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Oxford Spanish Dictionary

I. pull around VB [Am pʊl -, Brit pʊl -] (v + o + adv)

1. pull around (turn round):

pull around boat/plane: darle la vuelta a

pull around boat/plane: dar vuelta CSur

2. pull around (help recover):

pull around Brit: reanimar

II. pull around VB [Am pʊl -, Brit pʊl -] (v + adv) (recover)

pull around Brit: recuperarse

pull around Brit: reponerse

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

I. around [Am əˈraʊnd, Brit əˈraʊnd] ADV around often appears as the second element of certain verb structures in English (fool around, knock around, move around, etc). For translations, see the relevant verb entry (fool, knock, move, etc).

1.1. around (in a circle):

around and around they drove: estuvieron dando vueltas y vueltas con el coche

1.2. around (so as to face in different direction):

she glanced around: echó un vistazo a su alrededor

1.3. around (on all sides):

all around are towering skyscrapers: todo alrededor hay rascacielos altísimos

there's nothing for miles around: no hay nada en millas a la redonda

everyone crowded around: todo el mundo se apiñó alrededor

1.4. around (in circumference):

around: de circunferencia

it is 12m around: tiene 12m de circunferencia

2.1. around (in the vicinity):

is John around?: ¿anda or está John por ahí?

there's no one around: aquí no hay nadie

he's around somewhere, he's somewhere around: anda por ahí

I'm usually around after eight: suelo estar a partir de las ocho

(I'll) see you around! inf: ¡nos vemos!

2.2. around (in existence) inf:

computers weren't around in those days: en aquellos tiempos no había computadoras

she's the only person around who really understands: es la única persona que entiende de verdad

the idea had been around for quite a while: la idea no era nueva

in 40 years none of us will be around: dentro de 40 años vamos a estar todos bajo tierra

it's the best one around: es lo mejor que hay (en plaza)

3.1. around (from one place, person to another):

the dog followed us around: el perro nos seguía a todas partes

she showed us around: nos mostró or enseñó la casa (or la fábrica etc.)

he knows his way around: conoce la ciudad (or la zona etc.)

she offered the chocolates around: le ofreció bombones a todo el mundo

there's a rumor going around: corre un rumor

I phoned around: hice unas cuantas llamadas

I phoned around: llamé a varios sitios

he's been around inf: tiene mucho mundo

3.2. around (to and fro):

she was rolling around on the floor: se revolcaba por el suelo

she was waving a knife around: blandía un cuchillo

he prefers to travel around on his own: prefiere viajar solo

she rummaged around in her bag: revolvió en el bolso

4. around (at, to different place):

I'll be around at Angela's: estaré en casa de Angela

she sent me around to the bank: me mandó al banco

we had some friends around for a meal: invitamos a unos amigos a comer

5. around (approximately):

around: más o menos

around: aproximadamente

she's around my age: tiene más o menos mi edad

he must be around 35: debe (de) tener unos 35

he must be around 35: debe (de) andar por los 35

at around five thirty: alrededor de or a eso de las cinco y media

at around five thirty: sobre las cinco y media Spain

around two million people: unos dos millones de personas

she was born around 1660: nació alrededor de 1660

around the turn of the century: hacia finales de siglo

they flower around mid-June: florecen hacia mediados de junio

II. around [Am əˈraʊnd, Brit əˈraʊnd] PREP

1. around (encircling):

around: alrededor de

they sat around the fire: estaban sentados alrededor del fuego

he put his arm around her: la rodeó con el brazo

they sailed around the world: dieron la vuelta al mundo en un velero

she looked around her: miró a su alrededor

the myths that have grown up around these events: los mitos que han surgido en torno a estos acontecimientos

2.1. around (in the vicinity of):

around: alrededor de

places to visit around Madrid: lugares para visitar alrededor de Madrid

do you live around here?: ¿vives por or cerca de aquí?

