Davies 18 Flashcards

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estreno (nm)
También podrá participar en el estreno de la nueva película.

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premiere, debut (nm)
She could also participate in the premiere of the new film.

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apóstol (nm)
Las palabras escritas por el apóstol Juan en el último libro de la Biblia.

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apostle (nm)
The words written by the apostle John in the last book of the Bible.

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naval (adj)
Los prisioneros de la Base Naval de Guantánamo.

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naval (adj)
The prisoners of the Guantanamo naval base.

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volcán (nm)
Provocando erupciones en volcanes como el Etna y el Vesubio.

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volcano (nm)
Causing eruptions in volcanoes such as Etna and Vesuvius.

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presumir (v)
Te gusta presumir de ser hombre fuerte.

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to boast, show off, suppose (v)
You like to show off that you are a strong man.

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corteza (nf)
Veo las viejas cicatrices en la corteza del árbol.

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bark, crust, rind, peel (nf)
I see the old scars in the tree bark.

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adorno (nm)
Sobre la mesa del comedor estaba como adorno la estrella de David.

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decoration, adornment (nm)
On the dinner table was a decoration of the Star of David.

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económicamente (adv)
Para socorrer económicamente a los necesitados de su entorno.

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economically (adv)
To financially help the needy around them.

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disculpa (nf)
Sinceramente le pido disculpas y lo lamento.

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apology, excuse (nf)
I sincerely ask for your apology, and I regret it.

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censura (nf)
Estableció la censura de los medios de comunicación.

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censorship, criticism (nf)
He established the censorship for communication media.

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ampliación (nf)
La ampliación del conocimiento científico.

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enlargement, extension (nf)
The expansion of scientific knowledge.

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refugiar (v)
Salió buscando refugiarse en la soledad de la llanura.

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to take shelter, give refuge (v)
He came looking to take shelter in the solitude of the plains.

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honrar (v)
Tenemos que honrar a nuestros héroes.

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to honor (v)
We have to honor our heros.

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muralla (nf)
¿Has visto la Gran Muralla china?

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city wall (nf)
Have you seen the Great Wall of China?

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rondar (v)
Comenzaron a rondar por los pasillos del Palacio de Justicia.

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patrol, serenade (v)
They began wandering around the hallways of the courthouse.

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frustrado (adj)
Esa generación se quedó frustrada, y anojada.

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frustrated (adj)
That generation ended up frustrated and angry.

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almohada (nf)
Una almohada para reposar tu cuello y tu cabeza.

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pillow (nf)
A pillow to rest your neck and head.

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procesión (nf)
Ya no soporta el tráfico y la procesión de coches.

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procession (nf)
She can no longer stand the traffic and the procession of cars.

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suspensión (nf)
Bomberos trabajaron allí y se decidió la suspensión de clases hoy.

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suspension (nf)
Firemen were working there and it was decided to cancel classes today.

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enfriar (v)
Va a enfriar el café con leche.

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to cool (v)
She will cool the coffee with milk.

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apartamento (nm)
En poco tiempo nuestro apartamento se convirtió en el hogar.

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apartment (nm)
In a short time our apartment became our home.

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desplazamiento (nm)
Estudió el desplazamiento desde un punto a otro.

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movement, removal (nm)
He studied the movement from one point to another.

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reportaje (nm)
Era el reportaje de una conocida periodista.

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news report (nm)
It was the report of a well-known journalist.

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fundir (v)
Los chinos fueron los primeros en fundir el hierro.

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to melt, cast, smelt (v)
The Chinese were the first to cast iron.

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retraso (nm)
Después de treinta minutos de retraso, el tren llegó.

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delay (nm)
After thirty minutes of delay, the train arrived.

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acorde (nm)
El solsticio de verano es un acorde del ritmo cósmico.

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agreement, accord (nm)
The summer solstice works in accordance with the cosmic rhythm.

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rescate (nm)
La búsqueda y el rescate de personas perdidas.

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rescue, ransom (nm)
The search and rescue of missing people.

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estrés (nm)
Puede generar angustia y mucho estrés en las personas que lo viven.

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stress (nm)
It can cause anguish and a lot of stress to people who go through it.

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cría (nf)
Con la cría de animales salvajes en rebaños.

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breeding, raising (nf)
With the breeding of wild animals in herds.

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observador (nm)
Participa a título de observador; no hace nada.

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observer (nm)
He participates as an observer; he doesn’t do anything.

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editorial (adj)
Tus primeros libros pasaron por corrección editorial.

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editorial (adj)
Your first books went through editorial correction.

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manual (nm)
Un manual de instrucciones para los nuevos empleados.

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manual, handbook (nm)
An instruction manual for new employees.

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multa (nf)
Insisten en que pague una multa Equivalente a 5 anos de salario.

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fine, penalty, citation (nf)
They insist that I pay a fine equivalent to 5 years of salary.

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catalán (adj)
Tenían un marcado acento catalán al hablar.

