/paper tirar (a la basura), botar (a la basura) (AmL exc RPl)

(waste) money tirar, botar (AmL exc RPl)
throw back [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
ball devolver*

(pull back) curtains (des)correr; bedclothes echar atrás
throw off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
jacket/hat quitarse (rápidamente)

illness/habit quitarse; pursuer despistar
throw out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(discard) tirar (a la basura), botar (a la basura) (AmL exc RPl)

bill/proposal rechazar

person echar
throw together [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] meal/plan improvisar throw up
[v + adv + o]
(raise) hands levantar or alzar* (rápidamente)

(bring to light) facts revelar (la existencia de)

[v + adv] (vomit) (colloq) devolver*, arrojar

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throw [2]
n

(of ball) tiro m; (of javelin, discus) lanzamiento m

(of dice) tirada f, lance m

(AmE)
(bedspread) cubrecama m

(shawl) chal (m), echarpe (m)

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thrown
past p of THROW

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thrush
n
c (bird) tordo m, zorzal m

u (Med) aftas fpl

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thrust [1]
vt (past & past p thrust) (push) empujar; (push out) sacar*; to ~ out one's chest sacar* pecho; she ~ the book at me me tendió el libro bruscamente; he ~ his hands into his pockets se metió las manos en los bolsillos; to ~ sth INTO sth knife/sword clavar algo EN algo

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thrust [2]
n
c
(with sword) estocada f

(push) empujón m

(attack, advance) ofensiva f

u (impetus) empuje m, fuerza f

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thruway

n (AmE) autopista f

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thud
n ruido m sordo

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thug
n matón m

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thumb [1]
n pulgar m

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thumb [2]
vt : I ~ed a lift home me fui a casa a dedo (fam)

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thumbtack
n (AmE) tachuela f, chinche m (Andes), chinche f (AmC, Méx, RPl), chincheta f (Esp)

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thump [1]
n (sound, blow) golpazo m

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thump [2]
vt golpear

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thunder [1]
n
u (Meteo) truenos mpl

(no pl) (sound — of traffic) estruendo m

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thunder [2]
vi (move loudly): the train ~ed through the station el tren pasó por la estación con gran estruendo

~ vt (shout): get out! he ~ed —¡fuera de aquí! —bramó or rugió

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thunder

: ~bolt
n rayo m;
~storm
n tormenta f eléctrica

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thundery
adj tormentoso

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Thursday
n jueves m; see also Monday

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thus
adv
(in this way) (frml) así, de este modo

(consequently) (as linker) por lo tanto, por consiguiente (frml)

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thwart
vt plan/attempt frustrar

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thyme
nu tomillo m

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thyroid (gland)
n tiroides f, glándula f tiroidea

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ti
n (Mus) si m

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tiara
n diadema f

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Tibet
n el Tíbet

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Tibetan [1]
adj tibetano

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Tibetan [2]
n
c (person) tibetano, -na m,f

u (language) tibetano m

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tic
n tic m

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tick [1]
n
c (sound) tic m

c (Zool) garrapata f

c (mark) (BrE) marca f, tic m, palomita f (Méx), visto m (Esp)

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tick [2]
vi clock/watch hacer* tictac

~ vt (BrE) marcar* (con un visto or una palomita etc) tick over [v + adv] engine marchar al ralentí

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ticket
n
(for bus, train) boleto m or (Esp) billete m; (for plane) pasaje m or (Esp) billete m; (for theater, museum) entrada f; (for baggage, coat) ticket m; (before n) ~ collector revisor, -sora m,f; ~ office (Transp) mostrador m (or ventanilla f etc) de venta de pasajes (or billetes etc); (Theat) taquilla f, boletería f (AmL)

(label) etiqueta f

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tickle
vt hacerle* cosquillas a

~ vi wool/beard picar*

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ticklish
adj : to be ~ tener* cosquillas, ser* cosquilloso or (Méx) cosquilludo

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tidal
adj con régimen de marea

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tidal wave

n maremoto m

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tidbit
n (AmE) titbit

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tide
n
(Geog) marea f; the ~ is in/out la marea está alta/baja; high/low ~ marea alta/baja

(movement) corriente f; (of violence) oleada f
tide over [v + o + adv]: this should ~ us over until next month nos arreglaremos con esto hasta el próximo mes

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tidily
adv ordenadamente, prolijamente (RPl)

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tidiness
nu orden m, prolijidad f (RPl)

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tidy [1]
adj tidier, tidiest ordenado, prolijo (RPl)

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tidy [2]
tidies, tidying, tidied vt arreglar, ordenar tidy up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] room/desk ordenar, arreglar; toys ordenar, recoger*

[v + adv] ordenar

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tie [1]
n
(Clothing) corbata f

(bond) lazo m, vínculo m

(obligation, constraint) atadura f; family ~s obligaciones fpl familiares

(Sport) (equal score) empate m

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tie [2]
ties, tying, tied vt

(make) knot/bow hacer*

(fasten) atar, amarrar (AmL exc RPl)

(restrict) person atar

(Games, Sport) game empatar

~ vi
(fasten) atarse

(draw) teams empatar
tie in [v + adv] to ~ in (WITH sth) concordar* or cuadrar (CON algo) tie up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
parcel/animal atar, amarrar (AmL exc RPl)

to be ~d up (busy) estar* ocupado

to be ~d up WITH sth (connected) estar* ligado A or relacionado CON algo

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tie

: ~break
n ~breaker ;
~breaker
n
(in tennis) muerte f súbita

(in quiz game) pregunta f de desempate
;
~pin
n alfiler m de corbata

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tier
n
(layer) hilera f superpuesta

(of cake) piso m

(in hierarchy) escalón m

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tiger
n (pl ~s or ~) tigre m

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tight [1]
adj -er, -est

(fitting closely) dress/skirt ajustado, ceñido; (if uncomfortable) apretado

knot apretado

(stiff) screw/lid apretado, duro

schedule apretado; budget limitado

(strict) security/control estricto

(taut) cord/thread tirante, tenso

(colloq)
(mean) tightfisted

(drunk) (pred) borracho, como una cuba (fam)

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tight [2]
adv : hold ~! ¡agárrate bien or fuerte!; screw the lid on ~ aprieta bien el tapón; sleep ~! ¡que duermas bien!

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tighten
vt
nut/bolt/knot apretar*; rope tensar; to ~ one's belt apretarse* el cinturón

regulations hacer* más estricto or rígido
tighten up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] laws/rules hacer* más estricto; to ~ up security reforzar* las medidas de seguridad

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tight

: ~fisted
adj (colloq) agarrado (fam), amarrete (AmS fam);
~fitting
adj jeans ajustado, ceñido

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tightly
adv hold/grip fuerte; ~ fastened fuertemente atado

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tightrope

n cuerda f floja; (before n) ~ walker funámbulo, -la m,f, equilibrista mf

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tights
pl n
(for ballet etc) malla(s) f(pl), leotardo(s) m(pl)

(BrE) pantyhose

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tile [1]
n
(for floor) baldosa f, losa f; (for wall) azulejo m

(for roof) (teja f

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tile [2]
vt floor embaldosar; wall revestir* de azulejos, azulejar, alicatar (Esp); roof tejar

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till [1]
conj/prep until[1,2]

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till [2]
n caja f (registradora)

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till [3]
vt cultivar, labrar

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tiller
n (Naut) caña f or barra f del timón

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tilt [1]
vt inclinar

~ vi inclinarse

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tilt [2]
nu c inclinación f

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timber
n
u (material) madera f (para construcción)

u (trees) árboles mpl (madereros)

c (beam) viga f, madero m

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time [1]
n

u (past, present, future) tiempo m; at this point o moment in ~ en este momento, en el momento presente; (before n) travel en el tiempo; ~ machine máquina f del tiempo

u (time available, necessary for sth) tiempo m; to make ~ for sth hacer(se)* or encontrar* tiempo para algo; just take your ~ tómate todo el tiempo que necesites or quieras

(no pl) (period — of days, months, years) tiempo m; (— of hours) rato m; that was a long ~ ago eso fue hace mucho (tiempo); in an hour's/ten years' ~ dentro de una hora/diez años; for the ~ being por el momento, de momento

(in phrases) all the time (constantly) constantemente; (the whole period) todo el tiempo; in time (early enough) a tiempo; (eventually) con el tiempo; in good time con tiempo; in no time (at all) rapidísimo, en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

u (with respect to work): to take o (BrE also) have ~ off tomarse tiempo libre

c (epoch, age) (often pl) época f, tiempo m; in former ~s antiguamente; in ~s to come en el futuro, en tiempos venideros; to be behind the ~s ser* anticuado, estar* desfasado

u (by clock) hora f; what ~ is it? o what's the ~? ¿qué hora es?

c u (of event) hora f; we have to arrange a ~ for the next meeting tenemos que fijar una fecha y hora para la próxima reunión; it's ~ you left o you were leaving es hora de que te vayas

c (point in time): at this ~ of (the) year en esta época del año; at this ~ of night a estas horas de la noche; at all ~s siempre; it'll be dark by the ~ we get there (para) cuando lleguemos ya estará oscuro

c (instance, occasion) vez f; let's try one more ~ probemos otra vez or una vez más; nine ~s out of ten en el noventa por ciento de los casos

(in phrases) about time: it's about ~ someone told him ya es hora or ya va siendo hora de que alguien se lo diga; about ~ (too)! ¡ya era hora!; at a time: four at a ~ de cuatro en cuatro, de a cuatro (AmL); I can only do one thing at a ~ solo puedo hacer una cosa a la or por vez; at the same time (simultaneously) al mismo tiempo; (however) (as linker) al mismo tiempo, de todas formas; at times a veces; every o each time (as conj) (whenever) cada vez; from time to time de vez en cuando; on time (on schedule): the buses never run on ~ los autobuses casi nunca pasan a su hora or puntualmente; she's never on ~ nunca llega temprano, siempre llega tarde

c (experience): to have a good/bad/hard ~ pasarlo bien/mal/muy mal; have a good ~! ¡que te diviertas (or que se diviertan etc)!, ¡que lo pases (or pasen etc) bien!

u (Mus) compás m; (before n) ~ signature llave f de tiempo

times pl (Math): it's four ~s bigger es cuatro veces más grande

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time [2]
vt (Sport) cronometrar; I've ~d how long it takes me he calculado cuánto tiempo me lleva

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time

: ~ bomb
n bomba f de tiempo or de relojería;
~-consuming
adj que lleva mucho tiempo;
~keeper
n
(Sport) cronometrador, -dora m,f

(worker) (BrE): to be a good/bad ~keeper ser* puntual/impuntual

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timeless
adj (liter) eterno

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time limit

n plazo m

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timely
adj -lier, -liest oportuno

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timer
n temporizador m; (of oven, video etc) reloj m (automático)

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times
prep : 3 ~ 4 is 12 3 (multiplicado) por 4 son 12; four[1]

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time

: ~saving
adj que ahorra tiempo;
~scale
n escala f de tiempo;
~share
n (property) multipropiedad f;
~sheet
n hoja f de asistencia;
~table
n
(Transp) horario m

(esp BrE Educ) horario m

(schedule, programme) agenda f

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timid
adj tímido; animal huraño

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timidly
adv tímidamente, con timidez

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timing
nu (choice of time): the ~ of the action was disastrous la acción fue de lo más inoportuna; that was good ~: we've just arrived calculaste muy bien el tiempo: acabamos de llegar

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tin
n

u (metal) estaño m

(tinplate) (hoja)lata f; (before n) soldier de plomo

c (can) (esp BrE) lata f or (Esp tb) bote m (de conservas, bebidas etc)

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tinfoil

nu (made of tin) papel m de estaño; (made of aluminium) papel m de aluminio

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tinge [1]
n
(of color) tinte m, matiz m

(hint, trace) dejo m, matiz m

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tinge [2]
vt (usu pass) (color) to be ~d WITH sth estar* matizado DE algo

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tingle
vi : it makes your skin ~ te hace sentir un cosquilleo or hormigueo en la piel

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tingling
nu cosquilleo m, hormigueo m

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tinker
vi to ~ WITH sth hacerle* pequeños ajustes A algo; (pej) juguetear CON algo

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tinkle
vi bell/glass tintinear

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tinned
adj (BrE) enlatado, en or de lata

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tin

: ~ opener
n (BrE) abrelatas m;
~plate
nu hojalata f

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tint [1]
n
c (of color) tinte m, matiz m; (color) tono m

u (for hair) tintura f, tinte m

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tint [2]
vt teñir*

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tinted
adj glass coloreado; lenses con un tinte; hair teñido

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tiny
adj tinier, tiniest minúsculo, diminuto

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tip [1]
n
(end, extremity) punta f; (of stick, umbrella) contera f, regatón m; (filter ~) filtro m; to be standing on the ~s of one's toes estar* de puntillas or (CS) en puntas de pie; on the ~ of one's tongue en la punta de la lengua

(helpful hint) consejo m (práctico)

(gratuity) propina f

(BrE) (rubbish dump) vertedero m (de basuras)

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tip [2]
-pp- vt
(give gratuity to) darle* (una) propina a

(tilt) inclinar

(pour, throw) tirar

tip off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] police/criminal avisar(le a), pasarle el dato a (CS), darle* un chivatazo a (Esp fam) tip over
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] volcar*

[v + adv] caerse*

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tipped
adj cigarette con filtro

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tiptoe [1]
vi -toes, -toeing, -toed caminar or (esp Esp) andar* de puntillas

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tiptoe [2]
n : on ~ de puntillas

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tiptop

adj de primera, excelente; in ~ condition en excelente estado

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tirade
n diatriba f

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tire [1]
vt cansar

~ vi
(become weary) cansarse

(become bored) to ~ OF sth/sb/-ING cansarse DE algo/algn/+ INF
tire out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] agotar

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tire [2],tyre
, (BrE) n neumático m, llanta f (AmL)

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tired
adj
(weary) cansado; to get ~ cansarse

(fed up) to be ~ OF sth/sb/-ING estar* cansado DE algo/algn /+ INF

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tiredness
nu cansancio m

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tireless
adj person infatigable, incansable; patience/efforts inagotable

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tiresome
adj person pesado; task tedioso

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tiring
adj cansador (AmS), cansado (AmC, Esp, Méx)

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tissue
n
u c (Anat, Bot) tejido m

c (paper handkerchief) pañuelo m de papel, Kleenex® m

u (~ paper) papel m de seda

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tit
n
(Zool) paro m

(sl) (breast) teta f (fam)

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titbit
n
(of food) exquisitez f

(of gossip) chisme m

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tit for tat
n : it was ~ ~ ~ fue ojo por ojo, diente por diente

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title
n
c (of creative work) título m

c
(status) tratamiento m (como Sr, Sra, Dr etc)

(noble rank) título m (nobiliario or de nobleza)

(Sport) título m

u (Law) (right of ownership) derecho m

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title

: ~ deed
n (usu pl) título m de propiedad;
~holder
n campeón, -peona m,f;
~ page
n portada f, carátula f

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titter
vi reírse* disimuladamente

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tittle-tattle
n (colloq) chismes mpl

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titular
adj nominal

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T-junction

n (BrE) cruce m (en forma de T)

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TN
Tennessee

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to [1]
prep

(indicating destination) a; you can wear it ~ the wedding puedes ponértelo para la boda

(indicating direction) hacia; move a little ~ the right córrete un poco hacia la derecha

(indicating position) a; ~ the left/right of sth a la izquierda/derecha de algo

(as far as) hasta; she can count ~ 10 sabe contar hasta 10

(until) hasta; I can't stay ~ the end no puedo quedarme hasta el final; see also from

(showing indirect object): give it ~ me dámelo; I gave it ~ Rachel se lo di a Rachel; what did you say ~ him/them? ¿qué le/les dijiste?; I was talking ~ myself estaba hablando solo

(in dedications): ~ Paul with love from Jane para Paul, con cariño de Jane

(indicating proportion, relation): how many ounces are there ~ the pound? ¿cuántas onzas hay en una libra?; Barcelona won by two goals ~ one Barcelona ganó por dos (goles) a uno; there's a 10 ~ 1 chance of … hay una probabilidad de uno en 10 de …

(producing): ~ my horror … para mi horror …

(indicating belonging) de; the key ~ the front door la llave de la puerta principal

(telling time) (BrE): ten ~ three las tres menos diez, diez para las tres (AmL exc RPl)

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to [2]
(in infinitives)

~ sing/fear/leave cantar/temer/partir

(in order to) para; I do it ~ save money lo hago para ahorrar dinero

(after adj or n): it's easy ~ do es fácil de hacer; you're too young ~ drink wine eres demasiado joven para beber vino; she was the first ~ arrive fue la primera en llegar; she has a lot ~ do tiene mucho que hacer

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to [3]
adv (shut): I pulled the door ~ cerré la puerta

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toad
n sapo m

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toadstool
n hongo m (no comestible)

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to and fro
adv de un lado a otro

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toast [1]
n
u (bread) tostadas fpl, pan m tostado; a piece of ~ una tostada or (Chi, Méx) un pan tostado; (before n) ~ rack portatostadas m

c (tribute) brindis m; we drank a ~ to him brindamos por él

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toast [2]
vt
(Culin) tostar*

(drink tribute to) person/success brindar por

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toaster
n tostadora f (eléctrica), tostador m

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tobacco
nu c (pl -cos or -coes) tabaco m

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tobacconist
n : expendedor de tabaco, cigarrillos y artículos para el fumador, estanquero, -ra m,f (en Esp); ~'s (shop) tabaquería f, tienda f de artículos para fumador, estanco m (en Esp)

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-to-be
suff : father~/husband~ futuro padre/esposo

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toboggan
n trineo m, tobogán m

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today [1]
adv
(this day) hoy

(nowadays) hoy (en) día, actualmente

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today [2]
n (no art)
(this day) hoy adv; (as) from ~ a partir de hoy or del día de hoy

(present age) hoy adv, hoy (en) día

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toddler
n niño pequeño, niña pequeña m,f (entre un año y dos años y medio de edad)

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to-do

n (colloq) (no pl) lío m, jaleo m

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toe [1]
n dedo m (del pie); big ~ dedo m gordo (del pie); to be on one's ~s estar* or mantenerse* alerta

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toe [2]
vt : to ~ the line acatar la disciplina

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toenail

n uña f (del pie)

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toffee
nu c toffee m (golosina hecha con azúcar y mantequilla)

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toffee-nosed

adj (BrE colloq) estirado (fam)

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tofu
nu tofu m, queso m de soya (AmL) or (Esp) soja

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toga
n toga f

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together
adv
: they went ~ fueron juntos/juntas; we left them alone ~ los dejamos solos a los dos; all ~ now! ¡todos (juntos or a la vez)!

together with junto con

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toil [1]
nu (liter) trabajo m duro

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toil [2]
vi (liter) trabajar duro

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toilet
n
c (room) baño m (esp AmL), servicio m (esp Esp), váter m (Esp); (bowl) water m or (Esp) váter m, inodoro m; (before n) ~ paper papel m higiénico; ~ roll rollo m de papel higiénico

u (washing and dressing) (before n) ~ soap jabón m de tocador; ~ water agua f‡ de colonia

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toiletries
pl n artículos mpl de tocador or de perfumería

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token [1]
n
(expression, indication): a small ~ of gratitude un pequeño obsequio como muestra or prueba de agradecimiento; as a ~ of respect en señal de respeto; by the same ~ de igual modo

(coin) ficha f

(voucher) (BrE) vale m; (given as present) vale m, cheque-regalo m

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token [2]
adj (before n, no comp) fine/gesture simbólico

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told
past & past p of TELL

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tolerable
adj
(endurable) tolerable

(passable) pasable

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tolerance
nu tolerancia f

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tolerant
adj tolerante

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tolerate
vt
attitude/behavior tolerar

person/pain/noise soportar, aguantar

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toleration
nu tolerancia f

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toll [1]
n
(Transp) peaje m, cuota f (Méx); (before n) ~ call (AmE) llamada f interurbana, conferencia f (Esp); ~ road carretera f de peaje or (Méx) de cuota

(cost, damage): the climate took a ~ on his health el clima le afectó la salud

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toll [2]
vi tocar*, doblar

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toll

: ~booth
n cabina f de peaje;
~bridge
n puente m de peaje or (Méx) de cuota;
~-free
adj (AmE) gratuito

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tomato
n (pl -toes) tomate m or (Méx) jitomate m

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tomb
n tumba f, sepulcro m

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tomboy

n niña f poco femenina, machona f (RPl), machetona f (Méx), varonera f (Arg)

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tombstone

n lápida f

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tomcat

n gato m (macho)

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tome
n (hum) libro m, librote m

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tomorrow [1]
adv mañana; ~ morning mañana por la mañana, mañana en la mañana (AmL); the day after ~ pasado mañana

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tomorrow [2]
n (no art)
(day after today) mañana adv

(future) mañana m

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tom-tom

n tam-tam m

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ton
n
(unit of weight) tonelada f (EEUU: 907kg., RU: 1.016kg.); this suitcase weighs a ~ (colloq) esta maleta pesa una tonelada (fam)

(large amount) (colloq) (usually pl): ~s of people/work montones mpl de gente/trabajo (fam)

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tone [1]
n

u c (quality of sound, voice) tono m

tones pl (sound) sonido m; (voice) voz f

c (Telec) señal f (sonora)

c (shade) tono m, tonalidad f

u
(mood, style) tono m

(standard, level) nivel m

c (Mus) (interval) tono m

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tone [2]
vt muscles/skin tonificar* tone down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] language moderar; color atenuar*

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tone-deaf

adj : to be ~ no tener* oído (musical)

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tongs
pl n tenacillas fpl

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tongue
n
(Anat) lengua f; to say sth ~ in cheek decir* algo medio burlándose or medio en broma

(language) lengua f

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tongue

: ~-tied
adj tímido, cohibido;
~ twister
n trabalenguas m

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tonic
n
c (pick-me-up) tónico m

u ~ (water) (agua f‡) tónica f

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tonight [1]
adv esta noche

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tonight [2]
n (no art) esta noche f

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tonne
n tonelada f (métrica)

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tonsil
n amígdala f

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tonsillitis
nu amigdalitis f

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too
adv
(excessively) demasiado; there were ~ many people/cars había demasiada gente/demasiados coches; that's ~ difficult for her to understand es demasiado difícil para que lo entienda

(as well) también

(very) muy; I'm not ~ sure no estoy muy seguro

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took
past of TAKE

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tool
n (instrument) instrumento m; (workman's etc) herramienta f; garden ~s herramientas fpl or utensilios mpl de jardinería

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tool

: ~bar
n (Comput) barra f de herramientas;
~box
n caja f de herramientas;
~kit
n juego m de herramientas;
~shed
n cobertizo m (para herramientas)

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toot [1]
n bocinazo m

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toot [2]
vi driver tocar* la bocina or el claxon, pitar

~ vt car horn tocar*

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tooth
n (pl teeth)
(of person, animal) diente m; (molar) muela f; front teeth dientes mpl de adelante; back teeth muelas fpl; to grit one's teeth aguantarse; (lit) apretar* los dientes; to have a sweet ~ ser* goloso; to lie through one's teeth mentir* descaradamente; (before n) ~ decay caries f dental

(of zip, saw, gear) diente m; (of comb) púa f, diente m

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tooth

: ~ache
nu c dolor m de muelas;
~brush
n cepillo m de dientes;
~paste
nu c dentífrico m, pasta f dentífrica or de dientes;
~pick
n palillo m (de dientes), escarbadientes m, mondadientes m

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top [1]
n

(highest part) parte f superior or de arriba; (of mountain) cima f, cumbre f; (of tree) copa f; (of page) parte f superior; from ~ to bottom de arriba abajo; at the ~ of one's voice a voz en cuello or en grito, a grito pelado (fam)

(BrE) (of road) final m

(highest rank, position): she came ~ of the class sacó la mejor nota de la clase; at the ~ of the league (Dep) a la cabeza de la liga

(table) ~ tablero m

(Clothing): a blue ~ una blusa (or un suéter or un top etc) azul

on top (as adv) encima, arriba; to come out on ~ salir* ganando

on top of (as prep) encima de; and on ~ of it all o on ~ of all that, … y encima or para colmo, …

(of jar, box) tapa f, tapón m (Esp); (of pen) capuchón m; to blow one's ~ (colloq) explotar (fam)

(spinning ~) trompo m, peonza f

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top [2]
adj (before n)

layer/shelf de arriba, superior; note más alto; on the ~ floor en el último piso; the ~ left-hand corner of the page la esquina superior izquierda de la página

speed/temperature máximo, tope

(best): to be ~ quality ser* de primera calidad; the service is ~ class el servicio es de primera

(in ranked order): our ~ priority nuestra prioridad absoluta

(leading, senior) scientists/chefs más destacado; the ~ jobs los mejores puestos

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top [3]
-pp- vt
(exceed, surpass) superar; to ~ it all para coronarlo, para colmo

(cover) ~ped with cheese con queso por encima
top up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] glass llenar; battery (Auto) cargar*; income suplementar

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topaz
nu c topacio m

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top

: ~ hat
n sombrero m de copa;
~-heavy
adj structure inestable (por ser muy pesado en su parte superior)

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topic
n tema m

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topical
adj de interés actual, de actualidad

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topless
adj topless

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top-level
adj (before n) talks de alto nivel

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topography
nu c topografía f

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topping
nc u : ice-cream with chocolate ~ helado con (salsa de) chocolate por encima

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topple
vi caerse*

~ vt
government/dictator derrocar*, derribar

(overturn) volcar*

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top

: ~-ranking
adj (before n) de alto nivel;
~-secret
adj (pred ~ secret) secreto, reservado;
~soil
n u c
capa superior del suelo

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topsy-turvy
adj (colloq) room desordenado, patas (para) arriba (fam)

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Torah
n the ~ la or el Torá

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torch
n
(flame) antorcha f, tea f

(electric) (BrE) linterna f

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torchlight

nu : by ~ a la luz de la(s) antorcha(s); (before n) procession con antorchas

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tore
past of TEAR

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torment [1]
nu c tormento m

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torment [2]
vt atormentar, torturar; (tease) martirizar*

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torn
past p of TEAR

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tornado
n (pl -does or -dos) tornado m

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torpedo [1]
n (pl -does) (Mil) torpedo m

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torpedo [2]
vt -does, -doing, -doed torpedear

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torpor
nu (frml) letargo m, sopor m

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torrent
n torrente m

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torrential
adj torrencial

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torrid
adj heat tórrido; affair apasionado

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torso
n (pl -sos) torso m

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tortoise
n tortuga f

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tortoiseshell [1]
n u
(material) carey m, concha f

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tortoiseshell [2]
adj (color) de color carey; cat pardo

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tortuous
adj tortuoso, sinuoso

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torture [1]
nu c tortura f

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torture [2]
vt person/animal torturar; she was ~d by doubts las dudas la atormentaban

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Tory
n (pl Tories) (in UK) tory mf

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toss [1]
n
(throw) lanzamiento m; with a ~ of his head con un movimiento brusco de la cabeza

(of coin): to win/lose the ~ ganar/perder* jugándoselo a cara o cruz (or sello etc)

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toss [2]
vt
(throw) ball tirar, lanzar*, aventar* (Col, Méx, Per); pancake darle* la vuelta a (lanzándolo al aire); let's ~ a coin echémoslo a cara o cruz or (Andes, Ven) a cara o sello or (Arg) a cara o ceca or (Méx) a águila o sol

(agitate) boat sacudir, zarandear

salad mezclar

~ vi boat dar* bandazos; to ~ and turn dar* vueltas (en la cama)

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tot
n
(young child) pequeño, -ña m,f, chiquito, -ta m,f (esp AmL)

(of alcohol) copita f
tot up: -tt- [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (colloq) sumar

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total [1]
adj total; failure rotundo

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total [2]
n total m

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total [3]
vt , (BrE) -ll-
(amount to) ascender* or elevarse a un total de

(add up) totalizar*

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totalitarian
adj totalitario

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totally
adv totalmente, completamente

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tote
vt (esp AmE colloq) weapons llevar

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totem pole
n tótem m

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totter
vi tambalearse

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touch [1]
n

u (sense) tacto m

c (physical contact): at the ~ of a button con solo tocar un botón

c (small amount, degree — of humor, irony) dejo m, toque m; (— of paint) toque m; (— of salt) pizca f

c (detail) detalle m; to add o put the final o finishing ~es to sth darle* los últimos toques a algo

u (communication): to get/keep o stay in ~ with sb ponerse*/mantenerse* en contacto con algn; I lost ~ with her perdí el contacto con ella

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touch [2]
vt

(be in physical contact with) tocar*; my feet don't ~ the bottom (of pool) no hago pie, no toco fondo

(brush, graze) rozar*, tocar*

(affect, concern) afectar

(move emotionally): he was ~ed by her kindness su amabilidad lo enterneció or le llegó al alma; I was very ~ed me emocioné

~ vi
(with finger, hand) tocar*

hands rozarse*; wires tocarse*
touch down [v + adv] (on land) aterrizar*, tomar tierra; (on moon) alunizar* touch on [v + prep + o] subject tocar*, mencionar touch up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] photograph/painting retocar*

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touch

: ~-and-go
adj : I passed the exam, but it was ~-and-go aprobé el examen, pero por poco; how is the patient? — it's ~-and-go at the moment ¿cómo está el paciente? — en situación crítica;
~down
n (on land) aterrizaje m; (on moon) alunizaje m

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touching
adj enternecedor, conmovedor

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touch

: ~line
n línea f de banda;
~-type
vi mecanografiar* al tacto

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touchy
adj -chier, -chiest person susceptible; subject delicado

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tough
adj -er, -est

(strong, hard-wearing) fabric/clothing resistente, fuerte

meat duro

person
(resilient) fuerte

(aggressive, violent) bravucón

(strict) boss/teacher severo; policy/discipline duro

exam/decision difícil

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toughen
~ (up) vt
muscles endurecer*; material hacer* más fuerte or resistente

person hacer* más fuerte

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toupee
n peluquín m, tupé m

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tour [1]
n
(by bus, car) viaje m, gira f; (of castle, museum) visita f; (of town) visita f turística, recorrido m turístico; (before n) ~ guide guía mf de turismo or (Méx) de turistas

(official visit) (to country, region) gira f, viaje m; (of factory, hospital) visita f

(Mus, Sport, Theat) gira f, tournée f; to be/go on ~ estar*/ir* de gira

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tour [2]
vt
country/area recorrer, viajar por

(visit officially) visitar

(Mus, Sport, Theat) ir* de gira or hacer* una gira por

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tourism
nu turismo m

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tourist
n turista mf; (before n) ~ guide (book) guía f turística; (person) guía mf de turismo or (Méx) de turistas; the ~ industry el turismo, la industria del turismo; ~ office oficina f de (información y) turismo

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tournament
n torneo m

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tourniquet
n torniquete m

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tousled
adj despeinado, alborotado

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tout
vi : to ~ for customers andar* a la caza de clientes

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tow [1]
nu remolque m; to give sb a ~ remolcar* a algn

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tow [2]
vt remolcar*, llevar a remolque; they ~ed the car away se llevaron el coche a remolque

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toward ,towards
, (esp BrE) prep
(in the direction of) hacia

(as contribution): she gave us £100 ~ it nos dio 100 dólares como contribución

(regarding) para con, hacia; your attitude ~ them tu actitud para con or hacia ellos

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towel [1]
n toalla f; (before n) ~ bar o (BrE) rail toallero m (de barra)

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towel [2]
vt , (BrE) -ll- secar* con toalla

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toweling ,towelling
, (BrE) nu (tela f de) toalla f, felpa f

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tower
n torre f tower above,
tower over [v + prep + o] building descollar* sobre; person destacar* sobre

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tower block

n (BrE) (residential) edificio m or bloque m de apartamentos or (AmL tb) de departamentos or (Esp tb) de pisos, torre f

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towering
adj (before n)
building altísimo

genius destacado

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town
nc u (in general) ciudad f; (smaller) pueblo m, población f; to go to ~ on sth tirar la casa por la ventana; (before n) ~ center o (BrE) centre centro m de la ciudad

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town

: ~ clerk
n (in US) funcionario encargado de llevar los registros de nacimientos, defunciones etc;
~ council
n (in UK) ayuntamiento m, municipio m, municipalidad f;
~ crier
n pregonero m;
~ hall
n ayuntamiento m, municipio m;
~ planner
n urbanista mf;
~ planning
nu urbanismo m

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township
n
(in US) (Govt) municipio m, municipalidad m, ayuntamiento m

(in South Africa) distrito m segregado

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tow

: ~path
n camino m de sirga;
~rope
n (Naut) sirga f; (Auto) cuerda f or cable m de remolque;
~ truck
n grúa f

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toxic
adj tóxico

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toxin
n toxina f

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toy [1]
n juguete m toy with [v + prep + o] pen/food juguetear con; idea/possibility darle* vueltas a

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toy [2]
adj
car/gun de juguete

(miniature) enano

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toyshop
n juguetería f

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trace [1]
n
c u (indication) señal f, indicio m, rastro m

c (small amount): ~s of poison rastros de veneno

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trace [2]
vt

criminal/witness localizar*, ubicar* (AmL)

fault/malfunction descubrir*

(on tracing paper) calcar*

line/outline trazar*

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tracing paper

nu papel m de calco or de calcar

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track [1]
n
(mark) pista f, huellas fpl; to throw sb off the ~ despistar a algn; to keep/lose ~ of the conversation seguir*/perder* el hilo de la conversación; I lost all ~ of the time no me di cuenta de la hora

(road, path) camino m, sendero m

to be on the right/wrong ~ estar* bien/mal encaminado, ir* por buen/mal camino

(race ~) pista f; (before n) ~ events atletismo m en pista

u (track events) (AmE) atletismo m en pista

(Rail)
c (way) vía f (férrea)

u (rails etc) vías fpl

(song, piece of music) tema m, pieza f

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track [2]
vt seguirle* la pista a, rastrear track down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] criminal/lost object localizar*

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trackball

n (Comput) ratón m de bola

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tracker
n rastreador, -dora m,f; (before n) ~ dog perro m rastreador

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tracking
nu (AmE Educ) división del alumnado en grupos de acuerdo al nivel académico

