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Oxford Spanish Dictionary

back number SOST ingl brit

back number: número m atrasado

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

back copy or number or issue: número m atrasado

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

I. back [ingl am bæk, ingl brit bak] SOST

1. back C ANAT:

back (of human): espalda f

back (of animal): lomo m

he was lying on his back: estaba tumbado boca arriba

I fell on my back: me caí de espaldas

he was flat on his back for a month: estuvo un mes en cama sin moverse

he was standing with his back to the door: estaba (de pie) de espaldas a la puerta

you break your back working and …: te deslomas or te partes el lomo trabajando y …

while my back was turned he went and told the boss: fue y se lo contó al jefe a mis espaldas

I was glad to see the back of him: me alegré de que se fuera

behind sb's back they laugh at him behind his back: se ríen de él a sus espaldas

they went behind my back and wrote to him: le escribieron sin consultarme or sin mi autorización

on the back of sb/sth: a costa de alguien/algo

to be on sb's back colloq: estarle encima a alguien

I had the boss on my back: tenía al jefe encima

just get off my back!: déjame en paz colloq

to break the back of a job: hacer la parte más difícil de un trabajo

to get or put sb's back up colloq: irritar a alguien

to put one's back into sth: poner empeño en algo

to turn one's back on sb: volverle la espalda a alguien

she turned her back on her family: le volvió la espalda a su familia

2.1. back C:

back (of chair): respaldo m

back (of dress, jacket): espalda f

back (of electrical appliance, watch): tapa f

2.2. back C (reverse side):

back (of envelope, photo): dorso m

back (of envelope, photo): revés m

back (of head): parte f posterior

back (of head): parte f de atrás

back (of hand): dorso m

the back of the neck: la nuca

read the instructions on the back: lea las instrucciones al dorso

on the back of an envelope: en forma improvisada

2.3. back C:

back to front your sweater is on back to front: te has puesto el suéter al revés

no, you've got it back to front: she asked him out: no, es al revés, fue ella quien lo invitó a él

3. back C or U (rear part):

the back of the hall: el fondo de la sala

the back of the car: la parte trasera or de atrás del coche

the back of the house: la parte de atrás de la casa

a truck ran into the back of me: un camión me chocó por detrás

at the back of the drawer: en el fondo del cajón

we sat at the back: nos sentamos al fondo

I'll sit in the back (of car): yo me siento detrás or (en el asiento de) atrás

there's a yard at the back: hay un patio atrás

we stood at the back of the line: nos pusimos al final de la cola

(in) back of the sofa ingl am: detrás del sofá

he's out back in the yard ingl am: está en el patio, al fondo

in the back of beyond: quién sabe dónde, en el quinto pino Spagna colloq

in the back of beyond: donde el diablo perdió el poncho SAm colloq

4. back C SPORT:

back: defensa mf

back: zaguero m / zaguera f

II. back [ingl am bæk, ingl brit bak] AGG attr, no comp

1. back (at rear):

back seat/wheel: trasero

back seat/wheel: de atrás

back garden/yard/room/door: de atrás

the back row: la última fila

2. back (of an earlier date):

back copy or number or issue: número m atrasado

3. back LING:

back vowel: posterior

III. back [ingl am bæk, ingl brit bak] AVV

1. back (indicating return, repetition):

he invited me back for coffee: me invitó a volver a su casa a tomar un café

we can get there and back in an hour: podemos ir y volver en una hora

the journey back: el viaje de vuelta

I'll be back by eight o'clock: estaré de vuelta para las ocho

I'll be back by eight o'clock: volveré antes de las ocho

Edwin is back from Paris: Edwin ha vuelto de París

it's back to work on Monday: el lunes hay que volver al trabajo

John is back in Toronto: John ha vuelto a Toronto

the Democrats are back in power: los demócratas han vuelto al poder

long hair is back (in fashion): vuelve (a estar de moda) el pelo largo

meanwhile, back at the house …: mientras tanto, en la casa …

to run/fly back: volver corriendo/en avión

I'll drive you back: te llevo de vuelta en coche

we arrived back in Cambridge tired but happy: regresamos a Cambridge cansados pero contentos

she came back out: volvió a salir

I'll mail it back: lo devolveré por correo

I'll mail it back: lo mandaré de vuelta por correo

he asked for the ring back: pidió que le devolviera el anillo

he lapsed back into a coma: volvió a caer en coma

2. back (in reply, reprisal):

hang up and I'll call you back: cuelga, que yo te llamo

he slapped her and she slapped him back: él la abofeteó y ella le devolvió la bofetada

3.1. back (backward):

we forced the enemy further back: obligamos al enemigo a retroceder

take two steps back: da dos pasos atrás

shoulders back, chest out: hombros hacia atrás, sacando pecho

to travel back in time: viajar hacia atrás en el tiempo

3.2. back (toward the rear):

back: atrás

we can't hear you back here: aquí atrás no te oímos

the British runner is back in sixth place: el corredor británico está en sexta posición

4. back (in, into the past):

I bought it back in 1972: lo compré (ya) en 1972

it happened a few years back: pasó hace unos años

we didn't have television back in those days: en aquellos tiempos no teníamos televisión

I first mentioned it as far back as last June: lo mencioné por primera vez ya en junio

further back than the 14th century: antes del siglo XIV

that's the furthest back I can remember: no recuerdo nada anterior a eso

back in the day: en su día

back in the day: en el pasado

5. back → backward

back and forth (backward(s) and forward(s))