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Catalan (adj)
She had a pronounced Catalan accent when she spoke.

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comunión (nf)
En la misa tomó primera comunión.

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communion (nf)
He took his first communion during mass.

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flexible (adj)
Por encima de 20 grados Centígrados se vuelve blando y flexible.

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flexible (adj)
Above 20 degrees Celcius, it becomes soft and flexible.

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arco (nm)
Me condujo bajo el arco de la puerta principal.

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arch, arc, bow (nm)
I drove under the arch of the main door.

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transferir (v)
No tiene porqué transferir sus ineficiencias a los demás departamentos.

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to transfer (v)
He has no reason to transfer his inablities to other departments.

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entrañas (nf)
Murió cuando un águila devoró sus entrañas.

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insides, bowels (nf)
It died when an eagle devoured its insides.

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restringir (v)
El servidor web puede restringir las páginas a una red privada.

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to limit, restrict (v)
The web server can restrict the web pages of a private network.

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incidencia (nf)
Hay un aumento en la incidencia del cáncer de tiroides.

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ocurrence, impact (nf)
There is an increase in the occurrence of thyroid cancer.

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tumor (nm)
Le han detectado que se trata de un tumor maligno.

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tumor, growth (nm)
They have discovered that he has a malignant tumor.

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enfatizar (v)
Pegó las teclas más fuerte para enfatiza.

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to emphasize, stress (v)
She hit the keys harder to emphasize her opinion.

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monarca (nm)
Napoleón derribó a un monarca de la casa de Habsburgo.

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monarch (nm)
Napoleon toppled the monarch of the house of Hapsburg.

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recitar (v)
Recita cuidadosamente las reglas.

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to recite (v)
Carefully recite the rules.

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repasar (v)
El magistrado volvió a repasar sus apuntes.

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to review, revise (v)
The judge reviewed his notes once again.

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barbaridad (nf)
Estás todo sucio y rotoso; ¡Qué barbaridad!

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atrocity (nf)
You are all dirty and ragged; how atrocious!

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costoso (adj)
Se ha puesto en marcha todo este vasto y costoso operativo.

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costly, expensive (adj)
All of this vast and expensive operation has been launched.

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experimental (adj)
Es imprescindible la comprobación experimental de los cálculos.

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experimental (adj)
The experimental verification of the calculations is indispensable.

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princesa (nf)
Sophía bailaba como la princesa en la presentación.

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princess (nf)
Sophia danced as the princess in the presentation.

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sentenciar (v)
Es imposible sentenciarlo sin ver el escenario del crimen.

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to sentence, condemn (v)
It’s impossible to sentence him without seeing the crime scene.

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progresivo (adj)
Vemos un cambio progresivo con el tiempo.

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progressive (adj)
We see a continuing change in the weather.

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informático (adj)
Hay un virus informático que suplanta diferentes cuerpos de seguridad.

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computer (adj)
There is a computer virus that replaces different security programs.

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recortar (v)
Logró recortar un trozo de la túnica.

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to trim, cut off, clip (v)
He managed to cut off a piece of the tunic.

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tramo (nm)
Fue el tramo de 2 kilómetros entre Dos Bocas y San Lorenzo.

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section, stretch, plot (nm)
It was the 2-kilometer stretch between Dos Bocas and San Lorenzo.

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camioneta (nf)
Su auto, una camioneta negra, quedó a orilla de la calle.

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van, bus (nf)
His car, a black van, was parked on the side of the street.

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polaco (adj)
Las fuerzas del ejército polaco huyeron hacia Rumania.

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Polish (adj)
The forces of the Polish army fled to Romania.

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empapar (v)
No es necesario el paraguas, hay que empaparse bien.

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to soak, drench (v)
You don’t need an umbrella, just get soaked to the skin.

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apoderar (v)
La culpa se apoderó de nosotros y nos entregamos.

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to take power (v)
Guilt took control of us and we turned ourselves in.

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escupir (v)
Me hace escupir blasfemias de lo enojado que estoy.

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to spit (v)
He makes me spew cuss words from how angry I get.

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temeroso (adj)
Es un hombre temeroso, acobardado.

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fearful (adj)
He is a fearful man, intimidated.

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comprador (nm)
Felicitó al comprador por su excelente adquisición.

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buyer (nm)
He congratulated the buyer for his excellent acquisition.

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decente (adj)
No, no, no, una niña decente no duerme en la casa de otras personas.

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respectable, decent (adj)
No, no, no, a respectable girl does not sleep in other people’s houses.

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comprometido (adj)
Él le dijo que está comprometido conmigo.

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committed, engaged (adj)
He told her he was engaged to me.

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abundancia (nf)
Hablan de prosperidad, de abundancia y de reconstrucción.

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abundance (nf)
They speak of prosperity, abundance, and reconstruction.

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espiar (v)
Estados Unidos tiene la capacidad de espiar a los usuarios de iPhone.

