Buena in english

bueno = fantastic ; good ; neat ; nice ; sound ; seemly ; decent ; creditable ; fantastical ; good-natured ; good-hearted ; kind . 

Example: GODORT has done a fantastic job of dealing with and solving documents problems.Example: A good thesaurus is a list that has been compiled to serve in the retrieval environment in which it is called upon to operate.Example: What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.Example: One time he showed me a photograph in an art book of a woman's bare breasts and said 'Nice tits, uh?'.Example: Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.Example: They were the first cloth bindings that were intended to compete with paper boards as seemly but inexpensive covers for ordinary books.Example: At present, the Internet's international expansion is hampered by the lack of a good supporting infrastructure, namely a decent telephone system.Example: Maybe there is not creditable model, but a lot of publishers are trying to be the onw who discovers the best approach.Example: Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.Example: The illustrations were projected on a large screen and the children were able to see that it was a locus amoenus and a reflection of the character of the good-natured host.Example: Relaxing, joking and just being around guys and gals who are good-hearted people was just the ticket we needed.Example: I would like to extend my thanks to our host who was kind enough to invite me.

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» a buena hambre no hay pan duro = beggars can't be choosers ; beggars can't be choosy .

Example: I'll take any love you think you can spare -- beggars can't be choosers.

Example: They aren't exactly cheap nor are they exactly what I have been looking for but as they say beggars can't be choosy.

» a buenas horas mangas verdes = close/lock/shut the barn/stable door after the horse has bolted ; no use crying over spilt/spilled milk .

Example: The drought assistance plan announced today is rather like shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted.

Example: It may be no use crying over spilt milk but had the original constitution been more people-driven, perhaps things could have turned out different.

» a buen recaudo = in a safe place ; in safekeeping .

Example: Print this document and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Example: She would hold it in safekeeping until they were both free of danger, healthy, and enjoying the life he had promised.

» a buen ritmo = apace .

Example: The economic recovery continues apace, but we are a long way from being out of the woods yet.

» acabarse la buena racha = the good times + run out .

Example: But the good times ran out and the world recession of the 1970s brought rising inflation, unemployment and increasing pressure for better social services.

» acabarse la (buena) suerte = run out of + luck ; luck + run out .

Example: The current president is a 'gambler,' a risk taker with faith - above all in himself - that has run out of luck.

Example: His luck ran out the second time around after surviving an attempt on his life last April.

» aceptar de buena fe = take + Nombre + on trust ; accept + Nombre + on trust .

Example: We take it on trust that the drugs our doctors prescribe are safe and effective -- but this special investigation exposes huge failings in the system.

Example: A difficulty with their analysis is that one has been obliged to accept it on trust; very little empirical evidence is provided.

» aceptar tanto lo bueno como lo malo = take + the bad with the good ; take + the good and bad .

Example: Ya gotta take the bad with the good -- without pain joy wouldn't feel so good.

Example: When she started to well up, Usher added fuel to the flames by saying, 'You have to be able to take the good and bad in this business'.

» actuar de buena fe = act in + good faith .

Example: A defendant acts in good faith when he has an honest belief that his actions will not result in severe pain or suffering.

» ¡adiós y muy buenas! = good riddance (to bad rubbish)! .

Example: I know how much he likes her and when she finally leaves it's gonna hurt him, but... good riddance to bad rubbish! I say.

» a falta de pan, buenas son tortas = beggars can't be choosers ; beggars can't be choosy .

Example: I'll take any love you think you can spare -- beggars can't be choosers.

Example: They aren't exactly cheap nor are they exactly what I have been looking for but as they say beggars can't be choosy.

» a la buena de Dios = out in the cold ; on a wing and a prayer .

Example: The documentary video 'Out in the Cold' seeks to raise audience awareness of the plight of homeless gay and lesbian youth.

Example: You can't just do things on a wing and a prayer -- you need a plan and a system as well.

» algo bueno = a good thing .

Example: The notion of interests is far subtler than many have realized, and leaves open the possibility that cooperativeness may be adaptive, virtuous, and a good thing.

» amante de la buena bebida = drink enthusiast .

Example: This article reviews some of the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) sites for food and drink enthusiasts and gourmets.

» amante de la buena mesa = food enthusiast .

