Spanish Verb Phrases Flashcards

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1
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Acabo de llegar.

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I have just arrived.

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Acabábamos de entrar en las casa cuando el teléfono sonó.

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We had just entered the house when the telephone rang.

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¿Conoce Ud. a María?

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Do you know Mary?

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¿Conoce Ud. bien los Estados Unidos?

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Do you know the United States well?

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¿Conoce Ud. este libro?

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Do you know this book?

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¿Conoce Ud. a Elena?

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Do you know Helen?

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Sí, (yo) la conocí anoche en casa de un amigo mío.

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Yes, I met her (for the first time) last night at the home of one of my friends.

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¿Sabe Ud. qué hora es?

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Do you know what time it is?

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¿Sabe Ud. la lección?

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Do you know the lesson?

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¿Sabe Ud. nadar?

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Do you know how to swim?

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Sí, (yo) sé nadar.

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Yes, I know how to swim.

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¿Lo sabe Ud.?

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Do you know it?

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Sí, lo supe ayer.

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Yes, I found it out yesterday.

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14
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dar a

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to face

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15
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El comedor da al jardín.

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The dining room faces the garden.

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16
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dar con algo

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to find something, to come upon something

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17
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Esta mañana di con dinero en la calle.

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This morning I found money in the street.

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dar con alguien

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to meet someone, to run into someone, to come across someone, to find someone

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Anoche, di con mi amiga Elena en el cine.

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Last night I met my friend Helen at the movies.

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20
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dar cuerda al reloj

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to wind a watch

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21
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dar de beber a

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to give something to drink to

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22
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dar de comer a

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to feed, to give something to eat to

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23
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Me gusta dar de comer a los pájaros en el parque.

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I like to feed the birds in the park.

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24
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dar en

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to hit against, to strike against

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25
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dar en el blanco

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to hit the target, to hit it right

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26
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dar gritos

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to shout

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27
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dar la bienvenida

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to welcome

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28
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dar la hora

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to strike the hour

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29
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dar la mano a alguien

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to shake hands with someone

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30
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dar las buenas noches a alguien

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to say good evening (good night) to someone

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dar las gracias a alguien

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to thank someone

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32
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dar los buenos días a alguien

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to say good morning (hello) to someone

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33
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dar por + past part.

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to consider

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34
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Lo doy por perdido.

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I consider it lost.

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35
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dar recuerdos a

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to give one’s regards (best wishes) to

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36
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dar un abrazo

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to embrace

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37
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dar un paseo

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to take a walk

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38
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dar un paseo a caballo

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to go horseback riding

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39
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dar un paseo en atomóvil

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to go for a drive

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40
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dar una vuelta

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to go for a short walk, to go for a stroll

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41
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dar unas palmadas

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to clap one’s hands

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42
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dar voces

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to shout

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43
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darse cuenta de

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to realize, to be aware of, to take into account

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44
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darse la mano

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to shake hands with each other

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45
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darse por + past part.

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to consider oneself

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46
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Me doy por insultado.

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I consider myself insulted.

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47
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darse prisa

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to hurry

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48
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Debo estudiar esta noche pero estoy cansado y no me siento bien.

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I ought to study tonight but I am tired and I do not feel well. (use of deber, deber de and tener que)

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49
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deber de + inf. (use)

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Used to express a supposition, something that is probable.

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50
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deber (use)

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Use deber when you want to express a moral obligation, something you ought to do but that you may or may not actually do.

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51
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tener que (use)

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Use tener que when you want to say that you have to do something.

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52
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No puedo salir esta noche porque tengo que estudiar.

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I cannot go out tonight because I have to study.

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53
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decirle al oído

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to whisper in one’s ear

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54
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dicho y hecho

A

no sooner said than done

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55
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Es decir

A

That is to say…

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56
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querer decir

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to mean

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57
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¿Qué quiere decir este muchacho?

A

What does this boy mean?

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58
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dejar (use)

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Use dejar when you leave someone or when you leave something behind you.

