If a horse steps on a steel-toed boot, the metal in the front could slice into your toes. To protect your feet from a horse possibly stepping on you, choose boots made of firm leather. Soft leather boots, or tennis shoes, won't protect your feet at all. If you are riding, make sure your boots have a heel (usually about 2" high). Don't wear lace up boots. The hooks will get stuck in the stirrups.  Weight varies widely depending on your horse's size and breed, but typically falls between 880 to 1,870 pounds (400 to 850 kg). Having a quarter of that on your toes is still rather heavy, so take care when choosing safe boots. Choose a riding helmet with a retaining harness, and evidence that it's met safety requirements made no more than ten years ago. Look for labels from the SEI (Safety Equipment Institute), American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM), or Kitemark.  Some SEI-approved helmets include large ventilation holes that would not pass other tests, due to a possible increase in harm from penetrating injuries. Replace the helmet at least once every five years, and whenever it receives a major impact or shows signs of wear. Avoid baggy clothing, which can get tangled in the horse's equipment. Most importantly, make sure you are easily visible before riding near roads. Fluorescent vests are recommended, especially during heavy rain, fog, or low light conditions.  If you are a beginning rider, learning to jump, or entering competitions, wear a body protector. The protector should fit comfortably, be less than five years old, and be approved by a safety standard organization. Comfortable gloves and seam-free underwear and legwear can prevent sores and discomfort. Anything dangling or removable can startle the horse or catch on his equipment. Take the following precautions:  Use Peacock Iron Safety Stirrups. The safety stirrups will prevent you from hurting your feet and getting dragged. The stirrups include a break away band. Make sure you have extra bands as they break easily. Put your foot in your stirrup...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Utiliza botas con punteras duras. Utiliza un casco mientras cabalgas. Utiliza ropa segura y visible. Quítate los accesorios sueltos. Revisa el apero con frecuencia. Considera utilizar una correa para el cuello. Conserva botiquines de primeros auxilios humanos y equinos. Cierra las tranqueras y puertas del establo detrás de ti. Instala cerrojos a prueba de caballos.


If a large object has become lodged in your garbage disposal, you will need to remove it before proceeding with the cleaning process. First, it is important that you turn off the fuse that supplies power to the disposal unit. This is to ensure that it does not turn on during cleaning. Alternatively, you may be able to unplug it from under the sink, depending on the design.  Use a pliers or tongs to remove the trapped object (you may need to shine a flash light down to see) , being careful to avoid damaging the grinder.  Avoid  putting your hands down the garbage disposal if at all possible. If you do need to use your hands though, make sure to double check that the grinder won't turn on first. Be careful, as the blades are somewhat sharp. Simply flushing out the garbage disposal with water will help to remove any loose dirt or grime. Stopper the garbage disposal, add a squirt of dish soap and run the hot water until there is 2 to 4 inches (5.1 to 10.2 cm) sitting in the sink. Pull out the plug and turn on the garbage disposal, allowing the water to flush through.  Make sure to use hot water rather than cold, as the hot water will liquefy any oil or grease in the drain, allowing to to be flushed away. Flushing your drain using this method is much more effective than simply running the tap, as it allows the entire garbage disposal to be rinsed out and purged of any built-up debris. Grinding ice cubes and salt in your garbage disposal is a great way to remove tougher sludge and debris that has attached itself to the grinding elements. Pour two cups of ice into your garbage disposal, followed by one cup of rock salt.  Turn on the garbage disposal, run some cold water, and allow the ice and salt to be crushed by the blades. An alternative to the ice and rock salt combination is to make freeze some white vinegar into ice cubes and crush these in the garbage disposal instead.  In addition to cleaning the garbage disposal, grinding ice will sharpen the blades and remove any unwanted odors. It is also possible to...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Retira físicamente los objetos atascados. Lava con abundante agua. Usa cubos de hielo y sal. Restriega con un cepillo de dientes viejo o un cepillo para frotar.


If a used article smells strongly of some offensive odor, don’t throw it in the hamper with the rest of your dirty laundry. Store it separately until it’s time to wash it. Prevent your other clothes from picking up the foul smell. Seal it in an airtight container if you’re worried about the offending article stinking up the whole room. Don’t fill the washer’s drum all the way to the top with laundry if you have any clothes that smell particularly gross. Keep those articles more accessible to water and detergent by washing them in smaller loads. If you have a bunch of smelly clothes, wash them together as one small load (or break them up into multiple small loads if you really have a lot). If you only have one or two stinky articles, however, either:  Wash them by themselves with no other dirty clothes. Wash them with a small load of smaller articles, like socks. If the article in question has picked up a general odor like cigarette smoke or fish (as opposed to a smell emanating from a localized stain), squeeze some drops of dish soap into a container large enough to hold it. Then fill it with warm water. Add the clothes and let them soak for roughly ten minutes. Then:  Pour all the contents (soap, water, and clothes) into your washer. Stir them around by hand and then let the clothes sit for a half hour. Add detergent and start the appropriate wash cycle for that article, including a spin cycle to dry. Use the hottest water that your clothes’ fabric-care tag recommends. If the odor is due to a localized stain (as it would be with, say, a dirty diaper), create a thick paste by mixing baking soda with water. Depending on the size of the stain(s), start with a tablespoon of baking soda. Stir in just enough water to hydrate all of the baking soda without dissolving any so you can still spread the paste around easily. Then:  Spread the paste over the stain and give it about ten minutes to set in. Add the clothes with the paste still on them to the washer, plus 1 cup of white vinegar. Start the appropriate wash...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Aísla esta ropa. Lava la ropa en tandas pequeñas. Remoja la ropa en detergente lavavajillas antes de lavarla. Realiza un tratamiento previo a las manchas que emanen un mal olor.


If acne around your mouth is a persistent problem you can't shake, you should visit your doctor or dermatologist. There are a multitude of prescription treatments that they may suggest to help. Retinoids, derived from vitamin A, help unplug follicles and pores. This can get rid of existing pimples and stop new ones from forming. They can also cut down on the inflammation from acne. As an added bonus, these creams can also help fight wrinkles. Some prescription retinoids are Retin-A, Differin, and Tazorac. These creams help kill bacteria that causes pimples and can also cut down on inflammation. Some common creams doctors and dermatologists prescribe are erythromycin, metronidazole, and clindamycin. It may not be possible to apply topical treatments to acne so close to your mouth. Oral antibiotics may help because they work systemically. Your doctor may prescribe a prescription antibiotic. These can act as an anti-inflammatory, cutting down inflammation and killing bacteria that causes pimples. Often, acne in adults is caused by fluctuating hormone levels. If this is the case with you, your doctor may prescribe an oral treatment to help bring your hormones back into balance.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Visita al médico. Usa cremas que contengan retinoides. Usa antibióticos tópicos. Toma antibióticos orales. Pregunta a tu médico sobre los tratamientos hormonales.


If all of the walls in the room are the same, neutral color (e.g. white or off-white), you could choose a bolder color to paint this wall. For example, cooler colors, such as blue and green, will provide a calming feel. For a more energizing feel, choose warmer colors. If you don’t want to paint the wall, you could choose a bold wallpaper to make the wall more interesting. For example, you might find an interesting argyle pattern or one with a vintage pattern that will give you something to look at besides a plain wall. Color blocking means choosing two or three completely different colors, and then putting them together to create something that looks interesting. For a wall, this can mean painting the wall with different colors, or hanging squares (or whatever shape you would like) of each color. It can even mean simply choosing posters that are made up of one primary color. You can do this by having a picture that you like blown up to a very large, and having it printed as a poster that you can hang on the wall, or having it made into a wall decal you can stick onto your wall. This will make the wall very interesting to look at. Alternatively, if you don’t already have a picture in mind, you can visit home decor stores, which commonly sell pre-made wall murals. Typically, these are applied as decals, which make it easy to stick to the wall. This is done by painting the bottom part of the wall in one color, and painting the top part of the wall in a different tone of the same color. Typically the wall is divided in half, but you can do it however you like.  If your wall has wainscoting or bead boarding, which is the decorative panelling that is sometimes present on the bottom portion of a wall, you can use this as a guide to help you decide where to divide the tones.  You can also have wainscoting installed to help break up the wall, if you don’t have it already. Maybe you rent, and aren’t allowed to paint or nail into the wall, or maybe you want to be able to change your decorations easily. Either way,...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Haz una pared de acento. Usa un tapiz interesante. Utiliza bloques de colores. Haz un mural. Crea una pared a dos tonos. Usa cinta Washi (Washi tape) para decorar la pared.


If an AED is available, also check to ensure that the patient is not in standing water and is not located near flammable materials. Do not make yourself another patient! Tap the ground and shout.  C-Chest Compressions- If the patient does not appear to be breathing normally, place your hands in the middle of their chest, between the nipples, and push down at least 2 inches, at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. A-Airway- Tilt the patients head back to open the airway. B-Breathing- Give 2 ventilations, just enough to make the chest rise. This should take no more than 10 seconds.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Asegúrate de que tanto tu como el paciente está en un lugar seguro antes de continuar. Revisa el paciente. Si no hay respuesta, llama al 911 o cualquiera que sea el número de emergencia local ¡inmediatamente! Comprobar el ABC.


