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200 ADVANCED BUSINESS NOUNS Flashcards

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DEUDA

What’s our total ___?

A

DEUDA

What’s our total DEBT?

Useful notes: get into debt, request a loan, pay back debt

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MONEDA

The cu___ in Chile is the Chilean peso.

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MONEDA

The CURRENCY in Chile is the Chilean peso.

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ESCASEZ

There’s a ___ of skilled workers.

Other word forms: ___(adj)

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ESCASEZ

There’s a SCARCITY of skilled workers.

Other word forms: scarce (adj)

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PÓLIZA DE SEGUROS / SALUD (etc.)

The insurance ___ is up for renewal.

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PÓLIZA DE SEGUROS / SALUD (etc.)

The insurance POLICY is up for renewal.

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RETROALIMENTACIÓN / REACCIONES

We’ve received good ___ so far.

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RETROALIMENTACIÓN / REACCIONES

We’ve received good FEEDBACK so far.

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MANO DE OBRA

The cost of la___ is increasing.

Other word forms: ___(adj), ___(n)

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MANO DE OBRA

The cost of LABOUR is increasing.

Other word forms: laboursome (adj), labourer (n)

Useful notes: labour-intensive

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DISPONIBILIDAD

I have good ___ next week, when are you free?

Other word forms: ___ (adj), ___(adj)

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DISPONIBILIDAD

I have good AVAILABILITY next week, when are you free?

Other word forms: available (adj) , unavailable (adj)

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FIN DE PLAZO / FECHA TOPE

The d___ is next Thursday.

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FIN DE PLAZO / FECHA TOPE

The DEADLINE is next Thursday.

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ATRASO

We took on temporary staff to clear the ba___ of work before Christmas.

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ATRASO

We took on temporary staff to clear the BACKLOG of work before Christmas.

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CUPON

We’ve sent you a gift ___.

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CUPON

We’ve sent you a gift VOUCHER.

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GARANTIA

The product comes with a 2-year wa___.

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GARANTIA

The product comes with a 2-year WARRANTY.

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PLAZA DE MERCADO

The ma___ is extremely saturated.

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PLAZA DE MERCADO

The MARKETPLACE is extremely saturated.

Useful notes: get a product into the marketplace

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SEDE / LUGAR

The ve___ has a capacity of 500 people.

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SEDE / LUGAR

The VENUE has a capacity of 500 people.

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PENA

It didn’t work? Oh, that’s a p___.

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PENA

It didn’t work? Oh, that’s a PITY.

Useful notes: The words ‘a pity’ and ‘a shame’ are synonyms.

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TURNO

I’m doing the late sh___ next week.

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TURNO

I’m doing the late SHIFT next week.

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COTIZACIÓN

I’ll send you a qu___ for the electrical work.

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COTIZACIÓN

I’ll send you a QUOTE for the electrical work.

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SUCURSAL

The nearest br___ is on Lime Street.

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SUCURSAL

The nearest BRANCH is on Lime Street.

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CARGA DE TRABAJO

I took on another assistant in January because the wo___ was just too heavy.

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CARGA DE TRABAJO

I took on another assistant in January because the WORKLOAD was just too heavy.

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RIQUEZA

The country has an enormous we___ of natural resources.

Other word forms: ___(adj)

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RIQUEZA

The country has an enormous WEALTH of natural resources.

Other word forms: wealthy (adj)

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INGRESO DISPONIBLE

Young families tend not to have as much di___ i___.

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INGRESO DISPONIBLE

Young families tend not to have as much DISPOSABLE INCOME.

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LUGAR CLAVE / LUGAR DE MUCHA ACTIVIDAD

Eight pollution ho___ were identified at the mouth of the river Thames.

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LUGAR CLAVE / LUGAR DE MUCHA ACTIVIDAD

Eight pollution HOTSPOTS were identified at the mouth of the river Thames.

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CONSEJO MUNICIPAL / AYUNTAMIENTO

The local ___ has plans to improve transport links in this area.

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CONSEJO MUNICIPAL / AYUNTAMIENTO

The local COUNCIL has plans to improve transport links in this area.

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VENTAJAS + DESVENTAJAS

Being self-employed has its u___ and its do___.

