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Get
Definición: Verbo que significa “obtener”, “recibir” o “llegar”.

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Ejemplos:

I need to get some rest.
Necesito descansar un poco.

She got a new job.
Ella consiguió un nuevo trabajo.

He got home late.
Él llegó a casa tarde.

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Tell
Definición: Verbo que significa “decir” o “contar”.

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Ejemplos:

Can you tell me the time?
¿Puedes decirme la hora?

She told me a secret.
Ella me contó un secreto.

He told her the truth.
Él le dijo la verdad.

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Become
Definición: Convertirse, volverse o llegar a ser.

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Ejemplos:

She became a doctor.
Ella se convirtió en doctora.

He has become very successful.
Él se ha vuelto muy exitoso.

It’s becoming late.
Se está haciendo tarde.

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Put
Definición: Verbo que significa “poner” o “colocar”.

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Ejemplos:

Can you put the book on the table?
¿Puedes poner el libro en la mesa?

She put her phone in her bag.
Ella puso su teléfono en su bolso.

He put on his coat.
Él se puso su abrigo.

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Keep
Definición: Verbo que significa “mantener” o “guardar”.

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Ejemplos:

Please keep this a secret.
Por favor, mantén esto en secreto.

She keeps her promises.
Ella mantiene sus promesas.

He kept his word.
Él mantuvo su palabra.

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Hold
Definición: Verbo que significa “sostener” o “mantener”.

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Ejemplos:

Can you hold this for me?
¿Puedes sostener esto por mí?

She held her baby.
Ella sostuvo a su bebé.

He held the door open.
Él mantuvo la puerta abierta.

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Bring
Definición: Verbo que significa “traer”.

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Ejemplos:

Can you bring me a glass of water?
¿Puedes traerme un vaso de agua?

She brought a gift for him.
Ella trajo un regalo para él.

He brought his friend to the party.
Él trajo a su amigo a la fiesta.

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Let
Definición: Verbo que significa “permitir” o “dejar”.

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Ejemplos:

Let’s go to the park.
Vamos al parque.

She let him use her phone.
Ella le permitió usar su teléfono.

He let her borrow his car.
Él le dejó prestar su coche.

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Begin
Definición: Verbo que significa “empezar” o “comenzar”.

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Ejemplos:

The show will begin soon.
El espectáculo comenzará pronto.

She began to study English.
Ella comenzó a estudiar inglés.

He began his career as a teacher.
Él comenzó su carrera como profesor.

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Seem
Definición: Verbo que significa “parecer” o “dar la impresión”.

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Ejemplos:

He seems happy today.
Él parece feliz hoy.

It seems like a good idea.
Parece una buena idea.

She seemed tired after work.
Ella parecía cansada después del trabajo.

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Allow
Definición: Verbo que significa “permitir”.

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Ejemplos:

They don’t allow pets in this hotel.
No permiten mascotas en este hotel.

She allowed him to go out.
Ella le permitió salir.

Smoking is not allowed here.
No se permite fumar aquí.

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Lead
Definición: Verbo que significa “dirigir” o “liderar”.

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Ejemplos:

He leads a team of engineers.
Él lidera un equipo de ingenieros.

She led the discussion.
Ella dirigió la discusión.

They lead the market in technology.
Ellos lideran el mercado en tecnología.

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Pull
Definición: Verbo que significa “tirar” o “jalar”.

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Ejemplos:

He pulled the door open.
Él abrió la puerta.

She pulled the rope with all her strength.
Ella tiró de la cuerda con todas sus fuerzas.

They pulled the car out of the ditch.
Sacaron el coche de la zanja.

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Kind of (Kinda):
Traduccion: “Algo así como,” “un poco,” o “más o menos.”

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Ejemplos:
I’m kinda tired, but I can still go out.
“Estoy algo cansado, pero aún puedo salir.

That movie was kinda boring.
Esa película fue un poco aburrida.

I’m kinda sure I’ve seen her before.
Estoy más o menos seguro de que la he visto antes.