If an attacker tries to grab you from behind to choke you, press his forearm against your collarbone instead of trying to pull it directly off, which may be difficult if you're fighting with someone stronger than you. Put one hand above his elbow (on the forearm) and one hand below it (so your hands are on both sides of the elbow). Now, in one strong and determined movement, step and swing your entire body around like the arm is the hinge to your body's screen door. This will get you out of his/her choke and leave his/her head, ribs, and legs wide open to your counterattack. When your attacker is behind you, the shins are right behind your legs and primed for your stomping and raking. If the attacker is trying to pick you up from behind, drop your hips quickly and violently, as if you were plopping down on a love seat. This will make you harder to pick up and give you an extra moment to attack them and fend them off by stomping on their shins or repositioning for a frontal defense. If the attacker is trying to choke you by wrapping his arms around your neck, bring the ball of your foot forward, as if you just kicked a soccer ball, and forcefully slam it into the area of their leg between their ankle and mid-leg, or the groin. This may break their leg or otherwise incapacitate your attacker.

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If an item is worth more to you than you paid for it, it doesn't really matter whether you paid more than the local. By definition, you got your money's worth. If the vendor you're bargaining with refuses to go down to the price at which the item is valuable to you, it should be easy to walk away. One of the biggest mistakes people make is telegraphing their fondness for an item. As soon as the vendor knows you like something, he has the upper hand in the negotiation. On the other hand, if he believes you're on the fence for the item, you have the upper hand because you can always walk away, or at least pretend to walk away. A good rule of thumb is to take whatever the first offer is, quarter it, and begin the bargaining process there. Hack off a half from the first offer and you risk insulting the vendor. Hack off only 10% and you're less likely to get a killer deal. This trick works better than you might think at delivering the message that life's other responsibilities could easily get in the way of the sale. Here's what you do: Have a friend with you while you bargain. If they pretend to be bored, worried you're spending too much money, or who has an appointment to catch, the vendor could cut straight to the chase and offer you near the lowest or the lowest offer. You'll get the lowest offer, or near the lowest offer, by being prepared to walk away. As soon as you walk away, the vendor loses the sale, and people all over the world hate to lose sales. They should offer you one of their lowest prices. It's not unheard of to spend hours haggling about price. Vendors in a position to bargain draw out the process because they understand that many people are simply impatient and are willing to pay more for the convenience of getting the item and being done with it. Vendors can feign embarrassment, disappointment, and insult throughout the bargaining process, using emotion to draw the bargaining to an end. Don't bite.  Keep steady and you should get near the price you were looking for. The bargaining process...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Si un artículo vale más para ti de lo que pagaste por él, en realidad no importa si pagaste más que el local. No proyectes apego ni demasiado entusiasmo por lo que sea en lo que te hayas fijado. Empieza a entre un 25 y 30 % por debajo de la oferta original. Pídele a un amigo o a tu cónyuge que trabaje contigo. No tengas miedo de renunciar a un artículo, incluso uno que te encante. Debes estar preparado para pasar un largo tiempo regateando. Cuando el vendedor anuncie su oferta final, no muerdas la carnada (opcional). Cuando el vendedor llegue a un precio que te guste, detente.


If an orange has an injury or mold, it can infect your other oranges, causing them all to become moldy. Look closely for blemishes on the oranges before placing them together for storage. A black light can make it easier to spot mold, as it will glow. Add a spoonful or so of baking soda to a bowl of water and mix. Spray the oranges with a kitchen sprayer, and then let them sit in the bowl of water for about 20 minutes. This mixture helps remove dirt and pesticides and will also help kill any mold spores left on your oranges.  Rinse the baking soda mixture off when you're done. Shake the excess water off the oranges. Let them air dry on a towel on the counter, using a fan to help the process along. Don’t store damp oranges. Oranges keep longer when they are refrigerated, so put them in the fridge to extend their shelf life. If you leave them on the counter, they'll last about a week.  If you can place them in a small separate refrigerator, try holding them just above freezing at about 33 °F (1 °C) to keep them fresh for up to a week longer.  Typically, it's not a good idea to freeze oranges in pieces or whole. However, you can freeze the juice in an airtight container. Don't let the peel go to waste! Use a zester to take the peel off in small shreds. Store the zest in the freezer, and add it to dishes that need a little zing. To zest an orange, use a zester, which looks like a grater with extra-small holes. Grate the outside of the orange like you would a piece of cheese. However, keep turning the fruit so you only zest the orange part. The white pith is bitter.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Aparta o bota las naranjas perjudicadas o con moho. Lava las naranjas con una mezcla de bicarbonato y agua. Mantén las naranjas en el refrigerador por hasta 2 semanas. Guarda la cáscara para más tarde al almacenarla en el congelador.


If ants are already in a food dish, cover the dish tightly and place in the freezer. Leave the food in the freezer until the it is frozen and the ants are dead. This will allow you to remove the ants from the food while salvaging it for feeding to your pet. By now the ants should be dead. Pour the dry food into a strainer, over a sink, and shake back and forth vigorously until no more dead ants come out. This will keep from wasting the pet food, as you can now re-serve it. After pet food is free of ants, pour the food into an airtight container to protect against further infestation. Using techniques listed in method one, try to prevent infestation from recurring. You may have to repeat some steps to completely remove ants, so keep trying if you don't succeed the first time.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Congela la comida infestada. Retira la comida seca de la congeladora. Vuelve a guardar la comida para mascotas.


If any open apps are accessing files on the CD or DVD inside the drive, close those apps—Windows will not eject the tray otherwise. If your CD/DVD-ROM drive has a physical eject button, you can usually press it to open the tray. Eject buttons are usually right beside the drive door. Some PCs have eject keys on the keyboard, usually near volume controls. Look for key with an upward-pointing triangle with a horizontal line underneath.  If your CD/DVD-ROM drive has a long horizontal plastic bar on the front, press firmly on the right side of the bar to eject the tray. Continue with this method if the eject button doesn't work. You can also open File Explorer by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting File Explorer. Your list of drives will appear on the left panel. You may have to scroll down to the bottom to find it under "This PC." A menu will expand. If you're not sure which drive is correct, look for a name or icon reflecting the disk that's inside. If no disk is inside, you may see something like "Optical" or "DVD" near the drive letter instead. As long as the drive is working properly and no apps are currently accessing files on the CD or DVD in the drive, the tray should now slide open.  If the tray will not open, reboot the PC and try these steps again. If the tray doesn't open after a reboot, see Using a Paperclip if the Drive is Stuck.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Cierra cualquier aplicación que esté usando la unidad de CD o DVD-ROM. Presiona el botón de expulsión. Presiona las teclas ⊞ Win+E para abrir el Explorador de archivos. Haz clic derecho en la unidad de CD o DVD-ROM en el panel izquierdo. Haz clic en Expulsar en el menú.


If at all possible, do not swim or spend time on the shore in areas known to be frequented by jellyfish. Choosing a lower-risk area is the easiest way to reduce your chances of being stung by a jellyfish. You can ask lifeguards, beach officials, or local residents if you are unsure whether or not jellyfish are a danger in a given area. Learn what kinds, if any, are common, and how to treat stings. Jellyfish may range near shore when there are strong  winds. They can also appear in large numbers (known as a jellyfish blooms), so avoid the water when these occur. If you see a sign warning of jellyfish, it means that they have been spotted by officials. In areas were jellyfish are known to be a common threat, you may see permanent signs. Swim with caution in these areas, if at all. At many beaches, officials will fly purple flags during times that jellyfish or other dangerous marine animals are present. If you see these flags flying, this is a signal to stay out of the water to avoid getting stung.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Evita las áreas infestadas por medusas. Reconoce las condiciones de riesgo. Presta atención a las señales de advertencia. Permanece atento a las banderas moradas.


If at all possible, try to find a place to rest near a public restroom. These can often be found in parks, national monuments and historical sites, civic centers, libraries, bus or train stations, or public plazas..  If you cannot find a public restroom, try to follow some of the tips above. Pee in a quiet, isolated space where you are unlikely to be heard or disturb anyone. If you cannot afford rent, but have some money saved up, try to buy a membership at a local gym or health center. A year's membership often costs less than a full month's rent and it will give you access to a shower, a locker room and a bathroom while it is open. Being homeless means you often have no choice but to break the law and urinate publicly. If you are fined or ticketed for this action, try to defend yourself legally by describing the necessity of your actions.  You may be required to appear in court if you cannot pay a fine or if you are charged with a more serious misdemeanor. If you have a court-appointed attorney to defend you, they must be able to prove that you had a reasonable and good faith necessity for the crime.  Research legal resources or lawyers who do pro-bono work for homeless people in your area. Many lawyers and legal advocates for the homeless can help clear charges for low-level misdemeanors like public urination. Some cities, such as Los Angeles, have offered deals in which minor crimes can be erased from a homeless person's record if that person agrees to accept certain services, such as job training or addiction treatment programs. If you have access to a computer at your public library, you can look up resources available for the homeless in your city and state. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a state by state guide here: https://www.hudexchange.info/homelessness-assistance/. Your city or state may offer resources such as shelters, grant programs to help you move into an apartment, job training programs, mental health services, etc.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Busca un baño público. Quebranta la ley por necesidad. Busca algunos recursos.


If at all possible, you should go to a dentist to extract an adult tooth. Your adult teeth have longer roots, making it much more painful to remove an adult tooth. Plus, you'll likely have infection underneath that the dentist will need to deal with.  Tooth extraction is a serious medical procedure. Apart from being painful, you can lose a lot of blood and develop an infection without proper care. If you can't afford a regular dentist, look for a dental school in your area that may do it cheaper. Also, many cities have free or cheap temporary dental clinics from time to time, which may make it affordable for you. Never try to remove an adult tooth on your own. It’s a job that should only be left to licensed dentists. Trying to extract a tooth on your own – or with the help of an unlicensed dentist – could put you at risk of serious medical complications.  Be aware that there are many things that could wrong. The tooth could be improperly removed, causing infection or nerve and tissue damage. Also know that practicing dentistry without a license is illegal. Depending on where you live, it can be either a misdemeanor or a felony and lead to fines, probation, or even imprisonment.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Acude al dentista. No intentes quitar el diente.


