ONESELF - Translation from English into Spanish

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oneself [Am ˌwənˈsɛlf, Brit wʌnˈsɛlf] PRON form

oneself (reflexive): se

oneself (after prep): sí mismo

oneself (emphatic use): uno mismo

to cut oneself: cortarse

to enjoy oneself: divertirse

if one looks after oneself: si uno se cuida

to talk about oneself: hablar de sí mismo

to do sth oneself: hacer algo uno mismo

to experience sth for oneself: experimentar algo uno mismo or personalmente

I. devote [Am dəˈvoʊt, Brit dɪˈvəʊt] VB trans

to devote sth to sth/-ing: dedicar algo a algo/ +infin

she devoted her life to helping the poor: dedicó or consagró su vida a ayudar a los pobres

we are devoting 20% of the budget to the advertising campaign: vamos a destinar un 20% del presupuesto a la campaña publicitaria

you should devote more attention to your children: tendrías que prestarles más atención or que dedicarte más a los niños

II. to devote oneself VB refl

to devote oneself to sth/-ing: dedicarse a algo/ +infin

I. distance [Am ˈdɪstəns, Brit ˈdɪst(ə)ns] N C or U

1.1. distance (space between two points):

distance: distancia f

what's the distance between … ?: ¿qué distancia hay entre … ?

the posts are an equal distance apart: los postes son equidistantes or están todos a la misma distancia

within easy driving/walking distance: a poca distancia en coche/a pie

the fire could be seen from a distance of 12 miles: el incendio se veía a una distancia de 12 millas

I can't walk long distances: no puedo caminar mucho

it's no distance at all or hardly any distance from here: está muy cerca or a dos pasos de aquí

the station is some or quite a or a fair distance away: la estación queda bastante lejos

it's only a short distance to the hotel: el hotel queda muy cerca

they went part of the distance together: fueron juntos parte del camino

to be within striking distance (of sth): estar cerca (de algo)

1.2. distance (faraway point):

in the (far) distance: en la distancia or lejanía

in the (far) distance: a lo lejos

I can't read it at this distance: no lo puedo leer a esta distancia

at or from a distance he looked like a young man: de lejos parecía joven

to admire sb from a distance: admirar a alguien de lejos

1.3. distance (in time):

distance: distancia f

from a distance of ten years the experience seemed less important: a diez años de distancia or después de diez años la experiencia no parecía tan importante

1.4. distance (between rivals, competitors):

distance: distancia f

the distance between them has narrowed: se ha acortado la distancia entre ellos

2. distance (emotional):

distance: distanciamiento m

to keep one's distance (remain aloof): guardar las distancias

to keep one's distance lit (keep away): no acercarse

she kept her distance from the others in class: guardaba las distancias con el resto de la clase

keep your distance or I'll shoot!: ¡no te (me) acerques o disparo!

to keep sb at a distance: guardar las distancias con alguien

3. distance SPORTS:

distance: distancia f

she is champion at or over this distance: es la campeona de or en esta distancia

to go the distance the fight went the distance: la pelea duró hasta el último round

she started the project enthusiastically, but I'm not sure if she'll go the distance: empezó con mucho entusiasmo pero no sé si llevará el proyecto a buen término

II. to distance oneself VB refl

1. to distance oneself (emotionally):

to distance oneself: distanciarse

to distance oneself from sb/sth: distanciarse de alguien/algo

Phrases:

to distance oneself from sb/sth (deny involvement): desvincularse de alguien/algo

he tried to distance himself from the whole business: intentó desvincularse del asunto

I. insinuate [Am ɪnˈsɪnjuˌeɪt, Brit ɪnˈsɪnjʊeɪt] VB trans

insinuate: insinuar

II. to insinuate oneself VB refl

to insinuate oneself into sth: introducirse en algo

to insinuate oneself into somebody's good graces: tratar de ganarse el favor de alguien

to insinuate oneself into somebody's good graces: tratar de congraciarse con alguien

