Translation of For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from the force of character.

The international community worked tirelessly to establish peace in the war-torn region, and their efforts finally paid off when a ceasefire was reached. La comunidad internacional trabajó incansablemente para establecer la paz en la región asolada por la guerra, y sus esfuerzos finalmente dieron fruto cuando se alcanzó un cese al fuego.

2. harmonious relations.

The two nations have been working towards establishing peace in the region, which would enable them to trade and cooperate freely. Las dos naciones han estado trabajando hacia la establecer la paz en la región, lo que les permitiría comerciar y cooperar libremente.

3. the absence of mental stress or anxiety.

After a long and stressful week, she finally found peace at the beach, where she spent hours listening to the soothing sounds of the waves. Después de una larga y estresante semana, ella finalmente encontró la paz en la playa, donde pasó horas escuchando los sonidos suaves de las olas.

4. the general security of public places.

The city's peace is maintained by a team of skilled police officers who patrol the streets and respond to emergencies promptly. La paz de la ciudad se mantiene gracias a un equipo de policías experimentados que patrullan las calles y responden a emergencias con prontitud.

5. a treaty to cease hostilities.

The signing of the peace agreement marked the end of decades-long conflict between the two nations. El acuerdo de paz firmado marcó el fin del conflicto entre las dos naciones que duraba décadas.

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.

not adverb

1. negation of a word or group of words.

She didn't attend the meeting, not because she was busy but because she had forgotten about it. Ella no asistió a la reunión, no porque estuviera ocupada, sino porque se había olvidado de ella.

The new policy doesn't apply to existing customers, not to mention those who have already made a purchase. La nueva política no se aplica a los clientes existentes, ni mencionar a aquellos que ya han efectuado una compra.

The teacher asked the students to solve the math problem again, not correctly this time, but with a different approach. El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que resolvieran el problema de matemáticas de nuevo, no correctamente esta vez, sino con un enfoque diferente.

mere adjective

absence noun

1. the state of being absent.

The teacher noticed the student's prolonged absence from school and decided to reach out to the parents to discuss the matter. El profesor se dio cuenta de la prolongada ausencia del estudiante en la escuela y decidió ponerse en contacto con los padres para hablar sobre el asunto.

2. failure to be present.

The teacher marked the student's absence on the attendance sheet, noting that they had failed to attend school for the entire week due to illness. El profesor marcó la ausencia del estudiante en el registro de asistencia, observando que no había asistido a la escuela durante toda la semana debido a enfermedad.

3. the time interval during which something or somebody is away.

The team's absence from the championship game was attributed to their coach being unable to travel due to illness. La ausencia del equipo en el partido de campeonato se atribuyó a que su entrenador no pudo viajar debido a la enfermedad.

4. the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc..

The doctor diagnosed her patient's absence as a temporary petit mal seizure, which was likely caused by the medication she had been taking. El médico diagnosticó la ausencia de su paciente como un pequeño ataque temporal, que probablemente se debió al medicamento que había estado tomando ella.

war noun

1. the waging of armed conflict against an enemy.

The two nations have been at war for over a decade, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life. Las dos naciones han estado en guerra durante más de una década, lo que ha generado destrucción generalizada y pérdida de vida.

2. a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply.

The country was in a state of war with its neighboring nation for several years before finally signing a peace treaty. El país estaba en un estado de guerra con su nación vecina durante varios años antes de firmar finalmente un tratado de paz.

3. an active struggle between competing entities.

The ongoing war between neighboring countries has resulted in thousands of refugees fleeing to safer areas. La guerra en curso entre países vecinos ha resultado en miles de refugiados huyendo a zonas más seguras.

4. a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious.

The community launched a war on hunger by organizing food drives and soup kitchens to feed the homeless. La comunidad lanzó una guerra contra el hambre organizando colectas de alimentos y cocinas de sopa para alimentar a los sin hogar.

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.

virtue noun

1. the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong.

The virtue of honesty has been instilled in her from a young age, and she always tells the truth even when it's difficult. La virtud de la honestidad le ha sido inculcada desde una edad temprana y siempre cuenta la verdad, incluso cuando es difícil.

2. any admirable quality or attribute.

Her virtue of perseverance helped her to overcome the numerous challenges she faced during her journey. La virtud de perseverancia le ayudó a superar los numerosos desafíos que enfrentó durante su viaje.

3. morality with respect to sexual relations.

The virtue of chastity is an important part of many religious traditions, and it's a value that has been emphasized throughout history. La virtud de la castidad es una parte importante de muchas tradiciones religiosas, y es un valor que se ha enfatizado a lo largo de la historia.

4. a particular moral excellence.

The ancient philosophers believed that the virtue of courage was essential for living a virtuous life. Los filósofos antiguos creían que la virtud de la valentía era esencial para vivir una vida virtuosa.

spring noun

1. the season of growth.

The warm sunshine and blooming flowers signaled the arrival of spring, and the garden was transformed into a vibrant haven for bees and butterflies. El cálido sol y las flores en flor señalaron el arribo de la primavera, y el jardín se transformó en un refugio vibrante para abejas y mariposas.

2. a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed.

The toy car's wheel was attached to a spring, which allowed it to bounce back into shape after being compressed. El eje del coche de juguete estaba unido a una muelle, lo que le permitía rebotear y recuperar su forma original después de ser comprimido.

3. a natural flow of ground water.

