Davies 10 Flashcards

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locura (nf)
¡Todo a la vez! pero, ¡Qué locura!

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madness, insanity (nf)
All at once! but, what madness!

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alegrar (v)
Se alegró de verlo libre.

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to be/make happy (v)
He was happy to see him free.

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sillón (nm)
Se sienta en el sillón junto al sofá.

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armchair, seat (nm)
She is sitting in the armchair next to the sofa.

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tesis (nf)
Ella pasó seis meses pensando en el tema de su tesis.

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thesis, exposition (nf)
She spent six months thinking about the topic for her thesis.

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íntimo (adj)
Ese hombre era tu íntimo amigo.

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close, intimate (adj)
That man was your close friend.

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presidencial (adj)
Obtuvo la nominación presidencial por el Partido Demócrata.

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presidential (adj)
He won the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party.

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adolescente (nc)
Alucinados por ese apetito adolescente que todo lo devora.

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adolescent (nc)
Amazed by the adolescent appetite, that devours everything.

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talento (nm)
De mi abuela heredé el talento artístico.

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talent, skill (nm)
I inherited my grandmother’s artistic talent.

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extensión (nf)
Lo que equivale a doce veces la extensión de España.

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extension, area, expanse (nf)
That which is equivalent to twelve times the area of Spain.

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distribuir (v)
Esa carta se distribuye a todos los demás.

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to distribute, deliver (v)
That letter was distributed to everyone else.

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satisfecho (adj)
Estoy muy satisfecho con el resultado.

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satisfied (adj)
I am very satisfied with the result.

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nuclear (adj)
Son víctimas potenciales de un desastre nuclear.

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nuclear (adj)
They are potential victims of a nuclear disaster.

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horizonte (nm)
A lo lejos, la línea del horizonte separa el cielo del mar.

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horizon (nm)
In the distance, the line of the horizon separates the sky from the sea.

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recurrir (v)
No saben recurrir a su propia iniciativa.

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to resort to (v)
They do not know how to resort to their own initiative.

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virgen (nf)
La contaminación de sus ríos y ecosistemas vírgenes.

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virgin (nf)
The contamination of its rivers and virgin ecosystems.

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retrato (nm)
Me fascinan las facetas de la pintura goyesca: el retrato, el arte religioso.

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portrait, photograph (nm)
I am fascinated by the facets of Goyan paintings: the portrait, and the religious art.

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claridad (nf)
La claridad de un diamante determina su valor.

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clearness, clarity (nf)
A diamond’s clarity determines its worth.

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izquierdo (adj)
El lado izquierdo simboliza la muerte.

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left (opposite of right) (adj)
The left side symbolizes death.

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fórmula (nf)
Aprendan la siguiente fórmula matemática: a² + b² = c².

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formula (nf)
Learn the following mathematical formula: a² + b² = c².

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pelota (nf)
¿Sabes dónde está la pelota de fútbol?

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ball (nf)
Do you know where the soccer ball is?

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existente (adj)
Acumulaba el 80% del oro existente en el mundo.

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existing (adj)
He accumulated 80% of the world’s existing gold.

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precisar (v)
Entendía sus intenciones sin precisar palabras.

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to do exactly, specify (v)
I understood his intentions without specifying words.

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solucionar (v)
Decidió solucionar el problema de una manera muy inteligente.

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to solve, settle (v)
He decided to solve the problem in a very intelligent way.

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alrededor (adv)
Alrededor de 1992 encontré un maravilloso manual.

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about, around, round (adv)
Around 1992 I found a wonderful manual.

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componente (nm)
Los quarks son los componentes fundamentales de la materia.

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component, ingredient (nm)
Quarks are the fundamental components of matter.

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dormitorio (nm)
Se escondió debajo de una cama en otro dormitorio.

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bedroom, dormitory (nm)
He hid under the bed in another bedroom.

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denuncia (nf)
No dudaron en presentar denuncia contra el presidente del gobierno.

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accusation (nf)
They didn’t hesitate to lodge a complaint against the president of the government.

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fábrica (nf)
En la fábrica se producen cosas de plástico.

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factory, manufacture (nf)
They produce plastic items in that factory.

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respectivo (adj)
Debe cada uno hacer su respectivo trabajo.

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respective (adj)
Everyone should do his respective job.

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toro (nm)
Las corridas de toros son una parte importante de la tradición.

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bull (nm)
The running of the bulls is an important part of the tradition.

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prolongar (v)
El paisaje se prolonga hasta el horizonte.

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to extend, prolong (v)
The landscape extends to the horizon.

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delicado (adj)
La fabricación de vidrio es un proceso delicado y exigente.

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delicate (adj)
The manufacture of glass is a delicate and demanding process.

