(v.) = be ; take + the form of ; stand as.
Ex: Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.
Ex: Hierarchical relationships may also take the form of co-ordinate relationships, in which case they may be represented by 'RT' or related term, in a similar manner to affinitive relationships below.
Ex: Meantime, our new library stand as as a confident symbol of the importance of ALL librarires to the nation's cultural, educational and economic success.
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* anhelar ser = ache to be.
* a no ser que = unless.
* así es = that's how it is.
* así sea = amen.
* así son las cosas = that's they way things are.
* centrado en el ser humano = anthropocentric.
* clonación del ser humano = human cloning.
* como era de esperar = true to pattern.
* como es de esperar = true to pattern.
* como es el caso de = as it is with.
* cómo + ser = what + be like.
* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight.
* continuar siendo importante = remain + big.
* crearse el prestigio de ser = establish + a record as.
* creer (que + ser) necesario = deem + necessary.
* cualquiera que fuere = any ... whatsoever.
* cualquiera que fuese = any ... whatsoever.
* cualquiera que sea + Nombre = whichever + Nombre.
* cuando + ser + posible = when possible.
* debilidad del ser humano = mankind's frailty.
* dejar de ser novedad = novelty + wear off.
* dejar de ser popular = fade from + popularity.
* dejar de ser útil = outlive + Posesivo + usefulness.
* demostrar ser = prove + to be.
* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.
* dicho sea de paso = by the by(e) ; as an aside.
* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.
* dinero + ser para = money + go towards.
* el + Nombre + es inestimable = the + Nombre + cannot be overestimated.
* el ser barato = cheapness.
* el sueño de todo ser viviente = the stuff dreams are made of.
* en todo lo que sea posible = in any way possible.
* entrar sin ser visto = sneak into.
* eramos pocos y parió la abuela = it never rains but it pours ; when it rains, it pours.
* Érase una vez = Once upon a time.
* es = it's [it is].
* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub ; there's the rub.
* esa es la dificultad = herein lies the rub ; there's the rub.
* es bastante = that's enough.
* es decir = i.e. (latín - id est) ; in other words ; that is ; that is to say ; which is to say.
* es de deducir que = it follows that.
* es de destacar = notably.
* es de destacar que = significantly.
* es de esperar = hopefully.
* es de esperar que = all being well.
* es de resaltar que = significantly.
* es de suponer que = presumably.
* ese es el asunto = herein lies the rub ; there's the rub.
* ese es el problema = herein lies the rub ; there's the rub.
* es el momento adecuado = the moment is ripe ; the time is ripe.
* es el momento oportuno = the moment is ripe ; the time is ripe.
* es evidente = clearly.
* es importante destacar = importantly.
* es inevitable que = inevitably.
* es interesante que = interestingly.
* es lo que a mí me parece = my two cents' worth.
* es lo que yo pienso = my two cents' worth.
* es más = more important ; moreover.
* es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo = be easier said than done.
* es mi opinión = my two cents' worth.
* es mi parecer = my two cents' worth.
* es por lo tanto deducible que = it therefore follows that.
* es por lo tanto de esperar que = it therefore follows that.
* es por lo tanto lógico que = it therefore follows that.
* es suficiente = that's enough.
* ¡esta es tu oportunidad! = here's your chance!.
* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.
* es verdad = that's right!.
* evitar ser afectado = escape + unaffected.
* fue durante mucho tiempo = long remained.
* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay ; have come + to stay.
* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.
* la razón de ser = the reason for being.
* la verdad sea dicha = to tell the truth ; in (all) fairness.
* la vida no ser un camino de rosas = life not be all beer and skittles.
* la vida no ser un lecho de rosas = life not be all beer and skittles.
* llegar a ser = become ; develop into.
* llegar a ser conocido como = become + known as.
* lo que es aun peor = worse still.
* lo que es peor = what's worse.
* lo que haya que de ser, será = que sera sera ; what's meant to be, will be ; what(ever) will be, will be.
* lo que + ser = what + be like.
* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera ; what(ever) will be, will be ; what's meant to be, will be.
* merecer ser mencionado = deserve + mention.
* no estar/ser (como) para tirar cohetes = be nothing to write home (to mom) about.
* no estar/estar para tirar cohetes = be no great shakes.
* no estar/ser para tirar cohetes = be nothing to shout about.
* no ser aconsejable = be undesirable.
* no ser + Adjetivo + Infinitivo = be less than + Adjetivo + Infinitivo.
* no ser así ya = be no longer the case.
