Asunto in english
pronunciation: əfer part of speech: noun
asunto = affair ; issue ; matter ; topic ; subject matter ; business [businesses, -pl.] ; question ; concern ; subject line ; subject.
Example: And also until Groome appeared, newcomers were a nullity as an active political force, exerting little influence in city affairs.Example: These issues are reviewed more thoroughly in chapter 10.Example: AACR2 generally recommends collocation although it is suggested that the extent of collocation and the need for uniform titles is a matter for local decisions.Example: A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.Example: The librarian generally looks at the book's title, subtitle, preface, contents list, etc, in order to determine the subject matter.Example: I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.Example: The question is not how much time we have, but what we do with it and how we utilize it.Example: Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.Example: Over 35% of SPAM is detected from an email's subject line.Example: Some early codes included recommendations for filing practices and subject headings, but these are usually now the subject of a separate list or set of rules.more:
» abordar una mínima parte del asunto = touch + the tip of the iceberg .
Example: From the professional point of view a MLS degree is a requirement; but these two statements only touch the tip of the iceberg.» aclarar un asunto = clarify + matters .
Example: In such cases a preliminary consultation of the printed indexes can often so clarify matters that an on-line search becomes feasible.» arreglar + Posesivo + (propios) asuntos = put + Posesivo + (own) house in order ; get + Posesivo + (own) house in order .
Example: These denunciations make libraries look both sanctimonious and hypocritical for trying to save the world when they have failed to put ther own house in order. Example: We Americans need to get our own house in order before trying to police the world.» asunto candente = burning issue ; burning question ; hot potato ; hot topic ; hot issue .
Example: Literacy teaching is not a burning issue in library education but it warrants attention. Example: A panel of experts representing the various sectors of the serials industry -- librarians, publishers, and subscription agents -- gave participants the chance to answer a number of burning questions. Example: When you're handed a hot potato such as the sickly economy, as is the case with President Obama, the responsible solution is to let it cool down. Example: Futurology has become a hot topic in today's world, particularly for managers. Example: The problems of piracy, misappropriation and counterfeiting of intellectual property rights are a hot issue in international trade.» asunto de actualidad = current issue .
Example: They are not providing books and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues.» asunto de importancia = matter of weight ; matter of consequence .
Example: Her art objects such as clocks, brooches, candlesticks, boxes, and picture frames deal with matters of weight, balance, and time. Example: I am concerned with matters of consequence, I don't amuse myself with balderdash.» asunto de interés nacional = domestic issue .
Example: In his weekly address President Obama refocused on two domestic issues looming: health care and jobs.» asunto delicado = sore subject ; sore spot ; sore point ; sensitive issue ; hot potato ; prickly subject ; thorny subject .
Example: This probably has more to do with that and the fact that the movie is about Hitler, which is still a sore subject in Germany. Example: Hence comparison is known to be a sore spot for men because it challenges their ego and masculinity. Example: The sore points in most marriages are money, sex and children. Example: The hectic pace of developments in IT applications has raised many sensitive issues for educators. Example: When you're handed a hot potato such as the sickly economy, as is the case with President Obama, the responsible solution is to let it cool down. Example: Labor rights are still a prickly subject in Wisconsin. Example: Sex education in schools has always been a thorny subject.» asunto de plena actualidad = red-hot topic ; red-hot issue .
Example: Government-imposed tightening of mortgage qualifications has clearly been a red-hot topic. Example: But if these seven, red-hot issues are any indicator, don't expect things to cool off any time soon.» asunto de trascendencia = matter of weight ; matter of consequence .
Example: Her art objects such as clocks, brooches, candlesticks, boxes, and picture frames deal with matters of weight, balance, and time. Example: I am concerned with matters of consequence, I don't amuse myself with balderdash.» asunto difícil = prickly issue ; thorny issue ; thorny question ; prickly question .
