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    Resources Translator It's time you got a job and settled down.

It's time you got a job and settled down.

Translation result
Es hora de que consigas un trabajo y te establezcas. It's time you got a job and settled down.


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.

time verb

1. measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time.

The scientist timed the experiment carefully, taking precise measurements over the course of several hours to ensure accurate results. El científico cronometró el experimento con cuidado, tomando mediciones precisas a lo largo de varias horas para garantizar resultados precisos.

2. assign a time for an activity or event.

The event planner timed the conference sessions carefully, ensuring that each speaker had enough time to deliver their presentation without any overlap. El organizador del evento cronometró las sesiones de conferencia con cuidado, asegurándose de que cada orador tuviera tiempo suficiente para presentar su ponencia sin solapamiento.

3. set the speed, duration, or execution of.

The coach timed the sprinter's run to ensure she was meeting her personal best, adjusting the course accordingly. El entrenador cronometró la carrera del sprinter para asegurarse de que estaba cumpliendo con su mejor marca personal, ajustando el recorrido según sea necesario.

4. regulate or set the time of.

The watchmaker timed the clock to ensure it kept perfect time with the atomic standard. El relojero ajustó el reloj para asegurarse de que mantuviera el tiempo perfecto con la norma atómica.

5. adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time.

The mechanic timed the engine to ensure it would rev up smoothly when the driver pressed the accelerator. El mecánico ajustó el motor para asegurarse de que se encendiera suavemente cuando el conductor apretara el acelerador.

distraction noun

1. mental turmoil.

He drives me to distraction Traducción de 'He drives me to distraction'

2. an obstacle to attention.

3. an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations.

4. the act of distracting.

Drawing someone's attention away from something Traducción de 'Drawing someone's attention away from something'
Conjurers are experts at misdirection Traducción de 'Conjurers are experts at misdirection'

job noun

1. the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money.

After completing her degree, Sarah landed a job as a software engineer at a prestigious tech firm. Después de completar su título, Sarah consiguió un trabajo como ingeniera de software en una empresa de tecnología prestigiosa.

2. a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee.

As an electrician, John's current job is installing new wiring systems in residential homes. Como electricista, el trabajo actual de John es la instalación de sistemas de cableado nuevo en viviendas residenciales.

3. a workplace.

The new employee was excited to start her job at the marketing firm, eager to learn the ropes and contribute to the team's projects. La nueva empleada estaba emocionada de empezar su trabajo en la firma de marketing, ansiosa por aprender el oficio y contribuir a los proyectos del equipo.

4. an object worked on.

The carpenter spent hours working on the job, carefully crafting each detail to ensure it was perfect. El carpintero pasó horas trabajando en el trabajo, cuidadosamente forjando cada detalle para asegurarse de que fuera perfecto.

5. the responsibility to do something.

As a freelance writer, my job is to produce high-quality content for my clients within a tight deadline. Como escritor independiente, mi trabajo es producir contenido de alta calidad para mis clientes dentro de un plazo de entrega apretado.

6. the performance of a piece of work.

The artist spent hours on her job, carefully painting every detail of the landscape. La artista pasó horas en su trabajo, pintando con cuidado cada detalle del paisaje.

7. a damaging piece of work.

The new policy has created a job in the company's reputation, causing customers to lose trust in their services. La nueva política ha creado un trabajo en la reputación de la empresa, lo que hace que los clientes pierdan confianza en sus servicios.

8. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved.

The new project manager faced a tough job in getting the team back on track after the recent delays. El nuevo gerente de proyecto enfrentó un trabajo difícil para poner el equipo en marcha nuevamente después de los recientes retrasos.

9. a Jewish hero in the Old Testament who maintained his faith in God in spite of afflictions that tested him.

The pastor's sermon focused on the character of Job, highlighting his unwavering trust in God despite facing unimaginable suffering. El sermón del pastor se centró en el carácter de Job, destacando su confianza incólume en Dios a pesar de enfrentar sufrimientos inconcebibles.

10. any long-suffering person who withstands affliction without despairing.

After years of struggling to make ends meet, Sarah became a job for her community, offering emotional support and guidance to those going through tough times. Después de años de luchar para mantenerse económicamente, Sarah se convirtió en un recurso para su comunidad, brindando apoyo emocional y orientación a aquellos que atravesaban momentos difíciles.

11. (computer science) a program application that may consist of several steps but is a single logical unit.

The software engineer worked on a complex job that involved data processing, image recognition, and natural language processing to develop an AI-powered chatbot. El ingeniero de software trabajó en un trabajo complejo que involucró el procesamiento de datos, reconocimiento de imágenes y procesamiento de lenguaje natural para desarrollar un chatbot con inteligencia artificial.

12. a book in the Old Testament containing Job's pleas to God about his afflictions and God's reply.

The pastor's sermon focused on the themes of suffering and perseverance as depicted in the Book of Job, encouraging the congregation to trust in God's sovereignty. El sermón del pastor se centró en los temas del sufrimiento y la perseverancia, tal como se representan en el Libro de Job, animando a la congregación a confiar en la soberanía de Dios.

13. a crime (especially a robbery).


settle verb

1. settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground.

After a long day of hiking, Sarah settled onto the soft grass by the river, feeling the warm sun on her skin. Después de un largo día de senderismo, Sarah se acurrucó en el suave césped junto al río, sintiendo el sol cálido sobre su piel.

2. bring to an end.

The dispute between the two companies will settle once they reach a mutual agreement. El desacuerdo entre las dos empresas se resolverá una vez que lleguen a un acuerdo mutuo.

3. settle conclusively.

The judge's final ruling settled the dispute between the two parties once and for all, bringing an end to months of litigation. La sentencia final del juez resolvió el conflicto entre las dos partes de una vez por todas, poniendo fin a meses de litigio.