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track

: ~ record
n historial m, antecedentes mpl;
~suit
n equipo m (de deportes), chándal m (Esp), pants mpl (Méx), buzo m (Chi, Per), sudadera f (Col)

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tract
n
(of land, sea) extensión f

(Anat) tracto m

(short treatise) tratado m breve

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traction
nu
(Mech Eng, Med) tracción f

(grip) agarre m, adherencia f

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tractor
n (Agr) tractor m

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trade [1]
n
u (buying, selling) comercio m

u (business, industry) industria f

c (skilled occupation) oficio m

(people in particular trade): the ~ el gremio

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trade [2]
vi (buy, sell) comerciar

~ vt blows/insults intercambiar; to ~ sth FOR sth cambiar or canjear algo POR algo trade in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] entregar* como parte del pago

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trade

: ~mark
n
(symbol, name) marca f (de fábrica)

(distinctive characteristic) sello m característico
;
~ name
n nombre m comercial

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trader
n comerciante mf

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trade

: ~ secret
n secreto m comercial;
~sman
n (pl -men )
(shopkeeper) (dated) comerciante m, tendero m

(deliveryman) proveedor m
;
~ union
n sindicato m, gremio m (CS, Per); (before n) leader sindical, sindicalista, gremial (AmL)

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trading
nu
(in goods) comercio m, actividad f or movimiento m comercial

(on stock exchange) contratación f, operaciones fpl (bursátiles)

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tradition
nu c tradición f

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traditional
adj tradicional

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traffic
nu
(vehicles) tráfico m, circulación f, tránsito m (esp AmL)

(goods, people transported) tránsito m

(trafficking) tráfico m
traffic in: -ck- [v + prep + o] traficar* en

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traffic

: ~ calming
nu (before n): ~ calming measures medidas fpl para reducir la velocidad del tráfico;
~ circle
n (AmE) rotonda f, glorieta f;
~ island
n isla f peatonal;
~ jam
n embotellamiento m, atasco m

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trafficker
n traficante mf

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traffic

: ~ light
n (often pl) semáforo m;
~ warden
n (in UK) persona que controla el estacionamiento de vehículos en las ciudades

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tragedy
nc u (pl -dies) tragedia f

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tragic
adj trágico

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tragicomedy
nu c tragicomedia f

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trail [1]
n
(left by animal, person) huellas fpl, rastro m; to be on the ~ of sb/sth seguir* la pista de algn/algo, seguirle* la pista a algn/algo

(path) sendero m, senda f

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trail [2]
vt
(drag) arrastrar

(follow) seguir* la pista de, seguirle* la pista a, rastrear

~ vi
(drag) arrastrar

(lag behind) ir* a la zaga

plant trepar
trail away,
trail off [v + adv] irse* apagando

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trailer
n

(for boats, equipment) remolque m

(house ~) (AmE) caravana f, tráiler m (AmL), casa f rodante (CS, Ven), cámper f (Chi, Méx), rulot f (Esp)

(Cin, TV) avance(s) m(pl) or (Esp tb) tráiler m or (CS) sinopsis f

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train [1]
n
(Rail) tren m; (before n) ~ driver (BrE) maquinista mf; ~ set ferrocarril m de juguete

(of servants) séquito m

(of events) serie f; to lose one's ~ of thought perder* el hilo (de las ideas)

(of dress, robe) cola f

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train [2]
vt

(instruct) athlete entrenar; soldier adiestrar; animal (to perform tricks etc) amaestrar, adiestrar; employee capacitar; teacher formar

voice/ear educar*

plant guiar*

(aim) to ~ sth ON sth/sb gun apuntarle A algo/algn con algo

~ vi
nurse/musician estudiar

(Sport) entrenar(se)

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trained
adj
worker calificado (esp AmL), cualificado (Esp); teacher titulado, diplomado; a highly ~ army un ejército muy bien adiestrado

dog entrenado

voice educado

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trainee
n
(in a trade) aprendiz, -diza m,f; (before n) ~ manager empleado que está haciendo prácticas de gerencia

(AmE Mil) recluta mf

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trainer
n
(of athletes) entrenador, -dora m,f; (of performing animals) amaestrador, -dora m,f, adiestrador, -dora m,f

(training shoe) (BrE colloq) zapatilla f de deporte, tenis m

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training
nu
(instruction) capacitación f

(Sport) entrenamiento m

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traipse
vi (colloq) (+ adv compl): I ~d all over town me pateé (fam) toda la ciudad

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trait
n rasgo m

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traitor
n traidor, -dora m,f

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tram
n (BrE Transp) tranvía m

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tramp [1]
vi (+ adv compl) to ~ (along) caminar or marchar (pesadamente)

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tramp [2]
n vagabundo, -da m,f

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trample
vt pisotear; they were ~d to death murieron aplastados

~ vi to ~ ON sth pisotear algo

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trampoline
n trampolín m, cama f elástica

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trance
nc u trance m

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tranquil
adj tranquilo

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tranquility ,tranquillity
, (BrE) nu (of place, atmosphere) paz f, tranquilidad f; (of person) calma f, serenidad f

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tranquilize ,tranquillize
, (BrE) vt sedar, dar* un sedante a

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tranquilizer ,tranquillizer
, (BrE) n sedante m, tranquilizante m

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transaction
n transacción f, operación f

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transatlantic
adj transatlántico

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transcend
vt (frml)
(go beyond) boundaries ir* más allá de, trascender*

(overcome) superar

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transcribe
vt transcribir*

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transcript
n transcripción f

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transcription
nu c transcripción f

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transfer [1]
vt -rr-
funds/account transferir*

property/right transferir*, traspasar, transmitir

call pasar

employee/prisoner trasladar; player (esp BrE) traspasar

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transfer [2]
n

u c (Fin, Law) transferencia f

u c (of employee) traslado m; (of player) (esp BrE) traspaso m

u c (of passengers) transbordo m

c (design) calcomanía f

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transferable
adj transferible; not ~ intransferible

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transferal
nu c (AmE) transfer[2] ,

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transfix
vt (usu pass) paralizar*

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transform
vt transformar

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transformation
n transformación f

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transformer
n transformador m

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transfusion
nu c transfusión f

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transgress
vt (frml)
law transgredir (frml)

(go beyond) exceder, sobrepasar

~ vi pecar*

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transient
adj pasajero, fugaz

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transistor
n
transistor m

(~ radio) (esp BrE) transistor m, radio f or (AmL exc CS) radio m a transistores

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transit
n u
tránsito m; passengers in ~ pasajeros mpl en or de tránsito; it was lost in ~ se perdió en el viaje

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transition
nu c transición f

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transitional
adj stage/period de transición

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transitive
adj transitivo

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translate
vt/i traducir*

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translation
nc u traducción f

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translator
n traductor, -tora m,f

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transmission
n u c
transmisión f

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transmit
vt -tt- transmitir

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transmitter
n transmisor m

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transparency
n (pl -cies) (Phot) transparencia f, diapositiva f

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transparent
adj transparente

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transpire
vi

(become apparent): it ~d that … resultó que …

(happen) ocurrir, suceder

(Biol, Bot) transpirar

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transplant [1]
vt (Hort, Med) trasplantar

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transplant [2]
n (Med) trasplante m

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transport [1]
n transporte m

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transport [2]
vt transportar

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transportation
nu transporte m

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transpose
vt trasponer*, transponer*

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transvestite
n travestido m, travesti m, travestí m

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trap [1]
n trampa f

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trap [2]
vt -pp-
animal cazar* (con trampa)

(cut off, catch) (often pass) atrapar; he was ~ped in the car quedó atrapado en el coche

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trapdoor
, trap door trampilla f

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trapeze
n trapecio m

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trapper
n trampero, -ra m,f

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trappings
pl n
(paraphernalia): all the ~ of success los símbolos del éxito

(of horse) arreos mpl, jaeces mpl

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trash [1]
nu
(refuse) (AmE) basura f; (before n) ~ bag bolsa f de la basura; ~ can cubo m or (CS, Per) tacho m or (Méx) bote m or (Col) caneca f or (Ven) tobo m de la basura

(worthless stuff) basura f

(worthless people) (AmE colloq) escoria f

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trash [2]
vt (AmE)
(dispose of) botar (a la basura) (AmL exc RPl), tirar (a la basura) (Esp, RPl)

(criticize) (colloq) movie/book poner* por los suelos or por el suelo; person despellejar (fam)

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trashman

n (pl -men ) (AmE) basurero m

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trashy
adj -shier, -shiest souvenir barato, de porquería (fam); movie/magazine malo

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trauma
n c u
(pl -mas) trauma m

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traumatic
adj traumático, traumatizante

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travel [1]
, (BrE) -ll- vi
(make journey) viajar

(move, go) vehicle desplazarse*, ir*; light/waves propagarse*

~ vt country/world viajar por, recorrer; road/distance recorrer

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travel [2]
n (before n) company/brochure de viajes

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travel

: ~ agency
n agencia f de viajes;
~ agent
n agente mf de viajes; ~ agent's agencia f de viajes

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traveler ,-ll-
, (BrE) n
viajero, -ra m,f

(itinerant person) (BrE) persona que ha adoptado el estilo de vida errante de los gitanos

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traveler's check
, (BrE)
n cheque m de viaje or de viajero

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traveling [1],-ll-
, (BrE) n (before n) ~ expenses gastos mpl de viaje

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traveling [2],-ll-
, (BrE) adj
clothes/companion de viaje

(itinerant) ambulante; ~ salesman viajante m

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travel

: ~-sick
adj (BrE) mareado; to get ~ marearse;
~ sickness
nu (BrE) mareo m; (before n) pills para el mareo

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trawl
vi hacer* pesca de arrastre

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trawler
n barca f pesquera (utilizada para hacer pesca de arrastre), bou m

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tray
n bandeja f

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treacherous
adj person traicionero, traidor; sea/current traicionero

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treachery
nu c (pl -ries) traición f

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treacle
nu (esp BrE) melaza f

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tread [1]
(past trod; past p trodden or trod) vi pisar; to ~ in sth pisar algo; to ~ carefully o warily andarse* con cuidado or con pie(s) de plomo

~ vt : she trod the earth down apisonó la tierra; to ~ grapes pisar uvas; to ~ water flotar (en posición vertical) tread on [v + prep + o] (esp BrE) pisar

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tread [2]
n
c u (step, footfall) paso m; (steps) pasos mpl

c u (on tire) banda f de rodamiento

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treadle
n pedal m

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treason
nu traición f

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treasure [1]
n
u (hoard of wealth) tesoros mpl

c (sth valuable, prized) tesoro m; (before n) ~ hunt (Games) búsqueda f del tesoro

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treasure [2]
vt
(value greatly): thank you for the book, I shall always ~ it gracias por el libro, lo guardaré como algo muy especial

treasured adj possession preciado

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treasurer
n tesorero, -ra m,f

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treasury
n (pl -ries)
(public funds) erario m, tesoro m

the Treasury o the treasury el fisco, la hacienda pública, el tesoro (público); Department of the T~ (in US) Departamento m del Tesoro (de los Estados Unidos), ministerio m de Hacienda

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treat [1]
vt
(+ adv compl) person/animal tratar; you seem to ~ this whole thing as a joke pareces tomarte a broma todo esto

(process) tratar

(deal with) (frml) subject tratar

(Med) patient/disease tratar

(entertain): I'm ~ing you te invito yo; I ~ed myself to a new dress me di el gusto de comprarme un vestido nuevo

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treat [2]
n gusto m; I bought myself an ice cream as o for a ~ me compré un helado para darme (un) gusto

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treatise
n tratado m

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treatment
nu c
(of person, animal, object) trato m; (of subject) tratamiento m

(of waste) tratamiento m

(Med) tratamiento m

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treaty
n (pl -ties) tratado m

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treble [1]
n
c (singer) tiple mf; (voice) voz f de tiple

u (Audio) agudos mpl

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treble [2]
vt triplicar*

~ vi triplicarse*

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treble [3]
adj
(threefold) triple

(before n) (Mus) de tiple or soprano

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treble clef

n clave f de sol

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tree
n árbol m; (before n) ~ trunk tronco m

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tree

: ~-lined
adj (before n) bordeado de árboles, arbolado;
~top
n copa f de árbol

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trek [1]
n (hike) caminata f; it's quite a ~ to the shops hay un buen paseo hasta llegar a las tiendas

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trek [2]
vi -kk- caminar; to go ~king hacer* senderismo

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trellis
n enrejado m, espaldera f

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tremble
vi temblar*

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tremendous
adj
(great, huge) tremendo

(very good) formidable

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tremendously
adv tremendamente

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tremor
n
(quiver) temblor m

(earth ~) temblor m (de tierra), seísmo m, sismo m (AmL)

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trench
n zanja f; (Mil) trinchera f

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trench coat

n trinchera f

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trend
n
(pattern, tendency) tendencia f

(fashion) moda f

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trendy
adj -dier, -diest moderno

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trepidation
nu (frml) (fear) temor m (frml); (anxiety) inquietud f

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trespass
vi (Law) entrar sin autorización en propiedad ajena

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trespasser
n intruso, -sa m,f; trespassers will be prosecuted prohibido el paso

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tress
n (liter)
(lock of hair) mechón m

tresses pl (hair) cabellera f (liter), cabellos mpl

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trestle
n caballete m

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trial [1]
n
(Law)
c (court hearing) proceso m, juicio m

u (judgment) juicio m; a fair ~ un juicio imparcial; to be on ~ for murder estar* siendo procesado por asesinato

u c (test) prueba f; clinical ~ ensayo m clínico; on ~ a prueba; by ~ and error por ensayo y error

c (trouble): ~s and tribulations tribulaciones fpl

(Sport) (usu pl) prueba f de selección

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trial [2]
adj period/flight de prueba; ~ offer oferta f especial (para promover un producto nuevo); ~ run prueba f

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triangle
n (Math, Mus) triángulo m

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triangular
adj triangular

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tribal
adj tribal

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tribe
n tribu f

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tribesman

n (pl -men ) miembro m de una tribu

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tribunal
n (court) tribunal m

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tributary
n (pl -ries) afluente m, río m tributario

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tribute
n
c u (acknowledgment) homenaje m, tributo m (AmL); to pay ~ to sb/sth rendir* homenaje or (AmL tb) tributo a algn/algo

u (payment) tributo m

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triceps
n (pl ~) tríceps m

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trick [1]
n

(ruse) trampa f, ardid m; (before n) ~ photography trucaje m; a ~ question una pregunta con trampa

(prank, joke) broma f, jugarreta f

(feat, skilful act) truco m; to do card ~s hacer* trucos con las cartas

(in card games) baza f

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trick [2]
vt engañar

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trickle [1]
vi (+ adv compl)
liquid: sweat ~d down his forehead le corrían gotas de sudor por la frente

(arrive, go): letters are still trickling in todavía se está recibiendo alguna que otra carta

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trickle [2]
n hilo m

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trickster
n embaucador, -dora m,f

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tricky
adj trickier, trickiest
(difficult) task/problem difícil, peliagudo, que tiene sus bemoles

(sensitive) matter/problem delicado

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tricycle
n triciclo m

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trifle
n

c (trivial thing) nimiedad f

(small amount) (no pl) insignificancia f

u c (Culin) postre de bizcocho, jerez, crema y frutas
trifle with [v + prep + o] jugar* con

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trifling
adj insignificante, sin importancia

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trigger [1]
n gatillo m

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trigger [2]
vt ~ (off) reaction/response provocar*

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trill
n
(in music, of birdsong) trino m

(Ling) vibración f

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trilogy
n (pl -gies) trilogía f

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trim [1]
adj -mm-
(slim) esbelto, estilizado

(neat) uniform/suit elegante

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trim [2]
n
u (good condition): to be in (good) ~ estar* en buen estado or en buenas condiciones

c (cut) recorte m

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trim [3]
vt -mm-
(cut) recortar

(decorate): ~med with velvet con adornos de terciopelo; (round edge) ribeteado de terciopelo

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trimester
n (AmE) trimestre m

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trimming
n
u c (on clothes) adorno m; (along edges) ribete m

trimmings pl (offcuts) recortes mpl

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Trinidad
n Trinidad f; ~ and Tobago Trinidad y Tobago

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Trinity
n the (Holy) ~ la (Santísima) Trinidad

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trinket
n chuchería f, baratija f

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trio
n trío m

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trip [1]
n
(journey) viaje m; (excursion) excursión f; (outing) salida f; she's going on a ~ to Japan se va de viaje al Japón; a ~ to the zoo una visita al zoológico

(stumble, fall) tropezón m, traspié m

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trip [2]
-pp- vi tropezar*

~ vt ~ (up) hacerle* una zancadilla a trip over [v + adv] tropezar* y caerse*

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tripe
nu
(Culin) mondongo m (AmS), callos mpl (Esp), pancita f (Méx)

(nonsense) (colloq) paparruchas fpl (fam)

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triple [1]
adj triple

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triple [2]
adv : ~ the amount el triple

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triple [3]
vt triplicar*

~ vi triplicarse*

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triple jump

n triple salto m (de longitud)

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triplet
n trillizo, -za m,f

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triplicate
n : in ~ por triplicado

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tripod
n trípode m

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trite
adj triter, tritest trillado

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triumph [1]
nc u triunfo m

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triumph [2]
vi triunfar

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triumphal
adj triunfal

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triumphant
adj troops/team triunfador; moment/entry triunfal; smile de triunfo, triunfal

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trivia
pl n trivialidades fpl, nimiedades fpl

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trivial
adj events/concerns trivial; sum/details insignificante, nimio

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triviality
n (pl -ties) uc
trivialidad f

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trivialize
vt trivializar*

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trod
past and past p of TREAD

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trodden
past p of TREAD

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trolley
n

(~ bus) trolebús m

(~ car) (AmE) tranvía m

(BrE) (for food, drink) carrito m, mesa f rodante; (at airport, in supermarket, in hospital) carrito m

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trombone
n trombón m

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troop [1]
n
(unit) compañía f; (of cavalry) escuadrón m

troops pl: our ~s nuestras tropas; 500 ~s 500 soldados

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troop [2]
vi (+ adv compl): to ~ in/out entrar/salir* en tropel or en masa

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trooper
n
(cavalryman) soldado m de caballería

(state police officer) (AmE) agente mf

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trophy
n (pl -phies) trofeo m

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tropic
n
(line) trópico m; the T~ of Cancer/Capricorn el trópico de Cáncer/Capricornio

tropics pl (area) the ~s el trópico

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tropical
adj tropical

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trot [1]
n (no pl) trote m; on the ~ (BrE colloq): four nights on the ~ cuatro noches seguidas

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trot [2]
-tt- vi trotar trot out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] excuses/clichés salir* con; facts recitar de memoria

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trouble [1]
n
u c (problems, difficulties) problemas mpl; (particular problem) problema m; to get into ~ meterse en problemas or en líos; to have ~ with sb/sth tener* problemas con algn/algo; what's the ~? ¿qué pasa?

u (effort) molestia f; I don't want to put you to any ~ no quiero ocasionarle ninguna molestia; to go to the ~ of doing sth, to take the ~ to do sth molestarse en hacer algo

u (strife, unrest) (often pl): the ~s in Northern Ireland los disturbios de Irlanda del Norte; to look for ~ buscar* camorra; (before n) ~ spot punto m conflictivo

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trouble [2]
vt
(worry) preocupar

(bother) molestar; I'm sorry to ~ you perdone or disculpe la molestia

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troubled
adj
person preocupado, atribulado; look de preocupación

(strife-torn) (journ) aquejado de problemas

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trouble

: ~maker
n alborotador, -dora m,f;
~shooter
n (within company) persona que se envía a resolver problemas, crisis etc; (mediator) mediador, -dora m,f

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troublesome
adj problemático

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trough
n
(for water) abrevadero m, bebedero m; (for feed) comedero m

(Geog) hoya f, depresión f

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troupe
n (Theat) compañía f teatral; (in circus) troupe f

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trousers
pl n pantalón m, pantalones mpl; a pair of ~ un pantalón, unos pantalones, un par de pantalones

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trouser suit

n (BrE) traje m pantalón, traje m de chaqueta y pantalón

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trousseau
n (pl -x or -s ) ajuar m

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trout
nu c (pl trout or Zool trouts) trucha f

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trowel
n (Const) paleta f, llana f; (for gardening) desplantador m, palita f

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truancy
nu ausentismo m or (Esp) absentismo m escolar

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truant
n : to play ~ faltar a clase, hacer* novillos or (Méx) irse* de pinta or (RPl) hacerse* la rata or la rabona or (Per) la vaca or (Chi) hacer* la cimarra or (Col) capar clase (fam)

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truce
n tregua f

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truck
n
c
(vehicle) camión m; (before n) ~ driver camionero, -ra m,f

(BrE Rail) furgón m, vagón m

u (vegetables, fruit) (AmE) productos mpl de la huerta; (before n) ~ farm huerta f

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trucker
n (AmE) camionero, -ra m,f, transportista mf

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trucking
nu (AmE) transporte m por carretera

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truculent
adj malhumorado y agresivo

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trudge
vi caminar con dificultad

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true [1]
adj truer, truest

(consistent with fact, reality) story verídico; to be ~ ser* cierto, ser* verdad; to come ~ hacerse* realidad; to hold ~ ser* válido

(accurate) (before n) account verídico

(real, actual, genuine) (before n) purpose/courage verdadero; friend auténtico, de verdad; ~ north el norte geográfico; it's ~ love es amor de verdad

(faithful) fiel; ~ TO sth/sb fiel A algo/algn

(Tech) (pred): to be ~ wall estar* a plomo; beam estar* a nivel

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true [2]
n : to be out of ~ no estar* a plomo

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true

: ~-life
adj (journ) (before n) story verídico;
~-to-life
adj (pred ~ to life) novel/film realista; situation verosímil

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truffle
n trufa f

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truly
adv verdaderamente, realmente; grateful sinceramente, verdaderamente; yours ~ (Corresp) cordiales saludos

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trump
n
~ (card) (Games) triunfo m; (resource, weapon) baza f

trumps pl (suit) triunfo m

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trumped-up
adj (before n) falso, fabricado

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trumpet
n trompeta f

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trumpeter
n trompetista mf, trompeta mf

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truncheon
n (esp BrE) porra f, cachiporra f

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trunk
n

(of tree) tronco m

(torso) tronco m

(of elephant) trompa f

(box) baúl m

(of car) (AmE) maletero m

trunks pl (Clothing) (for swimming) traje m de baño or (Esp tb) bañador m (de hombre)

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truss
vt atar truss up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] atar

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trust [1]
n

u (confidence, faith) confianza f

u c (responsibility): a position of ~ un puesto de confianza or responsabilidad

(Fin)
c (money, property) fondo m de inversiones

c (institution) fundación f

u (custody) (Law) fideicomiso m

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trust [2]
vt
(have confidence in) person confiar* en, tener* confianza en; (in negative sentences) fiarse* de; he can't be ~ed no es de fiar; to ~ sb WITH sth confiarle* algo A algn

(hope, assume) (frml) esperar

~ vi to ~ IN sb/sth confiar* or tener* confianza EN algn/algo

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trusted
adj (before n) leal, de confianza

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trustee
n
(of money, property) fideicomisario, -ria m,f, fiduciario, -ria m,f

(of institution) miembro m del consejo de administración

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trust fund

n fondo m fiduciario or de fideicomiso

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trusting
adj confiado

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trustworthy
adj colleague/child digno de confianza; account/witness fidedigno

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truth
n (pl ~s )
u verdad f; (of account, story) veracidad f

c (fact) verdad f

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truthful
adj person que dice la verdad, veraz; answer veraz

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try [1]
n (pl tries)
(attempt) intento m, tentativa f

(in rugby) ensayo m

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try [2]
tries, trying, tried vt

(attempt) intentar; to ~ to + INF tratar DE + INF, intentar + INF; ~ not to forget procura no olvidarte

(attempt to operate): he tried all the windows probó a abrir todas las ventanas

product/technique/food probar*; ~ some pruébalo, prueba un poquito

(have recourse to): I'll ~ his work number voy a probar a llamarlo al trabajo

(test, strain) courage/patience poner* a prueba

to ~ one's luck at sth probar* suerte con algo

(Law) person procesar, juzgar*; to ~ sb FOR sth juzgar* a algn POR algo

~ vi (make attempt ) intentar, probar; (make effort) esforzarse*; you must ~ harder tienes que esforzarte más try on [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] probarse* try out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] product/method probar*; employee/player probar*, poner* a prueba; to ~ sth out ON sb probar* algo CON algn

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trying
adj day/experience duro

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tsar
n zar m

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T-shirt

n camiseta f

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tsp
teaspoon(s)

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tub
n
(for holding liquids) cuba f; (for washing clothes) tina f

(bath~) bañera f, tina f (AmL)

(for ice cream) envase m (gen de plástico), tarrina f (Esp)

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tuba
n tuba f

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tubby
adj -bier, -biest (colloq) rechoncho (fam)

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tube
n
(pipe, container) tubo m

(television) (esp AmE colloq): the ~ la tele (fam)

(BrE Transp colloq): the ~ el metro, el subte (Arg)

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tuber
n (Bot) tubérculo m

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tuberculosis
nu tuberculosis f

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tubing
nu tubería f

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tubular
adj tubular

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TUC
n (in UK) Trades Union Congress

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tuck [1]
n (fold, pleat) jareta f, alforza f (CS)

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tuck [2]
vt meter; he ~ed the blanket under the mattress metió bien la manta debajo del colchón tuck in
[v + adv] (eat) (colloq) ponerse* a comer, atacar* (fam)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
sheet meter; ~ your shirt in métete la camisa por dentro (de los pantalones)

child arropar

tuck up [v + o + adv] to ~ sb up (in bed) arropar a algn (en la cama)

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tuckered out
adj (AmE colloq) (pred) molido (fam), hecho polvo (fam)

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Tuesday
n martes m; see also Monday

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tuft
n
(of hair) mechón m; (on top of head) copete m

(of grass) mata f

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tug [1]
-gg- vt tirar de, jalar (de) (AmL exc CS)

~ vi to ~ AT sth tirar DE algo, jalar (DE) algo (AmL exc CS)

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tug [2]
n
(pull) tirón m, jalón m (AmL exc CS)

(Naut) remolcador m

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tug of war

n : juego de tira y afloja con una cuerda

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tuition
nu
(instruction) (frml) ~ (IN sth) clases fpl (DE algo); private ~ clases fpl particulares

(fees) matrícula f

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tulip
n tulipán m

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tumble [1]
n (fall) caída f

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tumble [2]
vi
(fall) caerse*

(roll, turn) acrobat dar* volteretas

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tumble

: ~down
adj (before n) en ruinas;
~ dryer
n secadora f

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tumbler
n (glass) vaso m (de lados rectos)

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tummy
n (pl -mies) (used to or by children) barriga f (fam), pancita f (fam), tripita f (fam)

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tumor ,tumour
, (BrE) n tumor m

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tumult
nu c tumulto m

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tumultuous
adj applause apoteósico; protest tumultuoso

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tuna
n (pl ~ or ~s) atún m

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tundra
nu tundra f

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tune [1]
n
c (melody) melodía f; (piece) canción f, tonada f; to change one's ~ cambiar de parecer

u (correct pitch): to be in/out of ~ estar* afinado/desafinado

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tune [2]
vt
(Mus) afinar

(Auto) poner* a punto, afinar

(Rad, TV) sintonizar*
tune in [v + adv] to ~ in TO sth sintonizar* (CON) algo

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tuneful
adj melódico

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tuner
n
(piano ~) (Mus) afinador, -dora m,f de pianos

(Rad) sintonizador m

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tunic
n
(of military uniform) guerrera f

(in ancient Rome) túnica f

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tuning fork

n diapasón m

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Tunisia
n Túnez m

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Tunisian
adj tunecino

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tunnel [1]
n túnel m; (in mine) galería f, socavón m

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tunnel [2]
, (BrE) vi -ll- abrir* or hacer* un túnel

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turban
n turbante m

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turbid
adj turbio

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turbine
n turbina f

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turbo
n turbocompresor m, turbo m

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turbulence
nu turbulencia f

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turbulent
adj turbulento

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tureen
n sopera f

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turf [1]
n (pl ~s or turves)
u (grass) césped m

c (square of grass) (esp BrE) tepe m

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turf [2]
vt garden encespedar, colocar* tepes en

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turgid
adj prose ampuloso

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Turk
n turco, -ca m,f

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turkey
n (pl ~s) c u
pavo m, guajolote m (Méx)

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Turkey
n Turquía f

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Turkish [1]
adj turco

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Turkish [2]
nu turco m

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Turkish

: ~ bath
n baño m turco;
~ delight
nu delicia f turca (dulce gelatinoso recubierto de azúcar)

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Turkmenistan
n Turkmenistán m

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turmeric
nu cúrcuma f

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turmoil
nu confusión f

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turn [1]
n

(rotation) vuelta ; the meat was done to a ~ la carne estaba hecha a la perfección, la carne estaba en su punto justo

(change of direction) vuelta f, giro m

(bend) curva f

(change, alteration): this dramatic ~ of events este dramático giro de los acontecimientos; to take a ~ for the better empezar* a mejorar; to take a ~ for the worse empeorar, ponerse* peor; the ~ of the century el final del siglo (y el principio del siguiente)

(place in sequence): whose ~ is it? ¿a quién le toca?; I think it's my ~ creo que me toca (el turno) a mí; to take ~s o to take it in ~(s) turnarse

(service): to do sb a good ~ hacerle* un favor a algn

(bout of illness): he had a funny ~ le dio un ataque (or un mareo etc)

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turn [2]
vt
(rotate) knob/wheel/key (hacer*) girar

(change position, direction of) head volver*, voltear (AmL exc RPl); she ~ed her back on them les volvió or les dio la espalda, les volteó la espalda (AmL exc RPl); the nurse ~ed her onto her side la enfermera la puso de lado;

(reverse) mattress/omelette darle* la vuelta a, voltear (AmL exc CS), dar* vuelta (CS); page pasar, volver*, dar* vuelta (CS)

(go around) corner dar* la vuelta a, dar* vuelta (CS)

(pass): she's just ~ed 16 acaba de cumplir (los) 16

(change, transform) volver*; to ~ sth TO/INTO sth transformar or convertir* algo EN algo

(shape — on lathe) tornear; (— on potter's wheel) hacer*

~ vi
(rotate) handle/wheel girar, dar* vuelta(s)

(to face in different direction) person volverse*, darse* la vuelta, voltearse (AmL exc CS), darse* vuelta (CS); car dar* la vuelta, dar* vuelta (CS); he ~ed onto his side se volvió or se puso de lado

(change course, direction): to ~ into a side street meterse en una calle lateral; to ~ left/right girar or doblar or torcer* a la izquierda/derecha

(curve) road/river torcer*

(focus on): to ~ to another subject pasar a otro tema; his mind ~ed to thoughts of escape se puso a pensar en escaparse

(have recourse to): to ~ to sb (for protection, advice) recurrir a algn; to ~ to drink darse* a la bebida

(become): his face ~ed red se le puso la cara colorada; her hair had ~ed gray había encanecido

(be transformed) to ~ INTO/TO sth convertirse* EN algo

(change) luck/weather/tide cambiar

(go sour) milk agriarse*

(when reading): ~ to page 19 vayan a la página 19
turn against [v + o + prep + o]: she ~ed them against me los puso en mi contra turn around, (BrE also) turn round
[v + adv] darse* la vuelta, volverse*, voltearse (AmL exc CS), darse* vuelta (CS)

[v + o + adv] darle* la vuelta a, voltear (AmL exc CS), dar* vuelta (CS)
turn aside [v + adv] darse* la vuelta, voltearse (AmL exc CS), darse* vuelta (CS) turn away
[v + adv] apartarse

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
head/face volver*, voltear (AmL exc RPl), dar* vuelta (CS); he ~ed his eyes away apartó la mirada

(send away) business no aceptar; the doorman ~ed them away el portero no los dejó entrar

turn back
[v + adv] (go back) volver*, regresar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]: he was ~ed back at the border en la frontera lo hicieron regresar
turn down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(fold back) doblar

(diminish) heating/volume/temperature bajar

(reject) offer/candidate rechazar*
turn in
[v + adv] (go to bed) (colloq) acostarse*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (hand in, over) entregar*
turn off
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] light/radio/heating apagar*; faucet cerrar*; water cortar

[v + adv]
(from road) doblar

(switch off) apagarse*

turn on
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
light/television/oven encender*, prender (AmL); faucet abrir*

(excite) (colloq) gustar; (sexually) excitar

[v + prep + o] (attack) atacar*
turn out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(switch off) light apagar*

(empty) pockets/cupboard vaciar*

[v + adv + o] (produce) sacar*

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (force to leave) echar

[v + adv]
(attend): several thousand ~ed out to welcome the Pope varios miles de personas acudieron or fueron/vinieron a recibir al Papa

(result, prove): everything ~ed out well todo salió bien

turn over
[v + o + adv]
(flip, reverse) darle* la vuelta a, voltear (AmL exc CS), dar* vuelta (CS); soil remover*; idea darle* vueltas a

(Auto) engine hacer* funcionar

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (hand over) entregar*

[v + adv + o] page pasar, volver*, dar* vuelta (CS)

[v + adv] (onto other side) darse* la vuelta, darse* vuelta (CS); car volcarse*
turn round (esp BrE) turn around turn up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
collar levantarse, subirse

(shorten) trousers acortar; hem subir

(increase) oven/volume subir; radio subir el volumen de

[v + adv] (colloq)
(be found) sth lost aparecer*

(arrive) (BrE) llegar*; she didn't ~ up no apareció

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turn

: ~about, turnaround~around
n giro m, cambio m;
~coat
n renegado, -da m,f

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turned-up
adj nose respingón, respingado (AmL)

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turning
n (in town) bocacalle f; we've missed the ~ nos hemos pasado la calle (or carretera etc)

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turning point

n momento m decisivo or crucial

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turnip
nc u nabo m

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turn

: ~out
n (at election) número m de votantes; (at public spectacle) número m de asistentes;
~over
n
u
(volume of business, sales) facturación f

(of stock) rotación f

(of staff) movimiento m

;
c (Culin) empanada f (esp AmL), empanadilla f (esp Esp)
;
~pike
n (AmE) autopista f de peaje or (Méx) de cuota;
~ signal
n (AmE) intermitente m direccional f (Col, Méx), señalizador m (de viraje) (Chi);
~stile
n torniquete m;
~table
n (Audio) (platter) plato m; (deck) platina f, tornamesa f or m (AmL);
~up
n
(hem) dobladillo m

(on trousers) (BrE) vuelta f or (RPl) botamanga f or (Chi) bastilla f or (Méx) valenciana f

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turpentine
nu aguarrás m, trementina f

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turquoise
adj (azul) turquesa adj inv

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turret
n torrecilla f

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turtle
n
(marine reptile) tortuga f marina or de mar

(AmE) (tortoise) tortuga f

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turtleneck

n
~ (collar) cuello m alto

~ (sweater) suéter m de cuello vuelto

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turves
pl of TURF

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tusk
n colmillo m

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tussle
n pelea f, lucha f

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tut
vi -tt- chasquear la lengua

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tutor
n profesor, -sora m,f particular

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tutorial
n : clase individual o con un pequeño número de estudiantes

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tutu
n (pl ~s) tutú m

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tuxedo
n (pl -dos or -does) (AmE) esmoquin m, smoking m

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TV
nc u (television) televisión f, tele f (fam), TV f

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twang
n (of guitar) tañido m; (of voice, accent): his voice has a nasal ~ tiene la voz gangosa

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tweak
vt pellizcar* (retorciendo)

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twee
adj (BrE) cursi

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tweed
n u
(Tex) tweed m

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tweet
vi piar*, gorjear

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tweezers
pl n pinza(s) f(pl)

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twelfth [1]
000,000 adj duodécimo

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twelfth [2]
adv en duodécimo lugar

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twelfth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) doceavo m; (part) doceava parte f

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Twelfth Night

n Noche f de Reyes

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twelve
000,000,000 adj/n doce adj inv/m; ~ (o'clock) midnight/noon las doce de la noche/del mediodía; see also FOUR

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twentieth [1]
000,000 adj vigésimo

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twentieth [2]
adv en vigésimo lugar

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twentieth [3]
000,000,000 n (Math) veinteavo m; (part) veinteava or vigésima parte f

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twenty
000,000,000 adj/n veinte adj inv/m; see also FOUR

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twenty-first [1]
000,000 adj vigesimoprimero

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twenty-first [2]
adv en vigesimoprimer lugar

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twice
adv dos veces; ~ a year dos veces por año; to think ~ pensarlo* dos veces; ~ three is six dos por tres es (igual a) seis; I've got ~ as many as you yo tengo el doble que tú

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twiddle
vt (hacer*) girar

~ vi to ~ WITH sth juguetear CON algo

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twig
n ramita f

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twilight
nu
(dusk) crepúsculo m

(half-light) penumbra f

(period of decline) (liter) crepúsculo m (liter)

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twin [1]
n mellizo, -za m,f, gemelo, -la m,f (esp Esp); identical ~s gemelos idénticos or (téc) univitelinos, gemelos (AmL)

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twin [2]
adj
brother/sister mellizo, gemelo (esp Esp)

(paired): ~ beds camas fpl gemelas

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twin [3]
vt -nn- (BrE) (usu pass) to be ~ned WITH sth estar* hermanado CON algo

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twine [1]
nu cordel m, bramante m (Esp), cáñamo m (Andes), mecate m (AmC, Méx, Ven)

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twine [2]
vi to ~ AROUND sth enroscarse* ALREDEDOR DE algo

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twinge
n (of pain) punzada f, puntada f (CS); (of remorse) puntada f

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twinkle [1]
n
(of lights, stars) centelleo m, titilar m

(in eye) brillo m

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twinkle [2]
vi
light/star titilar, centellear

eyes brillar

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twinkling
n : in the ~ of an eye en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

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twirl
vt cane/baton (hacer*) girar

~ vi baton girar; to ~ around girar

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twist [1]
vt

(screw, coil) retorcer*; to ~ sth AROUND sth enrollar or enroscar* algo ALREDEDOR DE algo

(turn) handle/knob girar

(distort) retorcer*

(sprain) torcer*

(alter, pervert) words tergiversar; meaning torcer*

~ vi
(wind, coil) rope/wire enrollarse, enroscarse*; road/river serpentear

(turn, rotate) girar

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twist [2]
n

(bend — in wire, rope) vuelta f, onda f; (— in road) recodo m, vuelta f

(turning movement) giro m

a ~ of lemon una rodajita de limón (retorcida)

(in story, events) giro m inesperado

(dance) twist m

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twisted
adj retorcido

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twister
n (AmE colloq) tornado m

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twit
n (BrE colloq) imbécil mf

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twitch [1]
vi tail/nose moverse*

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twitch [2]
n tic m

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twitter
vi
birds gorjear

person parlotear, cotorrear (fam)

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two [1]
000,000,000 n dos m; ~ by ~ (liter) de dos en dos, de a dos (AmL); to put ~ and ~ together atar cabos; see also FOUR

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two [2]
000,000 adj dos adj inv

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two

: ~-bit
adj (AmE) (before n) (colloq) de tres al cuarto (fam);
~-dimensional
adj bidimensional;
~-edged
adj de doble filo;
~-faced
adj (colloq) falso, doble (Andes, Ven fam);
~fold
adj/adv -fold;
~pence
n dos peniques mpl;
~-piece
adj swimsuit de dos piezas; ~-piece suit traje m or (Col) vestido m de dos piezas, ambo m (CS);
~-seater
n biplaza

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twosome
n (pair) pareja f

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two

: ~-time
vt (colloq) (be unfaithful to) ponerle* or meterle los cuernos a (fam); (double-cross) engañar;
~-tone
adj de dos tonos;
~-way
adj traffic/street de doble sentido or dirección; agreement bilateral; ~-way radio aparato m emisor y receptor

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TX
Texas

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tycoon
n magnate mf

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tympani
pl n timbales mpl

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type [1]
n
c
(sort, kind) tipo m; it's a ~ of … (in descriptions, definitions) es una especie de …

(typical example) tipo m, ejemplo m típico; (stereotype) estereotipo m

u (Print) (characters) tipo m (de imprenta)

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type [2]
vt/i escribir* a máquina, tipear (AmS)

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type

: ~cast
vt (past & past p -cast) actor encasillar (en cierto tipo de papel);
~face
n tipo m (de imprenta), (tipo m de) caracteres mpl, (tipo m de) letra f;
~script
nc u texto m mecanografiado, manuscrito m (de una obra, novela etc);
~set
vt (pres p -setting; past & past p -set) componer*;
~setter
n (person) cajista mf, componedor, -dora m,f;
~write (past -wrote; past p -written)
vt (usu pass) escribir* a máquina, mecanografiar*;
~writer
n máquina f de escribir

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typhoid (fever)
nu (fiebre f) tifoidea f

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typhoon
n tifón m

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typical
adj típico

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typically
adv típicamente

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typify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied tipificar*

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typing
nu mecanografía f; (before n) error de máquina; lesson de mecanografía

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typist
n mecanógrafo, -fa m,f, dactilógrafo, -fa m,f

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typography
nu tipografía f

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tyrannical
adj tiránico

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tyranny
nu tiranía f

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tyrant
n tirano, -na m,f

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tyre
n (BrE) tire[2]

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U

U
(in UK) (Cin) (universal) apta para todo público (AmL), todos los públicos (Esp)

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U ,u
, n U, u f

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ubiquitous
adj omnipresente (frml), ubicuo (liter)

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udder
n ubre f

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UFO
n (unidentified flying object) ovni m, OVNI m

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Uganda
n Uganda f

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Ugandan
adj ugandés

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ugly
adj uglier, ugliest feo

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UHT
adj (BrE) (ultra high temperature) UHT, UAT (AmL), uperizado (Esp)

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UK
n (United Kingdom) RU m

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Ukraine
n Ucrania f

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Ukrainian [1]
adj ucraniano, ucranio

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Ukrainian [2]
n
c (person) ucraniano, -na m,f, ucranio, -nia m,f

u (language) ucraniano m, ucranio m

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ulcer
n (internal) úlcera f; (external) llaga f; a mouth ~ una llaga en la boca

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ulterior
adj oculto; ~ motive segunda intención f, motivo m oculto

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ultimata
pl of ULTIMATUM

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ultimate [1]
adj
(eventual) aim/destination final

(utmost, supreme) sacrifice máximo, supremo

(most sophisticated) (journ): the ~ sound system lo último en sistemas de sonido, el no va más en sistemas de sonido (fam)

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ultimate [2]
n : the ~ in sth lo último en algo, el no va más en algo (fam)

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ultimately
adv
(finally) en última instancia

(in the long run) a la larga

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ultimatum
n (pl -tums or -ta) ultimátum m

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ultra-
pref ultra-, super- (fam)

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ultrasonic
adj ultrasónico

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ultrasound
n
u (Phys) ultrasonido m

c u (Med) ecografía f

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ultraviolet
adj ultravioleta adj inv

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umbilical cord
n cordón m umbilical

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umbrage
n : to take ~ (AT sth) ofenderse or sentirse* agraviado (POR algo)

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umbrella
n (pl -las) paraguas m

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umpire
n árbitro, -tra m,f; (in baseball) umpire mf

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umpteen
adj (colloq) tropecientos (fam), miles or un millón de

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umpteenth
adj (colloq) enésimo; for the ~ time por enésima vez

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un-
pref in-, des-, no, sin, poco; see individual words

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UN
n (United Nations) ONU f

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unable
adj (pred) to be ~ to + INF no poder* + INF

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unabridged
adj íntegro

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unacceptable
adj conduct/standard inaceptable, inadmisible; terms/conditions inadmisible

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unaccompanied
adj
luggage no acompañado; person solo

(Mus) singing sin acompañamiento; instrument solo

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unaccounted for
adj (pred): the rest of the money is ~ ~ no se han dado explicaciones sobre qué sucedió con el resto del dinero; the others are still ~ ~ los otros siguen su aparecer

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unaccustomed
adj
(unusual) desacostumbrado, poco habitual

(unused) to be ~ TO sth/-ING no estar* acostumbrado A algo/+ INF

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unadventurous
adj poco atrevido or audaz

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unaffected
adj
(sincere, natural) person natural, sencillo

(not damaged, hurt) no afectado

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unaided
adj sin ayuda

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unambitious
adj poco ambicioso

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unanimous
adj unánime

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unanimously
adv vote/state unánimemente; elect por unanimidad

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unanswered
adj question/letter sin contestar

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unappetizing
adj dish/smell poco apetitoso; prospect poco apetecible

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unappreciative
adj person ingrato, desagradecido

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unapproachable
adj person inabordable, poco accesible or asequible

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unarmed
adj person desarmado; combat sin armas

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unassisted
adj sin ayuda

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unassuming
adj sencillo, sin pretensiones

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unattached
adj
(not affiliated) independiente

(not married) sin ataduras

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unattended
adj (usu pred)
(unwatched, unsupervised): to leave sb ~ dejar a algn solo; don't leave your luggage ~ vigile su equipaje en todo momento

(not dealt with) desatendido

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unattractive
adj poco atractivo

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unauthorized
adj no autorizado

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unavailable
adj : that number is ~ ese número está desconectado (or averiado etc); he is ~ for comment no desea hacer ningún comentario

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unavoidable
adj inevitable

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unavoidably
adv : I was ~ delayed no pude evitar llegar retrasado

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unaware
adj
(not conscious) (pred) to be ~ OF sth ignorar algo, no ser* consciente DE algo

(naive): politically ~ sin conciencia política

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unawares
adv : to catch o take sb ~ agarrar or (esp Esp) coger* a algn desprevenido

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unbalanced
adj
diet/composition desequilibrado

(mentally) desequilibrado, trastornado

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unbearable
adj insoportable, inaguantable

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unbeatable
adj team invencible; quality/value insuperable; price imbatible

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unbeaten
adj champion/army invicto; record insuperado

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unbeknown ,unbeknownst
, adv (liter): ~ to me/her sin saberlo yo/ella

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unbelievable
adj increíble

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unbelievably
adv increíblemente

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unbelieving
adj smile/look de incredulidad

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unbending
adj person/attitude inflexible; determination firme

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unbiased
adj imparcial, objetivo

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unblock
vt desatascar*, destapar (AmL)

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unbolt
vt gate/door descorrer el pestillo or cerrojo de

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unborn
adj child que todavía no ha nacido

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unbreakable
adj irrompible

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unbridled
adj desenfrenado

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unbroken
adj intacto, en perfecto estado; silence/run ininterrumpido

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unbuckle
vt desabrochar

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unbutton
vt desabotonar, desabrochar

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uncalled-for
adj criticism/remark fuera de lugar

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uncanny
adj raro, extraño

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uncaring
adj indiferente

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unceremonious
adj brusco, poco ceremonioso

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uncertain
adj

(unsure) (pred) to be ~ ABOUT/OF sth no estar* seguro DE algo

(hesitant) vacilante

prospects/future incierto

(vague): in no ~ terms muy claramente, inequívocamente

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uncertainty
nu incertidumbre f

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unchanged
adj (usu pred): she was quite ~ no había cambiado para nada; the ceremony has remained ~ for centuries la ceremonia se ha celebrado de la misma forma durante siglos

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uncharacteristic
adj desacostumbrado, inusitado

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uncharitable
adj act/remark poco caritativo

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unchecked
adj libre, sin obstáculos

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uncivilized
adj incivilizado

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uncle
n tío m

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unclean
adj impuro

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unclear
adj poco claro, confuso; he was ~ about his reasons for doing it no dio una explicación muy clara de sus motivos

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uncoil
vi desenroscarse*

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uncomfortable
adj incómodo

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uncommon
adj poco común or frecuente

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uncommunicative
adj poco comunicativo

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uncomplaining
adj resignado

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uncomplicated
adj sin complicaciones; character/style poco complicado

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uncompromising
adj inflexible, intransigente

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unconcerned
adj indiferente

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unconditional
adj incondicional

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unconnected
adj (unrelated) sin conexión; these incidents are completely ~ estos incidentes no guardan ninguna relación (entre sí)

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unconscious [1]
adj
(Med) inconsciente

(unaware) (pred) to be ~ OF sth no ser* consciente DE algo

(Psych) inconsciente

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unconscious [2]
n the ~ el inconsciente

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unconsciously
adv inconscientemente

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uncontested
adj will no impugnado; leader indiscutible

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uncontrollable
adj trembling incontrolable; urge irresistible, irrefrenable; laughter incontenible

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uncontrolled
adj incontrolado

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unconventional
adj poco convencional

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unconvinced
adj : I'm still ~ aún no estoy muy convencida

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unconvincing
adj poco convincente

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uncoordinated
adj person falto de coordinación; movements no coordinado

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uncork
vt descorchar

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uncorroborated
adj no confirmado, no corroborado

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uncouth
adj zafio, burdo

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uncover
vt
(remove covering of) destapar

(expose) scandal/plot revelar, sacar* a la luz

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unctuous
adj empalagoso

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uncultivated
adj land/mind sin cultivar

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uncurl
vt desenrollar

~ vi snake desenroscarse*

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uncut
adj

grass/hedge sin cortar

diamond/gem sin tallar, en bruto; stone/marble sin labrar

(unabridged) íntegro, completo

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undamaged
adj intacto

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undaunted
adj impertérrito

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undecided
adj
(wavering) (usu pred) indeciso

matter pendiente, no resuelto

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undefeated
adj invicto

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undemanding
adj job cómodo, que exige poco; person poco exigente

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undeniable
adj innegable

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undeniably
adv sin lugar a dudas

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under [1]
prep
(beneath) debajo de, abajo de (AmL)

(less than) menos de

name/heading bajo

government/authority bajo; he has 20 people ~ him tiene 20 personas a su mando

(according to) según

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under [2]
adv
(less) menos; it will cost £10 or ~ costará 10 dólares como mucho

(under water): they pushed him ~ lo empujaron debajo del agua

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under-
pref
(below, lower): the ~mentioned los abajo mencionados

(less than proper): they are ~represented on the committee no tienen la representación que les corresponde en la comisión

(of lesser rank) sub-; ~manager subgerente m

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under

: ~age
adj (before n) person menor de edad;
~arm
adj (before n) (Sport) sin levantar el brazo por encima del hombro;
~carriage
n tren m de aterrizaje;
~charge
vt cobrarle de menos a;
~coat, (AmE also) undercoating~coating
n

u (paint) pintura f base

c (coating) primera mano f de pintura

;
u c (AmE Auto) tratamiento m anticorrosivo del chasis
;
~cover
adj secreto;
~current
n
(of discontent) trasfondo m, corriente f subyacente

(of water) contracorriente f
;
~cut
vt (pres p -cutting; past & past p -cut) competitor vender más barato que;
~developed
adj poco desarrollado; nation subdesarrollado;
~done
adj meat poco cocido, poco hecho (Esp);
~estimate
vt
(guess too low): they ~estimated the cost calcularon el costo en menos de lo que correspondía

(underrate) subestimar
;
~fed
adj subalimentado;
~foot
adv debajo de los pies;
~go
vt (3rd pers sing pres -goes; pres p -going; past -went; past p -gone) change/hardship sufrir; he is ~going treatment está en tratamiento;
~graduate
n estudiante universitario, -ria m,f (de licenciatura); (before n) course/student universitario

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underground [1]
adj (before n) subterráneo; organization clandestino

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underground [2]
adv bajo tierra

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underground [3]
nu c
also Underground (BrE Transp) metro m, subterráneo m (RPl)

(secret organization) movimiento m clandestino

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under

: ~growth
nu maleza f, monte m bajo;
~hand , underhanded~handed
adj person solapado; method/dealings poco limpio;
~lie
vt (3rd pers sing pres -lies; pres p -lying; past -lay; past p -lain) subyacer* a;
~line
vt subrayar;
~lying
adj (before n) subyacente;
~manned
adj factory con personal or con mano de obra insuficiente;
~mine
vt health/strength minar; authority quitar

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underneath [1]
prep debajo de, abajo de (AmL)

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underneath [2]
adv debajo, abajo; dig/crawl por debajo, por abajo

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under

: ~nourished
adj desnutrido;
~paid
adj mal pagado;
~pants
pl n calzoncillos mpl, calzones mpl (Méx);
~pass
n (for traffic) paso m inferior; pedestrian ~pass pasaje m subterráneo;
~privileged
adj desfavorecido;
~rate
vt
ability/opponent subestimar

~rated past p writer/play no debidamente apreciado or valorado
;
~secretary
n subsecretario, -ria m,f;
~sell
vt (past & past p -sold) competitor vender más barato que;
~shirt
n (AmE) camiseta f (interior);
~shorts
pl n (AmE) calzoncillos mpl (en forma de pantalón corto);
~side
n parte f inferior or de abajo;
~skirt
n enagua(s) f(pl), viso m, fondo m (Méx);
~sold past and past p of undersell;
~staffed
adj : to be ~staffed estar* muy escaso or falto de personal

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understand
(past & past p -stood) vt

(grasp meaning of) entender*

(sympathize, empathize with) comprender, entender*

(believe, infer): I ~ you play tennis tengo entendido que juega al tenis

~ vi entender*, comprender

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understandable
adj comprensible

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understanding [1]
n
u
(grasp) entendimiento m

(interpretation) interpretación f

(sympathy) comprensión f

c (agreement, arrangement) acuerdo m; we had an ~ that … habíamos convenido que …

u on the ~ that bien entendido que

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understanding [2]
adj comprensivo

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understatement

nc u : to say it wasn't well attended is an ~ decir que no estuvo muy concurrido es quedarse corto

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understood [1]
past & past p of UNDERSTAND

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understood [2]
adj (assumed): expenses will be paid, that's ~ se sobreentiende que nos (or les etc) pagarán los gastos

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under

: ~study
n suplente mf, sobresaliente mf;
~take
vt (past -took; past p -taken)
responsibility asumir; obligation contraer*; task emprender

to ~take to + INF comprometerse A + INF
;
~taker
n mortician;
~taking
n
(task) empresa f, tarea f

(promise) promesa f
;
~tone
n
(low voice): to speak in an ~tone hablar en voz baja

(hint) trasfondo m
;
~took past of ~take;
~value
vt goods subvalorar; person/skill subvalorar

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underwater [1]
adj submarino

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underwater [2]
adv debajo del agua

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under

: ~wear
nu ropa f interior;
~weight
adj person/baby de peso más bajo que el normal;
~went past of undergo;
~world
n
(Myth) the U~world el infierno, el averno (liter)

(criminals): the ~world el hampa, los bajos fondos
;
~write
vt (past -wrote; past p -written)
(in insurance) asegurar

(guarantee financially) project/venture financiar

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undeserving
adj person de poco mérito; cause poco meritorio

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undesirable
adj consequence no deseado; person indeseable

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undeveloped
adj resources/region sin explotar

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undid
past of UNDO

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undignified
adj
(lacking modesty) indecoroso

(inappropriate to status) poco digno

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undisciplined
adj indisciplinado

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undiscovered
adj (not found) no descubierto; (unknown) desconocido

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undisguised
adj manifiesto, abierto

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undisputed
adj champion/leader indiscutido; facts innegable

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undivided
adj : you have my ~ attention tienes toda mi atención

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undo
vt (3rd pers sing pres -does; pres p -doing; past -did; past p -done) button/jacket desabrochar; zipper abrir*; knot/parcel desatar, deshacer*; shoelaces desatar, desamarrar (AmL exc RPl)

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undone
adj (pred)
(unfastened) desatado, desamarrado (AmL exc RPl)

(not started) sin empezar; (unfinished) sin terminar

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undoubtedly
adv indudablemente, sin duda

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undress
vt desvestir*, desnudar; to get ~ed desvestirse*, desnudarse

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undue
adj (before n) excesivo, demasiado

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unduly
adv excesivamente, demasiado

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unearth
vt
remains desenterrar*

fact/document descubrir*

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unearthly
adj -lier, -liest sobrenatural; at this ~ hour a estas horas (intempestivas)

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unease
nu (nervousness) inquietud f; (tension, discontent) malestar m

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uneasy
adj -sier, -siest
(anxious, troubled) inquieto, preocupado

(awkward, constrained) laugh/silence incómodo, molesto

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uneconomical
adj poco económico

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uneducated
adj sin educación, inculto

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unemotional
adj person indiferente; account/report objetivo

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unemployable
adj inempleable

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unemployed
adj person desempleado, parado (Esp), en paro (Esp), cesante (Chi)

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unemployment
nu (being out of work) desempleo m, paro m (Esp), cesantía f (Chi); (before n) ~ benefit o (AmE also) compensation subsidio m de desempleo, paro m (Esp), subsidio m de cesantía (Chi)

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unending
adj interminable, sin fin

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unenthusiastic
adj poco entusiasta

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unenviable
adj nada envidiable

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unequal
adj desigual

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UNESCO
n (no art) (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) la UNESCO

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unethical
adj inmoral, poco ético

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uneven
adj

(not straight) torcido

(not level) surface desigual, irregular, disparejo (AmL); ground desnivelado, desigual, disparejo (AmL)

color/paint poco uniforme, disparejo (AmL)

(unequal) widths/lengths/contest desigual

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uneventful
adj journey sin incidentes; day tranquilo; life sin acontecimientos de nota

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unexciting
adj prospect/job poco estimulante; food insulso, poco apetitoso

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unexpected
adj reaction/visitor inesperado; result/delay imprevisto

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unexpectedly
adv arrive de improviso; happen de forma imprevista

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unexploded
adj sin detonar

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unexplored
adj inexplorado

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unfailing
adj optimism indefectible, a toda prueba; interest/support constante

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unfair
adj treatment/decision injusto; competition desleal; dismissal improcedente, injustificado; it was ~ of him to blame you fue injusto que te echara la culpa a ti

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unfairly
adj injustamente

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unfaithful
adj spouse/lover infiel; follower desleal

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unfamiliar
adj face/surroundings desconocido, nuevo

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unfashionable
adj fuera de moda

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unfasten
vt seat belt/button desabrochar; knot deshacer*, desatar

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unfavorable ,unfavourable
, (BrE) adj desfavorable

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unfinished
adj sin terminar, inacabado

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unfit
adj
(unsuitable) mother inepto, incapaz; he was ~ for the job no estaba capacitado para el trabajo; ~ for human consumption no apto para el consumo

(physically): I'm ~ no estoy en forma, estoy fuera de forma

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unflagging
adj energy/enthusiasm inagotable; interest sostenido

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unflattering
adj remark/description poco halagüeño; dress poco favorecedor

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unfold
vt tablecloth/map desdoblar, extender*; wings desplegar*

~ vi
flower/leaf abrirse*; wings desplegarse*

story/events desarrollarse; scene extenderse*

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unforeseen
adj imprevisto

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unforgettable
adj inolvidable

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unforgivable
adj imperdonable

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unfortunate
adj desafortunado; he has been very ~ ha tenido muy mala suerte

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unfortunately
adv (indep) lamentablemente, desafortunadamente; (stronger) desgraciadamente, por desgracia

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unfounded
adj infundado

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unfriendly
adj -lier, -liest poco amistoso; (stronger) antipático

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unfulfilled
adj ambition/hope frustrado; prophecy no cumplido

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unfurl
vt desplegar*

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unfurnished
adj sin amueblar

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ungainly
adj desgarbado

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ungracious
adj descortés

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ungrateful
adj desagradecido, ingrato, malagradecido

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unguarded
adj (incautious): in an ~ moment en un momento de descuido

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unhappily
adv
sigh tristemente, con tristeza

(unfortunately) (indep) lamentablemente

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unhappiness
nu infelicidad f; (stronger) desdicha f; (sadness) tristeza f

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unhappy
adj -pier, -piest
(sad) childhood infeliz; (stronger) desgraciado, desdichado

(worried) (pred): I was ~ about the children being left alone me preocupaba or inquietaba que los niños se quedaran solos

(discontented) (pred) to be ~ ABOUT sth no estar* contento CON algo

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unharmed
adj : he escaped ~ salió or resultó ileso

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unhealthy
adj -thier, -thiest
person de mala salud; complexion enfermizo; climate poco saludable, insalubre, malsano

interest/obsession malsano

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unheard of

adj insólito

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unhelpful
adj assistant/secretary poco servicial; he was most ~ no se mostró nada dispuesto a ayudar

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unhinge
vt person/mind trastornar

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unhurt
adj ileso; to escape ~ salir* or resultar ileso

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unhygienic
adj antihigiénico

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UNICEF
n (no art) (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) UNICEF m or f

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unicorn
n unicornio m

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unidentified
adj no identificado; ~ flying object objeto m volador or (Esp) volante no identificado

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unification
nu unificación f

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uniform [1]
n uniforme m

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uniform [2]
adj color/length uniforme; temperature/speed constante

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uniformity
nu uniformidad f

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unify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied unir

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unilateral
adj unilateral

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unimaginable
adj inimaginable

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unimaginative
adj person poco imaginativo; story/design falto de imaginación

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unimportant
adj matter/detail sin importancia

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uninhabited
adj house deshabitado; region/island despoblado

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uninhibited
adj desinhibido, desenfadado

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unintelligent
adj poco inteligente

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unintelligible
adj ininteligible

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unintentional
adj involuntario, no deliberado

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unintentionally
adv involuntariamente, sin querer

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uninterested
adj indiferente

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uninteresting
adj topic sin interés; person poco interesante

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uninvited
adj : they came ~ vinieron sin que nadie los invitara

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uninviting
adj appearance poco atractivo; food poco apetitoso

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union
n
u c (act, state) unión f

c (Lab Rel) sindicato m, gremio m (CS, Per); (before n) official/movement sindical, gremial (CS, Per); ~ card carné m de afiliado

c (at college, university) asociación f or federación f de estudiantes

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unionize
vt sindicalizar* (esp AmL), sindicar* (esp Esp)

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Union Jack

n bandera f del Reino Unido

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unique
adj (no comp) único

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unisex
adj unisex adj inv

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unison
nu : in ~ al unísono

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unit
n

(item) (Busn) unidad f

(of furniture) módulo m

(group) (Mil) unidad f

(of measurement) unidad f

(Educ) (in course) módulo m

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unite
vt unir

~ vi unirse

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united
adj unido

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united

: U~ Arab Emirates
pl n the U~ Arab Emirates los Emiratos Árabes Unidos;
U~ Kingdom
n the U~ Kingdom el Reino Unido;
U~ Nations (Organization)
n (+ sing o pl vb) the U~ Nations (organization) (la Organización de) las Naciones Unidas;
U~ States
n (usu + sing vb) the U~ States los Estados Unidos;
U~ States of America
n (usu + sing vb) the U~ States of America los Estados Unidos de América

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unity
nu c (pl -ties) unidad f

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universal
adj
(general) general

(worldwide) universal

(all-purpose, versatile) adaptor universal

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universally
adv known/admired mundialmente, universalmente

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universe
n universo m

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university
nc u (pl -ties) universidad f; (before n) town/life universitario

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unjust
adj injusto

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unjustified
adj injustificado

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unkempt
adj (frml) appearance descuidado, desarreglado; hair despeinado

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unkind
adj -er, -est (unpleasant) poco amable; (cruel) cruel, malo; remark hiriente

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unknown [1]
adj desconocido

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unknown [2]
n
u (phenomenon) the ~ lo desconocido

c (person) desconocida, -da m,f

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unknown [3]
adv : ~ to her sin ella saberlo

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unlawful
adj conduct ilegal; possession ilícito

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unleaded
adj sin plomo

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unleash
vt dog soltar*, desatar; anger/imagination dar(le)* rienda suelta a; war desencadenar

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unless
conj a no ser que (+ subj), a menos que (+ subj)

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unlike
prep
(not similar to) diferente or distinto de

(untypical of): it's ~ you to be so optimistic tú no sueles ser tan optimista

(in contrast to) a diferencia de

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unlikely
adj -lier, liest
(improbable) outcome/victory improbable, poco probable

(far-fetched) story/explanation inverosímil

(odd, unexpected) insólito

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unlimited
adj ilimitado

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unlined
adj
paper sin pautar

dress/jacket sin forro

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unlisted
adj (AmE Telec) que no figura en la guía telefónica

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unlit
adj road sin luz, sin alumbrado

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unload
vt/i descargar*

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unlock
vt abrir* (algo que está cerrado con llave)

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unlucky
adj unluckier, unluckiest person sin suerte, desafortunado; day funesto, de mala suerte; object que trae mala suerte; to be ~ tener* mala suerte

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unmanageable
adj child/horse rebelde; hair rebelde

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unmanned
adj vehicle/rocket sin tripulación; space flight no tripulado

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unmarried
adj soltero

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unmask
vt desenmascarar

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unmentionable
adj inmencionable, innombrable

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unmistakable
adj inconfundible; proof inequívoco

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unnamed
adj no identificado

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unnatural
adj
(unusual) poco natural or normal

(awkward, affected) smile poco natural

(against nature) (frml) antinatural

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unnecessarily
adv innecesariamente

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unnecessary
adj innecesario

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unnerve
vt poner* nervioso, turbar (liter)

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unnerving
adj desconcertante, que pone nervioso

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unnoticed
adj (pred): to go ~ pasar desapercibido or inadvertido

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unobtainable
adj imposible de conseguir

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unobtrusive
adj discreto

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unoccupied
adj
seat/toilet desocupado, libre; house deshabitado, desocupado

(Mil) no ocupado

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unofficial
adj no oficial

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unofficially
adv extraoficialmente

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unopened
adj sin abrir

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unopposed
adj sin oposición

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unoriginal
adj poco original, sin originalidad

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unorthodox
adj poco ortodoxo

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unpack
vt bags sacar* las cosas de, desempacar* (AmL); suitcase deshacer*, desempacar* (AmL)

~ vi deshacer* las maletas, desempacar* (AmL)

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unpaid
adj work no retribuido, no remunerado; leave sin sueldo; debt pendiente, no liquidado

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unpalatable
adj
food/drink de sabor desagradable

fact/truth desagradable, difícil de digerir

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unparalleled
adj success/achievement sin paralelo, sin parangón; disaster sin precedentes; beauty incomparable

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unperturbed
adj impasible, impertérrito; she carried on ~ siguió sin inmutarse

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unpleasant
adj desagradable

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unplug
vt -gg- desenchufar, desconectar

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unpopular
adj impopular; he is ~ with everybody le cae muy mal a todo el mundo

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unprecedented
adj success/hostility sin precedentes; decision inaudito

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unpredictable
adj result/weather imprevisible; she's very ~ nunca se sabe cómo va a reaccionar

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unprepared
adj
(not ready) (pred) to be ~ no estar* preparado

(not expecting) (pred) to be ~ FOR sth no esperar algo

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unprepossessing
adj poco atractivo

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unprincipled
adj sin escrúpulos or principios

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unproductive
adj meeting infructuoso

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unprofessional
adj poco profesional

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unprofitable
adj no rentable

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unprotected
adj sin protección; sex sin el uso de preservativos

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unproven
adj theory (que está) por demostrar or probar

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unpublished
adj inédito, no publicado

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unpunished
adj : to go ~ person quedar sin castigo; crime quedar impune

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unqualified
adj
(complete, total) approval incondicional; disaster absoluto; success/failure rotundo

(without qualifications) teacher/nurse sin titulación or título, no titulado; staff no calificado or (Esp) cualificado

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unquestionable
adj sincerity/loyalty incuestionable, innegable

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unquestioning
adj obedience/faith ciego; loyalty incondicional

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unravel
vt , (BrE) -ll-
threads/string desenredar

mystery desentrañar

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unreadable
adj
handwriting ilegible

novel muy difícil de leer

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unrealistic
adj expectations poco realista; it's ~ to expect that no es realista esperar eso

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unreasonable
adj person poco razonable, irrazonable; demand/price excesivo, poco razonable

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unrecognizable
adj irreconocible

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unrefined
adj flour/sugar sin refinar, no refinado; gold en estado bruto; person poco refinado; ~ oil crudo m

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unrelated
adj facts/events no relacionados (entre sí)

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unreliable
adj person informal; information poco fidedigno; weather variable

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unrepeatable
adj irrepetible

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unrepentant
adj impenitente

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unreported
adj crime no denunciado

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unrepresentative
adj poco representativo

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unrequited
adj love no correspondido

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unresolved
adj no resuelto

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unresponsive
adj audience/expression indiferente; pupil que no responde

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unrest
nu (Pol) descontento m, malestar m; (active) disturbios mpl

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unrestricted
adj ilimitado

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unrewarded
adj no recompensado

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unripe
adj verde, que no está maduro

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unrivaled ,unrivalled
, (BrE) adj incomparable, inigualable

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unroll
vt desenrollar

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unruffled
adj
(undisturbed) manner sereno

(smooth) liso

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unruly
adj -lier, -liest class indisciplinado, difícil de controlar; conduct rebelde; child revoltoso

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unsafe
adj inseguro

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unsaid
adj : to leave sth ~ callar(se) algo, no decir* algo

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unsalted
adj sin sal

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unsatisfactory
adj insatisfactorio; explanation poco convincente

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unsatisfying
adj meal que no llena or satisface; job poco gratificante; ending decepcionante

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unsavory ,unsavoury
, (BrE) adj desagradable

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unscathed
adj (pred) (unhurt) ileso; (of reputation etc) indemne

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unscented
adj sin perfume

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unscheduled
adj no programado, no previsto

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unscientific
adj falto de rigor científico

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unscrew
vt screw/panel destornillar, desatornillar; lid desenroscar*

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unscrupulous
adj inescrupuloso

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unseat
vt
rider desmontar

government derribar

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unseen
adj
(invisible) danger/obstacle oculto

(unnoticed) sin ser visto

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unselfish
adj person nada egoísta; act desinteresado

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unsentimental
adj person/outlook poco sentimental

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unsettle
vt plans alterar; situation desestabilizar*; the question clearly ~d him la pregunta lo desconcertó visiblemente

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unsettled
adj

(troubled) period agitado; childhood poco estable

weather inestable

(undecided) issue/dispute pendiente (de resolución), sin resolver; future incierto

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unsettling
adj inquietante; effect desestabilizador

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unshakable ,unshakeable
, adj inquebrantable

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unshaven
adj sin afeitar, sin rasurar (esp Méx)

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unsightly
adj -lier, -liest feo, antiestético

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unsigned
adj sin firmar

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unskilled
adj worker no calificado or (Esp) cualificado; work no especializado

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unsociable
adj insociable, poco sociable

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unsold
adj no vendido

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unsolicited
adj que no se ha pedido or solicitado

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unsolved
adj no resuelto

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unsophisticated
adj person sencillo; tastes/technology simple, poco sofisticado

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unspeakable
adj evil incalificable, atroz; joy indescriptible

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unspecified
adj no especificado

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unspoiled ,unspoilt
, (BrE also) adj countryside que conserva su belleza natural

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unspoken
adj agreement tácito; wish no expresado

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unstable
adj inestable; prices variable

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unsteadily
adv de modo inseguro or vacilante

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unsteady
adj chair/ladder inestable, poco firme; walk/step vacilante, inseguro

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unstick
vt (past & past p unstuck) despegar*, quitar

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unstuck
adj despegado; to come ~ despegarse*

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unsuccessful
adj attempt infructuoso, fallido; they were ~ in their attempt fracasaron en su intento

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unsuccessfully
adv en vano, sin éxito

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unsuitable
adj clothing poco apropiado or adecuado; candidate poco idóneo; time inconveniente

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unsuited
adj (pred) she is ~ to this work no sirve para este trabajo; they are completely ~ son totalmente incompatibles

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unsure
adj inseguro, indeciso; to be ~ of oneself estar* or sentirse* inseguro de sí mismo

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unsurpassed
adj beauty/mastery sin igual, sin par (liter)

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unsuspecting
adj desprevenido; to be ~ no sospechar nada

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unsweetened
adj (without sugar) sin azúcar; (without sweeteners) sin edulcorantes

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unsympathetic
adj
(showing no sympathy) person/attitude indiferente, poco comprensivo

(unfavorable) account adverso, desfavorable; she was ~ to our cause no veía nuestra causa con simpatía

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unsystematic
adj poco sistemático

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untamed
adj animal sin domar; wilderness/forests virgen, agreste

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untangle
vt desenredar, desenmarañar; mystery desentrañar

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untapped
adj sin explotar

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untenable
adj (frml) insostenible

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untended
adj garden descuidado; patient desatendido

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unthinkable
adj inconcebible, inimaginable

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untidy
adj -dier, -diest room/desk/person desordenado; appearance descuidado, desprolijo (RPl); writing/schoolwork descuidado, desprolijo (RPl)

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untie
vt unties, untying, untied knot desatar; shoelaces desatar, desamarrar (AmL exc RPl); animal soltar*, desatar, desamarrar (AmL exc RPl)

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until [1]
conj hasta que
Note
When used as a conjunction in positive sentences expressing the future, until is translated by hasta que + subjunctive: we'll stay here until Carol comes back nos quedaremos aquí hasta que llegue Carol.
In negative sentences no is used optionally before the verb: he won't be satisfied until they give him his money back no estará satisfecho hasta que (no) le devuelvan su dinero.