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to spy on (v)
The US has the ability to spy on iPhone users.

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especificar (v)
Se debe especificar sus datos y rellenar un formulario.

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to specify, itemize (v)
You must specify your personal information and fill out the form.

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detención (nf)
Y la posterior detención de sospechosos y delincuentes.

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detention, arrest (nf)
And the subsequent detention of suspects and criminals.

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ficticio (adj)
Hay que recordar que en el cine todo es ficticio.

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fictitious (adj)
You must remember that in the movies everything is fiction.

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indicio (nm)
No hay ninguna puerta abierta, ningún sonido, ningún indicio de vida.

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indication, sign (nm)
There is no open door, no sound, no sign of life.

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cráneo (nm)
Durante la cirugía, le partieron el cráneo en la mitad.

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skull, cranium (nm)
They split the skull in half during the surgery.

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contaminar (v)
Debemos cuidar al mundo y no contaminar al medio ambiente.

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to contaminate, pollute (v)
We should take care of the world and not pollute the environment.

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predominar (v)
Donde predomina el discurso lírico.

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to predominate (v)
Where the lyric discourse predominates.

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vulgar (adj)
Solamente es un vulgar resfriado.

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vulgar, common, banal (adj)
It’s only a common cold.

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sueco (adj)
Para un ciudadano sueco residente en estados Unidos el costo del pasaporte es $60.

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Swiss (adj)
For a Swiss citizen living in the US, a passport is $60.

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implantar (v)
Isabel I quiso implantar la religión anglicana por la fuerza.

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introduce, implant (v)
Elizabeth I tried to establish the Anglican religion by force.

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envío (nm)
No se permite el envío de mensajes de contenido ni sexista ni racista.

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shipment, delivery (nm)
Sending messages with sexist or racist content is not permitted.

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habitualmente (adv)
¿Cuál es la técnica que utilizas habitualmente para estudiar?

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habitually (adv)
What method do you usually use to study?

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catástrofe (nf)
Esa tremenda catástrofe cultural que fue la Guerra Grande.

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catastrophe (nf)
That tremendous cultural catastrophe that was the Great War.

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estupidez (nf)
Supongamos que esa momia soy yo. ¡Qué estupidez! Ya te reconozco.

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stupidity, stupid thing (nf)
Let’s suppose that I am this mummy. How stupid! I recognize you right away.

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obsesión (nf)
Tiene una obsesión maniática de publicar su libro.

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mania, obsession (nf)
He has a fanatic obsession about publishing his book.

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emisor (nm)
Lo detectamos por el sonido del emisor de radio que le ponemos.

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transmitter, emitter (nm)
We detected him by the sound from the transmitter that we set up.

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perteneciente (adj)
Es un poeta perteneciente a una joven generación.

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pertaining, belonging (adj)
He is a poet belonging to a young generation.

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publicitario (adj)
Vio el anuncio publicitario de un medicamento.

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advertising (adj)
She saw the advertising announcement of a medication.

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verdura (nf)
Un plato donde encuentras verduras, fruta y también carne.

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vegetables, greenery (nf)
A plate where you find vegetables, fruits, and also meat.

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auxilio (nm)
Está pidiendo auxilio para sus hijos.

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help, aid, assistance (nm)
She is asking for help for her children.

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rollo (nm)
Alán pusó el rollo de manguera en el cobertizo.

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roll, coil (nm)
Alan put the hose coil in the shed.

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brutal (adj)
Le aplicó un golpe brutal por debajo de las costillas.

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brutal, savage (adj)
He gave him a brutal blow below the ribs.

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agradecido (adj)
Estaba muy agradecido de tener trabajo.

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grateful, thankful (adj)
He was very thankful for having a job.

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descuidar (v)
Enseñan bastante el francés, pero descuidan el español.

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to neglect (v)
They teach quite a lot of French, but they neglect Spanish.

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popularidad (nf)
¿Cómo se explica usted la baja popularidad del Presidente?

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popularity (nf)
How can you explain the unpopularity of the President?

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galaxia (nf)
La Vía Láctea es nuestra galaxia, el Sistema Solar está dentro de ella.

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galaxy (nf)
The Milky Way is our galaxy, the Solar System is inside it.

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incierto (adj)
¿Era su destino tan incierto como el mío?

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uncertain (adj)
Was your destiny as uncertain as mine?

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veneno (nm)
El veneno de la cobra asiática es muy tóxico.

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poison, venom (nm)
The venom of the Asiatic cobra is very toxic.

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renuncia (nf)
Hubo una renuncia de un secretario de gobernación.

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resignation, renunciation (nf)
There was a renunciation of the head secretary.

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contorno (nm)
Miraban el irregular contorno de las nubes.

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outline, perimeter, edge (nm)
They looked at the irregular shapes of the clouds.

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97
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altamente (adv)
La limpieza del combustible altamente radiactivo.