2.2. around (within, through):

I had things to do around the house: tenía cosas que hacer en casa

they traveled around Europe: viajaron por Europa

she took them around the house: les mostró or enseñó la casa

I. Brit also turn round VB [Am tərn -, Brit təːn -] (v + adv)

1. Brit also turn round (to face different direction):

Brit also turn round: darse la vuelta

Brit also turn round: volverse

Brit also turn round: voltearse LatAm excl CSur

Brit also turn round: darse vuelta CSur

2. Brit also turn round (react) inf:

I can't turn around and tell her she isn't needed any more: no puedo salir ahora con que no la necesitamos más

3. Brit also turn round (reverse):

Brit also turn round weather/luck/economy:: cambiar completamente

Brit also turn round weather/luck/economy:: dar un vuelco

Brit also turn round weather/luck/economy:: pegar un vuelco

II. Brit also turn round VB [Am tərn -, Brit təːn -] (v + o + adv)

could you turn the TV around this way a little?: ¿podrías poner el televisor un poco más para este lado?

turn the book around so they can see: dale la vuelta al libro para que puedan ver

turn the book around so they can see: voltea el libro para que puedan ver LatAm excl CSur

turn the book around so they can see: da vuelta el libro para que puedan ver CSur

III. Brit also turn round VB [Am tərn -, Brit təːn -] (v + o + adv)

1. Brit also turn round (set on new course):

Brit also turn round company/economy: sanear

it has turned my life around: le ha dado un nuevo rumbo a mi vida

2. Brit also turn round (get ready):

we aim to turn orders around within 24 hours: procuramos despachar los pedidos en 24 horas

the ferry can be turned around in under an hour: el transbordador se puede preparar para volver a zarpar en menos de una hora

I. look around VB [Am lʊk -, Brit lʊk -] (v + adv, v + prep + o) (survey, investigate)

look around: mirar

I want to look around a little longer before deciding on a car: quiero mirar un poco más antes de decidirme por un coche

could we look around the house?: ¿podríamos ver la casa?

II. look around VB [Am lʊk -, Brit lʊk -] (v + adv) (seek)

to look around for sth: buscar algo

we're looking around for somebody to replace Smith: estamos buscando a alguien para sustituir a Smith

I. pull [Am pʊl, Brit pʊl] VB trans

1.1. pull:

pull (draw): tirar de

pull (draw): jalar LatAm excl CSur

pull (drag): arrastrar

the cart was pulled by a donkey: un burro tiraba de la carreta

the cart was pulled by a donkey: un burro jalaba la carreta LatAm excl CSur

1.2. pull (in specified direction) + adv compl:

pull your chair closer to the fire: acerca or arrima la silla al fuego

could you pull the door to/the curtains, please?: por favor, cierra la puerta/corre las cortinas

he was pulled from the rubble alive: lo sacaron vivo de entre los escombros

she pulled him aside to talk to him: se lo llevó a un lado para hablar con él

he pulled his hat down firmly over his ears: se caló el sombrero hasta las orejas

they pulled him into the car: lo metieron en el coche de un tirón

she was pulling her suitcase behind her: arrastraba la maleta

the current pulled him under: la corriente lo arrastró or se lo llevó al fondo

to pull the carpet or rug (out) from under sb or sb's feet: fastidiarle los planes a alguien

to pull the carpet or rug (out) from under sb or sb's feet: moverle el tapete a alguien Mex inf

to pull the carpet or rug (out) from under sb or sb's feet: (a)serrucharle el piso a alguien CSur inf

2.1. pull (tug):

pull: tirar de

pull: jalar LatAm excl CSur

pull the chain: tira de la cadena

pull the chain: jala la cadena LatAm excl CSur

don't pull my hair!: ¡no me tires del pelo!

don't pull my hair!: ¡no me jales el pelo! LatAm excl CSur

pull the other one! Brit inf: me estás tomando el pelo inf

to pull strings or wires (use influence): tocar todos los resortes or muchas teclas

to pull strings or wires (use influence): utilizar sus (or mis etc.) influencias

to pull strings or wires (use influence): mover hilos

to pull the strings or wires (be in control): tener la sartén por el mango

2.2. pull (tear, detach):

she pulled the toy to bits: rompió or destrozó el juguete

we'll have to pull all the old paper off the wall: vamos a tener que arrancar todo el papel viejo de la pared

