Wind in spanish
pronunciation: bientoʊ part of speech: noun
wind1 = viento.
Example: Topics covered include geology, satellite imagery, nuclear energy, solar energy, geothermal enery, wind, seismicity, oil and gas resources, and oceanography.more:
» biting wind = viento penetrante, viento cortante.
Example: No snow in Norway yet; just cold, biting winds and lashing rain.» break + wind = ventosear, eliminar gases, tener flatulencia, tirarse un pedo, peerse.
Example: Why do men break wind when they pee?.» crosswind = viento de costado, viento de lado.
Example: It also happens that a crosswind causes a much larger deflection than does a headwind or tailwind of the same speed.» cyclonic wind = viento ciclónico.
Example: Cyclonic wind reduces whole towns to matchwood, killing and injuring thousands, and causing almost incalculable damage.» downwind = en la dirección del viento, protegido del viento.
Example: In fact, no flurries at all are expected downwind of the mountains.» easterly wind = viento del este, viento de levante.
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.» easternly wind = viento del este, viento de levante. [De uso menos frecuente que easterly wind]
Example: The weather forecast is much like for today, with mostly easternly winds most of the day.» farm + the wind = aprovechar la energía del viento.
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.» fart in + the wind = escupir para arriba, no llevar a ningún fin, ser una pérdida de tiempo, hacerle una paja a un muerto.
Example: Loving people is like farting in the wind; you don't actually accomplish anything, but you feel better.» get + a second wind = recuperarse, resurgir, recobrar energía.
Example: Although you may get a second wind with the rising of the sun, the longer you stay up, the more your condition deteriorates.» get + the wind up = asustarse, preocuparse, ponerse nervioso, pegarse un (buen) susto, darse un (buen) susto.
Example: When I first talked to you, you suggested suicide, and I admit that I got the wind up in case she should have done away with herself.» get + wind of/that = enterarse de (que), oír que.
Example: Make sure that nothing could be traced back to her if the law got wind of what was going on.» gust of wind = ráfaga de viento, bocanada de aire.
Example: A gust of wind flung a powder of snow from the window-sill into the room.» gusty winds = vientos racheados, ráfagas de viento.
Example: On Wednesday the strong spring storm system will continue to intensify and will likely produce gusty winds.» headwind = viento de cara, viento de frente, viento en contra, viento contrario.
Example: It also happens that a crosswind causes a much larger deflection than does a headwind or tailwind of the same speed.» high wind = viento fuerte.
Example: Low temperatures, high wind speeds, and darkness were found to limit beetle flight activity.» howling wind = viento huracanado.
Example: It started on Friday with abysmal weather howling wind and rain by the bucketful.» hurricane-force wind = viento huracanado.
Example: High-rise buildings are also vulnerable to hurricane-force winds, particularly at the higher levels since wind speed tends to increase with height.» hurricane wind = viento huracanado.
Example: Scotland is currently facing hurricane winds, similar to the winds we recently felt in the Los Angeles area.» icy wind = ambiente hostil.
Example: This is the text of a talk given to a conference on Libraries in the icy wind of cultural policy, held in Jarfalla, May 81.» into the wind = en contra del viento, con el viento de cara.
Example: For this reason, it is preferable for helicopters to take off into the wind, rather than take off vertically.» like three sheets to the wind = borracho, ebrio, beodo, mamado.
Example: There definitely are things you should stay away from, unless you're already like three sheets to the wind and you don't give a fuck.» northerly wind = viento del norte.
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.» not a drop of wind = ni una chispa de viento.
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.» not a wisp of wind = ni una chispa de viento.
Example: There isn't a sound, not a peep from birds, not a wisp of wind.» pass + wind = ventosear, eliminar gases, tener flatulencia.
Example: Sometimes the side effects of your cancer and its treatment create an excess of gas in the digestive system making you pass wind more frequently than usual.» pissing into the wind = hacer el chorra, no servir para nada, perder el tiempo.
Example: Though the national media will ignore his candidacy, the politically pure of heart will be able to vote their conscience -- and once again have a grand old Quixotic time pissing into the wind.» piss in(to) + the wind = escupir para arriba, no llevar a ningún fin, ser una pérdida de tiempo, hacerle una paja a un muerto.
