Resources Translator You can't judge a book by its cover

You can't judge a book by its cover

Translation result

No puedes juzgar un libro por su portada You can't judge a book by its cover

Syntax analysis

youPersonal pronoun

canModal

notAdverb

judgeVerb, infinitive

aDeterminer

bookNoun, singular or mass

byPreposition / Subordinating Conjunction

itsPersonal pronoun

coverVerb, infinitive

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.

judge verb

1. determine the result of (a competition).

The judges deliberated for hours before announcing the winner of the talent show, and in the end, they judged that Sarah's performance was the best. Los jueces deliberaron durante horas antes de anunciar al ganador del concurso de talentos, y al final, consideraron que el mejor fue el rendimiento de Sarah.

2. form a critical opinion of.

The art critic will judge the painting's worthiness to be exhibited in the museum based on its technical skill and originality. El crítico de arte juzgará la valía del cuadro para ser exhibido en el museo según su habilidad técnica y originalidad.

3. judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time).

The architect had to judge the structural integrity of the old building before deciding whether it was safe for occupation. (In this sentence, the architect is forming an estimate or making an educated guess about the building's condition.) El arquitecto tuvo que juzgar la integridad estructural del edificio viejo antes de decidir si era seguro para el ocupación. (En esta oración, el arquitecto está formando una estimación o haciendo un suposición informada sobre el estado del edificio.)

4. pronounce judgment on.

The jury will judge the defendant guilty or not guilty based on the evidence presented in court. El jurado condenará o absolverá al acusado en función de la evidencia presentada en el tribunal.

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

The prosecutor will judge the accused in court next week, determining their guilt or innocence based on the evidence presented. El fiscal juzgará al acusado en el tribunal la próxima semana, determinando su inocencia o culpabilidad según la evidencia presentada.

book noun

1. a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together).

The author spent years researching and writing her book, which became a bestseller in the literary fiction category. El autor pasó años investigando y escribiendo su libro, que se convirtió en un superventas en la categoría de ficción literaria.

2. physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together.

The book lay open on the table, its yellowed pages crackling with age. El libro yacía abierto sobre la mesa, sus páginas amarilleadas crujían con edad.

3. a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone.

The comprehensive book on ancient Egyptian history provided a thorough understanding of the pharaohs and their cultures. El libro exhaustivo sobre la historia egipcia antigua brindó una comprensión profunda de los faraones y sus culturas.

4. a written version of a play or other dramatic composition.

The playwright spent months working on the book, carefully crafting each line to convey the characters' emotions and motivations. El dramaturgo pasó meses trabajando en el libro, cuidadosamente tejido cada línea para transmitir las emociones y motivaciones de los personajes.

5. a record in which commercial accounts are recorded.

The accountant spent hours reviewing the company's financial book to ensure that all transactions were accurately recorded. El contable pasó horas revisando los libros financieros de la empresa para asegurarse de que todas las transacciones se hubieran registrado con precisión.

6. a collection of playing cards satisfying the rules of a card game.

The poker book was passed around the table, and each player took turns drawing cards from it to try their luck. El libro de póquer se pasaba alrededor de la mesa y cada jugador tomaba turnos sacando cartas de él para probar su suerte.

7. a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made.

The company's employee handbook is a book that outlines the policies and procedures for all staff members. El manual de empleados de la empresa es un libro que resume las políticas y procedimientos para todos los miembros del personal.

8. the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina.

The Imam carefully held the book, reciting verses from memory to the gathered congregation in the mosque. El imán llevó el libro con cuidado, recitando versículos de memoria al congregación reunida en la mezquita.

9. the sacred writings of the Christian religions.

The priest carefully opened the book and began to read from the passage about the Last Supper. El sacerdote abrió con cuidado el libro y comenzó a leer del pasaje sobre la Última Cena.

10. a major division of a long written composition.

The professor spent hours reviewing the chapter and revising its book to ensure that it was accurate and well-organized. El profesor pasó horas revisando el capítulo y revisando su libro para asegurarse de que fuera preciso y bien organizado.

11. a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge.

The concert ticket was a book with a unique code that had to be entered online to access the exclusive event. El billete de concierto era un libro con un código único que había que introducir en línea para acceder al evento exclusivo.

cover verb

1. provide with a covering or cause to be covered.

The park ranger decided to cover the playground with a tarpaulin to protect it from the impending rainstorm. El guardaparque decidió cubrir el parque infantil con un toldo para protegerlo de la tormenta inminente.

2. form a cover over.

The gardener covered the freshly planted seeds with a thin layer of soil to protect them from the harsh weather. El jardinero cubrió las semillas recientemente plantadas con una fina capa de tierra para protegerlas del severo clima.

3. span an interval of distance, space or time.

The highway covers over 300 miles from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, making it one of the longest routes in the country. El autopista cubre más de 300 millas desde Los Ángeles hasta Las Vegas, lo que la convierte en uno de los itinerarios más largos del país.

4. provide for.

The company will cover the expenses of its employees' training programs to ensure they stay updated with industry trends. La empresa cubrirá los gastos de los programas de capacitación de sus empleados para asegurarse de que se mantengan actualizados con las tendencias del sector.

5. act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression.

