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    Traductor We weren't planning on having to buy a new car this year, but our old one broke down.

We weren't planning on having to buy a new car this year, but our old one broke down.

Translation result
No teníamos pensado comprar un coche nuevo este año, pero el antiguo se averió. We weren't planning on having to buy a new car this year, but our old one broke down.


doughnut noun

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 verb

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.

planning noun

1. an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action.

The company's planning for the new product launch took several months to complete, involving extensive market research and strategy development. El plan de la empresa para el lanzamiento del nuevo producto llevó varios meses en completarse, involucrando una investigación exhaustiva del mercado y desarrollo de estrategias.

2. the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise.

The company's planning phase was lengthy and meticulous, involving multiple stakeholders and brainstorming sessions to ensure the success of their new product launch. La fase de planificación de la empresa fue larga y minuciosa, involucró a múltiples partes interesadas y sesiones de brainstorming para asegurar el éxito del lanzamiento de su nuevo producto.

3. the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening.

The company's crisis management team conducted extensive planning for potential natural disasters, ensuring that employees knew their evacuation procedures and emergency contact information. El equipo de gestión de crisis de la empresa llevó a cabo un plan exhaustivo para desastres naturales potenciales, garantizando que los empleados conocieran sus procedimientos de evacuación y números de contacto en caso de emergencia.

have verb

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

She has a beautiful garden with a variety of flowers and trees that she tends to every weekend. Ella tiene un jardín hermoso con una variedad de flores y árboles que atiende cada fin de semana.

2. have as a feature.

The new smartphone has a sleek design, making it stand out in the market. El nuevo teléfono inteligente tiene un diseño elegante, lo que lo hace destacarse en el mercado.

3. go through (mental or physical states or experiences).

After a long illness, she has been through a lot of physical therapy to regain her strength and mobility. Después de una larga enfermedad, ha pasado por mucho terapia física para recuperar su fuerza y movilidad.

4. have ownership or possession of.

She has inherited her grandmother's antique jewelry, which is now on display in her living room. Ella ha heredado el joyería antigua de su abuela, que ahora se exhibe en su sala de estar.

5. cause to move.

The strong winds had the trees swaying gently in the orchard, causing them to creak and groan under their own weight. Los fuertes vientos tenían los árboles balanceándose suavemente en el huerto, lo que les hacía crujir y gemir bajo su propio peso.

6. serve oneself to, or consume regularly.

She likes to have a cup of coffee every morning to get her going for the day. Ella le gusta tener un tazón de café cada mañana para despertarse y estar lista para el día.

7. have a personal or business relationship with someone.

She has been working with John at the same company for five years, and they have developed a strong professional bond. Ella ha estado trabajando con John en la misma empresa durante cinco años y han desarrollado un vínculo profesional fuerte.

8. organize or be responsible for.

As the project leader, Sarah will have to organize the team and ensure that all tasks are completed on time. Como líder del proyecto, Sarah tendrá que organizar al equipo y asegurarse de que todas las tareas se completan a tiempo.

9. have left.

After packing her bags, Sarah has left for the airport to catch her flight. Después de empacar sus maletas, Sarah se ha ido al aeropuerto para coger su vuelo.

10. be confronted with.

The detective had to have the suspicious evidence, which led her straight to the culprit's doorstep. El detective tuvo que tener la evidencia sospechosa, lo que la llevó directamente a la puerta del acusado.

11. undergo.

The new employee is going to have her first training session today, where she'll learn about company policies and procedures. El nuevo empleado tendrá su primera sesión de capacitación hoy, donde aprenderá sobre políticas y procedimientos de la empresa.

12. suffer from.

After the accident, she has been having chronic back pain and finds it difficult to perform daily activities. Después del accidente, ella ha estado sufriendo dolor de espalda crónico y encuentra difícil realizar actividades diarias.

13. cause to do.

The teacher decided to have the students write an essay on their summer vacation, and they spent hours crafting their stories. El profesor decidió que los estudiantes escribieran un ensayo sobre sus vacaciones de verano y pasaron horas construyendo sus historias.

14. receive willingly something given or offered.

The charity has received many donations from generous donors to help with disaster relief efforts. La caridad ha recibido numerosos donativos de donantes generosos para ayudar con esfuerzos de auxilio en casos de desastre.

15. get something.

I have finally gotten my hands on the new iPhone that I've been waiting for. Tengo finalmente en mis manos el nuevo iPhone que esperaba.

16. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses).

After the accident, Sarah had to have surgery to repair her broken leg. Después del accidente, Sarah tuvo que someterse a una cirugía para reparar su pierna rotura.

17. achieve a point or goal.

After months of hard work, she finally had her dream job offer and was overjoyed. Después de meses de duro trabajo, ella finalmente tuvo la oferta laboral de sus sueños y estaba eufórica.

18. cause to be born.

The parents had their first child after trying for several years, and they were overjoyed at the arrival of their little one. Los padres tuvieron su primer hijo después de intentarlo durante varios años y se sintieron extremadamente felices al llegar del pequeño".

19. have sex with.

Conjugation

Pronoun Conjugation
I
I have.
You
You have.
He/She/It
He/She/It has.
We
We have.
You
You have.
They
They have.
Complete conjugation.

buy verb

1. obtain by purchase.

She bought a new laptop online and had it delivered to her doorstep. Ella compró un nuevo portátil en línea y lo tuvo entregado en su puerta de entrada.

2. make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence.

3. be worth or be capable of buying.

The new smartphone is so cheap that it buys itself, making it an excellent value for money. El nuevo teléfono inteligente es tan barato que se compra solo, lo que lo convierte en un valor excelente para el dinero.

4. acquire by trade or sacrifice or exchange.

The farmer bought a new tractor from the local dealership to replace his old one, which had broken down after years of use. El agricultor compró un nuevo tractor en la tienda de repuestos locales para reemplazar el antiguo, que se había averiado después de años de uso.

5. accept as true.

The jury was asked to buy the defense's argument that the defendant was acting in self-defense, but ultimately decided against it. El jurado fue preguntado para comprar el argumento de la defensa de que el acusado estaba actuando en defensa propia, pero finalmente decidió en contra de él.

Conjugation

Pronoun Conjugation
I
I buy.
You
You buy.
He/She/It
He/She/It buys.
We
We buy.
You
You buy.
They
They buy.
Complete conjugation.

new adjective

1. not of long duration.

The new employee was still getting used to the company's procedures, having only been on the job for a few weeks. El nuevo empleado aún se adaptaba a los procedimientos de la empresa, ya que había comenzado a trabajar solo unos pocos semanas.
The new restaurant in town has been getting rave reviews, but it's hard to tell if it will still be popular in a year or two. El nuevo restaurante en el pueblo ha estado recibiendo opiniones entusiastas, pero es difícil decir si seguirá siendo popular dentro de un año o dos.

2. unaffected by use or exposure.

The new smartphone still had its original packaging and accessories, showing that it hadn't been used before. El nuevo teléfono inteligente todavía tenía su embalaje y accesorios originales, lo que demostraba que no se había utilizado antes.
The new employee was fresh out of college and didn't have any experience in the industry, making her a blank slate for training. El nuevo empleado acababa de salir de la universidad y no tenía experiencia en el sector, lo que la convertía en una hoja en blanco para la capacitación.

car noun

1. a motor vehicle with four wheels.

She pulled out of her driveway in her sleek new car, ready to hit the highway for her weekend getaway. Ella salió de su garage en su nuevo coche elegante, lista para emprender la autopista hacia su escapada de fin de semana.

2. a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad.

The freight car rumbled down the tracks, carrying a load of goods to its destination. El vagón de carga resuñó por las vías, transportando un cargamento de mercancías hasta su destino.

3. the compartment that is suspended from an airship and that carries personnel and the cargo and the power plant.

The dirigible's car was equipped with state-of-the-art navigation systems, allowing it to chart a precise course across the Atlantic Ocean. El dirigeble tenía su coche equipado con sistemas de navegación de vanguardia, lo que le permitió trazar un curso preciso a través del Océano Atlántico.

4. where passengers ride up and down.

The car at the amusement park was a favorite among kids, who loved to ride it up and down the steep track. El coche en el parque de diversiones era un favorito entre los niños, que amaban montarlo subiendo y bajando por la pendiente del tramo.

5. a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway.

The car crept along the cable, carrying tourists up the mountain for breathtaking views. El coche avanzó lentamente a lo largo de la línea fija, llevando turistas hacia arriba por la montaña para vistas impresionantes.

year noun

1. a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days.

The new employee celebrated her first year at the company with a bonus and a promotion. El nuevo empleado celebró su primer año en la empresa con un premio y una promoción.

2. a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity.

