Usage examples of "in a short time" in English with translation to Spanish

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It is almost impossible to learn a foreign language in a short time. Es casi imposible aprender un idioma extranjero en poco tiempo.

You can't master a foreign language in a short time; you have to study it step by step. No se puede dominar un idioma extranjero en corto tiempo; uno tiene que estudiarlo paso por paso.

He resumed his work after a short break. Reanudó su trabajo tras un breve descanso.

The doctor works in a hospital. La doctora trabaja en un hospital.

You have only a short rest, so make the best of it. Tienes sólo un pequeño descanso, así que disfrútalo.

Tom boasts of never having been defeated in a horse race. Tom se jacta de nunca haber sido derrotado en una carrera a caballo.

I have done all of my homework and I'd like to take a short break. Ya terminé toda mi tarea así que ahora me gustaría tomar un pequeño descanso.

We'll cross the river in a boat. Cruzaremos el río en un barco.

We took a short rest on the way. Tomamos un breve descanso en el camino.

I live in a giant bucket. Yo vivo en una cubeta gigante.

Write a short essay. Escribe un ensayo corto.

I ate lunch in a hurry. Comí apresurado.

Tom usually takes a short snooze after lunch. Tom normalmente se toma una siesta corta después de almorzar.

I'd like to reserve a room in a hotel. Quisiera reservar una habitación en un hotel.

I have been busy writing a short story. He estado ocupado escribiendo una pequeña historia.

When he came to he found himself lying in a small, windowless cell. Cuando volvió en sí, se encontró tumbado en una pequeña celda desprovista de ventanas.

Tom gave a short talk. Tom dio una charla breve.

If you're not in a hurry, please stay a little longer. Si no estás apurado, quedate un poco más, por favor.

What do you say to going out for a short walk? ¿Te apetece dar un paseo?

I haven't talked to you in a while. So what have you been doing? Llevo tiempo sin hablar contigo. ¿Que es de ti?

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