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    Resources Translator If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Translation result
Si no está roto, ¡no lo arregles! If it ain't broke, don't fix it!


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.

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.

return noun

1. document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability.

After completing her annual financial records, Sarah submitted the return to the IRS by the deadline to avoid any penalties. Después de completar sus registros financieros anuales, Sarah presentó la declaración al IRS dentro del plazo para evitar cualquier sanción.

2. a coming to or returning home.

The soldier's return was met with tears of joy from his family, who had been waiting anxiously for him to come back from deployment. El regreso del soldado fue recibido con lágrimas de alegría por su familia, que había estado esperando ansiosamente a que él regresara después de la despliegue.

3. the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction.

The pilot noticed a sudden return, and the plane began to climb again after hitting turbulence. El piloto notó un repentino retorno y el avión comenzó a subir de nuevo después de chocar con turbulencia.

4. getting something back again.

After fixing the damaged laptop, I was relieved to get my return of the device from the repair shop. Después de reparar el portátil dañado, me sentí aliviado de recibir mi devolución del dispositivo desde la tienda de reparación.

5. the act of going back to a prior location.

After spending several months abroad, her return to her hometown was filled with warm reunions and nostalgic visits to old haunts. Después de pasar varios meses en el extranjero, su regreso a su pueblo natal estuvo lleno de emociones cálidas y visitas nostálgicas a lugares emblemáticos del pasado.

6. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property.

The investor was thrilled to receive a substantial return on his investment in the commercial property, which had appreciated significantly in value over the years. El inversionista se emocionó al recibir un retorno substancial sobre su inversión en la propiedad comercial, que había aumentado significativamente de valor durante los años.

7. happening again (especially at regular intervals).

The company has announced its quarterly return of dividend payments to shareholders, which will take place every three months. La empresa ha anunciado su devolución trimestral de pagos de dividendos a los accionistas, que tendrá lugar cada tres meses.

8. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one).

After my opponent's sarcastic comment about my haircut, I delivered a scathing return that left them speechless. Después del comentario sarcástico de mi oponente sobre mi corte de cabello, le hice un regreso ácido que los dejó sin habla.

9. the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed.

The writer pressed the return key to move to the next line and start typing the introduction. El escritor pulsó la tecla de retorno para moverse a la siguiente línea y empezar a escribir la introducción.

10. a reciprocal group action.

The company is planning to implement a customer return, where customers can share their experiences and feedback to help shape future product developments. La empresa está planeando implementar un programa de devolución de clientes, donde los clientes pueden compartir sus experiencias y retroalimentación para ayudar a moldear el desarrollo futuro de productos.

11. a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player.

Novak Djokovic expertly executed a strong return on Serena Williams' powerful serve, giving him an opportunity to take control of the game. Novak Djokovic ejecutó con destreza un fuerte reembolleo en el poderoso servicio de Serena Williams, lo que le brindó la oportunidad de tomar el control del partido.

12. (American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble.

The quarterback called a timeout to discuss the return with his teammates before attempting to bring the ball back from the kickoff. El cuarto de centro llamó un tiempo para discutir el regreso con sus compañeros de equipo antes de intentar recuperar el balón desde el pateo.

13. the act of someone appearing again.

The missing hiker's return was met with widespread relief and celebration in the small town she had been lost in. El regreso del excursionista desaparecido fue recibido con alivio y celebración generalizada en el pueblo pequeño donde se había perdido ella.

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.

fix verb

1. restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken.

After noticing that her favorite vase was chipped, Sarah decided to fix it by applying a special adhesive and waiting for it to dry. Después de darse cuenta de que su vaso favorito tenía un defecto, Sarah decidió repararlo aplicando un adhesivo especial y esperar a que se secara.

2. cause to be firmly attached.

The carpenter used strong glue to fix the loose board to the wall, ensuring it wouldn't fall off again. El carpintero utilizó pegamento fuerte para fijar la tabla suelta a la pared, asegurando que no se cayera de nuevo.

3. decide upon or fix definitely.

After much consideration, she decided to fix on the red dress for her sister's wedding. Después de mucha reflexión, decidió elegir la falda roja para el bautismo de su hermana.

4. prepare for eating by applying heat.

She decided to fix some toast in the toaster before serving it at the breakfast buffet. Ella decidió reparar algunas rebanadas de pan en el tostador antes de servirlas en la mesa de desayuno del bufé.

5. take vengeance on or get even.

After years of being bullied in high school, Jake decided to fix his former tormentor by becoming a successful businessman and eventually buying out the company his bully's father owned. Después de años de ser víctima de bullying en la escuela secundaria, Jake decidió vengarse a su antiguco acosador convirtiéndose en un empresario exitoso y eventualmente comprando la empresa que pertenecía al padre de su matón.

6. set or place definitely.

The instructor told the students to fix their attention on the complex formula, making sure they understood each step before moving on. El instructor pidió a los estudiantes que fijaran su atención en la fórmula compleja, asegurándose de que comprendieran cada paso antes de continuar.

7. kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study.

The pathologist carefully fixed the tissue sample in formalin to preserve its structure and prepare it for examination under the microscope. El patólogo fijó con cuidado la muestra de tejido en formalina para preservar su estructura y prepararla para el examen bajo el microscopio.

8. make fixed, stable or stationary.

The mechanic spent hours trying to fix the broken wheel, but ultimately had to replace it. El mecánico pasó horas intentando arreglar el neumático roto, pero al final tuvo que reemplazarlo.

9. make infertile.

10. influence an event or its outcome by illegal means.

11. put (something somewhere) firmly.

After tightening the screws, she fixed the loose leg of the table firmly onto the floor. Después de apretar los tornillos, ella fijó la pierna suelta de la mesa firmemente en el suelo.

12. make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc.

The mechanic will fix the car's brakes before we head out on our road trip to ensure safe driving. El mecánico reparará los frenos del coche antes de que salgamos en nuestro viaje en carretera para asegurar una conducción segura.
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