The con artist hooked me with his smooth talk and fake promises, stealing my entire life savings in the process. El estafador me engañó con su parlamento suave y promesas falsas, robando mis ahorros enteros en el proceso.

3. make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle.

After hours of careful hooking, Emma finally finished her grandmother's intricate afghan blanket. Después de horas de cuidadoso enganchado, Emma finalmente terminó el abultado y intrincado manta de punto que le había hecho a su abuela.

4. hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left.

The golfer expertly hooked her shot around the tree, leaving her opponent stunned as the ball curved sharply to the left and landed inches from the hole. El golfista expertamente curvó su tiro alrededor del árbol, dejando estupefacta a su oponente mientras la pelota se curvaba bruscamente hacia la izquierda y aterrizaba a apenas unos centímetros de la hoyo.

5. take by theft.

The thief hooked the expensive necklace from the display case and made a quick escape. El ladrón descolgó el collar caro del escaparate y se fugó rápidamente.

6. make off with belongings of others.

7. hit with a hook.

The boxer hooked his opponent with a powerful right swing, sending him stumbling back against the ropes. El boxeador golpeó con un fuerte swing derecho a su oponente, lo que lo mandó tambaleándose hacia atrás contra las cuerdas.

8. catch with a hook.

The fisherman hooked a large salmon on his line, and he carefully reeled it in. El pescador agarró un salmón grande en su línea y lo rebió con cuidado.

9. to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug).

The doctor warned her that the opioid painkiller would hook her and make it difficult to stop taking it. El médico le advirtió que el analgésico opiáceo la engancharía y hacería difícil dejar de tomarlo.

10. secure with the foot.

As she climbed up the rocky face, Sarah hooked her foot into a small crevice to steady herself and prepare for the next move. Mientras escalaba el rocoso relieve, Sarah enfórcó su pie en una pequeña hendidura para estabilizarse y prepararse para el próximo movimiento.

11. entice and trap.

The charismatic salesman tried to hook me with his persuasive speech, but I was able to see through his tactics and refused to buy into his scheme. El vendedor carismático trató de atraparme con su discurso persuasivo, pero pude ver a través de sus tácticas y me negué a comprar en su esquema.

12. approach with an offer of sexual favors.

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.

doughnut noun

1. a toroidal shape.

A ring of ships in the harbor Traducción de 'A ring of ships in the harbor'

A halo of smoke Traducción de 'A halo of smoke'

2. a small ring-shaped friedcake.

vacation noun

1. leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure.

After months of non-stop work, Sarah was excited to embark on her two-week vacation to Hawaii, where she planned to relax on the beach and enjoy snorkeling with her family. Después de meses de trabajo sin interrupción, Sarah estaba emocionada de embarcarse en su vacación de dos semanas en Hawái, donde planeaba relajarse en la playa y disfrutar del snorkel con su familia.

The company's annual summer vacation package included all-expenses-paid trips to Europe for its top-performing employees, giving them a chance to unwind and recharge in a foreign city. El paquete de vacaciones de verano anual de la empresa incluía viajes con todos los gastos pagados a Europa para sus empleados más destacados, brindándoles la oportunidad de relajarse y recargar en una ciudad extranjera.

2. the act of making something legally void.

A period of time spent away from one's usual work or duties, often for relaxation or recreation. Un período de tiempo pasado en ausencia del trabajo o deberes habituales, a menudo para relajación o recreo.

A break or interruption from regular activities, especially for rest or entertainment. Un descanso o interrupción en las actividades regulares, especialmente para el descanso o el entretenimiento.