The construction worker carefully held the heavy wrench in his gloved hand, preparing to tighten the loose bolt. El trabajador de la construcción mantuvo con cuidado el pesado llave en su mano guanteada, preparándose para apretar el perno suelto.

3. organize or be responsible for.

The event coordinator will hold all the logistics, including catering and decorations, to ensure a smooth execution of the wedding. El coordinador de eventos se encargarán de todos los detalles logísticos, incluyendo catering y decorados, para garantizar un ejecución suave del matrimonio.

4. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense.

She holds a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University. Ella tiene un doctorado en física por la Universidad de Stanford.

5. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view.

Despite the opposing views, she chose to hold that the new policy would ultimately benefit the community. A pesar de las opiniones contrarias, ella decidió mantener que la nueva política beneficiaría finalmente a la comunidad.

6. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings).

Despite the lack of evidence, she continued to hold onto her theory about the supernatural forces at work in the town. A pesar de la falta de evidencia, continuó sosteniendo su teoría sobre las fuerzas sobrenaturales en acción en el pueblo.

7. to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement.

This holds the local until the express passengers change trains Traducción de 'This holds the local until the express passengers change trains'

About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade Traducción de 'About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade'

The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center Traducción de 'The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center'

The terrorists held the journalists for ransom Traducción de 'The terrorists held the journalists for ransom'

8. secure and keep for possible future use or application.

The company has decided to hold onto the valuable patent until they can find a suitable partner to collaborate with. La empresa ha decidido mantener el patente valioso hasta que puedan encontrar un socio adecuado con quien colaborar.

9. have rightfully.

She has spent years studying for her degree and now holds the title of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, which she has rightfully earned. Ella ha pasado años estudiando para obtener su título y ahora ostenta el título de Doctor en Filosofía por Física, lo que ha ganado con justicia.

10. be the physical support of.

The nurse had to hold the patient's arm in place while the doctor examined the wound. La enfermera tuvo que sostener el brazo del paciente en su lugar mientras el médico examinaba la herida.

11. contain or hold.

The bucket will hold up to five gallons of water, making it perfect for washing cars. El cubo podrá contener hasta cinco galones de agua, lo que lo hace ideal para lavar coches.

12. have room for.

The hotel can hold up to 50 guests in its conference room, making it an ideal venue for small gatherings. El hotel puede albergar hasta 50 invitados en su salón de conferencias, lo que la convierte en un lugar idóneo para reuniones pequeñas.

13. remain in a certain state, position, or condition.

The company has been holding steady at the top of the market for the past quarter, despite the economic downturn. La empresa ha mantenido su posición en la cima del mercado durante el pasado trimestre, a pesar de la recesión económica.

14. support or hold in a certain manner.

The nurse carefully holds the patient's hand to reassure her during the medical procedure. La enfermera mantiene con cuidado la mano del paciente para tranquilizarla durante el procedimiento médico.

15. be valid, applicable, or true.

The new policy holds that all employees must attend mandatory training sessions every quarter. La nueva política establece que todos los empleados deben asistir a sesiones de capacitación obligatorias cada trimestre.

16. assert or affirm.

The politician was asked to hold her ground on the issue of tax reform, and she confidently reiterated her stance. El político fue preguntado para mantener su terreno en la cuestión de la reforma fiscal y ella reiteró con confianza su postura.

17. have as a major characteristic.

Her outgoing personality holds her back from being taken seriously in professional settings. Su personalidad extrovertida la impele a no ser tomada en serio en entornos profesionales.

18. be capable of holding or containing.

The new storage tank is designed to hold up to 100,000 gallons of water, making it an essential component of our city's flood control system. El nuevo tanque de almacenamiento está diseñado para contener hasta 100.000 galones de agua, lo que lo convierte en un componente esencial del sistema de control de inundaciones de nuestra ciudad.

19. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance.

Can you hold a table at the restaurant for our group of eight? We want to make sure we have enough space. Puedes reservar una mesa en el restaurante para nuestro grupo de ocho personas? Queremos asegurarnos de que tenga suficiente espacio.

20. protect against a challenge or attack.

The defensive line holds strong against the opponent's aggressive offense, refusing to yield an inch of ground. La línea defensiva mantiene firme contra el ataque agresivo del adversario, rehuyendo ceder un solo palmo de terreno.

21. bind by an obligation.

The contract will hold her to a five-year commitment, requiring her to stay with the company for that duration. El contrato la obligará a un compromiso de cinco años, lo que significará que debe permanecer con la empresa durante ese plazo.

22. hold the attention of.

The charismatic speaker held the audience's attention with his engaging storytelling, keeping everyone mesmerized throughout the presentation. El orador carismático retuvo la atención del público con su narrativa atractiva, manteniendo a todos hipnotizados durante toda la presentación.

23. remain committed to.

Despite the challenges they faced, the team held fast to their vision and worked together to achieve their goals. A pesar de los desafíos que enfrentaron, el equipo se mantuvo firme en su visión y trabajó juntos para lograr sus objetivos.

24. resist or confront with resistance.

