nota: (Computer Aided Design / Computer Assisted Design)

nota: Aquesta paraula també s'escriu 'café'.

His mother reminded him, for the umpteenth time, to call her as soon as he got there.

The couple called the baby 'Helen' after her grandmother.
Our dog is called Bess.

The cashier called the next customer forward by shouting 'Next please!'

Has he called yet?
Who's calling please?

He began to get worried because his dog didn't respond when he called.

The group issued a call for papers for its 2006 annual conference.

When Michael was at school the other kids used to call him names
When she discovered her boyfriend had been cheating on her she went mad, kicking, screaming and calling him all the names under the sun!

When he worked at the A&E at the local hospital, Dr Smith was on call 24 hours a day.
Jason had the evening free to do as he pleased, but he was on call so he was liable to have to drop everything and head to work at a moment's notice.

The 4.30 train from Durham to Manchester calls at Durham, Darlington, York, Leeds and Stalybridge

The opposition party called for the prime minister's resignation
Members of the local community are calling for the man to be arrested.

Jack called for his friend on the way to school.
I'll call for you just after lunch.

That [news] calls for a drink!

I said I would call in on my grandmother on the way back from the shops to make sure she was ok.
We are going on a trip to London next week and are planning to call in on Oxford on our way back up the motorway.

The match between Manchester United and Barcelona was called off due to heavy rain.
We had arranged to buy a whole load of second-hand computers from the company, but they called the deal off at the last minute.
The teachers said they would only call off the strike if the government offered them a substantial pay inwww

Governments around the world have called on Israelis and Palestinians to put an end to the bloodshed.

He called out but nobody heard him.
The next student who calls out without raising their hand first will be sent to the principal's office.

Helen's dad, who works for Yorkshire Electric, was called out in the middle of the night when the power went off in Leeds city centre
Robert was called out last night to deal with a woman who had gone into premature labour
When the police got to the house they realised it was on fire and called the fire brigade out

2. [instrument of punishment] vara

3. [sugar, bamboo] canya

1. [~ city] capital

3. [uppercase] majúscula

4. [architecture] capitell

1. targeta

Just look at him lying there on the sofa, you'd think he didn't have a care in the world.

My neighbour has offered to take care of my dog while I'm away on holiday next week.
I would love to go shopping with you this afternoon but I can't find anybody to take care of the kids.

Don't worry, I'll take care of that myself.

You can tell John really cares about his children. It's obvious from how much time he spends with them.
When she told me she was leaving me for another man, I realised she'd never cared about me at all. She had just been using me.

Most people who download music on the Internet don't care about copyright laws.
I really like a man who cares about his appearance.

Susie gave up work last year to care for her disabled son full time.
Peter runs his own business and yet still finds time to care for his elderly mother

I don't care much for Windows. I much prefer Linux.

Would you care for a cup of tea

I'm going for breakfast at Tiffany's, would you care to join me?

I meant to add one or two examples to this dictionary but I got carried away and...well, you can see what happened!
I'm sorry this letter's a bit long, I got a bit carried away and couldn't stop writing!

He carried on talking even though it was obvious that nobody was listening any more.

I was in the bar prior to the ruckus and, yes, Stephen was carrying on like an idiot.

Roger was devastated when he discovered that his wife had been carrying on with his best friend behind his back.

The thieves just walked into the office, unplugged the computer and carted it away.

Police arrested the hooligans and carted them off to the police station.
The English stole the Stone of Scone from the Scots and carted it off to Westminster Abbey in London.

2. dibuixos animats

The fielder jumped up in the air and caught the ball in his right hand.

Wayne and Owen went fishing but the only thing they managed to catch was an old tin can!

He caught an eight-point buck that weighed 165 pounds.

I warned you that you'd catch cold if you kept going out without a coat on, didn't I?
When America sneezes, the whole world catches cold!

nota: Si vols dir que una persona triga molt en fer qualsevol cosa, pots utilitzar l'expressió col·loquial 'he / she's too slow to catch cold'.

2. [ESPORT] agafada

3. [on a bracelet or necklace] tanca

4. [of fish] pesca / xarxada

5. [of animals] caça

6. bon partit
He's a good catch. - És un bon partit.

2. (before noun) ramader

Experts are trying to discover what caused the blackout in New York last month.

Sunderland celebrated a 4-0 win over Newcastle last night
Trevor celebrated his birthday at home with his family

Protesters chained themselves together outside the abortion clinic.

He chained his bike up at the station then got on the train.
The family chain up their dog in the garden when they are out of the house.

1. probabilitat / possibilitat

My father died suddenly which meant I never got the chance to say goodbye properly

4. (before noun) fortuït / casual
A chance encounter - Un encontre casual (o fortuït)

1. canvi

2. [money returned] canvi

4. [TRANSP] transbord

5. the change (of life)menopausa

2. identitat / idiosincràsia

3. tipus / individu

4. a (real) charactertot un personatge

5. [in a book, movie..] personatge
To get in character. - Ficar-se a la pell del personatge.

6. [symbol, letter..] caràcter (tipogràfica) / tipus

1. caritat

3. (before noun) benèfic

nota: Els australians diuen 'op shop'.

2. xàrter

If you agree to these terms and conditions, check the box below.

Are you keeping your bags with you or would you like to check them?