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until [2]
prep hasta

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untimely
adj
death/end prematuro

arrival inoportuno, intempestivo

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untold
adj (before n) wealth/sums incalculable; misery/pleasures indecible, inenarrable

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untouched
adj
(not handled) intacto, sin tocar; he left his food ~ no probó la comida

(safe, unharmed) intacto

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untoward
adj (frml) perjudicial, adverso; I hope nothing ~ has happened espero que no haya pasado nada (que haya que lamentar)

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untrained
adj falto de formación or capacitación; teacher sin título; to the ~ eye/ear … para (el ojo/oído de) quien no es experto …

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untreated
adj sewage/waste sin tratar or procesar

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untried
adj
(not tested) method no probado

(Law) case no sometido a juicio

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untroubled
adj tranquilo

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untrue
adj falso; it is ~ (to say) that … es falso or no es cierto que …

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untrustworthy
adj person de poca confianza; source no fidedigno

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untruthful
adj account/answer falso; person falso, mentiroso

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unusual
adj poco corriente or común, fuera de lo corriente or común, inusual; with ~ frankness con inusitada or insólita franqueza; did you notice anything ~ about him? ¿le notaste algo raro or fuera de lo normal?

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unusually
adv excepcionalmente, inusitadamente; she was ~ talkative estaba más conversadora que de costumbre

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unveil
vt descubrir*, develar (AmL)

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unwanted
adj pregnancy/child no deseado; object superfluo

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unwarranted
adj injustificado

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unwavering
adj loyalty/belief inquebrantable; determination férreo

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unwelcome
adj visit inoportuno; guest inoportuno, poco grato; news poco grato

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unwell
adj mal

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unwholesome
adj diet/climate poco sano or saludable; smell/person desagradable

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unwieldy
adj -dier, -diest pesado y difícil de manejar

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unwilling
adj mal dispuesto; to be ~ to + INF no querer* + INF, no estar* dispuesto a + INF

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unwillingly
adv de mala gana, a regañadientes

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unwind
(past & past p unwound ) vt desenrollar

~ vi (colloq) relajarse

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unwise
adj poco prudente or sensato; it would be ~ of you to do that hacer eso no sería sensato

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unwitting
adj involuntario

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unwittingly
adv sin ser consciente (de ello), sin darse* cuenta

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unworthy
adj -thier, -thiest indigno; to be ~ to + INF no ser* digno DE + INF

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unwound
past & past p of UNWIND

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unwrap
vt -pp- desenvolver*

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unwritten
adj rule no escrito; agreement verbal, de palabra

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unyielding
adj person inflexible; opposition implacable

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up [1]
adv

(in upward direction): ~ a bit … left a bit un poco más arriba … un poco a la izquierda; we saw them on the way ~ los vimos cuando subíamos; from the waist ~ desde la cintura para arriba

(of position) arriba; ~ here/there aquí/allí arriba; 300ft ~ a una altura de 300 pies

(upstairs, on upper floor): I'll be ~ in a minute subiré en un minuto

(raised): with the blinds ~ con las persianas levantadas or subidas; face ~ boca arriba

(upright): the nurse helped him ~ la enfermera lo ayudó a sentarse

(out of bed): they're not ~ yet todavía no se han levantado

(of numbers, intensity): she had the volume ~ high tenía el volumen muy alto; from £25/the age of 11 ~ a partir de 25 dólares/de los 11 años

(at or to another place): the path ~ to the house el sendero hasta la casa

(in position, erected): is the tent ~? ¿ya han armado la tienda or (AmL) la carpa?; the shelves are ~ los estantes están colocados or puestos

(going on) (colloq): what's ~ with you? ¿a ti qué te pasa?; what's ~? (what's the matter?) ¿qué pasa?; (as greeting) (AmE) ¿qué hay? (colloq)

(finished): your time is ~ se te ha acabado el tiempo

(Sport) (ahead in competition): they're two goals ~ van ganando por dos goles; to be one ~ on sb tener* una ventaja sobre algn

(in phrases)
up against
(next to) contra

(confronted by): you don't know what you're ~ against no sabes a lo que te enfrentas

up and down
(vertically): to jump ~ and down dar* saltos; to look sb ~ and down mirar a algn de arriba abajo

(back and forth) de arriba abajo

up till o until hasta

up to
(as far as, as much as) hasta; ~ to here/now hasta aquí/ahora

(equal to): it isn't ~ to the usual standard no es del alto nivel al que estamos acostumbrados; come up to

(capable of): she's not ~ to the job no tiene las condiciones necesarias para el trabajo; I'm not ~ to going out no me siente con fuerzas (como) para salir

(depending on): that's ~ to you eso depende de ti; it's not ~ to me to decide no me corresponde a mí decidir

to be ~ to sth (colloq): they're ~ to something (planning) están tramando algo, se traen algo entre manos; (doing) están haciendo algo; what have you been ~ to lately? ¿en qué has andado últimamente?

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up [2]
prep

(in upward direction): to go ~ the stairs/hill subir la escalera/colina

(at higher level): 80ft ~ the cliff a 80 pies del pie del acantilado

(along): to go ~ the river ir* por el río; she walked ~ and down the room iba de un lado a otro de la habitación

(further along): it's just ~ the road está un poco más allá or adelante

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up [3]
n : ~s and downs (of life) vicisitudes fpl; (of marriage) altibajos mpl

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up

: ~-and-coming
adj (before n): an ~-and-coming actor un actor que promete;
~beat
adj (colloq) optimista;
~braid
vt (frml) reprender, reconvenir* (frml);
~bringing
n (no pl) educación f;
~coming
adj (before n) próximo, que se acerca

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update [1]
vt poner* al día

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update [2]
n : to give sb an ~ on sth poner* a algn al corriente or al tanto de algo

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up

: ~end
vt poner* vertical, parar (AmL);
~front
adv por adelantado;
~grade
vt
employee elevar de categoría; job elevar la categoría de

(improve) facilities mejorar

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upheaval
nu c trastorno m; (social, political) agitación f

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up

: ~held past & past p of ~hold;
~hill
adv cuesta arriba, en subida;
~hold
vt (past & past p ~held)
tradition conservar; principle mantener*

(Law) decision/verdict confirmar

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upholster
vt tapizar*

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upholstery
nu
(stuffing, springs) relleno m; (covers) tapizado m

(craft, trade) tapicería f

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up

: ~keep
nu (running, maintenance) mantenimiento m; (costs) gastos mpl de mantenimiento;
~lift
vt elevar;
~lifting
adj (spiritually) que eleva el espíritu; (emotionally) que levanta el ánimo;
~load
vt (Comput) cargar*, subir

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upmarket [1]
adj de categoría, para gente pudiente

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upmarket [2]
adv : to go ~ subir de categoría

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upon
prep (frml)
(on) sobre; ~ -ING al + INF

(indicating large numbers): thousands ~ thousands miles y miles

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upper
adj (before n)

(spatially, numerically) superior; lip superior, de arriba

(in rank, importance) superior, más elevado

(Geog) alto; the U~ Danube el alto Danubio

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upper

: ~ class
n clase f alta;
~-class
adj de clase alta;
~most
adj más alto

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upright
adj
post/position vertical; to place/stand sth ~ colocar*/poner* algo de pie or vertical

citizen recto

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up

: ~rising
n levantamiento m, alzamiento m;
~river
adv río arriba;
~roar
nu (noise, chaos) tumulto m, alboroto m; (outcry) protesta f airada;
~root
vt plant arrancar* de raíz, desarraigar* (téc); person desarraigar*

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upset [1]
adj
(unhappy, hurt) disgustado; (distressed) alterado; (offended) ofendido; (disappointed) desilusionado

(Med): I have an ~ stomach estoy or ando mal del estómago, estoy descompuesto (del estómago) (esp AmL)

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upset [2]
vt (pres p upsetting; past & past p upset)
(hurt) disgustar; (distress) alterar, afectar; (offend) ofender

(make ill): it ~s my stomach me cae mal, me sienta mal (al estómago)

plans/calculations desbaratar, trastornar

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upset [3]
n
c u
(upheaval) trastorno m

(emotional trouble) disgusto m

c (Med): to have a stomach ~ estar* mal or (esp AmL) descompuesto del estómago

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upshot
n : the ~ of it all is that … lo que resulta de todo esto es que …

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upside down
adj al revés (con la parte de arriba abajo); to turn sth ~ ~ poner* algo boca abajo; theory/world revolucionar algo

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upstage
vt eclipsar

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upstairs
adv arriba; to go ~ subir

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up

: ~start
n advenedizo, -za m,f;
~state
adv (AmE): he lives ~state vive en el norte del estado (fuera de la capital);
~stream
adv río or corriente arriba;
~surge
n of/in violence recrudecimiento m; in demand aumento m;
~take
nu to be quick on the ~take agarrar or (esp Esp) coger* las cosas al vuelo;
~tight
adj (colloq) nervioso, tenso;
~-to-date
adj (pred ~ to date) al día, actualizado

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uptown [1]
adj (AmE) que va hacia el norte/hacia el distrito residencial (de la ciudad)

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uptown [2]
adv (AmE): they live/went ~ viven en/fueron hacia el norte/hacia el distrito residencial de la ciudad

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up

: ~turn
n (in demand, production) repunte m, mejora f;
~turned
adj nose respingón, respingado (AmL); table boca abajo, patas arriba; car/crate volcado

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upward [1]
adj (before n) direction hacia arriba; movement ascendente; tendency al alza

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upward [2],upwards
, (esp BrE) adv climb/look hacia arriba; face ~ boca arriba

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upwardly mobile
adj de movilidad social ascendente

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uranium
nu uranio m

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Uranus
n Urano m

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urban
adj urbano

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urbane
adj (frml) fino y cortés, urbano (frml)

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urchin
n golfillo, -lla m,f, pilluelo, -la m,f

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Urdu
nu urdu m

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urge [1]
n (wish, whim) ganas fpl; (creative, sexual) impulso m

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urge [2]
vt instar (frml); (entreat) pedir* con insistencia; to ~ sb to + INF instar a algn A QUE (+ subj) (frml), pedirle* A algn con insistencia QUE (+ subj) urge on [v + o + adv] animar, alentar*; horse espolear

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urgency
nu urgencia f

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urgent
adj matter/case urgente; tone apremiante

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urgently
adv urgentemente, con urgencia

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urinal
n (place) urinario m; (receptacle) orinal m

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urinate
vi (frml) orinar

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urine
nu orina f

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urn
n
(vase) urna f

(for ashes) urna f funeraria

(for tea, coffee) recipiente grande para hacer o mantener caliente té, café etc

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Uruguay
n Uruguay m

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Uruguayan [1]
adj uruguayo

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Uruguayan [2]
n uruguayo, -ya m,f

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us
pron

(as direct object) nos; they helped ~ nos ayudaron

(as indirect object) nos; he gave ~ the book nos dio el libro; he gave it to ~ nos lo dio

(after preposition) nosotros, -tras; there were four of ~ éramos cuatro

(emphatic use) nosotros, -tras; it was ~ fuimos nosotros

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US
n (+ sing vb) EEUU, EE UU, EE.UU.

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USA
n
(United States of America) EEUU, EE UU, EE.UU.

(United States Army) ejército m estadounidense or de los EEUU

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usable ,useable
, adj utilizable

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USAF
n (United States Air Force) la Fuerza Aérea de los EEUU

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usage
nu c (Ling) uso m

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use [1]
n
u (of machine, substance, method, word) uso m, empleo m, utilización f; to be in ~ machine estar* funcionando or en funcionamiento; word emplearse, usarse; to make ~ of sth usar algo, hacer* uso de algo; to put sth to good ~ hacer* buen uso de algo

c (application, function) uso m

u (usefulness): to be of ~ to sb serle* útil or de utilidad a algn, servirle* a algn; these scissors aren't much ~ estas tijeras no sirven para nada; it's no ~ es inútil, no hay manera, no hay caso (AmL); what's the ~ (of -ING)? ¿de qué sirve (+ INF)?, ¿qué sentido tiene (+ INF)?

(right to use): to have the ~ of sb's car poder* usar el coche de algn

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use [2]
vt

(for task, purpose) usar; to ~ sth AS sth usar algo DE or COMO algo

(avail oneself of) service/facilities utilizar*, usar, hacer* uso de; may I ~ your phone? ¿puedo hacer una llamada or llamar por teléfono?; may I ~ your toilet? ¿puedo pasar or ir al baño?

(do with) (colloq): I could ~ a drink no me vendría mal un trago

(consume) food/fuel consumir, usar

(manipulate, exploit) (pej) utilizar*, usar (esp AmL)

~ v mod (in neg, interrog sentences): I didn't ~ to visit them very often no solía visitarlos muy a menudo; where did you ~ to live? ¿dónde vivías?; see also USED use up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] supplies/strength agotar, consumir; leftovers usar

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useable
adj usable

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used [1]
adj
needle/stamp/car usado

(accustomed) (pred) to be ~ TO sth/-ING estar* acostumbrado A algo/+ INF; to get ~ TO sth/-ING acostumbrarse A algo/+ INF

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used [2]
v mod (indicating former state, habit) (only in past) ~ to (+ INF): there ~ to be (antes) había; I ~ to work in that shop (antes) trabajaba en esa tienda; see also USE V MOD

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useful
adj útil; to come in ~ (BrE) ser* útil, venir* bien

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useless
adj
(ineffective) inútil; these scissors are ~ estas tijeras no sirven para nada

(not capable) (colloq) person inútil, negado (fam)

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user
n usuario, -ria m,f; drug ~ consumidor, -dora m,f de drogas

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user-friendly

adj fácil de usar or de utilizar

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usher [1]
n
(Cin, Theat) acomodador, -dora m,f

(at wedding) persona allegada a los novios que se encarga de recibir y sentar a los invitados en la iglesia

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usher [2]
vt : to ~ sb to her/his seat conducir* a algn hasta su asiento; he ~ed her into the room la hizo pasar a la habitación usher in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] person hacer* pasar; new era marcar* el comienzo de

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usherette
n acomodadora f

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USN
n United States Navy

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USS
United States ship

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USSR
n (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) URSS f

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usual
adj method/response acostumbrado, habitual, usual; time/place de siempre, de costumbre; clothes de costumbre; as ~ como de costumbre

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usually
adv normalmente, usualmente; what do you ~ do in the evenings? ¿qué sueles hacer por las noches?

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usurp
vt (frml) usurpar

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UT
Utah

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utensil
n utensilio m

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uterus
n (pl -teri or -teruses) útero m, matriz f

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utility
n (pl -ties) (public service ~) empresa f de servicio público

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utility room

n : cuarto para lavar y planchar

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utilize
vt (frml) utilizar*

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utmost [1]
adj (before n) mayor, sumo; with the ~ care con el mayor cuidado, con sumo cuidado; of the ~ importance de suma importancia

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utmost [2]
n : to do one's ~ (to + INF) esforzarse* al máximo or hacer* todo lo posible (PARA + INF)

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utopia ,Utopia
, n (pl -as) utopía f

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utter [1]
adj (as intensifier) completo, total

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utter [2]
vt word decir*, pronunciar; cry dar*

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utterly
adv (as intensifier) completamente, totalmente

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U-turn

n cambio m de sentido; to make (AmE) o (BrE) do a ~ cambiar de sentido

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Uzbekistan
n Uzbekistán m

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V

v

vs

(pl vv) (Bib, Lit) verse

(colloq) (very) muy

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V
(Elec) (volt(s)) V (read as: voltio(s))

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V ,v
, n V, v f

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VA
n Virginia

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vacancy
nc (pl -cies)
(job) vacante f; vacancies ofertas de trabajo

(in hotel) habitación f libre

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vacant
adj

building/premises desocupado

post vacante

room disponible, libre; seat/space libre

(blank) look/expression ausente

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vacate
vt (frml) building desocupar, desalojar; seat/room dejar libre; job/post abandonar, dejar

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vacation [1]
nu c (esp AmE) (from work) vacaciones fpl, licencia f (Col, Méx, RPl); (from studies) vacaciones fpl; to go/be on ~ irse*/estar* de vacaciones

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vacation [2]
vi (AmE) pasar las vacaciones, vacacionar (Méx)

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vacationer ,vacationist
, n (AmE) turista mf; (in summer) veraneante mf

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vaccinate
vt vacunar

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vaccination
nc u vacunación f

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vaccine
nc u vacuna f

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vacillate
vi (hesitate) vacilar; (sway) oscilar

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vacuum [1]
n vacío m; (before n) ~ pump bomba f neumática

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vacuum [2]
vi pasar la aspiradora, aspirar (AmL)

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vacuum

: ~ bottle
n (AmE) termo m;
~ cleaner
n aspiradora f;
~ flask
n termo m

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vagabond
n vagabundo, -da m,f

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vagina
n vagina f

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vagrant
n vagabundo, -da m,f

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vague
adj vaguer, vaguest
(imprecise, unclear) term/wording/concept impreciso, vago

(indistinct) outline borroso

(absentminded) expression distraído; person distraído, despistado

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vaguely
adv
(in imprecise, unclear way) explain/remember vagamente; answer/define con vaguedad or imprecisión; suspicious/ridiculous ligeramente; he looks ~ like his father tiene un ligero parecido con or a su padre

(absentmindedly) distraídamente

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vain
adj -er, -est
(self-admiring) vanidoso

(before n, no comp)
attempt vano; hope/belief vano

promise/words vano

in vain en vano, vanamente

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vainly
adv (uselessly) en vano, vanamente

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valentine
n
(card) tarjeta de tono humorístico y/o amoroso que se envía anónimamente el día de San Valentín

also Valentine (person) enamorado, -da m,f

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Valentine's Day

n el día de San Valentín, el día de los enamorados

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valet
n
(servant) ayuda m de cámara

(in hotel) mozo m de hotel

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valiant
adj hero/deed valiente, valeroso; attempt valeroso

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valid
adj válido

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validate
vt
(frml) theory dar* validez a, validar (frml)

(Law) contract/document validar

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valley
n (pl -leys) valle m

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valor ,valour
, (BrE) nu (frml o liter) valor m, valentía f

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valuable
adj valioso; time precioso

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valuables
pl n objetos mpl de valor

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valuation
n c u
valoración f, tasación f, avalúo m (AmL)

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value [1]
n u c

(worth) valor m

values (standards) valores mpl

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value [2]
vt
(Fin) assets/property tasar, valorar, avaluar* (AmL)

(regard highly) friendship/advice valorar, apreciar; freedom/privacy valorar

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value-added tax

n impuesto m al valor agregado or (Esp) sobre el valor añadido

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valve
n válvula f; (on musical instrument) pistón m

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vampire
n vampiro m

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van
n
(Auto) furgoneta f, camioneta f

(BrE Rail) furgón m

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vandal
n vándalo m

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vandalism
nu vandalismo m

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vandalize
vt destrozar*

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vanguard
n vanguardia f

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vanilla
nu vainilla f

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vanish
vi desaparecer*

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vanity
n (pl -ties) u c

(about appearance) vanidad f

(pride) orgullo m, vanidad f

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vanity case

n neceser m

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vanquish
vt (liter) vencer*

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vantage point
n posición f ventajosa; (for view) mirador m

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vapor ,vapour
, (BrE) nc u (on glass) vaho m; (steam) vapor m

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vaporize
vi evaporarse, vaporizarse*

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vapour
n (BrE) vapor

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variable
adj variable

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variance
nu c : to be at ~ with sth no estar* de acuerdo con algo, discrepar de algo

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variant
n variante f

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variation
n u c
variación f

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varicose veins
pl n varices fpl, várices fpl (esp AmL)

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varied
adj variado

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variegated
adj abigarrado, multicolor

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variety
n (pl -ties)
u (diversity) variedad f, diversidad f

c (assortment) ~ OF sth: it comes in a ~ of shades viene en varios colores

c (sort) clase f

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variety show

n espectáculo m de variedades

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various
adj
(several) (before n, no comp) varios

(different, diverse) diferentes, diversos

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varnish [1]
n barniz m; (for nails) (BrE) esmalte m

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varnish [2]
vt barnizar*; to ~ one's nails (BrE) pintarse las uñas

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vary
, varies, varying, varied vi
(change, fluctuate) variar*; the temperature varies between … la temperatura oscila entre …

(differ) standards/prices variar*

~ vt variar*; diet dar* variedad a

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vase
n (for flowers) florero m; (ornament) jarrón m

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vasectomy
nc u (pl -mies) vasectomía f

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Vaseline
® nu vaselina f

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vast
adj size/wealth inmenso, enorme; area vasto, extenso; knowledge vasto

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vastly
adv infinitamente

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vat
n cuba f, tanque m

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VAT
nu (value-added tax) IVA m

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Vatican
n the ~ el Vaticano

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Vatican City

n Ciudad f del Vaticano

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vault [1]
n

(strongroom) cámara f acorazada, bóveda f de seguridad (AmL)

(crypt) cripta f

(Archit) bóveda f

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vault [2]
vi/t saltar (apoyándose en algo)

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VCR
n videocassette recorder

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VD
nu venereal disease

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VDT
n (esp AmE) visual display terminal

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VDU
n visual display unit

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've
have

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veal
nu ternera f (de animal muy joven y de carne pálida)

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VE-Day
n : día de la victoria aliada en Europa en la segunda guerra mundial

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veer
vi vehicle/horse dar* un viraje, virar; wind cambiar de dirección; the road ~s to the left el camino tuerce or se desvía hacia la izquierda

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vegan
n vegetariano estricto, vegetariana estricta m,f

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vegetable
n
(Culin) verdura f; fresh/frozen/canned ~s verdura fresca/congelada/enlatada

(plant) vegetal m; (before n) oil/fats vegetal

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vegetarian [1]
n vegetariano, -na m,f

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vegetarian [2]
adj vegetariano

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vegetate
vi vegetar

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vegetation
nu vegetación f

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vehement
adj vehemente

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vehemently
adv con vehemencia, vehementemente

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vehicle
n vehículo m

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veil [1]
n velo m

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veil [2]
vt (cover with a veil): to ~ one's face taparse or cubrirse* con un velo, velarse (liter)

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veiled
adj threat/insult velado

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vein
n
(Anat, Bot, Zool) vena f

(of ore, mineral) veta f, filón m, vena f

(in marble) veta f

(no pl) (mood, style) vena f

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velocity
nu c (pl -ties) velocidad f

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velvet
nu terciopelo m

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vendetta
n vendetta f

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vending machine
n máquina f expendedora

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vendor
n (Busn, Law) vendedor, -dora m,f

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veneer
n u c
(of wood, gold) enchapado m, chapa f

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venerate
vt venerar, reverenciar

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venereal disease
n enfermedad f venérea

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Venetian blind
n persiana f veneciana or de lamas

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Venezuela
n Venezuela f

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Venezuelan [1]
adj venezolano

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Venezuelan [2]
n venezolano, -na m,f

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vengeance
nu venganza f; with a ~ (colloq) de verdad or con ganas

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vengeful
adj vengativo

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venison
nu (carne f de) venado m

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venom
nu
(Zool) veneno m

(malice) ponzoña f, veneno m

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venomous
adj snake/spider venenoso; look/words ponzoñoso

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vent [1]
n
(in building, tunnel) (conducto m de) ventilación f; (in chimney, furnace) tiro m

(air ~) (shaft) respiradero m; (grille) rejilla f de ventilación

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vent [2]
vt descargar*; she ~ed her anger on the children descargó su ira sobre los niños

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ventilate
vt ventilar

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ventilation
nu ventilación f; (system) sistema m de ventilación

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ventilator
n (Med) respirador m (artificial)

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ventriloquist
n ventrílocuo, -cua m,f

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venture [1]
n (Busn) empresa f

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venture [2]
vi atreverse; to ~ out (atreverse a) salir*

~ vt opinion/guess aventurar

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venue
n (for concert) lugar m de actuación; (for conference, Olympics) sede f

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Venus
n Venus m

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veranda ,verandah
, n galería f

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verb
n verbo m

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verbal
adj verbal

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verbatim
adv al pie de la letra

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verbose
adj ampuloso, verboso

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verdict
n
(Law) veredicto m

(opinion) opinión f

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verge
n

(border) (BrE) borde m

to be on the ~ of tears estar* al borde de las lágrimas; to be on the ~ of -ING estar* a punto de + INF

(of road) (BrE) arcén m
verge on [v + prep + o] rayar en

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verification
nu
(confirmation) confirmación f

(checking) verificación f

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verify
vt -fies, -fying, -fied
(confirm) confirmar

(check) fact/statement verificar*

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veritable
adj (frml or hum) auténtico, verdadero

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vermin
n (pl ~) (animals) alimañas fpl; (insects) bichos mpl

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vernacular
n (native language) lengua f vernácula; (local speech) habla f‡ local

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verruca
n verruga f

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versatile
adj person polifacético, versátil; tool versátil; mind flexible

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versatility
nu versatilidad f

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verse
n
u (poetry) verso m

c
(short poem) verso m, rima f

(stanza) estrofa f

c (in Bible) versículo m

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versed
adj (pred): to be well ~ in sth ser* muy versado en algo

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version
n versión f

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versus
prep (Law) contra; (Sport) contra, versus

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vertebra
n (pl -bras or -brae ) vértebra f

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vertebrate
n vertebrado m

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vertical
adj vertical

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vertigo
nu vértigo m

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verve
nu brío m

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very [1]
adv
(extremely) muy; she's ~ tall es muy alta; (more emphatic) es altísima; it was ~ hot hacía mucho calor

(in phrases) very much like/enjoy mucho; thank you ~ much muchas gracias

(emphatic): the ~ next day precisamente al día siguiente; at the ~ least como mínimo

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very [2]
adj (before n)
(exact, precise) mismo; for that ~ reason por esa misma razón, por eso mismo

(actual) mismo; its ~ existence is threatened su misma existencia se halla amenazada

(mere, sheer) solo, mero; the ~ mention of her name la sola or mera mención de su nombre

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vespers
pl n vísperas fpl

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vessel
n
(Naut frml) navío m (frml), nave f (liter)

(receptacle) (frml) recipiente m; (drinking ~) vasija f

(Anat, Bot) vaso m

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vest
n
(waistcoat) (AmE) chaleco m

(undergarment) (BrE) camiseta f

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vested interest
n u
to have a ~ ~ in -ING/sth tener* gran interés en + INF/algo

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vestige
n vestigio m

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vestry
n (pl -tries) sacristía f

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vet [1]
n
(veterinarian) veterinario, -ria m,f

(veteran) (AmE colloq) veterano, -na m,f

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vet [2]
vt -tt- applicant someter a investigación; application examinar

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veteran
n
(of war) veterano, -na m,f de guerra

(experienced person) veterano, -na m,f

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veteran

: ~ car
n (BrE) coche m antiguo (fabricado antes de 1919);
V~s Day
n (in US) día m del Armisticio

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veterinarian
n (AmE) médico veterinario, médica veterinaria m,f

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veterinary
adj veterinario; ~ surgeon (BrE frml) médico veterinario, médica veterinaria m,f

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veto [1]
n (pl vetoes) u c
veto m

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veto [2]
vt vetoes, vetoing, vetoed vetar

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vex
vt
(annoy) irritar, sacar* de quicio

(worry, puzzle) desconcertar*

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vexed
adj
(annoyed) expression/tone irritado; to be ~ estar* enojado (esp AmL), estar* enfadado (esp Esp)

(worried, puzzled) desconcertado

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VHF
(very high frequency) VHF

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via
prep
(by way of) vía

(by means of) a través de

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viable
adj viable

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viaduct
n viaducto m

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vibrant
adj
color vibrante; atmosphere efervescente

(resonant) voice vibrante

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vibrate
vi vibrar

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vibration
nu c vibración f

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vicar
n párroco m

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vicarage
n vicaría f, casa f del párroco

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vicarious
adj indirecto

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vice
n
u c (wickedness) vicio m

c (BrE) vise

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vice-
pref vice-

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vice

: ~ president
n vicepresidente, -ta m,f;
~ versa
adv viceversa

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vicinity
nu (frml) inmediaciones fpl

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vicious
adj
(savage, violent) dog fiero; criminal despiadado; attack feroz, salvaje; crime atroz

(malicious) rumor malicioso

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vicious circle

n círculo m vicioso

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viciously
adv brutalmente, ferozmente

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victim
n víctima f; the flood ~s los damnificados por las inundaciones

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victimize
vt victimizar*

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victor
n vencedor, -dora m,f

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adj victoriano

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victorious
adj army victorioso; team vencedor

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victory
nu c (pl -ries) victoria f, triunfo m; (Mil) victoria f

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video [1]
n (pl videos) u c
video m or (Esp) vídeo m; (before n) ~ camera videocámara f; ~ recorder aparato m de video or (Esp) vídeo

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video [2]
vt videoes, videoing, videoed grabar

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video

: ~cassette
n videocasete m; (before n) ~cassette recorder magnetoscopio m, video m or (Esp) vídeo m;
~ game
n videojuego m

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Vienna
n Viena f

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Vietnam
n Vietnam m

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adj vietnamita

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n (pl ~)
c (person) vietnamita mf

u (language) vietnamita m

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view [1]
n
u
(sight) vista f; in full ~ of sb a la vista de algn

