15. November 29th, 2022 Flashcards

1
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to imitate, to parody, to do an impression of

Some countries want to imitate Japan’s economic model.

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imitar

Algunos países quieren imitar el modelo económico de Japón.

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exemplary (worthy of emulation)

I’ve recommended you for promotion because your performance has been exemplary.

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ejemplar

He recomendado tu ascenso porque tu rendimiento ha sido ejemplar.

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to exhibit (to present)

I told my friends I would exhibit this sculpture in the museum on Friday.

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exhibir

Les conté a mis amigos que exhibiría esta escultura en el museo el viernes.

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4
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telephonic

Those candidates who don’t reside in Madrid are eligible for a telephonic interview.

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telefónico

Los candidatos que no residan en Madrid tendrán opción a una entrevista telefónica.

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5
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rival

Once deadly rivals, they are now the best of friends.

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el/la rival

Los otrora rivales a muerte están ahora de lo más amigos.

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commander, captain (military chief)

The commander of the ship didn’t want to answer to the enemy fire.

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comandante

El comandante del buque no quiso responder al fuego enemigo.

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shifting, variable

Hours of daylight in Iceland are very variable.

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variable

Las horas de luz en Islandia son muy variables.

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to absorb, to take up, use up

These sea sponges absorb water really well.

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absorber

Estas esponjas de mar absorben el agua muy bien.

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cane (hollow stem), reed, rod (for fishing)

Rum is made from the byproducts of sugar cane.

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la caña

El ron está hecho de los subproductos de la caña de azúcar.

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10
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consensus, agreement

The team reached a consensus about the best way to plan out the work.

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el consenso

El equipo llegó a un consenso sobre cuál era la mejor forma de planificar el trabajo.

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radical, extreme

I think banning that book was a very extreme step to take.

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radical

Considero que la prohibición de ese libro fue una medida muy radical.

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12
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**noisy, loud (adj) (x2) **

The sack hit the ground with a loud thump.

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sonoro
ruidoso

El saco cayó al suelo con un golpe sonoro.

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13
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demand (obligations, requirement) noun

I’m feeling overwhelmed by the demands of my job.

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la exigencia

Me siento agobiado por las exigencias de mi trabajo.

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14
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clasification

Alphabetical sorting is the method we use in our registry.

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la clasificación (klah-see-fee-kah-syohn)

La clasificación alfabética es el método que usamos en nuestro registro.

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15
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fragments (also scrap)

The forensic scientist found metal fragments in the corpse that helped identify the murder weapon

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fragmento

El forense encontró fragmentos de metal en el cadáver que ayudaron a identificar el arma homicida.

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16
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to plant (agriculture)
-To kill (mexico)

We’re planting tomatoes in the garden.

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sembrar

Estamos sembrando tomates en el jardín.

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to take in (provide refuge for)

The guests received the host of the party with applause as soon as he entered the room.

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acoger

Los invitados acogieron al anfitrión de la fiesta con aplausos en cuanto entró en la sala.

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to underline

We need to underline the first sentence in each paragraph.

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subrayar

Tenemos que subrayar la primera frase de cada párrafo.

19
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bold (i.e. letering)

It’s much easier to read the bold lettering on the screen.

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negrita

Es mucho más fácil leer la letra negrita en la pantalla.

20
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emissions (polution)*
also broadcasting (TV)

The G8 continue to apply pressure on developing nations to reduce their carbon emissions.

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la emisión

El G8 sigue poniendo presión a los países en desarrollo para que reduzcan las emisiones de carbono.

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assertion, statement

The jurors questioned the veracity of the defendant’s statement.

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la afirmación

Los jurados cuestionaron la veracidad de la afirmación del acusado.

22
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deserted, abandoned

The abandoned house was full of cobwebs.

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abandonado

La casa abandonada estaba llena de telarañas.

23
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event, incident (criminal act)

The signature of the peace treaty was a highly significant event for both countries.

The terrible incident occurred early Friday morning.

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El suceso (sue-seh-soh)

La firma del tratado de paz fue un suceso trascendente para ambos países.

El terrible suceso ocurrió en la madrugada del viernes.

24
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penal (law)

We have to study the state penal code for Friday’s exam.

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penal

Tenemos que estudiar el código penal del estado para el examen del viernes.

25
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scent (good)
Smell (bad)

I really like the scent of lavender.

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aroma
Hedor
(scent like dog is following is rastro)

Me gusta mucho el aroma de las lavandas.

26
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to reside, dwell.

You have to reside in the country for five years before you can become a citizen.

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residir

Tienes que residir en el país por cinco años antes de que puedas hacerte ciudadano.

27
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official announcement, call (request of invitation)

The journal put out a call for articles for a special issue to be published in January 2017.

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la convocatoria
(Kohn-boh-kah-toh-ryah)

El periódico anunció una convocatoria de artículos para un número especial que se publicará en enero de 2017.

28
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warning, notice

I received a notice that the water would be off today.

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aviso (ah-bee-soh)

Recibí un aviso de que el agua iba a estar apagada.

29
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to fan

Juan fanned the embers with a newspaper to rekindle them.

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aventar

Juan aventó las brasas con un periódico para avivarlas.

30
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distant, remote, isolated

Her house is hidden in one of the remotest parts of the woods.

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apartado *
aislado

Su casa está escondida en una de las partes más apartadas del bosque.

31
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leftovers (food)

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las sobras

32
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timid, spiritless

Alfredo was timid and never dared to go out of his comfort zone.

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apocado

Alfredo era apocado y no se animaba a salir de su zona de confort.

33
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upstairs

I hear everything that the upstairs neightbors say.

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piso de arriba

Escucho todo los que dicen los vecinos del piso de arriba.

34
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to fertilize*
also to cash/pay (finance), to support

The gardener fertilized and watered the lawn.

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abonar

El jardinero abonó y regó el césped.

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guts (courrage)
also tonsils (human), gills (fish)

It took guts for Pablo to take on the robber in his house.

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las agallas (ah-gay-yahs)

Pablo le echó agallas al enfrentarse al ladrón que estaba en su casa.

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integrity, honesty

The official has acted with integrity at all times.

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la probidad (proh-bee-dahd)

El funcionario ha actuado con probidad en todo momento.

37
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healthy looking, in good health

The healthy look of the man made it clear he had slept very well.

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rozagante

El aspecto rozagante del hombre dejaba ver que había dormido muy bien.

38
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formerly

The writer, formerly a novelist, now writes a newspaper column.

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otrora (o-tro-ra)

El escritor, otrora novelista, ahora escribe crónicas periodísticas.