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    Resources Translator Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun dial in the shade

Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in the shade

Translation result
No escondas tus talentos, fueron creados para ser usados. ¿Qué es un reloj de sol a la sombra? Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sun-dial in the shade


hide verb

1. prevent from being seen or discovered.

The detective tried to hide the evidence from the prosecution team by storing it in a secure location. El detective intentó ocultar la evidencia del equipo de investigación almacenándola en un lugar seguro.

2. be or go into hiding.

After receiving threats from her stalker, Sarah decided to hide in a safe house until the police could catch the perpetrator. Después de recibir amenazas de su perseguidor, Sarah decidió esconderse en una casa segura hasta que la policía pudiera atrapar al responsable.

3. cover as if with a shroud.

The mourners decided to hide the deceased's face with a veil, according to their cultural tradition. Los dolientes decidieron esconder el rostro del fallecido con un velo, según su tradición cultural.

4. make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing.

The detective tried to hide the evidence of the crime by burying it in a remote location. El detective intentó esconder la prueba del crimen enterrándola en un lugar remoto.

not adverb

1. negation of a word or group of words.

She didn't attend the meeting, not because she was busy but because she had forgotten about it. Ella no asistió a la reunión, no porque estuviera ocupada, sino porque se había olvidado de ella.
The new policy doesn't apply to existing customers, not to mention those who have already made a purchase. La nueva política no se aplica a los clientes existentes, ni mencionar a aquellos que ya han efectuado una compra.
The teacher asked the students to solve the math problem again, not correctly this time, but with a different approach. El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que resolvieran el problema de matemáticas de nuevo, no correctamente esta vez, sino con un enfoque diferente.

talent noun

1. natural abilities or qualities.

The musician's talent for composing melodies was evident in her debut album, which received widespread critical acclaim. El talento del músico para componer melodías estaba evidente en su álbum de debut, que recibió un amplio elogio crítico.
With her exceptional math talent, she was able to solve complex problems with ease and was often called upon by her peers to help with difficult calculations. Con su talento matemático excepcional, era capaz de resolver problemas complejos con facilidad y a menudo se le pedía ayuda a sus compañeros para resolver cálculos difíciles.

2. a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity.

The tennis coach was impressed by the new recruit's talent for serving aces, which quickly made him a valuable asset to the team. El entrenador de tenis se impresionó por el talento del nuevo recluta para servir aces, lo que lo convirtió rápidamente en un activo valioso para el equipo.
Maria is a natural talent on the piano, having started playing at the age of five and already performing complex compositions with ease. Maria es un talento natural en el piano, habiendo empezado a tocar a los cinco años y ya interpretando composiciones complejas con facilidad.

use noun

1. the act of using.

The doctor explained that the new medication would be available for use in hospitals within a few months. El médico explicó que el nuevo medicamento estaría disponible para su uso en hospitales dentro de unos pocos meses.

2. what something is used for.

The user manual explains the use of each button on the remote control, making it easy to navigate through channels. El manual de usuario explica el uso de cada botón en el mando a distancia, lo que facilita la navegación a través de canales.

3. a particular service.

The hotel offers several uses, including laundry and dry cleaning services, to cater to its guests' needs. El hotel ofrece varios servicios, incluyendo lavandería y limpieza a seco, para atender las necesidades de sus huéspedes.

4. (economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing.

The company's production plan called for an increase in the use of raw materials to meet the growing demand for their products. El plan de producción de la empresa previó un aumento en el uso de materiales brutos para satisfacer la creciente demanda por sus productos.

5. (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation.

The therapist helped the patient identify and challenge their use of avoidance when faced with anxiety-inducing situations. El terapeuta ayudó al paciente a identificar y desafiar su uso del rechazo cuando se enfrentaba con situaciones que lo inducían al ansiedad.

6. exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage.

The politician's use of her position to manipulate public opinion was widely criticized in the media. El uso que el político hizo de su posición para manipular la opinión pública fue ampliamente criticado por los medios.

7. (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property.

The new homeowners were able to exercise their use of the property by hosting a backyard barbecue for friends and family. Los nuevos propietarios de la vivienda pudieron ejercer su uso del inmueble al organizar un pícnic en el jardín para amigos y familiares.

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.

teacher noun

1. a person whose occupation is teaching.