Example: The article 'Get stuffed' reviews some of the Internet sites for food enthusiasts and gourmets, including sources for home delivery of pizzas.

» amuleto de la buena suerte = lucky charm .

Example: And just before you raise your skeptical eyebrows, there is evidence to suggest that lucky charms really do work!.

» andar de buena racha = be on a roll .

Example: Britain is on a roll -- the world's second military power and, by some recent estimates, the world's fourth economic power.

» apartar del buen camino = lead + Nombre + astray .

Example: Ticknor's belief in the library's potential as one means of inhibiting the chances of unscrupulous politicians who would lead the ignorant astray explains his insistence that the public library be as popular in appeal as possible.

» apartarse del buen camino = go off + the rails ; stray from + the straight and narrow .

Example: He never had issues with alcohol as a teen with going off the rails etc as he was used to have a sip of wine now and then with dinner or at Crimbo.

Example: Even the best of parents have kids who stray from the straight and narrow.

» arrastrar + Posesivo + (buen) nombre por el lodo = drag + Posesivo + (good) name through the dirt ; drag + Posesivo + (good) name through the mud .

Example: He will be seeking damages from those in the media who have dragged his good name through the dirt.

Example: She is a good teacher, and now this girl, her parents and the school board have dragged her good name through the mud.

» atravesar una buena racha = go through + a good patch .

Example: Everyone goes through good and bad patches but Kenwyne is riding on the crest of a wave at the moment.

» atravesar un buen momento = go through + a good patch .

Example: Everyone goes through good and bad patches but Kenwyne is riding on the crest of a wave at the moment.

» atravesar un momento bueno = go through + a good patch .

Example: Everyone goes through good and bad patches but Kenwyne is riding on the crest of a wave at the moment.

» a un buen ritmo = at a brisk pace .

Example: Women who walk two or more hours per week or who walk at a brisk pace can significantly reduce their risk of suffering a stroke.

» basado en la buena fe = based on trust .

Example: All relationships that people build are based on trust on the other person's true intentions.

» bastante bueno = good enough .

Example: Librarians must break out of the prison they have erected for themselves that dictates their solutions must be professionally perfect; 'good enough' is often the right solution.

» buen = good [better -comp., best -sup.]  .

Example: A good thesaurus is a list that has been compiled to serve in the retrieval environment in which it is called upon to operate.

» buena apariencia = good looking .

Example: Our library and some others have prevailed upon a local vendor to prepare good looking, durable packaging for cassettes which makes them perfectly accommodative to the ordinary bookshelves.

» buena calidad = goodness  .

Example: Measurement in and of itself is neutral and cannot indicate 'goodness' or 'badness' = La medición en sí misma es neutral y no puede indicar lo bueno o malo que algo es.

» buena causa = good cause .

Example: This novel describes the consequences of a murder committed for good cause, as well as examining the meaning of obligation, community, and honor in a polarized society = Esta novela describe las consecuencias de un asesinato cometido por una causa justa al mismo tiempo que examina el significado de la obligación, la comunidad y el honor en una sociedad dividida.

» buena comida, la = good food .

Example: This area is well known to Singaporeans for its good food, fruit shops and exciting night life.

» buena compañía = good company .

Example: The article is entitled 'Yell.com finds good company'.

» buena compra = good buy .

Example: The author concludes that, increased costs notwithstanding, US library-produced 35mm microfilm continues to be a 'good buy'.

» buena condición física = physical fitness .

Example: The author reviews the range of Web sites providing information about physical fitness.

» buena conducta = good behaviour .

Example: In my experience it is always best to reward good behaviour and ignore bad behaviour as much as possible.

» buena decisión = good judgement .

Example: However, what is considered good judgement in one culture is often considered bad judgement within another culture.

» buena disposición = goodwill [good will] ; readiness  ; good nature ; good faith .

Example: Scenes that include conflict, emotions, prejudices, misunderstandings, and unreasonableness but also kindliness, humor, friendliness, and goodwill are acted out daily in different kinds of libraries.

Example: A readiness and a trend towards consistency is a prerequisite to the success of centralised cataloguing.

Example: He adheres to traditional values, honoring his relatives, for example, even when his uncle shamelessly exploits his good nature.