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cerveza (nf)
Bebía una cerveza en la mesa de mi amigo.

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beer, ale (nf)
He was drinking a beer at my friend’s table.

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reaccionar (v)
El agua reacciona con los minerales.

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to react (v)
The water reacted with the minerals.

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estómago (nm)
Comenzó a sentir unos fuertes punzadas de hambre en el estómago.

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stomach (nm)
He began to feel strong hunger pangs in his stomach.

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enterrar (v)
Lo enterró bajo las raíces de un cerezo.

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to bury (v)
He was buried under the roots of a cherry tree.

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nieto (nm)
Mi hijo Roberto es el nieto de mis padres.

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grandchild (nm)
My son Robert is the grandchild of my parents.

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dictar (v)
La imparcialidad del tribunal sabrá dictar el veredicto más justo.

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to dictate, announce (v)
Their impartiality means the jury will be able to pronounce the most just verdict.

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sombrero (nm)
Me daba cuenta del sombrero que llevaba en la cabeza.

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hat, sombrero (nm)
I noticed the hat he was wearing on his head.

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creador (nm)
Es el creador de este gran Proyecto.

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creator (nm)
He is the creator of this great project.

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técnico (nm/f)
El técnico me dijo que necesito reemplazar el filtro de aire.

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technician (nm/f)
The technician told me I needed to replace my air filter.

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progreso (nm)
Está haciendo un gran progreso en la lucha contra el narcotráfico.

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progress (nm)
There is great progress in the fight against drugs.

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academia (nf)
Estudiamos en la academia.

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academy (nf)
We study at the academy.

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vientre (nm)
Se lleva un bebé en el vientre por nueve meses.

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womb, belly (nm)
You carry a baby in the womb for nine months.

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apariencia (nf)
Miraban fijamente, sin apariencia de sorpresa.

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appearance, aspect (nf)
They stared intently, without the appearance of surprise.

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alcohol (nm)
El tabaco y el alcohol matan más que la heroína.

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alcohol (nm)
Tobacco and alcohol kill more people than heroin does.

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sacrificio (nm)
Habrá sacrificios financieros para construir una nueva escuela.

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sacrifice (nm)
There will be financial sacrifices in order to build a new school.

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danza (nf)
Aprendía la danza folklórica cuando estaba en Perú.

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dance (nf)
I learned the folk dance when I was in Peru.

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compositor (nm/f)
Eres mi compositor y cantante favorito.

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composer (nm/f)
You are my favorite composer and singer.

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concepción (nf)
Presupone una concepción de la realidad.

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conception (nf)
He presupposes a conception of reality.

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seno (nm)
La madre la abrazó contra su seno.

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breast, bosom, cavity (nm)
The mother held her close to her breast.

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terror (nm)
Me asustan las películas de terror.

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terror, horror (nm)
Horror movies scare me.

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bomba (nf)
Con el lanzamiento de la primera bomba atómica sobre Hiroshima.

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bomb, explosion, pump (nf)
With the launch of the first atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

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seguro (nm)
No va a pagar ni el Seguro de Invalidez y Vida, ni el Seguro de Salud.

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insurance (nm)
I am not going to pay for disability and life insurance, nor health insurance.

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arquitecto (nm/f)
El arquitecto de ese edificio estudiaba el arte moderno.

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architect (nm/f)
The architect of that building studied modern art.

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entusiasmo (nm)
Me llenó de alegría, entusiasmo y deseos de trabajar.

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enthusiasm (nm)
I was filled with happiness, enthusiasm, and a desire to work.

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desprender (v)
Desprendió la etiqueta de su camisa.

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to detach, release, remove (v)
He removed the tag from his shirt.

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murmurar (v)
Él me volvió a mirar y murmuró: gracias.

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to murmur, whisper, mutter (v)
He turned to look at me and murmured: thank you.

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adiós (interj)
¡Adiós, hasta luego, Marisa!

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goodbye (interj)
Goodbye, see you later, Marisa!

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armado (adj)
El conflicto armado de 1994 trajo para nosotros dos impactos.

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armed (adj)
The armed conflict of 1994 impacted us in two ways.

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colaboración (nf)
Enseñó el curso en colaboración con otro profesor.

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collaboration (nf)
He taught the course in collaboration with another professor.

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exceso (nm)
Me sentí enfermo por el exceso de estrés.

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excess (nm)
I felt sick from an excess of stress.

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liga (nf)
Jugaron para determinar al campeón de la Liga nacional.

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league, elastic band (nf)
They played each other to determine the champion of the national league.

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mapa (nm)
Enseñó el mapa de casi toda la superficie del planeta.

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map (nm)
He showed the map of almost the entire world’s surface.

