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El gobierno quiere generar trabajo en las zonas de alto índice de desempleo.

A

The government wants to generate jobs in unemployment blackspots.

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Nos trataron a cuerpo de rey.

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They gave us the red-carpet treatment.

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3
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Se mostró tal cual era en realidad sobre los aumentos salariales.

A

She showed her true colors regarding the pay increases.

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Le fue estupendamente en los exámenes.

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He passed his exams with flying colors.

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No pudieron construir nada en la zona verde.

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They couldn’t build anything in the green belt.

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La empresa entró en números rojos después de comprar el edifico nuevo.

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The company went into the red after buying the new building.

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No creo nada hasta que lo tengo por escrito.

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I won’t believe anything until I see it in black and white.

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Los obreros trabajan en turnos de ocho horas.

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The blue-collar workers do eight-hour shifts.

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Comprar la empresa en Turquía fue una gran oportunidad para la expansión.

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Buying the Turkish company was a golden opportunity to expand.

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Hay tanta burocracia en Portugal que no vale la pena hacer nada allí.

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There’s so much red tape in Portugal that it’s not worth doing anything there.

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Las empresas del IBEX 35 son de mínimo riesgo.

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The IBEX 35 companies are blue-chip.

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Tienen problemas para obtener créditos; podrían estar en la lista negra.

A

They’re having problems getting credit; they might be on the blacklist.

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Los empleados de la oficina tienen que asistir a muchas reuniones.

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The white-collar workers have to attend many meetings.

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Esta la niña mimada del departamento.

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She’s the department’s golden girl.

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Odio coger los vuelos matutinos y llegar a las reuniones de Perú tan cansado.

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I hate catching red-eye flights and getting to the meetings in Peru so tired.

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Llamaron a la policía cuando descubrieron el robo de la caja fuerte del Consejero Delegado.

A

They called the boys in blue when they discovered the theft from the CEO’s safe.

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Todavía estamos esperando luz verde para empezar el proyecto nuevo.

A

We’re still waiting for the green light to start the new project.

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El presidente salió de la empresa con una gran gratificación.

A

The president left the Company with a huge golden handshake.

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Hacemos el negocio muy diferente; nos consideran la oveja negra del sector.

A

We do business very differently; we’re considered the black sheep of our sector.

20
Q

La carta llegó cuando menos lo esperaba

A

The letter arrived out of the blue.