200 ADVANCED BUSINESS NOUNS Flashcards
DEUDA
What’s our total ___?
DEUDA
What’s our total DEBT?
Useful notes: get into debt, request a loan, pay back debt
MONEDA
The cu___ in Chile is the Chilean peso.
MONEDA
The CURRENCY in Chile is the Chilean peso.
ESCASEZ
There’s a ___ of skilled workers.
Other word forms: ___(adj)
ESCASEZ
There’s a SCARCITY of skilled workers.
Other word forms: scarce (adj)
PÓLIZA DE SEGUROS / SALUD (etc.)
The insurance ___ is up for renewal.
PÓLIZA DE SEGUROS / SALUD (etc.)
The insurance POLICY is up for renewal.
RETROALIMENTACIÓN / REACCIONES
We’ve received good ___ so far.
RETROALIMENTACIÓN / REACCIONES
We’ve received good FEEDBACK so far.
MANO DE OBRA
The cost of la___ is increasing.
Other word forms: ___(adj), ___(n)
MANO DE OBRA
The cost of LABOUR is increasing.
Other word forms: laboursome (adj), labourer (n)
Useful notes: labour-intensive
DISPONIBILIDAD
I have good ___ next week, when are you free?
Other word forms: ___ (adj), ___(adj)
DISPONIBILIDAD
I have good AVAILABILITY next week, when are you free?
Other word forms: available (adj) , unavailable (adj)
FIN DE PLAZO / FECHA TOPE
The d___ is next Thursday.
FIN DE PLAZO / FECHA TOPE
The DEADLINE is next Thursday.
ATRASO
We took on temporary staff to clear the ba___ of work before Christmas.
ATRASO
We took on temporary staff to clear the BACKLOG of work before Christmas.
CUPON
We’ve sent you a gift ___.
CUPON
We’ve sent you a gift VOUCHER.
GARANTIA
The product comes with a 2-year wa___.
GARANTIA
The product comes with a 2-year WARRANTY.
PLAZA DE MERCADO
The ma___ is extremely saturated.
PLAZA DE MERCADO
The MARKETPLACE is extremely saturated.
Useful notes: get a product into the marketplace
SEDE / LUGAR
The ve___ has a capacity of 500 people.
SEDE / LUGAR
The VENUE has a capacity of 500 people.
PENA
It didn’t work? Oh, that’s a p___.
PENA
It didn’t work? Oh, that’s a PITY.
Useful notes: The words ‘a pity’ and ‘a shame’ are synonyms.
TURNO
I’m doing the late sh___ next week.
TURNO
I’m doing the late SHIFT next week.
COTIZACIÓN
I’ll send you a qu___ for the electrical work.
COTIZACIÓN
I’ll send you a QUOTE for the electrical work.
SUCURSAL
The nearest br___ is on Lime Street.
SUCURSAL
The nearest BRANCH is on Lime Street.
CARGA DE TRABAJO
I took on another assistant in January because the wo___ was just too heavy.
CARGA DE TRABAJO
I took on another assistant in January because the WORKLOAD was just too heavy.
RIQUEZA
The country has an enormous we___ of natural resources.
Other word forms: ___(adj)
RIQUEZA
The country has an enormous WEALTH of natural resources.
Other word forms: wealthy (adj)
INGRESO DISPONIBLE
Young families tend not to have as much di___ i___.
INGRESO DISPONIBLE
Young families tend not to have as much DISPOSABLE INCOME.
LUGAR CLAVE / LUGAR DE MUCHA ACTIVIDAD
Eight pollution ho___ were identified at the mouth of the river Thames.
LUGAR CLAVE / LUGAR DE MUCHA ACTIVIDAD
Eight pollution HOTSPOTS were identified at the mouth of the river Thames.
CONSEJO MUNICIPAL / AYUNTAMIENTO
The local ___ has plans to improve transport links in this area.
CONSEJO MUNICIPAL / AYUNTAMIENTO
The local COUNCIL has plans to improve transport links in this area.
VENTAJAS + DESVENTAJAS
Being self-employed has its u___ and its do___.
VENTAJAS + DESVENTAJAS
Being self-employed has its UPSIDES and its DOWNSIDES.
TRUCO
Let me show you a little ___ to help you do that faster.
TRUCO
Let me show you a little TRICK to help you do that faster.
TIEMPO / RATO
He was here for a short wh___ but then he left.
