How could you pass up the chance to live abroad for a year!

The hikers had to pass over the rickety bridge to reach the other side of the river. Los senderistas tuvieron que cruzar el puente precario para llegar al otro lado del río.

2. move past.

The runner tried to pass her competitor on the track, but she couldn't quite get ahead. El corredor intentó pasar a su competidora en la pista, pero no pudo llegar a estar delante.

3. make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation.

The lawmakers finally passed the new tax reform bill after months of debate and negotiation. Los legisladores finalmente aprobaron la nueva ley de reforma fiscal después de meses de debate y negociación.

4. pass by.

As we drove down the highway, the scenic mountains passed by us on our left side. Mientras conducíamos por la autopista, los montañas escénicas nos pasaban del lado izquierdo.

5. place into the hands or custody of.

The teacher passed the test papers to the students, instructing them to complete the exercise by the end of the class. El profesor pasó los ejercicios de examen a los estudiantes, instruyéndoles para que los completaran al final de la clase.

6. stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope.

The highway passes through several small towns before reaching the city limits. (In this sentence, "passes" means to stretch out over a distance, traversing through multiple locations.) La carretera pasa por varios pueblos pequeños antes de llegar a los límites de la ciudad. (En esta oración, "pasa" significa extenderse a lo largo de una distancia, atravesar varias localidades.)

7. travel past.

The train pass through the mountain tunnel, emerging on the other side into a beautiful valley. El tren pasa por el túnel de montaña, emergiendo del otro lado en un hermoso valle.

8. come to pass.

It was only a matter of time before the news of her resignation would pass and the company would start looking for a new CEO. Fue solo cuestión de tiempo antes de que la noticia de su renuncia circulara y la empresa comenzara a buscar un nuevo CEO.

9. go unchallenged.

The new policy was expected to pass without opposition in the council meeting, given its broad support among the members. La nueva política se esperaba que fuera aprobada sin oposición en la reunión del consejo, dado su amplio apoyo entre los miembros.

10. use up a period of time in a specific way.

How are you spending your summer vacation? Traducción de 'How are you spending your summer vacation?'

11. pass over, across, or through.

The boat will pass through the narrow channel to reach the open sea. El barco pasarán por el estrecho canal para llegar al mar abierto.

12. transmit information.

Please communicate this message to all employees Traducción de 'Please communicate this message to all employees'

Pass along the good news Traducción de 'Pass along the good news'

13. disappear gradually.

The fog began to pass, revealing the majestic mountain range in all its glory. El neblina comenzó a pasar, revelando la majestuosa cadena montañosa en toda su gloria.

14. go successfully through a test or a selection process.

After months of preparation, she finally passed her pilot's exam and was certified to fly commercial airliners. Dós meses de preparación, finalmente aprobó su examen de piloto y fue certificada para volar aviones comerciales.

15. be superior or better than some standard.

The new smartphone easily passes muster with its advanced features and sleek design. El nuevo smartphone fácilmente supera la prueba con sus características avanzadas y diseño elegante.

16. accept or judge as acceptable.

The teacher passed the student's project, praising its creativity and attention to detail. El profesor aprobó el proyecto del estudiante, elogiando su creatividad y atención al detalle.

17. allow to go without comment or censure.

The teacher decided to pass the student's answer, even though it was slightly incorrect, to avoid distracting other students from their own work. El profesor decidió aprobar la respuesta del estudiante, a pesar de que era ligeramente incorrecta, para evitar distraer a otros estudiantes de su propia tarea.

18. transfer to another.

The coach decided to pass the ball to her teammate, who was open and ready to score. El entrenador decidió pasar el balón a su compañero de equipo, quien estaba abierto y listo para marcar.

19. pass into a specified state or condition.

As she blew out the candles on her birthday cake, she passed from childhood to adulthood, marking an important milestone in her life. Mientras soplaba las velas en su pastel de cumpleaños, pasó de la infancia a la adultez, marcando un importante hito en su vida.

20. throw (a ball) to another player.

The quarterback passed the football to the wide receiver, who sprinted down the field for a big gain. El quarterback lanzó el balón al receptor lateral, quien corrió por el campo para lograr un gran avance.

21. be inherited by.

The family's ancestral estate will pass to her when her father dies, marking the beginning of a new era for their dynasty. La finca ancestral de la familia le pasará a ella cuando su padre muera, marcando el comienzo de una nueva era para su dinastía.

22. cause to pass.

The teacher will pass the ball to her teammate during the game. El profesor pasará la pelota a su compañera de equipo durante el partido.

23. grant authorization or clearance for.

The security officer was responsible for passing new employees through the company's background check process before they started working. El oficial de seguridad era responsable de pasar a nuevos empleados por el proceso de verificación de antecedentes de la empresa antes de que comenzaran a trabajar.

24. pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life.

The elderly woman's eyes grew dim as she slowly began to pass, her breathing becoming shallower until it finally ceased. La anciana comenzó a perder brillo en sus ojos mientras lentamente se iba apagando, su respiración se volvió cada vez más débil hasta que finalmente cesó.

25. eliminate from the body.

After a long illness, she finally passed the infection and began to recover. Después de una larga enfermedad, finalmente superó la infección y comenzó a recuperarse.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I pass.
You	You pass.
He/She/It	He/She/It passes.
We	We pass.
You	You pass.
They	They pass.

