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    Resources Translator Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.

Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.

Translation result
La vida no deja de ser divertida cuando la gente muere, así como tampoco deja de ser seria cuando la gente ríe. Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh.


life noun

1. a characteristic state or mode of living.

The nomadic lifestyle has been her life for decades, and she wouldn't have it any other way. El estilo de vida nómada ha sido su vida durante décadas y no lo cambiaría por nada del mundo.

2. the experience of being alive.

She reflected on her life and realized that she had accomplished more than she thought possible. Ella reflexionó sobre su vida y se dio cuenta de que había logrado más de lo que pensaba posible.

3. the course of existence of an individual.

She reflected on her life, thinking about all the milestones she had achieved and the challenges she had overcome. Ella reflexionó sobre su vida, pensando en todos los hitos que había alcanzado y los desafíos que había superado.

4. the condition of living or the state of being alive.

After the near-fatal accident, Sarah was grateful for her life and made a conscious effort to appreciate every moment. Después del accidente cerca de mortal, Sarah se sintió agradecida por su vida y hizo un esfuerzo consciente para apreciar cada momento.

5. the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death).

The new smartphone had a limited life before its battery started to drain quickly, requiring frequent recharges. El nuevo teléfono inteligente tenía una vida limitada antes de que su batería empezara a agotarse rápidamente, lo que requería recargas frecuentes.

6. the period between birth and the present time.

After living through a lifetime of ups and downs, she reflected on her life and felt grateful for all the experiences she had. Después de vivir una vida llena de altibos y bajos, ella reflexionó sobre su vida y se sintió agradecida por todos los experiencias que había tenido.

7. the period from the present until death.

After her diagnosis, Sarah began to reevaluate her priorities and make the most of her remaining life, cherishing time with loved ones. Después de su diagnóstico, Sarah comenzó a reevaluar sus prioridades y hacer lo mejor con el resto de su vida, apreciando el tiempo con seres queridos.

8. a living person.

The doctor saved the life of the injured hiker who was trapped on the mountain. El médico salvó la vida del excursionista herido que estaba atrapado en la montaña.

9. animation and energy in action or expression.

The artist poured her life into every brushstroke, imbuing the painting with an undeniable vitality that seemed to pulse with energy. La artista vertió su vida en cada pincelada, infundiendo la pintura con una vitalidad innegable que parecía latir con energía.

10. living things collectively.

The diversity of life on Earth is truly remarkable, with millions of species ranging from tiny bacteria to massive blue whales. La diversidad de la vida en la Tierra es verdaderamente impresionante, con millones de especies que van desde bacterias diminutas hasta grandes ballenas azules.

11. the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms from nonliving ones.

The discovery of water on Mars has sparked new hope for finding signs of life beyond our planet. El descubrimiento de agua en Marte ha generado nueva esperanza para encontrar indicios de vida más allá de nuestro planeta.

12. an account of the series of events making up a person's life.

The biographer spent years researching her subject's life, pouring over old letters and diaries to get a comprehensive understanding of her experiences. La biógrafa pasó años investigando la vida de su objeto de estudio, repasando viejos cartas y diarios para obtener una comprensión integral de sus experiencias.

13. a motive for living.

After her diagnosis, she found new purpose in life and dedicated herself to raising awareness about cancer research. Después de su diagnóstico, encontró un nuevo propósito en la vida y se dedicó a concienciar sobre investigación del cáncer.

14. a prison term lasting as long as the prisoner lives.

The doctor told the patient that his new medication would improve the quality of his life. El médico le dijo al paciente que su nueva medicación mejorarla la calidad de su vida.

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.

cease verb

1. put an end to a state or an activity.

Quit teasing your little brother Traducción de 'Quit teasing your little brother'

2. have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense.

Either spatial or metaphorical Traducción de 'Either spatial or metaphorical'
The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed Traducción de 'The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed'
Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other Traducción de 'Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other'
My property ends by the bushes Traducción de 'My property ends by the bushes'
The symphony ends in a pianissimo Traducción de 'The symphony ends in a pianissimo'

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.

funny adjective


people noun

1. (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively.

The people gathered in the town square to celebrate the anniversary of their city's founding. La gente se reunificó en la plaza del pueblo para celebrar el aniversario del fundación de su ciudad.

