bueno
fantastic ; good ; neat ; nice ; sound ; seemly ; decent ; creditable ; fantastical ; good-natured ; good-hearted ; kind .
GODORT has done a fantastic job of dealing with and solving documents problems.
A good thesaurus is a list that has been compiled to serve in the retrieval environment in which it is called upon to operate.
What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.
One time he showed me a photograph in an art book of a woman's bare breasts and said 'Nice tits, uh?'.
Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.
They were the first cloth bindings that were intended to compete with paper boards as seemly but inexpensive covers for ordinary books.
At present, the Internet's international expansion is hampered by the lack of a good supporting infrastructure, namely a decent telephone system.
Maybe there is not creditable model, but a lot of publishers are trying to be the onw who discovers the best approach.
Adorno's distinction between fantastical thought & the commodification of fantasy in the form of literature is addressed.
The illustrations were projected on a large screen and the children were able to see that it was a locus amoenus and a reflection of the character of the good-natured host.
Relaxing, joking and just being around guys and gals who are good-hearted people was just the ticket we needed.
I would like to extend my thanks to our host who was kind enough to invite me.
a buena hambre no hay pan duro
beggars can't be choosers
beggars can't be choosy
I'll take any love you think you can spare - beggars can't be choosers.
They aren't exactly cheap nor are they exactly what I have been looking for but as they say beggars can't be choosy.
a buen recaudo
in a safe place
in safekeeping
Print this document and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
She would hold it in safekeeping until they were both free of danger, healthy, and enjoying the life he had promised.
acabarse la buena racha
the good times + run out
But the good times ran out and the world recession of the 1970s brought rising inflation, unemployment and increasing pressure for better social services.
acabarse la (buena) suerte
run out of + luck
luck + run out
The current president is a 'gambler,' a risk taker with faith - above all in himself - that has run out of luck.
His luck ran out the second time around after surviving an attempt on his life last April.
aceptar tanto lo bueno como lo malo
take + the bad with the good
Ya gotta take the bad with the good - without pain joy wouldn't feel so good.
actuar de buena fe
act in + good faith
A defendant acts in good faith when he has an honest belief that his actions will not result in severe pain or suffering.
a falta de pan, buenas son tortas
beggars can't be choosers
beggars can't be choosy
I'll take any love you think you can spare - beggars can't be choosers.
They aren't exactly cheap nor are they exactly what I have been looking for but as they say beggars can't be choosy.
a la buena de Dios
out in the cold
on a wing and a prayer
The documentary video 'Out in the Cold' seeks to raise audience awareness of the plight of homeless gay and lesbian youth.
You can't just do things on a wing and a prayer - you need a plan and a system as well.
algo bueno
a good thing
The notion of interests is far subtler than many have realized, and leaves open the possibility that cooperativeness may be adaptive, virtuous, and a good thing.
amante de la buena bebida
drink enthusiast
This article reviews some of the Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) sites for food and drink enthusiasts and gourmets.
amante de la buena mesa
food enthusiast
The article 'Get stuffed' reviews some of the Internet sites for food enthusiasts and gourmets, including sources for home delivery of pizzas.
andar de buena racha
be on a roll
Britain is on a roll - the world's second military power and, by some recent estimates, the world's fourth economic power.
apartarse del buen camino
go off + the rails
stray from + the straight and narrow
He never had issues with alcohol as a teen with going off the rails etc as he was used to have a sip of wine now and then with dinner or at Crimbo.
Even the best of parents have kids who stray from the straight and narrow.
arrastrar + Posesivo + (buen) nombre por el lodo
drag + Posesivo + (good) name through the dirt
drag + Posesivo + (good) name through the mud
He will be seeking damages from those in the media who have dragged his good name through the dirt.
She is a good teacher, and now this girl, her parents and the school board have dragged her good name through the mud.
atravesar un buen momento
go through + a good patch
Everyone goes through good and bad patches but Kenwyne is riding on the crest of a wave at the moment.
atravesar un momento bueno
go through + a good patch
Everyone goes through good and bad patches but Kenwyne is riding on the crest of a wave at the moment.
buen
good [better -comp., best -sup.]
A good thesaurus is a list that has been compiled to serve in the retrieval environment in which it is called upon to operate.
buena calidad
goodness
Measurement in and of itself is neutral and cannot indicate 'goodness' or 'badness' = La medición en sí misma es neutral y no puede indicar lo bueno o malo que algo es.
buena causa
good cause
This novel describes the consequences of a murder committed for good cause, as well as examining the meaning of obligation, community, and honor in a polarized society = Esta novela describe las consecuencias de un asesinato cometido por una causa justa al mismo tiempo que examina el significado de la obligación, la comunidad y el honor en una sociedad dividida.
buena comida, la
good food
This area is well known to Singaporeans for its good food, fruit shops and exciting night life.
buena compañía
good company
The article is entitled 'Yell.com finds good company'.
buena compra
good buy
The author concludes that, increased costs notwithstanding, US library-produced 35mm microfilm continues to be a 'good buy'.
buena condición física
physical fitness
The author reviews the range of Web sites providing information about physical fitness.
buena conducta
good behaviour
In my experience it is always best to reward good behaviour and ignore bad behaviour as much as possible.
buena decisión
good judgement
However, what is considered good judgement in one culture is often considered bad judgement within another culture.
buena disposición
goodwill [good will]
readiness
good nature
good faith
Scenes that include conflict, emotions, prejudices, misunderstandings, and unreasonableness but also kindliness, humor, friendliness, and goodwill are acted out daily in different kinds of libraries.
A readiness and a trend towards consistency is a prerequisite to the success of centralised cataloguing.
He adheres to traditional values, honoring his relatives, for example, even when his uncle shamelessly exploits his good nature.
The offer shall be accompanied by a certified check for one hundred thousand dollars, as a guaranty of good faith.
buena espina
good vibes
Sure, we all have moments, but if a person is inclined to have these 'bad vibes' more often than 'good vibes,' then they need to step back.
Posesivo + buena estrella
Posesivo + lucky star
It is interpreted as a pun on the name of the palace (Te) whose fortunes, like that of man, depend on the good influence of its lucky star.
buena fama
well respected
good repute
good reputation
These university presses are well respected.
In deciding good repute the Department will take account of any convictions and also any other relevant information.
A good reputation is more valuable than money.
buena fe
goodwill [good will]
good faith
Scenes that include conflict, emotions, prejudices, misunderstandings, and unreasonableness but also kindliness, humor, friendliness, and goodwill are acted out daily in different kinds of libraries.
The offer shall be accompanied by a certified check for one hundred thousand dollars, as a guaranty of good faith.
buena figura
curvaceous
Women are indeed blessed with a curvaceous body, so a bit of revealing here and there doesn't do much harm.
buena forma física
fitness
physical fitness
Documents indexed in SPORT data base deal with all aspects of sport, fitness and recreation.
The author reviews the range of Web sites providing information about physical fitness.
buena fortuna
good fortune
There is an element of good fortune involved in being in the right place at the right time and it is essential to take the best advantage of whatever opportunities arise.
buena idea
cool idea
The chapter is titled 'More Cool Ideas'.
buena influencia
good influence
It is interpreted as a pun on the name of the palace (Te) whose fortunes, like that of man, depend on the good influence of its lucky star.
buena intención
good faith
goodwill [good will]
The offer shall be accompanied by a certified check for one hundred thousand dollars, as a guaranty of good faith.
Scenes that include conflict, emotions, prejudices, misunderstandings, and unreasonableness but also kindliness, humor, friendliness, and goodwill are acted out daily in different kinds of libraries.
buen ajuste
good fit
Factors making a data base a good fit for an end user requirement include match on subject of interest and the inclusion of full text or abstracts.
buen amigo
good friend
Ask the children whether the agree or disagree with the statement 'To have good friends, you must be a good friend'.
buena oferta
good deal
We're heading into one of the biggest travel weekends of the year and experts say there are some good deals to be had.
buena puntería
sharpshooting
A British sniper set a world sharpshooting record by taking out two Taliban soldiers in Afghanistan from more than a mile and a half away.
buena racha
winning streak
Will Jake be the good luck charm that puts Afia on a winning streak or, like everything else in her life, will he wind up jinxed?.
buena relación
rapport
While such a policy might reduce the library's not always deserved status as an institution of high culture, it would increase rapport between the library and its users and might lead to some real reader stimulation by the library and its personnel.
buena relación calidad-precio
value for money
Libraries are being expected to justify their services in terms of value for money.
buena reputación
well respected
good repute
good reputation
These university presses are well respected.
