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    Resources Translator We are standing by and waiting for instructions from the captain.

We are standing by and waiting for instructions from the captain.

Translation result
Estamos esperando instrucciones del capitán. We are standing by and waiting for instructions from the captain.


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

PronounConjugation
I
I am
You
You are
He/She/It
He/She/It is
We
We are
You
You are
They
They are
Complete conjugation.

stand verb

1. be standing.

The tourists stood at the edge of the Grand Canyon, awestruck by its breathtaking views. Los turistas se detuvieron en el borde del Gran Cañón, conmocionados por sus vistas impresionantes.

2. be in some specified state or condition.

The team is still standing after losing their star player, but they're determined to keep fighting for the championship. El equipo sigue en pie después de perder su jugador estelar, pero están decididos a seguir luchando por el campeonato.

3. occupy a place or location, also metaphorically.

The new restaurant is set to stand on the corner of Main Street and Elm Avenue, offering stunning views of the city skyline. El nuevo restaurante está programado para abrir en el rincón de la calle Main y la avenida Elm, ofreciendo vistas impresionantes del paisaje urbano.

4. hold one's ground.

Despite the intense pressure from the opposing team, the goalkeeper stood firm and refused to back down, determined to protect his team's goal. A pesar del intenso presión del equipo contrario, el portero se mantuvo firme y no cedió, decidido a proteger el objetivo de su equipo.

5. put up with something or somebody unpleasant.

Despite his annoying habit of leaving the cap off, Sarah has been forced to stand his constant complaining and lack of consideration. A pesar de su costumbre molesta de dejar la tapa fuera, Sarah ha tenido que soportar su queja constante y falta de consideración.

6. have or maintain a position or stand on an issue.

Despite opposition from his colleagues, the senator stood firm in his support for the new healthcare bill. A pesar de la oposición de sus colegas, el senador se mantuvo firme en su apoyo al nuevo proyecto de ley de atención médica.

7. remain inactive or immobile.

The injured athlete was forced to stand still on the sidelines, unable to participate in the game due to her severe ankle sprain. El atleta lesionado fue forzado a permanecer inmóvil en las gradas, incapaz de participar en el partido debido a su grave esfuerzo para girar el tobillo.

8. be in effect.

The new policy will stand on January 15th, and all employees must adhere to it by then. La nueva política tomará efecto el 15 de enero y todos los empleados deben ajustarse a ella antes de esa fecha.

9. be tall.

The giraffe stands proudly in front of the savannah, its long neck towering above the other animals. El jirafón se yergue orgulloso ante el sabana, su largo cuello dominando sobre los demás animales.

10. put into an upright position.

After washing, she stood up straight to admire her reflection in the mirror, feeling confident and refreshed. Después de lavarse, se levantó erguida para admirar su reflejo en el espejo, sintiéndose segura y renovada.

11. withstand the force of something.

The sturdy building was able to stand the fierce winds that ravaged the city, its foundation anchored deep into the ground. El edificio sólido fue capaz de soportar los vientos fieros que azotaron la ciudad, su fundación anclada hondo en el suelo.

12. be available for stud services.

Conjugation

PronounConjugation
I
I stand.
You
You stand.
He/She/It
He/She/It stands.
We
We stand.
You
You stand.
They
They stand.
Complete conjugation.

wait verb

1. stay in one place and anticipate or expect something.

The tourists waited patiently at the bus stop, expecting the shuttle to arrive any minute now. Los turistas esperaron pacientemente en la parada de autobús, esperando que el shuttle llegue en cualquier momento ahora.

2. wait before acting.

The coach told the team to wait before making their move, letting the defense make the first play. El entrenador les dijo al equipo que esperaran antes de hacer su movimiento, permitiendo que la defensa hiciera el primer juego.

3. look forward to the probable occurrence of.

I'm waiting for the new season of my favorite TV show to start, and I can't stop thinking about all the exciting plot twists that will come next. Estoy esperando el nuevo episodio de mi programa de televisión favorito para que comience y no puedo parar de pensar en todos los giros argumentales emocionantes que vendrán a continuación.

4. serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant.

Sarah decided to wait tables at the new bistro downtown to make some extra money during her summer break. Sarah decidió esperar mesas en el nuevo bistrot de la ciudad centro para ganar algo más de dinero durante su vacaciones de verano.

Conjugation

PronounConjugation
I
I wait.
You
You wait.
He/She/It
He/She/It waits.
We
We wait.
You
You wait.
They
They wait.
Complete conjugation.

instruction noun

1. a message describing how something is to be done.

The user manual provided detailed instructions on how to assemble the furniture, which helped me complete the task efficiently. El manual del usuario proporcionó instrucciones detalladas sobre cómo ensamblar el mobiliario, lo que me ayudó a completar la tarea de manera eficiente.

2. the activities of educating or instructing.

The teacher provided detailed instruction to the students on how to assemble the complex machine, ensuring they understood each step correctly. El profesor proporcionó instrucciones detalladas a los estudiantes sobre cómo ensamblar la máquina compleja, asegurándose de que comprendieran cada paso correctamente.

3. the profession of a teacher.

As a respected educator in the field of mathematics, she had spent decades honing her skills and expertise in the instruction of young minds. Como educadora respetada en el campo de las matemáticas, había pasado décadas puliendo sus habilidades y conocimientos en la instrucción de mentes juveniles.

4. (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program.

The programmer carefully reviewed each instruction in the code to ensure that it was free of errors. El programador revisó cuidadosamente cada instrucción en el código para asegurarse de que estuviera libre de errores.

captain noun

1. an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant.

The captain of the company led the team into battle, giving orders and inspiring his troops to fight bravely. El capitán de la empresa lideró al equipo en batalla, dando órdenes y inspirando a sus tropas para luchar con valentía.

2. the naval officer in command of a military ship.

The captain of the aircraft carrier stood proudly on the bridge, surveying the fleet assembled before him. El comandante del portaaviones se erguía con orgullo en la pasarela, inspeccionando el escuadra reunido ante él.

3. a policeman in charge of a precinct.

Captain Jameson was responsible for overseeing the entire precinct, making sure that every officer was performing their duties effectively. El capitán Jameson era responsable de supervisar todo el distrito, asegurándose de que cada oficial estuviera cumpliendo con sus deberes de manera efectiva.

4. an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship.

The captain of the cargo ship expertly navigated through the treacherous waters, ensuring the safe delivery of goods to its destination. El capitán del barco de carga expertamente navegó a través de las aguas peligrosas, garantizando el entrega segura de mercancías a su destino.

5. the leader of a group of people.

The captain of the soccer team gave an inspiring speech to motivate his players before the big match. El capitán del equipo de fútbol dio un discurso inspirador a sus jugadores antes del gran partido.

6. the pilot in charge of an airship.

The captain of the Zeppelin, a majestic airship, expertly navigated through the treacherous storm clouds to ensure the safety of its passengers. El capitán del Zeppelín, un imponente dirigible, navegó con habilidad a través de las nubes tormentosas peligrosas para garantizar la seguridad de sus pasajeros.

7. a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers.

The captain of the restaurant ensured that every table was fully staffed and that guests were seated promptly upon arrival. El capitán del restaurante aseguró que todas las mesas estuvieran completamente abastecidas y que los clientes tomaran asiento con prontitud al llegar.