IV. back [ingl am bæk, ingl brit bak] VB vb trans

1.1. back (support):

back person/decision/claim: respaldar

back person/decision/claim: apoyar

1.2. back FIN:

back loan/bill: avalar

1.3. back (bet money on):

back horse/winner/loser: apostar por

2. back (reverse):

he backed the car out of the garage: sacó el coche del garaje dando marcha atrás

he backed the car out of the garage: sacó el coche del garaje en reversa Col Mess

3. back:

back (stiffen): reforzar

back (line): forrar

4. back (lie behind):

a beach backed by tall pine trees: una playa bordeada de altos pinos

a house backed by open fields: una casa cuyo fondo da a campo abierto

5. back MUS:

back: acompañar

V. back [ingl am bæk, ingl brit bak] VB vb intr

1. back (move backward):

back person:: retroceder

back vehicle/driver:: dar marcha atrás

back vehicle/driver:: echar reversa Col Mess

back vehicle/driver:: meter reversa Col Mess

he backed into a lamppost: se dio contra una farola al dar marcha atrás

he backed into a lamppost: se dio contra una farola al meter reversa Col Mess

2. back wind:

back: cambiar de dirección (en sentido contrario al de las agujas del reloj)

I. take back VB [ingl am teɪk -, ingl brit teɪk -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. take back (return):

take back: devolver

it was too big, so I had to take it back: era demasiado grande, así que lo tuve que devolver

I took him back the book he'd lent me: le devolví el libro que me había prestado

2. take back (repossess):

take back: llevarse

3. take back (accept back):

they took back the shoes: aceptaron la devolución de los zapatos

she wouldn't take back the money she'd lent me: no quiso que le devolviera el dinero que me había prestado

I can't understand why she ever took him back: no entiendo cómo aceptó que volviera

4. take back (withdraw, retract):

take back statement: retirar

you'll take back what you just said!: ¡retira lo que acabas de decir!

I take it all back: retiro lo dicho

II. take back VB [ingl am teɪk -, ingl brit teɪk -] (v + o + adv) (in time)

this song takes me back!: ¡qué recuerdos me trae esta canción!

it takes me back to my childhood: me transporta a mi niñez

let me take you back to the night of the fifth of …: permítame remontarme otra vez a la noche del cinco de …

I. scratch [ingl am skrætʃ, ingl brit skratʃ] SOST

1.1. scratch C (injury):

scratch: rasguño m

scratch: arañazo m

it's just a scratch: no es más que un rasguño

he escaped without a scratch: resultó ileso

he escaped without a scratch: salió sin un rasguño

attr scratch mark: arañazo m

attr scratch mark: rasguño m

1.2. scratch C (on paint, record, furniture):

scratch: rayón m

1.3. scratch C (sound):

scratch: chirrido m

1.4. scratch C (act) senza pl:

to have a scratch: rascarse

can you give my back a scratch?: ¿me rascas la espalda?

2. scratch U (money) ingl am:

scratch sl: guita f sl

scratch sl: lana f AmLat colloq

scratch sl: pasta f Spagna colloq

3. scratch in phrases:

from scratch he learned German from scratch in six months: aprendió alemán en seis meses empezando desde cero

did you make the mayonnaise from scratch?: ¿hiciste la mayonesa tú mismo?

did you make the mayonnaise from scratch?: ¿la mayonesa es casera?

I had to start from scratch: tuve que empezar desde cero

up to scratch colloq he's simply not up to scratch: simplemente no da la talla or no es lo suficientemente bueno

if his work comes up to scratch: si su trabajo es del nivel requerido

II. scratch [ingl am skrætʃ, ingl brit skratʃ] VB vb trans

1.1. scratch (damage):

scratch paint/record/furniture: rayar

1.2. scratch (with claws, nails):

scratch: arañar

the cat has scratched all the chairs: el gato ha arañado todas las sillas

she scratched my face: me arañó la cara

1.3. scratch name/initials:

scratch: marcar

scratch: grabar

1.4. scratch (to relieve itch):

scratch bite/rash: rascarse

could you scratch my back for me?: ¿me rascas la espalda?

he scratched his head: se rascó la cabeza

we're all scratching our heads, trying to think of a solution: nos estamos devanando los sesos buscando una solución

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours: favor con favor se paga

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours: hoy por ti, mañana por mí

2.1. scratch (strike out, cancel):

scratch word/sentence: tachar

2.2. scratch (withdraw) SPORT:

scratch horse/athlete: retirar

3. scratch (scribble hurriedly):

scratch: garabatear

III. scratch [ingl am skrætʃ, ingl brit skratʃ] VB vb intr

1.1. scratch (damage, wound):

scratch: arañar

1.2. scratch (rub):

scratch wool/sweater:: raspar

scratch wool/sweater:: picar

1.3. scratch (to relieve itching):

scratch: rascarse

don't scratch!: ¡no te rasques!

