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MASTE YOUR PREPOSITIONS Flashcards

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I walked ___ into the street and I saw an advertisement on the side of a bus…

Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace

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I walked OUT into the street and I saw an advertisement on the side of a bus…

Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace

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Were they ___ or against the changes?

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

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Were they FOR or against the changes?

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

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The door will be ___ your left-hand side.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

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The door will be ON your left-hand side.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

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Most people park their cars ___ St. John’s road.

Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending

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Most people park their cars ALONG St. John’s road.

Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending

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___ all of the confusion, several proposals were delayed.

Translation: entre / en medio de
Definition: in the middle of / in the atmosphere of

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AMID all of the confusion, several proposals were delayed.

Translation: entre / en medio de
Definition: in the middle of / in the atmosphere of

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___ the list is Chile.

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

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AT THE TOP OF the list is Chile.

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

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We’re turning over ___ of €50.000 per quarter.

Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’

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We’re turning over UPWARD of €50.000 per quarter.

Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’

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We just chatted ___ for hours, all through the night. It was perfect.

Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly

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We just chatted AWAY for hours, all through the night. It was perfect.

Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly

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I just want to start ___ thanking everyone for their incredible efforts…

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

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I just want to start BY thanking everyone for their incredible efforts…

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

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Sorry Pete. I’ve ___ got back to the office. What can I help you with?

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

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Sorry Pete. I’ve JUST got back to the office. What can I help you with?

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

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___ the development of full-time courses, we wanted to provide some part-time options too.

Translation: junto a
Definition: together and in cooperation / in coexistence with

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ALONGSIDE the development of full-time courses, we wanted to provide some part-time options too.

Translation: junto a
Definition: together and in cooperation / in coexistence with

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There’s a lovely town you must visit ___ one of the hills.

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

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There’s a lovely town you must visit ON TOP OF one of the hills.

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

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Sorry! I had my phone ___ silent!

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

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Sorry! I had my phone ON silent!

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

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___ the time I had noticed, it was already too late.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

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BY the time I had noticed, it was already too late.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

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Have you looked ___ drawer?

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

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Have you looked IN THE TOP drawer?

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

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I’m about to get ___ the plane so I have to turn my phone off now.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

A

I’m about to get ON the plane so I have to turn my phone off now.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

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Have you spoken ___ Sophie?

Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause

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Have you spoken TO Sophie?

Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause

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Why’s it so warm in here if the heating is ___? Weird!

Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace

A

Why’s it so warm in here if the heating is OFF? Weird!

Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace

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There were some major concerns ___ how it was going to be implemented.

Translation: alrededor / en torno a
Definition: all around a place

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There were some major concerns SURROUNDING how it was going to be implemented.

Translation: alrededor / en torno a
Definition: all around a place

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The rules differ ___ the country.

Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all

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The rules differ ACROSS the country.

Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all

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They’re on ___ sides of the debate.

Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side

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They’re on OPPOSITE sides of the debate.

Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side

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Shall we find some shade? What about ___ that tree?

Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

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Shall we find some shade? What about UNDER that tree?

Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

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I ran ___ of the office as quickly as I could when I heard the ice cream van.

Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace

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I ran OUT of the office as quickly as I could when I heard the ice cream van.

Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace

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Talks broke down ___ all of the accusations of corruption.

Translation: entre / en medio de
Definition: in the middle of / in the atmosphere of

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Talks broke down AMID all of the accusations of corruption.

Translation: entre / en medio de
Definition: in the middle of / in the atmosphere of

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We sat right ___ the minibus and it was so bumpy.

Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator

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We sat right AT THE BACK OF the minibus and it was so bumpy.

Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator

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They own restaurants all ___ the city.

Translation: por todo / durante todo
Definition: in every part of

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They own restaurants all THROUGHOUT the city.

Translation: por todo / durante todo
Definition: in every part of

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The ‘shift’ key is just ___ the ‘Ctrl’ key.

Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching

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The ‘shift’ key is just ABOVE the ‘Ctrl’ key.

Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching

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I’ve been following her career and her research ___ the beginning. Right from when she first started out.

Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration

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I’ve been following her career and her research SINCE the beginning. Right from when she first started out.

Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration

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Let’s just store these last things ___.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.

