Vara in english
Rod
pronunciation: none part of speech: none
pronunciation: none part of speech: none
In gestures
vara = wand ; lance.
Example: The sweeper had 2 hand-operated blowing wands to help move the jojoba seeds from under the bushes into the sweeper's path.Example: Hoses 60 m long with hand held lances were used to apply the herbicides.more:
» dar la vara = pester ; bug ; harp on (about) ; bend + Posesivo + ear ; be on + Posesivo + tail .
Example: And there are those whom I have pestered from time to time over the past four years, and who have patiently answered my importunity. Example: I have a question that has been bugging me since I upgraded to ProCite 5 some time ago. Example: I think people harp on the grammatical incorrectness of 'war on terror' too much in order to avoid the issue = Pienso que la gente da la tabarra demasiado sobre la incorrección gramatical de la expresión "guerra contra el terrorismo" con objeto de eludir el problema. Example: She was the person that others would search out to bend her ear and many times they would not be able to walk away without a hug and an encouraging word. Example: But, I want to make it clear, I'm not on his tail about a weight problem -- I don't know where that came from but that sure didn't come from me.» dar la vara sobre = rabbit on about .
Example: Anyhow I'll stop rabbiting on about how awesome it is and let you see for yourselves.» meterse en camisa de once varas = open (up) + a can of worms ; get into + a mess ; get into + a jam ; get into + a fix ; get into + a pickle ; bite off more than + Pronombre + can chew ; get into + hot water ; get into + trouble ; cut + a fat hog .
Example: It may seem as though we have opened a can of worms, but there is no need to despair. Example: There are generally two schools of thought on how we get into a mess of this sort: the conspiracy theory and the cock-up theory. Example: I believe firmly in the axiom that getting into a jam from time to time brings out the best in us. Example: This way you do not get into a fix and land up with a debt which you do not have the capacity to pay back. Example: Toyota seems to have got into a pickle with this product recall issue, but they remain one of the best motor vehicle makers in the world. Example: We should do our part, but we shouldn't bite off more than we can chew. Example: He has got into hot water for mentioning an unmentionable truth: some people are not very bright. Example: Parents who keep tabs on their children are less likely to see them get into trouble or use drugs and alcohol. Example: You, however, are more than welcome to head for Kasab to immediately engage the enemy and 'cut a fat hog'.» meterse en camisas de once varas = get + Reflexivo + into a fine mess .
Example: She got herself into a fine mess doing It but nobody said a word in reproof.» vara de mando = ceremonial staff .
Example: Ceremonial staffs can be as elaborate as a Christmas Tree or as functional as a walking stick.» vara de pescar = fishing rod ; fishing pole .
Example: There are also devices which can be attached to a fishing rod to indicate when the fishing line moves as would be the case when a fish strikes. Example: Suddenly there was a loud 'whack-whack-whack' and I looked back to see the guide slapping the water with his fishing pole.varar = beach ; run + aground ; ground.
Example: Dressed to the nines, the three characters shimmer like tropical fish beached in the desert.Example: This article examines the political shoals, currents, and rip tides associated with off campus library programmes and suggests that awareness and involvement are key ways to avoid running aground.Example: Australian officials raced against the clock on Monday to refloat a massive Chinese ship which grounded and leaked oil.vararse = strand.
Example: A horror movie came to life when a snowstorm stranded some children traveling alone at an airport.