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.

late adjetivo

1. Being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time.

The late evening sun cast a warm glow over the beach, creating a romantic atmosphere for our dinner date. El sol de la tarde tardía proyectó un brillo cálido sobre la playa, creando un ambiente romántico para nuestra cita de comida.

2. After the expected or usual time.

The concert started late, and many fans were getting restless by the time the opening act took the stage. El concierto empezó tarde y muchos fanáticos estaban poniéndose impacientes cuando el actuación de apertura subió al escenario.

3. Of the immediate past or just previous to the present time.

The late rainstorm made the roads slippery and difficult to navigate. La tormenta de lluvia tardía hizo que las carreteras fueran resbalosas y difíciles de navegar.

4. Having died recently.

The late president's legacy continues to inspire generations of leaders. La legada del presidente fallecido sigue inspirando a generaciones de líderes.

5. Of a later stage in the development of a language or literature.

The late Middle English period saw the rise of Chaucerian influences on poetry, characterized by a more complex and nuanced use of language. El período de la tardía Edad Media inglesa vio el auge de influencias chaucierianas en la poesía, caracterizadas por un uso más complejo y nuanciado del lenguaje.

6. At or toward an end or late period or stage of development.

The company's financial reports were always late, causing investors to worry about the firm's stability. Los informes financieros de la empresa siempre llegaban tarde, lo que hacía inquietar a los inversores sobre la estabilidad de la firma.

7. (used especially of persons) of the immediate past.

The late president was remembered fondly at his memorial service, with many tributes paid to his leadership and legacy. El presidente fallecido fue recordado con afecto en su servicio conmemorativo, con muchos homenajes pagados a su liderazgo y legado.