Extra Flashcards by Ximo Gabarda | Brainscape

Q

dismiss

A

Rechazar (un rumor)

descartar (una idea)

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liaison

/li’eɪzɑn/

A

Enlace, contacto

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raise eyebrows

A

causar asombro, escandalizar

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withdraw

/wɪθ’drɔ/

A

Retirar (fondos, apoyo, tropas)

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soar

/sɔr/

A

levantar (el ánimo)

renacer (esperanza)

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water sth down

UK accused of watering down citizens’ rights

A

atenuar, suavizar

Becoming and making less strong

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pledge

the president’s pledge to end the war

A

promesa, compromiso

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restate

/ris’teɪt/

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reformular, replantear

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watered-down

The offer was a “watered-down” version of the withdrawal agreement.

A

suavizado, aguado

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withdrawal agreement

A

acuerdo de salida/retirada

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Bill

A

proyecto de ley (en política)

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approve/pass a bill

A

aprobar un proyecto de ley

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sneak into/out of sth

Don’t crack or backdoor the encryption, just let Govt sneak into devices

A

entrar en/salir de algo a escondidas

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unexpected

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imprevisto (inesperado)

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unforeseen

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imprevisto (no previsto) adj

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lawsuit

/‘lɔsut/

A

juicio, demanda

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meaningful

A

que tiene sentido, significativo

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foster parents

A

padres de acogida

Q

stealth

/stɛlθ/

A

sigilo

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nightmare

/‘naɪtmɛr/

A

pesadilla

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mess

/mɛs/

A

desorden, desastre

Q

furthermore

/‘fɚðɚmɔr/

A

es más, más aún

Q

even though

A

aunque

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trustworthy

/trʌstwɚði/

A

digno de confianza

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deserve

/dɪ’zɚv/

A

merecer

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gum

A

encía

Q

gum disease

A

gingivitis

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outstanding

/aʊt’stændɪŋ/

A

excepcional, notable

Q

toll

/toʊl/

A

Número (de víctimas)/Peaje

Q

whatever it takes

A

cueste lo que cueste