Example: The offer shall be accompanied by a certified check for one hundred thousand dollars, as a guaranty of good faith.

» buena espina = good vibes .

Example: Sure, we all have moments, but if a person is inclined to have these 'bad vibes' more often than 'good vibes,' then they need to step back.

» Posesivo + buena estrella = Posesivo + lucky star .

Example: It is interpreted as a pun on the name of the palace (Te) whose fortunes, like that of man, depend on the good influence of its lucky star.

» buena fama = well respected ; good repute ; good reputation .

Example: These university presses are well respected.

Example: In deciding good repute the Department will take account of any convictions and also any other relevant information.

Example: A good reputation is more valuable than money.

» buena fe = goodwill [good will] ; good faith .

Example: Scenes that include conflict, emotions, prejudices, misunderstandings, and unreasonableness but also kindliness, humor, friendliness, and goodwill are acted out daily in different kinds of libraries.

Example: The offer shall be accompanied by a certified check for one hundred thousand dollars, as a guaranty of good faith.

» buena figura = curvaceous .

Example: Women are indeed blessed with a curvaceous body, so a bit of revealing here and there doesn't do much harm.

» buena forma física = fitness  ; physical fitness .

Example: Documents indexed in SPORT data base deal with all aspects of sport, fitness and recreation.

Example: The author reviews the range of Web sites providing information about physical fitness.

» buena fortuna = good fortune .

Example: There is an element of good fortune involved in being in the right place at the right time and it is essential to take the best advantage of whatever opportunities arise.

» buena idea = cool idea .

Example: The chapter is titled 'More Cool Ideas'.

» buena influencia = good influence .

Example: It is interpreted as a pun on the name of the palace (Te) whose fortunes, like that of man, depend on the good influence of its lucky star.

» buena intención = good faith ; goodwill [good will] .

Example: The offer shall be accompanied by a certified check for one hundred thousand dollars, as a guaranty of good faith.

Example: Scenes that include conflict, emotions, prejudices, misunderstandings, and unreasonableness but also kindliness, humor, friendliness, and goodwill are acted out daily in different kinds of libraries.

» buen ajuste = good fit .

Example: Factors making a data base a good fit for an end user requirement include match on subject of interest and the inclusion of full text or abstracts.

» buen amigo = good friend .

Example: Ask the children whether the agree or disagree with the statement 'To have good friends, you must be a good friend'.

» buena oferta = good deal .

Example: We're heading into one of the biggest travel weekends of the year and experts say there are some good deals to be had.

» buena puntería = sharpshooting .

Example: A British sniper set a world sharpshooting record by taking out two Taliban soldiers in Afghanistan from more than a mile and a half away.

» buena racha = winning streak ; winning run .

Example: Will Jake be the good luck charm that puts Afia on a winning streak or, like everything else in her life, will he wind up jinxed?.

Example: Sadly her winning run came to an end today but not before she had put up a brave fight to finish a gallant 2nd!.

» buena relación = rapport .

Example: While such a policy might reduce the library's not always deserved status as an institution of high culture, it would increase rapport between the library and its users and might lead to some real reader stimulation by the library and its personnel.

» buena relación calidad-precio = value for money .

Example: Libraries are being expected to justify their services in terms of value for money.

» buena reputación = well respected ; good repute ; good reputation .

Example: These university presses are well respected.

Example: In deciding good repute the Department will take account of any convictions and also any other relevant information.

Example: A good reputation is more valuable than money.

» buena salud = good health .

Example: Working independently is challenging and demanding; it requires discipline, flexibility, adaptability, enthusiasm and good health.

» buenas costumbres = propriety ; mores ; decorum .

Example: Dissatisfaction is being expressed with the public library's feminised world of propriety and respectability.

Example: These reasons speak to the duties and enduring mores of the professoriate.

Example: The lack of contemporary censure may suggest that he observed a type of decorum in costume appropriate to the social and moral status of his characters.

» buena silueta = curvaceous ; curvy [curvier -comp., curviest -sup.]  .

Example: Women are indeed blessed with a curvaceous body, so a bit of revealing here and there doesn't do much harm.

Example: Curvy women can look superb in bathing suits, just make sure it's appropriate for your body -- pregnant or not.

» buenas noches = good night .

