offing

ˈɒfɪŋ
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Translation of offing from English into Spanish,

Noun

sea distance

RareUK
part of the sea visible from shore but not near the coast
RareUK
  • The ship was spotted in the offing, signaling its approach..El barco fue avistado en alta mar, señalando su aproximación.

Adjective

upcoming

Rare
happening soon or likely to happen
Rare
  • A big event is offing this weekend.Un gran evento está por suceder este fin de semana.
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Expressions with offing: examples in English and translations in Spanish

en perspectiva
en el horizonte
A new project is in the offing for the team.

Synonyms and analogies of offing in English

Examples of offing in a sentence

  • They saw a lighthouse in the offing.
  • A new product launch is offing next month.
  • There's a storm offing according to the forecast.
off
ɑːf
Adverb
1.

deactivation

in a state of non-operation or non-existence
  • The lights are off during the day.Las luces están apagadas durante el día.
2.

removal

so as to remove or separate
  • He took his coat off quickly.Se quitó el abrigo rápidamente.
3.

absence

away from work or duties
libre de descanso sin trabajar
  • He took a day off for rest.Se tomó un día libre para descansar.
Adjective
1.

inoperative

not working or functioning
  • The machine is off for maintenance.La máquina está apagada por mantenimiento.
2.

cancelled

UK
not taking place as planned
UK
  • The meeting is off due to the storm.La reunión está cancelada debido a la tormenta.
Preposition
1.

removal

indicating removal or detachment
  • He took his hat off.Él se quitó el sombrero.
2.

location

used to indicate location or direction relative to another
frente a frente a la costa de
  • The island is off the coast of Spain.La isla está frente a la costa de España.
3.

commerce

indicating a reduction or discount
  • They are offering 20% off all items.Están ofreciendo un 20% de descuento en todos los artículos.
Noun
1.

inactive state

state in which an operation is not active
  • The system went into an off after the power outage..El sistema entró en estado inactivo después del corte de energía.
2.

process

TECH.
beginning or starting point in a process
TECH.
  • He was successful right from the off.Tuvo éxito desde el mismo off.
3.

cricket field

TECH.UK
side of the pitch where batsman presents bat
TECH.UK
lado externo m
  • The ball was hit to the off.La pelota fue golpeada hacia el lado externo.
Verb
tr.
1.

slang killing

US
cause someone to die deliberately often in a criminal context
US
  • The gang decided to off the traitor before he could talk.La banda decidió cargarse al traidor antes de que pudiera hablar.
2.

technology control

switch a machine or device into a nonworking state
  • Please off the lights before leaving the classroom.Por favor apaga las luces antes de salir del aula.

Expressions with off: examples in English and translations in Spanish

apagar
desconectar
Please turn off the computer before leaving.
arrancar
desprender
He decided to break off a branch.
enfriar
refrescar
The fan will help cool off the room.
entregar
dejar
I need to drop off the kids at school before work..
sacudirse el polvo
limpiarse
He fell but quickly dusted himself off.
bajarse
descender
We need to get off the bus at the next stop.

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

Noun
horizontenm.

She pointed towards the offing, where a storm was brewing in the distance.

Ella señaló hacia el horizonte marino, donde se gestaba una tormenta a lo lejos.

Seagulls circled above, diving into the offing in search of fish.

Las gaviotas giraban arriba, zambulléndose en el horizonte marino en busca de peces.

lontananzanf.

I'm telling you this because I need your help to stop whoever's offing our living-challenged friends.

Te digo esto porque necesito tu ayuda para detener el que está lontananza nuestros amigos vivos-desafió.

Well, who cares about a stomachache when you're offing yourself?

Bueno, que se preocupa por un dolor de estómago cuando estás lontananza a ti mismo?

inminente

There is an offing chance of a promotion for dedicated employees soon.

Hay una posibilidad inminente de ascenso para los empleados dedicados pronto.

They spoke of an offing merger that could change the company's future.

Hablaron de una fusión inminente que podría cambiar el futuro de la empresa.

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Other translations for offing:

  • mar abierton.
  • alta marnf.
  • cercaníasnm.

offing: Examples and translations in context

The fishermen gazed into the offing, hoping to spot the signs of a big catch.

Los pescadores miraban hacia el horizonte marino, esperando ver señales de una gran captura.

They sat on the sand, lost in thought while gazing out at the offing.

Se sentaron en la arena, perdidos en sus pensamientos mientras miraban hacia el horizonte marino.

The sound of waves crashing filled the air as we stared into the offing.

El sonido de las olas rompiendo llenaba el aire mientras mirábamos el horizonte marino.

The ocean breeze carried the salty scent from the offing, refreshing our spirits.

La brisa del océano traía el aroma salado del horizonte marino, refrescando nuestros espíritus.

From the cliff, we watched the sun set slowly over the shimmering offing.

Desde el acantilado, vimos el sol ponerse lentamente sobre el resplandeciente horizonte marino.

Children flew kites on the beach, their laughter mingling with the sights of the offing.

Los niños volaban cometas en la playa, sus risas se mezclaban con las vistas del horizonte marino.

He had always wanted to sail into the offing, eager for adventure beyond the coast.

Siempre había querido navegar hacia el horizonte marino, ansioso por aventuras más allá de la costa.

At dawn, the offing glowed with shades of orange and pink, a breathtaking sight.

Al amanecer, el horizonte marino se iluminó con tonos de naranja y rosa, una vista impresionante.

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