* no ser bien visto = be in the doghouse.
* no ser cobarde = be no chicken.
* no ser consciente de = remain + unaware of.
* no ser deseable = be undesirable.
* no + ser + de sorprender que = it + be + not surprising that.
* no ser el fin del mundo = not be the end of the world.
* no ser fácil = be no picnic ; not be easy.
* no ser gran cosa = not add up to much ; add up to + nothing.
* no ser lo que parecer = be not all what it seems to be ; be not as it seems to be.
* no ser lo suficientemente bueno = not be good enough.
* no ser más que = be nothing more than ; be nothing but.
* no ser mucho de = be not much to.
* no ser muy dado a = be not much to.
* no ser nada = add up to + nothing.
* no ser nada + Adjetivo = be anything but + Adjetivo.
* no ser nada del otro mundo = be no great shakes ; be nothing to shout about ; be nothing to write home (to mom) about ; be not much cop.
* no ser nada especial = be nothing to shout about ; be no great shakes ; be nothing to write home (to mom) about ; be not much cop.
* no ser nada fácil = be hard-pushed to.
* no ser nada nuevo = be nothing new.
* no ser ningún jovencito = be no chicken.
* no ser ni sombra de lo que se ha sido antes = be a shadow of + Posesivo + former self ; be a shell of + Posesivo + former self.
* no ser ni sombra de lo que se ha sido antes = be a shadow of + Reflexivo.
* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.
* no ser sino = be nothing but.
* no ser todo coser y cantar = not be all beer and skittles.
* no ser una gran pérdida = be no great loss.
* no ser un lecho de rosas = be not all roses.
* no ser un placer = bring no + joy ; there + be + no joy.
* no ser verdad = be untrue.
* no somos todos iguales = one size doesn't fit all.
* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.
* o sea = that is.
* para ser concreto = to be specific ; to be precise ; to be exact.
* para ser específico = to be specific ; to be precise ; to be exact.
* para ser exacto = to be specific ; to be precise ; to be exact.
* para ser franco = in all honesty.
* para ser justo = in (all) fairness.
* para ser sincero = to be honest ; in all honesty.
* pasar a ser = become ; develop into.
* pensar (que + ser) necesario = deem + necessary.
* por ser + Adjetivo = as being + Adjetivo.
* por si fuera poco = to boot ; to add salt to injury ; to rub salt in the wound ; to top it all (off) ; to top things off.
* posible de ser consultado por máquina = machine-viewable.
* posible de ser visto en pantalla = displayable.
* primer puesto + ser para = pride of place + go to.
* puede muy bien ser = could well be.
* puede muy bien ser que = it may well be that.
* que fue = one-time.
* que fue común antes = once-common.
* que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost.
* que puede ser apilado = stacking.
* que sea lo que Dios quiera = hope for + the best.
* razón de ser = point ; raison d'etre ; rationale ; sense of purpose.
* ser reconocido = gain + recognition.
* resultar ser = prove + to be ; turn out to be ; happen + to be.
* sea como sea = be that as it may ; at all costs ; at any cost ; at any price ; come hell or high water ; by whatever means (possible) ; no matter what ; come what may.
* sea cual fuere = any ... whatsoever ; any ... whatsoever.
* sea cual fuese = any ... whatsoever ; any ... whatsoever.
* sea cual sea el criterio utilizado = by any standard(s).
* sea lo que sea = whatever it is ; be that as it may ; call it what you want ; no matter what ; whatever they may be.
* seamos realistas = face it ; let's face it.
* sean cuales sean = whatever they may be.
* sentido del ser humano = human sense.
* ser juzgado = face + trial.
* ser aburridísimo = bore + Nombre + to tears ; bore + Nombre + to death ; bore + Nombre + stiff.
* ser accesible a través de = be available through.
* ser aceptado = take + hold ; gain + acceptance ; take off.
* ser acertado = be spot on ; hit + the spot ; hit + the mark.
* ser aconsejable = be welcome ; be better served by ; be in order.
* ser acorde con = be commensurate with.
* ser acribillado a preguntas = get + grilled.
* ser acuciante = be acute.
* ser acusado de delito criminal = face + criminal charge.
* ser adecuado = be right ; stand up ; fit + the bill.
* ser adicto a = be hooked on.
* ser + Adjetivo = get + Adjetivo.
* ser + Adjetivo + para = have + a + Adjetivo + effect on.
* ser afable = be of good nature.
* ser afectado por = have + a high stake in.