Example: And even after all that, even after everything I'd said to him earlier, he still came to say good night before he went to bed.

» buenas noticas, las = good word, the .

Example: The article 'What's the good word?' explains the approach of a library media specialist in introducing students to the art of poetry writing.

» buenas noticias = glad tidings .

Example: Little did she expect then that two years later, at the age of 30, she would be sitting in Bajalovic's office and hearing the director say, with the joy of the bringer of glad tidings: 'How would you like to be acting director of the Medical Center library?'.

» buenas prácticas = best practices .

Example: Benchmarking is a technique companies use to compare themselves against other companies and identify best practices.

» buenas tardes = good evening ; good afternoon .

Example: Dear Friends, good evening one and all ... I am very honoured to be with you this evening.

Example: A man was arrested by police after he wrote 'good afternoon' in Arabic on Facebook and then software mistranslated his words as 'attack them'.

» ¡buena suerte! = good luck! ; break a leg! .

Example: Good luck and don't hesitate to ask me or anyone on the management team for advice or assistance!.

Example: The theatrical tradition of telling an actor about to go on stage to 'break a leg', may have its origin in a German phrase borrowed from Hebrew.

» buena suerte = good fortune ; good luck .

Example: There is an element of good fortune involved in being in the right place at the right time and it is essential to take the best advantage of whatever opportunities arise.

Example: Spiders have always meant good luck to professional weavers and spinners for obvious reasons.

» ¡buena suerte! = good luck! ; break a leg! .

Example: Good luck and don't hesitate to ask me or anyone on the management team for advice or assistance!.

Example: The theatrical tradition of telling an actor about to go on stage to 'break a leg', may have its origin in a German phrase borrowed from Hebrew.

» buena suma de dinero = hefty sum of money .

Example: When he wan't looking she took his wallet and left after a good fuck with a hefty sum of money and some credit cards.

» buenas vibraciones = vibrations [Generalmente usado en plural y coloquialmente abreviado vibes] ; good vibes .

Example: Come and feel the powerful vibrations of the beautiful venue.

Example: Sure, we all have moments, but if a person is inclined to have these 'bad vibes' more often than 'good vibes,' then they need to step back.

» buena tierra = good soil .

Example: A good soil is one that is high in organic matter.

» buena vecindad = neighbourliness [neighborliness, -USA]  .

Example: Social harmony is about promoting a spirit of community and neighbourliness.

» buena vida = good life .

Example: In his words one of the purposes libraries have is to afford an opportunity for reading those books which foster a full and good life.

» buena voluntad = goodwill [good will] ; good faith .

Example: Scenes that include conflict, emotions, prejudices, misunderstandings, and unreasonableness but also kindliness, humor, friendliness, and goodwill are acted out daily in different kinds of libraries.

Example: The offer shall be accompanied by a certified check for one hundred thousand dollars, as a guaranty of good faith.

» buen camino, el = straight and narrow (path), the .

Example: Most of the ethical systems that have been devised by humans have some conception of what Christianity thinks of as the straight and narrow.

» buen carácter = good humour .

Example: Luminously portrayed as a free-spirited genius spilling over with self-confidence and good humor, Juana is the shining feminist heroine of Bemberg's film.

» buen comedor = hearty eater .

Example: Previously a hearty eater who may have been a few pounds overweight, food now has no meaning for him and he has seen his pants size diminish two sizes.

» buen comportamiento = good behaviour .

Example: In my experience it is always best to reward good behaviour and ignore bad behaviour as much as possible.

» buen corazón = good nature .

Example: He adheres to traditional values, honoring his relatives, for example, even when his uncle shamelessly exploits his good nature.

» buen estado físico = fitness  ; physical fitness .

Example: Documents indexed in SPORT data base deal with all aspects of sport, fitness and recreation.

Example: The author reviews the range of Web sites providing information about physical fitness.

» buen funcionamiento = smooth-running .

Example: Mechanical breakdown or power failure may affect the smooth running of the system but they do not constitute disaster.

» buen gusto = savouriness [savoriness, -USA]  ; tastiness  ; tastefulness  .

Example: The bywords for the next generation of Aussie winemakers look set to be texture, structure, savouriness and sense of place.

Example: The prices are all pretty similar, so I based my assesment on staff friendliness, tastiness and texture of the fish, size of the fish, size of the chips.

