They wouldn't let my father in because he wasn't wearing a suit.

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.

let verbo

1. make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen.

The teacher let the students work on their projects independently, giving them the freedom to explore their creativity. El profesor permitió a los estudiantes trabajar en sus proyectos de manera independiente, otorgándoles la libertad para explorar su creatividad.

2. actively cause something to happen.

The firefighters let the hose spray water on the burning building to help put out the flames. Los bomberos permiten que el manguera rocíe agua sobre el edificio en llamas para ayudar a apagar las llamas.

3. consent to, give permission.

The parents let their child stay up late to watch the movie. Los padres permiten que su hijo se quede despierto tarde para ver la película.

4. cause to move.

The strong gust of wind let the tree branch swing wildly in the air. El fuerte viento huracanado hizo que el ramo del árbol se balanceara salvajemente en el aire.

5. leave unchanged.

The chef decided to let the soup simmer undisturbed for an hour to preserve its delicate flavors. El cocinero decidió dejar el caldo hervir sin perturbar durante una hora para preservar sus delicados sabores.

6. grant use or occupation of under a term of contract.

The landlord decided to let the apartment to the new tenants, who agreed to pay rent on time and take care of the property. El dueño decidió alquilar el apartamento a los nuevos inquilinos, quienes se comprometieron a pagar el alquiler puntualmente y cuidar la propiedad.

Conjugación

Pronombre	Conjugación
I	I let.
You	You let.
He/She/It	He/She/It lets.
We	We let.
You	You let.
They	They let.

Conjugación completa.

father sustantivo

1. a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father).

My father is a retired engineer and loves to spend time in his garden. Mi padre es un ingeniero retirado y le gusta pasar tiempo en su jardín.

2. the founder of a family.

The father of the family was proud to show off his new home to his children. El padre de la familia se enorgullecía de mostrar su nueva casa a sus hijos.

3. `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church).

At the ceremony, Father Michael blessed the newlyweds and wished them a lifetime of happiness. En la ceremonia, el padre Miguel bendijo a los recién casados y les deseó una vida llena de felicidad.

4. (Christianity) any of about 70 theologians in the period from the 2nd to the 7th century whose writing established and confirmed official church doctrine.

The theology professor specialized in the writings of Saint Augustine, one of the most influential fathers of the Christian Church. El profesor de teología se especializó en las escrituras del Santo Augusto, uno de los padres más influyentes de la Iglesia Cristiana.

5. a person who holds an important or distinguished position in some organization.

The father of the company, a renowned entrepreneur, delivered the keynote speech at the annual conference. El padre de la empresa, un emprendedor destacado, pronunció el discurso inaugural en la conferencia anual.

6. God when considered as the first person in the Trinity.

In Christian theology, the Father is often depicted as the creator of the universe and the source of all life. En la teología cristiana, el Padre es a menudo representado como el creador del universo y la fuente de toda vida.

7. a person who founds or establishes some institution.

The Father of the American Constitution is widely regarded as James Madison, who played a key role in drafting and ratifying the document. El Padre de la Constitución Americana es ampliamente reconocido como James Madison, quien desempeñó un papel clave en la redacción y aprobación del documento.

8. the head of an organized crime family.

be verbo

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.

Conjugación

Pronombre	Conjugación
I	I am
You	You are
He/She/It	He/She/It is
We	We are
You	You are
They	They are

Conjugación completa.

not adverbio

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.

wear verbo

1. be dressed in.

She likes to wear elegant evening gowns to formal events. Ella gusta vestir elegantes vestidos de gala en eventos formales.

2. have on one's person.

She likes to wear her favorite scarf on special occasions. Ella gusta llevar su pañuelo favorito en ocasiones especiales.

3. have in one's aspect.

The tired expression began to wear on her face as she struggled through the long day at work. La expresión cansada comenzó a hacer mella en su rostro mientras luchaba para superar el largo día de trabajo.

4. deteriorate through use or stress.

The constant exposure to harsh weather conditions has started to wear down the building's exterior, causing cracks in the walls and windows. La constante exposición a condiciones climáticas severas ha empezado a desgastar la fachada del edificio, causando grietas en las paredes y ventanas.

5. have or show an appearance of.

The tired look began to wear on her face, and she knew it was time for a nap. El cansado aspecto comenzó a hacerse notar en su rostro, y ella sabía que era hora de una siesta.

6. last and be usable.

The high-quality fabric of the jacket is designed to wear well, ensuring it remains comfortable and stylish for many years. El tejido de alta calidad del jacket está diseñado para durar bien, asegurando que siga siendo cómodo y estiloso durante muchos años.

7. go to pieces.

The old bridge began to wear under the constant flow of traffic, and its structural integrity was compromised. El puente antiguo empezó a desgastarse bajo el flujo constante de tráfico y se comprometió su integridad estructural.

8. exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress.

After running non-stop for 24 hours, Sarah began to wear out and eventually collapsed from exhaustion. Después de correr sin parar durante 24 horas, Sarah comenzó a desgastarse y finalmente se derrumbó por agotamiento.

9. put clothing on one's body.

After getting dressed, Sarah wear her favorite scarf to add a pop of color to her outfit. Después de vestirse, Sarah se puso su escarlata favorita para agregar un toque de color a su atuendo.

Conjugación

Pronombre	Conjugación
I	I wear.
You	You wear.
He/She/It	He/She/It wears.
We	We wear.
You	You wear.
They	They wear.

Conjugación completa.

suit sustantivo

1. a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color.

The businessman arrived at the meeting wearing a crisp black suit, complete with a fitted jacket and matching trousers. El empresario llegó al encuentro vestido con un traje negro crujiente, completo con un chaqueta ajustada y pantalones coincidentes.

2. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy.

The plaintiff filed a suit against the defendant, alleging negligence and seeking compensation for damages. El demandante presentó una demanda contra el demandado, alegando negligencia y solicitando compensación por daños.

3. (slang) a businessman dressed in a business suit.

The high-powered executive walked into the meeting room, and all eyes were on him - he was the epitome of a successful suit, complete with a tailored suit, tie, and briefcase. El ejecutivo de alto nivel paseó por el salón de reuniones y todos los ojos estaban en él - era la personificación del hombre de negocios exitoso, completo con traje ajustado, corbata y maletín.

4. a man's courting of a woman.

After months of careful planning, John decided to make his move and go on a suit with Sarah, hoping to impress her with his romantic dinner plans. Después de meses de planificación cuidadosa, John decidió hacer su movimiento y salir con Sarah, esperando impresionarla con sus planes románticos para una cena.

5. a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank.

The poor farmer decided to make a suit to the king, hoping that his majesty would grant him land and resources to improve his crops. El pobre campesino decidió hacer un traje para el rey, esperando que su majestad le otorgue tierra y recursos para mejorar sus cultivos.

6. playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack.

The poker player carefully examined her hand, looking for a strong suit to make a winning bet. El jugador de póker examinó cuidadosamente su mano en busca de una buena cita para hacer un apuesta ganadora.