If at this point some of your glitter polish still won’t come off, fill a small bowl that you can fit five fingers in at once with about two inches of non-acetone remover. Submerge all five fingertips on one of your hands in the liquid, and keep them there for 2 minutes. Remove your fingers and try using a cotton ball to rub off remaining polish. If you still aren’t having any luck, submerge your fingertips for another 30 seconds. Repeat this process on your other hand.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Remoja las yemas de tus dedos en un tazón con un quitaesmalte sin acetona.


If blood sugar continues to decrease with accompanying symptoms of confusion and severe body weakness, you should get a glucagon injection.  Glucagon is a hormone that stimulates the liver to release stored sugar into the bloodstream. This remedy is also used if someone has already lost consciousness due to severe hypoglycemia. Glucagon is generally sold in kits. 1 mg of glucagon is injected into the buttocks, arms or thighs. It can be injected intramuscularly (IM) or subcutaneously (SC). Follow instructions on the manufacturer’s manual as terms of dosage may differ, or seek medical help. It is important to train family members on how to give glucagon in emergency situations, as a prolonged hypoglycemic episode can lead to coma. The person should be able to regain consciousness within 15 minutes of receiving the injection, but there may be nausea caused by the abrupt increase of sugar in the blood. Take metoclopramide at 10mg orally to help reduce nausea and prevent vomiting. This injection will raise the blood sugar within 5-15 minutes.  The person is typically injected with 50 mls of 50% glucose.   Also known as a Dextrose solution, these injections are generally administered by a medical professional via a catheter placed in a large central vein. The blood sugar level should continue to be checked every 15 minutes until it normalizes. This can be performed with the glucometer.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Suministra una inyección de glucagón. Toma los medicamentos para las náuseas si se presenta pérdida de conocimiento. Recibe una inyección intravenosa de glucosa, si es necesario. Comprueba el nivel de azúcar en la sangre.


If cats do not have enough room to move around, scratch, and dig, they will seek another area for a litter box. Insert plant spikes, forks, chopsticks, or similar materials (approximately 10 inches (25 cm) in length) every 8 inches (20 cm) in the soil to thwart cats.  Make sure that the sticks or equivalent materials are inserted to a depth of a few inches into the soil so that they will stay upright. The points on these utensils are not sharp enough to cause any real damage, but they can be enough of a deterrent to discourage your feline friends from lounging about. Lay standard chicken wire (available from hardware stores) down before your plants poke through the soil. Plants can usually grow in between the gaps, but cats will find the texture of the wiring unpleasant to walk on. The chicken wire will be soft enough not to hurt the cats, but strong enough to discourage them from digging in your garden.  If the plants need additional room to grow, you can use wire cutters to cut larger holes directly above the plants needing more room. As an alternative to chicken wire, you can lay plastic sheeting designed for use in gardens. Lay the lattice fencing over your soil before you even plant your seeds. The gaps in the fencing will make the area unappealing to wandering cats.  Press the lattice fencing into the ground gently so that it is partially covered by the soil. Transplant seedlings and plant seeds into the soil exposed by the gaps of the fencing. Over time, many common garden plants should grow around the fencing without much difficulty. Cats will not like to dig in or play on rough surfaces. You can cover areas of your yard with a thin layer of safe materials like:  Rough-textured mulch Prickly pinecones Pebbles and stones " Scat mats (available at garden supply stores) are plastic mats covered in flexible plastic spikes. The spikes are soft enough not to hurt cats, but they will not like the texture and will keep away.  Depending on the brand, you will usually find the mats in packages of 2 to 5 mats....

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Acomoda una serie de obstáculos con tenedores de plástico o palillos chinos. Entierra alambre para gallinero en el jardín. Extiende paneles entramados para cercas sobre el suelo. Cubre la tierra con algún material incómodo. Cubre el suelo expuesto con tapetes para entrenar perros y gatos. Coloca una valla a modo de barrera. Instala un alambrado eléctrico de bajo voltaje.


If certain social situations, tasks, or your job trigger negative feelings or anxiety it’s important to know that. Talking with a therapist is a good method for discovering what triggers your mood. It may be best to steer clear of unnecessary triggers for now.  A therapist can help you use exposure therapy to gradually, safely confront them. Note that avoiding a trigger too much can make your feelings worse. Tell an expert how you feel, so you can start working on conquering it in a controlled manner. You may feel scared, embarrassed, or ashamed to bring up that you're having a hard time, but it's worth it.  Loved ones who are close to you can help bring you up when you're down, and make your life easier. Confiding in and being able to be yourself around this person can help to alleviate your depression or anxiety. Sometimes, when we feel pressure to pretend to be happy, we end up feeling worse. But when we don’t have to do pretend around certain people it can alleviate pressure and worsened feelings. Talk your parents about your depression and anxiety. Often these illnesses are hereditary. You may find that one of your parents has been dealing with the same thing you are. Your parent can give you advice on coping mechanisms that may help. Other people can help remind you that you have value and that life is worth living. Connect with people who make you smile.   While you sometimes want to be alone and stay in bed, forcing yourself to get out and interact with others is important. Isolating yourself can be dangerous when you’re feeling down. Being alone with your anxious thoughts can worsen how you feel. Though you should get out and be active, there are times when being alone is good for you. Perhaps you just need some time to yourself to read a book, watch a movie, or listen to music. Just don’t make a habit of choosing to be alone over socializing. It’s about finding a balance. Cuddling with a loved one or pet can help you feel relaxed and loved.  Make time with your significant other to cuddle and talk....

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Identifica los factores desencadenantes. Dile a tus seres queridos que tienes dificultades. No te aísles. Consigue interacción física.


If cleaning the ink stain with hairspray wasn’t fully effective, you may need to use rubbing alcohol, which is a more powerful cleaning solution. To begin, place the stained portion of the dress over a cloth or paper towel, just as you did before you sprayed with dress with hairspray. After you lay out your silk garment, pour about 2 teaspoons (9.85 ml) of rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) to a clean cloth. Use a clear rubbing alcohol as opposed to wintergreen alcohol, since the green pigment of wintergreen alcohol can stain your silk dress further. Once you add the rubbing alcohol to the clean cloth, dab at the stain with gentle tapping motions just as you did when using the hairspray. Continue patting until you don’t see any more of the ink lifting from the stained portion of the dress. Rubbing alcohol can sometimes leave a faint ring-like stain where it is applied. However, if you use a hairdryer to blow hot air on the stain directly after dabbing with the rubbing alcohol, you won’t have to worry about the ring- like stain. Use the hairdryer to blow on the stained area until it is dry. Make sure to use the hairdryer directly after dabbing so that the rubbing alcohol doesn’t have time to dry. If dabbing with rubbing alcohol didn’t work to fully remove the stain, repeat the process of dabbing the stain with rubbing alcohol and drying with hairspray until the stain is removed or you aren’t making any more progress in lifting the stain. If you were successful in removing the stain, launder your garment as usual. If you didn’t fully remove the stain, try another method to get it out.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Coloca la parte manchada sobre un paño limpio. Aplica alcohol para frotar sobre el paño para limpiarlo. Frota la mancha ligeramente con un paño húmedo. Seca el área manchada con un secador de cabello. Repite los pasos del 2 al 4 hasta quitar la mancha.


If dabbing at the stain with hairspray and rubbing alcohol didn’t work, you may need to soak your silk dress in a solution of dishwashing soap and water to get the rest of the stain out. In a large basin or container, mix 3 parts dishwashing solution with one part water. Use a clear dishwashing soap as opposed to a colored soap. Place the ink-stained dress in the basin of dish detergent solution, making sure that the stained section is fully submerged in the liquid. Soak the dress for 15 minutes to target the stain. After you soak the dress for 15 minutes, take the dress out of the dishwashing solution and run hot water over it until the solution seems to be washed out and the water is no longer sudsy. Then launder the silk dress as usual.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Haz una solución de detergente para lavavajillas y agua. Remoja el vestido manchado durante 15 minutos. Enjuaga la tela con agua caliente.


If diligent home care and alternative therapies are not effective for alleviating your back pain, then make an appointment with your family physician in order to consider any potentially serious spinal issues such as a herniated disc, nerve entrapment, infection (osteomyelitis), osteoporosis, stress fracture, rheumatoid arthritis or cancer.  X-rays, bone scans, MRI, CT scan and nerve conductance studies are modalities that your doctor may use to help diagnose your back pain. Your doctor may also send you for a blood test to rule out rheumatoid arthritis or a spinal infection such as meningitis. Your doctor may refer you to medical specialists such as an orthopedist, neurologist or rheumatologist in order to better figure out your back condition. If your back pain is recurring (chronic) and caused by weak spinal muscles, poor posture or degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis, then you need to consider some form of rehabilitation. A physical therapist can show you specific and tailored stretches and strengthening exercises for your back. Physiotherapy is usually required 2-3x per week for 4-8 weeks to positively impact chronic back problems.  If need be, a physiotherapist can treat your sore back muscles with electrotherapy such as therapeutic ultrasound or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Good strengthening exercises for your back include swimming, rowing and back extensions, but make sure your pain is under control first. An injection of steroid medication near or into spinal joints, muscles, tendons or ligaments can quickly reduce inflammation and pain, and allow normal movement of your back again. Corticosteroids are hormones that display powerful anti-inflammatory properties. The most common preparations used are prednisolone, dexamethasone and triamcinolone.  Potential complications of corticosteroid injections include infection, bleeding, tendon weakening, local muscle atrophy and nerve irritation / damage. If corticosteroid injections fail to provide adequate resolution for...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Acude a tu médico de cabecera. Solicita que te deriven a una sesión de fisioterapia. Considera la posibilidad de administrarte una inyección.


