I know you don't like it, but I am sticking by my decision.

After reading the report, she knew that the company was facing financial difficulties and would need to make some tough decisions. Después de leer el informe, ella supo que la empresa estaba enfrentando dificultades financieras y necesitaría tomar algunas decisiones duras.

2. know how to do or perform something.

After months of practice, she finally knows how to ride a bike without training wheels. Después de meses de práctica, ella finalmente sabe cómo montar en bicicleta sin ruedas de entrenamiento.

3. be aware of the truth of something.

After conducting thorough research, she knew that the company was facing financial difficulties and made the decision to downsize. Después de realizar una investigación exhaustiva, ella sabía que la empresa enfrentaba dificultades financieras y tomó la decisión de downsizing.

4. be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object.

She knows her way around the city, having lived there for five years and explored its various neighborhoods. Ella conoce su camino por la ciudad, habiendo vivido allí durante cinco años y explorado sus varios barrios.

5. have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations.

She knows what it's like to be in a long-distance relationship, having experienced it herself for years. Ella sabe lo que es ser en una relación de larga distancia, ya que la ha vivido ella misma durante años.

6. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority.

The people of the kingdom knew their new king was descended from a noble lineage, so they accepted him as their rightful ruler. El pueblo del reino sabía que su nuevo rey era descendiente de una línea nobiliaria, por lo que lo aceptaron como su gobernante legítimo.

7. have fixed in the mind.

She knows the capital of France by heart, having studied it extensively before her trip. Ella conoce la capital de Francia de memoria, habiendo estudiado extensamente antes de su viaje.

8. have sexual intercourse with.

9. know the nature or character of.

After spending time with her, I came to know her as a kind and compassionate person. Después de pasar tiempo con ella, llegué a conocerla como una persona amable y compasiva.

10. be able to distinguish, recognize as being different.

The chef knows her herbs from one another, carefully selecting the freshest basil for the pasta dish. El chef conoce bien sus hierbas entre sí, selecciona con cuidado la albahaca más fresca para el plato de pasta.

11. perceive as familiar.

As soon as I walked into my childhood home, I knew it was still the same old place - the creaky stairs and musty smell were instantly familiar to me. Hasta que no entré en mi hogar infantil, supe que todavía era el mismo lugar viejo - las escaleras crujientes y el olor a moho eran instantáneamente familiares para mí.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I know.
You	You know.
He/She/It	He/She/It knows.
We	We know.
You	You know.
They	They know.

Complete conjugation.

do verb

1. engage in.

She loves to do yoga on Sundays, finding it helps her relax and recharge after a long week. Ella ama hacer yoga los domingos, ya que le ayuda a relajarse y recargar después de una larga semana.

2. carry out or perform an action.

The chef does the cooking for the restaurant, ensuring that every dish is prepared to perfection. El chef se encarga de la cocina en el restaurante, asegurándose de que cada plato esté preparado al perfección.

3. get (something) done.

By the end of the day, I managed to do all my pending tasks, feeling relieved and accomplished. Hasta el final del día, logré hacer todos mis tareas pendientes, sintiéndome aliviado y cumplido.

4. proceed or get along.

Despite the challenges, we managed to do and complete the project on time. A pesar de los desafíos, logramos realizar y completar el proyecto a tiempo.

5. give rise to.

The new policy does a lot of good by providing more resources to underprivileged communities, giving rise to a significant reduction in poverty rates. La nueva política hace un gran bien al proporcionar más recursos a las comunidades desfavorecidas, lo que da lugar a una reducción significativa en las tasas de pobreza.

6. carry out or practice.

She does yoga every morning to stay flexible and focused throughout the day. Ella hace yoga todas las mañanas para mantenerse flexible y enfocada a lo largo del día.

7. be sufficient.

The new policy does enough to address the concerns of the employees, so we can implement it without further modifications. La nueva política hace lo suficiente para abordar las inquietudes de los empleados, por lo que podemos implementarla sin modificaciones adicionales.

8. create or design, often in a certain way.

The artist spent hours doing a watercolor painting of the sunset, carefully blending colors to capture its warmth and vibrancy. El artista pasó horas haciendo un cuadro de agua dulce del atardecer, mezclando cuidadosamente los colores para capturar su calor y viveza.

9. behave in a certain manner.

The new employee was told to do things by the book, which meant following every rule and procedure to the letter. El nuevo empleado le dijeron que hiciera las cosas según el libro, lo que significaba seguir cada regla y procedimiento al pie de la letra.

10. spend time in prison or in a labor camp.

The former politician was forced to do five years in a maximum-security prison after being convicted of corruption. El ex político fue obligado a cumplir cinco años en una prisión de seguridad máxima después de ser condenado por corrupción.

11. carry on or function.

The new software is supposed to do all the calculations automatically, freeing up our team to focus on more creative tasks. El nuevo software está supuesto para realizar todas las cálculos automáticamente, liberando a nuestro equipo para enfocarse en tareas más creativas.

12. arrange attractively.

The event planner was tasked with doing the decorations for the wedding reception, and she worked tirelessly to create a stunning and elegant atmosphere. El planificador de eventos fue encargado de hacer los decorados para la recepción de boda y trabajó incansablemente para crear un ambiente impresionante y elegante.

