I promise I will be there. You can hold me to it.

She promised to meet her friend at the park by 2 PM, so they could catch the sunset together. Ella prometió reunirse con su amiga en el parque a las 2 pm para ver juntas el atardecer.

2. promise to undertake or give.

The charity has promised to donate $10,000 to the local food bank by the end of the year. La caridad ha prometido donar $10,000 al banco de comida local antes del fin del año.

3. make a prediction about.

The meteorologist promised a severe storm would hit the city by evening, urging residents to take necessary precautions. El meteorólogo prometió que una tormenta severa golpearía la ciudad por la tarde, instando a los residentes a tomar las precauciones necesarias.

4. give grounds for expectations.

The new policy promises to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade, giving environmentalists hope for a more sustainable future. La nueva política promete reducir las emisiones de carbono en un 50% dentro del próximo década, dándole esperanza a los ecologistas por un futuro más sostenible.

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.

there adverb

1. in or at that place or location.

They have lived there for years Traducción de 'They have lived there for years'

It's not there Traducción de 'It's not there'

That man there Traducción de 'That man there'

2. in that matter.

I'm not going to argue with you about politics; there, let's focus on finding common ground. No voy a discutir con usted sobre política; allí, vámonos a enfocarnos en encontrar terreno común.

3. to or toward that place.

Please put the book over there on the table, so we can all see it. Por favor, coloca el libro allí sobre la mesa, para que podamos todos verlo.

hold verb

1. cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity.

E.g., `keep clean' Traducción de 'E.g., `keep clean''

Hold in place Traducción de 'Hold in place'

She always held herself as a lady Traducción de 'She always held herself as a lady'

The students keep me on my toes Traducción de 'The students keep me on my toes'

2. have or hold in one's hands or grip.

The construction worker carefully held the heavy wrench in his gloved hand, preparing to tighten the loose bolt. El trabajador de la construcción mantuvo con cuidado el pesado llave en su mano guanteada, preparándose para apretar el perno suelto.

3. organize or be responsible for.

The event coordinator will hold all the logistics, including catering and decorations, to ensure a smooth execution of the wedding. El coordinador de eventos se encargarán de todos los detalles logísticos, incluyendo catering y decorados, para garantizar un ejecución suave del matrimonio.

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

She holds a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University. Ella tiene un doctorado en física por la Universidad de Stanford.

5. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view.

Despite the opposing views, she chose to hold that the new policy would ultimately benefit the community. A pesar de las opiniones contrarias, ella decidió mantener que la nueva política beneficiaría finalmente a la comunidad.

6. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings).

Despite the lack of evidence, she continued to hold onto her theory about the supernatural forces at work in the town. A pesar de la falta de evidencia, continuó sosteniendo su teoría sobre las fuerzas sobrenaturales en acción en el pueblo.

7. to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement.

This holds the local until the express passengers change trains Traducción de 'This holds the local until the express passengers change trains'

About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade Traducción de 'About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade'

The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center Traducción de 'The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center'

The terrorists held the journalists for ransom Traducción de 'The terrorists held the journalists for ransom'

8. secure and keep for possible future use or application.

The company has decided to hold onto the valuable patent until they can find a suitable partner to collaborate with. La empresa ha decidido mantener el patente valioso hasta que puedan encontrar un socio adecuado con quien colaborar.

9. have rightfully.

She has spent years studying for her degree and now holds the title of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, which she has rightfully earned. Ella ha pasado años estudiando para obtener su título y ahora ostenta el título de Doctor en Filosofía por Física, lo que ha ganado con justicia.

10. be the physical support of.

The nurse had to hold the patient's arm in place while the doctor examined the wound. La enfermera tuvo que sostener el brazo del paciente en su lugar mientras el médico examinaba la herida.

11. contain or hold.

The bucket will hold up to five gallons of water, making it perfect for washing cars. El cubo podrá contener hasta cinco galones de agua, lo que lo hace ideal para lavar coches.

12. have room for.

The hotel can hold up to 50 guests in its conference room, making it an ideal venue for small gatherings. El hotel puede albergar hasta 50 invitados en su salón de conferencias, lo que la convierte en un lugar idóneo para reuniones pequeñas.

13. remain in a certain state, position, or condition.

The company has been holding steady at the top of the market for the past quarter, despite the economic downturn. La empresa ha mantenido su posición en la cima del mercado durante el pasado trimestre, a pesar de la recesión económica.

14. support or hold in a certain manner.

The nurse carefully holds the patient's hand to reassure her during the medical procedure. La enfermera mantiene con cuidado la mano del paciente para tranquilizarla durante el procedimiento médico.

15. be valid, applicable, or true.

The new policy holds that all employees must attend mandatory training sessions every quarter. La nueva política establece que todos los empleados deben asistir a sesiones de capacitación obligatorias cada trimestre.