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VENTAJAS + DESVENTAJAS

Being self-employed has its UPSIDES and its DOWNSIDES.

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TRUCO

Let me show you a little ___ to help you do that faster.

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TRUCO

Let me show you a little TRICK to help you do that faster.

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TIEMPO / RATO

He was here for a short wh___ but then he left.

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TIEMPO/RATO

He was here for a short WHILE but then he left.

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CAJERO

There’s a ___ on the corner there.

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CAJERO

There’s a CASHPOINT on the corner there.

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PROCEDIMIENTOS

We’ve established robust ___.

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PROCEDIMIENTOS

We’ve established robust PROCEEDURES.

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NOCHEBUENA

We’ll be working until midday on C___ e___.

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NOCHEBUENA

We’ll be working until midday on CHRISTMAS EVE.

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PLANTA BAJA

The logistics team are on the gr___ f___.

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PLANTA BAJA

The logistics team are on the GROUND FLOOR.

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TIEMPO LIBRE

Rather than being paid for overtime we’re given t___ ___ l___.

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TIEMPO LIBRE

Rather than being paid for overtime we’re given TIME IN LIEU.

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JEFE / CABEZA DE (LITERAL)

Rick is the ___ department.

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JEFE / CABEZA DE (LITERAL)

Rick is the HEAD OF department.

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ETAPA

We’re only in the early ___ of the project.

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ETAPA

We’re only in the early STAGES of the project.

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CONOCIMIENTO

I have very little ___ on the subject.

Other word forms: ___(adj)

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CONOCIMIENTO

I have very little KNOWLEDGE on the subject.

Other word forms: knowledgeable (adj)

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CONTRATISTAS

We outsourced some of the work to private ___.

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CONTRATISTAS

We outsourced some of the work to private CONTRACTORS.

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TECNICO

Ask Matt, the IT ___.

Other word forms: ___(adj)

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TECNICO

Ask Matt, the IT TECHNICIAN.

Other word forms: technical (adj)

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EQUILIBRIO

It’s a unique ___ between modern and traditional.

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EQUILIBRIO

It’s a unique BALANCE between modern and traditional.

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CONCENSO

There was an overwhelming ___ between the 70 countries.

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CONCENSO

There was an overwhelming CONCENSUS between the 70 countries.

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AGENDA

They have a very right-wing ___.

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AGENDA

They have a very right-wing AGENDA.

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CODIGO DE VESTIMENTA

The ___ ___ is smart casual.

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CODIGO DE VESTIMENTA

The DRESS CODE is smart casual.

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PERSONAL / EMPLEADOS

We have over 150 st___ members in this office alone.

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PERSONAL / EMPLEADOS

We have over 150 STAFF members in this office alone.

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HUELGA

There’s a national st___ tomorrow.

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HUELGA

There’s a national STRIKE tomorrow.

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INDEPENDIENTE / POR CUENTA PROPIA

She’s a fr___ photographer.

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INDEPENDIENTE / POR CUENTA PROPIA

She’s a FREELANCER photographer.

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MAQUINARIA

All of the ___ was upgraded this year.

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MAQUINARIA

All of the MACHINERY was upgraded this year.

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CALEFACCION

Is anyone cold? Shall I turn the he___ up?

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CALEFACCION

Is anyone cold? Shall I turn the HEATING up?

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PRIMEROS AUXILIOS

Do you have f___ a___ training?

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PRIMEROS AUXILIOS

Do you have FIRST AID training?

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COMENTARIO

It was an unusual re___.

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COMENTARIO

It was an unusual REMARK.

Useful notes: ‘Comment’ and ‘remark’ are synonyms.

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FINANZAS

Try contacting Mark from the ___ team.

Other word forms: ___(adj)

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FINANZAS

Try contacting Mark from the FINANCE team.

Other word forms: financial (adj)

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PERICIA

Amelia has a lot of ex___ on that subject.

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PERICIA

Amelia has a lot of EXPERTISE on that subject.

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CARIDAD

It’s a wonderful ___. They do a lot of great work in the area.

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CARIDAD

It’s a wonderful CHARITY. They do a lot of great work in the area.

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QUESTIONARIO

Please fill out the ___ before 22nd October.

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QUESTIONARIO

Please fill out the QUESTIONNAIRE before 22nd October.

