Viento in english
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viento = wind.
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» ¡adiós y (con) viento fresco! = good riddance (to bad rubbish)! .
Example: I know how much he likes her and when she finally leaves it's gonna hurt him, but... good riddance to bad rubbish! I say.» agitarse en el viento = rustle [Referido a las hojas de las plantas] .
Example: Many music theorists claim that passages in music refer to objects, such as babbling brooks, chirping birds, rustling leaves, and chugging trains, by imitating them.» anunciar a los cuatro vientos = shout + Nombre + from the rooftops ; trumpet .
Example: But it was too much for him; for instead of shouting it from the rooftops, he simply went home, thinking and marveling about what had taken place. Example: Just weeks after trumpeting the results of a military offensive, the Pakistan army suddenly finds itself under attack on multiple fronts.» aprovechar la energía del viento = farm + the wind .
Example: We are already farming the wind and sun for a lot of power but every day someone comes up with another tool or 'gadget' to use more and more energy.» a prueba de viento = windproof .
Example: Windproof and showerproof this body warmer combines cosiness with complete freedom of movement.» aullido del viento = wind + howl .
Example: I woke up to the wind howling and the rain coming down in buckets, and from all indications, it's going to continue along those lines most of the day.» avanzar viento en popa = steam ahead ; carry on + full steam ahead .
Example: Capitalism in the US & GB is steaming ahead at a rapid pace relatively unthreatened by other economies of the world. Example: The rest of the world will carry on full steam ahead irrespective of who you are in this world, only a handfull of people will feel genuine loss if this had to happen.» azotado por el viento = windswept ; wind-whipped .
Example: On the banks of the windswept Columbia River, Google is working on a secret weapon in its quest to dominate the next generation of Internet computing. Example: Crews were able to hold the line against two wind-whipped wildfires in Northern California.» barrido por el viento = windswept ; wind-whipped .
Example: On the banks of the windswept Columbia River, Google is working on a secret weapon in its quest to dominate the next generation of Internet computing. Example: Crews were able to hold the line against two wind-whipped wildfires in Northern California.» cambio brusco de velocidad del viento = wind shear [Cambios en la velocidad del viento dependiendo de la altura] .
Example: Find conference papers that discuss wind shear and aircraft.» carillón de viento = wind chimes [Instrumento compuesto de varias piezas que se cuelga y que tañe con el viento o al abrir una puerta] ; door chimes [Instrumento compuesto de varias piezas que se cuelga y que tañe con el viento o al abrir una puerta] .
Example: The resonance of the wind chimes calms the mind and relieves stress. Example: Door chimes alert you anytime someone opens the door they are attached to, making them excellent for small shops.» cómo + soplar + el viento = which way the wind + be + blowing .
Example: Possibly the most important attribute for a successful, effective political leader is the instinct to know which way the wind is blowing.» con el viento de cara = into the wind .
Example: For this reason, it is preferable for helicopters to take off into the wind, rather than take off vertically.» conjunto de (instrumentos de) viento = wind ensemble .
Example: Wind ensembles and symphonic bands are two instrumental groups that play similar literature but have different numbers of instruments.» con ráfagas de viento = blustery .
Example: This is probably because the north's more blustery weather spring-cleans the streets.» contra el viento = upwind .
Example: Wind turbines with a horizontal axis may be upwind or downwind machines, ie the rotor may be facing the wind, or on the lee side of the tower.» contra viento y marea = at all costs ; against (all/the) odds ; at any cost ; at any price ; come hell or high water ; by whatever means (possible) .
Example: This article presents a decalogue of a librarian's faults: a library for the benefit of librarians; a library for the benefit of the management; a drive to obtain new technology at all costs; egotism of departments; egotism of libraries; dictatorship instead of management; working 'in silence'; putting on blinkers; laissez-faire; and wasteful use of time, people and resources. Example: Reg Groome has accomplished his revitalization program against odds that would have overwhelmed a weaker and less determined person. Example: Illegal work practices aimed at achieving economic success at any cost were widespread. Example: The new law would scrap the existing anti-scalping law and allow tickets to be resold at any price. Example: Come hell or high water, I'm going to stick to my guns and make this happen. Example: Naturally, Claire is just dying to be part of the Committee, but they're equally determined to keep her out of it by whatever means.» con viento = breezy [breezier -comp., breeziest -sup.] .
