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1
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como fuere

A

whatever the case
/
In any case

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2
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Concertar la visita a un apartamento

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Arrange an apartment viewing

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Depende con el tipo de gente que vayas

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It depends on the type of people you go with.

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El ático apenas tenía altura para la cabeza.

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The attic was barely high enough to stand.

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5
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El contenido está estructurado de la siguiente

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The content is structured as follows.

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6
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El estaba harto de sus padres

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He was fed up with his parents

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7
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El ha rescindido el contrato sin penalización alguna

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He has terminated the contract without penalty.
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He has canceled the contract without penalty.
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He has rescinded the contract without penalty.

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El interruptor de la luz estaba al nivel del suelo

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The light switch was at floor level.

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9
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El piso es interior, por lo que no tiene mucha luz.

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The apartment is interior, so it does not have much light.

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El piso es muy luminoso

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The apartment is very bright.

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El precio del alquiler bajó drásticamente durante la pandemia

A

Rental prices dropped dramatically during the pandemic

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12
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Empaparse de la cultura de ese país

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Soak up the culture of that country.

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En fin, es lo que hay

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Anyways, it is what it is.

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Es necesario tener el equipo adecuado.

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It is necessary to have the right equipment.

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15
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Es una región al sur de Madrid

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It is a region south of Madrid.

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Esa tienda de allí vende de todo un poco

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That store over there sells a little bit of everything.

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Eso fué muy irrespetuoso por tu parte

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That was very disrespectful of you.

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18
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Estuvimos en un apartamento en el centro de Bruselas

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We stayed in (or: at) an apartment in the center of Brussels.

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Financieramente hablando

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Financially speaking

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20
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Había mucha gente

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There were many people.

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He tenido que aparcar las clases durante un tiempo

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I have to put the classes on hold for a while.

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22
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Hubiera preferido hacer otra cosa que no fuera beber.

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I would have preferred to do something other than drink.

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23
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Intento ahorrar pero siempre acaba gastando el dinero en caprichos.

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I try to save but always end up spending the money on whims.

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24
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Le tengo fobia a los pulpos

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I have a phobia of (or: about) octopuses

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25
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lo único que hicimos fue beber.

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all we did was drink
/
the only thing we did was drink

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26
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Los perros sueltan muchos pelos.

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Dogs shed a lot of hair.

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27
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Mucho mas barato

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A lot cheaper
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Much cheaper

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28
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No me importa dormir en el suelo

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I don’t mind sleeping on the floor (or: ground)

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29
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No me refería a el, sino a su amigo

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I didn’t mean him, but his friend.
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I wasn’t referring to him, but to his friend.

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30
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Normalmente no hago horas extra

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I don’t normally work overtime

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31
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Nos está costando encontrar gente

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We are having a hard time hiring people.

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32
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Nos llevamos bien entre nosotros

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We get along well with each other.

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33
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Nuestra generación tiene una mentalidad diferent

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The mentality of our generation is different.
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The mindset of our generation is different.

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34
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Nunca llegamos a conocernos bien.

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We never got to know each other well.
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We never really got to know each other.

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35
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pensandolo friamente

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On second thought
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On second thoughts

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36
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Podría haber sido mejor

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I could have been better

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37
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Por curiosidad, ¿como te llamas?

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Out of curiosity, what is your name?
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Just curious, what is your name?

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38
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Siempre está mirando lo que haces.

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He’s always watching what you do.

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39
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Su opinión está únicamente basada en prejuicios

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Their opinion is based solely on prejudice

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40
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Tiene la mala costumbre de fumar en la ventana.

A

He has the bad habit of smoking in (or: at) the window

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41
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Tomaré un vaso de vino, o mejor, una cerveza

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I will have a glass of wine, or rather, a beer

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42
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Un cajero te permite sacar dinero

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An ATM allows you to withdraw cash

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43
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Voy a dar una vuelta (en coche), vuelvo enseguida

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I’m going for a drive, I’ll be right back
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I’m going for a ride, I’ll be right back.

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44
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¡Está diluviando!

A

It’s downpouring

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45
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¿Vale lo que cuesta?

A

Is it worth the cost?

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46
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Ella no le ha cobrado nada

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he hasn’t charged him anything

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47
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Si hubieras nacido en un pueblo tampoco querrías marcharte.

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If you were born in a village you wouldn’t want to leave either.

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48
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Una vez dicho esto

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That being said

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49
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Estamos a punto de sacar al mercado un nuevo producto.

