08 06 15 Flashcards

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to strut, show off, swagger

He strutted down the street like he was a rooster on the hen house.

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pavonearse

Él se pavoneaba por la calle como si fuera un gallo encima a la casa de gallinas.

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to roll up, tuck in

He rolled up his sleeves and started to work.

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arremangar

Él se arremangó las mangas y empezó trabajar.

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to come closer, bring closer

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acercarse, acercar, arrimar

avecinarse

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dirty, grimy

Natalia gave balloons to all the kids with grimy little hands.

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sucio, mugriento

Natalia dio globos a todos los niños de manos mugrientas.

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hustle and bustle

The hustle and bustle of the market bothered Mark.

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bullicio

El bullicio del mercado fastidia a Mark.

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to sparkle, gleam, shine

The golden dome sparkled in the sun.

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brillar, relucir

La cúpula dorado reluce con el sol.

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to silence, hush, quiet

The audience hushed when the orchestra began to play.

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enmudecer

La audiencia se enmudeció cuando la orquesta empezó tocar.

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