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SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
El proceso de mejorar la visibilidad de un sitio web o página web en los resultados no pagados de un motor de búsqueda.
Meaning
The process of improving the visibility of a website or web page in a search engine's unpaid results.
Example
To improve our search rankings, we need to focus on **SEO** strategies.
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SEO-friendly
optimizado para clasificar más alto en los resultados del motor de búsqueda
Meaning
optimized to rank higher in search engine results
Example
Make sure your website is **SEO-friendly**.
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separate the wheat from the chaff
distinguir lo valioso de lo inútil
Meaning
to distinguish valuable things from worthless ones
Example
It’s time to **separate the wheat from the chaff** in this project.
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serenity now
una frase utilizada para invocar calma, generalmente en una situación estresante
Meaning
a phrase used to invoke calmness, usually in a stressful situation
Example
Whenever I feel stressed, I remind myself to say **serenity now**.
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serve time
pasar tiempo en prisión como castigo
Meaning
to spend time in prison as punishment
Example
He had to **serve time** for his involvement in the fraud case.
phrasal-verb
serve up
ofrecer o proporcionar comida o una comida
Meaning
to offer or provide food or a meal
Example
Grandma **served up** a delicious lunch.
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set a good example
comportarse de una manera que muestre a los demás cómo deben actuar
Meaning
to behave in a way that shows others how they should act
Example
Parents should **set a good example** for their children.
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set a precedent
establecer un precedente o ejemplo para acciones futuras
Meaning
to establish a standard or example for future actions
Example
Banning unethical AI systems will **set a precedent** for accountability.
phrasal-verb
set about
comenzar a hacer algo con determinación
Meaning
to begin doing something with determination
Example
He **set about** cleaning the entire house after breakfast.
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set against
comparar una cosa con otra; hacer que alguien se oponga a algo
Meaning
to compare one thing with another; to make someone oppose something
Example
Her parents are **set against** her studying abroad.
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set an example
Comportarse de una manera que los demás deberían seguir
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should follow
Example
A true leader **sets an example** for others to follow.
phrasal-verb
set an example for
comportarse de una manera que los demás deben copiar; liderar con el ejemplo
Meaning
to behave in a way that others should copy; to lead by example
Example
A good leader **sets an example for** the team through actions, not words.
phrasal-verb
set apart
hacer algo o alguien distintivo o único
Meaning
to make something or someone distinctive or unique
Example
Innovative design can **set apart** a brand from its competitors.
phrasal-verb
set apart from
hacer algo o a alguien diferente o distintivo
Meaning
to make something or someone different or distinctive
Example
Their unique approach **set them apart from** competitors.
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set aside
reservar algo para un propósito particular
Meaning
to reserve something for a particular purpose
Example
We should **set aside** some money for unexpected expenses.
phrasal-verb
set aside differences
ignorar los desacuerdos para que la cooperación pueda continuar
Meaning
to ignore disagreements so cooperation can continue
Example
Partners **set aside differences** to finish the joint project.
phrasal-verb
set aside for
reservar un tiempo específico para reuniones virtuales o trabajo
Meaning
to reserve a specific time for virtual meetings or work
Example
I’ve **set aside for** an hour every morning to check emails.
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set aside funds
reservar dinero para un propósito particular
Meaning
to reserve money for a particular purpose
Example
The government has **set aside funds** for rural development.
phrasal-verb
set aside time
reservar una cantidad específica de tiempo para algo importante
Meaning
to reserve a specific amount of time for something important
Example
You should **set aside time** for personal reflection every day.
phrasal-verb
set back
retrasar el progreso o causar un problema
Meaning
to delay progress or cause a problem
Example
The heavy rain **set back** the construction work by two weeks.
phrasal-verb
set boundaries
establecer límites sobre lo que harás o no harás, especialmente en el trabajo
Meaning
to establish limits on what you will or will not do, especially in work
Example
It’s healthy to **set boundaries** between work and personal life.
phrasal-verb
set clear goals
definir objetivos específicos o metas
Meaning
to define specific objectives or targets
Example
A good manager always sets clear goals for the team.
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set deadlines
establecer límites de tiempo específicos para tareas
Meaning
to establish specific time limits for tasks
Example
The manager **set deadlines** for each phase of the project.
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set down
poner algo o escribir algo
Meaning
to place something or write something down
Example
**Set down** your ideas so we can review them.