TIEMPO/RATO
He was here for a short WHILE but then he left.
CAJERO
There’s a ___ on the corner there.
CAJERO
There’s a CASHPOINT on the corner there.
PROCEDIMIENTOS
We’ve established robust ___.
PROCEDIMIENTOS
We’ve established robust PROCEEDURES.
NOCHEBUENA
We’ll be working until midday on C___ e___.
NOCHEBUENA
We’ll be working until midday on CHRISTMAS EVE.
PLANTA BAJA
The logistics team are on the gr___ f___.
PLANTA BAJA
The logistics team are on the GROUND FLOOR.
TIEMPO LIBRE
Rather than being paid for overtime we’re given t___ ___ l___.
TIEMPO LIBRE
Rather than being paid for overtime we’re given TIME IN LIEU.
JEFE / CABEZA DE (LITERAL)
Rick is the ___ department.
JEFE / CABEZA DE (LITERAL)
Rick is the HEAD OF department.
ETAPA
We’re only in the early ___ of the project.
ETAPA
We’re only in the early STAGES of the project.
CONOCIMIENTO
I have very little ___ on the subject.
Other word forms: ___(adj)
CONOCIMIENTO
I have very little KNOWLEDGE on the subject.
Other word forms: knowledgeable (adj)
CONTRATISTAS
We outsourced some of the work to private ___.
CONTRATISTAS
We outsourced some of the work to private CONTRACTORS.
TECNICO
Ask Matt, the IT ___.
Other word forms: ___(adj)
TECNICO
Ask Matt, the IT TECHNICIAN.
Other word forms: technical (adj)
EQUILIBRIO
It’s a unique ___ between modern and traditional.
EQUILIBRIO
It’s a unique BALANCE between modern and traditional.
CONCENSO
There was an overwhelming ___ between the 70 countries.
CONCENSO
There was an overwhelming CONCENSUS between the 70 countries.
AGENDA
They have a very right-wing ___.
AGENDA
They have a very right-wing AGENDA.
CODIGO DE VESTIMENTA
The ___ ___ is smart casual.
CODIGO DE VESTIMENTA
The DRESS CODE is smart casual.
PERSONAL / EMPLEADOS
We have over 150 st___ members in this office alone.
PERSONAL / EMPLEADOS
We have over 150 STAFF members in this office alone.
HUELGA
There’s a national st___ tomorrow.
HUELGA
There’s a national STRIKE tomorrow.
INDEPENDIENTE / POR CUENTA PROPIA
She’s a fr___ photographer.
INDEPENDIENTE / POR CUENTA PROPIA
She’s a FREELANCER photographer.
MAQUINARIA
All of the ___ was upgraded this year.
MAQUINARIA
All of the MACHINERY was upgraded this year.
CALEFACCION
Is anyone cold? Shall I turn the he___ up?
CALEFACCION
Is anyone cold? Shall I turn the HEATING up?
PRIMEROS AUXILIOS
Do you have f___ a___ training?
PRIMEROS AUXILIOS
Do you have FIRST AID training?
COMENTARIO
It was an unusual re___.
COMENTARIO
It was an unusual REMARK.
Useful notes: ‘Comment’ and ‘remark’ are synonyms.
FINANZAS
Try contacting Mark from the ___ team.
Other word forms: ___(adj)
FINANZAS
Try contacting Mark from the FINANCE team.
Other word forms: financial (adj)
PERICIA
Amelia has a lot of ex___ on that subject.
PERICIA
Amelia has a lot of EXPERTISE on that subject.
CARIDAD
It’s a wonderful ___. They do a lot of great work in the area.
CARIDAD
It’s a wonderful CHARITY. They do a lot of great work in the area.
QUESTIONARIO
Please fill out the ___ before 22nd October.
QUESTIONARIO
Please fill out the QUESTIONNAIRE before 22nd October.
TALLER
A wo___ will be held next month.
TALLER
A WORKSHOP will be held next month.
MATERIAS PRIMAS
There’s been a reduction in the cost of r___ ___.
MATERIAS PRIMAS
There’s been a reduction in the cost of RAW MATERIALS.
DEPOSITO / ALMACÉN
Most of the items are being stored in our ___.
DEPOSITO / ALMACÉN
Most of the items are being stored in our WAREHOUSE.
MANTENIMIENTO
The website undergoes periodic ___.
MANTENIMIENTO
The website undergoes periodic MAINTENANCE.