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El alumno dejó sus libros en la sala de clase.

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The pupil left his books in the classroom.

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60
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Déjelo!

A

Let it! (Leave it!)

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61
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salir de (use)

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Use salir de when you mean to leave in the sense of to go out of (a place).

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62
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El alumno salió de la sala de clase.

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The pupil left the classroom.

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63
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¿Dónde está su madre? Mi madre salió.

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Where is your mother? My mother went out.

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dejar de + inf. (use)

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Use dejar de + inf. when you mean to stop or to fail to.

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65
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Los alumnos dejaron de hablar cuando la profesora entró en la sala de clase.

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The students stopped talking when the teacher came into the classroom.

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66
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¡No deje Ud. de llamarme!

A

Don’t fail to call me!

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67
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Dejar caer

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to drop

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68
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Luis dejó caer sus libros.

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Louis dropped his books.

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69
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está bien

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all right, okay

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70
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estar a punto de + inf.

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to be about + inf.

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71
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Estoy a punto de salir.

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I am about to go out.

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72
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estar a sus anchas

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to be comfortable

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73
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estar aburrido (aburrida)

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to be bored

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74
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estar al día

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to be up to date

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75
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estar bien

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to be well

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76
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estar conforme con

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to be in agreement with

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77
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estar de acuerdo

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to agree

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78
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estar de acuerdo con

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to be in agreement with

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79
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estar de boga

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to be in fashion, to be fashionable

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80
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estar de buenas

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to be in a good mood

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81
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estar de más

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to be unnecessary

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82
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estar de pie

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to be standing

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83
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estar de vuelta

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to be back

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84
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estar en boga

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to be in fashion, to be fashionable

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85
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estar listo (lista)

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to be ready

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86
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estar mal

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to be ill

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87
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estar para + inf.

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to be about to

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88
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Estoy para salir

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I am about to go out.

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89
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estar por

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to be in favor of

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90
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no estar para bromas

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not to be in the mood for jokes

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gastar (use)

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Use gastar when you spend money.

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No me gusta gastar mucho dinero.

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I do not like to spend much money.

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pasar (use)

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Use pasar when you spend time.

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94
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Me gustaría pasar un año en España.

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I would like to spend a year in Spain.

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Me gusta el helado.

A

Ice cream is pleasing to me (To me ice cream is pleasing)

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96
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A Roberto le gusta el helado.

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Robert likes ice cream, or “To Robert, ice cream is pleasing to him.”

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97
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Me gusta el café.

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I like coffee.

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98
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Me gustan el café y la leche.

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I like coffee and milk, or “Coffee and milk are pleasing to me.”

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A los muchachos y a las muchachas les gusta jugar.

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Boys and girls like to play, or “To play is pleasing to them, to boys and girls.”

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100
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Me gusta leer.

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I like to read.

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101
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Te gusta leer.

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You (familiar) like to read.

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102
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A Felipe le gusta el helado.

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Philip likes ice cream.

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103
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Al chico le gusta la leche.

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The boy likes milk.

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104
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A Carlota le gusta bailar.

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Charlotte likes to dance.

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105
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A las chicas les gustó el libro.

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The girls liked the book.

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106
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Nos gustó el cuento.

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We liked the story.

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107
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¿Le gusta a Ud. el español?

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Do you like Spanish?

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108
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A Pedro y a Ana les gustó la película.

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Peter and Anna liked the film.

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109
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A mi amigo le gustaron los chocolates.

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My friend liked the chocolates, or “The chocolates were pleasing (pleased) to him (to my friend).”

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110
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ha habido…

A

there has been…, there have been…

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111
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había…

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there was…, there were…

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112
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habrá…

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there will be…

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113
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habría…

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there would be…

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114
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hubo…

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there was…, there were…

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115
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haber + de + inf. (use)

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Is equivalent to the English use of “to be supposed to…” or “to be to…”

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116
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María ha de traer un pastel, you he de traer el helado, y mis amigos han de traer sus discos.

