INFLUENCER PLEADS GUILTY

Question 1

social media

Answer 1

social media

social media n (communication networks) redes sociales loc nom fpl

Footage of the incident was shared widely on social media.

Question 2

influencer

Answer 2

influencer

influencer n ([sb]: has an impact, effect) influencia nf (redes sociales, voz inglesa)influencer n común

We hired an influencer to review and promote our new product line.

Question 3

opinion

Answer 3

opinion

opinion n (point of view) punto de vista loc nom m opinión nf

Nobody ever listens to my opinion. Desde mi punto de vista, él es un excelente trabajador.

Question 4

extradite

Answer 4

extradite

extradite [sb]⇒ vtr (deport) extraditar⇒ vtr

Question 5

money laundering

Answer 5

money laundering

money laundering n figurative (illegal finances lavado de dinero loc nom m blanqueo de capitales loc nom m blanqueo de dinero loc nom m

That bank’s notorious for its money laundering activities. Ese banco es famoso por sus operaciones de lavado de dinero. Ese banco es famoso por sus operaciones de blanqueo de capitales. Ese banco es famoso por sus operaciones de blanqueo de dinero.

Question 6

kidnap

Answer 6

kidnap

kidnap [sb]⇒ vtr (abduct) secuestrar a vtr + prep raptar a vtr + prep

Someone kidnapped a young girl after school yesterday. Alguien secuestró a una chica joven después de la escuela ayer.

Question 7

expel

Answer 7

expel

expel [sb]⇒ vtr (ban, bar: a student) expulsar a vtr

She got expelled for shouting at a teacher. La expulsaron por gritarle a una maestra.

Question 8

ironically

Answer 8

ironically

ironically adv (against expectation )paradójicamente adv contradictoriamente adv

Ironically, the trade figures actually improved last month. Paradójicamente, las cifras comerciales mejoraron el mes pasado.

Question 9

rivalry

Answer 9

rivalry

rivalry n (competition) rivalidad nf competencia nf

The rivalry of the two teams goes back generations. La rivalidad de los dos equipos se remonta generaciones atrás.

Question 10

fraud

Answer 10

fraud

fraud n (deception) fraude nm estafa nf engaño nm

The police arrested Richard for fraud. La policía arrestó a Richard por fraude.

Question 11

plead

Answer 11

plead

plead [sth]⇒ vtr (legal: to court) defender⇒ vtr abogar⇒ vi

Martha’s lawyer pleaded her case. La abogada de Martha defendió su caso.

Question 12

competition

Answer 12

competition

competition n (rivalry) competencia nf rivalidad nf

Their competition with each other made them both better. La competencia entre ellos los hizo mejores.

Entre ellos hay una marcada rivalidad, los dos son excelentes estudiantes.

Question 13

illegally

Answer 13

illegally

illegally adv (against the law) ilegalmente adv

The criminals illegally brought drugs across the border. Los criminales trajeron drogas ilegalmente a través de la frontera.

Question 14

victim

Answer 14

victim

victim n ([sb] tricked or hoaxed) víctima nf

I was the victim of an internet scam. Fui víctima de una estafa por Internet.

Question 15

witness

Answer 15

witness

witness n (observer) testigo n común

He was a witness to the crime. Fue testigo del crimen.

Question 16

charity

Answer 16

charity

charity n (giving) caridad nf

Even though he is rich, my boss doesn’t support charity. Aunque es rico, mi jefe no está a favor de la caridad.

Question 17

alleged

Answer 17

alleged

allege [sth]⇒ vtr (assert as true )afirmar⇒ vtr (legal)alegar⇒ vtr

The newspaper alleged that the couple were living apart. It has been alleged that the attackers were part of a terrorist network. El periódico afirmaba que la pareja vivía separada.

Question 18

fool (fooled)

Answer 18

fool (fooled)

fool [sb]⇒ vtr (deceive) engañar⇒ vi (ES, coloquial) liar⇒ vtr

She fooled him into believing that she was younger. Lo engañó haciéndole creer que era más joven.

Question 19

positive

Answer 19

positive

positive adj (good, beneficial) positivo/a adj

There were some problems with Ann’s behaviour last term, but I’m pleased to say there have been positive changes this term. Hubo algunos problemas con la conducta de Ana el semestre pasado, pero me alegra decir que ha habido cambios positivos este semestre.

Question 20

reality

Answer 20

reality

realityn([sb]’s perception of truth)realidad nf Her reality is different than ours. Su realidad es diferente a la nuestra.