The aquarium was filled with a variety of colorful fish, including neon tetras and angelfish. El acuario estaba lleno de una variedad de peces coloridos, incluyendo tetras neon y pez ángel.

2. the flesh of fish used as food.

The chef expertly grilled the fish with a tangy lemon sauce, serving it alongside a side of garlic mashed potatoes. El chef asó con habilidad el pescado con una salsa de limón ácida, sirviéndolo junto a un lado de puré de patatas aliñadas con ajo.

3. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Pisces.

As a fish, she was known for her empathetic nature and artistic talents. Como pez, era conocida por su naturaleza empática y talentos artísticos.

4. the twelfth sign of the zodiac.

As a Pisces, she's naturally empathetic and artistic, which suits her fish personality perfectly. Como pescícola, ella es naturalmente empática y artística, lo que se ajusta perfectamente a su personalidad de pez.

dinner sustantivo

1. the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday.

After a long day at work, Sarah looked forward to enjoying a hearty dinner with her family. Después de una larga jornada laboral, Sarah se esperaba disfrutar de una comida copiosa con su familia.

The restaurant offered a special dinner menu for the holiday season, featuring traditional dishes from around the world. El restaurante ofreció un menú especial de cena para la temporada festiva, con platillos tradicionales de todo el mundo.

2. a party of people assembled to have dinner together.

The family gathered around the table for dinner, excited to share stories and enjoy each other's company. La familia se reunió alrededor de la mesa para cenar, emocionada por compartir historias y disfrutar de la compañía el uno del otro.

After the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds hosted an intimate dinner with their closest friends and family at a beautiful vineyard estate. Después de la ceremonia de boda, los recién casados organizaron una cena íntima con sus amigos y familiares más cercanos en una hermosa finca vinícola.

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.

favourite sustantivo

1. a competitor thought likely to win.

The bookies have named Manchester United as the favourite to win the championship, but we're not counting out our rival team just yet. Los apostadores han nombrado a Manchester United como favorito para ganar el campeonato, pero no estamos descartando aún al equipo rival.

2. a special loved one.

She considers her niece to be her favourite, always making sure to spend quality time with her at family gatherings. Ella considera a su sobrina como su favorita, siempre asegurándose de pasar tiempo de calidad con ella en reuniones familiares.

3. something regarded with special favor or liking.

Her favourite book, a worn copy of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, was always within arm's reach on her nightstand. El libro favorito de ella, una copia desgastada de Orgullo y Prejuicio de Jane Austen, siempre estaba a mano en su mesita de noche.

dish sustantivo

1. a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food.

The elegant china dish was carefully placed on the table to serve the dessert course. El plato de porcelana elegante fue colocada con cuidado en la mesa para servir el curso de postres.

2. a particular item of prepared food.

The chef carefully placed the roasted chicken dish on the table, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices. El chef colocó con cuidado el plato de pollo asado en la mesa, adornado con hierbas frescas y rodajas de limón.

3. the quantity that a dish will hold.

The recipe calls for a dish of four servings, so we'll need to adjust the ingredient quantities accordingly. La receta requiere un plato para cuatro personas, por lo que necesitaremos ajustar las cantidades de ingredientes en consecuencia.

4. a very attractive or seductive looking woman.

5. directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation.

The satellite communications company installed a large dish on the rooftop to receive signals from orbiting spacecraft. La empresa de comunicaciones por satélite instaló un gran plato en la azotea para recibir señales desde los espaciales orbitantes.

6. an activity that you like or at which you are superior.

She's been known to dish out impressive lines on the tennis court, earning her the nickname "Ace" among her friends. Ella ha sido conocida por dar golpes impresionantes en la pista de tenis, lo que le valió el apodo "As" entre sus amigos.

Análisis sintáctico

anticipate verbo

1. regard something as probable or likely.

2. act in advance of.

3. realize beforehand.

4. make a prediction about.

5. be excited or anxious about.

6. be a forerunner of or occur earlier than.

fish sustantivo

1. any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills.