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Mi mayor preocupación es tu experiencia Tienes muy poca En su nombre Significativo Arte de gobernar

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My larger concern is your experience You have very little On its behalf Meaningful Statecraft

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Accomplishment Guidance Guidelines

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Logro Directriz Pautas/reglas generales

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Algo imprescindible tener Algo imperdible, que no se puede dejar de ir a ver Dado que Es un hecho, dalo por hecho

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Must-have Must-see Given that It’s a given

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To intend to do

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Tener la intención de

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Te queda bien esa camisa? Encajar (en un grupo) El no es adecuado para el trabajo

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Does this shirt fit you? Fit in He’s not fit for the job

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Para ponerme al día del proyecto Una mente con ideas frescas podría ayudar

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To catch up on the project A fresh mind could help

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En relación con Ellos recibieron 500 cartas de queja en relación con El director convocó la reunión en relación con el proyecto.

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Regarding They received 500 letters of complaint regarding the drama’s violent scenes. The director called the meeting regarding the project

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Querer decir, tener la intención de decir No entiendo a qué quieres llegar

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Get at, intend to say I don’t understand what you are getting at

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Puntualizar El puntualizó el error en la traducción

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Point out He pointed out the mistake in the translation

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Causalidad y correlación

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Causation and correlation

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Tener la intención de

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Intend to do

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Destinarse Este dinero se destina para el fondo de alivio de huracanes

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Intend for This money is intended for hurricane relief

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Dame algo a cambio / pongamos cada uno de nuestra parte / pon tu parte para que podamos conseguir el objetivo

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Meet me halfway

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Que asi sea Amén

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So be it

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Llamar la atención

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Draw attention

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Llamar la atención hacia

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Draw attention to

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Sacar una conclusión

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Draw a conclusion

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Cuando terminé

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When I finished Upon finishing

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Estoy siempre ansioso por descubrir nuevas habilidades personales.

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I’m eager to discover new personal skills

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Además / Asimismo

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In addition / Additionally

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ir atrasado, estar llegando tarde

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run late

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atrasarse en un trabajo

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fall behind

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disturbio, revuelta

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riot

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fomentar / promover

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foster

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redactar ( un documento, una propuesta)

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draw up

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conducirles a ( un acuerto)

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lead them to agreement

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demanda

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lawsuit

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presentar una denuncia / queja

rellenar y enviar un informe

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file a complaint

file a report

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El trabajador presentó una demanda formal contra su compañía

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The worker filed a formal complaint against his company

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estar de acuerdo

Nunca estamos de acuerdo

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see eye to eye

We don’t always see eye to eye

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traer, introducir ( a un equipo, grupo)

El traerá su propio equipo de asistentes

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to bring in

Hi’ll bring in his own team of assistants

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Espina, pincho

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thorn

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contar con

contar con (alguien ) para (hacer..)

Podéis contar con ella para que llegue a tiempo

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count on (sb)

count on (sb) to do (sth)

You can count on her to be on time.

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a cualquier hora / sea cuando sea

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no matter when

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solo en caso de necesidad

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only when necessary

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cuando tengas tiempo

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when you have the time

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avances significativos

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meaningful strides

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pasarlas duras

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to go through the mill

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38
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pon “then” en lugar de “thin”

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amend “thin” to “then”

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tocar las narices

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piss off

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40
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directamente

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directly

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todo el tiempo / en todo momento

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at all times

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con exactitud

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accurately //ˈækjʊrɪtlɪ/

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imprudente / temerario

conductor temerario

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reckless

reckless driver

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hacer el tonto, matar el tiempo

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mess around

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Mi marido esta matando el tiempo en el garaje

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My husband is messing around in the garage

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de un vistazo

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at a glance

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hacer correr la voz

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put the word around

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parar de / dejar de

La madre dijo a su hijo que dejara de arrancar las páginas del libro

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leave off

The mother told her son to leave off ripping the pages of the book

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enredado (cable / cabello …

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tangled

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facilitar (make easer)

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facilitar

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taller/seminario

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workshop

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financiar/respaldar

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support

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a medida / personalizado

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tailored / customized

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adaptarse / amoldarse

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get used to / adapt / adjust to

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pasear / mostrar algo a alguien