(range of vision): we had a good ~ of the stage veíamos muy bien el escenario

c (scene, vista) vista f

c (opinion, attitude) opinión f, parecer m; in my ~ en mi opinión, a mi modo de ver

(plan, intention): with a ~ to -ING con vistas A + INF

(in phrases) in view of en vista de; on view: to be on ~ (to the public) exponerse* (al público)

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view [2]
vt
sights/scene ver*, mirar

(inspect) property ver*

(regard) ver*, considerar

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viewer
n
(person) telespectador, -dora m,f, televidente mf

(for slides) visionadora f

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view

: ~finder
n visor m;
~point
n punto m de vista

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vigil
n
(watch) (liter or journ) vela f; to keep a ~ over sth velar sobre algo

(Relig) vigilia f

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vigilance
nu vigilancia f

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vigilant
adj alerta, vigilante

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vigilante
n vigilante, -ta m,f

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vigor ,vigour
, (BrE) nu vigor m

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vigorous
adj enérgico; growth vigoroso

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vigorously
adv enérgicamente; deny rotundamente

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vigour
nu (BrE) vigor

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Viking
n vikingo, -ga m,f

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vile
adj viler, vilest
(despicable) (liter) vil (liter)

(colloq) taste/food vomitivo (fam), asqueroso; color/weather horrible

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villa
n
(Hist) villa f

(holiday house) chalet m

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village
n (large) pueblo m; (small) aldea f

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villager
n (of large village) vecino, -na m,f or habitante mf del pueblo; (of small village) aldeano, -na m,f

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villain
n
(in fiction) villano, -na m,f

(criminal) (BrE sl) maleante mf

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vinaigrette
nu c vinagreta f

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vindicate
vt (frml) (justify) action justificar*; assertion confirmar; right reivindicar*

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vindictive
adj vengativo

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vine
n (grape~) (on ground) vid f; (climbing) parra f

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vinegar
nu vinagre m

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vineyard

n viñedo m, viña f

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vintage [1]
n
(wine, year) cosecha f

(harvest, season) vendimia f

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vintage [2]
adj (before n, no comp)
wine añejo

(outstanding) year/performance excelente

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vintage car
n (esp BrE) coche m antiguo (fabricado entre 1919 y 1930)

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vinyl
nu c vinilo m

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viola
n (Mus) viola f

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violate
vt
agreement/rights violar; ban desobedecer*

shrine/grave profanar

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violation
nu c violación f

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violence
nu violencia f

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violent
adj
person/behavior violento

(strong, forceful) storm/explosion violento, fuerte; he has a ~ temper tiene muy mal genio

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violently
adv violentamente

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violet
n
c (Bot) violeta f

u (color) violeta m; (before n) violeta adj inv

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violin
n violín m

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violinist
n violinista mf

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VIP
n (colloq) (very important person) VIP mf

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viper
n víbora f

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virgin [1]
n virgen f

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virgin [2]
adj forest virgen; snow intacto

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virginity
nu virginidad f; to lose one's ~ perder* la virginidad

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Virgo
n (pl -gos)
(sign) (no art) Virgo

c (person) Virgo or virgo mf

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virile
adj viril

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virtual
adj (before n)
(near total): traffic is at a ~ standstill el tráfico está prácticamente paralizado

(Comput, Opt) virtual

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virtually
adv prácticamente, casi

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virtue
n
u c (moral excellence) virtud f

c (advantage) ventaja f

by virtue of (as prep) en virtud de

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virtuoso
n (pl -sos or -si ) virtuoso, -sa m,f

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virtuous
adj virtuoso

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virulent
adj virulento

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virus
n (pl ~es) (Med, Comput) virus m

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virus checker

n (Comput) programa m antivirus

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visa
n (pl -s) visado m, visa f (AmL)

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vis-à-vis
prep con respecto a, respecto de

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viscose
nu viscosilla f

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viscount
n vizconde m

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viscous
adj viscoso

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vise ,vice
, (BrE) n torno m or tornillo m de banco

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visibility
nu visibilidad f

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visible
adj visible; sign/improvement evidente

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visibly
adv visiblemente

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vision
n

u (faculty of sight) visión f, vista f

(visibility) visibilidad f

u (imagination, foresight) visión f (de futuro)

c (dreamlike revelation) visión f

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visionary
n (pl -ries) visionario, -ria m,f

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visit [1]
n visita f; to pay a ~ to sb hacerle* una visita a algn

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visit [2]
vt visitar; friend visitar

~ vi hacer* una visita; (stay) estar* de visita

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visitor
n (to museum, town etc) visitante mf; (to person's home) visita f

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visitor center

n (AmE) centro m de informaciones

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visor
n visera f

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vista
n vista f

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visual
adj visual; ~ display unit pantalla f, monitor m

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visualize
vt
(picture mentally) imaginarse, visualizar*

(expect) prever*

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vital
adj
(essential) esencial, fundamental

factor/issue decisivo, de vital importancia

organ/function vital

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vitality
nu vitalidad f

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vitamin
n vitamina f; (before n) ~ pill o tablet vitamina f

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vivacious
adj vivaz

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vivid
adj
color vivo

account/dream vívido

imagination rico

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vividly
adv
colored vistosamente

describe vívidamente, gráficamente

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vivisection
nu c vivisección f

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vixen
n (Zool) zorra f, raposa f

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viz
adv a saber

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VJ-Day
n : día de la victoria aliada sobre el Japón

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V-neck ,V-necked
, (BrE also) adj de escote or cuello en pico, de escote en V

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vocabulary
n (pl -ries) vocabulario m

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vocal
adj vocal

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vocal cords

pl n cuerdas fpl vocales

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vocalist
n cantante mf

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vocation
n vocación f

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vodka
nu c vodka m

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vogue
nc u moda f

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voice [1]
n c u
voz f

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voice [2]
vt expresar

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voice mail

nu audiomensajería f, correo m de voz

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void [1]
n vacío m

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void [2]
adj
(liter) (pred) to be ~ OF sth estar* desprovisto de algo

(Law) nulo, inválido

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vol
(pl vols) (volume) vol., t.

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volatile
adj
(Chem) volátil

person/personality imprevisible

situation volátil

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volcanic
adj volcánico

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volcano
n (pl -noes or -nos) volcán m

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volition
nu (frml) volición f (frml); of one's own ~ por voluntad propia, (de) motu proprio

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volley [1]
n
(of shots) descarga f (cerrada)

(Sport) volea f

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volley [2]
vt/i volear

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volleyball

nu vóleibol m, balonvolea m

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volt
n voltio m

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voltage
nc u voltaje m

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volume
n
u c (Phys) (of a body) volumen m; (of container) capacidad f

u (amount) cantidad f, volumen m; (of business, trade) volumen m

u (of sound) volumen m

c (book) tomo m, volumen m

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voluminous
adj
blouse/skirt amplísimo

correspondence voluminoso

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voluntarily
adv voluntariamente, por voluntad propia

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voluntary
adj
(unforced) voluntario; ~ redundancy (BrE) baja f incentivada

(unpaid) work voluntario; organization de beneficencia

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volunteer [1]
n voluntario, -ria m,f

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volunteer [2]
vt ofrecer*

~ vi ofrecerse*; to ~ to + INF ofrecerse* A + INF

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voluptuous
adj voluptuoso

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vomit [1]
vi/t vomitar

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vomit [2]
nu vómito m

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voodoo
n vudú m

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voracious
adj voraz

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vote [1]
n

c (ballot cast) voto m

u (right to vote) the ~ el sufragio, el derecho de or al voto

c (act) votación f; to take a ~ on sth someter algo a votación

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vote [2]
vi votar; to ~ FOR sb votar POR or A algn; to ~ ON sth someter algo a votación; to ~ FOR/AGAINST sth votar A FAVOR DE/EN CONTRA DE algo

~ vt

(support, choose) votar por, votar

(elect) elegir* por votación

(decide) to ~ to + INF votar POR + INF
vote in [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] elegir* (por votación)

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voter
n votante mf

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voting
nu votación f

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vouch
vi to ~ FOR sb responder POR algn

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voucher
n (cash substitute) vale m

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vow [1]
n voto m, promesa f

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vow [2]
vt jurar, hacer* voto de (frml)

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vowel
n vocal f

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voyage
n viaje m; (overseas) travesía f

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voyager
n (liter) viajero, -ra m,f; (by sea) navegante mf

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voyeur
n voyeur mf

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vs
versus

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VT ,Vt
, Vermont

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vulgar
adj
(coarse) person/remark grosero, ordinario, vulgar

(tasteless) de mal gusto, ordinario

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vulgarity
n u

(coarseness) ordinariez f, grosería f, vulgaridad f

(tastelessness) mal gusto m, chabacanería f

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vulnerable
adj vulnerable

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vulture
n buitre m; (turkey ~) gallinazo m, zopilote m (AmC, Méx)

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vv
verses

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W

W

(Elec) (watt(s)) W

(Geog) (west) O

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W ,w
, n W, w f

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WA
Washington

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wad
n (roll, bundle — of bills, notes) fajo m; (— of papers) montón m, tambache m (Méx); (— tied together) lío m

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waddle
vi person caminar or andar* como un pato; duck caminar balanceándose

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wade
vi caminar (por el agua, barro etc) wade through [v + prep + o] (colloq) leerse* (algo difícil, largo, aburrido etc)

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wader
n
(Zool) ave f‡ zancuda

waders pl (Clothing) botas fpl de pescador

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wading pool
n (AmE) piscina f or (Méx) alberca f inflable (para niños)

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wafer
n
(Culin) galleta f de barquillo, oblea f

(Relig) hostia f

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wafer-thin
adj finísimo

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waffle [1]
n
c (Culin) wafle m (AmL), gofre m (Esp)

u (nonsense) (BrE pej) palabrería f; (in essay, exam) paja f (fam)

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waffle [2]
vi (esp BrE) hablar sin decir nada; (in essay, exam) meter paja (fam), payar (RPl)

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waft
vi (+ adv compl): the smell of coffee that ~ed from the kitchen el olor a café que venía de la cocina

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wag
-gg- vt tail menear

~ vi tail menearse, moverse*

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wage [1]
n (rate of pay) sueldo m; wages (actual money) sueldo m, paga f

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wage [2]
vt : to ~ war hacer* la guerra

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wager [1]
n apuesta f

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wager [2]
vt apostar*

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waggon
n (BrE) wagon

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wagon
n
(drawn by animals) carro m; (covered) carromato m

(delivery truck) (AmE) furgoneta f or camioneta f de reparto

(BrE Rail) vagón m de mercancías

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waif
n (liter) persona o animal sin hogar

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wail [1]
vi person llorar; siren/bagpipes gemir*; wind aullar*

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wail [2]
n gemido m

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waist
n (of body) cintura f; (of garment) talle m

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waist

: ~band
n pretina f, cinturilla f;
~coat
n (esp BrE) chaleco m;
~line
n (of garment) talle m; (of body) cintura f

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wait [1]
vi
esperar; we'll have to ~ and see habrá que esperar a ver qué pasa; I can't ~ to see his face me muero de ganas de ver la cara que pone; to ~ FOR sth/sb esperar algo/a algn; to ~ FOR sb/sth to + INF esperar (A) QUE algn/algo (+ subj)

(serve) to ~ ON sb atender* a algn

~ vt
(await) esperar; you have to ~ your turn tienes que esperar (a) que te toque

(serve): to ~ table (AmE) servir* a la mesa
wait up [v + adv] (not go to bed) to ~ up (FOR sb) esperar (A algn) levantado

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wait [2]
n (no pl) espera f; to lie in ~ for sb/sth estar* al acecho de algn/algo

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waiter
n camarero m, mesero m (AmL), mozo m (Col, CS), mesonero m (Ven)

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waiting

: ~ list
n lista f de espera;
~ room
n sala f de espera

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waitress
n camarera f, mesera f (AmL), moza f (Col, CS), mesonera f (Ven)

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waive
vt (frml)
(not apply) rule no aplicar*; condition no exigir*

(renounce) right/privilege renunciar a

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wake [1]
(past woke; past p woken) vt despertar*; see also wake up

~ vi despertar*, despertarse* wake up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] despertar*

[v + adv] (become awake) despertarse*; ~ up! ¡despiértate!; (pay attention) ¡espabílate!, ¡despabílate!; to ~ up TO sth to danger/fact darse* cuenta DE algo

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wake [2]
n
(of ship) estela f; the hurricane left a trail of destruction in its ~ el huracán dejó una estela de destrucción a su paso

(for dead person) velatorio m

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Wales
n (el país de) Gales

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walk [1]
vi
(go by foot) caminar, andar* (esp Esp); (in a leisurely way) pasear; he ~ed down/up the steps bajó/subió los peldaños; to ~ in/out entrar/salir*; to ~ up to sb acercarse* a algn

(not use bus, car, etc) ir* a pie

~ vt
(go along) hills/path recorrer

(take for walk) dog pasear, sacar* a pasear

(accompany) acompañar

walk away [v + adv] alejarse walk into [v + prep + o]
(enter) room/building entrar en, entrar a (AmL)

(fall into) trap caer* en

(collide with) darse* contra
walk off
[v + adv] (go away) irse*, marcharse (esp Esp)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]: we went out to ~ off our lunch salimos a dar un paseo para bajar la comida
walk out [v + adv] (Lab Rel) abandonar el trabajo (como media reivindicatoria) walk out on [v + adv + prep + o] lover/family dejar, abandonar walk over [v + prep + o] (colloq): don't let him ~ all over you no te dejes pisotear (por él)

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walk [2]
n
(leisurely) paseo m; (long) caminata f; to go for a ~ ir* a pasear or a dar un paseo, ir* a caminar (esp AmL); it's five minutes' o a five-minute ~ from here está a cinco minutos de aquí a pie

(path) (esp AmE) camino m

(gait) manera f de caminar or andar; see also walk of life

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walker
n
(sb that walks): to be a fast/slow ~ caminar or andar* rápido/despacio

(hiker) excursionista mf

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walkie-talkie
n walkie-talkie m

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walk-in

adj : ~ closet vestidor m

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walking [1]
nu : I do a lot of ~ yo camino or ando mucho; (before n) tour a pie; is it within ~ distance? ¿se puede ir a pie?

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walking [2]
adj : she's a ~ encyclopedia (hum) es una enciclopedia ambulante (hum); he's a ~ miracle vive de milagro

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walking stick

n bastón m

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Walkman
® n (pl -mans ) walkman® m

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walk

: ~ of life
n : people from all ~s of life gente de todas las profesiones y condiciones sociales;
~-on
n (before n) ~-on part (Theat) papel m de figurante; (Cin) papel m de extra;
~out
n (from talks, meeting) retirada en señal de protesta; (strike) abandono del trabajo como medida reivindicatoria;
~over
n (victory by default) walkover m (victoria por la no comparecencia del contrincante); (easy victory) (colloq) paseo m (fam);
~way
n (bridge) puente m, pasarela f; (passageway) pasillo m; (path) sendero m

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wall
n

(freestanding) muro m; (of castle, city) muralla f; garden ~ tapia f, muro m

(barrier) barrera f; a ~ of fire una barrera de fuego

(of building, room) pared f, muralla f (Chi); (before n) ~ chart gráfico m mural; ~ painting mural m

(of stomach, artery) pared f
wall off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] separar con un muro or una pared or una tapia wall up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] doorway/window tapiar; person/body emparedar

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walled
adj city amurallado; garden tapiado

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wallet
n
(for money) cartera f, billetera f

(folder) carpeta f

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wallflower

n
(Bot) alhelí m

(person) (colloq): she was always a ~ nunca la sacaban a bailar, siempre planchaba (Bol, CS fam), siempre comía pavo (Col fam)

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wallop
vt (colloq) darle* una paliza a

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wallow
vi
(bathe) animal revolcarse*

(delight): to ~ in self-pity regodearse en la autocompasión

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wall

: ~paper
nu c papel m pintado, tapiz m de empapelar (Méx, Ven);
W~ Street
n Wall Street (centro financiero de los EEUU);
~-to-~ carpet
nuc alfombra f de pared a pared, moqueta f (Esp), moquette f (RPl)

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walnut
n
c (nut) nuez f, nuez f de Castilla (Méx)

c ~ (tree) nogal m

u (wood) nogal m

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walrus
n (pl ~es or ~) morsa f

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waltz [1]
n vals m

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waltz [2]
vi valsar, valsear

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wan
adj
(pallid) face/complexion pálido

smile lánguido

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wand
n (of sorcerer, conjurer) varita f mágica

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wander [1]
vi
(+ adv compl) (walk — in a leisurely way) pasear; (— aimlessly) deambular, vagar*

(stray): don't let the children ~ away from the car no dejes que los niños se alejen del coche; don't let your mind ~! ¡no te distraigas!

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wander [2]
n (esp BrE) (no pl) vuelta f, paseo m

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wanderer
n trotamundos mf

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wanderings
pl n correrías fpl

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wanderlust

nu ansias fpl de conocer mundo

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wane [1]
vi
moon menguar*

interest/popularity decaer*, disminuir*

waning pres p moon menguante; interest/popularity/influence decreciente

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wane [2]
n : to be on the ~ moon estar* menguando; popularity estar* decayendo or disminuyendo

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wangle
vt (colloq) agenciarse (fam)

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want [1]
vt

(require, desire) querer*; to ~ to + INF querer* + INF; to ~ sb/sth to + INF querer* QUE algn/algo (+ subj)

police buscar*; wanted se busca

(as price for sth) pedir*

person (sexually) desear

(need) necesitar; gardener wanted se necesita or se precisa jardinero; you ~ to see a doctor tienes que ver a un médico;

~ vi (lack) (frml) (usu with neg): you/they will ~ for nothing no te/les faltará nada

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want [2]
n
c u (requirement, need) necesidad f

u (lack, absence) falta f, carencia f (frml); for ~ of sth a falta de algo; for ~ of a better word por así decirlo

u (destitution, penury) miseria f

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wanted
adj criminal/terrorist buscado (por la policía); see also WANT

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wanton
adj
(willful) sin sentido, gratuito

(licentious) licencioso

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war
nc u guerra f; to be at ~ with sb/sth estar* en guerra con algn/algo; the ~ on crime la lucha contra la delincuencia; (before n) ~ memorial monumento m a los caídos

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warble
vi trinar, gorjear

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ward
n
(in hospital) sala f

(person) pupilo, -la m,f
ward off [v + adv + o] attack rechazar*; blow desviar*; danger conjurar; illness protegerse* contra

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warden
n (of castle, museum) guardián, -diana m,f; (of hostel, home) encargado, -da m,f; (of university, college) rector, -tora m,f; (church~) coadjutor m; (fire ~) (AmE) encargado, -da m,f de la lucha contra incendios; (game ~) guardabosque(s) mf; (of prison) (AmE) director, -tora m,f (de una cárcel)

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warder
n (BrE) celador, -dora m,f (de una cárcel)

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wardrobe
n
(clothes cupboard) armario m, ropero m (esp AmL)

(set of clothes) guardarropa m, vestuario m

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warehouse
n depósito m, almacén m, bodega f (Chi, Col, Méx)

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wares
pl n mercancía(s) f(pl), mercadería(s) f(pl) (AmS)

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war

: ~fare
nu guerra f;
~head
n cabeza f, ojiva f

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warily
adv con cautela, cautelosamente

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warlike
adj guerrero

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warm [1]
adj -er, -est
water/day tibio, templado; climate/wind cálido; the ~est room in the house la habitación más caliente de la casa; I'm lovely and ~ now estoy muy calentito ahora; ~ clothes ropa f de abrigo or (RPl, Ven tb) abrigada or (Andes, Méx tb) abrigadora; to get ~ person entrar en calor, calentarse*; room calentarse*

(affectionate, cordial) person cariñoso; welcome caluroso

color/atmosphere cálido

(fresh) scent/trail reciente, fresco

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warm [2]
vt calentar*

~ vi
(become hotter) calentarse*

(become affectionate) to ~ TO o TOWARD sb: we soon ~ed to o toward her pronto se ganó nuestra simpatía
warm over [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (AmE Culin) calentar* warm up
[v + adv]
(become warmer) place/food calentarse*; person entrar en calor

engine/apparatus calentarse*

(become lively) party/match animarse

(for action) athlete hacer* ejercicios de calentamiento

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(heat) food/place calentar*

engine/apparatus calentar*

(make lively) animar

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warm

: ~-blooded
adj (Zool) de sangre caliente;
~-hearted
adj afectuoso

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warmly
adv congratulate/welcome calurosamente; smile afectuosamente

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warmth
nu
(heat) calor m

(of welcome) lo caluroso

(of color, atmosphere) calidez f

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warm-up

n (exercise) ejercicio m de calentamiento; (practice) (pre)calentamiento m

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warn
vt
(admonish) advertir*; we had been ~ed not to go nos habían advertido que no fuéramos

(inform, advise) avisar, advertir*; we were ~ed against swimming in the river nos advirtieron que era peligroso nadar en el río

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warning
n
c u (advice, threat) advertencia f

u (prior notice) aviso m; they arrived without ~ llegaron sin avisar or sin previo aviso

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warp
vt wood/metal alabear

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warped
adj timber/metal alabeado; record combado; mind/sense of humor retorcido

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warplane

n avión m de combate

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warrant [1]
n (written authorization) (Law) orden f judicial; (search ~) orden f de registro or (AmL tb) de allanamiento; to have a ~ for sb's arrest tener* una orden de arresto contra algn

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warrant [2]
vt
(justify) justificar*

(guarantee) (often pass) garantizar*

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warranty
nc u (pl -ties) garantía f

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warren
n (Zool) madriguera f (de conejos), conejera f

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warring
adj (before n) countries/tribes en guerra; factions enfrentado

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warrior
n guerrero, -ra m,f

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Warsaw
n Varsovia f

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warship

n buque m de guerra

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wart
n verruga f

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war

: ~time
nu : in ~time en tiempo de guerra;
~torn
adj devastado por la guerra

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wary
adj warier, wariest cauteloso; to be ~ OF sb/sth no fiarse* DE algn/algo

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was
past of BE

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wash [1]
n
c
(act): to have a ~ lavarse; I'll give the car a ~ voy a lavar el coche, voy a darle una lavada al coche (AmL)

(in washing machine) lavado m; your shirt is in the ~ tu camisa está lavándose

u (left by boat, plane) estela f

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wash [2]
vt
(clean) shirt/car/fruit lavar; floor fregar*, lavar (esp AmL); to ~ one's face/hair lavarse la cara/la cabeza or el pelo; to ~ the dishes fregar* or lavar los platos

(carry away) (+ adv compl): the body had been ~ed ashore by the tide la corriente había arrastrado el cuerpo hasta la orilla; see also wash away, wash up

~ vi
(clean oneself) lavarse

(do dishes) lavar, fregar*

(do laundry) washing machine/person lavar (la ropa), hacer* la colada (Esp)
wash away [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(carry away) llevarse

(cleanse) dirt quitar (lavando)
wash down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(clean) paintwork/wall lavar

(accompany) (colloq): a plate of pasta ~ed down with the local wine un plato de pasta acompañado del vino de la región
wash out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] sink/cloth (clean) lavar; (rinse) enjuagar*

[v + adv] (disappear): the stain will ~ out la mancha saldrá or se quitará al lavarlo
wash up
[v + adv]
(wash oneself) (AmE) lavarse

(wash dishes) (BrE) lavar los platos, fregar* (los platos)

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(deposit) (usu pass) to be ~ed up body/wreckage ser* traído por la corriente

dishes (BrE) lavar, fregar*

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Wash
Washington

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washable
adj lavable

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wash

: ~basin
n (BrE) ~bowl;
~bowl
n (AmE)
(in modern bathroom) lavabo m, lavamanos m, lavatorio m (CS), pileta f (RPl)

(bowl) palangana f, jofaina f, lavatorio m (Chi, Per)
;
~cloth
n (AmE) toallita f (para lavarse), manopla f

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washed-out
adj (pred washed out)
fabric descolorido; color pálido, lavado (RPl fam)

(exhausted) rendido

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washer
n
(Tech) (ring) arandela f; (— on faucet) arandela f, junta f, suela f universal, cuerito m (CS fam), empaque m (Col, Ven)

washing machine

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washing
n
u (laundry — dirty) ropa f para lavar; (— clean) ropa f lavada; to do the ~ lavar la ropa, hacer* la colada (Esp)

u c (act) lavado m

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washing

: ~ line
n (BrE) cuerda f para tender la ropa;
~ machine
n máquina f de lavar, lavadora f, lavarropas m (RPl);
~ powder
nu c (esp BrE) jabón m en polvo, detergente m;
~-up
nu (BrE): to do the ~-up lavar los platos, fregar* (los platos); (before n) ~-up liquid lavavajillas m

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wash

: ~out
n (failure) (colloq) desastre m (fam);
~room
n baño(s) m(pl), servicios mpl (esp Esp)

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wasn't
was not

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wasp
n avispa f

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WASP
n (esp AmE) (white Anglo-Saxon Protestant) persona de la clase privilegiada de los EEUU, blanca, anglosajona y protestante

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waspish
adj sardónico

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wastage
nu : there is too much ~ of raw material se desperdicia demasiada materia prima; natural ~ (of workforce) bajas fpl vegetativas

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waste [1]
n
u (of fuel, materials) desperdicio m; a ~ of time una pérdida de tiempo; it's a ~ of money es tirar el dinero; to go to ~ talent desperdiciarse; food echarse a perder

u
(refuse) residuos mpl

(surplus matter) material m sobrante

wastes (pl): the deserted ~s of Antarctica las desiertas inmensidades de la Antártica

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waste [2]
vt
talents/efforts desperdiciar; money/electricity despilfarrar; food tirar; time perder*; space desaprovechar

wasted past p
(misused, futile) time/money perdido; opportunity/space desperdiciado; effort inútil

(shrunken) body debilitado; limb atrofiado

waste away [v + adv] person/body consumirse; muscle atrofiarse

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waste [3]
adj
ground (barren) yermo; (not cultivated) baldío; to lay ~ (to) sth arrasar algo

material/matter de desecho

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waste

: ~basket
n (esp AmE) waste-paper basket;
~ disposal unit
n triturador m or trituradora f de desperdicios

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wasteful
adj person despilfarrador; method poco económico

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waste

: ~land
nc u (often pl) (barren land) páramo m, tierra f yerma or baldía; (uncultivated land) erial m;
~ paper
nu papel m sobrante;
~-paper basket, waste-paper bin~-paper bin
n papelera f, papelero m (CS);
~ pipe
n tubo m de desagüe

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watch [1]
n
c (timepiece) reloj m (de pulsera/de bolsillo); (before n) ~ band o (BrE) strap correa f de reloj

u (observation) vigilancia f; to keep ~ hacer* guardia

c (period of time) guardia f

c (individual) guardia mf; (group) guardia f

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watch [2]
vt
person/expression observar; movie/game mirar; to ~ television ver* televisión; we ~ed the sun go down miramos la puesta de sol

(keep under observation) suspect/house vigilar

(look after) luggage/children cuidar

(pay attention to) mirar (con atención)

(be careful of) diet/weight vigilar, tener* cuidado con; ~ it! (colloq) ¡cuidado!

~ vi (look on) mirar watch out [v + adv]
(be careful) tener* cuidado; ~ out! ¡(ten) cuidado!, ¡ojo! (fam), ¡abusado! (Méx fam)

(look carefully) estarse* atento; ~ out for spelling mistakes estáte atento por si hay faltas de ortografía
watch over [v + prep + o] patient/child cuidar (de); safety/interests velar por

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watchdog

n (dog) perro m guardián; (group) organismo m de control

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watchful
adj vigilante

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watch

: ~maker
n relojero, -ra m,f;
~man
n (pl -men ) vigilante m;
~tower
n atalaya f, torre f de vigilancia

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water [1]
nu
agua f‡; to be/lie under ~ estar*/quedar inundado; high/low ~ marea f alta/baja; to pass ~ (frml & euph) orinar, hacer* aguas menores (euph); to hold ~ tenerse* en pie; (before n) bird/plant acuático; ~ sports deportes mpl acuáticos

waters pl (of sea, river) aguas fpl

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water [2]
vi : her eyes began to ~ empezaron a llorarle los ojos; his mouth ~ed se le hizo agua la boca (AmL), se le hizo la boca agua (Esp)

~ vt plant/garden/land regar*; livestock dar* de beber a water down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] liquid/mixture diluir*; wine/beer aguar

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water

: ~ bed
n cama f de agua;
~ bottle
n cantimplora f;
~color, (BrE) watercolour~colour
nu c acuarela f;
~cress
nu berro m;
~fall
n cascada f, salto m de agua; (large) catarata f;
~front
n (beside lake, river) zona de una ciudad que bordea un lago o río; (docks) (esp AmE) muelles mpl

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watering can
n regadera f

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water

: ~ lily
n nenúfar m;
~logged
adj land/soil anegado, inundado; shoes empapado;
~mark
n filigrana f;
~melon
nc u sandía f;
~ mill
n molino m de agua;
~ parting
n (AmE) watershed

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waterproof [1]
adj fabric impermeable; mascara a prueba de agua; watch sumergible

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waterproof [2]
n (esp BrE) prenda f impermeable

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waterproof [3]
vt impermeabilizar*

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water

: ~-resistant
adj impermeabilizado, hidrófugo;
~shed
n (Geog)
(divide) (línea f) divisoria f de aguas

(drainage basin) (AmE) cuenca f
;
~-ski
vi -skis, -skiing, -skied hacer* esquí acuático;
~-skiing
nu esquí m acuático;
~ table
n nivel m freático;
~tight
adj seal/container hermético; boat estanco; argument irrebatible, sin fisuras; alibi a toda prueba;
~way
n (river) vía f fluvial; (canal) vía f or canal m navegable;
~ wheel
n (for driving machinery) rueda f hidráulica; (for raising water) noria f;
~ wings
pl n flotadores mpl (que se colocan en los brazos)

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watery
adj
(of, like water) acuoso

beer/gravy aguado

eyes lloroso

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watt
n vatio m

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wave [1]
n

(of water) ola f

(in hair) onda f

(Phys) onda f

(surge, movement) oleada f

(gesture): she gave them a ~ les hizo adiós/los saludó con la mano

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wave [2]
vt

(shake, swing) handkerchief/flag agitar; to ~ sth around agitar algo; she ~d goodbye to him le hizo adiós con la mano

(direct) (+ adv compl): the policeman ~d us on el policía nos hizo señas para or de que siguiéramos adelante

(curl) hair marcar*, ondular

~ vi
(signal): he ~d when he saw us nos saludó con la mano al vernos; to ~ AT o TO sb (to say goodbye) hacerle* adiós A algn con la mano; (in greeting) saludar a algn con la mano

(sway, flutter) corn/trees agitarse; flag ondear
wave aside [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(with hand): he ~d me aside me hizo señas para que me hiciera a un lado

arguments/attempts rechazar*

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wave

: ~band
n banda f de frecuencia;
~length
n longitud f de onda

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waver
vi
(falter) person flaquear; faith tambalearse

(be indecisive) titubear

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wavy
adj wavier, waviest ondulado

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wax [1]
nu cera f; (ear~) cera f (de los oídos), cerumen m; (sealing ~) lacre m

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wax [2]
vt
(treat with wax) floor/table/skis encerar

(to remove hair) depilar con cera

~ vi moon crecer*; his popularity ~ed and waned su popularidad sufrió muchos altibajos

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waxworks
n (pl ~works) (+ sing or pl vb) museo m de cera

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way [1]
n

c
(route) camino m; the ~ back el camino de vuelta; the ~ in/out la entrada/salida; it's difficult to find one's ~ around this town es difícil orientarse en esta ciudad; can you find your ~ there by yourself? ¿sabes ir solo?; I can drop the package off on my ~ de paso puedo dejar el paquete; which ~ did you come? ¿por dónde viniste?; which ~ did he go? ¿por dónde fue?; (following sb) ¿por dónde se fue?; could you tell me the ~ to the city center? ¿me podría decir por dónde se va al centro (de la ciudad)?; on my ~ to work de camino al trabajo; the doctor is on her ~ la doctora ya va para allí/viene para aquí; I'll tell you on the ~ te lo cuento por el camino; I don't know the ~ up/down no sé por dónde se sube/se baja; to lead the ~ ir* delante; to lose one's ~ perderse*; there is no ~ around it no hay otra solución; to go out of one's ~ (make a detour) desviarse* del camino; (make special effort): they went out of their ~ to be helpful se desvivieron por ayudar

(road, path) camino m, senda f

c u (passage, space): to be/get in the ~ estorbar; to stand in the ~: they stood in our ~ nos impidieron el paso; I couldn't see it, she was standing in my ~ no podía verlo, ella me tapaba (la vista); I won't stand in your ~ no seré yo quien te lo impida; (get) out of the ~! ¡hazte a un lado!; to move sth out of the ~ quitar algo de en medio; to keep out of sb's ~ rehuir* a algn

c (direction): it's that ~ es en esa dirección, es por ahí; this ~! ¡por aquí!; we didn't know which ~ to go no sabíamos por dónde ir; this ~ and that de un lado a otro; we're both going the same ~ vamos para el mismo lado; look the other ~! ¡mira para otro lado!; whichever ~ you look at it, it's a disaster es un desastre, lo mires por donde lo mires; the other ~ around al revés; which ~ up should it be? ¿cuál es la parte de arriba?; to split sth three ~s dividir algo en tres partes; every which ~ (AmE) para todos lados; to go sb's ~: are you going my ~? ¿vas en mi misma dirección?; the decision went our ~ se decidió en nuestro favor; ~ to go! (AmE colloq) ¡así se hace!