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highly (adv)
The purity of the highly radioactive fuel.

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certificado (nm)
Tengo una licencia de sustituto, y un certificado en educación infantile.

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certificate (nm)
I have a substitute’s license and a certificate in elementary education.

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99
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jerarquía (nf)
No sólo figura mi nombre y apellido, sino mi jerarquía en la fábrica.

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hierarchy, rank (nf)
Not just my first and last name appear, but my position in the factory.

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predicar (v)
Practica lo que predicas.

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to preach (v)
Practice what you preach.

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emigrar (v)
Finalmente decidimos emigrar de España.

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to emigrate (v)
We finally decided to emigrate from Spain.

102
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reparto (nm)
Se debe hacer otro reparto más equitativo.

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distribution, delivery (nm)
You should do the other distribution more fairly.

103
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precedente (nm)
Es un avance sin precedentes en la historia del país.

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precedent (nm)
It is an advance without a precedent in the history of the country.

104
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residente (adj)
Mi marido argentino y yo somos residentes permanentes en Londres.

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resident (adj)
My Argentine husband and I are permenant residents of London.

105
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aislar (v)
Mantendrá la política de aislar económicamente a Cuba.

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to isolate, insulate (v)
He will maintain the policy of isolating Cuba economically.

106
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transitar (v)
Los pasajeros que transitan por el terminal tienen prisa.

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to roam, go by (v)
The passengers that circulate through the terminal are in a hurry.

107
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divisa (nf)
La depreciación sufrida por el dólar frente al resto de divisas.

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currency, emblem (nf)
The depreciation that the dollar has suffered, compared to other currencies.

108
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grato (adj)
Sería muy grato para mí, si usted quisiera cenar conmigo.

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agreeable, pleasant (adj)
It would be very pleasant for me if you wanted to have dinner with me.

109
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alarma (nf)
El timbre de alarma no me preocupó demasiado.

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alarm (nf)
The sound of the alarm didn’t worry me much.

110
Q

entretenimiento (nm)
Eran utilizados como entretenimiento; para hacer las personas reír.

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entertainment (nm)
They were used as entertainment; to make people laugh.

111
Q

protector (nm)
Se llamaba protector de los indios.

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protector, defender (nm)
He was known as protector of the Indians.

112
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collar (nm)
Ella se compra un collar de perlas.

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collar, necklace (nm)
She buys herself a pearl necklace.

113
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precaución (nf)
La precaución le había salvado la vida.

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caution, forethought (nf)
Caution had saved his life.

114
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clic (nm)
Simplemente buscas algo, haces clic y tendrás resultados.

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click (nm)
You simply find something, click on it, and you will have your solution.

115
Q

escasez (nf)
Es una alimentación inadecuada, por una escasez de fibras.

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scarcity, shortage (nf)
It is an inadequate diet, with a shortage of fiber.

116
Q

topar (v)
Se topó con Marco en el parque.

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to run into, bump into (v)
She ran into Marco at the park.

117
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corral (nm)
La docena de gallinas que criaba en el corral.

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corral, yard (nm)
The dozen chickens he used to raise in the yard.

118
Q

alba (nf(m))
Los fantasmas vagan desde la medianoche hasta el alba.

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dawn, daybreak (nf(m))
The ghosts wander around from midnight until dawn.

119
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productividad (nf)
La empresa que no incrementa su productividad termina por quebrar.

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productivity (nf)
A company that doesn’t increase their productivity will end up broke.

120
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pastilla (nf)
Tomó una pastilla blanca pequeña y se la puso debajo de la lengua.

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pill, capsule (nf)
She took a small white pill and she put it under her tongue.

121
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decidido (adj)
Lo nuestro es hermoso y estoy decidido a luchar por él.

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determined, resolute (adj)
What we have is beautiful and I am dedicated to fighting for it.

122
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progresar (v)
Progresó mucho este año.

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to progress (v)
He progressed a great deal this year.

123
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facción (nf)
La palidez ha afilado sus facciones faciales.

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(face) feature, faction (nf)
Her pallor has sharpened her facial features.

124
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referente (adj)
Contiene todos los datos referentes al abonado y su servicio.

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concerning (adj)
It has all the information concerning the subscriber and his service.

125
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gasolina (nf)
Pero además tú traes algo de gasolina en tu tanque.

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gasoline (nf)
Aside from that, you have some gas in your tank.

126
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extremadamente (adv)
Creo que España es un país extremadamente emocional.

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extremely (adv)
I believe that Spain is an extremely emotional country.

127
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alerta (nf)
Los programas de prevención y alerta funcionaron.

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alert (nf)
The prevention and alarm programs worked.

128
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innecesario (adj)
No quiero perder el tiempo en trámites innecesarios.

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unnecessary (adj)
I don’t want to waste time on unnecessary procedures.

129
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cariñoso (adj)
Es una gata cariñosa que siempre pide una caricia.