1.4. scratch (make scratching sound):

scratch: rascar

it's the cat scratching at the door: es el gato, que está arañando la puerta

2. scratch (withdraw) SPORT:

scratch: retirarse

IV. scratch [ingl am skrætʃ, ingl brit skratʃ] AGG attr

1. scratch SPORT:

scratch player/runner: de primera

2. scratch (haphazard, motley):

scratch team/meal: improvisado

I. keep back VB [ingl am kip -, ingl brit kiːp -] (v + adv)

keep back!: ¡atrás!

to keep back from sth keep well back from the edge: mantente bien alejado del borde

II. keep back VB [ingl am kip -, ingl brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. keep back (prevent from advancing):

keep back crowd/enemy/floodwaters: contener

to keep sb/sth back from sth they tried to keep demonstrators back from the gates: quisieron impedir que los manifestantes llegaran a las puertas

2. keep back (suppress):

keep back tears/sobs: contener

3. keep back (not reveal):

keep back information/facts: ocultar

don't keep anything back: no te guardes or calles nada

to keep sth back from sb: ocultarle algo a alguien

the truth has been kept back from the public: le han ocultado or escamoteado la verdad a la opinión pública

4. keep back (withhold):

keep back percentage: retener

keep back profits: guardarse

keep back profits: quedarse con

III. keep back VB [ingl am kip -, ingl brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv)

1. keep back (detain):

keep back ingl brit: retener

he kept the whole class back after school: dejó a toda la clase castigada

2. keep back (slow down):

these methods keep the brighter children back: estos métodos frenan el progreso de los niños más capaces

I. hold back VB [ingl am hoʊld -, ingl brit həʊld -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. hold back (restrain):

hold back crowds/water/tears: contener

hold back laughter: contener

hold back laughter: aguantar

2. hold back (withhold, delay):

hold back information: no revelar

hold back payment: retrasar

I have a feeling he's holding something back from me: tengo la impresión de que me está ocultando algo

he held back his most controversial statements until the end of his speech: se guardó las declaraciones más polémicas hasta el final del discurso

3. hold back (impede progress of):

hold back: frenar el avance de

II. hold back VB [ingl am hoʊld -, ingl brit həʊld -] (v + adv)

1. hold back (restrain oneself):

hold back: contenerse

hold back: frenarse

to hold back from sth/-ing she held back from criticizing them too strongly: se contuvo y no los criticó demasiado

2. hold back (delay, withhold):

to hold back on sth on payment/publication: retrasar algo

to hold back on sth on payment/publication: postergar algo esp AmLat

they may hold back on signing the contract: puede ser que retrasen la firma del contrato

they may hold back on signing the contract: puede ser que posterguen la firma del contrato esp AmLat

I. hand [ingl am hænd, ingl brit hand] SOST

1. hand ANAT:

hand: mano f

I received it from the king's own hand: lo recibí de manos del rey

you couldn't see your hand in front of your face: no se veía nada

to be good or clever with one's hands: ser hábil con las manos

to be good or clever with one's hands: ser mañoso

with one's own hands: con sus (or mis etc.) propias manos

he killed it with his bare hands: lo mató a mano limpia

to give sb one's hand: darle la mano a alguien

they were holding hands when they arrived: llegaron tomados or agarrados de la mano

they were holding hands when they arrived: llegaron cogidos de la mano esp Spagna

I need somebody to hold my hand: necesito que alguien me dé ánimos

I took Mary's hand in mine to take her across the road: le di la mano a Mary para cruzar la calle

he took me by the hand: me tomó or agarró de la mano

he took me by the hand: me cogió de la mano esp Spagna

we were all on our hands and knees, looking for the ring: estábamos todos a gatas or en cuatro patas, buscando el anillo

he wouldn't give it to me even if I went down on my hands and knees: no me lo daría ni aunque se lo pidiera de rodillas

to have/hold sth in one's hands: tener/llevar algo en la mano

to hold on with both hands: agarrarse or sujetarse con las dos manos

look, no hands!: mira ¡sin manos!

to hold out one's hand to sb: tenderle la mano a alguien

to join hands: darse la(s) mano(s)

we join hands with your people in deploring the events: nos solidarizamos con vuestro pueblo al expresar nuestra repulsa

hands off!: ¡quita las manos de ahí!

hands off!: ¡no toques!

hands off those watercolors!: ¡no me toques las acuarelas!

hands off our schools!: ¡dejen en paz nuestros colegios!

hand on heart, I didn't mean it: de veras, no fue esa mi intención

can you put (your) hand on (your) heart and say it isn't true?: ¿puedes decir que no es verdad con la mano en el corazón?

to put one's hand up or to raise one's hand: levantar la mano

hands up all those in favor: que levanten la mano los que estén a favor

hands up or I'll shoot!: ¡manos arriba or arriba las manos o disparo!

