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discouraging [Am dɪsˈkərɪdʒɪŋ, Brit dɪˈskʌrɪdʒɪŋ] ADJ

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discouraging news/sight/result:

discouraging

discouraging

she was rather discouraging about my chances

me desalentó or desanimó bastante en cuanto a mis posibilidades

discourage [Am dɪsˈkərɪdʒ, Brit dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ] VB trans

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1. discourage (depress):

to become discouraged

2. discourage (deter):

discourage crime/speculation

discourage burglar

discourage burglar

his attitude discourages initiative in his employees

su actitud no fomenta or no estimula la iniciativa de sus empleados

she actively discouraged his advances

rechazó sus insinuaciones

she actively discouraged his advances

intentó que dejara de insinuársele

his character discouraged any attempt at friendship

su carácter alejaba a todo el que intentaba trabar amistad con él

the state of the economy discourages foreign investment

el estado de la economía no ofrece alicientes al inversor extranjero

smoking is discouraged in this office

en esta oficina se quiere evitar que la gente fume

3. discourage (dissuade):

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discouraging ADJ

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discouraging

desalentador(a)

discourage [dɪˈskʌrɪdʒ, Am -ˈskɜ:r-] VB trans

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1. discourage (dishearten):

2. discourage (dissuade):

to discourage sb from doing sth

disuadir a alguien de hacer algo

3. discourage (oppose):

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to discourage sb from doing sth

disuadir a alguien de hacer algo

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At the time, colleges and universities were openly discouraging social fraternities, while promoting honor organizations and scholarship. en.wikipedia.org

They also monopolized business in their respective areas, and by thus discouraging private competition, they impeded economic development. en.wikipedia.org

The most discouraging aspect of the problem was the natural rate of change of descriptors. en.wikipedia.org

Second are methods of discouraging wildlife from crossing roads, at least when cars are present, using equipment such as ultrasonic whistles, reflectors, and fencing. en.wikipedia.org

Outposts were eventually established and in time attracted converts, yet the results were discouraging. en.wikipedia.org

This proved discouraging, crops failing to cover the expense of growing them. en.wikipedia.org

Some such plants go even further and change their appearance again once they have been fertilised, thereby discouraging further visits from pollinators. en.wikipedia.org

Depression further prevents infection by discouraging social interactions and activities that may result in exchange of infections. en.wikipedia.org

The list was published in the press as well with purpose of discouraging the return of the listed professors. en.wikipedia.org

Institutionalized sexism in the educational system often encourages girls to study traditionally feminine subjects while discouraging them from studying math and science. en.wikipedia.org

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