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settles

/ˈsɛtəlz/ /ˈsɛtl̩z/

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verb

Resolver, solucionar

To conclude or resolve (something):

Examples :

"The teacher settles the argument between the two students. "

El profesor soluciona la discusión entre los dos estudiantes.

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verb

Establecerse, calmarse, resolver

To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).

Examples :

"to settle her estate"

para liquidar su patrimonio

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Calmarse, tranquilizarse

To become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated.

Examples :

"the weather settled; wait until the crowd settles before speaking"

El clima se calmó; espera a que la multitud se calme antes de hablar.

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verb

Establecerse, instalarse

To establish or become established in a steady position:

Examples :

"After a long flight, the airplane finally settles on the runway. "

Después de un largo vuelo, el avión finalmente se establece en la pista.

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verb

Establecerse, afincarse

To fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (Compare settle down.)

Examples :

"the Saxons who settled in Britain"

Los sajones que se establecieron en Gran Bretaña

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verb

Asentar, colonizar

To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).

Examples :

"The government settles refugees in different parts of the country to help them rebuild their lives. "

El gobierno asienta a los refugiados en diferentes partes del país para ayudarles a reconstruir sus vidas.

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verb

Asentarse, decantar

To sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact.

Examples :

"After the muddy water sits for a while, the dirt settles to the bottom of the glass. "

Después de que el agua turbia repose un rato, la suciedad se asienta en el fondo del vaso.

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verb

Establecer una dote

To make a jointure for a spouse.

Examples :

"Before marrying, the wealthy landowner settles a significant portion of his estate on his future wife to ensure her financial security should he die first. "

Antes de casarse, el rico terrateniente establece una parte significativa de su patrimonio como dote para su futura esposa, para asegurar su seguridad financiera en caso de que él muera primero.

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verb

Quedar preñada, quedar embarazada

(of an animal) To make or become pregnant.

Examples :

"The farmer was happy when his cow finally settles and they could expect a calf in the spring. "

El granjero se alegró cuando su vaca finalmente quedó preñada y pudieron esperar un ternero en la primavera.

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noun

Asiento, banco

A seat of any kind.

Examples :

"The park offered many settles where people could sit and enjoy the view. "

El parque ofrecía muchos asientos donde la gente podía sentarse y disfrutar de la vista.

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noun

Banca larga

A long bench with a high back and arms, often with chest or storage space underneath.

Examples :

"After a long day of gardening, I sat on the settles in the porch and enjoyed the cool evening breeze. "

Después de un largo día de jardinería, me senté en la banca larga del porche y disfruté de la fresca brisa de la tarde.

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noun

Asiento, plataforma

A place made lower than the rest; a wide step or platform lower than some other part. (Compare a depression.)

Examples :

"The living room has settles along the windows, perfect for extra seating and storing toys. "

La sala de estar tiene plataformas a lo largo de las ventanas, perfectas para asientos adicionales y guardar juguetes.

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