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    Resources Translator I couldn't make it to the rehearsal so Bob is standing in for me.

I couldn't make it to the rehearsal so Bob is standing in for me.

Translation result
No pude ir al ensayo, así que Bob me sustituye. I couldn't make it to the rehearsal so Bob is standing in for me.


couldn't noun


make noun

1. a recognizable kind.

The company has made significant strides in developing new makes of electric vehicles, which have gained popularity among environmentally conscious consumers. La empresa ha logrado importantes avances en el desarrollo de nuevos modelos de vehículos eléctricos, que han ganado popularidad entre los consumidores conscientes del medio ambiente.
The fashion brand is launching several new makes for its spring collection, including bold prints and vibrant colors. La marca de moda lanzará varios nuevos modelos para su colección de primavera, incluyendo impresiones atrevidas y colores vivos.

2. the act of mixing cards haphazardly.

The gambler's make on the poker table was so sloppy that he ended up with a hand full of mismatched cards. La apuesta del jugador en la mesa de póker era tan descuidada que terminó con una mano llena de cartas desenfundadas.
After a few drinks, John's make at the blackjack table became increasingly reckless, much to the dismay of his friends. Después de beber un par de copas, las apuestas de John en la mesa de blackjack se tornaron cada vez más imprudentes, lo que fue una gran decepción para sus amigos.

rehearsal adjective


so adverb

1. to a very great extent or degree.

The new policy has been so successful that we're considering rolling it out globally. (In this sentence, "so" emphasizes the extent of the success, indicating that it's extremely successful.) La nueva política ha sido tan exitosa que estamos considerando implementarla a nivel global. (En esta oración, "tan" enfatiza el extremo del éxito, lo que indica que es enormemente exitosa.)

2. in a manner that facilitates.

She spoke so quietly in the library that we didn't disturb anyone else, allowing us to focus on our studies. Ella habló tan silenciosamente en la biblioteca que no molestamos a nadie más, lo que nos permitió enfocarnos en nuestros estudios.

3. in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied.

The city was so crowded that we had to push our way through the streets. (Here, "so" indicates the extent of the crowd, implying that it was extremely busy and congested.) La ciudad estaba tan concurrida que tuvimos que empujar nuestro camino a través de las calles. (Aquí, "tan" indica el grado de concurrido, sugiriendo que fue extremadamente ocupado y congestionado.)

4. to a certain unspecified extent or degree.

The new employee was so enthusiastic that she ended up talking to every single person in the office on her first day. (Here, "so" indicates a significant but unspecified level of enthusiasm.) El nuevo empleado estaba tan entusiasmado que se encontró hablando con cada persona del despacho en su primer día de trabajo. (Aquí, "tan" indica un nivel significativo pero no especificado de entusiasmo.)

5. in the same way.

She sang so beautifully that everyone in the audience was mesmerized by her performance. Ella cantó tan bellamente que todos en la audiencia estaban hipnotizados por su actuación.

6. in the way indicated.

Please follow the instructions carefully so you don't miss any important steps in the recipe. Por favor, sigue las instrucciones con atención para no perder ninguno de los pasos importantes en la receta.

7. (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed.

She was so tired that she fell asleep on the couch as soon as she got home from work. Ella estaba tan cansada que se durmió en el sofá apenas llegó a casa desde el trabajo.

8. subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors).

I finished my presentation and so did my colleague, who had been working on her slides for hours. Terminé mi presentación y así lo hizo mi colega, quien había estado trabajando en sus diapositivas durante horas.

9. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result.

Since she had already finished her homework, she was free to watch TV so she decided to catch up on her favorite show. Dado que ya había terminado sus tareas, estaba libre para ver la televisión y decidió ponerse al día con su programa favorito.

10. in truth (often tends to intensify).

So, I'm not just saying this because I'm biased, but our new product is really going to revolutionize the industry. (Here, "so" emphasizes the speaker's genuine opinion.) Así que no estoy simplemente diciendo esto porque estoy sesgado, pero nuestro nuevo producto realmente va a revolucionar la industria. (Aquí, "así que" enfatiza la opinión genuina del hablante)

bob noun

1. a former monetary unit in Great Britain.

The old coins in my grandfather's collection included a few bobs, which were still remembered fondly by the family. Las monedas viejas en la colección de mi abuelo incluían un par de "bobs", que aún se recordaban con cariño por parte de la familia.

2. a hair style for women and children.