I. nerve [Am nərv, Brit nəːv] N

1. nerve C:

nerve ANAT, BOT: nervio m

to strain every nerve: hacer un gran esfuerzo or un esfuerzo sobrehumano

to touch a (raw) nerve: meter or poner el dedo en la llaga

to touch a (raw) nerve attr fiber/ending: nervioso

nerve specialist: especialista mf de los nervios

2.1. nerve <nerves, pl > (emotional constitution):

nerve: nervios mpl

it has ruined my nerves: me ha destrozado los nervios

their nerves were on edge: tenían los nervios de punta

to have nerves of steel: tener nervios de acero

a war of nerves: una guerra de nervios

to get on sb's nerves inf: ponerle los nervios de punta a alguien

to get on sb's nerves inf: crisparle los nervios a alguien

to get on sb's nerves inf: sacar a alguien de quicio

to live on one's nerves: estar en permanente estado de tensión

2.2. nerve <nerves, pl > (anxiety):

nerve: nervios mpl

nerve: nerviosismo m

I had terrible nerves on the first night: la noche del estreno pasé unos nervios tremendos

the stock market is suffering from nerves: hay cierto nerviosismo en la Bolsa

I'm all nerves before an exam: antes de un examen me pongo nerviosísima

a sudden fit of nerves: un ataque de nervios

to be a bag or bundle of nerves: ser un manojo de nervios

to be a bag or bundle of nerves: ser puro nervio

3.1. nerve U (resolve):

nerve: valor m

nerve: coraje m

to lose/keep/regain one's nerve: perder/mantener/recuperar el valor

the race is a test of nerve: la carrera es una prueba de aguante or resistencia

it takes some nerve to do it: hay que tener valor para hacerlo

it takes some nerve to do it: hay que tener coraje para hacerlo

it takes some nerve to do it: hay que tener agallas para hacerlo inf

3.2. nerve (effrontery) inf:

nerve no pl: frescura f inf

nerve no pl: cara f inf

you've/he's got a nerve!: ¡qué frescura or cara tienes/tiene!

to have the nerve to + infin: tener la frescura or la cara de + infin inf

she had the nerve to ask me for it: tuvo la frescura or la cara de pedírmelo inf

what a nerve!, of all the nerve!: ¡qué frescura or cara! inf

II. to nerve oneself VB refl

to nerve oneself: armarse de valor

to nerve oneself for sth: armarse de valor para algo

I nerved myself to face the boss: me armé de valor para enfrentarme al jefe

I. gorge [Am ɡɔrdʒ, Brit ɡɔːdʒ] N

1. gorge (ravine) GEOG:

gorge: desfiladero m

gorge: cañón m

2. gorge (throat):

gorge arch: garganta f

to make sb's gorge rise liter: producirle náuseas a alguien

II. to gorge oneself VB refl

to gorge oneself: atiborrarse de comida

to gorge oneself: atracarse de comida inf

to gorge oneself on or with sth: atiborrarse de algo

to gorge oneself on or with sth: atracarse de algo inf

to gorge oneself on or with sth: comer algo hasta hartarse

to gorge oneself on or with sth: pegarse un atracón de algo inf

I. plume [Am plum, Brit pluːm] N

plume: pluma f

plume (cluster of feathers): penacho m

a plume of smoke: una columna de humo

II. to plume oneself VB refl

to plume oneself bird:: limpiarse las plumas

person: to plume oneself on or upon sth liter: vanagloriarse de algo

I. avenge [Am əˈvɛndʒ, Brit əˈvɛn(d)ʒ] VB trans

1. avenge (take revenge for):

avenge: vengar

2. avenge <avenging, pres part >:

avenge: vengador

avenging angel: ángel m vengador

II. to avenge oneself VB refl

to avenge oneself: vengarse

to avenge oneself on sb: vengarse en alguien

to avenge oneself for sth: vengarse por algo

I. congratulate [Am kənˈɡrætʃəˌleɪt, kənˈɡrædʒəˌleɪt, Brit kənˈɡratjʊleɪt] VB trans

congratulate: felicitar

I hear you are to be congratulated: me han dicho que hay que felicitarte or darte la enhorabuena

to congratulate sb on sth/-ing: felicitar or darle la enhorabuena a alguien por algo/ +infin

I congratulated them on their new baby: los felicité or les di la enhorabuena por el nacimiento del niño

II. to congratulate oneself VB refl

to congratulate oneself: felicitarse

to congratulate oneself: congratularse

to congratulate oneself on sth: felicitarse por or de algo

to congratulate oneself on sth: congratularse por or de algo form

I. steel [Am stil, Brit stiːl] N

1. steel U (metal):

steel: acero m

nerves of steel: nervios de acero

he showed his steel: demostró su temple

he showed his steel attr girder/helmet: de acero

the steel industry: la industria siderúrgica

steel maker or manufacturer: fabricante mf de acero

2. steel C (sharpener):

steel: afilador m

steel: chaira f

II. to steel oneself VB refl

to steel oneself for sth/to + infin: armarse de valor para algo/ para + infin

he steeled himself for the injection/to phone her: se armó de valor para la inyección/para llamarla

she had steeled herself against his entreaties: se había hecho fuerte para no ceder a sus súplicas