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ceremonia (nf)
Jamás olvidaría la ceremonia de graduación.

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ceremony (nf)
I would never forget the graduation ceremony.

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pasillo (nm)
Nos encontrábamos en un pasillo estrecho, de unos quince metros.

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hall, corridor (nm)
We found ourselves in a narrow corridor, about fifteen meters long.

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inquietud (nf)
Tiene la intranquilidad e inquietud de niño.

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restlessness, anxiety (nf)
He has the restlessness and curiosity of a child.

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agrícola (adj)
Tenemos los elementos vitales: tierra agrícola, agua y aire.

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agricultural, farming (adj)
We have the vital elements: farmland, water, and air.

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ejecutivo (adj)
Es una parte de la primera Comisión Ejecutiva bipartite.

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executive (adj)
He is a part of the first bipartisan Executive Commision.

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limitado (adj)
Tienen aplicaciones limitadas, debido a su pobre resistencia.

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limited (adj)
They have limited applications, given their poor resistance.

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postura (nf)
Parecía preocupado y trataba de adoptar una postura natural.

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posture, position, attitude (nf)
He appeared worried but tried to adopt a natural attitude.

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presidencia (nf)
En 1958, Jruschov obtuvo la presidencia.

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presidency (nf)
Jruschov obtained the presidency in 1958.

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conservador (adj)
El partido conservador perdió las siguientes elecciones.

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conservative (adj)
The conservative party lost the next elections.

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proyectar (v)
Proyecta las imágenes en la pared para que todos puedan verlas.

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to project (v)
Project the images on the wall so that everyone can see them.

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paquete (nm)
Saca un paquete de pañuelos y se limpia la mancha.

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package, packet (nm)
She takes out a package of tissues and cleans the stain.

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margen (nmf)
Siempre hay un margen de error.

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edge, margin, border, brink (m), river bank (f) (nmf)
There is always a margin of error.

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camión (nm)
Viajamos de México hasta Chicago en camión.

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truck, van, tanker (nm)
We traveled from Mexico to Chicago in a truck.

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creciente (adj)
Hay una tendencia todavía claramente creciente.

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growing, increasing (adj)
There is still a clear growing trend.

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guía (nc)
Ha viajado dos veces a ese país como guía de un tour.

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guide, leader (nc)
He has traveled twice to that country as a tour guide.

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galería (nf)
Nos sentamos en la galería del teatro municipal.

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gallery, balcony (nf)
We sat in the balcony of the municipal theater.

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conexión (nf)
En estrecha conexión con otros países no-alineados.

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connection, relationship (nf)
In a close connection with other countries that were not part of the alliance.

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agotar (v)
El tiempo se agota. ¡Necesitamos tener prisa!

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to exhaust, wear out, run out (v)
Time is running out. We need to hurry!

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prender (v)
No veía nada y no quería prender la linterna.

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to turn on, apprehend (v)
I didn’t see anything and I didn’t want to turn on the lantern.

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dispositivo (nm)
En dispositivos móviles como smartphone, tablets, etc.

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device, mechanism (nm)
In mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, etc.

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organizado (adj)
Es un estudiante disciplinado y organizado.

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organized (adj)
He’s a disciplined and organized student.

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verso (nm)
Escribió el último verso del último poema de su último libro.

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verse, poem (nm)
He wrote the final verse of the last poem of his final book.

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bañar (v)
Prefiere bañarse antes de acostarse.

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to bathe, take a bath (v)
He prefers to take a bath before bed.

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abarcar (v)
Este capítulo abarca solamente un siglo.

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to encompass, comprise (v)
This chapter only covers one century.

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fantasía (nf)
Empieza a confundir la fantasía con la realidad.

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fantasy, fancy (nf)
She begins to confuse fantasy with reality.

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establecimiento (nm)
Estudia el establecimiento de conexiones nerviosas entre las células.

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establishment (nm)
He studies the establishment of nervous connections between cells.

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complicado (adj)
Algo más se presentía, más hondo y complicado.

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complicated, complex (adj)
Something more was expected, deeper and more complex.

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mueble (nm)
Solamente es mueble roto, sillas sin sus patas.

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(piece of) furniture (nm)
It is only broken furniture, chairs without legs.

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dieta (nf)
Tengo problemas de digestión y debo hacer dieta.

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diet (nf)
I have digestion problems and I have to go on a diet.

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trato (nm)
Exigente pero cortés en el trato con los músicos.

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treatment, manner, agreement (nm)
Demanding but polite in the teatment of the musicians.

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leyenda (nf)
En la leyenda griega, Prometeo trajo el fuego a la tierra.

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legend (nf)
In the Greek legend, Prometheus carried fire to Earth.

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borracho (adj)
Si alquien está borracho y no puede caminar, se cae.

