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1. the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets.
The doctor took a sample of my blood to run some tests and check for any underlying health issues. El médico tomó una muestra de mi sangre para realizar algunos análisis y verificar si existían cualquier problema de salud subyacente.
2. temperament or disposition.
She has a hot blood, always speaking her mind and never backing down from an argument. Ella tiene sangre caliente, siempre habla con libertad y nunca cede en una discusión.
3. a dissolute man in fashionable society.
4. the descendants of one individual.
The family patriarch was proud to see his blood spread across the country, with many successful entrepreneurs and leaders emerging from their ranks. El patriarca de la familia se sentía orgulloso de ver su linaje extendido por todo el país, con muchos emprendedores y líderes exitosos emergiendo de sus filas.
5. people viewed as members of a group.
The rival gang considered themselves to be a different blood from the gang that had been terrorizing their neighborhood. El grupo rival se consideraba a una sangre diferente del grupo que había estado atemorizando su barrio.
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.
1. binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid.
The chemist carefully measured out the water and hydrogen gas before conducting the experiment. El químico midió cuidadosamente el agua y el gas de hidrógeno antes de realizar el experimento.
2. the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean).
The team of scientists spent weeks studying the unique ecosystem of the coral reef on the surface of the warm **water** in the Caribbean Sea. El equipo de científicos pasó semanas estudiando el ecosistema único del arrecife de coral en la superficie del agua cálida del Mar Caribe.
3. once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles).
In ancient Greek philosophy, water was considered one of the four classical elements, along with earth, air, and fire, by philosopher Empedocles. En la filosofía griega antigua, el agua se consideró uno de los cuatro elementos clásicos, junto con la tierra, el aire y el fuego, por parte del filósofo Empédocles.
4. a facility that provides a source of water.
The city installed a new water plant to meet the increasing demand for clean drinking water in the region. La ciudad instaló una nueva planta de agua para satisfacer la creciente demanda de agua potable limpia en la región.
5. liquid excretory product.
After drinking too much coffee, Sarah had to make an emergency stop at the restroom and was relieved when she finally released her water. Después de beber demasiado café, Sara tuvo que hacer una parada de emergencia en el baño y se sintió aliviada cuando finalmente liberó su agua.
6. a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants.
The zookeeper made sure to provide fresh water for the thirsty elephants, knowing that it was essential for their survival. El cuidador del zoo se aseguró de proporcionar agua fresca para los elefantes sedientos, sabiendo que era esencial para su supervivencia.