Example: The students also rated each picture's tastefulness, newsworthiness, likability, and powerfulness.

» buen gusto, el = good taste .

Example: His rebelliousness against family tradition and sedate good taste surfaced disturbingly in his account of bringing his mother's body home from Italy.

» buen humor = cheerfulness  ; good humour ; high spirits .

Example: Blood hypothesized that girls were dated because they exhibit such personality characteristics as consideration, cheerfulness, being a good sport, & a sense of humor = Blood formuló la hipótesis de que las chicas tenían citas debido a las características de su personalidad como consideración, alegría, ser una tía apañada y tener sentido del humor.

Example: Luminously portrayed as a free-spirited genius spilling over with self-confidence and good humor, Juana is the shining feminist heroine of Bemberg's film.

Example: A weekend with the family or a few hours playing a favorite sport can release tension so we return to work with a clear mind and high spirits.

» buen juicio = good judgement .

Example: However, what is considered good judgement in one culture is often considered bad judgement within another culture.

» bueno, bonito y barato = cheap and cheerful .

Example: The article 'cheap and cheerful: developments in the library's photocopying services' describes the changes recently made in the organisation of the photocopying services.

» bueno de la película, el = good guy, the .

Example: From the viewpoint of periodical prices, learned society publishers are the 'good guys' and libraries should switch from commercial publishers to learned society publishers in order to reduce costs.

» bueno, el = good guy, the .

Example: From the viewpoint of periodical prices, learned society publishers are the 'good guys' and libraries should switch from commercial publishers to learned society publishers in order to reduce costs.

» buen oído = good hearing .

Example: Our study shows that 90% of respondents worldwide feel that good hearing is very important or important to them.

» Buenos Aires = Buenos Aires .

Example: This year the conference is in Berlin, followed by Buenos Aires (2004), Oslo (2005), Seoul (2006) and Durban (2007).

» buenos días = good morning .

Example: 'Good morning,' he said cheerfully as he picked up the receiver.

» buenos, los = goodies, the .

Example: Prerequisites like retribution for the baddies and reward for the goodies must prevail in children's stories.

» buenos propósitos de Año Nuevo = New Year's resolutions .

Example: The article 'Keeping New Year's resolutions while counting down to the new millennium' discusses the following topics: self-discipline; losing weight; stopping smoking; starting an exercise programme; paying off bills; and meeting someone new.

» buenos tiempos = good times .

Example: It is used less in good times than in bad, less in summer than in winter.

» buen parecer = good looks .

Example: He is well known for his debonair style, raffish good looks and often mischievous joie de vivre.

» buen partido = eligible party ; eligible bachelor .

Example: As already indicated, funding has had to be limited to eligible parties that are least developed countries.

Example: Even more surprisingly, a significant number of eligible bachelors (22% percent) agreed with a statement that marriage just isn't for them.

» buen ritmo de aprendizaje = learning curve .

Example: This is a major learning curve for me and I think I'm just starting to get my head around it.

» buen rollo = good vibes .

Example: Sure, we all have moments, but if a person is inclined to have these 'bad vibes' more often than 'good vibes,' then they need to step back.

» buen sabor = savouriness [savoriness, -USA]  ; tastiness  .

Example: The bywords for the next generation of Aussie winemakers look set to be texture, structure, savouriness and sense of place.

Example: The prices are all pretty similar, so I based my assesment on staff friendliness, tastiness and texture of the fish, size of the fish, size of the chips.

» buen samaritano = good samaritan .

Example: This article describes Ranganathan as a good samaritan and considers him among the immortals of the country.

» buen sitio para pescar = fishing spot .

Example: A battle over lucrative baby eels has turned a Somerset fishing spot into a war zone = En Somerset, las disputas sobre las lucrativas angulas han convertido una zona de pesca popular en una zona de guerra.

» buen tiempo = fair weather .

Example: If you are a 'fair weather' cyclist, you don't need fenders.

» buen tipo = curvaceous .

Example: Women are indeed blessed with a curvaceous body, so a bit of revealing here and there doesn't do much harm.

» buen tirador = sharpshooter .

Example: A number of these rifles made their way across the Atlantic and into the hands of Confederate sharpshooters.

» buen tocho de dinero = hefty sum of money .

