a discreción
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a discreción
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. freely
Los residentes pueden moverse a discreción por las dependencias del geriátrico.Residents can move freely around the nursing home premises.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A los niños se les permitía comer del bufé de desayuno a discreción.The children were allowed to eat as much as they liked from the breakfast buffet.
Hay mucha comida. Pueden comer a discreción.There's plenty of food. You can eat as much as you want.
2. (culinary)
a. to taste
Una vez cocida la pasta, añada sal a discreción.Once the pasta is cooked, add salt to taste.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El informe puede ser todo lo extenso que quieras. Lo dejo a tu discreción.The report can be as long as you want. I'll leave it up to your discretion.
No están obligados a venir a clase. La decisión queda a discreción del alumno.You're not obliged to come to class. The decision is at each student's discretion.
4. (technical) (military)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
a. easy
El oficial le dijo al soldado que se pusiera a discreción.The officer told the soldier to stand easy.
5. (old-fashioned) (without condition)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. unconditionally
Los milicianos rindieron la plaza a discreción.The militia surrendered their stronghold unconditionally.
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