The protesters held their ground, refusing to back down in the face of police aggression and continuing to chant slogans demanding social justice. Los manifestantes se mantuvieron en sus posiciones, rehuyendo retroceder ante la agresión policial y continuaron cantando consignas que demandaban justicia social.

25. be pertinent or relevant or applicable.

The new data doesn't hold in this context, we need to consider other factors to make an informed decision. Los nuevos datos no tienen valor en este contexto, necesitamos considerar otros factores para tomar una decisión informada.

26. stop dealing with.

After months of constant nagging, Sarah finally decided to hold her tongue and stop arguing with her roommate about the messy living room. Después de meses de constantes quejidos, Sarah decidió finalmente callar la boca y parar de discutir con su compañera de habitación sobre el salón de estar desordenado.

27. lessen the intensity of.

The firefighters struggled to hold back the flames from consuming the entire building. Los bomberos lucharon por retener las llamas de consumir el edificio entero.

28. keep from departing.

The airport authorities held the plane on the runway to allow passengers with connecting flights to disembark and catch their next flight. Las autoridades del aeropuerto retuvieron el avión en la pista para permitir que los pasajeros con conexiones desembarcaran y tomaran su próximo vuelo.

29. take and maintain control over, often by violent means.

30. cause to stop.

The traffic cop held up his hand, causing all the cars to come to a halt and preventing them from entering the construction zone. El tráfico controlado levantó la mano, lo que causó que todos los coches lleguen a un completo parón y impidió que ingresaran en la zona de construcción.

31. cover as for protection against noise or smell.

The earplugs will hold your ears from the loud music, giving you some much-needed relief. Los tapones auriculares mantendrán tus orejas a salvo del ruido fuerte, proporcionándote un alivio bien necesario.

32. drink alcohol without showing ill effects.

Despite drinking heavily at the party, John managed to hold his liquor all night and didn't seem affected by it. A pesar de beber mucho en la fiesta, John logró mantener su compostura toda la noche y no parecía afectado por ello.

33. aim, point, or direct.

The archer carefully holds her bow and arrow, aiming directly at the target in the center of the field. El arquero mantiene con cuidado su arco y flecha, apuntando directamente hacia el objetivo en el centro del campo.

34. declare to be.

The judge held the defendant guilty of murder in his verdict. El juez declaró culpable al acusado de asesinato en su veredicto.

35. be in accord.

The two teams were able to hold on the same page, coming to an agreement after several hours of negotiations. Los dos equipos fueron capaces de mantener la misma página, llegando a un acuerdo después de varias horas de negociaciones.

36. keep from exhaling or expelling.

As she was scuba diving, her instructor taught her to hold her breath for a few seconds before slowly releasing it to avoid rapid decompression. Mientras buceaba, su instructora le enseñó a mantener el aliento durante unos segundos antes de soltarlo lentamente para evitar la descompresión rápida.

receipt noun

1. the act of receiving.

The company's receipt of the shipment was delayed due to inclement weather, causing a backlog in their inventory management process. La recepción del envío de la empresa se retrasó debido al mal tiempo, lo que causó un congestionamiento en su proceso de gestión de inventario.

After months of negotiation, the two parties finally reached an agreement and exchanged receipts for the signed contract. Después de meses de negociación, las dos partes llegaron finalmente a un acuerdo y intercambiaron recibos por el contrato firmado.

2. an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made.

After paying for her groceries, Sarah carefully examined the receipt to ensure she was credited for the correct amount. Después de pagar los productos del supermercado a su hija, Sarah examinó cuidadosamente el recibo para asegurarse de que se le había credito la cantidad correcta.

The hotel provided a digital receipt to guests upon checkout, which included all charges and taxes paid during their stay. El hotel proporcionó un recibo digital a los huéspedes al momento de la salida, que incluyó todos los cargos y impuestos pagados durante su estancia.

just adverb

1. and nothing more.

I've just finished my homework, so I'm ready to go out with friends tonight. (Here, "just" indicates that the speaker has completed their homework and is now free to do something else.) Hecho mi tarea recién, así que estoy listo para salir con amigos esta noche." (Note: The translation is literal, maintaining the same structure and meaning as the original sentence.)

2. indicating exactness or preciseness.

The scientist carefully measured the sample just to get the precise reading, ensuring accurate results in her research. El científico midió cuidadosamente la muestra solo para obtener la lectura precisa, asegurando resultados precisos en su investigación.

3. only a moment ago.

I just received a text message from my friend, and now I have to respond immediately. Acabo de recibir un mensaje de texto de mi amigo y ahora tengo que responder inmediatamente.

4. (used for emphasis) absolutely.

I just can't take it anymore Traducción de 'I just can't take it anymore'

He was just grand as romeo Traducción de 'He was just grand as romeo'

It's simply beautiful! Traducción de 'It's simply beautiful!'

5. only a very short time before.

I just arrived from the party and am still catching my breath; it was so crazy! Acabo de llegar desde la fiesta y estoy todavía recuperándome; fue tan loco!

6. possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true).

It might just happen Traducción de 'It might just happen'

7. exactly at this moment or the moment described.