(distance) (no pl): there's only a short ~ to go now ya falta poco para llegar; it's a long ~ from here to Rio Río queda muy lejos de aquí; he's come a long ~ ha venido de muy lejos; we've come a long ~ since those days hemos evolucionado mucho desde entonces; a little goes a long ~ un poco cunde or (AmL tb) rinde mucho; we had to walk all the ~ up tuvimos que subir a pie hasta arriba

c (method, means) forma f, manera f, modo m; there's no ~ of crossing the border without a passport es imposible cruzar la frontera sin pasaporte; it doesn't matter to me one ~ or the other me da igual una cosa u otra; all right, we'll do it your ~ muy bien, lo haremos a tu manera; to do sth the hard/easy ~ hacer* algo de manera difícil/fácil; to have it both ~s quererlo* todo, querer* la chancha y los cinco reales or los veinte (RPl fam); you can't have it both ~s tienes que elegir entre una cosa u otra

c (manner) manera f, modo m, forma f; in a subtle ~ de manera or modo or forma sutil; he's in a bad ~ está muy mal; that's the ~ it goes así son las cosas, así es la vida; it looks that ~ así or eso parece; this ~ it's better for everyone así es mejor para todos; the ~ I see it tal y como yo lo veo; to have a ~ with …: to have a ~ with children/animals saber* cómo tratar a los niños/tener* mano con los animales; to have a ~ with words tener* mucha facilidad de palabra

c
(custom, characteristic): the ~s of our people las costumbres de nuestro pueblo; he has a ~ of making people feel at ease sabe hacer que la gente se sienta cómoda; to be set in one's ~s estar* muy acostumbrado a hacer las cosas de cierta manera

(wish, will): to get/have one's (own) ~ salirse* con la suya (or mía etc)

c (feature, respect) sentido m, aspecto m; in a ~, it's like losing an old friend de alguna manera or en cierta forma es como perder a un viejo amigo; our product is in no ~ inferior to theirs nuestro producto no es de ninguna manera inferior al suyo

(in phrases)
by the way (indep) a propósito, por cierto

by way of (as prep)
(via) vía, pasando por

(to serve as) a modo or manera de

in the way of (as regards) (as prep): don't expect too much in the ~ of help en cuanto a ayuda, no esperes mucho

no way (colloq): no ~ is he going to do it de ninguna manera lo va a hacer (fam); no ~! ¡ni hablar! (fam)

to give way
(break, collapse) ice/rope/cable romperse*; floor hundirse

(succumb, give in) to give ~ TO sth to threats/blackmail ceder A or ANTE algo

(BrE Transp) to give ~ (TO sb/sth) ceder el paso (A algn/algo)

(be replaced, superseded by) to give ~ TO sth dejar or dar* paso A algo

under way: to get under ~ ponerse* en marcha; an investigation is under ~ se está llevando a cabo una investigación

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way [2]
adv (colloq): ~ back in February allá por febrero; ~ behind muy por detrás; they were ~ out in their calculations se equivocaron en mucho en los cálculos; ~ past midnight mucho después de la medianoche; ~ and away (as intensifier) (AmE) con mucho, lejos (AmL fam)

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way

: ~lay
vt (past & past p ~laid) abordar;
~-out
adj (pred ~ out) (colloq) ultramoderno, estrambótico (fam);
~s and means
pl n ~s and means (OF -ING) métodos mpl (DE + INF)

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we
pron
Note
Although pron nosotros and nosotras are given as translations of we, in practice they are used only for emphasis: we went to the theater fuimos al teatro; we did it nosotros or nosotras lo hicimos.
nosotros, -tras; ~ English nosotros los ingleses

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weak
adj -er, -est

person/muscles/economy débil; structure poco sólido, endeble; handshake flojo; to have a ~ heart sufrir del corazón; to grow ~ debilitarse

(ineffectual) character/leader débil

(not competent) student/performance flojo

(not convincing) argument/excuse poco convincente

(diluted) coffee/tea poco cargado; beer suave; solution diluido

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weaken
vt debilitar

~ vi person/animal (physically) debilitarse; resolve flaquear; power debilitarse; (relent) ceder

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weakling
n alfeñique m

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weakly
adv say con voz débil; he struggled ~ and then gave in se rindió sin apenas oponer resistencia

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weakness
n
u
(of body, defenses) debilidad f; (of structure, material) falta f de solidez, endeblez f; (of argument) pobreza f

(ineffectualness) falta f de carácter

c
(weak point — in structure, policy) punto m débil; (— in character) flaqueza f, punto m débil

(liking) debilidad f; to have a ~ for sth tener* debilidad por algo

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weak-willed
adj person de poca (fuerza de) voluntad; to be ~ tener* poca fuerza de voluntad

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weal
n verdugón m (de un golpe dado con una cuerda, correa etc)

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wealth
nu
riqueza f

(large quantity): a ~ of sth abundancia f de algo

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wealthy
adj -thier, -thiest person/family adinerado, rico; nation/area rico

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wean
vt baby/young destetar; to ~ sb OFF sth: we ~ed him off drugs conseguimos que dejara las drogas, conseguimos desengancharle de las drogas (Esp)

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weapon
n arma f‡

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weaponry
nu armamento m

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wear [1]
nu

(use): I've had a lot of ~ out of these shoes les he dado mucho uso a estos zapatos; carpets that stand hard ~ alfombras que resisten el uso constante

(damage) desgaste m; ~ and tear uso m or desgaste natural

(wearing of clothes): clothes for evening ~ ropa para la noche

(clothing) ropa f; children's ~ ropa de niños

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wear [2]
(past wore; past p worn) vt

(at specific moment) clothes/jewelry/watch/makeup llevar; glasses llevar (puesto), usar; green/black vestir* de; what perfume are you ~ing? ¿qué perfume llevas?

(usually) clothes usar, ponerse*, glasses llevar, usar; makeup/perfume/earrings usar; he ~s size 44 shoes calza (el) 44; she ~s her hair in a ponytail se peina con cola de caballo

(through use): the step had been worn smooth el peldaño se había alisado con el uso; she's worn holes in the soles se le han agujereado las suelas

~ vi
(through use) collar/carpet/brakes gastarse; to ~ thin (lit: through use) cloth/metal gastarse; joke perder* la gracia

(last) (+ adv compl) durar; to ~ well cloth/clothes durar mucho; person conservarse bien
wear away
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] (erode) rock desgastar; pattern/inscription borrar

[v + adv] (become eroded) rock desgastarse; inscription borrarse
wear down
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(by friction) heel/pencil gastar

(weaken) resistance menoscabar; person agotar

[v + adv] heel/tread gastarse
wear off [v + adv]
(be removed) paint quitarse

(disappear) distress/numbness pasarse
wear on [v + adv] winter/years pasar (lentamente); meeting/drought continuar* wear out
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(through use) shoes/carpet/batteries gastar

(exhaust) person agotar

[v + adv] (through use) shoes/towel/batteries gastarse
wear through [v + adv] (get hole in) soles/cloth agujerearse

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wearily
adv walk/move cansinamente; he sighed ~ suspiró cansado

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weary [1]
adj -rier, -riest person/legs cansado; sigh de cansancio; to be ~ OF sth/-ING estar* cansado or harto DE algo/+ INF

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weary [2]
vt -ries, -rying, -ried
(tire) cansar

(annoy) hartar, cansar

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weasel
n (Zool) comadreja f

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weather [1]
nu tiempo m; what's the ~ like? ¿cómo está el tiempo?, ¿qué tiempo hace?; you can't go out in this ~ no puedes salir con este tiempo; (before n) map/chart meteorológico; ~ forecast pronóstico m del tiempo

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weather [2]
vt
(wear) rocks erosionar; surface desgastar; skin/face curtir

wood secar*

~ vi rock erosionarse; surface desgastarse

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weather

: ~beaten
adj face/sailor curtido; walls/rocks azotado por los elementos;
~cock
n veleta f

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weathered
adj rocks/brick/stone erosionado (por la acción de los elementos); wood curado

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weather

: ~man
n (pl -men ) hombre que transmite el pronóstico del tiempo por radio o televisión;
~proof
adj impermeable;
~ vane
n veleta f

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weave
vt (past wove; past p woven)
cloth/mat tejer (en telar); basket/web tejer; story/plot tejer

(thread together) threads/branches/straw entretejer

~ vi
(past wove; past p woven) (make cloth, baskets) tejer

(past wove or weaved; past p woven or weaved) road serpentear; person zigzaguear

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weaver
n tejedor, -dora m,f

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weaving
nu (of cloth) tejido m

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web
n
(spider's ~) telaraña f; a ~ of intrigue una red de intriga

(Comput): World Wide ~ telaraña f mundial

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webbed
adj palmeado

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web

: W~ page
n (Comput) página f web;
W~ site
n (Comput) sitio m web

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wed
vt (past & past p wedded or wed) (marry) (dated or journ) man/woman casarse con

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we'd

we had

we would

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wedding
n
(ceremony) boda f, casamiento m, matrimonio m (AmS exc RPl); to have a church/civil (AmE) o (BrE) registry-office ~ casarse por la iglesia or (RPl) por iglesia/por lo civil or (Per, RPl, Ven) por civil or (Chi, Méx) por el civil; (before n) ~ dress vestido m or traje m de novia; ~ ring alianza f, anillo m de boda, argolla f (de matrimonio) (Chi)

(anniversary): silver/golden ~ bodas fpl de plata/oro

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wedge [1]
n
(for securing) cuña f

(for splitting) cuña f

(shape): a ~ of cake un trozo grande de pastel

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wedge [2]
vt
(secure): to ~ a door open ponerle* una cuña a una puerta para que no se cierre

(squeeze) meter (a presión)

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Wednesday
n miércoles m; see also Monday

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wee [1]
adj (small) (esp Scot, IrE) pequeño, chico (esp AmL); in the ~ small hours o (AmE also) the ~ hours a las altas horas de la madrugada

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wee [2]
n (BrE colloq) (no pl): to have o do a ~ hacer* pis or pipí (fam), hacer* del uno (Méx, Per fam)

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weed [1]
n
c (Hort) hierbajo m, mala hierba f, yuyo m (RPl), maleza f (AmL)

u (aquatic growth) algas fpl

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weed [2]
vt deshierbar, desherbar*, desmalezar* (AmL), sacar* los yuyos de (RPl) weed out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(Hort) quitar

errors/items eliminar; applicants eliminar

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weedkiller

n herbicida m

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weedy
adj -dier, -diest
(lanky) (AmE) larguirucho (fam)

(feeble, puny) (BrE colloq) enclenque

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week
n
(7 days) semana f; once a ~ una vez por semana or a la semana; we get paid by the ~ nos pagan semanalmente; (on) Tuesday ~ o (BrE also) a ~ on Tuesday el martes que viene no, el otro; she arrived a ~ (ago) yesterday ayer hizo una semana que llegó

(working days): I never go out in o during the ~ nunca salgo los días de semana

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week

: ~day
n día m de semana;
~end
n fin m de semana; what are you doing on o (BrE) at the ~? ¿qué vas a hacer el fin de semana?

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weekly [1]
adj semanal

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weekly [2]
adv semanalmente; we get paid ~ nos pagan por semana

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weekly [3]
n (pl weeklies) semanario m

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weep
vi (past & past p wept)
(cry) llorar

(exude liquid) wound/eye supurar

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weeping willow

n sauce m llorón

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weepy
adj -pier, -piest (colloq)

person: to feel ~ tener* ganas de llorar

film/play que hace llorar, cebollento (Chi fam)

eye lloroso

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weigh
vt
person/load/food pesar; to ~ oneself pesarse

(consider) factors/arguments/evidence sopesar; to ~ one's words medir* sus (or mis etc) palabras

~ vi (measure in weight) person/load/food pesar; how much or what do you ~? ¿cuánto pésas?; your inexperience will ~ against you tu falta de experiencia será un factor en tu contra weigh down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(impose weight on): the bag was ~ing me down la bolsa me pesaba mucho; trees ~ed down with fruit árboles cargados de fruta

(depress) abrumar

weight down
weigh on [v + prep + o]: it still ~ed heavily on her conscience todavía sentía un gran cargo de conciencia; it's been ~ing heavily on my mind me ha estado preocupando weigh out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] pesar weigh up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] situation considerar; pros and cons sopesar; person evaluar*

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weight [1]
n
u c (mass, heaviness) peso m; the bag is 5kg in ~ la bolsa pesa 5kg; you mustn't lift heavy ~s no debe levantar cosas pesadas; that has taken a ~ off my mind eso me ha sacado un peso de encima; to pull one's ~: John isn't pulling his ~ John no trabaja como debería

u (importance, value) peso m

(unit) peso m; ~s and measures pesos y medidas

(for scales, clocks) pesa f

(Sport) pesa f; (before n) ~ training entrenamiento m con pesas

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weight [2]
vt (make heavier) darle* peso a; fishing net lastrar weight down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
tarpaulin/papers sujetar con algo pesado

body (to make it sink) ponerle* un lastre a

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weightless
adj ingrávido

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weight

: ~lifter
n levantador, -dora m,f de pesas, pesista mf (Andes), halterófilo, -la m,f;
~lifting
nu levantamiento m de pesas, halterofilia f

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weighty
adj -tier, -tiest argument de peso; matter importante

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weir
n presa f

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weird
adj -er, -est
(strange) (colloq) raro, extraño

(unearthly) apparition/figure misterioso

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welcome [1]
interj bienvenido

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welcome [2]
adj
(gladly received) guest bienvenido; change/news grato

(freely permitted): you're ~ to use the phone el teléfono está a tu disposición; you're ~ to these books puedes llevarte estos libros, si quieres

(responding to thanks): you're ~! ¡de nada!, ¡no hay de qué!

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welcome [3]
vt (greet) darle* la bienvenida a; (receive): we would ~ any advice you can give us le agradeceríamos cualquier consejo que pudiera darnos

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welcome [4]
n bienvenida f

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welcoming
adj
ceremony/delegation de bienvenida

smile/hug acogedor; the little bar looked very ~ el barcito parecía muy acogedor

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weld
vt/i soldar*

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welfare
nu
(well-being) bienestar m

(Soc Adm)
(assistance) asistencia f social

(payment) (AmE) prestaciones fpl sociales

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welfare state

n estado m de bienestar

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well [1]
adv (comp better; superl best)
(to high standard, satisfactorily) sing/write/work bien; he's doing very ~ le van muy bien las cosas; ~ done! ¡así se hace!, ¡muy bien!; to go ~ performance/operation salir* bien

(thoroughly) wash/dry/know bien; it was ~ worth the effort realmente valió la pena; ~ and truly (colloq): he was ~ and truly drunk estaba pero bien borracho

(considerably) (no comp) bastante; until ~ into the next century hasta bien entrado el siglo que viene

(with justification): you may ~ ask! ¡muy buena pregunta!; she couldn't very ~ deny it ¿cómo iba a negarlo?

(advantageously) marry bien; to do ~ to + INF hacer* bien en + INF, deber + INF; to do ~ out of sth salir* bien parado de algo

(in phrases)
as well (in addition) también

as well as (in addition to) además de

may/might as well: now you've told him, you may o might as ~ give it to him! ahora que se lo has dicho dáselo ¿total?

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well [2]
adj (comp better; superl best)
(healthy) bien; how are you? — I'm very ~, thank you ¿cómo estás? — muy bien, gracias; get ~ soon! ¡que te mejores!

(pleasing, satisfactory) bien; it's all very ~ for him to talk, but … él podrá decir todo lo que quiera pero …

as well: it would be as ~ to keep this quiet mejor no decir nada de esto; it's just as ~ I've got some money with me menos mal que llevo dinero encima

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well [3]
interj

(introducing/continuing topic, sentence) bueno, bien

(expressing hesitation): do you like it? — well … ¿te gusta? — pues or (esp AmL) este …

(expressing surprise): ~, ~, ~! look who's here! ¡vaya, vaya! ¡mira quién está aquí!

(expressing indignation) bueno

(dismissively) ¡bah!

(expressing resignation) bueno

(expressing expectation): ~? who won? bueno ¿y quién ganó?

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well [4]
n (for water, oil, gas) pozo m well up [v + adv] water brotar, manar; tears ~ed up in his eyes los ojos se le llenaron de lágrimas

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well-
pref bien

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we'll
we will

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well

: ~-balanced
adj (pred ~ balanced) person equilibrado; diet equilibrado, balanceado;
~-behaved
adj (pred ~ behaved) child que se porta bien, bueno; dog obediente;
~-being
nu bienestar m;
~-disposed
adj (pred ~ disposed) dispuesto a colaborar (or ayudar etc);
~-done
adj (pred ~ done) (Culin) bien cocido or (Esp) muy hecho;
~-dressed
adj (pred ~ dressed) bien vestido;
~-educated
adj (pred ~ educated) culto;
~-founded
adj (pred ~ founded) bien fundado;
~-groomed
adj (pred ~ groomed) person bien arreglado; hair bien peinado; horse/garden bien cuidado;
~-informed
adj bien informado

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wellington (boot)
n
(short boot) (AmE) botín m, bota f (corta)

(gumboot) (BrE) bota f de goma or de agua or de lluvia, catiusca f (Esp)

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well

: ~-kept
adj (pred ~ kept)
house/lawns bien cuidado

secret bien guardado
;
~-known
adj (pred ~ known) person conocido, famoso; it is ~ known that … es bien sabido que …;
~-mannered
adj (pred ~ mannered) de buenos modales, educado;
~-meaning
adj (pred ~ meaning) person bienintencionado; he's ~ meaning, but … lo hace con la mejor intención, pero …;
~-off
adj (pred ~ off) adinerado;
~-read
adj (pred ~ read) culto;
~-to-do
adj businessman/family adinerado;
~-wisher
n : she received lots of cards from ~-wishers recibió muchas tarjetas en que le deseaban una pronta recuperación (or mucha felicidad etc);
~-worn
adj (pred ~ worn) coat/carpet muy gastado; phrase muy trillado

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Welsh [1]
adj galés

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Welsh [2]
n
u (language) galés m

(people) (+ pl vb) the ~ los galeses

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Welshman

n (pl -men ) galés m

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welt
n (weal) verdugón m

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went
past of GO

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wept
past & past p of WEEP

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were

2nd pers sing past ind of BE

1st, 2nd & 3rd pers pl past ind of BE

subjunctive of BE

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we're
we are

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weren't
were not

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west [1]
nu
(point of the compass, direction) oeste m; the ~, the W~ (region) el oeste

the West (the Occident) (el) Occidente m; (Pol, Hist) el Oeste

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west [2]
adj (before n) oeste adj inv, occidental; wind del oeste

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west [3]
adv al oeste

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westbound
adj que va (or iba etc) hacia el or en dirección oeste

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westerly
adj wind del oeste; in a ~ direction hacia el oeste, en dirección oeste

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western [1]
adj
(Geog) oeste adj inv, del oeste, occidental; the ~ areas of the country las zonas oeste or occidentales del país

(occidental) (Geog, Pol) occidental

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western [2]
n western m, película f (or novela f etc) del Oeste or de vaqueros

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Westerner ,westerner
, n occidental mf

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westernized
adj occidentalizado

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west

: W~ Indian
adj antillano; (in UK) afroantillano;
W~ Indies
pl n the W~ Indies las Antillas

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westward [1]
adj (before n): in a ~ direction hacia el oeste, en dirección oeste

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westward [2],westwards
, (BrE) adv hacia el oeste

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wet [1]
adj -tt-
(moist) floor/grass/clothes mojado; (damp) húmedo; concrete/plaster blando; wet paint pintura fresca or (Esp tb) ojo, pinta; to get ~ mojarse

(rainy) weather/day lluvioso

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wet [2]
vt (pres p wetting; past & past p wet or wetted) mojar; (dampen) humedecer*; to ~ the bed mojar la cama; to ~ oneself orinarse, hacerse* pipí (encima) (fam)

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wet

: ~ blanket
n (colloq) aguafiestas mf (fam);
~ suit
n traje m de neoprene or de neopreno

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we've
we have

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whack [1]
n (blow) golpe m; (sound) ¡zas!

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whack [2]
vt golpear, aporrear; person pegarle* a

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whale
n
(pl ~s or ~) (Zool) ballena f

(colloq) (as intensifier): we had a ~ of a time lo pasamos bomba or genial (fam)

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wharf
n (pl wharves ) muelle m, embarcadero m

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what [1]
pron
(in questions) qué; ~'s that? ¿qué es eso?; ~'s the problem? ¿cuál es el problema?; ~'s `I don't understand' in Russian? ¿cómo se dice `no entiendo' en ruso?

(in phrases) or what? (colloq) ¿o qué?; so what? ¿y qué?; what about: but ~ about the children? y los niños ¿qué?; you know Julie's boyfriend? — yes, ~ about him? ¿conoces al novio de Julie? — sí ¿por qué?; what … for: ~'s this button for? ¿para qué es este botón?; ~ are you complaining for? ¿por qué te quejas?; what if: ~ if she finds out? ¿y si se entera?; what's-her/-his-name (colloq): go and ask ~'s-her-name next door ve y pregúntale a la de al lado ¿cómo se llama?

(in indirect speech) qué; she knows ~ to do ella sabe qué hacer; I still don't know ~'s ~ in the office aún no sé cómo funcionan las cosas en la oficina; (I'll) tell you ~, … mira, …

(relative use) lo que; they did ~ they could hicieron lo que pudieron

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what [2]
adj

(in questions) qué; ~ color are the walls? ¿de qué color son las paredes?

(in indirect speech) qué; she didn't know ~ color to choose no sabía qué color elegir

(in exclamations) qué; ~ a surprise! ¡qué sorpresa!; ~ a lot of people! ¡cuánta gente!

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whatever [1]
pron
(in questions, exclamations) qué; ~ is she doing? ¿qué (es lo que) está haciendo?

(no matter what): ~ you do, don't laugh! hagas lo que hagas ¡no te vayas a reír!; he talked about percentiles, ~ they are habló de percentiles, que no tengo ni idea de qué son

(all that): they let him do ~ he likes lo dejan hacer todo lo que quiere; ~ you say lo que tú digas, como quieras

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whatever [2]
adj
(no matter what): don't give up, ~ doubts you may have no renuncies, tengas las dudas que tengas; all people, of ~ race or creed todos, cualquiera sea su raza o credo

(any): ~ changes are necessary los cambios que sean necesarios

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whatever [3]
adv (as intensifier): none/nothing ~ ninguno/nada en absoluto

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wheat
nu trigo m

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wheatgerm

nu germen m de trigo

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wheedle
vt to ~ sth OUT OF sb sonsacarle* algo a algn

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wheel [1]
n

(of vehicle) rueda f

(potter's ~) torno m

(steering ~ — of car) volante m; (— of ship) timón m; at the ~ (of car) al volante; (of ship) al timón

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wheel [2]
vt bicycle/wheelchair empujar; person llevar (en silla de ruedas etc)

~ vi
(turn suddenly) ~ (around o (BrE) round) person girar sobre sus (or mis etc) talones

(circle) dar* vueltas; birds revolotear

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wheel

: ~barrow
n carretilla f;
~chair
n silla f de ruedas;
~ clamp
n cepo m

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wheeling and dealing
n (colloq) tejemanejes mpl (fam)

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wheeze
vi person respirar con dificultad (produciendo un sonido sibilante como los asmáticos); machine resollar*

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when [1]
adv
Note
When used as a conjunction in sentences expressing the future, when is translated by cuando + subjunctive: we'll speak to Carol when she gets back hablaremos con Carol cuando vuelva.

(in questions, indirect questions) cuándo; that was ~ I realized that … fue entonces cuando or (esp AmL tb) que me di cuenta de que …; say ~! di cuándo

(as relative): the year ~ we got married el año en que nos casamos; in December, ~ we were on holiday en diciembre, cuando estábamos de vacaciones

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when [2]
conj

(temporal sense) cuando; I'll ask him ~ I see him se lo preguntaré cuando lo vea

(if) si, cuando

(since, considering that) si, cuando

(although) cuando; he said he was 18 ~ in fact he's only 15 dijo que tenía 18 años cuando en realidad solo tiene 15

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when [3]
pron cuándo; ~ do you have to be in London by? ¿para cuándo tienes que estar en Londres?

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whenever
conj
(every time that) siempre que; ~ I hear that song I think of Spain siempre que or cada vez que escucho esa canción, me acuerdo de España

(at whatever time): we'll go ~ you're ready saldremos cuando estés listo

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where [1]
adv dónde; (indicating direction) adónde, dónde; ~'s Lewes? ¿dónde está Lewes?; ~ are you taking me? ¿(a)dónde me llevan?; ~ are you from? ¿de dónde eres?

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where [2]
conj
donde; (indicating direction) adonde, donde

(in cases where) cuando; ~ appropriate cuando or allí donde sea apropiado

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whereabouts [1]
adv : ~ in Austria do you live? ¿en qué parte de Austria vives?

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whereabouts [2]
n (+ sing or pl vb) paradero m

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whereas
conj mientras que

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whereby
pron (frml): a system ~ payments are made automatically un sistema por or según el cual los pagos se efectúan automáticamente

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wherever [1]
adv
(in questions) dónde

(no matter where) (colloq) en cualquier parte or lado

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wherever [2]
conj : you can use your card ~ you see this sign puede usar su tarjeta (en cualquier establecimiento) donde vea este símbolo; ~ he goes, I'll go too vaya donde vaya, yo iré tambien; you can sit ~ you like puedes sentarte donde quieras

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wherewithal
n the ~ los medios; we don't have the ~ to do this no tenemos los recursos para hacer esto

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whet
vt -tt- interest/curiosity estimular; the walk ~ted our appetites la caminata nos abrió el apetito

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whether
conj : tell me ~ you need us or not o ~ or not you need us dime si nos necesitas o no; I doubt ~ he knew dudo que lo supiera; ~ you like it or not te guste o no te guste

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whey
nu suero m (de la leche)

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which [1]
pron

(in questions) (sing) cuál; (pl) cuáles

(in indirect use) cuál; I can never remember ~ is ~ nunca recuerdo cuál es cuál

(as relative): the parcel ~ arrived this morning el paquete que llegó esta mañana; the newspaper in ~ the article appeared el diario en el que or en el cual apareció el artículo

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which [2]
adj
(in questions) (sing) qué, cuál; (pl) qué, cuáles

(as relative): we arrived at two, by ~ time they had gone llegamos a las dos y para entonces ya se habían ido; in ~ case en cuyo caso

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whichever [1]
pron
(no matter which): there are several options, but ~ you choose … hay varias opciones, pero elijas la que elijas or cualquiera que elijas …

(the one, ones that): buy ~ is cheaper compra el que sea más barato

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whichever [2]
adj
(no matter which): ~ party is in power sea cual sea or cualquiera que sea el partido que esté en el poder

(any that): you can write about ~ subject you know best puedes escribir sobre el tema que mejor conozcas, sea cual sea or fuere

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while [1]
conj
(in time) mientras; they don't drink ~ on duty no beben cuando están de guardia

(though) aunque

(whereas) mientras que
while away [v + adv + o, v + o + adv]: we had a game of chess to ~ away the time jugamos una partida de ajedrez para pasar el rato

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while [2]
n : wait a ~ (a few days, weeks) espera un tiempo; (a few minutes, hours) espera un rato; (a very short period) espera un ratito or un momentito; it's been a good ~ since we had any rain hace bastante (tiempo) que no llueve; he was here a little ~ ago hace un ratito estaba aquí; (every) once in a ~ de vez en cuando

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whilst
conj (BrE) while[1]

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whim
nc u capricho m

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whimper [1]
vi gimotear

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whimper [2]
n quejido m

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whimsical
adj person caprichoso; mood voluble

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whine [1]
vi
dog aullar*; person gemir*; child lloriquear

(complain) (pej) quejarse

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whine [2]
n (of dog) aullido m; (of person) quejido m; (of engine) chirrido m; (of bullet) silbido m

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whinny
vi (3rd pers sing pres whinnies; pres p whinnying; past & past p whinnied) horse relinchar

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whip [1]
n (in horse riding) fusta f, fuete m (AmL exc CS); (of tamer) látigo m; (for punishment) azote m

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whip [2]
-pp- vt

(lash) horse pegarle* a (con la fusta), fustigar*; person azotar; child darle* una paliza a

(beat) egg whites batir; cream batir or (Esp) montar; ~ped cream crema f batida or (Esp) nata f montada

(take quickly) (+ adv compl): she ~ped out her notebook sacó rápidamente la libreta
whip up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(arouse) trouble/unrest provocar*; hatred fomentar; support conseguir*

(incite) crowd incitar

wind sea/waves agitar; dust levantar

(beat, whisk) egg whites batir; cream batir, montar (Esp)

(prepare hurriedly) (colloq) meal improvisar

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whip

: ~lash injury
n (Med) traumatismo m cervical;
~-round
n (BrE colloq) colecta f, vaca f (AmL fam)

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whir ,whirr
, (BrE) vi -rr- machine/propellers runrunear, zumbar

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whirl [1]
vi
(spin) person girar, dar* vueltas; leaves/dust arremolinarse

(move fast) (+ adv compl): he ~ed around se dio media vuelta rápidamente

~ vt (+ adv compl) hacer* girar

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whirl [2]
n (turn) giro m, vuelta f; (of dust) remolino m; my head was in a ~ la cabeza me daba vueltas

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whirl

: ~pool
n vorágine f, remolino m;
~wind
n torbellino m; (before n) a ~wind romance un idilio arrollador

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whirr
vi (BrE) whir

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whisk [1]
vt
(Culin) batir

(convey quickly) (+ adv compl): she was ~ed off to a meeting se la llevaron a una reunión a toda prisa; he ~ed away the plates retiró los platos rápidamente

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whisk [2]
n (Culin) batidor m

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whisker
n

c (single hair) pelo m (de la barba)

(narrow margin) (no pl) pelo m

whiskers pl (of animal) bigotes mpl

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whiskey
nu c (pl -keys) whisky m, güisqui m (esp americano o irlandés)

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whisky
nu c (pl -kies) whisky m, güisqui m (esp escocés)

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whisper [1]
vi
person cuchichear

(liter) wind/leaves susurrar (liter)

~ vt remark/words susurrar

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whisper [2]
n
(soft voice) susurro m; yes, he said in a ~ —sí —susurró

(rumor) rumor m

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whistle [1]
vi person/kettle/wind silbar; (loudly) chiflar; referee pitar; train pitar

~ vt tune silbar

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whistle [2]
n
(instrument) silbato m, pito m

(sound — made with mouth) silbido m; (loud) chiflido m; (— made by referee's whistle) silbato m, pitido m; (— of kettle, wind, bullet) silbido m

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white [1]
adj -er, -est
paint/cat/bread/wine/chocolate blanco; coffee/tea con leche; she had a ~ wedding se casó de blanco; he went ~ se puso blanco

(Caucasian) blanco

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white [2]
n
u (color) blanco m

c also White (person) blanco, -ca m,f

c
(of egg) clara f

(of eye) blanco m

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white

: ~bait
nu morralla f, chanquetes mpl (Esp), cornalitos mpl (Arg), majuga f (Ur);
~-collar
adj worker/job no manual; (clerical) de oficina;
~ elephant
n (building, project) elefante m blanco; (object) objeto superfluo;
~ gasoline, white gas~ gas
n (AmE) gasolina f or (Andes) bencina f or (RPl) nafta f sin plomo;
~-hot
adj metal al rojo blanco;
W~ House
n the W~ House la Casa Blanca;
~ lie
n mentira f piadosa

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whiten
vt blanquear

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white

: ~ sauce
nu salsa f blanca or bechamel;
~ spirit
nu (BrE) espíritu m de petróleo (usado como sustituto del aguarrás)

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whitewash [1]
n
u (Const) cal f

c (defeat) (colloq) paliza f (fam)

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whitewash [2]
vt wall/building blanquear, encalar, enjalbegar*

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whiting
n (pl ~s or ~) pescadilla f

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Whitsun
n (esp BrE) Pentecostés f

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whittle
vt tallar whittle away [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] funds/resources ir* mermando; influence ir* reduciendo; rights ir* menoscabando whittle down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] expenses recortar; applicants reducir* el numero de

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whiz ,whizz
, vi -zz- (+ adv compl): to ~ by bullet/arrow/car pasar zumbando; I ~zed through my homework hice los deberes zumbando or a toda velocidad

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whiz kid
,
n (colloq) lince m (fam)

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who
pron

(in questions) (sing) quién; (pl) quiénes; ~ are you writing to? ¿a quién le estás escribiendo?

(in indirect questions) quién; I don't know ~ you're talking about no sé de quién estás hablando

(as relative): the boy ~ won the prize el chico que ganó el premio; there are blankets for those ~ want them hay mantas para quienes quieran

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WHO
n (World Health Organization) OMS f

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who'd

who had

who would

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whodunit ,whodunnit
, n (colloq) novela f policíaca

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whoever
pron
(no matter who): she's not coming in here, ~ she is aquí no entra, quien quiera que sea; ~ you ask se lo preguntes a quien se lo preguntes

(the one, ones who): ~ did this must be insane quienquiera que haya hecho esto debe (de) estar loco; I'll invite ~ I like voy a invitar a quien (se) me dé la gana

(in questions) quién

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whole [1]
adj
(entire) (before n, no comp): there's a ~ bottle left queda una botella entera; the ~ truth toda la verdad; I'm fed up with the ~ affair estoy harto del asunto

(pred) (in one piece) entero

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whole [2]
n
(integral unit) todo m; the ~ of sth: a threat to the ~ of mankind una amenaza para toda la humanidad

(in phrases) as a whole: this will affect Europe as a ~ esto va a afectar a Europa en su totalidad; on the whole (indep) en general

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wholehearted

adj approval sin reservas; support incondicional

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wholeheartedly
adv approve/support sin reservas

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whole

: ~meal
adj (BrE) integral;
~ note
n (AmE) semibreve f, redonda f

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wholesale [1]
adj
(Busn) (before n) al por mayor

destruction/slaughter sistemático

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wholesale [2]
adv
(Busn) buy/sell al por mayor

(on a large scale) de modo general

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wholesaler
n mayorista mf

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wholesome
adj
(healthy) food/climate sano

(morally good) image de persona sana

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wholewheat

adj integral

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who'll
who will

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wholly
adv totalmente

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whom
pron (frml)
(in questions): ~ did you visit? ¿a quién visitaste?