16. assert or affirm.

The politician was asked to hold her ground on the issue of tax reform, and she confidently reiterated her stance. El político fue preguntado para mantener su terreno en la cuestión de la reforma fiscal y ella reiteró con confianza su postura.

17. have as a major characteristic.

Her outgoing personality holds her back from being taken seriously in professional settings. Su personalidad extrovertida la impele a no ser tomada en serio en entornos profesionales.

18. be capable of holding or containing.

The new storage tank is designed to hold up to 100,000 gallons of water, making it an essential component of our city's flood control system. El nuevo tanque de almacenamiento está diseñado para contener hasta 100.000 galones de agua, lo que lo convierte en un componente esencial del sistema de control de inundaciones de nuestra ciudad.

19. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance.

Can you hold a table at the restaurant for our group of eight? We want to make sure we have enough space. Puedes reservar una mesa en el restaurante para nuestro grupo de ocho personas? Queremos asegurarnos de que tenga suficiente espacio.

20. protect against a challenge or attack.

The defensive line holds strong against the opponent's aggressive offense, refusing to yield an inch of ground. La línea defensiva mantiene firme contra el ataque agresivo del adversario, rehuyendo ceder un solo palmo de terreno.

21. bind by an obligation.

The contract will hold her to a five-year commitment, requiring her to stay with the company for that duration. El contrato la obligará a un compromiso de cinco años, lo que significará que debe permanecer con la empresa durante ese plazo.

22. hold the attention of.

The charismatic speaker held the audience's attention with his engaging storytelling, keeping everyone mesmerized throughout the presentation. El orador carismático retuvo la atención del público con su narrativa atractiva, manteniendo a todos hipnotizados durante toda la presentación.

23. remain committed to.

Despite the challenges they faced, the team held fast to their vision and worked together to achieve their goals. A pesar de los desafíos que enfrentaron, el equipo se mantuvo firme en su visión y trabajó juntos para lograr sus objetivos.

24. resist or confront with resistance.

The protesters held their ground, refusing to back down in the face of police aggression and continuing to chant slogans demanding social justice. Los manifestantes se mantuvieron en sus posiciones, rehuyendo retroceder ante la agresión policial y continuaron cantando consignas que demandaban justicia social.

25. be pertinent or relevant or applicable.

The new data doesn't hold in this context, we need to consider other factors to make an informed decision. Los nuevos datos no tienen valor en este contexto, necesitamos considerar otros factores para tomar una decisión informada.

26. stop dealing with.

After months of constant nagging, Sarah finally decided to hold her tongue and stop arguing with her roommate about the messy living room. Después de meses de constantes quejidos, Sarah decidió finalmente callar la boca y parar de discutir con su compañera de habitación sobre el salón de estar desordenado.

27. lessen the intensity of.

The firefighters struggled to hold back the flames from consuming the entire building. Los bomberos lucharon por retener las llamas de consumir el edificio entero.

28. keep from departing.

The airport authorities held the plane on the runway to allow passengers with connecting flights to disembark and catch their next flight. Las autoridades del aeropuerto retuvieron el avión en la pista para permitir que los pasajeros con conexiones desembarcaran y tomaran su próximo vuelo.

29. take and maintain control over, often by violent means.

30. cause to stop.

The traffic cop held up his hand, causing all the cars to come to a halt and preventing them from entering the construction zone. El tráfico controlado levantó la mano, lo que causó que todos los coches lleguen a un completo parón y impidió que ingresaran en la zona de construcción.

31. cover as for protection against noise or smell.

The earplugs will hold your ears from the loud music, giving you some much-needed relief. Los tapones auriculares mantendrán tus orejas a salvo del ruido fuerte, proporcionándote un alivio bien necesario.

32. drink alcohol without showing ill effects.

Despite drinking heavily at the party, John managed to hold his liquor all night and didn't seem affected by it. A pesar de beber mucho en la fiesta, John logró mantener su compostura toda la noche y no parecía afectado por ello.

33. aim, point, or direct.

The archer carefully holds her bow and arrow, aiming directly at the target in the center of the field. El arquero mantiene con cuidado su arco y flecha, apuntando directamente hacia el objetivo en el centro del campo.

34. declare to be.

The judge held the defendant guilty of murder in his verdict. El juez declaró culpable al acusado de asesinato en su veredicto.

35. be in accord.

The two teams were able to hold on the same page, coming to an agreement after several hours of negotiations. Los dos equipos fueron capaces de mantener la misma página, llegando a un acuerdo después de varias horas de negociaciones.

36. keep from exhaling or expelling.

As she was scuba diving, her instructor taught her to hold her breath for a few seconds before slowly releasing it to avoid rapid decompression. Mientras buceaba, su instructora le enseñó a mantener el aliento durante unos segundos antes de soltarlo lentamente para evitar la descompresión rápida.