2.3. pull (snag):

I've pulled a thread in my sweater: me he enganchado el suéter

3.1. pull:

pull weeds/nail: arrancar

pull tooth: sacar

3.2. pull (take out):

pull: sacar

he pulled out a $20 bill: sacó un billete de 20 dólares

he pulled a knife/gun on them: sacó un cuchillo/una pistola y los amenazó

3.3. pull FOOD:

pull chicken/goose: desplumar

3.4. pull beer/pint:

pull: tirar

4.1. pull inf:

pull crowd/audience: atraer

pull votes: conseguir

pull votes: hacerse con

4.2. pull inf (earn):

pull: embolsarse

pull: ganar

4.3. pull Brit boy/girl:

pull inf sl: ligarse inf

pull inf sl: levantarse AmS inf

4.4. pull inf program/show/game:

pull: cancelar

5. pull (perform) inf:

don't you ever pull a stunt like that on me again: no me vuelvas a hacer una faena así or una cosa semejante

what are you trying to pull?: ¿a qué estás jugando? inf

what are you trying to pull?: ¿qué es lo que pretendes?

don't you pull that stuff on me: no me vengas con historias inf

to pull a fast one on sb: hacerle una jugarreta a alguien inf

to pull a fast one on sb: meterle la mula a alguien CSur inf

6.1. pull MED:

pull muscle/tendon: desgarrarse

6.2. pull FOOD:

pull toffee/candy/dough: estirar

7. pull (in golf):

pull: golpear hacia la izquierda

8. pull TYPO:

pull proof: tirar

II. pull [Am pʊl, Brit pʊl] VB intr

1.1. pull (drag, tug):

pull: tirar

pull: jalar LatAm excl CSur

“pull”: “tirar” CSur Spain

“pull”: jale or hale LatAm excl CSur

to pull at/on sth: tirar de algo

to pull at/on sth: jalar algo LatAm excl CSur

she was pulling at my sleeve: me estaba tirando de la manga

she was pulling at my sleeve: me estaba jalando la manga LatAm excl CSur

I pulled on the rope with all my might: tiré de la cuerda con todas mis fuerzas

I pulled on the rope with all my might: jalé la cuerda con todas mis fuerzas LatAm excl CSur

the engine isn't pulling very well: el motor no tira bien

the engine isn't pulling very well: el motor no jala bien LatAm excl CSur

1.2. pull (suck):

to pull on or at sth on pipe: darle una chupada a algo

to pull on or at sth on pipe: darle una pitada a algo LatAm

to pull on or at sth on pipe: darle una calada a algo Spain

2.1. pull vehicle (move) + adv compl:

to pull off the road: salir de la carretera

to pull into the station: entrar en la estación

to pull slowly up a hill: subir una cuesta despacio

2.2. pull (row):

pull: remar

pull for the shore: rema hacia la orilla

III. pull [Am pʊl, Brit pʊl] N

1. pull C (tug):

pull: tirón m

pull: jalón m LatAm excl CSur

I gave a pull on the rope: le di un tirón a la cuerda

I gave a pull on the rope: le di un jalón a la cuerda LatAm excl CSur

each pull of the oars took us further from the shore: cada golpe de remo nos alejaba más de la orilla

2.1. pull U (pulling force):

pull: fuerza f

the pull of gravity: la fuerza de la gravedad

the pull of the current: la fuerza de la corriente

an actor with tremendous box-office pull: un actor muy taquillero

to go out on the pull Brit inf: salir a ligar inf

to go out on the pull Brit inf: salir a levantar AmS inf

2.2. pull U (influence):

pull: influencia f

3. pull C:

pull (on cigarette): chupada f

pull (on cigarette): pitada f LatAm

pull (on cigarette): calada f Spain

pull (on drink): sorbo m

4. pull C (difficult journey):

it was a hard pull up the hill: la subida de la colina fue difícil

5. pull C (in golf):

pull: golpe m a la izquierda

I. pull up VB [Am pʊl -, Brit pʊl -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. pull up (draw up):

pull up: levantar

pull up: subir

to pull one's socks/trousers up: subirse los calcetines/pantalones

2. pull up (uproot):

pull up plant: arrancar

II. pull up VB [Am pʊl -, Brit pʊl -] (v + o + adv)

1. pull up (improve):

this result will help to pull you up overall: este resultado te ayudará a subir la nota media

