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    Resources Translator I happened upon this new author while I was at the library yesterday.

I happened upon this new author while I was at the library yesterday.

Translation result
Me encontré con este nuevo autor mientras estaba en la biblioteca ayer. I happened upon this new author while I was at the library yesterday.


happen verb

1. come to pass.

It was rumored that the CEO's sudden departure would happen at the end of the quarter, but the company denied any plans for his resignation. Fue rumorizado que el presidente ejecutivo se iría repentinamente al final del trimestre, pero la empresa desmintió cualquier plan de renuncia suya.

2. happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance.

Despite the weather forecast, it happened that the rainstorm arrived just in time to water the parched crops. A pesar del pronóstico meteorológico, sucedió que la tormenta de lluvia llegó justo a tiempo para regar las culturas marchitas.

3. chance to be or do something, without intention or causation.

It happened that I ran into my old friend at the coffee shop yesterday - we hadn't seen each other in years! Sucedió que me encontré con mi amigo de la infancia en una tienda de café ayer - hace años que no nos veíamos.

4. come into being.

The new policy is set to happen next quarter, pending approval from the board of directors. La nueva política está programada para suceder el próximo trimestre, siempre y cuando obtenga aprobación del consejo de directores.

5. come upon, as if by accident.

While exploring the old attic, I happened upon an antique trunk filled with forgotten treasures. Mientras exploraba el antiguo desván, encontré un tronco antiguo lleno de tesoros olvidados.

Conjugation

PronounConjugation
I
I happen.
You
You happen.
He/She/It
He/She/It happens.
We
We happen.
You
You happen.
They
They happen.
Complete conjugation.

new adjective

1. not of long duration.

The new employee was still getting used to the company's procedures, having only been on the job for a few weeks. El nuevo empleado aún se adaptaba a los procedimientos de la empresa, ya que había comenzado a trabajar solo unos pocos semanas.
The new restaurant in town has been getting rave reviews, but it's hard to tell if it will still be popular in a year or two. El nuevo restaurante en el pueblo ha estado recibiendo opiniones entusiastas, pero es difícil decir si seguirá siendo popular dentro de un año o dos.

2. unaffected by use or exposure.

The new smartphone still had its original packaging and accessories, showing that it hadn't been used before. El nuevo teléfono inteligente todavía tenía su embalaje y accesorios originales, lo que demostraba que no se había utilizado antes.
The new employee was fresh out of college and didn't have any experience in the industry, making her a blank slate for training. El nuevo empleado acababa de salir de la universidad y no tenía experiencia en el sector, lo que la convertía en una hoja en blanco para la capacitación.

author noun

1. writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay).

The renowned author of science fiction novels has written over 20 books in her career. La reconocida autora de novelas de ciencia ficción ha escrito más de 20 libros en su carrera.
After years of working as an editor, John decided to become a full-time author and publish his first novel last year. Después de años trabajando como editor, Juan decidió convertirse en un autor a tiempo completo y publicar su primer novela el año pasado.

2. someone who originates or causes or initiates something.

The author of the bestselling novel was invited to speak at the literary festival, where she shared her inspiration for writing. El autor del novela más vendida fue invitado a hablar en el festival literario, donde compartió su inspiración para escribir.
The software engineer is the author of the innovative algorithm that has revolutionized data processing in the industry. El ingeniero de software es el autor del algoritmo innovador que ha revolucionado el procesamiento de datos en la industria.

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

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

library noun

1. a room where books are kept.

The students spent hours studying in the library, surrounded by shelves of dusty old books and quiet murmurs of concentration. Los estudiantes pasaron horas estudiando en la biblioteca, rodeados de estanterías llenas de viejos libros polvorientos y susurros silenciosos de concentración".

2. a collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or borrowing.

The university library is one of the largest in the country, with over a million volumes available for students and faculty to borrow. Biblioteca universitaria es una de las más grandes del país, con más de un millón de volúmenes disponibles para que los estudiantes y el personal puedan solicitarlos en préstamo.

3. a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study.

The university library is one of the largest in the country, with over 5 million volumes and a vast collection of rare manuscripts. La biblioteca universitaria es uno de los más grandes del país, con más de 5 millones de volúmenes y una vasta colección de manuscritos raros.

4. (computing) a collection of standard programs and subroutines that are stored and available for immediate use.

The software developer was thrilled to find a comprehensive library of algorithms and data structures online, which saved her weeks of coding time. El desarrollador de software se emocionó al encontrar una biblioteca exhaustiva de algoritmos y estructuras de datos en línea, lo que le ahorró semanas de tiempo de codificación.

5. a building that houses a collection of books and other materials.

The university's main library is one of the largest in the country, housing over a million volumes on its shelves. La biblioteca principal de la universidad es uno de los más grandes del país, albergando más de un millón de volúmenes en sus estantes.

yesterday noun

1. the day immediately before today.

I went to the park yesterday and had a great time, but it's been raining ever since. Fui al parque ayer y pasé un tiempo increíble, pero ha estado lloviendo desde entonces.
Yesterday was a busy day for me; I had meetings all morning and didn't get back home until late at night. Ayer fue un día ocupado para mí; tuve reuniones toda la mañana y no regresé a casa hasta muy tarde en la noche.

2. the recent past.

I was tired yesterday from staying up late to finish my project. Era cansado ayer porque estuve despierto hasta tarde para terminar mi proyecto.
The news about the hurricane hitting our city spread quickly on social media yesterday, causing widespread panic. La noticia sobre el huracán que golpeó nuestra ciudad se difundió rápidamente en las redes sociales ayer, causando un pánico generalizado.