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show (sb) around

show (sb) around (sth)

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agudo sentido

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keen sense

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57
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podemos hacerlo cuando mejor vaya

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we can do whatever works best

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agudo sentido

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keen sense

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licuadora

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blender

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habilidad para implementar

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ability to implement

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capaz de interactuar en toda la compañía para conseguir que se hagan las cosas

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able to interact across the company in order to get things done

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profundo conocimiento de

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deep knowledge of

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delicado , fino

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smooth

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consulta previa

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prior consultation

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en relación con / sobre

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regarding

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alojamiento / hospedaje

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accommodation

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de guardia / localizable / disponible

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on call

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tener en cuenta / has tenido en cuenta las consecuencias

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consider/ have you considered the consequences

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objetivo / propósito

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aim

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pretender / aspirar a

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aim to do sth

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relacionado con

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related to

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rico / pudiente / acaudalado

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affluent

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compromiso previo

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prior commitment

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reunidos

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in consultation

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vomitar

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throw up

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poner algo en manos de alguien

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refer sth to sb

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útil / provechoso

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helpful

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folleto

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flyer

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handout

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folleto

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sondeo / encuesta

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survey

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seguimiento

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follow-up

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diferencia horaria

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time difference

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Un enfoque en innovación y la expansión internacional ha hecho de Sacyr el líder mundial

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A focus on innovation and international expansion have made Sacyr a world leader

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Actualmente estamos pasando por un apasionante/interesante proceso de cambio

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We are currently going through an exciting process of change

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Si eres un ejecutivo de finanzas com amplia experiencia en todos los aspectos clave de la dirección financiera

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If you are a financial executive with broad experience in all key aspects of financial management.

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Estamos buscando un director para ayudarnos a promover innovacion y excelencia de negocio.

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We are looking for a director to help us foster innovation and business excellence.

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con una probada historia de exito controlando y planificando

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with a proven track record of success in controlling and planning

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implica / supone

comprar un coche generalmente supone pedir un préstamo en un banco.

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involve doing

Buying a car usually involves getting a loan from a bank

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asegurar / sostener

Roger asegura haber visto extraterrestres

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claim

Roger claims that he has seen aliens

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demanda

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claim

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sufrir / padecer / aguantar

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endure /suffer

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sobrellevar

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endure

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resolver

Ellos tienen muchos problemas que resolver en su matrimonio

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work sth out

They have a lot of problems to work out with their marriage

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minimizar / quitar importancia

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downplay

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Podrías, por favor, darnos algunos datos

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Could you please give us some data

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En que te puedo ayudar?

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What can I help you with?

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Me pregunto si podrías explicar como tu….

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I wonder if you could explain how you…

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Estoy interesado en saber más de…

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I’m interested in knowing more about…

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could you put me in the picture about…

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frase hecha..

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Podría interrumpirte un momento..

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Could I just interrupt you for a moment

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Podrías explicarme que quieres decir con…?

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Could you explain what you mean by…?

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Qué quieres decir exactamente con…?

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What exacly do you mean by..?

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I’m afraid I’m not quite clear what you mean by…

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frase hecha

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Qué estás tratando de decir / insinuando?

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What exacly are you getting at?

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Parece que algunas personas enfermaron?

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It seems that a few people got sick

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Parece que tenemos un pequeño problema

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It seems we have a slight problem

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Quizás nos podamos reunir de nuevo esta semana.

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Perhaps we can meet again this week

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Estamos alcanzando nuestros objetivos

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We are meeting our goals

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Me gustaría puntualizar

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I’d like to point out

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Entiendo lo que estás diciendo

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I understand what your saying

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Entiendo tu idea pero no estoy seguro….

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I see your point but I’m not sure…

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Todo lo que quiero decir

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All I’m trying to say / All I’m getting at

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conseguir algo / obtener algo

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to get ahold of something

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me he estado rompiendo la cabeza / devanando los sesos /exprimiendome los sesos

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I’ve been racking my brain

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lo máximo / insuperable

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second to none

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tirar la toalla

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throw out the towel

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escucha lo que tengo que decirte

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hear me out

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sea como sea

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in any event

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Puedes, por favor, darnos datos

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Could you please give us some data

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(teleconferencia) soy Miguel

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This is Miguel

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Con qué os puedo ayudar?