Example: He has signalled he will take a tough stance on prickly issues such as outsourcing, and limits on exports of sensitive technology. Example: Thorny issues involve data migration, as well as a guarantee of perpetual access, while ensuring preservation of authorship and ownership. Example: Indeed, one reason for the reluctance of librarians to donate weeded materials to less-advantaged groups may be that such donations raise the thorny question of intrinsic worth. Example: Who should judge the judges has always been a prickly question.» asunto doméstico = domestic issue .
Example: In his weekly address President Obama refocused on two domestic issues looming: health care and jobs.» asunto espinoso = thorny issue ; prickly issue ; thorny question ; prickly question .
Example: Thorny issues involve data migration, as well as a guarantee of perpetual access, while ensuring preservation of authorship and ownership. Example: He has signalled he will take a tough stance on prickly issues such as outsourcing, and limits on exports of sensitive technology. Example: Indeed, one reason for the reluctance of librarians to donate weeded materials to less-advantaged groups may be that such donations raise the thorny question of intrinsic worth. Example: Who should judge the judges has always been a prickly question.» asunto familiar = family affair .
Example: Some people maintain that reading must be a 'family affair'.» asunto insignificante = matter of no consequence .
Example: Therapeutic lying can be practical and effective in matters of no consequence.» asunto interno = domestic issue .
Example: In his weekly address President Obama refocused on two domestic issues looming: health care and jobs.» asunto laboral = work-related issue .
Example: His task is to assist staff deal with work-related issues and personal issues that may be affecting their work .» asunto pendiente = unresolved matter .
Example: This is further evidence of their sincere desire to clear up any unresolved matters and safeguard against similar issues in the future.» asunto personal = personal issue .
Example: Most library use is for leisure reading or for helping solving immediate personal or life issues (e.g., travel guides, using a personal computer, writing a CV, self-help manuals).» asunto polémico = sore subject ; prickly subject ; thorny subject .
Example: This probably has more to do with that and the fact that the movie is about Hitler, which is still a sore subject in Germany. Example: Labor rights are still a prickly subject in Wisconsin. Example: Sex education in schools has always been a thorny subject.» asunto relacionado con el trabajo = work-related issue .
Example: His task is to assist staff deal with work-related issues and personal issues that may be affecting their work .» asuntos = matters .
Example: If there must be formal introductions and votes of thanks, at least see that there are no lengthy public speeches that pre-empt the visitor's reason for being there at all, and that matters are kept as unembarrassing as possible.» asuntos académicos = academic affairs .
Example: The author is Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Political Science, University of Texas, El Paso.» asuntos cotidianos = everyday matters .
Example: Libraries are steeped in politics which affect not only important, high level decisions but also everyday matters such as the location of a workstation or decaffeinated coffee.» asuntos de estado = affairs of state .
Example: Ribbentrop had been abandoned to his own devices, no longer the central figure he had once been in the affairs of state.» asuntos de la casa, los = home affairs .
Example: Women were encouraged to manage home affairs thriftily.» asuntos de orden interno = housekeeping matters .
Example: After housekeeping matters had been completed, Stymiest then turned the floor over to Heins, who laid out more details of the company's turnaround strategy.» asuntos diarios = everyday issues .
Example: If your friend is important to you, make time for her and keep her in the loop regarding everyday issues.» asuntos económicos = money matters .
Example: Money matters bored her to death.» asuntos exteriores = foreign affairs .
Example: This weekly tabloid newspaper covering domestic and foreign affairs, sport, culture, everyday matters and television programmes.» asuntos financieros = money matters .
Example: Money matters bored her to death.» asunto sin importancia = matter of no consequence .
Example: Therapeutic lying can be practical and effective in matters of no consequence.» asunto sin resolver = unfinished business ; unresolved matter .
Example: The current round of negotiations will leave much unfinished business to be carried over to subsequent rounds. Example: This is further evidence of their sincere desire to clear up any unresolved matters and safeguard against similar issues in the future.» asuntos internacionales = global affairs ; world affairs .
