Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.

Translation result

Habla con propiedad y con las menores palabras que puedas, pero siempre con claridad, porque el fin del discurso no es la ostentación, sino ser entendido. Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.

Análisis sintáctico

speakVerbo: Infinitivo

properlyAdverbio

,Puntuación

andConjunción coordinante

inPreposición / Conjunción subordinante

asPreposición / Conjunción subordinante

fewAdjetivo

wordSustantivo (plural)

asPreposición / Conjunción subordinante

youPronombre personal

canModal

,Puntuación

butConjunción coordinante

alwaysAdverbio

plainlyAdverbio

;Puntuación

forPreposición / Conjunción subordinante

theDeterminante

endSustantivo, singular o masivo

ofPreposición / Conjunción subordinante

speechSustantivo, singular o masivo

beVerbo: Tercera persona presente singular

notAdverbio

ostentationVerbo: Infinitivo

,Puntuación

butConjunción coordinante

toPreposición (To)

beVerbo: Infinitivo

understandVerbo: Participio pasado

.Puntuación

speak verb

1. express in speech.

The charismatic leader spoke passionately about social justice, inspiring the crowd to take action. El líder carismático habló con pasión sobre la justicia social, inspirando a la multitud para tomar acción.

2. exchange thoughts.

The two friends decided to speak about their plans over coffee, sharing their hopes and dreams with each other. Los dos amigos decidieron hablar sobre sus planes mientras bebían café, compartiendo sus esperanzas y sueños el uno con el otro.

3. use language.

The politician was skilled at speaking in front of large crowds, effortlessly conveying her message to the audience. El político era habilidoso para hablar en frente de multitudes grandes, transmitiendo con facilidad su mensaje al público.

4. give a speech to.

The conference keynote speaker will speak on the latest advancements in artificial intelligence at the annual tech summit. El conferencista principal de la reunión hablará sobre los últimos avances en inteligencia artificial en el cumbre tecnológica anual.

5. make a characteristic or natural sound.

The bird spoke sweetly from the treetop, its melodious trills filling the morning air. El pájaro habló dulcemente desde la copa del árbol, sus trinos melodiosos llenaron el aire matutino.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I speak.
You	You speak.
He/She/It	He/She/It speaks.
We	We speak.
You	You speak.
They	They speak.

Complete conjugation.

properly adverb

1. in the right manner.

The chef carefully cooked the soufflé properly, and it rose to perfection in the oven. El chef cocinó con cuidado la soufflé correctamente y se elevó a la perfección en el horno.

2. indicating exactness or preciseness.

He was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do Traducción de 'He was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do'

It was just as he said--the jewel was gone Traducción de 'It was just as he said--the jewel was gone'

It has just enough salt Traducción de 'It has just enough salt'

Properly speaking, all true work is religion.--thomas carlyle Traducción de 'Properly speaking, all true work is religion.--thomas carlyle'

3. in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances.

He was appropriately dressed Traducción de 'He was appropriately dressed'

If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave! Traducción de 'If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!'

I met the junior senator from illinois and i was duly impressed Traducción de 'I met the junior senator from illinois and i was duly impressed'

few adjective

1. a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'.

A few books on the shelf were out of order, making it difficult to find what I needed. Unos pocos libros en la estantería estaban desordenados, lo que me hacía difícil encontrar lo que necesitaba.

The company had a few employees working overtime to meet the tight deadline. La empresa tenía algunos empleados trabajando horas extras para cumplir con el plazo apretado.

There were a few scattered clouds in the sky, but otherwise the day was sunny. Había unos pocos nubarrones esparcidos en el cielo, pero en lo demás fue un día soleado.

word noun

1. a unit of language that native speakers can identify.

The linguist studied the phonological and orthographic properties of words in the indigenous language to better understand its grammatical structure. El lingüista estudió las propiedades fonoológicas y ortográficas de palabras en el idioma indígena para entender mejor su estructura gramatical.

2. a brief statement.

The CEO's word during the press conference was concise and reassuring, addressing the concerns of investors and customers alike. La palabra del CEO durante la conferencia de prensa fue concisa y reconfortante, abordando las preocupaciones de los inversores y clientes por igual.

3. information about recent and important events.

The news anchor delivered the latest word on the ongoing pandemic, providing updates on vaccination rates and hospitalizations. El presentador de noticias dio a conocer la última información sobre el pandémico en curso, proporcionando actualizaciones sobre las tasas de vacunación y los hospitales.

4. a verbal command for action.

The officer gave the word to advance, and the troops moved forward swiftly. El oficial dio la orden de avanzar y las tropas se movieron hacia delante con rapidez.

5. an exchange of views on some topic.

The panel discussion turned into a heated word about the merits of artificial intelligence in healthcare. La discusión en paneles se convirtió en un debate acalorado sobre los méritos de la inteligencia artificial en el cuidado de la salud.

6. a promise.

The politician's campaign slogan was a hollow word, as it failed to materialize into any tangible changes in policy. El lema electoral del político era una palabra hueca, ya que no se materializó en cambios tangibles en la política.

7. a string of bits stored in computer memory.

