Resources Translator They idled away the time playing cards and watching television

They idled away the time playing cards and watching television

Translation result

Pasaron el tiempo jugando a las cartas y viendo la televisión. They idled away the time playing cards and watching television

Syntax analysis

theyPersonal pronoun

idleVerb, past tense

awayAdverb

theDeterminer

timeNoun, singular or mass

playVerb, gerund

cardNoun (plural)

andCoordinating conjunction

watchVerb, gerund

televisionNoun, singular or mass

idle verb

1. run disconnected or idle.

The engineer had to idle the engine to prevent overheating during the long wait at the repair shop. El ingeniero tuvo que parar el motor para prevenir sobrecalentamiento durante la larga espera en el taller de reparación.

After the driver forgot to turn off the ignition, the car idled for several minutes before it finally died out of gas. Después de que el conductor olvidó apagar el encendido, el coche funcionó durante varios minutos antes de que finalmente se apagara por falta de combustible.

2. be idle.

After weeks of intense studying, she decided to idle away her summer vacation by traveling and exploring new places. Después de semanas de estudio intenso, decidió pasar su vacaciones de verano descansando y explorar nuevos lugares al viajar.

The students were idling around in the courtyard, chatting with friends and enjoying their free time between classes. Los estudiantes se distraían en el patio, charlando con amigos y disfrutando su tiempo libre entre clases.

away adverb

1. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete).

The dog ran away from the loud fireworks display to find a quieter spot in the backyard. El perro se escapó de la exhibición de fuegos artificiales ruidosa para encontrar un lugar más tranquilo en el jardín posterior.

2. from one's possession.

She had given away her favorite book to the charity drive, and now she couldn't find it anywhere in her library. Ella había regalado su libro favorito a la campaña benéfica y ahora no podía encontrarlo en ninguna parte de su biblioteca.

3. out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts).

Try to get her out of your head and focus on the project away from your personal issues. Intenta sacarla de tu cabeza y enfócate en el proyecto lejos de tus asuntos personales.

4. out of existence.

The ancient civilization disappeared away, leaving behind only ruins and mysteries to be solved. La civilización antigua desapareció de repente, dejando atrás solo ruinas y misterios que resolver.

5. at a distance in space or time.

The spaceship was hurtling away from Earth, bound for a distant planet on the other side of the galaxy. El espacioporto se alejaba precipitadamente de la Tierra, hacia un planeta distante del otro lado de la galaxia.

6. indicating continuing action.

The tourists continued to walk away from the city center, exploring the charming streets and alleys of the old town. Los turistas continuaron caminando lejos del centro de la ciudad, explorando las calles y callejones encantadores del viejo barrio.

7. so as to be removed or gotten rid of.

The company decided to write off the old equipment away, making room for newer and more efficient models. La empresa decidió escribir a la cuenta el equipo antiguo, lo que les permitió hacer espacio para modelos más nuevos y eficientes.

8. freely or at will.

The children were allowed to play away in the backyard, exploring every nook and cranny without any supervision. Los niños fueron permitidos jugar lejos en el jardín posterior, explorando cada rincón y esquina sin supervisión alguna.

9. in or into a proper place (especially for storage or safekeeping).

She carefully packed her suitcase away in the trunk of the car to protect it from dust and damage. Ella cuidadosamente colocó su maleta en el maletero del coche para protegerla del polvo y el daño.

10. in a different direction.

The hikers walked away from the campsite to explore the nearby mountains, leaving their gear behind. Los senderistas se alejaron del campamento para explorar las montañas cercanas, dejando su equipo atrás.

11. in reserve.

The team kept their star player away from the opponent's strongest defender, saving him for the crucial moment when they really needed him. El equipo mantuvo alejado a su jugador estelar del defensor más fuerte del oponente, lo guardó para el momento crucial en que realmente lo necesitaron.

help noun

1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.

The charity organization provides various forms of help, including food aid and medical assistance, to those affected by the natural disaster. La organización benéfica proporciona diversas formas de ayuda, incluyendo asistencia alimentaria y atención médica, a las personas afectadas por el desastre natural.

2. a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.

The team's coach was grateful for the help who had volunteered their time and expertise to assist with the training sessions. El entrenador del equipo estaba agradecido por la ayuda que habían ofrecido personas voluntarias su tiempo y expertos para asistir con las sesiones de entrenamiento.

