Usage examples of "took steps" in English with translation to Spanish

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We have to take steps to prevent air pollution. Tenemos que tomar medidas para prevenir la contaminación atmosférica.
We will take appropriate steps Tomaremos medidas apropiadas
Advance two steps. Avanza dos pasos.
It took me three hours to finish my homework. Tardé tres horas en acabar los deberes.
Please walk back a few steps. Retroceda unos pasos por favor.
People took pity on the orphan. La gente se apiadó del huérfano.
Take a few steps and tell me if it hurts when you walk. Dé algunos pasos y dígame si duele cuando camina.
He took the first prize. Él obtuvo el primer premio.
History is like a waltz, eternally following the three steps of war, peace and revolution. La historia es como un vals, que sigue eternamente los tres pasos de guerra, paz y revolución.
She took care of the child. Ella cuidó del niño.
I quickened my steps to catch up with her. Yo apresuré el paso para poder seguirla.
She took over the business after her husband died. Ella se hizo cargo del negocio después de la muerte de su esposo.
In case of a fire, use the steps. En caso de incendio, use las escaleras.
He took the express for Tokyo. Él tomó el expreso con dirección a Tokio.
What steps would you recommend? ¿Qué pasos recomendaría?
The doctor took my pulse. El médico me tomó el pulso.
Today the teacher took "Chinese culture" as a topic. Hoy el maestro escogió "la cultura china" como tema.
It is clear that Mike took the wrong bus. Está claro que Mike tomó el autobús equivocado.
Tom took the hook out of the fish's mouth. Tom quitó el anzuelo de la boca del pescado.
Japan's army took control of the government in Tokyo in late 1931. El ejército de Japón tomó control del gobierno de Tokio a finales de 1931.
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