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    Resources Translator A net is the best thing to keep the mosquitoes away.

A net is the best thing to keep the mosquitoes away.

Translation result
Una mosquitera es lo mejor para mantener alejados a los mosquitos. A net is the best thing to keep the mosquitoes away.


net adjective

1. remaining after all deductions.

After applying discounts and taxes, the net profit was surprisingly high, exceeding our expectations by a significant margin. Derechos de descuentos y impuestos aplicados, el beneficio neto resultó sorprendentemente alto, superando nuestras expectativas en una amplia medida.
The company's net earnings per share were impressive, considering the tough economic conditions in which they operated. Los resultados brutos por acción de la empresa fueron impresionantes, teniendo en cuenta las condiciones económicas duras en las que operaban.
Despite the initial losses, the investment firm was able to generate a net return of 5% after all fees and expenses were subtracted from the portfolio. A pesar de las pérdidas iniciales, la sociedad de inversión fue capaz de generar un retorno neto del 5% después de restar todas las comisiones y gastos del portafolio.

be verb

1. have the quality of being.

The new employee is calm, which be an essential trait for working in customer service. (In this sentence, "be" means to have the quality of being calm.) El nuevo empleado es sereno, lo que es una característica esencial para trabajar en atención al cliente. (En esta oración, "ser" significa tener la calidad de ser sereno.)

2. be identical to.

The two copies of the document be identical, making it impossible to determine which one is the original. Los dos ejemplares del documento sean idénticos, lo que hace imposible determinar cuál es el original.

3. occupy a certain position or area.

The new restaurant will be located on the corner of Main Street and Elm Avenue, right next to the city's famous fountain. El nuevo restaurante se ubicará en la esquina de calle Main y Avenida Elm, justo al lado de la famosa fuente de la ciudad.

4. have an existence, be extant.

The ancient city of Pompeii still be on the Italian coast, despite being buried under volcanic ash for centuries. La ciudad antigua de Pompeya sigue estando en la costa italiana, a pesar de estar enterrada bajo cenizas volcánicas durante siglos.

5. happen, occur, take place.

The storm was expected to be severe, so we stocked up on supplies and boarded up the windows. La tormenta se esperaba que fuera severa, por lo que nos aprovisionamos de suministros y acristalamos las ventanas.

6. be identical or equivalent to.

The new smartphone **be** a clone of the latest iPhone model, sharing many of its features and design elements. El nuevo smartphone **será** una copia del último modelo de iPhone, compartiendo muchos de sus características y elementos de diseño.

7. form or compose.

The songwriter spent hours be-ing the melody, carefully crafting each note to create a haunting harmony. El compositor pasó horas siendo la melodía, cuidadosamente labrando cada nota para crear un armonía aterciopelada.

8. work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function.

As a freelance writer, she be based out of her home office to focus on her latest novel. Como escritora independiente, ella trabaja desde su oficina en casa para enfocarse en su última novela.

9. represent, as of a character on stage.

The actor will be Shakespeare's Hamlet in tonight's performance. El actor será Hamlet de Shakespeare en la representación de esta noche.

10. spend or use time.

I'll be watching the game all afternoon, so don't disturb me. Voy a estar viendo el partido toda la tarde, así que no me molestes.

11. have life, be alive.

The newborn baby was still learning to be, struggling to breathe and adjusting to its new life outside the womb. El bebé recién nacido todavía estaba aprendiendo a ser, luchando por respirar y adaptándose a su nueva vida fuera del útero.

12. to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form.

The hikers made sure to be off the trail by nightfall so they could be alone and enjoy their campsite without disturbance. Los senderistas se aseguraron de estar fuera del camino por la hora nocturna para poder estar solos y disfrutar de su acampada sin molestar.

13. be priced at.

The new smartphone will be $800, making it one of the most expensive models on the market. El nuevo smartphone costará $800, lo que lo hará uno de los modelos más caros en el mercado.