In deciding good repute the Department will take account of any convictions and also any other relevant information.
A good reputation is more valuable than money.
buena salud
good health
Working independently is challenging and demanding; it requires discipline, flexibility, adaptability, enthusiasm and good health.
buenas costumbres
propriety
mores
decorum
Dissatisfaction is being expressed with the public library's feminised world of propriety and respectability.
These reasons speak to the duties and enduring mores of the professoriate.
The lack of contemporary censure may suggest that he observed a type of decorum in costume appropriate to the social and moral status of his characters.
buena silueta
curvaceous
curvy [curvier -comp., curviest -sup.]
Women are indeed blessed with a curvaceous body, so a bit of revealing here and there doesn't do much harm.
Curvy women can look superb in bathing suits, just make sure it's appropriate for your body - pregnant or not.
buenas noticas, las
good word, the
The article 'What's the good word?' explains the approach of a library media specialist in introducing students to the art of poetry writing.
buenas noticias
glad tidings
Little did she expect then that two years later, at the age of 30, she would be sitting in Bajalovic's office and hearing the director say, with the joy of the bringer of glad tidings: 'How would you like to be acting director of the Medical Center library?'.
buenas prácticas
best practices
Benchmarking is a technique companies use to compare themselves against other companies and identify best practices.
¡buena suerte!
good luck!
break a leg!
Good luck and don't hesitate to ask me or anyone on the management team for advice or assistance!.
The theatrical tradition of telling an actor about to go on stage to 'break a leg', may have its origin in a German phrase borrowed from Hebrew.
buena suerte
good fortune
good luck
There is an element of good fortune involved in being in the right place at the right time and it is essential to take the best advantage of whatever opportunities arise.
Spiders have always meant good luck to professional weavers and spinners for obvious reasons.
buena suma de dinero
hefty sum of money
When he wan't looking she took his wallet and left after a good fuck with a hefty sum of money and some credit cards.
buenas vibraciones [Generalmente usado en plural y coloquialmente abreviado vibes]
vibrations
good vibes
Come and feel the powerful vibrations of the beautiful venue.
Sure, we all have moments, but if a person is inclined to have these 'bad vibes' more often than 'good vibes,' then they need to step back.
buena tierra
good soil
A good soil is one that is high in organic matter.
buena vecindad
neighbourliness [neighborliness, -USA]
Social harmony is about promoting a spirit of community and neighbourliness.
buena vida
good life
In his words one of the purposes libraries have is to afford an opportunity for reading those books which foster a full and good life.
buena voluntad
goodwill [good will]
good faith
Scenes that include conflict, emotions, prejudices, misunderstandings, and unreasonableness but also kindliness, humor, friendliness, and goodwill are acted out daily in different kinds of libraries.
The offer shall be accompanied by a certified check for one hundred thousand dollars, as a guaranty of good faith.
buen camino, el
straight and narrow (path), the
Most of the ethical systems that have been devised by humans have some conception of what Christianity thinks of as the straight and narrow.
buen carácter
good humour
Luminously portrayed as a free-spirited genius spilling over with self-confidence and good humor, Juana is the shining feminist heroine of Bemberg's film.
buen comedor
hearty eater
Previously a hearty eater who may have been a few pounds overweight, food now has no meaning for him and he has seen his pants size diminish two sizes.
buen comportamiento
good behaviour
In my experience it is always best to reward good behaviour and ignore bad behaviour as much as possible.
buen corazón
good nature
He adheres to traditional values, honoring his relatives, for example, even when his uncle shamelessly exploits his good nature.
buen estado físico
fitness
physical fitness
Documents indexed in SPORT data base deal with all aspects of sport, fitness and recreation.
The author reviews the range of Web sites providing information about physical fitness.
buen funcionamiento
smooth-running
Mechanical breakdown or power failure may affect the smooth running of the system but they do not constitute disaster.
buen gusto
savouriness [savoriness, -USA]
tastiness
tastefulness
The bywords for the next generation of Aussie winemakers look set to be texture, structure, savouriness and sense of place.
The prices are all pretty similar, so I based my assesment on staff friendliness, tastiness and texture of the fish, size of the fish, size of the chips.
The students also rated each picture's tastefulness, newsworthiness, likability, and powerfulness.
buen gusto, el
good taste
His rebelliousness against family tradition and sedate good taste surfaced disturbingly in his account of bringing his mother's body home from Italy.
buen humor
cheerfulness
good humour
high spirits
Blood hypothesized that girls were dated because they exhibit such personality characteristics as consideration, cheerfulness, being a good sport, & a sense of humor = Blood formuló la hipótesis de que las chicas tenían citas debido a las características de su personalidad como consideración, alegría, ser una tía apañada y tener sentido del humor.
Luminously portrayed as a free-spirited genius spilling over with self-confidence and good humor, Juana is the shining feminist heroine of Bemberg's film.
A weekend with the family or a few hours playing a favorite sport can release tension so we return to work with a clear mind and high spirits.
buen juicio
good judgement
However, what is considered good judgement in one culture is often considered bad judgement within another culture.
bueno de la película, el
good guy, the
From the viewpoint of periodical prices, learned society publishers are the 'good guys' and libraries should switch from commercial publishers to learned society publishers in order to reduce costs.
bueno, el
good guy, the
From the viewpoint of periodical prices, learned society publishers are the 'good guys' and libraries should switch from commercial publishers to learned society publishers in order to reduce costs.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
This year the conference is in Berlin, followed by Buenos Aires (2004), Oslo (2005), Seoul (2006) and Durban (2007).
buenos días
good morning
'Good morning,' he said cheerfully as he picked up the receiver.
buenos, los
goodies, the
Prerequisites like retribution for the baddies and reward for the goodies must prevail in children's stories.
buenos propósitos de Año Nuevo
New Year's resolution
The article 'Keeping New Year's resolutions while counting down to the new millennium' discusses the following topics: self-discipline; losing weight; stopping smoking; starting an exercise programme; paying off bills; and meeting someone new.
buenos tiempos
good times
It is used less in good times than in bad, less in summer than in winter.
buen partido
eligible party
eligible bachelor
As already indicated, funding has had to be limited to eligible parties that are least developed countries.
Even more surprisingly, a significant number of eligible bachelors (22% percent) agreed with a statement that marriage just isn't for them.
buen ritmo de aprendizaje
learning curve
The article 'Postmodern libraries: Librarians at the bend in the learning curve' examines where librarians are on the learning curve when it comes to integrating new technology with old skills.
buen rollo
good vibes
Sure, we all have moments, but if a person is inclined to have these 'bad vibes' more often than 'good vibes,' then they need to step back.
buen sabor
savouriness [savoriness, -USA]
tastiness
The bywords for the next generation of Aussie winemakers look set to be texture, structure, savouriness and sense of place.
The prices are all pretty similar, so I based my assesment on staff friendliness, tastiness and texture of the fish, size of the fish, size of the chips.
buen samaritano
good samaritan
This article describes Ranganathan as a good samaritan and considers him among the immortals of the country.
buen sitio para pescar
fishing spot
A battle over lucrative baby eels has turned a Somerset fishing spot into a war zone.
buen tiempo
fair weather
If you are a 'fair weather' cyclist, you don't need fenders.
buen tipo
curvaceous
Women are indeed blessed with a curvaceous body, so a bit of revealing here and there doesn't do much harm.
buen tirador
good shot
sharpshooter
They see people as marked by one particular attribute, cleverness, or kindness, or strictness, or being a good shot, and they mind whether things are right or wrong.
