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I.boot¹ [Am but, Brit buːt] N

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1. boot FASHION:

boot

boot (short)

a pair of boots

a pair of boots

un par de botas

soccer/rugby boots

botines mpl de fútbol/rugby

the boot's on the other foot now

se ha vuelto la tortilla

the boot's on the other foot now

se ha dado vuelta la tortilla CSur

to be as tough as an old boot or Brit old boots inf meat/poultry:

estar como una suela de zapato

to be as tough as an old boot or Brit old boots person:

to die with one's boots on or in one's boots

morir con las botas puestas

to die with one's boots on or in one's boots

morir al pie del cañón

to lick sb's boots inf

adular a alguien

to lick sb's boots inf

hacerle la pelota a alguien inf

to lick sb's boots inf

hacerle la barba a alguien Mex inf

to lick sb's boots inf

hacerle la pata a alguien Chil inf

to lick sb's boots inf

chuparle las medias a alguien RioPl inf

to lick sb's boots inf

lambonear a alguien Col inf

to put or stick the boot in Brit inf lit (kick)

to put or stick the boot in (attack, condemn)

attr boot polish

attr boot polish

grasa f de zapatos Mex

attr boot polish

pomada f de zapatos RioPl

attr boot polish

pasta f de zapatos Chil

boot tree

horma f de bota

2. boot (kick) inf:

boot no pl

boot no pl

to give sb the boot inf

echar a alguien

to give sb the boot inf

poner a alguien de patitas en la calle inf

to give sb the boot inf

darle la patada a alguien inf

3. boot Brit (for baggage):

boot

boot

boot

cajuela f Mex

boot

baúl m Col RioPl

boot

maleta f Chil Peru

4. boot Am (for wheel):

boot

boot

5. boot COMPUT:

boot

warm/cold boot

arranque caliente/frío

II.boot¹ [Am but, Brit buːt] VB trans

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1. boot (kick):

boot inf

darle una patada a

boot inf

darle un puntapié a

boot inf

he booted the ball into the net

metió el balón en la red de una patada

2. boot COMPUT:

boot

boot

See also big, bet

I.big <comp bigger, superl biggest> [Am bɪɡ, Brit bɪɡ] ADJ The usual translation of big, grande, becomes gran when it is used before a singular noun.

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1.1. big (in size):

big

a big garden

un jardín grande

a big garden

un gran jardín

I need a bigger size

necesito una talla más grande

these shoes are too big for me

estos zapatos me quedan grandes

her big, blue eyes

sus grandes ojos azules

how big is the table?

¿cómo es de grande or qué tamaño tiene la mesa?

a big girl (large) euph

una chica grandota inf

a big girl (buxom) euph

una chica pechugona inf

1.2. big (powerful):

big bomb/engine

2.3. big inf as intensifier:

you big thickhead!

¡pedazo de estúpido! inf

don't be such a big spoilsport!

¡no seas tan aguafiestas!

3. big (significant, serious):

big

a big decision

una gran decisión

a big decision

una decisión importante

it was a big mistake

fue un gran or grave error

this is his big day

hoy es su gran día

there's a big difference

hay una gran diferencia

the big question now is …

el quid del asunto or de la cuestión ahora es …

big reductions!

¡grandes rebajas!

5. big (magnanimous, generous):

big

it was big of her

fue muy generoso de su parte

he's too big to take offense

no se va a ofender, está por encima de esas cosas

that's big of you! iron

¡qué generoso eres! iron

6. big (boastful):

II.big [Am bɪɡ, Brit bɪɡ] ADV inf

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1. big (ambitiously):

to think big

to think big

planear las cosas a lo grande

3. big (with great success):

the movie went over big in Europe

la película tuvo un gran éxito en Europa

the movie went over big in Europe

la película fue un exitazo en Europa inf

to make it big

tener un gran éxito

I.bet [Am bɛt, Brit bɛt] N

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2. bet (option):

Bad Boy is a good bet for the Derby

Bad Boy es una apuesta segura or un fijo para el Derby

Bad Boy is a good bet for the Derby

Bad Boy es una fija para el Derby CSur Ven

Brown is the best bet to win the election

Brown es quien más probabilidades tiene de ganar las elecciones

your best bet is to stay here

lo mejor que puedes hacer es quedarte aquí

your safest bet would be to invest in government bonds

lo menos arriesgado sería invertir en bonos del estado

she's a bad bet in my opinion

opino que no es la más indicada

it's a pretty good or fair bet that someone here speaks English

es casi seguro que aquí alguien habla inglés

my bet is that she wins

apuesto (a) que gana ella

to hedge one's bets

II.bet <pres part betting, pt & pp bet> [Am bɛt, Brit bɛt] VB trans

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2. bet (be sure):

bet

bet

I bet he doesn't even remember my name

apuesto (a) que ni se acuerda de mi nombre

I had a hard time persuading him — I'll bet you did!

me costó mucho convencerlo — ¡me lo puedo imaginar!

