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1
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She has been a widow since she was 35, but she has no interest in marrying again.

A

Es viuda desde los 35 años, pero no tiene ningún interés en volverse a casar.

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I have to apply myself to my studies if I want to graduate next year.

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Tengo que aplicarme en los estudios si quiero graduarme el año que viene.

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3
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The judge imposed strict sanctions for illegal commerce.

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El juez aplicó fuertes sanciones por comercio ilegal.

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For this type of surgery we need to administer an anesthetic.

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Para este tipo de cirugía tenemos que aplicar anestesia.

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5
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Give the table a second coat of paint and let it dry.

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Aplica una segunda capa de pintura a la mesa y déjala secar.

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It’s a difficult choice.

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Es una elección difícil.

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7
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I had no choice but to do what he was asking me to do.

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No me quedó otra opción que hacer lo que me pedía.

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As the child develops, his own personality and will begin to assert themselves.

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A medida que se desarrolla el niño, empiezan a afirmarse su propia personalidad y albedrío.

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9
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Fortunately, we live in a society where we can exercise free will.

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Felizmente vivimos en una sociedad donde podemos ejercer el albedrío.

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10
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will or free will

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albedrío

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11
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I have ghosted three books, but I want to write one of my own.

A

He escrito tres libros por otras personas, pero quiero escribir uno propio

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12
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He could only muster a ghost of a smile.

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Sólo pudo exhibir la sombra de una sonrisa.

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13
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This team doesn’t have a ghost of a chance of winning today.

A

Este equipo no tiene ni la más mínima posibilidad de ganar hoy.

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14
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The Holy Ghost is in our presence right now.

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El Espíritu Santo está en nuestra presencia en este momento.

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15
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Claudia has been showing herself off around her friends since she won the award

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Claudia no ha dejado de exhibirse entre sus amigos desde que ganó el premio.

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16
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My baby loves to get attention whenever my parents are around.

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A mi bebé le encanta exhibirse cuando estén mis padres.

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17
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The model loves showing off for the photographers.

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A la modelo le encanta exhibirse para los fatógrafos.

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18
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to show off or get attention

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exhibirse

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19
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The school shows off its medals in the case next to the gymnasium.

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La escuela exhibe sus medallas en la vitrina junto al gimnasio.

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20
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Sara showed us the pictures of her trip to Europe.

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Sara nos exhibió las fotografías de su viaje a Europa.

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21
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to show, display, or exhibit

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exhibir

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22
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I told my friends I would exhibit this sculpture in the museum on Friday.

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Les conté a mis amigos que exhibiría esta escultura en el museo el viernes.

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23
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There was no trace of excitement in Julia’s reaction when we gave her the surprise.

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No hubo sombra de emoción en la reacción de Julia cuando le dimos la sorpresa.

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24
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I had no shadow of a doubt that I did the right thing.

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No me quedó sombra de duda de que hice lo correcto.

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25
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There was a stain on his record that prevented him from getting the job.

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Había una sombra en su expediente que le impidió conseguir el trabajo.

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26
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After walking under the hot sun, we sat under the shade of a tree to cool off.

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Después de caminar bajo un sol fuerte, nos sentamos a la sombra de un árbol a refrescarnos.

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27
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I saw a shadow on the window and I got scared.

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Vi una sombra en la ventana y me asusté.

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28
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I got worried when I realized that it was late, and María had not arrived yet.

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Me asusté cuando me di cuenta de que era tarde y María todavía no había llegado.

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29
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Don’t be frightened! It’s just thunder.

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No te asustes! Son solo truenos.

30
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A bloodcurdling scream startled her awake

A

Un grito espeluznante la asustó mientras dormía.

31
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Light a candle to scare the demons.

A

Enciende una vela para asustar a los demonios. —

32
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The dog frightened the children.

A

El perro asustó a los niños.

