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timing [ˈtaɪmɪŋ]
sustantivo
1. (elección (f) del) momento (m) oportunidad (f) (of announcement, election)
- they questioned the timing of the election -> la fecha de las elecciones fue polémica
2. (of remark, action)
- how's that for timing! we've finished one day before the deadline -> ¡qué te parece! hemos terminado un día antes de la fecha límite
- her remarks were good/bad timing -> sus comentarios vinieron en buen/mal momento
3. compás (m) (sentido (m) del) ritmo (m) (of musician)
- the comedian's timing was perfect -> el humorista hizo un uso perfecto de las pausas y del ritmo
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timing [tai-min]
sustantivo
1. (Mus., Sport) Ritmo.
2. (Auto) Check the timing, revise el encendido.
- The timing of the election -> la fecha escogida para las elecciones
"timing" in the Answers forum
| Q: | bad timing |
| A: | In general I'd say "en mal momento", "no... en un momento oportuno", or equivalent. My suggestions: Llegué con mi mujer justo cuando mi ex novia se iba.… |
| Q: | On an engine, what is the translation for the timing cover? |
| A: | "Tapa/cubierta de la correa de distribución" or "tapa de la cadena de distribución", depending on if you have a timing belt or a timing chain. |
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