Translation of It was a difficult year, but things are starting to turn around.

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.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I am
You	You are
He/She/It	He/She/It is
We	We are
You	You are
They	They are

Complete conjugation.

difficult adjective

1. not easy.

The teacher considered the math problem difficult and encouraged students to ask for help if they got stuck. El profesor consideró el problema de matemáticas difícil y animó a los estudiantes a pedir ayuda si se quedaban atascados.

Hiking up the steep mountain trail was difficult, but the breathtaking view from the top made it all worth it. Subir el sendero de montaña empinado fue difícil, pero la vista deslumbradora desde lo alto mereció la pena.

2. hard to control.

The difficult horse required experienced riders to handle its unpredictable temperament, making it a challenge for even seasoned equestrians. El caballo difícil requería a montadores experimentados para manejar su temperamento impredecible, lo que la convertía en un desafío incluso para ecuestres avezados.

The new employee struggled to keep up with the workload, finding the difficult tasks assigned by their manager to be overwhelming and hard to manage. El nuevo empleado luchó por mantener el ritmo con la carga de trabajo, encontrando las tareas difíciles asignadas por su jefe difícilmente manejables y abrumadoras.

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.

thing noun

1. a special situation.

The couple's decision to elope was a thing, and it required them to make some last-minute arrangements. La decisión del par de casarse por sorpresa fue una cosa, y les llevó a hacer algunos arreglos en última hora.

2. an action.

After years of training, her thing is to complete a marathon in under four hours. Después de años de entrenamiento, su cosa es completar una maratón en menos de cuatro horas.

3. a special abstraction.

The philosopher spent hours pondering the thing that was meant by "happiness", trying to grasp its essence and definition. El filósofo pasó horas reflexionando sobre lo que se quería decir con "la felicidad", tratando de asir su esencia y definición.

4. an artifact.

The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient vase, which was considered a significant thing in the museum's collection. El arqueólogo excavó con cuidado la vasija antigua, que se consideraba una cosa significativa en la colección del museo.

5. an event.

The big thing was the surprise party planned by her friends to celebrate her birthday. El gran tema fue la fiesta sorpresa planeada por sus amigos para celebrar su cumpleaños.

6. a vaguely specified concern.

I'm worried about this thing, but I can't quite put my finger on what it is. Estoy preocupado por esto, pero no puedo dar con lo que es exactamente.

7. a statement regarded as an object.

The politician's latest thing, a promise to increase funding for education, has sparked controversy among voters. El último asunto del político, una promesa de aumentar la financiación para la educación, ha desencadenado controversia entre los votantes.

8. an entity that is not named specifically.

Can you pass me that thing on the table over there? I need to use it for my project. Puedes pasarme ese objeto sobre la mesa allí? Necesito usarlo para mi proyecto.

9. any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence.

The philosopher spent hours pondering the nature of time as a thing, trying to understand how it relates to our perception of reality. El filósofo pasó horas reflexionando sobre la naturaleza del tiempo como cosa, tratando de entender cómo se relaciona con nuestra percepción de la realidad.

10. a special objective.

The team's thing was to win the championship, and they worked tirelessly towards that goal. La empresa del equipo era ganar el campeonato y trabajaron incansablemente hacia ese objetivo.

11. a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion.

Despite his rational explanations, John couldn't shake off the thing that drew him to the old, rundown house - he just felt an inexplicable urge to buy it. A pesar de sus explicaciones racionales, John no podía deshacerse de aquello que lo atraía hacia la antigua y ruinosa casa - simplemente sentía un impulso inexplicable para comprarla.

12. a separate and self-contained entity.

The small wooden box was just a thing to her, filled with sentimental value but no monetary worth. La pequeña caja de madera era solo una cosa para ella, llena de valor sentimental pero sin valor monetario alguno.

be verb

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.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I am
You	You are
He/She/It	He/She/It is
We	We are
You	You are
They	They are

Complete conjugation.

start verb

1. take the first step or steps in carrying out an action.

After months of planning, she finally started building her dream home on the outskirts of town. Después de meses de planificación, finalmente comenzó a construir su hogar soñado en los suburbios del pueblo.

2. set in motion, cause to start.

The coach gave the signal and the players started running towards the goal, ready to score a touchdown. El entrenador dio la señal y los jugadores empezaron a correr hacia el gol, listos para marcar un touchdown.

3. leave.

