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16. December 4th, 2022 Flashcards

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Morroccan

There are lot of Moroccans in this neighborhood, so the food and culture of the area reflect that.

A

marroqui

Hay muchos marroquíes en este barrio y la comida y la cultura lo demuestran.

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to take for granted

We must not take anything for granted.

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dar por sentado

No tenemos que dar nada por sentado.

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sought-after

Interpreters of Chinese are greatly in demand in the property market.

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cotizado (koh-tee-sah-doh)

Los intérpretes de chino están muy cotizados en el mercado inmobiliario.

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4
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nail clippers

A

el cortaúñas

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corkscrew (for wine)

I opened the bottle of wine with the corkscrew.

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el sacacorchos

Abrí la botella de vino con el sacacorchos.

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6
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plumb (fruit)
vs plumb tree

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la ciruela (see-rweh-lah) (fruit)

el ciruelo (tree)

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flash card

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la tarjeta

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hairy (adjective)

He has very hairy arms, like he were a wolf.

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peludo

Tiene los brazos muy peludos como si fuera un lobo.

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voracious, insatiable

The voracious monster came down from the mountain and devoured the cattle.

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voraz (boh-rahs)

El monstruo voraz bajaba de la montaña y se devoraba el ganado.

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lap

The young woman got in the car, took her jacket off her shoulders, and placed it on her lap.

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el regazo (rreh-gah-soh)

La joven subió al carro, quitó la chaqueta de los hombros y la colocó sobre el regazo.

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to lead to, to prompt to, to induce

1.The witness’s contradictions led the police to suspect him.

  1. If the baby isn’t born after 40 weeks, we may have to induce labor.
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inducir + a

1.Las contradicciones del testigo indujeron a la policía a sospechar de él.

  1. Si el bebé no nace a las 40 semanas, tal vez tengamos que inducir el parto.
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dismayed

I was dismayed to hear that the law passed.

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consternado (kohns-tehr-nah-doh)

Me quedé consternado al oír que la ley fue aprobada.

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upright, honest,
also exact, precise

Hernandez is an upright citizen and would never commit a crime.

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cabal

Hernández es un ciudadano cabal y jamás cometería un delito

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snail (animal)

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el caracol

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15
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ser interesado VS
estar interesado

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= selfish/self-interested person
= to be interested

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16
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consequence (negative effect)

Thousands of unemployed people is an effect of the financial crisis.

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la sequela
la consecuencia

Una secuela de la crisis financiera son miles de personas sin trabajo.

17
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sweet-toothed (adjective)

Guillermina is really sweet-toothed and she loves chocolate.

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goloso

Guillermina es muy golosa y le encanta el chocolate.

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hazelnut

Very intense l \ ‘aroma of hazelnut that engages the senses.

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la avellana (ah-beh-yah-nah)

Muy intensa l \ ‘aroma de avellana que involucra los sentidos.

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heritage

(valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations.)

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el patrimonio (pah-tree-moh-nyoh)

20
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to lead, to administer, to regulate, to take effect

We hope our new president will govern the country with honesty and a firm hand.

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regir*
(stem change g->j)

Esperamos que el nuevo presidente rija el país con honestidad y mano firme.

21
Q

thick

If you want the soup to be thick, add a little flour.

A

espeso

Si quieres que la sopa sea espesa, añade un poco de harina.

22
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loan (money that is borrowed)

It will take me years to repay the loan I got to buy a new car.

A

préstamo

Tardaré años en devolver el préstamo que pedí para comprar el coche nuevo.

23
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statue

A statue of the god Apollo guards the entrance to the temple.

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la estatua (ehs-tah-twah)

Una estatua del dios Apolo guarda la entrada al templo.

24
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voting, the act of voting

In order to participate in the vote, you must be of legal age.

A

votación

Para participar en la votación, tienes que ser mayor de edad.

25
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engineering (noun)

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ingeniería (ehn-jih-nihr-ihng)

26
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city council

The town council is moving to a new building.

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ayuntamiento (ah-yoon-tah-myehn-toh)

El ayuntamiento se traslada a otro edificio.

27
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master (animal) /employer/owner

Jimmy is Fluffy’s master.

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el amo

Jimmy es el amo de Fluffy.

28
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agreement (x3)

According to their agreement, the company has to write him a good recommendation if they fire him.

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el convenio * (kohn-beh-nyoh)
el acuerdo
el contrato

Según su convenio, la empresa tiene que escribirle una buena recomendación si lo despiden.

29
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to use for the first time (device or accessories)

You need to wash the flask before using it for the first time.

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estrenar

Hay que lavar el termo antes de estrenarlo

30
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barrier (figurative or literal)

She did not allow her disability to be a barrier to success.

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la barrera (bah-rreh-rah)

Ella no permitió que su discapacidad fuera una barrera para el éxito.

31
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Badge

I ordered some name badges for the delegates.

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la placa

Pedí unas placas identificativas para los congresistas.

32
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endless (adjective)

This heat wave seems endless.

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interminable

La onda de calor parece interminable.

33
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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.

34
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integrity, honesty

The official has acted with integrity at all times.

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la probidad

El funcionario ha actuado con probidad en todo momento.

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