2. pull up (halt, check):

a shout pulled her up sharply: un grito la hizo pararse en seco

3. pull up (reprimand):

pull up: regañar

pull up: retar CSur

to pull sb up on sth: regañar a alguien por algo

to pull sb up on sth: retar a alguien por algo CSur

III. pull up VB [Am pʊl -, Brit pʊl -] (v + adv)

1. pull up (stop):

pull up car/driver:: parar

2. pull up (in race):

pull up: adelantar

he pulled up to within a few yards of the leaders: se colocó a pocas yardas de los que iban en cabeza

I. pull out VB [Am pʊl -, Brit pʊl -] (v + adv)

1. pull out vehicle/driver (depart):

pull out: arrancar

the train pulled out of the station: el tren salió de la estación

(enter traffic) he pulled out right in front of me: se me metió justo delante

the car pulled out from a side road: el coche salió de una calle lateral

2. pull out (come out):

pull out supplement/section:: separarse

3. pull out (extend):

pull out table:: alargarse

4. pull out (withdraw):

pull out troops/partner:: retirarse

pull out troops/partner:: irse

if they pull out of the negotiations: si se retiran de las negociaciones

if they pull out of the negotiations: si abandonan las negociaciones

we're not going to pull out of the deal: no nos vamos a echar atrás

5. pull out (recover):

pull out: recuperarse

to pull out of the recession: salir de or superar la recesión

II. pull out VB [Am pʊl -, Brit pʊl -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. pull out (extract, remove):

pull out tooth/nail/plug: sacar

pull out weeds: arrancar

he pulled out his wallet: sacó la cartera

2. pull out (detach):

pull out page: arrancar

3. pull out (withdraw):

pull out team/troops: retirar

he had orders to pull out the embassy staff: tenía órdenes de sacar al personal de la embajada del país

I. pull in VB [Am pʊl -, Brit pʊl -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1. pull in (draw in):

pull in nets/rope: recoger

pull in claws: retraer

pull your stomach in!: ¡mete or entra esa panza! inf

2. pull in (rein in):

pull in horse: sujetar

3. pull in (attract):

pull in investments/customers: atraer

this show pulls in large audiences: este espectáculo atrae mucho público

this show pulls in large audiences: este espectáculo jala mucho público Mex

we've been pulling in the orders: hemos conseguido muchos pedidos

4. pull in (earn):

pull in inf: sacar

pull in inf: ganar

5. pull in (arrest) inf:

pull in suspect: detener

II. pull in VB [Am pʊl -, Brit pʊl -] (v + adv)

1. pull in (arrive):

pull in train/bus:: llegar (a la estación, terminal etc)

2. pull in (move over):

pull in ship/car:: arrimarse

3. pull in (stop) Brit:

pull in car/truck:: parar

in the PONS Dictionary

I. around [əˈraʊnd] PREP

1. around (surrounding):

around: alrededor de

all around sth: por todas partes

the earth goes around the sun: la tierra gira alrededor del sol

to go around the corner: doblar la esquina

2. around (here and there within):

around: por

to drive around France: viajar (en coche) por Francia

to go around a museum: visitar un museo

to go all around the world: viajar por el mundo

to sit around the room: sentarse en la habitación

3. around (approximately):

around: más o menos

around: alrededor de

around May 10: sobre el 10 de mayo

somewhere around here: en algún lugar por aquí

II. around [əˈraʊnd] ADV

1. around (round about):

around: alrededor

all around: en todas partes

for 50 m around: en un radio de 50 m

for miles around: en millas a la redonda

2. around (aimlessly):

to walk around: dar una vuelta

to stand/hang around: estar/andar por ahí

to have been around: haber visto mundo

to have been around (be experienced): tener mucha experiencia

3. around (near by):

around: por ahí

is he around?: ¿está por ahí?

