With the crisis, we have been forced to lay off some staff.

The economic crisis that hit the country last year led to widespread job losses and widespread poverty. La crisis económica que azotó al país el año pasado llevó a pérdidas de empleo generalizadas y pobreza generalizada.

The natural disaster brought about a humanitarian crisis in the affected areas, with thousands of people left homeless and without access to basic necessities like food and water. El desastre natural provocó una crisis humanitaria en las zonas afectadas, con miles de personas sin hogar y sin acceso a necesidades básicas como comida y agua.

2. a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something.

The company was facing a crisis after its main investor pulled out, and it needed to find new funding quickly to avoid bankruptcy. La empresa se enfrentaba a una crisis después de que su principal inversor retirara su apoyo, y necesitaba encontrar nuevos fondos con rapidez para evitar la quiebra.

The politician's popularity reached a crisis point when she was involved in a scandal, but she managed to recover her reputation through a series of apologies and reforms. La popularidad del político alcanzó un punto de crisis cuando se vio involucrada en un escándalo, pero logró recuperar su reputación mediante una serie de disculpas y reformas.

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.

hi noun

1. an expression of greeting.

The hi was warm and welcoming, making me feel at ease in the new office. El saludo fue cálido y acogedor, haciéndome sentirme a gusto en el nuevo despacho.

The conference organizer made sure to include a personal hi on each participant's name tag to create a friendly atmosphere. El organizador de la conferencia se aseguró de incluir un saludo personal en cada tarjeta de nombre del participante para crear un ambiente amigable.

2. a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands.

The tourists spent their vacation exploring the beautiful beaches and active volcanoes of Hi, a popular destination for nature lovers. Los turistas pasaron su vacación explorando las hermosas playas y los volcanes activos de Hilo, un destino popular para amantes de la naturaleza.

After moving from California, Sarah adjusted quickly to life on the islands of Hi, where she discovered a love for surfing and hula dancing. Después de mudarse desde California, Sarah se adaptó rápidamente a la vida en las islas de Hawái, donde descubrió un amor por el surf y el baile hawaiano.

force verb

1. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means.

She forced him to take a job in the city Traducción de 'She forced him to take a job in the city'

He squeezed her for information Traducción de 'He squeezed her for information'

2. urge or force (a person) to an action.

The coach forced her to practice extra hours every day to improve her game. El entrenador le obligó a practicar horas extras todos los días para mejorar su juego.

3. move with force.

He pushed the table into a corner Traducción de 'He pushed the table into a corner'

4. impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably.

The government was forced to intervene in the crisis after the opposition party refused to back down from their demands. El gobierno tuvo que intervenir en la crisis después de que el partido de oposición se negó a retroceder de sus demandas.

5. squeeze like a wedge into a tight space.

The plumber had to force the pipe wrench into the narrow gap to loosen the stuck pipe. El fontanero tuvo que forzar el llave de tubería en la estrecha ranura para descongeler la tubería atascada.

6. force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically.

The strong gust of wind forced us to seek shelter in the nearby café. El fuerte viento nos obligó a buscar refugio en el café cercano.

7. do forcibly.

The police had to force open the door to gain access to the suspect's hideout. La policía tuvo que forzar la puerta para acceder al escondite del sospechoso.

8. take by force.

The rebels forced their way into the government building to demand justice for the oppressed people. Los rebeldes forzaron su entrada en el edificio del gobierno para exigir justicia a las personas oprimidas.

lie verb

1. be located or situated somewhere.

The village lies at the foot of the mountain, making it prone to landslides during heavy rainfall. El pueblo se encuentra al pie de la montaña, lo que lo hace propenso a deslizamientos de tierra durante precipitaciones intensas.

2. be lying, be prostrate.

After getting injured in the game, he lay on the ground and couldn't get up to celebrate his team's victory, so he had to lie there until medical help arrived. Después de lesionarse en el partido, se tumbó en el suelo y no pudo levantarse para celebrar el triunfo de su equipo, por lo que tuvo que quedarse allí hasta que llegó la ayuda médica.

3. originate (in).

The idea to start a new business venture lay in her childhood dream of entrepreneurship, and she finally decided to take the leap. La idea de lanzar una nueva empresa surgió en su sueño infantil de emprendimiento y finalmente decidió dar el salto.

4. be and remain in a particular state or condition.

The patient lies still on her hospital bed, waiting for the doctor to administer the medication. El paciente yace inmóvil en su cama de hospital, esperando a que el médico administre la medicación.

5. tell an untruth.

She lied to her parents about staying out late with friends, but they soon discovered the truth. Ella mintió a sus padres sobre quedarse fuera tarde con amigos, pero pronto descubrieron la verdad.

6. have a place in relation to something else.

The new restaurant lies diagonally across from my favorite coffee shop on Main Street. El nuevo restaurante se encuentra a diagonal enfrente de mi tienda de café favorita en la calle Principal.

7. assume a reclining position.

After a long hike, Sarah likes to lie down on her sleeping bag and rest her weary legs. Después de una larga caminata, Sarah gusta acostarse en su saco de dormir y descansar sus piernas cansadas.

staff noun

1. personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task.

The project manager relied heavily on her dedicated staff to ensure that the deadline was met, and they worked tirelessly to deliver high-quality results. El gerente del proyecto se basó fuertemente en su personal dedicado para asegurarse de que la fecha límite se cumpliera y trabajaron incansablemente para entregar resultados de alta calidad.

2. a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose.

The park ranger used a sturdy staff to help her navigate the dense forest and avoid tripping over roots. El guardabosques utilizó un bastón resistente para ayudarla a navegar el bosque denso y evitar tropezarse con raíces.

3. the body of teachers and administrators at a school.

The staff at Springdale Elementary School worked together to plan a successful charity event that raised money for new playground equipment. El personal de la Escuela Primaria de Springdale se unió para planificar un evento benéfico exitoso que recaudó fondos para nuevos equipos de juego al aire libre.

4. building material consisting of plaster and hair.

The ancient Egyptians used staff to construct their temples, which were known for their intricate carvings and sturdy structures. Los antiguos egipcios utilizaban palas para construir sus templos, que eran conocidos por sus intrincadas tallados y estructuras sólidas.

5. a rod carried as a symbol.

The bishop held his staff high above his head, emphasizing his spiritual authority over the congregation. El obispo sostuvo su bastón alto sobre su cabeza, enfatizando su autoridad espiritual sobre la congregación.

6. (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written.

The music teacher carefully drew the treble clef on the staff to help her students recognize the correct pitches. La profesora de música dibujó con cuidado la clavija de do en el pentagrama para ayudar a sus estudiantes a reconocer las notas correctas.