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.

stand verb

1. be standing.

The tourists stood at the edge of the Grand Canyon, awestruck by its breathtaking views. Los turistas se detuvieron en el borde del Gran Cañón, conmocionados por sus vistas impresionantes.

2. be in some specified state or condition.

The team is still standing after losing their star player, but they're determined to keep fighting for the championship. El equipo sigue en pie después de perder su jugador estelar, pero están decididos a seguir luchando por el campeonato.

3. occupy a place or location, also metaphorically.

The new restaurant is set to stand on the corner of Main Street and Elm Avenue, offering stunning views of the city skyline. El nuevo restaurante está programado para abrir en el rincón de la calle Main y la avenida Elm, ofreciendo vistas impresionantes del paisaje urbano.

4. hold one's ground.

Despite the intense pressure from the opposing team, the goalkeeper stood firm and refused to back down, determined to protect his team's goal. A pesar del intenso presión del equipo contrario, el portero se mantuvo firme y no cedió, decidido a proteger el objetivo de su equipo.

5. put up with something or somebody unpleasant.

Despite his annoying habit of leaving the cap off, Sarah has been forced to stand his constant complaining and lack of consideration. A pesar de su costumbre molesta de dejar la tapa fuera, Sarah ha tenido que soportar su queja constante y falta de consideración.

6. have or maintain a position or stand on an issue.

Despite opposition from his colleagues, the senator stood firm in his support for the new healthcare bill. A pesar de la oposición de sus colegas, el senador se mantuvo firme en su apoyo al nuevo proyecto de ley de atención médica.

7. remain inactive or immobile.

The injured athlete was forced to stand still on the sidelines, unable to participate in the game due to her severe ankle sprain. El atleta lesionado fue forzado a permanecer inmóvil en las gradas, incapaz de participar en el partido debido a su grave esfuerzo para girar el tobillo.

8. be in effect.

The new policy will stand on January 15th, and all employees must adhere to it by then. La nueva política tomará efecto el 15 de enero y todos los empleados deben ajustarse a ella antes de esa fecha.

9. be tall.

The giraffe stands proudly in front of the savannah, its long neck towering above the other animals. El jirafón se yergue orgulloso ante el sabana, su largo cuello dominando sobre los demás animales.

10. put into an upright position.

After washing, she stood up straight to admire her reflection in the mirror, feeling confident and refreshed. Después de lavarse, se levantó erguida para admirar su reflejo en el espejo, sintiéndose segura y renovada.

11. withstand the force of something.

The sturdy building was able to stand the fierce winds that ravaged the city, its foundation anchored deep into the ground. El edificio sólido fue capaz de soportar los vientos fieros que azotaron la ciudad, su fundación anclada hondo en el suelo.

12. be available for stud services.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I stand.
You	You stand.
He/She/It	He/She/It stands.
We	We stand.
You	You stand.
They	They stand.

Complete conjugation.

heat noun

1. a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature.

The heat from the sun was intense, causing the pavement to melt and deform. El calor del sol era intenso, lo que provocaba que el pavimento se fundiera y deformara.

2. the presence of heat.

The scorching heat in the desert made it difficult to walk without breaking into a sweat. El calor abrasador del desierto lo hizo difícil caminar sin que empezara a sudar.

3. the sensation caused by heat energy.

The heat from the sun beating down on my skin was almost unbearable, so I sought shade to cool off. El calor del sol golpeando mi piel era casi insoportable, así que busqué sombra para refrescarme.

4. the trait of being intensely emotional.

The heat between them was palpable, and it wasn't long before they finally confessed their feelings for each other. El calor entre ellos era palpable y no fue pronto antes de que finalmente confesaran sus sentimientos el uno por el otro.

5. applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity.

During the mating season, the male lion's heat was palpable as he prowled the savannah, seeking out receptive females. Durante la estación de cría, el calor del macho león era palpable mientras paseaba por el sabana, buscando hembras receptivas.

6. a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race.

The champion runner won the heat and earned a spot in the final round of the Olympic trials. El campeón corredor ganó la calor y se aseguró un lugar en la ronda final de las pruebas olímpicas.

7. utility to warm a building.

The heat company installed a new furnace in our office building to provide reliable warmth during the winter months. La empresa de calefacción instaló un nuevo calentador en nuestro edificio para proporcionar calor confiable durante los meses de invierno.

distraction noun

1. mental turmoil.

He drives me to distraction Traducción de 'He drives me to distraction'

2. an obstacle to attention.

3. an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations.

4. the act of distracting.

Drawing someone's attention away from something Traducción de 'Drawing someone's attention away from something'

Conjurers are experts at misdirection Traducción de 'Conjurers are experts at misdirection'

kitchen noun

1. a room equipped for preparing meals.

After moving into her new apartment, Sarah spent hours decorating and organizing her kitchen to make it feel cozy and inviting. Después de mudarse a su nuevo apartamento, Sarah pasó horas decorando y organizando su cocina para que se sintiera acogedora y agradable.

The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted from the kitchen, enticing everyone in the house to come and grab a snack. El aroma de galletas recién horneadas flotó desde la cocina, tentando a todos en la casa para que vengan y se apoderen de un bocado.

The real estate agent showed us around the modern home, pointing out the sleek appliances and ample counter space in the spacious kitchen. El agente inmobiliario nos mostró alrededor de la casa moderna, señalando los electrodomésticos elegantes y el espacio de contar abundante en la cocina espaciosa.