2. (lit.) alegria

nota: L'adjectiu 'pro-choice' s'utilitza molt als Estats Units per referir-se a les persones que estan a favor del dret d'una dona d'exigir un avortament. Per referir-se als que estan en contra de l'avortament sota qualsevol circumstància, s'utilitza l'adjectiu 'pro life'.

Choice cuts of the finest meats, poultry and seafood prepared to your specifications.

nota: Als Estats Units, molt sovint se sent dir 'happy holidays' en lloc de 'Merry (o happy) Christmas' ja que tres festes se celebren durant el mes de desembre - la festa jueva d'Hannukah, la festa afroamericana de Kwanzaa i, és clar, Nadal.

He chucked the ball back over the fence.

Hey, chuck me that magazine will you? I want to read it.

Don't chuck that! It might come in handy.

She her boyfriend after she found out he'd been seeing another girl.

He chucked on his jeans and ran out the door.

The Council has been trying to encourage people back to live in the city centre.

I had half an hour free this morning so I decided to clear the kitchen table.

Brown tipped the ball over the crossbar and Nosworthy cleared the resulting corner.

After an hour of heavy rain, the sky began to clear and the sun came out.

When I get a free moment, I'm going to clear out the garage.

You've got two days to clear out or I'm calling the police.

Her toddler threw a tantrum whenever she asked him to clear up his toys.

nota: (Establiment sanitari).

2. [INFORM] porta-retalls

nota: Amb el sentit 'atzucac', 'close' s'usa sobretot en els noms dels carrers (p.e. 'He lives in Castle Close').

My weekly train ticket costs close on $100.
Close on 300 people turned up.
Close to 400 runners took part in the race.

The cathedral is close to the station.

They say that Barack Obama is closing in on Hillary Clinton.

1. club
Football club - Club de futbol

3. bastó / basto / garrot

4. trèbol

5. pal (de golf)

6. clubstrèbols

7. clubsbastons / bastos / garrots

1. esfondrament

2. col·lapse

2. recollida

3. col·lecta

Part of the pleasure of this film is watching Hackman show his true colors to his estranged son.
Chrissie knew that Tommy couldn't be trusted and so she set about seducing him, with the hope that he would respond and show his true colors.

Part of the pleasure of this film is watching Hackman show his true colours to his estranged son.
Chrissie knew that Tommy couldn't be trusted and so she set about seducing him, with the hope that he would respond and show his true colours.

He came at me with a knife.

Reframing a problem can help you come at from a different angle and find and innovative solution.

She came away with the impression that he didn't really care one way or the other.

I would never try to come between a mother and her daughter.

If you continue to waste time I will certainly come down on you again.

nota: És molt freqüent l'expressió 'to come down on somebody like a ton of bricks'.

The dog wouldn't come out from under the table.
I asked John if he wanted to come out and play.

Time magazine comes out once a week.

I ran the diagnostic CD that came with the computer and ran scandisk. Everything came out fine.

nota: També es diu 'to come out of the closet'.

I suspect that curry stain will never come out of my shirt.

A few years ago it came out that Nike were producing their shoes in Asian sweatshops.

Would you like to come out with me this evening?

He comes out with some rubbish sometimes, he really does.

I expect he'll get really angry when you tell him what you're planning but don't worry, he'll come round eventually

The boxer was knocked out. When he came round he felt very woozy.

Mum, is it OK if Jason comes round after school?
I'll come round this evening if you like and we can talk some more then.

Altogether that comes to $17.50.

The boxer was knocked out. When he came to he felt very woozy.

2. còmic / comediant

1. [official group] comissió

2. [financial] comissió

4. (formal) [of a crime] perpetració

1. companyia

2. companyia / empresa

5. companyia (militar)

This product is CE compliant

Parents all over the country are abandoning neighbourhood comprehensives in favour of grammar schools.

Carod's opposition to the Statute has compromised his position in the 'tripartit'.

3. interès

4. empresa

British Airways is a going concern whereas Alitalia is bust.

1. condició

2. estat
In a critical condition - En estat crític

4. [MED] forma
To be out of condition - No estar en forma
To be in excellent (or peak) condition - Estar en plena forma

1. (col.loq) pis

1. pis

2. (formal) direcció

1. confiança

1. connexió

2. relació

3. [TRANSP] enllaç

No punishment would be adequate considering what he did.

2. [MAT] restricció

Bob's neighbours weren't happy when he constructed a 20ft statue of Elvis Presley in his back garden.
The Indians in Sioux Falls, Nevada are planning to construct a 50ft bridge across the Colorado River.

Ian contacted a number of publishers to see if they were interested in his book, but none of them were.
Dr Smith can be contacted on 511 232 4333.

He used to wear glasses but now he wears contacts.

Household paint bought before the 1970s is potentially dangerous as it could contain lead.
Coca Cola contains lots of caffeine.

Firefighters struggled to contain the fire

When Andy found out that his wife was pregnant he was so happy he could barely contain himself.

When I saw her with another man I lost control and shot them both.

3. convenció

The three security guards backed Sean into a corner and started to beat him up.
Firefighters returned to work after their month-long strike because they said they had been backed into a corner by the unions and had no other choice.

Summer jobs offer countless opportunities to students.
The new technology has saved companies countless millions of dollars over the last five years.