This ring has been passed down from one woman to another in my family.

The ring of the phone broke the silence in the library, and I reluctantly got up to answer it. El sonido del teléfono rompió el silencio en la biblioteca y me levanté con reticencia para responder.

2. a toroidal shape.

The engineer carefully crafted the ring-shaped tunnel to accommodate the high-speed train's curved passage. El ingeniero cuidadosamente construyó el túnel en forma de anillo para acomodar el paso curvo del tren de alta velocidad.

3. a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling.

The blacksmith carefully crafted a sturdy ring to secure the gate, ensuring it wouldn't swing open in the wind. El herrero cuidadosamente forjó un anillo sólido para asegurar la puerta, garantizando que no se abriera con el viento.

4. (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop.

The chemist carefully analyzed the structure of the ring, noting its unique arrangement of carbon and hydrogen atoms. El químico analizó cuidadosamente la estructura del anillo, destacando su arreglo único de átomos de carbono y hidrógeno.

5. an association of criminals.

The notorious gangster was a high-ranking member of the Yakuza ring, responsible for numerous illegal activities in Tokyo. El gánster infame era un miembro alto-rank de la organización Yakuza, responsable de numerosas actividades ilícitas en Tokio.

6. the sound of a bell ringing.

The ring of the church bell echoed through the quiet village streets on Sunday mornings. El sonido de la campana de la iglesia resonó a través las calles silenciosas del pueblo los domingos por la mañana.

7. a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle.

The boxer climbed through the ropes and into the ring, ready to face his opponent in the championship fight. El boxeador subió a través de las cuerdas y entró en el ring, listo para enfrentar a su adversario en la pelea por el título.

8. jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger.

She slipped her grandmother's gold ring onto her left hand, feeling a sense of connection to the woman who had given it to her. Ella colocó el anillo de oro de su abuela en su mano izquierda, sintiendo un sentimiento de conexión con la mujer que se lo había dado.

9. a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration).

The ornithologist carefully examined the ring on the robin's leg to determine its species and migration pattern. El ornitólogo examinó con cuidado el anillo en la pierna del mirlo para determinar su especie y patrón de migración.

have verb

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

She has a beautiful garden with a variety of flowers and trees that she tends to every weekend. Ella tiene un jardín hermoso con una variedad de flores y árboles que atiende cada fin de semana.

2. have as a feature.

The new smartphone has a sleek design, making it stand out in the market. El nuevo teléfono inteligente tiene un diseño elegante, lo que lo hace destacarse en el mercado.

3. go through (mental or physical states or experiences).

After a long illness, she has been through a lot of physical therapy to regain her strength and mobility. Después de una larga enfermedad, ha pasado por mucho terapia física para recuperar su fuerza y movilidad.

4. have ownership or possession of.

She has inherited her grandmother's antique jewelry, which is now on display in her living room. Ella ha heredado el joyería antigua de su abuela, que ahora se exhibe en su sala de estar.

5. cause to move.

The strong winds had the trees swaying gently in the orchard, causing them to creak and groan under their own weight. Los fuertes vientos tenían los árboles balanceándose suavemente en el huerto, lo que les hacía crujir y gemir bajo su propio peso.

6. serve oneself to, or consume regularly.

She likes to have a cup of coffee every morning to get her going for the day. Ella le gusta tener un tazón de café cada mañana para despertarse y estar lista para el día.

7. have a personal or business relationship with someone.

She has been working with John at the same company for five years, and they have developed a strong professional bond. Ella ha estado trabajando con John en la misma empresa durante cinco años y han desarrollado un vínculo profesional fuerte.

8. organize or be responsible for.

As the project leader, Sarah will have to organize the team and ensure that all tasks are completed on time. Como líder del proyecto, Sarah tendrá que organizar al equipo y asegurarse de que todas las tareas se completan a tiempo.

9. have left.

After packing her bags, Sarah has left for the airport to catch her flight. Después de empacar sus maletas, Sarah se ha ido al aeropuerto para coger su vuelo.

10. be confronted with.

The detective had to have the suspicious evidence, which led her straight to the culprit's doorstep. El detective tuvo que tener la evidencia sospechosa, lo que la llevó directamente a la puerta del acusado.

11. undergo.

The new employee is going to have her first training session today, where she'll learn about company policies and procedures. El nuevo empleado tendrá su primera sesión de capacitación hoy, donde aprenderá sobre políticas y procedimientos de la empresa.

12. suffer from.

After the accident, she has been having chronic back pain and finds it difficult to perform daily activities. Después del accidente, ella ha estado sufriendo dolor de espalda crónico y encuentra difícil realizar actividades diarias.

13. cause to do.

The teacher decided to have the students write an essay on their summer vacation, and they spent hours crafting their stories. El profesor decidió que los estudiantes escribieran un ensayo sobre sus vacaciones de verano y pasaron horas construyendo sus historias.

14. receive willingly something given or offered.

The charity has received many donations from generous donors to help with disaster relief efforts. La caridad ha recibido numerosos donativos de donantes generosos para ayudar con esfuerzos de auxilio en casos de desastre.

