Resources Translator The bill just barely got through Congress.

The bill just barely got through Congress.

Translation result

El proyecto de ley apenas logró ser aprobado en el Congreso. The bill just barely got through Congress.

Syntax analysis

theDeterminer

billNoun, singular or mass

justAdverb

barelyAdverb

getVerb, past tense

throughPreposition / Subordinating Conjunction

congressProper noun

.Punctuation

bill noun

1. a statute in draft before it becomes law.

The senator carefully reviewed the bill on tax reform, making sure to address the concerns of her constituents. El senador revisó cuidadosamente el proyecto de ley sobre la reforma tributaria, asegurándose de abordar las preocupaciones de sus constituyentes.

2. an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered.

After receiving the bill from the restaurant, Sarah carefully reviewed it to ensure that everything was correct before signing and leaving a 20% tip. Después de recibir la cuenta del restaurante, Sarah revisó con cuidado para asegurarse de que todo fuera correcto antes de firmar y dejar un 20% de propina.

3. a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank).

The tourist exchanged her foreign currency for a stack of fresh bills at the airport ATM. El turista cambió su moneda extranjera por un montón de billetes frescos en el cajero automático del aeropuerto.

4. the entertainment offered at a public presentation.

The comedy club's bill featured a talented lineup of comedians, including a headlining act that left the audience in stitches. El programa de entretenimiento del club de comedia presentó una línea de talentos de comediantes, incluyendo un actuación principal que dejó al público en un estado de risa.

5. an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution.

The company's latest bill, featuring their new product line, was distributed at the trade show and generated significant interest among attendees. La última factura de la empresa, que presenta su nueva línea de productos, se distribuyó en el salón del comercio y generó un interés significativo entre los asistentes.

6. a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement.

As we walked down the street, I noticed a large bill for a new restaurant on the corner, complete with a picture of their signature dish. Mientras caminábamos por la calle, me di cuenta de una gran factura para un nuevo restaurante en la esquina, con una imagen de su plato insignia.

7. a list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare).

The theater's playbill featured the cast and crew of the new production, along with a detailed bill outlining the show's schedule and running time. El cartel del teatro presentaba el reparto y equipo de la nueva producción, junto con una lista detallada que incluía el horario y duración del espectáculo.

8. a cutting tool with a sharp edge.

He used a bill to prune branches off of the tree Traducción de 'He used a bill to prune branches off of the tree'

9. a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes.

The baseball cap had a curved bill that shielded my face from the sun, allowing me to focus on the game. La gorra de béisbol tenía un borde curvo que protegía mi cara del sol, lo que me permitió enfocarme en el juego.

10. horny projecting mouth of a bird.

The flamingo's bright pink bill was perfectly suited to filter small crustaceans from the murky waters. El pico rosado intenso del flamenco estaba perfectamente adaptado para filtrar pequeños crustáceos de las aguas turbias.

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'

barely adverb

1. only a very short time before.

She barely escaped the floodwaters, which had risen overnight and were still rising when she made her way to higher ground. Ella apenas logró escapar de las aguas inundadas, que habían crecido durante la noche y continuaban creciendo cuando se dirigió a terrenos más altos.

2. almost not.

He hardly ever goes fishing Traducción de 'He hardly ever goes fishing'

He was scarce sixteen years old Traducción de 'He was scarce sixteen years old'

They scarcely ever used the emergency generator Traducción de 'They scarcely ever used the emergency generator'

I can hardly hear what she is saying Traducción de 'I can hardly hear what she is saying'

She barely seemed to notice him Traducción de 'She barely seemed to notice him'

We were so far back in the theater, we could barely read the subtitles Traducción de 'We were so far back in the theater, we could barely read the subtitles'

3. 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'

get verb

1. come into the possession of something concrete or abstract.

She got a promotion at work, which came with a significant increase in salary and new responsibilities. Ella obtuvo una promoción en el trabajo, que vino con un aumento significativo en la salario y nuevas responsabilidades.

2. enter or assume a certain state or condition.

After a long day, she likes to get into her pajamas and relax on the couch. Después de un largo día, le gusta meterse en su ropa de dormir y relajarse en el sofá.

3. cause to move.

