My grandmother was so weak, we weren't sure she would pull through.

Translation result

Mi abuela estaba tan débil que no estábamos seguros de que pudiera salir adelante. My grandmother was so weak, we weren't sure she would pull through.

Syntax analysis

myPersonal pronoun

grandmotherNoun, singular or mass

beVerb, past tense

soAdverb

weakAdjective

,Punctuation

wePersonal pronoun

beVerb, past tense

notAdverb

sureAdjective

shePersonal pronoun

willModal

pullVerb, infinitive

throughPreposition / Subordinating Conjunction

.Punctuation

grandmother noun

1. the mother of your father or mother.

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.

so adverb

1. to a very great extent or degree.

The new policy has been so successful that we're considering rolling it out globally. (In this sentence, "so" emphasizes the extent of the success, indicating that it's extremely successful.) La nueva política ha sido tan exitosa que estamos considerando implementarla a nivel global. (En esta oración, "tan" enfatiza el extremo del éxito, lo que indica que es enormemente exitosa.)

2. in a manner that facilitates.

She spoke so quietly in the library that we didn't disturb anyone else, allowing us to focus on our studies. Ella habló tan silenciosamente en la biblioteca que no molestamos a nadie más, lo que nos permitió enfocarnos en nuestros estudios.

3. in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied.

The city was so crowded that we had to push our way through the streets. (Here, "so" indicates the extent of the crowd, implying that it was extremely busy and congested.) La ciudad estaba tan concurrida que tuvimos que empujar nuestro camino a través de las calles. (Aquí, "tan" indica el grado de concurrido, sugiriendo que fue extremadamente ocupado y congestionado.)

4. to a certain unspecified extent or degree.

The new employee was so enthusiastic that she ended up talking to every single person in the office on her first day. (Here, "so" indicates a significant but unspecified level of enthusiasm.) El nuevo empleado estaba tan entusiasmado que se encontró hablando con cada persona del despacho en su primer día de trabajo. (Aquí, "tan" indica un nivel significativo pero no especificado de entusiasmo.)

5. in the same way.

She sang so beautifully that everyone in the audience was mesmerized by her performance. Ella cantó tan bellamente que todos en la audiencia estaban hipnotizados por su actuación.

6. in the way indicated.

Please follow the instructions carefully so you don't miss any important steps in the recipe. Por favor, sigue las instrucciones con atención para no perder ninguno de los pasos importantes en la receta.

7. (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed.

She was so tired that she fell asleep on the couch as soon as she got home from work. Ella estaba tan cansada que se durmió en el sofá apenas llegó a casa desde el trabajo.

8. subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors).

I finished my presentation and so did my colleague, who had been working on her slides for hours. Terminé mi presentación y así lo hizo mi colega, quien había estado trabajando en sus diapositivas durante horas.

9. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result.

Since she had already finished her homework, she was free to watch TV so she decided to catch up on her favorite show. Dado que ya había terminado sus tareas, estaba libre para ver la televisión y decidió ponerse al día con su programa favorito.

10. in truth (often tends to intensify).

So, I'm not just saying this because I'm biased, but our new product is really going to revolutionize the industry. (Here, "so" emphasizes the speaker's genuine opinion.) Así que no estoy simplemente diciendo esto porque estoy sesgado, pero nuestro nuevo producto realmente va a revolucionar la industria. (Aquí, "así que" enfatiza la opinión genuina del hablante)

weak adjective

1. wanting in physical strength.

After months of illness, John felt weak and struggled to climb the stairs without getting winded. Después de meses de enfermedad, Juan se sentía débil y luchaba por subir las escaleras sin cansarse.

The frail elderly woman needed assistance crossing the street because her legs were too weak to support her weight. La anciana anciana frágil necesitaba asistencia para cruzar la calle porque sus piernas eran demasiado débiles para soportar su peso.

The athlete's weak muscles made it difficult for him to complete the grueling obstacle course, but he vowed to start training harder. Los músculos débiles del atleta lo hicieron difícil para él completar el curso de obstáculos agotador, pero juró empezar a entrenarse con más dureza.

be verb

1. have the quality of being.

2. be identical to.

3. occupy a certain position or area.

4. have an existence, be extant.

5. happen, occur, take place.

6. be identical or equivalent to.

7. form or compose.

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.

12. to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form.

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.

sure adjective

1. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty.