* ser aficionado a = be fond of.
* ser afortunado = be lucky ; strike + lucky.
* ser agarrado = be a tight-ass/arse.
* ser agradable de oír = be good to hear.
* ser agradable + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.
* ser agredido sexualmente = be sexually assaulted.
* ser agudo de mente = be sharp of mind.
* ser alcanzado por una bomba = be hit by a bombshell.
* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.
* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.
* ser algo casi seguro = be a sure bet ; be a good bet.
* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.
* ser algo común = be a fact of life ; dominate + the scene ; be a common occurrence ; become + a common feature ; be a part of life ; be (a) common practice.
* ser algo debatible = be a moot point.
* ser algo de esperar = be a matter of course.
* ser Algo demasiado difícil para = be in over + Posesivo + head ; be out of + Posesivo + depth.
* ser algo de poca monta = be small beer ; be small potato(es) ; be small change.
* ser algo difícil = be a tall order.
* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule ; be in a league of its own.
* ser algo fácil = be a cinch ; be a doddle ; be a breeze ; be a picnic ; be duck soup ; be a walk in the park.
* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch ; be a doddle ; be a breeze ; be a picnic ; be duck soup ; be a walk in the park.
* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature ; be a fact of life.
* ser Algo imponente = loom + large.
* ser algo impostergable = be a matter of urgency.
* ser algo inaplazable = be a matter of urgency.
* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall ; see it + coming.
* ser algo insignificante = be small beer ; be small potato(es) ; be small change.
* ser algo más profundo que = go + deeper than.
* ser algo más serio que = go + deeper than.
* ser algo molesto = be a thorn in + Posesivo + flesh.
* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.
* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.
* ser algo muy corriente = be an everyday occurrence.
* ser algo muy fácil de conseguir = be there for the taking.
* ser Algo muy importante = loom + large.
* ser algo muy inteligente = be a smart move.
* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.
* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence ; be a rare sight.
* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence ; be a rare sight.
* ser algo muy revelador = be a giveaway.
* ser algo natural = be a matter of course.
* ser algo natural para = be second nature to + Pronombre ; come + naturally to.
* ser algo normal = be a fact of life ; become + a common feature ; be a part of life ; be a matter of course.
* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.
* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.
* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.
* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence ; be a rare sight.
* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.
* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.
* ser algo por ver = be an open question.
* ser algo que engorda = be fattening.
* ser algo que llama la atención = be an eye popper.
* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence ; be a rare sight.
* ser algo que pasa todos los días = be an everyday occurrence.
* ser algo seguro = be a cinch ; be a doddle ; be a breeze ; be a picnic ; be duck soup ; be a walk in the park ; be a safe bet.
* ser algo totalmente inesperado = come out of/from + left field.
* ser algo totalmente natural = be a natural fit.
* ser algo urgente = be a matter of urgency.
* ser algo útil para = be something in the hand for.
* ser alguien muy sociable = be a social butterfly.
* ser amado = loved-one.
* ser amigo de = be buddies with.
* ser analizado como una frase = be phrase parsed.
* ser apreciado = receive + appreciation.
* ser aprobado = get + the thumbs up.
* ser apropiado = be right.
* ser aproximadamente + Número = be around + Número ; be about + Número.
* ser arrastrado = be carried along.
* ser arrestado = be under arrest.
* ser asequible = be available ; become + available.
* ser asequible a = be amenable to.
* ser así = be the case (with) ; be just like that.
* ser atacado = be under attack ; come under + fire ; be under assault.
* ser atractivo = look + attractive ; be popular in appeal.
* ser atrevido = make + a bold statement.
* ser atribuible a = be attributable to.
* ser aun más = be all the more.
* ser autosuficiente = stand on + Posesivo + own ; self-serve.
* ser autosuficiente económicamente = pay + Posesivo + own way.
* ser avaricioso = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.
* ser ave de paso = be a rolling stone.
* ser bajo en calorías = be low in calories.
* ser bajo en proteínas = be low in proteins.
* ser bajo en vitaminas = be low in vitamins.
* ser bienvenido = be most welcome ; make + welcome ; be welcome.
* ser bochornoso = be embarrassing.
* ser bombardeado a/con preguntas = get + grilled.
* ser bondadoso = be of good nature.
* ser bonito + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.
* ser buenísimo + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.
* ser bueno = make + good + Nombre.
* ser bueno en = be good at.
* ser bueno para Alguien = be to + Posesivo + advantage.