to be still around: seguir todavía ahí

I. pull [pʊl] VB trans

1. pull (draw):

pull: tirar de

pull: jalar LatAm

pull trigger: apretar

2. pull inf (take out):

pull gun, knife: sacar

3. pull MED (extract):

pull: sacar

pull tooth: extraer

4. pull SPORTS, MED (strain):

pull: forzar

5. pull (attract):

pull: atraer

6. pull Aus, Brit inf (sexually):

pull: ligar

7. pull Brit pint:

pull: servir

Phrases:

to pull a fast one inf: hacer una jugarreta

II. pull [pʊl] VB intr

1. pull (exert pulling force):

pull: tirar

2. pull inf (attract sexual partner):

pull: ligar

III. pull [pʊl] N

1. pull:

pull (act of pulling): tirón m

pull (stronger): jalón m

2. pull inf (influence):

pull: influencia f

3. pull (knob, handle):

pull: cuerda f

pull of a curtain: tirador m

4. pull:

pull (attraction): atracción f

pull (power to attract): atractivo m

5. pull of cigarette, drink:

pull: chupada f

in the PONS Dictionary

I. around [ə·ˈraʊnd] PREP

1. around (surrounding):

around: alrededor de

all around sth: por todas partes

the earth goes around the sun: la tierra gira alrededor del sol

to go around the corner: doblar la esquina

2. around (move within sth):

around: por

to drive around France: viajar (en coche) por Francia

to go around a museum: visitar un museo

to sit around the room: sentarse en la habitación

3. around (approximately):

around: más o menos

around: alrededor de

around May 10th: sobre el 10 de mayo

somewhere around here: en algún lugar por aquí

II. around [ə·ˈraʊnd] ADV

1. around (all over):

around: alrededor

all around: en todas partes

for 50 miles around: en un radio de 50 millas

for miles around: en millas a la redonda

to be the other way around: ser exactamente al revés

2. around (aimlessly):

to walk around: dar una vuelta

to stand/hang around: estar/andar por ahí

to have been around: haber visto mundo

to have been around (be experienced): tener mucha experiencia

3. around (near by):

around: por ahí

is he around?: ¿está por ahí?

to be still around: seguir todavía ahí

I. pull [pʊl] VB trans

1. pull (draw):

pull: tirar de

pull: jalar LatAm

pull trigger: apretar

2. pull inf (take out):

pull gun, knife: sacar

3. pull MED (extract):

pull: sacar

pull tooth: extraer

4. pull SPORTS, MED (strain):

pull muscle: forzar

5. pull (attract):

pull business, customers: atraer

Phrases:

to pull a fast one (on sb) inf: hacer una jugarreta (a alguien)

II. pull [pʊl] VB intr

1. pull (exert force):

pull: tirar

2. pull:

to pull on a beer: dar un trago a una cerveza

to pull on a cigarette: dar una calada [o chupada] a un cigarrillo

3. pull inf (hope for success):

to be pulling for sb/sth: estar con alguien/algo

III. pull [pʊl] N

1. pull:

pull (act of pulling): tirón m

pull (stronger): jalón m

2. pull inf (influence):

pull: influencia f

3. pull (on knob, handle):

pull: cuerda f

pull of a curtain: tirador m

4. pull:

pull (attraction): atracción f

pull (power to attract): atractivo m

pull (power to attract): tirón m

5. pull:

pull of cigarette: chupada f

pull of drink: trago m

Present
I	pull around
you	pull around
he/she/it	pulls around
we	pull around
you	pull around
they	pull around

Past
I	pulled around
you	pulled around
he/she/it	pulled around
we	pulled around
you	pulled around
they	pulled around

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

Past Perfect
I	had	pulled around
you	had	pulled around
he/she/it	had	pulled around
we	had	pulled around
you	had	pulled around
they	had	pulled around

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