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What can I help you with?

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Me temo que (tal cosa) no la tengo clara

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I’m afraid I’m not quite sure about…

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Me pregunto si puedes explicar como (tú…)

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I wonder if you could explain how you

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Estoy interesado en saber mas sobre…

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I’m interested in knowing more about

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could you put me in the picture about

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…..

126
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Decir “problema” con una palabra más suave

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Issue

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Puedo interrumpirte un momento

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Could I just interrupt you for a moment

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Podrías explicar que quieres decir con…

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Could you explain what you mean by…

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Qué quieres decir exactamente

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What exacly do you mean by

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Qu´estás tratando de decir exactamente?

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What exacly are you getting at?

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Parece que algunas personas enfermaron

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It seems that a few people got sick

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Parece que tenemos un pequeño problema

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it seems we have a slight problem

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Quizás nos podamos reunir de nuevo esta semana

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Perhaps we can meet again this week.

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Estamos alcanzando nuestros objetivos.

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We are meeting our goals

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Me gustaría puntualizar

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I’d like to point out

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Entiendo lo que dices

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I understand what your saying

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Entiendo tu punto de vista pero no estoy seguro…

A

I see your point but I’m not sure…

138
Q

Bueno, lo que estoy tratando de decir

A

Well, what I’m getting at…

Well, what I’m trying to say…

well, All I’m trying to say …

139
Q

conocido

A

acquaintance /€’kweint€ns/

140
Q

capullo / gilipollas

A

jerk

141
Q

responsabilidad

A

accountability

142
Q

respuesta negativa, contragolpe

A

backlash

143
Q

Hubo una respuesta negativa enorme por parte de los padres

A

There was a huge backlash from the parents

144
Q

refectorio / cantina

A

refectory/commissary

145
Q

para ser más especifico

A

to be more specific

146
Q

No quiero entrar en detalles…

A

I don’t want to go into details

147
Q

Me pusieron como responsable de

A

I was put in charge of

148
Q

Me dieron las responsabilidad de…

A

I was given the responsability of..

149
Q

Aumentar el tamaño de la compañía vc reducirlo

A

Expanding the company vs downsizing

150
Q

Formas de pago

A

forms/methods of payment

151
Q

Avancé tu plan de negocio

A

I moved forward with your business plan

152
Q

fiabilidad (de una máquina)

A

reliability/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtɪ/

153
Q

Soy bueno dibujando/conduciendo

A

I’m good at drawing / driving

154
Q

Soy bueno en matemáticas / ajedrez

A

I’m good at math / chess

155
Q

Estaba a punto de ver una película, pero eso puede esperar

A

I was about to watch a movie, but that can wait

156
Q

No quería herir tus sentimientos/No quería mentir sobre lo que pasó

A

I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings / i didn’t mean to lie about what happened

157
Q

te prometo no despertarte

A

i promise not to wake you up

158
Q

tengo algo que preguntarte

A

i have something to ask you

159
Q

para dejarlo más claro

A

to make it more clear

160
Q

Lo siento por llegar tan tarde / por asustarte

A

I’m sorry to be so late / to frighten you

161
Q

Estoy pensando en echar un vistazo a la nueva pelicula

A

I’m thinking of checking out the new movie

162
Q

Estoy pensando en mudarme a una nueva ciudad

A

I’m thinking of moving to a new city

163
Q

me muero por averiguar si he conseguido el trabajo

A

I’m dying to find out if I got the job

164
Q

Es duro para mi depender de ti

A

It’s hard for me to depend on you

165
Q

tienes interes en futbol?

A

are you into soccer?

166
Q

No hay por que preocuparse / No hay necesidad de parar ahora

A

There’s no need to worry / There’s no need to stop now

167
Q

Por favor, asegurate que ella se despierte a tiempo

A

Please, make sure that she wakes up on time

168
Q

(lo haces) para nada

A

it’s for nothing

169
Q

llegar a casa

A

arrive home

170
Q

hazlo ahora, si puedes

A

do it now, if you can

171
Q

soy demasiado detallista

A

I’m too detail oriented

172
Q

Nunca quiero abandonar/ excluir nada

A

I never want to leave anything out

173
Q

Quiero lograr todo lo que sea posible

A

i want to accomplish as much as posible.