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drunk (adj)
If someone is drunk and they can’t walk, they fall down.

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vengar (v)
Trataba de vengarse de la persona que le había robado de la mamá.

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to take revenge, avenge (v)
He tried to take revenge on the person who had stolen from his mother.

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soviético (adj)
La intervención del ejército soviético en Afganistán.

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Soviet (adj)
The intervention of the Soviet army in Afghanistan.

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señorita (nf)
Quedó viuda muy joven, o sea, prácticamente una señorita solterona.

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young woman (nf)
She became a widow very young, or practically a young spinster.

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huella (nf)
Voy a borrar toda huella de tu nombre en esta casa.

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trace, track, footstep (nf)
I am going to erase all traces of your name in this house.

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corregir (v)
Vamos a corregir algunos errores.

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to correct, rectify (v)
We are going to correct some errors.

102
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suspender (v)
Tuvieron que suspender las transmisiones de radio.

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to suspend, hang, fail (v)
They had to suspend radio transmissions.

103
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media (nf)
Nunca llevo las medias que coinciden.

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average; a media: halfways (nf)
I never wear matching socks.

104
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legislativo (adj)
Las fuerzas políticas representadas en el sistema legislativo.

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legislative (adj)
Political forces represented by the legislative system.

105
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fallar (v)
Una cosa que no falla es infalible.

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to fail, miss (v)
A thing that doesn’t fail is foolproof.

106
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intensidad (nf)
Va a defendernos con la misma intensidad.

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intensity, force (nf)
He is going to defend us with the same intensity.

107
Q

paciencia (nf)
Necesitamos tener paciencia y esperar.

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patience (nf)
We need to have patience and wait.

108
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derrota (nf)
Le infligió una gran derrota a su enemigo.

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defeat, loss (nf)
He inflicted a great defeat on his enemy.

109
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garganta (nf)
Tiene la garganta muy seca; un caramelo de limón lo aliviará.

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throat, gorge (nf)
He has a very dry throat; a lemon drop will make it feel better.

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favorito (adj)
Su metal favorito para las joyas era el oro.

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favorite (adj)
His favorite metal for jewelry was gold.

111
Q

ambiental (adj)
Contaminación ambiental debido a sustancias químicas tóxicas.

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environmental (adj)
Environmental pollution caused by toxic chemical substances.

112
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concebir (v)
Concibió el plan para alcanzar su propósito.

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to conceive, understand (v)
He conceived of a plan to achieve his purpose.

113
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misterioso (adj)
El arte tiene algo misterioso dentro de su verdadera esencia.

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mysterious (adj)
Art has something mysterious in its true essence.

114
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evaluación (nf)
La evaluación se realiza mediante los criterios y las pautas establecidas.

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evaluation, assessment (nf)
The assessment was based on established criteria and standards.

115
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mejilla (nf)
Le dio un sonoro beso en la mejilla.

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cheek (nf)
She gave him a loud kiss on the cheek.

116
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garantía (nf)
Hay que hacerlo con absoluta garantía de los derechos fundamentales.

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guarantee, warranty (nf)
You have to do it with an absolute guarantee of fundamental rights.

117
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clavar (v)
Va a clavar su estandarte en lo alto de nuestra trinchera.

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to nail (v)
He is going to stick your banner on top of our entrenchment.

118
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vocación (nf)
Pero su vocación no era de maestro, ni de obrero, ni de técnico.

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vocation, calling (nf)
But his vocation was not a teacher, nor worker, nor technician.

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combatir (v)
Es necesario evitar y combatir al materialismo.

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to fight against (v)
It is necessary to avoid and fight against materialism.

120
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seleccionar (v)
Voy a seleccionar entre toda mi clientela a cien personas.

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to select (v)
I am going to select ome hundred people from all of my clients.

121
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tragedia (nf)
Evitemos una tragedia humana de enormes proporciones.

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tragedy (nf)
Let’s avoid a human tragedy of enormous proportions.

122
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promedio (nm)
Un promedio de 12 horas de luz diaria da mejor producción.

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average, middle (nm)
An average of 12 hours of light per day leads to better production.

123
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feo (adj)
Las casas viejas en este barrio son feas.

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ugly, nasty, rude (adj)
The old houses in this neighborhood are ugly.

124
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mando (nm)
Vamos a darte el mando para defender la paz.

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command, authority (nm)
We are going to give you the authority to protect the peace.

125
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infinito (adj)
La infinita fuente de información que supone la Red.

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infinite (adj)
The infinite fount of information that is found on the web.

126
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titular (nm)
Escribir titulares que capten la atención.

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headline, holder (nm)
Writing headlines that capture the attention.

127
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pálido (adj)
Es un hombre pálido que nunca sale de la casa.