The school's annual talent show takes place during the spring year, and students from all grades are encouraged to participate. La ceremonia de talentos anual del colegio tiene lugar durante el año primaveral, y se anima a los estudiantes de todos los grados a participar.

3. the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun.

Astronomers study the Earth's orbit to better understand its elliptical path and its approximately 365.25-day year, which affects the timing of planetary alignments. Astrónomos estudian el órbita de la Tierra para comprender mejor su trayectoria elíptica y su aproximadamente año de 365,25 días, lo que afecta al cronograma de las alineaciones planetarias.

4. a body of students who graduate together.

The graduating year at Harvard University was honored with a special ceremony, marking their accomplishment after four years of hard work and dedication. El año de graduación en la Universidad de Harvard fue condecorado con una ceremonia especial, marcando su logro después de cuatro años de duro trabajo y dedicación.

old adjective

1. (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age.

My old grandmother still remembers the day she immigrated to this country, and it's amazing how much history she has seen in her 90 years of life. Mi abuela anciana aún recuerda el día en que inmigró a este país y es increíble cómo mucho historia ha visto en sus 90 años de vida.
The old professor was revered by his students for his vast knowledge and experience, which he had accumulated over decades of teaching and research. El profesor anciano era reverenciado por sus estudiantes debido a su amplio conocimiento y experiencia, que había acumulado durante décadas de enseñanza y investigación.

2. of long duration.

The ancient city had been old since the dawn of civilization, with ruins that dated back over 2,000 years. La ciudad antigua había sido vieja desde el amanecer de la civilización, con ruinas que databan hace más de 2.000 años.
After decades of use, the old clock tower still stood tall, a testament to the town's rich history. Después de décadas de uso, el viejo torre del reloj aún se mantenía erguida, un testimonio del rico pasado de la localidad.

upset verb

1. disturb the balance or stability of.

The sudden news of her resignation upset the team's morale and caused a sense of uncertainty among the staff. La noticia repentina de su renuncia alteró el moral del equipo y causó un sentimiento de incertidumbre entre el personal.

2. cause to lose one's composure.

The news of her friend's sudden departure upset Sarah, and she burst into tears in front of everyone. La noticia del repentino partida de la amiga de ella estuvo alterada a Sarah, y ella estalló en llanto enfrente de todos.

3. move deeply.

The tragic news of her mother's passing upset her deeply, and she broke down in tears at the funeral. La trágica noticia de la muerte de su madre la afectó profundamente y se desmoronó en lágrimas en el funeral.

4. cause to overturn from an upright or normal position.

The strong gust of wind upset the trash can, sending garbage flying all over the street. El fuerte viento golpeó la basura, enviando escombros volando por toda la calle.

5. form metals with a swage.

The blacksmith upset the hot metal to create a precise edge on the sword's blade. El herrero reviró el metal caliente para crear una arista precisa en la hoja de la espada.

6. defeat suddenly and unexpectedly.

The underdog tennis player was upset by the top seed in the quarterfinals, leaving fans stunned by the sudden turn of events. El tenista perdedor fue derrotado por la cabeza de serie número uno en los cuartos de final, dejando a los aficionados sorprendidos por el repentino giro de eventos.

down adverb

1. spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.

As she walked down the stairs, her confidence began to wane with each step. Mientras descendía por las escaleras, su confianza comenzó a debilitarse con cada paso.

2. away from a more central or a more northerly place.

After leaving the bustling city center, we headed down to the coastal town for some relaxation. Después de dejar el centro de la ciudad bullicioso, nos dirigimos hacia el pueblo costero para disfrutar un poco de relajación.

3. paid in cash at time of purchase.

I paid down my tuition fees upfront, so I didn't have to worry about owing money later on. Pagué mis cuotas de matrícula con anticipación, por lo que no tuve que preocuparme por adeudar dinero más tarde.

4. from an earlier time.

The ancient civilization flourished down in the fertile valleys of Mesopotamia, where agriculture had been practiced for thousands of years. La antigua civilización floreció en las valles fértiles de Mesopotamia, donde la agricultura se había practicado durante miles de años.

5. to a lower intensity.

The music gradually went down, and the crowd began to disperse quietly. La música fue gradualmente bajando y la multitud comenzó a dispersarse tranquilamente.

6. in an inactive or inoperative state.

The team went down after losing their star player, and they failed to score a single goal for the rest of the game. El equipo descendió después de perder al jugador estelar y no logró marcar un solo gol para el resto del partido.