Example: On a breezy day the flames become alive, dancing and reflecting light as they spin.» correr un poco de viento = be breezy .
Example: Grab a jacket before heading out, it's going to be breezy and a bit chilly.» cuando todo marcha viento en popa = when the chips are up .
Example: Most her friends seem to be there when the chips are up but nowhere to be found when the chips are down.» cuando todo va viento en popa = when the chips are up .
Example: Most her friends seem to be there when the chips are up but nowhere to be found when the chips are down.» cuarteto de viento = woodwind quartet .
Example: Medium of performance may be, for example, nocturne, piano, ballads, woodwind quartet, string orchestra.» dejarse arrastrar por el viento = ride + the wind .
Example: She was riding the wind and making the wind do the work.» dejarse llevar por el viento = ride + the wind .
Example: She was riding the wind and making the wind do the work.» de qué lado + soplar + el viento = which way the wind + be + blowing .
Example: Possibly the most important attribute for a successful, effective political leader is the instinct to know which way the wind is blowing.» derribado por el viento = blown-down .
Example: Some birch trees on the edges of the blown-down zone were not uprooted, merely bent over.» de viento = windy [windier -comp., windiest -sup.] .
Example: Sailing is another fun thing to do on a windy day.» dirección del viento = wind direction .
Example: They are fairly resistant against, but not independent of, changes of wind direction.» dispersado por el viento = wind-borne ; wind-blown .
Example: Allergenic plants liberate large amounts of wind-borne pollen. Example: Dissemination in the field is by wind-driven rain, insects, infected plant debris or wind-blown soil.» el viento + amainar = the wind + drop off ; the wind + let up .
Example: In fact, the highest risk comes not when northeasterly winds are low, but when the southeasterly trade winds drop off temporarily. Example: The weather warmed up and the wind let up towards the end of the month which allowed some epic fly fishing days.» el viento + aplacarse = the wind + drop off ; the wind + let up .
Example: In fact, the highest risk comes not when northeasterly winds are low, but when the southeasterly trade winds drop off temporarily. Example: The weather warmed up and the wind let up towards the end of the month which allowed some epic fly fishing days.» el viento + arreciar = the wind + pick up ; the wind + get up ; the wind + whip up .
Example: As the terrain levelled out, the wind picked up and We began experiencing some strong gusts and driving rain. Example: The wind got up as the day went on and there was a nip in the air. Example: Suddenly, the wind whipped up again, blowing the plastic cups around his feet.» el viento + cobrar fuerza = the wind + get up .
Example: The wind got up as the day went on and there was a nip in the air.» el viento + empujar = the wind + whip .
Example: The outside door must have been wide open and the wind whipped the rain inside furiously.» el viento + levantar = the wind + whip up .
Example: Just then there was a loud clanging sound from outside as the wind whipped up something metallic and threw it around a little.» el viento + levantarse = the wind + get up ; the wind + pick up .
Example: The wind got up as the day went on and there was a nip in the air. Example: As the terrain levelled out, the wind picked up and We began experiencing some strong gusts and driving rain.» el viento + soplar = the wind + blow ; the wind + whip .
Example: This article considers the damaging effects of the Harmattan, a very hot and dusty wind that blows in Nigeria and other West African countries, on library materials and staff. Example: The outside door must have been wide open and the wind whipped the rain inside furiously.» en contra del viento = into the wind .
Example: For this reason, it is preferable for helicopters to take off into the wind, rather than take off vertically.» en la dirección del viento = downwind .
Example: In fact, no flurries at all are expected downwind of the mountains.» en qué dirección + soplar + el viento = which way the wind + be + blowing .