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Spanish

oneself [wʌnˈself] PRON reflexive

1. oneself:

oneself: se

oneself emphatic: sí (mismo, misma)

to deceive oneself: engañarse a sí mismo

to express oneself: expresarse

2. oneself (same person):

oneself: uno mismo

to restrict oneself: limitarse

to overexert oneself: hacer un esfuerzo excesivo

to fend for oneself: arreglárselas solo

to overextend oneself: contraer demasiadas obligaciones financieras

to surpass oneself: superarse

to efface oneself: intentar pasar inadvertido

to orient oneself: orientarse

Spanish

English

prosternarse: to prostrate oneself

persignarse: to cross oneself

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Spanish

oneself [wʌn·ˈself] PRON reflexive

1. oneself:

oneself: se

oneself emphatic: sí (mismo, misma)

to deceive oneself: engañarse a sí mismo

to express oneself: expresarse

2. oneself (same person):

oneself: uno mismo

to titivate oneself: arreglarse

to demean oneself: rebajarse

to deliver oneself of sth: expresar algo

to divest oneself of sth: despojarse de algo

to fend for oneself: arreglárselas solo

to orientate oneself: orientarse

to overreach oneself: extralimitarse

Spanish

English

atrincherar: to entrench (oneself)

contradecir: to contradict (oneself)

Present
I	devote
you	devote
he/she/it	devotes
we	devote
you	devote
they	devote

Past
I	devoted
you	devoted
he/she/it	devoted
we	devoted
you	devoted
they	devoted

Present Perfect
I	have	devoted
you	have	devoted
he/she/it	has	devoted
we	have	devoted
you	have	devoted
they	have	devoted

Past Perfect
I	had	devoted
you	had	devoted
he/she/it	had	devoted
we	had	devoted
you	had	devoted
they	had	devoted

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to make an arse out of oneself: quedar como un gilipollas

to throw oneself body and soul into sth: entregarse a algo en cuerpo y alma

to keep oneself to oneself: ser poco sociable

to give oneself up (to the police): entregarse (a la policía)

mirarse al espejo: to look at oneself in the mirror

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oneself [Am ˌwənˈsɛlf, Brit wʌnˈsɛlf] PRON form

I. devote [Am dəˈvoʊt, Brit dɪˈvəʊt] VB trans

II. to devote oneself VB refl

I. distance [Am ˈdɪstəns, Brit ˈdɪst(ə)ns] N C or U

1.1. distance (space between two points):

1.2. distance (faraway point):

1.3. distance (in time):

1.4. distance (between rivals, competitors):

2. distance (emotional):

3. distance SPORTS:

II. to distance oneself VB refl

1. to distance oneself (emotionally):

Phrases:

I. insinuate [Am ɪnˈsɪnjuˌeɪt, Brit ɪnˈsɪnjʊeɪt] VB trans

II. to insinuate oneself VB refl

I. nerve [Am nərv, Brit nəːv] N

1. nerve C:

2.1. nerve <nerves, pl > (emotional constitution):

2.2. nerve <nerves, pl > (anxiety):

3.1. nerve U (resolve):

3.2. nerve (effrontery) inf:

II. to nerve oneself VB refl

I. gorge [Am ɡɔrdʒ, Brit ɡɔːdʒ] N

1. gorge (ravine) GEOG:

2. gorge (throat):

II. to gorge oneself VB refl

I. plume [Am plum, Brit pluːm] N

II. to plume oneself VB refl

I. avenge [Am əˈvɛndʒ, Brit əˈvɛn(d)ʒ] VB trans

1. avenge (take revenge for):

2. avenge <avenging, pres part >:

II. to avenge oneself VB refl

I. congratulate [Am kənˈɡrætʃəˌleɪt, kənˈɡrædʒəˌleɪt, Brit kənˈɡratjʊleɪt] VB trans

II. to congratulate oneself VB refl

I. steel [Am stil, Brit stiːl] N

1. steel U (metal):

2. steel C (sharpener):

II. to steel oneself VB refl

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oneself [wʌnˈself] PRON reflexive

1. oneself:

2. oneself (same person):

oneself [wʌn·ˈself] PRON reflexive

1. oneself:

2. oneself (same person):

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

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