automático

adj.

1 automatic, auto, automatical, self-operating.

2 automatic, reflex.

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automático

► adjetivo

1 automatic

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(f. - automática)

adj.

automatic

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1.

ADJ automatic

lavadora automática — (automatic) washing machine

2. SM

1) Cono Sur (=restaurante) self-service restaurant, automat (EEUU)

2) (=cierre) press stud, popper, snap (fastener) (EEUU)

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I

-ca adjetivo automatic

es automático, se sienta a ver la tele y se queda dormido — (fam) it happens every time, he sits down in front of the TV and falls asleep

II

masculino

a) (Fot) self-timer; (Elec) circuit breaker, trip switch

b) (cierre) snap fastener (AmE), press-stud (BrE)

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= off-hand [offhand], automatic, mindless, electrically-operated, unthinking, knee-jerk, unmanned.

Ex. They suggest that instead of undergoing off-hand destruction, ephemera be considered a necessary part of a comprehensive archival collection.

Ex. The superintendent stated that this was an area she herself was anxious to investigate, because for all practical purposes salary increases were automatic and equal 'across-the-board'.

Ex. This article argues that mindless adulation is no substitute for honest discussions of the bad as well as the good in young adult literature.

Ex. Attention has also been given to the needs of handicapped users by the provision of electrically-operated doors, invalid toilets and computer terminals with braille keyboards.

Ex. The author outlines arguments against the unthinking application of new technologies.

Ex. This publication reviews works on educational reform that represent attempts to do more than merely respond in knee-jerk fashion to political pressure for reform.

Ex. The 'strategic computing' plan announced by the United States in early 1984 envisages, among others, the use of intelligent robots (for example, to serve as ammunition loaders in tanks, or in unmanned reconnaissance and manipulating devices).

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* cajero automático = automatic teller machine (ATM).

* contestador automático = answering machine.

* dispositivo de desconexión automática transcurrido un tiempo determinado = time out mechanism.

* puerta corredera automática = automatic sliding door.

* transmisión automática = automatic transmission.

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I

-ca adjetivo automatic

es automático, se sienta a ver la tele y se queda dormido — (fam) it happens every time, he sits down in front of the TV and falls asleep

II

masculino

a) (Fot) self-timer; (Elec) circuit breaker, trip switch

b) (cierre) snap fastener (AmE), press-stud (BrE)

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= off-hand [offhand], automatic, mindless, electrically-operated, unthinking, knee-jerk, unmanned.

Ex: They suggest that instead of undergoing off-hand destruction, ephemera be considered a necessary part of a comprehensive archival collection.

Ex: The superintendent stated that this was an area she herself was anxious to investigate, because for all practical purposes salary increases were automatic and equal 'across-the-board'.

Ex: This article argues that mindless adulation is no substitute for honest discussions of the bad as well as the good in young adult literature.

Ex: Attention has also been given to the needs of handicapped users by the provision of electrically-operated doors, invalid toilets and computer terminals with braille keyboards.

Ex: The author outlines arguments against the unthinking application of new technologies.

Ex: This publication reviews works on educational reform that represent attempts to do more than merely respond in knee-jerk fashion to political pressure for reform.

Ex: The 'strategic computing' plan announced by the United States in early 1984 envisages, among others, the use of intelligent robots (for example, to serve as ammunition loaders in tanks, or in unmanned reconnaissance and manipulating devices).

* cajero automático = automatic teller machine (ATM).

* contestador automático = answering machine.

* dispositivo de desconexión automática transcurrido un tiempo determinado = time out mechanism.

* puerta corredera automática = automatic sliding door.

* transmisión automática = automatic transmission.

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automático¹ -ca

adjective

1 ‹lavadora/coche/cámara› automatic

2 ‹reflejo/reacción› automatic

es automático, se sienta a ver la tele y se queda dormido (fam); it happens every time, he sits down in front of the TV and falls asleep, he sits down in front of the TV and automatically falls asleep

automático²

masculine

1 (Fot) self-timer

2 (Elec) circuit breaker, trip switch

3 (corchete) snap fastener (AmE), press stud (BrE), popper (BrE)

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automático 1

◊ -ca adjetivo

automatic;
es automático, se sienta a ver la tele y se queda dormido (fam) it happens every time, he sits down in front of the TV and falls asleep
automático 2 sustantivo masculino

a) (Fot) self-timer;

(Elec) circuit breaker, trip switch

b) (cierre) snap fastener (AmE), press stud (BrE)

automático,-a adjetivo automatic
'automático' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
automática
- cajera
- cajero
- cambio
- contestador
- corchete
- encendida
- encendido
- portera
- portero
- contestador automático
- discado
- interfono
English:
ansaphone
- answering machine
- ATM
- automated-teller machine
- automatic
- automatic pilot
- cash card
- cash dispenser
- cash machine
- dispenser
- intercom
- retractable pen
- self-closing
- answerphone
- cash
- debit
- direct
- entry
- press
- slot
- snap
- timer

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automático, -a

♦ adj

1. [mecanismo, dispositivo] automatic

2. [gesto, reacción] automatic;

la derrota provocó su cese automático he was automatically sacked after the defeat

♦ nm

1. [cierre] snap fastener, Br press stud

2. Elec trip switch

3. Am [carro, auto] automatic

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automático

I adj automatic

II m L.Am.

AUTO automatic

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automático, -ca adj

: automatic

♦ automáticamente adv

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automático adj automatic

una puerta automática an automatic door