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    Traductor The dog looked abandoned so we took it in.

The dog looked abandoned so we took it in.

Translation result
El perro parecía abandonado, así que lo acogimos. The dog looked abandoned so we took it in.


dog noun

1. a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times.

The dog has been a loyal companion to the family for many years, and its friendly demeanor has earned it a special place in their hearts. El perro ha sido un compañero leal para la familia durante muchos años y su carácter amistoso lo ha ganado un lugar especial en sus corazones.

2. a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman.

3. informal term for a man.

4. someone who is morally reprehensible.

5. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked.

The chef carefully sliced the dog and served it with sauerkraut and rye bread at the Oktoberfest party. El cocinero cortó con cuidado al perro y lo sirvió con col morada y pan de centeno en la fiesta del Oktoberfest.

6. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.

The dog on the gearshift ensured that the car wouldn't roll backwards down the hill. El perro en el cambio de marchas aseguró que el coche no rodaría hacia atrás por la colina.

7. metal supports for logs in a fireplace.

After rearranging the living room, she carefully placed the dogs by the chimney to hold up the heavy logs during the winter months. Después de redistribuir el salón, colocó con cuidado a los perros junto a la chimenea para sostener los troncos pesados durante los meses de invierno.

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.

abandon verb


take verb

1. carry out.

The team will take the new marketing strategy to boost sales this quarter. El equipo llevará la nueva estrategia de marketing para impulsar las ventas este trimestre.

2. require (time or space).

The new policy will take up a lot of time and resources to implement successfully. La nueva política ocupará mucho tiempo y recursos para implementarse con éxito.

3. take somebody somewhere.

Can you please take me to the airport so I can catch my flight on time? Puedes llevarme al aeropuerto para que pueda tomar mi vuelo a tiempo, por favor?

4. get into one's hands, take physically.

Can you take this book from the shelf and hand it to me? (In this sentence, "take" means to physically remove the book from the shelf.) Puedes sacar este libro de la estantería y darmearlo?

5. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect.

The company is taking on a more environmentally friendly approach to its operations, incorporating sustainable practices into their manufacturing process. La empresa está adoptando un enfoque más amigable con el medio ambiente en sus operaciones, incorporando prácticas sostenibles en su proceso de manufactura.

6. interpret something in a certain way.

The art critic took the abstract sculpture to be a commentary on the human condition, rather than just a random collection of shapes. El crítico de arte consideró que la escultura abstracta era un comentario sobre la condición humana, más que simplemente una colección aleatoria de formas.

7. take something or somebody with oneself somewhere.

As we headed to the beach, I asked my friend Sarah to take her surfboard with us so she could catch some waves later. Mientras nos dirigíamos a la playa, le pregunté a mi amiga Sara que llevara su tabla de surf con nosotros para que pueda coger algunas olas más tarde.

8. take into one's possession.

Can I take this pen? I need it for my project. Puedo tomar este lápiz? Lo necesito para mi proyecto.

9. travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route.

We're going to take the highway to get to the city, it's faster than taking the scenic route. Vamos a tomar la autopista para llegar a la ciudad, es más rápido que tomar el camino panorámico.

10. pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives.

Can you take your pick from the menu and order what you like? (In this sentence, "take" means to make a selection from available options.) Puedes elegir lo que te guste del menú y ordenar lo que te apetezca. (En este sentido, 'tomar' significa hacer una selección entre las opciones disponibles)

11. receive willingly something given or offered.

The charity will take all donations to help fund their community programs. La organización benéfica tomará todos los donativos para ayudar a financiar sus programas comunitarios.

12. assume, as of positions or roles.

The newly elected mayor is set to take office next week and will be responsible for leading the city's economic development initiatives. El alcalde recién electo está programado para tomar posesión la próxima semana y será responsable de liderar las iniciativas de desarrollo económico de la ciudad.

13. take into consideration for exemplifying purposes.

In our study on climate change, we will take the city of New York's experience with Hurricane Sandy as an example to illustrate the devastating effects of rising sea levels. En nuestro estudio sobre el cambio climático, tomaremos la experiencia de la ciudad de Nueva York con el huracán Sandy como ejemplo para ilustrar los efectos devastadores del aumento de los niveles del mar.

14. require as useful, just, or proper.

The new policy takes into account the changing needs of modern employees, requiring flexible work arrangements to boost productivity and job satisfaction. La nueva política tiene en cuenta las necesidades cambiantes de los empleados modernos, requiriendo arreglos laborales flexibles para aumentar la productividad y la satisfacción en el trabajo.

15. experience or feel or submit to.

The crowd took to the streets in protest, feeling a sense of urgency and frustration with the government's recent policies. La multitud se lanzó a las calles en protesta, sintiendo un sentido de urgencia y frustración con las recientes políticas del gobierno.

16. make a film or photograph of something.

The photographer spent hours taking pictures of the sunset to capture its vibrant colors. El fotógrafo pasó horas tomando fotos del atardecer para capturar sus colores vivos.

17. remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract.

The mechanic took off the old tire and replaced it with a new one, getting the car ready for the road trip. El mecánico quitó el neumático viejo y lo reemplazó con uno nuevo, preparando el coche para el viaje en carretera.