(as relative): the cousin ~ I mentioned earlier el primo que or a quien mencioné antes; the girls, both of ~ could dance las chicas, que ambas sabían bailar

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whooping cough
nu tos f convulsa or convulsiva

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whoops
interj ¡ay!, ¡epa! (AmS fam), ¡híjole! (Méx fam)

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whore
n (pej) puta f (vulg & pey)

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who's

who is

who has

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whose [1]
pron (sing) de quién; (pl) de quiénes

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whose [2]
adj
(in questions) (sing) de quién; (pl) de quiénes

(as relative) (sing) cuyo; (pl) cuyos

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who've
who have

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why [1]
adv por qué; ~ not? ¿por qué no?; ~ don't you apply for the post? ¿por qué no solicitas el puesto?; this is ~ the attempt failed fue por esto que el intento fracasó; the reason ~ he couldn't attend la razón por la cual no pudo asistir

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why [2]
interj ¡vaya!

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why [3]
n porqué m

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WI
Wisconsin

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wick
n mecha f

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wicked
adj -er, -est
(evil) person malvado, malo; thought malo; lie infame

(vicious) blow malintencionado

(mischievous) grin/laugh travieso

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wicker
nu mimbre m

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wickerwork

nu
(articles) artículos mpl de mimbre

wicker

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wicket
n
(in cricket) (stumps and bails) palos mpl

(window) (AmE) ventanilla f

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wide [1]
adj wider, widest
(in dimension) river/feet/trousers ancho; gap grande; desert/ocean vasto; it's two meters ~ tiene or mide dos metros de ancho

(in extent, range) experience/powers/area amplio; a ~ variety of things una gran variedad de cosas

(off target) ball/shot desviado; ~ OF sth lejos DE algo; mark[1]

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wide [2]
adv wider, widest ~ apart: with your feet ~ apart con los pies bien separados; ~ awake: to be ~ awake estar* completamente espabilado or despierto; open ~! abra bien la boca; ~ open: you left the door ~ open dejaste la puerta abierta de par en par

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wide-angle lens

n granangular m

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widely
adv
(extensively): she is very ~ traveled ha viajado mucho; it was ~ publicized se le dio mucha publicidad

(commonly): a ~ held view una opinión muy extendida

(to a large degree) vary mucho

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widen
vt road/entrance ensanchar; range/debate/scope ampliar*

~ vi road/tunnel ensancharse

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wide

: ~-ranging
adj powers/curriculum amplio; interests variado; effects de gran alcance;
~-screen
adj para pantalla ancha;
~spread
adj custom/belief extendido

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widget
n (colloq) aparato m, artilugio m, chisme m (Esp fam)

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widow [1]
n viuda f

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widow [2]
vt : to be ~ed enviudar, quedar viudo

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widower
n viudo m

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width
n
u c (measurement) ancho m, anchura f; what ~ is the cloth? ¿qué ancho tiene la tela?

c (in swimming pool) ancho m

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wield
vt sword blandir*; power/authority ejercer*

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wife
n (pl wives) esposa f, mujer f

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wig
n peluca f

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wiggle
vt toes mover*; hips contonear

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wild [1]
adj -er, -est

animal salvaje; plant/flower silvestre; vegetation agreste

(uncivilized) tribe salvaje

(desolate) country agreste

(unruly) party/lifestyle desenfrenado

(random, uncontrolled) attempt desesperado; a ~ guess una conjetura hecha totalmente al azar

allegation/exaggeration absurdo

(violent) (liter) sea/waters embravecido, proceloso (liter); wind fuertísimo, furioso (liter)

(frantic) excitement/dancing desenfrenado; shouting desaforado; appearance/stare de loco; her perfume was driving him ~ su perfume lo estaba enloqueciendo

(enthusiastic) (colloq) (pred) to be ~ ABOUT sth: I'm not ~ about the idea la idea no me enloquece

(angry) (colloq) (pred): it makes me ~ me saca de quicio

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wild [2]
adv : these flowers grow ~ estas flores son silvestres; to run ~: these kids have been allowed to run ~ a estos niños los han criado como salvajes; the garden has run ~ la maleza ha invadido el jardín

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wild [3]
nu the ~: an opportunity to observe these animals in the ~ una oportunidad de observar estos animales en libertad

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wild

: ~ boar
n jabalí m;
~ card
n (Comput) comodín m;
~cat
n (pl ~cats or ~cat) (European) gato m montés; (bobcat) (esp AmE) lince m

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wilderness
n
c u (wasteland) páramo m; (jungle) jungla f

u (undeveloped land) (AmE) parque m natural

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wild

: ~fire
nu (AmE) fuego m arrasador; to spread like ~fire (also BrE) extenderse* como un reguero de pólvora;
~-goose chase
n : I'm not going into town again on another ~-goose chase no pienso ir otra vez al centro a perder el tiempo para nada;
~life
nu fauna f y flora f

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wildly
adv

(frantically) kick/struggle/rush como (un) loco

(violently) rage/blow con furia

(in undisciplined fashion) live desordenadamente

(haphazardly, randomly) shoot/guess a lo loco

(extremely): ~ funny comiquísimo; ~ inaccurate estimates cálculos absolutamente errados

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Wild West

n the ~ ~ el Lejano Oeste; (before n) adventure/story del oeste

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wiles
pl n artimañas fpl

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wilful
adj (BrE) willful

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will [1]
v mod
Note
When translating will into Spanish, the future tense is not always the first option. Ir + a + infinitive is common in Latin American countries. For examples, see the entry below.
(past would) ['ll es la contracción de WILL, won't de will not y 'll've de will have]
(talking about the future): he'll come on Friday vendrá el viernes, va a venir el viernes; he said he would come on Friday dijo que vendría or iba a venir el viernes; at the end of this month, he'll have been working here for a year este fin de mes hará un año que trabaja aquí; I won't let you down no te fallaré

(expressing willingness): ~ o would you do me a favor? ¿quieres hacerme un favor?; she won't tell us what happened no nos quiere decir qué pasó

(in orders, invitations): be quiet, ~ you! cállate, ¿quieres?; ~ you have a drink? ¿quieres tomar algo?

(expressing conjecture): won't they be having lunch now? ¿no estarán comiendo ahora?; that would have been in 1947 eso debe (de) haber sido en 1947

(indicating habit, characteristic): I'll watch anything on television yo soy capaz de mirar cualquier cosa en la televisión; he'd get drunk every Saturday se emborrachaba todos los sábados

(indicating capability): this door won't shut esta puerta no cierra or no quiere cerrar

~ vt (past & past p willed)

(urge, try to cause): I was ~ing her to get the answer right estaba deseando con todas mis fuerzas que diera la respuesta correcta

(desire, ordain) (frml) God disponer*, querer*

(bequeath) legar*

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will [2]
n
u
(faculty) voluntad f

(willpower) voluntad f; to lose the ~ to live perder* las ansias de vivir

(desire, intention) voluntad f; patients may come and go at ~ los pacientes pueden entrar y salir a voluntad; free will

c (testament) testamento m

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willful ,wilful
, (BrE) adj
(deliberate) misconduct/neglect intencionado; damage causado con premeditación

(obstinate) person terco

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willing
adj
(eager, compliant) (before n) servant/worker servicial

(inclined) (pred) to be ~ to + INF estar* dispuesto A + INF

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willingly
adv (gladly) con gusto; (readily, freely) por voluntad propia

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willingness
nu buena voluntad f, buena disposición f

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willow
n sauce m

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willpower

nu (fuerza f de) voluntad f

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willy-nilly
adv
(haphazardly) de cualquier manera

(like it or not) sea como sea

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wilt
vi plant/flower ponerse* mustio, marchitarse

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wily
adj wilier, wiliest astuto

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win [1]
(pres p winning; past & past p won) vt
(gain) prize/title ganar; support conseguir*; fame/recognition/affection ganarse; scholarship/promotion/contract conseguir*

(be victorious in) war/race/bet/election ganar

~ vi ganar win over, (BrE also) win round [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] conquistarse a

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win [2]
n victoria f, triunfo m

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wince
vi hacer* un gesto de dolor; (shudder) estremecerse*

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winch [1]
n cabrestante m, torno m

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winch [2]
vt : levantar con un torno o cabrestante

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wind [1]
n
c u (Meteo) viento m; to get ~ of sth enterarse de algo; (before n) ~ power energía f eólica

u (in bowels) gases mpl

u (breath) aliento m

u (Mus): the ~ los instrumentos de viento; (before n) ~ instrument instrumento m de viento

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wind [2]
vt

exertion dejar sin aliento; blow cortarle la respiración a

baby sacarle* el aire a (fam)

(past & past p wound )
(coil) yarn/wool ovillar; to ~ sth AROUND o (esp BrE) ROUND sth enroscar* algo ALREDEDOR DE algo; to ~ sth into a ball hacer* un ovillo con algo; to ~ the film on (hacer*) correr la película

(turn) handle hacer* girar, darle* vueltas a; clock/watch darle* cuerda a

(hoist, pull) levantar

~ vi (past & past p wound )
river/road serpentear

winding pres p river/road sinuoso, serpenteante
wind down
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o] window (Auto) bajar; production/trade reducir* paulatinamente

[v + adv] (colloq) relajarse
wind up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(tighten spring) watch/toy darle* cuerda a

(bring to conclusion) meeting/speech cerrar*

(close down) company cerrar*, liquidar

[v + o + adv] (colloq) (make angry) torear, darle* manija a (RPl fam); (tease) tomarle el pelo a (fam)

[v + adv]
(end up, find oneself) (colloq) terminar, acabar

(conclude) speaker concluir*, terminar

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wind

: ~fall
n
(fruit) fruta caída del árbol

(unexpected benefit): the £100 prize was a nice little ~fall el premio de 100 dólares le (or me etc) cayó como llovido del cielo
;
~mill
n molino m de viento

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window
n

(of building) ventana f; (of car) ventanilla f; (of shop) vitrina f (AmL), vidriera f (AmL), escaparate m (esp Esp); to fly/go out (of) the ~ plans venirse* abajo, desbaratarse; hopes desvanecerse*

(sales counter) ventanilla f

(Comput) ventana f, recuadro m

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window

: ~ box
n jardinera f;
~ cleaner
n (product) limpiacristales m, limpiavidrios m (esp AmL); (person) limpiacristales mf, limpiavidrios mf (esp AmL);
~ dressing
nu (in shop) vitrinismo m (AmL), vidrierismo m (AmL), escaparatismo m (esp Esp);
~ ledge
n alféizar m or repisa f de la ventana;
~pane
n vidrio m or (Esp) cristal m (de una ventana);
~ seat
n (in train, plane) asiento m junto a la ventanilla;
~-shop
vi -pp-: to go ~-shopping ir* a mirar vitrinas or vidrieras or (esp Esp) escaparates;
~sill
n alféizar m or repisa f de la ventana

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wind

: ~pipe
n tráquea f;
~screen
n (BrE) ~shield;
~shield
n (AmE) parabrisas m; (before n) ~shield wiper limpiaparabrisas m, limpiador m (Méx);
~surfer
n (person) tablista mf, surfista mf; (board) tabla f de windsurf;
~surfing
nu windsurf m, windsurfing m, surf m a vela;
~swept
adj beach/plain azotado por el viento; person despeinado; hair alborotado

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windy
adj -dier, -diest day/weather ventoso, de viento; it's ~ hace viento

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wine
nu c
(beverage) vino m; (before n) ~ cellar bodega f; ~ list carta f de vinos; ~ rack botellero m; ~ waiter sommelier m, sumiller m

(color) rojo m granate; (before n) rojo granate adj inv

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wine

: ~ and dine
vt agasajar (con una comida);
~ bar
n bar m (especializado en vinos);
~ glass
n copa f de vino;
~growing
nu viticultura f; (before n) area/region vinícola; country productor de vino;
~tasting
n
u (act, skill) cata f or catadura f de vinos

c (event) degustación f de vinos

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wing
n
(Zool) ala f‡

(Aviat) ala f‡

(BrE Auto) guardabarros m or (Méx) salpicadera f or (Chi, Per) tapabarros m

(Pol) ala f‡

(of building) ala f‡

wings pl (Theat) the ~s los bastidores

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wingspan
n envergadura f

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wink [1]
n guiño m, guiñada f; to give sb a ~ guiñarle el ojo a algn; not to get a ~ of sleep no pegar* (el or un) ojo

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wink [2]
vi
person guiñar el ojo

(flash) light parpadear

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winner
n ganador, -dora m,f

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winning
adj
(victorious) (before n) candidate/team ganador; goal/shot de la victoria

(appealing) smile/personality encantador

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winning post

n (poste m de) llegada f

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winnings
pl n ganancias fpl (obtenidas en el juego)

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winter
nu c invierno m; in (the) ~ en invierno; (before n) weather invernal; ~ sports deportes mpl de invierno

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wintertime

nu invierno m

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wintry
adj -trier, -triest invernal

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wipe [1]
n
(action): give the table a ~ with a damp cloth pásale un trapo húmedo a la mesa

(cloth) toallita f

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wipe [2]
vt floor/table limpiar, pasarle un trapo a; dishes secar*; ~ your nose límpiate la nariz

~ vi (dry dishes) secar* wipe away [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] tears secar*; memory borrar wipe off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(remove) mud/oil limpiar

(erase) recording borrar
wipe out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(clean) limpiar, pasarle un trapo a

(destroy, eradicate) species/population exterminar; resistance acabar con; disease erradicar*; army aniquilar

(erase) writing/memory borrar
wipe up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] limpiar

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wire [1]
n

c u (metal strand) alambre m; (before n) ~ fence alambrada f, alambrado m (AmL)

u (fencing, mesh) alambrada f, alambrado m (AmL)

c (finishing line) (AmE): the ~ la línea de llegada, la meta

c
(Elec, Telec) cable m

(telegram) (colloq) telegrama m

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wire [2]
vt (Elec): to be ~d to sth estar* conectado a algo

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wire

: ~ cutters
pl n cortaalambres m, pinzas fpl de corte (Méx); (large) cizalla(s) f(pl);
~walker
n (AmE) equilibrista mf, funámbulo, -la m,f;
~ wool
n steel wool

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wiring
nu (Elec) cableado m, instalación f eléctrica

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wiry
adj wirier, wiriest
person enjuto y nervudo

hair áspero

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Wis
Wisconsin

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wisdom
nu sabiduría f

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wisdom tooth

n muela f del juicio

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wise
adj wiser, wisest
(prudent) person prudente; choice/decision acertado

(learned, experienced) sabio; to be none the ~r: I'm none the ~r sigo sin entender

(aware) (colloq) to be ~ TO sth/sb: I'm ~ to him/his tricks lo conozco muy bien/le conozco las mañas
wise up (colloq) [v + adv] (d)espabilarse, avivarse (AmL fam), apiolarse (RPl fam)

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-wise
suff
(with reference to): price~/weather~ en lo que respecta al precio/tiempo

(in particular way): length~ a lo largo

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wisecrack

n broma f, chiste m

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wisely
adv sabiamente

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wish [1]
n
(desire) deseo m; to make a ~ pedir* un deseo; they got married against my ~es se casaron en contra de mi voluntad

wishes pl (greetings): give your mother my best ~es dale a tu madre muchos recuerdos de mi parte, cariños a tu madre (AmL); best ~es, Jack saludos or un abrazo de Jack

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wish [2]
vt
(desire fervently) desear; to ~ sth ON sb desearle algo A algn; I ~ I were rich ¡ojalá fuera rico!; she ~ed she hadn't told him lamentó habérselo dicho; I ~ you wouldn't say things like that me disgusta mucho que digas esas cosas

(want) (frml) desear (frml)

(want for sb) desear; ~ me luck! ¡deséame suerte!; to ~ sb good night darle* las buenas noches a algn

~ vi
(make magic wish) pedir* un deseo

(want, desire): if you ~ como quieras

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wishful thinking
nu : do you know for sure that they're leaving or is it just ~ ~? ¿sabes a ciencia cierta que se van o es simplemente lo que tú querrías?

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wisp
n (of smoke) voluta f; (of hair) mechón m

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wispy
adj -pier, -piest cloud tenue; hair ralo

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wistful
adj smile/thought nostálgico

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wit
n
(often pl) (intelligence) inteligencia f; (ingenuity) ingenio m; to be at one's ~s' end estar* desesperado

u (humor) ingenio m

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witch
n bruja f

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witch

: ~craft
nu brujería f, hechicería f;
~ doctor
n hechicero m, brujo m

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with
prep
Note
When the translation con is followed by the pronouns mí, ti, and sí, it combines with them to form conmigo, contigo, and consigo: come with me ven conmigo; take it with you llévalo contigo; he had his dog with him tenía el perro consigo.

(in the company of) con; she went ~ him/them/me/you fue con él/con ellos/conmigo/contigo

(member, employee, client etc of) en; I've been banking ~ them for years hace años que tengo cuenta en ese banco

(in descriptions): the shirt is black ~ white stripes la camisa es negra a or con rayas blancas; the man ~ the beard el hombre de barba; a tall woman ~ long hair una mujer alta con el pelo largo or de pelo largo; he is married, ~ three children está casado y tiene tres hijos

(indicating manner) con; the proposal was greeted ~ derision la propuesta fue recibida con burlas

(by means of, using) con; she ate it ~ her fingers lo comió con la mano

(as a result of): trembling ~ fright temblando de miedo

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withdraw
(past -drew; past p -drawn) vt

(recall, remove) troops/representative retirar; hand/arm retirar; coin/note retirar de la circulación; product retirar de la venta

money/cash retirar, sacar*

(cancel, discontinue) support/funding retirar; permission cancelar; they threatened to ~ their labor amenazaron con ir a la huelga

(rescind) application/charges retirar; demand renunciar a

(retract) statement/allegation retirar

~ vi
troops/competitor/candidate retirarse

(socially) recluirse*; (psychologically) retraerse*

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withdrawal
n
u c (of troops, team, representative) retirada f; (of coinage) retirada f de la circulación; (of product) retirada f de la venta

u (of support, funding) retirada f, retiro m (AmL); (of application, nomination, competitor) retirada f

(Psych) retraimiento m

c u (of cash) retirada f, retiro m (AmL)

u (from drugs) abandono m; (before n) ~ symptoms síndrome m de abstinencia

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withdrawn [1]
past p of WITHDRAW

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withdrawn [2]
adj retraído

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withdrew
past of WITHDRAW

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wither
vi plant/flower marchitarse; limb atrofiarse

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withered
adj plant/flower marchito, mustio; limb atrofiado

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withering
adj
heat abrasador

look fulminante

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withhold
vt (past & past p -held) payment/funds retener*; truth ocultar; consent negar*; information no revelar

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within [1]
prep
(inside) dentro de; ~ a radius of 20 miles en un radio de 20 millas

(indicating nearness) a; we were ~ 150m of the summit estábamos a 150m de la cumbre

(in less than): ~ the time allotted dentro del tiempo establecido; they'll be here ~ an hour estarán aquí en menos de una hora

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within [2]
adv (arch or liter) dentro

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without
prep sin; do it ~ cheating hazlo sin hacer trampas

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withstand
vt (past & past p -stood) attack resistir; heat/pain soportar

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witness [1]
n
c (person) testigo mf; (before n) ~ stand o (BrE) box estrado m

u (testimony, evidence) to be ~ TO sth ser* testimonio DE algo

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witness [2]
vt
(observe) change/event ser* testigo de; crime/accident presenciar

(authenticate) (Law) signature atestiguar*; will atestiguar* la firma de

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witticism
n agudeza f; (in conversation) salida f

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witty
adj -tier, -tiest person ingenioso; (funny) gracioso; answer/remark ingenioso

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wives
pl of WIFE

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wizard
n mago m, brujo m

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wizened
adj (wrinkled) arrugado; (withered) marchito

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wk
week

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wobble
vi
(tremble) jelly temblar*

(sway, waver) cyclist bambolearse; wheel bailar; chair tambalearse

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wobbly
adj -blier, -bliest
voice tembloroso

wheel/tooth flojo; table/chair poco firme, que se tambalea; my legs are ~ me tiemblan las piernas

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woe
n
u (sorrow) congoja f (liter), aflicción f; ~ betide you if you lose it! ¡pobre de ti or ay de ti si lo pierdes!

woes pl (afflictions) males mpl

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woeful
adj
(deplorable) neglect/ignorance lamentable

(sorrowful) (liter) person acongojado (liter); expression desconsolado

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woke
past of WAKE

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woken
past p of WAKE

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wolf [1]
n (pl wolves) (Zool) lobo m

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wolf [2]
vt ~ (down) devorar(se)

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wolves
pl of WOLF

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woman
n (pl women) mujer f; (before n) a ~ lawyer una abogada; a ~ friend of mine una amiga mía

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womanizer
n mujeriego m

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womanly
adj femenino

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womb
n útero m, matriz f

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women
pl of WOMAN

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women's room

n (AmE) baño m or (Esp) servicios mpl de damas or señoras

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won
past & past p of WIN

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wonder [1]
n
u (awe, curiosity) asombro m

c (marvel, miracle) maravilla f; no ~ you feel tired! ¡no me extraña que estés cansado!

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wonder [2]
vi
(ponder, speculate): why do you ask? — oh, I was just ~ing ¿por qué preguntas? — por nada

(marvel, be surprised) maravillarse; I ~ at your patience me maravilla la paciencia que tienes

~ vt
(ask oneself) preguntarse; I ~ if o whether he'll be there me pregunto si estará

(be amazed): I ~ (that) she didn't fire you on the spot me sorprende que no te haya echado inmediatamente

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wonder [3]
adj (before n) drug/cure milagroso

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wonderful
adj maravilloso

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wonderfully
adv maravillosamente, de maravilla

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wont
n (liter or hum) costumbre f; as is her ~ como tiene por costumbre

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won't
will not

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woo
vt woman cortejar; customers/investors atraer*; voters buscar* el apoyo de

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wood
n
u (material) madera f; (firewood) leña f

(wooded area) (often pl) bosque m

(in golf) c palo m de madera

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wooded
adj boscoso

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wooden
adj
(made of wood) de madera; ~ leg pata f de palo (fam)

(stiff) expression rígido; performance acartonado

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wood

: ~land
nu (often pl) bosque m;
~louse
n (pl -lice) cochinilla f, chanchito m (Andes, CS fam);
~pecker
n pájaro m carpintero, pico m (barreno or carpintero);
~ pigeon
n paloma f torcaz;
~pile
n (AmE) montón m de leña;
~shed
n leñera f;
~wind
n (pl ~wind or ~winds) the ~wind(s) los instrumentos de viento de madera;
~work
nu
(wooden fittings) carpintería f

(BrE) ~working
;
~working
nu (AmE) (carpentry) carpintería f; (cabinet making) ebanistería f; (craftwork) artesanía f en madera;
~worm
n (pl ~worm)
c (larva) carcoma f

u (infestation): the table's full of ~worm la mesa está llena de carcoma or está toda carcomida

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woody
adj -dier, -diest leñoso

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woof
n (colloq) ladrido m; ~ ~! ¡guau guau!

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wool
nu lana f

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woolen ,woollen
, (BrE) adj de lana

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woolens ,woollens
, (BrE) pl n (Clothes) prendas fpl de lana

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wooly ,woolly
, (BrE) adj -lier, -liest
hat/sweater de lana

(unclear) thinking/argument vago, impreciso

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word [1]
n
c (term, expression) palabra f; what's the German ~ for `dog'? ¿cómo se dice `perro' en alemán?; in other ~s (introducing a reformulation) es decir; to be lost for ~s no encontrar* palabras

c (thing said) palabra f; a ~ of advice un consejo; I can't hear a ~ you're saying no te oigo nada; I don't believe a ~ of it no me lo creo; by ~ of mouth: the news spread by ~ of mouth la noticia se fue transmitiendo de boca en boca; the last ~: to have the last ~ tener* la última palabra; the last ~ in computers la última palabra en computadoras; to eat one's ~s: I was forced to eat my ~s me tuve que tragar lo que había dicho; to have a ~ with sb about sth hablar con algn de or sobre algo; to have ~s with sb tener* unas palabras con algn; mince[1]

(assurance) (no pl) palabra f; to keep/give one's ~ cumplir/dar* su (or mi etc) palabra; you can take my ~ for it te lo aseguro; to take sb at her/his ~ tomarle la palabra a algn

u (news, message): there is still no ~ of survivors todavía no se sabe si hay supervivientes; ~ has it that … corre la noticia or el rumor de que …

(instruction): if you need a hand just say the ~ si quieres que te ayude no tienes más que pedirlo; to give the ~ (to + INF) dar* la orden (de + INF)

words pl
(lyrics) letra f

(Theat): he forgot his ~s se le olvidó lo que tenía que decir

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word [2]
vt document/letter redactar; question formular

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word for word

adv repeat/copy palabra por palabra; translate literalmente

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wording
n (of paragraph, letter) redacción f; (of question) formulación f

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word

: ~ processing
nu tratamiento m or procesamiento m de textos;
~ processor
n procesador m de textos

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wordy
adj -dier, -diest verboso

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wore
past of WEAR

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work [1]
n
u (labor, tasks) trabajo m; she put a lot of ~ into it puso mucho esfuerzo en ello; it's hard ~ digging cavar es muy duro

u (employment) trabajo m; to go to ~ ir* a trabajar or al trabajo

(in phrases) at work: he's at ~ está en el trabajo, está en la oficina (or la fábrica etc); they were hard at ~ estaban muy ocupados trabajando; off work: she was off ~ for a month after the accident después del accidente estuvo un mes sin trabajar; he took a day off ~ se tomó un día libre; out of work: to be out of ~ estar* sin trabajo or desocupado or desempleado or (Chi tb) cesante, estar* parado (Esp); (before n) out-of-work desocupado, desempleado, parado (Esp), cesante (Chi)

c (product, single item) obra f; a ~ of art una obra de arte

u (output) trabajo m; a piece of ~ un trabajo; it was the ~ of a professional era obra de un profesional; see also WORKS

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work [2]
vi
person trabajar; I ~ as a receptionist trabajo de recepcionista; to ~ hard trabajar mucho or duro; to ~ FOR sb trabajar PARA algn; to ~ in oils pintar al óleo, trabajar con óleos; he's ~ing on his car está arreglando el coche; scientists are ~ing on a cure los científicos están intentando encontrar una cura; to ~ UNDER sb trabajar bajo la dirección de algn

(operate, function) machine/system funcionar; drug/person actuar*; it ~s both ways: you have to make an effort too, you know: it ~s both ways tú también tienes que hacer el esfuerzo, ¿sabes? funciona igual or (esp AmL) parejo para los dos

(have required effect) drug/plan/method surtir efecto; try it, it might ~ pruébalo, quizás resulte

~ vt

(force to work) hacer* trabajar; to ~ oneself to death matarse trabajando

(exploit) land/soil trabajar; mine explotar

nightclubs/casinos trabajar en

(pay for by working): he ~ed his passage to Australia se costeó el pasaje a Australia trabajando en el barco

(cause to operate): do you know how to ~ the machine? ¿sabes manejar la máquina?; this lever ~s the sprinkler system esta palanca acciona el sistema de riego

(move gradually, manipulate) (+ adv compl): ~ the brush into the corners mete bien el cepillo en los rincones; to ~ one's way: we ~ed our way toward the exit nos abrimos camino hacia la salida; she ~ed her way to the top of her profession trabajó hasta llegar a la cima de su profesión

(shape, fashion) clay/metal trabajar; dough sobar

(past & past p worked or wrought) (bring about) miracle hacer*; see also WROUGHT

(arrange) (colloq) arreglar

work off [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(get rid of): you can ~ off a few kilos in the gym puede rebajar algunos kilos en el gimnasio

debt amortizar*, pagar* (trabajando)
work out
[v + adv]

(turn out) salir*, resultar; it ~s out at £75 a head sale (a) 75 dólares por cabeza

(be successful) plan salir* bien

(train, exercise) (Sport) hacer* ejercicio

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]

(solve) sum hacer*; riddle/puzzle resolver*

(find, calculate) percentage/probability calcular; have you ~ed out the answer? ¿lo has resuelto?

(understand) entender*

(devise, determine) solution/procedure idear; plan elaborar

work up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(stimulate): they had ~ed up an appetite se les había abierto el apetito; I couldn't ~ up much enthusiasm no me entusiasmaba demasiado

(excite, arouse): she gets very ~ed up about it se pone como loca; they had been ~ed up into a frenzy los habían puesto frenéticos, los habían exaltado

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workable
adj arrangement/solution factible

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work

: ~bench
n banco m de trabajo;
~day
n
(part of day) jornada f laboral

(weekday) día m hábil or laborable or laboral or de trabajo

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worker
n
trabajador, -dora m,f; he's a good/slow ~ trabaja bien/lentamente

(ant, bee) obrera f

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work

: ~ experience
n experiencia f laboral;
~ force
n u
(of nation) población f activa; (of company) personal m, plantilla f (Esp)

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working
adj (before n)

mother/parent que trabaja; ~ population población f activa

hours/conditions de trabajo; we have a good ~ relationship trabajamos muy bien juntos

(capable of operating): it's in perfect ~ order funciona perfectamente

(suitable for working with) hypothesis de trabajo; I have a ~ knowledge of Russian tengo conocimientos básicos de ruso

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working

: ~ class
n (sometimes pl) the ~ class(es) la clase obrera or trabajadora;
~-class
adj person de clase obrera or trabajadora; area obrero;
~ day
n
(weekday) día m hábil or laborable or laboral or de trabajo

workday
;
~ party
n equipo m de trabajo

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workings
pl n (of machine) funcionamiento m

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work

: ~load
n (volumen m de) trabajo m;
~man
n (pl -men ) obrero m

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workmanlike
adj eficiente, profesional

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workmanship
nu (of craftsman) trabajo m; (of object) factura f

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work

: ~out
n sesión f de ejercicios or gimnasia;
~place
n lugar m de trabajo

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works
n
(actions) (liter) (+ pl vb) obras fpl

(engineering operations) (+ pl vb) obras fpl; road ~ obras viales

(factory) (+ sing or pl vb) fábrica f

(mechanism) (+ pl vb) mecanismo m

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work

: ~shop
n taller m;
~station
n (Comput) terminal m de trabajo;
~surface
n
(area) superficie f de trabajo

~top
;
~top
n encimera f, mesada f (RPl)

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world
n
(earth) mundo m; the longest bridge in the ~ el puente más largo del mundo; to see the ~ ver* mundo; (it's a) small ~! el mundo es un pañuelo, ¡qué pequeño or (AmL) chico es el mundo!; to be out of this ~ food/music ser* increíble; to have the best of both ~s tener* todas las ventajas; (before n) economy/peace mundial; politics/trade internacional

(people generally) mundo m; what is the ~ coming to? ¿adónde vamos a ir a parar?

(society): they've gone up in the ~ han prosperado mucho (or hecho fortuna etc); a woman/man of the ~ una mujer/un hombre de mundo

(specific period, group) mundo m; the art ~ el mundo del arte

(as intensifier): we are ~s apart no tenemos nada que ver; it did her a ~ of good le hizo la mar de bien; he thinks the ~ of her tiene un altísimo concepto de ella; to have all the time in the ~ tener* todo el tiempo del mundo; without a care in the ~ sin ninguna preocupación

(Relig): this/the other ~ este/el otro mundo

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world

: W~ Bank
n the W~ Bank el Banco Mundial;
~ champion
n campeón, -peona m,f mundial;
W~ Cup
n the W~ Cup el Mundial, la Copa del Mundo;
~-famous
adj mundialmente famoso

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worldly
adj
goods material; desires mundano

person de mucho mundo; manner/charm sofisticado

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worldly-wise

adj de mucho mundo

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world

: ~ record
n récord m or marca f mundial;
W~ Series
n (in US baseball) the W~ Series la Serie Mundial, el campeonato mundial de béisbol;
W~ War
n guerra f mundial; the First/Second W~ War, W~ War I/II la primera/segunda Guerra Mundial

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worldwide [1]
adj mundial

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worldwide [2]
adv travel por todo el mundo

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World Wide Web
n telaraña f mundial

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worm [1]
n
(earth~) gusano m, lombriz f (de tierra)

(maggot) gusano m

worms pl (Med) lombrices fpl

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worm [2]
vt (Vet Sci) dog/cat desparasitar

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worn [1]
past p of WEAR

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worn [2]
adj tire/clothes gastado; carpet raído; flagstones/steps desgastado

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worn-out

adj (pred worn out)
shoes/clothes muy gastado

(exhausted) rendido

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worried
adj look/voice de preocupación; person preocupado; to get ~ preocuparse, inquietarse; to be ~ ABOUT sb/sth estar* preocupado POR algn/algo

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worrier
n : she's such a ~ se preocupa or se angustia tanto por todo

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worry [1]
n (pl -ries) c u
preocupación f

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worry [2]
-ries, -rying, -ried vt
(trouble) preocupar, inquietar

dog sheep acosar

~ vi preocuparse, inquietarse; to ~ ABOUT sth/sb preocuparse POR algo/algn

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worrying
adj inquietante, preocupante

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worse [1]
adj (comp of BAD) peor; to get ~ empeorar; (sicker) ponerse* peor; things are getting ~ and ~ las cosas van de mal en peor; to make things ~, it started snowing por si fuera poco, empezó a nevar

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worse [2]
adv (comp of BADLY) peor

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worse [3]
n the ~ el (or la etc) peor; a change for the ~ un cambio para mal

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worsen
vi/t empeorar

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worse-off

adj (pred worse off)
(financially) en peor posición económica

(emotionally, physically) (pred) peor

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worship [1]
n
u (Relig) culto m, adoración f

c Worship (as title): Your/His W~ (of magistrate) Su Señoría; (of mayor) el señor alcalde

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worship [2]
vt , (BrE) -pp- God adorar; success/wealth rendir* culto a; hero idolatrar

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worshipper
n (Relig) fiel m

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worst [1]
adj (superl of BAD) peor; he's the ~ student in the class es el peor alumno de la clase; ~ of all lo peor de todo

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worst [2]
adv (superl of BADLY): she did (the) ~ (of all) in both exams le fue peor que a nadie en los dos exámenes

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worst [3]
n
the ~
(+ sing vb) lo peor; his sister brings out the ~ in him cuando está con su hermana está peor que nunca; if (the) ~ comes to (the) ~ en el peor de los casos

(+ pl vb) los peores

at worst en el peor de los casos

at her/his/its worst: I'm at my ~ in the morning la mañana es mi peor momento del día; this is racism at its ~ esto es racismo de la peor especie

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worth [1]
adj (pred)
(equal in value to) to be ~ valer*; it cost 300 dólares, but it was ~ the money costó £300, pero valió la pena; goods ~ £5,000 were stolen robaron mercancías por valor de 5.000 libras; this is my opinion, for what it's ~ esta es mi opinión, si es que a alguien le interesa

(worthy of): it's ~ a try vale la pena intentarlo; that's ~ knowing es bueno saberlo; don't argue with them, it isn't ~ it no discutas con ellos, no vale or no merece la pena

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worth [2]
nu
(equivalent): £2,000 dollars' ~ of furniture muebles por valor de 2.000 dólares; I've had my money's ~ out of this car le he sacado mucho jugo a este coche (fam)

(of thing) valor m; (of person) valía f

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worthless
adj object sin ningún valor; person despreciable; to be ~ no tener* ningún valor, no valer* nada

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worthwhile
adj enterprise/project que vale la pena

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worthy
adj -thier, -thiest
(appropriate, equal) opponent/successor digno; to be ~ OF sth/sb ser* digno DE algo/algn

(good, estimable) person respetable; a ~ cause una buena causa

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would
v mod
Note
When would + a verb in English is used to form the conditional tense, it is translated by the conditional tense in Spanish.
When would + a verb in English is used to express habitual activity in the past, it is translated by the imperfect tense in Spanish.
For examples of both, see the entry below.
['d es la contracción de WOULD, wouldn't de would not y 'd've de would have]
past of WILL

(in conditional sentences): I ~ if I could lo haría si pudiera; if I had known, I ~n't have come si lo hubiera sabido no habría or no hubiera venido

(expressing wishes): I wish you'd stop pestering me! ¡deja de fastidiarme por Dios!