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Let’s just store these last things UNDERNEATH.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.

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There’s a department store ___. Have you checked there?

Translation: cerca
Definition: very close

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There’s a department store NEARBY. Have you checked there?

Translation: cerca
Definition: very close

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…And ___ side of the road you’ll see a post office.

Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side

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…And ON THE OPPOSITE side of the road you’ll see a post office.

Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side

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Decide ___ yourselves how you want to organise everything.

Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’

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Decide AMONG yourselves how you want to organise everything.

Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’

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I don’t think I’m the right person to answer that question. It’s a bit ___ my competence.

Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from

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I don’t think I’m the right person to answer that question. It’s a bit BEYOND my competence.

Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from

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Many people work far ___ the age of sixty-five.

Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from

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Many people work far BEYOND the age of sixty-five.

Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from

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It’s ___ (to) the old bus station. Do you know your way around here?

Translation: cerca de / casi
Definition: a short distance away / almost

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It’s NEAR (to) the old bus station. Do you know your way around here?

Translation: cerca de / casi
Definition: a short distance away / almost

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There isn’t much that can be done ___ that, unfortunately.

Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately

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There isn’t much that can be done ABOUT that, unfortunately.

Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately

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Could you put this ___ the bin, please?

Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something

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Could you put this IN the bin, please?

Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something

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There were ___ 10 people there.

Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’

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There were AROUND 10 people there.

Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’

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Sorry Daryl, I’m ___ something a bit complicated at the moment. I’ll give you a call back ASAP if that’s okay.

Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides

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Sorry Daryl, I’m IN THE MIDDLE OF something a bit complicated at the moment. I’ll give you a call back ASAP if that’s okay.

Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides

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My contract is ___ in December.

Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end

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My contract is UP in December.

Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end

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And ___ everything else, he’s a brilliant linguist.

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

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And ON TOP OF everything else, he’s a brilliant linguist.

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

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Organisation and communication are ___ the most important skills for this job.

Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’

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Organisation and communication are AMONG the most important skills for this job.

Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’

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With rich economies ___ the world in recession, governments would rather people spent, not saved.

Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)

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With rich economies ALL ACROSS the world in recession, governments would rather people spent, not saved.

Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)

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It’ll be held ___ 5th August 2022.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

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It’ll be held ON 5th August 2022.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

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A: Does that sound okay? B: Yeah, it’s fine ___ me.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

A

A: Does that sound okay? B: Yeah, it’s fine BY me.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

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I don’t think they’ve arrived ___. Hang on. Let me check.

Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment

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I don’t think they’ve arrived YET. Hang on. Let me check.

Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment

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He talks a lot ___ the significance of transparency.

Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately

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He talks a lot ABOUT the significance of transparency.

Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately

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I put it ___ the side there, by the printer.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

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I put it ON the side there, by the printer.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

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It was supposed to encourage participation but it produced the ___ effect.

Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side

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It was supposed to encourage participation but it produced the OPPOSITE effect.

Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side

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I’ve been living ___ Valencia for 3 years.

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I’ve been living IN Valencia for 3 years.

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___ my mind I knew that I didn’t want to stay in the industry forever.

Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator

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AT THE BACK OF my mind I knew that I didn’t want to stay in the industry forever.

Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator

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It’s a big step ___ in the right direction. It looks like things will only get better from here onward.

Translation: adelante
Definition: continue in order to make progress / continue in the direction you’re facing

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It’s a big step FORWARD in the right direction. It looks like things will only get better from here onward.

Translation: adelante
Definition: continue in order to make progress / continue in the direction you’re facing

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___ broke and depressed to a 6-figure income businesswoman…

Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention

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FROM broke and depressed to a 6-figure income businesswoman…

Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention

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The kitchen is directly ___.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.

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The kitchen is directly UNDERNEATH.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.

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We’ve been making these items ___ 2001.

Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration

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We’ve been making these items SINCE 2001.

Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration

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He lives ___ in the middle of nowhere, practically.

Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace

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He lives OUT in the middle of nowhere, practically.

Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace

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A: Shall I do it? B: Sure, go ___.

Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time

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A: Shall I do it? B: Sure, go AHEAD.

Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time

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What can I use as a substitute ___ eggs?

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

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What can I use as a substitute FOR eggs?