Example: When he wan't looking she took his wallet and left after a good fuck with a hefty sum of money and some credit cards.

» buen trabajador = hard worker .

Example: Gringo was a hard worker as a trash collector, and believes handling large amounts of poop and trash help build his character.

» cálculo a ojo de buen cubero = guesswork ; dead reckoning ; blind guess .

Example: Without such knowledge we are rather like a doctor who treats symptoms only and acts on guesswork, inquiring neither into the cause of the ailment nor its history.

Example: Before the development of celestial navigation, sailors navigated by dead reckoning -- this was the method used by Columbus and most other sailors of his era.

Example: This decision should be based on an educated decision not a blind guess.

» causar buena impresión = impress ; come across .

Example: When children are aware that records are kept there are always some who will want to impress or please.

Example: Mr Berman, who is a very personable and enthusiastic librarian, certainly comes across.

» causar una buena impresión = strike + the right note (with) .

Example: Our growth doubled that of the market trend, demonstrating that our products are striking the right note with customers.

» causar una buena impresión en = make + a good impression on .

Example: If the head of reference services does not pass along the information to the staff the reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.

» causar una buena (primera) impresión = make + a good (first) impression ; cause + a good (first) impression .

Example: Also, using proper grammar when speaking and avoiding slang is expected if you are to make a good first impression.

Example: As a photographer I'm the first to know how much great executive headshots can cause a good impression.

» chiste de buen humor = light-hearted joke .

Example: He started off on a good note of light-hearted jokes at a charity dinner on Thursday night, but the mood turned once he started attacking his ex more heavily.

» código de buenas prácticas = code of practice ; code of good practice .

Example: Information work has its own infrastructure and requires its own code of practice.

Example: This code of good practice deals with some of the key aspects of dismissals for reasons related to conduct and capacity.

» colesterol bueno = good cholesterol .

Example: Diet and exercise are usually recommended to lower bad cholesterol and improve good cholesterol levels.

» comenzar Algo con buen pie = start + Nombre + off on the right foot ; start + Nombre + off on a good note .

Example: Nobody likes to see the end of summer; but if you can end it on a high note, it will start the new school and work year off on the right foot.

Example: He started off on a good note of light-hearted jokes at a charity dinner on Thursday night, but the mood turned once he started attacking his ex more heavily.

» comenzar con buen pie = start + Nombre + on the right footing ; make + a good start ; get off on + the right foot ; get off to + a (good/great) start ; be off to a (good/great) start .

Example: Following from a previous article on how to start projects on the right footing by defining objectives, the author considers the next step, planning the project properly to help sidestep further pitfalls.

Example: India has made a good start in computerised information processing and library services.

Example: We provide them with plenty of opportunities to build their confidence, sharpen their skills, and get off on the right foot when it comes to beginning their career.

Example: She concludes that the internship has got off to a good start and some of the goals have been achieved.

Example: Negotiations were off to a good start this time around, according to reports, but it's not how you start, it's how you finish.

» comportarse como (un) buen vecino = be neighbourly .

Example: They believe being neighbourly is an important and fulfilling part of life.

» con buena disposición = with good nature .

Example: 'Here's your chance!' he smiled with entire good nature.

» con buena fama = respected .

Example: When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.

» con buena reputación = respected ; reputable  .

Example: When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.

Example: Plainly it is worth seeking both reputable suppliers and producers, since they have an interest in offering a sound product.

» con buenas conexiones = well-connected .

Example: The article is entitled 'Still special: but now a well-connected community'.

» con buenas intenciones = in good faith ; well-intentioned ; well-intended ; well-meaning ; in a good way .

Example: If one side gives in on something, take it in good faith, don't take advantage of it, and be willing to yield something in return.

Example: As he recovers, he overhears a well-intentioned social worker murmuring soothingly about a juvenile facility, and contrives an escape.

Example: Humans have an extraordinary capacity for perverting well-intended laws to evil purposes.

Example: His lawyer said that inept support from some well-meaning backers had created a phony dispute about whether great artists have special rights.

Example: How can humans affect the environment in a good way?.

» con buen gusto = tastefully .

Example: The message was clear, but the thing that got my emotional attention was that it was done tastefully.

» con buen humor = good-humouredly .