The coach yelled at her teammates, trying to get them moving down the court before halftime. El entrenador gritó a sus compañeros de equipo intentando hacerlos mover por la pista antes del descanso en el medio tiempo.

4. receive a specified treatment (abstract).

The therapist helped her patient get cognitive behavioral therapy to manage anxiety. La terapeuta ayudó a su paciente a recibir terapia cognitivo-comportamental para manejar la ansiedad.

5. reach a destination.

After hours of driving, we finally got to the beach resort and were able to relax on the sun-kissed sand. Después de horas de conducción, finalmente llegamos al resort de playa y pudimos relajarnos en la arena soleada.

6. go or come after and bring or take back.

After finishing my project, I'll get my laptop from the other room to start working on it again. Dentro de unos minutos, después de terminar mi proyecto, iré a buscar mi portátil desde el otro cuarto para empezar a trabajar en él de nuevo.

7. go through (mental or physical states or experiences).

After a long and tiring journey, Sarah was exhausted and just wanted to get some rest. Después de un largo y fatigante viaje, Sarah estaba exhausta y solo quería descansar un rato.

8. take vengeance on or get even.

After years of being bullied in school, John finally got his chance to get revenge by outsmarting his former tormentor in a business deal. Después de años de ser acosado en la escuela, Juan finalmente tuvo su oportunidad de vengarse al superar a su antiguo acosador en un trato comercial.

9. achieve a point or goal.

After months of training, she finally gets her black belt in karate, achieving a long-held goal. Después de meses de entrenamiento, finalmente logra obtener el cinturón negro en karate, alcanzando un objetivo largamente anhelado.

10. cause to do.

The coach will get her team to focus on their strengths before the big game. El entrenador hará que su equipo se centre en sus fortalezas antes del gran partido.

11. succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase.

The dog finally got the squirrel it had been chasing around the backyard for hours. El perro finalmente logró atrapar el ardilla que había estado persiguiendo por el jardín trasero durante horas.

12. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes).

After a few months on a strict diet, Sarah started to get leaner and her clothes were fitting better than before. Después de varios meses con una dieta estricta, Sarah empezó a ponerse más delgada y sus ropas se ajustaban mejor que antes.

13. be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness.

After eating that spoiled sandwich, John got food poisoning and spent the rest of the day in bed. Después de comer ese sandwichespoil, Juan se contagió de intoxicación alimentaria y pasó el resto del día en la cama.

14. communicate with a place or person.

Can you get in touch with the hotel concierge to reserve a table for us? Puedes ponerte en contacto con el concierto del hotel para reservar una mesa para nosotros?

15. give certain properties to something.

The artist got a sense of texture to the painting by adding thick layers of paint. (In this sentence, the verb "got" means to give the property of texture to the painting.) El artista le dio un sentido de textura al cuadro al agregar capas gruesas de pintura. (En esta oración, el verbo "le dio" significa dar la propiedad de textura al cuadro.)

16. move into a desired direction of discourse.

The moderator tried to get the discussion back on track by asking a thought-provoking question that steered the conversation towards the main topic. El moderador intentó llevar la discusión de vuelta al tema principal pidiendo una pregunta pensadora que dirigió el diálogo hacia el asunto principal.

17. grasp with the mind or develop an understanding of.

After reading the article, I finally get what the author means by "social justice". Después de leer el artículo, finalmente entiendo qué quiere decir el autor con "justicia social".

18. attract and fix.

The strong adhesive is designed to get the broken plate in place, ensuring it doesn't fall off again. El adhesivo fuerte está diseñado para colocar la placa rota en su lugar, asegurándose de que no se caiga otra vez.

19. reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot.

The boxer tried to get her opponent with a powerful right hook, but she dodged it just in time. El boxeador intentó conectar con un golpe derecho potente a su oponente, pero ella lo esquivó justo a tiempo.

20. reach by calculation.

The accountant had to get the total revenue by multiplying the number of units sold by their respective prices. El contable tuvo que obtener el ingreso total multiplicando el número de unidades vendidas por sus respectivos precios.

21. acquire as a result of some effort or action.

After months of job hunting, she finally got a promotion and a significant salary increase. Después de meses de búsqueda laboral, ella finalmente obtuvo un ascenso y un aumento salarial significativo.

22. purchase.