Example: I'll listen to what you guys want to talk about, but it's just pissing in the wind.» put + the wind up + Nombre = asustar, meter miedo, dar un (buen) susto, pegar un (buen) susto.
Example: This will put the wind up her as you could take them to the tribunal for this kind of behaviour and win.» ride + the wind = dejarse llevar por el viento, dejarse arrastrar por el viento.
Example: She was riding the wind and making the wind do the work.» run like + the wind = correr como una bala, correr como una flecha, correr como un galgo, correr como una liebre.
Example: A wolf can run like the wind or be as still as a stone.» second wind = nuevo resurgir, recuperación de la energía, resurgimiento, recuperación.
Example: The article 'Cost-plus pricing: an old nag with a second wind?' suggests that this technique is the most transparent and equitable system yet devised.» southerly wind = viento del sur.
Example: And God took a handful of southerly wind, blew his breath over it and created the horse.» stellar wind = viento estelar.
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.» straws in the wind = indicio, indicación.
Example: Recently, however, there have been a number of straws in the wind.» strong wind = fuerte viento, viento huracanado.
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.» tailwind = viento de cola, viento a favor.
Example: It also happens that a crosswind causes a much larger deflection than does a headwind or tailwind of the same speed.» take + the wind out of + Posesivo + sails = bajarle los humos a Alguien, eclipsar, quitar protagonismo, robar protagonismo, pararle los pies a Alguien.
Example: He then took the wind out of the sails of the political opposition two weeks ago when they had him on the run and he agreed to a general election.» the wind + blow = el viento + soplar.
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.» the wind + blow great guns = hacer un viento huracanado, haber un viento huracanado.
Example: The wind was now blowing great guns, with frequent storms of hail, but on they went to Ballycastle.» the wind + drop off = el viento + amainar, el viento + aplacarse.
Example: In fact, the highest risk comes not when northeasterly winds are low, but when the southeasterly trade winds drop off temporarily.» the wind + get up = el viento + levantarse, el viento + cobrar fuerza, el viento + arreciar.
Example: The wind got up as the day went on and there was a nip in the air.» the wind + let up = el viento + amainar, el viento + aplacarse.
Example: The weather warmed up and the wind let up towards the end of the month which allowed some epic fly fishing days.» the wind + pick up = el viento + levantarse, el viento + cobrar fuerza, el viento + arreciar.
Example: As the terrain levelled out, the wind picked up and We began experiencing some strong gusts and driving rain.» the wind + whip = el viento + soplar, el viento + empujar.
Example: The outside door must have been wide open and the wind whipped the rain inside furiously.» the wind + whip up = el viento + arreciar.
Example: Suddenly, the wind whipped up again, blowing the plastic cups around his feet.» the wind + whip up = el viento + levantar.
Example: Just then there was a loud clanging sound from outside as the wind whipped up something metallic and threw it around a little.» throw + caution to the wind = liarse la manta a la cabeza.
Example: If, on one night of the year, you throw caution to the wind and indulge in a few small candy bars, it won't kill you.» trade winds = vientos alisios.
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.» upwind = contra el viento.
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.» westerly wind = viento del oeste, viento de poniente.
Example: The lower monthly rainfall figures for July are made much worse by the incidence of strong westerly winds causing high evaporation rates.» westernly wind = viento del oeste, viento de poniente. [De uso menos frecuente que westerly wind]
Example: The weather was absolutely gorgeous yesterday with a high of 81 with westernly winds at 5 knots.» which way the wind + be + blowing = por dónde + ir + los tiros, por dónde + ir + las cosas, cómo + soplar + el viento, de qué lado + soplar + el viento, hacia dónde + soplar + el viento, en qué dirección + soplar + el viento.
Example: Possibly the most important attribute for a successful, effective political leader is the instinct to know which way the wind is blowing.» whirlwind = torbellino.
Example: The article 'Harnessing the whirlwind of information technologies' discusses new technologies and their impact on the health library.» windbag = cotorra, hablador, parlachín, charlatán, badajo.
Example: Anyway, some day in the not too distant future the old windbag will be pushing up the daisies.» wind-blown = soplado por el viento, soplado por el aire, transportado por el viento, transportado por el aire, dispersado por al viento, dispersado por el aire.
