Pipa in english
pronunciation: paɪp part of speech: noun
pipa1 = pipe.
Example: He was described as 'a self-important, self-righteous blowhard, puffing his filthy pipe, patches on the elbows of his well-worn tweed jacket, decked out in the cliche costume of the shabby liberal icon'.more:
» fumar en pipa = smoke + (a) pipe .
Example: Now, I want to pause for a moment to make a distinction between the habitual smoker (addict) and the occasional smoker (the guy who has a couple cigars per year, or smokes a pipe once in a blue moon).» fumar la pipa de la paz = smoke + the peace pipe ; smoke + the pipe of peace .
Example: If the Americans and the Russians can smoke the peace pipe, so can the Indians and the Pakistanis; however, it has to be done on the basis of dignity and mutual respect. Example: There he and his braves met with white settlers to smoke the pipe of peace and settle their differences.» fumarse una pipa = smoke + (a) pipe .
Example: Now, I want to pause for a moment to make a distinction between the habitual smoker (addict) and the occasional smoker (the guy who has a couple cigars per year, or smokes a pipe once in a blue moon).» más chupado que la pipa de un indio = as thin as a rake ; as thin as a rail ; as thin as a toothpick .
Example: I'm a bit overweight but I eat a lot better than my friend who's as thin as a rake. Example: Her constitution was such that no matter what she ate she remained thin as a rail. Example: While most men are comfortable with their bodies, most women won't be happy until they're as thin as a toothpick.» más quemado que la pipa (de) un indio = completely burned-out ; totally burned-out .
Example: The fact is that people who are completely burned-out on their work find that the only cure is to change what they do. Example: She's totally burned-out after the first year and now doesn't give a shit.» pasárselo pipa = have + a whale of a time ; have + a great time ; have + the time of + Posesivo + life ; have + a ball ; live it up ; have + a field day ; have + a blast .
Example: She was having a whale of a time, spoilt rotten by her friends, and so enamoured of the beach that she wanted to stay there for ever. Example: The author describes a three-day outing to Wales in which he hiked, camped, participated in rock climbing and abseiling, and had a great time. Example: We had her out with 2 other dogs and she had the time of her life playing. Example: We had a ball at the weekend event, especially while hanging out with friends such as Willis. Example: She's traveled the world, from helping orphans in Hawaii to living it up in Nepal. Example: We had a field day buying all sorts of nice things for her and came out with some very heavy bags. Example: We are having a blast here but like all good things it must come to an end.» pasárselo pipa juntos = have + the craziest time together .
Example: I love her to death and don't know what I would do without her -- we have the craziest times together!.» pipa de agua = hookah .
Example: The recent High Court verdict banning hookah parlours has not gone down well with hoteliers in the city.» pipa de fumar = smoking pipe ; tobacco pipe .
Example: Smoking pipes have been in existence since approximately 5000BC, but they've come a long way since then. Example: The history of the tobacco pipe is long and quite fascinating and could fill many volumes.» pipa de la paz = peace pipe ; pipe of peace ; calumet .
Example: Most peace pipes consist of a long wooden stem decorated with feathers and beads, and a stone pipe bowl. Example: The Native American pipe of peace, or calumet, stands for reconciliation or purification. Example: The Native American pipe of peace, or calumet, stands for reconciliation or purification.» tan chupado como la pipa de un indio = as thin as a rake ; as thin as a rail ; as thin as a toothpick .
Example: I'm a bit overweight but I eat a lot better than my friend who's as thin as a rake. Example: Her constitution was such that no matter what she ate she remained thin as a rail. Example: While most men are comfortable with their bodies, most women won't be happy until they're as thin as a toothpick.pipa2 = seed.
Example: Her article tests the validity of Bardford's Law of Scattering to the literature of seed pathology.more:
» pipa de calabaza = pumpkin seed .
Example: While pumpkin seeds are available year round, they are the freshest in the fall.» pipa de girasol = sunflower seed .
Example: Sunflower seeds provide a rather significant source of zinc, a mineral which helps boost the immune system.