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She crossed her arms over her chest, but it was more like she was holding herself than a big defensive thing.Ella cruzó los brazos sobre el pecho, pero era más bien como si estuviera conteniéndose que haciendo un gran gesto defensivo.Ward, J.R. / Lover EnshrinedWard, J.R. / Amante ConsagradoAmante ConsagradoWard, J.R.© Traducción: 2009, Patricia Torres Londoño© 2010, Santillana Ediciones Generales, S.L.© 2007, Jessica BirdLover EnshrinedWard, J.R.© Jessica Bird, 2008
“Yes, ma’am, it sure is a mess.” He crossed his arms over his chest and shifted his weight, visibly uncomfortable.– Sí, señora, es un asco -Gillick cruzó los brazos y se balanceó sobre los pies, claramente inquieto-.Kava, Alex / A Perfect EvilKava, Alex / Bajo SospechaBajo SospechaKava, AlexA Perfect EvilKava, Alex© S.M. Kava 2000
I collected my college diploma and rode on the back of Samuel’s bike, clinging on to him with my arms wrapped around his waist, pressing into his back for warmth…Recogí mi diploma de la universidad, y me subí a la moto de Samuel, rodeándole la cintura con los brazos y apretándome contra su espalda en busca de calor...Sebold, Alice / The Lovely BonesSebold, Alice / Desde Mi CieloDesde Mi CieloSebold, Alice© 2002 por Alice Sebold© 2003 por Aurora Echevarria© 2003 por Random House Mondadori, S. A.The Lovely BonesSebold, Alice© 2002 by Alice Sebold
He gave her just enough slack in her arms so she could turn her shoulders and look at him.Le concedió el espacio suficiente, lo suficiente para que pudiera girar los hombros y mirarlo.Ward, J.R. / Lover EnshrinedWard, J.R. / Amante ConsagradoAmante ConsagradoWard, J.R.© Traducción: 2009, Patricia Torres Londoño© 2010, Santillana Ediciones Generales, S.L.© 2007, Jessica BirdLover EnshrinedWard, J.R.© Jessica Bird, 2008
Clearly, the attitude States take with regard to the arms race can either lead us to that goal or prevent us from attaining it.Claramente, la actitud de los Estados respecto al armamentismo puede conducir a esta meta o impedirla.© 2010 Naciones Unidashttp://www.un.org/ 3/19/2011© United Nations 2010http://www.un.org/ 3/19/2011
Z gathered her in his arms and just… hugged her.Z la cogió en sus brazos y sólo... la abrazó.Ward, J.R. / Lover AwakenedWard, J.R. / Amante DespiertoAmante DespiertoWard, J.R.Lover AwakenedWard, J.R.© Jessica Bird, 2006
Turning, I saw Brother Guy standing with arms folded, quite composed, looking at me thoughtfully.-Al volverme, vi que el hermano Guy, cruzado de brazos y perfectamente compuesto, me miraba con preocupación.Sansom, Christopher John / DissolutionSansom, Christopher John / El gallo negroEl gallo negroSansom, Christopher JohnDissolutionSansom, Christopher John© C.J. Sansom, 2003
Outer space, recognized in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty as the common heritage of mankind, is now in danger of becoming a new arena for the arms race.El espacio ultraterrestre, reconocido como patrimonio común de la humanidad por el Tratado sobre el espacio ultraterrestre de 1967, corre ahora el riesgo de convertirse en un nuevo escenario para la carrera de armamentos.© 2010 Naciones Unidashttp://www.un.org/ 3/19/2011© United Nations 2010http://www.un.org/ 3/19/2011
Her naked arms were like logs.Los brazos, desnudos, eran como troncos.The savage detectivesBolano, Roberto / Los detectives salvajesLos detectives salvajesBolano, Robertoe savage detectivesThe savage detective© 1998 by Roberto Bolaño© 2007 by Natasha Wimmer
Mary and Beth threw their arms around the Brother, their voices a lovely chorus of welcome.Mary y Beth lanzaron sus brazos alrededor del Hermano, sus voces fueron un encantador coro de bienvenida.Ward, J.R. / Lover AwakenedWard, J.R. / Amante DespiertoAmante DespiertoWard, J.R.Lover AwakenedWard, J.R.© Jessica Bird, 2006
She had kept only one picture of the two of them, taken outdoors after a snowstorm, standing next to a snow-man they'd constructed together. They had flung their arms around the snowman as if he was their friend.Conservaba sólo una fotografía en la que aparecía junto a él; estaba tomada al aire libre, después de una nevada, junto a un muñeco de nieve que habían hecho juntos, abrazados a él como si fuera un amigo.Katzenbach, John / Just CauseKatzenbach, John / Juicio FinalJuicio FinalKatzenbach, John© 1992 by John Katzenbach© Ediciones B, S. A., 2006Just CauseKatzenbach, John© 1992 by John Katzenbach
You carry either arms or drugs, but not both at the same time.O pasas con armas o con drogas, pero no con las dos cosas al mismo tiempo.Bolano, Roberto / 2666Bolano, Roberto / 26662666Bolano, Roberto© 2004 por herederos de Roberto Bolaño2666Bolano, Roberto© 2004 by the heirs of Roberto Bolaño© 2008 by Natasha Wimmer
Ramon Santiago was a slight man, but a couple of years lifting heavy trash containers in the predawn city hours had built up his arms and shoulders.Era un hombre menudo, pero un par de años levantando pesados contenedores de madrugada le había fortalecido los brazos y los hombros.Katzenbach, John / The Madman's TaleKatzenbach, John / La Historia del LocoLa Historia del LocoKatzenbach, JohnThe Madman's TaleKatzenbach, John© 2004 by John Katzenbach
He dropped his head to his arms and panted.Se sostuvo la cabeza con los brazos y resopló.Simmons, Dan / Phases of GravitySimmons, Dan / Fases de GravedadFases de GravedadSimmons, Dan© 1991 Ediciones В S.A.© 1989 by Dan SimmonsPhases of GravitySimmons, Dan© 1989, 2001 by Dan Simmons
I rocked her until her arms slid around my neck.La acuné hasta que sus brazos se deslizaron en derredor de mi cuello.Kellerman, Jonathan / When The Bough BreaksKellerman, Jonathan / La Rama RotaLa Rama RotaKellerman, JonathanWhen The Bough BreaksKellerman, Jonathan© 1985 by Jonathan Kellerman