* ser bueno para nada = be a dead loss.
* ser cachondísimo = be a (real) scream ; be a (real) hoot ; be a (real) laugh ; be a (real) riot.
* ser cada vez más importante = increase in + importance.
* ser capaz de = be capable of.
* ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to ; go to + great lengths to.
* ser característico de = be emblematic of.
* ser carísimo = cost + be prohibitive.
* ser caro = be steep ; get + expensive.
* ser casi seguro = be a good bet ; be a sure bet.
* ser chiquito pero matón = punch above + Posesivo + weight.
* ser chulo = be cool ; look + cool.
* ser clavado a = be a dead ringer for.
* ser cliente de una tienda = patronise + shop.
* ser coherente = cohere.
* ser cómodo de conducir = have + a cushy ride.
* ser cómodo de llevar = have + a cushy ride.
* ser como dos gotas de agua = be like two peas in a pod.
* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.
* ser como hablar con la pared = be like talking to a brick wall ; go in + one ear and out the other.
* ser como hablarle a la pared = be like talking to a brick wall.
* ser como ladrarle a la luna = be like talking to a brick wall.
* ser como mínimo = be no less than.
* ser como predicar en el desierto = fall (up)on + deaf ears.
* ser como quien oye llover = be like water off a duck's back ; go in + one ear and out the other.
* ser como una esfera = wrap around.
* ser como un círculo = wrap around.
* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book ; read + Nombre + like a book.
* ser complementario el uno del otro = be integral one to another.
* ser complementarios = be integral one to another.
* ser completamente aceptado = be thoroughly accepted.
* ser completamente diferente = be in a different league.
* ser completamente inaceptable = be bang out of order.
* ser completo = be all inclusive.
* ser cómplice de = be a party to.
* ser común = be the case (with).
* ser condenado a prisión = receive + prison sentence.
* ser confuso = be deceiving.
* ser conocido en todas partes = be known far and wide.
* ser conocido en todos lados = be known far and wide.
* ser conocido por = famously ; have + a track record of.
* ser conocido por todas partes = be known far and wide.
* ser conocido por todos = be out in the open.
* ser consciente = sentient being.
* ser consciente de = be alive to ; be aware of ; be cognisant of ; be mindful of/that ; become + cognisant of ; be aware of ; realise [realize, -USA].
* ser consciente de + Posesivo + valía = be alive to + Posesivo + worth.
* ser consciente + desafortunadamente = be painfully aware of.
* ser consecuente con = be consistent with.
* ser contradictorio de = run + contrary to.
* ser contraproducente = defeat + Posesivo + purpose ; blowback ; defeat + Posesivo + objective.
* ser contrario a = be contrary to ; be hostile to.
* ser conveniente + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo ; be well + Infinitivo.
* ser correcto = be all right ; be correct ; be right.
* ser cortés con = be civil towards.
* ser cortesía de la casa = be on the house.
* ser cosa de idiotas = be a mug's game.
* ser cosa de imbéciles = be a mug's game.
* ser cosa de lelos = be a mug's game.
* ser cosa de todos los días = be an everyday occurrence.
* ser cosa (totalmente) natural = be (only) natural.
* ser coser y cantar = be a breeze ; be a cinch ; be a piece of cake ; be a doddle ; be a snap ; be a picnic ; be duck soup ; be a walk in the park.
* ser costumbre = be customary.
* ser creativo = be inventive.
* ser creíble = invoke + belief.
* ser criado de = wait on.
* ser criticado = be subjected to + criticism ; be (the) subject of/to criticism ; take + heat ; come under + fire ; cause + criticism.
* ser crucial (para) = be central (to).
* ser cuestión de = come down to.
* ser cuestión del azar = be the luck of the draw.
* ser cuestión de suerte = be the luck of the draw ; be the luck of the draw.
* ser culito de mal asiento = have + ants in + Posesivo + pants ; have + ants in + Posesivo + knickers.
* ser culo de mal asiento = be a rolling stone ; have + ants in + Posesivo + pants ; have + ants in + Posesivo + knickers.
* ser culpable = be to blame.
* ser culpable de prevaricación = be guilty of corrupt practices.
* ser culpable (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).
* ser dado a = be amenable to ; be apt to ; be given to.
* ser de = be a native of.
* ser de alto nivel = be at a high level.
* ser de armas tomar = be a (real) handful.
* ser de ayuda =

Seius, Sei
n. m. Seius; (Roman gens name); fictitious name in law; [M. Seius => ally of Caesar]; 

(v.) = be ; take + the form of ; stand as.
