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Resources TranslatorWe hooked up with some friends while we were on vacation.
We hooked up with some friends while we were on vacation.
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Nos juntamos con unos amigos mientras estábamos de vacaciones. We hooked up with some friends while we were on vacation.
She hooked her necklace to the mirror so it wouldn't get lost. Ella sujetó su collar al espejo para que no se perdiera.
2. rip off.
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.
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.
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.