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TALLER

A wo___ will be held next month.

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TALLER

A WORKSHOP will be held next month.

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MATERIAS PRIMAS

There’s been a reduction in the cost of r___ ___.

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MATERIAS PRIMAS

There’s been a reduction in the cost of RAW MATERIALS.

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DEPOSITO / ALMACÉN

Most of the items are being stored in our ___.

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DEPOSITO / ALMACÉN

Most of the items are being stored in our WAREHOUSE.

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MANTENIMIENTO

The website undergoes periodic ___.

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MANTENIMIENTO

The website undergoes periodic MAINTENANCE.

Useful notes: well maintained

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ESTANDAR / PUNTO DE REFERENCIA

The high level of customer service we provide has made us an industry be___.

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ESTANDAR / PUNTO DE REFERENCIA

The high level of customer service we provide has made us an industry BENCHMARK.

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BASE DE CLIENTES

There’s a huge ___ ___ for this kind of service.

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BASE DE CLIENTES

There’s a huge CUSTOMER BASE for this kind of service.

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EMBALAJE

The ___ is recyclable.

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EMBALAJE

The PACKAGING is recyclable.

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PRODUCTOS / BIENES

We sell electronic go___.

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PRODUCTOS / BIENES

We sell electronic GOODS.

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MARCA

It’s a well-known br___ in the UK.

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MARCA

It’s a well-known BRAND in the UK.

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NICHO

They were able to carve out a very specific ___ in the competitive wine industry.

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NICHO

They were able to carve out a very specific NICHE in the competitive wine industry.

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CENTRO DE LLAMADAS

Most of our ___ ___ are based in Chile.

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CENTRO DE LLAMADAS

Most of our CALL CENTRES are based in Chile.

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EQUIPO DE VENTAS

The new recruits to the sa___ are undergoing their training on Monday.

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EQUIPO DE VENTAS

The new recruits to the SALESFORCE are undergoing their training on Monday.

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PROVEEDOR

Our internet ___ is BT.

Other word forms: ___(n)

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PROVEEDOR

Our internet PROVIDER is BT.

Other word forms: provision (n)

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GASTOS GENERALES

We need to keep ov___ low to begin with.

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GASTOS GENERALES

We need to keep OVERHEADS low to begin with.

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ROTACIÓN

Staff tur___ has greatly reduced since implementing the new bonus scheme.

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ROTACIÓN

Staff TURNOVER has greatly reduced since implementing the new bonus scheme.

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MARGENES

The ___ seem a bit tight.

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MARGENES

The MARGINS seem a bit tight.

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ACCIONISTAS

The deal is subject to approval by ___.

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ACCIONISTAS

The deal is subject to approval by SHAREHOLDERS.

Useful notes: ‘shares’ means acciones

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AUGE

There’s been a bo___ in sick leave the last few months.

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AUGE

There’s been a BOOM in sick leave the last few months.

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PROPÓSITO

The sole ___ of the app is to make payment of bills easier and faster.

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PROPÓSITO

The sole PURPOSE of the app is to make payment of bills easier and faster.

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ATAJO

Unfortunately, there is no quick fix or sh___.

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ATAJO

Unfortunately, there is no quick fix or SHORTCUT.

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TITULO UNIVERSITARIO

He has a ___ in economics.

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TITULO UNIVERSITARIO

He has a DEGREE in economics.

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SOCIOS

I’ll put you in touch with our p___ in Hong Kong.

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SOCIOS

I’ll put you in touch with our PARTNERS in Hong Kong.

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PELIGRO / RIESGO

This is a safety ha___.

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PELIGRO / RIESGO

This is a safety HAZARD.

Useful notes: There are many types of hazards - chemical, ergonomic, physical, and psychosocial, to name a few - which can cause harm or adverse effects in the workplace.

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ANSIEDAD

All this uncertainty is giving me ___.

Other word forms: ___(adj)

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ANSIEDAD

All this uncertainty is giving me ANXIETY.

Other word forms: anxious (adj)

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GASTOS

The company will cover all of your travel ex___.

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GASTOS

The company will cover all of your travel EXPENSES.

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BRECHA / ESPACIO

Leave a ___ of ten centimetres between each one.

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BRECHA / ESPACIO

Leave a GAP of ten centimetres between each one.