Useful notes: well maintained
ESTANDAR / PUNTO DE REFERENCIA
The high level of customer service we provide has made us an industry be___.
ESTANDAR / PUNTO DE REFERENCIA
The high level of customer service we provide has made us an industry BENCHMARK.
BASE DE CLIENTES
There’s a huge ___ ___ for this kind of service.
BASE DE CLIENTES
There’s a huge CUSTOMER BASE for this kind of service.
EMBALAJE
The ___ is recyclable.
EMBALAJE
The PACKAGING is recyclable.
PRODUCTOS / BIENES
We sell electronic go___.
PRODUCTOS / BIENES
We sell electronic GOODS.
MARCA
It’s a well-known br___ in the UK.
MARCA
It’s a well-known BRAND in the UK.
NICHO
They were able to carve out a very specific ___ in the competitive wine industry.
NICHO
They were able to carve out a very specific NICHE in the competitive wine industry.
CENTRO DE LLAMADAS
Most of our ___ ___ are based in Chile.
CENTRO DE LLAMADAS
Most of our CALL CENTRES are based in Chile.
EQUIPO DE VENTAS
The new recruits to the sa___ are undergoing their training on Monday.
EQUIPO DE VENTAS
The new recruits to the SALESFORCE are undergoing their training on Monday.
PROVEEDOR
Our internet ___ is BT.
Other word forms: ___(n)
PROVEEDOR
Our internet PROVIDER is BT.
Other word forms: provision (n)
GASTOS GENERALES
We need to keep ov___ low to begin with.
GASTOS GENERALES
We need to keep OVERHEADS low to begin with.
ROTACIÓN
Staff tur___ has greatly reduced since implementing the new bonus scheme.
ROTACIÓN
Staff TURNOVER has greatly reduced since implementing the new bonus scheme.
MARGENES
The ___ seem a bit tight.
MARGENES
The MARGINS seem a bit tight.
ACCIONISTAS
The deal is subject to approval by ___.
ACCIONISTAS
The deal is subject to approval by SHAREHOLDERS.
Useful notes: ‘shares’ means acciones
AUGE
There’s been a bo___ in sick leave the last few months.
AUGE
There’s been a BOOM in sick leave the last few months.
PROPÓSITO
The sole ___ of the app is to make payment of bills easier and faster.
PROPÓSITO
The sole PURPOSE of the app is to make payment of bills easier and faster.
ATAJO
Unfortunately, there is no quick fix or sh___.
ATAJO
Unfortunately, there is no quick fix or SHORTCUT.
TITULO UNIVERSITARIO
He has a ___ in economics.
TITULO UNIVERSITARIO
He has a DEGREE in economics.
SOCIOS
I’ll put you in touch with our p___ in Hong Kong.
SOCIOS
I’ll put you in touch with our PARTNERS in Hong Kong.
PELIGRO / RIESGO
This is a safety ha___.
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.
ANSIEDAD
All this uncertainty is giving me ___.
Other word forms: ___(adj)
ANSIEDAD
All this uncertainty is giving me ANXIETY.
Other word forms: anxious (adj)
GASTOS
The company will cover all of your travel ex___.
GASTOS
The company will cover all of your travel EXPENSES.
BRECHA / ESPACIO
Leave a ___ of ten centimetres between each one.
BRECHA / ESPACIO
Leave a GAP of ten centimetres between each one.
AUMENTO SALARIAL
There will be a 5% p___ r___ this year.
AUMENTO SALARIAL
There will be a 5% PAY RISE this year.
CHOLLO / GANGA
Only €500? What a bar___!
CHOLLO / GANGA
Only €500? What a BARGAIN!
ASPECTO
We’ve worked very hard on this ___ of the service.
ASPECTO
We’ve worked very hard on this ASPECT of the service.
CARACTERISTICA
We’ve added some new fe___.
CARACTERISTICA
We’ve added some new FEATURE.
Useful notes: ‘Feauture’ and ‘characteristic’ are synonyms.
PANFLETO
The product specifications can be found in this br___.
PANFLETO
The product specifications can be found in this BROCHURE.
FOLLETO
We’ll be handing out le___ at the fair.
FOLLETO
We’ll be handing out LEAFLETS at the fair.
EFECTIVO
We only accept ___.
EFECTIVO
We only accept CASH.
LISTA DE VERIFICACION
Follow the health and safety ch___.
