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    Resources Translator We're trying to nail down a date for the meeting.

We're trying to nail down a date for the meeting.

Translation result
Estamos intentando fijar una fecha para la reunión. We're trying to nail down a date for the meeting.


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

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

try verb

1. make an effort or attempt.

I'm going to try my best to finish this project on time, so please don't schedule anything else for me today. Voy a esforzarme al máximo para terminar este proyecto a tiempo, así que por favor no programes nada más para mí hoy.

2. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to.

The company will try out this new software to assess its compatibility with our existing systems. La empresa probará este nuevo software para evaluar su compatibilidad con nuestros sistemas existentes.

3. put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of.

The esteemed judge tried the defendant for their alleged crimes, carefully considering the evidence presented in court. El juez distinguido intentó al acusado por sus presuntos delitos, considerando detenidamente la evidencia presentada en el tribunal.

4. take a sample of.

The scientist tried to extract a small sample from the rock formation to analyze its composition. El científico intentó extraer una pequeña muestra del formación rocosa para analizar su composición.

5. examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process.

The judge decided to try the case without a jury, allowing her to make a swift and impartial decision. El juez decidió intentar el caso sin jurado, lo que le permitió tomar una decisión rápida e imparcial.

6. give pain or trouble to.

The mosquito's incessant buzzing tried me all night, making it impossible for me to fall asleep. El zumbido incesante del mosquito me trató toda la noche, lo que hizo imposible que yo cayera dormido.

7. test the limits of.

The daredevil tried to break the world record by skydiving from a higher altitude than ever attempted before, pushing the boundaries of human endurance. El valiente intentó romper el récord mundial saltando en paracaídas desde una altura más alta que nunca había intentado antes, empujando los límites del agotamiento humano.

8. melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities.

The chef tried the rendered pork fat to clarify its consistency and remove any unwanted particles before using it for frying. El chef probó el grasa de cerdo cocida para aclarar su consistencia y eliminar cualquier partícula indeseable antes de utilizarla para freír.

9. put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice.

She decided to try on the new dress at home before taking it to the party, just to make sure she looked perfect. Ella decidió probar el vestido nuevo en casa antes de llevarlo al partido, solo para asegurarse de que se veía perfecta.

Conjugation

Pronoun Conjugation
I
I try.
You
You try.
He/She/It
He/She/It tries.
We
We try.
You
You try.
They
They try.
Complete conjugation.

nail verb

1. attach something somewhere by means of nails.

The carpenter nailed the wooden boards together to create a sturdy frame for the bookshelf. El carpintero clavó las tablas de madera juntas para crear un marco sólido para el estante de libros.

2. take into custody.

The police officer nailed the suspect after a high-speed chase through the city streets. El oficial de policía detuvo al sospechoso después de una persecución a alta velocidad a través de las calles de la ciudad.

3. hit hard.

The boxer nailed his opponent with a powerful right hook, sending him crashing to the canvas. El boxeador conectó a su oponente con un potente gancho derecho, enviándolo a la lona con fuerza.

4. succeed in obtaining a position.

After months of searching, Sarah nailed down the job offer at her dream company. Después de meses de búsqueda, Sarah consiguió el ofrecimiento laboral en su empresa soñada.

5. succeed at easily.

She nailed her presentation, impressing the investors with her confident and clear delivery. Ella acertó su presentación, impresionando a los inversores con su entrega confiada y clara.

6. locate exactly.

The detective had to nail down the suspect's alibi to confirm their whereabouts at the time of the crime. El detectives tuvo que afianzar el testimonio del sospechoso para confirmar su paradero en el momento del crimen.

7. complete a pass.

The quarterback nailed the ball to the receiver, who sprinted down the sideline for a touchdown. El quarterback lanzó el balón al receptor, quien corrió por la línea lateral para marcar un touchdown.

date noun

1. the specified day of the month.

The company's quarterly financial reports will be published on the 15th date, so make sure to check the website for the latest updates. Los informes financieros trimestrales de la empresa serán publicados el día 15, así que asegúrese de verificar el sitio web para obtener las últimas actualizaciones.

2. a participant in a date.

The fashion designer brought her date, a stylish model, to the charity gala. La diseñadora de moda llevó a su acompañante, una modelo estilosa, al gala benéfica.

3. a meeting arranged in advance.

I have a date with my agent next week to discuss the new script I'm working on. Tengo una cita con mi agente la próxima semana para discutir el nuevo guion en que estoy trabajando.

4. the present.

The company is only concerned with the date, and doesn't care about the past or future. La empresa solo se preocupa por la fecha y no se interesa por el pasado ni el futuro.

5. the particular day, month, or year (usually according to the Gregorian calendar) that an event occurred.

The company's financial reports show that the merger was finalized on January 15th, 2022, and took effect from that date. Los informes financieros de la empresa muestran que el acuerdo de fusión se finalizó el 15 de enero de 2022 y tuvo efecto a partir de esa fecha.

6. a particular day specified as the time something happens.

The concert is scheduled to take place on March 15th, which is also my birthday date. El concierto está programado para tener lugar el 15 de marzo, que también es la fecha de mi cumpleaños.

7. sweet edible fruit of the date palm with a single long woody seed.

The Middle Eastern cuisine featured a variety of dishes, including succulent dates served as a sweet and refreshing snack. La cocina medioriental destacó una variedad de platos, incluyendo fechas suaves servidas como un tentempié dulce y refrescante.

meeting noun

1. a formally arranged gathering.

The team leader called an emergency meeting to discuss the recent project delays and come up with a plan to get back on track. El líder del equipo convocó una reunión de emergencia para discutir los retrasos recientes en el proyecto y elaborar un plan para recuperar el ritmo.

2. a small informal social gathering.

The friends decided to have a meeting at Sarah's house after work on Friday, where they would catch up and share stories about their weekends. Los amigos decidieron tener una reunión en la casa de Sarah después del trabajo el viernes, donde podrían dar cuenta y compartir historias sobre sus fines de semana.

3. a casual or unexpected convergence.

The two friends had an impromptu meeting in the park when they both decided to take a stroll on the same afternoon. Los dos amigos tuvieron un encuentro improvisado en el parque cuando ambos decidieron dar un paseo por la misma tarde.

4. the social act of assembling for some common purpose.

The team had been preparing for weeks to present their project at the meeting, hoping to secure funding from investors. El equipo había estado preparándose durante semanas para presentar su proyecto en la reunión, con la esperanza de obtener financiamiento de inversores.

5. the act of joining together as one.

The union representatives and management officials held a meeting to discuss the new labor contract, aiming to join forces and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. Los representantes sindicales y los funcionarios de la dirección celebraron una reunión para discutir el nuevo contrato de trabajo, con el objetivo de unir fuerzas y alcanzar un acuerdo mutuamente beneficioso.

6. a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers).

The meeting of the two rivers created a serene and peaceful environment, perfect for a relaxing boat ride. El encuentro de los dos ríos creó un entorno sereno y pacífico, idóneo para un paseo en barca relajante.