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pale, ghastly, faded (adj)
He is a pale man who never leaves his house.

128
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oculto (adj)
Es muy esotérico; como ciencias ocultas.

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hidden, occult (adj)
It is very esoteric; like the hidden sciences.

129
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tonto (adj)
Siempre me pareció algo tonto y sin sentido.

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stupid, dumb (adj)
It always seems foolish and senseless to me.

130
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transformación (nf)
La transformación es esencialmente un cambio de la sociedad.

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transformation (nf)
Transformation is essentially a societal change.

131
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circular (v)
Un espacio circular con un techo que es como una rueda.

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to circulate, go around, flow (v)
A circular space with the ceiling like a wheel.

132
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satisfacer (v)
Mi explicación no les sastisfizo.

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to satisfy (v)
My explanation did not satisfy them.

133
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provenir (v)
Nacer sin madre es como provenir de un laboratorio.

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to come from, be from (v)
To be born without a mother is like being made in a laboratory.

134
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lógico (adj)
Todo había sido tan natural, tan lógico.

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logical (adj)
Everything had been so natural, so logical.

135
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herido (adj)
Los heridos murieron como moscas.

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wounded (person) (adj)
The injured died like flies.

136
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fácilmente (adv)
Los misterios no pueden explicarse fácilmente.

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easily (adv)
Mysteries cannot easily be explained.

137
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inclusive (adv)
Hay para todos los gustos, inclusive motivos infantiles.

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including, even (adv)
There is something for everyone, including children’s themes.

138
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ideal (adj)
Un ideal nos guía desde hace un largo tiempo.

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ideal (goal) (adj)
One ideal has guided us for a long time.

139
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alterar (v)
No tenemos derecho a alterar el plan del jefe.

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to alter, modify (v)
We don’t have the right to modify the boss’s plan.

140
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computadora (nf)
Aprendemos a hacer diseño asistido por computadora (CAD/CAM).

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computer (nf)
We learned how to do computer-assisted design (CAD/CAM).

141
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gota (nf)
Nunca ha bebido una gota de alcohol.

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drop (nf)
She has never drunk a drop of alcohol.

142
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sudor (nm)
Gruesas gotas de sudor corren por su cuerpo.

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sweat, perspiration (nm)
Big drops of sweat run down his body.

143
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virus (nm)
Estas personas sufrirán el contagio del virus.

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virus (nm)
These people will suffer infection of the virus.

144
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escritorio (nm)
Le gusta mantener el escritorio de la oficina limpio.

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desk, bureau (nm)
She likes to keep a clean desk in her office.

145
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habla (nf(m))
Borges estudió muy profundamente el habla de Buenos Aires.

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speech, talking (nf(m))
Borges deeply studied the speech of Buenos Aires.

146
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personalmente (adv)
Yo voy a estar controlándolo personalmente.

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personally (adv)
I am going to watch over it personally.

147
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dignidad (nf)
Tenía la intención de enfrentarlo con su dignidad aún intacta.

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dignity (nf)
He had the intention of confronting it with his dignity still intact.

148
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profundamente (adv)
Procuro estudiar más profundamente la realidad.

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profoundly, deeply (adv)
I try to study reality more deeply.

149
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tecnológico (adj)
Es una nueva iniciativa en desarrollo tecnológico.

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technological (adj)
It is a new initiative in technological development.

150
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broma (nf)
Puede ser una cruel broma de mis compañeros de niñez.

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joke (nf)
It could be a cruel joke of my childhood friends.

151
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maravilla (nf)
Machu Picchu es una de las siete maravillas del mundo.

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wonder, marvel (nf)
Machu Picchu is one of the seven wonders of the world.

152
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característico (adj)
Un tipo de cáncer muy específico, característico de estas edades.

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characteristic (adj)
A very specific type of cancer, characteristic of the modern age.

153
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esencia (nf)
Para penetrar la esencia de la música, para trascender el sonido.

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essence (nf)
To penetrate the essence of music, to transcend the sound.

154
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transportar (v)
Maneja un vehículo que servía para transportar al enfermo.

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to transport, carry (v)
He drives a vehicle that serves to transport sick people.

155
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estallar (v)
Los soldados se prepararon mucho antes de estallar la guerra.

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to break out, explode, start (v)
The soldiers were prepared long before the war broke out.

156
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socio (nm/f)
Se ha hecho socio del Club de Solteros.

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member, partner (nm/f)
He has become a member of the Singles Club.

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conquistar (v)
Mi esposo me logró conquistar.

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to conquer, win (over) (v)
My husband managed to win me over.

158
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nocturno (adj)
La oscuridad del mar nocturno ciega los ojos.