174
Q

me veo …..

A

I see myself..

175
Q

Quiero ser un directivo de la compañía valorado

A

I want to be a valued manager of the company

176
Q

como gestionas el cambio?

A

How do you manage change?

177
Q

Creo que gestionar el cambio…

A

I believe dealing with change…

178
Q

Es un requisito en el lugar de trabajo

A

It’s a requirement in the work place.

179
Q

Se esperaría que aportase mi parte

A

i would be expected to do my share

180
Q

analizando la infomación completamente/meticulosamente

A

by analyzing the information thoroughly

181
Q

Soy también bueno anticipando el cambio

A

I’m also good at anticipating change

182
Q

Reuniría toda la información que pudiera encontrar

A

I’d gather all the information I could find

183
Q

Aplico mi experiencia al tiempo que analizo la información

A

I apply my experience while analizing the information

184
Q

La clave es saber cual es la información correcta.

A

The key is to know which is the right information

185
Q

Tus colaboradores tienden a darte información parcial, para que tú decidas lo que a ellos les interesa

A

your collaborators tend to give you partial information for you to decide what they are interested in / they want

186
Q

Para decirte la verdad, creo que trabajo mejor si hay presión

A

To tell you the truth, I think I work better if there’s pressure.

187
Q

No sé el tiempo extra que necesitaré poner para cumplir con el plazo a tiempo

A

I don´t know the extra time I’ll need to put in to meet the deadline on time.

188
Q

estar al tanto de algo

A

to be aware of sth

189
Q

Soy muy observador y consciente de lo que pasa

A

I’m very observant and aware of what’s going on

190
Q

Soy mejor …

A

I’m better /stronger at ….ing

191
Q

Soy mejor anticipando problemas

A

I’m stronger at anticipating problems

192
Q

Soy del tipo de persona que reacciona bien a un problema

A

I’m sort of person who reacts to a problem well

193
Q

Creo que reacciono bien a los problemas, pero soy mejor anticipándolos.

A

I feel I react to problems well, but I’m much stronger at anticipating them.

194
Q

implementar

A

put sth in place

195
Q

Creo firmemente que seré el mejor candidato

A

I strongly believe that I’ll be the best candidate

196
Q

mi deseo por proveer crecimiento

A

my desire to provide growth

197
Q

Es bastante normal haber cometido errores

A

It’s quite normal to have made mistakes

198
Q

No confiar en las habilidades del equipo

A

Not trusting in the abilities of the team

199
Q

porque la centralización empeoró ciertas areas o precios, que tuvimos que sacrificar por el beneficio global de la compañía

A

because the centralization worsen specific areas or prices, that we had to sacrifice for the overall benefit of the company

200
Q

Contraté directores de ventas, mandos intermedios…

A

I hired sales manager, middle managers..

201
Q

cuando construímos una nave con limites presupuestarios

A

when we built a warehouse with budgetary limits

202
Q

Hubo algunos cambios en el diseño de la instalación, analicé los cambios solicitados y le dije a mi jefe que no podríamos acabar el proyecto dentro de los limites presupuestarios.

A

There were some changes on the design of the facility, I analized the changes requested and told my boss that we wouldn’t be able to finish the project within budgetary limits

203
Q

Incluso con una dura reducción de costes negociando con proveedores.

A

Even with hard cost reduction by negociating with suppliers,

204
Q

personalmente, creo que se tiene que tener un producto que se vende solo

A

Personally, I believe that you have to have a product that is sold by itself

205
Q

tienes que asegurar que tu producto o servicio se adapta completamente a las necesidades de tu cliente

A

you have to ensure that your product or service fits completely with the needs of your costumer

206
Q

Probablemente, pondría más énfasis en ventas desde el mismo inicio

A

I’d probably put more emphasis in sales from the very beginning

207
Q

relacionarme profesionalmente más con los clientes

A

to do more networking with the clients

208
Q

Si pudiera empezar mi carrera de nuevo, habría trabajado dos años antes de hacer mi Master.

