Resources Translator We had only walked a few blocks when it started to rain so we had to turn back.

We had only walked a few blocks when it started to rain so we had to turn back.

Translation result

Apenas habíamos caminado unas pocas cuadras cuando empezó a llover, así que tuvimos que regresar. We had only walked a few blocks when it started to rain so we had to turn back.

Syntax analysis

wePersonal pronoun

haveVerb, past tense

onlyAdverb

walkVerb, past participle

aDeterminer

fewAdjective

blockNoun (plural)

whenQuestion adverb

itPersonal pronoun

startVerb, past tense

toPreposition (To)

rainVerb, infinitive

soPreposition / Subordinating Conjunction

wePersonal pronoun

haveVerb, past tense

toPreposition (To)

turnVerb, infinitive

backAdverb

.Punctuation

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.

only adverb

1. and nothing more.

She only studied for two hours before the exam, but still managed to get an A+. Ella solo estudió durante dos horas antes del examen, pero aún logró obtener un sobresaliente.

2. without any others being included or involved.

She only spoke French during our conversation, refusing to switch to English even when I struggled to understand her. Ella solo habló francés durante nuestra conversación, y se negó a cambiar a inglés aunque yo me esforcé por entenderla.

3. with nevertheless the final result.

Despite the team's slow start, they only managed to tie the game in the end, with a last-minute goal. A pesar del mal comienzo del equipo, solo lograron empatar el partido al final con un gol en el último minuto.

4. in the final outcome.

The team only managed to score one goal in the entire match, which wasn't enough to win. El equipo solo logró anotar un gol en todo el partido, lo que no fue suficiente para ganar.

5. except that.

She only likes to read books on her commute, except that she's been listening to podcasts lately. Ella solo gusta leer libros en su hora de viaje, a excepción de que últimamente ha estado escuchando podcasts.

6. never except when.

She only eats pizza on Friday nights, never except when she's traveling abroad and can't find a good pizzeria. Ella solo come pizza los viernes por la noche, nunca, excepto cuando está viajando en el extranjero y no encuentra una buena pizzería.

7. as recently as.

I've only just received my paycheck, so I haven't had a chance to buy groceries yet. Hoy acabo de recibir mi cheque, por lo que todavía no he tenido oportunidad para comprar provisiones.

walk verb

1. use one's feet to advance.

The hiker decided to walk up the steep mountain trail, taking her time to enjoy the breathtaking views. El senderista decidió caminar por el empinado sendero de montaña, tomando su tiempo para disfrutar de las vistas deslumbrantes.

2. accompany or escort.

The tour guide will walk you through the museum's most famous exhibits, providing insightful commentary along the way. El guía turístico lo llevará a través de las exhibiciones más famosas del museo, brindándole comentarios ilustrativos en el camino.

3. obtain a base on balls.

The batter walked three times in the game, giving his team a chance to score. El bateador caminó tres veces en el juego, lo que le dio a su equipo oportunidad de anotar.

4. traverse or cover by walking.

The hikers decided to walk across the suspension bridge to get to the other side of the valley. Los senderistas decidieron caminar sobre el puente colgante para llegar al otro lado del valle.

5. give a base on balls to.

The umpire called a walk on the star player, allowing him to reach first base safely. El árbitro llamó una carrera al jugador estelar, lo que permitió que llegara a la primera base con seguridad.

6. live or behave in a specified manner.

The family decided to walk a more sustainable lifestyle by reducing their plastic usage and recycling more often. La familia decidió adoptar un estilo de vida más sostenible al reducir su uso de plástico y reciclar con mayor frecuencia.

7. be or act in association with.

She likes to walk with her friends on weekends, exploring new neighborhoods and trying out local cafes. Ella gusta caminar con sus amigos los fines de semana, explorando nuevos barrios y probando cafeterías locales.

8. walk at a pace.

The tourists walked leisurely through the park, taking in the beautiful scenery and enjoying the warm sunshine. Los turistas caminaron con calma por el parque, disfrutando del hermoso paisaje y gozando de la cálida luz solar.

9. make walk.

