My boyfriend is acting strange. I think he is keeping something from me.

When the law changed, pet could finally married his long-time boyfriend jim Traducción de 'When the law changed, pet could finally married his long-time boyfriend jim'

be verbo

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.

Conjugación

Pronombre	Conjugación
I	I am
You	You are
He/She/It	He/She/It is
We	We are
You	You are
They	They are

Conjugación completa.

act verbo

1. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action).

The fire department had to act quickly to put out the spreading flames before they damaged the entire building. El departamento de bomberos tuvo que actuar rápidamente para apagar las llamas que se extendían antes de que dañaran todo el edificio.

2. behave in a certain manner.

The politician was accused of acting unethically by accepting bribes from foreign governments. El político fue acusado de actuar de manera inmoral al aceptar sobornos de gobiernos extranjeros.

3. play a role or part.

The talented actress was asked to act in the lead role of the new play, which premiered on Broadway last night. La actriz talentosa fue pidió que actuara en el papel principal de la nueva obra, que se estrenó en el Broadway ayer por la noche.

4. discharge one's duties.

As the CEO of the company, it was her duty to act promptly in responding to customer complaints and resolving issues efficiently. Como CEO de la empresa, era su deber actuar con prontitud al responder a quejas de clientes y resolver problemas de manera eficiente.

5. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind.

Despite his tough exterior, he acts like a softie when it comes to animals and will go out of his way to help a stray cat. A pesar de su exterior duro, actúa como un blandito cuando se trata de animales y no dudará en ir hasta el final para ayudar a un gato callejero.

6. be suitable for theatrical performance.

The playwright decided to act out the scene in front of the entire cast before opening night to get everyone familiar with the dialogue and blocking. El dramaturgo decidió representar la escena delante de todo el elenco antes del estreno nocturno para que todos estuvieran familiarizados con el diálogo y el bloqueo.

7. have an effect or outcome.

The new policy will act to reduce carbon emissions by 20% over the next five years, making our company a leader in environmental sustainability. La nueva política tendrá como objetivo reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en un 20% durante los próximos cinco años, lo que hará que nuestra empresa sea líder en sostenibilidad ambiental.

8. be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure.

She spent her Saturday afternoon acting, wandering through the art museum and stopping to admire each painting. Ella pasó la tarde de sábado actuando, paseando por el museo de arte y deteniéndose para admirar cada pintura.

9. behave unnaturally or affectedly.

The actress tried to act more naturally in front of the camera, but her forced smile still looked awkward. La actriz intentó actuar más naturalmente enfrente de la cámara, pero su sonrisa forzada todavía parecía incómoda.

10. perform on a stage or theater.

The talented actress will act in the upcoming play, playing the lead role of Lady Macbeth. La actriz talentosa actuará en la próxima obra de teatro, interpretando el papel principal de Lady Macbeth.

strange adjetivo

1. being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected.

The strange noises coming from the attic at night kept me awake, making it difficult to concentrate on my work. Los ruidos extraños que provienen del desván por la noche me mantenían despierto, lo que hacía difícil concentrarme en mi trabajo.

The artist's use of bright colors and abstract shapes created a strange and mesmerizing mural that drew attention from passersby. El uso del artista de colores brillantes y formas abstractas creó un mural extraño y hipnótico que atrajo la atención de los transeúntes.

2. relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world.

The strange customs and traditions of Japan fascinated me, but I was also a bit overwhelmed by their complexity. Me fascinaron los costumbres y tradiciones extrañas de Japón, pero también estaba un poco abrumado por su complejidad.

The new employee seemed out of place in our small town, and her strange accent made it difficult for us to understand each other at first. El nuevo empleado parecía fuera de lugar en nuestra pequeña ciudad y su extraño acento nos hacía difícil entender el uno al otro al principio.

think verbo

1. judge or regard.

She thinks him to be one of the most talented musicians in the industry, and his latest album is no exception. Ella piensa que él es uno de los músicos más talentosos de la industria y su último álbum no es excepción.

2. expect, believe, or suppose.

I think it will rain tomorrow, so I'll bring an umbrella to the park. Pienso que llueva mañana, así que llevaré un paraguas al parque.

3. use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments.