A

If I could start my career over again, I would have worked two years before doing my Master’s degree

209
Q

me encargaron reestructurar los costes de la compañía para permitirle competir en un sector liberalizado.

A

I was given the assignement of restructuring the costs of the company to allow it to compite in a liberalized sector

210
Q

Aprendí mucho y tuve que establecer equipos multidisciplinarios.

A

I learnt a great deal, had to set multidisciplinary teams

211
Q

Siempre intento transmitir mi total compromiso con clientes y con la rentabilidad de la firma, y por tanto, con su continuidad a lo largo del tiempo.

A

I always try to convey my total commitment to clients and to the profitability of the firm, and therefore, to its continuity over time

212
Q

En ese puesto, me dieron la oportunidad de estar a cargo de las compras del grupo y de la construcción de nuevas naves.

A

in this position I was given the opportunity of beeing in charge of the purchases of the group and the construction of new warehouses

213
Q

implementar el cambio de modelo de la compañía

A

to change the business model of the company

214
Q
A

I want to leave my current job is to broaden my knowledge by gaining other experiences.

215
Q

amarrar, atar

A

bind

216
Q

correa (de perro)

A

leash /li:S/

217
Q

Todos los perros deben ir con correa cuando se los pasee en esta propiedad

A

All dogs must be kept on a leash when walking

218
Q

quiero dejar mi trabajo actual para ampliar mis conocimientos

A

i want to leave my current job to broaden my knowledge

219
Q

Responsable de comprar bienes para la compañia, a los precios más competitivos.

A

Responsible for buying goods for the company, at the most competitive prices

220
Q

en gran medida

A

largely

221
Q

Las funciones / deberes llevados a cabo por un director de compras dependen, en gran medida, del tamaño de la organización.

A

The duties carried out by a purchasing manager depend largely on the size of the organization

222
Q

Tengo muchas expectativas de mi compañía, compensación económica se da por hecho.

A

I have a lot of expectations from my employer / company, financial compensation is a given.

223
Q

Creo que un empleador debe proveer un buen ambiente de trabajo, oportunidades para el crecimiento, recompensa y reconocimiento.

A

I feel an employer should provide a good work environment, opportunities for growth, reward and recognition.

224
Q

Tengo 16 años de experiencia en dirigir más de 250 personas

A

i have sixteen years experience in managing more than 250 people

225
Q

según lo planeado

A

on track / as planned

226
Q

Asegurar que los proyector iban según lo planeado

A

to make sure projects were on track

227
Q

Tiendo a frustrarme con la gente que siempre dice si y acaba no cumpliendo

A

I tend to get frustrated at people who always say yes and end up not delivering

228
Q

No me gusta la gente que solo hace trabajo que es visto por la dirección

A

I don’t like people who only do work that is seen by management

229
Q

Solo me he entrevistado con otras dos compañías hasta ahora y tengo una segunda entrevista con una de ellas. Es demasiado pronto para decir si recibiré alguna oferta ahora mismo, pero tengo confianza que conseguiré un par.

A

I’ve only interviewed with two other companies so far and I have a second interview with one of them. It’s too early to tell if I’ll be receiving any offers right now, but I’m confident that I will get a couple.”

230
Q

El director de compras supervisa la gestión de la cadena de suministro y adquisición, posiblemente a escala mundial.

Necesitan ser buenos negociando y tratando con números, así como también tratando con otros factores tales como sostenibilidad, gestión del riesgo y temas éticos

A

The purchasing manager oversees supply chain management and procurement, possibly on a worldwide scale.

They need to be good at negotiating, networking and dealing with numbers, as well as dealing with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues.

231
Q

Mas de dos tercios de los ingresos pueden ser gastados comprando los productos y servicios de la compañía, lo que quiere decir que el director de compras puede marcar realmente la diferencia en el ahorro de costes y el beneficio.

A

More than two thirds of revenue can be spent on buying the company’s products or services, meaning the purchasing manager can make a real difference in cost saving and profit.

232
Q

prever niveles de demanda para que los servicios y productos cumplan con las necesidades del negocio y mantener una constante comprobación de los niveles de stock.