LISTA DE VERIFICACION
Follow the health and safety CHECKLIST.
COMITÉ
I’m on the advisory co___ for sustainable development.
COMITÉ
I’m on the advisory COMMITTEE for sustainable development.
TRATO
That sounds like a good d___. €1000 it is then.
TRATO
That sounds like a good DEAL. €1000 it is then.
MILLAS
The venue is only about 15 ___ away.
MILLAS
The venue is only about 15 MILES away.
MONTON DE
There’s a big pi___ ___ bills on the desk to be sorted out.
MONTON DE
There’s a big PILE OF bills on the desk to be sorted out.
PERSONAL DE TRABAJO
Two third of the wo___ are women.
PERSONAL DE TRABAJO
Two third of the WORKFORCE are women.
Useful notes: ‘Staff members’ and ‘workforce’ are synonyms.
TRABAJADORES
Some of the wo___ are seasonal, others only work part-time.
TRABAJADORES
Some of the WORKERS are seasonal, others only work part-time.
PERSONAL DE LIMPIEZA
The ___ are in from 5am until 7am and do the rounds of the entire office.
PERSONAL DE LIMPIEZA
The CLEANERS are in from 5am until 7am and do the rounds of the entire office.
ATENCIÓN MEDICA / ASISTENCIA SANITARIA
The cost of he___ is quite low here.
ATENCIÓN MEDICA / ASISTENCIA SANITARIA
The cost of HEALTHCARE is quite low here.
SUBVENCION
We were able to secure a government gr___.
SUBVENCION
We were able to secure a government GRANT.
OCASIONES
I spoke to the customer on two separate ___.
Other word forms: ___(adj), ___(adv)
OCASIÓN
I spoke to the customer on two separate OCASSIONS.
Other word forms: occasional (adj), occassionally (adv)
MUNDO
People contact us from every corner of the gl___.
Other word forms: ___(adj), ___(adv)
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’.
CIFRA
Official fi___ indicate that crime is falling.
CIFRA
Official FIGURES indicate that crime is falling.
UNIDADES
We sold 1200 ___ last month.
UNIDADES
We sold 1200 UNITS last month.
MECANISMO
The ___ for locking the door of the washing machine is childproof.
MECANISMO
The MECHANISM for locking the door of the washing machine is childproof.
CONSEJO
The PDF contains a list of handy t___ for saving money.
CONSEJO
The PDF contains a list of handy TIPS for saving money.
CARPETA
Which ___ is it in?
CARPETA
Which FOLDER is it in?
EXACTITUD
Ac___ is what’s most important. It needs to be exact.
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’.
FIRMA
We need a si___ here, please.
FIRMA
We need a SIGNATURE here, please.
VALOR / VENTAJA
You’re a great as___ to the team. We could do any of this without you.
VALOR / VENTAJA
You’re a great ASSET to the team. We could do any of this without you.
DÍA LIBRE
What did you do on your ___ o___ Alan?
DÍA LIBRE
What did you do on your DAY OFF Alan?
Useful notes: ‘Free day’ wouldn’t be a correct term.
TIEMPO LIBRE
I’d like to take some ___ o___ over Easter.
TIEMPO LIBRE
I’d like to take some TIME OFF over Easter.
Useful notes: ‘Free time’ wouldn’t be a correct term.
PANCARTA
Let’s put up a ba___ here with the company slogan.
PANCARTA
Let’s put up a BANNER here with the company slogan.
ERROR / METIDA DE PATA / METEDURA DE PATA
It was a real bl___, but it’s all sorted out now.
ERROR / METIDA DE PATA / METEDURA DE PATA
It was a real BLUNDER, but it’s all sorted out now.
BORDE
Be careful - it has a sharp e___.
BORDE
Be careful - it has a sharp EDGE.
OBSTÁCULOS
There are lots of bureaucratic ___.
OBSTÁCULOS
There are lots of bureaucratic OBSTACLES.
COMIENZO
Let’s start again from the be___.
COMIENZO
Let’s start again from the BEGINNING.
HUELLA DE CARBÓN
We’re looking at ways to lowering our c___ f___.
HUELLA DE CARBÓN
We’re looking at ways to lowering our CARBON FOOTPRINT.
BONIFICACIÓN / PLUS
Well, these are the main objectives and anything extra is a ___.
BONIFICACIÓN / PLUS
Well, these are the main objectives and anything extra is a BONUS.