13. travel or traverse (a distance).

The hikers did several miles of rugged terrain before reaching the summit. Los senderistas recorrieron varios kilómetros de terreno accidentado antes de alcanzar la cima.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I do.
You	You do.
He/She/It	He/She/It does.
We	We do.
You	You do.
They	They do.

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.

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.

stick verb

1. put, fix, force, or implant.

Can you stick this note to the fridge so I don't forget to buy milk tomorrow? Puedes pegar esta nota en la nevera para que no me olvide comprar leche mañana?

2. stay put (in a certain place).

The dog was told to stick by its owner's side, so it didn't wander off during the hike. El perro fue instruido para quedarse cerca del lado de su dueño, por lo que no se desvió durante la caminata.

3. stick to firmly.

She stuck to her diet and refused to deviate from it, even when tempted by sweet treats. Ella se mantuvo en su dieta y rechazó desviarse de ella, incluso cuando fue tentada por los dulces.

4. be or become fixed.

The new employee stuck to her job, refusing to give up despite the challenges she faced in her first few weeks. El nuevo empleado se aferró a su trabajo, negándose a rendirse pese a los desafíos que enfrentó en sus primeras semanas.

5. endure.

Despite the sweltering heat, she stuck it out at the outdoor concert and managed to enjoy herself. A pesar del calor sofocante, ella lo aguantó en el concierto al aire libre y logró divertirse.

6. be a devoted follower or supporter.

Many fans stuck with their favorite team through thick and thin, cheering them on at every game. Muchos fanáticos se quedaron con su equipo favorito a través del bien y del mal, animándolos en cada partido.

7. be loyal to.

Throughout her career, she stuck by her values and principles, refusing to compromise on what mattered most to her. A lo largo de su carrera, se aferró a sus valores y principios, negándose a comprometer en lo que más le importaba.

8. cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface.

The artist decided to stick seashells onto the canvas to create a unique and eye-catching piece of art. El artista decidió pegar conchas de mar en la tela para crear un pieza única y llamativa del arte.

9. fasten with an adhesive material like glue.

Can you stick this paper to the wall so it doesn't fall off? Puedes pegar este papel en la pared para que no se caiga?

10. fasten with or as with pins or nails.

The seamstress carefully stuck the buttons onto the new dress to ensure they wouldn't come loose during wear. La costurera puso cuidadosamente los botones en el nuevo vestido para asegurarse de que no se soltarían durante el uso.

11. fasten into place by fixing an end or point into something.

The carpenter carefully stuck the small decorative tile onto the wall, making sure it was securely in place. El carpintero cuidadosamente pegó el pequeño tilo decorativo en la pared, asegurándose de que estuviera firmemente en su lugar.

12. pierce with a thrust using a pointed instrument.

The warrior stuck his sword into the enemy's shield, aiming to pierce through the armor and reach the vulnerable flesh beneath. El guerrero clavó su espada en el escudo del enemigo, dirigiendo su mira hacia atravesar la armadura y llegar a la carne vulnerable que había debajo.

13. pierce or penetrate or puncture with something pointed.

The thorn from the rose bush stuck deep into my finger, causing me to yelp in pain. La espina del arbusto de rosa se hundió profundamente en mi dedo, lo que me hizo gritar de dolor.

14. come or be in close contact with.

The two friends decided to stick together at the concert, not wanting to lose each other in the crowded venue. Los dos amigos decidieron quedarse juntos en el concierto, no querían perderse el uno al otro en la multitudinosa sala.

15. saddle with something disagreeable or disadvantageous.

The company stuck me with a massive bill after I cancelled my subscription, leaving me financially strained. La empresa me envió una cuenta masiva después de que cancelé mi suscripción, lo que me dejó financieramente estresado.

16. be a mystery or bewildering to.

The new tax law stuck many small business owners, who were left scratching their heads trying to figure out how it would affect their operations. La nueva ley tributaria afectó a muchos dueños de pequeñas empresas, que se quedaron preguntándose cómo afectaría su actividad.

decision noun

1. the act of making up your mind about something.

After weighing the pros and cons, she made a decision to accept the job offer in another city. Después de ponderar los pros y contras, ella tomó la decisión de aceptar la oferta laboral en otra ciudad.

2. a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration.

The judge spent hours deliberating before reaching a final decision on the case, taking into account all the evidence presented in court. El juez pasó horas deliberando antes de tomar una decisión final en el caso, considerando toda la evidencia presentada en el juicio.

3. (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred.

The judges' decision was announced, declaring boxer A the winner after 12 rounds of intense fighting. La decisión de los jueces fue anunciada, declarando al boxeador A como ganador después de 12 rounds de lucha intensa.

4. the outcome of a game or contest.

The final decision was announced at the end of the tournament, declaring Team A the winner. La decisión final se anunció al final del torneo, declarando a Equipo A como ganador.

5. the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose.

Her decision to stand up for what she believed in was admirable, showcasing her unwavering commitment to social justice. La decisión de ella de hacer valer lo que creía fue admirable, mostrando su compromiso inflexible con la justicia social.