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housewife

/ˈhaʊswaɪf/

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noun

Ama de casa

(plural "housewives") A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.

Examples :

"My grandmother was a dedicated housewife; she spent her days cooking, cleaning, and caring for her family. "

Mi abuela era un ama de casa dedicada; pasaba sus días cocinando, limpiando y cuidando a su familia.

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noun

Ama de casa, esposa

(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

Examples :

"After her children started school, Mary decided to become a housewife and dedicate her time to managing the household. "

Después de que sus hijos comenzaron la escuela, Mary decidió convertirse en ama de casa y dedicar su tiempo a administrar el hogar.

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noun

Costurero

(plural "housewifes") A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.

Examples :

"My grandmother always kept a tiny housewife in her sewing basket filled with needles, thread, and small scissors for quick mending jobs. "

Mi abuela siempre guardaba un pequeño costurero en su cesta de costura, lleno de agujas, hilo y pequeñas tijeras para trabajos de reparación rápidos.

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verb

Administrar con habilidad y economía

To manage with skill and economy.

Examples :

"The student skillfully housewifed her time, getting all her homework done before dinner. "

La estudiante administró su tiempo hábilmente, terminando toda su tarea antes de la cena.

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