Example: Events such as the bloody confrontation in Tiananmen Square, political campaigns, military conflicts and other such events are becoming everyday occurrences that hourly revise global affairs and exert their influence on local circumstances. Example: All librarians working in public service positions should keep current in world affairs and special areas of interest in their library.» asuntos internos = Minister of Internal Affairs ; internal affairs .
Example: The present Minister of Internal Affairs has worked out a campaign on local freedom of information. Example: The article recommends increased financial aid to public and children's libraries, appointment of qualified librarians, and freedom for librarians in the internal affairs of libraries.» asunto sin trascendencia = matter of no consequence .
Example: Therapeutic lying can be practical and effective in matters of no consequence.» asuntos monetarios = money matters .
Example: Money matters bored her to death.» asuntos oficiales = official business .
Example: The use of private car for official business is subject to prior approval from the administration.» asuntos pendientes = unfinished business .
Example: The current round of negotiations will leave much unfinished business to be carried over to subsequent rounds.» asuntos propios = personal business .
Example: Payment for time not worked includes vacations, sick leave, holidays, and leave because of National Guard duty, jury duty, death in the family, and personal business.» asuntos públicos = public affairs .
Example: The library must impart that knowledge of public affairs and of the history of the neighbourhood which a citizen must possess.» cambiando de asunto = on another topic ; on another matter ; on another note ; on other matters .
Example: On another topic, how much trust and confidence do you have at this time in your mayor and city council, when it comes to handling city problems?. Example: On another matter, in many cases it is cheaper to pay workers for overtime than it is to hire more people. Example: On another note, if a child is bilingual, it is very difficult to make him fluent in both languages. Example: On other matters, it appears that our server was down again this morning.» comité de asuntos económicos = finance committee .
Example: The next phase in the process begins when the finance committee receives the document.» complicar el asunto = complicate + the issue .
Example: The federal government has complicated the issue more than anyone.» darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud .
Example: On a happier note, I was chewing the cud in a taxi cab on the way to work this morning when suddently a well-dressed old man wiggled his hand at me.» delegar un asunto = delegate + a matter .
Example: They've delegated the matter to us.» discutir del asunto con = take + the matter + up with .
Example: O'Brien prevailed upon them to stay that night with the promise that she would take the matter up with Modjeski first thing in the morning.» echar tierra sobre un asunto = bury + an issue .
Example: Joey is a decent guy and has many friends and its about time we bury this issue.» el fondo del asunto = the crux of the matter ; the crux of the question ; the nub of the question ; the nub of the matter .
Example: And this, really, is the crux of the matter. Example: So the crux of the question is when life begins, a debate that cannot be settled by science. Example: The nub of the question is the relationship between truth and history. Example: The nub of the matter is that you and I are in a position of relative privilege and power compared to the rest of the world.» el meollo del asunto = the crux of the matter ; the crux of the question ; the nub of the question ; the nub of the matter .
Example: And this, really, is the crux of the matter. Example: So the crux of the question is when life begins, a debate that cannot be settled by science. Example: The nub of the question is the relationship between truth and history. Example: The nub of the matter is that you and I are in a position of relative privilege and power compared to the rest of the world.» el quid del asunto = the crux of the matter ; the crux of the question ; the nub of the matter .
Example: And this, really, is the crux of the matter. Example: So the crux of the question is when life begins, a debate that cannot be settled by science. Example: The nub of the matter is that you and I are in a position of relative privilege and power compared to the rest of the world.» en ese asunto = on that front .
Example: The United Nations, with assistance from the United States, was doing all it could on that front.» enterrar un asunto = bury + an issue .
Example: Joey is a decent guy and has many friends and its about time we bury this issue.» ese es el asunto = herein lies the rub ; there's the rub ; here's the rub ; that's the rub ; there's the catch ; that's the catch ; here's the catch .