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

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It’s unsuitable for children ___ the age of 4.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

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It’s unsuitable for children UNDER the age of 4.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

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I’ve ___ spoken to him. He says it’s fine.

Translation: ya
Definition: before the time in question

A

I’ve ALREADY spoken to him. He says it’s fine.

Translation: ya
Definition: before the time in question

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Customers should be able to understand what your company offers ___ 5 seconds of visiting your website.

Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /

A

Customers should be able to understand what your company offers WITHIN 5 seconds of visiting your website.

Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /

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South Africa seems to be heading ___ direction.

Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side

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South Africa seems to be heading IN THE OPPOSITE direction.

Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side

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63
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There are walls all the way ___ the garden.

Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’

A

There are walls all the way AROUND the garden.

Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’

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It’s a countrywide strike which spans ___ all sectors.

Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all

A

It’s a countrywide strike which spans ACROSS all sectors.

Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all

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65
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There are quaint, little bars dotted ___ the coastline.

Translation: por todo / todo el tiempo
Definition: including everything on a more or less horizontal line / including the whole time

A

There are quaint, little bars dotted ALL ALONG the coastline.

Translation: por todo / todo el tiempo
Definition: including everything on a more or less horizontal line / including the whole time

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Around 18% of Britons are living ___ the poverty line presently.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

A

Around 18% of Britons are living BELOW the poverty line presently.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

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67
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150 divided ___ 4… is… 37.5.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

A

150 divided BY 4… is… 37.5.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

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Look ___ at the sky. Observe the moon and the stars. Take a deep breath.

Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’

A

Look UPWARD at the sky. Observe the moon and the stars. Take a deep breath.

Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’

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Right ___ the ceiling was a massive, circular skylight. It was such a gorgeous place.

Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides

A

Right IN THE MIDDLE OF the ceiling was a massive, circular skylight. It was such a gorgeous place.

Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides

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70
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What’s this ___?

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

A

What’s this FOR?

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

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We were right ___ the crisis, it felt very bleak and we worried about what the future would bring.

Translation: en medio de
Definition: in the middle of an event

A

We were right IN THE MIDST OF the crisis, it felt very bleak and we worried about what the future would bring.

Translation: en medio de
Definition: in the middle of an event

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72
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___ the end of the day I felt absolutely knackered.

Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of

A

TOWARD the end of the day I felt absolutely knackered.

Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of

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73
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My mum made this ___ me.

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

A

My mum made this FOR me.

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

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74
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Time is not ___. Only two days left to finish.

Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right

A

Time is not ON OUR SIDE. Only two days left to finish.

Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right

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75
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Unauthorised travel ___ the country has been banned.

Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /

A

Unauthorised travel WITHIN the country has been banned.

Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /

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76
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You need to walk ___ to the other side of the hall, then ask for Oliver.

Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all

A

You need to walk ACROSS to the other side of the hall, then ask for Oliver.

Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all

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77
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Have you looked ___ the sofa?

Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.

A

Have you looked UNDERNEATH the sofa?

Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.

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78
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Please confirm attendance by clicking the button ___.

Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching

A

Please confirm attendance by clicking the button ABOVE.

Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching

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79
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I was ___ wondering about that.

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

A

I was JUST wondering about that.

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

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80
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Our company has worked ___ Square Race for years.

Translation: junto a
Definition: together and in cooperation / in coexistence with

A

Our company has worked ALONGSIDE Square Race for years.

Translation: junto a
Definition: together and in cooperation / in coexistence with

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81
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Is there someone ___ the door? Could you check?

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

A

Is there someone AT the door? Could you check?

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

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We keep these folders ___ because we use them so often.

Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something

A

We keep these folders AT THE FRONT because we use them so often.

Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something

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83
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The rail company apologised for a “___ standard” rail service.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

A

The rail company apologised for a “BELOW standard” rail service.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

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I think we’re ___ everything now. Everything’s under control.

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

A

I think we’re ON TOP OF everything now. Everything’s under control.

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

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85
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___ 100,000 people participated in the challenge.

Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during

A

OVER 100,000 people participated in the challenge.

Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during

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86
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It was a ___ spiral from there to be honest. Things just went from bad to worse.

Translation: hacia abajo
Definition: towards a lower place

A

It was a DOWNWARD spiral from there to be honest. Things just went from bad to worse.

