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From damp (adj damper adj comparative dampest adj superlative
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Principal Translations damper n (device: reduces string vibration) sordina nf amortiguador de sonido nm + loc adj amortiguador acústico nm + adj Depressing this pedal stops the action of the dampers. Apretando este pedal se frena la acción de las sordinas. damper, n informal (rain: spoils event) impedimento nm Heavy showers may well put a damper on this morning's race. Las lluvias intensas podrían ser un impedimento para la carrera de esta mañana. damper, n informal, figurative ([sth] : lowers mood) (figurado ) arruinar⇒ vtr When Paul fell over and injured himself at the party, it was a real damper. Cuando Paul se cayó y se lastimó en la fiesta, eso la arruinó totalmente. damper n (stove: retains heat) regulador de tiro nm + loc adj Rachel closed the damper, so that the stove would burn slowly overnight. Rachel cerró el regulador de tiro, para que la estufa quemase lentamente toda la noche. damper n (shock absorber) amortiguador nm Trevor took his motorbike to the garage to have the dampers replaced. Trevor llevó su motocicleta al taller para que le cambiasen los amortiguadores.
Additional Translations damper n AU (unleavened bread) (pan, voz inglesa ) damper nm
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Principal Translations damp adj (slightly wet) húmedo/a adj mojado/a adj Peter's swimming trunks were still damp because he had failed to hang them up. El traje de baño de Peter todavía estaba húmedo porque no lo había colgado. damp, n (moisture) humedad nf The house had been neglected, and damp crept in through cracks in the walls. It had been raining, but she didn't mind the damp. Habían abandonado la casa y la humedad había empezado a meterse por las grietas de la pared. damp [sth] ⇒ vtr (music: stop, muffle) apagar⇒ vtr amortiguar⇒ vtr The walls of the practice rooms have extra insulation in order to damp the sound. Las paredes en la sala de ensayo tienen aislamiento extra para apagar el sonido.
Additional Translations damp n informal, figurative (damper) (figurado ) freno nm (AR, coloquial ) bajón nm That 14-hour shift was a damp to Anya's spirits. Ese turno de 14 horas fue un freno al buen humor de Anya. damps npl (mining: gases) gases nmpl Poisonous damps are one of the hazards of mining. Los gases tóxicos son uno de los riesgos de la minería. damp [sth] vtr (make slightly wet) humedecer⇒ vtr mojar⇒ vtr Damp a rag and use it to carefully soak up the spill. Humedece un trapo y úsalo para absorber el líquido que se ha derramado. damp [sth] vtr figurative (lessen: enthusiasm, spirits) (figurado ) enfriar⇒ vtr bajar⇒ vtr The cold rain damped everyone's enthusiasm for a hike. La lluvia enfrió las ganas de todos de ir a caminar.
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Locuciones verbales damp | damperdamp [sth] down vtr phrasal sep (fire, etc.: smother) (fuego ) apagar⇒ vtr sofocar⇒ vtr extinguir⇒ vtr
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