to raise one's hand to or against sb: levantarle la mano a alguien

my father never raised a hand to me: mi padre nunca me levantó la mano or nunca me puso la mano encima

from hand to hand: de mano en mano

she climbed the rope hand over hand: trepó palmo a palmo por la cuerda

they were fighting hand to hand: luchaban cuerpo a cuerpo

a piece for four hands MUS: una pieza para cuatro manos

hand-sewn or -stitched: cosido a mano

hand-painted: pintado a mano

2. hand (in phrases):

at hand, the day of the opening was at hand: se acercaba el día de la inauguración

at hand, the day of the opening was at hand: el día de la inauguración estaba próximo

help was at hand: la ayuda estaba en camino

to learn about sth at first hand: enterarse de algo directamente or personalmente

to learn about sth at first hand: enterarse de algo de primera mano

to learn about sth at second/third hand: enterarse de algo a través de or por terceros

he heard of her marriage only at second hand from her brother: se enteró de que se había casado a través de or por su hermano

by hand, made/written by hand: hecho/escrito a mano

it must be washed by hand: hay que lavarlo a mano

he delivered the letter by hand: entregó la carta en mano or personalmente

“by hand” (on envelope): en su mano

“by hand” (on envelope): en mano Spagna

“by hand” (on envelope): presente CSud

hand in hand: de la mano

hand in hand: tomados or agarrados de la mano

hand in hand: cogidos de la mano esp Spagna

poverty and disease go hand in hand: la pobreza y la enfermedad van de la mano

in hand glass/hat in hand: con el vaso/sombrero en la mano

in hand glass/hat in hand: vaso/sombrero en mano

sword in hand: espada en mano or en ristre

cash in hand (in accounting): efectivo m en caja

to pay cash in hand: pagar en metálico or en efectivo

please concentrate on the task in hand: concéntrate en lo que tienes entre manos

of the projects we have currently in hand …: de los proyectos que tenemos entre manos …

let's get back to the matter in or ingl am also at hand: volvamos a lo que nos ocupa

I like to keep a few dollars in hand for unforeseen eventualities: me gusta tener unos dólares disponibles or en reserva para cualquier imprevisto

we've still got a couple of hours in hand before we go to the airport: todavía nos queda un par de horas antes de ir al aeropuerto

to have sth (well) in hand: tener algo controlado or bajo control

that boy needs taking in hand: a ese chico va a haber que apretarle las clavijas

on hand we're always on hand when you need us: si nos necesitas, aquí estamos

the police were on hand: la policía estaba cerca

it's useful to have it on hand: es útil tenerlo a mano

out of hand the boys get out of hand when their father is away: los chicos se descontrolan cuando el padre no está

the situation is getting out of hand: la situación se les (or nos etc.) va de las manos

to reject sth out of hand: rechazar algo de plano

to hand ingl brit (within reach): al alcance de la mano

to hand ingl brit (within reach): a (la) mano

to hand (available): disponible

I don't have your file to hand: no tengo su archivo a (la) mano

according to the information to hand: según la información disponible

I can't find it now, but I'm sure it will come to hand: no lo encuentro en este momento, pero ya aparecerá

she grabbed the first thing that came to hand: agarró lo primero que encontró

hand in glove or esp ingl am hand and glove, they're allegedly hand in glove with their competitors to fix prices: se dice que se han puesto de acuerdo con la competencia para fijar los precios

hand over fist: a manos llenas

hand over fist: a espuertas esp Spagna

her/his left hand doesn't know what her/his right hand is doing: su mano izquierda no sabe lo que hace su derecha

not to do a hand's turn colloq: no mover un dedo colloq

not to do a hand's turn colloq: no dar golpe Spagna Mess colloq

to ask for/win sb's hand (in marriage) form: pedir/obtener la mano de alguien (en matrimonio)

to beat sb/win hands down: ganarle a alguien/ganar sin problemas or sin el menor esfuerzo

to bind sb hand and foot: atar a alguien de pies y manos

to bind sb hand and foot: amarrar a alguien de pies y manos AmLat excl RíoPl

we're bound hand and foot: estamos atados de pies y manos

we're bound hand and foot: tenemos las manos atadas

to bite the hand that feeds one: ser un desagradecido

talk about biting the hand that feeds you!: ¡cría cuervos … !

to dirty or sully one's hands she wouldn't dirty her hands with typing: no se rebajaría a hacer de mecanógrafa: se le caerían los anillos

he's already dirtied his hands with arms dealing: ya se ha ensuciado las manos comerciando con armas

to force sb's hand events forced their hand: los acontecimientos los obligaron a actuar

I didn't want to, but you forced my hand: no quería hacerlo, pero no me dejaste otra salida

to gain/have the upper hand , eventually she gained the upper hand over her rival: finalmente se impuso a su rival

she's always had the upper hand in their relationship: siempre ha dominado ella en su relación

to get one's hands on sb/sth, just wait till I get my hands on him!: ¡vas a ver cuando lo agarre!

she can't wait to get her hands on the new computer: se muere por usar la computadora nueva

I've been trying to get my hands on that book for ages: hace años que ando tras ese libro

to give sb/have a free hand: darle a alguien/tener carta blanca

to give sb one's hand on sth he gave me his hand on it and the bargain was sealed: cerramos el trato con un apretón de manos

to give sb the glad hand ingl am: saludar a alguien efusivamente

to give with one hand and take away with the other: borrar con el codo lo que se escribe con la mano

to go hat or ingl brit cap in hand (to sb), the next day, hat in hand, I apologized to the boss: al día siguiente me tragué el orgullo y le pedí perdón al jefe