Example: But despite the many catalog worlds, and herein lies the rub -- or at least a rough spot -- we have been proceeding on the assumption that the catalog exists in the form of the data distributed by the Library of Congress. Example: And there's the rub, as far as California is concerned we don't stand a very good chance in this competition. Example: But here's the rub: If there is nothing problematic about something -- say, homosexuality -- then there is really nothing to tolerate. Example: Of course, that's the rub when you're working with a brother more famous than you. Example: There's the catch: everything comes with a cost. Example: That's the catch: life almost never goes according to plan. Example: There is still reason for hope, but here's the catch: We all need to work to make change happen, because our leaders won't just do it for us.» ¡eso no es asunto tuyo! = that's none of your beeswax! [En esta expresión del lenguaje coloquial se usa beeswax por business] ; that's none of your business! .
Example: I'm not going to tell you which symptoms I have -- that's none of your beeswax!. Example: The obvious answer is to simply say 'That's none of your business,' but that just seems so cold and rude.» hablar del asunto con = take + the matter + up with .
Example: O'Brien prevailed upon them to stay that night with the promise that she would take the matter up with Modjeski first thing in the morning.» hacerse cargo del asunto = take + matters into + Posesivo + own hands .
Example: However, Peter himself is forced to appear on the deck to stop the ship's captain from taking matters into his own hands.» intervenir en un asunto = intervene in + a matter .
Example: He intervened in the matter after it was brought to his notice that the appointment of Salaskar's daughter was hanging fire for quite sometime.» ir al fondo del asunto = get down to + bedrock ; get down to + brass tacks ; get down to + the nitty-gritty ; get down to + the basics (of things) .
Example: But we must nevertheless weed through these various proposals and get down to bedrock to what Dirksen really wants. Example: When you get down to brass tacks, the fundamental reason why the UK is in its current mess is because we were borrowing too much for too long. Example: They promised much but these scholars never got down to the nitty-gritty . Example: I was able to get down to the basics of things I needed but ran into some other problems for which I cannot find a solution anywhere.» ir al meollo del asunto = get down to + brass tacks ; get down to + bedrock ; get down to + the nitty-gritty ; get down to + the basics (of things) ; get to + the point ; come to + the point .
Example: When you get down to brass tacks, the fundamental reason why the UK is in its current mess is because we were borrowing too much for too long. Example: But we must nevertheless weed through these various proposals and get down to bedrock to what Dirksen really wants. Example: They promised much but these scholars never got down to the nitty-gritty . Example: I was able to get down to the basics of things I needed but ran into some other problems for which I cannot find a solution anywhere. Example: When men do communicate, they like to get to the point, and generally only want to listen if they feel the conversation has a point. Example: Finally -- after much rambling and digression -- we come to the point, and the point is simply this: use the tools you have.» juzgado de asuntos menores = magistrates' court .
Example: Another rota system operates in some magistrates courts, whereby a duty solicitor is on hand to assist people facing criminal charges who otherwise would be unrepresented = En algunos juzgados de asuntos menores el sistema de turnos es diferente pues siempre hay un abogado procurador de guardia a mano para ayudar a la gente acusada de delito criminal que de lo contrario no tendrían representación.» la triste realidad (del asunto) es que = the sad truth (of the matter) is that .
Example: The sad truth of the matter is that reference librarians have been unable to reach agreement on the blindingly simple proposition that their job is answering questions asked by users.» mencionar un asunto = broach + a matter .
Example: A couple of weeks ago I tried to broach the matter to my boss but he looked as if he was about to have a coronary, so I shut up.» meterse en los asuntos de = have + a leg in the camp of .
Example: Reference service has always had a leg in the camp of social welfare, simply because reference librarians must have the social conscience of welfare workers if they are to provide patient guidance and assistance for those seeking to use library resources.» Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores = Ministry of Foreign Affairs .
Example: Contacts are also being developed with national archives and those of the ministries of foreign affairs, given that they hold a large number of complementary records relating to Community activities.» Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, el = Foreign Office, the [Expresión generalmente acompañada del artículo] .
