STRING TOGETHER - Translation from English into Spanish

string together VB [Am strɪŋ -, Brit strɪŋ -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

string together thoughts:

string together: coordinar

string together: hilar

she could barely string two sentences together in German: apenas podía hilar un par de frases en alemán

it consists of several episodes, loosely strung together: se compone de varios episodios unidos por un tenue hilo conductor

hilar: to string together

enristrar: to string … together

I. together [Am təˈɡɛðər, Brit təˈɡɛðə] ADV together often appears as the second element of certain verb structures in English (band together, go together, piece together, etc). For translations, see the relevant verb entry (band, go, piece, etc).

1. together (in each other's company):

they walked together for part of the way: caminaron juntos/juntas un trecho

we sat together in silence: estuvimos (todos/los dos) sentados en silencio

we left them alone together: los dejamos solos a los dos

we get on quite well together: nos llevamos bastante bien

now that we're all together again: ahora que estamos todos juntos or reunidos otra vez

they were separated for a while, but they're together again now: estuvieron separados un tiempo, pero ahora han vuelto a juntarse

these knives and forks don't all belong together: estos cuchillos y tenedores no son del mismo juego

they belong together: son el uno para el otro

2.1. together (in combination, collaboration):

let's write the letter together: escribamos juntos/juntas la carta

together, these two issues dominate the headlines: estos dos temas dominan conjuntamente los titulares

we must face this crisis together: debemos hacer frente a esta crisis unidos

pink and orange don't go together very well: el rosa no va or no pega muy bien con el naranja

2.2. together (at the same time):

together: juntos

let's all sing together: cantemos todos juntos

all together now!: ¡todos (juntos or a la vez)!

we were at school together: fuimos compañeros de colegio

you have to push both buttons together: hay que pulsar los dos botones simultáneamente or a la vez

the two things happened together: las dos cosas ocurrieron al mismo tiempo

3. together (in, into contact):

we stuck the broken cup together again: pegamos la taza que se había roto

the planks are held together by nails: las tablas están clavadas entre sí

the pieces slot together: las piezas encajan unas en otras

I pulled the curtains together: cerré or corrí las cortinas

they were brought together by chance: el destino los unió

4.1. together (one with the other):

add the two figures together: suma las dos cantidades

4.2. together (without interruption):

together: seguidos

he can't concentrate for more than two minutes together: no puede concentrarse más de dos minutos seguidos

Phrases:

together with: junto con

II. together [Am təˈɡɛðər, Brit təˈɡɛðə] ADJ inf

together: centrado

together: equilibrado

put together VB [Am pʊt -, Brit pʊt -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o)

1.1. put together (assemble):

put together machine/piece of furniture: armar

put together machine/piece of furniture: montar

put together collection: reunir

1.2. put together:

put together (create) team: formar

put together documentary: realizar

put together documentary: producir

put together magazine: producir

put together meal: preparar

put together meal: hacer

put together (quickly): improvisar

2. put together (combine):

put together: juntar

put together: reunir

the necklace cost more than everything else put together: el collar costó más que todo lo demás junto

I. keep together VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + adv)

1. keep together search party/group:

keep together: no separarse

2. keep together orchestra/oarsmen:

keep together: ir al unísono

II. keep together VB [Am kip -, Brit kiːp -] (v + o + adv)

keep together papers/objects:

keep together: mantener juntos

I. get together VB [Am ɡɛt -, Brit ɡɛt -] (v + adv)

1. get together (meet):

get together: reunirse

let's all get together for a drink sometime: a ver cuándo nos reunimos or juntamos para tomar algo

they got together to discuss the problem: se reunieron para tratar el problema

to get together with sb: reunirse con alguien

2. get together (join forces):

get together nations/unions:: unirse

why don't we get together to buy her a present?: ¿por qué no le regalamos algo juntos?

3. get together (become couple, team):

get together inf: juntarse

II. get together VB [Am ɡɛt -, Brit ɡɛt -] (v + o + adv, v + adv + o) (assemble)

get together people/documents/money: reunir

we're getting a band together: estamos formando un conjunto

get your things together, we're going: junta or recoge tus cosas que nos vamos

III. get together VB [Am ɡɛt -, Brit ɡɛt -] (v + o + adv)

1. get together (reconcile):

get together people/couple: reconciliar

2. get together (sort out, make effective) inf:

get together life: poner en orden

if we could get our technique together …: si pudiéramos perfeccionar nuestra técnica …

they seem to have got themselves together at last: parece que por fin se han organizado

to get it together as a journalist, he never managed to get it together: nunca llegó a ser un buen periodista

I can't get it together to organize the vacation: no consigo organizarme para arreglar lo de las vacaciones

come together VB [Am kəm -, Brit kʌm -] (v + adv)

1. come together group/people:

come together: reunirse

2. come together plan/idea:

come together: cuajar

it's all coming together for the party: le está empezando a ir bien al partido

I. string [Am strɪŋ, Brit strɪŋ] N

1.1. string U or C (cord, length of cord):

string: cordel m

string: bramante m Spain

string: mecate m AmC Mex Ven

string: pita f And

string: cáñamo m And

string: piolín m RioPl

a piece of string: un (trozo de) cordel (or bramante etc.)

give me some string: dame un cordel (or un bramante etc.)

