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    Resources Translator The director is trying to play down the significance of the recent cutbacks.

The director is trying to play down the significance of the recent cutbacks.

Translation result
El director intenta restar importancia a la importancia de los recientes recortes. The director is trying to play down the significance of the recent cutbacks.


director noun

1. someone who controls resources and expenditures.

The director of the marketing department was responsible for allocating the company's advertising budget, ensuring that our campaigns reached the target audience without exceeding the allocated funds. El director del departamento de marketing era responsable de asignar el presupuesto publicitario de la empresa, asegurándose de que nuestras campañas lleguen al público objetivo sin superar el monto asignado.

2. member of a board of directors.

The director of the company was responsible for making key decisions about the future direction of the business. El director de la empresa era responsable de tomar decisiones clave sobre el futuro rumbo de la empresa.

3. someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show.

The director of the new play was meticulous about every detail, from the set design to the actors' costumes, ensuring that the performance would be nothing short of spectacular. El director del nuevo espectáculo fue meticuloso en cada detalle, desde el diseño de escenografía hasta los trajes de los actores, asegurando que la representación sería nada menos que espléndida.

4. the person who directs the making of a film.

The director of the new blockbuster movie was thrilled to announce that it had broken box office records. El director del nuevo película de gran éxito anunció con entusiasmo que había roto récords en la taquilla.

5. the person who leads a musical group.

The director of the jazz band skillfully conducted the ensemble, bringing out the perfect blend of saxophone and trumpet solos. El director de la banda de jazz dirigió con habilidad el conjunto, sacando a relucir la perfecta mezcla de solos de saxofón y trompeta.

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.

try verb

1. make an effort or attempt.

I'm going to try my best to finish this project on time, so please don't schedule anything else for me today. Voy a esforzarme al máximo para terminar este proyecto a tiempo, así que por favor no programes nada más para mí hoy.

2. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to.

The company will try out this new software to assess its compatibility with our existing systems. La empresa probará este nuevo software para evaluar su compatibilidad con nuestros sistemas existentes.

3. put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of.

The esteemed judge tried the defendant for their alleged crimes, carefully considering the evidence presented in court. El juez distinguido intentó al acusado por sus presuntos delitos, considerando detenidamente la evidencia presentada en el tribunal.

4. take a sample of.

The scientist tried to extract a small sample from the rock formation to analyze its composition. El científico intentó extraer una pequeña muestra del formación rocosa para analizar su composición.

5. examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process.

The judge decided to try the case without a jury, allowing her to make a swift and impartial decision. El juez decidió intentar el caso sin jurado, lo que le permitió tomar una decisión rápida e imparcial.

6. give pain or trouble to.

The mosquito's incessant buzzing tried me all night, making it impossible for me to fall asleep. El zumbido incesante del mosquito me trató toda la noche, lo que hizo imposible que yo cayera dormido.

7. test the limits of.

The daredevil tried to break the world record by skydiving from a higher altitude than ever attempted before, pushing the boundaries of human endurance. El valiente intentó romper el récord mundial saltando en paracaídas desde una altura más alta que nunca había intentado antes, empujando los límites del agotamiento humano.

8. melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities.

The chef tried the rendered pork fat to clarify its consistency and remove any unwanted particles before using it for frying. El chef probó el grasa de cerdo cocida para aclarar su consistencia y eliminar cualquier partícula indeseable antes de utilizarla para freír.

9. put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice.

She decided to try on the new dress at home before taking it to the party, just to make sure she looked perfect. Ella decidió probar el vestido nuevo en casa antes de llevarlo al partido, solo para asegurarse de que se veía perfecta.

Conjugation

Pronoun Conjugation
I
I try.
You
You try.
He/She/It
He/She/It tries.
We
We try.
You
You try.
They
They try.
Complete conjugation.

delay noun

1. time during which some action is awaited.

The doctor's office called to let us know that there would be a delay in delivering the baby, so we could plan accordingly. La oficina del médico nos llamó para informarnos de que habría un retraso en la entrega del bebé, por lo que podemos planificar convenientemente.
Due to heavy traffic, there was a significant delay on the highway, causing many commuters to arrive late for work. Debido al tráfico intenso, hubo un retraso significativo en la autopista, lo que hizo que muchos empleados lleguen tarde al trabajo.

2. the act of delaying.

The team's delay in sending the report caused confusion among the stakeholders and put the project timeline at risk. El retraso del equipo en enviar el informe causó confusión entre los stakeholders y puso en riesgo la cronología del proyecto.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the flight experienced a significant delay, leaving passengers stranded on the tarmac for hours. Debido a circunstancias imprevistas, el vuelo experimentó un retraso significativo, dejando a los pasajeros atrapados en la pista durante horas.

significance noun

1. the quality of being significant.

The discovery of the ancient artifact had great significance in understanding the history of the civilization, and it was considered a major breakthrough by archaeologists. El descubrimiento del artefacto antiguo tuvo gran significación en entender la historia de la civilización y se consideró un avance mayor por parte de los arqueólogos.

2. a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred.

The subtle smile on her face had significant implications, and we could infer that she was pleased with the news without her having to explicitly state it. El suave sonrisa en su rostro tenía implicaciones significativas y podíamos inferir que estaba complacida con la noticia sin tener que expresarlo explícitamente".

3. the message that is intended or expressed or signified.

The artist carefully considered the significance of her latest sculpture, making sure that every detail conveyed a powerful message about environmental conservation. La artista consideró cuidadosamente la significación de su última escultura, asegurándose de que cada detalle transmitiera un mensaje poderoso sobre conservación del medio ambiente.

recent adjective


cutback noun

1. a reduction in quantity or rate.