Translation of to alter; to try to change or improve, usually unsuccessfully

Syntax analysis

toPreposition (To)

alterVerb, infinitive

;Punctuation

toPreposition (To)

tryVerb, infinitive

toPreposition (To)

changeVerb, infinitive

orCoordinating conjunction

improveVerb, infinitive

,Punctuation

usuallyAdverb

unsuccessfullyAdverb

alter verb

1. cause to change.

The new manager's decision to alter the company's policy on flexible working hours was met with resistance from some employees. La decisión del nuevo gerente de modificar la política de la empresa en cuanto a horas de trabajo flexibles fue recibida con resistencia por parte de algunos empleados.

2. become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence.

As she grew older, her perspective on life began to alter, becoming more nuanced and wise with each passing year. A medida que envejecía, su perspectiva sobre la vida comenzó a cambiar, tornándose más compleja y sabia con cada año que pasaba.

3. make an alteration to.

The seamstress was asked to alter the hem of the dress to make it longer, and she did a great job. La costurera fue preguntada para alterar el borde del vestido para hacerlo más largo y lo hizo un trabajo excelente.

4. insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby.

The politician was accused of altering the official transcript to conceal her involvement in the scandal. El político fue acusado de alterar el transcripto oficial para ocultar su involucramiento en el escándalo.

5. remove the ovaries of.

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.

change verb

1. cause to change.

The new policy aims to change the company's approach to sustainability, shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. El nuevo plan de política busca cambiar el enfoque de la empresa hacia la sostenibilidad, pasando de los combustibles fósiles a las fuentes de energía renovable.

2. undergo a change.

After retiring from her career, she decided to change her lifestyle and move to a smaller town in the countryside. Después de retirarse de su carrera, decidió cambiar su estilo de vida y mudarse a una pequeña localidad en el campo.

3. become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence.

As she grew older, her interests began to change from playing with dolls to reading books and exploring the outdoors. A medida que crecía, sus intereses comenzaron a cambiar de jugar con muñecas a leer libros y explorar el exterior.

4. lay aside, abandon, or leave for another.

After years of dedication to her career, she decided to change her priorities and focus on her family. Después de años de dedicación a su carrera, decidió cambiar sus prioridades y enfocarse en su familia.

5. change clothes.

After getting wet in the rain, Emma decided to change into some dry clothes before heading back inside. Después de mojarse en la lluvia, Emma decidió cambiar de ropa seca antes de regresar adentro.

6. exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category.

The manager asked employees to change their work shifts to accommodate the new schedule. El gerente pidió a los empleados cambiar sus turnos de trabajo para adaptarse al nuevo horario.

7. give to, and receive from, one another.

The couple decided to change their wedding rings on their anniversary, symbolizing their continued love and commitment to each other. El pareja decidió cambiar sus anillos de compromiso en su aniversario, simbolizando su amor y compromiso continuos el uno con el otro.

8. change from one vehicle or transportation line to another.

When we arrived at the airport, I changed from my flight to a bus to get to the city center. Cuando llegamos al aeropuerto, cambié de mi vuelo a un autobús para llegar al centro de la ciudad.

9. become deeper in tone.

As she spoke about her personal struggles, her voice began to change, taking on a more somber and introspective quality that resonated deeply with the audience. Mientras hablaba sobre sus luchas personales, su voz comenzó a cambiar, adquiriendo un tono más serio e introspectivo que resonó profundamente con el público.

10. remove or replace the coverings of.

The mechanic had to change the tire's inner tube to fix the puncture. El mecánico tuvo que cambiar el tubo interior del neumático para reparar la pinchazo.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I change.
You	You change.
He/She/It	He/She/It changes.
We	We change.
You	You change.
They	They change.

Complete conjugation.

improve verb

1. to make better.

The new coach has been working hard to improve the team's overall performance, and it's showing in their recent wins. El nuevo entrenador ha estado trabajando duro para mejorar el rendimiento general del equipo, y se ve en sus recientes victorias.

After taking some online courses, Sarah was able to improve her coding skills and land a higher-paying job. Después de tomar algunos cursos en línea, Sarah fue capaz de mejorar sus habilidades de codificación y obtener un trabajo mejor pagado.

2. get better.

After months of physical therapy, Sarah's injury finally began to improve, and she was able to walk without pain. Después de meses de terapia física, el daño de Sarah finalmente comenzó a mejorar, y ella fue capaz de caminar sin dolor.

The new software update is designed to improve the phone's performance, making it faster and more efficient. La actualización del software nuevo está diseñada para mejorar el rendimiento del teléfono, haciéndolo más rápido y eficiente.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I improve.
You	You improve.
He/She/It	He/She/It improves.
We	We improve.
You	You improve.
They	They improve.

Complete conjugation.

usually adverb

1. under normal conditions.

She usually wakes up at 7:00 AM on weekdays, but yesterday she overslept due to the late-night party. Ella suele despertarse a las 7:00 de la mañana en días laborables, pero ayer se retrasó debido a la fiesta nocturna.

The company usually operates from Monday to Friday, but they will be closed on weekends and holidays. La empresa suele operar de lunes a viernes, pero estarán cerrados los fines de semana y festivos.

He usually takes a bus to work, but today he decided to drive due to the heavy rain forecast. Eliémente toma un autobús para ir al trabajo, pero hoy decidió conducir debido a la previsión de lluvia intensa.

unsuccessfully adverb

1. without success.

She tried unsuccessfully to persuade him to buy a new car Traducción de 'She tried unsuccessfully to persuade him to buy a new car'