33
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there has been an accident

A

ha habido un accidente

34
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workshop or seminar

A

taller

35
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The politician didn’t fulfill his promises and let down his followers.

A

El político no cumplió sus promesas y decepcionó a sus seguidores.

36
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I will do all I can to win, and to not disappoint my family or friends.

A

Voy a poner todo mi empeño en ganar para no decepcionar ni a mi familia ni a mis amigos.

37
Q

to disappoint;

to let down

A

decepcionar

38
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We were disappointed with the service at this new restaurant. Too slow!

A

Nos decepcionamos con el servicio de este nuevo restaurante. ¡Es muy lento!

39
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I was very excited about looking for a new job, but I lost heart when nobody hired me.

A

Estaba muy ilusionado buscando un nuevo trabajo, pero me decepcioné cuando nadie me contrató.

40
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to lose heart;

to be disappointed

A

decepcionarse

41
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I assure you that we are going to have fun at the party.

A

Te aseguro que nos vamos a divertir en la fiesta.

42
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He’s very good at concealing

A

Se le da muy bien ocultar sus sentimientos.

43
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We won’t be able to hide the truth from them for very long.

A

No podremos ocultarles la verdad por mucho tiempo.

44
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to hide or conceal

A

ocultar

45
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One must have a steady hand to thread a needle.

A

Hay que tener una mano estable para enhebrar una aguja.

46
Q

exited;

hopeful

A

ilusionado

47
Q

I’ll never forget the excited look on my mom’s face when I told her she was going to be a grandma.

A

Nunca podré olvidar la cara ilusionada de mi mamá cuando le dije que iba a ser abuela.

48
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Surgery is the only hope we have left.

A

a. hope

La cirugía es la única esperanza que nos queda.

49
Q

to hire

A

contratar

50
Q

She had some choice words for her husband when he finally turned up.

A

Utilizó un lenguaje un tanto insultante con su marido cuando por fin apareció.

51
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This is choice meat.

A

Ésta es carne selecta.

52
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expired

A

caducado;
vencido;
expirado

53
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We have a wide choice of candies for sale.

A

Vendemos un amplio surtido de dulces.

54
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The program offers a very limited choice of fonts.

A

El programa ofrece una selección muy limitada de fuentes de letra.

55
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It’s a difficult choice.

A

Es una elección difícil.

56
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It is the perfect choice for coffee lovers.

A

Es la elección perfecta para amantes del café.

57
Q

So much to do, so little time

A

Tanto que hacer y tan poco tiempo.

58
Q

There were so many cakes that we took some home.

A

Había tantos pasteles que nos llevamos algunos a casa.

59
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I have so much work still to do.

A

Todavía tengo tanto trabajo para hacer.

60
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I can’t find my brown shoes.

A

No veo mis zapatos marrones.

60
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Our main objective is to improve working conditions.

A

Nuestro objetivo primordial es el de mejorar las condiciones de trabajo.

61
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The four brothers get on well, and they’ve always supported one another

A

Los cuatro hermanos se llevan bien, y siempre se han apoyado unos a otros.

62
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When something goes wrong, our bosses blame each other.

A

Cuando algo sale mal, nuestros jefes se echan la culpa unos a otros.

63
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An earthquake destroyed a large part of the historical part of the city center.

A

Un terremoto destruyó gran parte del centro histórico.

64
Q

Can we meet tomorrow?

A

¿Podemos reunirnos mañana

65
Q

At what time should we meet?

A

¿A qué hora quieres que quedemos?

66
Q

After raising four children, they needed a break.

A

Después de criar a cuatro niños, necesitaban un descanso.

67
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We would all like to make a living doing what we enjoy.

A

A todos nos gustaría poder ganarse la vida haciendo lo que disfrutamos.

68
Q

Our son began to display artistic tendencies at a very a young age.

A

Nuestro hijo empezó a mostrar tendencias artísticas desde muy corta edad.

69
Q

what do you do for work?

A

En que trabaja?