Conjugation

Pronoun Conjugation
I
I am
You
You are
He/She/It
He/She/It is
We
We are
You
You are
They
They are
Complete conjugation.

good adjective

1. having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified.

The new smartphone is a good fit for my needs, with its long battery life and high-quality camera. El nuevo teléfono inteligente es una buena opción para mis necesidades, con su larga vida útil de batería y cámara de alta calidad.
This wine is a good accompaniment to our dinner party, with its crisp acidity and subtle flavors complementing the main course nicely. Este vino es un buen acompañamiento para nuestra fiesta de cena, con su ácida crujiente y sabores sutiles que complementan el plato principal de manera agradable.

2. morally admirable.

She is a good person who always puts others before herself, volunteering at local charities and helping those in need. Ella es una persona buena que siempre pone a otros antes de sí misma, voluntariando en caridades locales y ayudando a aquellos que lo necesitan.
The judge praised the defendant for being a good citizen who had shown great compassion and kindness to his community throughout his life. El juez elogió al acusado por ser un buen ciudadano que había demostrado gran compasión y amabilidad hacia su comunidad durante toda su vida.

thing noun

1. a special situation.

The couple's decision to elope was a thing, and it required them to make some last-minute arrangements. La decisión del par de casarse por sorpresa fue una cosa, y les llevó a hacer algunos arreglos en última hora.

2. an action.

After years of training, her thing is to complete a marathon in under four hours. Después de años de entrenamiento, su cosa es completar una maratón en menos de cuatro horas.

3. a special abstraction.

The philosopher spent hours pondering the thing that was meant by "happiness", trying to grasp its essence and definition. El filósofo pasó horas reflexionando sobre lo que se quería decir con "la felicidad", tratando de asir su esencia y definición.

4. an artifact.

The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient vase, which was considered a significant thing in the museum's collection. El arqueólogo excavó con cuidado la vasija antigua, que se consideraba una cosa significativa en la colección del museo.

5. an event.

The big thing was the surprise party planned by her friends to celebrate her birthday. El gran tema fue la fiesta sorpresa planeada por sus amigos para celebrar su cumpleaños.

6. a vaguely specified concern.

I'm worried about this thing, but I can't quite put my finger on what it is. Estoy preocupado por esto, pero no puedo dar con lo que es exactamente.

7. a statement regarded as an object.

The politician's latest thing, a promise to increase funding for education, has sparked controversy among voters. El último asunto del político, una promesa de aumentar la financiación para la educación, ha desencadenado controversia entre los votantes.

8. an entity that is not named specifically.

Can you pass me that thing on the table over there? I need to use it for my project. Puedes pasarme ese objeto sobre la mesa allí? Necesito usarlo para mi proyecto.

9. any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence.

The philosopher spent hours pondering the nature of time as a thing, trying to understand how it relates to our perception of reality. El filósofo pasó horas reflexionando sobre la naturaleza del tiempo como cosa, tratando de entender cómo se relaciona con nuestra percepción de la realidad.

10. a special objective.

The team's thing was to win the championship, and they worked tirelessly towards that goal. La empresa del equipo era ganar el campeonato y trabajaron incansablemente hacia ese objetivo.

11. a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion.

Despite his rational explanations, John couldn't shake off the thing that drew him to the old, rundown house - he just felt an inexplicable urge to buy it. A pesar de sus explicaciones racionales, John no podía deshacerse de aquello que lo atraía hacia la antigua y ruinosa casa - simplemente sentía un impulso inexplicable para comprarla.

12. a separate and self-contained entity.

The small wooden box was just a thing to her, filled with sentimental value but no monetary worth. La pequeña caja de madera era solo una cosa para ella, llena de valor sentimental pero sin valor monetario alguno.

keep verb

1. cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity.

