left-handed [ˈleftˈhændɪd]
left-handed
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left-handed(
lehft
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hahn
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dihd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (not ambidextrous and not right-handed)
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
In the past, left-handed people were often made to write with their right hand.Antiguamente, a los zurdos se los solía obligar a escribir con la mano derecha.
Learning to sew may be more difficult for left-handed people.Aprender a coser puede resultarle más difícil a un zurdo.
2. (intended for those with a dominant left hand)
3. (using the left hand)
a. con la mano izquierda
This left-handed serve gives the Catalan player an advantage.Este servicio con la mano izquierda le da una ventaja al tenista catalán.
b. con la izquierda
Sam's left-handed blow to my jaw knocked me out.El golpe que me dio Sam en la mandíbula con la izquierda me dejó K. O.
4. (figurative) (questionable)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g. carrot, bean).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g. to run quickly, very tired).
5. (with the left hand)
a. con la mano izquierda
Peggy broke a finger last week and is having to do everything left-handed.La semana pasada, Peggy se rompió un dedo y ahora tiene que hacer todo con la mano izquierda.
b. con la izquierda
Have you ever tried writing left-handed?¿Has probado alguna vez a escribir con la izquierda?
left-handedadjectiveadverb
Copyright © 2006 Harrap Publishers LimitedAn adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (general)
a. zurdo(a)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g. to run quickly, very tired).
2. (general)
a. con la izquierda or zurda
Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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