The ring of the phone broke the silence in the library, and I reluctantly got up to answer it. El sonido del teléfono rompió el silencio en la biblioteca y me levanté con reticencia para responder.

2. a toroidal shape.

The engineer carefully crafted the ring-shaped tunnel to accommodate the high-speed train's curved passage. El ingeniero cuidadosamente construyó el túnel en forma de anillo para acomodar el paso curvo del tren de alta velocidad.

3. a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling.

The blacksmith carefully crafted a sturdy ring to secure the gate, ensuring it wouldn't swing open in the wind. El herrero cuidadosamente forjó un anillo sólido para asegurar la puerta, garantizando que no se abriera con el viento.

4. (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop.

The chemist carefully analyzed the structure of the ring, noting its unique arrangement of carbon and hydrogen atoms. El químico analizó cuidadosamente la estructura del anillo, destacando su arreglo único de átomos de carbono y hidrógeno.

5. an association of criminals.

The notorious gangster was a high-ranking member of the Yakuza ring, responsible for numerous illegal activities in Tokyo. El gánster infame era un miembro alto-rank de la organización Yakuza, responsable de numerosas actividades ilícitas en Tokio.

6. the sound of a bell ringing.

The ring of the church bell echoed through the quiet village streets on Sunday mornings. El sonido de la campana de la iglesia resonó a través las calles silenciosas del pueblo los domingos por la mañana.

7. a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle.

The boxer climbed through the ropes and into the ring, ready to face his opponent in the championship fight. El boxeador subió a través de las cuerdas y entró en el ring, listo para enfrentar a su adversario en la pelea por el título.

8. jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger.

She slipped her grandmother's gold ring onto her left hand, feeling a sense of connection to the woman who had given it to her. Ella colocó el anillo de oro de su abuela en su mano izquierda, sintiendo un sentimiento de conexión con la mujer que se lo había dado.

9. a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration).

The ornithologist carefully examined the ring on the robin's leg to determine its species and migration pattern. El ornitólogo examinó con cuidado el anillo en la pierna del mirlo para determinar su especie y patrón de migración.

have verb

1. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.

She has a beautiful garden with a variety of flowers and trees that she tends to every weekend. Ella tiene un jardín hermoso con una variedad de flores y árboles que atiende cada fin de semana.

2. have as a feature.

The new smartphone has a sleek design, making it stand out in the market. El nuevo teléfono inteligente tiene un diseño elegante, lo que lo hace destacarse en el mercado.

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

After a long illness, she has been through a lot of physical therapy to regain her strength and mobility. Después de una larga enfermedad, ha pasado por mucho terapia física para recuperar su fuerza y movilidad.

4. have ownership or possession of.

She has inherited her grandmother's antique jewelry, which is now on display in her living room. Ella ha heredado el joyería antigua de su abuela, que ahora se exhibe en su sala de estar.

5. cause to move.

The strong winds had the trees swaying gently in the orchard, causing them to creak and groan under their own weight. Los fuertes vientos tenían los árboles balanceándose suavemente en el huerto, lo que les hacía crujir y gemir bajo su propio peso.

6. serve oneself to, or consume regularly.

She likes to have a cup of coffee every morning to get her going for the day. Ella le gusta tener un tazón de café cada mañana para despertarse y estar lista para el día.

7. have a personal or business relationship with someone.

She has been working with John at the same company for five years, and they have developed a strong professional bond. Ella ha estado trabajando con John en la misma empresa durante cinco años y han desarrollado un vínculo profesional fuerte.

8. organize or be responsible for.

As the project leader, Sarah will have to organize the team and ensure that all tasks are completed on time. Como líder del proyecto, Sarah tendrá que organizar al equipo y asegurarse de que todas las tareas se completan a tiempo.

9. have left.

After packing her bags, Sarah has left for the airport to catch her flight. Después de empacar sus maletas, Sarah se ha ido al aeropuerto para coger su vuelo.

10. be confronted with.

The detective had to have the suspicious evidence, which led her straight to the culprit's doorstep. El detective tuvo que tener la evidencia sospechosa, lo que la llevó directamente a la puerta del acusado.

