SWITCH AROUND - Englisch-Spanisch Übersetzung

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I. around [Am əˈraʊnd, Brit əˈraʊnd] ADV around often appears as the second element of certain verb structures in English (fool around, knock around, move around, etc). For translations, see the relevant verb entry (fool, knock, move, etc).

1.1. around (in a circle):

around and around they drove: estuvieron dando vueltas y vueltas con el coche

1.2. around (so as to face in different direction):

she glanced around: echó un vistazo a su alrededor

1.3. around (on all sides):

all around are towering skyscrapers: todo alrededor hay rascacielos altísimos

there's nothing for miles around: no hay nada en millas a la redonda

everyone crowded around: todo el mundo se apiñó alrededor

1.4. around (in circumference):

around: de circunferencia

it is 12m around: tiene 12m de circunferencia

2.1. around (in the vicinity):

is John around?: ¿anda or está John por ahí?

there's no one around: aquí no hay nadie

he's around somewhere, he's somewhere around: anda por ahí

I'm usually around after eight: suelo estar a partir de las ocho

(I'll) see you around! ugs: ¡nos vemos!

2.2. around (in existence) ugs:

computers weren't around in those days: en aquellos tiempos no había computadoras

she's the only person around who really understands: es la única persona que entiende de verdad

the idea had been around for quite a while: la idea no era nueva

in 40 years none of us will be around: dentro de 40 años vamos a estar todos bajo tierra

it's the best one around: es lo mejor que hay (en plaza)

3.1. around (from one place, person to another):

the dog followed us around: el perro nos seguía a todas partes

she showed us around: nos mostró or enseñó la casa (or la fábrica etc.)

he knows his way around: conoce la ciudad (or la zona etc.)

she offered the chocolates around: le ofreció bombones a todo el mundo

there's a rumor going around: corre un rumor

I phoned around: hice unas cuantas llamadas

I phoned around: llamé a varios sitios

he's been around ugs: tiene mucho mundo

3.2. around (to and fro):

she was rolling around on the floor: se revolcaba por el suelo

she was waving a knife around: blandía un cuchillo

he prefers to travel around on his own: prefiere viajar solo

she rummaged around in her bag: revolvió en el bolso

4. around (at, to different place):

I'll be around at Angela's: estaré en casa de Angela

she sent me around to the bank: me mandó al banco

we had some friends around for a meal: invitamos a unos amigos a comer

5. around (approximately):

around: más o menos

around: aproximadamente

she's around my age: tiene más o menos mi edad

he must be around 35: debe (de) tener unos 35

he must be around 35: debe (de) andar por los 35

at around five thirty: alrededor de or a eso de las cinco y media

at around five thirty: sobre las cinco y media Esp

around two million people: unos dos millones de personas

she was born around 1660: nació alrededor de 1660

around the turn of the century: hacia finales de siglo

they flower around mid-June: florecen hacia mediados de junio

II. around [Am əˈraʊnd, Brit əˈraʊnd] PRÄP

1. around (encircling):

around: alrededor de

they sat around the fire: estaban sentados alrededor del fuego

he put his arm around her: la rodeó con el brazo

they sailed around the world: dieron la vuelta al mundo en un velero

she looked around her: miró a su alrededor

the myths that have grown up around these events: los mitos que han surgido en torno a estos acontecimientos

2.1. around (in the vicinity of):

around: alrededor de

places to visit around Madrid: lugares para visitar alrededor de Madrid

do you live around here?: ¿vives por or cerca de aquí?

