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

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The key question is not what can I gain but what do I have to lose. La pregunta clave no es lo que puedo ganar, sino lo que tengo para perder.

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

You will gain nothing from doing that. No conseguirás nada haciendo eso.

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

Some people gain weight when they quit smoking. Algunas personas engordan cuando dejan de fumar.

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

You have little to gain and much to lose. Tienes poco que ganar y mucho que perder.

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

It is difficult to gain access to him. Es difícil acceder a el.

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

Tom doesn't gain weight even though he eats a lot. Tom no sube de peso aunque coma mucho.

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

A small gain is better than a great loss. Una pequeña ganancia es mejor que una gran pérdida.

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

You risk losing when you want to gain too much. Te arriesgas a perder cuando quieres ganar demasiado.

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

I've suddenly started to gain weight. Repentinamente empecé a ganar peso.

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.

Of course it's difficult to gain access to the Prime Minister. Por supuesto que es difícil conseguir acceso al Primer Ministro.

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

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