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Mary is supposed to bring a pie, I am supposed to bring the ice cream, and my friends are to bring their records.

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117
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tener (use)

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The verb tener is used to mean “to have” in the sense of “to possess” or “to hold”

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118
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Tengo un perro y un gato.

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I have a dog and a cat.

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119
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Tengo un lápiz en la mano.

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I have (am holding) a pencil in my hand.

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120
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Ayer mi padre tuvo un cheque.

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Yesterday my father received a check.

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121
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hay

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there are

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122
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Hay muchos libros en la mesa.

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There are many books on the table.

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123
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Hay que + inf.

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One must (impersonal expression that denotes an obligation)

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124
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Hay que estudiar para aprender.

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It is necessary to study in order to learn.

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125
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Hay que comer para vivir.

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One must eat in order to live.

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126
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hace poco

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a little while ago

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127
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hace un año

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a year ago

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128
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Hace un mes que partió el señor Molina.

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Mr. Molina left one month ago.

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129
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hace una hora

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an hour ago

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130
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hacer caso de

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to pay attention to

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131
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hacer daño a algo

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to harm something

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132
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hacer de

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to act as

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133
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El señor González siempre hace de jefe.

A

Mr. Gonzalez always acts as a boss.

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134
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hacer el baúl

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to pack one’s trunk

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135
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hacer el favor de + inf.

A

please

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136
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Haga Ud. el favor de entrar.

A

Please come in.

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137
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hacer el papel de

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to play the role of

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138
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hacer la maleta

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to pack one’s suitcase

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139
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hacer pedazos

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to smash, to break, to tear into pieces

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140
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hacer un viaje

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to take a trip

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141
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hacer una broma

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to play a joke

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142
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hacer una pregunta

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to ask a question

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143
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hacer una visita

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to pay a visit

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144
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hacerle falta

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to need

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145
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A Juan le hace falta un lápiz.

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John needs a pencil.

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146
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hacerse

A

to become

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147
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Elena se hizo dentista.

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Helen became a dentist.

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148
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hacerse daño

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to hurt oneself, to harm oneself

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149
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hacerse tarde

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to be getting late

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150
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Vámonos; se hace tarde.

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Let’s leave; it’s getting late.

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151
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¿Cuánto tiempo hace que + present tense…? (use)

A

Use this formula when you want to ask “How long + the present perfect tense in English

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152
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¿Cuánto tiempo hace que Ud. estudia español?

A

How long have you been studying Spanish?

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153
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¿Cuánto tiempo hace que Ud. espera el autobús?

A

How long have you been waiting for the bus?

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154
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Hace + length of time + que + present tense (use)

A

This formula is the usual answer to the questions: ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que + present tense…?

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155
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Hace tres años que estudio español.

A

I have been studying Spanish for three years.

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156
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¿Cuántos años hace que Ud. estudia español?

A

How many years have you been studying Spanish?

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157
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¿Cuántas horas hace que Ud. mira la televisión?

A

How many hours have you been watching television?

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158
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¿Desde cuándo + present tense…? EXAMPLE: ¿Desde cuándo estudia Ud. español?

A

How long have you been studying Spanish?

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159
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Present tense + desde hace + length of time EXAMPLE: Estudio español desde hace tres años.

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I have been studying Spanish for three years.

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160
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¿Cuántos tiempo hacía que + imperfect tense (use)

A

If the action of the verb began in the past and ended in the past, use the imperfect tense. Equivalent to “How long + past perfect tense”

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161
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¿Cuánto tiempo hacía que Ud. hablaba cuando entré en la sala de clase?

A

How long had you been talking when I entered into the classroom?

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162
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Hacía + length of time + que + imperfect tense (use)

A

The imperfect tense of the verb is used here because the action began in the past and ended in the past; it is not going on at the present moment.

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163
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Hacía una hora que yo hablaba cuando Ud. entró en la sala de clase.

A

I had been talking for one hour when you entered the classroom.

