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safe conduct [Am seɪf kənˈdəkt, Brit] N

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1. safe conduct U (protection):

safe conduct

2. safe conduct C (document):

safe conduct

salvoconducto m

Translations for safe conduct in the Spanish»English Dictionary

salvoconducto

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I.conduct N U [Am ˈkɑnˌdəkt, Brit ˈkɒndʌkt]

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2. conduct (management):

her conduct of the investigation was exemplary

la manera or el modo en que condujo la investigación fue ejemplar

II.conduct VB trans [Am kənˈdəkt, Brit kənˈdʌkt]

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2. conduct MUS:

conduct orchestra/work

3. conduct (lead, direct):

conduct visitor/tour/party

he conducted us to the library form

nos condujo a la biblioteca form

4. conduct (transmit):

conduct heat/electricity/liquid

III.conduct VB refl [Am kənˈdəkt, Brit kənˈdʌkt]

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to conduct oneself

conducirse form

to conduct oneself

IV.conduct VB intr [Am kənˈdəkt, Brit kənˈdʌkt] MUS

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I.safe <safer, safest> [Am seɪf, Brit seɪf] ADJ

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1.1. safe (secure from danger):

the money will be safe here

el dinero estará seguro aquí

his reputation is safe

su reputación está a salvo

you are not safe here

corres peligro aquí

keep these documents safe

guarda estos documentos en un lugar seguro

your secret is safe with me

puedes confiar en que guardaré tu secreto

we'll be safe from prying eyes/from him here

aquí estaremos a salvo de curiosos/de él

she's safe from any immediate danger

está fuera de peligro inmediato

no one is safe from her sharp tongue

nadie está a salvo or nadie se salva de su lengua mordaz

safe pair of hands

persona en la que se puede confiar

1.3. safe (offering protection):

safe haven/refuge

keep the medicine in a safe place

guarde la medicina en (un) lugar seguro

3. safe (not risky):

safe investment

safe investment

safe method/contraceptive

safe method/contraceptive

he's a very safe driver

conduce con prudencia

it's a pretty safe bet that he will win

(de) seguro que gana él

it's safe to say that …

se puede decir sin temor a equivocarse que …

they opted for the safe choice

fueron a lo seguro

a safe seat POL

una circunscripción donde la victoria está prácticamente asegurada

buy six bottles to be on the safe side

compra seis botellas para que no vaya a faltar or para mayor seguridad

we'd better leave at four o'clock to be on the safe side

mejor salgamos a las cuatro por si acaso or por las dudas

better (to be) safe than sorry

más vale prevenir que curar

II.safe [Am seɪf, Brit seɪf] N

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2. safe (condom) Am:

safe inf

globo m inf

safe inf

paracaídas m inf

safe inf

safe inf

forro m RioPl inf

See also play

I.play [Am pleɪ, Brit pleɪ] N

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1.3. play C (turn, move):

it's your play now

1.4. play C Am SPORTS (maneuver):

play

to make a play for sb/sth also Brit he made a play for her

trató de ganársela or de conquistársela

the company made a play for ownership of ABC Industries

la compañía intentó hacerse con ABC Industries

2. play U (interplay):

play

the play of light and shadow

el juego de luces y sombras

4. play C THEAT:

play

obra f (de teatro)

play

pieza f (teatral)

play

5. play C (pun):

a play on words

un juego de palabras

II.play [Am pleɪ, Brit pleɪ] VB trans

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1.1. play hopscotch/leapfrog:

play

let's play house

vamos a jugar a las madres or a las visitas

to play a joke/trick on sb

hacerle or gastarle una broma/una jugarreta a alguien

2.1. play (compete against):

play opponent/team

we're playing them in the finals

en la final jugamos contra ellos

to play sb at sth I used to play her at chess

jugaba ajedrez con ella

to play sb at sth I used to play her at chess

jugaba al ajedrez con ella Spain RioPl

2.3. play (in particular position):

play inside left/quarterback

which position are you playing?

¿en qué posición juegas?

which position are you playing?

¿de qué juegas?

