The new policy has been so successful that we're considering rolling it out globally. (In this sentence, "so" emphasizes the extent of the success, indicating that it's extremely successful.) La nueva política ha sido tan exitosa que estamos considerando implementarla a nivel global. (En esta oración, "tan" enfatiza el extremo del éxito, lo que indica que es enormemente exitosa.)

2. in a manner that facilitates.

She spoke so quietly in the library that we didn't disturb anyone else, allowing us to focus on our studies. Ella habló tan silenciosamente en la biblioteca que no molestamos a nadie más, lo que nos permitió enfocarnos en nuestros estudios.

3. in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied.

The city was so crowded that we had to push our way through the streets. (Here, "so" indicates the extent of the crowd, implying that it was extremely busy and congested.) La ciudad estaba tan concurrida que tuvimos que empujar nuestro camino a través de las calles. (Aquí, "tan" indica el grado de concurrido, sugiriendo que fue extremadamente ocupado y congestionado.)

4. to a certain unspecified extent or degree.

The new employee was so enthusiastic that she ended up talking to every single person in the office on her first day. (Here, "so" indicates a significant but unspecified level of enthusiasm.) El nuevo empleado estaba tan entusiasmado que se encontró hablando con cada persona del despacho en su primer día de trabajo. (Aquí, "tan" indica un nivel significativo pero no especificado de entusiasmo.)

5. in the same way.

She sang so beautifully that everyone in the audience was mesmerized by her performance. Ella cantó tan bellamente que todos en la audiencia estaban hipnotizados por su actuación.

6. in the way indicated.

Please follow the instructions carefully so you don't miss any important steps in the recipe. Por favor, sigue las instrucciones con atención para no perder ninguno de los pasos importantes en la receta.

7. (usually followed by `that') to an extent or degree as expressed.

She was so tired that she fell asleep on the couch as soon as she got home from work. Ella estaba tan cansada que se durmió en el sofá apenas llegó a casa desde el trabajo.

8. subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors).

I finished my presentation and so did my colleague, who had been working on her slides for hours. Terminé mi presentación y así lo hizo mi colega, quien había estado trabajando en sus diapositivas durante horas.

9. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result.

Since she had already finished her homework, she was free to watch TV so she decided to catch up on her favorite show. Dado que ya había terminado sus tareas, estaba libre para ver la televisión y decidió ponerse al día con su programa favorito.

10. in truth (often tends to intensify).

So, I'm not just saying this because I'm biased, but our new product is really going to revolutionize the industry. (Here, "so" emphasizes the speaker's genuine opinion.) Así que no estoy simplemente diciendo esto porque estoy sesgado, pero nuestro nuevo producto realmente va a revolucionar la industria. (Aquí, "así que" enfatiza la opinión genuina del hablante)

weak adjetivo

1. wanting in physical strength.

After months of illness, John felt weak and struggled to climb the stairs without getting winded. Después de meses de enfermedad, Juan se sentía débil y luchaba por subir las escaleras sin cansarse.

The frail elderly woman needed assistance crossing the street because her legs were too weak to support her weight. La anciana anciana frágil necesitaba asistencia para cruzar la calle porque sus piernas eran demasiado débiles para soportar su peso.

The athlete's weak muscles made it difficult for him to complete the grueling obstacle course, but he vowed to start training harder. Los músculos débiles del atleta lo hicieron difícil para él completar el curso de obstáculos agotador, pero juró empezar a entrenarse con más dureza.

doughnut sustantivo

1. a toroidal shape.

A ring of ships in the harbor Traducción de 'A ring of ships in the harbor'

A halo of smoke Traducción de 'A halo of smoke'

2. a small ring-shaped friedcake.

smile verbo

1. change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure.

As she received the surprise birthday gift from her friends, she smiled, revealing a radiant grin that lit up the entire room. Mientras recibía el regalo sorpresa de cumpleaños de sus amigos, sonrió, revelando un sonrisa radiante que iluminó toda la habitación.

The comedian's witty remark caused the audience to smile, and soon everyone was laughing and having a great time. El comentario agudo del comediante causó que el público sonriera, y pronto todos estaban riendo y pasando un buen rato.

2. express with a smile.

The audience smiled warmly at the comedian's witty jokes, enjoying every moment of his performance. El público sonrió calurosamente al comediante por sus chistes ingeniosos, disfrutando cada momento de su actuación.

