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lye

/laɪ/

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noun

Lejía

An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).

Examples :

"My grandmother used lye, made from wood ashes, to make her homemade soap. "

Mi abuela usaba lejía, hecha de cenizas de madera, para hacer su jabón casero.

substance chemistry material

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noun

Lejía, hidróxido de sodio o potasio

Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).

Examples :

"My grandmother uses lye to make her homemade soap. "

Mi abuela usa lejía para hacer su jabón casero.

compound substance chemistry material science

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verb

Yacer, estar acostado

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

Examples :

"The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin"

El libro yace sobre la mesa; la nieve está sobre el tejado; yace en su ataúd.

position body action

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verb

Estar situado, yacer

To be placed or situated.

Examples :

""The old map showed that the treasure lye buried beneath the oak tree." "

El mapa antiguo mostraba que el tesoro yacía enterrado bajo el roble.

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verb

Permanecer, residir

To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.

Examples :

"The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."

El papel no permanece liso en la pared.

condition state being time

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verb

Estar, residir, consistir

Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.

Examples :

"N/A. "Lye" is a noun, not a verb, and it means a strong alkaline solution used for cleaning or making soap. Therefore, it cannot be used as described in the prompt, which requires it to be used as a verb meaning "to be or exist." "

N/A

chemistry substance

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verb

Yacer con, tener relaciones sexuales con

Used with with: to have sexual relations with.

Examples :

"I heard that the new student was lying with several older boys. "

Escuché que el nuevo estudiante estaba yaciendo con varios chicos mayores.

sex action body human

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verb

Recaer en, incumbir a

Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.

Examples :

"The success of this project lies upon Sarah; she's the team lead and responsible for its completion. "

El éxito de este proyecto recae en Sarah; ella es la líder del equipo y responsable de su finalización.

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verb

Alojarse, pernoctar

To lodge; to sleep.

Examples :

"After a long day of hiking, we were happy to lye down by the campfire and rest. "

Después de un largo día de caminata, nos alegramos de alojarnos junto a la fogata y descansar.

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verb

Yacer, descansar

To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.

Examples :

"After a long day at school, the children lye down on the rug for a quiet story time. "

Después de un largo día en la escuela, los niños se acuestan en la alfombra para un momento de lectura tranquila.

body position action

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verb

Ser sostenible, mantenerse

To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.

Examples :

"This farming method hopes to lye the land for generations. "

Este método agrícola espera mantener la tierra durante generaciones.

environment business economy science technology

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verb

Mentir, engañar

To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

Examples :

"If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."

Si se descubre que has mentido en el tribunal, podrías enfrentarte a una sanción.

moral character attitude communication statement society action language word

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verb

Falsificar, falsear

To convey a false image or impression.

Examples :

"Photographs often lie."

Las fotografías a menudo falsean.

appearance character communication word

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verb

Mentir, engañar

To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.

Examples :

"I lye when I told my teacher I finished my homework. "

Mentí cuando le dije a mi profesor que había terminado mi tarea.

communication language word

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noun

Vía muerta

A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.

Examples :

"The train tracks had a short lye leading to the loading dock, allowing freight cars to be easily unloaded. "

Las vías del tren tenían una corta vía muerta que conducía al muelle de carga, lo que permitía descargar fácilmente los vagones de mercancías.

technical vehicle