11. undergo.

The new employee is going to have her first training session today, where she'll learn about company policies and procedures. El nuevo empleado tendrá su primera sesión de capacitación hoy, donde aprenderá sobre políticas y procedimientos de la empresa.

12. suffer from.

After the accident, she has been having chronic back pain and finds it difficult to perform daily activities. Después del accidente, ella ha estado sufriendo dolor de espalda crónico y encuentra difícil realizar actividades diarias.

13. cause to do.

The teacher decided to have the students write an essay on their summer vacation, and they spent hours crafting their stories. El profesor decidió que los estudiantes escribieran un ensayo sobre sus vacaciones de verano y pasaron horas construyendo sus historias.

14. receive willingly something given or offered.

The charity has received many donations from generous donors to help with disaster relief efforts. La caridad ha recibido numerosos donativos de donantes generosos para ayudar con esfuerzos de auxilio en casos de desastre.

15. get something.

I have finally gotten my hands on the new iPhone that I've been waiting for. Tengo finalmente en mis manos el nuevo iPhone que esperaba.

16. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses).

After the accident, Sarah had to have surgery to repair her broken leg. Después del accidente, Sarah tuvo que someterse a una cirugía para reparar su pierna rotura.

17. achieve a point or goal.

After months of hard work, she finally had her dream job offer and was overjoyed. Después de meses de duro trabajo, ella finalmente tuvo la oferta laboral de sus sueños y estaba eufórica.

18. cause to be born.

The parents had their first child after trying for several years, and they were overjoyed at the arrival of their little one. Los padres tuvieron su primer hijo después de intentarlo durante varios años y se sintieron extremadamente felices al llegar del pequeño".

19. have sex with.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I have.
You	You have.
He/She/It	He/She/It has.
We	We have.
You	You have.
They	They have.

Complete conjugation.

talk verb

1. exchange thoughts.

The friends spent hours talking about their plans for the future, sharing their hopes and dreams with each other. Los amigos pasaron horas hablando sobre sus planes para el futuro, compartiendo sus esperanzas y sueños entre sí.

2. express in speech.

The professor asked me to talk about my research findings at the conference. El profesor me pidió que hablara sobre mis hallazgos de investigación en la conferencia.

3. use language.

The politician will talk about her economic plan during the debate tonight, hoping to sway voters. La política hablará sobre su plan económico durante el debate esta noche, esperando influir a los votantes.

4. reveal information.

The whistleblower decided to talk about the company's unethical practices, exposing the truth to the public. El whistleblower decidió hablar sobre las prácticas deshonestas de la empresa, exponiendo la verdad al público.

5. divulge confidential information or secrets.

The whistleblower was accused of talking too much about the company's financial struggles, revealing sensitive information that had been meant to remain confidential. Se acusó al denunciante de hablar demasiado sobre las dificultades financieras de la empresa, revelando información sensible que había sido destinada a permanecer confidencial.

6. deliver a lecture or talk.

The professor will talk to our class about the importance of recycling in the environment. El profesor hablará con nuestra clase sobre la importancia de reciclar en el medio ambiente.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I talk.
You	You talk.
He/She/It	He/She/It talks.
We	We talk.
You	You talk.
They	They talk.

Complete conjugation.

pass verb

1. go across or through.

The hikers had to pass over the rickety bridge to reach the other side of the river. Los senderistas tuvieron que cruzar el puente precario para llegar al otro lado del río.

2. move past.

The runner tried to pass her competitor on the track, but she couldn't quite get ahead. El corredor intentó pasar a su competidora en la pista, pero no pudo llegar a estar delante.

3. make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation.

The lawmakers finally passed the new tax reform bill after months of debate and negotiation. Los legisladores finalmente aprobaron la nueva ley de reforma fiscal después de meses de debate y negociación.

4. pass by.

As we drove down the highway, the scenic mountains passed by us on our left side. Mientras conducíamos por la autopista, los montañas escénicas nos pasaban del lado izquierdo.

5. place into the hands or custody of.