If dye has transferred from one colored item to another, you may be able to easily remove by simply rewashing the clothing with laundry detergent. Place the items with dye transfer into the washing machine. Add detergent and wash according to clothing label. If rewashing the colored fabrics does not remove the transferred dye, you can try soaking the items in color safe bleach. First test an inconspicuous patch of the fabric for colorfastness. Then add color safe bleach to water according to package directions. Soak for at least eight hours, rinse, launder, and air dry. A color catcher is a piece of fabric that has been specially formulated to catch bleeding dye in the washing machine. Place the color catcher in the washing machine and then wash the clothes according to the instructions on the package. You can buy color catchers at your local grocery store or online.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Trata de lavarla de nuevo con detergente. Remoja la ropa en un poco de lejía apta para prendas de color. Prueba con un receptor de color.


If feces or vomit caused the stain, use a dull knife or spatula to remove as much as possible. However, you want to try to avoid rubbing the waste further into the surface when you do this, so really try to just skim the surface. Use paper towels or an old towel to pull the liquid out of the carpet or upholstery. If possible, also clean under the stained area as well by placing newspaper or a towel underneath. Many people like to use a disposable towel to do this job, so that they can simply throw it away instead of then needing to clean another item soaked in pet waste or vomit. Soak a paper towel or towel in a small amount of water and them dab it lightly on the stained area. Then use a fresh paper towel or piece of newspaper to soak up the excess water. Do this repeatedly to rinse the area but not get it too wet. Alternatively, you can use a wet-vac or shop-vac to suck up the excess water you use to rinse the stain. If the stain is in a small area, you can clean the carpet or upholstery by hand with a spray cleaner and a towel. However, if you are dealing with a large area, it a good idea use a carpet cleaning machine and an enzymatic cleaner made to be used in cleaning machines.  There are carpet cleaning machines sold at big box stores that are designed to be used by homeowners. You can also rent the machines at many stores if you don't want to invest in your own cleaning machine. When using a carpet stain remover product in your carpet cleaning machine, follow package directions and machine directions. While an enzymatic cleaner will be more effective at cleaning a pet stain, household cleaning products are definitely better than nothing. Use a cleaner you have on hand that says it is safe for carpet or upholstery or use a general household product, such as white vinegar, that is good for cleaning. Baking soda is a great product for soaking up any remaining staining or smells that an accident can leave behind. Gently rub the baking soda into the carpet, so it forms a paste with any residual moisture...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Recoge los desechos sólidos. Absorbe la mayor cantidad posible de líquido. Enjuaga la zona con cantidades pequeñas de agua limpia y fría. Aplica un limpiador enzimático sobre la zona. Usa limpiadores domésticos comunes y corrientes si no tienes un limpiador enzimático. Restriega bicarbonato de sodio en la zona. Deja que la alfombra o el tapizado se sequen bien. Contrata un limpiador de alfombras o de tapizados profesional si la mancha no sale.


If flirting has been going well, then it’s time to take them out on a date. Our society expects men to make the first move in relationships, so you are probably going to have to be the one who does the asking. Don’t make a big deal about it. If she’s been flirting with you, she’ll probably say yes no matter what. Something like, “I really like hanging out with you and wanted to get to know you better, do you want to go get lunch on Wednesday?” is fine.  It’s just a first date, so don’t make too big a deal out of it. Dinner is probably a bit too much for a first date, but lunch or coffee are fine. Fun activities like mini-golf, bowling, or seeing a movie can also good ideas if you aren’t sure quite what to take them to. If you’re chasing a hottie, you’re probably dealing with someone who’s been asked out dozens of times. Get creative with your date ideas, don’t just take her to a popular movie. She’s probably sick of them by now. If she’s mentioned a hobby or interest, choose something that’s in line with that. She’ll notice and appreciate the thought you put into it. Congratulations, she said yes to your date! Wear nice clothes while you’re out, but make sure it’s not too formal. Compliment her when you meet her wherever you are going. Ask her questions about her life and interests. You can talk about yourself too, but don’t overdo it. The most important thing is to keep the conversation flowing. She’ll notice everything you do, so make sure you treat everyone well on the date. If you’re out a restaurant be kind to the waiter and tip generously. Thank any employees that assist you on your date, and even try making a little small talk. Unless your date is a mean person herself, she’ll like that you treat strangers with respect and are nice to them. If the date went well and you want to see her again, you should ask her to see you again while you’re still out. Wait until the end of the date so you have the best idea possible of whether she had a good time or not. Say that you had a really good time and were...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Invítala a salir. Sal con ella. Vuélvela a invitar. Mantén la relación.


If for whatever reason you do not already have an email account in your name, now's the time to start one. You will need an email address to register a domain. The options for free emails are numerous, although Gmail is arguably the best for this purpose. Password and email security is always important, but it's made even more vital if you're associating your email with a new domain name. Any hacking onto your email could lead to your domain being compromised, among a great many other bad things. To date, the only completely free domain type you can acquire are ".tk" domains. dot-TK domains are sponsored by Tokelau, a small country in the South Pacific, largely as an investment to spread awareness about the country and attract tech ventures. These are very simple and easy to get, and you can attach them to existing addresses if you wish. The dot-TK website is specifically intended for users to register free domains. You will only be able to get the .tk domain if you insist on getting one freely. Paid domains may be registered at sites like GoDaddy. Choosing an address for your website is extremely important, and requires a bit of creativity. So many domains have already been picked out, and you'll need to choose something that's both relatively easy to remember and applies to the theme or content of your website.  You can check availability of certain URL domains. Don't be discouraged if the first few you think up are already taken.  Anyone potentially using your site should have an idea as to its contents based on the domain name. On the dot-TK server page, you will be asked to go input details of your domain, including your email contact info and the chosen domain name, among other things. The process itself is quite straightforward and should not take you more than a couple of minutes to fill out entirely. Once the info is inputted to your satisfaction, complete the registration with your dot-TK account. Your site should be up shortly thereafter, although you may have to wait up to 48 hours depending on...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Abre una cuenta de correo electrónico. Ve a la URL www.dot.tk. Elige un nombre de dominio. Sigue los detalles de registro. Intenta acceder a tu sitio.


If he or she only talks about your appearance or your sex life, that points to it being primarily a case of sexual attraction. Even if you might feel love, you have to consider the other person’s feelings and ideas about the connection you share. Discussions like these can be uncomfortable, but they can also help clarify how you both feel.  "I really like hanging out with you and I hope you like hanging out with me. What do you have the most fun doing together?" "I don’t want a big serious conversation, but I wanted to know if you like keeping things the way they are between us or if ultimately you might be looking for more." "I know we haven’t defined things, and that’s fine, but I wanted to know how you see our relationship." Even though lust can turn to romantic love, it’s often just about sexual attraction and will not develop into anything further. As much as you might want one kind of relationship with the other person, if they do not reciprocate you can’t have the connection you want. Sometimes both sides need time to think about what they really want. If you have two different ideas about where the relationship is headed, you might not be able to reach a shared understanding of what you have. If you can reach a shared vision about where you’re going, that’s great. But it’s often difficult, if not impossible, if you and the other person are far apart in terms of what you hope to get out of the relationship. At that point, you would probably want to break it off.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Conversen sobre lo que obtienen de la relación. Pregúntate si quieres seguir con la relación en caso de que sea evidente que tienen metas diferentes. Haz una pausa en la relación si no se ponen de acuerdo.


If he says yes, keep your cool and smile. But don't get too laid-back, he'll think someone dared you to do it and it'll hurt his feelings; boys aren't as confident you think! Even a little "Really? Cool!" or "Great!" will make this boy think you're even more committed and cute, both personality- and appearance-wise. And before you go off squealing to your friends, ask him if you can tell people about it so he has some say in this new relationship. Make him think he wears the pants, even if he doesn't! If you're now dating, then get to know his friends and tell your friends the news.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Sé feliz si te acepta. Entabla amistad con sus amigos y preséntale a los tuyos.


If it is not possible to talk face-to-face, call your partner on the phone. Try to avoid texting, emailing, or messaging on social media. Definitely don’t end the relationship by avoiding your partner altogether or "ghosting." Be sure to treat your partner with respect during your conversation, and expect that your partner treat you with respect as well. Choose a neutral location with some degree of privacy. Try to avoid either party’s residence. A local park or cafe is best. This will help keep everyone’s reactions low-key and allow for you to exit quickly if needed. Try to avoid playing the blame game. Discuss the reasons why you need to end the relationship and why it is the best decision for you. If you are honest and respectful with your partner, they are likely to be respectful in return. Don’t say things like, “You are too controlling.” Instead, say something like “I need more space in my life right now.” Make sure that your partner understands that this is definitely a breakup. Do not give the impression that you are trying to fix the relationship. This will confuse your partner and make them think that the relationship might work out. Say something definitive like, “I think the relationship is over, and I need to move on;" or " "I know this isn't what you want, but it is what I need." Your partner may not want to end the relationship. They may cry, scream, or beg you to reconsider. Remain calm and be compassionate but don’t allow this to change your mind. Say something like, “I really hate to hurt you like this but this is what is best for me.” Your partner may not react to the news of your breakup well. It would be normal to see them cry or raise their voice. However, it is possible that they become very angry and abusive, either emotionally or physically. This is another reason why it is important to break up with your partner in a public space rather than in either party’s residence.  If you think that your partner may become violent, consider breaking up over the phone instead of face-to-face. If...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Habla con tu pareja en persona. Conserva una actitud positiva. Transmite seguridad. Permanece firme en tu decisión. Prepárate para irte.