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We are about to bring a new product to market
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We are about to lunch a new product

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50
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¿Puedes traer la salsa a parte?

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Can you bring the sauce on the side?
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Can you bring the sauce separately?

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51
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¿Puedes pasarme la sal?

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Can you pass me the salt?
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Can you pass the salt to me?
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Can you hand me the salt?
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Can you hand the salt to me?

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52
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Tienes que rellenar este formulario primero.

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You have to fill out this form first.
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You have to fill in this form first.

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53
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Se hizo viral por un video sin sentido.

A

He went viral because of a nonsense video.

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54
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Nunca he ido a Brujas, ¿como es?

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I have never been to Bruges, what is it like?

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55
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Tienes que ser mayor de edad para beber

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You must (or: have) be of legal age to drink

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56
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¿Qué queda por hacer?

A

What is left to do?
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What is left to be done?

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57
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Hubo bastantes participantes.

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There were quite a few participants.
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There were quite a number of participants.
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There were a good number of participants.

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58
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El titular era engañoso.

A

The headline was misleading.

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59
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No me dio esa impresión.

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It didn’t give me that impression
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I didn’t get that impression

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60
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No queríamos arriesgarnos.

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We didn’t want to take any chances.
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We didn’t want to take any risks.

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61
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No apruebo ni de lejos

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I’m not going to pass by a long shot.

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62
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Y no te das ni cuenta.

A

And you don’t even realize it
/
And you don’t even notice it
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And you don’t even notice

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63
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Tienes que estar atento en todo momento.

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You have to be attentive all the time
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You have to be attentive at all times
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You have to be alert at all times

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Estábamos en el grupo menos preferente.

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We were in the least preferential group.

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65
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Es lo que toca.

A

It is the right thing to do.

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66
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Fue muy temerario por tu parte cambiarte de carril sin poner el intermitente.

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It was very reckless of you to change lanes without putting on your turn signal. (or: blinker)

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67
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Me gusta salir con la bici.

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I like to go out on the (or: my) bike.
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I like to ride my bike.

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68
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Los motoristas van por donde les da la gana, poniendo al resto en peligro.

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Motorcyclists go where they please, putting others in danger (or: risk).

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69
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Es un coñazo tener que buscar aparcamiento, puedes estar dando vueltas durante horas.

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It’s a pain (or: a nuisance) to have to look for parking, you can be driving around for hours.

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70
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Tenía que hacer varios transbordos.

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I had to make several transfers.

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71
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Se pasó del tiempo de la clase y eso que habíamos empezado tarde.

A

He went over the class time and we had a late start.

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72
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Ahora mis días tiene 2 horas mas.

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Now my days are 2 hours longer.

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73
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Un animal se te puede cruzar en la carretera.

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An animal may cross your path on the road.

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74
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Mi jefe está en una reunión ahora mismo, pero le diré que te vuelva a llamar.

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My boss is in a meeting right now, but I’ll tell him to call you back.

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75
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Me gustaría hablar con mi padre. ¿Puede ponerme con él?

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I’d like to talk to my father. Can you put me through?

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76
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Se corta la llamada. Te llamaré luego

A

[If someone who is talking on a mobile phone is breaking up, their voice can no longer be heard clearly.]
You’re breaking up, so I’ll call you back later.

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77
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Mi prometido me llamó hoy temprano y canceló nuestro compromiso.

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My fiancé called me up earlier today and called off our engagement.

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78
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Acabo de hablar por teléfono con mi hermana. Nos va a visitar pronto.

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I just got off the phone with my sister. She will be visiting us soon.

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79
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tener sudores fríos

A

break out in a cold sweat

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80
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Ya me ha metido en problemas en el pasado.

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It has got me into trouble in the past.

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81
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Mi coche está arañado por estar aparcado en la calle.

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My car is scratched from being parked on the street.

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82
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Aquí la gente vive de la agricultura

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People here make a living from agriculture
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People here live from agriculture

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Siempre que voy al monte me llevo mi basura conmigo

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Whenever I go into the bush, I take my garbage with me.

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84
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No me llevará mucho tiempo.

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It won’t take me long.

85
Q

Por no hablar de…

A

not to mention [sth]
I’ve got to take the kids to school, not to mention do the shopping.

86
Q

No sé si me dejo algo

A

I don’t know if I’m missing anything.

87
Q

Por favor, ponle al día.

A

Please bring him up to speed.
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Please update him.
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Please give him an update.

88
Q

Decir algo en voz alta

A

Saying something out loud

89
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Me atranco mucho hablando.

