Resources Translator The police kept the crowds back during the protests.

The police kept the crowds back during the protests.

Translation result

La policía mantuvo a raya a la multitud durante las protestas. The police kept the crowds back during the protests.

Syntax analysis

theDeterminer

policeNoun, singular or mass

keepVerb, past tense

theDeterminer

crowdNoun (plural)

backAdverb

duringPreposition / Subordinating Conjunction

theDeterminer

protestNoun (plural)

.Punctuation

police noun

1. the force of policemen and officers.

The police responded quickly to the emergency call, arriving at the scene within minutes to provide medical assistance. La policía respondió rápidamente a la llamada de emergencia, llegando al lugar en minutos para brindar asistencia médica.

As we walked through the city streets, we noticed a large police presence near the protest area, with officers in riot gear standing guard. Mientras caminábamos por las calles de la ciudad, nos dimos cuenta de una gran presencia policial cerca del área de manifestación, con oficiales vestidos con equipo antidisturbios que custodiaban el lugar.

After the crime was committed, the police launched an investigation, interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence to catch the suspect. Después del crimen fue cometido, la policía lanzó una investigación, entrevistando a testigos y recopilando pruebas para atrapar al sospechoso.

keep verb

1. cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity.

E.g., `keep clean' Traducción de 'E.g., `keep clean''

Hold in place Traducción de 'Hold in place'

She always held herself as a lady Traducción de 'She always held herself as a lady'

The students keep me on my toes Traducción de 'The students keep me on my toes'

2. continue a certain state, condition, or activity.

Despite the challenges, she kept working on her project until it was completed. A pesar de los desafíos, ella continuó trabajando en su proyecto hasta que estuvo completamente terminado.

3. retain possession of.

She promised to keep the family heirloom, passed down from her grandmother, in her own estate. Ella prometió mantener el legado familiar, pasado de su abuela, en su propia propiedad.

4. stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state.

The teacher tried to keep the rowdy students from disrupting the class by assigning them individual workstations. El profesor intentó mantener a los estudiantes bulliciosos alejados de la clase, asignándoles estaciones de trabajo individuales para evitar la interrupción del curso.

5. conform one's action or practice to.

To keep with modern times, our company has adopted new software to streamline its operations. Habiendo adoptado nuevos programas para mantenerse actualizados con la época, nuestra empresa ha implementado software nuevo para simplificar sus operaciones.

6. stick to correctly or closely.

In order to ensure accuracy, it's essential to keep to the original script while editing the manuscript. Para garantizar la precisión, es fundamental mantener el guion original al editar el manuscrito.

7. look after.

My siblings asked me to keep an eye on their pet while they were away, so I made sure to feed it and play with it regularly. Mis hermanos me pidieron que cuidara a su mascota mientras estaban ausentes, así que aseguré de alimentarla y jugar con ella regularmente.

8. maintain by writing regular records.

To ensure accurate financial reporting, the accountant is responsible for keeping track of every transaction and updating the company's ledger regularly. Para garantizar el informe financiero preciso, el contable es responsable de registrar cada transacción y actualizar el registro contable de la empresa con regularidad.

9. supply with room and board.

The college is committed to keeping all its students with comfortable living arrangements on campus during their tenure. La universidad está comprometida con garantizar a todos sus estudiantes alojamiento cómodo en el campus durante su estancia.

10. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature.

The manager decided to keep the company's headquarters in the city center, citing its central location and access to public transportation. El gerente decidió mantener la sede de la empresa en el centro de la ciudad, argumentando su ubicación central y acceso a transporte público.

11. supply with necessities and support.

The organization has been keeping the refugee camp well-stocked with food, water, and medical supplies to ensure the health and well-being of its residents. La organización ha estado manteniendo el campo de refugiados bien abastecido con alimentos, agua y suministros médicos para garantizar la salud y el bienestar de sus residentes.

12. fail to spoil or rot.

The farmer took great care to keep the apples fresh by storing them in a cool, dry place. El agricultor tomó gran cuidado para mantener las manzanas frescas almacenándolas en un lugar fresco y seco.

13. behave as expected during of holidays or rites.

During the traditional Diwali festival, many Indians keep the tradition by lighting diyas and sharing sweets with family. Durante el tradicional festival de Diwali, muchos indios mantienen la tradición encendiendo diyas y compartiendo dulces con la familia.

14. maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger.

The lifeguard kept a close eye on the swimmers to ensure their safety while they were in the water. El guardavidas mantuvo un ojo atento sobre los nadadores para asegurarse de su seguridad mientras estaban en el agua.

15. raise.