The teacher passed the test papers to the students, instructing them to complete the exercise by the end of the class. El profesor pasó los ejercicios de examen a los estudiantes, instruyéndoles para que los completaran al final de la clase.

6. stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope.

The highway passes through several small towns before reaching the city limits. (In this sentence, "passes" means to stretch out over a distance, traversing through multiple locations.) La carretera pasa por varios pueblos pequeños antes de llegar a los límites de la ciudad. (En esta oración, "pasa" significa extenderse a lo largo de una distancia, atravesar varias localidades.)

7. travel past.

The train pass through the mountain tunnel, emerging on the other side into a beautiful valley. El tren pasa por el túnel de montaña, emergiendo del otro lado en un hermoso valle.

8. come to pass.

It was only a matter of time before the news of her resignation would pass and the company would start looking for a new CEO. Fue solo cuestión de tiempo antes de que la noticia de su renuncia circulara y la empresa comenzara a buscar un nuevo CEO.

9. go unchallenged.

The new policy was expected to pass without opposition in the council meeting, given its broad support among the members. La nueva política se esperaba que fuera aprobada sin oposición en la reunión del consejo, dado su amplio apoyo entre los miembros.

10. use up a period of time in a specific way.

How are you spending your summer vacation? Traducción de 'How are you spending your summer vacation?'

11. pass over, across, or through.

The boat will pass through the narrow channel to reach the open sea. El barco pasarán por el estrecho canal para llegar al mar abierto.

12. transmit information.

Please communicate this message to all employees Traducción de 'Please communicate this message to all employees'

Pass along the good news Traducción de 'Pass along the good news'

13. disappear gradually.

The fog began to pass, revealing the majestic mountain range in all its glory. El neblina comenzó a pasar, revelando la majestuosa cadena montañosa en toda su gloria.

14. go successfully through a test or a selection process.

After months of preparation, she finally passed her pilot's exam and was certified to fly commercial airliners. Dós meses de preparación, finalmente aprobó su examen de piloto y fue certificada para volar aviones comerciales.

15. be superior or better than some standard.

The new smartphone easily passes muster with its advanced features and sleek design. El nuevo smartphone fácilmente supera la prueba con sus características avanzadas y diseño elegante.

16. accept or judge as acceptable.

The teacher passed the student's project, praising its creativity and attention to detail. El profesor aprobó el proyecto del estudiante, elogiando su creatividad y atención al detalle.

17. allow to go without comment or censure.

The teacher decided to pass the student's answer, even though it was slightly incorrect, to avoid distracting other students from their own work. El profesor decidió aprobar la respuesta del estudiante, a pesar de que era ligeramente incorrecta, para evitar distraer a otros estudiantes de su propia tarea.

18. transfer to another.

The coach decided to pass the ball to her teammate, who was open and ready to score. El entrenador decidió pasar el balón a su compañero de equipo, quien estaba abierto y listo para marcar.

19. pass into a specified state or condition.

As she blew out the candles on her birthday cake, she passed from childhood to adulthood, marking an important milestone in her life. Mientras soplaba las velas en su pastel de cumpleaños, pasó de la infancia a la adultez, marcando un importante hito en su vida.

20. throw (a ball) to another player.

The quarterback passed the football to the wide receiver, who sprinted down the field for a big gain. El quarterback lanzó el balón al receptor lateral, quien corrió por el campo para lograr un gran avance.

21. be inherited by.

The family's ancestral estate will pass to her when her father dies, marking the beginning of a new era for their dynasty. La finca ancestral de la familia le pasará a ella cuando su padre muera, marcando el comienzo de una nueva era para su dinastía.

22. cause to pass.

The teacher will pass the ball to her teammate during the game. El profesor pasará la pelota a su compañera de equipo durante el partido.

23. grant authorization or clearance for.

The security officer was responsible for passing new employees through the company's background check process before they started working. El oficial de seguridad era responsable de pasar a nuevos empleados por el proceso de verificación de antecedentes de la empresa antes de que comenzaran a trabajar.

24. pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life.

The elderly woman's eyes grew dim as she slowly began to pass, her breathing becoming shallower until it finally ceased. La anciana comenzó a perder brillo en sus ojos mientras lentamente se iba apagando, su respiración se volvió cada vez más débil hasta que finalmente cesó.