Large computers use words up to 64 bits long Traducción de 'Large computers use words up to 64 bits long'

8. the divine word of God.

The reverent monk spent hours poring over the sacred Word, seeking guidance from its eternal wisdom. El monje devoto pasó horas estudiando con dedicación el Santo Verbote, buscando orientación de su sabiduría eterna.

9. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group.

The cult leader revealed the sacred word, passed down through generations, to the select few who had proven themselves worthy of its power. El líder de la secta reveló la palabra sagrada, transmitida a través de las generaciones, a los pocos selectos que se habían demostrado dignos del poder que contenía.

10. the sacred writings of the Christian religions.

The pastor delivered a powerful sermon from the book of words, emphasizing the importance of living by God's Word. El pastor predicó un sermón poderoso desde el libro de palabras, enfatizando la importancia de vivir según la Palabra de Dios.

always adverb

1. at all times.

She is always punctual and arrives at her appointments on time. Ella es siempre puntual y llega a sus citas en tiempo.

2. without variation or change, in every case.

She always wears her favorite necklace on special occasions, never deviating from her usual style. Ella siempre lleva su collar favorito en ocasiones especiales, nunca desviándose de su estilo habitual.

3. without interruption.

The company's customer support team is always available, so you can reach out to them anytime you have a question or concern. El equipo de atención al cliente de la empresa está siempre disponible, por lo que puedes ponerte en contacto con ellos en cualquier momento que tengas una pregunta o inquietud.

4. at any time or in any event.

She always checks her email twice before sending it to ensure accuracy. Ella siempre verifica su correo electrónico dos veces antes de enviarlo para asegurar la precisión.

5. forever.

She has always been devoted to her family, and she will continue to be so forever. Ella siempre ha sido devota a su familia, y seguirá siéndolo para siempre.

plainly adverb

1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly').

The answer is obviously wrong Traducción de 'The answer is obviously wrong'

She was in bed and evidently in great pain Traducción de 'She was in bed and evidently in great pain'

He was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list Traducción de 'He was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list'

It is all patently nonsense Traducción de 'It is all patently nonsense'

She has apparently been living here for some time Traducción de 'She has apparently been living here for some time'

I thought he owned the property, but apparently not Traducción de 'I thought he owned the property, but apparently not'

You are plainly wrong Traducción de 'You are plainly wrong'

He is plain stubborn Traducción de 'He is plain stubborn'

2. in a simple manner.

Without extravagance or embellishment Traducción de 'Without extravagance or embellishment'

She was dressed plainly Traducción de 'She was dressed plainly'

They lived very simply Traducción de 'They lived very simply'

end noun

1. either extremity of something that has length.

The artist carefully painted the delicate tendrils at both ends of the intricate wooden carving. El artista pintó con cuidado los delicados tallos en ambos extremos de la intrincada talla de madera.

2. the point in time at which something ends.

The concert came to an end at midnight, leaving the audience with a memorable performance. El concierto llegó a su fin a medianoche, dejando al público con un desempeño memorable.

3. the final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrence.

The end was exciting Traducción de 'The end was exciting'

I had to miss the last of the movie Traducción de 'I had to miss the last of the movie'

4. the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it.

The company's new marketing strategy was designed to reach the end goal of increasing brand awareness by 20% within the next quarter. La estrategia de marketing nueva de la empresa fue diseñada para alcanzar el objetivo final de aumentar la conciencia de marca en un 20% dentro del próximo trimestre.

5. a final part or section.

The final chapter of the book was the end, where the main character's fate was revealed. El capítulo final del libro fue el fin, donde se reveló el destino del personaje principal.

6. a final state.

The movie's end was bittersweet, with the main character saying goodbye to their loved ones before departing into the unknown. El final de la película fue amargo dulce, con el personaje principal despidiéndose de sus seres queridos antes de partir hacia lo desconocido.

7. the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object.

The artist carefully chiseled away at both ends of the sculpture to create a smooth, rounded finish. El artista cuidadosamente raspó ambos extremos de la escultura para crear un acabado suave y redondeado.

8. (football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage.

The left end, Jack, was able to block the opponent's linebacker and create a hole for the running back. El extremo izquierdo, Jack, fue capaz de bloquear al linebackero del contrario y crear un agujero para el corredor.

9. a boundary marking the extremities of something.

The park's western end was marked by a large stone monument, which indicated the boundary between the public space and private property. El extremo occidental del parque estaba marcado por un gran monumento de piedra, que indicaba la frontera entre el espacio público y la propiedad privada.

10. one of two places from which people are communicating to each other.

The phone call was interrupted when Sarah's signal dropped at her end, and she couldn't hear John's voice anymore. La llamada telefónica se interrumpió cuando el señal de Sarah se perdió en su extremo y ya no podía escuchar la voz de John.

11. the part you are expected to play.

The actor's end in the play was that of a charming villain, and he received critical acclaim for his performance. El final del actor en la obra fue el de un vilano encantador, y recibió alabanzas críticas por su actuación.

12. the last section of a communication.

The end of the letter provided additional instructions on how to proceed with the project. El final de la carta proporcionó instrucciones adicionales sobre cómo proceder con el proyecto.

