Calo in english
Slang
pronunciation: slæŋ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: slæŋ part of speech: noun
In gestures
calar1 = drench ; soak.
Example: This article outlines the preparatory stages and describes some of the problems presented by the physical conditions in a city of tents either drenched by rain or smothered by dust = This article outlines the preparatory stages and describes some of the problems presented by the physical conditions in a city of tents either drenched by rain or smothered by dust.Example: In the vacuum soaking process paper is soaked in a watery neutralising liquid in a vacuum chamber.more:
» estar calado hasta los huesos = be drenched to the skin .
Example: A large party braved the elements on foot, and when they reached the summit they were drenched to the skin.calar2 = take + hold ; permeate ; hit + home.
Example: New computer-supported systems such as PRECIS will probably take hold only in languages and countries where a subject analysis system does not already exist.Example: This concept permeates all bibliothecal activities from start to finish, especially indexing and abstracting.Example: With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home.more:
» calar a Alguien = suss (out) .
Example: He was incredulous when he sussed that the noises came from bona-fide gibbons.» calar en = grow on/upon + Pronombre .
Example: The magnitude of her Herculanian efforts grow upon us as we contemplate the adverse circumstances under which she undertook the enterprise.» calar hondo = hit + home .
Example: With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home.» empezar a calar en = grow on/upon + Pronombre .
Example: The magnitude of her Herculanian efforts grow upon us as we contemplate the adverse circumstances under which she undertook the enterprise.