Prisa in english
Hurry
pronunciation: hɜri part of speech: noun, verb
pronunciation: hɜri part of speech: noun, verb
In gestures
prisa = haste ; precipitation ; rushing.
Example: Capital funding usually took the form of end-of-year 'windfalls' needing to be spent in hectic haste necessitating hurried decision making.Example: At that moment, seeing what he had done due to his precipitation, the father is overwhelmed with despair.Example: But what we often aren't told is that rushing can result in accidents, errors, and more time spent in the long run.more:
» adelantar a toda prisa = scutter + past ; rush + past .
Example: Stay on the right-hand side to allow those in a hurry to scutter past on the lef. Example: A man rushed past me off the tube so vigorously that he ripped 3 buttons off my coat.» adelantarse a las prisas = beat + the rush .
Example: Football fans are divided into two camps -- those who like to get to their cars and beat the rush and those who would stay until the bitter end.» andar de prisa = patter .
Example: The young librarian was immensely depressed as she pattered down the hall towards the mail room.» andar sin prisa = mosey .
Example: It's quite amusing to watch her mosey around in what appear to be over-sized clown shoes.» andar sin prisa(s) = stroll .
Example: As she strolled to the ceremony site she was all smiles.» a prisa = hurriedly ; quickly .
Example: And he added hurriedly: 'I felt I could work with her though'. Example: A large number of documents can be indexed quickly and cheaply.» caminando sin prisa(s) = at a leisurely pace ; at a strolling pace .
Example: The walk will last 90 minutes at a leisurely pace, and finish at a local hostelry for a 'light' buffet supper which is included in the price. Example: The walk should take about 50 minutes at a strolling pace.» caminar sin prisa(s) = stroll .
Example: As she strolled to the ceremony site she was all smiles.» con mucha prisa = without a minute to spare .
Example: When you've had a long day, and don't have the energy to prepare a three course meal or for those unexpected guests that drop in without a minute to spare, here's a quick meal to serve.» con prisa = in a rush ; in a hurry ; in a hurry ; rushing .
Example: In a rush to computerize records, records managers may overlook the need to establish a sound basis for manual filing systems. Example: Unfortunately, the basic problem was to get the file cleaned up in a hurry, and nobody was particularly concerned with research. Example: Unfortunately, the basic problem was to get the file cleaned up in a hurry, and nobody was particularly concerned with research. Example: Suddenly they heard a scurry of rushing feet and turned just in time to see her bounding up to greet them.» con tanta prisa = in such a hurry .
Example: Vicka was in such a hurry to catch her friends that she went out wearing house slippers.» correr a toda prisa = scurry ; race .
Example: The fastest moving insect is the large tropical cockroach -- it scurries at speeds of up to 2.3 feet per second. Example: These companies have been racing to define the information superhighway for themselves, and to stake a claim in what they view as the economic engine of the information age.» correr a toda prisa de arriba para abajo = race up and down .
Example: These are the same morons that race up and down streets on quads and dirt bikes and the police do nothing about it.» correr de prisa = scurry .
Example: The fastest moving insect is the large tropical cockroach -- it scurries at speeds of up to 2.3 feet per second.» dar prisa = hurry + Nombre + up ; hurry + Nombre + along .
Example: We were racing against the clock, and I was hurrying her up the stairs to reach the roof of the high rise. Example: We were both running behind schedule, and it was my job to hurry her along.» darse prisa = hurry ; hurry up ; get on + Posesivo + running shoes ; shake + a leg ; hot-foot it to ; make + haste ; rattle + Posesivo + dags [Término coloquial usado en Australia y Nueva Zelanda] ; get + a wiggle on ; put + Posesivo + skates on ; get + Posesivo + skates on ; get + a move on ; look + sharp ; hurry along ; step on + the gas ; step on it ; rush along ; look + slippy ; look + snappy ; be slippy .
Example: By systematic, step-by-step consideration free from the pressure to hurry to the next waiting individual, the number of false assumptions can be minimized. Example: Hurry Up! Last Chance for the Professionals!. Example: We would like to encourage other institutions who have been teetering on the edge of implementation to get on their running shoes and go for it. Example: Before daylight on the following morning, we were abruptly awakened by a guard and told to shake a leg or miss breakfast. Example: Read on for 10 eco-friendly things that you can do with lemons, then hot-foot it to your local farmers' market to stock up. Example: Lastly, get thou to the apothecary and make haste with a purified protein derivative. Example: We were often told to 'rattle our dags' as kids when we were getting ready to go out somewhere. Example: The commission asked the legislators to get a wiggle on, start making changes now. Example: So it looks like we will have to put our skates on to get there on time. Example: But the future is just around the corner and we have to get our skates on. Example: If they want this finished by Autumn 2009 they are going to have to a get a move on, so hopefully they will swing into action pretty soon. Example: They'll have to look sharp to arrive at the rendezvous on time. Example: As she hurried along, it seemed as if everyone was staring at her. Example: When you step on the gas pedal, the throttle valve opens up more, letting in more air. Example: To his dismay, the taxi driver upon being asked to step on it, complied, even if it was against the law. Example: The slogan 'Easy Does It' is one way we remind each other that many of us have tendencies at times to overdo things, to rush heedlessly along, impatient with anything that slows us down. Example: They'll have to look slippy if they want the fair to be ready by the morning. Example: Our five-day sale, with savings of up to $300 per person, ends tomorrow, so look snappy if you want to bag a bargain. Example: The crowd is waiting to cheer the players who pass here on their way to the field and they are already on the way so anyone who hasn't turned up now will have to be slippy.» darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly [Hacer las cosas de forma rápida pero con esmero] .