I can't stand the way you have to go hat in hand to her for the smallest request: no soporto que hasta el menor favor se lo tengas que pedir de rodillas

we had to go to them hat in hand asking for more money: tuvimos que ir a mendigarles más dinero

to grab or grasp or seize sth with both hands it was a wonderful opportunity and she grabbed it with both hands: era una oportunidad fantástica y no dejó que se le escapara de las manos

to have one's hands full she certainly has her hands full with seven children: por cierto que tiene en qué entretenerse, con siete niños

at the moment we've got our hands full with this order: en este momento estamos ocupadísimos con este pedido

to have one's hands tied: tener las manos atadas

to have one's hands tied: tener las manos amarradas AmLat excl RíoPl

my/his hands are tied: tengo/tiene las manos atadas

my/his hands are tied: tengo/tiene las manos amarradas AmLat excl RíoPl

to have sb eating out of one's hand: hacer con alguien lo que se quiere

to have sb eating out of one's hand: manejar a alguien a su (or mi etc.) antojo

she had them eating out of her hand: hacía con ellos lo que quería

she had them eating out of her hand: los manejaba a su antojo

to keep one's hand in: no perder la práctica

to know a place like the back of one's hand: conocer un sitio al dedillo or como la palma de la mano

she knows Paris like the back of her hand: (se) conoce París al dedillo or como la palma de la mano

to live (from) hand to mouth: vivir al día

to put or dip one's hand in one's pocket: contribuir con dinero

to put or lay one's hand(s) on sth: dar con algo

to sit on one's hands: cruzarse de brazos

to sit on one's hands: estar mano sobre mano

to stay one's/sb's hand (from sth) letter, they begged him to stay his hand: le rogaron que se contuviera

she managed to stay his hand from that dreadful act: logró impedir que cometiera semejante barbaridad

to try one's hand (at sth): probar (a hacer algo)

to turn one's hand to sth I'm willing to turn my hand to anything: estoy dispuesto a hacer cualquier tipo de trabajo

he was a success in everything he turned his hand to: todo lo que se proponía (hacer) le salía bien

to wait on sb hand and foot: hacerle de sirviente/sirvienta a alguien

to wash one's hands of sth: desentenderse de algo

to wash one's hands of sth: lavarse las manos de algo

many hands make light work: el trabajo compartido es más llevadero

3.1. hand (agency):

hand: mano f

the hand of God/Fate: la mano de Dios/del destino

to die by one's own hand form: quitarse la vida

to have a hand in sth: tener parte en algo

the town had suffered at the hands of invaders: la ciudad había sufrido a manos de los invasores

that child needs a firm hand: ese niño necesita (una) mano firme

to rule with a heavy/iron hand: mandar/gobernar con mano dura/de hierro

with an open hand: con largueza or generosidad

with an open hand: generosamente

3.2. hand (assistance) colloq:

to give or lend sb a hand: echarle or darle una mano a alguien

if we all lend a hand, it won't take long: si todos echamos una mano, lo haremos en un momento

do you need/want a hand with that?: ¿te echo or doy una mano con eso?

if you need a hand: si necesitas ayuda

3.3. hand <hands, pl > (possession, control, care):

to change hands: cambiar de dueño or manos

a few dollars changed hands and it was mine: les di unos dólares y era mío

the contract is now in the hands of the lawyer: ahora el contrato está en manos del abogado

your future lies in your own hands: tú eres dueño de tu futuro

your future lies in your own hands: tu futuro depende de ti

can I leave the matter in your hands?: ¿puedo dejar el asunto en tus manos?

in private hands: en manos (de) particulares

in good/capable hands: en buenas manos

my life is in your hands: mi vida depende de ti

how did that vase come into your hands?: ¿cómo llegó a tus manos ese jarrón?

he/it fell into the hands of the enemy or into enemy hands: cayó en manos del enemigo

to put oneself in sb's hands: ponerse en manos de alguien

to get sth/sb off one's hands colloq: quitarse algo/a alguien de encima colloq

he offered to take it off my hands for $500 colloq: me dijo que me daba 500 dólares por él para quitármelo de encima

on sb's hands, she hates having the children on her hands all day long: detesta tener a los niños a su cuidado todo el día

I've enough on my hands just now without that as well: tengo ya bastante entre manos como para meterme también en eso

to have more time on one's hands: tener más tiempo libre

we've got a problem on our hands: tenemos or se nos presenta un problema

I think we may have a bestseller on our hands: creo que estamos frente a un posible bestseller

out of sb's hands, the matter is out of my hands: el asunto no está en mis manos

the decision has been taken out of his hands: la decisión ya no está en sus manos

to play into sb's hands the strikers are playing into the management's hands: los huelguistas le están haciendo el juego or se lo están poniendo en bandeja a la patronal

4. hand (side):

on sb's right/left hand: a la derecha/izquierda de alguien

on every hand form: por todas partes

on the one hand … on the other (hand) …: por un lado … por otro (lado) …

5.1. hand GIOCHI (set of cards):

hand: mano f

hand: cartas fpl

a good/poor hand: una buena/mala mano

a good/poor hand: buenas/malas cartas

to overplay one's hand: jugar mal sus (or mis etc.) cartas

to show or reveal one's hand: mostrar or enseñar las cartas

to show or reveal one's hand: mostrar el juego

to strengthen sb's hand: afianzar la posición de alguien

to throw in one's hand (to abandon a course of action, plan): tirar la toalla or esponja

to throw in one's hand (to abandon a course of action, plan): claudicar

to throw in one's hand lett (in poker): abandonar (las apuestas)

to throw in one's hand lett (in poker): irse al plato Cile

to tip one's hand ingl am colloq: dejar ver sus (or mis etc.) intenciones

5.2. hand GIOCHI (round of card game):

hand: mano f

5.3. hand GIOCHI (player):

hand: jugador m / jugadora f

6.1. hand (worker):

hand: obrero m / obrera f

farm hand: peón m

they're taking on new hands: están contratando más mano de obra or más trabajadores

