The busy chef was juggling multiple orders at once, expertly flipping pancakes and serving burgers to the hungry crowd. El chef ocupado estaba manejando múltiples pedidos al mismo tiempo, girando expertamente tortugas y sirviendo hamburguesas a la multitud hambrienta.

As a busy entrepreneur, Sarah had to prioritize her tasks carefully, making sure she didn't overlook any crucial deadlines or meetings. Como empresaria ocupada, Sarah tuvo que priorizar cuidadosamente sus tareas, asegurándose de no dejar pasar ninguno de los plazos o reuniones críticos.

The busy street performer drew a large audience with his impressive magic tricks, effortlessly switching between cards, coins, and other props. El performer callejero ocupado atrajo una gran audiencia con sus trucos de magia impresionantes, cambiando sin esfuerzo entre cartas, monedas y otros objetos propios.

call verb

1. assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to.

The conference committee called Dr. Smith as the keynote speaker, recognizing her expertise in the field. El comité de conferencia llamó al Dr. Smith como oradora principal, reconocida por su experticia en el campo.

2. ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality.

The artist called her latest sculpture "Elegy", reflecting its somber and melancholic tone. El artista le llamó a su última escultura "Elegía", reflejando el tono sombrío y melancólico que la caracteriza.

3. get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone.

She's going to call her best friend to catch up on what's been happening in her life. Ella va a llamar a su mejor amiga para ponerse al día sobre lo que ha estado pasando en su vida.

4. utter a sudden loud cry.

The startled hiker let out a loud call when he saw the bear approaching him on the trail. El excursionista sorprendido emitió un grito fuerte cuando vio que el oso se acercaba hacia él en el sendero.

5. order, request, or command to come.

The manager called the team leader into her office to discuss the upcoming project deadline. El gerente llamó al líder del equipo a su oficina para discutir el plazo límite del proyecto próximo.

6. pay a brief visit.

She called on her aunt in the city over the weekend to catch up and share some family news. Ella llamó a su tía en la ciudad durante el fin de semana para charlar y compartir noticias familiares.

7. call a meeting.

The manager decided to call an emergency meeting with the team to discuss the project's timeline and budget. El gerente decidió llamar una reunión de emergencia con el equipo para discutir el plazo y presupuesto del proyecto.

8. read aloud to check for omissions or absentees.

The teacher will call the roll at the beginning of class to ensure everyone is present. El maestro llamará el registro al principio de la clase para asegurarse de que todos estén presentes.

9. send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc..

The pilot called the air traffic controller to report an engine malfunction and request emergency assistance. El piloto llamó al controlador de tráfico aéreo para informar un malfuncionamiento del motor y solicitar ayuda de emergencia.

10. utter a characteristic note or cry.

The mockingbird perched on the fencepost, its melodious song calling out across the garden. El tordo burlón se posó en el poste de la valla, su melodioso canto llamando desde el jardín.

11. stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather.

Due to the severe thunderstorm warning, the concert organizers were forced to call the show due to safety concerns. Debido a la advertencia de tormenta eléctrica severa, los organizadores del concierto fueron obligados a cancelar el espectáculo debido a preocupaciones por la seguridad.

12. greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name.

The president will call him 'Your Excellency' during the formal dinner reception. El presidente lo llamará 'Su Excelencia' durante la recepción de gala en la cena formal.

13. make a stop in a harbour.

The cruise ship will call at several ports along the Mediterranean coast, including Barcelona and Rome. El barco de crucero hará escala en varios puertos a lo largo de la costa mediterránea, incluyendo Barcelona y Roma.

14. demand payment of (a loan).

The bank manager will call on the borrower to settle the outstanding debt of $50,000 immediately. El gerente del banco llamará al prestatario para liquidar la deuda pendiente de $50,000 con carácter inmediato.

15. make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands.

The union leader called on the employees to go on strike if their demands were not met. El líder sindical llamó a los empleados a que se declaran en huelga si no se satisfacían sus demandas.

16. give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance.

The caller stood at the front of the hall and began to call out the steps for the square dance, directing the dancers with precise instructions. El llamador se paró en la parte frontal del salón y comenzó a llamar los pasos para el baile cuadrado, dirigiendo a los bailarines con instrucciones precisas.

17. indicate a decision in regard to.

The jury called for a mistrial after they were unable to reach a verdict on the charges, indicating that they needed more time to deliberate. El jurado solicitó un nuevo juicio después de que no pudieran llegar a un veredicto sobre los cargos, lo que indica que necesitan más tiempo para deliberar.

18. make a prediction about.

