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por añadidura()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. in addition
Las nuevas medidas adoptadas por el gobierno afectan a los agricultores y, por añadidura, a los comerciantes.The new measures adopted by the government affect businessmen, and in addition, storekeepers.
b. in addition to that
Son personas que disfrutan de un entorno familiar favorable y que, por añadidura, están satisfechas con su trabajo.They are people who enjoy a favorable family environment, and in addition to that, are satisfied with their jobs.
c. on top of that
Se trata de un libro de gran interés para los amantes del vino, y de amena lectura por añadidura.This is a book of great interest for wine lovers, and a good read on top of that.
d. no direct translation
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Mi sueño es ser escritor, la fama y el dinero, si vienen, vendrían por añadidura.My dream is to become a writer. Fame and money, if they come at all, would be an extra.
Tú todo lo que tienes que hacer es estudiar, lo demás vendrá por añadidura.The only thing you have to do is to study. The rest will follow.
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