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AUMENTO SALARIAL

There will be a 5% p___ r___ this year.

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AUMENTO SALARIAL

There will be a 5% PAY RISE this year.

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CHOLLO / GANGA

Only €500? What a bar___!

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CHOLLO / GANGA

Only €500? What a BARGAIN!

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ASPECTO

We’ve worked very hard on this ___ of the service.

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ASPECTO

We’ve worked very hard on this ASPECT of the service.

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CARACTERISTICA

We’ve added some new fe___.

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CARACTERISTICA

We’ve added some new FEATURE.

Useful notes: ‘Feauture’ and ‘characteristic’ are synonyms.

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PANFLETO

The product specifications can be found in this br___.

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PANFLETO

The product specifications can be found in this BROCHURE.

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FOLLETO

We’ll be handing out le___ at the fair.

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FOLLETO

We’ll be handing out LEAFLETS at the fair.

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EFECTIVO

We only accept ___.

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EFECTIVO

We only accept CASH.

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LISTA DE VERIFICACION

Follow the health and safety ch___.

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LISTA DE VERIFICACION

Follow the health and safety CHECKLIST.

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COMITÉ

I’m on the advisory co___ for sustainable development.

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COMITÉ

I’m on the advisory COMMITTEE for sustainable development.

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TRATO

That sounds like a good d___. €1000 it is then.

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TRATO

That sounds like a good DEAL. €1000 it is then.

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MILLAS

The venue is only about 15 ___ away.

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MILLAS

The venue is only about 15 MILES away.

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MONTON DE

There’s a big pi___ ___ bills on the desk to be sorted out.

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MONTON DE

There’s a big PILE OF bills on the desk to be sorted out.

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PERSONAL DE TRABAJO

Two third of the wo___ are women.

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PERSONAL DE TRABAJO

Two third of the WORKFORCE are women.

Useful notes: ‘Staff members’ and ‘workforce’ are synonyms.

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TRABAJADORES

Some of the wo___ are seasonal, others only work part-time.

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TRABAJADORES

Some of the WORKERS are seasonal, others only work part-time.

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PERSONAL DE LIMPIEZA

The ___ are in from 5am until 7am and do the rounds of the entire office.

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PERSONAL DE LIMPIEZA

The CLEANERS are in from 5am until 7am and do the rounds of the entire office.

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ATENCIÓN MEDICA / ASISTENCIA SANITARIA

The cost of he___ is quite low here.

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ATENCIÓN MEDICA / ASISTENCIA SANITARIA

The cost of HEALTHCARE is quite low here.

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SUBVENCION

We were able to secure a government gr___.

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SUBVENCION

We were able to secure a government GRANT.

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OCASIONES

I spoke to the customer on two separate ___.

Other word forms: ___(adj), ___(adv)

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OCASIÓN

I spoke to the customer on two separate OCASSIONS.

Other word forms: occasional (adj), occassionally (adv)

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MUNDO

People contact us from every corner of the gl___.

Other word forms: ___(adj), ___(adv)

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MUNDO

People contact us from every corner of the GLOBE.

Other word forms: global (adj), globally (adv)

Useful notes: ‘World’ normally refers to the collective human existence, whereas ‘globe’ is the physical planet. You can say - ‘we operate globally (mundialmente),’ but not ‘we operate worldly’.

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CIFRA

Official fi___ indicate that crime is falling.

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CIFRA

Official FIGURES indicate that crime is falling.

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UNIDADES

We sold 1200 ___ last month.

A

UNIDADES

We sold 1200 UNITS last month.

98
Q

MECANISMO

The ___ for locking the door of the washing machine is childproof.

A

MECANISMO

The MECHANISM for locking the door of the washing machine is childproof.

99
Q

CONSEJO

The PDF contains a list of handy t___ for saving money.

A

CONSEJO

The PDF contains a list of handy TIPS for saving money.

100
Q

CARPETA

Which ___ is it in?

A

CARPETA

Which FOLDER is it in?

101
Q

EXACTITUD

Ac___ is what’s most important. It needs to be exact.

A

EXACTITUD

ACCURACY is what’s most important. It needs to be exact.

