ponderación
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la ponderación(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (literary) (expression of strong approval)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. praise
Había más exagerada ponderación que objetiva descripción en la crónica del concierto de la banda.There was more exaggerated praise than objective description in the review of the band's concert.
b. high praise
Jiménez merece la ponderación que de él hizo Vargas.Jimenez deserves the high praise Vargas gave him.
c. acclaim
El libro recibió la ponderación entusiasta de la crítica.The book received enthusiastic critical acclaim.
2. (literary) (careful thinking)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. deliberation
Tras una ponderación sosegada, el comité tomó una decisión.After careful deliberation, the committee made a decision.
b. consideration
El asunto es serio y merece una ponderación detenida de todos los factores en juego.It's a serious matter, and it merits careful consideration of all the factors involved.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Tras la ponderación de los pros y los contras, hemos decidido aceptar el acuerdo.After weighing up the pros and cons, we've decided to accept the deal.
Hemos llevado a cabo una ponderación de todos los hechos y pruebas presentados ante este jurado.We have considered all the facts and evidence presented to this jury.
3. (technical) (mathematics)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
a. weighting
En nuestro estudio, cada uno de los productos que forman parte de una compra familiar media recibe una ponderación diferente según su importancia.In our research, each of the products that make up the average family shopping gets a different weighting according to its importance.
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