Translation of Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

The strong gust of wind tore the tent fabric, leaving it in shreds on the ground. Un fuerte viento huracanado desgarró la tela del tendedero, dejándola en pedazos en el suelo.

2. to separate or be separated by force.

The storm tore through the small town, ripping roofs off houses and uprooting trees in its path. La tormenta atravesó el pueblo pequeño, arrancando techos a las casas y arrancando árboles en su trayecto.

3. move quickly and violently.

The tornado tore through the town, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. El tornado arrasó con el pueblo, dejando un rastro de destrucción en suwake.

4. strip of feathers.

The hunter had to tear off the turkey's feathers before plucking its meat, making it easier to prepare for dinner. El cazador tuvo que arrancar las plumas del pavo antes de desplumar su carne, lo que lo hizo más fácil prepararlo para la cena.

5. fill with tears or shed tears.

The emotional movie was so powerful that it tore [her] up, and she couldn't hold back her tears throughout the entire film. La película emotiva fue tan poderosa que la dejó destrozada, y no pudo reprimir sus lágrimas durante toda la película.

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.

artist noun

1. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination.

The artist's use of vivid colors and abstract shapes in her paintings conveyed a sense of emotional depth, drawing viewers into her world. El uso del artista de colores vivos y formas abstractas en sus pinturas transmitió un sentido de profundidad emocional, atraía a los espectadores hacia su mundo.

As an artist, she was known for her ability to capture the subtleties of human emotion on canvas, making her portraits both intimate and profound. Como artista, era conocida por su capacidad para capturar las sutilezas de la emoción humana en el lienzo, lo que hacía que sus retratos fueran tanto íntimos como profundos.

With his innovative fusion of traditional techniques and modern materials, the artist created a stunning installation that seemed to defy gravity and push the boundaries of what was thought possible in sculpture. Con su innovadora fusión de técnicas tradicionales y materiales modernos, el artista creó una instalación impresionante que parecía desafiar la gravedad y ampliar los límites de lo posible en la escultura.

exchange noun

1. chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another.

In the metabolic pathway, there is an exchange reaction between glucose and oxygen, resulting in the production of ATP and water. En el camino metabólico, hay una reacción de intercambio entre glucosa y oxígeno, lo que resulta en la producción de ATP y agua.

2. a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one).

The heated exchange between the two politicians on live television was widely criticized for its lack of civility and respect. El intenso intercambio entre los dos políticos en televisión en vivo fue ampliamente criticado por su falta de cortesía y respeto.

3. the act of changing one thing for another thing.

The company's stock exchange was bustling with activity, as investors eagerly awaited the results of the quarterly earnings report. La Bolsa de la empresa estaba ajetreada con actividad, mientras que los inversores esperaban ansiosamente los resultados del informe de ganancias trimestral.

4. the act of giving something in return for something received.

The company's customer service team handles thousands of exchanges every month, ensuring that customers receive the correct products or refunds. El equipo de atención al cliente de la empresa maneja miles de intercambios cada mes, garantizando que los clientes reciban los productos o devoluciones correctos.

5. a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication.

The telephone exchange in downtown Manhattan was upgraded to handle an increased demand for internet services. El centro de intercambio telefónico en el distrito financiero de Manhattan se actualizó para manejar una mayor demanda de servicios de internet.

6. a workplace for buying and selling.

The stock exchange was bustling with activity as investors eagerly monitored the market trends. La Bolsa de Valores estaba abarrotada de actividad mientras que los inversores observaban con ansia las tendencias del mercado.

7. (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes.

The tennis player's exchange of groundstrokes allowed her to take control of the rally and win the point. El intercambio de topspin de la jugadora de tenis le permitió tomar el control del punto y ganar la rally.

8. reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries).

The tourists had to visit the exchange office at the airport to convert their euros into Japanese yen for their trip. Los turistas tuvieron que visitar la oficina de cambio del aeropuerto para cambiar sus euros por yenes japoneses para su viaje.

9. the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help".

The coach made a crucial exchange during the game, replacing the injured player with a fresh substitute. El entrenador efectuó un intercambio crítico durante el partido, reemplazando al jugador lesionado con un suplente fresco.

10. (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop.

In the intense match, John decided to exchange his bishop for a rook, hoping to strengthen his pawn structure and gain a strategic advantage. En el partido intensivo, Juan decidió intercambiar su alfil por una torre, esperando fortalecer su estructura de peones y ganar ventaja estratégica.

11. (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value.

The two grandmasters engaged in a fierce battle, repeatedly exchanging knights and bishops throughout the game. Los dos maestros absolutos se enfrentaron en una cruenta batalla, intercambiando repetidamente caballos y obispos durante el juego.

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.

remain verb

1. stay the same.

