Pasivo in english
passive
pronunciation: pæsɪv part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: pæsɪv part of speech: adjective
In gestures
pasivo = passive ; reactive.
Example: If the library is not to be passive, can it remain neutral on subjects such as race, war and inequality?.Example: In all of the helping professions there is need for both active and reactive service.more:
» conocimiento pasivo = nodding acquaintance [Conocimiento básico de algo suficiente para poder reconocer y entender un asunto] .
Example: Today, it is difficult to conceive of a library school that neglects to offer its students a chance to experiment with databases and gain at least a nodding acquaintance with programming and a computer language.» fumadores pasivos = passive smoking .
Example: The association between passive smoking and increased risk for lung cancer is confounded with other lifestyle factors.» fumador pasivo = passive smoker ; second-hand smoker .
Example: Passive smokers inhale the equivalent of just six cigarettes a year from other people's smoke. Example: Second-hand smokers can suffer a range of smoking related diseases such as stroke, coronary heart disease and cancer.» humo pasivo = passive smoke ; second-hand smoke .
Example: Impaired learning, slower growth and changes in behavior can be linked with children's exposure to passive smoke. Example: Second-hand smoke is a danger to everyone, but children, pregnant women and the partners of people who smoke are most vulnerable.» sujeto pasivo = taxpayer [tax-payer] .
Example: I am also committed, however -- and this is what our taxpayers are paying us for -- to serving our library users, the people who are paying our salaries.