Example: He was the head librarian at the British Foreign Office from 1810 to about 1856.» ministro de asuntos exteriores = foreign minister .
Example: The website also includes a listing of all the prime ministers and foreign ministers for the countries that were members of the League of Nations from 1920-1946 = El sitio web también contiene un listado de todos los primeros ministros y ministros de asuntos exteriores de los países que fueron miembros de la Liga de Naciones entre 1920 y 1946.» no entremeterse en asuntos ajenos = mind + Posesivo + own business .
Example: She wanted to tell him to mind his own business, but since she was a bit indebted to him, she just had to grin and bear it.» no entrometerse en asuntos ajenos = mind + Posesivo + own business .
Example: She wanted to tell him to mind his own business, but since she was a bit indebted to him, she just had to grin and bear it.» ocuparse de los propios asuntos de Uno = mind + Posesivo + own business .
Example: She wanted to tell him to mind his own business, but since she was a bit indebted to him, she just had to grin and bear it.» ocuparse de + Posesivo + asuntos = go about + Posesivo + business .
Example: No one complained about the library from the outside, and the staff went merrily about its business, apparently content.» responsable de asuntos económicos = financial officer .
Example: Financial officers in publishing are responsible for the business operation of the company.» rumiar un asunto = chew + the cud .
Example: On a happier note, I was chewing the cud in a taxi cab on the way to work this morning when suddently a well-dressed old man wiggled his hand at me.» ser el asunto = be the point .
Example: Whether he goes or stays is not the point here, right now.» ser un asunto de = be a matter for/of .
Example: It can only be a matter of time before we have in effect a complete set of MARC records to call on for details of any item we require.» ser un asunto difícil = be a difficult business .
Example: Ward's study is likely to remain a standard reference source for years to come, but trying to sort out the generalities from the particularities is a very difficult business.» ser un asunto problemático = be at issue .
Example: What constitutes 'fair use' is at issue as well, and libraries, on the advice of lawyers, have to be extremely careful about what they reproduce digitally.» tener asuntos pendientes que arreglar con = have + a bone to pick with .
Example: I'd always kind of had a bone to pick with him because he didn't support his local teams very actively.» tomar carta en el asunto = intervene ; step in ; take + matters into + Posesivo + own hands .
Example: And again, this is a point at which the teacher may need to intervene to provide examples. Example: Furthermore, children can be misled by group influences into reading truly pernicious material (hard core ponography, for example) and when this happens adults have a clear responsibility to step in and do something about it. Example: However, Peter himself is forced to appear on the deck to stop the ship's captain from taking matters into his own hands.» tomar parte en el asunto = be part of the picture ; enter + the fray .
Example: Not infrequently, unions are also part of the picture, and salary increases are negotiated on an annual basis. Example: However, by constantly assessing actual and potential customer wants and needs, prioritizing customer markets, and identifying the competition, libraries can (and must) enter the fray of a world that is customer-driven.» tomarse + Expresión Temporal + de asuntos propios = take + Expresión Temporal + off ; have + Expresión Temporal + off work .
Example: Incentives to earn more than a living were few, and if a man could get his bread by less than a whole week's work, he might well take the rest of the time off. Example: It's quite easy for me to arrange to have the same weeks off work, because I do locum jobs in the library.» tomarse unos días de asuntos propios = take + time off ; take + time out ; take + time off work .
Example: One of the senior librarians took time off without permission and refuses to discuss it = Uno de los bibliotecarios de rango superior se tomó unas vacaciones sin permiso y se niega a hablar de ello. Example: It is therefore important that a manager takes time out to improve communication weaknesses. Example: The law automatically gives you rights to take time off work in certain circumstances.» tratar un asunto = deal with + an issue ; broach + a matter .
Example: Libraries want to deal with issues on their own terms and not on the terms of their clients. Example: A couple of weeks ago I tried to broach the matter to my boss but he looked as if he was about to have a coronary, so I shut up.