15. get something.

I have finally gotten my hands on the new iPhone that I've been waiting for. Tengo finalmente en mis manos el nuevo iPhone que esperaba.

16. undergo (as of injuries and illnesses).

After the accident, Sarah had to have surgery to repair her broken leg. Después del accidente, Sarah tuvo que someterse a una cirugía para reparar su pierna rotura.

17. achieve a point or goal.

After months of hard work, she finally had her dream job offer and was overjoyed. Después de meses de duro trabajo, ella finalmente tuvo la oferta laboral de sus sueños y estaba eufórica.

18. cause to be born.

The parents had their first child after trying for several years, and they were overjoyed at the arrival of their little one. Los padres tuvieron su primer hijo después de intentarlo durante varios años y se sintieron extremadamente felices al llegar del pequeño".

19. have sex with.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I have.
You	You have.
He/She/It	He/She/It has.
We	We have.
You	You have.
They	They have.

Complete conjugation.

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.

interfere verb

1. come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle.

Your talking interferes with my work! Traducción de 'Your talking interferes with my work!'

2. get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force.

Why did the u.s. not intervene earlier in ww ii? Traducción de 'Why did the u.s. not intervene earlier in ww ii?'

down adverb

1. spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.

As she walked down the stairs, her confidence began to wane with each step. Mientras descendía por las escaleras, su confianza comenzó a debilitarse con cada paso.

2. away from a more central or a more northerly place.

After leaving the bustling city center, we headed down to the coastal town for some relaxation. Después de dejar el centro de la ciudad bullicioso, nos dirigimos hacia el pueblo costero para disfrutar un poco de relajación.

3. paid in cash at time of purchase.

I paid down my tuition fees upfront, so I didn't have to worry about owing money later on. Pagué mis cuotas de matrícula con anticipación, por lo que no tuve que preocuparme por adeudar dinero más tarde.

4. from an earlier time.

The ancient civilization flourished down in the fertile valleys of Mesopotamia, where agriculture had been practiced for thousands of years. La antigua civilización floreció en las valles fértiles de Mesopotamia, donde la agricultura se había practicado durante miles de años.

5. to a lower intensity.

The music gradually went down, and the crowd began to disperse quietly. La música fue gradualmente bajando y la multitud comenzó a dispersarse tranquilamente.

6. in an inactive or inoperative state.

The team went down after losing their star player, and they failed to score a single goal for the rest of the game. El equipo descendió después de perder al jugador estelar y no logró marcar un solo gol para el resto del partido.

woman noun

1. an adult female person (as opposed to a man).

The woman walked into the room with confidence, her bright smile lighting up the space. La mujer caminó hacia la habitación con confianza, su sonrisa brillante iluminando el espacio.

2. a female person who plays a significant role (wife or mistress or girlfriend) in the life of a particular man.

The woman he met at the party became his mistress and changed the course of his life forever. La mujer con la que se encontró en la fiesta se convirtió en su amante y cambió el rumbo de su vida para siempre.

3. a human female employed to do housework.

The woman who cleaned our house every week was extremely efficient and left it spotless. La mujer que limpiaba nuestra casa cada semana era extremadamente eficiente y la dejó impecable.

4. women as a class.

The woman, as a class, has made significant strides in recent years towards achieving equal rights and opportunities. La mujer, como clase, ha logrado importantes avances en los últimos años hacia la consecución de derechos y oportunidades iguales.

family noun

1. a social unit living together.

The family of five moved into their new home on Saturday, excited to start their new life together. La familia de cinco se mudó a su nueva casa el sábado, emocionada por empezar su nueva vida juntos.

2. primary social group.

After moving to a new city, Sarah struggled to adjust to her new family and make friends outside of work. Después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, Sarah luchó por adaptarse a su nueva familia y hacer amigos fuera del trabajo.

3. a collection of things sharing a common attribute.

The family of flowers in the garden included roses, daisies, and sunflowers, all united by their bright colors. La familia de flores en el jardín incluía rosas, margaritas y girasoles, todas unidas por sus colores brillantes.

4. people descended from a common ancestor.

The Smith family has been in this small town for generations, and they're proud of their heritage. La familia Smith ha estado en esta pequeña ciudad durante generaciones y están orgullosos de su patrimonio.

5. a person having kinship with another or others.

The new employee was warmly welcomed by his family, who had all been working at the company for years. El nuevo empleado fue calurosamente acogido por su familia, que todos habían estado trabajando en la empresa durante años.

6. (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera.

The biologist spent years studying the Felidae family of cats, fascinated by their unique adaptations and behaviors. El biólogo pasó años estudiando la familia Felidae de gatos, fascinado por sus adaptaciones y comportamientos únicos.

7. a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities.

8. an association of people who share common beliefs or activities.

The spiritual family that gathered at the ashram shared a deep connection and commitment to their guru's teachings. La familia espiritual que se reunión en el ashram compartió una conexión profunda y un compromiso con las enseñanzas de su gurú.