Translation: hacia abajo
Definition: towards a lower place

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87
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They’re paid ___ hour.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

A

They’re paid BY hour.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

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88
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___ shelf there’s a book called…

Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point

A

ON THE BOTTOM shelf there’s a book called…

Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point

89
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I find it much easier to concentrate on my work ___ night.

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

A

I find it much easier to concentrate on my work AT night.

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

90
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I’ll see you ___ the event!

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

A

I’ll see you AT the event!

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

91
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It was reduced by ___ 5%.

Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately

A

It was reduced by ABOUT 5%.

Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately

92
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___ arrival, please give your name to the doorman and be ready to show your ID.

Translation: al / tras
Definition: immediately after

A

UPON arrival, please give your name to the doorman and be ready to show your ID.

Translation: al / tras
Definition: immediately after

93
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There are gyms ___ the city. You can literally find one on nearly every block, I swear.

Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)

A

There are gyms ALL AROUND the city. You can literally find one on nearly every block, I swear.

Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)

94
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From 2015 ___ we began to notice a decline in affordable homes.

Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time

A

From 2015 ONWARD we began to notice a decline in affordable homes.

Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time

95
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The bus goes right ___ the shopping center.

Translation: por delante de / más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘beyond’)
Definition: further / in front of

A

The bus goes right PAST the shopping center.

Translation: por delante de / más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘beyond’)
Definition: further / in front of

96
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The most difficult hurdles have been jumped. It’s only ___ and upward from here.

Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time

A

The most difficult hurdles have been jumped. It’s only ONWARD and upward from here.

Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time

97
Q

Use the controller to make the camera turn ___ the other way.

Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’

A

Use the controller to make the camera turn AROUND the other way.

Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’

98
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There’s some loose debris right ___ that piece, can you see it?

Translation: detrás
Definition: toward the back

A

There’s some loose debris right BEHIND that piece, can you see it?

Translation: detrás
Definition: toward the back

99
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As I looked ___ I noticed that I was pretty much all by myself.

Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’

A

As I looked AROUND I noticed that I was pretty much all by myself.

Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’

100
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You have 1 minute! Ready… Steady… Go! [1 minute later.] Right, time’s ___ guys! Show your drawings please!

Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end

A

You have 1 minute! Ready… Steady… Go! [1 minute later.] Right, time’s UP guys! Show your drawings please!

Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end

101
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Sorry I’m only just getting back to you Daisy, I’ve been ___ all day.

Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace

A

Sorry I’m only just getting back to you Daisy, I’ve been OUT all day.

Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace

102
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The camera lens faces ___, unlike on most mobile phones.

Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place

A

The camera lens faces OUTWARD, unlike on most mobile phones.

Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place

103
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We’ve taken some steps ___ resolving that issue.

Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of

A

We’ve taken some steps TOWARD resolving that issue.

Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of

104
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We don’t open ___ the day, only at night.

Translation: durante
Definition: throughout the course of

A

We don’t open DURING the day, only at night.

Translation: durante
Definition: throughout the course of

105
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It’s made ___ granite.

Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention

A

It’s made FROM granite.

Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention

106
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There are regular breaks ___ the event.

Translation: por todo / durante todo
Definition: in every part of

A

There are regular breaks THROUGHOUT the event.

Translation: por todo / durante todo
Definition: in every part of

107
Q

Polls suggest that the country is split down ___ over the elections.

Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides

A

Polls suggest that the country is split down THE MIDDLE over the elections.

Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides

108
Q

The ___ signal is converted into sound.

Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside

A

The INWARD signal is converted into sound.

Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside

109
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My sister is coming ___ from Scotland to spend the weekend with us.

Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something

A

My sister is coming DOWN from Scotland to spend the weekend with us.

Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something

110
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I stood ___ the queue for about an hour.

Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something

A

I stood IN the queue for about an hour.

Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something

111
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I’ve been looking for it all day! And there it was, in this pocket of my handbag all ___.

Translation: por todo / todo el tiempo
Definition: including everything on a more or less horizontal line / including the whole time

A

I’ve been looking for it all day! And there it was, in this pocket of my handbag all ALONG.