Ex: Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.
Ex: Hierarchical relationships may also take the form of co-ordinate relationships, in which case they may be represented by 'RT' or related term, in a similar manner to affinitive relationships below.
Ex: Meantime, our new library stand as as a confident symbol of the importance of ALL librarires to the nation's cultural, educational and economic success.
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* anhelar ser = ache to be.
* a no ser que = unless.
* así es = that's how it is.
* así sea = amen.
* así son las cosas = that's they way things are.
* centrado en el ser humano = anthropocentric.
* clonación del ser humano = human cloning.
* como era de esperar = true to pattern.
* como es de esperar = true to pattern.
* como es el caso de = as it is with.
* cómo + ser = what + be like.
* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight.
* continuar siendo importante = remain + big.
* crearse el prestigio de ser = establish + a record as.
* creer (que + ser) necesario = deem + necessary.
* cualquiera que fuere = any ... whatsoever.
* cualquiera que fuese = any ... whatsoever.
* cualquiera que sea + Nombre = whichever + Nombre.
* cuando + ser + posible = when possible.
* debilidad del ser humano = mankind's frailty.
* dejar de ser novedad = novelty + wear off.
* dejar de ser popular = fade from + popularity.
* dejar de ser útil = outlive + Posesivo + usefulness.
* demostrar ser = prove + to be.
* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.
* dicho sea de paso = by the by(e) ; as an aside.
* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.
* dinero + ser para = money + go towards.
* el + Nombre + es inestimable = the + Nombre + cannot be overestimated.
* el ser barato = cheapness.
* el sueño de todo ser viviente = the stuff dreams are made of.
* en todo lo que sea posible = in any way possible.
* entrar sin ser visto = sneak into.
* eramos pocos y parió la abuela = it never rains but it pours ; when it rains, it pours.
* Érase una vez = Once upon a time.
* es = it's [it is].
* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub ; there's the rub.
* esa es la dificultad = herein lies the rub ; there's the rub.
* es bastante = that's enough.
* es decir = i.e. (latín - id est) ; in other words ; that is ; that is to say ; which is to say.
* es de deducir que = it follows that.
* es de destacar = notably.
* es de destacar que = significantly.
* es de esperar = hopefully.
* es de esperar que = all being well.
* es de resaltar que = significantly.
* es de suponer que = presumably.
* ese es el asunto = herein lies the rub ; there's the rub.
* ese es el problema = herein lies the rub ; there's the rub.
* es el momento adecuado = the moment is ripe ; the time is ripe.
* es el momento oportuno = the moment is ripe ; the time is ripe.
* es evidente = clearly.
* es importante destacar = importantly.
* es inevitable que = inevitably.
* es interesante que = interestingly.
* es lo que a mí me parece = my two cents' worth.
* es lo que yo pienso = my two cents' worth.
* es más = more important ; moreover.
* es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo = be easier said than done.
* es mi opinión = my two cents' worth.
* es mi parecer = my two cents' worth.
* es por lo tanto deducible que = it therefore follows that.
* es por lo tanto de esperar que = it therefore follows that.
* es por lo tanto lógico que = it therefore follows that.
* es suficiente = that's enough.
* ¡esta es tu oportunidad! = here's your chance!.
* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.
* es verdad = that's right!.
* evitar ser afectado = escape + unaffected.
* fue durante mucho tiempo = long remained.
* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay ; have come + to stay.
* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.
* la razón de ser = the reason for being.
* la verdad sea dicha = to tell the truth ; in (all) fairness.
* la vida no ser un camino de rosas = life not be all beer and skittles.
* la vida no ser un lecho de rosas = life not be all beer and skittles.
* llegar a ser = become ; develop into.
* llegar a ser conocido como = become + known as.
* lo que es aun peor = worse still.
* lo que es peor = what's worse.
* lo que haya que de ser, será = que sera sera ; what's meant to be, will be ; what(ever) will be, will be.
* lo que + ser = what + be like.
* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera ; what(ever) will be, will be ; what's meant to be, will be.
* merecer ser mencionado = deserve + mention.
* no estar/ser (como) para tirar cohetes = be nothing to write home (to mom) about.
* no estar/estar para tirar cohetes = be no great shakes.
* no estar/ser para tirar cohetes = be nothing to shout about.
* no ser aconsejable = be undesirable.
* no ser + Adjetivo + Infinitivo = be less than + Adjetivo + Infinitivo.