A number of these rifles made their way across the Atlantic and into the hands of Confederate sharpshooters.
buen tocho de dinero
hefty sum of money
When he wan't looking she took his wallet and left after a good fuck with a hefty sum of money and some credit cards.
buen trabajador
hard worker
Gringo was a hard worker as a trash collector, and believes handling large amounts of poop and trash help build his character.
cálculo a ojo de buen cubero
guesswork
dead reckoning
Without such knowledge we are rather like a doctor who treats symptoms only and acts on guesswork, inquiring neither into the cause of the ailment nor its history.
Before the development of celestial navigation, sailors navigated by dead reckoning - this was the method used by Columbus and most other sailors of his era.
causar buena impresión
impress
come across
When children are aware that records are kept there are always some who will want to impress or please.
Mr Berman, who is a very personable and enthusiastic librarian, certainly comes across.
causar una buena impresión en
make + a good impression on
If the head of reference services does not pass along the information to the staff the reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.
causar una buena (primera) impresión
make + a good (first) impression
cause + a good (first) impression
Also, using proper grammar when speaking and avoiding slang is expected if you are to make a good first impression.
As a photographer I'm the first to know how much great executive headshots can cause a good impression.
código de buenas prácticas
code of practice
code of good practice
Information work has its own infrastructure and requires its own code of practice.
This code of good practice deals with some of the key aspects of dismissals for reasons related to conduct and capacity.
comenzar Algo con buen pie
start + Nombre + off on the right foot
Nobody likes to see the end of summer; but if you can end it on a high note, it will start the new school and work year off on the right foot.
comenzar con buen pie
start + Nombre + on the right footing
make + a good start
get off on + the right foot
Following from a previous article on how to start projects on the right footing by defining objectives, the author considers the next step, planning the project properly to help sidestep further pitfalls.
India has made a good start in computerised information processing and library services.
We provide them with plenty of opportunities to build their confidence, sharpen their skills, and get off on the right foot when it comes to beginning their career.
con buena disposición
with good nature
'Here's your chance!' he smiled with entire good nature.
con buena fama
respected
When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.
con buena reputación
respected
reputable
When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.
Plainly it is worth seeking both reputable suppliers and producers, since they have an interest in offering a sound product.
con buenas conexiones
well-connected
The article is entitled 'Still special: but now a well-connected community'.
con buenas intenciones
in good faith
well-intentioned
well-intended
well-meaning
in a good way
If one side gives in on something, take it in good faith, don't take advantage of it, and be willing to yield something in return.
As he recovers, he overhears a well-intentioned social worker murmuring soothingly about a juvenile facility, and contrives an escape.
Humans have an extraordinary capacity for perverting well-intended laws to evil purposes.
His lawyer said that inept support from some well-meaning backers had created a phony dispute about whether great artists have special rights.
How can humans affect the environment in a good way?.
con buen gusto
tastefully
The message was clear, but the thing that got my emotional attention was that it was done tastefully.
con buen humor
good-humouredly
Taking the interruption good-humoredly, he parenthetically noted that the audience 'may expect interruptions like that'.
con buenos contactos
well-connected
The article is entitled 'Still special: but now a well-connected community'.
con buenos modales
politely
And a few even requested tax deduction statements for income tax purposes, which requests she politely denied.
con buenos resultados
to good effect
to good purpose
The cult of personality has been used to good effect by the Thatcher team, aided by disarray in the opposition.
James argued that a sufficiently alert novelist could catch knowledge from everywhere and use it to good purpose.
conseguir ser bueno en
become + good at
Training for full marathons involves a lot of work, and you need to get everything right if you want to become good at it.
conseguir una buena formación en
get + a good grounding on
Provided that the methods taught are applied rigorously, the student gets a good grounding in elementary research methods and he learns to handle information.
con tan buenos resultados
to such good effect
Rarely have the `two cultures' been united to such good effect as in this magnificent book.
contar con el visto bueno
meet with + approval
A number of more unusual arrangements have been tried, but none have met with wide approval.
contar con + Posesivo + visto bueno
meet + Posesivo + approval
The medical industry will go to any lengths to suppress drugs and methods that haven't met their approval, regardless of how effective they might be.
continuar con el buen hacer
keep up (with) + the good work
keep up (with) + the great work
Keep up the good work on protecting the integrity of voting and the electoral system.
Keep up the great work and keep the ideas coming!.
con una buena financiación
well-funded
No public library, however large and well-funded can meet all the needs of its users from its own resources.
con una buena plantilla
well-staffed
Since the 1920s Mongolia has developed an extensive and well-staffed health care system.
con una buena razón
for a good reason
Squirrels store nuts for a good reason: they're rich in calories that keep them fed during the long cold winter.
con un buen nivel
fluent
Any librarian who is fluent in Spanish will have an edge in applying for a public service position in most public libraries today = Cualquier bibliotecario que hable con fluidez el español tendrá una ventaja al solicitar un puesto público en la mayoría de las bibliotecas públicas actuales.
cosecha extraordinariamente buena
bumper crop
International rice prices have been the lowest in seven years as a result of bumper crops in 1999/2000 in most major exporting countries.
crear una buena impresión en
make + a good impression on
If the head of reference services does not pass along the information to the staff the reference librarians, by being uninformed, will undoubtedly not make as good an impression on the important city managers.
dar buena espina
give + Nombre + good vibes
give off + good vibes
The place gave him good vibes, became friends with the owner, Tracy, and he's been among the cafe's loyal patrons since.
Bugs and bunnies feel good around people who give off good vibes.
dar buenas vibraciones
give + Nombre + good vibes
give off + good vibes
The place gave him good vibes, became friends with the owner, Tracy, and he's been among the cafe's loyal patrons since.
Bugs and bunnies feel good around people who give off good vibes.
dar buen rollo
give + Nombre + good vibes
give off + good vibes
The place gave him good vibes, became friends with the owner, Tracy, and he's been among the cafe's loyal patrons since.
Bugs and bunnies feel good around people who give off good vibes.
dar buen uso a Algo
put + Nombre + to good use
turn + Nombre + to good account
put + Nombre + to good account
use + Nombre + to good account
Your advice, suggestions, comments are greatly appreciated and you can rest assured that they will be put to good use.
It was rather an unpleasant situation, there in the depths of the forest, but Mackay turned it to good account.
They have begun not only to preserve the heritage but also to put it to good account.
A very gifted man, he found what worked for him and used it to good account.
dar el visto bueno
approve
give + Nombre + the thumbs up
give + Nombre + the nod
give + Nombre + the green light
The draft was approved by the sponsoring Sections in December 1983 and proofreading and preparation of the camera-ready copy were completed by September 1984.
Ultimately these guys are professionals and can tell you whether the property as a whole should be given the thumbs up or down.
A project to set up a network of monitoring stations is on the verge of being approved by the EU, though individual member states (which will have to cough up most of the money) have yet to give it the nod.
If the banks win then this gives them the green light to charge whatever they want.
dar el visto bueno a una factura
clear + invoice
Only cleared invoices should be settled.
darle un buen repaso a Alguien
take + Nombre + to the cleaners
Lowell took them to the cleaners in the third game of the season, but other than that stinker they have played well, even in the losses.
dar una buena paliza
whitewash
thrash
walk all over + Alguien
Oxford City proved too strong for Banbury A, whitewashing them 9-0.
Later footage shows the killer whales with the pups in their mouths, thrashing them about.
The Scouses were the first real challenge for Fulham this season but they were walked all over by the Londoners.
de buena calidad
good-quality
The weight of a paper was more or less independent of quality, so that a good-quality writing paper and a poor-quality printing paper might both be light in weight.
de buena disposición
good-natured
The illustrations were projected on a large screen and the children were able to see that it was a locus amoenus and a reflection of the character of the good-natured host.
de buena fama
of good repute
To have the reputation 'of good repute', however, was powerful enough to acquit a person suspected of a crime or wrongful act.
de buena fe
bona fide
in good faith
The library in Brobdingnag was a private collection available to bona fide enquirers.
If one side gives in on something, take it in good faith, don't take advantage of it, and be willing to yield something in return.
de buena gana
fain
'I would fain go myself,' Edmund said, 'and see how matters stand, and try to communicate with Freda' = Edmund dijo: "Me iría gustosamente para ver cómo están las cosas y tratar de comunicarme con Freda".
de buena manera
good-humouredly
good-humoured
Taking the interruption good-humoredly, he parenthetically noted that the audience 'may expect interruptions like that'.
