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The first of its kind, the new spacecraft is capable of traveling to distant galaxies at incredible speeds. El primer de su tipo, el nuevo espacioíbulo es capaz de viajar a galaxias distantes a velocidades increíbles.

2. the first element in a countable series.

The first of our team's three goals was scored by John, and it turned out to be the game-winner. El primer de los tres goles de nuestro equipo fue marcado por John y resultó ser el gol del triunfo.

3. the time at which something is supposed to begin.

The first was scheduled for 9:00 AM, but it got delayed due to technical issues. El primero estaba programado para las 9:00 a.m., pero se retrasó debido a problemas técnicos.

4. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate).

The first baseman expertly scooped up the ground ball and threw it to second base to start a double play. El primer bateador lo recogió con habilidad y lanzó el balón al jardín de segundos para iniciar un doble juego.

5. an honours degree of the highest class.

The prestigious university awarded her a first in computer science, recognizing her exceptional academic achievements. La universidad prestigiosa le otorgó un primer lugar en ciencia de la computación, reconociendo sus excepcionales logros académicos.

6. the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle.

As I accelerated from the starting line, I shifted into first and felt the car surge forward with incredible power. Mientras aceleraba desde la línea de salida, cambie a primera y sentí el coche surgiendo hacia adelante con una potencia increíble.

like verb

1. prefer or wish to do something.

I like to start my day with a quiet cup of coffee and some reading. Me gusta empezar el día con un tazón tranquilo de café y algo de lectura.

2. find enjoyable or agreeable.

She likes watching old movies on weekends because they remind her of her childhood. Ella gusta ver películas antiguas los fines de semana porque le recuerdan su infancia.

3. be fond of.

She likes playing the piano in her free time, and has been doing so since she was a child. Ella gusta tocar el piano en su tiempo libre y lo ha estado haciendo desde que era niña.

4. feel about or towards.

She likes her new job, feeling more fulfilled and challenged every day. Ella gusta su nuevo trabajo, sintiéndose más satisfecha y desafiada a diario.

5. want to have.

She likes to collect rare books and often visits second-hand stores to find new additions to her collection. Ella gusta recopilar libros raros y a menudo visita tiendas de segunda mano para encontrar nuevas adiciones a su colección.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I like.
You	You like.
He/She/It	He/She/It likes.
We	We like.
You	You like.
They	They like.

Complete conjugation.

wish verb

1. hope for.

As I blew out the candles on my birthday cake, I wished for good health and happiness in the year ahead. Mientras soplaba las velas en mi pastel de cumpleaños, deseé buena salud y felicidad durante el año por venir.

2. prefer or wish to do something.

I wish to spend my summer vacation at the beach, so I've booked a ticket to Hawaii. Deseo pasar mi vacaciones de verano en la playa, por lo que he reservado un billete para Hawái.

3. make or express a wish.

As they blew out the candles on her birthday cake, Sarah wished for world peace and an end to hunger. Mientras apagaban las velas en el pastel de cumpleaños, Sarah deseó la paz mundial y el fin del hambre.

4. feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of.

As I blew out the candles on my birthday cake, I wished for good health and happiness in the year to come. Mientras soplaban las velas en mi pastel de cumpleaños, deseé buena salud y felicidad para el año por venir.

5. order politely.

As I walked into the restaurant, I wished for a table by the window so I could enjoy the sunset view while I dined. Mientras caminaba hacia el restaurante, deseé tener una mesa junto a la ventana para disfrutar del panorama de atardecer mientras comía.

6. invoke upon.

The audience wished good fortune upon the newlyweds as they cut their cake. El público deseó buena suerte a las novias recién casadas al cortar su pastel de boda.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I wish.
You	You wish.
He/She/It	He/She/It wishes.
We	We wish.
You	You wish.
They	They wish.

Complete conjugation.

everyone noun

happy noun

new noun

stop noun

1. the event of something ending.

The stop of the music was sudden and unexpected, leaving everyone in stunned silence. El cese del música fue repentina y inesperado, dejando a todos en un silencio atónito.

2. the act of stopping something.

The referee called a stop to the game after the fight broke out on the field. El árbitro detuvo el partido después de que se peleara en el campo.

3. a brief stay in the course of a journey.

After a long day of driving, we made a stop at a quaint bed and breakfast for the night, enjoying a warm dinner and comfortable room. Después de un largo día conduciendo, paramos en una encantadora posada y albergue para pasar la noche, disfrutando de una cálida cena y una habitación cómoda.

4. the state of inactivity following an interruption.

After the power outage, the entire city was plunged into stop for several hours until the generators could be restarted. Después del apagón eléctrico, toda la ciudad fue sumida en el silencio durante varias horas hasta que los generadores pudieron ser reiniciados.

5. a spot where something halts or pauses.

The coach called a stop on the play to regroup and adjust their strategy before attempting the next drive. El entrenador detuvo el juego para reagruparse y ajustar su estrategia antes de intentar el próximo drive.

6. a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it.

The phonetic transcription of the word "pat" includes the stop consonant /t/, which is pronounced with sudden release of air. La transcripción fonética de la palabra "pat" incluye el consonante oclusivo /t/, que se pronuncia con un rápido escape del aire.

7. a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations.

The author carefully placed a stop at the end of each paragraph to separate it from the next, creating a clear and readable format for the reader. El autor colocó con cuidado un punto y aparte al final de cada párrafo para separarlo del siguiente, creando un formato claro y legible para el lector.

8. (music) a knob on an organ that is pulled to change the sound quality from the organ pipes.

The organist expertly manipulated the stop to switch between the flute and the violin sounds, creating a rich and dynamic texture in the music. El organista manipuló hábilmente la palanca para cambiar entre los sonidos de flauta y violín, creando un tejido rico y dinámico en la música.

9. a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens.

The photographer adjusted the stop on her camera to achieve a shallow depth of field, blurring the background and emphasizing the subject. La fotógrafa ajustó el diafragmado en su cámara para lograr un campo de profundidad superficial, desenfocando el fondo y enfatizando la imagen subjetiva.

10. a restraint that checks the motion of something.

The mechanic installed a stop on the engine to prevent it from overheating during long drives. El mecánico instaló un freno en el motor para evitar que se sobrecalientara durante largos viajes.

11. an obstruction in a pipe or tube.

The plumber had to remove the stop from the clogged drain pipe before it could be cleaned and reused. El plomero tuvo que quitar el tapón del tubo de drenaje atascado antes de que pudiera ser limpiado y reutilizado.