Example: Taking the interruption good-humoredly, he parenthetically noted that the audience 'may expect interruptions like that'.

» con buenos contactos = well-connected .

Example: The article is entitled 'Still special: but now a well-connected community'.

» con buenos modales = politely .

Example: And a few even requested tax deduction statements for income tax purposes, which requests she politely denied.

» con buenos resultados = to good effect ; to good purpose .

Example: The cult of personality has been used to good effect by the Thatcher team, aided by disarray in the opposition.

Example: James argued that a sufficiently alert novelist could catch knowledge from everywhere and use it to good purpose.

» con buen ritmo = apace .

Example: The economic recovery continues apace, but we are a long way from being out of the woods yet.

» con buen tiempo = in good weather .

Example: For most small aircraft flying outside controlled airspace in good weather, the pilots are responsible for maintaining a safe distance from other aircraft.

» conseguir ser bueno en = become + good at .

Example: Training for full marathons involves a lot of work, and you need to get everything right if you want to become good at it.

» conseguir una buena formación en = get + a good grounding on .

Example: Provided that the methods taught are applied rigorously, the student gets a good grounding in elementary research methods and he learns to handle information.

» conseguir una buena oferta = get + a good deal (on) .

Example: You shop around to get a good deal on your new vehicle, so why wouldn't you shop around for the loan to pay for it?.

» con tan buenos resultados = to such good effect .

Example: Rarely have the `two cultures' been united to such good effect as in this magnificent book.

» contar con el visto bueno = meet with + approval .

Example: A number of more unusual arrangements have been tried, but none have met with wide approval.

» contar con + Posesivo + visto bueno = meet + Posesivo + approval .

Example: The medical industry will go to any lengths to suppress drugs and methods that haven't met their approval, regardless of how effective they might be.

» continuar con el buen hacer = keep up (with) + the good work ; keep up (with) + the great work .

Example: Keep up the good work on protecting the integrity of voting and the electoral system.

Example: Keep up the great work and keep the ideas coming!.

» con una buena financiación = well-funded .

Example: No public library, however large and well-funded can meet all the needs of its users from its own resources.

» con una buena plantilla = well-staffed .

Example: Since the 1920s Mongolia has developed an extensive and well-staffed health care system.

» con una buena razón = for a good reason .

Example: Squirrels store nuts for a good reason: they're rich in calories that keep them fed during the long cold winter.

» con un buen nivel = fluent .

Example: Any librarian who is fluent in Spanish will have an edge in applying for a public service position in most public libraries today = Cualquier bibliotecario que hable con fluidez el español tendrá una ventaja al solicitar un puesto público en la mayoría de las bibliotecas públicas actuales.

» cosecha extraordinariamente buena = bumper crop .

Example: International rice prices have been the lowest in seven years as a result of bumper crops in 1999/2000 in most major exporting countries.

» crear una buena impresión en = make + a good impression on .

Example: If the head of reference services does not pass along the information to the staff the reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.

» cuando hace buen tiempo = in good weather .

Example: For most small aircraft flying outside controlled airspace in good weather, the pilots are responsible for maintaining a safe distance from other aircraft.

» dar buena espina = give + Nombre + good vibes ; give off + good vibes .

Example: The place gave him good vibes, became friends with the owner, Tracy, and he's been among the cafe's loyal patrons since.

Example: Bugs and bunnies feel good around people who give off good vibes.

» dar buenas vibraciones = give + Nombre + good vibes ; give off + good vibes .

Example: The place gave him good vibes, became friends with the owner, Tracy, and he's been among the cafe's loyal patrons since.

Example: Bugs and bunnies feel good around people who give off good vibes.

» dar buen rollo = give + Nombre + good vibes ; give off + good vibes .

Example: The place gave him good vibes, became friends with the owner, Tracy, and he's been among the cafe's loyal patrons since.

Example: Bugs and bunnies feel good around people who give off good vibes.

» dar buen uso a Algo = put + Nombre + to good use ; turn + Nombre + to good account ; put + Nombre + to good account ; use + Nombre + to good account .

Example: Your advice, suggestions, comments are greatly appreciated and you can rest assured that they will be put to good use.

Example: It was rather an unpleasant situation, there in the depths of the forest, but Mackay turned it to good account.