The second thing is being good-humoured, not to get angry or pontificate or be dogmatic.
de buen ánimo
in good spirits
The President rested normally during the night, has started to get up and walk, and is in good spirits.
de buena reputación
of good repute
To have the reputation 'of good repute', however, was powerful enough to acquit a person suspected of a crime or wrongful act.
de buenas
on good terms
With one or two exceptions he is respected by the staff; however, of late most have found remaining on good terms with him to be something of a challenge.
de buenas a primeras
right off the bat
suddenly
without warning
all of a sudden
just like that
I can't think of an exact example to give you right off the bat.
Then suddenly he extinguished his smile and arranged his countenance so that his listener should suppose him to be profoundly disturbed.
In February 1986 an unforeseeable financial crisis at the Georgia Institute of Technology's library made it necessary to divert the binding budget to other areas and without warning binding activities were halted.
The process of secularization in Britain occurred all of a sudden sending Christianity on a downward spiral to the edges of social significance.
All I have to say is nothing happens just like that overnight, it takes time and exhausting waiting.
de buena vecindad
neighbourly [neighborly, -USA]
They believe being neighbourly is an important and fulfilling part of life.
de buena voluntad
in good faith
If one side gives in on something, take it in good faith, don't take advantage of it, and be willing to yield something in return.
de buen corazón
kind-hearted
good-hearted
big-hearted
To soften the blow, a kind-hearted librarian might produce an illustrated book on ostriches, or the text of the Hippocratic oath, or a copy of the original melodrama by George Hazelton, 'Sweeney Todd: the barber of Fleet Street'.
Relaxing, joking and just being around guys and gals who are good-hearted people was just the ticket we needed.
But there are many big-hearted women in South Africa who love and care for children who don't have parents of their own.
de buen grado
willing
good-humouredly
good-humoured
good-naturedly
with good nature
fain
Any attempt to coerce a response without good reason based on that child's present predicament is to place in jeopardy the child's willing engagement now and in the future.
Taking the interruption good-humoredly, he parenthetically noted that the audience 'may expect interruptions like that'.
The second thing is being good-humoured, not to get angry or pontificate or be dogmatic.
Feaver remarked with the easy manner of familiars who are accustomed to sparring good-naturedly with each other that he certainly seemed to have picked up a great deal of miscellaneous information from that particular talk.
'Here's your chance!' he smiled with entire good nature.
'I would fain go myself,' Edmund said, 'and see how matters stand, and try to communicate with Freda' = Edmund dijo: "Me iría gustosamente para ver cómo están las cosas y tratar de comunicarme con Freda".
de buen gusto
tasteful
fain
The author investigates the things which young adults consider to be important, and discusses this in relation to what may be considered tasteful, and what merely trendy in young adults' books.
'I would fain go myself,' Edmund said, 'and see how matters stand, and try to communicate with Freda' = Edmund dijo: "Me iría gustosamente para ver cómo están las cosas y tratar de comunicarme con Freda".
de buen humor
good-humouredly
good-humoured
in good humour
in good spirits
Taking the interruption good-humoredly, he parenthetically noted that the audience 'may expect interruptions like that'.
The second thing is being good-humoured, not to get angry or pontificate or be dogmatic.
To keep your little child in good humour, you have to get down to his level.
The President rested normally during the night, has started to get up and walk, and is in good spirits.
de buenos modales
well-mannered
mild-mannered
One should avoid giving less effort to the resolution of a problem presented by a calm, well-mannered individual than to those presented by loud, demanding, and persistent pests.
In 'Killers,' out this Friday in theaters, Katherine Heigl discovers her mild-mannered new husband is secretly a gun-toting spy and learns to kick butt herself.
de buen vecino
neighbourly [neighborly, -USA]
They believe being neighbourly is an important and fulfilling part of life.
de buen ver
good looking
Our library and some others have prevailed upon a local vendor to prepare good looking, durable packaging for cassettes which makes them perfectly accommodative to the ordinary bookshelves.
dejar a la buena de Dios
leave + Nombre + out in the cold
This decision will leave too many victims of a trauma out in the cold for care, compensation, etc.
dejar (un) buen sabor de boca
leave + a good taste in + Posesivo + mouth
As you can imagine, my previous experiences in Atlanta have not left a good taste in my mouth.
demasiado de una cosa buena
too much of a good thing
People who take dietary supplements to boost their intake of minerals may actually be getting too much of a good thing.
de muy buen ver
great-looking
When I was 19, I met a man who was great-looking, had a profession, was fun to be with, and who just adored me, quirks and all.
desearle a Alguien que tenga un buen día
bid + Nombre + good day
He bade her good day and issued out into the street.
desempeñar una buena función
produce + the goods
At the end of the day, librarians must 'produce the goods' and prove their worth - professionalism could get in the way.
desviarse del buen camino
go off + the rails
He never had issues with alcohol as a teen with going off the rails etc as he was used to have a sip of wine now and then with dinner or at Crimbo.
difundir buena imagen de
earn + credit for
One respondent rather ruefully told us, 'In a way, I am delighted by they are so busy earning credit for the school that I am seriously worried about our ability to cover our own needs.
disfrutar de buena salud
be in good health
EU doctors kidnapped in Somalia by gunmen are in good health, a local elder says.
dudar de las buenas intenciones de Alguien
doubt + Nombre + good intentions
But even her detractors admired her sincerity on the subject and never for a minute doubted her good intentions.
durante un buen rato
for a good while
for a good bit
Not doing so can not only affect your score, it can also lead to serious injury that may keep you out of golf for a good while.
My head smacked into the cement sidewalk, and knocked the wits out of me for a good bit.
echar una buena bronca
give + Nombre + a good roasting
What impressed me was that the rest of the board gave him a good roasting for wasting peoples time.
echar una (buena) bronca
come down (hard) on
come down on + Nombre + like a ton of bricks
Of course they couldn't possibly come down on the lazy liggers of society - they will come down hard on the people that really need financial help.
Sometimes the police tolerated them for a bit but sometimes they came down on them like a ton of bricks as soon as they twigged what they were up to.
el bueno de + Nombre [Usado también en tono irónico]
good old + Nombre
Time for a change, but whoever gets in, will sure have their job cut out for them thanks to good old Bush.
el cielo rojo al atardecer augura buen tiempo, el cielo rojo al amanecer augura mal tiempo [En inglés británico se utiliza shepherd y en americano sailor]
red sky at night, (shepherd/sailor)'s delight, red sky in the morning, (shepherd/sailor)'s warning
The old adage of 'red sky at night, shepherd's delight, red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning', has bearing only in the Northern Hemisphere.
empezar Algo con buen pie
start + Nombre + off on the right foot
Nobody likes to see the end of summer; but if you can end it on a high note, it will start the new school and work year off on the right foot.
empezar con buen pie
start + Nombre + on the right footing
make + a good start
get off on + the right foot
Following from a previous article on how to start projects on the right footing by defining objectives, the author considers the next step, planning the project properly to help sidestep further pitfalls.
India has made a good start in computerised information processing and library services.
We provide them with plenty of opportunities to build their confidence, sharpen their skills, and get off on the right foot when it comes to beginning their career.
en buena condición
in good condition
in good shape
in good nick
in fine whack
in fine fettle
in good trim
The survey found that 37.0% of the items are seriously deteriorated (paper is embrittled), 33.6% are moderately deteriorated (paper is becoming brittle), and 29.4% are in good condition (paper shows no signs of deterioration) = El estudio encontró que el 37,0% de las obras están muy deterioradas (el papel es quebradizo), el 33,6% están moderadamente deterioradas (el papel se está volviendo quebradizo) y el 29,4% están en buen estado (el papel no muestra señales de deterioro).
All were reported to be in good shape at the end of their week long ordeal of captivity.
I'm worried that Darryl may have peaked too early in his last match, but he seems to be in very good nick and is capable of holding off Webster.
John Hay wrote in early August that the president 'is in fine whack - I have seldom seen him more serene & busy'.
Only a good horseman, in fine fettle, with Herculean reserves of pluck and verve should consider this challenge.