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affectionate (adj)
She is an affectionate cat that always wants to be petted.

130
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ilustrar (v)
Está dedicado a ilustrar sus sueños con grandes pinturas murales.

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to illustrate (v)
He is dedicated to illustrating his dreams with great mural paintings.

131
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fuertemente (adv)
Se identifica usted fuertemente con algunos artistas visuales.

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strongly (adv)
You are frequently identified with several visual artists.

132
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adherir (v)
Se adherían formalmente al programa.

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to adhere, attach (v)
They stuck to the official program.

133
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bordar (v)
Le enseñaron a coser y a bordar tapices.

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to embroider (v)
They taught her to sew and embroider tapestries.

134
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codo (nm)
Dobla los brazos por el codo y levanta cien kilos.

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elbow (nm)
He bends his arms at the elbow and lifts 100 kilograms.

135
Q

animado (adj)
¡Esta es una fiesta muy animada!

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excited, lively (adj)
This is a very lively party!

136
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movilizar (v)
Han movilizado a los hombres con edades entre dieciseis y veinticuatro años.

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to mobilize (v)
They have mobilized all men between sixteen and twenty-four years old.

137
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hígado (nm)
Mi abuela que vive en Georgia siempre me prepara hígados de gallina fritos.

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liver (nm)
My grandmother that lives in Georgia always cooks fried chicken livers for me.

138
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satisfactorio (adj)
Al final llegan a un desenlace satisfactorio para todos.

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satisfactory (adj)
Finally they arrived at a satisfactory outcome for everyone.

139
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hábil (adj)
Es especialista muy listo, muy hábil, muy capacitado.

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skillful, clever (adj)
He is a very smart, very skillful, and very capable specialist.

140
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fabricante (nm)
Ha logrado atraer a los fabricantes de teléfonos para usar su sistema.

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manufacturer (nm)
He has been able to attract phone manufacturers so they use his system.

141
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incorporación (nf)
La incorporación de España a la Comunidad Europea.

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inclusion, incorporation (nf)
The inclusion of Spain in the European community.

142
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ama (nc)
La ama de llaves se encargó de todas las tareas domésticas.

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housekeeper, housewife (nc)
The housekeeper took care of all the household chores.

143
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bolso (nm)
Te decimos qué empacar en la maleta o bolso para cuando des a luz.

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bag, purse (nm)
We will tell you what to pack in your bag for when you give birth.

144
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canciller (nm/f)
El canciller argentino se mostró molesto con el gobierno chileno.

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chancellor, ambassador (nm/f)
The Argentine ambassador seemd annoyed with the Chilean government.

145
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públicamente (adv)
A muchos de ellos se les ha apoyado públicamente.

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publicly, in public (adv)
Many of them have been supported publicly.

146
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tolerancia (nf)
Es difícil tener tolerancia con esos individuos.

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tolerance (nf)
It is hard to have tolerance for those individuals.

147
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idiota (nc)
Me llamó inútil, me llamó idiota, me llamó imbécil.

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idiot, dunce (nc)
He called me useless, he called me idiot, he called me imbecile.

148
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catálogo (nm)
Buscaba el catálogo de cursos escolares.

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catalog (nm)
She was looking for the catalog of school courses.

149
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constatar (v)
Logró constatar que nunca antes había estado en ese lugar.

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to prove, verify (v)
She managed to prove that she had never been to that place before.

150
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deficiencia (nf)
Hay gente que sufre las deficiencias en el servicio público de salud.

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deficiency, lack (nf)
There are people who suffer from the dificencies in the public health system.

151
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atormentar (v)
Me atormenta el alma y me impide el sueño.

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to torture, torment (v)
It torments my soul and keeps me from sleeping.

152
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solemne (adj)
Hizo una promesa solemne.

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solemn (adj)
He made a solemn promise.

153
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compatriota (nc)
Te gusta que tus compatriotas te apoyen.

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fellow countryman (nc)
You like that your fellow countrymen support you.

154
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frotar (v)
Hay que secar la piel sin frotar y aplicar una crema hidratante.

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to rub, scrub (v)
Dry off your skin without rubbing and apply a moisturizer.

155
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comisaría (nf)
Se lo llevaron a la comisaría local, en donde fue interrogado por 7 horas.

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police station (nf)
They took him to the local police station where he was interrogated for 7 hours.

156
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metodología (nf)
Para minimizar la variabilidad entre laboratorios y sus metodologías.

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methodology, method (nf)
In order to minimize the variability between laboratories and their methods.

157
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millonario (nm/f)
Se roban todo y viven como millonarios de el mundo capitalista.

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millionaire (nm/f)
They steal everything and then live like millionaires of the capitalist world.

158
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bote (nm)
Los tira en el bote para llevarlos al mar.

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boat, container (nm)
He throws them into the boat to carry them out to sea.

159
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bicho (nm)
No había nada aparte de bichos molestos.

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bug, creature (nm)
There was nothing other than annoying bugs.

