silk hat in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for silk hat in the English»Spanish Dictionary

hat [Am hæt, Brit hat] N

1. hat FASHION:

hat

sombrero m

to put on/to take off one's hat

ponerse/quitarse el sombrero

to put on/to take off one's hat

ponerse/sacarse el sombrero esp LatAm

hold or hang on to your hat! inf

¡agárrate! inf

I'll eat my hat inf if they finish before Friday, I'll eat my hat

si acaban antes del viernes, yo soy Napoleón inf

I'll eat my hat inf if they finish before Friday, I'll eat my hat

si acaban antes del viernes, me como un chancho crudo RioPl inf

my hat! Brit dated

¡caracoles! dated

to be old hat

no ser nada nuevo

to be old hat

no ser ninguna novedad

to hang one's hat Am inf

tener las cosas de uno

to keep sth under one's hat keep it under your hat

de esto no digas palabra

to keep sth under one's hat keep it under your hat

de esto no digas ni pío inf

to pass the hat around

pasar la gorra

to pull sth out of the hat

sacarse algo de la manga

to raise or take off one's hat to sb you have to take your hat off to her

hay que quitarse el sombrero

to raise or take off one's hat to sb you have to take your hat off to her

hay que sacarle or quitarle el sombrero LatAm

he always takes his hat off to ladies

siempre saluda a las señoras quitándose el sombrero

he always takes his hat off to ladies

siempre se descubre ante las damas form

to talk through one's hat

hablar por hablar

to talk through one's hat

hablar sin ton ni son

to throw or toss one's hat into the ring

echarse al ruedo

2. hat (indicating role, capacity):

he spoke wearing his politician's hat

habló como político

he spoke wearing his politician's hat

habló en calidad de político

See also ring², ring¹

I.ring² [Am rɪŋ, Brit rɪŋ] N

1. ring C (sound of bell):

there was a ring at the door

sonó el timbre de la puerta

a loud ring was heard

se oyó un timbrazo

2. ring U (sound, resonance):

the ring of the smith's hammer

el martilleo del herrero

the ring of horses' hooves on cobbles

el sonido de los cascos de los caballos en los adoquines

his voice/the language has a harsh ring

su voz/el idioma tiene un timbre áspero

the name has a ring to it

el nombre suena bien

a name with a familiar ring to it

un nombre muy conocido or que suena mucho

a story with a ring of truth

una historia verosímil

3. ring C no pl Brit (telephone call):

to give sb a ring

llamar (por teléfono) a alguien

to give sb a ring

telefonear a alguien

to give sb a ring

darle or pegarle un telefonazo a alguien inf

to give sb a ring

hablarle a alguien Mex

4. ring C (set of bells):

ring

juego m de campanas

II.ring² <pt rang, pp rung> [Am rɪŋ, Brit rɪŋ] VB intr

1.1. ring (make sound):

ring church bell:

sonar

ring church bell:

repicar

ring church bell:

tañer liter

ring doorbell/telephone/alarm/alarm clock:

sonar

1.2. ring (operate bell):

ring person:

tocar el timbre

ring person:

llamar al timbre

to ring at the door

tocar el timbre

to ring at the door

llamar a la puerta or al timbre

you rang, sir?

¿ha llamado, señor?

to ring for sb/sth you have to ring for service

tiene que llamar al timbre para que lo atiendan

she rang for the butler

hizo sonar el timbre/la campanilla para llamar el mayordomo

2. ring (telephone):

ring Brit

llamar (por teléfono)

ring Brit

telefonear

ring Brit

hablar Mex

to ring for sb/sth she rang for a cab/doctor

llamó un taxi/al médico

3.1. ring (resound):

ring

resonar

their shouts still rang in our ears

todavía oíamos sus gritos

their shouts still rang in our ears

sus gritos aún resonaban en nuestros oídos liter

the house rang with the laughter of children

la casa resonaba con risas infantiles

the air rang with their shouts of joy

sus gritos de alegría resonaban en el aire

the whole office rang with talk of the boss's wedding

en la oficina no se hablaba sino de la boda del jefe

to ring true

ser or sonar convincente

the characters ring false

los personajes no son convincentes

her laughter rang hollow

su risa sonaba forzada

their boasts/threats rang hollow

sus alardes/amenazas no convencían a nadie

3.2. ring ears:

ring

zumbar

III.ring² <pt rang, pp rung> [Am rɪŋ, Brit rɪŋ] VB trans

1. ring (operate):

ring doorbell/handbell/church bell

tocar

2. ring (telephone):

ring Brit

llamar (por teléfono)

ring Brit

telefonear

ring Brit

hablarle a Mex

ring the doctor

llama al médico

I.ring¹ [Am rɪŋ, Brit rɪŋ] N

1.1. ring:

ring (on finger)

anillo m

ring (woman's)

anillo m

ring (woman's)

sortija f

ring (for nose, ear)

aro m

diamond ring

anillo or sortija de brillantes or diamantes

1.2. ring (circular object):

the bull had a ring through its nose

el toro tenía un aro en la nariz or una nariguera

he had a ring in his ear

tenía un aro en la oreja

a curtain ring

una argolla or anilla

there was a ring around the pigeon's foot

la paloma tenía una anilla en la pata

1.3. ring (circular shape):

ring

círculo m

to stand in a ring

hacer un corro

to stand in a ring

formar un círculo

a dirty ring around the bathtub

un cerco de suciedad or de mugre en la bañera

the rings of Saturn

los anillos de Saturno

she put a ring around the date/advertisement

marcó con un círculo la fecha/el anuncio

to have rings around one's eyes

tener ojeras

to run rings around sth/sb

darle mil vueltas a algo/alguien

to run rings around sth/sb

darle sopas con honda(s) a algo/alguien Spain inf

to run rings around sth/sb

bailarse algo/a alguien Col inf

1.4. ring BOT:

ring, a. growth ring

anillo m

1.5. ring (burner):

ring Brit

quemador m

ring Brit

hornilla f LatAm excl CSur

ring Brit

hornillo m Spain

ring Brit

hornalla f RioPl

2.1. ring (in boxing, wrestling):

ring

cuadrilátero m

ring

ring m

to throw or toss one's cap or hat into the ring

echarse or lanzarse al ruedo

to throw or toss one's cap or hat into the ring

entrar en liga

my hat is in the ring

estoy en la contienda

2.2. ring (in circus):

ring

pista f

2.3. ring:

bull ring

ruedo m

2.4. ring (at race course):

ring (in UK)

recinto m para apuestas

2.5. ring (in livestock market):

ring

corral m de exposición

3.1. ring (of criminals):

ring

red f

ring

banda f

vice/drug ring

red de corrupción/de narcotráfico

spy ring

red de espionaje

3.2. ring COMM:

ring

cártel m

II.ring¹ <pt & pp ringed> [Am rɪŋ, Brit rɪŋ] VB trans

1. ring (surround):

ring

cercar

ring

rodear

2. ring (with pen, pencil):

ring

marcar con un círculo

ring

encerrar en un círculo

3. ring bird:

ring

anillar

to ring a bull

ponerle un aro en el hocico a un toro

to ring a bull

ponerle una nariguera a un toro

silk [Am sɪlk, Brit sɪlk] N U

1. silk:

silk

seda f

raw/artificial/pure silk

seda cruda/artificial/natural

sewing silk

hilo m de seda

attr silk industry

industria f de la seda

silk thread

hilo m de seda

2. silk C (in UK) LAW:

to take silk

ser nombrado

3. silk <silks, pl > HORSE RAC:

silk

colores mpl (de la cuadra)

