6a Flashcards

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to advocate, mediate; The union advocates for rights of the workers. The movement is looking for a politician who champions our cause.

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abogar (por), El sindicato aboga por los derechos de los trabajadores. El movimiento busca un político que abogue nuestra causa.

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to tolerate; I don’t think the table can take that much weight. The people tolerated he dictators cruelty for many years.

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aguantar; No creo que la mesa aguante tanto peso. El pueblo aguantó la crueldad del dictador durante muchos años.

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3
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to combat

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combatir

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4
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to be engaged in, dedicated; She is a painter (dedicated to)

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dedicarse (a) Ella se dedica a la pintura.

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to be in a place or condition; He felt full of energy after winning the prize. We found ourselves somewhat tired.

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hallarse; Se halló lleno de energía después de ganar el premio. Nos hallamos algo cansados.

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6
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to grant, award; My drivers license gives me the right to drive.

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otorgar; La licencia de conducir me otorga el derecho de conducir.

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7
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to belong

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pertenecer (zc)

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to restrict or limit; The use of cellphones was restricted. I am limiting myself to one piece.

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restringir (j); Restringieron el uso de celulares. Me estoy restringiendo a un trozo.

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to point out or make known; He pointed to the cookies. The guide shows us the route.

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señalar; Él señaló a las galletas. La guía nos señala la ruta.

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10
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to value

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valorar

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11
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coexistence

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la convivencia

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12
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poll

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la encuesta

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13
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prejudice

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prejuicio

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14
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majority

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mayoritario/a

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15
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minority

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minoritario/a

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16
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to advance, to pass; She passed the runner on the 3rd lap. We had to pay a deposit in advance.

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adelantar; Ella adelantó al corredor a la tercera vuelta. Tuvimos que adelantar un depósito.

17
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advancement

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el adelanto

18
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barrier

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la barrera

19
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How long have they been investigating the benefits? They have been investigating benefits for many years. (HOW LONG GOING ON)

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Cuánto tiempo hace que se investigan los beneficios? Hace mucho años que se investigan los beneficios. (hacer present)

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Since when have they been the majority? They have been a majority for 2 years. (HOW LONG GOING ON)

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Desde cuando son el mayoritario? Ellos son un mayoritario desde hace dos años. (hacer present)

21
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How long had he been working on the project? He had been working 6 months. (ACTION IN REMOTE PAST-> ANOTHER OCCURRENCE)

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Cuánto tiempo hacía que él trabajaba en el proyecto? Hacía seis meses que él trabajaba. (hacer imperfect)

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How long ago did they start the research? They started it several years ago. (HOW LONG AGO OCCURRED)

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Cuánto tiempo hace que comenzaron la investigación? Hace varios años que la comenzaron. (hace + v in pret)