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"Powered" is a form of "powered", an adjective which is often translated as "a motor". "Run by" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "consultar con". Learn more about the difference between "powered" and "run by" below.
powered(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. a motor
Thanks to the Wright brothers, there have been numerous advances in powered flight.Gracias a los hermanos Wright, ha habido numerosos avances en el campo del vuelo a motor.
b. alimentado
My hybrid car is powered on both gasoline and electricity.Mi coche híbrido está alimentado tanto con gasolina como con electricidad.
c. accionado
Use a screwdriver that's powered electrically, and the job will be much easier.Usa un destornillador que esté accionado eléctricamente y el trabajo será mucho más fácil.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Our house is entirely solar-powered.Nuestra casa funciona totalmente con energía solar.
The warring countries threatened to use nuclear-powered weapons.Los países en guerra amenazaron con usar armas nucleares.
run by(
ruhn
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to consult)
a. consultar con
I ran your offer by the owner, and he said he's not interested in selling at this time.Consulté tu oferta con el dueño y me dijo que no le interesa vender en este momento.
b. hablar con
I'd like to run that by my wife before I make a commitment.Me gustaría hablarlo con mi esposa antes de comprometerme.
c. conocer la opinión de
Mr. Jenkins, if you have a moment, I'd like to run something by you.Sr. Jenkins, si tiene un momento, quisiera conocer su opinión sobre un asunto.
2. (to explain)
a. explicar
The lawyer ran all the options by his client.El abogado le explicó todas las opciones a su cliente.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm sorry. I wasn't paying attention. Can you run that by me again?Lo siento, no estaba prestando atención. ¿Me lo puedes repetir?
When will you have a few minutes so I can run my presentation by you?¿Cuando tendrás unos minutos libres para que puedas escuchar mi presentación?
a. pasar por
Can you run by the store on your way home and pick up some milk?¿Puedes pasar por la tienda rumbo a la casa y comprar leche?
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
4. (managed by)
a. dirirgido por
The company is currently run by the great-granddaughter of the founder.La empresa está actualmente dirigida por la bisnieta del fundador.