2.2. around (within, through):

I had things to do around the house: tenía cosas que hacer en casa

they traveled around Europe: viajaron por Europa

she took them around the house: les mostró or enseñó la casa

I. Brit also turn round VERB [Am tərn -, Brit təːn -] (v + adv)

1. Brit also turn round (to face different direction):

Brit also turn round: darse la vuelta

Brit also turn round: volverse

Brit also turn round: voltearse LatAm excl CSur

Brit also turn round: darse vuelta CSur

2. Brit also turn round (react) ugs:

I can't turn around and tell her she isn't needed any more: no puedo salir ahora con que no la necesitamos más

3. Brit also turn round (reverse):

Brit also turn round weather/luck/economy:: cambiar completamente

Brit also turn round weather/luck/economy:: dar un vuelco

Brit also turn round weather/luck/economy:: pegar un vuelco

II. Brit also turn round VERB [Am tərn -, Brit təːn -] (v + o + adv)

could you turn the TV around this way a little?: ¿podrías poner el televisor un poco más para este lado?

turn the book around so they can see: dale la vuelta al libro para que puedan ver

turn the book around so they can see: voltea el libro para que puedan ver LatAm excl CSur

turn the book around so they can see: da vuelta el libro para que puedan ver CSur

III. Brit also turn round VERB [Am tərn -, Brit təːn -] (v + o + adv)

1. Brit also turn round (set on new course):

Brit also turn round company/economy: sanear

it has turned my life around: le ha dado un nuevo rumbo a mi vida

2. Brit also turn round (get ready):

we aim to turn orders around within 24 hours: procuramos despachar los pedidos en 24 horas

the ferry can be turned around in under an hour: el transbordador se puede preparar para volver a zarpar en menos de una hora

I. look around VERB [Am lʊk -, Brit lʊk -] (v + adv, v + prep + o) (survey, investigate)

look around: mirar

I want to look around a little longer before deciding on a car: quiero mirar un poco más antes de decidirme por un coche

could we look around the house?: ¿podríamos ver la casa?

II. look around VERB [Am lʊk -, Brit lʊk -] (v + adv) (seek)

to look around for sth: buscar algo

we're looking around for somebody to replace Smith: estamos buscando a alguien para sustituir a Smith

I. switch [Am swɪtʃ, Brit swɪtʃ] VERB trans

1.1. switch (change):

switch: cambiar de

we switched (our) position to get a better view: (nos) cambiamos de sitio para ver mejor

I switch jobs or my job every six months: cada seis meses cambio de trabajo

he abruptly switched the direction of his gaze: de repente desvió la mirada

she switched the topic of conversation: desvió la conversación hacia otro tema

she switched the topic of conversation: cambió de tema de conversación

to switch sth (from sth) to sth production has been switched to Cambridge: han trasladado la producción a la planta de Cambridge

my appointment has been switched to Tuesday: me cambiaron la cita al martes

we will switch the emphasis from punishment to rehabilitation: vamos a hacer menos hincapié en el castigo y más en la rehabilitación

1.2. switch (exchange):

switch suitcases/roles: intercambiar

can we switch seats, please?: ¿no me cambiaría el asiento, por favor?

2. switch ELEK, RADIO, TV:

to switch channels: cambiar de canal

switch the heater to the lowest setting: ponga la estufa 'en mínimo'

3. switch (shunt) Am BAHN:

switch: desviar

switch: cambiar de vía

II. switch [Am swɪtʃ, Brit swɪtʃ] VERB intr

switch: cambiar

there's no direct train, you'll have to switch Am: no hay un tren directo, vas a tener que cambiar or hacer trasbordo

he switched to a high-fiber diet: cambió a una dieta rica en fibra

I switched to Channel Four: cambié al Canal Cuatro

the scene switches from New York to the French Riviera: la escena pasa or se traslada de Nueva York a la Riviera francesa

some teachers are switching (back) to the old methods: algunos profesores están volviendo a los antiguos métodos

we've switched from electricity to gas: hemos empezado a usar gas en lugar de electricidad

I switched back to my old brand: volví a mi marca de antes

III. switch [Am swɪtʃ, Brit swɪtʃ] SUBST

1.1. switch ELEK:

switch: interruptor m

switch: llave f

switch (ignition key): llave f de encendido

switch (light switch): llave f de la luz

turn on/off the switch: enciende/apaga la luz (or el aparato etc.)