Unless you're actively going for that caveman look, it's a good idea to keep your beard in good trim.
en buena forma
in good nick
in good shape
in fine whack
in fine fettle
in good form
in good trim
I'm worried that Darryl may have peaked too early in his last match, but he seems to be in very good nick and is capable of holding off Webster.
All were reported to be in good shape at the end of their week long ordeal of captivity.
John Hay wrote in early August that the president 'is in fine whack - I have seldom seen him more serene & busy'.
Only a good horseman, in fine fettle, with Herculean reserves of pluck and verve should consider this challenge.
Athletes are sometimes in good form and sometimes in bad form, and sometimes they don't know why.
Unless you're actively going for that caveman look, it's a good idea to keep your beard in good trim.
en buena ley
fair and square
Kevin wants to play and win or lose fair and square.
en buena lid
fair and square
Kevin wants to play and win or lose fair and square.
en buena parte
for the most part
Only one fact holds true in all catalog worlds: library users - despite their great personal differences and interests - are, for the most part, expected to negotiate their own way through whatever catalog is presented to them.
en buenas condiciones
in good form
Athletes are sometimes in good form and sometimes in bad form, and sometimes they don't know why.
en buenas condiciones para navegar
seaworthy
Today, people are looking for solutions that make motorboats more streamlined and seaworthy.
en buenas manos
in a safe place
in safekeeping
Print this document and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
She would hold it in safekeeping until they were both free of danger, healthy, and enjoying the life he had promised.
en buen estado
in good condition
in good working condition
in good shape
in good nick
in fine whack
in fine fettle
in good form
in good trim
well-kept
The survey found that 37.0% of the items are seriously deteriorated (paper is embrittled), 33.6% are moderately deteriorated (paper is becoming brittle), and 29.4% are in good condition (paper shows no signs of deterioration) = El estudio encontró que el 37,0% de las obras están muy deterioradas (el papel es quebradizo), el 33,6% están moderadamente deterioradas (el papel se está volviendo quebradizo) y el 29,4% están en buen estado (el papel no muestra señales de deterioro).
The system serving the main site facilities is in good working condition.
All were reported to be in good shape at the end of their week long ordeal of captivity.
I'm worried that Darryl may have peaked too early in his last match, but he seems to be in very good nick and is capable of holding off Webster.
John Hay wrote in early August that the president 'is in fine whack - I have seldom seen him more serene & busy'.
Only a good horseman, in fine fettle, with Herculean reserves of pluck and verve should consider this challenge.
Athletes are sometimes in good form and sometimes in bad form, and sometimes they don't know why.
Unless you're actively going for that caveman look, it's a good idea to keep your beard in good trim.
While the importance of archives administration and records management is beginning to be realised in the developing world, few governments have recognised the contribution well-kept records would make to development and efficient public administration.
en buen estado de conservación
well-preserved
Clava Cairns near Inverness is a neolithic burial ground with surprisingly well-preserved stone monuments.
en buen estado de funcionamiento
in good working condition
The system serving the main site facilities is in good working condition.
en estado de buena esperanza
pregnant
in the family way
For example, an unwed woman who fears she is pregnant may have appointments made for her at a medical clinic.
Sex was taboo, premarital sex was not accepted and if a girl found herself 'in the family way' many times she was shipped off to live with relatives.
en señal de + Posesivo + buena fe
as a sign of + Posesivo + good faith
Along with the sales contract, you may also be asked to make a deposit, called earnest money, as a sign of your good faith or seriousness of your offer to buy the house.
ensuciar + Posesivo + (buen) nombre
drag + Posesivo + (good) name through the dirt
He will be seeking damages from those in the media who have dragged his good name through the dirt.
en sus buenos tiempos
in + Posesivo + heyday
It was produced in earthenware, metalwork and bone china and in its heyday was used by the great transatlantic liners and by hotel and restaurant chains.
entrar con buen pie
start + Nombre + off on the right foot
Nobody likes to see the end of summer; but if you can end it on a high note, it will start the new school and work year off on the right foot.
en una buena posición
well-positioned
well-placed
It's the most well-positioned superregional bank in the country to come out of the global crisis.
Many smokers blame their littering behavior on a lack of well-placed bins for cigarette butts.
en una buena situación
well-placed
well-positioned
Many smokers blame their littering behavior on a lack of well-placed bins for cigarette butts.
It's the most well-positioned superregional bank in the country to come out of the global crisis.
estar de buena racha
be on a roll
Britain is on a roll - the world's second military power and, by some recent estimates, the world's fourth economic power.
estar de buenas
be on good terms
be on friendly terms
be on close terms
Tulisa was happy to get the call and they made up and were on good terms by the end of the call.
But reducing a small workplace entails the excruciating task of laying off people you know well and are on friendly terms with.
There's always a way out if you move with times and are on close terms with the computer technologies.
estar de buen humor
be high
There are 3 days in a week when he's really high.
estar en buenas condiciones
be in (a) good condition
Initial examinations showed the bones to be those of an adult male and the remains were said to be in a good condition.
estar en buenas manos
be in safe hands
be in good hands
If you ever need hope that world is in safe hands, then my advice is to be in touch with young people.
The future is in good hands: look at the ends of your arms!.
estar en buen estado
be in (a) good condition
Initial examinations showed the bones to be those of an adult male and the remains were said to be in a good condition.
estar en estado de buena esperanza
have + a bun in the oven
be up the spout
be expectant
She has been sporting a little bit of a bump lately, leading everyone to think she may have a bun in the oven.
Well, she's gone and done it again - she's up the spout and with another sprog on the way.
However, there are certain ladies who have no idea they are expectant until about the 3rd month of pregnancy.
estar tan bueno que no se puede dejar de comer
moreish
Public health research also stands to gain if we can understand why certain foods are so moreish.
estudiante con buenas notas
high achiever
Gifted and high achievers are related terms to Academic achievement in that Academic achievement is a Property of the gifted and the high achiever.
ganar un buen sueldo
make + good money
earn + good money
Thousands of ordinary people from all over the world are now making good money on the Internet, who once thought they never could.
What I was reading about looked like a really genuine and reliable way of earning good money that didn't involve some fly by night, get rich quick scheme.
hacer buenas migas
hit it off
As the two began to connect well and hit it off, the contact between the two increased to a rate of at least once a week.
hacer buen uso de
make + good use of
As long as your old cell phone is still in working order you can make good use of it and help someone in need.
hacer buen uso de Algo
put + Nombre + to good use
turn + Nombre + to good account
put + Nombre + to good account
use + Nombre + to good account
Your advice, suggestions, comments are greatly appreciated and you can rest assured that they will be put to good use.
It was rather an unpleasant situation, there in the depths of the forest, but Mackay turned it to good account.
They have begun not only to preserve the heritage but also to put it to good account.
A very gifted man, he found what worked for him and used it to good account.
hacer un buen trabajo
do + a good job
Hernandez decided that if he wished to survive in this restrictive atmosphere his options were clearly the following: don't make waves, do a good job with no fuss of which he could be proud, and try to gain Balzac's respect.
ir por buen camino
be on the right track
A quick scan of the headings and subheadings will indicate whether or not one is on the right track for the question.
ir por el buen camino
be right on track
There is every indication from this study that the program is right on track in terms of employment.
la buena noticia
the good news
Next came the good news that war between member states had been rendered inconceivable.
las cosas buenas de la vida
the good things in life
Why are all the good things in life either illegal, fattening or immoral?.
llegar a buen fin
bear + fruit
come to + fruition
have + a successful ending
It was apparent that the responders to the investigation were basically satisfied that the efforts they were making were bearing fruit = Era claro que los entrevistados en la investigación se sentían básicamente satisfechos de que los esfuerzos que estaban haciendo estaban dando fruto.
Menu-based information retrieval could be the area in which the extensive experiencia with enumerative classification may come to fruition.
Every painful story have a successful ending, so bear the pain and get ready for success.
llegar a buen puerto
bear + fruit
come to + fruition
have + a successful ending
It was apparent that the responders to the investigation were basically satisfied that the efforts they were making were bearing fruit = Era claro que los entrevistados en la investigación se sentían básicamente satisfechos de que los esfuerzos que estaban haciendo estaban dando fruto.
