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'bound to' tiene referencia cruzada con 'bound'. Se encuentra en una o más de las líneas abajo.'bound to' is cross-referenced with 'bound'. It is in one or more of the lines below.

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bound to do [sth] expr informal (likely or certain to)destinado a participio + prep
 That boy is so reckless, he's bound to end up in jail.
 The vase that was balanced on the edge of the table fell off, which was bound to happen.
 Ese chico es muy temerario y está destinado a acabar en prisión. // El jarrón que estaba en el borde de la mesa se cayó, estaba destinado a suceder.
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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.
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Additional Translations
InglésEspañol
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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bound by [sth] adj + prep figurative (legally obligated)obligado por adj + prep
  legalmente obligado por loc adj
 We are bound by the terms of the contract.
 Estamos obligados por los términos del contrato.
bound to [sth/sb] adj + prep figurative (legally obligated)regido por adj + prep
  obligado a adj + prep
 Judges are bound to the law.
 Los jueces están regidos por las leyes.
bound for [sth] adj + prep (heading towards a place)con destino a loc prep
  con rumbo a loc prep
  ir hacia vi + prep
 The cruise ship was bound for New York.
 El crucero iba con destino a Nueva York.
 El crucero iba hacia Nueva York.
-bound adj (heading towards a place)que va a loc adj
  con destino a loc adj
Note: Used in combination
 This train is London-bound.
 Este es el tren que va a Londres.
bound for [sth] adj + prep figurative (destined for [sth])destinado a adj + prep
 Luis always knew that he was bound for fame and fortune.
 Luis siempre supo que estaba destinado a tener fama y fortuna.
bound adj (book: with a binding)atado adj
  (CR, MX)amarrado participio
 Before the advent of bound books, long texts were written on scrolls.
 Antes de que lleguen los libros atados, los textos largos se escribían en rollos.
bound adj (book: with a particular binding)encuadernado adj
 This book is bound in antique leather.
 Esta oración no es una traducción de la original. Compré un bello libro encuadernado en cuero.
bound n (leap)salto nm
  brinco nm
 He reached her in a single bound.
 Esta oración no es una traducción de la original. De un salto, alcanzó las manzanas más altas del árbol.
 Esta oración no es una traducción de la original. De un brinco, alcanzó las manzanas más altas del árbol.
bounds npl (boundary: of property)límite nm
 The bounds of his property were clearly marked.
 Los límites de su terreno estaban claramente marcados.
bounds npl figurative (limits)límite nm
 His enthusiasm for the subject knows no bounds.
 Su entusiasmo en la materia no conoce límites.
bound to do [sth] adj figurative (more than likely to do [sth](informal)de seguro loc adv
  (ES: coloquial)ser fijo v cop + adj
  seguramente adv
 You left your wallet on the table; someone was bound to steal it.
 Dejaste tu cartera en la mesa; de seguro alguien se la robó.
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Additional Translations
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bound vi (leap)saltar, brincar vi
  dar saltos, dar brincos loc verb
 The puppy runs and bounds in the field.
 El cachorrito salta en la pradera.
 El cachorro da brincos en la pradera.
bound [sth] vtr often passive (surround, enclose)rodear vtr
 Hedges bound the field on all sides.
 Los cercos rodean el campo por todos los lados.
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Locuciones verbales
bind | bound to | bound
InglésEspañol
bind off vi phrasal US (knitting: cast off, finish) (tejido)terminar vtr
  cerrar punto loc verb
bind [sth] off,
bind off [sth]
vtr phrasal sep
US (knitting: cast off to finish) (tejido)terminar vtr
  cerrar punto loc verb
bind [sb] out,
bind 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,
bind 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,
bind 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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Compound Forms:
bind | bound | bound to
InglésEspañol
bindoff,
bind-off
n
US (knitting: cast-off, finishing technique) (tejido)punto cerrado loc nom m
bindoff,
bind-off
n as adj
US (knitting edge, technique: finished)de punto cerrado loc adj
bind [sb/sth] together,
bind together [sb/sth]
vtr + adv
(cause to feel connected)unir vtr
double bind n (psychological situation)punto muerto loc nom m
in a bind adv informal (in a difficult situation)en aprietos, en un aprieto loc adv
  en apuros loc adv
  en un brete loc adv
  en problemas loc adv
 With his car wrecked and no way to get to work he really found himself in a bind.
 Con su auto destrozado y sin manera de llegar al trabajo de veras se encontraba en aprietes.
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