I just arrived, so I haven't had a chance to unpack yet. Acabo de llegar, así que todavía no he tenido tiempo para desempaquetar aún.

8. by a little.

I only just caught the bus Traducción de 'I only just caught the bus'

He finished the marathon in just under 3 hours Traducción de 'He finished the marathon in just under 3 hours'

It was barely 5 a.m. Traducción de 'It was barely 5 a.m.'

The network has barely 5 percent of viewers Traducción de 'The network has barely 5 percent of viewers'

The batter just missed being hit Traducción de 'The batter just missed being hit'

case noun

1. an occurrence of something.

The detective was investigating a high-profile case involving a wealthy businessman's murder. El detective estaba investigando un caso de perfil alto que involucraba el asesinato de un empresario adinerado.

2. a special set of circumstances.

The unusual weather patterns in this region have created a rare case of drought, affecting the local agriculture industry. Los patrones climáticos atípicos en esta región han creado un caso raro de sequía, lo que afecta la industria agrícola local.

3. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy.

The lawyer spent hours reviewing the evidence to build a strong case against the defendant, determined to prove their guilt. El abogado pasó horas revisando la evidencia para construir un caso sólido contra el acusado, decidido a demostrar su culpabilidad.

4. the actual state of things.

After conducting an investigation, the detective presented her findings to reveal the true case: the businessman had been embezzling funds from his company for years. Después de realizar una investigación, la detective presentó sus hallazgos para revelar el verdadero caso: el empresario había estado desviando fondos de su empresa durante años.

5. a portable container for carrying several objects.

She packed her makeup case with all the essentials before heading out for a night on the town. Ella empacó su maleta de maquillaje con todos los esenciales antes de salir para pasar la noche en la ciudad.

6. a person requiring professional services.

The lawyer spent hours reviewing the case, preparing to defend her client in court. El abogado pasó horas revisando el caso, preparándose para defender a su cliente en la corte.

7. a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures.

The researchers carefully selected 100 cases for their study on the effects of meditation on mental health. Los investigadores seleccionaron con cuidado 100 casos para su estudio sobre los efectos de la meditación en la salud mental.

8. a problem requiring investigation.

The detective was tasked with solving the murder case, which had gone cold several years prior. El detective fue encargado de resolver el caso de asesinato, que había ido frío varios años antes.

9. a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument.

In her opening statement, the lawyer presented a strong case against the defendant, citing eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence. En su declaración inicial, el abogado presentó un caso fuerte contra el acusado, citando testimonio de testigos y evidencia forense.

10. the quantity contained in a case.

The wine shop is offering a special deal on cases of our finest Cabernet Sauvignon, with each case containing six bottles. La tienda de vinos ofrece un trato especial en casos de nuestro Cabernet Sauvignon de mejor calidad, con cada caso que contiene seis botellas.

11. nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence.

The verb's case is singular because it agrees with the singular subject "cat". In this sentence, "case" refers to the grammatical form of the verb that matches the number of the subject. La caso del verbo es singular porque se ajusta al sujeto singular "gato". En esta oración, "caso" se refiere a la forma gramatical del verbo que coincide con el número del sujeto.

12. a specific state of mind that is temporary.

After a few hours of meditation, she slipped into a peaceful case, where her worries seemed to melt away. Después de varias horas de meditación, se sumió en un estado pacífico, donde sus preocupaciones parecían fundirse.

13. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities).

The millionaire was a case, known for his flamboyant fashion sense and outrageous spending habits. El millonario era un caso conocido por su sentido de moda llamativo y sus hábitos de gasto desorbitados.

14. a specific size and style of type within a type family.

The graphic designer carefully selected the Garamond case for the title font to give it a classic, elegant look. El diseñador gráfico seleccionó cuidadosamente el caso Garamond para la tipografía del título con el fin de darle un aspecto clásico y elegante.

15. an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part.

The bee's honeycomb cell has a delicate case of wax that protects its contents from external damage. La celda de abeja tiene un delgado caso de cera que protege su contenido contra daños externos.

16. the housing or outer covering of something.

The laptop's case was scratched and dented, but the internal components were still functional. El caso del portátil estaba rayado y dentado, pero los componentes internos seguían siendo funcionales.

17. the enclosing frame around a door or window opening.

The architect carefully designed the case to ensure it blended seamlessly with the rest of the building's façade. El arquitecto diseñó con cuidado el caso para asegurarse de que se integrara perfectamente en la fachada del resto del edificio.

18. (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers.

The typesetter carefully lifted the case off the press, revealing the perfectly set lines of text. El corretor de tipos levantó con cuidado el caso del prensa, revelando las líneas de texto perfectamente establecidas.

19. bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow.

The hotel room was well-equipped with a comfortable bed and a set of crisp, white pillow cases. El cuarto de hotel estaba bien equipado con una cama cómoda y un conjunto de fundas de almohadas blancas y crujientes.

20. a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home.

The antique dealer carefully placed each piece of jewelry into its velvet-lined case to preserve its beauty. El anticuario colocó con cuidado cada pieza de joyería en su estuche forrada de terciopelo para preservar su belleza.