After years of marriage, John had become a wonderful husband to his wife, always supporting her in her endeavors. Después de años de matrimonio, Juan se había convertido en un marido maravilloso para su esposa, siempre apoyándola en sus emprendimientos.

The new husband was still getting used to living in his in-laws' old house, but he was trying his best to make it feel like their own. El nuevo esposo aún se estaba acostumbrando a vivir en la vieja casa de sus suegros, pero estaba tratando lo mejor posible para hacer que se sintiera como propia.

At the wedding reception, the happy couple took to the dance floor for their first dance as a married couple, with the groom beaming proudly as the new husband of his beloved wife. En la recepción de boda, la pareja feliz se llevó al piso de baile para su primera danza como pareja casada, con el novio sonriendo orgulloso como el nuevo esposo de su querida esposa.

just adverb

1. and nothing more.

I've just finished my homework, so I'm ready to go out with friends tonight. (Here, "just" indicates that the speaker has completed their homework and is now free to do something else.) Hecho mi tarea recién, así que estoy listo para salir con amigos esta noche." (Note: The translation is literal, maintaining the same structure and meaning as the original sentence.)

2. indicating exactness or preciseness.

The scientist carefully measured the sample just to get the precise reading, ensuring accurate results in her research. El científico midió cuidadosamente la muestra solo para obtener la lectura precisa, asegurando resultados precisos en su investigación.

3. only a moment ago.

I just received a text message from my friend, and now I have to respond immediately. Acabo de recibir un mensaje de texto de mi amigo y ahora tengo que responder inmediatamente.

4. (used for emphasis) absolutely.

I just can't take it anymore Traducción de 'I just can't take it anymore'

He was just grand as romeo Traducción de 'He was just grand as romeo'

It's simply beautiful! Traducción de 'It's simply beautiful!'

5. only a very short time before.

I just arrived from the party and am still catching my breath; it was so crazy! Acabo de llegar desde la fiesta y estoy todavía recuperándome; fue tan loco!

6. possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true).

It might just happen Traducción de 'It might just happen'

7. exactly at this moment or the moment described.

I just arrived, so I haven't had a chance to unpack yet. Acabo de llegar, así que todavía no he tenido tiempo para desempaquetar aún.

8. by a little.

I only just caught the bus Traducción de 'I only just caught the bus'

He finished the marathon in just under 3 hours Traducción de 'He finished the marathon in just under 3 hours'

It was barely 5 a.m. Traducción de 'It was barely 5 a.m.'

The network has barely 5 percent of viewers Traducción de 'The network has barely 5 percent of viewers'

The batter just missed being hit Traducción de 'The batter just missed being hit'

beat verb

1. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict.

The underdog team managed to beat their opponents in the championship game, earning themselves a spot in the finals. El equipo subcampeón logró vencer a sus rivales en el partido final del campeonato, ganándose un lugar en la gran final.

2. give a beating to.

The police officer had to beat the suspect into submission after he resisted arrest, but he was careful not to inflict any serious injuries. El oficial de policía tuvo que golpear al sospechoso hasta el sometimiento después de que se resistiera a la detención, pero fue cuidadoso para no infligir lesiones graves.

3. hit repeatedly.

The drummer beat out a lively rhythm on his drums, getting everyone in the mood for the party. El baterista golpeó un ritmo animado en sus tambores, poniendo a todos de buen humor para la fiesta.

4. move rhythmically.

The drummer expertly beat out a complex rhythm on his kit, captivating the audience with his energetic performance. El baterista ejecutó con pericia un ritmo complejo en su kit, hipnotizando al público con su desempeño energético.

5. shape by beating.

The blacksmith beat the hot metal into a perfect sword shape, requiring great skill and precision. El herrero golpeó el metal caliente hasta darle la forma de una espada perfecta, requiriendo gran habilidad y precisión.

6. make a rhythmic sound.

The drummer began to beat out a steady rhythm on his kit, getting the crowd pumped up for the concert. El baterista empezó a darle un ritmo constante en su kit, emocionando a la multitud para el concierto.

7. glare or strike with great intensity.

The midday sun beat down on us, making it impossible to stay outside for more than a few minutes. El sol de mediodía nos azotaba con fuerza, lo que hacía imposible permanecer afuera durante más de unos minutos pocos.

8. move with a thrashing motion.

The fish beat its tail wildly against the surface of the water, trying to break free from the hook. El pez golpeaba su cola salvajemente contra la superficie del agua, tratando de liberarse de la cebo.

9. sail with much tacking or with difficulty.

The small sailboat struggled to beat its way upwind against the strong headwinds, making slow progress across the choppy waters. El pequeño barco de vela luchaba por superar suavemente contra los fuertes vientos laterales, haciendo un progreso lento a través del agua turbulentas.