6.2. hand NAUT:

hand: marinero m

the hands gathered on the foredeck: la marinería se congregó en la cubierta de proa

all hands on deck: ¡todos a cubierta!

the ship went down with all hands: el barco se hundió con toda la tripulación a bordo

6.3. hand (experienced person):

an old hand: un veterano / una veterana

he's an old hand at negotiating: tiene mucha experiencia en negociaciones

7. hand (applause) colloq senza pl:

a big hand: un gran aplauso

let's have a really big hand for …: un gran aplauso para …

8. hand (handwriting):

hand letter: letra f

she writes a neat/clear hand: tiene buena letra/una letra muy clara

the letter was in her own hand: la carta era de su puño y letra

9. hand (on a clock):

hand: manecilla f

hand: aguja f

the hour hand: la manecilla or la aguja de las horas

the hour hand: el puntero Ande

the minute hand: el minutero

the minute hand: la manecilla or la aguja de los minutos

the second hand: el segundero

the second hand: la manecilla or la aguja de los segundos

10. hand (measurement of horse):

hand: palmo m

II. hand [ingl am hænd, ingl brit hand] VB vb trans

to hand sb sth, to hand sth to sb: pasarle algo a alguien

could you hand me that hammer, please?: ¿me pasas ese martillo, por favor?

she handed the book to her father: le pasó el libro a su padre

he was handed a stiff sentence ingl am: le impusieron una pena severa

Smith handed Jones an easy victory ingl brit: Smith le regaló la victoria a Jones

to hand it to sb you have to hand it to her; she knows how to deal with them: hay que reconocerlo or hay que sacarle el sombrero, sabe cómo manejarlos

go back VB [ingl am ɡoʊ -, ingl brit ɡəʊ -] (v + adv)

1.1. go back (return, go home):

go back: volver

I had to go back for my umbrella: tuve que volver a buscar el paraguas

I had to go back for my umbrella: tuve que regresarme a buscar el paraguas AmLat

I'd like to go back to Germany sometime: me gustaría volver a Alemania alguna vez

to go back to work: volver al trabajo

I shall never go back to that dentist!: ¡no vuelvo nunca más a ese dentista!

she won't go back to him: no quiere volver con él

go back!: ¡vuelve atrás!

go back!: ¡retrocede!

there's no going back now: ya no se puede (or no nos podemos etc.) volver atrás

1.2. go back (in lecture, discussion, text):

go back: volver

to go back to what I was saying earlier …: volviendo a lo que decía antes …

let's go back and examine those ideas more closely: volvamos atrás y examinemos más detenidamente esas ideas

1.3. go back (be returned):

this dress'll have to go back: voy (or vas etc.) a tener que devolver ese vestido

2.1. go back (date, originate):

go back tradition/dynasty:: remontarse

it goes back to the beginning of the century: se remonta a principios de siglo

we go back a long way colloq: nos conocemos desde hace mucho

we go back a long way colloq: lo nuestro viene de muy atrás

2.2. go back (return in time, revert):

to go back to sth: volver a algo

we decided to go back to the old system: decidimos volver al sistema antiguo

2.3. go back clocks:

go back: atrasarse

3. go back (extend back):

go back: extenderse

the garden goes back 40 feet: el jardín tiene 40 pies de largo

I. backward [ingl am ˈbækwərd, ingl brit ˈbakwəd] AGG

1. backward attr movement/somersault:

backward: hacia atrás

without so much as a backward glance: sin ni siquiera una mirada atrás

that would be a backward step: eso sería un paso atrás

2. backward disuso or offens child:

backward: retrasado disuso or offens

3. backward nation/community:

backward: atrasado

locuzioni:

she's/he's not exactly backward in coming forward: es muy echada/echado p'alante colloq

II. esp ingl brit backwards -z AVV

1. esp ingl brit backwards -z (toward rear):

esp ingl brit backwards [-z]: hacia atrás

to bend or lean over backward: hacer lo imposible

I've bent over backward to help you: he hecho lo imposible por ayudarte

2. esp ingl brit backwards -z (back first):

esp ingl brit backwards [-z] run/walk: hacia atrás

3. esp ingl brit backwards -z (back to front, in reverse order):

esp ingl brit backwards [-z]: al revés

you've done it all backward: lo has hecho todo al revés

you've put your sweater on backward ingl am: te has puesto el suéter al revés

locuzioni:

backward(s) and forward(s) he worked the lever backward(s) and forward(s): le dio a la palanca para atrás y para adelante

the door was swinging backward(s) and forward(s) in the wind: la puerta se mecía con el viento