LA MAYOR PARTE
The bu___ of the work is done now.
LA MAYOR PARTE
The BULK of the work is done now.
GRÁFICA
The ch___ shows data for eight countries.
GRÁFICA
The CHART shows data for eight countries.
COINCIDENCIA
Was it planned? Or, was it a ___?
COINCIDENCIA
Was it planned? Or, was it a COINCIDENCE?
METRAJE
The fo___ needs to be edited.
METRAJE
The FOOTAGE needs to be edited.
COLUMNAS
The table has 5 ___.
COLUMNAS
The table has 5 COLUMNS.
FILA
Fill out this ___ with your details.
FILA
FiIl out this ROW with your details.
LO NORMAL
The new design is a departure from the ___.
LO NORMAL
The new design is a departure from the NORM.
CORRELACIÓN
There seems to be a ___ between the two things.
CORRELACIÓN
There seems to be a CORRELATION between the two things.
BASE DE DATOS
The client info can be found in the ___.
BASE DE DATOS
The client info can be found in the DATABASE.
DISPOSITIVO
What ___ are you using? A computer or tablet?
DISPOSITIVO
What DEVICE are you using? A computer or tablet?
DISCREPANCIA
There are some ___ here in the spelling of people’s names.
DISCREPANCIA
There are some DISCREPANCIES here in the spelling of people’s names.
INSTALACIONES
The fa___ are fantastic. There’s a pool, a sauna, a games room… They’ve got everything.
INSTALACIONES
The FACILITIES are fantastic. There’s a pool, a sauna, a games room… They’ve got everything.
TARIFA
The bus f___ is €6 for the round trip.
TARIFA
The bus FARE is €6 for the round trip.
CUOTA / CARGO
Are there f___ associated with opening an account?
CUOTA / CARGO
Are there FEES associated with opening an account?
CAMPO
She’s an expert in her ___.
CAMPO
She’s an expert in her FIELD.
HALLAZGO
The results confirmed the fin___ of previous studies.
HALLAZGO
The results confirmed the FINDINGS of previous studies.
ESBOZO
The team prepared the initial fra___ for the assessment plan.
ESBOZO
The team prepared the initial FRAMEWORK for the assessment plan.
PUNTOS DE VIÑETA
Information should be presented in bu___ p___.
PUNTOS DE VIÑETA
Information should be presented in BULLET POINTS.
PUNTOS
Click on the three ___ in the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen.
PUNTOS
Click on the three DOTS in the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen.
DESGLOSE
Could you provide a br___ d___ of the costs so that I can see the price of each individual product?
DESGLOSE
Could you provide a BREAK DOWN of the costs so that I can see the price of each individual product?
ARANCELES
___ on foreign imports has more than doubled.
ARANCELES
TARIFFS on foreign imports has more than doubled.
PASILLO / CORREDOR
His office is just down that ___ on the right.
PASILLO / CORREDOR
His office is just down that CORRIDOR on the right.
ASCENSOR
Take the l___ to the second floor.
ASCENSOR
Take the LIFT to the second floor.
Useful notes: ‘Lift’ is used in the UK, whereas ‘elevator’ is used in the USA.
ESPACIOS / PLAZAS
There are 3 p___ left on the course.
ESPACIOS / PLAZAS
There are 3 PLACES left on the course.
SITIO
Where shall we sit? There’s a nice sp___ there next to the window.
SITIO
Where shall we sit? There’s a nice SPOT there next to the window.
QUINCENA
It took us about a fo___ to get it all finished.
QUINCENA
It took us about a FORTNIGHT to get it all finished.
REGALO
This bracelet was a ___ from my husband.
REGALO
This bracelet was a GIFT from my husband.
BOSQUEJO
I’ve done a rough sk___ of the design.
BOSQUEJO
I’ve done a rough SKETCH of the design.
BORRADOR
Here’s the first dr___ of my report. I just wanted you to check it over first.
BORRADOR
Here’s the first DRAFT of my report. I just wanted you to check it over first.
ZONA GRIS
I’m not sure to be honest, it’s a g___ a___.
AREA GRIS
I’m not sure to be honest, it’s a GREY AREA.
LINEA TELEFÓNICA DE ASISTENCIA
There’s a he___ for emergency technical issues.
LINEA TELEFÓNICA DE ASISTENCIA
There’s a HELPLINE for emergency technical issues.
SERVICIO AL CLIENTE
The ___ ___ was fast and efficient.
