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setting [Am ˈsɛdɪŋ, Brit ˈsɛtɪŋ] N

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1. setting (of dial, switch):

setting

leave the heater on its lowest setting

deja el calentador en el mínimo

2.1. setting (of novel, movie):

setting

2.2. setting (surroundings):

setting

setting

2.3. setting (for gem):

setting

setting

setting

3. setting:

place setting

4. setting MUS:

setting

setting

5. setting TYPO:

setting

setting lotion N U or C

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setting lotion

jet-setting [Am ˈdʒɛtˌsɛdɪŋ, Brit ˈdʒɛtˌsɛtɪŋ] ADJ

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jet-setting

del jet set LatAm

jet-setting

de la jet set Spain

quick-setting [Am ˌkwɪkˈsɛdɪŋ, Brit ˌkwɪkˈsɛtɪŋ] ADJ

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quick-setting cement/glue:

quick-setting

place setting N

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1. place setting (on table):

place setting

2. place setting:

place setting (cutlery set)

juego m individual de cubiertos

place setting (crockery set)

juego m de vajilla para un comensal

I.set¹ <pres part setting, pt & pp set> VB trans

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1. set (put, place):

set

set

he set a pitcher of cider before us

nos puso una jarra de sidra delante

we set the proposal before the committee

le presentamos or planteamos la propuesta a la comisión

she set a match to the papers

prendió fuego a los papeles con un fósforo

she set a match to the papers

prendió fuego a los papeles con una cerilla Spain

she set a match to the papers

prendió fuego a los papeles con un cerillo Mex

he set his signature to the document

le estampó su firma al documento

I set honesty above all other virtues

antepongo la honestidad a todas las demás virtudes

2.3. set (make fast):

3.2. set MED:

set bone/dislocated joint

set bone/dislocated joint

3.3. set hair:

set

3.4. set TYPO:

5.4. set (establish):

set precedent

set record/standard

set fashion

set fashion

you have to set a good example

tienes que dar buen ejemplo

this ruling sets a precedent

este dictamen sienta jurisprudencia or sienta un precedente jurídico

this set the tone for the rest of the day

esto marcó las pautas que se seguirían el resto del día

6. set (cause to do, start):

she set them to work in the garden

los puso a trabajar en el jardín

he set the dogs after them

azuzó a los perros para que los persiguieran

to set sb/sth -ing this will set people thinking/talking

esto hará reflexionar/dará que hablar a la gente

the news set my pulse racing

la noticia hizo que se me disparara el pulso

to set sb laughing

hacer reír a alguien

to set sth going

poner algo en marcha

7.2. set usu pass (locate):

set building

the mansion is set amid acres of parkland

la mansión está situada or enclavada en medio de un vasto parque

9. set (turn, direct):

we set our course for the nearest island

pusimos rumbo a la isla más cercana

our course is set eastward

llevamos rumbo al este

10. set BOT:

11. set < pres part setting, pt & pp setted> Brit SCHOOL:

set

dividir en grupos según su aptitud para la asignatura

II.set¹ <pres part setting, pt & pp set> VB intr

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1. set (go down):

set sun/moon:

2.2. set (become fast):

2.3. set MED:

3. set (in dancing):

set to your partners

colóquense enfrente de su pareja

4. set (in hunting):

set gundog:

5. set BOT:

set seed/fruit/plant:

set² [Am sɛt, Brit sɛt] N

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1.1. set C:

set (of tools, golf clubs, bowls, pens, keys)

set (of books, records)

set (of stamps)

a set of cutlery

un juego de cubiertos

a set of cutlery

una cubertería

a set of saucepans

una batería de cocina

a set of bedroom furniture

un juego de dormitorio

a matching set of sheets and pillowcases

un juego de cama

set of dentures

una dentadura postiza

a set of headphones

unos auricolares

a set of headphones

unos audífonos LatAm

a boxed presentation set

un juego en estuche para obsequio

I need four more to make up the set

me faltan cuatro para completar el juego (or la colección etc.)

coffee/tea set

juego de café/té

1.2. set C MATH:

set

2.1. set C + sing or pl vb (group, clique):

she was never at ease with their set

nunca se sintió cómoda en su círculo or en ese ambiente

he goes around with an odd set

anda con un grupo de gente rara

the county set Brit

la aristocracia menor de provincias

2.2. set Brit SCHOOL:

set C + sing or pl vb

grupo de estudiantes seleccionados de acuerdo a sus aptitudes

4. set C (in tennis, squash):

set

set m

he won in straight sets

ganó sin perder or sin conceder ningún set

5. set C (performance) MUS:

set

set

serie f (de canciones etc)

7.1. set C THEAT:

set (stage)

set (scenery)