Example: They have begun not only to preserve the heritage but also to put it to good account.

Example: A very gifted man, he found what worked for him and used it to good account.

» dar el visto bueno = approve ; give + Nombre + the thumbs up ; give + Nombre + the nod ; give + Nombre + the green light ; sanction ; okay ; give + Nombre + the go-ahead .

Example: The draft was approved by the sponsoring Sections in December 1983 and proofreading and preparation of the camera-ready copy were completed by September 1984.

Example: Ultimately these guys are professionals and can tell you whether the property as a whole should be given the thumbs up or down.

Example: A project to set up a network of monitoring stations is on the verge of being approved by the EU, though individual member states (which will have to cough up most of the money) have yet to give it the nod.

Example: If the banks win then this gives them the green light to charge whatever they want.

Example: Accounting for his departures from Panizzi's rules, Jewett explained that some of them 'conform more to rules advocated by Mr. Panizzi than to those finally sanctioned by the Trustees of the Museum'.

Example: They know full well that if their plan is okayed by the Supreme Court, almost every Latino community in Texas would be underrepresented in legislatures.

Example: The article 'Members give green light for unification' reports that the final go-ahead has been given by a majority of the Library Association (LA) members for the merging of the Institute of Information Scientists (IIS) and the LA to form a single organization.

» dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + an invoice .

Example: Only cleared invoices should be settled.

» darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners .

Example: Lowell took them to the cleaners in the third game of the season, but other than that stinker they have played well, even in the losses.

» dar una buena impresión = strike + the right note (with) .

Example: Our growth doubled that of the market trend, demonstrating that our products are striking the right note with customers.

» dar una buena impresión a = make + a good impression on .

Example: If the head of reference services does not pass along the information to the staff the reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.

» dar una buena paliza = whitewash ; thrash ; walk all over + Alguien .

Example: Oxford City proved too strong for Banbury A, whitewashing them 9-0.

Example: Later footage shows the killer whales with the pups in their mouths, thrashing them about.

Example: The Scouses were the first real challenge for Fulham this season but they were walked all over by the Londoners.

» dar una buena (primera) impresión = make + a good (first) impression .

Example: Also, using proper grammar when speaking and avoiding slang is expected if you are to make a good first impression.

» dar (un) buen ejemplo = set + a good example .

Example: The best way for children to set a good example is to treat others in the same way that they want to be treated themselves.

» dar un (buen) susto = put + the wind up + Nombre .

Example: This will put the wind up her as you could take them to the tribunal for this kind of behaviour and win.

» de buena calidad = good-quality .

Example: The weight of a paper was more or less independent of quality, so that a good-quality writing paper and a poor-quality printing paper might both be light in weight.

» de buena disposición = good-natured .

Example: The illustrations were projected on a large screen and the children were able to see that it was a locus amoenus and a reflection of the character of the good-natured host.

» de buena fama = of good repute .

Example: To have the reputation 'of good repute', however, was powerful enough to acquit a person suspected of a crime or wrongful act.

» de buena fe = bona fide ; in good faith .

Example: The library in Brobdingnag was a private collection available to bona fide enquirers.

Example: If one side gives in on something, take it in good faith, don't take advantage of it, and be willing to yield something in return.

» de buena gana = fain .

Example: 'I would fain go myself,' Edmund said, 'and see how matters stand, and try to communicate with Freda' = Edmund dijo: "Me iría gustosamente para ver cómo están las cosas y tratar de comunicarme con Freda".

» de buena manera = good-humouredly ; good-humoured .

Example: Taking the interruption good-humoredly, he parenthetically noted that the audience 'may expect interruptions like that'.

Example: The second thing is being good-humoured, not to get angry or pontificate or be dogmatic.

» de buen ánimo = in good spirits .

Example: The President rested normally during the night, has started to get up and walk, and is in good spirits.

» de buena reputación = of good repute .

Example: To have the reputation 'of good repute', however, was powerful enough to acquit a person suspected of a crime or wrongful act.

» de buenas = on good terms .

Example: With one or two exceptions he is respected by the staff; however, of late most have found remaining on good terms with him to be something of a challenge.

» de buenas a primeras = right off the bat ; suddenly ; without (any) warning ; all of a sudden ; just li