Ideal in english
pronunciation: aɪdil part of speech: adjective, noun
ideal = ideal ; ideally suited ; idealised [idealized, -USA] ; picture-perfect ; chocolate-box.
Example: This arrangement is ideal for well-defined subjects which coincide neatly with the interest of the library user.Example: For this reason alone, the printed catalogue is not ideally suited to a rapidly changing stock.Example: Figure 165 shows such a pyramid in its idealized form.Example: The opening day of the pheasant hunting season was almost picture-perfect as warm temperatures and sunshine were the order of the day.Example: If you wanted a chocolate-box village, go to the Isle of Wight.more:
» ciudad ideal = white picket fence [Expresión utilizada para referirse al concepto semiutópico que hoy día se tiene de que en el pasado las ciudades no padecían de los problemas sociales, de tráfico, de inseguridad, etc. que hoy día padecen] .
Example: This paper explores five scenarios of tomorrow's communities, one of them being a nostalgic return to the romantic notion of the white picket fence.» conseguir un ideal = attain + an ideal ; achieve + an ideal .
Example: The ideal, which we are laughably far from attaining, is that books should be spread with prodigal generosity throughout the community. Example: There are 13 qualities for library employment which administrators should foster in order to achieve an ideal in work relations.» el hombre ideal = Mr Right .
Example: She doesn't have a boyfriend at the moment but she is planning to freeze her eggs in two or three years if she hasn't met Mr Right by then.» hacer realidad + Posesivo + ideales = realise + Posesivo + ideals .
Example: Mubarak is a dead man walking, and the sooner America sides with the winning side, the better it serves its own interests and realizes its ideals.» hombre ideal, el = ideal man, the .
Example: This is a skillfully written book about a woman who unleashes her emotions and heartfelt opinions whilst in search of the ideal man.» ideal democrático = democratic ideal .
Example: In the Balkans the transition to democracy has proven to be difficult in spite of democratic ideals expressed in peace agreements.» ideal para = well suited to/for .
Example: Lithography found favour with Moslems, being well suited to reproducing calligraphy and particularly the text of the Koran.» ideal para toda la familia = family-friendly .
Example: Making healthy, family-friendly veggie soups and fruit smoothies or whipping cream is fast and fuss-free with a hand blender.» ideal romántico = romantic ideal .
Example: Puberty, he describes as 'dreamy and sentimental' and though this may seem a far cry from the teenagers we would recognize that adolescence brings an awakening of emotions, idealism and commitment to a romantic ideal.» mundo ideal, el = ideal world, the .
Example: The article is entitled 'Managing electronic journals: the ideal world versus reality'.» no llegar a un ideal = fall + short of ideal .
Example: Such efforts still fall short of the ideal envisaged by librarians.» oportunidad ideal = ideal opportunity .
Example: The course is an ideal opportunity to get a broad view of where libraries are heading in general .» resultar ideal = prove + ideal .
Example: Overall, neither system proved ideal: LEXINET was deficient as regards lack of accessibility and excessive ambiguity; while the manual system gave rise to an over-wide variation of terms.» ser el momento ideal para = be the perfect time to .
Example: Homes are selling fast in Amarillo according to local realtors showing that now is the perfect time to buy a house.» ser ideal = suit + best ; be just the thing ; be just the ticket ; be just the job ; be just perfect ; tick + all the boxes ; be just what the doctor ordered .
Example: They are the next best choice but they are suited best to low humidity situations as the air has greater potential to absorb water vapour. Example: What's obsolete in one department could be just the thing for another, and hand-me-down computers are becoming the next stop in sophisticated inventory management. Example: Relaxing, joking and just being around guys and gals who are good-hearted people was just the ticket we needed. Example: She came up with a detail from a recent painting which was just the job, and we agreed terms relatively quickly. Example: The weather was just perfect for taking shots as I wandered around. Example: Open plan living with light, bright sun-filled rooms, this family home boasting a flexible floor plan ticks all the boxes for family living. Example: Sometimes a good cry is just what the doctor ordered.» ser ideal para Uno = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley ; be + Posesivo + cup of tea/cuppa tea ; be (right) up + Posesivo + street .
Example: For them enough is never enough, and any kind of scam is right up their alley. Example: As far as the younger generation is concerned, media is more their cup of tea than journalism. Example: She is known to be a good talker and listener so this role is right up her street.» ser la persona ideal para = be the best placed to .
Example: The trend seems to be towards holding information managers responsible for errors as a matter of policy because they would be the best placed to avoid the errors.» ser totalmente ideal para = be a natural fit .
Example: Hiring veterans is a natural fit for our organization, because they possess an unwavering commitment to their job.» situación ideal = ideal situation .
Example: The library has an ideal situation in the middle of the city and occupies premises purpose-built in 1964.» traicionar los ideales de uno mismo = betray + Posesivo + own ideals .
Example: Nevertheless the librarian must avoid the opposite extreme and he must avoid betraying his own ideals of freedom by attempting to assert his own ideas and values.» una pareja ideal = a match made in heaven .
Example: The article 'A match made in heaven' discusses the positive qualities and features of picture books for older readers.» un emparejamiento ideal = a match made in heaven .
Example: The article 'A match made in heaven' discusses the positive qualities and features of picture books for older readers.» vivir de acuerdo con + Posesivo + ideales = live up to + Posesivo + ideals .
Example: She berated him for having 'gone to seed' and lambasted him for not living up to his ideals = Ella le recriminó por "abandonarse" y le acusó de no vivir de acuerdo con sus ideales.