Usage examples of "did away" in English with translation to Spanish

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America did away with slavery in 1863. América abolió la esclavitud en 1863.
We should do away with these old rules. Deberíamos abolir estas viejas reglas.
They did away with the old system. Ellos suprimieron el viejo sistema.
Our school did away with uniforms last year. Nuestro colegio abandonó los uniformes el año pasado.
The new president did away with a lot of the traditional protocols. El nuevo presidente eliminó muchos de los protocolos tradicionales.
In an attempt of escape, the bandit did away with the life of four hostages. En una intento de fuga, el bandido acabó con la vida de cuatro rehenes.
Why did he run away? ¿Por qué huyó?
Why did you run away? ¿Por qué huiste?
While they were away on vacation, their neighbors looked after the dog. Cuando ellos estaban de vacaciones, sus vecinos cuidaron al perro.
When did you get back from London? ¿Cuándo regresaste de Londres?
Would you care for my plants while I'm away? ¿Te harías cargo de mis plantas mientras estoy fuera?
They did not enter. Ellos no entraron.
Bring me a clean plate and take the dirty one away. Traeme un plato limpio y llevate el sucio.
Did you make it by yourself? ¿Lo has hecho tú solo?
Why do you try to run away? ¿Por qué tratas de huir?
Did you read this journalist's scandalous article? ¿Leíste la escandalosa columna de este periodista?
It is not far away from the hotel. No está lejos del hotel.
Did you ever talk to him? ¿Has hablado alguna vez con él?
She turned her face away so he wouldn't see her tears. Ella giró la cabeza para que él no viera sus lágrimas.
Did you hear about Tom's promotion? ¿Oíste acerca del ascenso de Tom?
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