Self4-2n23may// 24//apr10 Flashcards

1
Q
  • to clog-up/block
  • to get blocked/to get stuck
  • to become attached to/to stick to/become fond of
A

atascar
atascarse
apegarse
Destacarse-to highlight:stand out

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2
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I was stuck but now my Spanish is improving.
I need to stick to it.

A

Estaba atascada pero ahora mi español mejora.
Necesito apegarme a eso.
Aportar-to contribute

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3
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to sign
my signature

A

firmar
mi firma
It’s signed está firmado.
la asignatura - the subject, the course

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On July 4th 1776, the founding fathers formally adoped the Declaration of Independence.

A

El 4 de julio de 1776, los padres fundadores adoptaron formalmente la Declaración de Independencia.

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5
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Fireworks are an important part of 4th of July celebrations.

A

Los fuegos artificiales son una parte importante de las celebraciones del 4 de julio.

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I hope I can watch the 4th of July program on tv. Maybe I can´t because I do not have local channels.

A

Espero poder ver (u Ojalá que pueda ver) el programa del 4 de julio en la televisión. Tal vez no pueda porque no tengo canales locales.
if wish-hope for self then no que no subj, use inf, Daniela says ojalá always triggers subjunctive!

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7
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I have watched the program for the last several years.

A

He visto el programa desde hace varios años.
could use durante varios años I suppose

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8
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I need a handyman to fix the dishwasher.

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Necesito un talachero para reparar el lavaplatos.
Think Jeff standing on a tall chair!
Daniela says talachero and she says el chalán is a bit despectiva (probably like mozo)

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9
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The only thing that would have happened is that the wood would have stayed in the driveway until Saturday.

A

Lo único que hubiera pasado es que la madera se hubiera quedado en la entrada hasta el sábado.

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10
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I just got furious.
It just makes me furious.

A

Solamente me puse furiosa. Acabo de ponerme furiosa.
Solamente me pone furiosa.
Check this

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11
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Algunas familias of the Sandy Hook tragedy finally received monetary compensation.

A

Algunas familias de la tragedia de Sandy Hook recibieron finalmente una indemnización/compensación monetaria.

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12
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The jury swore on the Bible at the trial.

A

El jurado juró sobre la Biblia en el juicio.

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13
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Yes, I promise/swear.

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Sí, lo prometo/lo juro.
Sí. Se lo juro. I swear it to you.

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14
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Her debut was at the premier of the play.

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Su debut fue en el estreno de la obra.

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15
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Kim and I stacked three and a half cords of wood in about 12 hours.

A

Kim y yo apilamos tres cuerdas y media de leña en unas 12 horas.

Apilé’ la ropa.
Yes it’s number then the thing then the fraction - tres años y medio, tres horas y media

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16
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I had only made them sad.

A

Sólo los había entristecido.
entristecer - to make sad
Asking Daniela
Les entristecí. I made them sad.

17
Q

The cloudiness helped with the heat.

A

La nubosidad ayudó con el calor.
It’s very cloudy está muy nublado.

18
Q

Last night I almost couldn´t walk because my legs and back hurt so much.

A

Anoche casi no pude caminar porque me dolían mucho las piernas y la espalda.

19
Q

a cheap restaurant in Mexico

A

una fonda en México

20
Q

I hope when I get up I feel better.

A

Ojalá cuando me levante me sienta mejor. asking Daniela

21
Q

to pity/feel sorry for/ sympathise with

A

compadecer
Compadecerse

22
Q

to suffer from/to endure

A

padecer

23
Q

I hope they do not suffer.

A

Espero que no padezcan.

24
Q

I wish I had more energy and more zest for life.

A

Ojalá tuviera más energía y más ganas de vivir.
Espero tener dinero = I hope I have money.

25
Q

Maybe that is what I am looking for by living in Guatemala.

A

Tal vez sea eso lo que busco al vivir en Guatemala.

26
Q

That made me sad.

A

Eso me entristeció.
Eso me puso triste.
Entristecer