A

I get stuck talking a lot.

90
Q

Mi compañía telefónica lleva meses cobrándome de más.

A

My phone company has been overcharging me for months.

91
Q

¿Qué es lo primero en que te fijas en una chica?

A

What’s the first thing you notice in a girl?

92
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Las grandes corporaciones son los verdaderos responsables del cambio climático.

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large corporations are the real responsible/culprits for climate change.

93
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Ellos tuvieron que abandonar su país de origen.

A

They had to leave their home country.

94
Q

El nivel del mar subirá en los próximos años.

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Sea levels will rise in the coming years.
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Sea levels will rise in the next few years.

95
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Las grandes corporaciones son responsables de verter residuos, emitir mas gases y contaminar mas en general.

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Large corporations are responsible for dumping waste, emitting more gases and polluting more in general.

96
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Es mejor comer fruta de temporada.

A

It is best to eat seasonal fruit.

97
Q

Tienes que bajar toda la calle y luego girar.

A

You have to go all the way down the street and then turn.

98
Q

La economía puede verse resentida.

A

The economy may be affected.
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The economy may suffer.

99
Q

El impacto en el medio ambiente es mínimo.

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The impact on the environment is minimal.

100
Q

El reciclaje es algo básico en una sociedad moderna.

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Recycling is a basic requirement in a modern society.

101
Q

Fui educado con esa mentalidad.

A

I was raised with that mentality (or: mindset).

102
Q

¡ya está todo listo!

A

you are all set!

103
Q

Por varias razones
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Por diversos motivos

A

For a number of reasons

104
Q

¿Con quién sueles salir? (grupo de amigos)

A

Who do you usually hang out with?

105
Q

Prefiero el muslo que la pechuga

A

I prefer the thigh (/θaɪ/) to the breast.

106
Q

Estuve lesionado de la rodilla por varios meses.

A

I had a knee injury for several months.
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I was injured in my knee for several months.

107
Q

El ministro reconoció que se había equivocado

A

The minister conceded (or: admitted) that he had been mistaken.

108
Q

Ya puedes pasar la tarjeta (al pagar)

A

You can now swipe your card.

109
Q

Deberíamos aclarar ese tema

A

We should clarify this issue (or: matter/topic)

110
Q

¿Tienes claro como encararlo?

A

Do you know how to approach it?
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Are you clear on how to approach it?

111
Q

No te impacientes

A

Don’t get impatient.

112
Q

Tienes un bollo en el capó

A

You have a dent in the hood.

113
Q

Me compré un móvil a plazos

A

I bought a cell phone on (or: in) installments.

114
Q

Despilfarré mucho dinero cuando empecé a trabajar

A

I squandered (or: wasted) a lot of money when I started working.

115
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Le pedí un préstamo a mis padres para comprarme mi primer coche

A

I borrowed money from my parents to buy my first car.

116
Q

Lee bien la letra pequeña, que no te engañen.

A

Read the fine (or: small (UK)) print carefully, don’t be fooled.

117
Q

La contraseña debe cumplir las restricciones.

A

The password must comply with the restrictions.

118
Q

Álvaro no se anda con tonterías

A

Alvaro doesn’t mess (or: fool) around.

119
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Las piezas del coche en sí no son caras, lo que cuesta dinero es la mano de obra.

A

The car parts themselves are not expensive, it’s the labour that costs the money.

120
Q

Cometió un error, no se lo eches en cara, todos cometemos errores.

A

He made a mistake, don’t hold it against him, we all make mistakes.

121
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Hace poco mas de un año de eso

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It’s been a little over a year since then (or: that)

122
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Si has tenido un mal día no lo pagues conmigo

A

If you’ve had a bad day, don’t take it out on me

123
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Me encontré mi diario de adolescente cuando limpié la habitación

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I came across (or: found) my teenage diary when I cleaned the room.

124
Q

La medicación tarda media hora en hacer efecto

A

The medication takes half an hour to kick in (or: take effect)

125
Q

Todos los días me levanto en contra de mi voluntad

A

Every day I wake up against my will

126
Q

Un hijo por familia se está convirtiendo rápidamente en la norma en algunos países

A

One child per family is fast becoming the norm in some countries

127
Q

Guardo ese regalo que me dio en persona con mucho cariño.

A

I keep that gift that he gave me in person with great affection.

128
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Consultaría primero a una persona cercana.

A

I would first consult a person close to me.

129
Q

Necesito informarme sobre el tema.

A

I need to learn (or: find out) more about the subject.

