Resources Translator To waste time; to not be serious; to be playful

to waste time; to not be serious; to be playful

Translation result

perder el tiempo; no hablar en serio; para ser juguetón to waste time; to not be serious; to be playful

Syntax analysis

toPreposition (To)

wasteVerb, infinitive

timeNoun, singular or mass

;Punctuation

toPreposition (To)

notAdverb

beVerb, infinitive

seriousAdjective

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toPreposition (To)

beVerb, infinitive

playfulAdjective

waste verb

1. spend thoughtlessly.

She tends to waste her money on expensive clothes and accessories, neglecting to save for more important things. Ella tiende a despilfarrar su dinero en ropa y accesorios caros, descuidando ahorrar para cosas más importantes.

2. use inefficiently or inappropriately.

The company wasted its resources by investing in a project that failed to generate any returns. La empresa desperdicio sus recursos al invertir en un proyecto que no generó ninguno de los resultados esperados.

3. get rid of.

The company decided to waste its old inventory by holding a clearance sale to make room for new products. La empresa decidió desperdiciar su inventario viejo al organizar una venta de liquidación para hacer sitio para productos nuevos.

4. run off as waste.

The new water filter was designed to prevent the wastewater from wasting into the nearby stream. El nuevo filtro de agua fue diseñado para prevenir que el agua residual se desechara en la corriente de agua cercana.

5. get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing.

6. spend extravagantly.

The company wasted millions of dollars on lavish parties and unnecessary renovations, causing financial strain for years to come. La empresa derrochó millones de dólares en fiestas lujosas y renovaciones innecesarias, lo que causó estrés financiero durante años por venir.

7. lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief.

After losing his beloved wife in a tragic accident, John began to waste away from the inside out, struggling to find the will to eat or care for himself. Después de perder a su esposa querida en un accidente trágico, John comenzó a desmejorarse desde dentro hacia fuera, luchando por encontrar la voluntad para comer o cuidar de sí mismo.

8. cause to grow thin or weak.

The disease began to waste away John's once-strong body, leaving him frail and exhausted. La enfermedad comenzó a desgastar el cuerpo robusto de Juan, dejándolo débil y exhausto.

9. cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly.

The devastating earthquake wasted the entire city, leaving only rubble and debris in its wake. El devastador terremoto arrasó toda la ciudad, dejando solo escombros y desechos en su rastro.

10. become physically weaker.

After months of illness, John's body began to waste away, leaving him gaunt and exhausted. Después de meses de enfermedad, el cuerpo de John comenzó a descomponerse, dejándolo flaco y agotado.

time noun

1. an instance or single occasion for some event.

The concert was a once-in-a-lifetime time, and we'll always cherish the memories of that night. El concierto fue una experiencia única en la vida y siempre recordaremos los recuerdos de esa noche.

2. a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something.

With only two hours left on my clock, I still had enough time to finish the project before the deadline. Con solo dos horas que me quedaban en el reloj, todavía tenía tiempo suficiente para acabar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.

3. an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities).

After graduating from college, I took some time to travel and explore Europe before starting my career. Después de graduarme de la universidad, pasé algún tiempo viajando y explorar Europa antes de empezar mi carrera.

4. a suitable moment.

She waited for what she considered to be the perfect time to make her move, and then she asked him to join her for dinner. Ella esperó lo que consideraba el momento perfecto para hacer su movimiento, y luego le pidió que se uniera a ella para cenar.

5. the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past.

The concept of time has been debated by philosophers for centuries, and its measurement has become increasingly precise over the years. El concepto del tiempo ha sido debatido por filósofos durante siglos y su medida se ha vuelto cada vez más precisa con el paso de los años.

6. a person's experience on a particular occasion.

The time I spent at summer camp was one of the most memorable experiences of my childhood, filled with laughter and adventure. El tiempo que pasé en el campamento de verano fue uno de los experiencias más memorables de mi infancia, lleno de risas y aventuras.

7. a reading of a point in time as given by a clock.

The clock struck 3:00 PM, marking the exact time for our meeting to start. La hora tocó las 3:00 de la tarde, marcando el momento exacto para que nuestro encuentro comenzara.

8. the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event.

The physicists needed to account for both space and time in their calculations of the black hole's trajectory, ensuring accuracy in their predictions. Los físicos necesitaban tener en cuenta tanto el espacio como el tiempo en sus cálculos del trazo del agujero negro, asegurando la precisión en sus predicciones.

9. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration.

The jazz band's complex time signature made it challenging for new members to keep up with the tempo. El complejo tiempo de firmas del grupo de jazz lo hizo difícil para los nuevos miembros mantener el ritmo con la velocidad.

10. the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned.

The judge sentenced the convicted felon to serve ten years' time for the murder he committed. El juez condenó al delincuente convicto a cumplir diez años de prisión por el asesinato que cometió.

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.

be verb

1. have the quality of being.

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.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I am
You	You are
He/She/It	He/She/It is
We	We are
You	You are
They	They are

Complete conjugation.

serious adjective

1. concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities.

As a serious business major, she spent most of her free time studying and preparing for her exams, rather than attending parties or social events. Como una estudiante de negocios seria, pasó la mayoría de su tiempo libre estudiando y preparándose para sus exámenes en lugar de asistir a fiestas o eventos sociales.

The CEO is a serious person who doesn't tolerate any nonsense in the office; he expects his employees to stay focused on their work and avoid distractions. El CEO es una persona seria que no tolera ningún disparate en la oficina; espera que sus empleados se centren en su trabajo y eviten distracciones.

2. completely lacking in playfulness.

The serious professor never cracked a smile during lectures, and his students found him intimidating. El profesor serio nunca sonrió durante las clases y sus estudiantes lo encontraron intimidante.

After losing his job, John became serious about finding a new career path, putting aside his previous frivolous hobbies. Después de perder su trabajo, Juan se convirtió en serio sobre encontrar un nuevo trayecto profesional, dejando de lado sus anteriores aficiones frivolas.

be verb

1. have the quality of being.

2. be identical to.

3. occupy a certain position or area.

4. have an existence, be extant.

5. happen, occur, take place.

6. be identical or equivalent to.

7. form or compose.

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.

12. to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form.

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.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I am
You	You are
He/She/It	He/She/It is
We	We are
You	You are
They	They are

Complete conjugation.

playful adjective

1. full of fun and high spirits.

Playful children just let loose from school Traducción de 'Playful children just let loose from school'