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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.
After a long hike, I hungered for a juicy burger and crispy fries. Después de una larga caminata, ansíe un rico bocadillo y papas crujientes.
2. have a craving, appetite, or great desire for.
After eating a light lunch, Sarah hungered for something sweet and indulged in a decadent chocolate cake. Después de comer un almuerzo ligero, Sarah sintió hambre por algo dulce y se permitió disfrutar de una deliciosa tarta de chocolate.
3. be hungry.
After skipping breakfast, Sarah hungered for lunch by the time she arrived at work. Después de saltarse el desayuno, Sarah se hambrientó para comer la comida a media mañana al llegar al trabajo.
change noun
1. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another.
The change in weather was sudden and unexpected, with clear skies giving way to a torrential downpour within minutes. El cambio en el tiempo fue repentino y inesperado, con cielos claros que se convirtieron en una tormenta torrencial en minutos.
2. a relational difference between states.
The change in his behavior was noticeable after he started taking medication, and his family was relieved to see him return to his normal self. El cambio en su comportamiento fue notorio después de que comenzó a tomar medicación, y su familia se alivió al verlo regresar a su verdadera personalidad.
3. the action of changing something.
The company announced that it would undergo a major change to adapt to the shifting market trends. La empresa anunció que realizaría un cambio mayor para adaptarse a las tendencias del mercado en constante evolución.
4. the result of alteration or modification.
The team's new strategy led to a significant change in their overall performance, resulting in a winning streak. La estrategia nueva del equipo llevó a un cambio significativo en su desempeño general, lo que resultó en una racha ganadora.
5. the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due.
After paying for her groceries with a $20 bill, Sarah was given $3 in change by the cashier. Después de pagar sus compras en la tienda con una billete de $20, Sarah le dieron $3 en cambio al cajero.
6. a thing that is different.
The new smartphone was a significant change from my old one, with its sleek design and advanced features. El nuevo teléfono inteligente fue un cambio significativo con respecto al mío antiguo, con su diseño elegante y características avanzadas.
7. a different or fresh set of clothes.
After getting soaked in the rain, Sarah asked her mom to bring her a change from the car so she could get dry and comfortable. Después de mojarse en la lluvia, Sarah le pidió a su madre que le trajera un cambio de ropa desde el coche para que se secara y se sintiera cómoda.
8. coins of small denomination regarded collectively.
Can I get some change from the cash machine so I can buy a snack from the vending machine? Puedo pedirle cambio al cajero automático para poder comprar un bocadillo en la máquina expendedora?
9. money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency.
The cashier gave me $20 in change after I paid with a $50 bill at the store. Me dio al cajero $20 en cambio después de pagar con una tarjeta de $50 en la tienda.
10. a difference that is usually pleasant.
The change from summer to winter was refreshing, and I loved feeling the crisp air on my skin. El cambio de verano a invierno fue refrescante y me encantó sentir el aire crujiente en mi piel.
