sets Meaning | BeDict

verb

Poner, colocar

To put (something) down, to rest.

Examples :

"Set the tray there."

Pon la bandeja allí.

action position

verb

Fijar, colocar

To attach or affix (something) to something else, or in or upon a certain place.

Examples :

"I have set my heart on running the marathon."

He puesto mi corazón en correr el maratón.

action position place

verb

Establecer, fijar, poner

To put in a specified condition or state; to cause to be.

Examples :

"The cold weather sets my teeth chattering. "

El clima frío hace que me castañeteen los dientes.

condition state

verb

Encender, prender

To start (a fire).

Examples :

"He sets the campfire every evening so we can roast marshmallows. "

Él enciende la fogata todas las noches para que podamos asar malvaviscos.

energy action

verb

Fijar, atascar, asegurar

To cause to stop or stick; to obstruct; to fasten to a spot.

Examples :

"to set a coach in the mud"

Atascar un autobús en el barro.

action process

verb

Establece, determina

To determine or settle.

Examples :

"to set the rent"

establecer el alquiler

action business law

verb

Ajustar, regular

To adjust.

Examples :

"I set the alarm at 6 a.m."

Pongo la alarma a las 6 de la mañana.

function machine device technology

verb

Clavar, embutir

To punch (a nail) into wood so that its head is below the surface.

Examples :

"He sets the nails carefully to make the wood surface smooth. "

Él clava los clavos cuidadosamente para que la superficie de la madera quede lisa.

technical building work

verb

Poner la mesa

To arrange with dishes and cutlery, to set the table.

Examples :

"Please set the table for our guests."

Por favor, pon la mesa para nuestros invitados.

food utensil

verb

Presenta, expone

To introduce or describe.

Examples :

"I’ll tell you what happened, but first let me set the scene."

Te contaré lo que pasó, pero primero déjame presentar la escena.

language communication

verb

Ambientar, situar

To locate (a play, etc.); to assign a backdrop to, geographically or temporally.

Examples :

"He says he will set his next film in France."

Dice que ambientará su próxima película en Francia.

entertainment stage art literature

verb

Establece, crea

To compile, to make (a puzzle or challenge).

Examples :

"This crossword was set by Araucaria."

Este crucigrama fue creado por Araucaria.

achievement game work

verb

Preparar, montar

To prepare (a stage or film set).

Examples :

"The crew sets the stage with furniture and decorations before the play begins. "

El equipo prepara el escenario con muebles y decoraciones antes de que comience la obra.

entertainment art stage

verb

Situar, colocar

To fit (someone) up in a situation.

Examples :

"The teacher set the student up with a challenging project, hoping it would boost his confidence. "

El profesor situó al estudiante en un proyecto desafiante, esperando que esto aumentara su confianza.

situation action police character

verb

Establece, configura

To arrange (type).

Examples :

"It was a complex page, but he set it quickly."

Era una página compleja, pero la configuró rápidamente.

type writing

verb

Asignar, establecer

To devise and assign (work) to.

Examples :

"The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot."

El profesor asignó a sus alumnos la tarea de dibujar un pie.

job work organization business

verb

Pasar, dar

To direct (the ball) to a teammate for an attack.

Examples :

"The volleyball player sets the ball high for her teammate to spike. "

La jugadora de voleibol pasa el balón alto para que su compañera de equipo pueda rematar.

sport

verb

Solidificar, cuajar

To solidify.

Examples :

"The glue sets in four minutes."

El pegamento se solidifica en cuatro minutos.

process chemistry

verb

Cuajar, solidificar

To render stiff or solid; especially, to convert into curd; to curdle.

Examples :

"to set milk for cheese"

Cuajar la leche para el queso.

food chemistry process

verb

Ponerse

Of a heavenly body, to disappear below the horizon of a planet, etc, as the latter rotates.

Examples :

"As the Earth rotates, the sun sets in the west, disappearing below the horizon. "

A medida que la Tierra rota, el sol se pone en el oeste, desapareciendo bajo el horizonte.

astronomy space nature weather

verb

Anular, invalidar

To defeat a contract.

Examples :

"The opposing team sets our contract by scoring enough points, preventing us from winning the bridge game. "

El equipo contrario anula nuestro contrato al anotar suficientes puntos, impidiéndonos ganar el juego de bridge.

law business

verb

Partir, emprender

(now followed by "out", as in set out) To begin to move; to go forth.

Examples :

"The hikers sets out early in the morning to reach the summit before noon. "

Los excursionistas parten temprano por la mañana para llegar a la cima antes del mediodía.

action direction

verb

Producir, formar

To produce after pollination.

