Buscar
to get on
[phrase form: get]
01
subirse
to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.
Transitive: to get on a means of transportation
Example
The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship.
Los pasajeros se alinearon para embarcar en el barco de crucero.
She got on the train for her daily commute.
Ella se subió al tren para su viaje diario.
02
llevarse bien, tener una buena relación
to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal
Intransitive: to get on | to get on with sb
Example
She gets on well with her coworkers, and they often socialize outside of work.
The children are getting on better now that they've resolved their differences.
Los niños se llevan mejor ahora que han resuelto sus diferencias.
03
envejecer, hacerse mayor
to have or approach old age
Intransitive
Example
My grandparents are getting on, but their love for each other remains strong.
Mis abuelos están envejeciendo, pero su amor el uno por el otro sigue siendo fuerte.
He noticed that his hair was turning gray, a clear sign that he was getting on.
Notó que su cabello se estaba volviendo gris, una clara señal de que estaba envejeciendo.
04
desarrollarse, avanzar
to develop or perform in a positive or successful way
Intransitive: to get on in a specific manner
Example
The project is getting on quite well; we're ahead of schedule.
El proyecto se está desarrollando bastante bien; estamos por delante del cronograma.
Her career in marketing has been getting on smoothly, and she's earned several promotions.
Su carrera en marketing se ha desarrollado sin problemas, y ha ganado varias promociones.
05
aparecer, presentarse
to make an appearance as a performer or guest in a show, on television, or on the radio
Transitive: to get on a show or program
Example
She 's excited to get on a popular TV talk show next week.
Ella está emocionada de aparecer en un popular programa de televisión la próxima semana.
He 's been trying to get on a radio program to promote his new book.
Él ha estado tratando de aparecer en un programa de radio para promover su nuevo libro.
06
subir, montar
to mount on the back of a vehicle or animal, such as a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Transitive: to get on animal or vehicle
Example
She learned how to get on a horse and ride confidently.
Ella aprendió a montar un caballo y a cabalgar con confianza.
He struggled to get on the bicycle without falling.
Él luchó por montar la bicicleta sin caerse.
07
hacerse tarde, avanzar
(of time) to pass and progress
Intransitive
Example
The evening was getting on, and it was time to head home.
La tarde se hacía tarde, y era hora de ir a casa.
As the hours got on, they realized they needed to finish the project.
08
continuar, proseguir
to continue or begin a task, journey, or project
Intransitive: to get on | to get on with a task or activity
Example
Despite the setback, we must get on and finish the job.
A pesar del contratiempo, debemos continuar y terminar el trabajo.
After the break, they got on with the meeting as planned.
Después de la pausa, continuaron con la reunión como estaba previsto.
09
triunfar
to reach great success, particularly in one's career or life
Intransitive: to get on | to get on in one's career or life
Example
She has worked hard and managed to get on in her career, becoming a successful CEO.
Ella ha trabajado duro y ha logrado avanzar en su carrera, convirtiéndose en una exitosa CEO.
He aspired to get on in life and achieve financial stability for his family.
Él aspiraba a progresar en la vida y lograr estabilidad financiera para su familia.
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