3. a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do.

Visual aids in teaching Traducción de 'Visual aids in teaching'

His job was to give technical assistance over the phone Traducción de 'His job was to give technical assistance over the phone'

4. a means of serving.

The charity organization offers various forms of help, including food and shelter, to those affected by the natural disaster. La organización benéfica ofrece diferentes formas de ayuda, incluyendo comida y alojamiento, a las personas afectadas por el desastre natural.

play verb

1. participate in games or sport.

The kids love to play soccer together on weekends, and they've even formed their own little league. Los niños les encanta jugar fútbol juntos los fines de semana y han creado incluso su propia liga infantil.

2. act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome.

The new marketing strategy will play a crucial role in increasing sales by 20% this quarter. La nueva estrategia de marketing jugará un papel crítico en el aumento del 20% de las ventas este cuatrimestre.

3. play on an instrument.

The young musician loved to play the guitar, and she spent hours each day practicing her chords and melodies. El joven músico amaba tocar la guitarra y pasó horas cada día practicando sus acordes y melodías.

4. play a role or part.

The actor will play the lead role in the upcoming production of Hamlet. El actor jugará el papel principal en la próxima producción de Hamlet.

5. be at play.

The kids love to play outside on sunny days, chasing each other around the backyard and laughing with joy. Los niños aman jugar afuera los días soleados, persiguiéndose el uno al otro por detrás de la casa y riendo con alegría.

6. replay (as a melody).

The jazz band decided to play their hit song again, and the crowd began to dance once more. La banda de jazz decidió tocar su canción hit nuevamente y la multitud comenzó a bailar otra vez.

7. perform music on (a musical instrument).

The pianist effortlessly play a Chopin nocturne, filling the concert hall with soothing melodies. El pianista ejecutaba con facilidad una nocturna de Chopín, llenando el salón de concierto con melodías calmadoras.

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

The actor likes to play tough on set, but off-camera he's really just a goofball. El actor gusta jugar duro en el plató, pero detrás de cámara es realmente un payaso.

9. move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly.

The children played tag in the park, darting back and forth with reckless abandon. Los niños jugaron a la sardina en el parque, corriendo hacia atrás y hacia adelante con un desenfreno total.

10. bet or wager (money).

After winning several hands, John decided to play $100 on the next round of blackjack, hoping to increase his winnings. Después de ganar varias manos, Juan decidió apostar $100 en la próxima ronda de black jack, esperando aumentar sus ganancias.

11. engage in recreational activities rather than work.

After finishing her project at work, Sarah decided to play golf with her friends on the weekend. Después de terminar su proyecto en el trabajo, Sarah decidió jugar golf con sus amigos fines de semana.

12. pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity.

The kids love to play superheroes during recess, using their imaginations to save the world from evil villains. Los niños adoran jugar a héroes durante el recreo, usando sus imaginaciones para salvar al mundo de los malvados villanos.

13. emit recorded sound.

The DJ decided to play a classic rock song to get the party started. El DJ decidió jugar una canción de rock clásica para que la fiesta comenzara.

14. perform on a certain location.

The orchestra will play at the city's main concert hall tonight. La orquesta tocará en el salón de concierto principal de la ciudad esta noche.

15. put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game.

The chess player decided to play her knight, hoping to open up a pathway for her bishop to attack her opponent's king. El jugador de ajedrez decidió jugar su caballo, esperando abrir una vía para que su obispo ataque el rey del oponente.

16. engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously.

The kids decided to play at being pirates on the beach, using their buckets and shovels as treasure chests and swords. Los niños decidieron jugar a ser piratas en la playa, utilizando sus cubos y palas como tesoreros y espadas.

17. behave in a certain way.

The kids like to play sweethearts when they're around their grandparents, always giving them hugs and kisses. Los niños les gustan jugar de enamorados cuando están cerca de sus abuelos, siempre dándoles besos y abrazos.

18. cause to emit recorded audio or video.

Can you play this new album on your phone so we can all listen to it together? Puedes reproducir este nuevo álbum en tu teléfono para que podamos escucharlo todos juntos?

19. manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination.

The magician playfully juggled three balls while simultaneously performing card tricks, mesmerizing the audience with his impressive sleight of hand. El mago jugó con tres bolas de manera divertida al mismo tiempo que ejecutaba trucos con cartas, hipnotizando al público con su habilidad impresionante para la manipulación.