The detective was sure that he had solved the case, and his confident smile said it all. El detective estaba seguro de que había resuelto el caso y su sonrisa confiada decía todo.

After verifying the information, she was sure that the flight would depart on schedule. Después de verificar la información, ella estaba segura de que el vuelo saldría con puntualidad.

2. certain to occur.

The storm is sure to hit us tonight, so we should prepare for it by boarding up the windows. La tormenta es segura de golpearnos esta noche, por lo que deberíamos prepararnos para ella cerrando las ventanas.

With the company's financial struggles, a bankruptcy is sure to happen unless they receive an emergency loan. Con las dificultades financieras de la empresa, un concurso de quiebras es seguro que suceda a menos que reciban un préstamo de emergencia.

pull verb

1. cause to move by pulling.

The firefighter had to pull the heavy hose across the floor to reach the burning building. El bombero tuvo que tirar del pesado manguera a través el suelo para llegar al edificio en llamas.

2. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes.

The charismatic leader had a way to pull people together, effortlessly drawing them into her vision for the future. El líder carismático tenía un modo de atraer a la gente, atrayendo con facilidad a los miembros hacia su visión del futuro.

3. move into a certain direction.

The team pulled back onto their side of the field after halftime to regroup and reassess their strategy. El equipo retrocedió a su lado del campo después de la mitad para reagruparse y reevaluar su estrategia.

4. apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion.

The swimmer pulled herself up onto the dock, exhausted from her long distance in the lake. La nadadora se subió a la balsa, exhausta después de su larga distancia en el lago.

5. perform an act, usually with a negative connotation.

The politician's opponents accused him of pulling a fast one on the public by hiding his true intentions behind a veil of deceit. Los opositores del político lo acusaron de hacerles una jugada sucia al público, escondiendo sus verdaderas intenciones detrás de un velo de engaño.

6. bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover.

She pulled out a book from her bag to read during the flight. Ella sacó un libro de su bolsa para leer durante el vuelo.

7. steer into a certain direction.

The pilot had to pull the plane gently to avoid colliding with the other aircraft on the runway. El piloto tuvo que tirar el avión suavemente para evitar chocar con los otros aviones en la pista.

8. strain abnormally.

After twisting her ankle, Sarah was worried that she might pull it again if she didn't give it enough time to heal. Después de torcerse el tobillo, Sarah se preocupó de que podría volver a torcerlo si no le daba tiempo suficiente para curarse.

9. cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense.

The strong gust of wind pulled the tree branches towards the north, causing them to lean precariously. Un fuerte viento sopló las ramas del árbol hacia el norte, haciéndolas inclinarse peligrosamente.

10. operate when rowing a boat.

As we glided across the calm lake, I had to pull hard on the oars to maintain our speed and direction. Mientras nos deslizábamos a través del lago sereno, tuve que tirar con fuerza de las remos para mantener nuestra velocidad y dirección.

11. rein in to keep from winning a race.

The jockey had to pull his horse back in the final stretch to avoid breaking the track record. El jinete tuvo que frenar a su caballo en la recta final para evitar romper el récord del circuito.

12. tear or be torn violently.

The strong gust of wind pulled the roof off the old barn, leaving it exposed to the elements. Un fuerte viento sacó el techo del antiguo granero, dejándolo expuesto a los elementos.

13. hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing.

The golfer pulled her shot straight down the fairway, relieved to see it sailing towards the green. El golfista tiró su tiro recto por el carril central, aliviado de ver que iba hacia la verde.

14. strip of feathers.

The taxidermist carefully pulled the feathers from the bird's body to preserve its skin. El taxidermista extrajo cuidadosamente las plumas del cuerpo del ave para preservar su piel.

15. remove, usually with some force or effort.

The firefighter had to pull the burning curtain away from the window to get to the trapped family inside. El bombero tuvo que tirar la cortina ardiendo lejos de la ventana para llegar a la familia atrapada adentro.

16. take sides with.

The politician was accused of pulling with the powerful corporation, which led to widespread criticism from her opponents. El político fue acusado de tener tratos con la poderosa corporación, lo que llevó a una crítica generalizada por parte de sus opositores.

17. take away.

The strong gust of wind started to pull the trash cans off the curb, leaving the street littered with garbage. El fuerte viento comenzó a arrastrar las bolsas de basura del borde de la acera, dejando la calle cubierta de basura.