The hikers followed the stream that originated from a small spring deep in the forest, marveling at its crystal-clear waters. Los senderistas seguían el arroyo que procedía de una pequeña fuente profunda en el bosque, admirándose del agua cristalina.

4. a point at which water issues forth.

The hikers followed the stream to its spring, where crystal-clear water bubbled up from the earth. Los excursionistas siguieron el arroyo hasta su manantial, donde agua cristalina burbujeó desde la tierra.

5. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length.

The rubber band has a high spring, which allows it to stretch around the package without breaking. La goma elástica tiene una alta resiliencia, lo que le permite estirarse alrededor del paquete sin romperse.

6. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.

The ballerina's pirouette was characterized by a beautiful spring that lifted her onto pointe. La pirueta de la bailarina se caracterizó por una hermosa springs que la levantó sobre punto.

force noun

1. a powerful effect or influence.

The force of her personality was undeniable, and she quickly won over everyone in the room with her charismatic smile. Fuerza de su personalidad era indudable, y rápidamente ganó a todos en la habitación con su sonrisa encantadora.

2. (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity.

The force of gravity pulled the object towards the ground, causing it to drop from my hand. Fuerza de la gravedad tiró el objeto hacia el suelo, lo que lo hizo caer de mi mano.

3. physical energy or intensity.

The powerful force of the tornado lifted the car off the ground and tossed it across the street. La fuerza poderosa del tornado levantó el coche del suelo y lo lanzó por la calle.

4. group of people willing to obey orders.

The special forces team was trained to operate behind enemy lines and carry out covert missions. El equipo de fuerzas especiales fue entrenado para operar detrás de las líneas enemigas y llevar a cabo misiones encubiertas.

5. a unit that is part of some military service.

The special forces team was deployed to rescue the hostages from the remote location. El equipo de fuerzas especiales fue desplegado para rescatar a los rehenes desde la ubicación remota.

6. an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists).

The police used force to subdue the resisting suspect, but it was later revealed that the officer's actions were excessive and unjustified. La policía utilizó la fuerza para dominar al sospechoso que se resistía, pero más tarde se reveló que las acciones del agente eran excesivas e injustificadas.

7. one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority.

The new CEO was a force to be reckoned with, having built a reputation for her decisive leadership and innovative ideas in the industry. El nuevo CEO fue una fuerza con la que tener en cuenta, habiendo construido una reputación por su liderazgo decidido y ideas innovadoras en el sector.

8. a group of people having the power of effective action.

The rebel force, led by General Lee, fought bravely against the oppressive government army in the battle for independence. La fuerza rebelde, liderada por el general Lee, luchó valientemente contra el ejército gubernamental opresor en la batalla por la independencia.

9. (of a law) having legal validity.

The new tax laws, which take effect next month, will have full force and apply to all businesses operating in the country. Las nuevas leyes fiscales, que entrarán en vigor el próximo mes, tendrán plena fuerza y se aplicarán a todas las empresas que operan en el país.

10. a putout of a base runner who is required to run.

The shortstop made a crucial force at second base, getting the runner out and ending the threat. El jardínero corto hizo una fuerza crítica en la segunda base, sacó al corredor y eliminó el peligro.

character noun

1. an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story).

The protagonist of the novel is a complex character with multiple layers, making it easy for readers to relate to them. El protagonista de la novela es un personaje complejo con múltiples capas, lo que hace fácil para los lectores relacionarse con ellos.

2. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something.

The rugged terrain and harsh climate of the desert region gave it a unique character, making it one of the most inhospitable places on Earth. El terreno áspero y el clima severo de la región del desierto le dieron un carácter único, lo que la convirtió en uno de los lugares más inhóspitos de la Tierra.

3. the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions.

After years of serving in the military, Captain James had developed a strong character, known for his bravery and unwavering commitment to duty. Después de años de servir en el ejército, el capitán James había desarrollado un carácter fuerte, conocido por su valentía y compromiso inquebrantable con el deber.

4. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play.

The actress's portrayal of Lady Macbeth was a standout character in the production, earning her critical acclaim. La actuación de la actriz de Lady Macbeth fue un personaje destacado en la producción, lo que le valió elogios críticos.

5. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities).

The quirky character who lived next door was known for his outlandish fashion sense and love of heavy metal music. El personaje excéntrico que vivía al lado era conocido por su sentido de moda extravagante y su amor por la música heavy metal.

6. good repute.

The politician's character was tarnished by the scandal, causing many to question her integrity and leadership abilities. La característica del político fue manchada por el escándalo, lo que hizo que muchos pusieran en duda su integridad y habilidades de liderazgo.

7. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability.

After leaving her previous company, Sarah received a glowing character from her ex-boss, highlighting her exceptional project management skills and dedication to meeting deadlines. Después de dejar su empresa anterior, Sarah recibió una carta calurosa de su ex-jefe, que destacó sus habilidades excepcionales en el manejo de proyectos y su dedicación a cumplir plazos.

8. a written symbol that is used to represent speech.

The playwright carefully crafted each character in her script, making sure they were distinct and memorable for the audience. La dramaturga cuidadosamente elaboró cada personaje en su guion, asegurándose de que fueran distinguidos y recordables para el público.

9. (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes.

The researchers discovered a new character responsible for determining the color of the flowers in the plant species. Los investigadores descubrieron un nuevo carácter responsable de determinar el color de las flores en la especie de plantas.