If it's a big anniversary year, or if you just want to celebrate your love with the people closest to you, throw a party and invite them all! Sent out invitations and transform your home or rent a locale for the special day. Bonus points if you listen to the music that was popular the year you got married, or ask your guests to dress like they would have in those days. This can be especially great if you have young kids who might see their mom as a princess or think of their parents kissing as gross. Toast the wedding videos with some champagne, and then turn the night into a dance party in your living room! Pick your berries and talk about your memories or, to entertain young kids, make it a competition. Then, go home and bake a pie or cobbler. Enjoy your berry concoction while you watch a movie or sit in front of the fire together. Hang a white sheet against a fence or wall. Buy or rent a projector from your local library and screen your favorite movie, the first movie you ever saw together, or the most popular movie from the year you were married. Make popcorn and have snacks, or get a little tipsy with some “grape juice.” Even if you're not in the habit of publicly displaying affection, take the time to cuddle and hold hands with your love. It is your anniversary, after all!

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Den una fiesta. Miren su video de boda juntos. Recolecten bayas para tener un día relajado de celebración. Monten un cine en su patio trasero.


If it's rectangle, just measure the longest side and the shortest side of the pool. If it's a square, just measure one of the sides of the pool -- all four sides of the square will have the same length. And if your pool is round, just measure the diameter of the pool, which is the longest path that can travel through the center of the circle, from one edge to the other. This is the other dimension that is crucial to knowing the volume of your pool. If your pool has the same depth throughout -- most above ground pools are structured this way, for example -- then you'll just have to take one measurement from the top to the bottom of the pool. But if, like most pools, your pool has depth that gradually increases, then you'll have to measure the minimum depth (the shallow end) and the maximum depth (the deep end) of the pool.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Mide el largo y el ancho de la piscina. Mide la profundidad de la piscina.


If it’s a chillier day and you need to wear a jacket or tights with your dress, stick with black. Don’t get sparkle-crazy and throw a bedazzled jacket or shimmery tights on with your sequined dress. A sequined dress does all the talking, and the rest of your outfit should complement it. In other words, don’t match sparkle with sparkle! A pair of simple, solid-colored heels or flats work perfectly. When in doubt, throw on a simple black pair. Avoid a metallic pair that will be shine overload. Ditch the shoes with an intricate design, because they’ll contrast with your sequined dress. There is a time and place for eye-catching footwear, but it’s not when you’re already rocking a flashy sequined dress. When you’re draped in sequins, you’ve got enough bling. Skip the earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or any other sort of jewelry. Any additional sparkle will be overpowering and make your outfit look busy.  The great thing about wearing a great sequined dress is that you don’t need to spend any extra time picking out your jewelry! If it's a bit colder outside or you simply want to add another layer to your outfit, don't hesitate to throw something on top of your sequin dress – just make sure it's the right thing! Opt for a more structured material, rather than a knitted material that will snag on your sequins. For example, a silk blazer or a trendy leather jacket pair perfectly with a sequined frock. Keep your outerwear simple in terms of color or detailing so that it remains secondary to the sequined dress.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Acompaña el vestido de lentejuelas con colores sólidos. Mantén el calzado simple. Evita las joyas. Cubre el vestido de lentejuelas con una chaqueta o un abrigo elegante.


If it’s possible, ask the person who bit you for their medical history. You want to make sure they have current vaccinations and do not have other serious medical conditions such as hepatitis. This can help your figure out if you should see a doctor and what type of treatment is the best for you.  If you can’t get the medical history of the person who bit you, administer first aid and then see your doctor. The two diseases of highest concern are hepatitis B and tetanus. Though they don’t occur with every bite, hepatitis and tetanus can develop, especially with infected bites.  Transmission of HIV or hepatitis B during a bite incident is not likely but it can happen. If the biter is unknown, testing for HIV can provide peace of mind for the person who was bitten. As soon as you experience a human bite wound, inspect the site of the bite mark. Evaluate the severity of the wound and try to determine the best course of treatment.  Remember that all human bites are serious.  Human bites can range from everything from deep flesh bites from a fight or other situation, to something like a tooth scraping on your fingers or knuckles.  If a human bite breaks your skin, you’ll need to see a doctor and get medical care in addition to administering first aid. If your wound is bleeding, apply pressure with a clean and dry cloth or bandage. Don’t administer any other first aid until you get control of any bleeding so that you don’t lose too much blood.  You can lie down on a rug or bed if the bleeding is severe to help prevent you from losing body heat and going into shock.  If you bleed through a bandage or cloth, don’t remove it to apply another. Simply place the new bandage on top of the wound until it stops bleeding.  If there is anything in the wound, such as tooth fragments, don’t apply too much pressure or attempt to remove the object. Once you’ve got any bleeding stopped, wash the wound with soap and water. This can help remove any bacteria and may minimize the risk for infection.  You don’t need to purchase any...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Pide el historial médico del mordedor. Evalúa la mordida. Detén cualquier sangrado. Lava la herida. Aplica un ungüento antibiótico al área infectada. Cubre la herida con un vendaje limpio. Debes estar atento a los síntomas de la infección.


If left untreated, your guinea pig’s respiratory problem could make him extremely sick. For example, if he has a cold, it could quickly progress to pneumonia, which may be difficult for him to recover from. The sooner you get him treated, the better his chances of a good recovery. If your guinea pig is extremely sick (e.g., very labored breathing, inability to eat, very weak), your vet will likely want to hospitalize him for intense treatment. In-hospital treatments include assisted feeding, injectable medications, and extra oxygen. Your vet will want to hospitalize your guinea pig until he is strong and stable enough for at-home care.  If your guinea pig has severe breathing troubles, your vet may also humidify the oxygen your guinea pig is receiving. Your vet may give your guinea pig an oral or injectable multivitamin in the hospital if he is extremely weak.  Injectable medications usually work faster than oral medications. If dental disease caused your guinea pig’s respiratory problems, then your vet will need to treat it at the hospital. Your vet will need to anesthetize him and use specialized dental tools to work on his teeth. After surgery, your vet may prescribe a pain medication for your guinea pig. Two types of bacteria — Bordetella bronchiseptica and Streptococcus pneumoniae — are the primary causes of respiratory infections in guinea pigs. Your vet will use diagnostic test results to select which antibiotic will effectively treat your guinea pig’s respiratory problem. Follow your vet’s instructions carefully to ensure all the bacteria is killed.  If the antibiotic comes in liquid form, you can use a medicine dropper to put the prescribed number of drops into the corner of your guinea pig’s mouth. If he resists that, you could place the drops on his favorite food.  Contact your vet if you are having trouble giving your guinea pig the antibiotics. Some antibiotics can cause diarrhea in guinea pigs by killing the healthy bacteria in the digestive tract. If your guinea pig develops diarrhea from the...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Adminístrale de inmediato un tratamiento a tu mascota. Hospitaliza a tu cobaya, si es necesario. Haz que el veterinario corrija los problemas dentales. Adminístrale antibióticos. Controla a tu cobaya.


If many issues exist, focus on the most important ones. Some issues may be caused by underlying problems. For example, conflicts between team members may be due to unclear workplace policies or employee responsibilities. List the most effective solutions first and explain how they will solve core issues. Address the challenges that might accompany suggested solutions. For example, cross-cultural conflicts in an organization might require additional training for managers, which may require funds or an extensive search for topic experts.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Identifica todos los problemas relevantes. Sugiere soluciones.


If multiple people are attending, talk with your friend about their her/his preferences of wearing diapers all the time or just during the night of the sleepover and if they want the invitees to the party to know about their problem. Prepare a list of attendants and let your friend know who has RSVPed and to make sure they know who is coming. is coming. Diapers are put on differently when lying down than standing up. Going to sleep and turning around while sleeping, requires a tighter fit around the legs. When the wearer walks with one on, the diaper forms a natural cup to keep in place the urine to the body while giving the legs the much needed room to move freely. Lying down while changing into a night diaper during the sleepover lets your friend put the diaper on much tighter as their thigh muscles are not flexed. This brings up the situation where your friend might want to borrow your bed and have the room for themselves while changing into their night diaper. You might want to bring up this issue with them in advance of the sleepover to have a talk about it in private, and letting your friend know if they can or can not use your bed for your diaper-change during the times of their sleepover. While your bladder is full, you may head to the toilet, but your friend may feel differently when they wear their diaper and they feel the need to “go”. (Due to peer pressure, they may choose not to go and take it out on the diaper more quickly.)Some embarrassing moments may be created when their diaper shows the leak on both their bed and any surround area as well as the stench of their urine in their diaper and the need for them to get out of their bed wearing their diaper and showing off the potential of the diaper-use. Comfort your friend and have a talk about using larger diapers, plastic or rubber pants. Another possibility is to get disposable mats or plastic/rubber bedsheets to protect the bed next time. Removing the stain can be done by consulting How to Remove Urine Odors and Stains. A lot of liquid is...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Planifica previamente todas las pijamadas con el amigo que tiene que usar pañales. Asegúrate de que pueda aceptar el hecho de que los cambios de pañal recostado pueden revelar que los usa a más personas que solo su amigo que lo conoce mejor. Considera otras horas para despertar para tu amigo con pañal. Ten en cuenta qué podrías hacer para garantizar que pueda dormir sin problemas de fugas durante la noche de la pijamada. Contempla algunas alternativas al ritual de desayuno después de la noche de pijamada. Determina si es adecuado que tome una ducha después de la pijamada.