18. serve oneself to, or consume regularly.

My siblings take snacks from the pantry all day long, and I'm surprised they don't get tired of them. Mis hermanos sacan snacks del armario todo el día y me sorprende que no se cansen de ellos.

19. accept or undergo, often unwillingly.

Despite his initial reluctance, he was forced to take the promotion and relocate to another city. A pesar de su inicial reticencia, fue forzado a aceptar la promoción y mudarse a otra ciudad.

20. make use of or accept for some purpose.

The company is taking advantage of the tax breaks to invest in new technology. La empresa está aprovechando las exenciones fiscales para invertir en nueva tecnología.

21. take by force.

The riot police took control of the street, overpowering the protesters who were trying to block their path. La policía antidisturbios tomó el control de la calle, venciendo a los manifestantes que intentaban bloquear su camino.

22. occupy or take on.

She decided to take up painting as her new hobby, and soon she was producing beautiful pieces of art. Ella decidió tomar el arte de pintura como su nuevo hobby y pronto estaba produciendo piezas bellas de arte.

23. admit into a group or community.

The prestigious club took her in as its newest member after she impressed them with her exceptional skills. El prestigioso club la tomó como su nueva miembro después de que la impresionara con sus habilidades excepcionales.

24. ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial.

Take a pulse Traducción de 'Take a pulse'
A reading was taken of the earth's tremors Traducción de 'A reading was taken of the earth's tremors'

25. be a student of a certain subject.

She's going to take philosophy this semester, and we're all excited to hear her thoughts on existentialism. Ella va a tomar filosofía este semestre y estamos todos emocionados de escuchar sus pensamientos sobre el existencialismo.

26. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs.

The company's financial troubles took a toll on employee morale, leading to a significant decrease in productivity. Los problemas financieros de la empresa tomaron un golpe en el moral de los empleados, lo que llevó a una disminución significativa en la productividad.

27. head into a specified direction.

As we left the city, we took the highway east to get to our destination on time. Mientras salíamos de la ciudad, tomamos el autopista hacia el este para llegar a nuestro destino con puntualidad.

28. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards.

The captain took the binoculars and aimed them towards the horizon, scanning for any signs of danger. El capitán tomó los prismáticos y los dirigió hacia el horizonte, escudriñando en busca de cualquier señal de peligro.

29. be seized or affected in a specified way.

The news of her resignation took her by surprise, leaving her feeling stunned and disoriented. La noticia de su dimisión la tomó por sorpresa, dejándola con un sentimiento de estupefacción y desorientación.

30. have with oneself.

She likes to take her favorite book with her wherever she goes, so she can read during her breaks. Ella gusta llevar su libro favorito consigo dondequiera que vaya, para poder leer durante sus descansos.

31. engage for service under a term of contract.

The company took on several new employees last quarter to meet the increasing demand for their services. La empresa contrató a varios nuevos empleados en el último trimestre para satisfacer la creciente demanda de sus servicios.

32. receive or obtain regularly.

She takes a weekly allowance from her parents to help with her expenses. Ella recibe una asignación semanal de sus padres para ayudar con sus gastos.

33. buy, select.

She took her favorite designer handbag at the weekend sale, and it was a great deal. Ella se llevó su bolso de diseñador favorito en la venta del fin de semana y fue un buen trato.

34. to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort.

After months of searching for a new job, she finally took a position at a prestigious company and felt a sense of relief and security. Después de meses de búsqueda de un nuevo trabajo, ella finalmente tomó una posición en una empresa prestigiosa y sintió un sentido de alivio y seguridad.

35. have sex with.

36. lay claim to.

The new CEO took control of the company, announcing plans to revamp its struggling operations. El nuevo CEO tomó el control de la empresa, anunciando planes para reinvigoral sus operaciones alicadas.

37. be designed to hold or take.

The new smartphone case is designed to take heavy drops, ensuring your phone stays protected. El nuevo caso para teléfono móvil está diseñado para soportar caídas pesadas, garantizando que tu teléfono esté protegido.

38. be capable of holding or containing.

The suitcase is designed to take a lot of weight, so you can pack all your essentials without worrying about it bursting open. La maleta está diseñada para aguantar mucho peso, por lo que puedes meter todas tus prendas esenciales sin preocuparte de que explote.

39. develop a habit.

She's been taking yoga classes regularly and has taken to meditating every morning. Ella ha estado asistiendo a clases de yoga regularmente y se ha acostumbrado a meditar cada mañana.

40. proceed along in a vehicle.

The bus will take us to the city center, and then we can transfer to another route to reach our destination. El autobús nos llevará al centro de la ciudad y luego podemos cambiar a otro recorrido para llegar a nuestro destino.

41. obtain by winning.

The team took the championship trophy after winning the final match. El equipo se llevó el trofeo de campeonato después de ganar el partido final.

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

After months of ignoring his symptoms, John finally took ill with a severe case of pneumonia. Después de meses de ignorar sus síntomas, John finalmente se enfermó con un grave caso de neumonía.

Conjugation

Pronoun Conjugation
I
I take.
You
You take.
He/She/It
He/She/It takes.
We
We take.
You
You take.
They
They take.
Complete conjugation.