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nocturnal, evening (adj)
The eyes are blinded by the darkness of the nighttime sea.

159
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enlace (nm)
El enlace matrimonial era esencial para los dos.

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link, connection, bond (nm)
The marriage bond was essential for the two of them.

160
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mierda (nf)
Siguió las huellas del conejo y encontró mierda cerca del agujero.

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shit, crap, excrement (nf)
He followed the rabbit tracks and found a bit of excrement by the hole.

161
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catorce (num)
¿Cómo es posible trabajar catorce horas al día?

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fourteen (num)
How is it possible to work fourteen hours a day?

162
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apertura (nf)
Desde la primera apertura de aquél libro, estaba enganchado.

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opening, beginning (nf)
From the first opening of that book, I was hooked.

163
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desesperado (adj)
Estaba desesperado y tenía sed en el medio del desierto.

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desperate, hopeless (adj)
I was desperately thirsty in the middle of the dessert.

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constitucional (adj)
La separación constitucional entre Iglesia y estado.

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constitutional (adj)
The constitutional separation of Church and State.

165
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formal (adj)
Construyeron una sala formal para las visitas.

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formal, polite (adj)
They built a formal room for visitors.

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oeste (nm)
Nos mudamos al Oeste, o más precisamente, a Colorado.

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west (nm)
We are moving out west, or more specifically, to Colorado.

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obedecer (v)
Voy a obedecer a mi padre; voy a cumplir con su deseo.

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to obey (v)
I am going to obey my dad; I will abide by his wishes.

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sentencia (nf)
El juez confirma una sentencia de culpabilidad.

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(legal) sentence, judgment (nf)
The judge confirmed a guilty sentence.

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acomodar (v)
Ella se acomodó entre los almohadones y leyó.

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to be/make comfortable (v)
She got comfortable among the cushions and read.

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sólido (adj)
No tenía ningún argumento sólido para contestarle.

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solid, strong (adj)
I did not have a strong argument to answer him.

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sobrar (v)
No nos quería cobrar porque le sobraba plata.

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to be too much, left over (v)
He doesn’t want to charge us because he had extra money.

172
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guiar (v)
Trata de guiar nuestro destino hacia lugares más cuerdos.

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to guide, lead, steer (v)
He tries to lead us toward destinations that are more reasonable.

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nave (nf)
La nave espacial Apolo está en su misión a la Luna.

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spacecraft, ship (nf)
The spaceship Apollo is on its mission to the Moon.

174
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interesado (adj)
Tú estabas muy interesada en las ruinas de Tiahuanacu.

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(self-) interested (adj)
You were very interested in the ruins of Tiahuanacu.

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ola (nf)
El sonido era un poco como las olas del mar.

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wave, billow (nf)
The sound was a little like the waves of the sea.

176
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porcentaje (nm)
Recibe un porcentaje de comisión.

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percentage (nm)
He receives a percentage of commision.

177
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localizar (v)
Regresamos para localizar el lugar donde María perdió su reloj.

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to locate, find, localize (v)
We returned to find the spot where Maria lost her watch.

178
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visitante (nc)
Era como si la casa se hubiera llenado de visitantes.

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visitor (nc)
It was as if the house had filled with visitors.

179
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explotar (v)
Explotó una bomba en el medio del desierto.

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to explode, exploit (v)
A bomb exploded in the middle of the desert.

180
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sueldo (nm)
Me pagó mi sueldo y me despidió.

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salary, pay (nm)
He paid me my salary and fired me.

181
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eficaz (adj)
No es una medicina eficaz para las enfermedades.

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effective (adj)
It is not an effective medicine for sick people.

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descanso (nm)
Hacen un pequeño descanso después de haber leído veinticuatro hojas.

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rest, interval, break (nm)
They took a small break after having read twenty-four pages.

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expulsar (v)
Los ingleses expulsaron a los portugueses de Ormuz en 1622.

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to expel, throw out (v)
The English expelled the Portuguese from Ormuz in 1622.

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hábito (nm)
Era un hábito que se repetía invariablemente en cada ocasión.

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habit (nm)
It was a habit that was repeated on every occasion.

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euro (nm)
Ha invertido 184 millones de euros.

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euro (nm)
He has invested 184 million euros.

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avisar (v)
Tu padre ya me avisó que él llegó hoy.

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to inform, announce (v)
Your father already informed me that he arrived today.

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pasaje (nm)
Le venden al hombre el pasaje a Paris.

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fare, passage, lane (nm)
They sell the man a ticket to Paris.

188
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espectador (nm)
Era un espectador escondido, un testigo sin nombre.

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spectator, onlooker (nm)
He was a hidden spectator, a witness without a name.

189
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promoción (nf)
La misión de promoción de la salud y la curación de la enfermedad.

