Alrededor in english
pronunciation: ɜraʊnd part of speech: adverb
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» alrededor de = around [También escrito round] ; round about ; in the ballpark of .
Example: As used in an index each card acts as a surrogate for one document, and the index terms for that document are encoded around the edge of the card. Example: Estimates of the books currently in print in Britain usually give a number of round about a quarter of a million titles. Example: While many places charge a corkage fee in the ballpark of $20-$40, the fee can often be much more, which is why it's good to ask.» alrededor de + Cantidad = around + Cantidad .
Example: This started in 1980, and has around forty members who receive some support to cover telephone charges.» alrededor de + Expresión Numérica = in about + Expresión Numérica .
Example: In about 1755, however, James Whatman the elder made some paper with moulds of which the mesh was woven like cloth.» alrededor de + Fecha = about + Fecha .
Example: Planning began about 9 months before the exhibition, with the recruitment of a noted Swiss book illustrator to design the stand.» alrededor de + Fecha/Número = ca. + Fecha/Número [Abreviatura de circa (alrededor de)] ; circa + Fecha/Número [ca o c, -abrev.] ; c + Fecha/Número [Abreviatura de circa (alrededor de)] .
Example: Coverage in 'Sources of Reference Work' is comprehensive (ca. 20,000 titles). Example: This article provides a summary of the discoveries related to the storage of documents from the period of the Israelite and Judaean kings (circa 1000-587 B.C.), including ostraca (broken pieces of pottery with writing on them) and seals and seal impressions. Example: A library from c 2600 BC was discovered in Ebla, Syria, 15 years ago.» alrededor de la córnea = circumcorneal .
Example: The conjectival infection is mainly circumcorneal.» alrededor de + Número = in the region of + Número .
Example: Sentences with an average length in the region of 12 words are likely to yield a readable abstract.» atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = with an ear to the ground .
Example: If we want to market to teenagers, we need someone with an ear to the ground who really knows what they want these days.» a todo alrededor = all (a)round .
Example: In the final analysis, flexibility in pursuing different options to suit needs, combined with excellent communications all around will help solve this crisis.» averiguar lo que ocurre alrededor = put + Posesivo + ear to the ground .
Example: The article is entitled 'The library buzz: the School Library Journal puts its ear to the ground in Oregon and Texas'.» Ciudad + y los pueblos de su alrededor = Greater + Ciudad + area .
Example: A survey of museum libraries and related institutions is being conducted in the Greater London area.» el mundo no gira alrededor + Pronombre = the world doesn't revolve around + Pronombre .
Example: Contrary to what you believe, the world doesn't revolve around you and that little universe you call a head.» en los alrededores = in the vicinity .
Example: In general while on desk duty the librarian must be aware of what is happening in the vicinity and notice who is coming and going.» en los alrededores de = in the vicinity of ; around [También escrito round] ; on the outskirts of ; in the area round .
Example: Public libraries in the vicinity of primary schools offer valuable supporting services in the way of loans for projects, exhibitions, displays and talks on library usage. Example: I wouldn't expect you to be detailed in your report in terms of where the bookmible would stop around town and where you'd park it. Example: Almost completely unknown to most American travelers, campgrounds are found on the outskirts of nearly every major European city. Example: Tens of thousands of homes will be built in the area round the station in the next decade.» girar alrededor de = spin about .
Example: A disk is made up of a series of individual rigid disks, arranged one above another, and spinning about a vertical axis.» mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground .
Example: The article 'Keeping your ear to the ground' discusses the skills and knowledge information professionals need to have in today's IT-rich climate.