She decided to start her vacation early, so she booked a flight out of town on Friday morning. Ella decidió empezar su vacación temprano, así que reservó un vuelo hacia fuera de la ciudad el viernes por la mañana.

4. have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense.

The company will start its new project on Monday, which is expected to take several months to complete. La empresa comenzará su nuevo proyecto el lunes, que se espera que tarde varios meses en completarse.

5. bring into being.

The entrepreneur started her business with a small loan from her parents, and it quickly grew into a successful venture. La emprendedora empezó su negocio con un pequeño préstamo de sus padres y pronto creció en una empresa próspera.

6. get off the ground.

The entrepreneur was determined to start her business venture and finally launched her company after months of planning. El emprendedor estaba decidido a lanzar su empresa y finalmente lo logró después de meses de planificación.

7. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm.

The startled rabbit started to hop away quickly when it saw the predator approaching. El conejo asustado comenzó a saltar rápidamente hacia atrás cuando vio al depredador acercándose.

8. get going or set in motion.

Can you start the car, I'm running late for work? (In this sentence, "start" means to begin operating the car.) ¿Puedes encender el coche, estoy retrasado para trabajar? (En este sentido, "start" significa hacer funcionar el coche.)

9. begin or set in motion.

The new employee was nervous but eager to start her training program at the marketing firm. El nuevo empleado estaba nervioso pero ansioso por iniciar su programa de capacitación en la empresa de marketing.

10. begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job.

After months of preparation, Sarah is going to start her new role as marketing manager at the company on Monday. Después de meses de preparación, Sara va a empezar su nuevo papel como gerente de marketing en la empresa el lunes.

11. play in the starting lineup.

The rookie center will start alongside the veteran power forward in tomorrow's game, marking her first career NBA start. El centro novato comenzará al lado del ala-pívot veterano en el partido de mañana, lo que marcará su primer partido de inicio en la NBA.

12. have a beginning characterized in some specified way.

The new employee will start her training program on Monday morning. (In this sentence, "start" means to begin a training program.) El nuevo empleado comenzará su programa de entrenamiento el lunes por la mañana. (En esta oración, "comenzar" significa iniciar un programa de entrenamiento).

13. begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object.

The fire station will start its annual fundraising campaign to support local firefighting efforts. La estación de bomberos comenzará su campaña anual de recaudación de fondos para apoyar los esfuerzos de combate contra incendios locales.

14. bulge outward.

The swelling in her ankle started to bulge outward, causing her discomfort and concern. El hinchazón en su tobillo empezó a hincharse hacia fuera, lo que causaba su incomodidad y preocupación.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I start.
You	You start.
He/She/It	He/She/It starts.
We	We start.
You	You start.
They	They start.

Complete conjugation.

turn verb

1. change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense.

As I reached the fork in the road, I had to turn left to continue on the scenic route. Mientras llegaba al cruce de carretera, tuve que dar un giro a la izquierda para continuar por el recorrido panorámico.

2. undergo a transformation or a change of position or action.

The company's fortunes began to turn around after they introduced a new marketing strategy, which led to a significant increase in sales. Las fortunas de la empresa comenzaron a girar en torno después de que presentaron una nueva estrategia de marketing, lo que llevó a un aumento significativo en las ventas.

3. undergo a change or development.

As she entered adulthood, she began to turn away from her childhood fascination with superheroes and develop a passion for photography instead. Al entrar en la adultez, comenzó a apartarse de su fascinación infantil con los superhéroes y desarrollar una pasión por la fotografía en su lugar.

4. cause to move around or rotate.

The dancer's instructor turned her around so she could face the opposite direction on the stage. La instructora del bailarina la dio la vuelta para que enfrentara en sentido contrario a la dirección opuesta en el escenario.

5. change to the contrary.

The politician's stance on the issue suddenly turned when she was confronted with new evidence, and she began advocating for a different solution. La postura del político sobre el tema cambió bruscamente cuando se le presentó nueva evidencia y comenzó a promover una solución diferente.

6. pass to the other side of.

As we crossed the busy street, I turned onto Main Avenue, careful not to get hit by any cars. Mientras cruzábamos la calle concurrida, me desvíe hacia la Avenida Principal, cuidando mucho no ser atropellado por cualquier coche.

7. pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute.

As she spent more time outdoors, her complexion began to turn a warm golden brown from being constantly exposed to the sun. Mientras pasaba más tiempo al aire libre, su complexión comenzó a tomar un tono dorado y cálido debido a estar constantemente expuesta al sol.