The psychic is known to call the future with eerie accuracy, claiming she can see into the souls of those who seek her guidance. La psíquica es conocida por llamar al futuro con una precisión espeluznante, afirmando que puede ver en el alma de aquellos que buscan su orientación.

19. require the presentation of for redemption before maturation.

The investor's loan will call the bondholder to present the certificate for redemption once the project's revenue has reached a certain threshold. El préstamo del inversor llamará al titular de la bono para presentar el certificado para su canje una vez que se haya alcanzado un umbral específico de ingresos del proyecto.

20. challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement.

The politician called her opponent's claims into question during the debate, challenging him to back up his statements with evidence. El político cuestionó las afirmaciones de su oponente durante el debate, retándolo a respaldar sus declaraciones con pruebas.

21. declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee.

The referee called a foul on the player who tripped his opponent during the game. El árbitro pitó un faltá en el jugador que derribó a su contrario durante el partido.

22. lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal.

The birdwatcher tried to call in the rare species of warbler by mimicking its distinctive song, but it remained elusive. El observador de aves intentó llamar la especie rara de papamosa mediante el imitación de su canto distintivo, pero permaneció esquiva.

23. order or request or give a command for.

The manager called her team to assemble in the conference room for an important meeting. El gerente llamó a su equipo para reunirse en la sala de conferencias para una reunión importante.

24. order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role.

The captain called upon the team's star player to lead the charge against their arch-rivals in the championship game. El capitán llamó al estrella del equipo para que liderara el ataque contra sus rivales más cercanos en la final de campeonato.

25. utter in a loud voice or announce.

The mayor will call out the winner of the talent show at the annual festival. El alcalde dará a conocer el ganador del espectáculo de talento en la fiesta anual.

26. challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of.

The opposition leader called the prime minister's statement into question, accusing him of being dishonest about the country's economic situation. El líder de la oposición cuestionó la declaraciones del primer ministro, acusándolo de ser deshonesto sobre la situación económica del país.

27. consider or regard as being.

The critics call her latest novel a masterpiece, praising its complex characters and engaging storyline. Los críticos la llaman maestra de su última novela, elogiando sus personajes complejos y trama atrapante.

28. rouse somebody from sleep with a call.

The nurse had to call her patient several times before they finally woke up and sat up in bed. La enfermera tuvo que llamar varias veces a su paciente antes de que finalmente se despertasen y se sentas en la cama.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I call.
You	You call.
He/She/It	He/She/It calls.
We	We call.
You	You call.
They	They call.

Complete conjugation.

say verb

1. express in words.

She likes to say what's on her mind, sharing her thoughts and opinions openly with others. Ella gusta decir lo que hay en su mente, compartiendo sus pensamientos y opiniones abiertamente con los demás.

2. report or maintain.

As the team captain, it's my duty to say that we're on track to meet our quarterly goals. Como capitán del equipo, es mi deber decir que estamos en camino para cumplir con nuestros objetivos trimestrales.

3. express a supposition.

She says that the new policy will lead to increased productivity, but I'm not convinced. Ella dice que la nueva política llevará a un aumento en la productividad, pero no estoy convencido.

4. have or contain a certain wording or form.

The company's mission statement says that innovation is at the heart of their business model, emphasizing their commitment to staying ahead of the curve. El estado de misión de la empresa dice que la innovación está en el corazón del modelo de negocio, enfatizando su compromiso con mantenerse a la vanguardia.

5. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority.

The captain will say what to do in case of an emergency, so everyone knows their role and responsibilities. El capitán dirá qué hacer en caso de emergencia, así todos saben sus roles y responsabilidades.

6. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way.

When asked about her favorite book, she said it was "To Kill a Mockingbird". Cuando se le preguntó sobre su libro favorito, dijo que era "Matar un Rompetíos".

7. communicate or express nonverbally.

The child's drawings say a lot about their imagination and creativity, revealing a world of vibrant colors and fantastical creatures. Los dibujos del niño dicen mucho sobre su imaginación y creatividad, revelando un mundo de colores vivos y criaturas fantásticas.

8. utter aloud.

The teacher asked the student to say the multiplication table out loud, and she repeated it confidently. El profesor le pidió al estudiante que repitiera la tabla de multiplicar en voz alta y ella lo hizo con confianza.

9. state as one's opinion or judgement.

She likes to say that she's not biased towards her favorite team, but it's clear she has a strong allegiance. Ella gusta decir que no tiene prejuicios hacia su equipo favorito, pero es claro que tiene una lealtad fuerte hacia él.

10. recite or repeat a fixed text.

The priest said the prayers of blessing at the beginning of the mass. El sacerdote dijo las oraciones de bendición al principio de la misa.