Example: Dissemination in the field is by wind-driven rain, insects, infected plant debris or wind-blown soil.» wind-borne = transportado por el viento, dispersado por el viento, transportado por el aire, dispersado por el aire.
Example: Allergenic plants liberate large amounts of wind-borne pollen.» windbreaker = chubasquero.
Example: Under overcast skies, the three chatted casually with Obama, wearing a windbreaker and baseball cap.» wind + buffet = viento + azotar.
Example: Steven realized he was standing befuddled in the street, buffeted by the wind.» windburn = irritación de la piel producida por el viento.
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.» windcheater = chubasquero.
Example: When at last he returned, he was wearing a windcheater with the hood up.» wind chill factor = sensación térmica. [Sensación de más frío debido al viento]
Example: Three appendices (first aid, wind chill factor, and thunderstorm hazards) are also provided.» wind chimes = carillón, carillón de viento. [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.» wind direction = dirección del viento.
Example: They are fairly resistant against, but not independent of, changes of wind direction.» wind-driven = impulsado por el viento.
Example: Wind-driven ocean currents behave in ways that, at first appearance do not make sense.» wind energy = energía eólica.
Example: Projects eligible for support in alternative energy sources are geothermal energy, solar energy, biomass, wind and ocean energy and hydro-electric power.» wind ensemble = conjunto de (instrumentos de) viento.
Example: Wind ensembles and symphonic bands are two instrumental groups that play similar literature but have different numbers of instruments.» wind erosion = erosión eólica, erosión producida por el viento.
Example: Wind erosion on summer fallow is a pervasive problem on the semi-arid Canadian prairies.» wind farm = parque eólico, central eólica, granja eólica.
Example: The author demonstrates how Geographical Information Systems can be used to assess the visual impact of wind farms.» wind gauge = anemómetro.
Example: A wind gauge can also be helpful in reminding you to secure the patio furniture, or shut off the lawn sprinkler due to high wind conditions.» wind generator = generador eólico.
Example: Wind generators are certainly cost effective in the nine to eight mph average wind.» wind + howl = aullido del viento.
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.» wind instrument = instrumento de viento.
Example: Other classes of musical instruments defined by the characteristic of sound production would be percussion instruments, wind instruments, etc.» wind park = parque eólico, central eólica.
Example: This wind park will be able to provide enough energy to power 24000 homes and reduce CO2 emissions by 230000 tons per year.» windpipe = tráquea.
Example: Doctors have replaced the cancer-stricken windpipe of a patient with an organ made in a lab, a landmark achievement for regenerative medicine.» wind power = energía eólica.
Example: This article describes the efforts of a senior high school librarian to collect material on solar energy and wind power for a group of students.» wind-powered = impulsado por energía eólica, que funciona con energía eólica.
Example: The user question used for the tests was for information on windmills, wind power utilisation and wind-powered generators.» windproof = resistente al viento, a prueba de viento.
Example: Windproof and showerproof this body warmer combines cosiness with complete freedom of movement.» windscreen = parabrisas, luna.
Example: A small chip in your windscreen can quickly spread causing even more costly damage if left unrepaired.» wind shear = cambio brusco de velocidad del viento, turbulencia. [Cambios en la velocidad del viento dependiendo de la altura]
Example: Find conference papers that discuss wind shear and aircraft.» windshield = parabrisas.
Example: This type of windshield breaks into small pieces in the event of impact.» wind(s) of change, the = nuevos tiempos, los; aires de cambio. [Expresión usualmente acompañada del artículo]
Example: The author of the article 'Exciting times - another view of how the LA responded to the wind of change' was President of the Library Association in 1962.» windstorm = tormenta de viento, huracán, vendaval.
Example: A hipped roof is stronger in windstorms than a gabled one.» windsurf = hacer windsurf.
Example: It is essential for your safety that you wear a foam-filled waistcoat whenever you windsurf especially if you are a beginner.» windsurf = windsurf.
Example: This is a huge chance for windsurf clubs from all unis to get together and have a massive windsurf party.» windsurfer = surfero, tablista.
Example: For the majority of windsurfers the freedom of the sport is one of its greatest attractions.» windsurfing = windsurf.