20. use to one's advantage.

The company will play on its strong brand reputation to attract new customers and increase sales. La empresa se basará en su fuerte reputación de marca para atraer nuevos clientes y aumentar las ventas.

21. consider not very seriously.

She likes to play with different job offers before making a final decision on her career path. Ella gusta jugar con diferentes ofertas laborales antes de tomar una decisión final sobre su trayectoria profesional.

22. be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way.

The new policy is going to play well with our environmentally conscious customers, who will appreciate the company's commitment to sustainability. La nueva política va a funcionar bien con nuestros clientes concienciosos ambientales, que apreciarán el compromiso de la empresa con la sostenibilidad.

23. behave carelessly or indifferently.

The reckless teenager liked to play with fire, ignoring the warning signs and putting himself and others at risk. El adolescente imprudente se gustaba jugar con fuego, ignorando las señales de advertencia y poniendo en peligro a sí mismo y a los demás.

24. cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space.

The architect designed the playground to play with the natural slope of the land, creating a unique and adventurous space for kids to explore. El arquitecto diseñó el parque infantil para jugar con la pendiente natural del terreno, creando un espacio único y aventurero para que los niños exploren.

25. perform on a stage or theater.

The talented actress will play the lead role in the new musical production at the Broadway Theater. La actriz talentosa jugará el papel principal en la nueva producción musical en el Teatro de Broadway.

26. be performed or presented for public viewing.

The new Broadway musical is going to play at the Gershwin Theatre from March to May. El nuevo musical de Broadway va a representarse en el Teatro Gershwin desde marzo hasta mayo.

27. cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.

The new policy will play a significant role in reducing carbon emissions, as it encourages companies to adopt sustainable practices. La nueva política desempeñará un papel significativo en la reducción de las emisiones de carbono, ya que anima a las empresas a adoptar prácticas sostenibles.

28. discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream.

The sprinkler system will play water onto the parched lawn all night to help it recover from the drought. El sistema de riego jugará agua sobre la hierba seca toda la noche para ayudarla a recuperarse del sequía.

29. make bets.

The group of friends decided to play the lottery, hoping to win big and change their fortunes. El grupo de amigos decidieron jugar la lotería, esperando ganar grandes cantidades y cambiar su suerte.

30. stake on the outcome of an issue.

The investor decided to play the stock market, hoping to make a profit from the fluctuating prices. El inversor decidió jugar el mercado de acciones, esperando ganar un beneficio a partir de los precios que fluctúan.

31. shoot or hit in a particular manner.

The quarterback likes to play deep passes down the sideline, relying on his receiver's speed and agility. El quarterback gusta jugar pases largos por la línea lateral, confiando en la velocidad y agilidad de su receptor.

32. use or move.

Can you play this new video game with me? (In this sentence, "play" means to use or operate the game.) ¿Puedes usar este nuevo juego de video conmigo? (En esta frase, "play" significa utilizar o operar el juego.)

33. employ in a game or in a specific position.

The coach decided to play Smith at center-forward for the remainder of the match. El entrenador decidió jugar a Smith en el centro delantero durante el resto del partido.

34. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle.

The two teams will play each other in the championship finals on Saturday. Los dos equipos se jugarán entre sí en la final del campeonato el sábado.

35. exhaust by allowing to pull on the line.

The little boy loved to play with his toy cars, but after hours of pulling them along the carpet, he was exhausted and needed a nap. El niño pequeño amaba jugar con sus coches de juguete, pero después de horas de tirarlos por el alfombra, estaba exhausto y necesitaba una siesta.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I play.
You	You play.
He/She/It	He/She/It plays.
We	We play.
You	You play.
They	They play.

Complete conjugation.

card noun

1. one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes.

The tarot card reader shuffled her deck with great care before laying out a spread to reveal the secrets of my future. La lectora de cartas del tarot barajó su baraja con gran cuidado antes de colocar un spread para revelar los secretos de mi futuro.

2. a card certifying the identity of the bearer.

The bouncer at the nightclub asked me to show my ID card before letting me in. El guardián de la entrada del club nocturno me pidió que mostrara mi tarjeta de identificación antes de dejarme entrar.

3. a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures).

Sarah carefully wrote a heartfelt message on her friend's birthday card and mailed it to him in advance. Sarah escribió con cuidado un mensaje emotivo en la tarjeta de cumpleaños de su amigo y se lo mandó con antelación.