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promotion (nf)
The task of promoting health and curing diseases.

190
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costado (nm)
Entraba por una pequeña puerta a un costado del edificio.

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side, flank (nm)
He went in through a small door at the side of the building.

191
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doctrina (nf)
Los teólogos musulmanes conocían la doctrina de la teología cristiana.

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doctrine, teachings (nf)
Muslim theologians knew the teachings of Christian theology.

192
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exportación (nf)
Por la importación de lana y la exportación de hilo y telas.

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export, exportation (nf)
For the importation of wool and the exportation of thread and fabric.

193
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anteriormente (adv)
Pidió perdón por la actitud que había tenido anteriormente.

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previously (adv)
He apologized for his attitude that he previously had.

194
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defecto (nm)
El Telescopio Espacial Hubble tiene un defecto de fabricación.

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defect (nm)
The Hubble Space Telescope has a manufacturing defect.

195
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preocupado (adj)
El Conde estaba preocupado y necesitaba tomar una decisión.

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worried, concerned (adj)
The Count was worried and needed to make a decision.

196
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bandera (nf)
La bandera de la región está compuesta por tres franjas horizontales.

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flag (nf)
The flag of the region is composed of three horizontal bars.

197
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agricultura (nf)
La agricultura es una parte muy importante de la economía local.

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agriculture, farming (nf)
Agriculture is a very important part of the local economy.

198
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pisar (v)
No pises en el césped, por favor.

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to step on (v)
Don’t step on the grass, please.

199
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curar (v)
Los milagros estaban curando a los enfermos.

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to cure (v)
The miracles were curing the sick.

200
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corona (nf)
Colocaba la corona de laurel a los emperadores romanos.

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crown (nf)
He placed the laurel crown on Roman emperors.

201
Q

doblar (v)
Tienes que doblar la esquina que sigue.

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to bend, turn (v)
You have to turn the next corner.

202
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gubernamental (adj)
Ha habido desacuerdos entre ambas agencias gubernamentales.

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governmental (adj)
There have been disagreements between both governmental agencies.

203
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partícula (nf)
La colisión de las partículas de rayos cósmicos con los átomos.

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particle (nf)
The collision of particles of cosmic rays with atoms.

204
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extremo (adj)
Nada poseían salvo la extrema pobreza.

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extreme (adj)
They had nothing except extreme poverty.

205
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atrapar (v)
El fuego los atrapó adentro.

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to trap, catch (v)
The fire trapped them inside.

206
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ascender (v)
Ascendió a Manuel después de 10 años.

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to ascend, be promoted (v)
They promoted Manuel after 10 years.

207
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sospechar (v)
Pensó o sospechó que el ladrón era también un hombre.

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to suspect, suppose (v)
He thought or suspected that the burglar was also a man.

208
Q

comparación (nf)
Se ha hecho una comparación entre Calderón y Shakespeare.

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comparison (nf)
A comparison has been made between Calderón and Shakespeare.

209
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noventa (num)
Tendría cerca de noventa años de edad.

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ninety (num)
He must have been around ninety years old.

210
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cesar (v)
Yo llenaba los vasos de cerveza sin cesar.

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to cease, stop (v)
I filled the glasses with beer without stoping.

211
Q

eco (nm)
Oímos el eco de sus voces en el cañón.

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echo, response (nm)
We heard the echo of their voices in the canyon.

212
Q

escolar (adj)
Regresaban para el final del curso escolar.

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school, scholastic (adj)
They returned for the end of the school year.

213
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parlamento (nm)
Convocó al parlamento el jueves con el objetivo de votar la respuesta.

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parliament, dialogue (nm)
Parliament convened on Thursday in order to vote on the response.

214
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regular (v)
Son competentes para autorizar, regular, y controlar el transporte.

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to regulate, adjust (v)
They are capable of authorizing, regulating, and controling transportation.

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Q

divertido (adj)
Ahí tengo una foto muy divertida donde yo estaba toreando.

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funny, amusing (adj)
I have a really funny photo there where I was bullfighting.

216
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desierto (nm)
Viven en un lugar desolado en el medio del desierto.

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desert (nm)
They live in a desolate place in the middle of the desert.

217
Q

novedad (nf)
¿Qué novedades ha habido durante mi ausencia?

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latest news, newness (nf)
What is the latest news from my absence?

218
Q

incremento (nm)
Necesita un incremento del 37% el primer año.

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increase, raise (nm)
It needs an increase of 37% in the first year.

219
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foro (nm)
Para desbloquear el foro y continuar viendo los mensajes.

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forum (nm)
In order to unblock the discussion forum and continue seeing the messages.

220
Q

redondo (adj)
Una luna inmensa, redonda, amarilla, brillaba en el cielo.