See also smooth, Queen's Counsel, purse

I.smooth <smoother smoothest> [Am smuð, Brit smuːð] ADJ

1.1. smooth:

smooth texture/stone

liso

smooth texture/stone

suave

smooth skin

suave

smooth skin

terso

smooth tire

liso

smooth sea/lake

tranquilo

smooth sea/lake

en calma

this razor gives a smooth shave

esta navaja afeita muy al ras

this razor gives a smooth shave

esta navaja da un afeitado muy apurado Spain

the steps are worn smooth

los peldaños están lisos por el uso

as smooth as a baby's bottom

suave como la piel de un bebé

as smooth as silk/velvet

suave como la seda/el terciopelo

1.2. smooth (of consistency):

smooth batter/sauce

sin grumos

smooth batter/sauce

homogéneo

beat/whisk until smooth and creamy

batir hasta que esté cremoso y sin grumos

1.3. smooth (of taste):

smooth wine/whiskey/tobacco

suave

2.1. smooth (of movement):

smooth acceleration/landing/take-off

suave

smooth flight

cómodo

smooth flight

bueno

it was a smooth crossing

el mar estaba en calma

it was a smooth crossing

fue una buena travesía

the car came to a smooth stop

el coche se detuvo suavemente

2.2. smooth (trouble-free):

smooth journey

sin complicaciones

smooth journey

sin problemas

smooth transition/passage

poco conflictivo

smooth transition/passage

sin problemas

smooth transition/passage

sin obstáculos

3.1. smooth (easy, polished):

smooth style/performance

fluido

he presented a smooth, unruffled exterior

tenía un aspecto desenvuelto y seguro de sí mismo

3.2. smooth (glib, suave):

smooth pej

poco sincero

don't fall for his smooth talk!

¡no te dejes engañar por su labia!

he's a smooth talker

tiene mucha labia

he's a smooth talker

tiene un pico de oro

II.smooth [Am smuð, Brit smuːð] VB trans

1. smooth:

smooth dress

alisar

smooth dress

arreglar

smooth hair

alisar

smooth hair

arreglar

smooth tablecloth/sheet

alisar

2. smooth (polish):

smooth

pulir

3. smooth (ease):

to smooth sb's path or way

allanarle el camino or el terreno a alguien

Queen's Counsel N (in UK)

Queen's Counsel

título conferido a ciertos abogados de prestigio

I.purse [Am pərs, Brit pəːs] N

1.1. purse (for money):

purse

monedero m

purse

portamonedas m

you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear

no se le pueden pedir peras al olmo

1.2. purse (funds):

purse

fondos mpl

that's beyond my purse

no me puedo permitir ese lujo

the public purse

el erario público

1.3. purse (prize money):

purse

premio m (en efectivo)

2. purse (handbag):

purse Am

cartera f

purse Am

bolso m Spain

purse Am

bolsa f Mex

II.purse [Am pərs, Brit pəːs] VB trans

to purse one's lips

fruncir la boca

silk hat in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for silk hat in the English»Spanish Dictionary

silk hat N

silk hat

sombrero m de copa

Translations for silk hat in the English»Spanish Dictionary

hat [hæt] N

hat

sombrero m

to pass round the hat

pasar la gorra

Phrases:

I'll eat my hat if ...

que me maten si...

to keep sth under one's hat

no decir ni una palabra sobre algo

to talk through one's hat inf

decir bobadas

my hat!

¡caracoles!

silk [sɪlk] N

1. silk:

silk

seda f

silk dress

vestido m de seda

silk scarf

pañuelo m de seda

2. silk Brit LAW:

silk

abogado(-a) m (f) (de categoría superior)

to receive [or to take] silk

ser ascendido a la abogacía superior

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

He was allowed to take his silk hat and took more interest in this than he did in the legal proceedings against him.

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His silk hat was lined with newspaper cuttings relating to his performances, and he would sometimes give us a taste of his quality which would rather open our eyes.

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Riders were required to wear informal uniform if they were military officers, or black or pink coats with silk hats if they were civilians.

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His work with the silk mercers passed six months, selling silk and ribbons and silk hats, the latter articles having then only just come into fashion.

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A well-known folk story attributes the name to a local man who was a fixture at local dances, wooing women with his suave attire, especially his silk hat.

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The same group was also often called the wool hat boys (for they opposed the rich men, who wore expensive silk hats).

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Riders could now wear hunt caps in addition to silk hats.

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Jones was also known for his tall silk hats, always worn at an unusual angle.

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His conspicuous looks include a silk hat and a kaiser moustache.

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