Useful notes: ‘Accuracy’ and ‘precision’ are pretty much synonyms. ‘Accuracy’ is closer to the word ‘correct’, whereas ‘precision’ is closer to the word ‘exact’.

102
Q

FIRMA

We need a si___ here, please.

A

FIRMA

We need a SIGNATURE here, please.

103
Q

VALOR / VENTAJA

You’re a great as___ to the team. We could do any of this without you.

A

VALOR / VENTAJA

You’re a great ASSET to the team. We could do any of this without you.

104
Q

DÍA LIBRE

What did you do on your ___ o___ Alan?

A

DÍA LIBRE

What did you do on your DAY OFF Alan?

Useful notes: ‘Free day’ wouldn’t be a correct term.

105
Q

TIEMPO LIBRE

I’d like to take some ___ o___ over Easter.

A

TIEMPO LIBRE

I’d like to take some TIME OFF over Easter.

Useful notes: ‘Free time’ wouldn’t be a correct term.

106
Q

PANCARTA

Let’s put up a ba___ here with the company slogan.

A

PANCARTA

Let’s put up a BANNER here with the company slogan.

107
Q

ERROR / METIDA DE PATA / METEDURA DE PATA

It was a real bl___, but it’s all sorted out now.

A

ERROR / METIDA DE PATA / METEDURA DE PATA

It was a real BLUNDER, but it’s all sorted out now.

108
Q

BORDE

Be careful - it has a sharp e___.

A

BORDE

Be careful - it has a sharp EDGE.

109
Q

OBSTÁCULOS

There are lots of bureaucratic ___.

A

OBSTÁCULOS

There are lots of bureaucratic OBSTACLES.

110
Q

COMIENZO

Let’s start again from the be___.

A

COMIENZO

Let’s start again from the BEGINNING.

111
Q

HUELLA DE CARBÓN

We’re looking at ways to lowering our c___ f___.

A

HUELLA DE CARBÓN

We’re looking at ways to lowering our CARBON FOOTPRINT.

112
Q

BONIFICACIÓN / PLUS

Well, these are the main objectives and anything extra is a ___.

A

BONIFICACIÓN / PLUS

Well, these are the main objectives and anything extra is a BONUS.

113
Q

LA MAYOR PARTE

The bu___ of the work is done now.

A

LA MAYOR PARTE

The BULK of the work is done now.

114
Q

GRÁFICA

The ch___ shows data for eight countries.

A

GRÁFICA

The CHART shows data for eight countries.

115
Q

COINCIDENCIA

Was it planned? Or, was it a ___?

A

COINCIDENCIA

Was it planned? Or, was it a COINCIDENCE?

116
Q

METRAJE

The fo___ needs to be edited.

A

METRAJE

The FOOTAGE needs to be edited.

117
Q

COLUMNAS

The table has 5 ___.

A

COLUMNAS

The table has 5 COLUMNS.

118
Q

FILA

Fill out this ___ with your details.

A

FILA

FiIl out this ROW with your details.

119
Q

LO NORMAL

The new design is a departure from the ___.

A

LO NORMAL

The new design is a departure from the NORM.

120
Q

CORRELACIÓN

There seems to be a ___ between the two things.

A

CORRELACIÓN

There seems to be a CORRELATION between the two things.

121
Q

BASE DE DATOS

The client info can be found in the ___.

A

BASE DE DATOS

The client info can be found in the DATABASE.

122
Q

DISPOSITIVO

What ___ are you using? A computer or tablet?

A

DISPOSITIVO

What DEVICE are you using? A computer or tablet?

123
Q

DISCREPANCIA

There are some ___ here in the spelling of people’s names.

A

DISCREPANCIA

There are some DISCREPANCIES here in the spelling of people’s names.

124
Q

INSTALACIONES

The fa___ are fantastic. There’s a pool, a sauna, a games room… They’ve got everything.

A

INSTALACIONES

The FACILITIES are fantastic. There’s a pool, a sauna, a games room… They’ve got everything.

125
Q

TARIFA

The bus f___ is €6 for the round trip.

A

TARIFA

The bus FARE is €6 for the round trip.

126
Q

CUOTA / CARGO

Are there f___ associated with opening an account?

A

CUOTA / CARGO

Are there FEES associated with opening an account?

127
Q

CAMPO

She’s an expert in her ___.