Emma has been growing her hair long, but she's considering getting a bob this summer to update her look. Emma ha estado creciendo su cabello largo, pero está considerando cortarse un bob este verano para actualizar su apariencia.

3. a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism.

The bob team from Sweden dominated the competition, zooming down the icy track at speeds of over 90 km/h in their sleek, high-tech sled. El equipo de bobsleigh de Suecia dominó la competencia, deslizándose a velocidades de más de 90 km/h sobre el tramo helado en su sledge elegante y de alta tecnología.

4. a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string.

The juggler expertly manipulated the bobs, keeping them in perfect synchrony as they swung back and forth above his head. El acróbata manipuló con destreza los pesos, manteniéndolos en perfecta sincronía mientras se balanceaban hacia adelante y hacia atrás por encima de su cabeza.

5. a small float usually made of cork.

The fisherman used a bob to mark the spot where he caught his prize-winning trout, so he could find it again later. El pescador utilizó un bote para marcar el lugar donde capturó su trucha ganadora del premio, de manera que pudiera encontrarlo nuevamente más tarde.

6. a short or shortened tail of certain animals.

The rabbit's bob was still fluffy and cute, even though it had been clipped for easier maintenance. El bigote del conejo seguía siendo suave y lindo, incluso después de haber sido cortado para una mejor mantenibilidad.

7. a short abrupt inclination (as of the head).

After receiving some unexpected news, John let his head bob slightly in surprise before composing himself. Después de recibir algunas noticias inesperadas, Juan dejó que su cabeza se moviera ligeramente hacia arriba en sorpresa antes de componerse.

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.

stand verb

1. be standing.

The tourists stood at the edge of the Grand Canyon, awestruck by its breathtaking views. Los turistas se detuvieron en el borde del Gran Cañón, conmocionados por sus vistas impresionantes.

2. be in some specified state or condition.

The team is still standing after losing their star player, but they're determined to keep fighting for the championship. El equipo sigue en pie después de perder su jugador estelar, pero están decididos a seguir luchando por el campeonato.

3. occupy a place or location, also metaphorically.

The new restaurant is set to stand on the corner of Main Street and Elm Avenue, offering stunning views of the city skyline. El nuevo restaurante está programado para abrir en el rincón de la calle Main y la avenida Elm, ofreciendo vistas impresionantes del paisaje urbano.

4. hold one's ground.

Despite the intense pressure from the opposing team, the goalkeeper stood firm and refused to back down, determined to protect his team's goal. A pesar del intenso presión del equipo contrario, el portero se mantuvo firme y no cedió, decidido a proteger el objetivo de su equipo.

5. put up with something or somebody unpleasant.

Despite his annoying habit of leaving the cap off, Sarah has been forced to stand his constant complaining and lack of consideration. A pesar de su costumbre molesta de dejar la tapa fuera, Sarah ha tenido que soportar su queja constante y falta de consideración.

6. have or maintain a position or stand on an issue.

Despite opposition from his colleagues, the senator stood firm in his support for the new healthcare bill. A pesar de la oposición de sus colegas, el senador se mantuvo firme en su apoyo al nuevo proyecto de ley de atención médica.

7. remain inactive or immobile.

The injured athlete was forced to stand still on the sidelines, unable to participate in the game due to her severe ankle sprain. El atleta lesionado fue forzado a permanecer inmóvil en las gradas, incapaz de participar en el partido debido a su grave esfuerzo para girar el tobillo.

8. be in effect.

The new policy will stand on January 15th, and all employees must adhere to it by then. La nueva política tomará efecto el 15 de enero y todos los empleados deben ajustarse a ella antes de esa fecha.

9. be tall.

The giraffe stands proudly in front of the savannah, its long neck towering above the other animals. El jirafón se yergue orgulloso ante el sabana, su largo cuello dominando sobre los demás animales.

10. put into an upright position.

After washing, she stood up straight to admire her reflection in the mirror, feeling confident and refreshed. Después de lavarse, se levantó erguida para admirar su reflejo en el espejo, sintiéndose segura y renovada.

11. withstand the force of something.

The sturdy building was able to stand the fierce winds that ravaged the city, its foundation anchored deep into the ground. El edificio sólido fue capaz de soportar los vientos fieros que azotaron la ciudad, su fundación anclada hondo en el suelo.

12. be available for stud services.

Conjugation

Pronoun Conjugation
I
I stand.
You
You stand.
He/She/It
He/She/It stands.
We
We stand.
You
You stand.
They
They stand.
Complete conjugation.