Example: Possibly the most important attribute for a successful, effective political leader is the instinct to know which way the wind is blowing.» erosión producida por el viento = wind erosion .
Example: Wind erosion on summer fallow is a pervasive problem on the semi-arid Canadian prairies.» fuerte ráfaga de viento = heavy squall .
Example: But a heavy squall came on, and the waves were now dashing into the boat, so that it was fast filling.» fuerte viento = strong wind .
Example: Heavy rains and strong winds have lashed Victoria overnight and into the day in a wintry blast that has felled trees and damaged homes.» haber un viento huracanado = the wind + blow great guns .
Example: The wind was now blowing great guns, with frequent storms of hail, but on they went to Ballycastle.» hacer un poco de viento = be breezy .
Example: Grab a jacket before heading out, it's going to be breezy and a bit chilly.» hacer un viento huracanado = the wind + blow great guns .
Example: The wind was now blowing great guns, with frequent storms of hail, but on they went to Ballycastle.» hacer viento = be windy .
Example: It's been windy, but everyone is happy it's above freezing.» hacia dónde + soplar + el viento = which way the wind + be + blowing .
Example: Possibly the most important attribute for a successful, effective political leader is the instinct to know which way the wind is blowing.» henchirse con el viento = billow .
Example: He was puzzled by the annoying tendency of shower curtains to billow in during a shower and stick to the leg or arm of the person attempting to bathe.» hincharse con el viento = billow .
Example: He was puzzled by the annoying tendency of shower curtains to billow in during a shower and stick to the leg or arm of the person attempting to bathe.» instrumento de viento = wind instrument .
Example: Other classes of musical instruments defined by the characteristic of sound production would be percussion instruments, wind instruments, etc.» instrumento de viento de madera = woodwind .
Example: Instead of valves like a brass instrument has, the sax has keys like a woodwind.» irritación de la piel producida por el viento = windburn .
Example: The next morning I wasn't sore at all (since I had taken it easy) but both Jason and I had second-degree sun and wind burns.» ir viento en popa = go from + strength to strength ; grow from + strength to strength ; go + great guns ; do + great guns ; go + swimmingly ; fly + high ; fire on + all (four/six/eight) cylinders ; hit on + all (four/six/eight) cylinders ; run on + all (four/six/eight) cylinders .
Example: This was achieved with great success, and the scheme goes from strength to strength. Example: Since then the group has grown from strength to strength developing a number of projects of mutual benefit. Example: He said the growth in enrollment in health professions programs continues 'going great guns'. Example: She is doing great guns and has turned in some fantastic work which really shows she's understanding what she's researching and learning. Example: She responded, all a-flutter, that it was going swimmingly as she had just come face-to-face with one of her hero's. Example: The team took a while to get into the flow of things but have been gaining steam and are now flying high, after winning six of their last seven outings. Example: The global economy is firing on all cylinders, creating fairly reasonable global prices for New Zealand's key farm exports. Example: In his speech, the Mayor said the city is 'hitting on all cylinders' in terms of economic development, low unemployment, and increased home sales and new construction. Example: Obama inherited a cratering economy while Trump an economy running on all cylinders.» la distancia es como el viento que apaga los fuegos pequeños pero aviva los grandes = absence makes the heart grow fonder ; distance makes the heart grow fonder .
Example: She and various others I have talked with about this situation all stressed that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Example: Distance makes the heart grow fonder, or so people say, but long distance relationships change the structure of even the sturdiest romances.» libre como el viento = footloose and fancy-free .
Example: The lifestyle of the bachelor is an enviable one: footloose and fancy-free, sailing through life without the constraints of a nagging harridan of a girlfriend.» llevárselo el viento = blow away .
Example: Over time, much of the original grassland was either plowed and planted or trampled to dust, causing the topsoil to dry up and blow away.» lugar resguardado del viento y soleado = suntrap .
