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dons

/dɑnz/ /dɔnz/

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noun

Título, título nobiliario

A title formerly borne by member of the high nobility of Portugal and Brazil

Examples :

"During the era of Portuguese colonization, only individuals recognized as dons, based on their lineage and status, held the highest positions in the colonial administration. "

Durante la era de la colonización portuguesa, solo los individuos reconocidos como títulos, en función de su linaje y estatus, ocupaban los puestos más altos en la administración colonial.

title royal person history

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noun

Profesor universitario

A university professor, particularly one at Oxford or Cambridge.

Examples :

"At Cambridge, the dons are known for their rigorous academic standards and deep understanding of their subjects. "

En Cambridge, los profesores son conocidos por sus rigurosos estándares académicos y su profundo entendimiento de sus materias.

person education job society culture history

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noun

Tutor residente

An employee of a university residence who lives among the student residents.

Examples :

"The university dons held a meeting to discuss concerns about student safety in the residence halls. "

Los tutores residentes de la universidad celebraron una reunión para discutir las preocupaciones sobre la seguridad de los estudiantes en las residencias universitarias.

person job education organization

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noun

Jefe de la mafia, don

Examples :

"The police suspected that the three dons were planning a major crime operation. "

La policía sospechaba que los tres jefes de la mafia estaban planeando una importante operación criminal.

person organization group

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noun

Tío, tipo, hombre

Any man, bloke, dude.

Examples :

""The party was full of dons, all chatting and laughing loudly." "

La fiesta estaba llena de tíos, todos charlando y riendo a carcajadas.

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verb

Ponerse, vestirse

(clothing) To put on, to dress in.

Examples :

"Before heading out into the cold, Michael dons his winter coat and gloves. "

Antes de salir al frío, Michael se pone su abrigo de invierno y sus guantes.

appearance wear