Example: Windsurfing has its roots in the '60s when it began to take shape from conversations between an aeronautical engineer and a scientist.» windswept = azotado por el viento, barrido por el viento.
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.» wind tunnel = túnel de viento.
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.» wind turbine = turbina eólica.
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.» windvane = veleta, giralda.
Example: A windvane is really just a flat piece of metal or wood on a swivel that catches the wind and points toward and away from the wind.» wind velocity = velocidad del viento.
Example: Diurnal carbon dioxice concentration seems to be controlled by wind velocity and the amount of exhaust gases from fossil fuel burning.» windward = barlovento, parte expuesta al viento, parte azotada por el viento.
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.» wind-whipped = azotado por el viento, barrido por el viento.
Example: Crews were able to hold the line against two wind-whipped wildfires in Northern California.» woodwind = instrumento de viento de madera.
Example: Instead of valves like a brass instrument has, the sax has keys like a woodwind.wind2 = bobinar, girar, dar vueltas, enrollar, recoger. [Verbo irregular: pasado y participio wound]
Example: Bring the kite down by slowly winding the kite string around a kite spool.more:
» rewind = rebobinar. [Verbo irregular: pasado y participio rewound]
Example: Modern machines have an automatic facility for fast-forward and rewind as well as a manual control for slower, more precise location of the required information on the microfilm.» unwind = desatar, desliar. [Verbo irregular: Participio y pasado unwound]
Example: Short wedges, or quoins, were then put in between the long wedges and the inside of the chase, loosely at first so that the string with which the pages were tied up could be unwound and removed.» unwind = relajarse.
Example: Guests can unwind with a soak in the outdoor heated pool or sunbathe with a drink on the terrace bar.» wind + a clock = dar cuerda a un reloj.
Example: It is helpful in this respect to count the number of turns it takes to fully wind a clock, and to use this number as a guide each time you wind the clock.» wind down = acabarse, terminar, finalizar, dar fin, llegar a su fin, tocar a su fin.
Example: As President Bush's second term winds down, this is no time for him to be making trouble for his successor.» wind down = relajarse, calmarse.
Example: Then he started to wind down a bit and I felt like we were moving toward the topic he had been avoiding all week.» wind down + the window = bajar la ventana. [Generalmente de un vehículo]
Example: Be careful with winding down the window as it may ruin your hair!.» wind + Nombre + down = bajar, aminorar, reducir, acabar paulatinamente.
Example: Not the least of the ironies of this venture is that going ahead with it is as full of hazard as winding it down abruptly.» wind + Nombre + up = enojar, irritar, exasperar, fastidiar, poner de los nervios, tomar el pelo, dar rabia, dar coraje.
Example: Presumably there are plenty more examples like this across the British rail network, I just decided to pick on this one because it winds me up each time I travel to Brighton.» wind + Posesivo + way = encontrar el camino, buscar el camino, explorar.
Example: Polaris has long been an important star to sailors of old winding their way over the oceans by night.» wind + Posesivo + way = serpentear, zigzaguear.
Example: The plain is crisscrossed by a number of smaller rivers which wind their way lazily down toward the St. Lawrence = La llanura está entrecruzada por varios ríos más pequeños que serpentean perezosamente hasta desembocar en el San Lorenzo.» wind up (in/at) = terminar, acabar, concluir, finalizar.
Example: Besides, winding up in an exclusive arrangement with a distributor that has rotten customer service ruins any advantage.» wind up + a company = cerrar una compañía, liquidar una compañía, cerrar una empresa, liquidar una empresa.
Example: The resolution to wind up the company once passed can be annulled only by the High Court.» wind up + the window = subir la ventana. [Generalmente de un vehículo]
Example: Once he'd finished talking, he wound up the window and appeared to be ready to move on.» wind up with + Nombre = acabar cargando con Algo.
Example: 'I better get out of here before I wind up with more jobs!' Rachel Bough gave a short laugh.wind3 = serpentear, zigzaguear. [Verbo irregular: pasado y participio wound]
Example: The writer muses on a little creek that winds by his apartment commenting on how the creek's environment has changed = El escritor reflexiona sobre un pequeño arroyo que serpentea junto a su apartamento comentando cómo ha cambiado su entorno.