Can you get me that new smartphone from the latest collection? Puedes obtenerme ese nuevo teléfono inteligente de la nueva colección más reciente?

23. perceive by hearing.

As I walked into the concert hall, I got the beat of the drum solo and couldn't help but tap my foot along with the music. Al entrar en el salón de concierto, me di cuenta del ritmo de la sola de batería y no pude evitar dar golpecitos con el pie al compás de la música.

24. suffer from the receipt of.

The company got a lot of negative publicity after the scandal, which damaged their reputation and affected their sales. La empresa recibió una gran cantidad de publicidad negativa después del escándalo, lo que dañó su reputación y afectó sus ventas.

25. receive as a retribution or punishment.

After repeatedly violating traffic laws, he was going to get a hefty fine for his reckless driving. Después de violar repetidamente las leyes de tráfico, se iba a recibir una multa pesada por su conducción temeraria.

26. leave immediately.

Can you get out of here? I need to leave right away for my meeting. ¿Puedes salir de aquí? Necesito irme ahora mismo para mi reunión.

27. reach and board.

The sailor had to get to the dock quickly in order to catch the tide, so she hurried across the gangway. El marinero tuvo que llegar rápidamente al muelle para atrapar la marea, por lo que cruzó con prisa el pasarela.

28. irritate.

The constant noise from the construction site was starting to get on my nerves, making me feel anxious and frustrated. El ruido constante del sitio de construcción empezaba a molestarme, haciendo que me sintiera ansioso y frustrado.

29. evoke an emotional response.

The heartfelt speech was designed to get tears from the audience, and it succeeded in evoking a powerful emotional response. El discurso conmovedor fue diseñado para obtener lágrimas del público y lo logró en evocar una respuesta emocional poderosa.

30. apprehend and reproduce accurately.

The journalist got the details of the story from multiple sources to ensure accurate reporting. El periodista obtuvo los detalles de la historia desde múltiples fuentes para asegurar un informe preciso.

31. earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher.

The batter got to first base after the pitcher threw four consecutive balls, resulting in an automatic walk. El bateador llegó a primera base después que el lanzador lanzara cuatro pelotas consecutivas, lo que dio lugar a un pase automático.

32. overcome or destroy.

The strong winds will get the weak trees, causing them to topple over. Los fuertes vientos harán caer a los árboles débiles, haciendo que se vuelvan a tierra.

33. be a mystery or bewildering to.

The new AI technology got me, I couldn't understand how it was able to learn and adapt so quickly. La nueva tecnología de inteligencia artificial me cogió por sorpresa, no podía entender cómo era capaz de aprender y adaptarse tan rápidamente.

34. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action.

After months of planning, she finally got started on her novel, scribbling down the opening paragraph. Después de meses de planificación, finalmente comenzó a trabajar en su novela, garabateando el párrafo inicial.

35. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses).

After the car accident, John had to get treated for his broken leg at the hospital. Después del accidente de coche, Juan tuvo que recibir tratamiento por su pierna rota en el hospital.

36. make (offspring) by reproduction.

Abraham begot isaac Traducción de 'Abraham begot isaac'

John fathered four daughters Traducción de 'John fathered four daughters'

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I get.
You	You get.
He/She/It	He/She/It gets.
We	We get.
You	You get.
They	They get.

Complete conjugation.

congress noun

1. the legislature of the United States government.

The new tax reform bill was passed by Congress after months of debate and negotiation. El nuevo proyecto de ley de reforma tributaria fue aprobado por el Congreso después de meses de debates y negociaciones.

2. a meeting of elected or appointed representatives.

The annual congress of the medical association brought together thousands of doctors and researchers to share their latest findings and discuss the latest advancements in the field. El congreso anual de la asociación médica reunió a miles de doctores y investigadores para compartir sus hallazgos más recientes y discutir los avances más recientes en el campo.

3. a national legislative assembly.

The President addressed the Congress to discuss the new economic stimulus package. El presidente dirigió el Congreso para discutir el nuevo paquete de estímulo económico.

4. the social act of assembling for some common purpose.

His meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day Traducción de 'His meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day'

The lovers met discreetly for the purposes of sexual congress Traducción de 'The lovers met discreetly for the purposes of sexual congress'