Example: An ancient Roman poet once oddly admonished his readers to 'make haste slowly,' and a modern American one asked above all to learn 'to sit still'.» de prisa = chop-chop .
Example: I basically ignored her plea and said chop-chop, I am hungry I need my breakfast in my room in exactly 15 minutes.» dirigirse a toda prisa hacia = make + haste towards .
Example: You are the strongest of all your village people, so your aim in this arcade game is to make haste towards the woods and save your people!.» hacer esto y aquello sin prisas = pootle ; pot about/around ; potter about/around ; mooch about/around .
Example: It's more advisable to have a cheap and skanky bike for pootling around town, the idea being that no-one would want to nick a nasty looking bike. Example: In the meantime, we went back into town and just potted around trying to kill some hours before we had to leave. Example: In a study that has been conducted on people above the age of 60, it has been found that activities like pottering around the garden or even fixing house can help in living a longer life. Example: The kids and I went on an outing to Petone to walk on the beach and mooch around the shops and cafes.» ir a toda prisa = race .
Example: These companies have been racing to define the information superhighway for themselves, and to stake a claim in what they view as the economic engine of the information age.» ir a toda prisa de arriba para abajo = race up and down .
Example: These are the same morons that race up and down streets on quads and dirt bikes and the police do nothing about it.» ir a un Sitio sin prisa = mosey .
Example: It's quite amusing to watch her mosey around in what appear to be over-sized clown shoes.» ir con prisa = be in a rush .
Example: Today, I was in a rush and forgot to flush the toilet after taking a huge dump.» llevar al hospital de prisa y corriendo = race + Nombre + to the hospital ; rush + Nombre + to (the) hospital .
Example: We raced her to the hospital, where she received anti-venom, morphine and fluids. Example: Sarah was rushed to the hospital early this morning with a ruptured appendix and peritonitis.» llevar a toda prisa = race + Nombre + to .
Example: They raced him to a police van and drove away.» llevar de prisa y corriendo a = rush + Nombre + to .
Example: Fortunately the local policewoman saw the incident and rushed him to the vet's.» marcharse de prisa = dash off ; shoot off ; zoom off (to) ; fly off .
Example: One at a time a bird lands, picks out a fat sunflower seed and then dashes off. Example: The witness said that the cockpit of the ill-fated Boeing 737 shot off 'like a meteorite' when the plane hit the ground on its belly. Example: Winnie decides she needs a seaside break, so she and Wilbur zoom off to the coast. Example: In fact, compact vehicles are flying off dealer lots at a clip not seen since the gas price hike during the summer of 2008.» meter prisa = hustle ; chivvy [chivy] ; hurry + Nombre + up ; hurry + Nombre + along .
Example: The fair is open for visits from parents and friends as well as pupils and it is important that no one should be hustled through too quickly. Example: To be fair, she was being chivvied by some atheists over some other comment she had made on a talk show. Example: We were racing against the clock, and I was hurrying her up the stairs to reach the roof of the high rise. Example: We were both running behind schedule, and it was my job to hurry her along.» no correr prisa = there + be + no hurry .
Example: There's no hurry, obviously, on the bookmobile question, but keep it in mind.» no haber prisa = there + be + no hurry .
Example: There's no hurry, obviously, on the bookmobile question, but keep it in mind.» pasar a toda prisa = scutter + past ; rush through .
Example: Stay on the right-hand side to allow those in a hurry to scutter past on the lef. Example: When the car ahead of hers chose to stop at the yellow light rather than rush through, she came unstitched.» prisa de última hora = last-minute rush .
Example: There was a frenzied last-minute rush by Indians to do their bit to see the Taj Mahal through to the elite list of the new Seven Wonders of the World.» salir a prisa = make + a quick exit .
Example: I sat near the back door, ready to make a quick exit once the interview session concluded.» salir a toda prisa = make + a hasty exit ; scutter out of ; scutter off .
Example: The women will either look uncomfortable and make a hasty exit or will stand there with blank looks on their faces pretending not to have heard. Example: Cockroaches scuttering across the counter cause me to scutter out of the door!. Example: I got out very carefully but they scuttered off into the bushes and when I went to look for them they flew off in a panic.» salir de prisa = make + a quick exit .
Example: I sat near the back door, ready to make a quick exit once the interview session concluded.» sin prisa pero sin pausa = slowly but surely .
Example: Slowly but surely, piracy is suffocating Europe's cultural industries.» sin prisa(s) = unhurriedly ; relaxedly .
Example: Few pleasures for the true reader rival the pleasure of browsing unhurriedly among books. Example: Arthur looked at me sharply, like he had gotten the message, andagreed by relaxedly nodding his head.
» sin prisas = nice and easy .
Example: The key to make a habit of daily excersise is to only do 20 minutes in the beginning and do it nice and easy.» tener demasiada prisa = be in too much of a hurry ; be in too much of a rush .
Example: When buying a home anywhere, it isn't wise to be in too much of a hurry - and Italy is no exception. Example: The author tells us that everyone is in too much of a rush and we should all chill out and savour the passing parade a bit more.» tener prisa = be in a hurry ; be in a rush .
Example: Librarians too easily forget that many readers are in a hurry, and hardly any are under no time constraint at all. Example: Today, I was in a rush and forgot to flush the toilet after taking a huge dump.» vísteme despacio que tengo prisa = more haste, less speed ; haste makes waste ; easy does it! .
Example: Learning violin is best taken at a steady pace -- 'more haste, less speed' is very true as you learn play violin. Example: We have heard the 'haste makes waste' ditty since childhood. Example: The slogan 'Easy Does It' is one way we remind each other that many of us have tendencies at times to overdo things, to rush heedlessly along, impatient with anything that slows us down.