I've been going backward(s) and forward(s) all day between the house and the hospital: me he pasado el día de acá para allá or para arriba y para abajo entre la casa y el hospital

attr backward-and-forward movement: movimiento m de vaivén

I. number [ingl am ˈnəmbər, ingl brit ˈnʌmbə] SOST

1.1. number C (digit):

number: número m

in round numbers: en números redondos

a six-figure number: un número de seis cifras

1.2. number C (abstract quantity):

number: número m

a minus number: un número negativo

2.1. number (for identification):

number: número m

telephone number: número de teléfono

wrong number: número equivocado

license or ingl brit registration number: número de matrícula

license or ingl brit registration number: número de placa AmLat

license or ingl brit registration number: número de patente CSud

identity number: número de identificación

page/room number: número de página/de habitación

I'm in number 17: estoy en la (habitación) 17

she lives at number 48: vive en el número 48

the England number 11 ingl brit: el número once inglés or de Inglaterra

he was wearing number 9: llevaba el dorsal 9

her/my number is up: le/me ha llegado la hora

I thought my number was up: creí que me había llegado la hora

to do a number on sb ingl am sl: hacérsela buena a alguien colloq

to do a number one/number two colloq: hacer pis/caca colloq

to do a number one/number two colloq: hacer del uno/del dos Mess Perù colloq, eufem

to do sth by the numbers ingl am: hacer algo como Dios manda

to have sb's number esp ingl am colloq: tener calado a alguien colloq

2.2. number (indicating rank):

I'll need a reliable number two: necesito un buen segundo de a bordo

they are currently at number five: ocupan el quinto lugar

to be public enemy number one: ser el enemigo público número uno

to look out for or after number one: pensar ante todo en el propio interés

he's only interested in number one: solo piensa en sí mismo

attr he's hardly your number one fan: no eres precisamente santo de su devoción

Spain's number one shoe manufacturer: el primer fabricante de zapatos or el fabricante de zapatos líder de España

3.1. number C (amount, quantity):

number: número m

student numbers: el número de estudiantes

in a large number of cases: en un gran número de casos

in a small number of cases: en unos pocos casos

in a small number of cases: en contados casos

guess the number of beads in the jar: adivina cuántas cuentas hay en el frasco

there are a number of reasons why you shouldn't go: hay una serie de razones por las que no deberías ir

I've mentioned it a number of times: lo he mencionado varias veces

on a number of occasions: en varias ocasiones

on a number of occasions: varias veces

any number of things could go wrong: hay (una) cantidad de cosas or hay (una) infinidad de cosas que podrían fallar

any number can play: puede jugar cualquier número de personas

times without number letter: innumerables veces

actors of his talent are few in number: actores como él hay pocos

their superior numbers made victory certain: su superioridad numérica les aseguró la victoria

can you give me some idea of (the) numbers?: ¿me puede dar una idea de cuántas personas serán?

3.2. number (group):

among or in their number: entre ellos

among or in their number: en su grupo

I spoke to one of their number: hablé con uno de ellos

she only invited us to make up the numbers: solo nos invitó para hacer bulto

4.1. number C (song, tune):

number: número m

4.2. number C (issue of magazine, journal):

number: número m

4.3. number C (garment):

number colloq: modelo m

she was wearing a smart little gray number: llevaba un elegante modelito gris

4.4. number C (individual):

number colloq: tipo m / tipa f colloq

number colloq: tío m / tía f Spagna colloq

she's a hot little number: está buenísima colloq

she's a hot little number: es un cuero Cile Mess colloq

4.5. number C (thing, situation, scene) colloq:

some people think teaching is a cushy number: algunos piensan que la enseñanza es Jauja colloq

some people think teaching is a cushy number: algunos piensan que la enseñanza es un chollo Spagna colloq

this divorce has been a really heavy number for him sl: el divorcio ha sido un buen palo para él colloq

5. number U LING:

number: número m

6.1. number colloq ingl am <numbers, pl >:

number (lottery): lotería f

number (illegal lottery): lotería f clandestina

number (illegal lottery): ≈ chance m (en Col)

to play the numbers: jugar a la lotería

6.2. number colloq ingl am <numbers, pl > (results):

I can't say anything till I see the numbers: no puedo decir nada hasta ver las cifras

the show had spectacular numbers in New England: el programa tuvo una audiencia enorme en Nueva Inglaterra

7. number BIBL:

Numbers: (el libro de) Números

II. number [ingl am ˈnəmbər, ingl brit ˈnʌmbə] VB vb trans

1. number (assign number to):

number houses/pages/items: numerar

a numbered (bank) account: una cuenta (bancaria) numerada

2. number (amount to):

the spectators numbered 50, 000: había (un total de) 50.000 espectadores

the spectators numbered 50, 000: el número de espectadores ascendía a 50.000

they number thousands: son miles

they number thousands: hay miles de ellos

3. number (count):

number: contar

the benefits are too many to be numbered: los beneficios son innumerables

they are worthy to be numbered among the saints: merecen un lugar entre los santos

they are worthy to be numbered among the saints: merecen que se los cuente entre los santos

his days are numbered: tiene los días contados

III. number [ingl am ˈnəmbər, ingl brit ˈnʌmbə] VB vb intr

1. number (figure):

number: figurar

he numbers among the greats of rock music: figura or está entre los grandes del rock

2. number MILIT:

number: numerarse

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back number SOST

back number: número m atrasado

nel dizionario PONS

I. number [ˈnʌmbəʳ, ingl am -bɚ] SOST

1. number MAT:

number: número m

number (symbol): cifra f

house number: número de casa

telephone number: número de teléfono

2. number (amount):

number: cantidad f

(a) small/large number(s) (of children): (una) pequeña/gran cantidad (de niños)

for a number of reasons: por una serie de razones

to be 3 in number: ser 3

to be few in number: ser pocos

3. number GIORN, MUS, TEATR:

number: número m

locuzioni:

number one: uno m mismo

to look after number one: cuidar de sí mismo

to be (the) number one: ser el mejor

to have sb's number: tener calado a alguien

to be beyond number: ser tantos que no se pueden contar

II. number [ˈnʌmbəʳ, ingl am -bɚ] VB vb trans

1. number (assign a number to):

number: poner número a

to number sth from ... to ...: numerar algo del... al...