Example: Forestry officials have created suntraps in one of the region's beauty spots to prevent a species of the ant family from becoming extinct.» marchar viento en popa = go + great guns ; do + great guns ; go + swimmingly ; fly + high .
Example: He said the growth in enrollment in health professions programs continues 'going great guns'. Example: She is doing great guns and has turned in some fantastic work which really shows she's understanding what she's researching and learning. Example: She responded, all a-flutter, that it was going swimmingly as she had just come face-to-face with one of her hero's. Example: The team took a while to get into the flow of things but have been gaining steam and are now flying high, after winning six of their last seven outings.» molino de viento = windmill .
Example: The user question used for the tests was for information on windmills, wind power utilisation and wind-powered generators.» ni una chispa de viento = not a drop of wind ; not a wisp of wind .
Example: The early morning fine mist built up swiftly into a soft blue heat haze, settling quietly over the hills with not a drop of wind to disturb it. Example: There isn't a sound, not a peep from birds, not a wisp of wind.» palabras al viento = hot air .
Example: All these annual events seem to generate a lot of hot air but very little materializes as a result especially in the Government sector.» parte azotada por el viento = windward .
Example: The leeward side of an island is the drier side or the side where the trade winds pass before they hit a mountain while the windward side is the wetter side.» parte expuesta al viento = windward .
Example: The leeward side of an island is the drier side or the side where the trade winds pass before they hit a mountain while the windward side is the wetter side.» parte protegida del viento = leeward .
Example: The leeward side of an island is the drier side or the side where the trade winds pass before they hit a mountain while the windward side is the wetter side.» proclamar a los cuatro vientos = shout + Nombre + from the rooftops .
Example: But it was too much for him; for instead of shouting it from the rooftops, he simply went home, thinking and marveling about what had taken place.» protegido del viento = downwind .
Example: In fact, no flurries at all are expected downwind of the mountains.» ráfaga de viento = gust of wind ; squall .
Example: A gust of wind flung a powder of snow from the window-sill into the room. Example: The squalls are expected to taper off later on Sunday.» ráfagas de viento = gusty winds ; squally winds .
Example: On Wednesday the strong spring storm system will continue to intensify and will likely produce gusty winds. Example: A band of heavy rain and squally winds will affect many northern and western areas of England through Saturday.» resistente al viento = windproof .
Example: Windproof and showerproof this body warmer combines cosiness with complete freedom of movement.» sacudir en el viento = flap .
Example: Anyway they stood there looking at the top of the poster which was still unglued and flapping around.» siembra vientos y recogerás tempestades = what goes around comes around ; the chickens come home to roost [Derivado de la expresión original "Curses, like chickens, come home to roost"] ; you (shall) reap what you sow ; if you dance, you must pay the piper ; as you sow, so shall you reap .
Example: If there's one place where what goes around comes around, it's the United States Senate. Example: These particular chickens do come home to roost = Derivado de la expresión original "Curses, like chickens, come home to roost". Example: A popular teaching of the New Testament is the principle that 'you reap what you sow'. Example: And as the old saying goes: 'If you dance, you must pay the piper' . Example: The article 'as you sow, so shall you reap: understanding the value of information' addresses the common problem of how to establish the value of the library and the information it provides in the eyes of the parent organisation.» sin viento = airless .
Example: The town was the prettiest in Rwanda, wedged between a tall green valley and a lake that shone, silently, like a sea on an airless day.» soplado por el viento = wind-blown .
Example: Dissemination in the field is by wind-driven rain, insects, infected plant debris or wind-blown soil.» tormenta con vientos fuertes = gusty storm .
Example: Heavy and gusty storms will put a damper on the end of the weekend in parts of Texas.» tormenta con vientos racheados = gusty storm .
Example: Heavy and gusty storms will put a damper on the end of the weekend in parts of Texas.» tormenta de viento = windstorm .
Example: A hipped roof is stronger in windstorms than a gabled one.» transportado por el viento = wind-blown ; wind-borne .