11. indicate.

The teacher says that the answer is on page 12, so I'll look there first. El profesor dice que la respuesta está en la página 12, así que allí es donde buscaré primero.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I say.
You	You say.
He/She/It	He/She/It says.
We	We say.
You	You say.
They	They say.

Complete conjugation.

call verb

1. assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to.

2. ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality.

3. get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone.

She's going to call her best friend to catch up on what's been happening in her life. Ella va a llamar a su mejor amiga para ponerse al día sobre lo que ha estado pasando en su vida.

4. utter a sudden loud cry.

5. order, request, or command to come.

The manager called the team leader into her office to discuss the upcoming project deadline. El gerente llamó al líder del equipo a su oficina para discutir el plazo límite del proyecto próximo.

6. pay a brief visit.

She called on her aunt in the city over the weekend to catch up and share some family news. Ella llamó a su tía en la ciudad durante el fin de semana para charlar y compartir noticias familiares.

7. call a meeting.

8. read aloud to check for omissions or absentees.

The teacher will call the roll at the beginning of class to ensure everyone is present. El maestro llamará el registro al principio de la clase para asegurarse de que todos estén presentes.

9. send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc..

10. utter a characteristic note or cry.

The mockingbird perched on the fencepost, its melodious song calling out across the garden. El tordo burlón se posó en el poste de la valla, su melodioso canto llamando desde el jardín.

11. stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather.

12. greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name.

The president will call him 'Your Excellency' during the formal dinner reception. El presidente lo llamará 'Su Excelencia' durante la recepción de gala en la cena formal.

13. make a stop in a harbour.

14. demand payment of (a loan).

15. make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands.

The union leader called on the employees to go on strike if their demands were not met. El líder sindical llamó a los empleados a que se declaran en huelga si no se satisfacían sus demandas.

16. give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance.

17. indicate a decision in regard to.

18. make a prediction about.

19. require the presentation of for redemption before maturation.

20. challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement.

21. declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee.

The referee called a foul on the player who tripped his opponent during the game. El árbitro pitó un faltá en el jugador que derribó a su contrario durante el partido.

22. lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal.

23. order or request or give a command for.

The manager called her team to assemble in the conference room for an important meeting. El gerente llamó a su equipo para reunirse en la sala de conferencias para una reunión importante.

24. order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role.

25. utter in a loud voice or announce.

The mayor will call out the winner of the talent show at the annual festival. El alcalde dará a conocer el ganador del espectáculo de talento en la fiesta anual.

26. challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of.

27. consider or regard as being.

28. rouse somebody from sleep with a call.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I call.
You	You call.
He/She/It	He/She/It calls.
We	We call.
You	You call.
They	They call.

Complete conjugation.

back adverb

1. in or to or toward a former location.

After years of traveling, Sarah returned back to her hometown to visit her family. Después de años de viajar, Sarah regresó a su pueblo natal para visitar a su familia.

2. at or to or toward the back or rear.

The tourists walked back slowly through the crowded streets, trying not to get separated from their group. Los turistas caminaron lentamente a través de las calles concurridas, tratando de no separarse del grupo.

3. in or to or toward an original condition.

The company decided to go back to its humble beginnings, scaling down operations to focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. La empresa decidió regresar a sus inicios humildes, reducir la escala de operaciones para enfocarse en la innovación y la satisfacción del cliente.

4. in or to or toward a past time.

I wish we could go back to those carefree summer days when we didn't have a worry in the world. Deseo que pudiéramos regresar a esos días de verano desenfadados cuando no teníamos un solo pensamiento en el mundo.

5. in reply.

She replied back to his question with a thoughtful answer. Ella respondió con una respuesta reflexiva a su pregunta.

6. in repayment or retaliation.

The rival company backed our new marketing strategy, which ultimately hurt their own sales figures in return. La empresa rival respaldó nuestra nueva estrategia de marketing, lo que finalmente perjudicó sus propias cifras de ventas en devolución.

tonight adverb

1. during the night of the present day.

We're planning to have a romantic dinner tonight at that new restaurant downtown. Estamos planeando tener una cena romántica esta noche en ese nuevo restaurante del centro.

The meteorologists are warning us about a severe storm that will hit our area tonight, so please stay indoors. Los meteorólogos nos están advirtiendo sobre una tormenta severa que golpeará nuestra zona esta noche, por lo que por favor permanezcan dentro.

Tonight, I'll be performing at the local music venue for the first time, and I'm both excited and nervous. Hoy noche, estaré actuando por primera vez en el local de música, y estoy tanto emocionado como nervioso.