2.4. play (use in game):

play reserve

play reserve

3. play (gamble on):

play

to play the horses/dogs inf

jugar a los caballos/galgos

to play the market FIN

jugar a la bolsa

4.1. play instrument:

play

to play the piano/the clarinet

tocar el piano/el clarinete

4.2. play:

interpretar form

5.2. play THEAT:

to play it cool

hacer como si nada

to play (it) dumb

hacerse el tonto

to play (it) safe

to play (it) safe

to play (it) smart

to play (it) straight

ser sincero or honesto

to play (it) straight LIT, THEAT

representar el papel sin artificios

to play (it) straight LIT, THEAT

actuar con naturalidad

5.3. play THEAT:

play theater/town

7. play (treat) liter:

to play sb fair

tratar bien a alguien

to play sb false

engañar a alguien

8. play (move) + adv compl:

to play the spotlight over the stage

recorrer el escenario con el reflector

they played the hoses over the blaze

movían las mangueras sobre las llamas

9. play (in angling) SPORTS:

III.play [Am pleɪ, Brit pleɪ] VB intr

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1. play (amuse oneself):

play children:

we tried to persuade him but he wouldn't play inf

tratamos de convencerlo pero no quiso saber nada

to play at sth

they were playing at cops and robbers

estaban jugando a ladrones y policías

what are you playing at?

¿a qué estás jugando?

what are you playing at?

¿qué es lo que te propones?

to play with sb/sth

jugar con alguien/algo

she played with her toys/friends

jugaba con sus juguetes/amigos

I played with the idea

I played with the idea

le di vueltas a la idea

I feel you're just playing with me

me parece que solo estás jugando conmigo or que te estás burlando de mí

to play with words

jugar con las palabras

we don't have much time/money to play with

no disponemos de mucho tiempo/de mucho dinero

to play with oneself euph

toquetearse euph

to play fast and loose with sb/sth

jugar con alguien/algo

2. play:

play GAMES, SPORTS

play!

¡que empiece el juego!

to play for money

jugar por dinero

whose turn is it to play?

¿a quién le toca (jugar)?

the court is playing well today

la cancha está en buenas condiciones hoy

to play fair

to play fair with sb

ser justo con alguien

to play straight with sb

ser sincero con alguien

3.2. play (pretend):

to play dead

hacerse el muerto

to play hard to get

hacerse el (or la etc.) interesante

Translations for safe conduct in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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salvoconducto

salvaguardia

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I.conduct [kənˈdʌkt, Am ˈkɑ:n-] VB trans

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1. conduct (carry out):

3. conduct (behave):

to conduct oneself

4. conduct ELEC, PHYS (transmit):

II.conduct [kənˈdʌkt, Am ˈkɑ:n-] VB intr MUS

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llevar la batuta

III.conduct [kənˈdʌkt, Am ˈkɑ:n-] N no pl

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1. conduct (management):

2. conduct (behaviour):

sb's conduct towards sb

el comportamiento de alguien hacia alguien

I.safe [seɪf] ADJ

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4. safe (trustworthy):

safe

II.safe [seɪf] N

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safe

caja f de caudales

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As predicted, he is arrested shortly after and brokers a deal exchanging safe conduct for the three fugitives in return for revealing the impending broadcast. en.wikipedia.org

He initially escaped a short trial and then asked for safe conduct from the prince-elector to face a proper trial. en.wikipedia.org

Promised safe conduct, he was marched under guard to the townhouse where the council had assembled. en.wikipedia.org

The merchant had royal safe conduct covering his goods. en.wikipedia.org

In this post he was responsible for the safe conduct of manned space flight missions. en.wikipedia.org

After holding for three days, he surrendered in return for a promise of safe conduct for himself and his men. en.wikipedia.org

Police officers were promised safe conduct and subsequent release. en.wikipedia.org

Safe conduct is only granted in exceptional circumstances. en.wikipedia.org

They finally surrendered in 70 due to hunger and left the camp in orderly fashion under promises of safe conduct. en.wikipedia.org

The castle survived the attack and only succumbed when the garrison was bribed and promised safe conduct. en.wikipedia.org

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