You must not want to do it, you keep putting it off.

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.

want verb

1. feel or have a desire for.

After tasting the delicious cake, she wanted another slice. Después de probar el delicioso pastel, ella quería otro trozo.

2. have need of.

The charity wants clothes, toys, and food donations to help those in need during the holiday season. La caridad desea donaciones de ropa, juguetes y alimentos para ayudar a aquellos que lo necesitan durante la temporada de fiestas.

3. hunt or look for.

The hikers wanted to find the rare species of orchid that only bloomed in these remote mountains, so they spent hours searching through the dense forest. Los senderistas querían encontrar la especie rara de orquídea que solo florecía en estos montañas remotas, por lo que pasaron horas buscando a través del bosque denso.

4. wish or demand the presence of.

The child wants her mother to read her a bedtime story every night before sleep. El niño quiere que su madre le lea una historia antes de dormir cada noche.

5. be without, lack.

The team wants a quarterback with experience to lead them to victory, but they're stuck with an inexperienced rookie instead. El equipo desea un quarterback con experiencia que los lleve al triunfo, pero se ven obligados a trabajar con un novato inexperto en su lugar.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I want.
You	You want.
He/She/It	He/She/It wants.
We	We want.
You	You want.
They	They want.

Complete conjugation.

do verb

1. engage in.

She loves to do yoga on Sundays, finding it helps her relax and recharge after a long week. Ella ama hacer yoga los domingos, ya que le ayuda a relajarse y recargar después de una larga semana.

2. carry out or perform an action.

The chef does the cooking for the restaurant, ensuring that every dish is prepared to perfection. El chef se encarga de la cocina en el restaurante, asegurándose de que cada plato esté preparado al perfección.

3. get (something) done.

By the end of the day, I managed to do all my pending tasks, feeling relieved and accomplished. Hasta el final del día, logré hacer todos mis tareas pendientes, sintiéndome aliviado y cumplido.

4. proceed or get along.

Despite the challenges, we managed to do and complete the project on time. A pesar de los desafíos, logramos realizar y completar el proyecto a tiempo.

5. give rise to.

The new policy does a lot of good by providing more resources to underprivileged communities, giving rise to a significant reduction in poverty rates. La nueva política hace un gran bien al proporcionar más recursos a las comunidades desfavorecidas, lo que da lugar a una reducción significativa en las tasas de pobreza.

6. carry out or practice.

She does yoga every morning to stay flexible and focused throughout the day. Ella hace yoga todas las mañanas para mantenerse flexible y enfocada a lo largo del día.

7. be sufficient.

The new policy does enough to address the concerns of the employees, so we can implement it without further modifications. La nueva política hace lo suficiente para abordar las inquietudes de los empleados, por lo que podemos implementarla sin modificaciones adicionales.

8. create or design, often in a certain way.

The artist spent hours doing a watercolor painting of the sunset, carefully blending colors to capture its warmth and vibrancy. El artista pasó horas haciendo un cuadro de agua dulce del atardecer, mezclando cuidadosamente los colores para capturar su calor y viveza.

9. behave in a certain manner.

The new employee was told to do things by the book, which meant following every rule and procedure to the letter. El nuevo empleado le dijeron que hiciera las cosas según el libro, lo que significaba seguir cada regla y procedimiento al pie de la letra.

10. spend time in prison or in a labor camp.

The former politician was forced to do five years in a maximum-security prison after being convicted of corruption. El ex político fue obligado a cumplir cinco años en una prisión de seguridad máxima después de ser condenado por corrupción.

11. carry on or function.

The new software is supposed to do all the calculations automatically, freeing up our team to focus on more creative tasks. El nuevo software está supuesto para realizar todas las cálculos automáticamente, liberando a nuestro equipo para enfocarse en tareas más creativas.

12. arrange attractively.

