When I first met him he was a bit uptight, but he has loosened up a lot.

The first astronauts to walk on the moon were Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. Los primeros astronautas que caminaron en la luna fueron Neil Armstrong y Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin.

This is my first day at the new job, and I'm still trying to figure out how everything works. Este es mi primer día en el nuevo trabajo y todavía estoy intentando descubrir cómo funciona todo.

2. highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections.

The first violinist took center stage and began to play a beautiful melody, her instrument singing out with a clear and soaring tone. El primer violinista tomó el centro del escenario y comenzó a tocar una melodía bella, su instrumento cantando con un tono claro y ascendente".

In the grand symphony, the first trumpet blew its bright, piercing notes, setting the tone for the rest of the orchestra. En la gran sinfonía, el primer trompeta soplo sus notas brillantes y penetrantes, estableciendo el tono para el resto de la orquesta.

meet verb

1. come together.

The two friends had been planning to meet at the park for weeks, and finally, they were able to spend the afternoon catching up and reminiscing about old times. Los dos amigos habían estado planeando reunirse en el parque durante semanas y finalmente pudieron pasar la tarde recordando viejos tiempos y poniendo al día.

2. get together socially or for a specific purpose.

The friends decided to meet at the park for a picnic on Sunday afternoon, eager to catch up on each other's lives after months apart. Los amigos decidieron reunirse en el parque para un pícnic el domingo por la tarde, ansiosos por reuniros y enterarse de las últimas novedades después de estar separados durante meses.

3. be adjacent or come together.

The two roads meet at the intersection, forming a busy four-way stop. Las dos carreteras se cruzan en la intersección, formando un cruce de cuatro carriles con mucho tráfico.

4. fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction.

Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree? Traducción de 'Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?'

This job doesn't match my dreams Traducción de 'This job doesn't match my dreams'

Meet a need Traducción de 'Meet a need'

5. collect in one place.

The team will meet at the conference center to discuss their strategy before the big presentation. El equipo se reunirá en el centro de conferencias para discutir su estrategia antes de la gran presentación.

6. get to know.

She's always wanted to meet her pen pal from Japan and learn more about their daily life. Ella siempre ha querido conocer a su corresponsal de Japón y saber más sobre su vida diaria.

7. meet by design.

The marketing team strategically met with potential clients at the trade show to discuss their new product launch, ensuring they would reach the right audience. El equipo de marketing se reunó estratégicamente con clientes potenciales en el salón del comercio para discutir su lanzamiento de nuevo producto, asegurándose de llegar al público objetivo.

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

The two boxers will meet in the ring tomorrow night to decide the championship title. Los dos boxeadores se encontrarán en el cuadrilátero mañana noche para decidir el título de campeón.

9. experience as a reaction.

The news of her promotion met with widespread excitement in the office, and everyone congratulated her on her achievement. La noticia de su promoción fue recibida con gran entusiasmo en la oficina y todos le felicitaron por su logro.

10. undergo or suffer.

The team's defense met with disaster when their star player was injured in the first quarter. El equipo defensivo se enfrentó a un desastre cuando su jugador estelar resultó lesionado en el primer cuarto.

11. be in direct physical contact with.

The friends met at the park by hugging each other tightly, enjoying their reunion after months apart. Los amigos se reunieron en el parque abrazándose fuertemente, disfrutando de su reencuentro después de meses separados.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I meet.
You	You meet.
He/She/It	He/She/It meets.
We	We meet.
You	You meet.
They	They meet.

Complete conjugation.

be verb

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.

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.

bit noun

1. a small piece or quantity of something.

After tasting just a bit of the spicy sauce, I knew it was going to be too much for me, so I added more milk to dilute it. Después de probar solo un poco del salsita picante, supe que iba a ser demasiado para mí, así que añadí más leche para disolverlo.

2. a small fragment of something broken off from the whole.

After dropping the vase, she carefully picked up the bit that had fallen to the floor and examined it for any cracks. Después de dejar el jarrón, ella recogió con cuidado la parte que había caído al suelo y la examinó para ver si tenía grietas.

3. an indefinitely short time.

I only had a bit to finish my project before the deadline, so I worked extra hard to get it done on time. Todavía tenía un poco que terminar mi proyecto antes de la fecha límite, por lo que trabajé con esfuerzo adicional para completarlo a tiempo.

4. an instance of some kind.

The bit of sunshine we had yesterday was just what we needed to brighten up our gloomy mood. El poco sol que tuvimos ayer era justo lo que necesitábamos para alegrar nuestra tristeza.

5. piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding.

The experienced rider adjusted the bit in her horse's mouth, making sure it was comfortable for the animal before they began their ride through the countryside. La jinete experimentada ajustó el bocado en la boca del caballo, asegurándose de que fuera cómodo para el animal antes de comenzar su paseo por el campo.

6. a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit).

The computer program required a minimum of 8 bits to store and process the data efficiently. El programa del ordenador requería un mínimo de 8 bits para almacenar y procesar los datos de manera eficiente.

7. a small amount of solid food.

After a long hike, Sarah savored each bit of her energy bar to satisfy her growling stomach. Después de un largo paseo, Sarah saboreó cada mordisco de su barra energética para satisfacer su estómago rugiente.

8. a small fragment.

After the rock was broken, I found a tiny bit of quartz that sparkled in the sunlight. Después de que el roca se rompió, encontré un pequeño trozo de cuarzo que brillaba en la luz del sol.

9. a short performance that is part of a longer program.

He did his act three times every evening Traducción de 'He did his act three times every evening'

She had a catchy little routine Traducción de 'She had a catchy little routine'

It was one of the best numbers he ever did Traducción de 'It was one of the best numbers he ever did'

10. the part of a key that enters a lock and lifts the tumblers.

The locksmith carefully inserted the bit into the lock's keyway, ensuring it was aligned properly before turning it. El cerrajero insertó con cuidado el bit en la ranura de la cerradura, asegurándose de que estuviera alineado correctamente antes de girarlo.

11. the cutting part of a drill.

The mechanic carefully examined the drill bit to ensure it was in good condition before starting the project. El mecánico examinó cuidadosamente el taladro para asegurarse de que estuviera en buen estado antes de empezar el proyecto.

uptight noun

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.

loosen verb

1. make loose or looser.

Loosen the tension on a rope Traducción de 'Loosen the tension on a rope'

2. make less severe or strict.

The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught Traducción de 'The government relaxed the curfew after most of the rebels were caught'

3. become less severe or strict.

The rules relaxed after the new director arrived Traducción de 'The rules relaxed after the new director arrived'

4. disentangle and raise the fibers of.

Tease wool Traducción de 'Tease wool'

5. cause to become loose.

Undo the shoelace Traducción de 'Undo the shoelace'

Untie the knot Traducción de 'Untie the knot'

Loosen the necktie Traducción de 'Loosen the necktie'

6. make less dense.

Loosen the soil Traducción de 'Loosen the soil'

7. become loose or looser or less tight.

The noose loosened Traducción de 'The noose loosened'

The rope relaxed Traducción de 'The rope relaxed'

lot noun

1. (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent.

The new employee was overwhelmed by the lot of paperwork that needed to be completed before the end of the day. El nuevo empleado se sintió abrumado por la cantidad de papeles que necesitaba completar antes del fin del día.

2. a parcel of land having fixed boundaries.

The new development company acquired a large lot on the outskirts of town to build a shopping center. La nueva empresa de desarrollo adquirió un gran lote en los alrededores de la ciudad para construir un centro comercial.

3. an unofficial association of people or groups.

The local lot has been instrumental in organizing community events and fundraisers, bringing together residents from all walks of life. La tienda local ha sido fundamental en organizar eventos y recaudaciones de fondos para la comunidad, reuniendo a residentes de todas las clases sociales.

4. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you).

Despite the setbacks and challenges she faced earlier in her career, Sarah has been dealing with a lot lately, but she remains optimistic about her future prospects. A pesar de los reveses y desafíos que enfrentó tempranamente en su carrera, Sarah ha estado lidiando con mucho últimamente, pero sigue siendo optimista sobre sus perspectivas futuras.

5. anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random.

In the game of chance, players take turns drawing lots from a hat to determine who gets to go first. En el juego de azar, los jugadores se turnan para sacar sortijas de un sombrero para determinar quién puede ir primero.

6. any collection in its entirety.

After years of collecting stamps, John decided to sell his entire lot at an auction and use the money to fund his travel adventures. Después de años recopilando sellos, John decidió vender todo su lote en una subasta y utilizar el dinero para financiar sus aventuras de viaje.

7. (Old Testament) nephew of Abraham.

According to biblical account, Lot was the nephew of Abraham and lived in Sodom until he was forced to flee due to its wicked ways. Según el relato bíblico, Lot era sobrino de Abrahán y vivía en Sodoma hasta que fue obligado a huir debido a sus malas costumbres.