Usages of al
Al hervir demasiado la carne, pasa de estar cruda a quedar muy cocida en poco tiempo, así que debemos agarrar con cuidado la olla.
When boiling the meat too much, it goes from raw to very cooked in a short time, so we must hold the pot carefully.
Mi hermana también es valiente al defender sus ideas en clase.
My sister is also brave when defending her ideas in class.
Al llegar a mi dormitorio, dejo el móvil en la mesa.
When I arrive in my bedroom, I leave my phone on the table.
Al escuchar la tormenta por la noche, llamé a mi médica para estar más tranquila.
When I heard the storm at night, I called my doctor to feel calmer.
Al elegir ropa para la entrevista, dudo entre la falda azul y los vaqueros marrones.
When choosing clothes for the interview, I hesitate between the blue skirt and the brown jeans.
Al ver que la fiebre sube, mi padre se pone preocupado y llama al médico.
When he sees that the fever is going up, my father gets worried and calls the doctor.
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