beam
A. -noun
1. (architecture) viga (f), travesaño (m)
a. [of plough] timónoun (m)
b. [of balance] astil (m) (mechanics) balancínoun (m)
2. (nautical)
(=timber) bao (m)
(=width) manga (f)
3. [of light, laser] rayo (m) (from beacon, lamp) haz (m) de luz (from radio beacon) haz (m) de radiofaro
·to drive on full or main beam
·conducir con luz de carretera or con luces largas
b. to be on the beam * seguir el buen camino
c. to be (way) off beam
(British, Great Britain) * andar (totalmente) descaminado
4. (=smile) sonrisa (f) radiante
·with a beam of pleasure
·con una sonrisa de placer
5. (Sport) barra (f) fija
B. -transitive verb
1. (=transmit)
[+signal] emitir
2. (=smile)
·she beamed her thanks at me
·me lanzó una mirada de agradecimiento
C. -intransitive verb
1. (=shine) brillar
2. (=smile) sonreír satisfecho
·beaming with pride
·radiante de orgullo
D. -compound
·beam lights -noun plural (automobiles) luces feminine plural largas
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