Despite the changes in the company's management, the core values of the organization remain unchanged. A pesar de los cambios en la gerencia de la empresa, los valores fundamentales de la organización permanecen sin alterar.

2. continue in a place, position, or situation.

After the storm passed, she remained in her backyard to ensure that no further damage was done to her garden. Después que la tormenta pasó, se quedó en su patio trasero para asegurarse de que no se hiciera más daño a su jardín.

3. be left.

After the party, several guests remained at the venue to clean up and help with the aftermath. Después de la fiesta, varios invitados se quedaron en el lugar para limpiar y ayudar con las consecuencias.

4. stay behind.

After the party, Sarah remained at the hotel to finish her work, while the rest of the group went back to their rooms. Después de la fiesta, Sarah se quedó en el hotel para terminar su trabajo, mientras que el resto del grupo regresó a sus habitaciones.

artist noun

1. a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination.

The artist's use of vivid colors and abstract shapes in her paintings conveyed a sense of emotional depth, drawing viewers into her world. El uso del artista de colores vivos y formas abstractas en sus pinturas transmitió un sentido de profundidad emocional, atraía a los espectadores hacia su mundo.

As an artist, she was known for her ability to capture the subtleties of human emotion on canvas, making her portraits both intimate and profound. Como artista, era conocida por su capacidad para capturar las sutilezas de la emoción humana en el lienzo, lo que hacía que sus retratos fueran tanto íntimos como profundos.

With his innovative fusion of traditional techniques and modern materials, the artist created a stunning installation that seemed to defy gravity and push the boundaries of what was thought possible in sculpture. Con su innovadora fusión de técnicas tradicionales y materiales modernos, el artista creó una instalación impresionante que parecía desafiar la gravedad y ampliar los límites de lo posible en la escultura.

once adverb

1. on one occasion.

I once visited Paris and fell in love with the Eiffel Tower. Han visitado París en una ocasión y me enamoré de la Torre Eiffel.

2. as soon as.

As soon as the sun rose over the horizon, the birds began to chirp loudly, signaling the start of their daily routine. Tan pronto como el sol se levantó por encima del horizonte, los pájaros comenzaron a trinar con voz alta, señalizando el comienzo de su rutina diaria.

3. at a previous time.

She once worked as a chef in Paris, but now she's a food blogger. Ella alguna vez trabajó como chef en París, pero ahora es una bloguera de comida.

grow verb

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

The team's confidence grew as they won game after game in the tournament. La confianza del equipo creció a medida que ganaban partido tras partido en el torneo.

2. become larger, greater, or bigger.

The company's profits began to grow rapidly after they launched their new marketing campaign. Los beneficios de la empresa comenzaron a crecer rápidamente después de lanzar su nueva campaña publicitaria.

3. increase in size by natural process.

As the seasons changed, the seedlings began to grow into sturdy young plants that would eventually produce their own flowers and seeds. Mientras cambiaban las estaciones, los semilleros comenzaron a crecer en plantas jóvenes y robustas que eventualmente producirían sus propias flores y semillas.

4. cause to grow or develop.

The farmer decided to use organic fertilizers to grow healthier crops and reduce environmental pollution. El agricultor decidió utilizar abonos orgánicos para cultivar cultivos más saludables y reducir la contaminación ambiental.

5. develop and reach maturity.

The seedling will grow into a strong and healthy tree with proper care and nourishment. El semillero crecerá en un árbol fuerte y sano con cuidado y nutrición adecuados.

6. come into existence.

The new technology will grow to revolutionize the way we live and work in the next decade. La nueva tecnología crecerá para revolucionar la forma en que vivimos y trabajamos en el próximo década.

7. cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques.

The farmer decided to grow organic tomatoes in his backyard garden, using compost and mulch to improve soil quality. El agricultor decidió cultivar tomates orgánicos en su jardín de patio posterior, utilizando composto y madera picada para mejorar la calidad del suelo.

8. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes).

As she entered her teenage years, Emma's hair began to grow longer and curlier, revealing a more mature look. Mientras entraba en sus años adolescentes, el cabello de Emma comenzó a crecer más largo y rizado, revelando un aspecto más maduro.

9. grow emotionally or mature.

After going through therapy, she began to grow and develop emotional resilience, allowing her to cope with challenges more effectively. Después de pasar por terapia, comenzó a crecer y desarrollar una resistencia emocional, lo que le permitió abordar desafíos con mayor eficacia.

10. become attached by or as if by the process of growth.

As she spent more time with her new family, Emma began to grow closer to them, feeling a sense of belonging that she had never known before. Mientras pasaba más tiempo con su nueva familia, Emma comenzó a acercarse a ellos, sintiendo un sentido de pertenencia que nunca había conocido antes.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I grow.
You	You grow.
He/She/It	He/She/It grows.
We	We grow.
You	You grow.
They	They grow.

Complete conjugation.