Usage examples of "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.

We're short on time. Tenemos poco tiempo.

I cannot read the book in so short a time. No puedo leer el libro en tan poco tiempo.

Exactly what method did you use to improve your Mandarin in such a short space of time? ¿Exactamente qué método usaste para mejorar tanto tu mandarín en tan 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.

We did not expect him to finish the task in so short a time. No esperamos que terminara la tarea en tan corto tiempo.

The meeting, in short, was a waste of time. La reunión fue, en resumen, una pérdida de tiempo.

Life being very short, you ought not to waste your time. La vida es muy corta, no deberías desperdiciar tu tiempo.

Time is short, we must act NOW. Hay poco tiempo, tenemos que actuar AHORA.

Time is short El tiempo es corto

I am sorry to write such a long letter. I didn't have time to write a short one. Lamento escribir una carta tan larga. No tenía tiempo para escribir una más corta.

Time is getting short. El tiempo se hace escaso.

Tom is running short of money. Tom se está quedando escaso de dinero.

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

Rabbits have long ears and short tails. Un conejo tiene orejas largas y cola corta.

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

This book contains a lot of short stories. Este libro tiene muchas historias cortas.

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

Short hair really suits her. El cabello corto le viene muy bien.

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

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