Spanish general usage Flashcards

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1
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to plant in pots instead of in the soil

A

enmaceter

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2
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to join one part of a plant to another to improve characteristics

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propagar

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3
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abonar

A

to fertilize the soil and plants

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4
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to distribute resources in different areas to reduce risk.

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diversificar

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5
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rentabilizar

A

to make profitable

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6
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To examine in detail the finances or processes to ensure accuracy.

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auditoria

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7
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To make something easier or more doable, to facilitate

A

facilitar

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8
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cheaper, more economical

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más económico

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9
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since the beginning of time

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desde el inicio del tiempo

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10
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it was worth the wait

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la espera mereció la pena

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11
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don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today

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No dejar para mañana lo que puede hacer hoy

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12
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laziness

A

pereza, vagancia

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13
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to procrastinate

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postergar

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14
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I was supposed to be there …

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se suponía que yo debía estar allá …

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15
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you were supposed to …

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se suponía que tú debías …

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16
Q

gets down to work/business

A

pone manos a la obra

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17
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wearable

A

ponible

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18
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for a change

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para variar

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19
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by then

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para entonces

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20
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by the time when

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para cuando

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21
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on top of all that

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para colmo

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22
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not at all, no problem

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para nada

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23
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to go (as in food to go)

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para llevar

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24
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to be made for each other, to be a match

A

ser tal para cual

conjugate ser

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25
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it’s not a big deal

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no es para tanto

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26
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forever

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para siempre

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27
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to begin with, first of all

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para empezar

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28
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just so you know

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para que sepas

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29
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for what reason, why, what for?

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para que

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30
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to summarize

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para repasar

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31
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such-and-such

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tal para cual, tal y tal

32
Q

slow and steady

A

lento y constante

33
Q

to allow it to ferment until it doubles in size

A

permitir que fermente hasta que crezar el doble

34
Q

it’s amazing what you can do with 2 sticks and a string

A

es increíble lo que se puede hacer con 2 palos y una cuerda

35
Q

He was supposed to work …

A

se suponía que iba a trabajar …

36
Q

We discovered that both of us love grilled cheese sandwiches.

A

Descubrimos que ambos nos encanta el sandwich de queso a la parilla.

37
Q

I am not getting younger.

A

No estoy rejuveneciendo.

38
Q

It’s a basic in my life.

A

Es un basico en mi vida.

39
Q

we are similar

A

somos parecidos

40
Q

comfort, to be at ease

A

confort

41
Q

instantly, in no time

A

al instante

42
Q

I heard your expression of surprise.

A

Oí tu expresión de sorpresa.

43
Q

the most delicious coffee I have ever tasted

A

el café más rico que he probado

44
Q

part time, full time

A

a tiempo parcial, a tiempo completo

45
Q

very slowly but very detailed

A

muy lento pero muy detallado

46
Q

to take a while

A

ir para largo

47
Q

to back out

A

echar para atrás

48
Q

to be about

A

estar por

49
Q

on the contrary

A

por el contrario

50
Q

at least

A

por lo menos

51
Q

that’s why/exactly/because of that

A

por eso

52
Q

judging by

A

a juzgar por

53
Q

This week I missed some classes because I felt dizzy. I couldn’t focus and didn’t want to attend class.

A

Esta semana falté a algunos clases porque me sentía mareada. No podía concentrarme y no quería asistir a la clase.

54
Q

not high enough to cause a stroke

A

no tan alto como para un derrame cerebral

55
Q

it only happened when I bent over

A

solo pasó cuándo me incliné

56
Q

flying flip-flop

A

chancla voladora

57
Q

to wear, to carry

A

usar, llevar

58
Q

What are you going to carry for the trip?

A

Llevo lo indepensable, no quiero pagar equipaje extra

59
Q

ripped

A

rasgados

60
Q

Don’t you think it’s a good idea?

A

¿No te parece una buena idea?

61
Q

I don’t think that is so natural.

A

No creo que eso no es/no sea tan natural.

62
Q

I don’t think so.

A

Pienso que no.

63
Q

I think so. I don’t think so.

A

Opino que. Opino que no.

64
Q

the tendency to waste my money

A

la tendencía a malgastar mi dinero

65
Q

I tend to waste …

A

tiendo a malgastar …

66
Q

the tupper(ware) is reusable

A

el túper es reutilizable

67
Q

store bags are reusable

A

las bolsas de la tienda son reutilizables

68
Q

disposable

A

desechable

69
Q

to store rainwater

A

guardar agua de lluvia

70
Q

to can, to preserve

A

enlatar

71
Q

to rinse, to flush

A

enjuagar

72
Q

it has been noticed that many people prefer …

A

se ha notado que mucha gente prefiere …

73
Q

lamb

A

cordero, borrego

74
Q

uncover

A

destapar, desvelar

75
Q

to the slaughterhouses of grass-fed cattle

A

a los matadaeros de reses de pasto

76
Q

I’m sorry, I have to leave in a moment.

A

Lo siento, tengo que irme en un momento.