A

CAMPO

She’s an expert in her FIELD.

128
Q

HALLAZGO

The results confirmed the fin___ of previous studies.

A

HALLAZGO

The results confirmed the FINDINGS of previous studies.

129
Q

ESBOZO

The team prepared the initial fra___ for the assessment plan.

A

ESBOZO

The team prepared the initial FRAMEWORK for the assessment plan.

130
Q

PUNTOS DE VIÑETA

Information should be presented in bu___ p___.

A

PUNTOS DE VIÑETA

Information should be presented in BULLET POINTS.

131
Q

PUNTOS

Click on the three ___ in the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen.

A

PUNTOS

Click on the three DOTS in the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen.

132
Q

DESGLOSE

Could you provide a br___ d___ of the costs so that I can see the price of each individual product?

A

DESGLOSE

Could you provide a BREAK DOWN of the costs so that I can see the price of each individual product?

133
Q

ARANCELES

___ on foreign imports has more than doubled.

A

ARANCELES

TARIFFS on foreign imports has more than doubled.

134
Q

PASILLO / CORREDOR

His office is just down that ___ on the right.

A

PASILLO / CORREDOR

His office is just down that CORRIDOR on the right.

135
Q

ASCENSOR

Take the l___ to the second floor.

A

ASCENSOR

Take the LIFT to the second floor.

Useful notes: ‘Lift’ is used in the UK, whereas ‘elevator’ is used in the USA.

136
Q

ESPACIOS / PLAZAS

There are 3 p___ left on the course.

A

ESPACIOS / PLAZAS

There are 3 PLACES left on the course.

137
Q

SITIO

Where shall we sit? There’s a nice sp___ there next to the window.

A

SITIO

Where shall we sit? There’s a nice SPOT there next to the window.

138
Q

QUINCENA

It took us about a fo___ to get it all finished.

A

QUINCENA

It took us about a FORTNIGHT to get it all finished.

139
Q

REGALO

This bracelet was a ___ from my husband.

A

REGALO

This bracelet was a GIFT from my husband.

140
Q

BOSQUEJO

I’ve done a rough sk___ of the design.

A

BOSQUEJO

I’ve done a rough SKETCH of the design.

141
Q

BORRADOR

Here’s the first dr___ of my report. I just wanted you to check it over first.

A

BORRADOR

Here’s the first DRAFT of my report. I just wanted you to check it over first.

142
Q

ZONA GRIS

I’m not sure to be honest, it’s a g___ a___.

A

AREA GRIS

I’m not sure to be honest, it’s a GREY AREA.

143
Q

LINEA TELEFÓNICA DE ASISTENCIA

There’s a he___ for emergency technical issues.

A

LINEA TELEFÓNICA DE ASISTENCIA

There’s a HELPLINE for emergency technical issues.

144
Q

SERVICIO AL CLIENTE

The ___ ___ was fast and efficient.

A

SERVICIO AL CLIENTE

The CUSTOMER SERVICE was fast and efficient.

145
Q

CARNET DE IDENTIDAD

Please bring a copy of you ___ ___.

A

CARNET DE IDENTIDAD

Please bring a copy of your IDENTITY CARD (ID).

146
Q

TARIFA DE PAGO

What’s your hourly ra___?

A

TARIFA PAGO

What’s your hourly RATE?

147
Q

PULGADAS

It needs to be exactly 12 in___ long.

A

PULGADAS

It needs to be exactly 12 INCHES long.

148
Q

INVENTO

It was a great ___ and it saves us so much time.

A

INVENTO

It was a great INVENTION and it saves us so much time.

149
Q

CRUCE

You’ll reach a large ___ after the bridge and you’ll need to take the left.

A

CRUCE

You’ll reach a large JUNCTION after the bridge and you’ll need to take the left.

150
Q

FORMATO

The la___ is great. It’s very straightforward and easy to read.

A

FORMATO

The LAYOUT is great. It’s very straightforward and easy to read.

Useful notes: ‘Layout’ and ‘format’ are synonyms.

151
Q

LEALTAD

Focusing on customer ___ is an important part of securing repeat-purchases.

Other word forms: ___(adj)

A

LEALTAD

Focusing on customer LOYALTY is an important part of securing repeat-purchases.