SERVICIO AL CLIENTE
The CUSTOMER SERVICE was fast and efficient.
CARNET DE IDENTIDAD
Please bring a copy of you ___ ___.
CARNET DE IDENTIDAD
Please bring a copy of your IDENTITY CARD (ID).
TARIFA DE PAGO
What’s your hourly ra___?
TARIFA PAGO
What’s your hourly RATE?
PULGADAS
It needs to be exactly 12 in___ long.
PULGADAS
It needs to be exactly 12 INCHES long.
INVENTO
It was a great ___ and it saves us so much time.
INVENTO
It was a great INVENTION and it saves us so much time.
CRUCE
You’ll reach a large ___ after the bridge and you’ll need to take the left.
CRUCE
You’ll reach a large JUNCTION after the bridge and you’ll need to take the left.
FORMATO
The la___ is great. It’s very straightforward and easy to read.
FORMATO
The LAYOUT is great. It’s very straightforward and easy to read.
Useful notes: ‘Layout’ and ‘format’ are synonyms.
LEALTAD
Focusing on customer ___ is an important part of securing repeat-purchases.
Other word forms: ___(adj)
LEALTAD
Focusing on customer LOYALTY is an important part of securing repeat-purchases.
Other word forms: loyal (adj)
LISTA DE CORRESPONDENCIA
We’ll send out an email to our ma___ ___.
LISTA DE CORRESPONDENCIA
We’ll send out an email to our MAILING LIST.
BANDEJA DE ENTRADA
I can’t see anything in my in___.
BANDEJA DE ENTRADA
I can’t see anything in my INBOX.
CORREO NO DESEADO
Have you looked in your sp___ folder?
CORREO NO DESEADO
Have you looked in your SPAM folder?
MEMBRESIA
The ___ fee is €35 a month.
MEMBRESIA
The MEMBERSHIP fee is €35 a month.
BLOC DE NOTAS
Let me grab my ___ a minute.
BLOC DE NOTAS
Let me grab my NOTEPAD a minute.
TABLÓN DE ANUNCIOS
Take a look at the no___, all of the details are up there.
TABLÓN DE ANUNCIOS
Take a look at the NOTICEBOARD, all of the details are up there.
ROTULADOR
Does anyone have a mar___ ___? This biro isn’t bold enough.
ROTULADOR
Does anyone have a MARKER PEN? This biro isn’t bold enough.
ASISTENTE PERSONAL
I couldn’t get hold of Jon but I left a message with his ___.
ASISTENTE PERSONAL
I couldn’t get hold of Jon but I left a message with his personal assistant (PA).
FORMULARIO DE PEDIDO
Fill out the quantity needed on the ___ ___.
FORMULARIO DE PEDIDO
Fill out the quantity needed on the ORDER FORM.
PÁRRAFO
In ___ two it mentions exceptions.
PÁRRAFO
In PARAGRAPH two it mentions exceptions.
PAQUETE
There’s a large ___ for you downstairs.
PAQUETE
There’s a large PARCEL for you downstairs.
PATRÓN
The overall ___ seems to be that…
PATRÓN
The overall PATTERN seems to be that…
INGRESOS
We have several re___ streams.
INGRESOS
We have several REVENUE streams.
Useful notes: ‘Income’ only refers to profits, whereas ‘revenue’ refers to the total money generated.
HUECO
There’s a tiny ___ somewhere in the structure which is leaking water.
HUECO
There’s a tiny HOLE somewhere in the structure which is leaking water.
PLAN / INICIATIVA
We launched a work-at-home sch___ to reduce numbers in the office.
PLAN / INICIATIVA
We launched a work-at-home SCHEME to reduce numbers in the office.
ESTANTE
Have a look on that ___ over there.
ESTANTE
Have a look on that SHELF over there.
ARMARIO
Check in that ca___ over there.
ARMARIO
Check in that CABINET over there.
GAVETA
There’s some stationary in the top dr___.
GAVETA
There’s some stationary in the top DRAWER.
PUESTO
We have a st___ in the exhibition.
PUESTO
We have a STAND in the exhibition.
TEMA
Whilst we’re on that su___, have you seen the samples yet?
TEMA
Whilst we’re on that SUBJECT, have you seen the samples yet?
ATASCO / EMBOTELLAMIENTO
There was a pretty bad ___ on the motorway this morning.