130
Q

Aún no tengo suficiente dinero para la entrada de una casa.

A

I still don’t have enough money for a down payment on a house.

131
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La mayoría de mis amigos tienen trabajos temporales, o están trabajando de prácticas.

A

Most of my friends have temporary jobs, or are working as interns.

132
Q

Es más cómodo pagar en plazos, por lo que pueda pasar.

A

It is more convenient to pay in installments, just in case.

133
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El mes que viene me caduca el gimnasio.

A

My gym membership expires next month.

134
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Empezó a quedarse calvo en su adolescencia.

A

He began to go bald in his teens.

135
Q

Odio cuando se me enredan los cables y tengo que desenrredarlos.

A

I hate it when my wires get tangled and I have to untangle them.

136
Q

Me encanta la cocina marroquí.

A

I love Moroccan cuisine (/kwɪˈziːn/)

137
Q

El tren circula por las vías.
El coche circula por la carretera.
El peatón circula por la acera.
El ciclista circula por el arcén.

A

The train runs on the tracks.
The car travels on the road.
The pedestrian walks on the sidewalk.
The cyclist rides on the shoulder.

138
Q

Tiene un regusto amargo

A

It has a bitter aftertaste.

139
Q

Ese perfume me recuerda a ella

A

That perfume reminds me of her

140
Q

Se tomó la decisión correcta

A

The right (or: correct) decision was made.

141
Q

El campeonato de tenis se retransmite en directo a varios países

A

The tennis championship is broadcast live to several different countries.

142
Q

No se hace cuanto tiempo fue eso

A

I don’t know how long ago that was

143
Q

Valoro mi libertad por encima de todas las cosas

A

I value my freedom above all else (or: all things).

144
Q

Mi casa está enfrente de la de mis padres.

A

My house is across from my parents’ house.

145
Q

Sois demasiados, …

A

There are too many of you, …

146
Q

Estoy planteandome comprar una casa a corto plazo.

A

I am considering buying a house in the short term.

147
Q

¿La cuenta por favor?

A

Can I have the check, please?

148
Q

No está en mi naturaleza no comer carne.

A

It is not in my nature not to eat meat.

149
Q

Es más poeta que novelista.

A

She’s more of a poet than a novelist.

150
Q

Solo he ido al extranjero por turismo, nunca por trabajo.

A

I have only been abroad for tourism, never for work.

151
Q

Hago 5 comidas al día.

A

I eat (or: have) 5 meals a day.

152
Q

¿Quieres que te acompañe a casa?

A

Do you want me to walk you home?

153
Q

Las fiestas de mi ciudad duran una semana.

A

The festivities in my town last a week.

154
Q

..de repente oímos un fuerte ruido.

A

All of a sudden (or: suddenly) we heard a loud noise.

155
Q

¿Puedes echarle un ojo a mi niño mientras tiro la basura?

A

Can you keep an eye on my child while I throw out the garbage?

156
Q

Es la tercera vez que te roban la documentación, tienes que ser mas cuidadosa.

A

This is the third time your identification have been stolen, you have to be more careful.

157
Q

No te preocupes, no tengo prisa.

A

Don’t worry, I’m in no hurry.

158
Q

sin reparar en gastos

A

spare no expense
- He spared no expense on the wedding

159
Q

Mike se hizo cargo de una gran parte de las responsabilidades familiares

A

Mike took over a big chunk (/tʃʌŋk/) of the family responsibilities

160
Q

¿Te lo sabes de cabeza (o: memoria)?

A

Do you know it off the top of your head?
/
Do you know it inside out?
/
Do you know it by heart?

161
Q

El numero de tablas no deja de crecer.

A

The number of tables continues to grow.
/
The number of boards is growing steadily.

162
Q

Hice algunas paradas de camino a casa.

A

I made a few stops on my way home.

163
Q

Las mujeres ya no tienen porque aguantar lo que aguantaban antes.

A

Women no longer have to put up with what they used to.

164
Q

Mi español está un poco oxidado.

A

My Spanish is a little rusty.

165
Q

Es de igual importancia

A

it’s of equal importance

166
Q

¿Cuanta paga te daban tus padres cuando eras pequeño?

A

How much allowance did your parents give you when you were a child?

167
Q

Tienes que comer corriendo (con prisa)

A

You need to eat in a hurry (or: quickly)

168
Q

Ganó la carrera de 400 metros con facilidad

A

She won the 400 meters race with ease.

169
Q

Hacía un frío de cojones, y encima, empezó a llover

A

It was freezing cold, and on top of that, it started to rain.