4. thin cardboard, usually rectangular.

The artist carefully cut out intricate designs from the card to create a unique collage. El artista cortó con cuidado diseños intrincados en la tarjeta para crear un collage único.

5. a witty amusing person who makes jokes.

The comedian was known for being the life of the party, and his friend Dave was always the card that kept everyone laughing. El comediante era conocido por ser la vida del fiesta y su amigo Dave siempre era la carta que mantenía a todos riendo.

6. a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement.

As I walked down Main Street, I noticed a large card advertising the new restaurant that just opened up. Mientras caminaba por la calle principal, me fijé en un gran cartel que anunciaba el nuevo restaurante que había abierto hace poco tiempo.

7. a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited.

After visiting Grandma's house, I left her a birthday card on the kitchen counter with a heartfelt message. Después de visitar la casa de la abuela, le dejé un tarjeta de cumpleaños en el conter de la cocina con un mensaje sincero.

8. (golf) a record of scores (as in golf).

The golfer carefully reviewed her card after the round to see where she could improve for the next tournament. El golfista revisó cuidadosamente su tarjeta después de la ronda para ver dónde podía mejorar para el próximo torneo.

9. a list of dishes available at a restaurant.

After browsing the menu card, we decided to try the chef's special recommendation. Después de hojear la tarjeta del menú, decidimos probar la recomendación especial del chef.

10. (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat.

The manager studied the line card before deciding who would lead off for our team. El gerente estudió la tarjeta de línea antes de decidir quién lideraría el juego para nuestro equipo.

11. a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities.

The graphics card was upgraded to improve the performance of the gaming computer, allowing for smoother visuals and faster frame rates. La tarjeta gráfica se mejoró para mejorar el rendimiento del ordenador de juego, lo que permite visualizaciones más suaves y tasas de marco más rápidas.

watch verb

1. look attentively.

As the fireworks exploded in the night sky, I watched with wide eyes, mesmerized by the vibrant colors and patterns. Mientras los fuegos artificiales explotaban en el cielo nocturno, observaba con ojos anchos, hipnotizado por los colores vibrantes y patrones.

2. follow with the eyes or the mind.

As I walked into the room, she watched me carefully to see if I noticed the surprise party planned for my birthday. Mientras caminaba hacia la habitación, ella me observó atentamente para ver si me daba cuenta de que había planificado un sorpresivo fiesta de cumpleaños para mí.

3. see or watch.

The audience watched in awe as the fireworks exploded in the night sky. El público observó con asombro mientras los fuegos artificiales estallaban en el cielo nocturno.

4. observe with attention.

As I sat in the stands, I watched the concert with rapt attention, mesmerized by the lead singer's powerful vocals. Mientras sentí en las gradas, observé el concierto con atención rapta, hipnotizado por los poderosos vocales del cantante líder.

5. be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful.

As I walked alone at night, I had to watch my surroundings carefully to avoid any potential dangers. Mientras caminaba sola por la noche, tuve que vigilar cuidadosamente mis alrededores para evitar cualquier peligro potencial.

6. observe or determine by looking.

The astronomer watched the stars carefully to determine their positions in the night sky. El astrónomo observó las estrellas con cuidado para determinar sus posiciones en el cielo nocturno.

7. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort.

After conducting extensive research, I watched the data carefully to determine the exact cause of the problem. Después de realizar una investigación exhaustiva, observé los datos con cuidado para determinar la causa exacta del problema.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I watch.
You	You watch.
He/She/It	He/She/It watches.
We	We watch.
You	You watch.
They	They watch.

Complete conjugation.

television noun

1. broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects.

The family gathered around the television to watch their favorite sports game, mesmerized by the fast-paced action on the screen. La familia se reunión alrededor de la televisión para ver su partido de deportes favorito, hipnotizados por la acción rápida en la pantalla.

2. a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points.

The new television set in the living room offers stunning high-definition pictures and crystal-clear sound quality, making it an ideal entertainment system for family gatherings. El nuevo televisor en la sala de estar ofrece imágenes de alta definición impresionantes y calidad de sonido cristalina, lo que lo convierte en un sistema de entretenimiento ideal para reuniones familiares.

3. an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen.

The family gathered around the television to watch their favorite show together. La familia se reunió alrededor de la televisión para ver su programa favorito juntos.