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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.
She likes to wear elegant evening gowns to formal events. Ella gusta vestir elegantes vestidos de gala en eventos formales.
2. have on one's person.
She likes to wear her favorite scarf on special occasions. Ella gusta llevar su pañuelo favorito en ocasiones especiales.
3. have in one's aspect.
The tired expression began to wear on her face as she struggled through the long day at work. La expresión cansada comenzó a hacer mella en su rostro mientras luchaba para superar el largo día de trabajo.
4. deteriorate through use or stress.
The constant exposure to harsh weather conditions has started to wear down the building's exterior, causing cracks in the walls and windows. La constante exposición a condiciones climáticas severas ha empezado a desgastar la fachada del edificio, causando grietas en las paredes y ventanas.
5. have or show an appearance of.
The tired look began to wear on her face, and she knew it was time for a nap. El cansado aspecto comenzó a hacerse notar en su rostro, y ella sabía que era hora de una siesta.
6. last and be usable.
The high-quality fabric of the jacket is designed to wear well, ensuring it remains comfortable and stylish for many years. El tejido de alta calidad del jacket está diseñado para durar bien, asegurando que siga siendo cómodo y estiloso durante muchos años.
7. go to pieces.
The old bridge began to wear under the constant flow of traffic, and its structural integrity was compromised. El puente antiguo empezó a desgastarse bajo el flujo constante de tráfico y se comprometió su integridad estructural.
8. exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress.
After running non-stop for 24 hours, Sarah began to wear out and eventually collapsed from exhaustion. Después de correr sin parar durante 24 horas, Sarah comenzó a desgastarse y finalmente se derrumbó por agotamiento.
9. put clothing on one's body.
After getting dressed, Sarah wear her favorite scarf to add a pop of color to her outfit. Después de vestirse, Sarah se puso su escarlata favorita para agregar un toque de color a su atuendo.