Other word forms: loyal (adj)

152
Q

LISTA DE CORRESPONDENCIA

We’ll send out an email to our ma___ ___.

A

LISTA DE CORRESPONDENCIA

We’ll send out an email to our MAILING LIST.

153
Q

BANDEJA DE ENTRADA

I can’t see anything in my in___.

A

BANDEJA DE ENTRADA

I can’t see anything in my INBOX.

154
Q

CORREO NO DESEADO

Have you looked in your sp___ folder?

A

CORREO NO DESEADO

Have you looked in your SPAM folder?

155
Q

MEMBRESIA

The ___ fee is €35 a month.

A

MEMBRESIA

The MEMBERSHIP fee is €35 a month.

156
Q

BLOC DE NOTAS

Let me grab my ___ a minute.

A

BLOC DE NOTAS

Let me grab my NOTEPAD a minute.

157
Q

TABLÓN DE ANUNCIOS

Take a look at the no___, all of the details are up there.

A

TABLÓN DE ANUNCIOS

Take a look at the NOTICEBOARD, all of the details are up there.

158
Q

ROTULADOR

Does anyone have a mar___ ___? This biro isn’t bold enough.

A

ROTULADOR

Does anyone have a MARKER PEN? This biro isn’t bold enough.

159
Q

ASISTENTE PERSONAL

I couldn’t get hold of Jon but I left a message with his ___.

A

ASISTENTE PERSONAL

I couldn’t get hold of Jon but I left a message with his personal assistant (PA).

160
Q

FORMULARIO DE PEDIDO

Fill out the quantity needed on the ___ ___.

A

FORMULARIO DE PEDIDO

Fill out the quantity needed on the ORDER FORM.

161
Q

PÁRRAFO

In ___ two it mentions exceptions.

A

PÁRRAFO

In PARAGRAPH two it mentions exceptions.

162
Q

PAQUETE

There’s a large ___ for you downstairs.

A

PAQUETE

There’s a large PARCEL for you downstairs.

163
Q

PATRÓN

The overall ___ seems to be that…

A

PATRÓN

The overall PATTERN seems to be that…

164
Q

INGRESOS

We have several re___ streams.

A

INGRESOS

We have several REVENUE streams.

Useful notes: ‘Income’ only refers to profits, whereas ‘revenue’ refers to the total money generated.

165
Q

HUECO

There’s a tiny ___ somewhere in the structure which is leaking water.

A

HUECO

There’s a tiny HOLE somewhere in the structure which is leaking water.

166
Q

PLAN / INICIATIVA

We launched a work-at-home sch___ to reduce numbers in the office.

A

PLAN / INICIATIVA

We launched a work-at-home SCHEME to reduce numbers in the office.

167
Q

ESTANTE

Have a look on that ___ over there.

A

ESTANTE

Have a look on that SHELF over there.

168
Q

ARMARIO

Check in that ca___ over there.

A

ARMARIO

Check in that CABINET over there.

169
Q

GAVETA

There’s some stationary in the top dr___.

A

GAVETA

There’s some stationary in the top DRAWER.

170
Q

PUESTO

We have a st___ in the exhibition.

A

PUESTO

We have a STAND in the exhibition.

171
Q

TEMA

Whilst we’re on that su___, have you seen the samples yet?

A

TEMA

Whilst we’re on that SUBJECT, have you seen the samples yet?

172
Q

ATASCO / EMBOTELLAMIENTO

There was a pretty bad ___ on the motorway this morning.

A

ATASCO / EMBOTELLAMIENTO

There was a pretty bad TRAFFIC JAM on the motorway this morning.

173
Q

TECLADO

Press the Alt and R button on your k___.

A

TECLADO

Press the Alt and R button on your KEYBOARD.

174
Q

EN MODO SILENCIO

Fred you’re ___ m___, we can’t hear you.

A

EN MODO SILENCIO

Fred you’re ON MUTE, we can’t hear you.

175
Q

FASE

We’ve completed the market research ___. Next we’ll be having a prototype made.

A

FASE

We’ve completed the market research PHASE. Next we’ll be having a prototype made.

176
Q

IDONEIDAD / LO APROPRIADO

We’re making efforts to ascertain the su___ of the water for drinking.