The nurse helped her patient to walk across the hospital room, supporting her frail legs with gentle guidance. La enfermera ayudó a su paciente a caminar por el cuarto del hospital, apoyando sus piernas débiles con una guía suave y gentil.

10. take a walk.

After lunch, I'm going to walk around the block to clear my head and get some fresh air. Después del almuerzo, voy a dar un paseo alrededor de la manzana para despejar mi cabeza y obtener algo de aire fresco.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I walk.
You	You walk.
He/She/It	He/She/It walks.
We	We walk.
You	You walk.
They	They walk.

Complete conjugation.

few adjective

1. a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'.

A few books on the shelf were out of order, making it difficult to find what I needed. Unos pocos libros en la estantería estaban desordenados, lo que me hacía difícil encontrar lo que necesitaba.

The company had a few employees working overtime to meet the tight deadline. La empresa tenía algunos empleados trabajando horas extras para cumplir con el plazo apretado.

There were a few scattered clouds in the sky, but otherwise the day was sunny. Había unos pocos nubarrones esparcidos en el cielo, pero en lo demás fue un día soleado.

block noun

1. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides).

The carpenter carefully cut the block of wood to fit perfectly into the frame. El carpintero cortó con cuidado el bloque de madera para que cupiera perfectamente en el marco.

2. a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings.

The new apartment complex was located on a trendy block in downtown Los Angeles, with shops and restaurants lining its edges. El complejo de apartamentos nuevo se encontraba ubicado en un bloque de moda en el centro de Los Ángeles, con tiendas y restaurantes bordeando sus márgenes.

3. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides.

The architect carefully designed the building's facade using multiple blocks of varying sizes and colors. El arquitecto diseñó cuidadosamente la fachada del edificio utilizando múltiples bloques de tamaños y colores variables.

4. a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit.

The teacher assigned a block of math problems to each student, and they had to complete them within the given time frame. El profesor asignó un bloque de problemas matemáticos a cada estudiante y tenían que completarlos dentro del plazo establecido.

5. housing in a large building that is divided into separate units.

The new residential block on the outskirts of town features modern apartments with stunning city views. El nuevo bloque residencial en las afueras de la ciudad cuenta con apartamentos modernos con vistas impresionantes de la ciudad.

6. (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted.

The database manager optimized the query by breaking it down into smaller blocks, which significantly improved its execution time. El administrador de base de datos optimizó la consulta al dividirla en bloques más pequeños, lo que mejoró significativamente su tiempo de ejecución.

7. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do.

After a few months of not practicing piano, I experienced a mental block and couldn't recall the chord progression for my favorite song. Después de varios meses sin practicar el piano, experimenté un bloqueo mental y no pude recordar la progresión acordada de mi canción favorita.

8. a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope.

The engineer carefully installed the block on the pulley system to redirect the force of the heavy load and make it easier to lift. El ingeniero instaló con cuidado el bloque en el sistema de polea para redirigir la fuerza del peso pesado y hacer que sea más fácil levantar.

9. a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine.

The mechanic carefully inspected the cylinder block of the old engine, looking for signs of wear and tear. El mecánico inspeccionó con cuidado el bloque cilíndrico del viejo motor, buscando señales de desgaste y estrés.

10. an obstruction in a pipe or tube.

The plumber had to remove the block from the drainpipe before it could be cleaned and repaired. El fontanero tuvo que quitar el bloque del tubería de drenaje antes de que pudiera ser limpiada y reparada.

11. a platform from which an auctioneer sells.

The auctioneer stood on the block, surveying the crowd before beginning the bidding process for the rare antique vase. El subastador se paró en el estrado, evaluando a la multitud antes de iniciar el proceso de subasta para la vajilla antigua rara.

12. the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements.

The defender used her body to put up a block on the opponent's shot, preventing it from going in. La defensa utilizó su cuerpo para realizar un bloque en el disparo del adversario, impidiendo que entrara.

start verb

1. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action.

After months of planning, she finally started building her dream home on the outskirts of town. Después de meses de planificación, finalmente comenzó a construir su hogar soñado en los suburbios del pueblo.

