Translation of You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Syntax analysis

youPersonal pronoun

canModal

notAdverb

teachVerb, infinitive

anDeterminer

oldAdjective

dogNoun, singular or mass

newAdjective

trickNoun (plural)

.Punctuation

not adverb

1. negation of a word or group of words.

She didn't attend the meeting, not because she was busy but because she had forgotten about it. Ella no asistió a la reunión, no porque estuviera ocupada, sino porque se había olvidado de ella.

The new policy doesn't apply to existing customers, not to mention those who have already made a purchase. La nueva política no se aplica a los clientes existentes, ni mencionar a aquellos que ya han efectuado una compra.

The teacher asked the students to solve the math problem again, not correctly this time, but with a different approach. El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que resolvieran el problema de matemáticas de nuevo, no correctamente esta vez, sino con un enfoque diferente.

teach verb

1. impart skills or knowledge to.

The experienced chef teaches cooking techniques to her students in the culinary school. El chef experimentado enseña técnicas de cocina a sus estudiantes en la escuela culinaria.

The professor teaches calculus to her undergraduate students, using real-world examples to help them understand complex concepts. El profesor enseña cálculo a sus estudiantes de licenciatura utilizando ejemplos del mundo real para ayudarles a comprender conceptos complejos.

2. accustom gradually to some action or attitude.

The new employee was taught how to handle difficult customers by her supervisor, who wanted to teach her confidence in dealing with challenging situations. El nuevo empleado fue enseñado por su jefe cómo manejar a clientes difíciles por parte de su supervisor, quien deseaba enseñarle confianza al tratar situaciones desafiantes.

The therapist worked tirelessly to teach the child to overcome their fear of loud noises, starting with small steps and gradually increasing the volume. El terapéuta trabajó incansablemente para enseñar al niño a superar su miedo a los ruidos fuertes, comenzando con pequeños pasos y aumentando gradualmente el volumen.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I teach.
You	You teach.
He/She/It	He/She/It teaches.
We	We teach.
You	You teach.
They	They teach.

Complete conjugation.

old adjective

1. (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age.

My old grandmother still remembers the day she immigrated to this country, and it's amazing how much history she has seen in her 90 years of life. Mi abuela anciana aún recuerda el día en que inmigró a este país y es increíble cómo mucho historia ha visto en sus 90 años de vida.

The old professor was revered by his students for his vast knowledge and experience, which he had accumulated over decades of teaching and research. El profesor anciano era reverenciado por sus estudiantes debido a su amplio conocimiento y experiencia, que había acumulado durante décadas de enseñanza y investigación.

2. of long duration.

The ancient city had been old since the dawn of civilization, with ruins that dated back over 2,000 years. La ciudad antigua había sido vieja desde el amanecer de la civilización, con ruinas que databan hace más de 2.000 años.

After decades of use, the old clock tower still stood tall, a testament to the town's rich history. Después de décadas de uso, el viejo torre del reloj aún se mantenía erguida, un testimonio del rico pasado de la localidad.

dog noun

1. a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times.

The dog has been a loyal companion to the family for many years, and its friendly demeanor has earned it a special place in their hearts. El perro ha sido un compañero leal para la familia durante muchos años y su carácter amistoso lo ha ganado un lugar especial en sus corazones.

2. a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman.

3. informal term for a man.

4. someone who is morally reprehensible.

5. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked.

The chef carefully sliced the dog and served it with sauerkraut and rye bread at the Oktoberfest party. El cocinero cortó con cuidado al perro y lo sirvió con col morada y pan de centeno en la fiesta del Oktoberfest.

6. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.

The dog on the gearshift ensured that the car wouldn't roll backwards down the hill. El perro en el cambio de marchas aseguró que el coche no rodaría hacia atrás por la colina.

7. metal supports for logs in a fireplace.

After rearranging the living room, she carefully placed the dogs by the chimney to hold up the heavy logs during the winter months. Después de redistribuir el salón, colocó con cuidado a los perros junto a la chimenea para sostener los troncos pesados durante los meses de invierno.

new adjective

1. not of long duration.

The new employee was still getting used to the company's procedures, having only been on the job for a few weeks. El nuevo empleado aún se adaptaba a los procedimientos de la empresa, ya que había comenzado a trabajar solo unos pocos semanas.

The new restaurant in town has been getting rave reviews, but it's hard to tell if it will still be popular in a year or two. El nuevo restaurante en el pueblo ha estado recibiendo opiniones entusiastas, pero es difícil decir si seguirá siendo popular dentro de un año o dos.

2. unaffected by use or exposure.

The new smartphone still had its original packaging and accessories, showing that it hadn't been used before. El nuevo teléfono inteligente todavía tenía su embalaje y accesorios originales, lo que demostraba que no se había utilizado antes.

The new employee was fresh out of college and didn't have any experience in the industry, making her a blank slate for training. El nuevo empleado acababa de salir de la universidad y no tenía experiencia en el sector, lo que la convertía en una hoja en blanco para la capacitación.

trick noun

1. a cunning or deceitful action or device.

The con artist used a trick to swindle the unsuspecting tourist out of his life savings. El estafador utilizó un truco para timar al turista inocente de sus ahorros vitales.

2. a period of work or duty.

The firefighter's trick was a particularly grueling one, lasting for 12 hours straight without a break. El truco del bombero fue uno especialmente agotador, durando 12 horas seguidas sin pausa.

3. an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent.

The con artist tried to play a trick on me by telling me I had won a prize in a contest I never entered. El estafador intentó engañarme contándome que había ganado un premio en un concurso al que nunca me había inscrito.

4. a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.

The clown's trick of squirting water from his oversized shoes had the entire audience in stitches, and it quickly became the highlight of the show. El truco del payaso de hacer saltar agua desde sus zapatos desmesurados tuvo a todo el público en estertores, y pronto se convirtió en el punto culminante del espectáculo.

5. an illusory feat.

The magician's latest trick left the audience gasping in amazement, with cards seemingly disappearing and reappearing at will. El truco más reciente del mago dejó al público sin aliento, con las cartas que parecían desaparecer y reaparecer a voluntad.

6. a prostitute's customer.

7. (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players.

The poker player carefully considered her next move, trying to outmaneuver her opponents and win the trick. El jugador de póquer consideraba cuidadosamente su próxima jugada, tratando de superar a sus oponentes y ganar la carta.