After careful consideration, she thinks critically about the pros and cons of switching jobs before making a decision. Después de una cuidadosa consideración, ella piensa críticamente sobre los pros y contras de cambiar de trabajo antes de tomar una decisión.

4. recall knowledge from memory.

After studying all night, she thought back to the key concepts in her psychology textbook and was able to answer the exam questions confidently. Después de estudiar toda la noche, se acordó de los conceptos clave en su libro de texto de psicología y pudo responder las preguntas del examen con confianza.

5. imagine or visualize.

As I sat in the quiet forest, I liked to think of myself as a brave adventurer, exploring uncharted territories and discovering hidden treasures. Mientras me sentaba en el silencioso bosque, me gustaba pensar que era un valiente aventurero, explorando territorios no cartografiados y descubriendo tesoros escondidos.

6. focus one's attention on a certain state.

As I sat in silence, I think about the beauty of nature and let my worries fade away. Mientras me senté en silencio, pienso en la belleza de la naturaleza y dejo que mis preocupaciones se desvanecen.

7. have in mind as a purpose.

She thinks to travel around the world after graduating from college, so she's been saving money and applying for scholarships. Ella piensa viajar por todo el mundo después de graduarse en la universidad, así que ha estado ahorrando dinero y solicitando becas.

8. decide by pondering, reasoning, or reflecting.

After weighing the pros and cons, she decided to think carefully about her next career move before making any changes. Después de ponderar los pros y contras, ella decidió pensar cuidadosamente en su próximo movimiento en carrera antes de hacer cualquier cambio.

9. ponder.

As I lay in bed, I couldn't help but think about the events of the day and how they had unfolded. Mientras yacía en la cama, no podía evitar pensar en los eventos del día y cómo se habían desarrollado.

10. dispose the mind in a certain way.

After reading the book, she thought deeply about the themes and symbolism to gain a deeper understanding of the author's message. Después de leer el libro, ella reflexionó profundamente sobre los temas y la simbología para obtener una comprensión más profunda del mensaje del autor.

11. have or formulate in the mind.

As she lay in bed, Sarah thought about all the possibilities of her future career. Mientras yacía en la cama, Sarah pensó en todas las posibilidades de su carrera futura.

12. be capable of conscious thought.

After a good night's sleep, I think clearly and am able to tackle complex problems with ease. Dospues de una buena noche de sueño, creo con claridad y puedo abordar problemas complejos con facilidad.

13. bring into a given condition by mental preoccupation.

The artist thought deeply about her next painting, trying to bring together the abstract shapes and colors in her mind. El artista pensó profundamente sobre su próxima pintura, tratando de unir las formas y colores abstractos en su mente.

Conjugación

Pronombre	Conjugación
I	I think.
You	You think.
He/She/It	He/She/It thinks.
We	We think.
You	You think.
They	They think.

Conjugación completa.

be verbo

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.

Conjugación

Pronombre	Conjugación
I	I am
You	You are
He/She/It	He/She/It is
We	We are
You	You are
They	They are

Conjugación completa.

keep verbo

1. cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity.

E.g., `keep clean' Traducción de 'E.g., `keep clean''

Hold in place Traducción de 'Hold in place'

She always held herself as a lady Traducción de 'She always held herself as a lady'

The students keep me on my toes Traducción de 'The students keep me on my toes'

2. continue a certain state, condition, or activity.

Despite the challenges, she kept working on her project until it was completed. A pesar de los desafíos, ella continuó trabajando en su proyecto hasta que estuvo completamente terminado.

3. retain possession of.

She promised to keep the family heirloom, passed down from her grandmother, in her own estate. Ella prometió mantener el legado familiar, pasado de su abuela, en su propia propiedad.

4. stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state.

The teacher tried to keep the rowdy students from disrupting the class by assigning them individual workstations. El profesor intentó mantener a los estudiantes bulliciosos alejados de la clase, asignándoles estaciones de trabajo individuales para evitar la interrupción del curso.

5. conform one's action or practice to.

To keep with modern times, our company has adopted new software to streamline its operations. Habiendo adoptado nuevos programas para mantenerse actualizados con la época, nuestra empresa ha implementado software nuevo para simplificar sus operaciones.