(in requests, invitations): ~ you type this for me please? ¿me haría el favor de pasar esto a máquina?; ~ you like to come with us? — I'd love to ¿quieres venir con nosotros? — me encantaría

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would-be

adj (before n): a ~ star/poet un aspirante a estrella/poeta

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wouldn't
would not

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would've
would have

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wound [1]
n herida f

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wound [2]
vt/i herir*

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wound [3]
past & past p of WIND VT , VI

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wounded
adj soldier/animal/pride herido; look/tone dolido

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wove
past of WEAVE

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woven
past p of WEAVE

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WP
n
c word processor

u word processing

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wpm
(words per minute) palabras por minuto

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wrangle [1]
vi discutir, reñir*

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wrangle [2]
n altercado m, riña f

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wrap [1]
-pp- vt
(cover) parcel/gift envolver*

(wind, entwine): she ~ped a shawl about her se envolvió en un chal
wrap up
[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
wrap[1] vt

(complete) (colloq) order/sale conseguir*; deal cerrar*

(conclude) (colloq) meeting dar* fin a

(engross) (colloq) to be ~ped up IN sth: she's totally ~ped up in her work no piensa más que en su trabajo, vive para su trabajo

[v + adv] (dress warmly) abrigarse*

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wrap [2]
n
(shawl) chal m, pañoleta f

(robe) (AmE) bata f, salto m de cama (CS)

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wraparound

adj skirt/dress cruzado

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wrapper
n envoltorio m, envoltura f

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wrapping
nc u envoltorio m, envoltura f

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wrapping paper

nu (plain) papel m de envolver; (decorative) papel m de regalo

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wrath
nu (liter) cólera f, ira f

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wreak
vt (liter) destruction/chaos sembrar* (liter); to ~ havoc causar estragos

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wreath
n corona f

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wreck [1]
n
(ship) restos mpl del naufragio; (vehicle) restos mpl del avión (or tren etc) siniestrado

(sth, sb ruined): the attack left him a physical ~ el ataque lo dejó hecho una ruina; he's a nervous ~ tiene los nervios destrozados

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wreck [2]
vt
ship provocar* el naufragio de; train hacer* descarrilar; car destrozar*

(damage) destrozar*

(demolish) (AmE) house/building demoler*

(spoil, ruin) plans/chances echar por tierra; marriage/happiness destrozar*

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wreckage
nu (of plane, car, ship) restos mpl; (of house) ruinas fpl

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wrecker
n (AmE)
(demolition worker) obrero m de demolición or derribo

(car dismantler) desguazador m or (Méx) deshuesador m

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wren
n (Zool) carrizo m

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wrench [1]
vt
(pull) arrancar*; to ~ oneself away soltarse* de un tirón or (AmL exc CS) de un jalón

(sprain) muscle desgarrarse; joint dislocarse*

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wrench [2]
n

(twist, pull) tirón m, jalón m (AmL exc CS)

(emotional pain) dolor m (causado por una separación)

(adjustable ~) llave f inglesa; see also MONKEY WRENCH

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wrest
vt to ~ sth FROM sb arrancarle* algo A algn

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wrestle
vi
(Sport) luchar

(grapple) to ~ WITH sb forcejear CON algn; to ~ WITH sth batallar CON algo

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wrestler
n luchador, -dora m,f

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wrestling
nu lucha f

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wretch
n (liter)
(unfortunate person) desdichado, -da m,f, infeliz mf

(despicable person) desgraciado, -da m,f

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wretched
adj
(abject, pitiable) existence/creature desdichado

(very bad) (colloq) weather horrible; to feel ~ sentirse* muy mal

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wriggle
vi (move) retorcerse*; the children ~d in their seats los niños se movían inquietos en sus asientos wriggle out of [v + adv + prep + o] dress/jeans quitarse (con dificultad); don't try to ~ out of it! ¡no trates de escabullirte!

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wring
(past & past p wrung) vt

cloth/garment escurrir, retorcer*

to ~ sth FROM/OUT OF sb confession/information arrancarle* algo A algn

neck retorcer*
wring out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
cloth/swimsuit retorcer*, escurrir

water escurrir; truth/money sacar*

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wrinkle [1]
n arruga f

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wrinkle [2]
vi skin/garment arrugarse*

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wrinkled
adj arrugado

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wrinkly
adj -klier, -kliest (colloq) arrugado

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wrist
n (Anat) muñeca f

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wrist

: ~band
n (bracelet) pulsera f; (strap) correa f; (sweatband) muñequera f;
~watch
n reloj m (de) pulsera

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writ
n (Law) orden f or mandato m judicial

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write
(past wrote; past p written) vt
(put in writing) escribir*; I wrote him a letter le escribí una carta; to ~ sb a check o (BrE) cheque extenderle* or hacerle* un cheque a algn

(write letter to) (AmE) escribirle* a

~ vi escribir*; to ~ TO sb escribirle* A algn write back [v + adv] to ~ back (TO sb) contestar(le A algn) write down [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] anotar write off
[v + adv] to ~ off FOR sth: she wrote off for a form escribió pidiendo que le mandaran un formulario

[v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(consider beyond repair) vehicle declarar siniestro total

(damage beyond repair) (BrE) destrozar*

(consider a failure, disregard) marriage/project dar* por perdido

debt cancelar

write out [v + o + adv, v + adv + o]
(write fully, copy) escribir*

(complete, fill out) prescription escribir*; check/receipt hacer*, extender* (frml)
write up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] report/notes pasar en or (Esp) a limpio; experiment redactar un informe sobre

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write-off

n : the car was a ~ el coche fue declarado un siniestro total

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writer
n (author) escritor, -tora m,f; the ~ of the letter el autor de la carta; ~'s cramp calambre m (que da por escribir mucho)

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write-up

n (colloq) (review) crítica f, reseña f; (report) artículo m

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writhe
vi snake retorcerse*; to ~ in agony retorcerse* de dolor

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writing
n
u (script) escritura f

u (written material): the ~'s rather blurred la letra está algo borrosa; in ~ por escrito; (before n) ~ desk escritorio m; ~ pad bloc m; ~ paper papel m de carta

u (BrE) (handwriting) letra f

u (act of composing): ~ takes up a lot of my time paso mucho tiempo escribiendo

u (written composition) literatura f

writings pl: the ~s of Swift la obra de Swift

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written [1]
past p of WRITE

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written [2]
adj examination/language escrito; ~ permission permiso m por escrito

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wrong [1]
adj

(incorrect, inappropriate) answer equivocado, incorrecto; you've given me the ~ change se ha equivocado al darme el cambio; we've taken the ~ bus nos hemos equivocado de autobús; he went in the ~ direction tomó or (esp Esp) cogió para dónde no debía; I did it the ~ way lo hice mal; this is the ~ time to mention the subject este no es (el) momento oportuno para mencionar el tema; she always says the ~ thing siempre dice lo que no debe; the picture is the ~ way up el cuadro está al revés; you've got your T-shirt on the ~ way round llevas la camiseta al or del revés; I'm the ~ person to ask no soy la persona indicada para contestar esa pregunta

(mistaken) (pred) to be ~ estar* equivocado; I was ~ about her la había juzgado mal

(morally): stealing is ~ robar está mal; you were ~ to shout at her like that no debiste haberle gritado así, estuviste mal en gritarle así; I haven't done anything ~ no he hecho nada malo; what's ~ with that? ¿qué hay de malo en eso?

(amiss) (pred): what's ~? ¿qué pasa?; there's something ~ with her/with the lock algo le pasa/algo le pasa a la cerradura; there's nothing ~ with your heart su corazón está perfectamente bien

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wrong [2]
adv answer mal, incorrectamente; I did it all ~ lo hice todo mal; to go ~ machinery estropearse, descomponerse* (AmL); plans salir* mal, fallar

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wrong [3]
n
u c (immoral action) mal m; (injustice) injusticia f; in her eyes he can do no ~ para ella, es incapaz de hacer nada malo; to be in the ~ estar* equivocado

c (Law) agravio m

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wrong [4]
vt (frml): she had been ~ed by her family su familia había sido muy injusta con ella

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wrong

: ~doer
n malhechor, -chora m,f;
~doing
nu c : she was punished for her ~ la castigaron por sus fechorías

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wrongful
adj accusation/punishment injusto

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wrongly
adv spell/pronounce mal, incorrectamente; believe/assume equivocadamente; accuse injustamente

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wrote
past of WRITE

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wrought
(past & past p of WORK VT ) (frml or liter): the devastation ~ by the war los estragos causados por la guerra

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wrought iron
n u hierro m forjado

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wrung
past & past p of WRING

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wry
adj wrier, wriest smile/laugh/joke irónico; to make a ~ face torcer* el gesto

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WV ,W Va
, West Virginia

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WWW
n (World Wide Web) WWW

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WY ,Wyo
, Wyoming

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X

X ,x
, n
(letter) , x f

(Cin) (in US) prohibida para menores de 18 años

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xenophobia
nu xenofobia f

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xenophobic
adj xenófobo

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xerox
vt fotocopiar, xerografiar*

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XL
extra large

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Xmas
n Navidad f

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X-rated
adj (BrE) film solo para adultos, clasificado X (Esp)

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X-ray [1],x-ray
, n
(ray) rayo m X

(photograph) radiografía f; I had a chest ~ me hicieron or me sacaron una radiografía de tórax

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X-ray [2],x-ray
, vt hacer* or sacar* una radiografía de

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xylophone
n xilofón m, xilófono m

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Y

Y ,y
, n Y, y f

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yacht
n
(sailing boat — large) velero m, yate m; (— small) balandro m; (before n) ~ club club m náutico; ~ race regata f

(pleasure cruiser) yate m

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yachting
nu navegación f a vela

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yak
n yac m, yak m

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yam
n
(plant, vegetable) ñame m

(AmE) sweet potato

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yank
vt tirar de, jalar de (AmL exc CS)

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Yank
n (BrE colloq & often pej) Yankee

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Yankee
n
(Hist) yanqui mf

(sb from Northern US) (AmE colloq) norteño, -ña m,f

(US citizen) (colloq: in BrE often pej) yanqui mf (fam & pey), gringo, -ga m,f (fam & pey)

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yap [1]
vi -pp- ladrar (con ladridos agudos)

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yap [2]
n ladrido m (agudo)

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yard
n

(of school, prison) patio m

(of house) (BrE) patio m; (garden) (AmE) jardín m

(stock~) corral m

(boat~, ship~) astillero m

(measure) yarda f (0,91m)

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yardstick
n criterio m

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yarn
n
u c (Tex) hilo m

c (tale) (colloq) historia f

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yawn [1]
vi bostezar*

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yawn [2]
n bostezo m

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yawning
adj (before n) enorme

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yd
(pl yd or yds) yard

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yeah
interj (colloq) sí

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year
000,000 n
(period of time) año m; all (the) ~ round todo el año; by the ~ 2000 para el año 2000; over the ~s I've grown accustomed to it con el tiempo or con los años me he ido acostumbrando; ~ after ~/~ in, ~ out año tras año; I'm 12 ~s old tengo doce años

years pl (a long time): I haven't seen him for ~s hace años que no lo veo; ~s ago, there was a church here años atrás, aquí había una iglesia

(Educ) curso m, año m

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-year
suff : a third~ student un estudiante de tercer año or de tercero

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yearly [1]
adj anual; on a ~ basis cada año

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yearly [2]
adv cada año; twice ~ dos veces al or por año

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yearn
vi to ~ to + INF anhelar + INF; to ~ FOR sth añorar algo

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yearning
nu c ~ FOR sth/to + INF anhelo m or ansia f‡ DE algo/+ INF

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-year-old
suff : a thirty-two~ woman una mujer de treinta y dos años; a six~ un niño/una niña de seis años

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yeast
nu c levadura f

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yell [1]
vi/t gritar

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yell [2]
n grito m

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yellow [1]
adj amarillo; hair muy rubio or (Méx) güero or (Col) mono or (Ven) catire; traffic light (AmE) amarillo, ámbar adj inv

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yellow [2]
n
u (color) amarillo m

c (signal) (AmE) luz f amarilla

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yellow [3]
vi ponerse* amarillo

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yellow

: ~ fever
nu fiebre f amarilla;
~ pages, (BrE) Y~ Pages®~ Pages®
pl n páginas fpl amarillas

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yelp [1]
vi dar* un gañido or aullido

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yelp [2]
n gañido m, aullido m

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Yemen
n Yemen m

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yen
n
(longing) (colloq) (no pl) to have a ~ to + INF morirse* de ganas DE + INF (fam)

(pl ~) (Fin) yen m

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yes [1]
interj sí; are you ready? — ~, I am ¿estás listo? — sí; you didn't tell me — ~, I did! no me lo dijiste — ¡sí que te lo dije!

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yes [2]
n (pl ~es) sí m

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yes-man

n (pl -men ) (pej): he's a ~ es de los que dicen amén a todo

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yesterday [1]
adv ayer; ~ morning ayer por la mañana, ayer en la mañana (AmL), ayer a la mañana or de mañana (RPl)

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yesterday [2]
n : ~ was a busy day ayer fue un día de mucha actividad; the day before ~ anteayer

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yet [1]
adv

(up to this or that time, till now) (with neg) todavía, aún; I haven't eaten o (AmE also) I didn't eat ~ todavía or aún no he comido, todavía no comí (RPl); as ~ aún, todavía

(now, so soon) (with neg) todavía

(thus far) (after superl): it's his best book ~ es el mejor libro que ha escrito hasta ahora

(by now, already) (with interrog) ya; has she decided o (AmE also) did she decide ~? ¿ya se ha decidido?, ¿ya se decidió? (AmL)

(still) todavía, aún

(eventually, in spite of everything): we may win ~ todavía podemos ganar

(as intensifier)
(even) (with comp) aún, todavía; the story becomes ~ more complicated el cuento se complica aún or todavía más

(in addition, besides): ~ more problems más problemas aún; we had to go back ~ again tuvimos que volver otra vez más (aún)

(but, nevertheless) (as linker) sin embargo

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yet [2]
conj pero

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yew
nc u tejo m

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Yiddish
nu yídish m, yiddish m

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yield [1]
vt
(surrender) position/territory ceder; to ~ one's right of way (AmE Transp) ceder el paso

crop/fruit/mineral/oil producir*; results dar*

~ vi

(give way) ceder

(give priority): yield (AmE) ceda el paso

ground/ice ceder

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yield [2]
nu c rendimiento m

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YMCA
n (Young Men's Christian Association) YMCA f, Asociación f Cristiana de Jóvenes

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yodel
vi , (BrE) -ll- cantar al estilo tirolés

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yoga
nu yoga m

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yoghurt ,yoghourt,yogurt
, , nu c yogur m, yoghourt m

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yoke [1]
n
(for oxen, horses) yugo m

(burden, bondage) yugo m

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yoke [2]
vt oxen uncir*

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yokel
n (pej or hum) pueblerino, -na m,f or (Méx) indio, -dia m,f or (Col) montañero, -ra m,f or (RPl) pajuerano, -na m,f or (Chi) huaso, -sa m,f (pey o hum)

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yolk
nc u yema f (de huevo)

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yonder
adv (poet or dial) allá

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you
000,000 pron
(sing)
(as subject — familiar) tú, vos (AmC, RPl); (— formal) usted; ~ liar! ¡mentiroso!

(as direct object — familiar) te; (— formal, masculine) lo, le (Esp); (— formal, feminine) la

(as indirect object — familiar) te; (— formal) le; (— with direct object pronoun present) se; I told ~ te dije/le dije; I gave it to ~ te lo di/se lo di

(after prep — familiar) ti, vos (AmC, RPl); (— formal) usted

(pl)
(as subject, after preposition — familiar) ustedes (AmL), vosotros, -tras (Esp); (— formal) ustedes; be quiet, ~ two ustedes dos: ¡cállense!, vosotros dos: ¡callaos! (Esp)

(as direct object — familiar) los, las (AmL), os (Esp); (— formal, masculine) los, les (Esp); (— formal, feminine) las

(as indirect object — familiar) les (AmL), os (Esp); (— formal) les; (— with direct object pronoun present) se; I gave ~ the book les or (Esp tb) os di el libro; I gave it to ~ se or (Esp tb) os lo di

(one)
(as subject): ~ can't do that here aquí no se puede hacer eso, aquí uno no puede hacer eso, no puedes hacer eso aquí (Esp)

(as direct object): people stop ~ in the street and ask for money la gente lo para a uno en la calle y le pide dinero, la gente te para en la calle y te pide dinero (Esp)

(as indirect object): they can cause ~ a lot of trouble le pueden a uno crear muchos problemas, te puden crear muchos problemas (Esp)

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you'd

you had

you would

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you'll
you will

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young [1]
adj younger , youngest
animal/person joven; I have a ~er brother tengo un hermano menor; she is four years ~er than me tiene cuatro años menos que yo; a ~ man/woman un/una joven; a ~ lady una señorita, una chica joven; ~ people la gente joven, los jóvenes, la juventud; to marry ~ casarse joven

appearance/manner/complexion juvenil

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pl n (animals) crías fpl

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youngster
n chico, -ca m,f

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your
adj
Note
The translations tu and su agree in number with the noun which they modify; they appear as tu, tus, su, sus, depending on what follows: your father/mother tu padre/madre or su padre/madre; your books/magazines tus libros/revistas or sus libros/revistas.
The translation vuestro agrees in number and gender with the noun which it modifies; it appears as vuestro, vuestra, vuestros, vuestras, depending on what follows: your father/mother vuestro padre/vuestra madre; your books/magazines vuestros libros/vuestras revistas.

(belonging to one person) (sing, familiar) tu; (pl, familiar) tus; (sing, formal) su; (pl, formal) sus; wash ~ hands lávate/lávese las manos

(belonging to more than one person) (sing, familiar) su (AmL), vuestro, -tra (Esp); (pl, familiar) sus (AmL), vuestros, -tras (Esp); (sing, formal) su; (pl, formal) sus; put ~ shoes on pónganse or (Esp) pone(r)os los zapatos

(one's): if ~ name begins with A … si tu/su nombre empieza con A …; you have to take ~ shoes off in a mosque hay que quitarse los zapatos en una mezquita

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you're
you are

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yours
pron
Note
The three translations of yours reflects the gender and number of the noun they are standing for; yours is translated by tuyo, tuya, tuyos, tuyas, suyo, suya, suyos, suyas, vuestro, vuestra, vuestros, vuestras, depending on the meaning being translated, and what is being referred to.

(belonging to one person) (sing, familiar) tuyo, -ya; (pl, familiar) tuyos, -yas; (sing, formal) suyo, -ya; (pl, formal) suyos, -yas; ~ is here el tuyo/la tuya/el suyo/la suya está aquí; a friend of ~ un amigo tuyo/suyo

(belonging to more than one person) (sing, formal) suyo, -ya; (pl, formal) suyos, -yas; (sing, familiar) suyo, -ya (AmL), vuestro, -tra (Esp); (pl, familiar) suyos, -yas (AmL), vuestros, -tras (Esp); ~ are here, children los suyos or los de ustedes están aquí, niños (AmL), los vuestros están aquí, niños (Esp); is he a friend of ~? ¿es amigo de ustedes or suyo or (Esp) vuestro?

(Corresp): ~, Daniel un abrazo, Daniel

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yourself
pron
(reflexive): describe ~ (formal) descríbase; (familiar) descríbete; stop thinking about ~ (formal) deje de pensar en sí mismo; (familiar) deja de pensar en ti mismo; by ~ solo/sola

(emphatic use) (formal) usted mismo, usted misma; (familiar) tú mismo, tú misma; you're a musician ~, I hear usted también es or (familiar) tú también eres músico, tengo entendido

(normal self): just be ~ compórtate con naturalidad; you're not ~ today hoy no eres el/la de siempre

(oneself) uno mismo, una misma

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yourselves
pron
(reflexive): behave ~! ¡pórtense bien! (AmL), ¡porta(r)os bien! (Esp); by ~ solos/solas

(emphatic use) (formal) ustedes mismos/mismas; (familiar) ustedes mismos/mismas or (Esp) vosotros mismos/vosotras mismas

(normal selves): just be ~ compórtense or (Esp) comporta(r)os con naturalidad

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youth
n (pl youths )
u (early life) juventud f

u (young people) (+ sing or pl vb) juventud f; (before n) movement/orchestra juvenil; ~ club club m de jóvenes

c (young man) (frml) joven m

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youthful
adj enthusiasm/manner juvenil; folly/ignorance de juventud

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youth hostel

n albergue m juvenil or de la juventud

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you've
you have

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yowl
vi person dar* alaridos; dog aullar*; cat maullar*

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yo-yo
n yo-yo m

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yr
(pl yrs) year

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Yugoslav
adj/n Yugoslavian[1,2]

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Yugoslavia
n (Hist) Yugoslavia f

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Yugoslavian [1]
adj (Hist) yugoslavo

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Yugoslavian [2]
n (Hist) yugoslavo, -va m,f

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yuppie ,yuppy
, n (pl -pies) (colloq) yuppy mf (fam)

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YWCA
n (Young Women's Christian Association) YWCA f, Asociación f de Jóvenes Cristianas

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Z

Z ,z
, n Z, z f

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Zaire
n Zaire m

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Zairean
adj zaireño

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Zambia
n Zambia f

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Zambian
adj zambiano

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zany
adj zanier, zaniest (colloq) person chiflado (fam); adventure loco

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zap
vt -pp-
(defeat, blast) (colloq) liquidar (fam)

(Comput) eliminar, borrar

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zeal
nu (Pol, Relig) fervor m, celo m

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zealot
n (fanatic) fanático, -ca m,f

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zealous
adj follower ferviente; worker que pone gran celo en su trabajo

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zebra
n (pl -bras or -bra) cebra f

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zebra crossing

n (BrE) paso m de cebra

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zee ,zed
, (BrE) n zeta f

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zenith
n (Astron) cenit m, zenit m; at the ~ of her popularity en el cenit or el apogeo de su popularidad

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zero [1]
n (pl zeros or zeroes) cero m; the temperature fell below ~ la temperatura bajó de los cero grados; (before n) ~ hour hora f cero

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zero [2]
adj cero adj inv; ~ degrees centigrade cero grados centígrados

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zest
nu entusiasmo m

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zigzag [1]
n zigzag m

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zigzag [2]
vi -gg- zigzaguear

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zilch
nu (sl) nada de nada

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Zimbabwe
n Zimbabwe m, Zimbabue m

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Zimbabwean
adj zimbabuense, de Zimbabwe

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zinc
nu cinc m, zinc m

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Zionism
nu sionismo m

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Zionist
adj sionista

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zip [1]
n
u (vigor) (colloq) garra f (fam)

c (fastener) (BrE) zipper[1]

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zip [2]
-pp- vt pocket/bag cerrar* la cremallera (or el cierre etc) de
~ vi
(with zipper): the suitcase ~s open/shut la maleta se abre/cierra con cremallera (or cierre etc)

(move fast) (colloq): we ~ped through the work (nos) despachamos el trabajo en un santiamén (fam)
zip up [v + o + adv, v + adv + o] bag cerrar*

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zip

: ~ code
n (AmE) código m postal;
~ fastener
n (BrE) zipper[1];
~-on
adj (before n) hood/lining que se puede quitar, desmontable

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zipper [1]
n (AmE) cremallera f, cierre m (AmL), zíper m (AmC, Méx, Ven), cierre m relámpago (RPl) or (Chi) eclair

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zipper [2]
vt (AmE) zip[2] vt

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zodiac
n the ~ el zodíaco or zodiaco

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zombie
n zombie mf

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zone
n
(area) zona f; time ~ huso m horario

(AmE) distrito m

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zoo
n (pl zoos) zoológico m, zoo m (esp Esp)

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zoologist
n zoólogo, -ga m,f

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zoology
nu zoología f

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zoom [1]
n
(sound) (no pl) zumbido m

~ (lens) (Cin, Phot, TV) teleobjetivo m, zoom m

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zoom [2]
vi (move fast) (colloq) (+ adv compl): to ~ along/past ir*/pasar zumbando (fam) zoom in [v + adv] to ~ in (ON sth/sb) hacer* un zoom in (SOBRE algo/algn) (acercar rápidamente una imagen usando un teleobjetivo)

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zucchini
n (pl ~ or ~s) (AmE) calabacín m, calabacita f (Méx), zapallito m (largo or italiano) (CS)

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Zulu [1]
adj zulú

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Zulu [2]
n
c (person) zulú mf

u (language) zulú m

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About this book
ISBN : 860579x
© Oxford University Press 2002

The Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary is an authoritative guide to contemporary Spanish from around the world - from Spain to Peru, from Mexico to Argentina. This new edition includes over 90,000 words and phrases, and over 130,000 translations presented in an attractive easy-access layout.

Spanish

Abbreviations and labels
Abreviaturas e indicadores

English

adjetivo

adj

adjective

adjetivo invariable

adj inv

invariable adjective

Administración

Adm

Administration

adverbio

adv

adverb

Espacio

Aerosp

Aerospace

Agricultura

Agr

Agriculture

América Central

AmC

Central America

inglés norteamericano

AmE

American English

América Latina

AmL

Latin America

América del Sur

AmS

South America

Anatomía

Anat

Anatomy

Andes

Andes

Andes

anticuado

ant

dated

Antropología

Anthrop

Anthropology

arcaico

arc, arch

archaic

Arqueología

Archeol

Archeology

Arquitectura

Archit

Architecture

argot

arg

slang

Argentina

Arg

Argentina

Armas

Arm

Arms

Arqueología

Arqueol

Archeology

Arquitectura

Arquit

Architecture

artículo

art

article

Arte

Arte, Art

Art

Astrología

Astrol

Astrology

Astronomía

Astron

Astronomy

Audio

Audio

Audio

Automovilismo

Auto

Cars

Aviación

Aviac, Aviat

Aviation

Biblia

Bib

Bible

Biología

Biol

Biology

Bolivia

Bol

Bolivia

Botánica

Bot

Botany

inglés británico

BrE

British English

causativo

caus

causative

Química

Chem

Chemistry

Chile

Chi

Chile

Cine

Cin

Cinema

Ingeniería civil

Civil Eng

Civil Engineering

Indumentaria

Clothing

Clothing

Cocina

Coc

Cookery

Colombia

Col

Colombia

familiar

colloq

colloquial

Comercio

Com

Business

Informática

Comput

Computing

conjunción

conj

conjunction

Construcción

Const

Building

Correspondencia

Corresp

Correspondence

numerable

count

countable

Costa Rica

CR

Costa Rica

uso criticado

crit

criticized usage

Cono Sur

CS

Southern Cone

Cuba

Cu

Cuba

Cocina

Culin

Cookery

anticuado

dated

dated

artículo definido

def art

definite article

Odontología

Dent

Dentistry

Deporte

Dep

Sport

Derecho

Der

Law

dialecto

dial

dialect

Ecuador

Ec

Ecuador

Comunidad Europea

EC

European Community

Ecología

Ecol

Ecology

Economía

Econ

Economics

Educación

Educ

Education

Electricidad

Elec

Electricity

Electrónica

Electrón, Electron

Electronics

enfático

enf

emphatic

Ingeniería

Eng

Engineering

Equitación

Equ

Equestrianism

especialmente

esp

especially

España

Esp

Spain

Espacio

Espac

Aerospace

Espectáculos

Espec

Entertainment

eufemismo

euf, euph

euphemism

excepto

exc

excluding

femenino

f

feminine

familiar

fam

colloquial

Farmacología

Farm

Pharmacology

Ferrocariles

Ferr

Railways

Filosofía

Fil

Philosophy

Finanzas

Fin

Finance

Física

Fís

Physics

Fisco

Fisco

Tax

Fisiología

Fisiol

Physiology

Fotografía

Fot

Photography

femenino plural

fpl

feminine plural

frase hecha

fpl

set phrase

formal

frml

formal

Juegos

Games

Games

generalmente

gen

generally

Geografía

Geog

Geography

Geología

Geol

Geology

gerundio

ger

gerund

Gobierno

Gob, Govt

Government

Historia

Hist

History

Horticultura

Hort

Horticulture

humorístico

hum

humorous

Imprenta e Industria editorial

Impr

Printing and Publishing

artículo indefinido

indef art

indefinite article

Indumentaria

Indum

Clothing

Informática

Inf

Computing

Ingeniería

Ing

Engineering

interjección

interj

exclamation

irónico

iró, iro

ironical

lenguaje periodístico

journ

journalese

Periodismo

Journ

Journalism

Juegos

Jueg

Games

Relaciones Laborales

Lab Rel

Labour Relations

Derecho

Law

Law

Ocio

Leisure

Leisure

lenguaje infantil

leng infantil

used to or by children

Lingüística

Ling

Linguistics

Literatura

Lit

Literature

literario

liter

literary

locución

loc

phrase

locución adjetiva

loc adj

adjectival phrase

locución adverbial

loc adv

adverbial phrase

locución preposicional

loc prep

prepositional phrase

masculino

m

masculine

Marketing

Marketing

Marketing

Matemáticas

Mat, Math

Mathematics

Mecánica

Mec, Mech Eng

Mechanical Engineering

Medicina

Med

Medicine

Metalurgia

Metal, Metall

Metallurgy

Meteorología

Meteo

Meteorology

México

Méx

Mexico

masculino y femenino

mf

masculine and feminine

masculino, femenino

m, f

masculine, feminine

Militar

Mil

Military

Minería

Min

Mining

Mitoligía

Mit

Mythology

masculino plural

mpl

masculine plural

Música

Mús, Mus

Music

Mitología

Myth

Mythology

nombre, sustantivo

n

noun

Náutica

Náut, Naut

Nautical

negativo

neg

negative

Ocultismo

Occult

Occult

Ocio

Ocio

Leisure

Odontología

Odont

Dentistry

Óptica

Ópt, Opt

Optics

Panamá

Pan

Panama

Paraguay

Par

Paraguay

participio pasado

past p

past participle

peyorativo

pej

pejorative

Perú

Per

Peru

lenguaje periodístico

period

journalese

Periodismo

Period

Journalism

peyorativo

pey

pejorative

Farmacología

Pharm

Pharmacology

Filosofía

Phil

Philosophy

Fotografía

Phot

Photography

Física

Phys

Physics

Fisiología

Physiol

Physiology

plural

pl

plural

sustantivo plural

pl n

plural noun

poético

poet

poetic

Política

Pol

Politics

Correo

Post

Post

participio pasado

pp

past participle

prefijo

pref

prefix

preposición

prep

preposition

participio presente

pres p

present participle

Imprenta

Print

Printing

pronombre

pron

pronoun

pronombre demostrativo

pron dem

demonstrative pronoun

pronombre personal

pron pers

personal pronoun

pronombre relativo

pron rel

relative pronoun

Psicología

Psic, Psych

Psychology

Industria editorial

Publ

Publishing

Química

Quím

Chemistry

marca registrada

®

registered trademark

Radio

Rad

Radio

Ferrocariles

Rail

Railways

recíproco

recípr

reciprocal

reflexivo

refl

reflexive

Religión

Relig

Religion

Relaciones Laborales

Rels Labs

Labour Relations

Río de la Plata

RPl

River Plate area

inglés de Escocia

Scot

Scottish English

Servicios Sociales

Servs Socs

Social Administration

singular

sing

singular

argot

sl

slang

Servicios Sociales

Soc Adm

Social Administration

Sociología

Sociol

Sociology

Deporte

Sport

Sport

sufijo

suf, suff

suffix

Tauromaquia

Taur

Bullfighting

Fisco

Tax

Tax

también

tb

also

Teatro

Teatr

Theatre

Tecnología

Tec, Tech

Technology

lenguaje técnico

téc, tech

technical language

Telecomunicaciones

Telec

Telecommunications

Textiles

Tex

Textiles

Teatro

Theat

Theatre

Turismo

Tourism

Tourism

Transporte

Transp

Transport

Televisión

TV

Television

no numberable

uncount

uncountable

Uruguay

Ur

Uruguay

verbo

v

verb

verbo auxiliar

v aux

auxiliary verb

verbo

vb

verb

Venezuela

Ven

Venezuela

Veterinaria

Vet, Vet Sci

Veterinary Science

verbo intransitivo

vi

intransitive verb

Video

Video

Video

verbo impersonal

v impers

impersonal verb

Vinicultura

Vin

Wine

verbo modal

v mod

modal verb

verbo pronominal

v pron

pronominal verb

verbo transitivo

vt

transitive verb

vulgar

vulg

vulgar

Zoología

Zool

Zoology