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come on
01
vamos, venga
used for encouraging someone to hurry
Ejemplos
Come on, we're going to be late if we do n't leave now!
The show starts in ten minutes. Come on, we need to hurry!
to come on
[phrase form: come]
01
progresar, mejorar
to make progress or improve
Intransitive: to come on | to come on in a specific manner
Ejemplos
His language skills are really coming on. He's speaking more fluently now.
Sus habilidades lingüísticas están mejorando mucho. Ahora habla con más fluidez.
Her piano playing is really coming on. She's getting better with each practice.
Su forma de tocar el piano progresa mucho. Mejora con cada práctica.
02
desatarse, aparecer
to begin doing something in a manner that is sudden and unexpected
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The storm came on suddenly, with strong winds and heavy rain.
La tormenta empezó de repente, con vientos fuertes y lluvias intensas.
As soon as the lights dimmed, the music came on, and the performance began.
Tan pronto como las luces se atenuaron, la música comenzó, y la actuación empezó.
03
venir, acercarse
to move or advance in the direction of someone or something
Intransitive: to come on somewhere
Ejemplos
I called my dog, and he obediently came on to me.
Llamé a mi perro, y obedientemente vino hacia mí.
The child hesitated for a moment but then came on to her mother's outstretched arms.
El niño dudó por un momento pero luego se acercó a los brazos extendidos de su madre.
04
presentarse, llegar
to become accessible or available for use or participation
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The opportunity to study abroad finally came on, and I immediately applied.
La oportunidad de estudiar en el extranjero finalmente se presentó, y de inmediato solicité.
I've been waiting for this sale to come on, so I can buy the item at a discounted price.
He estado esperando a que esta venta llegue para poder comprar el artículo a un precio con descuento.
05
arrancar, encenderse
to begin functioning, especially after a period of inactivity or being turned off
Intransitive
Ejemplos
I pressed the power button, but the computer took a while to come on.
Presioné el botón de encendido, pero la computadora tardó un rato en arrancar.
I turned the faucet, and after a moment, the water finally came on.
Giré el grifo, y después de un momento, el agua finalmente comenzó a salir.
06
coquetear, insinuarse
to show attraction or romantic interest
Intransitive: to come on | to come on to sb
Ejemplos
He's been coming on to her all night, complimenting her and trying to impress her.
Él ha estado coqueteando con ella toda la noche, haciéndole cumplidos y tratando de impresionarla.
She did n't appreciate his advances; he was coming on too strong.
Ella no apreció sus avances; él se estaba insinuando demasiado.
07
aparecer, participar
to make an appearance or be featured in a television or radio program, especially as a guest or performer
Intransitive
Transitive: to come on a show
Ejemplos
The popular singer will come on as a guest on the talk show tonight.
El cantante popular aparecerá como invitado en el programa de entrevistas esta noche.
I'm excited to see the band come on and perform their new song on the music show.
Estoy emocionado de ver a la banda hacer una aparición y tocar su nueva canción en el programa de música.
08
toparse con, encontrarse con
to come across or encounter someone or something unexpectedly
Transitive: to come on sth
Ejemplos
I was walking in the park when I came on a group of deer grazing peacefully.
Estaba caminando en el parque cuando me encontré con un grupo de ciervos pastando tranquilamente.
While cleaning out the attic, I came on an old box filled with my childhood toys.
Mientras limpiaba el ático, me encontré con una caja vieja llena de mis juguetes de la infancia.
09
aparecer, mostrarse
to become visible or make an appearance, often in a noticeable manner
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The stars started to fade as the sun began to come on in the early morning.
Las estrellas comenzaron a desvanecerse cuando el sol empezó a aparecer en la madrugada.
As the fog lifted, the stunning landscape came on, revealing its beauty.
A medida que la niebla se disipaba, el impresionante paisaje apareció, revelando su belleza.
10
empezar a manifestarse, aparecer
to begin to develop or appear, especially in the context of a condition, illness, or feeling
Ejemplos
A headache started coming on after lunch.
Un dolor de cabeza empezó a aparecer después del almuerzo.
He could feel a cold coming on after being out in the rain.
Podía sentir que un resfriado se avecinaba después de estar bajo la lluvia.
come on
01
Vamos, Anda
used to express disbelief or disagreement with someone, especially when they are making a statement or argument that the speaker finds implausible or questionable
