setting

ˈsɛtɪŋ
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setting: position of a control or knob
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Translation of setting from English into Spanish,

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Noun

1.

control level

position of a control or knob
  • Set the oven to the highest setting.Ajusta el horno a la configuración más alta.
2.

story context

time and place where a story happens
  • The setting of the novel is in 19th century London.El contexto de la novela es en el Londres del siglo XIX.
3.

positioning

position or adjustment of something
  • Check the setting of the thermostat before leaving..Verifica el ajuste del termostato antes de salir.

Adjective

1.

adjustment

adjusting to a particular state
  • The setting temperature was just right for baking.La temperatura de ajuste era perfecta para hornear.
2.

astronomy

Rare
disappearing below the horizon
Rare
poniente declinante
  • The setting sun painted the sky orange.El sol poniente pintó el cielo de naranja.

Expressions with setting: examples in English and translations in Spanish

cubierto
vajilla
The place setting included a fork, knife, and spoon.
sol poniente
sol al atardecer
We watched the setting sun from the beach.
servicio de mesa
The table setting included a plate, fork, knife, and spoon.
ajuste de tiempo
Set the oven's time setting to twenty minutes for the cookies.
establecimiento de objetivos
definición de metas
Effective goal setting is crucial for personal development..
establecimiento de prioridades
Good priority setting helps managers handle many projects at once.

Images of setting

  • setting: position of a control or knob
    (control level) configuración
  • setting: tableware for one person
    (table arrangement) servicio
  • setting: metal piece holding a gem in jewelry
    (jewelry) engaste

Synonyms and analogies of setting in English

Examples of setting in a sentence

  • The washing machine was on the wrong setting.
  • The setting of the film was a futuristic city.
  • In the play, the setting shifts to a small village.
  • Adjust the setting of the camera for better focus.
  • The setting of the machine was incorrect.
  • The setting included a fork, knife, and spoon.
set
sɛt
Verb
tr.
1.

position

put something in a specific place
  • She set the vase on the table.Ella colocó el jarrón sobre la mesa.
2.

condition

cause to be in a particular state
  • The news set him thinking.La noticia lo puso a pensar.
3.

decide or specify

decide or clearly state something officially or formally
  • The teacher set the rules for the class.El profesor estableció las reglas para la clase.
Noun
1.

technology

US
device for receiving broadcast signals
US
  • He turned on the television set to watch the news.Encendió el televisor para ver las noticias.
2.

social group

group of people with shared interests
  • The jazz set meets every Friday night.El grupo de jazz se reúne todos los viernes por la noche.
3.

math concept

TECH.
group of distinct objects treated as one whole
TECH.
  • The set contains three numbers: 2, 4, and 6.El conjunto contiene tres números: 2, 4 y 6.
Adjective
1.

preparation

ready or prepared for action or use
  • The actors are set for the scene..Los actores están listos para la escena.
2.

planning

prearranged or established
  • The meeting time is set for 3 PM.La hora de la reunión está fijada para las 3 PM.
3.

stability

fixed in position or state
  • The jewels were set in gold.Las joyas estaban incrustadas en oro.
4.

determination

determined to do something
  • She was set on winning the race.Ella estaba decidida a ganar la carrera.

Expressions with set: examples in English and translations in Spanish

montar
preparar
They set up the equipment for the concert.
listo
preparado
We are all set for the trip.
dejar
bajar
The bus set down passengers at the station.
poner un pie
entrar
She never set foot in that house again.
atrasar el reloj
poner el reloj atrás
Remember to set back the clock before you go to bed.
incendiar
The vandals set fire to the abandoned building.

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

Noun
configuraciónnf.

You can override the automatic setting if the temperature goes too high.

Puedes modificar la configuración automática si la temperatura sube demasiado.

entornonm.

Pushing can sometimes be mistaken for impatience in a team setting.

La ambición puede a veces confundirse con impaciencia en un entorno de equipo.

ajustenm.

To avoid wrinkles, the stylist recommended the permanent press setting.

Para evitar arrugas, el estilista recomendó el ajuste de ciclo delicado.

escenarionm.

They started the scene with a long shot to establish the setting.

Comenzaron la escena con una toma panorámica para establecer el escenario.

ambientenm.

The film's grim setting reflected the struggles of its main character.

El ambiente desolador de la película reflejaba las luchas del personaje principal.

Adjective
ponienteadj.

The waved patterns in the sand looked beautiful against the setting sun.

Los patrones sinuosos en la arena lucían hermosos contra el sol poniente.

fraguadoadj./nm.

The contractor recommended using calcium sulphate for its quick setting properties.

El contratista recomendó usar sulfato de calcio por sus propiedades de fraguado rápido.

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setting: Examples and translations in context

The configuration file for each repository should include a gpgkey setting.

El archivo de configuración para cada repositorio debe incluir el parámetro gpgkey.

Before downloading, it is recommended to save the setting data.

Antes de la descarga, se recomienda guardar los datos de configuración.

The mathematical setting for this problem can be the semigroup approach.

La configuración matemática para este problema puede ser el enfoque de semigrupo.

This allows the original setting to easily be reproduced during replacement.

Esto facilita la reproducción de la configuración original en caso de sustitución.

This is the network's recommended setting when creating an ad.

Esta es la configuración recomendada por la red al crear un anuncio.

Use the lowest possible setting that is effective in your room.

Utilice la configuración más baja posible que sea eficiente para su sala.

If you see the soft patina setting over your platinum jewellry.

Si ves la configuración de pátina suave sobre tu joya de platino.

In a metropolitan setting, public transportation is usually very efficient.

En un entorno urbano, el transporte público suele ser muy eficiente.

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