Examples :

"to set seed"

Producir semillas.

fruit plant agriculture

verb

Prender, arraigar

(of fruit) To be fixed for growth; to strike root; to begin to germinate or form.

Examples :

"After the bees pollinated the apple blossoms, the tiny fruit began to set, promising a good harvest in the fall. "

Después de que las abejas polinizaron las flores de manzano, la fruta diminuta comenzó a prender, prometiendo una buena cosecha en otoño.

fruit plant agriculture biology

verb

Sentarse

(Midwestern US) To sit (be in a seated position).

Examples :

"He sets in that chair all day."

Él se sienta en esa silla todo el día.

language linguistics

verb

Cazar con la ayuda de un setter

To hunt game with the aid of a setter.

Examples :

"The farmer sets his dogs in the fields every morning to flush out rabbits. "

El granjero suelta a sus perros en los campos cada mañana para ahuyentar a los conejos.

sport animal action game

verb

Señalar la presa

Of a dog, to indicate the position of game.

Examples :

"The dog sets the bird."

El perro señala a la presa (pájaro).

animal game action

verb

Aplicarse, emprender

To apply oneself; to undertake earnestly.

Examples :

"She sets to her homework immediately after school, determined to finish it before dinner. "

Ella se aplica a su tarea inmediatamente después de la escuela, decidida a terminarla antes de la cena.

action attitude character job work

verb

Pone música a, musicaliza

To fit music to words.

Examples :

"The composer sets the poem to a beautiful melody for the school choir. "

El compositor musicaliza el poema con una hermosa melodía para el coro de la escuela.

music language

verb

Plantar

To place plants or shoots in the ground; to plant.

Examples :

"to set pear trees in an orchard"

Plantar perales en un huerto.

agriculture plant

verb

Fijarse, endurecerse

To become fixed or rigid; to be fastened.

Examples :

"The concrete sets overnight, hardening into a solid surface. "

El concreto se fija durante la noche, endureciéndose en una superficie sólida.

action process

verb

Dirigirse, fluir, tender

To have a certain direction of motion; to flow; to move on; to tend.

Examples :

"The current sets to the north; the tide sets to the windward."

La corriente se dirige hacia el norte; la marea tiende hacia el barlovento.

direction tendency action

verb

Saludarse mutuamente

(country dancing) To acknowledge a dancing partner by facing him or her and moving first to one side and then to the other, while she or he does the opposite.

Examples :

"Set to partners! was the next instruction from the caller."

¡Salúdense mutuamente con sus parejas! fue la siguiente instrucción del que llama.

culture dance entertainment tradition

verb

Coloca, fija

To place or fix in a setting.

Examples :

"to set a precious stone in a border of metal"

Colocar una piedra preciosa en un borde de metal.

position action

verb

Establecer, preparar

To put in order in a particular manner; to prepare.

Examples :

"to set (that is, to hone) a razor"

Ajustar (es decir, afilar) una navaja.

action process plan

verb

Extender, desplegar

To extend and bring into position; to spread.

Examples :

"to set the sails of a ship"

extender las velas de un barco

position action

verb

Poner música, fijar

To give a pitch to, as a tune; to start by fixing the keynote.

Examples :

"to set a psalm"

poner música a un salmo

music

verb

Acomodar, colocar

To reduce from a dislocated or fractured state.

Examples :

"to set a broken bone"

Acomodar un hueso roto.

medicine

verb

Colocar, fijar

To lower into place and fix solidly, as the blocks of cut stone in a structure.

Examples :

"The construction worker carefully sets the heavy granite block into place, ensuring it aligns perfectly with the others. "

El trabajador de la construcción coloca cuidadosamente el pesado bloque de granito en su lugar, asegurándose de que se alinee perfectamente con los demás.

architecture building structure

verb

Apostar, arriesgar

To wager in gambling; to risk.

Examples :

"He sets a dollar on the red number at the roulette table. "

Él apuesta un dólar al número rojo en la mesa de ruleta.

bet business finance game

verb

Adornar, decorar

To adorn with something infixed or affixed; to stud; to variegate with objects placed here and there.

Examples :

"The jeweler sets diamonds into the intricate design of the necklace. "

El joyero adorna el intrincado diseño del collar con diamantes.

appearance style

verb

Valorar, estimar

To value; to rate; used with at.