Translation: por todo / todo el tiempo
Definition: including everything on a more or less horizontal line / including the whole time

112
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It’s one of the most densely populated cities ___ the world.

Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something

A

It’s one of the most densely populated cities IN the world.

Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something

113
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I had a lovely wander ___ the park at lunchtime.

Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’

A

I had a lovely wander AROUND the park at lunchtime.

Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’

114
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The municipalities can be very ___-thinking. They prevent innovation rather than promote it.

Translation: hacia atrás
Definition: towards the past / away from the front

A

The municipalities can be very BACKWARD-thinking. They prevent innovation rather than promote it.

Translation: hacia atrás
Definition: towards the past / away from the front

115
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No, he didn’t say that exactly. I just read ___ the lines.

Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects

A

No, he didn’t say that exactly. I just read BETWEEN the lines.

Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects

116
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I have a few more things to finish ___ before I can leave.

Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end

A

I have a few more things to finish UP before I can leave.

Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end

117
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I’ll have a look for it ___ the weekend and let you know.

Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during

A

I’ll have a look for it OVER the weekend and let you know.

Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during

118
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Australia is ___ the world.

Translation: el otro lado
Definition: not this surface the opposite one

A

Australia is ON THE OTHER SIDE OF the world.

Translation: el otro lado
Definition: not this surface the opposite one

119
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I put my name ___ for the workshop.

Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something

A

I put my name DOWN for the workshop.

Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something

120
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Could everyone just take a step ___ please, to make a bit more room here at the front.

Translation: hacia atrás
Definition: towards the past / away from the front

A

Could everyone just take a step BACKWARD please, to make a bit more room here at the front.

Translation: hacia atrás
Definition: towards the past / away from the front

121
Q

She’s ___ a great deal of pressure.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

A

She’s UNDER a great deal of pressure.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

122
Q

Cristina is ___ Spain.

Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention

A

Cristina is FROM Spain.

Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention

123
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We managed to get ___ the exhibition despite arriving there late.

Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere

A

We managed to get INTO the exhibition despite arriving there late.

Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere

124
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I don’t think that this target is ___ reach.

Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /

A

I don’t think that this target is WITHIN reach.

Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /

125
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I’m going ___ to the fourth floor to chat to Janet.

Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end

A

I’m going UP to the fourth floor to chat to Janet.

Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end

126
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There has been a ___ trend in interest for these products ever since…

Translation: hacia abajo
Definition: towards a lower place

A

There has been a DOWNWARD trend in interest for these products ever since…

Translation: hacia abajo
Definition: towards a lower place

127
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We’ve already gone way ___ all of our targets now.

Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from

A

We’ve already gone way BEYOND all of our targets now.

Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from

128
Q

They’re open ___ 10 til 2 on Saturdays.

Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention

A

They’re open FROM 10 til 2 on Saturdays.

Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention

129
Q

He went out ___ buy sellotape.

Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause

A

He went out TO buy sellotape.

Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause

130
Q

If you look ___ the edge of the lid you’ll see there’s a small mark.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

A

If you look ON the edge of the lid you’ll see there’s a small mark.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

131
Q

Some bottles must have fallen ___ the tank.

Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere

A

Some bottles must have fallen INTO the tank.

Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere

132
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Look ___ at the sky. Observe the moon and the stars. Take a deep breath.

Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’

A

Look UPWARD at the sky. Observe the moon and the stars. Take a deep breath.

Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’

133
Q

We’ve got about two hours ___ before we need to leave for the airport.

Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment

A

We’ve got about two hours YET before we need to leave for the airport.

Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment

134
Q

Rather than looking outward for solutions, we must look ___. It’s time to take a good look in the mirror.

Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside

A

Rather than looking outward for solutions, we must look INWARD. It’s time to take a good look in the mirror.

Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside

135
Q

Please see the attachment ___.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

A

Please see the attachment BELOW.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

136
Q

It was done ___ a local artist.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

A

It was done BY a local artist.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

137
Q

Their strategy is very ___-looking. They should instead be focusing on the issues within the organisation.

Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place

A

Their strategy is very OUTWARD-looking. They should instead be focusing on the issues within the organisation.

Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place

138
Q

The event is only 3 weeks ___ now.

Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly

A

The event is only 3 weeks AWAY now.

Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly

139
Q

The network is ___ at the moment so this might take longer than normal.

Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something

A

The network is DOWN at the moment so this might take longer than normal.

Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something

140
Q

Could you sign your name ___ the page, please?

Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator

A

Could you sign your name ON THE BACK OF the page, please?

Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator

141
Q

That’s kind of ___ my list at the moment, to be honest.

Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point

A

That’s kind of AT THE BOTTOM OF my list at the moment, to be honest.

Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point

142
Q

She just walked ___ without paying.

Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace

A

She just walked OFF without paying.

Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace

143
Q

The lightweight bricks are produced ___ mixing coal dust, water,…

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

A

The lightweight bricks are produced BY mixing coal dust, water,…

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

144
Q

It’s important to plan ___ and anticipate future risk factors.

Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time

A

It’s important to plan AHEAD and anticipate future risk factors.

Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time

145
Q

Let’s meet ___ the train station by the ticket office, in the old part of the building.

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

A

Let’s meet AT the train station by the ticket office, in the old part of the building.

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

146
Q

She went ___ Greggs, the bakery.

Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause

A

She went TO Greggs, the bakery.

Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause

147
Q

I’d like to find a house ___ the outskirts of the city, something a bit more suburban.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

A

I’d like to find a house ON the outskirts of the city, something a bit more suburban.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

148
Q

Sending strength and hugs ___ the pond.

Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all

A

Sending strength and hugs ACROSS the pond.

Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all

149
Q

The Stationery Shop? It’s ___ the supermarket.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

A

The Stationery Shop? It’s BY the supermarket.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

150
Q

Sitting ___ the trees is so relaxing.

Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’

A

Sitting AMONG the trees is so relaxing.

Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’

151
Q

Hi Rob! I ___ wanted to say congratulations on the birth of your little girl!

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

A

Hi Rob! I JUST wanted to say congratulations on the birth of your little girl!

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

152
Q

It’s ___ what we were looking for. Thank you. It’s perfect.

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

A

It’s JUST what we were looking for. Thank you. It’s perfect.

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

153
Q

I’ll be driving ___ to Manchester on Tuesday for my brother’s wedding.

Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end

A

I’ll be driving UP to Manchester on Tuesday for my brother’s wedding.

Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end

154
Q

We went ___ the place looking for the right light fitting but we couldn’t find one.

Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)

A

We went ALL OVER the place looking for the right light fitting but we couldn’t find one.

Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)

155
Q

2008 was a ___ average year for us.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

A

2008 was a BELOW average year for us.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

156
Q

I heard the man ___ me say that it took him 5 months to get an appointment.

Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something

A

I heard the man IN FRONT OF me say that it took him 5 months to get an appointment.

Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something

157
Q

I noticed a lot of changes ___ the years.

Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during

A

I noticed a lot of changes OVER the years.

Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during

158
Q

Solely desert wasteland and reclaimed water were used. Local officials were extremely ___-thinking.

Translation: adelante
Definition: continue in order to make progress / continue in the direction you’re facing

A

Solely desert wasteland and reclaimed water were used. Local officials were extremely FORWARD-thinking.

Translation: adelante
Definition: continue in order to make progress / continue in the direction you’re facing

159
Q

I accidentally walked ___ the desk and I hurt my toe!

Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere

A

I accidentally walked INTO the desk and I hurt my toe!

Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere

160
Q

Despite an ___ display of transparency, the agency has gone about its business in a very dishonest fashion.

Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place

A

Despite an OUTWARD display of transparency, the agency has gone about its business in a very dishonest fashion.

Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place

161
Q

Are you ___ for a drink after work?

Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something

A

Are you DOWN for a drink after work?

Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something

162
Q

It’s only twenty minutes or so ___.

Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly

A

It’s only twenty minutes or so AWAY.

Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly

163
Q

What does that sign say ___ the road?

Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right

A

What does that sign say AT THE SIDE OF the road?

Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right

164
Q

It has two flexible wheels which move ___ to merge into one wheel when the bike is in motion.

Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside

A

It has two flexible wheels which move INWARD to merge into one wheel when the bike is in motion.

Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside

165
Q

Put this sticker ___ the envelope.

Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something

A

Put this sticker ON THE FRONT OF the envelope.

Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something

166
Q

My house is just ___ the bridge.