160
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hongo (nm)
Su médico diagnostica además una infección por bacterias u hongos.

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mushroom, fungus (nm)
His doctor also diagnosed a bacterial infection or fungus.

161
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movilización (nf)
Esperan la movilización a muchos votantes socialistas.

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mobilization (nf)
They hope for the mobilization of many socialist voters.

162
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lienzo (nm)
Consiste en un lienzo rectangular de color azul.

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canvas, painting (nm)
It consists of a rectangular blue canvas.

163
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franja (nf)
Apenas separadas por una franja de tierra verde.

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strip, stripe, fringe (nf)
They are hardly separated by a strip of green land.

164
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cinturón (nm)
Mi padre tensó el cinturón otra vez; ha perdido 10 libras.

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belt (nm)
My father tightened his belt again; he has lost 10 pounds.

165
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repetición (nf)
La repetición es la clave de aprender español.

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repetition (nf)
Repetition is the key to learning Spanish.

166
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sombrío (adj)
Se asomó a la ventana mirando el enorme y sombrío patio.

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shady, dark, dismal (adj)
She appeared at the window, looking at the enormous, dark patio.

167
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valiente (adj)
La gente valiente supera el miedo que siente.

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brave, courageous, bold (adj)
Brave people overcome the fear that they feel.

168
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olla (nf)
La añadó a una olla gigante de sopa de pollo hirviendo.

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pot, kettle (nf)
She added it to a giant pot of boiling chicken soup.

169
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encajar (v)
No encaja con la decoración.

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to insert, fit well (v)
It doesn’t fit well with the decor.

170
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limón (nm)
La mezcla de miel con limón es muy efectivo para combatir los síntomas de la gripe.

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lemon, lime (nm)
The mixture of honey and lemon is very effective in fighting off flu symptoms.

171
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complementario (adj)
Le concedí tiempo complementario.

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additional, complementary (adj)
I gave him additional time.

172
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narrador (nm/f)
Hacen uso de un narrador que comenta la escena.

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narrator (nm/f)
They use a narrator that comments on the scenes.

173
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contrastar (v)
Su simplicidad estilística contrasta con su complejidad psicológica.

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to contrast (v)
His stylistic simplicity contrasts with his psychological complexity.

174
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simultáneamente (adv)
Varias empresas operan simultáneamente en ese edificio.

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simultaneously (adv)
Various companies operate simultaneously in that building.

175
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resistente (adj)
Proporciona una superficie lisa, dura y resistente.

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tough, resistant, durable (adj)
It provides a smooth, hard, and durable surface.

176
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acumulación (nf)
El problema de la acumulación de residuos en el medio ambiente.

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accumulation (nf)
The problem of the accumulation of residue in the environment.

177
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araña (nf)
Esta red de mentiras que tejiste como una araña.

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spider (nf)
This web of lies that you spun like a spider.

178
Q

cicatriz (nf)
La operación sólo dejó pequeñas cicatrices.

A

scar (nf)
The surgery only left small scars.

179
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festejar (v)
Los vecinos salieron a brindar y festejar la llegada del año nuevo.

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to celebrate (v)
The nieghbors came out to drink a toast and celebrate the new year.

180
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controversia (nf)
Son asuntos políticos que no van a entrar en una controversia.

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controversy (nf)
They are political issues that are not going to start a controversy.

181
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portada (nf)
Ha llevado la cuestión a la portada de los periódicos de ámbito nacional.

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cover, title page (nf)
It has brought the matter to the covers of national magazines.

182
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fidelidad (nf)
No recuerdo con fidelidad los detalles.

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faithfulness, accuracy (nf)
I don’t remember the details with accuracy.

183
Q

complicación (nf)
Espero que tu embarazo sea sin complicaciones.

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complication (nf)
I hope your pregnancy is without complications.

184
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mostrador (nm)
Se trata de la persona del otro lado de el mostrador en una tienda.

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counter, desk (nm)
It has to do with the person on the other side of the counter in a store.

185
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escurrir (v)
Enjuagar la cebolla rallada con agua, escurrir y reservar.

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to drip, drain, trickle (v)
Rinse the grated onion with water, drain it, and set it aside.

186
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apelar (v)
Apela a su sentido de la responsabilidad.

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to call upon, appeal to (v)
He is appealing to her sense of responsibility.

187
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goma (nf)
Una pelota de goma, rebotando, va a detenerse a sus pies.

A

rubber (nf)
A rubber ball, bouncing, is going to stop at your feet.

188
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agricultor (nm/f)
Comenzó como una sociedad rural de agricultores independientes.

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farmer (nm/f)
It began as a rural society of independent farmers.

189
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vejez (nf)
Quería vivir hasta la vejez con un marido leal.

A

old age (nf)
She wanted to live until old age with a loyal husband.

190
Q

factura (nf)
Tenía que enviarnos la factura telefónica mensual.