E.g., `keep clean' Traducción de 'E.g., `keep clean''
Hold in place Traducción de 'Hold in place'
She always held herself as a lady Traducción de 'She always held herself as a lady'
The students keep me on my toes Traducción de 'The students keep me on my toes'

2. continue a certain state, condition, or activity.

Despite the challenges, she kept working on her project until it was completed. A pesar de los desafíos, ella continuó trabajando en su proyecto hasta que estuvo completamente terminado.

3. retain possession of.

She promised to keep the family heirloom, passed down from her grandmother, in her own estate. Ella prometió mantener el legado familiar, pasado de su abuela, en su propia propiedad.

4. stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state.

The teacher tried to keep the rowdy students from disrupting the class by assigning them individual workstations. El profesor intentó mantener a los estudiantes bulliciosos alejados de la clase, asignándoles estaciones de trabajo individuales para evitar la interrupción del curso.

5. conform one's action or practice to.

To keep with modern times, our company has adopted new software to streamline its operations. Habiendo adoptado nuevos programas para mantenerse actualizados con la época, nuestra empresa ha implementado software nuevo para simplificar sus operaciones.

6. stick to correctly or closely.

In order to ensure accuracy, it's essential to keep to the original script while editing the manuscript. Para garantizar la precisión, es fundamental mantener el guion original al editar el manuscrito.

7. look after.

My siblings asked me to keep an eye on their pet while they were away, so I made sure to feed it and play with it regularly. Mis hermanos me pidieron que cuidara a su mascota mientras estaban ausentes, así que aseguré de alimentarla y jugar con ella regularmente.

8. maintain by writing regular records.

To ensure accurate financial reporting, the accountant is responsible for keeping track of every transaction and updating the company's ledger regularly. Para garantizar el informe financiero preciso, el contable es responsable de registrar cada transacción y actualizar el registro contable de la empresa con regularidad.

9. supply with room and board.

The college is committed to keeping all its students with comfortable living arrangements on campus during their tenure. La universidad está comprometida con garantizar a todos sus estudiantes alojamiento cómodo en el campus durante su estancia.

10. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature.

The manager decided to keep the company's headquarters in the city center, citing its central location and access to public transportation. El gerente decidió mantener la sede de la empresa en el centro de la ciudad, argumentando su ubicación central y acceso a transporte público.

11. supply with necessities and support.

The organization has been keeping the refugee camp well-stocked with food, water, and medical supplies to ensure the health and well-being of its residents. La organización ha estado manteniendo el campo de refugiados bien abastecido con alimentos, agua y suministros médicos para garantizar la salud y el bienestar de sus residentes.

12. fail to spoil or rot.

The farmer took great care to keep the apples fresh by storing them in a cool, dry place. El agricultor tomó gran cuidado para mantener las manzanas frescas almacenándolas en un lugar fresco y seco.

13. behave as expected during of holidays or rites.

During the traditional Diwali festival, many Indians keep the tradition by lighting diyas and sharing sweets with family. Durante el tradicional festival de Diwali, muchos indios mantienen la tradición encendiendo diyas y compartiendo dulces con la familia.

14. maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger.

The lifeguard kept a close eye on the swimmers to ensure their safety while they were in the water. El guardavidas mantuvo un ojo atento sobre los nadadores para asegurarse de su seguridad mientras estaban en el agua.

15. raise.

The coach worked hard to keep her team's morale high by praising their efforts and acknowledging their progress. El entrenador trabajó duro para mantener el espíritu de su equipo alto al elogiar sus esfuerzos y reconocer su progreso.

16. retain rights to.

The indigenous tribe decided to keep their ancestral lands, resisting the government's efforts to acquire them. La tribu indígena decidió mantener sus tierras ancestrales, resistiendo los esfuerzos del gobierno para adquirirlas.

17. store or keep customarily.

She likes to keep her favorite books on the top shelf of her bookcase, so she can easily find them when she wants to read. Ella prefiere mantener sus libros favoritos en el estante superior de su estantería, para que pueda encontrarlos fácilmente cuando quiera leer.