1.2. string C:

string (on parka): cordón m

string (on apron): cinta f

string (on puppet): hilo m

no strings attached: sin compromisos

no strings attached: sin condiciones

to be tied to sb's apron strings: estar pegado a las faldas de alguien

he's tied to his mother's/wife's apron strings: está pegado a las faldas de su madre/mujer

to have sb on a string: tener a alguien en un puño

2.1. string (on instrument):

string C: cuerda f

string attr symphony/sonata: para cuerdas

string attr symphony/sonata: para instrumentos de cuerda

string player: instrumentista mf de cuerda

2.2. string C (on racket):

string: cuerda f

2.3. string C (in archery):

string: cuerda f

to have several strings or more than one string to one's bow: tener varios recursos

he's also an electrician, so he has a second string to his bow: también es electricista, así que tiene otra manera de ganarse la vida

2.4. string C <strings, pl > MUS:

string: cuerdas fpl

3.1. string C (set):

string (of pearls, beads): sarta f

string (of pearls, beads): hilo m

string (of onions, garlic): ristra f

3.2. string C (series):

string (of people): sucesión f

string (of vehicles): fila f

string (of vehicles): hilera f

string (of events): serie f

string (of events): cadena f

string (of wins, losses, successes): serie f

string (of curses, complaints, lies): sarta f

string (of curses, complaints, lies): retahíla f

3.3. string C (group):

string (of racehorses): cuadra f

string (of newspapers): grupo m

string (of shops): cadena f

4. string C (of beans, plant):

string: hebra f

string: hilo m

II. string <pt & pp strung> [Am strɪŋ, Brit strɪŋ] VB trans

1. string (suspend):

string: colgar

string: tender

2.1. string guitar/racket/bow:

string: encordar

string: ponerle (las) cuerdas a

2.2. string:

string beads/pearls: ensartar

string beads/pearls: enhebrar

string onions: enristrar

3. string bean:

string: quitarle las hebras a

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

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

English

Spanish

to fasten sth together with string: atar algo

Spanish

English

enhebrar: to string together

I. together [təˈgeðəʳ, Am -ɚ] ADV

1. together (jointly):

together: juntos

together: juntas

all together: todos juntos

all together: todas juntas

together with sb/sth: junto con alguien/algo

to live together: vivir juntos

to get together: juntarse

to get it together inf: organizarse

2. together (at the same time):

together: a un tiempo

together: a la vez

II. together [təˈgeðəʳ, Am -ɚ] ADJ inf

together: equilibrado, -a

I. string [strɪŋ] strung, strung N

1. string a. MUS:

string (twine): cuerda f

string (on puppet): hilo m

to pull strings fig: mover hilos

with no strings attached: sin compromiso alguno

2. string pl MUS:

string (section): (instrumentos m pl de) cuerda f

string (players): (instrumentistas m pl de) cuerda

3. string (chain):

string: cadena f

string of pearls: collar m

4. string (sequence):

string of scandals: serie f

string of lies: sarta f

string of people: hilera f

string of oaths: retahíla f

5. string COMPUT:

string: secuencia f

6. string (underwear):

string: tanga m Spain

string: tanga f LatAm

string [strɪŋ] strung, strung

string VB trans:

string: poner una cuerda a

string instrument: encordar

string beads: ensartar

OpenDict entry

string N

no strings: sin compromiso

string together VB trans

string together: hilar

English

Spanish

to fasten sth together with string: atar algo

Spanish

English

enhebrar: to string together

I. together [tə·ˈgeð·ər] ADV

1. together (jointly):

together: juntos

together: juntas

all together: todos juntos

all together: todas juntas

together with sb/sth: junto con alguien/algo

to live together: vivir juntos

to get together: juntarse

to get it together sl: organizarse

2. together (at the same time):

together: a la vez

II. together [tə·ˈgeð·ər] ADJ sl

together: equilibrado, -a

I. string [strɪŋ] N

1. string a. MUS:

string (twine): cuerda f

string (on puppet): hilo m

to pull strings fig: mover hilos

with no strings attached: sin compromiso alguno

2. string pl MUS:

string (section): (instrumentos m pl de) cuerda f

string (players): (instrumentistas m pl de) cuerda f

3. string (chain):

string: cadena f

string of pearls: collar m

4. string (sequence):

string of scandals: serie f

string of lies: sarta f

string of people: hilera f

string of oaths: retahíla f

5. string comput:

string: secuencia f

II. string <strung, strung> [strɪŋ] VB trans

string: poner una cuerda a

string instrument: encordar

string tennis racket: encordar

string beads: ensartar

Present
I	string together
you	string together
he/she/it	strings together
we	string together
you	string together
they	string together

Past
I	strung together
you	strung together
he/she/it	strung together
we	strung together
you	strung together
they	strung together

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

Past Perfect
I	had	strung together
you	had	strung together
he/she/it	had	strung together
we	had	strung together
you	had	strung together
they	had	strung together

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