2. the body of citizens of a state or country.

The people of this small town came together to organize a charity event to help those affected by the recent flood. El pueblo de esta pequeña ciudad se unió para organizar un evento benéfico para ayudar a aquellos afectados por la reciente inundación.

3. members of a family line.

The people from John's side of the family have always been known for their love of music, while those from his wife's side are more interested in sports. Los familiares de la parte de la familia de Juan siempre han sido conocidos por su amor a la música, mientras que aquellos de parte de su esposa están más interesados en los deportes.

4. the common people generally.

The politicians often forget that it's not just about serving themselves, but about serving the people who put them in office. Los políticos a menudo olvidan que no es solo sobre servir a sí mismos, sino sobre servir a las personas que los pusieron en el cargo.

move verb

1. change location.

The family decided to move to a new home in the suburbs, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. La familia decidió mudarse a una nueva casa en las afueras, lejos de la animada vida urbana.

2. cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense.

The company's decision to expand its operations will move our entire department to a new building on the outskirts of town. La decisión de la empresa para ampliar sus operaciones llevará a nuestro departamento entero a un nuevo edificio en los alrededores del pueblo.

3. move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion.

The dancer moved across the stage, her arms swaying and her feet tapping out the rhythm of the music. La bailarina se movió por el escenario, sus brazos ondulando y sus pies golpeando el ritmo de la música.

4. change residence, affiliation, or place of employment.

After graduating from college, she decided to move to New York City for a job opportunity in finance. Después de graduarse en la universidad, decidió mudarse a Nueva York para aprovechar una oportunidad laboral en finanzas.

5. follow a procedure or take a course.

The new employee was asked to move through the onboarding process, which included completing several online tutorials and attending orientation sessions. El nuevo empleado fue pedido que se moviera a través del proceso de incorporación, que incluía completar varios tutoriales en línea y asistir a sesiones de orientación.

6. be in a state of action.

The company is moving quickly to address the customer complaints and resolve the issue. La empresa está moviéndose rápidamente para abordar las quejas de los clientes y resolver el problema.

7. go or proceed from one point to another.

The family decided to move to the new house on the outskirts of town, eager to start their new life together. La familia decidió mudarse a la nueva casa en las afueras de la ciudad, ansiosa por empezar su nueva vida juntos.

8. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action).

The choreographer asked the dancers to move through the routine with precision and passion. El coreógrafo pidió a los bailarines que realizaran el rutinario con precisión y pasión.

9. have an emotional or cognitive impact upon.

The news of her passing moved me deeply, and I couldn't help but think about all the happy memories we shared. La noticia de su fallecimiento me conmovió profundamente y no pude evitar pensar en todas las memorias felices que compartimos.

10. give an incentive for action.

The company's promise to increase employee benefits moved many of them to stay with the organization despite rumors of layoffs. La promesa de la empresa de aumentar beneficios para empleados movió a muchos de ellos a permanecer en la organización pese a los rumores sobre despidos.

11. arouse sympathy or compassion in.

The heart-wrenching story of the refugee family moved many viewers to tears and inspired donations to help them rebuild their lives. La historia conmovedora de la familia refugiada conmovió a muchos espectadores hasta las lágrimas y inspiró donaciones para ayudarlos a reconstruir sus vidas.

12. dispose of by selling.

After downsizing, the company decided to move its old inventory to clear out space in their warehouse. Después de reducir su tamaño, la empresa decidió mover su inventario antiguo para liberar espacio en su almacén.

13. progress by being changed.

The company is moving towards sustainability by implementing eco-friendly practices, which has significantly reduced its carbon footprint over the past year. La empresa se está dirigiendo hacia la sostenibilidad implementando prácticas amigables con el medio ambiente, lo que ha reducido significativamente su huella de carbono en el pasado año.

14. live one's life in a specified environment.

After graduating from college, she decided to move to New York City and pursue her dream of becoming an artist. Después de graduarse en la universidad, decidió mudarse a la ciudad de Nueva York y perseguir su sueño de convertirse en artista.

15. have a turn.

It's my turn to move, so I'll go first in the game of chess. Es mi turno de mover, así que iré primero en el juego del ajedrez.

