Usages of se
Se dice que un monstruo vive en el lago.
It is said that a monster lives in the lake.
¿Cuándo se ve al monstruo?
When does one see the monster?
Se cree que los fantasmas aparecen en invierno.
It is believed that ghosts appear in winter.
Se sabe que los lobos no muerden aquí.
It is known that wolves do not bite here.
Se cuenta que las brujas vuelan por la noche.
It is told that witches fly at night.
¿Se duerme bien con vampiros?
Does one sleep well with vampires?
Pon la aguja aquí, se tarda menos tiempo en tejer.
Put the needle here, it takes less time to weave.
Aquí se vigila todo.
Everything is watched here.
Aquí se hace el control del proceso, y es importante que la inspección sea estricta.
The control of the process is done here, and it is important that the inspection is strict.
Se llama a la policía para que revise la casa.
The police are called so that they check the house.
Se necesitan electricistas en este barrio.
Electricians are needed in this neighborhood.
Se buscan fontaneros antes de la mudanza.
Plumbers are wanted before the move.
Si haces una reforma, se necesitan albañiles.
If you do a renovation, builders are needed.
Se buscan pintores para los edificios nuevos.
Painters are wanted for the new buildings.
Se buscan carpinteras para trabajar a domicilio.
Carpenters are sought to work at clients' homes.
Se hacen arreglos sin compromiso.
Repairs are done without obligation.
Se ofrecen reformas de baños sin compromiso.
Bathroom renovations are offered without obligation.
Se venden muebles de madera enfrente del taller de la carpintera.
Wooden furniture is sold in front of the carpenter's workshop.
Se necesitan albañiles para la reforma después de la mudanza.
Bricklayers are needed for the renovation after the move.
Aquí se arreglan bicis.
Bikes are fixed here.
Se arreglan ordenadores y móviles.
Computers and mobile phones are fixed.
Se buscan informáticos con experiencia.
IT specialists with experience wanted.
Se buscan azafatas que hablen inglés.
Flight attendants who speak English wanted.
Se busca contable para una empresa pequeña.
Accountant wanted for a small company.
Se necesitan guías que conozcan bien la ciudad.
Guides who know the city well needed.
Se ofrece un buen salario.
A good wage is offered.
En España se pagan muchos impuestos.
In Spain people pay a lot of taxes.
Se buscan estudiantes para hacer prácticas.
Students wanted for internships.
Primero se pela la patata y, a continuación, se corta.
First you peel the potato and then you cut it.
La ciudad tiene muchos museos; por otra parte, se come muy bien.
The city has a lot of museums; for another thing, you eat very well there.
Finalmente, se añade un poco de sal.
Finally, you add a little salt.
Ten en cuenta que en España se cena tarde.
Bear in mind that in Spain people have dinner late.
Se aprende mucho viajando.
You learn a lot by traveling.
Se solicitan varios documentos para la vacante.
Several documents are requested for the vacancy.
¿Se requiere mucha paciencia para este trabajo?
Is a lot of patience required for this job?
Ayer se convocó a las candidatas.
Yesterday the candidates were summoned.
Se convocó una huelga para mañana.
A strike was called for tomorrow.
Se ha identificado al cómplice del asesino.
The murderer's accomplice has been identified.
Durante el interrogatorio se descubrieron muchas mentiras.
During the interrogation, many lies were discovered.
Se busca al fugitivo por todo el país.
The fugitive is being looked for all over the country.
Se requiere más información sobre la vacante.
More information is required about the vacancy.
Se juzgó a las ladronas la semana pasada.
The thieves were tried last week.
Aquí no se juzgan las intenciones.
Intentions are not judged here.
¿Se solicita una abogada para el interrogatorio?
Is a lawyer requested for the interrogation?
Se rescató a los rehenes anoche.
The hostages were rescued last night.
Se ha atrapado al fugitivo y a su cómplice.
The fugitive and his accomplice have been caught.
Es imposible que se haya visto al fugitivo.
It is impossible that the fugitive has been seen.
Se protegió a los rehenes durante el robo.
The hostages were protected during the robbery.
Ya se ha identificado al cómplice.
The accomplice has already been identified.
Hay una plaga grave, de ahí que se pierda el cultivo.
There is a serious pest, hence the crop is lost.
Por lo visto, se oyen ruidos inexplicables en el bosque.
Apparently, inexplicable noises are heard in the forest.
Se investigan fenómenos paranormales en esta dimensión.
Paranormal phenomena are investigated in this dimension.
Aquí se venden muchas faldas de terciopelo.
Many velvet skirts are sold here.
En esta fábrica se hacen zapatos de ante.
Suede shoes are made in this factory.
Las costuras se cosen con un hilo especial.
The seams are sewn with a special thread.
En la tienda se cambian las cremalleras rotas.
Broken zippers are replaced in the shop.
Con lo tenebroso que era el lugar, se oyeron ruidos espeluznantes.
Given how gloomy the place was, creepy noises were heard.
Se encontraron muchos murciélagos muertos en la tumba.
Many dead bats were found in the grave.
Que yo sepa, esa creencia antigua se transmitió de forma oral.
As far as I know, that ancient belief was transmitted orally.
Se ponen muchas multas por infringir las normas.
Many fines are given for violating the rules.
Esos comportamientos se penalizan por afectar gravemente a los demás.
Those behaviors are penalized for seriously affecting others.
Aquí se pagan las cuotas cada mes.
The fees are paid here every month.
Se limpian los portales todos los viernes.
The building entrances are cleaned every Friday.
En verano se abren los toldos.
In summer, the awnings are opened.
Se pide auxilio para el siniestro. Tienen que desplegar a la patrulla.
Assistance is requested for the disaster. They have to deploy the patrol.
Desde la colina se ve todo el pueblo.
From the hill you can see the whole village.
Se busca canguro para dos niños.
Babysitter wanted for two children.
Se busca administrativo con experiencia.
Office clerk with experience wanted.
Se buscan repartidores con moto.
Delivery people with a motorcycle wanted.
Para la vacante se requieren dos referencias.
For the vacancy, two references are required.
¿Se solicitan referencias de otros trabajos?
Are references from other jobs requested?
Se encontró una pistola en el coche del fugitivo.
A pistol was found in the fugitive's car.
Es un pueblo aparentemente tranquilo, pero por la noche se oyen ruidos.
It is an apparently quiet village, but at night noises are heard.
Se ignora el origen de esta leyenda.
The origin of this legend is unknown.
El concurso se graba en un estudio de Madrid.
The contest is recorded in a studio in Madrid.
Se busca una persona honesta y responsable.
An honest and responsible person is wanted.
Se busca contable con conocimientos de alemán.
An accountant with knowledge of German is wanted.
Desde Madrid se ve la sierra.
From Madrid you can see the mountain range.
Desde esta altura se ve toda la ciudad.
From this height you can see the whole city.
El trámite se realiza en el ayuntamiento.
The procedure is carried out at the city hall.
Los billetes comprados por internet no se pueden cambiar.
Tickets bought online cannot be changed.
No sabía que aquí se pudiera fumar.
I didn't know you could smoke here.
El contrato se firmó en presencia de un notario.
The contract was signed in the presence of a notary.
Aquí se está muy a gusto.
It's very comfortable here.
Hemos recibido su queja; dicha queja se revisará esta semana.
We have received your complaint; the said complaint will be reviewed this week.
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