The event planner was tasked with doing the decorations for the wedding reception, and she worked tirelessly to create a stunning and elegant atmosphere. El planificador de eventos fue encargado de hacer los decorados para la recepción de boda y trabajó incansablemente para crear un ambiente impresionante y elegante.

13. travel or traverse (a distance).

The hikers did several miles of rugged terrain before reaching the summit. Los senderistas recorrieron varios kilómetros de terreno accidentado antes de alcanzar la cima.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I do.
You	You do.
He/She/It	He/She/It does.
We	We do.
You	You do.
They	They do.

Complete conjugation.

keep verb

1. cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity.

E.g., `keep clean' Traducción de 'E.g., `keep clean''

Hold in place Traducción de 'Hold in place'

She always held herself as a lady Traducción de 'She always held herself as a lady'

The students keep me on my toes Traducción de 'The students keep me on my toes'

2. continue a certain state, condition, or activity.

Despite the challenges, she kept working on her project until it was completed. A pesar de los desafíos, ella continuó trabajando en su proyecto hasta que estuvo completamente terminado.

3. retain possession of.

She promised to keep the family heirloom, passed down from her grandmother, in her own estate. Ella prometió mantener el legado familiar, pasado de su abuela, en su propia propiedad.

4. stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state.

The teacher tried to keep the rowdy students from disrupting the class by assigning them individual workstations. El profesor intentó mantener a los estudiantes bulliciosos alejados de la clase, asignándoles estaciones de trabajo individuales para evitar la interrupción del curso.

5. conform one's action or practice to.

To keep with modern times, our company has adopted new software to streamline its operations. Habiendo adoptado nuevos programas para mantenerse actualizados con la época, nuestra empresa ha implementado software nuevo para simplificar sus operaciones.

6. stick to correctly or closely.

In order to ensure accuracy, it's essential to keep to the original script while editing the manuscript. Para garantizar la precisión, es fundamental mantener el guion original al editar el manuscrito.

7. look after.

My siblings asked me to keep an eye on their pet while they were away, so I made sure to feed it and play with it regularly. Mis hermanos me pidieron que cuidara a su mascota mientras estaban ausentes, así que aseguré de alimentarla y jugar con ella regularmente.

8. maintain by writing regular records.

To ensure accurate financial reporting, the accountant is responsible for keeping track of every transaction and updating the company's ledger regularly. Para garantizar el informe financiero preciso, el contable es responsable de registrar cada transacción y actualizar el registro contable de la empresa con regularidad.

9. supply with room and board.

The college is committed to keeping all its students with comfortable living arrangements on campus during their tenure. La universidad está comprometida con garantizar a todos sus estudiantes alojamiento cómodo en el campus durante su estancia.

10. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature.

The manager decided to keep the company's headquarters in the city center, citing its central location and access to public transportation. El gerente decidió mantener la sede de la empresa en el centro de la ciudad, argumentando su ubicación central y acceso a transporte público.

11. supply with necessities and support.

The organization has been keeping the refugee camp well-stocked with food, water, and medical supplies to ensure the health and well-being of its residents. La organización ha estado manteniendo el campo de refugiados bien abastecido con alimentos, agua y suministros médicos para garantizar la salud y el bienestar de sus residentes.

12. fail to spoil or rot.

The farmer took great care to keep the apples fresh by storing them in a cool, dry place. El agricultor tomó gran cuidado para mantener las manzanas frescas almacenándolas en un lugar fresco y seco.

13. behave as expected during of holidays or rites.

During the traditional Diwali festival, many Indians keep the tradition by lighting diyas and sharing sweets with family. Durante el tradicional festival de Diwali, muchos indios mantienen la tradición encendiendo diyas y compartiendo dulces con la familia.

14. maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger.

The lifeguard kept a close eye on the swimmers to ensure their safety while they were in the water. El guardavidas mantuvo un ojo atento sobre los nadadores para asegurarse de su seguridad mientras estaban en el agua.

15. raise.

