Usage examples of "idle time" in English with translation to Spanish

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Idle hands are the Internet's workshop. Las manos ociosas son el taller de la internet.

What time do you go home? ¿A qué hora te vas a casa?

I spent idle days during the vacation. Pasé días sin hacer nada en las vacaciones.

We must make up for lost time. Tenemos que recuperar el tiempo perdido.

I prefer working hard to just sitting idle. Prefiero trabajar duro a sentarme sin hacer nada.

What time does the exam start? ¿A qué hora empieza el examen?

He is ashamed of having been idle in his youth. Él está avergonzado de haber sido ocioso en su juventud.

I can seldom find time for reading. Casi nunca encuentro tiempo para la lectura.

Tom is not an idle boy any longer. Tom ya no es un chico ocioso.

Next time, I will wear boots! ¡La próxima vez llevaré botas!

There's plenty time for one more nap. Hay tiempo para una siesta más.

We waited in the park for a long time. Esperamos mucho tiempo en el parque.

It is time to stop watching television. Es hora de dejar de ver televisión.

I'd love to be able to spend less time doing household chores. Me encantaría ser capaz de pasar menos tiempo haciendo las tareas del hogar.

The small town, abandoned long ago, seems frozen in time. El pueblito, abandonado hace mucho tiempo, parece congelado en el tiempo.

In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. En una época de engaño universal, decir la verdad es un acto revolucionario.

I think it's time for me to sharpen my pencil. Creo que es hora de que le saque punta a mi lápiz.

I think it's time for me to study. Creo que es hora de que estudie.

She was looking forward to spending time with him. Ella estaba deseando pasar tiempo con él.

Only time will give the answer. Solo el tiempo dará la respuesta.

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