Others Flashcards
Minutes
Written record of a meeting: acta
Point blank
A bocajarro. Directly
Mistreated
treated unfairly or badly. maltratadoadj
Understandably
Comprensiblemente
Bewildered/biwilded/
Confused and uncertain. Arriving in a strange city at night, I felt alone and bewildered
Underdog
(sports: expected loser) que no es favorito. Indefenso
Foreground
As a verb: Destacar, enfatizar
Foreground n.: the people, objects, countryside, etc. in a picture or photograph that seem nearest to you and form its main part ( primer plano)
Strive
Esforzarse. Make great effort to
Underlying
Subyacente, below the surface
Fairness
Justicia
Herein lies the
In this place,aquí dentro…
Four out of five
Cuatro de cinco
Strikingly
Noticeable, remarkably. Impresionantemente…
Modest
Not large
Steadily
Gradually consistently, in a controlled way. De manera constante
Widespread
Generalizado. Existing among many people or in many places
Surge
Aumento. A sudden, large increase. Aluvión
cornered
acorralados
I would’ve thought it’d be fine?
me parecería bien
conform
ajustarse a la norma. be like others.
Some kids who refuse to conform are bullied by their peers.
quirks
peculiaridades. an unusual habit or part of someone’s personality, or something that is strange and unexpected
assertion
a statement that you strongly believe is true
afirmación
beer mats
posavasos, tapete. a thick piece of material used to protect a surface
reassuring
tranquilizador. making you feel less worried