A

invoice, bill (nf)
He had to send us the monthly phone bill.

191
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torcer (v)
Le torció el brazo y logró que soltara la pistola.

A

to twist, bend, distort (v)
He twisted his arm and got him to drop the gun.

192
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sustentar (v)
Las bases sobre las que se sustenta el ejercicio del poder político.

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to maintain, support (v)
The foundations which support the exercise of political power.

193
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colar (v)
Para colarse dentro del cuarto por la ventana abierta.

A

to slip in [se] (v)
To slip in the room through the open window.

194
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mango (nm)
Una pala muy rara, estrecha y larga con un mango de un metro.

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handle, mango (nm)
A very strange shovel, narrow and long, with a handle measuring one meter.

195
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donación (nf)
Se necesita apoyo financiero, por lo que agradecemos su donación.

A

donation (nf)
We need financial support, which is why we are grateful for your donation.

196
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denominación (nf)
El territorio conocido por la denominación de Países Bajos.

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name, denomination (nf)
The territory known under the name of the Netherlands.

197
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parroquia (nf)
Iban a la misa de los domingos, en la parroquia.

A

parish (nf)
They used to go to the Mass on Sundays, at the parish.

198
Q

madurar (v)
Me falta madurar, me falta adquirir técnicas.

A

to mature, ripen (v)
I need to mature, I need to acquire technique.

199
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oso (nm)
Había osos polares, zorros, liebres y pájaros árticos.

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bear (nm)
There were polar bears, foxes, hares, and arctic birds.

200
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indirecto (adj)
¿Sabes la diferencia entre el objeto directo y el objeto indirecto?

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indirect (adj)
Do you know the difference between the direct object and the indirect object?

201
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iluminación (nf)
Se van las luces y sólo queda la iluminación de velas.

A

illumination, lighting (nf)
The lights are going out and only candlelight is left.

202
Q

reparación (nf)
Los microrobots podrán ser aplicados en la reparación de tejidos.

A

repair, reparation (nf)
Microbots will be able to repair tissues.

203
Q

decadencia (nf)
Era más famoso durante la decadencia del arte modern.

A

decline, decay (nf)
He was more famous during the decline of modern art.

204
Q

alquiler (nm)
Necesita dinero para pagar el alquiler del piso en que vive.

A

rent, rental (nm)
He needs money to pay the rent for the apartment where he lives.

205
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invento (nm)
Edison anunció en 1877 el invento del fonógrafo.

A

invention (nm)
Edison announced the invention of the phonograph in 1877.

206
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diseñador (nm/f)
El diseñador trabaja bajo ciertas pautas de las que el artista carece.

A

designer, stylist (nm/f)
Designers work within certain guidelines which artists don’t have.

207
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alambre (nm)
Por una pieza de alambre de acero inoxidable.

A

wire (nm)
For a piece of stainless steel wire.

208
Q

migración (nf)
El problema crece con la migración del campo a la ciudad.

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migration (nf)
The problem is growing with migration from the country to the city.

209
Q

integridad (nf)
Siempre hemos admirado tu integridad y tu valentía.

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integrity (nf)
We have always admired your integrity and your courage.

210
Q

saliva (nf)
La rabia se transmite por la saliva del animal infectado.

A

saliva, spit (nf)
Rabies is transmitted through the saliva of the infected animal.

211
Q

continental (adj)
Situado en la parte sureña del territorio continental de estados Unidos.

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continental (adj)
Located in the southern part of the continental territory of the United States.

212
Q

ascensor (nm)
Cerré la puerta y bajé en el ascensor.

A

elevator (nm)
I closed the door and went down on the elevator.

213
Q

congelar (v)
A esa temperatura no debería de congelarse.

A

to freeze (v)
At that temperature it shouldn’t freeze.

214
Q

embarcar (v)
Faltaba una hora para embarcar en el avión.

A

to embark, load (v)
They had an hour left before the plane took off.

215
Q

simular (v)
Siempre está leyendo, o simulando leer.

A

to pretend, simulate (v)
She is always reading, or pretending to read.

216
Q

encaje (nm)
Tenemos un tapete de encaje, precioso, en blanco.

A

lace (nm)
We have a lace rug; beautiful and white.

217
Q

peón (nm)
Muchas granjas contratan peones por una estación.

A

unskilled laborer, field hand (nm)
Many farms hire farmworkers for a season.

218
Q

abusar (v)
Uno no debe abusar de la confianza de los padres.

A

to abuse (v)
One should not abuse parental trust.

219
Q

vaciar (v)
Ella lo toma de a sorbitos hasta vaciar su copa.

A

to empty, pour out (v)
She takes sips of it until she empties the cup.

220
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testamento (nm)
Su héroe era el Job del Antiguo Testamento.

A

will, testament (nm)
His hero was Job from the Old Testament.

221
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bono (nm)
Ofrece un horario de trabajo flexible, un excelente sueldo y bonos.

