The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it.

The family of four moved into their new house on the outskirts of town, eager to start their new life in a quieter neighborhood. La familia de cuatro personas se mudó a su nueva casa en las afueras del pueblo, ansiosa por empezar su nueva vida en un barrio más tranquilo.

2. the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments.

The House of Smith & Co. has been a leading player in the real estate market for decades, with multiple offices across the country. La Casa de Smith & Cía. ha sido un jugador líder en el mercado inmobiliario durante décadas, con múltiples oficinas distribuidas por todo el país.

3. the members of a religious community living together.

The Franciscan house in Rome is home to over 100 friars who dedicate their lives to serving the poor and marginalized. La casa franciscana en Roma es hogar de más de 100 frares que dedican sus vidas a servir a los pobres y marginados.

4. the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema.

The house erupted into applause after the lead actor's powerful performance. La casa estalló en aplausos después del poderoso desempeño del primer actor.

5. an official assembly having legislative powers.

The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at reducing carbon emissions, marking a significant step towards environmental reform. La Cámara de Representantes aprobó un proyecto de ley dirigido a reducir las emisiones de dióxido de carbono, lo que marca un paso significativo hacia la reforma ambiental.

6. aristocratic family line.

The Duke of Kent is a member of the House of Windsor, one of the most prestigious royal houses in Europe. El Duque de Kent es miembro de la Casa de Windsor, una de las casas reales más prestigiosas de Europa.

7. play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults.

The kids loved playing house during recess, taking turns being mom and dad, and making up their own little family stories. Los niños se enamoraron de jugar a la casa durante el recreo, cambiándose turnos para ser mamá y papá, y inventando sus propias historias familiares.

8. (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided.

In astrology, the third house is associated with communication and siblings, making it an important area for understanding personal relationships. En astrología, la tercera casa se asocia con la comunicación y los hermanos, lo que la convierte en una área importante para entender las relaciones personales.

9. the management of a gambling house or casino.

The house made sure to thoroughly vet all new employees before allowing them to work on the gaming floor. La casa se aseguró de revisar exhaustivamente a todos los empleados nuevos antes de permitirles trabajar en el piso de juego.

10. a social unit living together.

The Smiths' house has been in the family for generations, and it's where they gather every holiday season to share stories and make memories. La casa de los Smith ha estado en la familia durante generaciones y es allí donde se reúnen todos los días festivos para compartir historias y hacer recuerdos.

11. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented.

The historic opera house in downtown Los Angeles has hosted some of the world's most renowned performers, including Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli. La histórica casa de ópera en el centro de Los Ángeles ha acogido a algunos de los intérpretes más famosos del mundo, incluyendo a Luciano Pavarotti y Andrea Bocelli.

12. a building in which something is sheltered or located.

The family moved into their new house on the outskirts of town, excited to start their new life. La familia se mudó a su nueva casa en las afueras de la ciudad, emocionada por empezar su nueva vida.

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.

friend noun

1. a person you know well and regard with affection and trust.

After moving to a new city, Sarah was grateful to have her friend Emily, who she had known since childhood, to visit and show her around. Después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, Sarah se sintió agradecida de tener a su amiga Emily, con quien había conocido desde la infancia, para visitarla y mostrársela alrededor.

2. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance.

After I got stuck in the mud, my friend helped me pull out the car and get back on track. Después de que me quedé atascado en el barro, mi amigo me ayudó a sacar el coche y a volver al camino.

3. a person with whom you are acquainted.

She spent the weekend with her friend, Emily, who had just moved to the city from out of town. Ella pasó el fin de semana con su amiga Emily, que había acabado de mudarse a la ciudad desde el pueblo.

4. a person who backs a politician or a team etc..

The mayor's friend, a local businessman, donated a significant amount to her re-election campaign. El amigo del alcalde, un empresario local, donó una cantidad significativa para su campaña de reelección.

5. a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers).

As she sat in the meeting room, Sarah felt a sense of community among her fellow friends, who shared stories and wisdom from their spiritual journeys. Mientras se sentaba en la sala de reuniones, Sarah sintió un sentido de comunidad entre sus amigos fellows, que compartían historias y sabiduría de sus viajes espirituales.

frequent adjective

1. coming at short intervals or habitually.

The frequent visitors to our website always leave feedback, which helps us improve our content. Los visitantes frecuentes a nuestro sitio web siempre dejan retroalimentación, lo que nos ayuda a mejorar nuestro contenido.

Due to its frequent use, my phone's battery life has been significantly reduced over the past few months. Debido a su uso frecuente, la vida útil de la batería de mi teléfono ha disminuido significativamente durante los últimos meses.

As a frequent traveler, she always packs light and chooses accommodations with convenient locations. Como viajera frecuente, siempre packing ligero y elige alojamientos con ubicaciones convenientes.