Class 26/02/19 Flashcards
How do you say…?
(Ella) Es extrovertida
She’s outgoing
What’s an expression you can use to say you’re feeling really miserable?
I’ve been d_____ in the d______ recently
I’ve been down in the dumps recently
Correct the sentences:
She’s more happy than…. She’s more shy than….
She’s happier than… She’s shier / shyer than…
How do you say…?
Expresarse
Express yourself
How do you pronounce…?
He’s Asian, he’s from Asia.
He’s Asian, he’s from Asia.
How do you say…?
Nochebuena, Dia de Navidad (25th December)
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Correct the sentence:
We pass the day with my family
We spend the day with my family
How do you say…?
Notas (en un examen)
Marks (UK)
Grades (US)
How do you say in English…?
Instar / animar
To urge
Example: He urged that the work be done quickly / Me instó a que terminara el trabajo lo antes posible
Finish the sentence with your own example:
We aren’t capable OF….
We aren’t capable OF…
…understanding, doing, learning etc (capable of +gerund)
How do you say…?
Permitir, dejar
Allow
Example: I don’t allow my kids to go out on their own
How do you say…?
(Ella) Es rebelde
She’s rebellious / She’s (a bit of) a rebel
Correct the sentence:
When we finish to have dinner, we watch TV
When we finish having dinner, we watch TV
How do you say…?
Si lo miras así / de esta forma…
If you look at it this way…
How do you say…?
Barrio
Neighbourhood
How do you say…?
Secuelas (efectos negativos)
Consequences / (negative) effects
How do you say…?
Etapa
Stage / phase
How do you say…?
Engordar
To put ON weight
How do you say…?
Cuidar a…
To look after, to take care of
How do you say…?
Es mi sobrina, es mi sobrino
She’s my niece, he’s my nephew
How do you say…?
The party was really ‘divertido’.
The party was really FUN
(Don’t confuse with funny = gracioso)
How do you say…?
En cualquier caso…
In any case / Either way
How do you say…?
No sirve de nada
There’s no point (+gerund)
Example: There’s no point helping people who don’t want your help
How do you say…?
Nochevieja, Año Nuevo
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day
