Handle in spanish
pronunciation: enkɑɹ̩gɑɹ̩sede part of speech: verb, noun
handle1 = mango, manivela, manilla, palo, asa, asidero.
Example: The ball pelts, which were usually sheepskin, were fixed to the handles with nails which were only lightly knocked in, and were removed after the day's work (and often during the midday break as well).more:
» crank + a handle = dar vueltas a una manivela, dar vueltas a un manubrio.
Example: The lantern can be powered by cranking the handle or by 4 AA batteries.» door handle = manilla de la puerta, manivela de la puerta, picaporte.
Example: The bulk of their products include door handles, door knockers, padlocks, and various other items, the majority of which are made from solid brass.» fly off + the handle = perder los estribos, perder los nervios, perder los papeles, perder la cabeza, montar en cólera, cruzársele los cables.
Example: In other words, it is not true that homicides are commonly committed by ordinary citizens who just fly off the handle.» get + a handle on = entender, comprender, asimilar, encontrarle el truco a Algo, encontrarle el truquillo a Algo.
Example: Children get a handle on personal responsibility by holding a library card of their own, a card that gives them access to new worlds.» grip handle = asidero.
Example: Doors are wide enough to pass with a wheelchair and there is a large bathroom with grip handles in the shower and by the toilet.» handlebar = manillar.
Example: Cyclists contact bicycles at the pedals, seat and handlebars, each of which is associated with particular cycling injuries.» handle grip = funda de manillar, funda de asidero.
Example: Apply a small amount of glue to the handlebars before sliding on the new handle grips.» have + a handle on = entender, comprender, asimilar, encontrarle el truco a Algo, encontrarle el truquillo a Algo.
Example: 'I sure wish I had a better handle on this contract language,' he said.» love handles = mollas, michelines, pistoleras, cartucheras.
Example: Love handles are easily treated with liposuction, and the results are gratifying and very long lasting.» turn + a handle = dar vueltas a una manivela, dar vueltas a un manubrio.
Example: Turning the handle makes the motor act as a generator, producing a small voltage.handle2 = gestionar, tramitar.
Example: The document or photocopy is received and the invoice handled like an ordinary order.more:
» awkward-to-handle enquiry = pregunta difícil de responder.
Example: Librarians also provide some assistance with that most familiar and awkward-to-handle enquiry from library users concerning the possible value of Grandpa's old Bible or other old book unearthed in the attic during a clear-out.» handle + a challenge = enfrentarse a un reto.
Example: The author claims that by skirting the issue in the past with their video collections librarians have left themselves ill equipped to handle these new challenge.» handle + a complaint = atender a una queja, tratar una queja.
Example: Some consumer advice centres would not only handle complaints but also provided pre-shopping advice, combined with attractive exhibitions, leaflets, price-comparison tables, and other consumer education activities.» handle + a problem = tratar un problema.
Example: They believed that taking on student assistants would not solve the problem because they cannot handle the complex problems involved in the work.» handle + a request = atender a una petición, tramitar una petición.
Example: An error occurred while handling the request in the controller.» handle + information = gestionar información, tratar información.
Example: Provided that the methods taught are applied rigorously, the student gets a good grounding in elementary research methods and he learns to handle information.» handle + people tactfully = tener mano izquierda con la gente, tener mano izquierda con las personas.
Example: You obviously don't know a goddamn thing about customer service and how to handle people tactfully.» handle + people with tact = tener mano izquierda con la gente, tener mano izquierda con las personas.
Example: You will need to be able to handle people with tact, as many of those you work with are experiencing problems in their lives.» handle + things tactfully = hacer las cosas con tacto, tener mano izquierda.
Example: If you do not handle things tactfully then things could go wrong and turn into big quarrels.» handle + things with tact = hacer las cosas con tacto, tener mano izquierda.
Example: Regardless of your personal feelings about wage garnishment, the best interest of your company is to handle things with tact and consideration.handle3 = manejar, utilizar, tratar, manipular.
Example: An author's name is usually shorter than a title, and thus is arguably easier to handle and remember.more:
» handle + food = manipular alimentos.
Example: Everyone who handles food must always thoroughly wash and dry their hands, especially after going to the toilet.» handle + Nombre + with caution = manejar con cuidado.
Example: Note that sulphuric acid is very dangerous and shoud be handled with great caution.» manhandle = maltratar, tratar mal.
Example: The 300 people, students or other, who took over the premises also manhandled ancient works of great historical value.» mishandle = manejar mal.
Example: The new chemical was expensive, and in the early days it was often mishandled; much of the foxing of early nineteenth-century paper was due to inefficient bleaching.