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un libro muy leído

a widely-read book

¡qué huevos! o por huevos, etc a huevo Mex vulg sl, tuve que leer el libro a huevo

I had no damn choice but to read the book sl

se ha leído cuanto libro hay sobre el tema

she's read every book there is on the subject

de o en una tirada inf me leí el libro de o en una tirada

I read the whole book in one go o at a sitting

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I.read <pt & pp read [red]> VB trans [Am rid, Brit riːd]

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1. read:

read book/words/poem/lesson

read proofs

read map/music/program

to read sb's lips

leerle los labios a alguien

I can't read your writing

no te entiendo la letra

I can read French, but not speak it

puedo leer en francés, pero no lo hablo

for '800', read '80'

donde dice 800 léase 80

to read sth to sb, to read sb sth

leerle algo a alguien

I read myself to sleep

leo hasta que me quedo dormido

to read sb's mind or thoughts

adivinarle or leerle el pensamiento a alguien

to take sth as read (assume)

dar algo por sentado or por hecho

to take sth as read lit minutes

dar algo por leído

2.2. read (hear, receive) TELEC inf:

do you read me, alpha?

¿alfa, me recibe?

I'm reading you loud and clear

te oigo perfectamente bien

3.1. read sign/notice:

read

the sign read [rid] [riːd] 'closed for repairs'

el letrero decía or ponía 'cerrado por reformas'

3.2. read (indicate):

read thermometer/gauge:

3.3. read (note indication):

read meter/thermometer/gauge

4. read COMPUT:

read

5. read Brit UNIV:

read geography/classics

estudiar (en la universidad)

II.read <pt & pp read [red]> VB intr [Am rid, Brit riːd]

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1. read person:

read

can't you read?

¿no sabes leer?

to read to sb

leerle a alguien

to read about sth/sb I read, about it in the paper

lo leí en el diario

I like reading about film stars

me gusta leer (cosas) sobre la vida de las estrellas de cine

you should read about the period first

primero deberías leer un poco acerca del período histórico

to read through sth

2.2. read (have as text):

read

his letter reads as follows: …

su carta dice lo siguiente: …

his letter reads as follows: …

su carta reza así: … form

how does the last verse read?

¿qué dice or cómo es el último verso?

III.read N [Am rid, Brit riːd] no pl

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IV.read ADJ [Am rid, Brit riːd]

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reading [Am ˈridɪŋ, Brit ˈriːdɪŋ] N

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2.1. reading U (activity, skill):

Johnny's reading is coming along nicely

Johnny lee cada vez mejor

they gathered for the reading of the will

se reunieron para dar lectura al testamento

they gathered for the reading of the will attr glasses

they gathered for the reading of the will attr glasses

she has a reading age of 10

lee al nivel de un niño de 10 años

reading group

grupo m de lectura

reading lamp

lámpara f portátil

reading light

luz f de lectura

the reading public

el público lector

the reading public

2.2. reading C (event):

poetry reading

recital m de poesía

2.3. reading C (passage):

I.book [Am bʊk, Brit bʊk] N

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1. book (printed work):

book

it sounds like something out of a book

parece de cuento

a book on the French Revolution

un libro sobre la revolución francesa

the good Book form

the Book of Daniel

el Libro de Daniel

by or according to the book

ciñéndose a las reglas or normas

to go by the book

ceñirse (estrictamente) a las normas or reglas

a mi modo de ver

that's one for the book inf

es un verdadero récord

to be a closed book to sb

ser un misterio para alguien

to be an open book

ser (como) un libro abierto

to be in sb's good/bad books inf, I'm in her bad books now

en este momento no soy santo de su devoción

try to get into her good books

trata de conquistártela

to be on book THEAT

hacer de apuntador

to bring sb to book

pedirle cuentas a alguien

to be brought to book

tener que rendir cuentas

to read sb like a book he said he didn't care, but I could read him like a book

dijo que no le importaba, pero a mí no me engañaba

don't tell me stories, I can read you like a book

a mí no me vengas con cuentos, que yo ya te conozco

to speak or talk like a book

hablar como un libro

to throw the book at sb

castigar duramente a alguien

amante mf de los libros

bibliófilo m / bibliófila f

2.1. book:

book

2.2. book:

libreta f (de apuntes)

cuaderno m (de apuntes)

2.3. book (telephone directory):

book

book

directorio m LatAm excl CSur

we're in the book

estamos en la guía

we're in the book

estamos en el directorio LatAm excl CSur

4.1. book <books, pl > COMM, FIN:

to keep or do the books

llevar los libros or la contabilidad

4.2. book <books, pl > (of club, agency):

book

are you on our books?