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bond, certificate, voucher (nm)
It offers a flexible work schedule, an excellent salary and bonuses.

222
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súbito (adj)
Un relámpago súbito ilumina la escena.

A

sudden (adj)
A sudden lightning bolt illuminates the scene.

223
Q

arruga (nf)
Al pasar los años las arrugas asoman al rostro.

A

wrinkle (nf)
With the passing of years wrinkles will appear on your face.

224
Q

síndrome (nm)
A los 14 años los médicos le diagnosticaron el síndrome de Asperger.

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syndrome (nm)
At the age of 14 the doctors diagnosed him with Asperger’s syndrome.

225
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estatuto (nm)
Se regirán por las normas del estatuto de Servicio Civil.

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statute (nm)
They will be ruled by the Statute of Civil Service.

226
Q

rebelde (nc)
Su uso de la fuerza contra los rebeldes antisoviéticos en Hungría.

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rebel, insurgent (nc)
Their use of force against the anti-Soviet rebels in Hungary.

227
Q

encantado (adj)
Martin quedó encantada con los regalos recibidos.

A

pleased, delighted (adj)
Martin was delighted with the gifts he received.

228
Q

alimentario (adj)
Su dieta alimentaria contenía cantidades suficientes de caloríasa.

A

food (adj)
His balanced food diet included a sufficient quantity of calories.

229
Q

largar (v)
Mis hermanos tenían que largarse detrás de los primos menores.

A

to let go, start out (v)
My brothers had to start out behind the younger cousins.

230
Q

cueva (nf)
Es una pequeña cueva rodeada de inmensas rocas.

A

cave (nf)
It is a small cave surrounded by huge rocks.

231
Q

manipulación (nf)
Usaban estrategias de control y de manipulación sobre la clase baja.

A

handling, manipulation (nf)
They used control and manipulation strategies over the lower class.

232
Q

hormiga (nf)
Los animales sociales, como las abejas y las hormigas.

A

ant (nf)
The social animals, like bees and ants.

233
Q

licenciar (v)
Decidirá licenciarse en la carrera de Derecho.

A

to license, discharge (v)
He will probably decide to get a law degree.

234
Q

cuna (nf)
Cantaron las canciones de cuna que las madres dedicaban a los críos.

A

cradle, birth, lineage (nf)
They sang the lullabies that mothers sang to their children.

235
Q

fusil (nm)
¿Cómo se debe detener a un hombre armado con un fusil AK-47?

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gun, rifle (nm)
How can you stop a man armed with an AK-47 rifle?

236
Q

alternar (v)
Alternamos la gimnasia con la natación.

A

to alternate (v)
We alternate between gymnastics and swimming.

237
Q

índole (nf)
Eran de índole resignada y sumisa.

A

nature, temperament (nf)
They had a resigned and submissive nature.

238
Q

latir (v)
Mi corazón se puso a latir rápidamente.

A

to beat (heart) (v)
My heart began to beat rapidly.

239
Q

detenido (nm/f)
Los detenidos fueron acusados de traficar en la marihuana.

A

prisoner, detainee (nm/f)
The prisoners were accused of selling marijuana.

240
Q

uruguayo (adj)
Las costumbres uruguayas tienen origen en el conocimiento de las hierbas.

A

Uruguayan (adj)
Uruguayan customs come from the knowlede of herbs.

241
Q

rocío (nm)
Baña de rocío a los hermosos jardines.

A

dew (nm)
It bathes the beautiful gardens with dew.

242
Q

seriedad (nf)
Siempre se comporta con mucha seriedad.

A

seriousness (nf)
She always behaves with such seriousness.

243
Q

invención (nf)
Era pura invención; no tenía ningún fundamento real.

A

invention, contrivance (nf)
It was pure invention; it didn’t have any basis in reality.

244
Q

reprimir (v)
No pudo reprimir sus ganas de llorar.

A

to repress (v)
She couldn’t repress her desire to cry.

245
Q

irregularidad (nf)
La aerolínea tuvo diferentes retrasos e irregularidades en sus vuelos.

A

irregularity (nf)
The airline had problems with delays and irregularities with their flights.

246
Q

panel (nm)
Haga clic en Panel de control.

A

panel, screen (nm)
Click on the control panel.

247
Q

cabellera (nf)
La abundante cabellera castaño oscura arreglada en dos trenzas.

A

hair (nf)
Her abundant dark brown hair that was arranged in two braids.

248
Q

entierro (nm)
Voy al entierro de mi abuelo.

A

burial (nm)
I am going to my grandfather’s burial.

249
Q

postre (nm)
Hay un postre de helados de fresas en el congelador.

A

dessert (nm)
There is a strawberry ice cream dessert in the freezer.

250
Q

hispano (adj)
Los calificativos «hispano» o «blanco» obedecen a definiciones sociales.

A

Hispanic (adj)
The words “hispanic” and “caucasian” follow social definitions.