Example: Dissemination in the field is by wind-driven rain, insects, infected plant debris or wind-blown soil. Example: Allergenic plants liberate large amounts of wind-borne pollen.» trepado por el viento = blown-down .
Example: Some birch trees on the edges of the blown-down zone were not uprooted, merely bent over.» túnel de viento = wind tunnel .
Example: Wind tunnel tests of scale-model humpback whale flippers have revealed that the pachyderm's flipper is a more efficient wing design than is currently used by the aeronautics industry on aeroplanes.» velocidad del viento = wind velocity .
Example: Diurnal carbon dioxice concentration seems to be controlled by wind velocity and the amount of exhaust gases from fossil fuel burning.» viento a favor = tailwind .
Example: It also happens that a crosswind causes a much larger deflection than does a headwind or tailwind of the same speed.» viento ártico = arctic air .
Example: Another blast of arctic air is headed this way from the Canadian interior -- and is threatening to push the mercury even lower this weekend.» viento + azotar = wind + buffet .
Example: Steven realized he was standing befuddled in the street, buffeted by the wind.» viento ciclónico = cyclonic wind .
Example: Cyclonic wind reduces whole towns to matchwood, killing and injuring thousands, and causing almost incalculable damage.» viento contrario = headwind .
Example: It also happens that a crosswind causes a much larger deflection than does a headwind or tailwind of the same speed.» viento cortante = biting wind .
Example: No snow in Norway yet; just cold, biting winds and lashing rain.» viento de cara = headwind .
Example: It also happens that a crosswind causes a much larger deflection than does a headwind or tailwind of the same speed.» viento de cola = tailwind .
Example: It also happens that a crosswind causes a much larger deflection than does a headwind or tailwind of the same speed.» viento de costado = crosswind .
Example: It also happens that a crosswind causes a much larger deflection than does a headwind or tailwind of the same speed.» viento de frente = headwind .
Example: It also happens that a crosswind causes a much larger deflection than does a headwind or tailwind of the same speed.» viento de lado = crosswind .
Example: It also happens that a crosswind causes a much larger deflection than does a headwind or tailwind of the same speed.» viento del este = easternly wind [De uso menos frecuente que easterly wind] ; easterly wind .
Example: The weather forecast is much like for today, with mostly easternly winds most of the day. Example: Easterly winds bring us this extreme cold and, unlike a northerly wind, the easterly wind only has a short distance to travel over the warming sea.» viento de levante = easternly wind [De uso menos frecuente que easterly wind] ; easterly wind .
Example: The weather forecast is much like for today, with mostly easternly winds most of the day. Example: Easterly winds bring us this extreme cold and, unlike a northerly wind, the easterly wind only has a short distance to travel over the warming sea.» viento del nordeste = northeaster ; northeasterly ; northwesterly .
Example: But soon a tempestuous wind, called the northeaster, struck down from the land. Example: The northeasterly blows from the interior to the coast in powerful gusts, bringing dry air and blowing away cloud. Example: It was damp and mosquito-ridden and one day a fierce northwesterly blew down most of the tents, but the weather was generally kind.» viento del noreste = northeaster ; northeasterly .
Example: But soon a tempestuous wind, called the northeaster, struck down from the land. Example: The northeasterly blows from the interior to the coast in powerful gusts, bringing dry air and blowing away cloud.» viento del noroeste = northwester ; northwesterly .
Example: As with surfing, scuba diving is best in the winter when the northwester blows, which improves the visibility. Example: It was damp and mosquito-ridden and one day a fierce northwesterly blew down most of the tents, but the weather was generally kind.» viento del norte = northerly wind .
Example: Easterly winds bring us this extreme cold and, unlike a northerly wind, the easterly wind only has a short distance to travel over the warming sea.» viento del oeste = westerly wind ; westerlies ; westernly wind [De uso menos frecuente que westerly wind] .