Menu-based information retrieval could be the area in which the extensive experiencia with enumerative classification may come to fruition.
Every painful story have a successful ending, so bear the pain and get ready for success.
llevar a buen fin
lead + Nombre + to (a) safe harbour
It is my people who elected me in a referendum and who trusted me to lead them to safe harbour.
llevar a buen puerto
bear + fruit
come to + fruition
lead + Nombre + to (a) safe harbour
It was apparent that the responders to the investigation were basically satisfied that the efforts they were making were bearing fruit = Era claro que los entrevistados en la investigación se sentían básicamente satisfechos de que los esfuerzos que estaban haciendo estaban dando fruto.
Menu-based information retrieval could be the area in which the extensive experiencia with enumerative classification may come to fruition.
It is my people who elected me in a referendum and who trusted me to lead them to safe harbour.
llevar a puen puerto
have + a successful ending
Every painful story have a successful ending, so bear the pain and get ready for success.
llever a buen término
bring to + a close
2006 was brought to a close with a flurry of acquisitions.
lo bueno
the good
Does it seem that no matter what you do, the bad outweighs the good in your marriage?.
lo bueno de [A veces se omite el artículo the en el lenguaje hablado] [A veces se omite el artículo the en el lenguaje hablado]
the beauty of
the great thing about
the good thing about
The beauty of casseroles is that they barely require any tending.
The great thing about ankle boots is that they can be worn with just about anything.
The good thing about being bisexual is that it doubles your chance of a date on a Saturday night.
lo bueno es que [A veces se omite el artículo the]
the good news is (that) ...
The good news is that one does not have to be a programmer to do this.
lo bueno es que
on the positive side
on the bright side
on the upside
on the plus side
On the positive side, this situation has led to a closer relationship between academics and librarians.
On the bright side, by doing that they save a ton of money on makeup and costumes.
On the upside, I spent yesterday with my grandson - he is a fresh baby, still yellow around the gills but eating, pooping and peeing just like he should.
On the plus side, a few authors become rich, but on the downside, undue concentration on a few titles means that many worthwhile books go unnoticed.
lo bueno sabe a poco
you can't have too much of a good thing
They say you can't have too much of a good thing but at some point in the summer you may find yourself with more basil than you can handle.
lo bueno viene en frascos pequeños
small is beautiful
It is not unusual these days to apply the much-quoted saying 'small is beautiful' to the needs of small and medium enterprises.
lo bueno y lo malo
the rights and wrongs
The mother, a little afraid and expecting the worst, was unsettled, despite all her efforts to be open-minded, by her preconceptions not only about the drug but about the rights and wrongs of the position she had put herself into.
lo que es bueno para uno es bueno para otro
what's good for the goose is good for the gander
what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander
I found that to be one of the most outreageous double-standards I've ever seen! Don't cry foul, what's good for the goose is good for the gander!.
When it comes to fairness, perhaps the most popular simple answer is that 'what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander'.
los buenos tiempos
the good old days
This book explains why 'the good old days' were only good for a privileged few and why they were unrelentingly hard for most.
luchar por una buena causa
fight + the good fight
Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and the rest continue to fight the good fight against world-conquering super-powered villains, offering their readers excitement, escape, and hopefully a bit more = Superman, Batman, Spideman y otros continúan luchando por una buena causa contra villanos superpoderosos deseosos de conquistar el mundo, ofreciendo a sus lectores emoción, evasión de la realidad y, es de esperar, un poco más.
mamá pija y tía buena
yummy mummy
This wonderful novel dissects the impossible myth of the yummy mummy with warmth, poignancy and humor.
manchar + Posesivo + (buena) reputación
drag + Posesivo + (good) reputation through the mud
The media would thoughtlessly drag her good reputation through the mud just to make a few more dollars.
manchar + Posesivo + (buen) nombre
drag + Posesivo + (good) name through the mud
drag + Posesivo + (good) name through the dirt
She is a good teacher, and now this girl, her parents and the school board have dragged her good name through the mud.
He will be seeking damages from those in the media who have dragged his good name through the dirt.
mantener Algo en el buen camino
keep + Nombre + on track
Research keeps the library on track = La investigación mantiene a la biblioteca en el buen camino.
mantenerse en buen estado físico
keep + fit
stay + fit
The main thing to remember is that keeping fit is not a fad, it's important for your health and happiness your whole lifelong.
I've found training for obstacle races has been a great way to stay fit over the summer and has been a lot of fun.
más bueno que el pan
as good as gold
It may look like junk, but to thieves scrap metal has become as good as gold.
más vale malo conocido que bueno por conocer
better the devil you know (than the devil you don't)
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
In a way it's probably just as well the deputy has become the new chief; it's a case of better the devil you know.
Going by the idiom 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' is not likely to be a successful strategy in an increasingly competitive environment.
no andar en nada bueno
be up to no good
get up to + no good
His mom could always tell when he was up to no good - it must have been that sixth sense mothers have.
It's a cartoon about a mischievous youngster who delights in playing pranks, being rotten to his relatives and generally getting up to no good.
no apartarse del buen camino
keep on + the right track
There are five major challenges that need to be addressed in order to keep on the right track of sustainable development.
no caer en buenas manos
fall into + the wrong hands
Traditionally, placing information in print, CD-ROM or online database format runs the risk of the information falling into the wrong hands or of being illicitly copied.
no ser lo suficientemente bueno
not be good enough
It means admitting that their best shot so far has not been good enough.
no ser tan bueno como se dice
not + be + cracked up to be
Internet's promise of extending and improving human interaction through the digital medium isn't everything it's cracked up to be.
no tan bueno
not-so-good
The not-so-good news is that we now need to spend equally prodigious efforts at preserving the fruits of our labor.
no tener noticias es buena señal
no news is good news
No news is good news, in this case meaning there is no new clot in her lungs.
no ver buenos ojos
not take + kindly to
Although microcomputers are relatively robust, they do not take kindly to frequent moves from one location to another, particularly on wheeled trollies.
obrar de buena fe
act in + good faith
A defendant acts in good faith when he has an honest belief that his actions will not result in severe pain or suffering.
obras son amores y no buenas razones
actions speak louder than words
But in the end, although I've talked myself blue in the face, I'm afraid actions speak louder than words.
otro bueno + Nombre
the next best + Nombre
The next best feature would be to show the summary of domains that link to the page and then the details.
pagar en buena moneda
pay in + good measure
There are naturally a number of, often good, reasons for our failure here; but we are now paying in good measure for our omission.
parecer bueno
look + good
Whilst there was still a budget deficit, the situation was an improvement on last year and indications for the future look good = Aunque el déficit presupuestario seguía existiendo, la situación había mejorado con respecto al año anterior y las pespectivas para el futuro parecían buenas.
Participio Pasado + bastante bueno
decently + Participio Pasado
Typical examples of enquiries of this kind that could be satisfied within minutes in any decently stocked library are 'Have you got anything on organising weddings?' 'Can you find me something on the history of paddle-steamers?'.
pasar por un buen momento
go through + a good patch
Everyone goes through good and bad patches but Kenwyne is riding on the crest of a wave at the moment.
pasar un buen día
have + a great day
have + a good day
My group had a really great day - it was a real laugh.
But the old printers were men, not abstractions, who had good days and bad ones and who improvised and botched without hesitation whenever their tools or materials did not precisely meet the needs of the moment.
pasar un buen rato
disport + Reflexivo
In all three novels, a lovestricken swain believes that he is disporting himself with the handsome object of his affections, when actually he lies abed with the grotesquely ugly maidservant of his mistress.
pasar un momento bueno
go through + a good patch
Everyone goes through good and bad patches but Kenwyne is riding on the crest of a wave at the moment.
persona de buen ver
good-looker
There is one thing that the good-looker has in common with the average person looking for a service job - the pay.
persona de muy buen ver
great-looker
I'm no great-looker myself so I don't mind living somewhere where people look odd.
poner al mal tiempo buena cara
keep + Posesivo + chin up
grin and bear it
put on/up + a brave face
put + a brave face on
She's kept her chin up as she nurses a new life into toddlerhood, and is now doing a lot better.
