Loro in english

Parrot

pronunciation: perət part of speech: noun
In gestures

loro = parrot. 

Example: When some of the parrots got sick, he nursed them back to health, and they in turn brought him back to life.

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» al loroin the knowon the ball .

Example: Digerati is the digital version of literati and refers to a vague cloud of people seen to be knowledgeable, hip, or otherwise in-the-know in regards to the digital revolution.

Example: He believes his success will be determined by 'personal attention, being on the ball, attention to detail and consistency of service'.

» aprender Algo como un lorolearn + Nombre + by heartlearn + Nombre + by rotelearn + Nombre + parrot-fashion .

Example: The first thing I did was to learn it by heart and it's is still one of my favourite poems.

Example: It may be that I'm going about it the wrong way, trying to learn it by rote rather than really understanding it.

Example: None of them read music so they have had to learn it parrot-fashion but they sound really good.

» como un loroparrot-fashion .

Example: There is no easy way to learn your times tables -- you will have to try hard to memorise them 'parrot-fashion'.

» estar al lorobe in the swim (of things)be in the swing of things .

Example: Maria would constantly complain to me that she was bored and
that she had once been in the swim of things in the literary world of London.

Example: That first week is hard, but as soon as it is over you are going to be in the swing of things and you are going to see results.

» estar al loro debe on the lookout forkeep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) openkeep + Posesivo + eyes peeledkeep + Posesivo + eyes skinnedkeep + Posesivo + wits about + Pronombre .

Example: Librarians should be constantly on the lookout for ways in which to improve their basic services to the public.

Example: He should make a note of the gap and keep his eyes open for any additional material.

Example: Lulu is a friendly, chatty parrot and we urge everyone in and around this area to keep their eyes peeled for her.

Example: When you tire of the town, rent a kayak and paddle around the islands keeping your eyes skinned for whales that inhabit the Sound.

Example: Criminals operate all over the world, so travellers need to keep their wits about them and take care of their passports = Hay delincuentes a lo largo y ancho de este mundo, por lo que las personas que viajan necesitan andarse con mucho ojo y tener cuidado con sus pasaportes.

» loro viejo no aprende a hablaryou can't teach an old dog new tricks [Proverbio] .

Example: The article is entitled 'Rewiring a working library or teaching an old dog new tricks'.

» poner a Alguien al loro (de/sobre)clue + Alguien + up (on)clue + Alguien + in (on)fill + Alguien + in (on)bring + Alguien + into the swim ofget + Alguien + up to speed (on)bring + Alguien + up to speed (on)put + Alguien + in the picture (about)give + Alguien + the gen ongen + Alguien + up (about/on)put + Alguien + up to speed (on/with) .

Example: It appeared this was something she had not clued her up on.

Example: This monthly series is for the 20-something woman who wishes she had a couple of big sisters to clue her in on the ins and outs of life after college.

Example: 'Perhaps at the same time you could fill me in on some of our procedures,' he said and sat down.

Example: The author discusses the importance of bringing end-users out of the cubbyhole and into the swim of research.

Example: If someone can get me up to speed on this I can have a stab at writing it up for others to follow.

Example: The article has the title 'Bringing staff up to speed'.

Example: This article puts the reader in the picture about the use of robots.

Example: She said she lived in Kendal and had never heard of us so I gave her the gen on what a fun bunch we all are.

Example: We were captivated by their infectious enthusiasm so we genned them up on Kenya and life in the colonies.

Example: She was way behind academically but her teacher has been an essential part in the difficult task of putting her up to speed with the rest of her classmates.

» poner a Alguien a loro (de/sobre)tell + Alguien + the score .

Example: Someone needs to have a chinwag with them and tell them the score.

» ponerse al loroget into + the swing (of things)get into + the swim (of things)get into + the flow (of things)get into + the spirit of things .

Example: While it may be hard to get into the swing of things, after a couple weeks you will be used to it and enjoying all the added benefits!.

Example: Neglecting to help new executives get into the swim of things quickly can incur enormous organizational costs.

Example: The team took a while to get into the flow of things but have been gaining steam and are now flying high, after winning six of their last seven outings.

Example: Everyone got into the spirit of things quickly, some removing shirts, or loosening buttons, removing jackets, dancing or even showing comical underwear.

» ponerse al loro (de/sobre)get up to + speed on .

Example: This workshop has been designed for new librarians, vendors, and publishers who want to get up to speed on current serials acquisitions practice.

» repetir Algo como un lororepeat + Nombre + parrot-fashionrepeat + Nombre + by heartrepeat + Nombre + by rote .

Example: Life is about living and making your own judgements -- not repeating parrot-fashion what the government of the day decides they want you to do, or not do.

Example: Lennie has heard this story so often he can repeat it by heart.

Example: We know it by heart, repeat it by rote, but have you ever really thought about it?.

» verde loroparrot green .

Example: As you may be able to tell from the pictures, the exterior of the house is stained a beautiful shade of vibrant, parrot green!.

» volver a ponerse al loroget back in(to) + the swim (of things)be back in(to) the swim (of things)get back in(to) + the swing (of things) .

Example: I was just out of practice and unsure of how to best get back in the swim of things.

Example: I heard from a mutual friend recently that he is doing pretty well but it will be a while before he is back in the swim of things.

Example: It was hard to start with as I got tired easily and had also lost a lot of confidence, but I soon got back into the swing of things.
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