1.2. switch (points) Am BAHN:

switch: agujas fpl

2.1. switch (shift, change):

a switch of emphasis/policy: un cambio de énfasis/política

his switch from drama to fiction: su paso del teatro a la novela

a switch in favor of the Democrats: un viraje en favor de los demócratas

the switch into Swiss francs: el cambio al franco suizo

2.2. switch (exchange):

switch: intercambio m

switch: trueque m

to make a switch: hacer un intercambio

3. switch (stick, cane):

switch: vara f

4. switch (hairpiece):

switch: postizo m

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trastrocar: to switch around

trasegar (cambiar): to switch around

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I. around [əˈraʊnd] PRÄP

1. around (surrounding):

around: alrededor de

all around sth: por todas partes

the earth goes around the sun: la tierra gira alrededor del sol

to go around the corner: doblar la esquina

2. around (here and there within):

around: por

to drive around France: viajar (en coche) por Francia

to go around a museum: visitar un museo

to go all around the world: viajar por el mundo

to sit around the room: sentarse en la habitación

3. around (approximately):

around: más o menos

around: alrededor de

around May 10: sobre el 10 de mayo

somewhere around here: en algún lugar por aquí

II. around [əˈraʊnd] ADV

1. around (round about):

around: alrededor

all around: en todas partes

for 50 m around: en un radio de 50 m

for miles around: en millas a la redonda

2. around (aimlessly):

to walk around: dar una vuelta

to stand/hang around: estar/andar por ahí

to have been around: haber visto mundo

to have been around (be experienced): tener mucha experiencia

3. around (near by):

around: por ahí

is he around?: ¿está por ahí?

to be still around: seguir todavía ahí

I. switch [swɪtʃ] -es SUBST

1. switch ELEK:

switch: interruptor m

switch: suiche m Méx

2. switch (substitution):

switch: remplazamiento m

3. switch (change):

switch: cambio m

4. switch (thin whip):

switch: látigo m

5. switch pl Am (points):

switch: puntos m Pl

II. switch [swɪtʃ] -es VERB intr

switch: cambiar

to switch with sb: cambiarse con alguien

III. switch [swɪtʃ] -es VERB trans

switch: cambiar

to switch sth for sth: cambiar algo por algo

to switch users: cambiar de usuario

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switch around VERB trans

switch around: cambiar

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I. around [ə·ˈraʊnd] PRÄP

1. around (surrounding):

around: alrededor de

all around sth: por todas partes

the earth goes around the sun: la tierra gira alrededor del sol

to go around the corner: doblar la esquina

2. around (move within sth):

around: por

to drive around France: viajar (en coche) por Francia

to go around a museum: visitar un museo

to sit around the room: sentarse en la habitación

3. around (approximately):

around: más o menos

around: alrededor de

around May 10th: sobre el 10 de mayo

somewhere around here: en algún lugar por aquí

II. around [ə·ˈraʊnd] ADV

1. around (all over):

around: alrededor

all around: en todas partes

for 50 miles around: en un radio de 50 millas

for miles around: en millas a la redonda

to be the other way around: ser exactamente al revés

2. around (aimlessly):

to walk around: dar una vuelta

to stand/hang around: estar/andar por ahí

to have been around: haber visto mundo

to have been around (be experienced): tener mucha experiencia

3. around (near by):

around: por ahí

is he around?: ¿está por ahí?

to be still around: seguir todavía ahí

I. switch <-es> [swɪtʃ] SUBST

1. switch ELEK:

switch: interruptor m

switch: suiche m Méx

2. switch (substitution):

switch: reemplazamiento m

3. switch (change):

switch: cambio m

4. switch BAHN (device):

switch: agujas f Pl

II. switch [swɪtʃ] VERB intr

switch: cambiar

to switch with sb: cambiarse con alguien

to switch from sth to sth: cambiar de algo a algo

III. switch [swɪtʃ] VERB trans

switch: cambiar

to switch sth for sth: cambiar algo por algo

Present
I	switch
you	switch
he/she/it	switches
we	switch
you	switch
they	switch

Past
I	switched
you	switched
he/she/it	switched
we	switched
you	switched
they	switched

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

Past Perfect
I	had	switched
you	had	switched
he/she/it	had	switched
we	had	switched
you	had	switched
they	had	switched

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