She wanted to tell him to mind his own business, but since she was a bit indebted to him, she just had to grin and bear it.
It's no secret that all Commonwealth Games sites are lagging behind schedule but the organisers are putting on a brave face.
You have to make sure you lead from the front and put a brave face on it during the tough times to bring people with you and get out of it.
poner en el buen camino hacia
put + Nombre + on the (right) path to
put + Nombre + on the (right) road to
Playing sports can help you through tough periods and put you on the path to a healthy adult life.
This book is a virtual encyclopaedia of information on success that will put you on the right road to a bright future.
poner en entredicho las buenas intenciones de Alguien
doubt + Nombre + good intentions
But even her detractors admired her sincerity on the subject and never for a minute doubted her good intentions.
ponerse bueno
get + well
get + better
She got sent back home so she could get better and as soon as she got well again she went right back to work.
Systems will get better and cheaper with the passage of time.
por buena dirección
a step in the right direction
However, revenues to publishers from photocopying articles are not yet sufficient to compensate for lost revenue from the decline in circulation of established journals but are, luckily, seen as a step in the right direction.
por buen camino
a step in the right direction
However, revenues to publishers from photocopying articles are not yet sufficient to compensate for lost revenue from the decline in circulation of established journals but are, luckily, seen as a step in the right direction.
por las buenas o por las malas
by hook or by crook
She wrote a paper with the title 'by hook or by crook: planning a year's syllabus for professionally-qualified students'.
por una buena causa [Frecuentemente aplicado a actividades benéficas]
for a good cause
If you spotted some crazy-coloured hair and shaved heads yesterday it was all for a good cause.
por una buena razón
for a good reason
Squirrels store nuts for a good reason: they're rich in calories that keep them fed during the long cold winter.
por un buen rato
for a good bit
for a good while
My head smacked into the cement sidewalk, and knocked the wits out of me for a good bit.
Not doing so can not only affect your score, it can also lead to serious injury that may keep you out of golf for a good while.
presentar un buen aspecto
look + good
Older people are afraid of failure and of not looking good.
provisto de buenos fondos
stockholding
Yet the genuine stockholding bookseller is committed to holding good stocks of books for the customers' benefit which means that he does not aim simply at buying in the books with the quickest turnover.
que no haya noticias es buena señal
no news is good news
No news is good news, in this case meaning there is no new clot in her lungs.
quitarse un (buen) peso de encima
get + a (real) weight off + Posesivo + chest
He said he would feel better and get a weight off his chest if he explained his side of the incident.
racha de buena suerte
winning streak
streak of good luck
run of good luck
lucky streak
run of good fortune
Will Jake be the good luck charm that puts Afia on a winning streak or, like everything else in her life, will he wind up jinxed?.
However, she does know that she has an incredible streak of good luck - everything she tries, she succeeds in.
Superstitious savages always feared a run of good luck; they viewed such good fortune as a certain harbinger of calamity.
In the midst of all this winning, I began to think I may be on a lucky streak so why not buy a lottery ticket.
This is because, from a statistical point of view, in the lottery it is possible for a few people to have a remarkable run of good fortune.
realizar una buena labor
produce + the goods
At the end of the day, librarians must 'produce the goods' and prove their worth - professionalism could get in the way.
recibir el visto bueno
get + the seal of approval
Also, going on a date can be a little less scary if the person has already gotten the seal of approval from someone that you trust.
recibir + Posesivo + visto bueno
meet + Posesivo + approval
The medical industry will go to any lengths to suppress drugs and methods that haven't met their approval, regardless of how effective they might be.
saber apreciar las cosas buenas de la vida
appreciate + the good things in life
I last appreciated the good things in life looking out over the water today while my daughter threw sticks and laughed at the splashes.
saber apreciar lo bueno de la vida
appreciate + the good things in life
I last appreciated the good things in life looking out over the water today while my daughter threw sticks and laughed at the splashes.
saber de buena boca
have it on + good word
The English is a little rocky on this lovely web site but we have it on good word that the original French is très bien.
saber de buena tinta
have it on + good word
The English is a little rocky on this lovely web site but we have it on good word that the original French is très bien.
seguir con el buen hacer
keep up (with) + the good work
keep up (with) + the great work
Keep up the good work on protecting the integrity of voting and the electoral system.
Keep up the great work and keep the ideas coming!.
seguir el buen camino
keep on + the right track
keep on + the straight and narrow
walk + the straight and narrow
There are five major challenges that need to be addressed in order to keep on the right track of sustainable development.
But my Dad's my Dad, whatever he's done in the past, and he swears blind that he'll be keeping on the straight and narrow from now on.
After establishing himself as one of the world's best safecrackers, he decides to retire from his life of crime and walk the straight and narrow.
seguir por el buen camino
keep out of + trouble
keep on + the right track
While in traditional working society, everybody was kept busy, and out of trouble, a leisured society would be one in which people roamed free and unfettered, and capable of absolutely anything.
There are five major challenges that need to be addressed in order to keep on the right track of sustainable development.
ser algo bueno
be a good thing
For crying out loud, would everyone please stop panicking - Don't you realize that this would be a good thing in the long run?.
ser buenísimo + Gerundio
be terrific at + Gerundio
We are terrific at convening meetings, outlining problems, developing agendas and saying, 'Here's what needs to be done'.
ser bueno
make + good + Nombre
Some authors make good and others poor authors.
ser bueno en
be good at
Computers are good at routine and repetitive operations on large quantities of data.
ser bueno para Alguien
be to + Posesivo + advantage
So it's to your advantage, at least from their standpoint, to order by ISBN so that they can more expeditiously fulfill your order.
ser bueno para nada
be a dead loss
There is now never the need for someone with a hair problem to feel that the problem cannot be solved; hair loss is no longer a dead loss!.
ser de buen gusto
be in good taste
Students are encouraged to dress informally and comfortably, as long as their attire is presentable and in good taste.
ser más bueno que el pan
have + a heart of gold
Though my old man's a dustman he's got a heart of gold.
ser muy buena señal
bode + well
Advances in artificial intelligence bode well for knowledge-rich learning.
ser tan buen momento como cualquier otro
be as good a time as any
Now is as good a time as any to get the ball rolling.
ser una buena época
be a good time
November or early December is a good time because people have presents in mind for Christmas.
ser una buena idea
be a good idea
If your mouse is a bit jumpy it is a good idea first of all just to get it used to your hand before attempting to lift it out of its cage.
ser una buena idea para
be the next best thing when it comes to
Wet bars are the next best thing when it comes to entertaining.
ser una buena ocasión para + Infinitivo
be a good time to + Infinitivo
It is also a good time to stand back and take a look at 'what technology hath wrought' and some of the issues involved in our rush towards standardization on the national and international levels.
ser una buena señal
be auspicious
According to many an astrological treatise, the birth of a girl in an even sign in the ascendant is auspicious = Según muchos tratados de astrología, el nacimiento de una niña en un signo par en su fase ascendente es una buena señal.
ser un buen chico
be a sport
I get the feeling from both of them that my job may be in jeopardy if I'm not a better sport.
ser un buen comedor
be a hearty eater
Some children are hearty eaters, while others are very picky.
ser un momento tan bueno como cualqu
be as good a time as any
Now is as good a time as any to get the ball rolling.
si hace buen tiempo
weather permitting
The daily star watch will begin with a planetarium show (held rain or shine) to be followed (weather permitting) by viewing with a telescope.
situación buena
strong position
Thus the German publishers could use the relatively strong position they gained to ward off attacks on thier entrepreneurial autonomy.
tan bueno como ningún otro
as good as any
'Ports of Call' is an enchanting, lovely, scary and sad book, as good as any.
tener buena cara
look + nice
look + good
Even though the shoes looked nice and felt comfortable initially, at the end I had to discard them because of the blisters that resulted from them being too narrow.
Whilst there was still a budget deficit, the situation was an improvement on last year and indications for the future look good = Aunque el déficit presupuestario seguía existiendo, la situación había mejorado con respecto al año anterior y las pespectivas para el futuro parecían buenas.
tener buena estrella
be lucky
'We were lucky you happened to be sitting in your dean's office when I called about the position, and that you could come over for an interview right away'.
tener buena mano con las plantas
have + a green thumb
have + green fingers
Traditionally, someone who works well with plants is said to have a green thumb, or green fingers.