* no ser así ya = be no longer the case.
* no ser bien visto = be in the doghouse.
* no ser cobarde = be no chicken.
* no ser consciente de = remain + unaware of.
* no ser deseable = be undesirable.
* no + ser + de sorprender que = it + be + not surprising that.
* no ser el fin del mundo = not be the end of the world.
* no ser fácil = be no picnic ; not be easy.
* no ser gran cosa = not add up to much ; add up to + nothing.
* no ser lo que parecer = be not all what it seems to be ; be not as it seems to be.
* no ser lo suficientemente bueno = not be good enough.
* no ser más que = be nothing more than ; be nothing but.
* no ser mucho de = be not much to.
* no ser muy dado a = be not much to.
* no ser nada = add up to + nothing.
* no ser nada + Adjetivo = be anything but + Adjetivo.
* no ser nada del otro mundo = be no great shakes ; be nothing to shout about ; be nothing to write home (to mom) about ; be not much cop.
* no ser nada especial = be nothing to shout about ; be no great shakes ; be nothing to write home (to mom) about ; be not much cop.
* no ser nada fácil = be hard-pushed to.
* no ser nada nuevo = be nothing new.
* no ser ningún jovencito = be no chicken.
* no ser ni sombra de lo que se ha sido antes = be a shadow of + Posesivo + former self ; be a shell of + Posesivo + former self.
* no ser ni sombra de lo que se ha sido antes = be a shadow of + Reflexivo.
* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.
* no ser sino = be nothing but.
* no ser todo coser y cantar = not be all beer and skittles.
* no ser una gran pérdida = be no great loss.
* no ser un lecho de rosas = be not all roses.
* no ser un placer = bring no + joy ; there + be + no joy.
* no ser verdad = be untrue.
* no somos todos iguales = one size doesn't fit all.
* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.
* o sea = that is.
* para ser concreto = to be specific ; to be precise ; to be exact.
* para ser específico = to be specific ; to be precise ; to be exact.
* para ser exacto = to be specific ; to be precise ; to be exact.
* para ser franco = in all honesty.
* para ser justo = in (all) fairness.
* para ser sincero = to be honest ; in all honesty.
* pasar a ser = become ; develop into.
* pensar (que + ser) necesario = deem + necessary.
* por ser + Adjetivo = as being + Adjetivo.
* por si fuera poco = to boot ; to add salt to injury ; to rub salt in the wound ; to top it all (off) ; to top things off.
* posible de ser consultado por máquina = machine-viewable.
* posible de ser visto en pantalla = displayable.
* primer puesto + ser para = pride of place + go to.
* puede muy bien ser = could well be.
* puede muy bien ser que = it may well be that.
* que fue = one-time.
* que fue común antes = once-common.
* que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost.
* que puede ser apilado = stacking.
* que sea lo que Dios quiera = hope for + the best.
* razón de ser = point ; raison d'etre ; rationale ; sense of purpose.
* ser reconocido = gain + recognition.
* resultar ser = prove + to be ; turn out to be ; happen + to be.
* sea como sea = be that as it may ; at all costs ; at any cost ; at any price ; come hell or high water ; by whatever means (possible) ; no matter what ; come what may.
* sea cual fuere = any ... whatsoever ; any ... whatsoever.
* sea cual fuese = any ... whatsoever ; any ... whatsoever.
* sea cual sea el criterio utilizado = by any standard(s).
* sea lo que sea = whatever it is ; be that as it may ; call it what you want ; no matter what ; whatever they may be.
* seamos realistas = face it ; let's face it.
* sean cuales sean = whatever they may be.
* sentido del ser humano = human sense.
* ser juzgado = face + trial.
* ser aburridísimo = bore + Nombre + to tears ; bore + Nombre + to death ; bore + Nombre + stiff.
* ser accesible a través de = be available through.
* ser aceptado = take + hold ; gain + acceptance ; take off.
* ser acertado = be spot on ; hit + the spot ; hit + the mark.
* ser aconsejable = be welcome ; be better served by ; be in order.
* ser acorde con = be commensurate with.
* ser acribillado a preguntas = get + grilled.
* ser acuciante = be acute.
* ser acusado de delito criminal = face + criminal charge.
* ser adecuado = be right ; stand up ; fit + the bill.
* ser adicto a = be hooked on.
* ser + Adjetivo = get + Adjetivo.
* ser + Adjetivo + para = have + a + Adjetivo + effect on.
* ser afable = be of good nature.
* ser afectado por = have + a high stake in.