2. set in motion, cause to start.

The coach gave the signal and the players started running towards the goal, ready to score a touchdown. El entrenador dio la señal y los jugadores empezaron a correr hacia el gol, listos para marcar un touchdown.

3. leave.

She decided to start her vacation early, so she booked a flight out of town on Friday morning. Ella decidió empezar su vacación temprano, así que reservó un vuelo hacia fuera de la ciudad el viernes por la mañana.

4. have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense.

The company will start its new project on Monday, which is expected to take several months to complete. La empresa comenzará su nuevo proyecto el lunes, que se espera que tarde varios meses en completarse.

5. bring into being.

The entrepreneur started her business with a small loan from her parents, and it quickly grew into a successful venture. La emprendedora empezó su negocio con un pequeño préstamo de sus padres y pronto creció en una empresa próspera.

6. get off the ground.

The entrepreneur was determined to start her business venture and finally launched her company after months of planning. El emprendedor estaba decidido a lanzar su empresa y finalmente lo logró después de meses de planificación.

7. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm.

The startled rabbit started to hop away quickly when it saw the predator approaching. El conejo asustado comenzó a saltar rápidamente hacia atrás cuando vio al depredador acercándose.

8. get going or set in motion.

Can you start the car, I'm running late for work? (In this sentence, "start" means to begin operating the car.) ¿Puedes encender el coche, estoy retrasado para trabajar? (En este sentido, "start" significa hacer funcionar el coche.)

9. begin or set in motion.

The new employee was nervous but eager to start her training program at the marketing firm. El nuevo empleado estaba nervioso pero ansioso por iniciar su programa de capacitación en la empresa de marketing.

10. begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job.

After months of preparation, Sarah is going to start her new role as marketing manager at the company on Monday. Después de meses de preparación, Sara va a empezar su nuevo papel como gerente de marketing en la empresa el lunes.

11. play in the starting lineup.

The rookie center will start alongside the veteran power forward in tomorrow's game, marking her first career NBA start. El centro novato comenzará al lado del ala-pívot veterano en el partido de mañana, lo que marcará su primer partido de inicio en la NBA.

12. have a beginning characterized in some specified way.

The new employee will start her training program on Monday morning. (In this sentence, "start" means to begin a training program.) El nuevo empleado comenzará su programa de entrenamiento el lunes por la mañana. (En esta oración, "comenzar" significa iniciar un programa de entrenamiento).

13. begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object.

The fire station will start its annual fundraising campaign to support local firefighting efforts. La estación de bomberos comenzará su campaña anual de recaudación de fondos para apoyar los esfuerzos de combate contra incendios locales.

14. bulge outward.

The swelling in her ankle started to bulge outward, causing her discomfort and concern. El hinchazón en su tobillo empezó a hincharse hacia fuera, lo que causaba su incomodidad y preocupación.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I start.
You	You start.
He/She/It	He/She/It starts.
We	We start.
You	You start.
They	They start.

Complete conjugation.

rain verb

1. precipitate as rain.

The storm clouds gathered and it began to rain heavily, causing flash floods in the surrounding areas. Las nubes tormentosas se reunieron y comenzó a llover con intensidad, lo que provocó crecientes inundaciones en las áreas circundantes.

The forecast predicted that it would start raining by evening, so we prepared an umbrella before heading out. El pronóstico predijo que empezaría a llover por la tarde, así que nos preparamos con un paraguas antes de salir.

As the temperature dropped, the warm air mass started to rain over the cooler ocean waters, creating a spectacular display of thunderstorms. Mientras la temperatura disminuía, la masa de aire cálido comenzó a llover sobre las aguas oceánicas más frías, creando un espectacular despliegue de tormentas eléctricas.

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).

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.

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.

8. organize or be responsible for.

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.

11. undergo.

12. suffer from.

13. cause to do.

14. receive willingly something given or offered.

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.

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.

cardigan noun

1. knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper.

2. slightly bowlegged variety of corgi having rounded ears and a long tail.

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.