The teacher stood at the front of the classroom, writing complex mathematical equations on the blackboard to help her students understand the concept better. La profesora se paró en la parte delantera de la aula, escribiendo ecuaciones matemáticas complejas en el pizarrón para ayudar a sus estudiantes a comprender mejor el concepto.
After years of dedication and hard work, Mrs. Johnson was awarded Teacher of the Year for her exceptional contributions to the education system in the city. Después de años de dedicación y duro trabajo, la Sra. Johnson fue galardonada como Maestra del Año por sus excepcionales contribuciones al sistema educativo de la ciudad.

2. a personified abstraction that teaches.

The teacher in our minds has been guiding us through life, offering valuable lessons and wisdom along the way. La maestra en nuestras mentes nos ha estado guiando a lo largo de la vida, ofreciendo lecciones valiosas y sabiduría por el camino.
As we navigate the challenges of adulthood, our inner teacher helps us make sense of the world and find our place within it. Mientras navegamos los desafíos de la adultez, nuestro maestro interior nos ayuda a dar sentido al mundo y encontrar nuestro lugar en él.

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.

sun noun

1. the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system.

The astronauts on the space mission marveled at the sun's immense size and fiery glow as they approached its orbit. Los astronautas en la misión espacial se maravillaron con el tamaño inmenso y resplandor intenso del sol al acercarse a su órbita.

2. the rays of the sun.

The sun streaming through the windows warmed up the entire room, making it feel cozy and inviting. El sol que se filtraba a través de las ventanas calentó toda la habitación, lo que la hizo sentir acogedora y atractiva.

3. a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc.

The charismatic rockstar was often referred to as the sun of the music industry, bringing joy and energy to millions of fans. El rockstar carismático fue a menudo referido como el sol de la industria musical, trayendo alegría y energía a millones de fanáticos.

4. any star around which a planetary system revolves.

The sun at the center of our solar system is the reason for the Earth's rotation and orbit. El sol en el centro de nuestro sistema solar es la razón por la que la Tierra gira y orbita.

5. first day of the week.

We're planning a family brunch on Sunday to catch up with our relatives who are visiting from out of town. Estamos planeando un desayuno familiar el domingo para reunirnos con nuestros parientes que están visitando desde fuera de la ciudad.

dial adjective


shade noun

1. relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body.

The trees provided shade for the picnic blanket, allowing us to enjoy our sandwiches without squinting in the direct sunlight. Los árboles proporcionaron sombra para la manta de picnic, lo que nos permitió disfrutar de nuestros sándwiches sin tener que cerrar los ojos ante el sol directo.

2. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color.

The interior designer carefully selected the shade of blue for the walls to complement the furniture, aiming for a subtle contrast between the two colors. El diseñador de interiores seleccionó con cuidado el tono azul para las paredes para complementar la mobiliario, con el objetivo de crear un contraste suave entre los dos colores.

3. protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight.

The gardener carefully placed the shade cloth over the newly planted seedlings to prevent them from being scorched by the intense afternoon sun. El jardinero colocó con cuidado la manta de sombra sobre las semillitas recientemente plantadas para evitar que se tosten debido al intenso sol de la tarde.

4. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude.

The politician's nuanced stance on the issue was in shade of what his opponent claimed, suggesting a more moderate approach. La postura del político sobre el tema fue de un matiz que se desviaba del reclamo hecho por su oponente, sugiriendo un enfoque más moderado.

5. a position of relative inferiority.

Despite being the team's star player, he felt in shade to his teammate who was chosen for the captaincy. A pesar de ser el jugador estelar del equipo, se sintió en sombra respecto a su compañero que fue elegido como capitán.

6. a slight amount or degree of difference.

The new employee's skills were only shade better than those of her predecessor, but it made all the difference in the company's performance. Las habilidades del nuevo empleado eran solo un poco mejor que las de su predecesora, pero hizo toda la diferencia en el rendimiento de la empresa.

7. a mental representation of some haunting experience.

The old mansion had a reputation for being haunted, and many people claimed to have experienced the shade of a former resident who died under mysterious circumstances. La antigua mansión tenía una reputación por ser encantada y muchos personas afirmaban haber experimentado la sombra de un residente fallecido que había muerto bajo circunstancias misteriosas.

8. a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment).

The artist spent hours perfecting the shade on her subject's face, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. El artista pasó horas perfeccionando la sombra en el rostro del sujeto, creando un sentido de profundidad y dimensionalidad.

9. a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view.