Complete conjugation.

chance noun

1. a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances.

The team got a chance to redeem themselves in the rematch after narrowly losing the first game. El equipo obtuvo la oportunidad de redimirse en el replay después de perder estrechamente el primer partido.

2. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another.

The unexpected storm was a chance that ruined our plans for the outdoor picnic, forcing us to reschedule for the next day. La tormenta inesperada fue una oportunidad que arruinó nuestros planes para el pícnic al aire libre, lo que nos obligó a reprogramar para el próximo día.

3. a risk involving danger.

The firefighter took a chance by entering the burning building without backup, putting his life at risk to rescue the trapped family. El bombero tomó una oportunidad al entrar en el edificio en llamas sin respaldo, poniendo en riesgo su vida para rescatar a la familia atrapada.

4. a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur.

The team's chances of winning the game were slim, but they managed to pull off an upset victory with a bit of luck and a 10% chance of success. Las probabilidades del equipo de ganar el partido eran escasas, pero lograron una victoria sorprendente con un poco de suerte y un 10% de éxito.

5. the possibility of future success.

After years of hard work, she finally got her chance to present her research at the prestigious conference and received a standing ovation. Después de años de trabajo duro, ella finalmente obtuvo la oportunidad de presentar su investigación en el congreso prestigiado y recibió una ovación de pie.

live verb

1. be an inhabitant of or reside in.

People lived in africa millions of years ago Traducción de 'People lived in africa millions of years ago'

The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted Traducción de 'The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted'

This kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean Traducción de 'This kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean'

Deer are populating the woods Traducción de 'Deer are populating the woods'

2. lead a certain kind of life.

After retiring from her corporate job, she decided to live off the grid and start a sustainable farm in the countryside. Después de jubilarse de su trabajo corporativo, decidió vivir fuera de la red y empezar una granja sostenible en el campo.

3. continue to live and avoid dying.

We went without water and food for 3 days Traducción de 'We went without water and food for 3 days'

These superstitions survive in the backwaters of america Traducción de 'These superstitions survive in the backwaters of america'

The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents Traducción de 'The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents'

How long can a person last without food and water? one crash victim died, the other lived Traducción de 'How long can a person last without food and water? one crash victim died, the other lived'

4. support oneself.

After graduating from college, she decided to live off her savings while she pursued her passion for photography. Después de graduarse de la universidad, decidió vivir con sus ahorros mientras perseguía su pasión por la fotografía.

5. have life, be alive.

After recovering from the illness, she was able to live again and enjoy her daily routine. Después de recuperarse de la enfermedad, ella fue capaz de vivir de nuevo y disfrutar su rutina diaria.

6. have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations.

She lives through her art, pouring her heart and soul into every brushstroke to capture the raw emotion she feels. Ella vive a través de su arte, viendo su corazón y alma en cada pincelada para capturar la emoción cruda que siente.

7. pursue a positive and satisfying existence.

After quitting her unfulfilling job, Sarah decided to live life on her own terms, pursuing her passion for photography and traveling the world. Después de dejar su trabajo insatisfactorio, Sarah decidió vivir la vida según sus propios términos, dedicarse a su pasión por la fotografía y viajar por el mundo.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I live.
You	You live.
He/She/It	He/She/It lives.
We	We live.
You	You live.
They	They live.

Complete conjugation.

abroad adverb

1. to or in a foreign country.

The company has been expanding its operations abroad, with new offices opening in several countries in Asia and Europe. La empresa ha estado expandiendo sus operaciones en el extranjero, con nuevos despachos abiertos en varios países de Asia y Europa.

2. far away from home or one's usual surroundings.

She spent her summer vacation abroad, exploring the ancient ruins in Italy and trying new foods. Ella pasó sus vacaciones de verano en el extranjero, explorando ruinas antiguas en Italia y probando nuevos alimentos.

3. in a place across an ocean.

After graduating from college, she traveled abroad to explore the ancient ruins of Europe and immerse herself in local cultures. Después de graduarse en la universidad, ella viajó por el extranjero para explorar los ruinos antiguos de Europa e inmersiva en las culturas locales.

year noun

1. a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days.

The new employee celebrated her first year at the company with a bonus and a promotion. El nuevo empleado celebró su primer año en la empresa con un premio y una promoción.

2. a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity.

The school's annual talent show takes place during the spring year, and students from all grades are encouraged to participate. La ceremonia de talentos anual del colegio tiene lugar durante el año primaveral, y se anima a los estudiantes de todos los grados a participar.

3. the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun.

Astronomers study the Earth's orbit to better understand its elliptical path and its approximately 365.25-day year, which affects the timing of planetary alignments. Astrónomos estudian el órbita de la Tierra para comprender mejor su trayectoria elíptica y su aproximadamente año de 365,25 días, lo que afecta al cronograma de las alineaciones planetarias.

4. a body of students who graduate together.

The graduating year at Harvard University was honored with a special ceremony, marking their accomplishment after four years of hard work and dedication. El año de graduación en la Universidad de Harvard fue condecorado con una ceremonia especial, marcando su logro después de cuatro años de duro trabajo y dedicación.