A

IDONEIDAD / LO APROPRIADO

We’re making efforts to ascertain the SUITABILITY of the water for drinking.

177
Q

INTRIGA

The ___ is killing me!

A

INTRIGA

The INTRIGUE is killing me!

178
Q

CRONOLOGÍA

Could you give me a rough ti___ of your work experience, please?

A

CRONOLOGÍA

Could you give me a rough TIMELINE of your work experience, please?

179
Q

INCIDENTE

It was just a minor ___ to be honest, nothing was damaged.

A

INCIDENTE

It was just a minor INCIDENT to be honest, nothing was damaged.

180
Q

HIPOTECA

The m___ repayments are €750 a month. Quite affordable.

A

HIPOTECA

The MORTGAGE repayments are €750 a month. Quite affordable.

181
Q

MERCADO

Daring by Design is an online ___ for clothing rentals.

A

MERCADO

Daring by Design is an online MARKETPLACE for clothing rentals.

182
Q

VENDEDOR

We’d like to help our ___ community to reach new customers.

A

VENDEDOR

We’d like to help our SELLER community to reach new customers.

183
Q

COMPRADOR

The prospective ___ said he had $1,000 to spend.

A

COMPRADOR

The prospective BUYER said he had $1,000 to spend.

184
Q

PROBABILIDAD

The lik___ of it being today is quite low.

A

PROBABILIDAD

The LIKELIHOOD of it being today is quite low.

185
Q

PESTAÑA

Open a new t___ and type in the web address.

A

PESTAÑA

Open a new TAB and type in the web address.

186
Q

CAMPAÑA

We leveraged our partners’ audiences in our latest marketing ___.

A

CAMPAÑA

We leveraged our partners’ audiences in our latest marketing CAMPAIGN.

187
Q

ÁNGULO

We’ve looked at the problem from every ___.

A

ÁNGULO

We’ve looked at the problem from every ANGLE.

188
Q

AURICULARES

I got this he___ for €30 on Amazon.

A

AURICULARES

I got this HEADSET for €30 on Amazon.

189
Q

INALÁMBRICO

The connection is wi___.

A

INALÁMBRICO

The connection is WIRELESS.

190
Q

CODIGO PARA LLAMAR

What’s the international di___ ___ for Canada?

A

CODIGO PARA LLAMAR

What’s the international DIALING CODE for Canada?

191
Q

ESTALLIDO / PORTAZO

I heard a loud b___ so I quickly went down to see what had happened.

A

ESTALLIDO / PORTAZO

I heard a loud BANG so I quickly went down to see what had happened.

192
Q

MARCADORES

I’m pretty sure I saved the web page in my bo___.

A

MARCADORES

I’m pretty sure I saved the web page in my BOOKMARKS.

193
Q

EN ESPERA

Sorry Pat, I’m just going to place you ___ h___ for a minute.

A

EN ESPERA

Sorry Pat, I’m just going to place you ON HOLD for a minute.

194
Q

PAGINA WEB

What’s the ___ ad___ for the contractors we used last time?

A

PAGINA WEB

What’s the WEB ADDRESS for the contractors we used last time?

195
Q

CUMPLIMIENTO / CONFORMIDAD

Is this fully in ___ with building regulations?

A

CUMPLIMIENTO / CONFORMIDAD

Is this fully in COMPLIANCE with building regulations?

196
Q

FRAGMENTOS

I only heard a few sni___ so I don’t know the full story.

A

FRAGMENTOS

I only heard a few SNIPPETS so I don’t know the full story.

197
Q

PAPELEO

There’s so much ___ involved for opening a bank account.

A

PAPELEO

There’s so much PAPERWORK involved for opening a bank account.

198
Q

UMBRAL

The higher rate tax thr___ has increased from to €45.000 to €50.000.

A

UMBRAL

The higher rate tax THRESHOLD has increased from to €45.000 to €50.000.

199
Q

FRANQUICIA

It was a small idea that turned into a powerful ___.

A

FRANQUICIA

It was a small idea that turned into a powerful FRANCHISE.

200
Q

GROSOR

Its thi___ and length gives it greater resistance and durability.

A

GROSOR

Its THICKNESS and length gives it greater resistance and durability.

Intermediate biz language (9 decks)

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