May in spanish
pronunciation: mɑioʊ part of speech: noun
May1 = mayo.
Example: In May 1973 a paper was sent to all universities detailing the norms for university library accommodation, whereby the accommodation entitlements were further reduced to about one in five.more:
» April showers bring May flowers = en abril, aguas mil; marzo ventoso y abril lluvioso hacen de mayo florido y hermoso.
Example: Just as April showers bring May flowers, it is often only after hard work, perseverance and planning that we see the benefit of our efforts.» cast no clout till May is out = hasta el cuarenta de mayo no te quites el sayo.
Example: As she walked out of the library, he warned her 'cast no clout till May is out'.» Mayday = Primero de Mayo, Uno de Mayo.
Example: Mayday is the primary holiday of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and of communists throughout the world.may2 = poder.
Example: My second point may be a slightly tangential, but I hope it is a concrete reaction to the general tenor of Mr. Lubetzky's remarks and the general subject posed.more:
» although it may seem incredible = por muy increíble que parezca, aunque parezca increíble, aunque parezca mentira, por muy mentira que parezca.
Example: Although it may seem incredible now, there will come a time when you won't think twice about your ostomy.» although it may seem strange = aunque parezca raro, aunque parezca extraño, aunque parezca mentira, por muy raro que parezca, por muy extraño que parezca, por muy mentira que parezca, aunque no lo parezca.
Example: Although it may seem strange, this new trend is just as much a part of the expression of this era as the rebellions of yesteryear.» be that as it may = sea como sea, sea lo que sea.
Example: Be that as it may, the fact is that there are tens of millions of MARC records in the world.» come what may = pase lo que pase, suceda lo que suceda, ocurra lo que ocurra, a toda costa, a lo que salga, cueste lo que cueste, sea como sea, por encima de todo, contra viento y marea.
Example: He has promised to bring Sam back, and will do so come what may, even if it involves a trudge across the country in snowshoes.» devil-may-care = despreocupado, pasota, vivalavirgen.
Example: Jet Li is a charming drunk with a devil-may-care grin and enough skill to keep himself from being turned into a grease spot.» devil-may-care = audaz, arriesgado, osado, temerario.
Example: Davis, the main character, is a devil-may-care sergeant leading a squadron on an expedition through a jungle where a bandit is leading a rebellion.» difficult as it may seem = por muy difícil que parezca, aunque parezca difícil.
Example: Difficult as it may seem, it is important to attack the problem, not the individual when dealing with difficult employees.» difficult though it may seem = por muy difícil que parezca, aunque parezca difícil.
Example: Difficult though it may seem, try to limit yourself to a total of only three to five goals.» do + the best + Nombre + may = hacer todo lo que Uno pueda, hacer todo lo posible.
Example: We are willing to try and do the best we may, however little or however much it may signify to any particular individual.» incredible as it may seem = por muy increíble que parezca, aunque parezca increíble, aunque parezca mentira, por muy mentira que parezca.
Example: Incredible as it may seem, a measure that will greatly discourage travel to the U.S. is about to go into effect.» incredible though it may seem = por muy increíble que parezca, aunque parezca increíble, aunque parezca mentira, por muy mentira que parezca.
Example: Incredible though it may seem, the youngster didn't fire off a volley of cheerful curses, but silently obeyed.» it may well be that = puede muy bien ser que.
Example: It may well be that the computer-based environment of such systems may overcome many of the limitations of enumerative classification schemes in their traditional applications.» may I say = me atrevo a decir.
Example: These kinds of changes, incidentally, are relatively easy to effect through the sort of authority control system that, may I say, was so brilliantly described yesterday afternoon by Mr. Malinconico.» may the best man win! = ¡que gane el mejor!.
Example: So our best wishes to all competitors and as the rules stipulate 'May the best man win!'.» may the best man win! = ¡que gane el mejor!.
Example: Finally, and most importantly, I would like to wish all competitors the best of luck and may the best team win!.» may well + Verbo = muy bien + puede + Verbo.
Example: A large collection of documents may well contain a great deal of useful information of value to the library users.» strange as it may seem = aunque parezca raro, aunque parezca extraño, aunque parezca mentira, por muy raro que parezca, por muy extraño que parezca, por muy mentira que parezca, aunque no lo parezca.
Example: Strange as it may seem, no amount of learning can cure stupidity, and formal education positively fortifies it.» strange though it may seem = aunque parezca raro, aunque parezca extraño, aunque parezca mentira, por muy raro que parezca, por muy extraño que parezca, por muy mentira que parezca, aunque no lo parezca.
Example: Strange though it may seem, he wrote all but one before 1900.» To Whom it May Concern = A quien corresponda.
Example: The use of the phrase 'To Whom it May Concern" was once a popular introductory greeting for a business letter or formal correspondence.» try as + Pronombre + may = por mucho que lo + intentar, por más que lo + intentar, hacer + lo que + hacer.
Example: Try as I may, I could not find anything to recommend this place.» whatever they may be = sean cuales sean, sea lo que sea.
Example: City planning is a body of techniques and theories for co-ordinative decision-making which tries to distribute the community's resources in a manner which will best achieve the community's specific goals, whatever they may be = El urbanismo es un conjunto de técnicas y teorías para la toma coordinada de decisiones que intenta distribuir los recursos de la comunidad de tal forma que se consigan mejor los objetivos específicos de ésta, sean cuales sean.» whatever they/people may do = hagan lo que hagan, haga lo que haga la gente.
Example: Whatever people may say, whatever they may do, I will most certainly protect you.» whatever they/people may say = digan lo que digan, diga lo que diga la gente.
Example: Whatever people may say, whatever they may do, I will most certainly protect you.