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Collocations
small arms
armas pequeñas
arms and related materiel
armamentos y materiales conexos
arms race
armamentista
arms trade
comercio de armamentos
arms exports
exportaciones de armas
arms limitation
limitación de las armas
arms race
carrera de armamentos
strategic arms limitation
limitación de las armas estratégicas
coat of arms
blasón
arms race
carrera armamentista
with open arms
con los brazos abiertos
fold arms
cruzar los brazos
coat of arms
escudo de armas
present arms
presentar armas
arms race
carrera armamentística
Word forms
arm
noun
Singular | Plural | |
Common case | arm | arms |
Possessive case | arm's | arms' |
arm
verb
Basic forms | |
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Past | armed |
Imperative | arm |
Present Participle (Participle I) | arming |
Past Participle (Participle II) | armed |
Present Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I arm | we arm |
you arm | you arm |
he/she/it arms | they arm |
Present Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I am arming | we are arming |
you are arming | you are arming |
he/she/it is arming | they are arming |
Present Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I have armed | we have armed |
you have armed | you have armed |
he/she/it has armed | they have armed |
Present Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I have been arming | we have been arming |
you have been arming | you have been arming |
he/she/it has been arming | they have been arming |
Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I armed | we armed |
you armed | you armed |
he/she/it armed | they armed |
Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I was arming | we were arming |
you were arming | you were arming |
he/she/it was arming | they were arming |
Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I had armed | we had armed |
you had armed | you had armed |
he/she/it had armed | they had armed |
Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I had been arming | we had been arming |
you had been arming | you had been arming |
he/she/it had been arming | they had been arming |
Future Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will arm | we shall/will arm |
you will arm | you will arm |
he/she/it will arm | they will arm |
Future Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will be arming | we shall/will be arming |
you will be arming | you will be arming |
he/she/it will be arming | they will be arming |
Future Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have armed | we shall/will have armed |
you will have armed | you will have armed |
he/she/it will have armed | they will have armed |
Future Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I shall/will have been arming | we shall/will have been arming |
you will have been arming | you will have been arming |
he/she/it will have been arming | they will have been arming |
Future in the Past Indefinite, Active Voice | |
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I should/would arm | we should/would arm |
you would arm | you would arm |
he/she/it would arm | they would arm |
Future in the Past Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would be arming | we should/would be arming |
you would be arming | you would be arming |
he/she/it would be arming | they would be arming |
Future in the Past Perfect, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have armed | we should/would have armed |
you would have armed | you would have armed |
he/she/it would have armed | they would have armed |
Future in the Past Perfect Continuous, Active Voice | |
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I should/would have been arming | we should/would have been arming |
you would have been arming | you would have been arming |
he/she/it would have been arming | they would have been arming |
Present Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I am armed | we are armed |
you are armed | you are armed |
he/she/it is armed | they are armed |
Present Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I am being armed | we are being armed |
you are being armed | you are being armed |
he/she/it is being armed | they are being armed |
Present Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I have been armed | we have been armed |
you have been armed | you have been armed |
he/she/it has been armed | they have been armed |
Past Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I was armed | we were armed |
you were armed | you were armed |
he/she/it was armed | they were armed |
Past Continuous, Passive Voice | |
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I was being armed | we were being armed |
you were being armed | you were being armed |
he/she/it was being armed | they were being armed |
Past Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I had been armed | we had been armed |
you had been armed | you had been armed |
he/she/it had been armed | they had been armed |
Future Indefinite, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will be armed | we shall/will be armed |
you will be armed | you will be armed |
he/she/it will be armed | they will be armed |
Future Perfect, Passive Voice | |
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I shall/will have been armed | we shall/will have been armed |
you will have been armed | you will have been armed |
he/she/it will have been armed | they will have been armed |
arms
noun, plural
Plural | |
Common case | arms |
Possessive case | *arms' |