Examples :

"The antique clock shop sets the value of the grandfather clock at five thousand dollars. "

La tienda de relojes antiguos valora el reloj de abuelo en cinco mil dólares.

value business

verb

Establecer, fijar, prescribir

To establish as a rule; to furnish; to prescribe; to assign.

Examples :

"to set a good example"

Dar un buen ejemplo.

organization business government law

verb

Sentar bien, quedar bien

To suit; to become.

Examples :

"It sets him ill."

No le sienta bien.

appearance style

noun

Botador

A punch for setting nails in wood.

Examples :

"nail set"

Botador

technical utensil work

noun

Aparato, receptor

A device for receiving broadcast radio waves (or, more recently, broadcast data); a radio or television.

Examples :

"television set"

Aparato de televisión

electronics device media technology communication entertainment

noun

Cebollas, patatas

A small tuber or bulb used instead of seed, particularly onion sets and potato sets.

Examples :

"We planted onion sets in the garden this year because they are easier to grow than seeds. "

Plantar cebollas en el jardín este año es más fácil que plantar semillas.

agriculture vegetable plant seed food

noun

El ajuste, el dentado

The amount the teeth of a saw protrude to the side in order to create the kerf.

Examples :

"The saw's sets were too small, so the blade kept getting stuck in the wood. "

El ajuste de la sierra era demasiado pequeño, por lo que la hoja se atascaba en la madera.

technical machine part industry

noun

Apuesta

That which is staked; a wager; hence, a gambling game.

Examples :

"He lost all his sets at the poker table last night, but vowed to win them back next week. "

Perdió todas sus apuestas en la mesa de póquer anoche, pero juró recuperarlas la semana que viene.

game bet

noun

Deformaciones

Permanent change of shape caused by excessive strain, as from compression, tension, bending, twisting, etc.

Examples :

"the set of a spring"

La deformación de un resorte.

material technical physics

noun

Prejuicio, actitud

A bias of mind; an attitude or pattern of behaviour.

Examples :

"Her lifelong sets against mathematics stemmed from a negative experience in elementary school, making her avoid it at all costs. "

Sus prejuicios de toda la vida contra las matemáticas provenían de una experiencia negativa en la escuela primaria, lo que la llevó a evitarlas a toda costa.

attitude mind tendency character

noun

Pieza colocada temporalmente sobre la cabeza de un pilote

(piledriving) A piece placed temporarily upon the head of a pile when the latter cannot otherwise be reached by the weight, or hammer.

Examples :

"The pile driver operator used sets to reach the top of the deeply buried piles, ensuring each one was hammered in correctly. "

El operador de la hincadora utilizó piezas colocadas temporalmente sobre la cabeza de los pilotes para llegar a la parte superior de los pilotes enterrados profundamente, asegurando que cada uno fuera martillado correctamente.

technical building machine industry part work

noun

Cuerpo

The width of the body of a type.

Examples :

"The different fonts had varying sets, making some words longer than others even when using the same point size. "

Las diferentes fuentes tenían cuerpos variables, lo que hacía que algunas palabras fueran más largas que otras, incluso cuando se usaba el mismo tamaño de punto.

technical type writing language

noun

Ostras jóvenes adheridas

A young oyster when first attached.

Examples :

"The oyster farmer carefully monitors the water for sets, hoping for a large number to attach to the prepared shells. "

El criador de ostras monitorea cuidadosamente el agua en busca de ostras jóvenes adheridas, esperando que un gran número se adhieran a las conchas preparadas.

animal ocean biology food

noun

Conjunto de ostras jóvenes

Collectively, the crop of young oysters in any locality.

Examples :

"The local oyster farmers were worried because the sets this year were much smaller than usual, threatening their future harvests. "

Los ostricultores locales estaban preocupados porque el conjunto de ostras jóvenes de este año era mucho más pequeño de lo habitual, lo que amenazaba sus futuras cosechas.

animal fish food ocean biology agriculture

noun

Serie, conjunto, grupo

A series or group of something. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 4, Noun)

Examples :

"Sets of dishes are often given as wedding gifts. "

Los juegos de vajilla se suelen dar como regalos de boda.

group list

noun

Manera, estado, calidad

The manner, state, or quality of setting or fitting; fit.

Examples :

"the set of a coat"

La manera de un abrigo.

condition quality state way aspect

noun

Diseño, patrón

The pattern of a tartan, etc.

Examples :

"The sets of the Campbell tartan are predominantly green, blue, and black. "

Los diseños del tartán Campbell son predominantemente verdes, azules y negros.

style culture

noun

Curvatura

The camber of a curved roofing tile.