The coach worked hard to keep her team's morale high by praising their efforts and acknowledging their progress. El entrenador trabajó duro para mantener el espíritu de su equipo alto al elogiar sus esfuerzos y reconocer su progreso.

16. retain rights to.

The indigenous tribe decided to keep their ancestral lands, resisting the government's efforts to acquire them. La tribu indígena decidió mantener sus tierras ancestrales, resistiendo los esfuerzos del gobierno para adquirirlas.

17. store or keep customarily.

She likes to keep her favorite books on the top shelf of her bookcase, so she can easily find them when she wants to read. Ella prefiere mantener sus libros favoritos en el estante superior de su estantería, para que pueda encontrarlos fácilmente cuando quiera leer.

18. have as a supply.

The company decided to keep a large stockpile of emergency supplies, including food and water, in case of natural disasters. La empresa decidió mantener un gran almacén de suministros de emergencia, incluyendo comida y agua, en caso de desastres naturales.

19. maintain for use and service.

The mechanic will keep the car's engine running smoothly by regularly changing its oil and filters. El mecánico mantendrá el motor del coche funcionando suavemente cambiando regularmente aceite y filtros.

20. hold and prevent from leaving.

The parents kept their children indoors during the storm to prevent them from getting wet. Los padres mantuvieron a sus hijos dentro de casa durante la tormenta para evitar que se mojaran.

21. prevent the action or expression of.

Hold back your anger Traducción de 'Hold back your anger'

Keep your cool Traducción de 'Keep your cool'

She struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays Traducción de 'She struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays'

22. prevent (food) from rotting.

To keep the apples fresh, I stored them in the refrigerator with the stem end facing upwards. Para conservar las manzanas frescas, las guardé en el refrigerador con el extremo del tallo hacia arriba.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I keep.
You	You keep.
He/She/It	He/She/It keeps.
We	We keep.
You	You keep.
They	They keep.

Complete conjugation.

crowd noun

1. a large number of things or people considered together.

The crowd of shoppers at the mall was overwhelming, making it difficult to find parking. La multitud de compradores en el centro comercial era abrumadora, lo que hacía difícil encontrar aparcamiento.

The crowd of flowers in the garden was vibrant and colorful, attracting bees and butterflies from all over. La multitud de flores en el jardín era vibrante y colorida, atraía abejas y mariposas desde todos lados.

2. an informal body of friends.

The crowd gathered at the beach every Friday night to watch the sunset and share stories about their week. La multitud se reunía en la playa todas las noches de viernes para ver el atardecer y compartir historias sobre su semana.

Sarah's crowd has been together since college, and they still make it a point to meet up for brunch every month. La multitud de Sarah ha estado juntos desde la universidad y siguen hacer un esfuerzo por reunirse para desayunar cada mes.

back adverb

1. in or to or toward a former location.

After years of traveling, Sarah returned back to her hometown to visit her family. Después de años de viajar, Sarah regresó a su pueblo natal para visitar a su familia.

2. at or to or toward the back or rear.

The tourists walked back slowly through the crowded streets, trying not to get separated from their group. Los turistas caminaron lentamente a través de las calles concurridas, tratando de no separarse del grupo.

3. in or to or toward an original condition.

The company decided to go back to its humble beginnings, scaling down operations to focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. La empresa decidió regresar a sus inicios humildes, reducir la escala de operaciones para enfocarse en la innovación y la satisfacción del cliente.

4. in or to or toward a past time.

I wish we could go back to those carefree summer days when we didn't have a worry in the world. Deseo que pudiéramos regresar a esos días de verano desenfadados cuando no teníamos un solo pensamiento en el mundo.

5. in reply.

She replied back to his question with a thoughtful answer. Ella respondió con una respuesta reflexiva a su pregunta.

6. in repayment or retaliation.

The rival company backed our new marketing strategy, which ultimately hurt their own sales figures in return. La empresa rival respaldó nuestra nueva estrategia de marketing, lo que finalmente perjudicó sus propias cifras de ventas en devolución.

protest noun

1. a formal and solemn declaration of objection.

The civil rights organization issued a protest against the discriminatory laws, calling for immediate repeal and reform. La organización de derechos civiles emitió un manifiesto contra las leyes discriminatorias, condenando la urgente derogación y reforma.

2. the act of protesting.

The city council received numerous reports of noise disturbances during the protest outside the mayor's office. El consejo municipal recibió numerosos informes de disturbios de ruido durante la manifestación fuera del despacho del alcalde.

3. the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval.

The environmental group organized a massive protest outside the city hall to demand stricter regulations on pollution. El grupo ambiental organizó una gran manifestación afuera del ayuntamiento para exigir regulaciones más estrictas sobre la contaminación.