A

forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels;

233
Q

dirigir investigación para determinar los mejores productos y proveedores en términos de mejor valor, planes de entrega y calidad

A

conducting research to determine the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality

234
Q

identificar potenciales proveedores, visitar los existentes y construir y mantener buenas relaciones con ellos.

A

identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them;

235
Q

negociar y acordar contratos y controlar su progreso, verificando la calidad del servicio provisto

A

negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided;

236
Q

prever tendencias de precios y su impacto en futuras actividades.

dar presentaciones sobre análisis de mercado y posible crecimiento.

desarrollar la estrategia de compras de la organización

A

forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;

giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth;

developing an organisation’s purchasing strategy;

237
Q

Contrata y entrena empleados, prepara informes, y establece presupuestos.

A

Hires and trains employees, prepares reports, and sets budgets.

238
Q
A
239
Q

adherirse

A

adhere /€d’hi€r/

240
Q

desarrollar presupuestos y asegurar que el departamento se adhiere a él

Participar desallorrando politicas y procedimientos

A

Develop budgets and ensure department adheres to it.

Participate in developing policies and procedures.

241
Q

Establecer objetivos para cada departamento

Comunicar claramente objetivos a los jefes de departamento

Medir el exito de cada departamento

A

Set goals for each department.

Clearly communicate goals to department heads.

Measure the success of each department.

242
Q

promover la misión y valores de la compañía

A

promote company’s mission and values

243
Q
A
244
Q

subsidios

A

goverment benefits / entitlement

245
Q

persona desamparada / indefensa

A

underdog

246
Q

subdesarrollado

A

underdeveloped

247
Q

inclinado

A

leaning

248
Q

salir a dar una vuelta / salir a caminar

A

step out

249
Q

salir de (exit, walk from)

A

step out of (sth)

250
Q

pisar

A

step on

251
Q

meterse

A

step in

252
Q

entrar

A

step into

253
Q

dejar el cargo

A

step down

254
Q

hacerse a un lado

A

step aside

255
Q

alejarse

A

step away

256
Q

una vez más, otra vez, de nuevo

A

yet again

257
Q

legar

A

bequeath

258
Q
A
259
Q

otro más / aún otro

A

yet another

260
Q

otro caso más

A

yet another case

261
Q

por cierto, de hecho (in fact)

A

as a matter of fact

262
Q

Habla con él. Tiene influencias en el ayuntamiento

A

Talk to him. He has leverage with the city council.

263
Q

desviar la atención de

A

draw attention away from

264
Q

apoyarse en (algo / alguien)

A

lean on (sth / sb)

265
Q

echar la espalda hacia atrás / recostarse

A

lean back

266
Q

inclinarse hacia delante

A

lean forward

267
Q

apoyar (algo) en (algo) Apoyó la escalera contra el muro

A

He leaned his ladder against the wall

268
Q

escalera (para subirse)

A

ladder

269
Q

esbelto (body: thin and strong)

A

lean

270
Q

eterno / atemporal

A

timeless

271
Q

el director hace ademas de actor

A

the director doubles as an actor

272
Q

propiedad

A

ownership

273
Q

tener un ataque de ira

A

have a meltdown

274
Q

colapso (emocional)

A

meltdown

275
Q

separar, desconectar

A

detach (sth)

276
Q

desconectar / separar algo de algo

A

detach sth from sth

277
Q

subestimar

A

diminish (sb/sth)

278
Q

entregar algo a alguien

A

turn sth over to sb

279
Q

volcarse

A

capsize

280
Q

acuerdo (resolution of a dispute)

A

settlement

281
Q
A
282
Q

dirección (vehículo)

A

steering

283
Q

bosquecillo / arboleda

A

grove

284
Q

coherencia

A

consistency

285
Q

giro de 180 grados / dar un giro de 180 grados

A

flip-flop

286
Q

detalles

A

specifics

287
Q

dejar fuera / excluir

omitir algo

A

leave (sb) out

leave (sth) out

288
Q

dejar / dejar atrás

A

leave behind

289
Q

con respecto a ese muchacho

A

As for this guy / with regard to this guy

290
Q

conforme / contento / satisfecho

A

content / satisfied

291
Q

de eso se trata

A

That’s what it’s all about

292
Q

ha estado deprimido desde entonces

A

he’s been depressed ever since

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