If none of the home remedies suggested are viable, it is important to visit a doctor and seek professional assistance. Before doing so, you will want to collect necessary information. If the subject is a child, be sure to ask about all the details of the condition ahead of visiting the doctor. He might be more willing to share details with you than with a doctor.  Most importantly, you should inform the doctor of what is in the ear and how long it has been in there. This will give the doctor some sense for how much of a threat the condition is. You will also want to tell the doctor about what has happened subsequent to the initial incident. Have there been any side effects?  Did you try to remove the object? If so, how did you do so and what was the outcome? A doctor may suggest irrigating the ear canal with water or a saline solution to remove a foreign object. This is a relatively quick and simple procedure.  Usually, a syringe filled with clean, warm water is squirted into the ear canal.  If successful, any foreign materials will be flushed out during the irrigation process.  You should never try to irrigate the ear canal at home. Leave this to medical professionals. Though tweezers might not have worked at home, your doctor should have special medical instruments more adept at removing foreign objects from your ear.  An otoscope, a medical instrument used to illuminate and explore the ear canal, will be used in conjunction with medical tweezers. Your doctor can more easily monitor the tweezers inside the ear and avoid injuring any important or sensitive structures.  Specialized tweezers, designed specifically for use on ears, or forceps will be used to gently remove the object from your ear.  If the object is metal, your doctor can also use a long instrument that has been magnetized. This will make extraction much easier. Your doctor will hold a small catheter near the foreign object. Suction will then be applied to gently ease the object out of your ear. This is generally used to remove solid objects...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Prepárate para consultar con el doctor. Determina si es necesario irrigar la oreja. Deja que el doctor retire el objeto con pinzas médicas. Ve si el doctor desea usar una sonda de succión para retirar el objeto. Prepárate para ser sedado. Sigue las instrucciones del doctor si tienes el tímpano perforado. Discute con tu doctor sobre la recuperación de tu oreja.


If one of your employees has gone above and beyond, then you should make sure to acknowledge the hard work he or she has put in to his work. You can send around an email, make an announcement, give a monetary reward, or even give the employee a card and flowers. This should be meant to motivate other employees to succeed, not make them jealous. If your employee has worked extra hard, rewarding his actions will have a big impact on his happiness in the workplace and his idea of you as a boss. Of course, money is a great motivator, and sometimes no reward can be better than a cash bonus. However, money can’t be the only thing that motivates your employees, or they will be so focused on getting more bonuses that they will overlook the methodical, careful work that needs to be put into their job. Tangible goals are often more of a motivator than cash rewards, and you don’t have to spend any extra money to give them to your employees, either. Your employees should have goals to work toward, whether it’s reaching out to X amount of clients by the end of the year, making Y amount of sales, or having Z amount of revenue from their latest project. Give them their goals, talk about how they can meet them, and even discuss any rewards they’ll receive for going above and beyond. If your employees feel like they have something to work toward, then they will be much more motivated when they come to work every morning.  Tangible goals should be based on achievements, not on amount of hours worked. If you give your employees the goal of working a certain amount of hours per week, they may technically put in the time, but they may not use it wisely. Each of your employees has a different work style and they may not be motivated by the same goals. One may be motivated by producing as many reports as possible, while another may be motivated by being told that he should produce the most thorough or comprehensive report he can on a given subject. Some people actually get stifled or discouraged if their only goals are time or...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Dales recompensas por el trabajo que supere los límites. Dales a tus empleados metas tangibles. Programa reuniones individuales con tus empleados. No debes hacer favoritismos. Organiza eventos sociales para tus empleados. Reconoce los cumpleaños o escalones de tus empleados.


If overspray got onto a piece of fabric, lay the fabric flat on a surface. Apply a few drops of olive oil to the part of the fabric containing the overspray — a dropper would work best, but you can also just use a small spoon. Wait 4 minutes while the olive oil soaks into the fabric, and then scrape the overspray off with a plastic putty knife. To make sure you get the olive oil out of the fabric, use a rag dipped in turpentine and wipe the area. Wash the fabric with dish soap once you're done. Since brick and cement are strong enough to withstand the blast, use a pressure washer to get as much of the spray paint off as you can. Put lacquer thinner on the overspray spots before using a wire brush to scrape the spray paint off. Pressure-wash any remaining residue off. Find a clean rag and drop a few drops of olive oil onto it. Using the rag, wipe the overspray spot with olive oil. Now you can wrap the rag around the working-end of a plastic putty knife, scraping the overspray off. Putting the olive oil-dipped rag around the scraper will ensure you don't scratch your surface while also getting the job done.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Utiliza aceite de oliva para quitar la pintura en aerosol de la tela. Elimina el brisado de los ladrillos y del cemento con un lavado a presión. Envuelve un trapo alrededor de una espátula para limpiar madera, plástico, fibra de vidrio o vinilo.


If patience, basic home care and alternative therapies are not real helpful in alleviating your lower back pain, then make an appointment with your doctor. They will examine you to see if your pain is caused by a serious spinal issue: herniated spinal disc, entrapped (pinched) nerve, bone infection (osteomyelitis), osteoporosis, stress fracture, advanced arthritis or cancer. For pain control, your doctor can prescribe stronger NSAIDs or painkillers.  X-rays, bone scans, MRI, CT scans and nerve conductance studies are all methods of viewing and diagnosing spinal problems. You may also be sent for a blood test in order to see if you have rheumatoid arthritis or a spinal infection (osteomyelitis or meningitis). You may ultimately be referred to a medical specialist (orthopedist, neurologist, rheumatologist) to better figure out your lower back problem. If your lower back pain is chronic (bothering you for many months or years) and related to weak muscles, bad posture and/or degenerative conditions ("wear and tear" osteoarthritis), you should consider spinal rehabilitation therapy — you'll likely need a referral from your doctor. A physiotherapist can teach you specific stretches and strengthening exercises for your lower lumbar spine, which can relieve pain with time. Physical therapy is usually recommended 3x per week for 4-8 weeks to make a significant impact on chronic lower back issues.  For spinal rehabilitation, physiotherapists tend to use a variety of exercise balls, weighted medicine balls, elastic tension bands, electronic muscle stimulation and/or therapeutic ultrasound devices. Effective strengthening exercises that you can do on your own for your lower back muscles include: swimming, rowing, certain yoga positions and back extensions. Your back pain may be related to muscle injury or strain at a trigger point, which can lead to referred pain, or pain that extends to another area. So, though you may be experiencing pain in your lower back, the trigger point may be located elsewhere on your body....

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Saca una cita con tu doctor. Haz que te deriven a un especialista en terapia física. Emplea la terapia miofascial. Considera una inyección de esteroides para aliviar el dolor.


If person is unconscious or unstable, make a stretcher to carry the person. You can use two poles or some blankets or improvise a stretcher out of whichever materials you have available.  Find two sturdy poles, tree branches or other straight pole-like objects and place them parallel on the ground.  Take a cloth roughly three times as big as the stretcher should be and lie it on the ground. Put a sturdy pole a third to half of the way along the cloth; fold the section over the pole. Set the other pole on the two pieces of cloth, leaving enough room for the injured person and enough cloth to fold over this second pole. Fold the cloth over the pole so that at least one foot of cloth encases the second pole. Take the rest of the cloth and fold it over your poles again. If you don't have a large cloth or blanket, use blankets, shirts, sweatshirts, or any other cloth you may have available. Do not give up your clothing if this will in any way hamper your ability to assist the person.  Check to make sure that the stretcher you've fashioned is as secure as possible so that you don't drop the person. If you don't have the materials to create a stretcher, you can also fashion one using the hands of yourself and your fellow rescuer. This can provide a more stable position to the person, especially if she is unconscious.  The person should be on the ground and the rescuer with his hand closest to the the injured person's head should place his hand under her head for support. Under the the injured person's chest, at about the level of the lower sternum, each rescuer should grasp for the hand of his fellow rescuer. The rescuers should then interlock their hands for a stable surface.  The rescuer with a hand closest to the injured person's feet should place his hand under her legs.  Squat down and gently lift the person and move her out. If it is available, use a chair to carry the injured person. This is an especially effective method if you and the other rescuer have to climb stairs or navigate narrow or uneven...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Improvisa una camilla para cargar a la víctima. Diseña una camilla con cuatro manos. Carga a la víctima con una silla. Construye una silla con las manos.


If possible, do not touch or rub the affected area for 10 minutes. Pour fresh water over the area without touching. Even though the pain can be intense during the first few minutes, by avoiding any touching or rubbing, you may prevent the pain from lingering for days.  The chemical irritants from the plant can dry on the surface of the skin, then they can be removed by soap and water. By avoiding any rubbing or touching at first, the chemicals are not pushed further into the skin, which can cause the painful reaction to last longer, possibly even days.  The chemicals released by the plant include acetylcholine, histamine, serotonin, moroidin, leukotrienes, and possibly formic acid. Soap and water cleans the affected parts of the skin, and removes the chemicals released by the plant that cause the pain, swelling, redness, and itching. In many cases, once the area is washed, the pain either goes away completely, or is greatly reduced. If you are not near soap or water, use a clean cloth to gently remove dirt and plant debris from the area until it can be more thoroughly cleaned. Lightly apply a strong tape, like duct tape, to the area involved, then remove the tape. This can help to remove any remaining fibers that may be lodged in the skin. If the tape did not remove all the unwanted plant material from the skin, you can try using a wax hair remover. Apply a layer of the wax removal, let it dry for about 5 minutes, then gently peel off the wax, taking the plant debris along with it.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

En primer lugar, evita tocar el área. Usa agua y jabón. Usa un paño limpio. Coloca cinta adhesiva. Prueba la cera de depilación.


