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    Resources Translator My parents are looking after the children while we go to dinner.

My parents are looking after the children while we go to dinner.

Translation result
Mis padres están cuidando a los niños mientras vamos a cenar. My parents are looking after the children while we go to dinner.


parent noun

1. a father or mother.

The parent was overjoyed when their child took their first steps without support, marking a major milestone in their development. El padre estaba sobre el arco de la alegría cuando su hijo dio sus primeros pasos sin apoyo, lo que marcaba un hito importante en su desarrollo.
As a single parent, Sarah had to balance her work schedule with taking care of her two young children, making it challenging but rewarding nonetheless. Como madre soltera, Sarah tuvo que equilibrar su horario laboral con cuidar de sus dos hijos pequeños, lo que fue desafiante pero compensador a pesar de todo.

2. an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained.

The bee parent lays its eggs in the honeycomb cells, ensuring the survival of the colony. La abeja madre pone sus huevos en las celdas del panal, asegurando la supervivencia de la colonia.
In horticulture, the parent plant is carefully selected for its desirable traits before being used for cross-pollination and breeding new varieties. En horticultura, el planta parental se selecciona cuidadosamente por sus características deseables antes de ser utilizada para la polinización cruzada y el cruce de nuevas variedades.

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

PronounConjugation
I
I am
You
You are
He/She/It
He/She/It is
We
We are
You
You are
They
They are
Complete conjugation.

look verb

1. perceive with attention.

As she walked into the room, she looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings, taking in every detail. Mientras entraba en la habitación, echó un vistazo a los alrededores desconocidos, absorbiendo cada detalle.

2. give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect.

The new restaurant's modern decor looks sleek and sophisticated, making it an ideal spot for dates. El decorado moderno del nuevo restaurante tiene un aspecto elegante y refinado, lo que lo convierte en un lugar ideal para citas.

3. have a certain outward or facial expression.

She looked puzzled at the unexpected news, her eyebrows furrowed in concern. Ella pareció desconcertada ante la sorprendente noticia, sus cejas arrugadas por la preocupación.

4. search or seek.

The detective looked high and low for clues to solve the mystery. El detective buscó arriba y abajo por pistas para resolver el misterio.

5. be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point.

The pilot made sure to look north before landing the plane, ensuring they were on course for the airport. El piloto se aseguró de mirar hacia el norte antes de aterrizar el avión, lo que garantizaba que estuvieran en ruta para llegar al aeropuerto.

6. take charge of or deal with.

The new manager was tasked to look into the company's financial struggles and come up with a plan to turn things around. El nuevo gerente fue encargado de investigar las dificultades financieras de la empresa y presentar un plan para revertir la situación.

7. convey by one's expression.

She looked disappointed when she heard the news, and we all knew something was wrong. Ella pareció descontenta cuando escuchó la noticia, y todos sabíamos que algo iba mal.

8. look forward to the probable occurrence of.

I'm looking to the future and expecting a major breakthrough in our company's technology department. Estoy mirando hacia el futuro y espero un avance importante en la departamento de tecnología de nuestra empresa.

9. accord in appearance with.

The new restaurant's decor looks like a fusion of modern and vintage styles, creating a unique and eclectic atmosphere that appeals to a wide range of customers. El decorado del nuevo restaurante parece una fusión de estilos modernos y vintage, creando un ambiente único y ecléctico que atrae a una amplia gama de clientes.

10. have faith or confidence in.

She looks to her mentor for guidance and support in her new career. Ella busca orientación y apoyo de su mentor en su nueva carrera.

Conjugation

PronounConjugation
I
I look.
You
You look.
He/She/It
He/She/It looks.
We
We look.
You
You look.
They
They look.
Complete conjugation.

child noun

1. a young person of either sex.

The child laughed and played in the park, enjoying the sunshine on their face. El niño se rió y jugó en el parque, disfrutando del sol en su rostro.

2. a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age.

The new parents were overjoyed to welcome their child, a healthy baby girl, into the world. Los nuevos padres se sintieron extasiados al dar la bienvenida a su hijo, una saludable niña bebé, en el mundo.

3. an immature childish person.

The child in the group refused to share their toys, causing a tantrum among their friends. El niño del grupo se negó a compartir sus juguetes, lo que provocó un arrebato entre sus amigos.

4. a member of a clan or tribe.

In some African cultures, a child is considered an elder's responsibility and is expected to learn important life skills from them. En algunas culturas africanas, un niño se considera la responsabilidad de un anciano y se espera que aprenda habilidades importantes para la vida de ellos.

disappoint verb

1. fail to meet the hopes or expectations of.

Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage Traducción de 'Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage'

back verb

1. be behind.

The children got back in line after realizing they had forgotten to wait their turn. Los niños regresaron a la fila después de darse cuenta de que habían olvidado esperar su turno.

2. travel backward.

After realizing her mistake, Sarah had to back out of the parking lot and retrace her route to find the correct street. Después de darse cuenta de su error, Sara tuvo que salir del aparcamiento y retroceder por su ruta para encontrar la calle correcta.

3. give support or one's approval to.

The teacher backed her student's decision to pursue a career in art, even though it was unconventional. El profesor respaldó la decisión del estudiante de perseguir una carrera en el arte, aunque era inusual.

4. cause to travel backward.

The pilot had to back the plane down the runway after realizing it was going too fast. El piloto tuvo que retroceder el avión por la pista después de darse cuenta de que iba demasiado rápido.

5. support financial backing for.

The investors were willing to back the startup's innovative idea with a significant amount of funding. Los inversores estaban dispuestos a respaldar la idea innovadora de la startup con una cantidad significativa de financiamiento.

6. be in back of.

The car backed into the parking space, careful not to hit the vehicle behind it. El coche retrocedió hacia el espacio de estacionamiento con cuidado para no chocar con el vehículo que había detrás.

7. place a bet on.

The gambler backed his favorite horse to win the Triple Crown, putting all his savings at risk. El apuesta apostó a su caballo favorito para ganar la Triple Corona, poniendo en peligro todos sus ahorros.

8. shift to a counterclockwise direction.

The sailboat backed through the narrow channel, its hull scraping against the rocky shore. El velero retrocedió a través del canal estrecho, su casco raspando contra la costa rocosa.

9. establish as valid or genuine.

The historian worked tirelessly to back up her claims with historical records, finally convincing the skeptical committee of their accuracy. El historiador trabajó incansablemente para respaldar sus afirmaciones con registros históricos, finalmente convenciendo al comité escéptico de su precisión.

10. strengthen by providing with a back or backing.

The coach backed the team's decision to try for the goal, showing her full support and confidence in their abilities. El entrenador respaldó la decisión del equipo de intentar el gol, mostrando su plena apoyo y confianza en sus habilidades.