7.2. set C CINE:

set

to be on set

estar en el plató

8. set C (in hairdressing):

set

shampoo and set

lavado m y marcado

9.2. set U (fit):

the set of the collar is wrong

el cuello está mal colocado or no asienta bien

9.3. set U (of wind, current):

set

10. set C (cutting, young plant):

set

plantas tiernas usadas como simiente

11. set → sett

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sett [Am sɛt, Brit sɛt] N

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1. sett (of badger):

sett

sett

madriguera f de tejón

2. sett (paving stone):

sett

set³ ADJ

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1. set (established, prescribed):

set wage/price

meals are at set times

las comidas son a determinadas horas

there are no set times for visiting

no hay horas de visita establecidas

there isn't a set procedure for doing it

no hay un procedimiento establecido para hacerlo

his mornings usually follow a set pattern

tiene una rutina establecida para las mañanas

one of the set books SCHOOL, UNIV

una de las obras prescritas

one of the set books SCHOOL, UNIV

una de las obras del programa

we ordered the set menu/lunch Brit

pedimos el menú del día or el menú a precio fijo

2.2. set pred (likely, about to):

to be set to + infin

llevar camino de + infin

the problem seems set to deepen

el problema lleva camino de recrudecer or agravarse

3.2. set (solid):

set yoghurt/custard/jelly

I.set in VB (v + adv) (gain hold)

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II.set in VB (v + adv + o, v + o + adv) (in sewing)

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setting [ˈsetɪŋ, Am ˈset̬-] N

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1. setting of sun:

setting

3. setting TECH:

setting

4. setting (frame for jewel):

setting

5. setting MUS:

setting

setting lotion N

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setting lotion

fijador m (para el pelo)

I.set [set] set, set ADJ

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1. set (ready):

set

to get set (to do sth)

prepararse (para hacer algo)

2. set (fixed):

set

fijo, -a

to be set in one's ways

tener costumbres profundamente arraigadas

3. set (assigned):

set

II.set [set] set, set N

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2. set (collection):

set

3. set CINE:

set

4. set (television):

set

5. set (in tennis):

set

6. set (musical performance):

set

to play a long/short set

tocar durante mucho/poco tiempo

III.set [set] set, set VB trans

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2. set (give):

set problem

set example

6. set (arrange):

set

8. set (provide):

set

to set sth to music

poner música a algo

IV.set [set] set, set VB intr

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1. set MED:

set

2. set (become firm):

set jelly, cheese

3. set (sink):

set

4. set sun:

set

I.set out VB trans

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1. set out (display, arrange):

2. set out (explain):

II.set out VB intr

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1. set out → set off

2. set out (intend):

to set out to do sth

tener la intención de hacer algo

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I.set off VB intr

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1. set off:

2. set off (detonate):

set off explosive

3. set off (cause):

4. set off (enhance):

to set sb off (doing sth)

hacer [o provocar] que alguien (haga algo)

set on VB trans

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set on

set down VB trans

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1. set down (land):

poner en tierra

set down aeroplane

hacer aterrizar

2. set down (drop off):

3. set down:

set down (write)

poner por escrito

set down (record)

television set N

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television set

manicure set N

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manicure set

estuche m de manicura

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setting

establecimiento (de un grupo de trabajo)

establecimiento (de un principio, récord)

setting

the rising/setting sun

el sol naciente/poniente

to set the wedding for May 4

fijar la boda para el 4 de mayo

to set one's shoulder to the wheel

arrimar el hombro

to set a precedent (for sth/doing sth)

sentar un precedente (para algo/hacer algo)

you have set your family against me

me has malquistado con tu familia

his/her work has set an example

su ejemplo ha hecho escuela

Spanish Royal Academy (organization which is responsible for setting linguistic standards for Spanish)

RAE

to set look-out posts at regular intervals

escalonar puestos de vigilancia

we set off in the early hours

salimos de viaje de madrugada

I lost it in the third set

me he hundido en el tercer set

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They are not manufactured locally and the costs of setting up local manufacturing facilities would be prohibitive, given the regulations surrounding pharmaceuticals. en.wikipedia.org

Manually setting a camera to expose the film properly takes two steps, even after taking a light meter reading. en.wikipedia.org

The setting sun gilded the picture and entered through the open windows. en.wikipedia.org

The system turned on the heater, air conditioner or both, depending on the thermostat's setting and ambient temperature, automatically maintaining whatever temperature the driver selected. en.wikipedia.org

He was responsible for setting up and operating case and strap production, as well as construction and design. en.wikipedia.org

Park roads, trails, and facilities are carefully nestled within the original farm and woodland setting. en.wikipedia.org

She lived across from a dairy farm; this rural setting would later influence many of her works. en.wikipedia.org

It is an iconic cocktail in an iconic setting, but the price tag will leave a bitter after-taste. www.independent.ie

The setting is allegorical: the south represents the soft, materialistic world; the north symbolizes a world beyond civilization and is inherently competitive. en.wikipedia.org

There have been instances of miscreants setting fire to mature lemon grass found on the hills. www.thehindu.com

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