If possible, get samples of a few different brands of CC cream and test them near your jawline to find which kind matches your skin tone the best. The cream should easily blend in with your skin color, rather than looking chalky or like a mask. One product does not fit all in this case. Read the packaging to determine which products are designed for your specific skin type.  If you have dry skin, for example, choose a CC cream made to moisturize skin, like one containing hyaluronic acid. If you have oily skin, pick a CC cream that is oil-free has a matte finish. If you have sensitive skin, select a CC cream that is fragrance-free and noncomedogenic. Different CC creams tout various benefits, from sun protection and minimizing pores to clearing up acne and lightening age spots. Think about what you want to correct and pick a product designed to do so.  For instance, choose a product with stem cell technology to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Alternatively, opt for a cream packed with antioxidants to minimize breakouts. Some CC creams work like a tinted moisturizer, while others have heavier pigmentation like foundation. If you want more coverage, choose a product with a thicker texture and opaque color. If you prefer a minimal amount of coverage, pick a cream with a light texture and translucent color.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Asegúrate de que el color sea lo más cercano posible a tu tono de piel. Elige una crema CC formulada para tu tipo de piel. Elige una crema que trate tus zonas problemáticas. Determina el nivel de cobertura que buscas.


If possible, read the book multiple times, as repeat reads tend to lead a reader (or reviewer) to view aspects of the story, the setting and the character(s) in a new or different way.  Write down notes in a notebook or use a voice recorder to document any thoughts or impressions you have of the book as you are reading. They don't have to be organised or perfect, the idea is to brainstorm any impressions you may have of the book. Try summarizing the major sections of the book you’re reviewing to help understand how it’s structured. Consider how the book fits or does not fit in its genre or field of study. If necessary, use outside sources to familiarize yourself with the field of study and the genre of the book. For example, if you are reviewing a non-fiction book about the development of the polio vaccine in the 1950s, consider reading other books that also examine the same scientific issue and/or period of scientific development. Or if you are reviewing a work of fiction like Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, consider how Hawthorne's book relates to other 19th-century works of romanticism and historical fiction set in the same time period (the 17th century) as points of comparison. The theme is often a lesson or overall message that the reader perceives between the lines. The theme can also consist of the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a book. Authors may present multiple themes in their writing, especially works of fiction. These themes will help support the argument that the book is making.  Pay attention to the preface, any quotes, and /or references in the book's introduction, as this content will likely shed light on the book's major themes and viewpoint. A simple way to determine one of the major themes of a book is to sum up the book in one word or sentence.  So, for example, the major theme of The Scarlet Letter could be "sin". Once you have your one word summary, stretch the single word into a message or lesson, such as "sin can lead to knowledge but it can also lead to...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Lee el libro y toma notas. Piensa en el género del libro o el campo de estudio. Determina los argumentos y temas principales del libro. Considera el estilo de escritura del autor. Piensa en qué tan bien el autor desarrolla las áreas principales o los puntos en el libro. Si es importante, haz una nota del formato del libro. Considera cualquier recurso literario en el libro. Piensa en qué medida el libro es único. Evalúa cuán exitoso es el libro.


If possible, use thread that matches the color of your clothing. If the stitch won't be visible from outside the garment, then the color of the thread does not matter. You may also choose to use a vibrantly-colored thread to complement or contrast with the fabric. If the fabric is thick and tough (denim, leather, and multi-layered cloth), use a sharp, heavy needle so that you can pierce the cloth without too much effort. If the fabric is soft or thin, you may use any needle – though you might want to use a more delicate needle.  Cotton, nylon, silk, jute, mixed fabric, and any other thin, soft fabric is better stitched with  a lighter needles. The needle can be as short as 1-2 inches, or longer as needed. If you use a thick needle—approximately 1 mm in thickness—it may leave visible holes in the fabric. You may use a finger cap to prevent being poked by the needle while stitching. Opt for a thicker needle to avoid breaking any needles. Use a solid board to push the needle through while stitching if your finger hurts. Some thick fabrics like denim need pushing against a hard surface.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Consigue un carrete de hilo y una aguja. Elige la aguja adecuada para el tipo de tela.


If possible, you could grow certain food items on your own. If you have the time and resources to grow food, this could save some money on the cost of produce.  Even if you do not have a backyard, certain fruit, vegetables, and legume plants can grow healthily out of pots. Beans, corn, carrots, radishes, spinach, and others can be grown from a pot. Make sure the soil is watered regularly. Water it once a day or whenever it feels damp.  You will need to provide your plants light, however. If you do not have access to a lot of natural light via windows or a balcony, many greenhouses and hardware stores sell grow lights that simulate the effect of natural sunlight.  If growing your own food is not possible, look into community garden projects in your city. If you get involved, you might be eligible to receive free items from each harvest. Community gardens also might allow you a specific plot where you can grow and tend to your own fruits and vegetables. Oftentimes, certain spots in a city or town contain fruit trees or edible plants. If the area is a community space, it is legal for you to pick the fruit and greens for your own consumption.  If you're not sure where to get started, the website Falling Fruit provides an interactive map of a variety of cities. Falling Fruit locates areas where food grows and is legal to forage. Using Falling Fruit, you could potentially find free, fresh produce.  Scope your community when you go out and be on the lookout for apple trees, peach trees, and other edible plants. Ask around if you discover, say, an apple tree to make sure it falls on community rather than private property. If you pick apples from a tree found on someone's personal residence, you could potentially get in legal trouble. Buy a foraging handbook. These are guides that will help you differentiate between plant types to know what's safe to eat. It will also teaching you how to properly clean and store foraged food. Dumpster diving is a type of foraging where people go to the dumpsters of groceries stores...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Cultiva tu propio alimento. Busca plantas comestibles en tu zona. Utiliza PareUp para encontrar excedentes de abarrotes y que puedes comprar legalmente.


If regular cleaning won't remove makeup or dirt on your sponge, soak the sponge in warm, soapy water for 30 minutes. Rinse it out afterward with clean water, and squeeze out any excess water. Let it dry completely before using it again. You can also put the sponge inside of a mesh bag and throw it in your laundry machine on a rinse cycle. Properly storing your makeup sponge will prolong the beauty tool's life. It will also prevent breakout-causing bacteria from growing inside your sponge.  Store your sponge in a cool, well-ventilated, and well-lit space. Do not keep your sponge inside a draw, medicine cabinet, or sealed cosmetic bag. Keep your sponge on your bathroom counter in a clean soap dish. This storage method will expose your sponge to fresh air and bacteria-killing light. When you travel, keep your sponge in a separate mesh makeup bag. Do not throw your absorbent and soft beauty tool into a bag full of makeup, germs, and sharp corners. Reusable makeup sponges are made out of a microbial resistant foam. While these high-quality tools are designed to be reused, they can collect bacteria and deteriorate if not cared for properly and replaced frequently.  Wash your reusable sponge at least once a week. If you are prone to breakouts, wash your sponge after every use. Replace your eco-friendly sponge every 3 to 4 months. Basic foam makeup sponges are not intended for multiple uses. These products harbor bacteria that could cause infections and/or breakouts. After using a foam sponge, throw the product away. Do not attempt to clean these sponges. If you are looking for a reusable sponge, purchase a microbial resistant foam sponge, or blender.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Remoja las esponjas de maquillaje reutilizables para eliminar la suciedad o las manchas difíciles. Guarda la esponja por separado. Prevén los brotes de acné limpiando y cambiando las esponjas reutilizables. Desecha las esponjas de maquillaje comunes después de un uso.


If she ever glances at you, give her a wink. If she tells a joke or asks you a touchy question, give a suggestive, maybe even a little mischievous smile. This one can be very effective. If you have the opportunity and it feels natural and not weird or forced, give her a hug.  Make sure you hold it just a little longer than usual - don't wait till she's trying to peel you off her. If she puts her hand on the table or desk, and you're nearby, reach for the nearest object to her hand and intentionally brush your hand up against her hand, and hover for a second before blushing and grabbing the object.  Watch her reaction carefully.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

El guiño. La sonrisa insinuante. El abrazo. El roce.


If she is always really serious around you, she might not like you. It could just mean she is shy or not a humorous person, but often girls joke around with guys they like. If she genuinely seems like she is having fun with you – teasing you, joking around with you, and laughing at your jokes – she might like you. If your conversations consist only of basic day-to-day small talk (“How was your weekend?” or “It is really warm out today.”), she might not like you. Although it could also mean she is too nervous to ask you anything deeper.  If she is asking you about your life and interests and telling you about hers, she might be interested in you. If she has never brought him up or only says negative things about him, her feelings for him could be fading. If she goes on and on to you about how perfect he is, she probably does not like you. It can be complicated though because it is possible to have feelings for more than one person. If she says, “Tanner bought me roses yesterday and we are going out to dinner tonight! He is the best boyfriend,” she probably does not like you. If she says things like “Tanner and I got in a huge fight last night because we never do anything together,” her heart might not be all in the relationship. If she goes out of her way to talk to you and give you attention, she might like you. Is she speeding up to catch up with you and talk to you or does she only talk to you if you happen to be near each other? If she seems to be going out of her way to talk to you and show you attention, she might like you. Pay attention to your online conversations, not just the conversations you have in person. If she never sends you texts or snapchats, she might not like you. (Although she might not be doing this because she has a boyfriend.) If she always sends you texts or snapchats about her day-to-day activities or asks you about yourself, she might be interested. If she only texts you once a month to ask about school or work, maybe not.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Observa su sentido de humor. Piensa sobre lo que habla contigo. Presta atención cuando hable acerca de su novio. Presta atención cuando hable contigo. Mira los mensajes que tienen.