170
Q

Veo este trabajo solo como un trampolín hacia cosas mejores.

A

I see this job just as a stepping stone to better things.

171
Q

En Marrakech es obligatorio regatear los precios.

A

In Marrakech, it is mandatory to haggle over prices.

172
Q

El producto está en perfecto estado.

A

The product is in mint condition.

173
Q

La previsión es de cielos despejados, por lo que lo más probable es que el acto al aire libre se celebre según lo previsto.

A

The forecast predicts cloudless skies, so the outdoor event will most likely take place as planned.

174
Q

Lo tengo en la punta de la lengua, pero no me sale.

A

It’s on the tip of my tongue, but it won’t come to me.

175
Q

Las regiones de la costa tienen un acento muy marcado.

A

Coastal regions have a very strong accent.

176
Q

Estoy contento con mi nivel, pero tengo carencias.

A

I am happy with my level, but I have shortcomings.

177
Q

Un serio problema de la sanidad pública son las largas listas de espera.

A

A serious problem in public health care is the long waiting lists.

178
Q

Las grandes empresas están formadas por filiales.

A

Large companies are made up of subsidiaries (/səbˈsɪd.i.er.i/)

179
Q

Es una atención a medida

A

It is a tailor-made service

180
Q

Tengo una reserva a nombre de Miguel Angel

A

I have a reservation under the name of Miguel Angel.

181
Q

Si lo hubiera sabido..

A

If only I had known

182
Q

animales al borde de la extinción

A

animals on the brink of extinction
/
animals on the verge of extinction

183
Q

Puede ser difícil conciliar la vida laboral y personal cuando se trabaja desde casa.

A

It can be difficult (or: challenging) to balance work and home life when you work from home.

184
Q

No es sencillo compaginar los estudios con un trabajo.

A

It is not easy to combine studying with a job.
/
It is not easy to combine your studies with a full-time job.

185
Q

Los empleados están dispersos (o: diseminados) por todo el mundo

A

Employees are scattered around the world.

186
Q

tengo calambres en las piernas.

A

I have cramps in my legs.
/
My legs are cramping.

187
Q

cual es la especialidad de la casa?

A

What is the house’s specialty?

188
Q

Los dialectos regionales están desapareciendo (o: extinguiendose)

A

Regional dialects are dying out

189
Q

La sociedad ha cambiado profundamente en los últimos 50 años.

A

Society has changed profoundly over the last 50 years.

190
Q

Donde fueras, haz lo que vieras.

A

When in Rome, do as the Romans do

191
Q

Tener envidia de otra persona

A

being envious of another person
/
being jealous of another person

192
Q

Los yogures están caducados

A

The yogurts have expired.

193
Q

lento pero seguro

A

slowly but surely

194
Q

afianzar (o asentar) tus conocimientos

A

strengthen (or consolidate) your knowledge

195
Q

La victoria de la derecha en las elecciones es algo seguro.

A

The victory of the right wing in the elections is a sure thing.

196
Q

hacer la vista gorda con alto

A

turn a blind eye to something

197
Q

Estoy pasando por una mala racha

A

go through a bad/difficult/rough/sticky patch
- Andy’s going through a rough patch at the moment - his wife wants a divorce.

198
Q

Tenemos que ir un paso por delante

A

be/stay/keep one jump ahead
- The way to be successful in business is always to stay one jump ahead of your competitors.

199
Q

Me rompí la falda en la silla al levantarme

A

I tore my skirt on the chair as I stood up.

200
Q

Hasta aquí hemos llegado (hartura)

A

enough is enough

201
Q

Creo que es justo decir que tu has hecho menos trabajo que yo

A

I think it’s fair to say (that) you’ve done less of the work than I have

202
Q

Te exigen que hables 2 idiomas

A

You are required to speak 2 languages
/
You are required to speak 2 languages

203
Q

todas las miradas están puestas en él

A

all eyes are on him

204
Q

Contó un chiste sobre la muerte que me pareció de mal gusto.

A

He told a joke about death that I thought was in poor taste.

205
Q

Tenía la impresión de que no os llevabais muy bien.

A

I was under the impression (that) you didn’t get on too well.

206
Q

Si conozco a Mark tendrá uno o dos trucos bajo la manga.

A

If I know Mark he’ll have one or two tricks up his sleeve.

207
Q

Vive a base de arroz y pollo

A

Lives on rice and chicken

208
Q

El casero quería comprobar si había desperfectos.

A

The landlord wanted to check for damage.

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