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round (adj)
A giant, round, yellow, shining moon in the sky.

221
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castigo (nm)
Van a recibir castigo por sus actos tan malos.

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punishment, penalty (nm)
They are going to receive a punishment for their bad actions.

222
Q

abordar (v)
Los pasajeros van a abordar el avión en diez minutos.

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to board, get in/on (v)
The passengers will board the plane in ten minutes.

223
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boda (nf)
Celebramos la boda de mi hermana en la iglesia.

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marriage, wedding (nf)
We are celebrating my sister’s wedding in the church.

224
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castigar (v)
Mis padres solamente nos castigan cuando somos muy malos.

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to punish (v)
My parents only punish us when we are very bad.

225
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prisa (nf)
Tenía prisa por llegar a casa.

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hurry (nf)
He was in a hurry to get home.

226
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civilización (nf)
Encontraron objetos que pertenecían a la civilización de Teotihuacán.

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civilization (nf)
They found objects that belonged to the Teotihuacán civilization.

227
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tragar (v)
Estaba en el océano y me hundía y tragué mucha agua.

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to swallow (v)
I was in the ocean and I sank and swallowed a lot of water.

228
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depósito (nm)
Lo utilizaba como depósito para guardar los libros viejos.

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deposit, sediment (nm)
He used it as a warehouse to save the old books.

229
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basura (nf)
Se dedica a recoger basura en la playa.

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garbage, rubbish (nf)
She works to collect trash on the beach.

230
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escándalo (nm)
El divorcio sería un escándalo enorme.

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scandal (nm)
Divorce would be an enormous scandal.

231
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tranquilidad (nf)
Hay tranquilidad; hay sensación de que las cosas funcionan bien.

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tranquility, peace (nf)
There is serenity, there is a sense that things work well.

232
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conveniencia (nf)
A veces modifican sus reglas sólo por conveniencia.

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convenience, usefulness (nf)
Sometimes they modify their rules only as a convenience.

233
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genético (adj)
Señalaba un marcador genético para la enfermedad de Huntington.

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genetic (adj)
It showed a genetic marker for Huntington’s disease.

234
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combinación (nf)
Yo creo que es una combinación de las dos cosas.

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combination (nf)
I believe that it is a combination of two things.

235
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liberación (nf)
Celebraron la liberación del territorio de la dominación alemana.

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liberation (nf)
They celebrated the liberation of the territory from German dominance.

236
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pintado (adj)
Todo estaba pintado del color anaranjado.

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painted (adj)
Everything was painted orange.

237
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biblia (nf)
La Biblia es un libro cargado de sabiduría y revelación.

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Bible (nf)
The Bible is a book that is loaded with wisdom and revelation.

238
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digital (adj)
Los estudiantes ingresaron a los medios ofrecidos en el archivo digital.

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digital (adj)
The students registered for the media available through digital archives.

239
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llanto (nm)
Oyeron el llanto de un bebé.

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crying, weeping (nm)
They heard the crying of a baby.

240
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mentir (v)
Está obligado a mentir o a callar la verdad de cosas terribles.

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to (tell a) lie (v)
He is forced to lie or hide the truth about terrible things.

241
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sindicato (nm)
Crearon partidos políticos y sindicatos de trabajadores.

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trade union (nm)
They created political parties and workers’ unions.

242
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aeropuerto (nm)
Prohibió el aterrizaje del Concorde en el aeropuerto Kennedy.

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airport (nm)
The landing of the Concord jet was prohibited at Kennedy Airport.

243
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fallecer (v)
Lamentablemente, falleció de un ataque al corazón.

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to pass away (to die) (v)
Sadly, he passed away from a heart attack.

244
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vegetal (adj)
Hay que freír las papas en 2 cucharadas de aceite vegetal.

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plant, vegetable (adj)
You should fry the potatoes in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

245
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lamentar (v)
Lamentaba la muerte de mi gran amigo.

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to regret (v)
I mourned the death of my best friend.

246
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desplazar (v)
En la ventana, la claridad desplaza a las sombras.

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to replace, move, shift (v)
In the window, the light replaces the shadows.

247
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beneficiar (v)
El aire marino benefició la salud de mi hermano.

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to benefit (v)
The ocean air benefited my brother’s health.

248
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complicar (v)
El trabajo se complicaba por las inadecuadas herramientas que tenía.

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to complicate, make difficult (v)
The work was complicated by the inadequate tools that were available.

249
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marino (adj)
Tenemos que proteger los arrecifes de coral y el hábitat marino.

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marine, naval (adj)
We have to protect the coral reefs and the marine habitat.

250
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rabia (nf)
Sus acciones me dan rabia.

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rage (nf)
His actions put me in a rage.