25. eliminate from the body.

After a long illness, she finally passed the infection and began to recover. Después de una larga enfermedad, finalmente superó la infección y comenzó a recuperarse.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I pass.
You	You pass.
He/She/It	He/She/It passes.
We	We pass.
You	You pass.
They	They pass.

Complete conjugation.

down adverb

1. spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.

As she walked down the stairs, her confidence began to wane with each step. Mientras descendía por las escaleras, su confianza comenzó a debilitarse con cada paso.

2. away from a more central or a more northerly place.

After leaving the bustling city center, we headed down to the coastal town for some relaxation. Después de dejar el centro de la ciudad bullicioso, nos dirigimos hacia el pueblo costero para disfrutar un poco de relajación.

3. paid in cash at time of purchase.

I paid down my tuition fees upfront, so I didn't have to worry about owing money later on. Pagué mis cuotas de matrícula con anticipación, por lo que no tuve que preocuparme por adeudar dinero más tarde.

4. from an earlier time.

The ancient civilization flourished down in the fertile valleys of Mesopotamia, where agriculture had been practiced for thousands of years. La antigua civilización floreció en las valles fértiles de Mesopotamia, donde la agricultura se había practicado durante miles de años.

5. to a lower intensity.

The music gradually went down, and the crowd began to disperse quietly. La música fue gradualmente bajando y la multitud comenzó a dispersarse tranquilamente.

6. in an inactive or inoperative state.

The team went down after losing their star player, and they failed to score a single goal for the rest of the game. El equipo descendió después de perder al jugador estelar y no logró marcar un solo gol para el resto del partido.

woman noun

1. an adult female person (as opposed to a man).

The woman walked into the room with confidence, her bright smile lighting up the space. La mujer caminó hacia la habitación con confianza, su sonrisa brillante iluminando el espacio.

2. a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man.

The woman he met at the party became his mistress and changed the course of his life forever. La mujer con la que se encontró en la fiesta se convirtió en su amante y cambió el rumbo de su vida para siempre.

3. a human female employed to do housework.

The woman who cleaned our house every week was extremely efficient and left it spotless. La mujer que limpiaba nuestra casa cada semana era extremadamente eficiente y la dejó impecable.

4. women as a class.

The woman, as a class, has made significant strides in recent years towards achieving equal rights and opportunities. La mujer, como clase, ha logrado importantes avances en los últimos años hacia la consecución de derechos y oportunidades iguales.

family noun

1. a social unit living together.

The family of five moved into their new home on Saturday, excited to start their new life together. La familia de cinco se mudó a su nueva casa el sábado, emocionada por empezar su nueva vida juntos.

2. primary social group.

After moving to a new city, Sarah struggled to adjust to her new family and make friends outside of work. Después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, Sarah luchó por adaptarse a su nueva familia y hacer amigos fuera del trabajo.

3. a collection of things sharing a common attribute.

The family of flowers in the garden included roses, daisies, and sunflowers, all united by their bright colors. La familia de flores en el jardín incluía rosas, margaritas y girasoles, todas unidas por sus colores brillantes.

4. people descended from a common ancestor.

The Smith family has been in this small town for generations, and they're proud of their heritage. La familia Smith ha estado en esta pequeña ciudad durante generaciones y están orgullosos de su patrimonio.

5. a person having kinship with another or others.

The new employee was warmly welcomed by his family, who had all been working at the company for years. El nuevo empleado fue calurosamente acogido por su familia, que todos habían estado trabajando en la empresa durante años.

6. (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera.

The biologist spent years studying the Felidae family of cats, fascinated by their unique adaptations and behaviors. El biólogo pasó años estudiando la familia Felidae de gatos, fascinado por sus adaptaciones y comportamientos únicos.

7. a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities.

8. an association of people who share common beliefs or activities.

The spiritual family that gathered at the ashram shared a deep connection and commitment to their guru's teachings. La familia espiritual que se reunión en el ashram compartió una conexión profunda y un compromiso con las enseñanzas de su gurú.