I would back off if I were you, I don't think she likes you.

After years of traveling, Sarah returned back to her hometown to visit her family. Después de años de viajar, Sarah regresó a su pueblo natal para visitar a su familia.

2. at or to or toward the back or rear.

The tourists walked back slowly through the crowded streets, trying not to get separated from their group. Los turistas caminaron lentamente a través de las calles concurridas, tratando de no separarse del grupo.

3. in or to or toward an original condition.

The company decided to go back to its humble beginnings, scaling down operations to focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. La empresa decidió regresar a sus inicios humildes, reducir la escala de operaciones para enfocarse en la innovación y la satisfacción del cliente.

4. in or to or toward a past time.

I wish we could go back to those carefree summer days when we didn't have a worry in the world. Deseo que pudiéramos regresar a esos días de verano desenfadados cuando no teníamos un solo pensamiento en el mundo.

5. in reply.

She replied back to his question with a thoughtful answer. Ella respondió con una respuesta reflexiva a su pregunta.

6. in repayment or retaliation.

The rival company backed our new marketing strategy, which ultimately hurt their own sales figures in return. La empresa rival respaldó nuestra nueva estrategia de marketing, lo que finalmente perjudicó sus propias cifras de ventas en devolución.

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.

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.

think verb

1. judge or regard.

She thinks him to be one of the most talented musicians in the industry, and his latest album is no exception. Ella piensa que él es uno de los músicos más talentosos de la industria y su último álbum no es excepción.

2. expect, believe, or suppose.

I think it will rain tomorrow, so I'll bring an umbrella to the park. Pienso que llueva mañana, así que llevaré un paraguas al parque.

3. use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments.

After careful consideration, she thinks critically about the pros and cons of switching jobs before making a decision. Después de una cuidadosa consideración, ella piensa críticamente sobre los pros y contras de cambiar de trabajo antes de tomar una decisión.

4. recall knowledge from memory.

After studying all night, she thought back to the key concepts in her psychology textbook and was able to answer the exam questions confidently. Después de estudiar toda la noche, se acordó de los conceptos clave en su libro de texto de psicología y pudo responder las preguntas del examen con confianza.

5. imagine or visualize.

As I sat in the quiet forest, I liked to think of myself as a brave adventurer, exploring uncharted territories and discovering hidden treasures. Mientras me sentaba en el silencioso bosque, me gustaba pensar que era un valiente aventurero, explorando territorios no cartografiados y descubriendo tesoros escondidos.

6. focus one's attention on a certain state.

As I sat in silence, I think about the beauty of nature and let my worries fade away. Mientras me senté en silencio, pienso en la belleza de la naturaleza y dejo que mis preocupaciones se desvanecen.

7. have in mind as a purpose.

She thinks to travel around the world after graduating from college, so she's been saving money and applying for scholarships. Ella piensa viajar por todo el mundo después de graduarse en la universidad, así que ha estado ahorrando dinero y solicitando becas.

8. decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting.

After weighing the pros and cons, she decided to think carefully about her next career move before making any changes. Después de ponderar los pros y contras, ella decidió pensar cuidadosamente en su próximo movimiento en carrera antes de hacer cualquier cambio.

9. ponder.

As I lay in bed, I couldn't help but think about the events of the day and how they had unfolded. Mientras yacía en la cama, no podía evitar pensar en los eventos del día y cómo se habían desarrollado.

10. dispose the mind in a certain way.

After reading the book, she thought deeply about the themes and symbolism to gain a deeper understanding of the author's message. Después de leer el libro, ella reflexionó profundamente sobre los temas y la simbología para obtener una comprensión más profunda del mensaje del autor.

11. have or formulate in the mind.

As she lay in bed, Sarah thought about all the possibilities of her future career. Mientras yacía en la cama, Sarah pensó en todas las posibilidades de su carrera futura.

12. be capable of conscious thought.

After a good night's sleep, I think clearly and am able to tackle complex problems with ease. Dospues de una buena noche de sueño, creo con claridad y puedo abordar problemas complejos con facilidad.

13. bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation.

The artist thought deeply about her next painting, trying to bring together the abstract shapes and colors in her mind. El artista pensó profundamente sobre su próxima pintura, tratando de unir las formas y colores abstractos en su mente.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I think.
You	You think.
He/She/It	He/She/It thinks.
We	We think.
You	You think.
They	They think.

Complete conjugation.

like verb

1. prefer or wish to do something.

I like to start my day with a quiet cup of coffee and some reading. Me gusta empezar el día con un tazón tranquilo de café y algo de lectura.

2. find enjoyable or agreeable.

She likes watching old movies on weekends because they remind her of her childhood. Ella gusta ver películas antiguas los fines de semana porque le recuerdan su infancia.

3. be fond of.

She likes playing the piano in her free time, and has been doing so since she was a child. Ella gusta tocar el piano en su tiempo libre y lo ha estado haciendo desde que era niña.

4. feel about or towards.

She likes her new job, feeling more fulfilled and challenged every day. Ella gusta su nuevo trabajo, sintiéndose más satisfecha y desafiada a diario.

5. want to have.

She likes to collect rare books and often visits second-hand stores to find new additions to her collection. Ella gusta recopilar libros raros y a menudo visita tiendas de segunda mano para encontrar nuevas adiciones a su colección.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I like.
You	You like.
He/She/It	He/She/It likes.
We	We like.
You	You like.
They	They like.

Complete conjugation.