Translation: por delante de / más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘beyond’)
Definition: further / in front of

A

My house is just PAST the bridge.

Translation: por delante de / más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘beyond’)
Definition: further / in front of

167
Q

I’m responsible for drafting legal documents, ___ other things.

Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’

A

I’m responsible for drafting legal documents, AMONG other things.

Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’

168
Q

The project is moving nicely ___, we’ve made some good progress.

Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time

A

The project is moving nicely ONWARD, we’ve made some good progress.

Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time

169
Q

I think it would be nice to have a big plant here, ___ the lamp.

Translation: al lado de
Definition: next to

A

I think it would be nice to have a big plant here, BESIDE the lamp.

Translation: al lado de
Definition: next to

170
Q

Just stack up the boxes one ___ the other.

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

A

Just stack up the boxes one ON TOP OF the other.

Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to

171
Q

A: Can you see them? B: Yes, they’re just ___. In front of that blue car.

Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time

A

A: Can you see them? B: Yes, they’re just AHEAD. In front of that blue car.

Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time

172
Q

Walk ___ the laboratories, then you’ll see a sign for reception.

Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of

A

Walk TOWARD the laboratories, then you’ll see a sign for reception.

Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of

173
Q

I had a very interesting chat with Andrew ___ lunch.

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

A

I had a very interesting chat with Andrew AT lunch.

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

174
Q

I’ll make sure to be there ___ 9.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

A

I’ll make sure to be there BY 9.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

175
Q

I’ve been living here ___ 2 years.

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

A

I’ve been living here FOR 2 years.

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

176
Q

We just about managed to save the project ___ total failure.

Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention

A

We just about managed to save the project FROM total failure.

Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention

177
Q

I left the scissors ___ there, behind those files I think.

Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during

A

I left the scissors OVER there, behind those files I think.

Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during

178
Q

It was ___ amazing. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

A

It was JUST amazing. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

179
Q

Can we put some plastic sheets ___ this furniture to protect it from dust?

Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during

A

Can we put some plastic sheets OVER this furniture to protect it from dust?

Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during

180
Q

___ you and me, it’s looking more and more likely by the day.

Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects

A

BETWEEN you and me, it’s looking more and more likely by the day.

Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects

181
Q

What about if we place it ___ the two pillars?

Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects

A

What about if we place it BETWEEN the two pillars?

Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects

182
Q

___ that stoney-faced appearance is, in fact, a very sensitive man.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: directly under, typically in close contact / synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘below’)

A

BENEATH that stoney-faced appearance is, in fact, a very sensitive man.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: directly under, typically in close contact / synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘below’)

183
Q

We’re probably going to go out tonight. Would you like to come ___?

Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending

A

We’re probably going to go out tonight. Would you like to come ALONG?

Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending

184
Q

La Paz is something crazy like 3,600 meters ___ sea level.

Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching

A

La Paz is something crazy like 3,600 meters ABOVE sea level.

Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching

185
Q

We must be showing respect ___ each other at all times.

Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of

A

We must be showing respect TOWARD each other at all times.

Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of

186
Q

I’m ___ Carmen’s ___. She makes a very good point.

Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right

A

I’m ON Carmen’s SIDE. She makes a very good point.

Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right

187
Q

The moral of the story is… You never know what’s going on ___ closed doors.

Translation: detrás
Definition: toward the back

A

The moral of the story is… You never know what’s going on BEHIND closed doors.

Translation: detrás
Definition: toward the back

188
Q

Santiago, as well as the ___ area, was pretty hard hit.

Translation: alrededor / en torno a
Definition: all around a place

A

Santiago, as well as the SURROUNDING area, was pretty hard hit.

Translation: alrededor / en torno a
Definition: all around a place

189
Q

Generally speaking, it’s ___ Fridays.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

A

Generally speaking, it’s ON Fridays.

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

190
Q

It starts ___ 3 o’clock.

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

A

It starts AT 3 o’clock.

Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night

191
Q

I’m just doing some work ___ my laptop, what about you?

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

A

I’m just doing some work ON my laptop, what about you?

Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days

192
Q

I paid €15 ___ the ticket.

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

A

I paid €15 FOR the ticket.

Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time

193
Q

The majority of them grow horizontally or just ___ the surface of the soil.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: directly under, typically in close contact / synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘below’)

A

The majority of them grow horizontally or just BENEATH the surface of the soil.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: directly under, typically in close contact / synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘below’)

194
Q

We got there ___ as it was starting.

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

A

We got there JUST as it was starting.

Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly

195
Q

The website is ___ construction.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

A

The website is UNDER construction.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

196
Q

It was written ___ a Mexican lady.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

A

It was written BY a Mexican lady.

Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to

197
Q

When was the last time we spoke? March? A lot has changed ___ then.

Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration

A

When was the last time we spoke? March? A lot has changed SINCE then.

Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration

198
Q

My phone slipped ___ the edge of the cupboard and the screen broke.

Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace

A

My phone slipped OFF the edge of the cupboard and the screen broke.

Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace.

199
Q

___ realising my error, I quickly deleted the post.

Translation: al / tras
Definition: immediately after

A

UPON realising my error, I quickly deleted the post.

Translation: al / tras
Definition: immediately after

200
Q

Shall we get ___ the car?

Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something

A

Shall we get IN the car?

Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something

201
Q

Turn your product descriptions ___ captivating one-liners.

Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere

A

Turn your product descriptions INTO captivating one-liners.

Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere

202
Q

This is the best version ___ by far! It’s a piece of cake to use.

Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment

A

This is the best version YET by far! It’s a piece of cake to use.

Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment

203
Q

Would it be okay if I took a few days __ next month?

Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace

A

Would it be okay if I took a few days OFF next month?

Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace

204
Q

A price has ___ to be agreed.

Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment

A

A price has YET to be agreed.

Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment

205
Q

It’s not allowed ___ the terms of the contract.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

A

It’s not allowed UNDER the terms of the contract.

Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

206
Q

Employment protection makes sacking workers ___ (to) impossible.

Translation: cerca de / casi
Definition: a short distance away / almost

A

Employment protection makes sacking workers NEAR (to) impossible.

Translation: cerca de / casi
Definition: a short distance away / almost

207
Q

We bought a house ___ the sea.

Translation: al lado de
Definition: next to

A

We bought a house BESIDE the sea.

Translation: al lado de
Definition: next to

208
Q

You might even pick up some valuable tips ___ the way.

Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending

A

You might even pick up some valuable tips ALONG the way.

Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending

209
Q

She gave us a phone number and some brief information but ___ that, nothing.

Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from

A

She gave us a phone number and some brief information but BEYOND that, nothing.

Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from

210
Q

We walked all ___ the coast.

Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending

A

We walked all ALONG the coast.

Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending

211
Q

Sorry, Alex. If you don’t mind, I’ve got a question ___ one of the policies you just mentioned.

Translation: con respecto a
Definition: on the subject of

A

Sorry, Alex. If you don’t mind, I’ve got a question CONCERNING one of the policies you just mentioned.

Translation: con respecto a
Definition: on the subject of

212
Q

It looks like there could be a hole ___ part.

Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point

A

It looks like there could be a hole IN THE BOTTOM part.

Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point

213
Q

I need to be ___ now, I’ve got to pick up my kids from school.

Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace

A

I need to be OFF now, I’ve got to pick up my kids from school.

Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace

214
Q

The materials are right ___ the cupboard.

Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something

A

The materials are right AT THE FRONT OF the cupboard.

Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something

215
Q

The final product is ___ all of my wildest dreams. I’m so proud of all of the work that everyone has put in.

Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from

A

The final product is BEYOND all of my wildest dreams. I’m so proud of all of the work that everyone has put in.

Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from

216
Q

Three ___, only two more to go!

Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something

A

Three DOWN, only two more to go!

Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something

217
Q

2008 was a ___ average year for us.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

A

2008 was a BELOW average year for us.

Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’

218
Q

It’s ___ the road next to Woodys. There’s no way you’ll miss it.

Translation: el otro lado
Definition: not this surface the opposite one

A

It’s ON THE OTHER SIDE OF the road next to Woodys. There’s no way you’ll miss it.

Translation: el otro lado
Definition: not this surface the opposite one

219
Q

Your secret is ___ now Morris! And there’s nothing you can do about it!

Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace

A

Your secret is OUT now Morris! And there’s nothing you can do about it!

Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace

Intermediate biz language (9 decks)

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