The coach worked hard to keep her team's morale high by praising their efforts and acknowledging their progress. El entrenador trabajó duro para mantener el espíritu de su equipo alto al elogiar sus esfuerzos y reconocer su progreso.

16. retain rights to.

The indigenous tribe decided to keep their ancestral lands, resisting the government's efforts to acquire them. La tribu indígena decidió mantener sus tierras ancestrales, resistiendo los esfuerzos del gobierno para adquirirlas.

17. store or keep customarily.

She likes to keep her favorite books on the top shelf of her bookcase, so she can easily find them when she wants to read. Ella prefiere mantener sus libros favoritos en el estante superior de su estantería, para que pueda encontrarlos fácilmente cuando quiera leer.

18. have as a supply.

The company decided to keep a large stockpile of emergency supplies, including food and water, in case of natural disasters. La empresa decidió mantener un gran almacén de suministros de emergencia, incluyendo comida y agua, en caso de desastres naturales.

19. maintain for use and service.

The mechanic will keep the car's engine running smoothly by regularly changing its oil and filters. El mecánico mantendrá el motor del coche funcionando suavemente cambiando regularmente aceite y filtros.

20. hold and prevent from leaving.

The parents kept their children indoors during the storm to prevent them from getting wet. Los padres mantuvieron a sus hijos dentro de casa durante la tormenta para evitar que se mojaran.

21. prevent the action or expression of.

Hold back your anger Traducción de 'Hold back your anger'

Keep your cool Traducción de 'Keep your cool'

She struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays Traducción de 'She struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays'

22. prevent (food) from rotting.

To keep the apples fresh, I stored them in the refrigerator with the stem end facing upwards. Para conservar las manzanas frescas, las guardé en el refrigerador con el extremo del tallo hacia arriba.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I keep.
You	You keep.
He/She/It	He/She/It keeps.
We	We keep.
You	You keep.
They	They keep.

Complete conjugation.

put verb

1. put into a certain place or abstract location.

She carefully put the fragile vase on the mantle, making sure it wouldn't get knocked over. Ella colocó con cuidado el vaso frágil en la repisa, asegurándose de que no se cayera.

2. cause to be in a certain state.

The warm sunlight put the flowers into bloom, filling the garden with their sweet fragrance. El sol cálido iluminó las flores, haciéndolas brotar y llenando el jardín de su deliciosa fragancia.

3. formulate in a particular style or language.

The poet put her thoughts into verse, crafting a beautiful and poignant poem that captured the essence of her emotions. La poeta puso sus pensamientos en verso, forjando un poema bello y conmovedor que capturó la esencia de sus emociones.

4. attribute or give.

The critics put the film's success down to its engaging storyline and memorable characters. Los críticos atribuyen el éxito del filme a su trama atrapante y personajes recordables.

5. make an investment.

After careful consideration, she decided to put her money into a high-yield savings account. Después de una cuidadosa consideración, decidido invertir su dinero en un cuenta de ahorro con alta rentabilidad.

6. estimate.

The real estate agent put the value of the house at $500,000, taking into account its prime location and recent renovations. El agente inmobiliario valoró la casa en $500,000, teniendo en cuenta su ubicación primorredonda y las renovaciones recientes.

7. cause (someone) to undergo something.

The doctor put her through a series of rigorous tests to diagnose her rare medical condition. El médico la sometió a una serie de pruebas rigurosas para diagnosticar su condición médica rara.

8. adapt.

The company had to put its operations into place quickly in order to stay competitive in the rapidly changing market. La empresa tuvo que implementar sus operaciones con rapidez para mantenerse competitiva en el mercado en constante evolución.

9. arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events.

After a good night's sleep, she put her thoughts together and prioritized her tasks for the next day. Después de una buena noche de sueño, ella reunió sus pensamientos y priorizó sus tareas para el día siguiente.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I put.
You	You put.
He/She/It	He/She/It puts.
We	We put.
You	You put.
They	They put.

Complete conjugation.