Traditionally, someone who works well with plants is said to have a green thumb, or green fingers.
tener buen apetito
have + a good appetite
He rests tranquilly, has a good appetite, and says he 'feels tip-top'.
tener buena pinta
look + good
look + promising
look + nice
look + tasty
look + delicious
look + yummy
Whilst there was still a budget deficit, the situation was an improvement on last year and indications for the future look good = Aunque el déficit presupuestario seguía existiendo, la situación había mejorado con respecto al año anterior y las pespectivas para el futuro parecían buenas.
Here we may find a reference to another active researcher in the field of superconductivity that looks promising.
Even though the shoes looked nice and felt comfortable initially, at the end I had to discard them because of the blisters that resulted from them being too narrow.
We let them out in the garden at the weekend and they enjoy exploring all the nooks and crannies and eating anything that looks tasty!.
Have you ever bought anything that looked delicious and were disappointed when you tasted it?.
They say I look yummy and they want a taste, but I'm a human not a sandwhich.
tener buenas intenciones
be well-intentioned
mean + well
He was well-intentioned but weak.
He means well for his country, is always an honest man, often a wise one, but sometimes and in some things, absolutely out of his senses.
tener buen aspecto
look + nice
Even though the shoes looked nice and felt comfortable initially, at the end I had to discard them because of the blisters that resulted from them being too narrow.
tener buenas perspectivas para
be well-placed to
be well-positioned to
Libraries are also well-placed to offer desktop publishing as a resource to their readers.
Canada is well-positioned to reassert its place on the world stage as an interlocutor between the existing and emerging global powers.
tener buen corazón
be of good nature
have + a good heart
Addames specifies the commodities vendible in Japan, describes the island and the people, who he says are of good nature, courteous above measure.
Lawson was a quick-tempered young woman but she also had a good heart and liked to dance when the mood struck her.
tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente
be a good judge of character
The nature of Duncan's murder and the events leading up to it suggest that he was neither a discerning man nor a good judge of character.
tener muy buena opinión de
think + the world of
think + highly of
But as the last hymn faded and hundreds followed his coffin out into the sun, it was obvious again: his patients still thought the world of him.
Swedes think highly of the Government but not of the royal family.
tener una buena disposición
be well disposed
be of good nature
Very young children settle easily to storytelling before bed but are less well disposed just after getting up in the morning.
Addames specifies the commodities vendible in Japan, describes the island and the people, who he says are of good nature, courteous above measure.
tener una buena racha
be on a roll
Britain is on a roll - the world's second military power and, by some recent estimates, the world's fourth economic power.
tener una buena reputación
have + a good reputation
You may think that your reputation as a landlord is not important, but having a good reputation pays off in many ways.
tener un buen aspecto
look + good
Older people are afraid of failure and of not looking good.
tener un buen concepto de Alguien
hold in + high regard
Library services are not held in high regard and many powerful people do not realise the potential importance of libraries in education.
tener un buen día
have + a good day
have + a great day
But the old printers were men, not abstractions, who had good days and bad ones and who improvised and botched without hesitation whenever their tools or materials did not precisely meet the needs of the moment.
My group had a really great day - it was a real laugh.
tener un buen saque
be a hearty eater
Some children are hearty eaters, while others are very picky.
tener un buen sentido de la dirección
have + a good sense of direction
Researchers discovered that cattle have a good sense of direction and tend to point in a northerly direction.
terminarse la (buena) suerte
run out of + luck
luck + run out
The current president is a 'gambler,' a risk taker with faith - above all in himself - that has run out of luck.
His luck ran out the second time around after surviving an attempt on his life last April.
tía buena
hottie [hotty]
crumpet
sexpot
sex bomb
sex kitten
That makes him sound bad, but he isn't - He's a man who married a 22-year-old hottie only to wind up with a 35-year-old fattie.
When discussing crumpets it is important to know that 'crumpet' also is British slang for a woman regarded as physically attractive.
I really loved the movie and completely understand why Elizabeth Taylor was such a sexpot back in the day.
Her cute face and stunning body makes her such a sex bomb!.
He is proud to have someone so lovely on his arm and proud to have such a sex kitten under his sheets.
tierra buena
good soil
A good soil is one that is high in organic matter.
tío bueno
stud
hunk
hunk of a man
hottie [hotty]
'Slut'/'angel' and 'wuss'/'stud' dichotomies provide an oversimplified grid from which adolescents negotiate complex feelings towards their own sexuality.
The gay bar we see at the beginning of the film looks like a dark harem of good-looking hunks.
Our sense of beauty serves an evolutionary function: it helps us choose the best mates - the wide-hipped woman best suited to bearing children, or the broad-shouldered hunk of a man who could protect and provide.
That makes him sound bad, but he isn't - He's a man who married a 22-year-old hottie only to wind up with a 35-year-old fattie.
todo lo bueno dura poco
all good things (must) come to an end
I hear all good things must come to an end almost as often as I hear the equally untrue what comes up, must come down.
todo lo bueno se acaba
all good things (must) come to an end
I hear all good things must come to an end almost as often as I hear the equally untrue what comes up, must come down.
tomarse Algo de buen grado
take + Nombre + in good humour
Even when their animals, frightened at the unusual sight, shied up a bank or into a field, they took it in good humour.
una buena alternativa a
the next best thing to
The next best thing to getting married to a man you love and having a family is shagging your best friend (who happens to be gay) and having a family.
una buena cantidad de
a fair amount of
A fair amount of detail can be stored as part of each record.
una buena cosa
a good thing
The notion of interests is far subtler than many have realized, and leaves open the possibility that cooperativeness may be adaptive, virtuous, and a good thing.
una buena dosis de
a heavy dollop of
a hefty dollop of
While my topics may be serious, my heart will always have a place of lightness in it, if not a heavy dollop of silliness.
With a hefty dollop of knowledge, a pinch of guidance and a twist of determination, every woman can learn the secrets to balancing her hormones.
una buena forma de empezar
a good way to start
A quick once-through reading to 'find out what is happening' is a good way to start, but several readings are usually necessary to get to know the case.
una buena parte de
a large measure of
a good deal of
a great deal of
Such an ideal poses many problems, and is unlikely to be achieved without a large measure of international cooperation.
There is a good deal of scope for users and novice cataloguers to find difficulty in identifying the appropriate heading for many of the works which are the responsibility of corporate bodies.
As earlier sections amply demonstrate, there is a great deal of choice with regards to data bases.
una buena pesca
a good catch
We know nothing about the appearance of Filipa, but whether she was attractive or not, she was undoubtedly 'a good catch'.
un buen lugar de partida
a good place to start
If we as a society hope to deal with a very real and important issue, the implementation of this popular measure is a good place to start.
un buen número de
a good number of
There has always been, at least in the history of modern libraries, a good number of important events.
un buen partido
a good catch
We know nothing about the appearance of Filipa, but whether she was attractive or not, she was undoubtedly 'a good catch'.
un momento bueno de
a peak of
The publishers of books in hardback have had a good set of years since 1972 with a distinct boom in the past two years, though paperbacks have declined a little since a peak of 141.2 points in 1977.
usar Algo con buen provecho
use + Nombre + to good advantage
Rendering information services is one way to show that the library is using public money to good advantage.
venir con buenas intenciones
come in + peace
Christianity has historically been used to hoodwink various peoples into believing that Europeans were coming in peace.
visto bueno
approval
endorsement
seal of approval
say-so
A number of more unusual arrangements have been tried, but none have met with wide approval.
The project was given endorsement by the Standing Committees of the IFLA Section on Cataloguing and the then Section on Mechanization.
This use of square brackets has never had the official seal of approval of the FID.
She may have had some say-so in the matter of whom she was going to marry, but for the most part, it was out of her hands.
vivir a la buena de Dios
live on + a prayer
Today on the Dr. Phil show, Dan and Janna were guests who were 'living on a prayer' since they, along with their seven children, were living in home with no income, no heat and no running water.