ATASCO / EMBOTELLAMIENTO
There was a pretty bad TRAFFIC JAM on the motorway this morning.
TECLADO
Press the Alt and R button on your k___.
TECLADO
Press the Alt and R button on your KEYBOARD.
EN MODO SILENCIO
Fred you’re ___ m___, we can’t hear you.
EN MODO SILENCIO
Fred you’re ON MUTE, we can’t hear you.
FASE
We’ve completed the market research ___. Next we’ll be having a prototype made.
FASE
We’ve completed the market research PHASE. Next we’ll be having a prototype made.
IDONEIDAD / LO APROPRIADO
We’re making efforts to ascertain the su___ of the water for drinking.
IDONEIDAD / LO APROPRIADO
We’re making efforts to ascertain the SUITABILITY of the water for drinking.
INTRIGA
The ___ is killing me!
INTRIGA
The INTRIGUE is killing me!
CRONOLOGÍA
Could you give me a rough ti___ of your work experience, please?
CRONOLOGÍA
Could you give me a rough TIMELINE of your work experience, please?
INCIDENTE
It was just a minor ___ to be honest, nothing was damaged.
INCIDENTE
It was just a minor INCIDENT to be honest, nothing was damaged.
HIPOTECA
The m___ repayments are €750 a month. Quite affordable.
HIPOTECA
The MORTGAGE repayments are €750 a month. Quite affordable.
MERCADO
Daring by Design is an online ___ for clothing rentals.
MERCADO
Daring by Design is an online MARKETPLACE for clothing rentals.
VENDEDOR
We’d like to help our ___ community to reach new customers.
VENDEDOR
We’d like to help our SELLER community to reach new customers.
COMPRADOR
The prospective ___ said he had $1,000 to spend.
COMPRADOR
The prospective BUYER said he had $1,000 to spend.
PROBABILIDAD
The lik___ of it being today is quite low.
PROBABILIDAD
The LIKELIHOOD of it being today is quite low.
PESTAÑA
Open a new t___ and type in the web address.
PESTAÑA
Open a new TAB and type in the web address.
CAMPAÑA
We leveraged our partners’ audiences in our latest marketing ___.
CAMPAÑA
We leveraged our partners’ audiences in our latest marketing CAMPAIGN.
ÁNGULO
We’ve looked at the problem from every ___.
ÁNGULO
We’ve looked at the problem from every ANGLE.
AURICULARES
I got this he___ for €30 on Amazon.
AURICULARES
I got this HEADSET for €30 on Amazon.
INALÁMBRICO
The connection is wi___.
INALÁMBRICO
The connection is WIRELESS.
CODIGO PARA LLAMAR
What’s the international di___ ___ for Canada?
CODIGO PARA LLAMAR
What’s the international DIALING CODE for Canada?
ESTALLIDO / PORTAZO
I heard a loud b___ so I quickly went down to see what had happened.
ESTALLIDO / PORTAZO
I heard a loud BANG so I quickly went down to see what had happened.
MARCADORES
I’m pretty sure I saved the web page in my bo___.
MARCADORES
I’m pretty sure I saved the web page in my BOOKMARKS.
EN ESPERA
Sorry Pat, I’m just going to place you ___ h___ for a minute.
EN ESPERA
Sorry Pat, I’m just going to place you ON HOLD for a minute.
PAGINA WEB
What’s the ___ ad___ for the contractors we used last time?
PAGINA WEB
What’s the WEB ADDRESS for the contractors we used last time?
CUMPLIMIENTO / CONFORMIDAD
Is this fully in ___ with building regulations?
CUMPLIMIENTO / CONFORMIDAD
Is this fully in COMPLIANCE with building regulations?
FRAGMENTOS
I only heard a few sni___ so I don’t know the full story.
FRAGMENTOS
I only heard a few SNIPPETS so I don’t know the full story.
PAPELEO
There’s so much ___ involved for opening a bank account.
PAPELEO
There’s so much PAPERWORK involved for opening a bank account.
UMBRAL
The higher rate tax thr___ has increased from to €45.000 to €50.000.
UMBRAL
The higher rate tax THRESHOLD has increased from to €45.000 to €50.000.
FRANQUICIA
It was a small idea that turned into a powerful ___.
FRANQUICIA
It was a small idea that turned into a powerful FRANCHISE.
GROSOR
Its thi___ and length gives it greater resistance and durability.
GROSOR
Its THICKNESS and length gives it greater resistance and durability.
