matchstick in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for matchstick in the English»Spanish Dictionary

matchstick [Am ˈmætʃˌstɪk, Brit ˈmatʃstɪk] N

1. matchstick → match

2. matchstick (stick):

matchstick

palillo m

her legs are like matchsticks

tiene unas piernas como palillos

her legs are like matchsticks attr drawing

de palotes

See also match², match¹

match² [Am mætʃ, Brit matʃ] N (for fire)

match

fósforo m

match

cerilla f Spain

match

cerillo m esp AmC Mex

to strike or light a match

encender or prender un fósforo (or una cerilla etc.)

a box of matches

una caja de fósforos (or cerillas etc.)

to put or set a match to sth

prenderle fuego a algo

I.match¹ [Am mætʃ, Brit matʃ] N

1. match SPORTS:

boxing/wrestling match

combate m de boxeo/de lucha libre

boxing/wrestling match

match m de boxeo/de lucha libre

football/hockey match Brit

partido m de fútbol/de hockey

to have a shouting match inf

pelearse a gritos or a voces

2. match (equal) no pl:

to be a/no match for sb

estar/no estar a la altura de alguien

to be a/no match for sb

poder/no poder competir con alguien

she's more than a match for you

te puede dar guerra

to meet one's match

encontrar la horma de su zapato

3. match no pl (sth similar):

it's not exactly the same color, but it's a good match

no es exactamente el mismo color, pero es bastante parecido

they are a good match couple:

hacen buena pareja

that shirt is a perfect match for my suit

esa camisa va or queda perfecta con mi traje

it's not a good match

no hace juego

it's not a good match

no queda bien

4.1. match dated (marriage):

match

boda f

match

casamiento m

she made a good match

hizo una buena boda

she made a good match

se casó bien

4.2. match dated (marriage prospect):

match

partido m

a good match

un buen partido

II.match¹ [Am mætʃ, Brit matʃ] VB trans

1. match (equal):

match

igualar

I'll match any offer he makes

estoy dispuesto a igualar cualquier oferta que él haga

we have nothing to match their new line

no tenemos nada equiparable a su nueva línea

I can't match him at tennis

no estoy a su altura en tenis

I can't match him at tennis

no puedo competir con él en tenis

she can more than match him for intelligence

no le va a la zaga en cuanto a inteligencia

2.1. match (correspond to):

match

ajustarse a

match

corresponder a

does it match the description?

¿se ajusta or corresponde a la descripción?

it doesn't match our client's specifications

no se ajusta a las especificaciones de nuestro cliente

2.2. match (harmonize with):

match

hacer juego con

it matches my shoes

hace juego con mis zapatos

it matches my shoes

queda bien con mis zapatos

2.3. match (make correspond, find equivalent for):

she dyed the curtains to match the rug

tiñó las cortinas del mismo color que la alfombra

I have trouble matching names to faces

me cuesta acordarme de los nombres de la gente

match the words with the pictures

encuentra la palabra que corresponda a cada dibujo

to be well matched competitors:

ser del mismo nivel

to be well matched competitors:

ser muy parejos esp LatAm

to be well matched lovers/couple:

hacer buena pareja

2.4. match <matching, pres part > socks/bedclothes:

match

haciendo juego

match

a juego Spain

I wore a skirt and matching jacket

me puse una falda y una chaqueta haciendo juego

I wore a skirt and matching jacket

me puse una falda y una chaqueta a juego Spain

3.1. match (compare):

match

cotejar

match

comparar

to match sth against sth

cotejar or comparar algo con algo

3.2. match (put in competition with):

to match sth/sb against sth/sb he matched his strength against his brother's

midió su fuerza con la de su hermano

I wouldn't match him against the champion

yo no lo enfrentaría al campeón

III.match¹ [Am mætʃ, Brit matʃ] VB intr

1. match (go together):

match clothes/colors:

hacer juego

match clothes/colors:

combinar

match clothes/colors:

pegar inf

a coat and a scarf to match

un abrigo y una bufanda haciendo juego

a coat and a scarf to match

un abrigo y una bufanda a juego Spain

a demanding job with a salary to match

un trabajo que exige mucho con un salario acorde

2. match (tally):

match

coincidir

match

concordar

matchstick man N

matchstick man

monigote m

matchstick in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for matchstick in the English»Spanish Dictionary

matchstick [ˈmætʃˌstɪk] N

matchstick

cerilla f

matchstick

fósforo m

matchstick

cerillo m Mex

matchstick figure N, matchstick man N

matchstick figure

monigote m

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Investigation of the wreckage disclosed that the matchsticks had plugged the fuel cap vent holes, causing an engine stoppage.

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The drawings are simple, featuring matchstick men.

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Little puppets, constructed of matchsticks, are writing the appeal on a black wall.

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Vegetation would be carefully painted with a trimmed brush, while even finer detail, such as pollen, would be rendered using a matchstick.

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There are two main techniques to play, either plucking the strings with their fingers or strumming unstopped strings (sometimes with a matchstick).

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Many of her poems were rst incised with burnt matchsticks onto bars of soap, and then memorised.

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The players entered the pitch in the dark and the fans were asked to light their matchsticks when the floodlights were activated.

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He developed a distinctive style of painting and is best known for his urban landscapes peopled with human figures often referred to as matchstick men.

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Eventually, a penguin from the group plays with matchsticks and in the process, fire is accidentally created.

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One of his favorites was the disappearance of two matchsticks.

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