Tips in spanish
pronunciation: koʊnsexoʊs part of speech: noun
tip1 = punta, vértice, extremo.
Example: Reportedly the tip of his nose is so damaged from the operations that the tissue has died.more:
» arrow tip = punta de flecha.
Example: Just like in the old paintings, devils often have horns and a tail with a sharp, pointy or arrow tip-like end.» asparagus tip = punta de espárrago.
Example: Steam asparagus tips in 1/4 inch boiling water for 3 minutes and drain.» at the southernmost tip of = en el extremo más meridional de.
Example: The Indian and Atlantic oceans meet here at the southernmost tip of Africa.» be on the tip of + Posesivo + tongue to say = estar a punto de decir.
Example: It was on the tip of his tongue to say: 'Must you speak to me in this uncivilized fashion?' But he discreetly forbore.» felt-tip = rotulador.
Example: The spreads are 'printed' in handwriting as neat as the authors can manage; drawings are done, full-color crayon or felt-tip splendour.» fingertip = punta del dedo, yema del dedo.
Example: Fingertip injuries are one of the more common injuries in the hand.» Lugar + be a tip = Lugar + estar hecho una pocilga, Lugar + estar hecho un asco, Lugar + estar hecho una leonera.
Example: The room was a tip, but he tidied it up the best he could.» rubbish tip = punto de recogida de basura, punto limpio, punto verde, basurero.
Example: After around 12 years of planning and legal challenges, construction of Orange's multi-million dollar regional rubbish tip is starting.» spear tip = punta de lanza.
Example: These intricately carved spear tips were made from human bones.» spoil tip = escombrera.
Example: This is the edge of an old spoil tip from the colliery which has now been stabilised and grassed over.» stand on + tiptoes = de puntillas.
Example: A reduction of injury occurs when the subject stands on tiptoes, in the manner of dancers and sprinters.» the tip = punto limpio, punto verde.
Example: Before taking it to the tip I removed the hard drive which has all my photos and work documents on it.» the tip of + Posesivo + tongue = la punta de la lengua.
Example: The way his words roll off the tip of his tongue is like music to her ears.» tip-in = inserción. [Mapa, ilustración, enmienda, etc. pegado sobre una página de un documento a modo de añadido]
Example: Finally, the scores of amendments, which had been issued to change rules or clarify their meaning, had mounted to the point where catalogers copies of the AACR were seriously out-of-date, if they were not bulging with tip-ins.» tip of the iceberg, the = punta del iceberg, la. [Expresión usualmente acompañada del artículo]
Example: The queries that are actually broadcast or printed are merely, the tip of the iceberg.» tip-top = excelente, fantástico, de primera, de primera clase.
Example: It's a tip-top place from top to bottom with no letdowns whatsoever.» touch + the tip of the iceberg = abordar una mínima parte del asunto.
Example: From the professional point of view a MLS degree is a requirement; but these two statements only touch the tip of the iceberg.» with the tip of a hat = fácilmente, de modo fácil, en un abrir y cerrar de ojos, en un p(l)is p(l)as, en un segundo, en un instante, en un periquete, en menos que canta un gallo.
Example: These people have absolutely no scruples, commiting genocide with the tip of a hat.tip2 = consejo práctico, truco, argucia.
Example: However, before proceeding to the directory of official sources, a few tips on how to deal with Whitehall departments may be useful.more:
» hints and tips = consejos prácticos.
Example: This article offers practical tips and hints on the effective use of on-line bibliographic data bases.» practical tip = consejo práctico.
Example: This article presents some practical tips to help users of DIALOG's DIALOGLINK including buffer size, screen speed-up, startup short cuts, dealing with accounting files and use of DIALOGLING with other services.» tips and tricks = trucos.
Example: The term Web heuristics is used to refer to all the sets of principles, criteria, tips and tricks, and guidelines that are available to support Web designers.» tips of the trade = trucos del oficio.
Example: we hope you stop by the Google booth where we'll be premiering 'Tips of the Trade', a movie featuring librarians who've shared their stories about using Google.tip3 = propina.
Example: Waiters in restaurants and bars do not get wages which is why a 10% tip is expected if you are satisfied with the service.tip4 = tocar ligeramente.
Example: He kicked a superb volley from the edge of the area, but found that the quality was matched by the goalie's full-stretch dive to tip it away for a corner kick.more:
» tip forward = inclinarse hacia delante.
Example: From the way his left shoulder is tipped forward, from the set of his head and the length of his stride, one gets the feeling that he is a fully clothed sprinter just leaving the starting blocks.» tip it down with + rain = llover a mares, llover a cántaros, llover a mantas.
Example: When they left it was tipping it down with rain, with bolts of lightning all around them, but on Sunday they woke up to glorious sunshine.» tip over = volcar.
Example: These five photographs show houses tipped over or destroyed by the 1913 flood.» tip + Posesivo + hat to + Nombre = saludar a Alguien levantando el sombrero ligeramente, felicitar a Alguien, congratular a Alguien.
Example: There's nothing else you can do except tip your hat to them, offer them congratulations and wish them all the best in the future.» tip + the balance = romper el equilibrio, desequilibrar la balanza.
Example: The outcome in Colorado could help tip the balance in a Senate now almost evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans.» tip + the balance + favour/towards = inclinar la balanza a favor de, favorecer a.
Example: By analysing huge volumes of digital data, they were able to identify any trend or method that could tip the balance in the Democrat's favour.» tip + the scales = romper el equilibrio, desequilibrar la balanza.
Example: If, however, there was a perceived value in providing online access to the index, this would tip the scales in favour of automation.» tip + the scales + favour/towards = inclinar la balanza a favor de, favorecer a.
Example: It was above all her air of not being touched by anything, her manner of seeming as it were above everything, that tipped the scales in favour of her rival.» tiptoe = andar de puntillas.
Example: 30 years ago this library was a place with wooden bookcases, card catalog, wooden furniture and tiptoeing librarian.tip5 = dar una propina.
Example: If you are at a restaurant where you have been at the bar for a while before going to your table, close the tab at the bar and tip the bartender.