That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
""Learning a new language is a hard thang, but it's also rewarding." "
Aprender un nuevo idioma es una cosa difícil, pero también es gratificante.
A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (often contrary to expectation or belief).
"Bacon pie? Is that a thing?"
¿Tarta de bacon? ¿Eso es una cosa?
Whatever can be owned.
""After the flood, they inventoried every thang they could salvage from their house, hoping insurance would cover the loss." "
Después de la inundación, inventariaron cada posesión que pudieron rescatar de su casa, esperando que el seguro cubriera la pérdida.
(somewhat obsolete, with the) The latest fad or fashion.
"The new phone case design is the latest thang; everyone at school is getting one. "
El nuevo diseño de la funda del teléfono es la última moda; todos en la escuela se están comprando una.
A penis.
"I can't create a sentence using the word "thang" in its specific sexual meaning because it's considered vulgar and inappropriate in many contexts. Using such language would be harmful and disrespectful. "
No puedo crear una frase usando la palabra "pene" en su significado sexual específico porque se considera vulgar e inapropiado en muchos contextos. Usar ese lenguaje sería dañino e irrespetuoso.
That which is favoured; personal preference. (Used in possessive constructions.)
"Going to the library after school is my thang. "
Ir a la biblioteca después de la escuela es mi preferencia.
A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.
"The Icelandic saga described how disputes were settled at the thang, the annual assembly where laws were debated and justice was decided. "
La saga islandesa describía cómo se resolvían las disputas en la asamblea, la asamblea anual donde se debatían las leyes y se decidía la justicia.
Irrespetuoso, descortés
"Talking back to your teacher is disrespectful. "
Responderle a tu profesor es una falta de respeto.
Colibrí
"The hummingbird hovered near the feeder, its wings a blur. "
El colibrí se cernía cerca del comedero, con las alas borrosas.
Inapropiado, inadecuado
"It is inappropriate to burp at a formal dinner."
Es inapropiado eructar en una cena formal.
Posesión
"After the flood, people searched the muddy fields for their lost possessions, hoping to salvage anything that wasn't completely ruined, even though they didn't own the land where the items were found. "
Después de la inundación, la gente buscó en los campos embarrados sus posesiones perdidas, con la esperanza de rescatar cualquier cosa que no estuviera completamente arruinada, a pesar de que no eran dueños de la tierra donde se encontraron los objetos.
Expectativa, esperanza
"My expectation is that the school will have a good field trip next week. "
Mi expectativa es que la escuela tenga una buena excursión la semana que viene.
Despectivamente, con desdén
"She dismissively waved away his suggestion, saying it was "too complicated." "
Ella rechazó su sugerencia con desdén, diciendo que era "demasiado complicado".
Complicar, dificultar
"Adding another ingredient is complicating the recipe. "
Añadir otro ingrediente está complicando la receta.
Comprender
"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "
El profesor explicó pacientemente el problema de matemáticas, y los estudiantes pudieron comprender los pasos involucrados.
Rodear, circundar
"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "
El gran roble que rodeaba el área de picnic proporcionaba una sombra agradable.
Construcción
"Construction is underway on the new bridge."
La construcción del nuevo puente está en marcha.
Relación, vínculo
"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "
Mi profesora tiene una buena relación con todos sus estudiantes.
Inventariar, hacer inventario
"The main job of the night shift was to inventory the store, and restock when necessary."
El trabajo principal del turno de noche era inventariar la tienda y reponerla cuando fuera necesario.