16. propose formally.

The suitor decided to move on his colleague, Sarah, after knowing her for several years. El pretendiente decidió avanzar en relación con su colega, Sara, después de conocerla durante varios años.

more adjective

1. (comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree.

The new smartphone has more storage capacity than its predecessor, making it ideal for users who need to store large files. El nuevo smartphone tiene una capacidad de almacenamiento mayor que su antecesor, lo que lo hace ideal para los usuarios que necesitan almacenar archivos grandes.
This recipe requires more flour than the original one, so be sure to adjust the ingredients accordingly to avoid any issues with the texture. Esta receta requiere más harina que la original, así que asegúrate de ajustar los ingredientes según sea necesario para evitar problemas con la textura.

2. (comparative of `many' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number.

The company is planning to hire more employees to meet the growing demand for their products. La empresa está planeando contratar a más empleados para satisfacer la creciente demanda de sus productos.
This recipe requires more sugar than the original version, so be sure to adjust accordingly. Este receta requiere más azúcar que la versión original, así que asegúrese de ajustar según sea necesario.

cease verb

1. put an end to a state or an activity.

Quit teasing your little brother Traducción de 'Quit teasing your little brother'

2. have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense.

Either spatial or metaphorical Traducción de 'Either spatial or metaphorical'
The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed Traducción de 'The bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed'
Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other Traducción de 'Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other'
My property ends by the bushes Traducción de 'My property ends by the bushes'
The symphony ends in a pianissimo Traducción de 'The symphony ends in a pianissimo'

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.

serious adjective

1. concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities.

As a serious business major, she spent most of her free time studying and preparing for her exams, rather than attending parties or social events. Como una estudiante de negocios seria, pasó la mayoría de su tiempo libre estudiando y preparándose para sus exámenes en lugar de asistir a fiestas o eventos sociales.
The CEO is a serious person who doesn't tolerate any nonsense in the office; he expects his employees to stay focused on their work and avoid distractions. El CEO es una persona seria que no tolera ningún disparate en la oficina; espera que sus empleados se centren en su trabajo y eviten distracciones.

2. completely lacking in playfulness.

The serious professor never cracked a smile during lectures, and his students found him intimidating. El profesor serio nunca sonrió durante las clases y sus estudiantes lo encontraron intimidante.
After losing his job, John became serious about finding a new career path, putting aside his previous frivolous hobbies. Después de perder su trabajo, Juan se convirtió en serio sobre encontrar un nuevo trayecto profesional, dejando de lado sus anteriores aficiones frivolas.

people noun

1. (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively.

The people gathered in the town square to celebrate the anniversary of their city's founding. La gente se reunificó en la plaza del pueblo para celebrar el aniversario del fundación de su ciudad.

2. the body of citizens of a state or country.

The people of this small town came together to organize a charity event to help those affected by the recent flood. El pueblo de esta pequeña ciudad se unió para organizar un evento benéfico para ayudar a aquellos afectados por la reciente inundación.

3. members of a family line.

The people from John's side of the family have always been known for their love of music, while those from his wife's side are more interested in sports. Los familiares de la parte de la familia de Juan siempre han sido conocidos por su amor a la música, mientras que aquellos de parte de su esposa están más interesados en los deportes.

4. the common people generally.

The politicians often forget that it's not just about serving themselves, but about serving the people who put them in office. Los políticos a menudo olvidan que no es solo sobre servir a sí mismos, sino sobre servir a las personas que los pusieron en el cargo.

laugh verb

1. produce laughter.

The comedian's witty jokes had the audience laughing throughout the performance. Las bromas ingeniosas del comediante hicieron reír al público a lo largo de la actuación.
She couldn't help but laugh at her friend's silly impressions of their boss. Ella no podía evitar reír al ver las impresiones ridículas que su amiga hacía de su jefe.
The children laughed with glee as they played tag in the park on a sunny afternoon. Los niños se riían con alegría mientras jugaban al escondido en el parque en una tarde soleada.

Conjugation

Pronoun Conjugation
I
I laugh.
You
You laugh.
He/She/It
He/She/It laughs.
We
We laugh.
You
You laugh.
They
They laugh.
Complete conjugation.