LIFESTYLES Flashcards
lifehack
a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one’s time and daily activities in a more efficient way.
gives you tips on how to discern shades of meaning and humour.
le da consejos sobre cómo distinguir matices de significado y sentido del humor.
truthiness
The quality of stating facts one wishes to be true, rather than facts known to be true.
patent troll
Someone who applies for a patent with no intention of developing the product but rather to launch lawsuits against those who do.
Wrap the box in tin foil to keep out the frost.
Envolver la caja en papel de aluminio para mantener fuera a la escarcha.
entitlement
the right to do or have something.
six-pack abs (humorous)
the well-developed muscles of a man’s stomach.
and this trend can be boiled down to one term.
Y esta tendencia se puede reducir a un solo período.
to blossom
to develop and flourish.
to delegate
give a particular job or duty to someone else.
rush
a sudden strong feeling or emotion.
to become proficient
para alcanzar la competencia
some prompts
algunas indicaciones
shackled
encadenado
modal verbs
an auxiliary verb that expresses necessity or possibility. English modal verbs include must , shall , will , should , would , can , could , may , and might.
instant gratification
wanting to experience pleasure or fulfillment of a desire without delay.
birthright
privileges or possessions that someone is entitled to when they are born.
attention span
the time that one can concentrate or focus on one thing.
to free up time
to release from the restriction of having too much to do.
staying power
an ability to endure or last for a significant amount of time.
hight praise
expression of extreme approval or admiration.
collocations
he habitual juxtaposition of a particular word with another word or words with a frequency greater than chance.
a household term
un terme familiar
Whilst
while, whilst, as long as, whereas that, till
workload
carga de trabajo
buzzword
word or expression that has become fashionable.
vapid
showing no intelligence or imagination. (insípid)
outsourcing
externalització
puzzling discovery
descobriment desconcertant
insight
the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
this paper is alive with sympathetic insight into Shakespeare
sinònims: intuition, discernment, perception, awareness, understanding, comprehension,
he sets out on a quest
se embarca en una búsqueda
idleness
ociosidad
seek to free up some time
busca alliberar
doing less might actually be the best way to accomplish more.
haciendo menos en realidad podría ser la mejor manera de lograr más.
the burden
la carga
to tinker
to repair or improve something.
fancy mattresses
matalassos de luxe
raw deal
mal negocio
properly
correctament
to rest
descansar
a short nap
una breu siesta
flimsy
endeble
Modal Verbs: Ability
1 We use the modal verb could to talk about general ability in the past.
Example (past)
I could play the piano when I was younger but I’ve forgotten how to now.
2 We can also use was/were able to for general past ability.
However, when we talk about ability (affirmative) at a specific time or occasion in the past, we use the form was/were able to, not could.
Example (past)
They were able to win the race because they had trained well.
3 The verbs managed to do and succeeded in doing are alternatives for be able to in the past.
Example (past)
They managed to win the race. / They succeeded in winning the race.
modals in the past
Modal Verbs: Obligation, Advice and Permission
1 We use the past verb form had to when we talk about past obligations.
Example (past)
I had to pay for lunch with my credit card.
2 If there is an absence of obligation in the past, we can use these forms: didn’t have to, didn’t need to, needn’t have + past participle.
Example (past)
I didn’t have to pay for lunch but I did.
I didn’t need to pay for lunch but I did.
I needn’t have paid for lunch but I did.
3 When we want to give advice about something that happened in the past, we can use the past modal verb form should have + past participle.
Example (past)
The company should have paid for lunch, not me! I shouldn’t have paid.
4 Finally, to talk about permission in the past, we can use the forms was allowed to or was permitted to.
Example (past)
Were you allowed to go to the lunch? I wasn’t permitted to go.
modals in the past
Modal verbs of deduction
Modal verbs of deduction are used to talk about the probability of past events:
Very Likely: must have + past participle
Possible: may (not) / might (not) / could have + past participle
Very Unlikely: can’t / couldn’t have + past participle
Example (scenario) I can’t find my mobile phone;
I must have forgotten it at home. (It’s almost certain.)
I may / might / could have left it in the car. (It’s a possibility.)
It can’t / couldn’t have been stolen. (It’s improbable.)
modal verbs deduction
tidying up
endreçant
Why else
Com sinó
refund
reembolso
t’s hardly likely
És poc probable
Surely if you call and reserve today, the restaurant will still have room.
Segurament …
Presumably
Presumiblement
I definetely
Difinitivament..
He’s bound to be pleased with your present, don’t worry!
És segur que
for certain
segur
I think it’s highly unlikely
molt poc probable
liable
likely
hardly likely
doubtful
to be bound
certain
laypeople
people without professional or specialized knowledge in particular subject.
the lifeblood
element vital
currency
monedes
to toss
per llançar
to poke fun at
They poke fun at everyday
to make fun of something in a light-hearted way.
witty
humorous, usually in an intelligent or sophisticated way.
we are saying something with tongue in cheek.
we are being ironic
to figure out
descobrir
browsing Facebook
navegant pel facebook
to cut corners
to do in the easiest or cheapest way by skipping something important.
escaquejar-se
to blow off
to ignore or to take notice of.
to do a half-assed job
o do something poorly.
to kick back
: to take it easy.
agafar-s’ho amb calma
he just has an innate knack for phoning it in
només té una habilitat innata de treballar sense entusiasme
foodie
a person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet.