Examples :

"The roofer carefully adjusted the sets of the curved tiles to ensure a smooth, watertight roof. "

El techador ajustó cuidadosamente la curvatura de las tejas curvas para asegurar un techo liso e impermeable.

architecture building

noun

Nidada

The full number of eggs set under a hen.

Examples :

"The farmer counted the sets of eggs, ready to see how many chicks would hatch. "

El granjero contó la nidada de huevos, listo para ver cuántos polluelos nacerían.

animal agriculture biology

noun

Plántula, esqueje

A young plant fit for setting out; a slip; shoot.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully placed the tomato sets into the prepared soil, hoping for a bountiful harvest. "

El jardinero colocó cuidadosamente las plántulas de tomate en la tierra preparada, esperando una cosecha abundante.

plant agriculture

noun

Principios, rudimentos

A rudimentary fruit.

Examples :

"The apple blossoms fell early this year, so there are fewer sets on the tree than usual. "

Las flores de manzano cayeron temprano este año, por lo que hay menos principios en el árbol de lo habitual.

fruit

noun

Puesta de sol, ocaso

The setting of the sun or other luminary; (by extension) the close of the day.

Examples :

""We enjoyed a peaceful moment watching the sun's sets over the ocean." "

Disfrutamos de un momento de paz viendo la puesta de sol sobre el océano.

astronomy nature time phenomena

noun

Movimiento, dirección, tendencia

General movement; direction; drift; tendency.

Examples :

"The tired commuter felt the sets of the crowd pushing him onto the train. "

El cansado viajero sintió la dirección de la multitud empujándolo hacia el tren.

direction tendency

noun

Conjuntos, series

A matching collection of similar things. (Note the similar meaning in Etymology 1, Noun.)

Examples :

"a set of tables"

un conjunto de mesas

group item thing

noun

Conjuntos, series

A collection of various objects for a particular purpose.

Examples :

"a set of tools"

un conjunto de herramientas

item thing group

noun

Conjuntos, series

An object made up of several parts.

Examples :

"a set of steps"

un conjunto de escalones

part thing

noun

Conjunto

A collection of zero or more objects, possibly infinite in size, and disregarding any order or repetition of the objects which may be contained within it.

Examples :

"The kitchen has sets of plates, bowls, and glasses for twelve people. "

La cocina tiene juegos de platos, cuencos y vasos para doce personas.

math number logic computing list group

noun

Conjuntos

(in plural, “sets”) Set theory.

Examples :

"In mathematics, understanding sets is fundamental for studying set theory. "

En matemáticas, comprender los conjuntos es fundamental para estudiar la teoría de conjuntos.

math theory logic

noun

Grupo, círculo

A group of people, usually meeting socially.

Examples :

"the country set"

el círculo del país

group person society

noun

Decorados, escenografía

The scenery for a film or play.

Examples :

"The crew worked all day building the sets for the school play, including a forest and a castle. "

El equipo trabajó todo el día construyendo los decorados para la obra de la escuela, incluyendo un bosque y un castillo.

entertainment art stage building

noun

Conjuntos, pasos básicos

The initial or basic formation of dancers.

Examples :

"The dance teacher arranged the new students into sets to begin learning the folk dance. "

El profesor de baile organizó a los nuevos estudiantes en conjuntos para comenzar a aprender el baile folclórico.

dance group music

noun

Series

(exercise) A group of repetitions of a single exercise performed one after the other without rest.

Examples :

""He did three sets of push-ups before breakfast." "

Hizo tres series de flexiones antes del desayuno.

sport

noun

Sets

A complete series of games, forming part of a match.

Examples :

""The tennis match was long; they played five sets before someone won." "

El partido de tenis fue largo; jugaron cinco sets antes de que alguien ganara.

sport game

noun

Sets

A complete series of points, forming part of a match.

Examples :

"The tennis player won the first two sets of the match. "

El jugador de tenis ganó los dos primeros sets del partido.

sport game

noun

Pase, asistencia

The act of directing the ball to a teammate for an attack.

Examples :

"Maria practiced her volleyball sets in the backyard, hoping to improve her accuracy for the game. "

María practicó sus pases de voleibol en el patio trasero, con la esperanza de mejorar su precisión para el juego.

sport

noun

Actuación, set

A musical performance by a band, disc jockey, etc., consisting of several musical pieces.

Examples :

"The band played two energetic sets at the school dance, keeping everyone on the dance floor. "

La banda tocó dos sets enérgicos en el baile de la escuela, manteniendo a todos en la pista de baile.

music entertainment

noun

Batería

A drum kit, a drum set.