2. number (count):

number: contar

3. number (amount to):

number: sumar

each group numbers 10 members: cada grupo tiene 10 miembros

I. back [bæk] SOST

1. back:

back (opposite of front): parte f trasera

back of a hand: dorso m

back of a chair: respaldo m

back (reverse side): revés m

back of a piece of paper, envelope: dorso m

back to front: al revés

to know sth back to front: saberse algo al derecho y al revés

2. back (end):

back of a book: final m

3. back ANAT:

back: espalda f

back of an animal: lomo m

to be on one's back: estar boca arriba

to break one's back colloq: deslomarse

to do sth behind sb's back a. fig: hacer algo a espaldas de alguien

to turn one's back on sb a. fig: dar la espalda a alguien

4. back SPORT:

back: defensa mf

locuzioni:

to know sth like the back of one's hand: conocer algo al dedillo colloq

to make a rod for one's own back ingl brit: cavarse la propia tumba

to have one's back against the wall: estar entre la espada y la pared

to break the back of sth ingl Aus, ingl brit: hacer la peor parte de algo

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours: hoy por ti, mañana por mí

to stab sb in the back: dar a alguien una puñalada por la espalda

II. back [bæk] AGG

1. back (rear):

back: trasero, -a

2. back MED:

back: dorsal

III. back [bæk] AVV

1. back:

to be back: estar de vuelta

to come back: volver

to want sb back: querer que alguien vuelva

I want the money back (from them): quiero que me devuelvan el dinero

to bring back memories: traer viejos recuerdos a la memoria

2. back (to the rear, behind):

back: detrás

back: atrás

back and forth: atrás y adelante

to look back: mirar hacia atrás

to sit back: recostarse

3. back (in return):

back: de vuelta

4. back (into the past):

back: atrás

back then: entonces

back then: en aquel momento

IV. back [bæk] VB vb trans

back: respaldar

Voce OpenDict

back SOST

to get one's own back on sb (get one's revenge): vengarse de alguien

nel dizionario PONS

I. number [ˈnʌm·bər] SOST

1. number math:

number: número m

number (symbol): cifra f

house number: número de casa

telephone number: número de teléfono

2. number (amount):

number: cantidad f

(a) small/large number(s) (of children): (una) pequeña/gran cantidad (de niños)

for a number of reasons: por una serie de razones

to be 3 in number: ser 3

to be few in number: ser pocos

3. number GIORN, MUS, TEATR:

number: número m

locuzioni:

number one: uno m mismo

to look after number one: cuidar de uno mismo

to be (the) number one: ser el mejor

to have sb's number: tener calado a alguien

to be beyond number: ser tantos que no se pueden contar

II. number [ˈnʌm·bər] VB vb trans

1. number (assign a number to):

number: poner número a

to number sth from... to...: numerar algo del... al...

2. number (count):

number: contar

3. number (amount to):

number: sumar

each group numbers 10 members: cada grupo tiene 10 miembros

I. back [bæk] SOST

1. back:

back (opposite of front): parte f trasera

back of a hand: dorso m

back of a chair: respaldo m

back (reverse side): revés m

back of a piece of paper, envelope: dorso m

back to front: al revés

to know sth back to front: saberse algo al derecho y al revés

2. back (end):

back of a book: final m

3. back ANAT:

back: espalda f

back of an animal: lomo m

to be on one's back: estar boca arriba

to break one's back colloq: deslomarse

to do sth behind sb's back a. fig: hacer algo a espaldas de alguien

to turn one's back on sb a. fig: dar la espalda a alguien

4. back SPORT:

back: defensa mf

locuzioni:

to know sth like the back of one's hand: conocer algo al dedillo colloq

to have one's back against the wall: estar entre la espada y la pared

you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours: hoy por ti, mañana por mí

to stab sb in the back: dar a alguien una puñalada por la espalda

II. back [bæk] AGG

1. back (rear):

back: trasero, -a

2. back MED:

back: dorsal

III. back [bæk] AVV

1. back:

to be back: estar de vuelta

to come back: volver

to want sb back: querer que alguien vuelva

I want the money back: quiero que me devuelvan el dinero

to bring back memories: traer viejos recuerdos a la memoria

2. back (to the rear, behind):

back: detrás

back: atrás

back and forth: atrás y adelante

to look back: mirar (hacia) atrás

to sit back: recostarse

3. back (in return):

back: de vuelta

4. back (into the past):

back: atrás

IV. back [bæk] VB vb trans

back: respaldar

Present
I	back
you	back
he/she/it	backs
we	back
you	back
they	back

Past
I	backed
you	backed
he/she/it	backed
we	backed
you	backed
they	backed

Present Perfect
I	have	backed
you	have	backed
he/she/it	has	backed
we	have	backed
you	have	backed
they	have	backed

Past Perfect
I	had	backed
you	had	backed
he/she/it	had	backed
we	had	backed
you	had	backed
they	had	backed

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