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longing
['lɒŋɪŋ]
N (=yearning) (for place) nostalgia f , añoranza f ; (for past time) añoranza f ; (for person, thing) anhelo m
ADJ [look] anhelante
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For an instant, he longed for the simplicity of a fire scene.Echó de menos la simplicidad de un incendio.Katzenbach, John / The Madman's TaleKatzenbach, John / La Historia del LocoLa Historia del LocoKatzenbach, JohnThe Madman's TaleKatzenbach, John© 2004 by John Katzenbach
Lastly, the stems must be twisted or clean cut and must not be more than 4 cm long (except for stringed onions).Además, el tallo debe estar retorcido o presentar un corte neto y no superar los 4 centímetros de longitud (salvo para las cebollas presentadas en trenzas).http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009
Given the long waiting lists for diagnostic tests and CPAP titration, using only the conventional approach delays the start of therapy in many patients.Dado que hay largas listas de espera para la realización de estudios diagnósticos y de graduación de CPAP, la graduación convencional como sistema único retrasa el inicio del tratamiento en muchos pacientes.© SEPAR - Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica© SEPAR - Sociedad Española de Neumología y Cirugía Torácica
She knew they were there, in some room, but she didn't see them, nor did she hear them, which was the oddest thing, because children are hardly ever quiet for long.Sabía que estaban allí, en alguna de las habitaciones, pero no los veía nunca, ni tampoco los oía, lo que era aún más raro pues los niños casi nunca permanecen en silencio demasiado rato.Bolano, Roberto / 2666Bolano, Roberto / 26662666Bolano, Roberto© 2004 por herederos de Roberto Bolaño2666Bolano, Roberto© 2004 by the heirs of Roberto Bolaño© 2008 by Natasha Wimmer
for long flax fibre:fibras largas de lino:http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009http://wt.jrc.it/lt/Acquis/ 9/4/2009
But that won't be true for long.Pero eso no será así por mucho tiempo.http://science.nasa.gov/ 03.07.2011http://science.nasa.gov/ 03.07.2011
Avoid sitting and standing for long periods.Evite sentarse o pararse por largos períodos.© New South Wales Health Department for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Waleshttp://www.health.nsw.gov.au 12/2/2011© New South Wales Health Department for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Waleshttp://www.health.nsw.gov.au 12/2/2011
I should think the mere sight of the elephants will unnerve and divert the Britons for long enough to enable the Praetorians to scale the defences.Yo diría que sólo con ver a los elefantes los britanos se pondrán nerviosos y se distraerán el tiempo suficiente para permitir que los pretorianos escalen las defensas.Scarrow, Simon / The Eagle's ConquestScarrow, Simon / Roma Vincit!Roma Vincit!Scarrow, Simon© 2001 by Simon Scarrow© de la traducción: Montserrat Batista, 2002© de la presente edición: Edhasa, 2002The Eagle's ConquestScarrow, Simon© 2001 by Simon Scarrow
This potential harm may also increase if the product is left on the body for long periods of time or applied to broad areas of the body, particularly if an area is then covered by a bandage, plastic, or other dressing.Este daño potencial también puede aumentar si el producto se deja en el cuerpo durante mucho tiempo o si se aplice en áreas extensas del cuerpo, especialmente si un área luego se cubre por un vendaje, plástico u otro vendaje.http://www.fda.gov 2/22/2012http://www.fda.gov 2/22/2012
You said you didn't see yourself working at a bar for long, because dealing with the public was a thankless task and the burnout factor was high.Decía que no se veía trabajando en un bar durante mucho tiempo, ya se sabe, el trato con el público suele ser ingrato y quema mucho.The savage detectivesBolano, Roberto / Los detectives salvajesLos detectives salvajesBolano, Robertoe savage detectivesThe savage detective© 1998 by Roberto Bolaño© 2007 by Natasha Wimmer
And if this one trip means we’re finished, then maybe we’ve been finished for a long time.”Y si este viaje significa que hemos acabado, quizá hayamos acabado hace tiempo:Kava, Alex / A Perfect EvilKava, Alex / Bajo SospechaBajo SospechaKava, AlexA Perfect EvilKava, Alex© S.M. Kava 2000
In addition, claims remained unpaid for a long time and the UN Permanent Representative did not have an active reminder policy.Además, las reclamaciones seguían estando impagadas durante mucho tiempo y el representante permanente ante la ONU no tenía una política activa para recordarlo.http://www.eurosai.org/ 2/3/2012http://www.eurosai.org/ 2/3/2012
He had sat beside the bed for one long night, not even knowing when it was that the detective's life had slipped away in the darkness.Había pasado una larga noche sentado junto a la cama, y ni siquiera supo en qué instante la vida del detective se había apagado.Katzenbach, John / Just CauseKatzenbach, John / Juicio FinalJuicio FinalKatzenbach, John© 1992 by John Katzenbach© Ediciones B, S. A., 2006Just CauseKatzenbach, John© 1992 by John Katzenbach
I didn't at first. I didn't at first for a long time.Al principio, y durante algún tiempo, no fue así.Ishiguro, Kadzuo / The Remains of the DayIshiguro, Kadzuo / Los Restos Del DiaLos Restos Del DiaIshiguro, KadzuoThe Remains of the DayIshiguro, Kadzuo© 1989 by Kazuo Ishiguro
If so, how often and for how long?Si es así, ¿cuan a menudo y durante cuánto tiempo?©2012 International Myeloma Foundationhttp://myeloma.org 10/9/2011©2012 International Myeloma Foundationhttp://myeloma.org 10/9/2011
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