2A Flashcards
to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died:
inherit
to keep something, especially money, for use in the future:
save
to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back:
If a bank or other organization lends money, it gives money to someone who agrees that they will pay the money back in the future, usually with extra money added to the original amount:
lend
She doesn’t like lending her books.
[ + two objects ] If you need a coat I can lend you one/lend one to you.
to get or receive something from someone with the intention of giving it back after a period of time:
to take money from a bank or other financial organization and pay it back over a period of time:
borrow
borrow something from someone I had to borrow a pen from the invigilator to do the exam.
UK non-standard / Can I borrow £100 off you until next week?
She used to borrow money and not bother to pay it back.
borrow something from something He borrowed a novel from the library.
an unnecessary or wrong use of money, substances, time, energy, abilities, etc.:
waste
a waste of time That meeting achieved absolutely nothing - it was a complete waste of time.
**a waste of **She’s been unemployed for two years and it’s such a waste of her talents.
My mother couldn’t stand waste - she always made us eat everything on our plates.
to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time:
afford
I don’t know how he can afford a new car on his salary.
to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity:
charge
charge for The local museum doesn’t charge for admission.
charge something for something/doing something How much do you charge for a haircut and blow-dry?
charge someone for something/doing something Can I charge the company for petrol I use getting to work?
charge someone to do something He says it’s unfair to charge people to use public lands they already pay for with their taxes.
[ + two objects ] They charge you $20 just to get in the nightclub.
charge commission The bank charged commission to change my traveller’s cheques.
the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something:
cost
at no extra cost When you buy a new computer, you usually get software included at no extra cost.
cover the cost In most cases, two salaries are essential to cover the cost of (= pay for) raising a family.
cut the cost The supermarket chain announced that it was cutting the cost of all its fresh and frozen meat.
rising cost It’s difficult for most people to deal with the rising cost of healthcare.
at cost I was able to buy the damaged goods at cost (= for only the amount of money needed to produce or obtain the goods, without any extra money added for profit).
to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done for you:
[ + two objects ] I owe Janet $50.
We still owe $1,000 on our car (= we still need to pay $1,000 before we own our car).
I owe you a drink for helping me move.
I think you owe (= should give) me an explanation/apology.
to put money into a project, or to buy property, shares in a company, etc., hoping to make a profit or get an advantage:
invest
invest something in something/doing something The institute will invest five million in the project.
The rules allow you to invest a certain amount without paying tax.
He introduced new allowances to encourage small businesses to invest.
Every pound invested returned £1.50.
to receive money as payment for work that you do:
to get something that you deserve:
earn
I earn $80,000 a year.
How much do you earn, if you don’t mind me asking?
earn a living You can’t expect to earn a living (= be paid enough money to live on) from your painting.
earn something from something [ + two objects ] Coffee exports earn (= give) Brazil many millions of dollars a year./Brazil earns many millions of dollars a year from coffee exports.
It’s been a tough six months and I feel I’ve earned a few weeks off.
be worth something
to be important or interesting enough to receive a particular action:
I think this matter is worth our attention.
When you’re in Reykjavík, the National Museum is worth a visit.
It’s a long shot but it’s probably worth a try.
She might hate the classes but it’s worth a go.
having a particular value, especially in money:
Our house is worth £200,000.
Heroin worth about $5 million was seized.
raise
to lift something to a higher position:
Would all those in favour please raise their hands?
He raised the window and leaned out.
to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc.:
The government plan to raise taxes.
I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise.
recaudar
a piece of paper that shows how much money you have to pay for something
bill
the money you get for the work you do
salary
money that pay ti the government
tax
money that somebody (or a bank) lends you
loan / prestamo
money that you have available and a plan of how to spend it, e.g. a holiday
budget / presupuesto
money that you borrow from a bank to buy a house
mortgage
a fast way of paying where you hold your card or phone over a reader and dont use your PIN
contactless payment
money that you pay to a company and then they pay if you are ill, or if you lose or break something
insurance
take something off
to remove something, especially clothes:
He took off his clothes and got into the shower.
to spend time away from your work:
He took two weeks off in September.
(sacar) You have to take off the foil capsule before you can open the bottle of wine.
Debes sacar la cápsula antes de abrir la botella de vino.
pay someone/something back
to pay someone the money that you owe them:
Can you lend me a fiver? I’ll pay you/it back tomorrow.
live on
(use for money) vivir de algo vi + prep
(con dificultad) arreglárselas con algo loc verb + prep
My mother gives me a monthly allowance but I couldn’t live on just that.
Mi madre me da una mesada, pero no puedo vivir solo de eso.
live on vi phrasal (continue to exist indefinitely) perdurar⇒ vi
pervivir⇒ vi
permanecer para siempre vi + loc adv
Although a great performer has died today, his memory will live on.
Aunque un gran actor ha muerto hoy, su recuerdo perdurará.