4. take up residence and become established.

After years of traveling, she finally settled in a small town in France, where she opened her own bakery. Después de años de viajar, ella finalmente se estableció en una pequeña ciudad de Francia, donde abrió su propia pastelería.

5. come to terms.

After hours of negotiation, the two parties finally settled their differences and signed a deal. Después de horas de negociación, las dos partes finalmente resolvieron sus diferencias y firmaron un acuerdo.

6. go under.

The raft sank and its occupants drowned Traducción de 'The raft sank and its occupants drowned'

7. become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style.

After years of traveling, Sarah finally decided to settle down in a small town and start a family. Después de años de viajar, Sara finalmente decidió instalarse en un pueblo pequeño y iniciar una familia.

8. become resolved, fixed, established, or quiet.

After months of negotiations, the two parties finally settled their differences and signed a peace treaty. Después de meses de negociaciones, las dos partes finalmente acordaron sus diferencias y firmaron un tratado de paz.

9. establish or develop as a residence.

After years of traveling, Sarah finally decided to settle down in a small town in the countryside and open her own bakery. Después de años de viajar, Sarah finalmente decidió establecerse en un pequeño pueblo del campo y abrir su propio pastelero.

10. come to rest.

The stormy weather finally began to settle, and the sun broke through the clouds. El clima tormentoso finalmente comenzó a calmarse, y el sol se filtró a través de las nubes.

11. arrange or fix in the desired order.

After hours of tinkering, she finally settled the intricate mechanism of her grandfather's old clock, bringing it back to life. Después de horas de manipulación, finalmente logró ajustar la compleja mecánica del reloj antiguo de su abuelo, reviviendo el tiempo.

12. accept despite lack of complete satisfaction.

Despite feeling that the job offer wasn't her dream position, she decided to settle for the role because it would provide her with better financial security. A pesar de sentir que la oferta laboral no era su posición soñada, decidió aceptar el papel porque le brindaría una mayor seguridad financiera.

13. end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement.

The lawyers worked tirelessly to settle the lawsuit out of court, and after months of negotiations, they finally reached an agreement. Los abogados trabajaron incansablemente para resolver el pleito fuera de juicio y después de meses de negociaciones, llegaron a un acuerdo al fin.

14. dispose of.

After years of collecting antiques, she decided to settle her uncle's estate and donate most of the items to charity. Después de años recopilando antigüedades, decidió liquidar la herencia de su tío y donar la mayoría de los objetos a una organización benéfica.

15. become clear by the sinking of particles.

As the sediment settled to the bottom of the jar, it revealed a previously hidden layer of glittering minerals. Mientras el sedimento se asentaba en el fondo del frasco, reveló una capa de minerales brillantes hasta entonces oculta.

16. cause to become clear by forming a sediment (of liquids).

The coffee grounds will settle at the bottom of the cup once you've stopped stirring it, allowing me to easily pour out the liquid. Los residuos de café se asentaran en el fondo del tazón una vez que hayas parado de removerlo, lo que me permitirá verter con facilidad la líquida.

17. sink down or precipitate.

The sediment in the jar began to settle at the bottom, forming a layer of compacted particles. El sedimento en el jarro comenzó a asentarse en la base, formando una capa de partículas compactadas.

18. fix firmly.

The carpenter carefully settled the loose screw into its socket, ensuring that it was securely fastened. El carpintero cuidadosamente asentó el tornillo suelto en su alojamiento, asegurándose de que estuviera firmemente atornillado.

19. get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury.

After years of waiting, John finally had the opportunity to settle the score with his former business partner who had betrayed him. Después de años de espera, Juan finalmente tuvo la oportunidad de saldar cuentas con su antiguo socio comercial que lo había traicionado.

20. make final.

The judge finally settled the dispute by ruling in favor of the plaintiff, bringing an end to months of litigation. Finalmente, el juez resolvió el conflicto al dictar sentencia a favor del demandante, poniendo fin a meses de litigio.

21. form a community.

The group of nomadic tribes finally settled in the valley, establishing a thriving community that would last for generations. El grupo de tribus nómadas se instaló finalmente en el valle, estableciendo una comunidad próspera que duraría durante generaciones.

22. come as if by falling.

The snowflakes began to settle on my mitten, gently covering its surface in a thin layer of white. Las copos de nieve empezaron a asentarse en mi guante, cubriendo su superficie de manera suave con una capa delgada de blanco.

down adverb

1. spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.

As she walked down the stairs, her confidence began to wane with each step. Mientras descendía por las escaleras, su confianza comenzó a debilitarse con cada paso.

2. away from a more central or a more northerly place.

After leaving the bustling city center, we headed down to the coastal town for some relaxation. Después de dejar el centro de la ciudad bullicioso, nos dirigimos hacia el pueblo costero para disfrutar un poco de relajación.

3. paid in cash at time of purchase.

I paid down my tuition fees upfront, so I didn't have to worry about owing money later on. Pagué mis cuotas de matrícula con anticipación, por lo que no tuve que preocuparme por adeudar dinero más tarde.

4. from an earlier time.

The ancient civilization flourished down in the fertile valleys of Mesopotamia, where agriculture had been practiced for thousands of years. La antigua civilización floreció en las valles fértiles de Mesopotamia, donde la agricultura se había practicado durante miles de años.

5. to a lower intensity.

The music gradually went down, and the crowd began to disperse quietly. La música fue gradualmente bajando y la multitud comenzó a dispersarse tranquilamente.

6. in an inactive or inoperative state.

The team went down after losing their star player, and they failed to score a single goal for the rest of the game. El equipo descendió después de perder al jugador estelar y no logró marcar un solo gol para el resto del partido.