6. stick to correctly or closely.

In order to ensure accuracy, it's essential to keep to the original script while editing the manuscript. Para garantizar la precisión, es fundamental mantener el guion original al editar el manuscrito.

7. look after.

My siblings asked me to keep an eye on their pet while they were away, so I made sure to feed it and play with it regularly. Mis hermanos me pidieron que cuidara a su mascota mientras estaban ausentes, así que aseguré de alimentarla y jugar con ella regularmente.

8. maintain by writing regular records.

To ensure accurate financial reporting, the accountant is responsible for keeping track of every transaction and updating the company's ledger regularly. Para garantizar el informe financiero preciso, el contable es responsable de registrar cada transacción y actualizar el registro contable de la empresa con regularidad.

9. supply with room and board.

The college is committed to keeping all its students with comfortable living arrangements on campus during their tenure. La universidad está comprometida con garantizar a todos sus estudiantes alojamiento cómodo en el campus durante su estancia.

10. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature.

The manager decided to keep the company's headquarters in the city center, citing its central location and access to public transportation. El gerente decidió mantener la sede de la empresa en el centro de la ciudad, argumentando su ubicación central y acceso a transporte público.

11. supply with necessities and support.

The organization has been keeping the refugee camp well-stocked with food, water, and medical supplies to ensure the health and well-being of its residents. La organización ha estado manteniendo el campo de refugiados bien abastecido con alimentos, agua y suministros médicos para garantizar la salud y el bienestar de sus residentes.

12. fail to spoil or rot.

The farmer took great care to keep the apples fresh by storing them in a cool, dry place. El agricultor tomó gran cuidado para mantener las manzanas frescas almacenándolas en un lugar fresco y seco.

13. behave as expected during of holidays or rites.

During the traditional Diwali festival, many Indians keep the tradition by lighting diyas and sharing sweets with family. Durante el tradicional festival de Diwali, muchos indios mantienen la tradición encendiendo diyas y compartiendo dulces con la familia.

14. maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger.

The lifeguard kept a close eye on the swimmers to ensure their safety while they were in the water. El guardavidas mantuvo un ojo atento sobre los nadadores para asegurarse de su seguridad mientras estaban en el agua.

15. raise.

The coach worked hard to keep her team's morale high by praising their efforts and acknowledging their progress. El entrenador trabajó duro para mantener el espíritu de su equipo alto al elogiar sus esfuerzos y reconocer su progreso.

16. retain rights to.

The indigenous tribe decided to keep their ancestral lands, resisting the government's efforts to acquire them. La tribu indígena decidió mantener sus tierras ancestrales, resistiendo los esfuerzos del gobierno para adquirirlas.

17. store or keep customarily.

She likes to keep her favorite books on the top shelf of her bookcase, so she can easily find them when she wants to read. Ella prefiere mantener sus libros favoritos en el estante superior de su estantería, para que pueda encontrarlos fácilmente cuando quiera leer.

18. have as a supply.

The company decided to keep a large stockpile of emergency supplies, including food and water, in case of natural disasters. La empresa decidió mantener un gran almacén de suministros de emergencia, incluyendo comida y agua, en caso de desastres naturales.

19. maintain for use and service.

The mechanic will keep the car's engine running smoothly by regularly changing its oil and filters. El mecánico mantendrá el motor del coche funcionando suavemente cambiando regularmente aceite y filtros.

20. hold and prevent from leaving.

The parents kept their children indoors during the storm to prevent them from getting wet. Los padres mantuvieron a sus hijos dentro de casa durante la tormenta para evitar que se mojaran.

21. prevent the action or expression of.

Hold back your anger Traducción de 'Hold back your anger'

Keep your cool Traducción de 'Keep your cool'

She struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays Traducción de 'She struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays'

22. prevent (food) from rotting.

To keep the apples fresh, I stored them in the refrigerator with the stem end facing upwards. Para conservar las manzanas frescas, las guardé en el refrigerador con el extremo del tallo hacia arriba.

Conjugación

Pronombre	Conjugación
I	I keep.
You	You keep.
He/She/It	He/She/It keeps.
We	We keep.
You	You keep.
They	They keep.

Conjugación completa.