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"Setting" is a form of "setting", a noun which is often translated as "el escenario". "Set up" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "establecer". Learn more about the difference between "setting" and "set up" below.
setting(
seh
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dihng
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (location)
a. el escenario (M) (of a play)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The play's setting was humble but the cast was perfect.El escenario de la obra era modesto, pero el elenco era perfecto.
b. la ambientación (F) (of a film)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I thought the film's setting extremely evocative.La ambientación de la película me pareció sumamente evocadora.
c. el marco (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
This little restaurant offers the perfect romantic setting for a date.Este pequeño restaurante ofrece el marco romántico perfecto para una cita.
a. la configuración (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
In such case, the computer settings are returned to the defaults.En ese caso, la configuración del ordenador vuelve a ser la que tenía por defecto.
3. (mount)
a. la montura (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The pendant consisted of three diamonds in a gold setting.El colgante consistía en tres diamantes en montura de oro.
4. (position)
a. la posición (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The switch's setting was changed from On to Off.El interruptor pasó de la posición de encendido a la de apagado.
a. el cubierto (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The table was laid out and there were four settings.La mesa estaba puesta y había cubiertos para cuatro personas.
6. (music)
a. el arreglo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I've just composed a musical setting for an Auden poem.Acabo de componer un arreglo musical para un poema de Auden.
7. (printing)
a. la composición (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We are looking for a page setting expert.Buscamos a un experto en la composición de páginas.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
8. (not rising)
a. poniente
The setting sun had almost disappeared below the horizon.El sol poniente casi había desaparecido bajo el horizonte.
set up(
sehd
uhp
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to create)
a. establecer
They set up their first pharmacy in Mexico City in 1903.Establecieron su primera farmacia en la Ciudad de México en 1903.
b. fundar
She set up the first dance school in the city.Ella fundó la primera escuela de danza de la ciudad.
c. constituir (a committee or cooperative)
The residents set up a condominium association.Los residentes del condominio constituyeron una asociación de propietarios.
d. crear
Before you can use the website, you have to set up an account.Antes de poder usar el sitio, tienes que crear una cuenta.
b. erigir
A monument was set up in honor of his victory.Se erigió un monumento en homenaje a su victoria.
c. levantar
He brought the statue from Italy and set it up in his garden.Trajo la estatua de Italia y la levantó en su jardín.
d. armar
They took the parts out of the box and got to work setting up the bookcase.Sacaron las piezas de la caja y se pusieron a trabajar para armar la estantería.
3. (computing)
a. configurar
I was looking for tips on how to set up a wireless network at home.Buscaba consejos sobre cómo configurar una red inalámbrica en la casa.
a. organizar
He offered to set up a meeting with his boss.Se ofreció a organizar una reunión con su jefe.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
His father set him up in business.Su padre le puso un negocio.
When I inherit that money, I'll be set up for life.Cuando herede ese dinero, tendré el porvenir asegurado.
6. (colloquial) (to frame)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
7. (to cause)
a. provocar
When the energy is released, it sets up a chain reaction.Cuando se desata la energía, esto provoca una reacción en cadena.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. establecerse
Miguel thought of setting up as a barber.Miguel pensaba establecerse como peluquero.
a. prepararse
We'll give you a few minutes to set up, then we can start the presentation.Te daremos unos cuantos minutos para prepararte, luego podemos empezar la presentación.
b. alistarse (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
When we arrived, the band hadn't finished setting up.Cuando llegamos, la banda no había terminado de alistarse.