Examples :

"He plays the set on Saturdays."

Toca la batería los sábados.

music entertainment

noun

Grupos, clases

A class group in a subject where pupils are divided by ability.

Examples :

"In our school, students are placed in different sets for math based on their performance in tests and classwork. "

En nuestra escuela, los estudiantes se colocan en diferentes grupos de matemáticas según su rendimiento en los exámenes y el trabajo en clase.

education group

noun

Trío

Three of a kind, especially if two cards are in one's hand and the third is on the board. Compare trips.

Examples :

""With two queens in my hand and another on the table, I had sets." "

Con dos reinas en mi mano y otra en la mesa, tenía trío.

game bet

verb

Dividir en grupos

To divide a class group in a subject according to ability

Examples :

"The school sets the math classes into different groups based on the students' test scores. "

La escuela divide las clases de matemáticas en diferentes grupos según las calificaciones de los estudiantes en los exámenes.

group education

noun

Madriguera

The system of tunnels that is the home of a badger.

Examples :

"The badger's sets are a complex network of tunnels beneath the old oak tree. "

Las madrigueras del tejón son una compleja red de túneles debajo del viejo roble.

animal nature place environment

noun

Diseños, patrones

The pattern of distinctive threads and yarns that make up the plaid of a Scottish tartan.

Examples :

"The weaver carefully examined the sets of the Royal Stewart tartan to ensure its traditional pattern was perfectly replicated. "

El tejedor examinó cuidadosamente los diseños del tartán Royal Stewart para asegurar que su patrón tradicional se replicara perfectamente.

culture style tradition wear

noun

Adoquines

A small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging.

Examples :

"The bricklayer carefully placed the sets to create a durable and attractive patio. "

El albañil colocó cuidadosamente los adoquines para crear un patio duradero y atractivo.

material architecture building

Meanings

Poner, colocar

Examples :

"Set the tray there."

Pon la bandeja allí.

Fijar, colocar

Examples :

"I have set my heart on running the marathon."

He puesto mi corazón en correr el maratón.

Establecer, fijar, poner

Examples :

"The cold weather sets my teeth chattering. "

El clima frío hace que me castañeteen los dientes.

Encender, prender

Examples :

"He sets the campfire every evening so we can roast marshmallows. "

Él enciende la fogata todas las noches para que podamos asar malvaviscos.

Fijar, atascar, asegurar

Examples :

"to set a coach in the mud"

Atascar un autobús en el barro.

Establece, determina

Examples :

"to set the rent"

establecer el alquiler

Ajustar, regular

Examples :

"I set the alarm at 6 a.m."

Pongo la alarma a las 6 de la mañana.

Clavar, embutir

Examples :

"He sets the nails carefully to make the wood surface smooth. "

Él clava los clavos cuidadosamente para que la superficie de la madera quede lisa.

Poner la mesa

Examples :

"Please set the table for our guests."

Por favor, pon la mesa para nuestros invitados.

Presenta, expone

Examples :

"I’ll tell you what happened, but first let me set the scene."

Te contaré lo que pasó, pero primero déjame presentar la escena.

Ambientar, situar

Examples :

"He says he will set his next film in France."

Dice que ambientará su próxima película en Francia.

Establece, crea

Examples :

"This crossword was set by Araucaria."

Este crucigrama fue creado por Araucaria.

Preparar, montar

Examples :

"The crew sets the stage with furniture and decorations before the play begins. "

El equipo prepara el escenario con muebles y decoraciones antes de que comience la obra.

Situar, colocar

Examples :

"The teacher set the student up with a challenging project, hoping it would boost his confidence. "

El profesor situó al estudiante en un proyecto desafiante, esperando que esto aumentara su confianza.

Establece, configura

Examples :

"It was a complex page, but he set it quickly."

Era una página compleja, pero la configuró rápidamente.

Asignar, establecer

Examples :

"The teacher set her students the task of drawing a foot."

El profesor asignó a sus alumnos la tarea de dibujar un pie.

Pasar, dar

Examples :

"The volleyball player sets the ball high for her teammate to spike. "

La jugadora de voleibol pasa el balón alto para que su compañera de equipo pueda rematar.

Solidificar, cuajar

Examples :

"The glue sets in four minutes."

El pegamento se solidifica en cuatro minutos.

Cuajar, solidificar

Examples :

"to set milk for cheese"

Cuajar la leche para el queso.

Ponerse

Examples :

"As the Earth rotates, the sun sets in the west, disappearing below the horizon. "