8. let (something) fall or spill from a container.

As I was trying to pour the juice into the glass, I accidentally turned the bottle, and it spilled all over the counter. Mientras intentaba verter el jugo en la taza, accidentalmente giré la botella y se derramó todo sobre la cuenta.

9. move around an axis or a center.

The Ferris wheel slowly turned, giving riders a panoramic view of the city. La rueda de Ferris giraba lentamente, ofreciendo a los pasajeros una vista panorámica de la ciudad.

10. cause to move around a center so as to show another side of.

The artist carefully turned the vase on its axis to reveal the intricate design on its underside. El artista cuidadosamente giró la vaso en su eje para revelar el diseño intrincado en su parte inferior.

11. to send or let go.

The coach turned the ball to the center forward, who was waiting in perfect position. El entrenador le pasó el balón al delantero centro, que esperaba en posición perfecta.

12. to break and turn over earth especially with a plow.

The farmer used his tractor to turn the soil in preparation for planting wheat in the spring. El agricultor utilizó su tractor para revolver la tierra en preparación para sembrar trigo en primavera.

13. shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel.

The skilled woodworker carefully turned the chunk of wood into a beautiful wooden bowl. El hábil carpintero cuidadosamente giró el trozo de madera en una hermosa taza de madera.

14. change color.

The leaves on the tree began to turn golden yellow in the fall, signaling the end of summer. Las hojas del árbol comenzaron a tornar amarillo dorado en otoño, señalizando el fin del verano.

15. twist suddenly so as to sprain.

While attempting to break in, the thief turned his ankle on the loose stone and cried out in pain. Mientras intentaba forzar la entrada, el ladrón se torció el tobillo sobre la piedra suelta y lanzó un grito de dolor.

16. cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics.

The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him Traducción de 'The princess turned the frog into a prince by kissing him'

The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold Traducción de 'The alchemists tried to turn lead into gold'

17. accomplish by rotating.

The chef carefully turned the spatula to ensure the eggs cooked evenly in the pan. El chef cuidadosamente giró la espátula para asegurarse de que los huevos se cocinaran uniformemente en la sartén.

18. get by buying and selling.

After years of struggling to make ends meet, John finally managed to turn his life around by investing in stocks and real estate. Después de años de luchar para llegar a fin de mes, John finalmente logró dar un giro a su vida invirtiendo en acciones y bienes raíces.

19. cause to move along an axis or into a new direction.

The driver turned the wheel sharply to avoid hitting the pedestrian who had stepped off the curb. El conductor giró el volante bruscamente para evitar atropellar al peatón que había salido del acanto.""El conductor giró el volante bruscamente para evitar atropellar al peatón que había salido del bordillo.

20. channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something.

As I walked into the concert hall, the lights and music suddenly turned my attention to the stage, where the band was about to start playing. Mientras caminaba hacia el salón de concierto, las luces y la música me llamaron repentinamente la atención hacia el escenario, donde la banda estaba a punto de empezar a tocar.

21. cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form.

The sculptor carefully turned the molten plastic into a intricate, curved design that seemed to defy gravity. El escultor cuidadosamente dio forma al plástico fundido en un diseño intrincado y curvo que parecía desafiar la gravedad.

22. alter the functioning or setting of.

The pilot had to turn off the engine's ignition switch before attempting to repair it on the ground. El piloto tuvo que apagar el interruptor de encendido del motor antes de intentar repararlo en tierra.

23. direct at someone.

The coach turned her attention to the new player, urging them to take more shots during the game. El entrenador dirigió su atención hacia el nuevo jugador, instándolos a tomar más tiros durante el partido.

24. have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to.

After trying to fix the issue on his own, John decided to turn to a professional plumber for assistance. Después de intentar solucionar el problema él solo, Juan decidió recurrir a un plomero profesional para obtener ayuda.

25. go sour or spoil.

The milk turned in the heat, and it was no longer safe to drink. El leche se estropeó por el calor y ya no era seguro beberla.

26. become officially one year older.

As she blew out the candles on her birthday cake, Emma turned another year older and felt grateful for all the blessings in her life. Mientras apagaba las velas en su pastel de cumpleaños, Emma cumplió otro año y se sintió agradecida por todos los bienes que tenía en su vida.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I turn.
You	You turn.
He/She/It	He/She/It turns.
We	We turn.
You	You turn.
They	They turn.

Complete conjugation.