13. a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold.

The seamstress had to carefully cut the end off the fabric roll to make sure it was exactly the right size for the new garment. La costurera tuvo que cortar con cuidado el final del rollo de tela para asegurarse de que fuera exactamente el tamaño correcto para el nuevo vestido.

14. (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage.

The defensive end was able to sack the quarterback, putting pressure on the offense to score. El defensivo exterior logró derribar al quarterback, lo que generó presión sobre el ataque para anotar puntos.

speech noun

1. the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience.

The presidential candidate gave a powerful speech to rally the crowd before the election, emphasizing her commitment to social justice and economic reform. El candidato presidencial dio un discurso poderoso para movilizar a la multitud antes de las elecciones, enfatizando su compromiso con la justicia social y la reforma económica.

2. (language) communication by word of mouth.

The politician delivered a powerful speech to a packed auditorium, urging citizens to take action against climate change. El político pronunció un discurso potente ante un auditorio abarrotado, instando a los ciudadanos a tomar medidas contra el cambio climático.

3. something spoken.

The company's CEO delivered a speech at the annual conference, outlining their plans for future growth and innovation. El CEO de la empresa pronunció un discurso en la conferencia anual, donde presentó sus planes para el crecimiento y la innovación del futuro.

4. the exchange of spoken words.

The president's speech at the international summit was met with applause and cheers from the audience, as she delivered a powerful message on global cooperation. El discurso del presidente en el cumbre internacional fue recibido con aplausos y gritos de entusiasmo por el público, mientras ella transmitía un mensaje poderoso sobre cooperación global.

5. your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally.

Despite her nervousness, Sarah's speech was confident and engaging, which helped to win over the audience. A pesar de su nerviosidad, el discurso de Sarah fue confiado y atractivo, lo que ayudó a ganarse al público.

6. a lengthy rebuke.

The politician delivered a scathing speech to his opponents, lambasting their policies and accusing them of corruption. El político pronunció un discurso escandaloso contra sus oponentes, despotricando contra sus políticas y acusándolos de corrupción.

7. words making up the dialogue of a play.

The playwright carefully crafted the character's speech to reveal their inner struggles and motivations throughout the story. El dramaturgo cuidadosamente forjó el discurso del personaje para revelar sus luchas internas y motivaciones a lo largo de la historia.

8. the mental faculty or power of vocal communication.

The professor studied the nuances of language to better understand the human speech and its ability to convey complex emotions. El profesor estudió las sutilezas del lenguaje para comprender mejor el habla humana y su capacidad para transmitir complejas emociones.

hi noun

1. an expression of greeting.

The hi was warm and welcoming, making me feel at ease in the new office. El saludo fue cálido y acogedor, haciéndome sentirme a gusto en el nuevo despacho.

The conference organizer made sure to include a personal hi on each participant's name tag to create a friendly atmosphere. El organizador de la conferencia se aseguró de incluir un saludo personal en cada tarjeta de nombre del participante para crear un ambiente amigable.

2. a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands.

The tourists spent their vacation exploring the beautiful beaches and active volcanoes of Hi, a popular destination for nature lovers. Los turistas pasaron su vacación explorando las hermosas playas y los volcanes activos de Hilo, un destino popular para amantes de la naturaleza.

After moving from California, Sarah adjusted quickly to life on the islands of Hi, where she discovered a love for surfing and hula dancing. Después de mudarse desde California, Sarah se adaptó rápidamente a la vida en las islas de Hawái, donde descubrió un amor por el surf y el baile hawaiano.

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.

ostentation verb

hi noun

1. an expression of greeting.

The hi was warm and welcoming, making me feel at ease in the new office. El saludo fue cálido y acogedor, haciéndome sentirme a gusto en el nuevo despacho.

2. a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands.

understand verb

1. know and comprehend the nature or meaning of.

After reading the complex theory, she took her time to understand the concepts before moving on to the next chapter. Después de leer la teoría compleja, ella se tomó el tiempo necesario para comprender los conceptos antes de pasar al próximo capítulo.

2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally.

After reading the article, she took a moment to understand the complex concept of quantum physics, finally grasping the underlying principles. Después de leer el artículo, ella tomó un momento para comprender el complejo concepto de la física cuántica, finalmente asimilando los principios subyacentes.

3. make sense of a language.

After studying Spanish for several months, Maria finally understood the nuances of verb conjugation and was able to hold conversations with native speakers. Después de estudiar español durante varios meses, María finalmente comprendió las sutilezas del conjugado de verbos y fue capaz de mantener conversaciones con hablantes nativos.

4. believe to be the case.

After reading the news report, I understand that the company is going bankrupt and thousands of people will lose their jobs. Después de leer el informe de noticias, entiendo que la empresa está declarando concurso y miles de personas perderán sus empleos.

5. be understanding of.

As a mediator, it's my job to understand each side's perspective and find a mutually beneficial solution. Como mediador, es mi trabajo comprender la perspectiva de cada parte y encontrar una solución beneficiosa para ambas.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I understand.
You	You understand.
He/She/It	He/She/It understands.
We	We understand.
You	You understand.
They	They understand.

Complete conjugation.