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5. September 12 2022 Flashcards

1
Q

impotente
vs
Imponente

A

Impotente= impotent, powerless

imponente= terrific, impressive

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prior

The exercise prior to the exam was very hard to complete.

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previo

El ejercicio previo al examen fue muy difícil de resolver.

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3
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puddle

The boy jumped into a puddle.

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charco

El niño saltó en un charco.

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4
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a cablidad

cabalidad

No hay cabalidad en el texto, lo que hace que sea difícil de entender.

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perfectly, adequately

completeless

There’s no completeness in the text, which makes it hard to understand.

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5
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greasy

A couple of days after shampooing my hair is greasy.

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grasoso

Un par de días después de lavármelo, el pelo se me pone grasoso.

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6
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to launch

Russia launched a satellite into the atmosphere.

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lanzar

Rusia lanzó un satélite a la atmósfera.

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7
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sharp (well defined)

The colors in this image are very sharp

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nítido

also: marcado, claro

Los colores de esta imagen son muy nítidos.
The colors in this image are very sharp

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8
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expert’s report

You can find the list of necessary repairs on page 20 of the expert’s report.

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peritaje (peh-ree-tah-heh)

Pueden encontrar la lista de reparaciones necesarias en la página 20 del peritaje.

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9
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happiness, luck, joy

You got married? I wish you every happiness in your married life.

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ventura

¿Te casaste? Te deseo las mejores venturas en tu matrimonio.

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10
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selfish vs selfless

A

egoísta

desinteresado (false cognate)

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11
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gust (of wind)

El aire está demasiado calmado, necesitamos una ráfaga de viento fuerte para que esta cometa vuele.

A

la ráfaga
*remolino

The air is too still. We need a strong gust of wind for this kite to fly.

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12
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de modo que

¿Me puedes explicar el proceso de modo que lo pueda entender?

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so that,
in such as way

Can you explain the process to me in such a way that I can understand it?

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13
Q

helmet

A

el casco

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14
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to blame (x2)

The president blames the rise in unemployment on workers who aren’t prepared to accept paltry wages.

A

achacar (to ascribe fault)
culpar

El presidente achaca el aumento del desempleo a los trabajadores que no aceptan sueldos miserables.

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15
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holiday

Monday is a holiday, we could go to the movies.

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feriado (feh-ryah-doh)

El lunes es un feriado, podemos ir al cine.

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16
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bland (lacking flavor) (x3)

El vino sabía a vinagre, y el pollo estaba insípido.

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insípido

desabrido
insulso

The wine tasted like vinegar, and the chicken was bland.

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to insist on
also to pawn

A

empeñar en

18
Q

supplier (x2)

A truck from the supplier arrived at the back door of the restaurant.

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proveedor
el abastecedor

Un camión del proveedor llegó a la puerta de atrás del restaurante.

19
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suck up, boot licker

A

el lamebotas

20
Q

scruffy person

The beggar was a scruffy old man.

A

el zarrapastroso (sah-rrah-pahs-troh-soh)

El mendigo era un viejo zarrapastroso.

21
Q

llamativo

A mi hermana le encanta vestirse con colores llamativos.

A

strking/Bright/Flashy

My sister loves to wear bright colors.

22
Q

consecutive

Following a third consecutive year of losses, the retail chain’s future could be in question.

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consecutivo

Tras un tercer año consecutivo de pérdidas, el futuro de la cadena minorista podría estar en duda.

23
Q

cotidiano (koh-tee-dyah-noh)

La práctica cotidiana del yoga puede disminuir el estrés.

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daily, also diaro

The daily practice of yoga can reduce stress

24
Q

derivar + de

La celebración de la Navidad deriva del festival romano de la Saturnalia.

A

to derive from

Christmas celebrations derive from the Roman festival of Saturnalia.

25
Q

entrega

La entrega de los documentos se realizará en presencia de cinco testigos.

A

delivery

The delivery of the documents will be carried out in the presence of five witnesses.

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desempeñar

Me desempeñé como mesera para pagar la universidad.

A

To carry out (execute)
to hold (a position)
to play (a role)
to work as (to perform functions)

I worked as a waitress to pay for university.

27
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competition (x2)

My brother entered the competition but didn’t win.

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concurso*
la competencia

Mi hermano participó en el concurso pero no ganó.

28
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narrow

This road is very narrow.

A

estrecho

Esta carretera es muy estrecha.

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