* ser aficionado a = be fond of.
* ser afortunado = be lucky ; strike + lucky.
* ser agarrado = be a tight-ass/arse.
* ser agradable de oír = be good to hear.
* ser agradable + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.
* ser agredido sexualmente = be sexually assaulted.
* ser agudo de mente = be sharp of mind.
* ser alcanzado por una bomba = be hit by a bombshell.
* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.
* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.
* ser algo casi seguro = be a sure bet ; be a good bet.
* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.
* ser algo común = be a fact of life ; dominate + the scene ; be a common occurrence ; become + a common feature ; be a part of life ; be (a) common practice.
* ser algo debatible = be a moot point.
* ser algo de esperar = be a matter of course.
* ser Algo demasiado difícil para = be in over + Posesivo + head ; be out of + Posesivo + depth.
* ser algo de poca monta = be small beer ; be small potato(es) ; be small change.
* ser algo difícil = be a tall order.
* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule ; be in a league of its own.
* ser algo fácil = be a cinch ; be a doddle ; be a breeze ; be a picnic ; be duck soup ; be a walk in the park.
* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch ; be a doddle ; be a breeze ; be a picnic ; be duck soup ; be a walk in the park.
* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature ; be a fact of life.
* ser Algo imponente = loom + large.
* ser algo impostergable = be a matter of urgency.
* ser algo inaplazable = be a matter of urgency.
* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall ; see it + coming.
* ser algo insignificante = be small beer ; be small potato(es) ; be small change.
* ser algo más profundo que = go + deeper than.
* ser algo más serio que = go + deeper than.
* ser algo molesto = be a thorn in + Posesivo + flesh.
* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.
* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.
* ser algo muy corriente = be an everyday occurrence.
* ser algo muy fácil de conseguir = be there for the taking.
* ser Algo muy importante = loom + large.
* ser algo muy inteligente = be a smart move.
* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.
* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence ; be a rare sight.
* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence ; be a rare sight.
* ser algo muy revelador = be a giveaway.
* ser algo natural = be a matter of course.
* ser algo natural para = be second nature to + Pronombre ; come + naturally to.
* ser algo normal = be a fact of life ; become + a common feature ; be a part of life ; be a matter of course.
* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.
* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.
* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.
* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence ; be a rare sight.
* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.
* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.
* ser algo por ver = be an open question.
* ser algo que engorda = be fattening.
* ser algo que llama la atención = be an eye popper.
* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence ; be a rare sight.
* ser algo que pasa todos los días = be an everyday occurrence.
* ser algo seguro = be a cinch ; be a doddle ; be a breeze ; be a picnic ; be duck soup ; be a walk in the park ; be a safe bet.
* ser algo totalmente inesperado = come out of/from + left field.
* ser algo totalmente natural = be a natural fit.
* ser algo urgente = be a matter of urgency.
* ser algo útil para = be something in the hand for.
* ser alguien muy sociable = be a social butterfly.
* ser amado = loved-one.
* ser amigo de = be buddies with.
* ser analizado como una frase = be phrase parsed.
* ser apreciado = receive + appreciation.
* ser aprobado = get + the thumbs up.
* ser apropiado = be right.
* ser aproximadamente + Número = be around + Número ; be about + Número.
* ser arrastrado = be carried along.
* ser arrestado = be under arrest.
* ser asequible = be available ; become + available.
* ser asequible a = be amenable to.
* ser así = be the case (with) ; be just like that.
* ser atacado = be under attack ; come under + fire ; be under assault.
* ser atractivo = look + attractive ; be popular in appeal.
* ser atrevido = make + a bold statement.
* ser atribuible a = be attributable to.
* ser aun más = be all the more.
* ser autosuficiente = stand on + Posesivo + own ; self-serve.
* ser autosuficiente económicamente = pay + Posesivo + own way.
* ser avaricioso = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.
* ser ave de paso = be a rolling stone.
* ser bajo en calorías = be low in calories.
* ser bajo en proteínas = be low in proteins.
* ser bajo en vitaminas = be low in vitamins.
* ser bienvenido = be most welcome ; make + welcome ; be welcome.
* ser bochornoso = be embarrassing.
* ser bombardeado a/con preguntas = get + grilled.
* ser bondadoso = be of good nature.
* ser bonito + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.
* ser buenísimo + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.
* ser bueno = make + good + Nombre.
* ser bueno en = be good at.
* ser bueno para Alguien = be to + Posesivo + advantage.
