Don in english
pronunciation: dɑn part of speech: noun
don1 = gift ; endowment ; flair.
Example: The writer's gift is to orchestrate words in print better than the rest of us.Example: Appreciation of literature, and the ability to say things about it which are true but not new, is a much commoner endowment.Example: The image of the reference librarian, as portrayed by Katherine Hepburn in the film, 'Desk Set,' suggests the superb flair and intellectual acumen with which reference librarians would like to dazzle their patrons.more:
» cultivar un don = cultivate + a gift .
Example: He does admit, however, that 'this power is unusual, it is a gift which must be cultivated, an accomplishment which can only be acquired by vigorous and steadfast concentration'.» don especial = knack .
Example: Panizzi had a reputation for courting controversy at the British Museum and a knack for making enemies.» dotar con un don = endow with + a gift .
Example: Endowed with the gift of being able to both listen and question, this paragon always is ready to meet the public without losing balance or a sense of humor.» sin dones = ungifted .
Example: Those who do well are designated as 'gifted and talented,' which means that everyone else is, by definition, ungifted and untalented.» tener don de = have + a way with .
Example: The trainers here really have a way with animals and their love of dogs really shows.» tener don de gente = have + good people skills .
Example: If you have good people skills then finding a career in one of these fields may prove personally and financially rewarding.» tener don de gentes = have + a way with people .
Example: 'I guess you have a way with people, they take what you say as true and never question it period' he said.» tener el don de la palabra = have + a way with words .
Example: You've got a way with words but no way out.» tener un don (especial) para = have + a flair for ; have + a (special) gift for .
Example: Some actors who are naturally gifted and have a flair for the dramatic are often stifled and bottled up -- sort of like the genie inside the bottle. Example: He has a special gift for spotting California vintners before they become renowned.» tener un don especial para = have + a knack for .
Example: Andrew has a knack for engaging with people and is adept at steering people past conflict without getting ruffled or losing his sense of humour.» tener un don innato = be a natural .
Example: She was a natural in film noir, a siren who never lost her poise regardless of the violence or erotic mayhem she encountered (and provoked).» tener un don natural = be a natural .
Example: She was a natural in film noir, a siren who never lost her poise regardless of the violence or erotic mayhem she encountered (and provoked).don2 = gift.
Example: That is the great gift literature can give one.more:
» cultura del don = gift culture [Se utiliza para describir las relaciones sociales en donde las acciones no están motivadas por razones económicas, a diferencia de las existentes en una economía de mercado ] .
Example: For examined in this way, it is quite clear that the society of open source applications is in fact a gift culture.» economía del don = gift economy [Se utiliza para describir las relaciones sociales en donde las acciones no están motivadas por razones económicas, a diferencia de las existentes en una economía de mercado ] .
Example: One of the possible benefits of a gift economy is that it can provide for the needs of some who have no current means with which to reciprocate.Don3 = Mr (Mister).
Example: My second point may be a slightly tangential, but I hope it is a concrete reaction to the general tenor of Mr. Lubetzky's remarks and the general subject posed.more:
» don angustias = worryguts ; worrywart ; worrypot ; worrier .
Example: He is far too young to be such a worryguts. Example: The incidence of banks going belly-up is pretty rare, but for worrywarts, it's nice to know the government will take care of you if something happens. Example: Some of the characters in the play are barking mad and the Mayor is a worrypot!. Example: If you're a born worrier, try to identify the times you catch yourself worrying most.» poderoso caballero es Don Dinero = money makes the world go (a)round ; money talks (for itself) ; money is powerful ; money talks and bullshit walks .
Example: The article 'Money makes the world go round' analyses the problems facing data base producers when attempting to balance online and print subscription income = El artículo "El dinero mueve al mundo" analiza los problemas a los que enfrentan los productores de las bases de datos al intentar equilibrar sus ingresos de las suscripciones en línea con los de las suscripciones impresas. Example: Money talks and the coal industry has a lot of money to throw their weight around. Example: My belief was 'money is powerful' and to make money was the sole objective. Example: Apparently only customers who are of royal blood can merit such distinction -- luckily for him, 'money talks and bullshit walks'.