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Would you mind if
would it be all rigth if
I was wondering if

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Te importaría si
Estaría bien si
Estaba preguntándome si

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Hole: Hueco

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  1. The kids dug a small hole in the sand to build their sandcastle.
  2. There’s a hole in my sweater, I need to sew it before it gets bigger.
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Because of: Debido a / A causa de

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  1. We had to cancel the picnic because of the rain.
  2. She missed the bus because of waking up late.
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Enviroments: Ambiente

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  1. Different animals thrive in different environments, such as deserts, forests, and oceans.
  2. It’s important to create positive learning environments to encourage student success.”
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Fully: Completamente

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  1. I fully understand the importance of working hard to achieve my goals.
  2. The project is not fully completed, but we are making good progress.
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Suffering: Que sufre / Sufrimiento

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  1. Many people are suffering due to the lack of clean water in the region.
  2. She endured years of suffering before finding peace and healing.
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Fields: Campos

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  1. The farmers worked tirelessly in the wheat fields from sunrise to sunset.
  2. The scientists conducted research in various fields, including biology and physics.
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Towards: Hacia

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  1. She walked toward the park, eager to meet her friends.
  2. His attitude toward learning has improved significantly over the past few months.
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Accuracy: Exactitud

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  1. The scientist checked the accuracy of the data before publishing the results.
  2. In archery, accuracy is more important than speed when aiming at the target.
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Flows: Fluye / Flujos

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  1. The river flows gently through the valley, creating a serene landscape.
  2. During the meeting, ideas flowed freely among the team members, leading to creative solutions.
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Encourage: Alentar - Animar - dar aliento a

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  1. The teacher encouraged her students to ask questions during class to foster a deeper understanding of the material.
  2. Friends often encourage each other to take risks and pursue their passions, reminding them that it’s okay to fail and learn from mistakes.
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Throw out: Tirar / Botar

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  1. After cleaning the garage, I decided to throw out all the old boxes that were taking up space.
  2. If the food has been in the fridge for over a week, it’s best to throw it out to avoid getting sick.
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Tidy: Ordenar / Organizar

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1 After dinner, I always tidy the kitchen to keep it clean.

2 She spent the afternoon tidying her room before her friends arrived.

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Few of: Pocos de

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  1. Only a few of my friends were able to come to the party.

2 A few of the books on the shelf are old, but most are new.

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War: Guerra

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  1. The country was devastated after years of war.

2 Many lives were lost during the war, but peace was f

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Came close: casi lo logra / Estuvo cerca

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  1. She came close to winning the race, but finished second.
  2. The project came close to being a failure, but they managed to turn things around.
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Book: Reservar

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  1. We need to book a table at the restaurant for tomorrow night.
  2. She booked a flight to New York for the weekend.
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Approach : Enfoque / Acercarse

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  1. The scientist decided to take a new approach to the experiment to achieve better results.
  2. As we walked through the park, I noticed how the dog would approach people with curiosity and excitement.
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Throughout : “a lo largo de” or “durante”.

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  1. The festival was celebrated throughout the city, with events happening in various neighborhoods.
  2. She remained supportive throughout his difficult journey, never leaving his side.
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Output: “salida” or “producción”

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  1. The factory’s output has increased significantly over the last year.
  2. The computer’s output was displayed on the monitor for everyone to see.
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Avoid: “evitar.”

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  1. To stay healthy, it’s important to avoid sugary drinks.
  2. She tried to avoid confrontation by changing the subject.
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Sorts: Tipos, clases, o variedades

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  1. There are many sorts of books in the library, from fiction to science.
  2. We tried different sorts of ice cream until we found our favorite.
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Unwind = Relajarse, desestresarse

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  1. After a long day at work, I like to unwind by reading a book.
  2. We decided to go for a walk in the park to unwind and enjoy the fresh air.
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Nourish = Nutrir, alimentar

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  1. Eating a balanced diet helps to nourish your body and keep it healthy.
  2. The gardener nourished the plants with water and fertilizer to help them grow.
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Self-esteem = Autoestima

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  1. Her self-esteem improved when she started focusing on her strengths instead of her weaknesses.
  2. It’s important to build children’s self-esteem by encouraging and supporting them.
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Guilty = Culpable

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  1. He felt guilty for breaking his sister’s toy and apologized.
  2. The jury found him guilty of the crime after reviewing all the evidence.
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Comb: Peine

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  1. She uses a comb every morning to style her hair.
  2. I lost my comb, so I had to borrow my brother’s.
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Ever since: Desde entonces.

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  1. Ever since I started exercising regularly, I’ve felt much healthier.
  2. She moved to the city in 2020, and ever since then, she has loved the fast-paced life.
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Sudden: Repentino

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  1. There was a sudden change in the weather.
  2. Her sudden decision to move to another city surprised everyone.
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Measurements: Medidas

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  1. Taking measurements for the new furniture will help ensure it fits in the room.
  2. The measurements of the box are 20 cm by 30 cm.
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Awkward: Incomodo.

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  1. I felt awkward during the conversation because I didn’t know what to say.
  2. He made an awkward attempt to dance at the party, which made everyone laugh.
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