10. stir vigorously.

While making the cake batter, I had to beat the eggs and sugar together until they were well combined. Mientras me preparaba la mezcla para el pastel, tuve que batir los huevos y el azúcar juntos hasta que estuvieran bien combinados.

11. strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music.

As she danced to her favorite song, she couldn't help but beat her chest to the rhythm, feeling the intense emotions surge through her body. Mientras bailaba a su canción favorita, no podía evitar golpear su pecho con el ritmo, sintiendo que las intensas emociones fluían por su cuerpo.

12. be superior.

The new smartphone's advanced features beat its competitors in terms of speed and storage capacity, making it the top choice among tech enthusiasts. Las características avanzadas del nuevo teléfono inteligente superan a sus competidores en términos de velocidad y capacidad de almacenamiento, lo que la convierte en la elección preferida entre los entusiastas de la tecnología.

13. avoid paying.

The company has been accused of beating taxes by hiding their income in offshore accounts. La empresa ha sido acusada de eludir impuestos al esconder sus ingresos en cuentas bancarias offshore.

14. make a sound like a clock or a timer.

The grandfather clock's gentle beat echoed through the quiet hallway, signaling the passing of time. El reloj de abuelo tenía un latido suave que resonaba a través del pasillo vacío, señalando el paso del tiempo.

15. move with a flapping motion.

The hummingbird's wings beat rapidly as it hovered around the bright flower. Las alas del colibrí batían rápidamente mientras volaba alrededor de la flor brillante.

16. indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks.

The conductor beat out the rhythm on his desk to help the musicians get into sync. El director golpeaba el ritmo en su mesa para ayudar a los músicos a sincronizarse.

17. move with or as if with a regular alternating motion.

The drummer's powerful beats kept the audience entranced, as she expertly moved her arms and hands in sync with the music. Los potentes golpes del baterista mantuvieron a la audiencia encantada, mientras que ella movía expertamente sus brazos y manos al compás de la música.

18. make by pounding or trampling.

The ants beat the dry earth to create pathways through the forest floor. Las hormigas golpean la tierra seca para crear senderos a través el suelo del bosque".

19. produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly.

The drummer expertly beat out a complex rhythm on his kit, entrancing the audience with his percussive skills. El baterista ejecutó con habilidad un ritmo complejo en su kit, hipnotizando al público con sus habilidades percutivas.

20. strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting.

The hunter beat the reeds by the riverbank to summon the ducks and geese into flight. El cazador azotó las cañas junto al ribazo para llamar a los patos y gansos al vuelo.

21. beat through cleverness and wit.

The politician was able to beat the opposition's arguments by using her sharp mind and quick thinking, leaving them looking confused. El político fue capaz de vencer los argumentos de la oposición utilizando su mente aguda y pensando rápido, lo que los dejó con cara de confundidos.

22. be a mystery or bewildering to.

The artist's latest sculpture left many visitors in awe, its intricate design beating our minds and refusing to yield any clear explanation. La escultura más reciente del artista dejó a muchos visitantes atónitos, su diseño intrincado venciendo nuestros cerebros y negándose a ceder cualquier explicación clara.

23. wear out completely.

After years of non-stop travel, her feet were thoroughly beaten, and she needed a break to rest them. Después de años de viajes sin interrupción, sus pies estaban exhaustos y necesitaba un descanso para reposarlos.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I beat.
You	You beat.
He/She/It	He/She/It beats.
We	We beat.
You	You beat.
They	They beat.

Complete conjugation.

promotion noun

1. a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution.

The company released a series of promotional videos to promote their new smartphone model, highlighting its advanced features and sleek design. La empresa lanzó una serie de videos promocionales para promover su nuevo modelo de teléfono inteligente, destacando sus características avanzadas y diseño elegante.

2. act of raising in rank or position.

The company's new CEO announced a promotion for John to Director of Operations, effective immediately. El nuevo CEO de la empresa anunció una promoción para John al cargo de Director de Operaciones, efectivo inmediatamente.

3. encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something.

The company's new marketing strategy was a promotion that encouraged employees to share their innovative ideas and projects on social media, which led to a significant increase in employee engagement and productivity. La estrategia de marketing nueva de la empresa fue una promoción que animó a los empleados a compartir sus ideas y proyectos innovadores en las redes sociales, lo que llevó a un aumento significativo en el compromiso y productividad del personal.

4. the advancement of some enterprise.

The company's new marketing strategy was seen as a key promotion that would help them expand their customer base and increase sales. La estrategia de marketing nueva de la empresa se consideró una promoción clave que les ayudaría a ampliar su base de clientes y aumentar las ventas.

thing noun

1. a special situation.