* ser bueno para nada = be a dead loss.
* ser cachondísimo = be a (real) scream ; be a (real) hoot ; be a (real) laugh ; be a (real) riot.
* ser cada vez más importante = increase in + importance.
* ser capaz de = be capable of.
* ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to ; go to + great lengths to.
* ser característico de = be emblematic of.
* ser carísimo = cost + be prohibitive.
* ser caro = be steep ; get + expensive.
* ser casi seguro = be a good bet ; be a sure bet.
* ser chiquito pero matón = punch above + Posesivo + weight.
* ser chulo = be cool ; look + cool.
* ser clavado a = be a dead ringer for.
* ser cliente de una tienda = patronise + shop.
* ser coherente = cohere.
* ser cómodo de conducir = have + a cushy ride.
* ser cómodo de llevar = have + a cushy ride.
* ser como dos gotas de agua = be like two peas in a pod.
* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.
* ser como hablar con la pared = be like talking to a brick wall ; go in + one ear and out the other.
* ser como hablarle a la pared = be like talking to a brick wall.
* ser como ladrarle a la luna = be like talking to a brick wall.
* ser como mínimo = be no less than.
* ser como predicar en el desierto = fall (up)on + deaf ears.
* ser como quien oye llover = be like water off a duck's back ; go in + one ear and out the other.
* ser como una esfera = wrap around.
* ser como un círculo = wrap around.
* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book ; read + Nombre + like a book.
* ser complementario el uno del otro = be integral one to another.
* ser complementarios = be integral one to another.
* ser completamente aceptado = be thoroughly accepted.
* ser completamente diferente = be in a different league.
* ser completamente inaceptable = be bang out of order.
* ser completo = be all inclusive.
* ser cómplice de = be a party to.
* ser común = be the case (with).
* ser condenado a prisión = receive + prison sentence.
* ser confuso = be deceiving.
* ser conocido en todas partes = be known far and wide.
* ser conocido en todos lados = be known far and wide.
* ser conocido por = famously ; have + a track record of.
* ser conocido por todas partes = be known far and wide.
* ser conocido por todos = be out in the open.
* ser consciente = sentient being.
* ser consciente de = be alive to ; be aware of ; be cognisant of ; be mindful of/that ; become + cognisant of ; be aware of ; realise [realize, -USA].
* ser consciente de + Posesivo + valía = be alive to + Posesivo + worth.
* ser consciente + desafortunadamente = be painfully aware of.
* ser consecuente con = be consistent with.
* ser contradictorio de = run + contrary to.
* ser contraproducente = defeat + Posesivo + purpose ; blowback ; defeat + Posesivo + objective.
* ser contrario a = be contrary to ; be hostile to.
* ser conveniente + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo ; be well + Infinitivo.
* ser correcto = be all right ; be correct ; be right.
* ser cortés con = be civil towards.
* ser cortesía de la casa = be on the house.
* ser cosa de idiotas = be a mug's game.
* ser cosa de imbéciles = be a mug's game.
* ser cosa de lelos = be a mug's game.
* ser cosa de todos los días = be an everyday occurrence.
* ser cosa (totalmente) natural = be (only) natural.
* ser coser y cantar = be a breeze ; be a cinch ; be a piece of cake ; be a doddle ; be a snap ; be a picnic ; be duck soup ; be a walk in the park.
* ser costumbre = be customary.
* ser creativo = be inventive.
* ser creíble = invoke + belief.
* ser criado de = wait on.
* ser criticado = be subjected to + criticism ; be (the) subject of/to criticism ; take + heat ; come under + fire ; cause + criticism.
* ser crucial (para) = be central (to).
* ser cuestión de = come down to.
* ser cuestión del azar = be the luck of the draw.
* ser cuestión de suerte = be the luck of the draw ; be the luck of the draw.
* ser culito de mal asiento = have + ants in + Posesivo + pants ; have + ants in + Posesivo + knickers.
* ser culo de mal asiento = be a rolling stone ; have + ants in + Posesivo + pants ; have + ants in + Posesivo + knickers.
* ser culpable = be to blame.
* ser culpable de prevaricación = be guilty of corrupt practices.
* ser culpable (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).
* ser dado a = be amenable to ; be apt to ; be given to.
* ser de = be a native of.
* ser de alto nivel = be at a high level.
* ser de armas tomar = be a (real) handful.
* ser de ayuda =

Seius, Sei
n. m. Seius; (Roman gens name); fictitious name in law; [M. Seius => ally of Caesar];