arbitrary

ˈɑrbɪˌtrɛri
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Translation of arbitrary from English into Spanish

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Adjective

1.

choice

based on random choice or personal whim
  • The decision to pick a card was completely arbitrary.La decisión de elegir una carta fue completamente arbitraria.
2.

mathematics

TECH.
any, out of all possible choices
TECH.
  • Choose an arbitrary number from the set.Elige un número arbitrario del conjunto.
3.

government

despotic or dictatorial in nature
  • The arbitrary rule was oppressive.El gobierno arbitrario era opresivo.
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Expressions with arbitrary: examples in English and translations in Spanish

carácter arbitrario
They criticized the arbitrary nature of the new grading policy.
poder arbitrario
The constitution was written to protect citizens from arbitrary power.
detención arbitraria
The report documented cases of arbitrary detention of peaceful protesters.
tamaño arbitrario
The array can be of arbitrary size.
unidad arbitraria
The results are expressed in arbitrary units.

Synonyms and analogies of arbitrary in English

Examples of arbitrary in a sentence

  • The rules appeared arbitrary and unfair.
  • Select an arbitrary point on the graph.
  • An arbitrary function can be used in this equation.
  • The arbitrary decisions of the leader caused unrest.
  • Citizens feared the arbitrary actions of the regime.

Translations of "arbitrary" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
arbitrarioadj.

Giving so-called "due deference" to someone is so arbitrary.

Dando un llamado "debido respeto" a alguien es muy arbitrario.

He questioned the management about the arbitrary stoppage on his paycheck.

Él cuestionó a la administración sobre la retención arbitraria en su cheque.

aleatorioadj.

His choice of an arbitrary size for the font did not follow the guidelines.

Su elección de un tamaño aleatorio para la fuente no seguía las pautas.

She selected an arbitrary size for her art project, not following any measurements.

Ella eligió un tamaño aleatorio para su proyecto de arte, sin seguir ninguna medida.

cualquieraadj.

The package was of arbitrary size, making it difficult to store properly.

El paquete era de tamaño cualquiera, lo que dificultaba guardarlo correctamente.

We ordered an arbitrary size of the pizza, unsure of how hungry we would be.

Pedimos una pizza de tamaño cualquiera, sin saber cuánta hambre teníamos.

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Other translations for arbitrary:

  • casualadj.
  • voluntaristaadj.
  • caprichosoadj.
  • arbitrariedad

arbitrary: Examples and translations in context

Entire communities struggled under the yoke of heavy taxes and arbitrary punishments.

Comunidades enteras luchaban bajo el yugo de fuertes impuestos y castigos arbitrarios.

Due process serves as a safeguard against arbitrary exercises of governmental power.

El debido proceso funciona como salvaguarda contra ejercicios arbitrarios del poder gubernamental.

Due process of law protects individuals against arbitrary actions by the government.

El debido proceso protege a los individuos contra acciones arbitrarias por parte del gobierno.

Effective oversight is necessary to put a check on arbitrary police actions.

Es necesaria una supervisión eficaz para poner coto a las actuaciones arbitrarias de la policía.

Whether his detention is arbitrary or not depends on various factors.

El que la detención sea arbitraria o no depende de varios factores.

The question remains therefore as to whether his detention was arbitrary.

Por lo tanto subsiste la cuestión de si la detención fue arbitraria.

However, the division of this functional area is not arbitrary.

Sin embargo, la división de esta área funcional no es arbitraria.

She feels empowered but is also depicted as capricious and arbitrary.

Se siente empoderada, pero es dibujada también como caprichosa y arbitraria.

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