18. have as a supply.

The company decided to keep a large stockpile of emergency supplies, including food and water, in case of natural disasters. La empresa decidió mantener un gran almacén de suministros de emergencia, incluyendo comida y agua, en caso de desastres naturales.

19. maintain for use and service.

The mechanic will keep the car's engine running smoothly by regularly changing its oil and filters. El mecánico mantendrá el motor del coche funcionando suavemente cambiando regularmente aceite y filtros.

20. hold and prevent from leaving.

The parents kept their children indoors during the storm to prevent them from getting wet. Los padres mantuvieron a sus hijos dentro de casa durante la tormenta para evitar que se mojaran.

21. prevent the action or expression of.

Hold back your anger Traducción de 'Hold back your anger'
Keep your cool Traducción de 'Keep your cool'
She struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays Traducción de 'She struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays'

22. prevent (food) from rotting.

To keep the apples fresh, I stored them in the refrigerator with the stem end facing upwards. Para conservar las manzanas frescas, las guardé en el refrigerador con el extremo del tallo hacia arriba.

Conjugation

Pronoun Conjugation
I
I keep.
You
You keep.
He/She/It
He/She/It keeps.
We
We keep.
You
You keep.
They
They keep.
Complete conjugation.

mosquito noun

1. two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals.


away adverb

1. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete).

The dog ran away from the loud fireworks display to find a quieter spot in the backyard. El perro se escapó de la exhibición de fuegos artificiales ruidosa para encontrar un lugar más tranquilo en el jardín posterior.

2. from one's possession.

She had given away her favorite book to the charity drive, and now she couldn't find it anywhere in her library. Ella había regalado su libro favorito a la campaña benéfica y ahora no podía encontrarlo en ninguna parte de su biblioteca.

3. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts).

Try to get her out of your head and focus on the project away from your personal issues. Intenta sacarla de tu cabeza y enfócate en el proyecto lejos de tus asuntos personales.

4. out of existence.

The ancient civilization disappeared away, leaving behind only ruins and mysteries to be solved. La civilización antigua desapareció de repente, dejando atrás solo ruinas y misterios que resolver.

5. at a distance in space or time.

The spaceship was hurtling away from Earth, bound for a distant planet on the other side of the galaxy. El espacioporto se alejaba precipitadamente de la Tierra, hacia un planeta distante del otro lado de la galaxia.

6. indicating continuing action.

The tourists continued to walk away from the city center, exploring the charming streets and alleys of the old town. Los turistas continuaron caminando lejos del centro de la ciudad, explorando las calles y callejones encantadores del viejo barrio.

7. so as to be removed or gotten rid of.

The company decided to write off the old equipment away, making room for newer and more efficient models. La empresa decidió escribir a la cuenta el equipo antiguo, lo que les permitió hacer espacio para modelos más nuevos y eficientes.

8. freely or at will.

The children were allowed to play away in the backyard, exploring every nook and cranny without any supervision. Los niños fueron permitidos jugar lejos en el jardín posterior, explorando cada rincón y esquina sin supervisión alguna.

9. in or into a proper place (especially for storage or safekeeping).

She carefully packed her suitcase away in the trunk of the car to protect it from dust and damage. Ella cuidadosamente colocó su maleta en el maletero del coche para protegerla del polvo y el daño.

10. in a different direction.

The hikers walked away from the campsite to explore the nearby mountains, leaving their gear behind. Los senderistas se alejaron del campamento para explorar las montañas cercanas, dejando su equipo atrás.

11. in reserve.

The team kept their star player away from the opponent's strongest defender, saving him for the crucial moment when they really needed him. El equipo mantuvo alejado a su jugador estelar del defensor más fuerte del oponente, lo guardó para el momento crucial en que realmente lo necesitaron.
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