The couple's decision to elope was a thing, and it required them to make some last-minute arrangements. La decisión del par de casarse por sorpresa fue una cosa, y les llevó a hacer algunos arreglos en última hora.

2. an action.

After years of training, her thing is to complete a marathon in under four hours. Después de años de entrenamiento, su cosa es completar una maratón en menos de cuatro horas.

3. a special abstraction.

The philosopher spent hours pondering the thing that was meant by "happiness", trying to grasp its essence and definition. El filósofo pasó horas reflexionando sobre lo que se quería decir con "la felicidad", tratando de asir su esencia y definición.

4. an artifact.

The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient vase, which was considered a significant thing in the museum's collection. El arqueólogo excavó con cuidado la vasija antigua, que se consideraba una cosa significativa en la colección del museo.

5. an event.

The big thing was the surprise party planned by her friends to celebrate her birthday. El gran tema fue la fiesta sorpresa planeada por sus amigos para celebrar su cumpleaños.

6. a vaguely specified concern.

I'm worried about this thing, but I can't quite put my finger on what it is. Estoy preocupado por esto, pero no puedo dar con lo que es exactamente.

7. a statement regarded as an object.

The politician's latest thing, a promise to increase funding for education, has sparked controversy among voters. El último asunto del político, una promesa de aumentar la financiación para la educación, ha desencadenado controversia entre los votantes.

8. an entity that is not named specifically.

Can you pass me that thing on the table over there? I need to use it for my project. Puedes pasarme ese objeto sobre la mesa allí? Necesito usarlo para mi proyecto.

9. any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence.

The philosopher spent hours pondering the nature of time as a thing, trying to understand how it relates to our perception of reality. El filósofo pasó horas reflexionando sobre la naturaleza del tiempo como cosa, tratando de entender cómo se relaciona con nuestra percepción de la realidad.

10. a special objective.

The team's thing was to win the championship, and they worked tirelessly towards that goal. La empresa del equipo era ganar el campeonato y trabajaron incansablemente hacia ese objetivo.

11. a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion.

Despite his rational explanations, John couldn't shake off the thing that drew him to the old, rundown house - he just felt an inexplicable urge to buy it. A pesar de sus explicaciones racionales, John no podía deshacerse de aquello que lo atraía hacia la antigua y ruinosa casa - simplemente sentía un impulso inexplicable para comprarla.

12. a separate and self-contained entity.

The small wooden box was just a thing to her, filled with sentimental value but no monetary worth. La pequeña caja de madera era solo una cosa para ella, llena de valor sentimental pero sin valor monetario alguno.

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.

look verb

1. perceive with attention.

As she walked into the room, she looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings, taking in every detail. Mientras entraba en la habitación, echó un vistazo a los alrededores desconocidos, absorbiendo cada detalle.

2. give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect.

The new restaurant's modern decor looks sleek and sophisticated, making it an ideal spot for dates. El decorado moderno del nuevo restaurante tiene un aspecto elegante y refinado, lo que lo convierte en un lugar ideal para citas.

3. have a certain outward or facial expression.

She looked puzzled at the unexpected news, her eyebrows furrowed in concern. Ella pareció desconcertada ante la sorprendente noticia, sus cejas arrugadas por la preocupación.

4. search or seek.

The detective looked high and low for clues to solve the mystery. El detective buscó arriba y abajo por pistas para resolver el misterio.

5. be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point.

The pilot made sure to look north before landing the plane, ensuring they were on course for the airport. El piloto se aseguró de mirar hacia el norte antes de aterrizar el avión, lo que garantizaba que estuvieran en ruta para llegar al aeropuerto.

6. take charge of or deal with.

The new manager was tasked to look into the company's financial struggles and come up with a plan to turn things around. El nuevo gerente fue encargado de investigar las dificultades financieras de la empresa y presentar un plan para revertir la situación.

7. convey by one's expression.

She looked disappointed when she heard the news, and we all knew something was wrong. Ella pareció descontenta cuando escuchó la noticia, y todos sabíamos que algo iba mal.

8. look forward to the probable occurrence of.

I'm looking to the future and expecting a major breakthrough in our company's technology department. Estoy mirando hacia el futuro y espero un avance importante en la departamento de tecnología de nuestra empresa.

9. accord in appearance with.

The new restaurant's decor looks like a fusion of modern and vintage styles, creating a unique and eclectic atmosphere that appeals to a wide range of customers. El decorado del nuevo restaurante parece una fusión de estilos modernos y vintage, creando un ambiente único y ecléctico que atrae a una amplia gama de clientes.

10. have faith or confidence in.

She looks to her mentor for guidance and support in her new career. Ella busca orientación y apoyo de su mentor en su nueva carrera.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I look.
You	You look.
He/She/It	He/She/It looks.
We	We look.
You	You look.
They	They look.

Complete conjugation.