damper [ˈdæmpə(r)] sustantivoapagador (m) (Mus)- to put a damper on something (sentido figurado) -> ensombrecer algo
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damper [dam-par]sustantivoLo que se apaga o reprime; registro, llave del humero de una chimenea para regular el tiro; regulador de tiro.
Apagador del piano; sordina.
Desalentador, el que desalienta.- The bad news put a damper on the celebrations -> la mala noticia estropeó las fiestas
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damper [ˈdæmpəʳ]
noun
(Mús) sordina; (f) apagador; (m) [of fire] regulador de tiro; (m) (Téc) amortiguador; (m)to put a damper on [+sad news] [+celebration, party] poner una nota de tristeza a market, share prices If he said what was on his mind, she would only think he was putting a damper on things the high exchange rate put a bit of a damper on trading But the rent-a-tent group put a damper on things yesterday with unexciting figures That would put a damper on future growth of U.S. steel exports
to put a damper on things (informal) aguar la fiesta
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