My sister is always borrowing my things and she never puts them back!

As we sat on the porch, my sister and I reminisced about our childhood summers spent at Grandma's house. Mientras nos sentamos en la galería, mi hermana y yo recordamos nuestros veranos infantiles pasados en la casa de la abuela.

2. (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a nun (and used as a form of address).

Sister Mary Teresa welcomed me warmly at the convent, and we sat down for a cup of tea together. Hermana María Teresa me acogió calurosamente en el convento y nos sentamos para tomar un tazón de té juntos.

3. a female person who is a fellow member of a sorority or labor union or other group.

At the annual convention, all the sisters of Delta Gamma Sorority came together to celebrate their shared values and achievements. En la convención anual, todas las hermanas de la Fraternidad Delta Gamma se reunieron para celebrar sus valores y logros compartidos.

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.

always adverb

1. at all times.

She is always punctual and arrives at her appointments on time. Ella es siempre puntual y llega a sus citas en tiempo.

2. without variation or change, in every case.

She always wears her favorite necklace on special occasions, never deviating from her usual style. Ella siempre lleva su collar favorito en ocasiones especiales, nunca desviándose de su estilo habitual.

3. without interruption.

The company's customer support team is always available, so you can reach out to them anytime you have a question or concern. El equipo de atención al cliente de la empresa está siempre disponible, por lo que puedes ponerte en contacto con ellos en cualquier momento que tengas una pregunta o inquietud.

4. at any time or in any event.

She always checks her email twice before sending it to ensure accuracy. Ella siempre verifica su correo electrónico dos veces antes de enviarlo para asegurar la precisión.

5. forever.

She has always been devoted to her family, and she will continue to be so forever. Ella siempre ha sido devota a su familia, y seguirá siéndolo para siempre.

borrowing noun

1. the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source.

The borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent Traducción de 'The borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent'

2. obtaining funds from a lender.

thing noun

1. a special situation.

The couple's decision to elope was a thing, and it required them to make some last-minute arrangements. La decisión del par de casarse por sorpresa fue una cosa, y les llevó a hacer algunos arreglos en última hora.

2. an action.

After years of training, her thing is to complete a marathon in under four hours. Después de años de entrenamiento, su cosa es completar una maratón en menos de cuatro horas.

3. a special abstraction.

The philosopher spent hours pondering the thing that was meant by "happiness", trying to grasp its essence and definition. El filósofo pasó horas reflexionando sobre lo que se quería decir con "la felicidad", tratando de asir su esencia y definición.

4. an artifact.

The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient vase, which was considered a significant thing in the museum's collection. El arqueólogo excavó con cuidado la vasija antigua, que se consideraba una cosa significativa en la colección del museo.

5. an event.

The big thing was the surprise party planned by her friends to celebrate her birthday. El gran tema fue la fiesta sorpresa planeada por sus amigos para celebrar su cumpleaños.

6. a vaguely specified concern.

I'm worried about this thing, but I can't quite put my finger on what it is. Estoy preocupado por esto, pero no puedo dar con lo que es exactamente.

7. a statement regarded as an object.

The politician's latest thing, a promise to increase funding for education, has sparked controversy among voters. El último asunto del político, una promesa de aumentar la financiación para la educación, ha desencadenado controversia entre los votantes.

8. an entity that is not named specifically.

Can you pass me that thing on the table over there? I need to use it for my project. Puedes pasarme ese objeto sobre la mesa allí? Necesito usarlo para mi proyecto.

9. any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence.

The philosopher spent hours pondering the nature of time as a thing, trying to understand how it relates to our perception of reality. El filósofo pasó horas reflexionando sobre la naturaleza del tiempo como cosa, tratando de entender cómo se relaciona con nuestra percepción de la realidad.

10. a special objective.

The team's thing was to win the championship, and they worked tirelessly towards that goal. La empresa del equipo era ganar el campeonato y trabajaron incansablemente hacia ese objetivo.

11. a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion.

Despite his rational explanations, John couldn't shake off the thing that drew him to the old, rundown house - he just felt an inexplicable urge to buy it. A pesar de sus explicaciones racionales, John no podía deshacerse de aquello que lo atraía hacia la antigua y ruinosa casa - simplemente sentía un impulso inexplicable para comprarla.

12. a separate and self-contained entity.

The small wooden box was just a thing to her, filled with sentimental value but no monetary worth. La pequeña caja de madera era solo una cosa para ella, llena de valor sentimental pero sin valor monetario alguno.

never adverb

1. not ever.

She has never traveled abroad, so she's always been fascinated by stories of far-off lands. Ella nunca ha viajado por fuera del país, así que siempre se ha fascinado con historias de tierras lejanas.

He will never forget the day he met his best friend in kindergarten, and their lifelong bond began. Él nunca olvidará el día en que conoció a su mejor amigo en la guardería y comenzó un vínculo que duraría toda la vida.

2. not at all.

She never fails to surprise me with her thoughtful gifts, which always bring a smile to my face. Ella nunca falla en sorprenderme con sus regalos pensativos, que siempre traen una sonrisa a mi rostro.

He never attended school without eating his favorite breakfast cereal, which gave him the energy to tackle the day. Él nunca asistió a la escuela sin comer su cereales de desayuno favorito, lo que le daba el energía para abordar el día.

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.

back adverb

1. in or to or toward a former location.

After years of traveling, Sarah returned back to her hometown to visit her family. Después de años de viajar, Sarah regresó a su pueblo natal para visitar a su familia.

2. at or to or toward the back or rear.

The tourists walked back slowly through the crowded streets, trying not to get separated from their group. Los turistas caminaron lentamente a través de las calles concurridas, tratando de no separarse del grupo.

3. in or to or toward an original condition.

The company decided to go back to its humble beginnings, scaling down operations to focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. La empresa decidió regresar a sus inicios humildes, reducir la escala de operaciones para enfocarse en la innovación y la satisfacción del cliente.

4. in or to or toward a past time.

I wish we could go back to those carefree summer days when we didn't have a worry in the world. Deseo que pudiéramos regresar a esos días de verano desenfadados cuando no teníamos un solo pensamiento en el mundo.

5. in reply.

She replied back to his question with a thoughtful answer. Ella respondió con una respuesta reflexiva a su pregunta.

6. in repayment or retaliation.

The rival company backed our new marketing strategy, which ultimately hurt their own sales figures in return. La empresa rival respaldó nuestra nueva estrategia de marketing, lo que finalmente perjudicó sus propias cifras de ventas en devolución.