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From the verb bind ⇒ conjugate ) binding is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections v pres p
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Principal Translations binding n (binding of a book) encuadernación nf The binding of this old book is falling apart. La encuadernación de este viejo libro se está deshaciendo. binding n (sewing: [sth] used to bind hems, etc.) ribete nm There are many stitches to choose from to create a neat binding for a hem. Hay muchos puntos para elegir para crear un buen ribete para un dobladillo. binding n uncountable (craft: binding books) encuadernación nf Rachel studied binding in college, but she never has an opportunity to use her skills. Rachel estudió encuadernación en el instituto, pero nunca tuvo la oportunidad de usar sus habilidades. bindings npl (ties, restraints) ataduras nfpl (costura ) ribete nm (herida ) venda nf cinta nf He escaped his bindings and ran from his captor. Escapó de sus ataduras y huyó de sus captores. binding adj figurative (obligatory) vinculante adj mf Before you sign a binding contract, make sure you read it carefully. Antes de firmar un contrato vinculante, léelo con cuidado.
Additional Translations binding adj (tight, restrictive) ajustado/a, apretado/a adj estrecho/a adj To aid blood circulation, avoid wearing binding clothing such as tights or long socks. Para ayudar a la circulación sanguínea, evite usar ropa ajustada como las calzas o las medias largas. binding n (boot clip on ski, snowboard, etc.) hebilla nf These skis are sold without bindings; you need to buy those separately.
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Principal Translations bind [sth] ⇒ vtr (tie, fasten securely) amarrar⇒ vtr atar⇒ vtr ribetear⇒ vtr Workers bind the logs together before they are transported to the factory. Los trabajadores amarran los troncos antes de que se los lleven a la fábrica. bind [sth] vtr (wrap, strap up tightly) vendar⇒ vtr Colleen binds her ankles for stability. Colleen se venda los tobillos para mayor estabilidad. bind [sb] ⇒ vtr (tie up) atar a vtr + prep amarrar a vtr + prep The outlaw bound and gagged the woman. El forajido ató y amordazó a la mujer. bind [sth] ⇒ vtr (provide a binding for a book, etc.) encuadernar⇒ vtr empastar⇒ vtr Arthur knows how to bind books; perhaps he can repair the cover on that one. Arturo sabe encuadernar libros, quizás él puede reparar la tapa de ese. bind [sb] ⇒ vtr (force legally) obligar a vtr + prep The contract binds the signer to the above stipulations. El contrato obliga al firmante a las estipulaciones de aquí arriba.
Additional Translations bind n figurative, informal (difficult situation) lío nm embrollo nm apuro nm That's a major bind Jeff's gotten himself into. Es el mayor lío en el que se ha metido Jeff. binds npl ([sth] that binds) ataduras nfpl The heroine of the novel struggles to escape the binds of her low social class. La heroína de la novela lucha por escapar de las ataduras de su baja clase social. bind⇒ vi (biology: attach) adherirse⇒ v prnl These molecules bind with proteins to make glycoproteins. Estas moléculas se adhieren a las proteínas para crear glicoproteínas. bind vi (become compact, cohere) unirse⇒ v prnl combinarse⇒ v prnl Mix the butter and flour well so that they bind. Mezcla bien la mantequilla y la harina así se unen. bind vi slang (complain) quejarse⇒ v prnl bind to [sth] vi + prep (stick to) unirse a v prnl + prep In this recipe, the eggs bind to the flour. En la receta, los huevos se unen con la harina. bind [sth] ⇒ vtr (secure with band) atar⇒ vtr Gymnasts with long hair usually bind it before competitions. Los gimnastas que tienen pelo largo se lo atan antes de las competencias. bind [sth] vtr (finalize or seal an agreement) (un acuerdo ) cerrar⇒ vtr The couple bound their marriage by exchanging rings. La pareja cerró su matrimonio intercambiando anillos. bind [sb] ⇒ vtr (constrain by loyalty or obligation) (figurado ) atar a vtr + prep unir a vtr + prep His close-knit network of friends and colleagues bind Tom to the university. Su red de amistades y colegas atan a Tom a la universidad. bind [sb/sth] ⇒ vtr (govern) (figurado ) atar⇒ vtr obligar⇒ vtr atar a vtr + prep obligar a vtr + prep The contract binds Isabel's activities under the agency for a period of 5 years. El contrato ata las actividades de Isabel a la agencia durante un periodo de 5 años. bind [sth] ⇒ vtr (sewing: create border for garment) ribetear⇒ vtr The traditional method of sewing in this village involves binding garments in a decorative way. El método tradicional de costura en el pueblo incluye ribetear los adornos de manera decorativa. bind [sb] ⇒ vtr archaic, often passive (bind out: employ as an apprentice) vincular a alguien mediante un contrato de aprendizaje vtr + loc adv William was bound to a blacksmith at the age of 11. William fue vinculado a un herrero mediante un contrato de aprendizaje cuando tenía once años.
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Locuciones verbales bind | bindingbind off vi phrasal US (knitting: cast off, finish) (tejido ) terminar⇒ vtr cerrar punto loc verb bind [sth] off,[sth] vtr phrasal sep US (knitting: cast off to finish) (tejido ) terminar⇒ vtr cerrar punto loc verb bind [sb] out,[sb] vtr phrasal sep archaic, often passive (bind: employ as an apprentice) vincular a alguien mediante un contrato de aprendizaje vtr + loc adv The boy's parents bound him out to a cobbler to learn a trade. bind [sth] up,[sth] vtr phrasal sep (bandage securely) vendar⇒ vtr You should bind up that wound to stop the bleeding. Deberías vendar esa herida para que deje de sangrar. bind [sth] up,[sth] vtr phrasal sep (wrap with string, etc.) (con hilo, cuerda ) atar⇒ vtr (con hilo, con cuerda ) envolver⇒ vtr (costura ) ribetear⇒ vtr Bind up the package with string. Ata el paquete con cuerda. Envuelve el paquete con hilo. Ribetea el paquete con una costura.
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