The singer decided to cover her favorite song by a famous artist, adding her own unique spin to the melody. La cantante decidió cubrir su canción favorita del artista famoso, agregando su propio toque único a la melodía.

6. include in scope.

The new policy will cover all employees working overtime, ensuring they receive fair compensation. La nueva política cubrirá a todos los empleados que trabajan horas extras, asegurando que reciban una compensación justa.

7. travel across or pass over.

The plane will cover a distance of over 5,000 miles on its non-stop flight from New York to Los Angeles. El avión cubrirá una distancia de más de 5,000 millas en su vuelo sin escalas desde Nueva York hasta Los Ángeles.

8. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism.

The investigative journalist was tasked with covering the corruption scandal, digging deep to uncover new evidence and interviewing key sources. El periodista de investigación fue encargado de cubrir el escándalo de corrupción, profundizando para desenterrar nueva evidencia y entrevistando fuentes clave.

9. hold within range of an aimed firearm.

The sniper carefully covered the suspect with his rifle, making sure to keep him in their sights. El francotirador cuidadosamente cubrió al sospechoso con su rifle, asegurándose de mantenerlo en el punto de mira.

10. to take an action to protect against future problems.

To cover our bases, we need to invest in a diversified portfolio of assets to mitigate potential financial risks. Necesitamos invertir en un portafolio diversificado de activos para cubrir nuestras bazas y mitigar posibles riesgos financieros.

11. hide from view or knowledge.

The company tried to cover up the scandal by destroying all evidence, but it was too late; the news had already leaked to the press. La empresa intentó cubrir el escándalo destruyendo toda la evidencia, pero era demasiado tarde; la noticia ya había filtrado a los medios de comunicación.

12. protect or defend (a position in a game).

The defensive player expertly covered the opposing team's star striker, preventing them from getting past her. El jugador defensivo cubrió con habilidad al delantero estelar del equipo rival, impidiéndoles que la superas a ella.

13. maintain a check on.

The security team was tasked with covering all exits and entrances to ensure a safe event. El equipo de seguridad se encargó de cubrir todos los salidas y entradas para garantizar un evento seguro.

14. protect by insurance.

The company will cover the medical expenses of its employees, ensuring they receive timely and quality care. La empresa cubrirá los gastos médicos de sus empleados, garantizando que reciban atención médica oportuna y de alta calidad.

15. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities.

The politician's latest speech was an attempt to cover her lack of experience on foreign policy issues, touting her years of work in local government as a qualification for the role. El discurso más reciente del político fue un intento por cubrir su falta de experiencia en cuestiones de política exterior, destacando sus años de trabajo en el gobierno local como una calificación para el cargo.

16. invest with a large or excessive amount of something.

The tycoon decided to cover his losses in the struggling startup by pouring millions of dollars into the company. El magnate decidió cubrir sus pérdidas en la startup de lucha metiendo millones de dólares en la empresa.

17. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities.

As I was feeling unwell, my colleague kindly offered to cover for me during the meeting, allowing me to recover without worrying about the workload. Mientras yo me sentía indispuesto, mi colega amablemente ofreció cubrirme durante la reunión, lo que me permitió recuperarme sin preocuparme por el horario de trabajo.

18. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of.

The insurance policy covered the damage to my car, so I didn't have to pay out-of-pocket for the repairs. La póliza de seguro cubrió el daño a mi coche, por lo que no tuve que pagar por los arreglos con dinero propio.

19. spread over a surface to conceal or protect.

The farmer covered the freshly harvested crops with a tarpaulin to protect them from the impending rainstorm. El agricultor cubrió las cosechas recién cosechadas con una loneta para protegerlas del tormenta de lluvia inminente.

20. cover as if with a shroud.

The eerie fog slowly covered the abandoned mansion, as if nature itself was trying to shroud its secrets from prying eyes. El neblina espeluznante cubrió lentamente la mansión abandonada, como si la naturaleza misma estuviera intentando ocultar sus secretos a los ojos curiosos.

21. copulate with a female, used especially of horses.

22. put something on top of something else.

She carefully covered the cake with a layer of whipped cream to make it look presentable for the party. Ella cuidadosamente cubrió el pastel con una capa de crema espumada para hacer que pareciera presentable para la fiesta.

23. play a higher card than the one previously played.

In the high-stakes poker game, John decided to cover the other player's bet with his ace of spades, hoping to intimidate him into folding. En el juego de póker de alta apuesta, John decidió cubrir la apuesta del otro jugador con su as de espadas, esperando intimidarlo para que se rindiera.

24. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game.

As the cornerback, it's my job to cover the opposing team's star receiver and prevent him from making any big plays. Como cornerback, es mi trabajo cubrir al receptor estelar del equipo contrario y impedir que realice jugadas grandes.

25. sit on (eggs).

The rooster carefully covered the eggs in the nest, making sure they were safe from predators. El gallo cuidadosamente cubrió los huevos en el nido, asegurándose de que estuvieran a salvo de depredadores.

26. clothe, as if for protection from the elements.

After arriving at the campsite, Sarah quickly covered herself in layers of clothing to protect against the biting wind and chilly rain. Después de llegar al sitio de acampada, Sarah se cubrió rápidamente con capas de ropa para protegerse contra el viento bitoso y la lluvia fría.