Pound in spanish
pronunciation: libɹ̩ɑ part of speech: noun
pound1 = libra. [Unidad monetaria]
Example: Dust is an enemy of microcomputers as it is with any piece of electrical apparatus, and a dust cover costing a few pounds is a worthwhile purchase.more:
» in for a penny, in for a pound = de perdí(d)os al río. [Expresión del inglés británico cuyo equivalente en inglés americano es in for a dime, in for a dollar]
Example: All in all, 'In For a Penny, In For a Pound' is a gripping tale and an important tribute to the 40,042 Canadians who gave their lives to serve.» penny wise and pound foolish = lo barato sale caro, economizar en cosas importantes y derrochar en nimiedades, el dinero del mezquino anda dos veces el camino. [Proverbio]
Example: The article 'Penny wise and pound foolish' discusses the need to find a better solution to the overdue book problem than charging fines.» pile on + the pounds = acumular los kilos.
Example: Anxiety and stress can quickly make you pile on the pounds.» pound sterling (£) = libra esterlina (£).
Example: A survey of top 10 commercial publishers found the 1989 average prices (pounds sterling) to be £207.78.» save a penny, spend a pound = lo barato sale caro.
Example: I've made the 'save a penny spend a pound' mistakes on the car in the past so this time it will be done right.» take care of the pence/pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves = a quien sabe guardar una peseta, nunca le fata(rá) un duro.
Example: The popular saying 'Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves' is as true of personal habits as of money .pound2 = libra. [Unidad de peso]
Example: Since entering foster care, she has gained 20 pounds.pound3 = perrera.
Example: The maximum time an animal can be kept in a pound is determined by considerations such as available space and the likelihood of adoption.more:
» car pound = depósito municipal.
Example: Vehicles are towed to a car pound and a significant fee (up to 160 euro) may be charged for their release.» dog pound = perrera, perrera municipal.
Example: You can also send monetary donations to the address below, please mark your envelope 'dog pound'.» poundkeeper = propietario de perrera.
Example: Before an unredeemed dog is sold to a new owner, the poundkeeper may require that such dog be held under observation in a veterinary hospital.pound4 = dar golpes, aporrear, machacar, golpear.
Example: A rotary machine invented in Holland in the late seventeenth century did not pound but minced the rags into pulp with revolving knives.more:
» pound + the asphalt = patear las calles, recorrer las calles, callejear, echarse a la calle.
Example: In the case of some people, for months the sole focus of their lives is on putting on the running shoes and pounding the asphalt.» pound + the books = empollar, clavar los codos, hincar los codos, quemarse las pestañas, estudiar.
Example: Every student knows that studying is important, and that its hard to pass your test without pounding the books.» pound + the pavement = patear las calles, recorrer las calles, callejear, echarse a la calle.
Example: Some pounded the pavement handing out résumés until they landed an interview.» pound + the streets = patear las calles, recorrer las calles, callejear. [Referido generalmente a la policía]
Example: Police Chief McMahon wants more officers pounding the streets.pound5 = palpitar, hacer pum pum.
Example: He was obviously having a nightmare and his heart was pounding so fast that she thought he was dying.