¿está inscrito aquí?

5. book (betting) Am:

I'd make book they'll lose the game!

me apuesto or me juego la cabeza a que pierden el partido

6. book (libretto):

book Am

II.book [Am bʊk, Brit bʊk] VB trans esp Brit

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1.1. book:

book room/seat/flight

book appointment

we're booked to fly on Tuesday

tenemos el vuelo reservado para el martes

the hotel/restaurant/flight is fully booked

el hotel/restaurante/vuelo está completo

we're fully booked until June

hasta junio no nos queda nada

can we book a time to meet and discuss this? Brit

¿cuándo nos podríamos reunir para discutirlo?

I'm booked (up) all this week

tengo toda la semana ocupada

2. book (record):

3.1. book (record charge against):

book

book

ponerle una multa a

he was booked for speeding

lo multaron or le pusieron una multa por exceso de velocidad

3.2. book (in soccer):

book Brit

III.book [Am bʊk, Brit bʊk] VB intr esp Brit

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book

hacer una reserva

book

hacer una reservación LatAm

book

IV.book [Am bʊk, Brit bʊk] ADJ attr

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book value/profit:

book

según los libros

See also cook

I.cook [Am kʊk, Brit kʊk] N

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cook

cocinero m / cocinera f

he's a good cook

cocina muy bien

he's a good cook

es muy buen cocinero

to be chief cook and bottle-washer, I'm not chief cook and bottle-washer here, you know

mira que yo no soy la sirvienta

too many cooks spoil the broth

muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato

II.cook [Am kʊk, Brit kʊk] VB trans

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1. cook (prepare):

cook food/meal

cook food/meal

2. cook (falsify) inf:

cook books/accounts

III.cook [Am kʊk, Brit kʊk] VB intr

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2. cook (become ready):

cook food/meal:

3. cook (happen) inf:

what's cooking?

¿qué se está cociendo? inf

what's cooking?

¿qué se está tramando? inf

Translations for reading book in the English»Spanish Dictionary

reading book N

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reading book

libro m de lectura

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I.read¹ [ri:d] read, read read, read N no pl

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read

II.read¹ [ri:d] read, read read, read VB trans

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3. read (interpret):

read

4. read (inspect):

read

5. read (understand):

read

I don't read you

6. read Brit UNIV:

read

III.read¹ [ri:d] read, read read, read VB intr

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read person

read book, magazine

I.book [bʊk] N

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1. book:

book

the Good Book

2. book:

book of stamps

book of tickets

3. book (register):

book

4. book COMM, FIN:

Phrases:

to be in sb's bad books Brit

estar en la lista negra de alguien

to be a closed book (to sb)

ser un misterio (para alguien)

to be in sb's good books

gozar de las simpatías de alguien

to bring sb to book

pedir cuentas a alguien

to cook the books inf

amañar las cuentas

to be able to read sb like a book

conocer a alguien a fondo

to suit sb's book

convenir a alguien

to throw the book at sb

castigar duramente a alguien

to throw the book at sb

cantar las cuarenta a alguien

II.book [bʊk] VB trans

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1. book (reserve):

book

2. book (register):

book

III.book [bʊk] VB intr

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book

read² [red] ADJ

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read

little/widely read

poco/muy leído

I.reading [ˈri:dɪŋ] N

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1. reading no pl:

2. reading (interpretation):

interpretación f

3. reading TECH:

II.reading [ˈri:dɪŋ] ADJ

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She shared how reading books influenced her work as an artist and how it opened her imagination. www.ibtimes.com.au

This emergency reading book was as ever pocket-sized, and was bound in red leather, its print close and elegant. www.ft.com

I was happy to read your announcement and look forward to reading book in 2013. www.macleans.ca

Together they made arrangements for 40,000 reading books which became the basis of libraries in 65 villages. en.wikipedia.org

These high frequency words form the backbone of the reading books. en.wikipedia.org

It is often selected by primary schools as a reading book for children between 7 and 13. en.wikipedia.org

She is busy reading books and raising her two daughters. timesleader.com

It is a truly addictive reading book, and was leapt on and devoured by my children. en.wikipedia.org

A section is devoted to general reading books. en.wikipedia.org

The man spends his time in confinement reading books, writing, playing piano, studying, drinking wine, and educating himself. en.wikipedia.org

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