This is me to a T
exactly, to perfection.
let alone think about having breakfast!
much less, to say nothing of, not to mention.
stove
cuina
to wing it
to improvise
I’d rather go hungry
Prefereixo quedar-me amb gana
lessen the likelihood of reaching for that bag of crisps
disminuir la probabilitat d’assolir quella bossa de patates fregides
to drop
deixar caure
preserving the value of crafts
preservar el valor de l’artesania
to stress
give particular emphasis or importance to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing.
they stressed the need for reform
sinònims: emphasize, draw attention to, underline, underscore, point up, place emphasis on, lay stress on, highlight, accentuate, press home
strengthened
enfortit, potenciat
As he strolled downtown, flâneur style, he developed his own slow-city principle: “living at the third story”
Mentre caminava al centre, estil flâneur, va desenvolupar el seu propi principi-ciutat lenta: “viu a la tercera història”
to engage with
comprometres, relacionar-se
hub
the central and most important part of a place
on the horizon
likely to happen or exist soon
react to s/t with an opposing opinion or action
to counter
features of
aspects of
seek to
features of
unclutter
remove unnecessary objects, make neat and tidy (verb).
a continuous flow of (collocation).
a constant stream of
find balance
encounter/strike a balance between two things (collocation).
The kitchen is so small there’s not even enough room to swing a cat!
no hi ha espai ni per matar un gat
no room for something
a type of behaviour or feeling is unacceptable
room for doubt
possibility of s/t being true.
give somebody room
possibility of s/t being true.
room for
amount of space required for a particular purpose.
room for improvement
a possibility or hope that someone or a situation will improve.
room for manoeuvre
the opportunity to change or do things in a different way.
to make room for
to create space by moving other things.
ife without consuming an endless chain of meaningless things
…una cadena sense fi de coses sense sentit
spairheading
to lead a course of action
encapçalant
at a human pace
a un ritme humà
velocitat humana
within reach
close by and available to people
repurposing
to find a new use for
initiatives
activities
Fancy running into you here!
Fantastic haber-te trobat aquí!
Get outta here, really?
VES! de veritat?
a hardware store
ferreteria
to get by together
anar junts endavant
ample
enough or more than enough; plentiful.
a two way street
un carrer de dues vies
the threat
l’amenaça
bikes and pedestrians can get by together
ensortir-sen sense massa problemes
to manage without many problems
sharing the road requires a give and take relationship
requereix cedir
vetting
This composition needs preserving and vetting.
make a careful and critical examination of (something).
proposals for vetting large takeover bids
sinònims: check, examine, scrutinize, investigate, inspect, look over, screen, assess, evaluate, appraise, check out
squeezed out.
espremut
on a backlit screen
en una pantalla retroiluminada
patina
a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period.
double up as
transformar-se en
The project is geared toward bringing slow living principles to big cities.
aimed at
enfocat a
More greenery aligns with the slow principle of keeping nature within reach.
supports
slaken
make or become slack.
he slackened his grip
sinònims: loosen, release, relax, loose, lessen, weaken
Vegeu també
For people looking to slow down their routine, affordable apartments are available in the downtown.
slaken
Powers squeezed the most strategic tasks into a two-day work week.
fit into
He saw value to what happens when people relax and take in their surroundings.
enjoy/look at
Cittaslow was created to push back against globalization and preserve the unique treasures of Tuscany.
fight
Cittaslow is credited with starting the slow cities movement.
recognised as
Urban spaces can double up as green sanctuaries.
serve as
I wrote down his address. I saw her off at the airport. You used up all my perfume! I’ve made the beds up for you. Let’s pick up those apples.
1 If you write something down it means you take a note of something to refer to it again.
2 When you see someone off, you go with them to the airport etc., to say goodbye to them there.
3 If you’ve used up something, you’ve finished it completely.
4 If you make up something you prepare or arrange something.
5 If you pick up, in this case, apples, you take them off the ground or floor.
geared towards
orientat a
to get over it
per superar-ho
drive out
fer fora
The course is geared towards non-native speakers in particular.
està dirigit a
granted
even assuming that.
granted that officers were used to making decisions, they still couldn’t be expected to understand
even so
així i tot
as well as that
així com
nevertheless
no obstant
consequently
nevertheless
moreover
on top of that
what’s more
whereas
anyway
granted
In sum,
of course
mind you
on the other hand
while
with regard to
Firstly,
For a start,
Discurse markers
It’s a bit noisy living downtown, mind you we can cycle or walk to work which is a real bonus!
menys mal que
gossip
xafarderies
o feel a sudden pang
sentir una sobtada punxada
tiny scrap
petit tros
relentlessly
implacablement
dwindled
diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.
traffic has dwindled to a trickle
sinònims: diminish, decrease, reduce, lessen, shrink, fall off, tail off, drop, fall, slump, plummet, disappear, vanish, die out, nosedive; decline, deteriorate, fail, slip, slide, fade, go downhill, go to rack and ruin, go to pot, go to the dogs, hit the skids, go down the tubes, go down the drain, go down the toilet
my mind bucked and bridled
la meva ment es va resistir i embridat