If she suddenly sends friend requests to all of your social media accounts, chances are that she’s trying to get to know you better.  You may see numerous requests from her all at once. If she not only wants to be your friend on Facebook, but would like to follow you on Twitter as well, this is a definite sign. If she mentions that you can find her on Facebook or should connect on Instagram, that’s probably a good sign that she likes you. A girl who likes you may take an interest in your friends as well. Find out if your buddies have received friend requests from her. Whether it’s a status “like” or a message that just says "hey!", if you see a sudden increase in activity from the girl you like, she’s definitely sending you a sign that she has a crush on you.  For the shy girls, this may be one of the best ways to determine if they like you. Social media provides people with the opportunity to open up in a less intimidating environment. Look for an increase in private messages. Similar to texting, if someone is replying to you quickly, they’re giving you a clue as to how much you matter. You may notice that she posts and tags a lot of pictures of the two of you together. This may be her way of telling other girls to back off because she wants to be your girlfriend. You may notice that she’s broadcasting her newly single status. If she seems happy about it and is trying to draw attention to the fact that she’s currently single, this may be her way of letting you know she’s ready to mingle. If you’re uncertain as to how she feels about her newly single status, try sending her a private message. If she responds quickly and includes many positive emoticons, she’s trying to let you know she’s more than ok. If you feel more comfortable broaching your feelings with a girl via social media, send her a private message. Let her know how you feel about her and wait for a response.  Though we're in the habit of sharing our thoughts and feelings via social media, that doesn't mean you should broadcast your feelings...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Fíjate si adquiere un interés repentino en tus cuentas de redes sociales. Fíjate si su actividad aumenta. Presta atención al cambio en el estado de la relación. Espera a que responda tu mensaje.


If she's smiling all the time while you're talking, that likely means she's interested and wants to keep talking. Most women will not have a problem frowning or looking bored if they don't want to continue talking to you!  Laughter is also a good sign, particularly if she's laughing at all your jokes. She might also bat her eyelashes at you. If she's blushing, that's even better! Once you've gone over and started talking to her, watch how she reacts when you change position. She may copy what you're doing, such as crossing your legs, a sign she's into you. She may not even realize she's doing this! No, this doesn't refer to kissing! Often, though, a woman will touch your arm or shoulder to make a point or just to flirt a little with you. Any time she's making physical contact, that's a good sign that's she's flirting with you.  She may also try to get into your physical space. If it feels like she's standing or sitting a little too close to you, she's likely flirting a bit. She might also just lean in from time to time.  If you're interested in her, you can do the same, such as lightly touching her arm when you're talking to her. The more she's into you and what you're saying, the more likely she is to lean forward. Typically, she'll just bring her torso forward a bit, like she's trying to hear you better. If she leans in, try not to move back. She wants to get closer to you! If she's engaged in the conversation, she may nod from time to time to show she's listening. While this isn't automatically a sign of flirting, it's a good sign. Fiddling movements, such as playing with her hair, messing with her jewelry, or tracing the rim of her glass, are typically signs of flirtation. Slow, controlled movements are more likely a sign of flirtation, whereas tapping or jerky movements could mean she's bored or uninterested.  For instance, if she caresses her lips, neck, or collarbones, she may be sending you a signal that she's interested. She's drawing attention to these areas subconsciously. When a woman strokes the...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Céntrate en su cara sonriente. Observa si imita tus movimientos. Presta atención al contacto físico. Observa si se inclina hacia delante durante la conversación. Observa si ella asienta con la cabeza cuando hablas. Observa si juguetea con cosas. Observa si te queda mirando directamente y luego baja la mirada o la desvía. Observa si se encoge de hombros y otras señales de que está relajada.


If somebody taunts you or tries to act negatively towards you ignore it, or if you cannot ignore it, walk away. Likewise if you are in areas or surrounded by pessimism, anxiety, distrust or negative judgments, it can affect your ability to remain positive. Remove yourself from those places and those people in an effort to maintain your positive attitude.  If it is a work situation or other situation that you cannot walk away from, try to make the interactions as brief as possible. While trying to maintain a positive attitude, you want to make sure you surround yourself with positive people. Our outlooks, mannerisms, and attitudes can affect each other the more time we spend together, so make the time you spend be affected by positivity. Additionally you want to have a positive support group of family and friends as well, to help support you and keep your goal of remaining positive.    Write down a list of the people you spend the most time with. Consider what you observe to be their primary qualities. Note if you feel they add to or take away from your positivity, or how you feel after spending time with them. A great way to obtain and maintain a positive attitude is to get out into the community and begin doing good deeds for others. Helping others provides you with a longer lasting sense of happiness and positivity.  Additionally, it will allow you to see the positive impact you are making on the world.  Help someone you know. Volunteer at a local church serving meals. Work for a larger non-profit organization. Engage in advocacy. Keeping positive includes allowing yourself time to “recharge your batteries,” which you can do by practicing self care. Self-care is extremely important to remaining positive and can include anything you do with the intention of truly taking care of your physical, mental, and emotional health and needs. Taking care of your physical self is incredibly important to your body's response to stress and your ability to remain positive and in good mental health. Addressing your physical...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Aléjate de la negatividad. Rodéate de personas positivas. Participa en servicio comunitario activo. Practica los cuidados personales. Bríndate cuidados físicos. Practica los cuidados mentales. Encárgate de tus cuidados emocionales. Haz ejercicio.


If someone dislikes you, they may gossip about you to mutual friends or try to hurt you in other ways. If it's a coworker, sit down with your boss and explain that you are having a disagreement with the person, so your boss will be on the lookout for attempts to sabotage your standing at the job. If it's a mutual friend, explain your position and try to get them to see your side of things. Avoid bad-mouthing the person! If someone dislikes you, they may try to find out your secrets in order to hurt you. Be careful what you say to someone who dislikes you. Avoid gossiping about other people around them, because they might use that information against you. Protect yourself by keeping your cards close to your chest and not allowing them to use anything you say to hurt you. If it's a coworker, try to avoid messing up on the job around them, which may come back to bite you. If the person who dislikes you is a former friend, they may already know a lot that could hurt you. If you think they are going to share something that could make you look bad, you can always share the information first, if you would rather have control of how it comes out. Sometimes it's worth it to apologize to someone who dislikes you, especially if you've done something to offend them. Even if you think you didn't do anything wrong, it may be helpful to apologize in order to keep the situation from getting worse. You can do it for you, rather than for them, although you never know how it might affect their opinion of you in a positive way. If the person is causing you to doubt yourself, ask your friends what they think about the situation if they know the person. Getting a second opinion, especially from people you trust, can help to prevent you from taking the perspective of the other person and being really hard on yourself. Being disliked can make you wonder if they are right about you, so it's important to be aware of how it's affecting you. Don't let your mental health suffer from it. Sometimes all it takes to repair a friendship or...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Dales explicaciones a las personas que te importen. Evita darle argumentos a la persona. Evita que la situación se salga de control. Ponte en contacto con tus amigos. Trata de convencer a la persona.


If someone has just said or done something inconsiderate and you feel like you're about to blow up, stop and take a few deep, slow breaths through your nose. Breathing deeply into your belly can help calm you and get your anger under control. You may find it helpful to silently count to 5 as you breathe in and again as you breathe out. When your emotions are out of control, grounding yourself can help bring your focus back to the present moment. To ground yourself, simply choose something in your environment to focus on, preferably with as many of your senses as possible.  For example, you might reach into your pocket and feel your keys in your hand. Move them a little so you can hear them jingle. You could also pay attention to the feeling of the floor beneath your feet, listen to the sounds around you, or look at an interesting object in front of you. Sometimes the best way to break the tension of an angry moment is to step away for a bit. If you feel like you're too upset to handle the situation appropriately, try leaving the room or even going for a brief walk. You might say something like, “Excuse me, I just need a moment.” Before you react to the other person, stop and assess your feelings. Think about not only what you feel, but why you are feeling that way. Putting a name to what you're feeling and identifying the cause of your reaction can help you feel more in control of your emotions.  For example, instead of just thinking “Mom is so aggravating,” you might think to yourself, “I'm feeling really frustrated because Mom keeps asking when Ted and I are going to get married, even though I've told her I'm not ready to even think about marriage.” This way, instead of just feeling generally mad at your mom, you can now focus on what specifically is bothering you—that she is crossing your boundaries by bringing up a topic you've already said you don't want to discuss. Identifying the problem makes it easier to focus on solutions. If someone's pushing your buttons, you may be tempted to lash out and say the...

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Respira profundo Prueba un ejercicio rápido y relajante si te sientes abrumado. Márchate de la sala durante un minuto para poder calmarte. Pregúntate por qué te sientes así. Piensa antes de hablar.


If someone has stolen your phone, do not try to chase or follow them. You never know if they could be concealing a weapon. Simply contact the authorities as soon as you can so they can handle an escalated situation. Let the local authorities know that your device has been stolen, and they may be able to get it back. It is best to let the professionals deal with stolen property, especially since you may be dealing with dangerous criminals. Respect the limits of the police, as they may not be able to recover your phone, but they will try their best. They can put a hold on your account so that the phone cannot be used under your name and funds. They may also be able to track your phone, depending on whether you have made use of applications such as "Find My Phone" and other location services.

How would you rephrase that briefly using Spanish?

Resiste el deseo de perseguir al ladrón. Llama a la policía. Avísale a tu proveedor de servicios telefónicos.