I can do it! — (I) bet (you) you can't!

¡a que puedo hacerlo!

I can do it! — (I) bet (you) you can't!

I bet you any money or anything you like, they're late

me juego or te apuesto lo que quieras (a) que llegan tarde

you can bet your boots or your life or your bottom dollar inf

apuesto or me juego la cabeza or camisa inf

am I angry? you bet your (sweet) life I'm angry!

¿que si estoy enojada? ¡por supuesto or ya lo creo que lo estoy!

III.bet <pres part betting, pt & pp bet> [Am bɛt, Brit bɛt] VB intr

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2. bet (be sure):

I wouldn't bet on it

yo no estaría tan seguro

I wouldn't bet on it

yo no me fiaría

(do you) want to bet? inf

¿qué or cuánto (te) apuestas?

(do you) want to bet? inf

¿quieres apostar?

will you be there? — you bet! inf

¿irás? — ¡por supuesto!

I bet! inf, iron

sí, seguro iron

I bet! inf, iron

sí, ya iron

boot² [Am but, Brit buːt] N

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to boot hum

to boot hum

por si fuera poco

ski boot N

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ski boot

bota f de esquiar

knee boot N

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knee boot

bota f de caña alta

hiking boot N

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hiking boot

snow boot N

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snow boot

bota f de nieve

ankle boot N

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ankle boot

boot sale N

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boot sale → car boot sale

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car boot sale N Brit

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boot out VB [Am but -, Brit buːt -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o) inf

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I.boot up VB [Am but -, Brit buːt -] COMPUT (v + adv)

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boot up

boot up

II.boot up VB [Am but -, Brit buːt -] COMPUT (v + adv + obj, v + obj + adv)

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boot up

boot up

Translations for boot in the English»Spanish Dictionary (Go to Spanish»English)

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I.boot [bu:t] N

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1. boot (footwear):

boot

ankle boot

wellington boot

wellington boot

2. boot inf (kick):

boot

boot

to put the boot in inf

emplear la violencia

to put the boot in fig

obrar decisivamente

3. boot COMPUT:

boot

boot

inicialización f

warm/cold boot

arranque en frío/en caliente

4. boot Brit, Aus AUTO:

boot

boot

boot

baúl m Arg

II.boot [bu:t] VB trans inf

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1. boot (kick):

boot

dar un puntapié a

2. boot COMPUT:

boot

Phrases:

to boot

to boot

por si fuera poco

boot out VB trans inf

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boot out

poner de patitas en la calle

ski boot N

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ski boot

bota f de esquí

car-boot sale [ˈkɑ:bu:tˌseɪl] N Brit

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car-boot sale

venta de objetos expuestos en los maleteros de los coches

wellington (boot) [ˈwelɪŋtən (bu:t)] N

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wellington (boot)

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boot Brit

boot

ankle boot

boot Brit

portaequipaje(s)

boot Brit

ankle boot

wellington boot

to put the boot in inf

emplear la violencia

to put the boot in fig

obrar decisivamente

warm/cold boot

arranque en frío/en caliente

the boot's on the other foot

se ha vuelto la tortilla

to get the boot inf

to give sb the boot inf

echar a alguien

the boot's Brit [or shoe's Am] on the other foot

se han cambiado las tornas

the boot is at the back of the car

en la parte posterior del coche está el maletero

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Run flat tires removed the need for a spare tire, which in addition to saving weight, allowed for a larger boot. en.wikipedia.org

Overall, the cars main advantages were its comfort for driver and rear passengers, the large boot capacity, low-noise levels and the quality of the steering. en.wikipedia.org

After the lesson, the models were told to go to a boot camp. en.wikipedia.org

It will feature a bouncy castle, stalls and live entertainment and visitors are invited to take part in a car-boot sale, for $15 per site. www.stuff.co.nz

Alternatively, bleed air may be used to inflate a rubber boot on the leading edge, breaking the ice loose. en.wikipedia.org

Standard on the exterior is a rear boot spoiler, rear diffuser and a resigned front and rear bumper dedicated to improve the aerodynamic performance. en.wikipedia.org

And when he finally escaped from the car boot after three days, how come his clothes were just elegantly rumpled? www.dailymail.co.uk

An old rubber boot was attached to the bottom and a cymbal attached at the very top. en.wikipedia.org

This year, however, there is some good news for fans of the unique rubber boot that is celebrated for its weatherproof qualities. www.businessinsider.com.au

The earlier cars have smaller badges on the front wings and the boot lid. en.wikipedia.org

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