She smiled sweetly at her husband on their anniversary, grateful for another year together. Ella sonrió dulcemente a su marido en su aniversario, agradecida por otro año más juntos.

sure adjetivo

1. having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty.

The detective was sure that he had solved the case, and his confident smile said it all. El detective estaba seguro de que había resuelto el caso y su sonrisa confiada decía todo.

After verifying the information, she was sure that the flight would depart on schedule. Después de verificar la información, ella estaba segura de que el vuelo saldría con puntualidad.

2. certain to occur.

The storm is sure to hit us tonight, so we should prepare for it by boarding up the windows. La tormenta es segura de golpearnos esta noche, por lo que deberíamos prepararnos para ella cerrando las ventanas.

With the company's financial struggles, a bankruptcy is sure to happen unless they receive an emergency loan. Con las dificultades financieras de la empresa, un concurso de quiebras es seguro que suceda a menos que reciban un préstamo de emergencia.

pull verbo

1. cause to move by pulling.

The firefighter had to pull the heavy hose across the floor to reach the burning building. El bombero tuvo que tirar del pesado manguera a través el suelo para llegar al edificio en llamas.

2. direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes.

The charismatic leader had a way to pull people together, effortlessly drawing them into her vision for the future. El líder carismático tenía un modo de atraer a la gente, atrayendo con facilidad a los miembros hacia su visión del futuro.

3. move into a certain direction.

The team pulled back onto their side of the field after halftime to regroup and reassess their strategy. El equipo retrocedió a su lado del campo después de la mitad para reagruparse y reevaluar su estrategia.

4. apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion.

The swimmer pulled herself up onto the dock, exhausted from her long distance in the lake. La nadadora se subió a la balsa, exhausta después de su larga distancia en el lago.

5. perform an act, usually with a negative connotation.

The politician's opponents accused him of pulling a fast one on the public by hiding his true intentions behind a veil of deceit. Los opositores del político lo acusaron de hacerles una jugada sucia al público, escondiendo sus verdaderas intenciones detrás de un velo de engaño.

6. bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover.

She pulled out a book from her bag to read during the flight. Ella sacó un libro de su bolsa para leer durante el vuelo.

7. steer into a certain direction.

The pilot had to pull the plane gently to avoid colliding with the other aircraft on the runway. El piloto tuvo que tirar el avión suavemente para evitar chocar con los otros aviones en la pista.

8. strain abnormally.

After twisting her ankle, Sarah was worried that she might pull it again if she didn't give it enough time to heal. Después de torcerse el tobillo, Sarah se preocupó de que podría volver a torcerlo si no le daba tiempo suficiente para curarse.

9. cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense.

The strong gust of wind pulled the tree branches towards the north, causing them to lean precariously. Un fuerte viento sopló las ramas del árbol hacia el norte, haciéndolas inclinarse peligrosamente.

10. operate when rowing a boat.

As we glided across the calm lake, I had to pull hard on the oars to maintain our speed and direction. Mientras nos deslizábamos a través del lago sereno, tuve que tirar con fuerza de las remos para mantener nuestra velocidad y dirección.

11. rein in to keep from winning a race.

The jockey had to pull his horse back in the final stretch to avoid breaking the track record. El jinete tuvo que frenar a su caballo en la recta final para evitar romper el récord del circuito.

12. tear or be torn violently.

The strong gust of wind pulled the roof off the old barn, leaving it exposed to the elements. Un fuerte viento sacó el techo del antiguo granero, dejándolo expuesto a los elementos.

13. hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing.

The golfer pulled her shot straight down the fairway, relieved to see it sailing towards the green. El golfista tiró su tiro recto por el carril central, aliviado de ver que iba hacia la verde.

14. strip of feathers.

The taxidermist carefully pulled the feathers from the bird's body to preserve its skin. El taxidermista extrajo cuidadosamente las plumas del cuerpo del ave para preservar su piel.

15. remove, usually with some force or effort.

The firefighter had to pull the burning curtain away from the window to get to the trapped family inside. El bombero tuvo que tirar la cortina ardiendo lejos de la ventana para llegar a la familia atrapada adentro.

16. take sides with.

The politician was accused of pulling with the powerful corporation, which led to widespread criticism from her opponents. El político fue acusado de tener tratos con la poderosa corporación, lo que llevó a una crítica generalizada por parte de sus opositores.

17. take away.

The strong gust of wind started to pull the trash cans off the curb, leaving the street littered with garbage. El fuerte viento comenzó a arrastrar las bolsas de basura del borde de la acera, dejando la calle cubierta de basura.