1000 Part IX Flashcards
around
alrededor
around the neighborhood a rumour has spread
alrededor del vecindario se ha propagado un rumor
prisoner
el preso/ la presa
el prisionero/ la prisionera
freedom
la libertad
prisoners just want to have freedom
los presos solo quieren tener libertad
foot/feet
el pie, los pies
as a footballer, he’s a magician with his feet
como futbolista es un mago con los pies
to protect
proteger
1st person, sing, present
protejo** irregular
I feel like I’m trying hard, but I can’t make it (accomplish it)
trying hard - expression estar+try+too much
siento que estoy tratando demasiado, pero no lo logro
I want to return home
quiero regresar a casa
to swear, to vow, to make a promise
also to swear, cuss, curse
jurar
Do you swear to tell the truth in your testimony today?
¿Juras decir la verdad en tu testimonio hoy?
Are you going to visit me this summer? - Yes, I promise.
use verb different from prometer
¿Me vas a visitar este verano? - Sí, lo juro.
to punish, to ground (not allow to go out)
castigar
The teacher punished Luis for swearing on the playground.
La maestra castigó a Luis por jurar en el patio de recreo.