Example: The lower monthly rainfall figures for July are made much worse by the incidence of strong westerly winds causing high evaporation rates. Example: The lake lies just at the northern border of the strong westerlies influence with dry summers and humid winters. Example: The weather was absolutely gorgeous yesterday with a high of 81 with westernly winds at 5 knots.» viento del oeste = westerly wind ; westerlies ; westernly wind [De uso menos frecuente que westerly wind] .
Example: The lower monthly rainfall figures for July are made much worse by the incidence of strong westerly winds causing high evaporation rates. Example: The lake lies just at the northern border of the strong westerlies influence with dry summers and humid winters. Example: The weather was absolutely gorgeous yesterday with a high of 81 with westernly winds at 5 knots.» viento del sudeste = southeaster ; southeasterly .
Example: As a general rule, if the southeaster is blowing, sunbathers should head for the Atlantic side. Example: The weather had turned and a southeasterly blew up along the beach, swirling the sand around them.» viento del sudoeste = southwester ; southwesterly .
Example: A moderate to strong southwester blew in bringing a cold front with it. Example: Shortly thereafter the fog rolled in and a cool southwesterly blew in.» viento del sur = southerly wind .
Example: And God took a handful of southerly wind, blew his breath over it and created the horse.» viento del sureste = southeasterly .
Example: The weather had turned and a southeasterly blew up along the beach, swirling the sand around them.» viento del suroeste = southwesterly .
Example: Shortly thereafter the fog rolled in and a cool southwesterly blew in.» viento de poniente = westernly wind [De uso menos frecuente que westerly wind] ; westerlies ; westerly wind .
Example: The weather was absolutely gorgeous yesterday with a high of 81 with westernly winds at 5 knots. Example: The lake lies just at the northern border of the strong westerlies influence with dry summers and humid winters. Example: The lower monthly rainfall figures for July are made much worse by the incidence of strong westerly winds causing high evaporation rates.» viento de sureste = southeaster .
Example: As a general rule, if the southeaster is blowing, sunbathers should head for the Atlantic side.» viento de suroeste = southwester .
Example: A moderate to strong southwester blew in bringing a cold front with it.» viento en contra = headwind .
Example: It also happens that a crosswind causes a much larger deflection than does a headwind or tailwind of the same speed.» viento en popa = from strength to strength ; full steam ahead ; full speed ahead .
Example: The article is entitled 'From strength to strength: Judaica collections facing the future'. Example: The article 'Full steam ahead' describes the implementation of optical disc based imaging system at the photographic library of the National Railway Museum in York. Example: We are full speed ahead, we are hoping to continue the good work that we have started.» viento estelar = stellar wind .
Example: In her current work she has broadened her scope so as to follow energy as it is expressed in tidal waves, earthquakes, magnetic fields, solar flares, and stellar winds.» viento fuerte = high wind .
Example: Low temperatures, high wind speeds, and darkness were found to limit beetle flight activity.» viento huracanado = hurricane-force wind ; strong wind ; hurricane wind ; howling wind .
Example: High-rise buildings are also vulnerable to hurricane-force winds, particularly at the higher levels since wind speed tends to increase with height. Example: Heavy rains and strong winds have lashed Victoria overnight and into the day in a wintry blast that has felled trees and damaged homes. Example: Scotland is currently facing hurricane winds, similar to the winds we recently felt in the Los Angeles area. Example: It started on Friday with abysmal weather howling wind and rain by the bucketful.» viento penetrante = biting wind .
Example: No snow in Norway yet; just cold, biting winds and lashing rain.» viento racheado = gale .
Example: Forecasters hope holidaymakers will gain some respite in time for tonight's festivities, but cannot rule out frequent showers and gales.» vientos alisios = trade winds .
Example: The manuscript contains sections on factors that influence climate and the weather; the geographical position of southern Africa and the nature of its coasts; and the trade winds and their effects.» vientos racheados = gusty winds ; squally winds .
Example: On Wednesday the strong spring storm system will continue to intensify and will likely produce gusty winds. Example: A band of heavy rain and squally winds will affect many northern and western areas of England through Saturday.