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164
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¿Desde cuándo + imperfect tense…? EXAMPLE: ¿Desde cuándo hablaba Ud. cuando yo entré en la sala de clase?

A

How long had you been talking when I entered into the classroom?

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165
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Imperfect tense + desde hacía + length of time EXAMPLE: (Yo) hablaba desde hacía una hora cuando Ud. entró en la sala de clase.

A

I had been talking for one hour when you entered into the classroom.

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166
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ir (use)

A

Use ir when you simply mean “to go”

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167
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Voy al cine.

A

I am going to the movies.

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168
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irse

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Use irse when you mean “to leave” in the sense of “to go away.”

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169
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Mis padres se fueron al campo para visitar a mis abuelos.

A

My parents left for (went away to) the country to visit my grandparents.

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170
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ir a caballo

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to ride horseback

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171
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ir a medias

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to go halves

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172
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ir a pie

A

to walk (to go on foot)

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173
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ir bien

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to get along well

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174
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ir con tiento

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to go quietly, softly

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175
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ir delante

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to go ahead

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176
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ir por

A

to go for, to go ahead

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177
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irse de prisa

A

to rush away

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178
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¡Qué va!

A

Nonsense! Rubbish!

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179
Q

¡Vaya!

A

You don’t say!

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180
Q

Vaya con Dios.

A

God be with you.

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181
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jugar (use)

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Jugar a means to play a sport, a game.

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182
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¿Juega Ud. al tenis?

A

Do you play tennis?

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183
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Me gusta jugar a la pelota.

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I like to play ball.

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184
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tocar (use)

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The verb tocar means to play a musical instrument, is commonly used as “to be one’s turn,” and used as “to touch.”

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185
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¿A quién le toca?

A

Whose turn is it?

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186
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Le toca a Juan.

A

It is John’s turn.

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187
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Alguien toca a la puerta.

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Someone is knocking on (at) the door.

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188
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llegar a ser (use)

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to become. Use llegar a ser + a noun. The noun indicates the goal that you are striving for. EXAMPLE: to become a doctor, to become a teacher

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189
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Quiero llegar a ser doctor.

A

I want to become a doctor.

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190
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Hacerse (use)

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to become, indicates the goal that you are striving for.

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191
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Juan se hizo abogado.

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John became a lawyer.

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192
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ponerse + an adj. (use)

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The adj. indicates the state or condition (physical or mental) that you have become. EXAMPLE: to become pale, to become sick

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193
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Cuando vi el accidente, me puse pálido.

A

When I saw the accident, I became pale.

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194
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Mi madre se puso triste al oír la noticia desgraciada.

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My mother became sad upon hearing the unfortunate news.

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195
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llevar (use)

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LLevar means to take in the sense of carry or transport from place to place. It is also used when you “take someone somewhere.” It is also used to mean “to wear”

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196
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José llevó la silla de la cocina al comedor.

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Joseph took the chair from the kitchen to the dining room.

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197
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Pedro llevó a María al baile anoche.

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Peter took Mary to the dance last night.

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198
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María, ¿por qué llevas la falda nueva?

A

Mary, why are you wearing your new skirt?

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199
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tomar (use)

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Tomar means “to take” in the sense of grab or catch.

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200
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La profesora tomó el libro y comenzó a leer a la clase.

A

The teacher took the book and began to read to the class.

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201
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Mi amigo tomó el tren esta mañana a las siete.

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My friend took the train this morning at seven o’clock.

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202
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pedir (use)

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Pedir means to ask for something or to request.

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203
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El alumno pidió un lápiz al profesor.

A

The pupil asked the teacher for a pencil.

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204
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preguntar (use)

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Preguntar means “to inquire, to ask a question.”

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205
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La alumna preguntó a la profesora cómo estaba.

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The pupil asked the teacher how she was.

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206
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pensar de vs pensar en

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Both mean “to think of”. Pensar is used with the prep. “de” when you ask someone what he/she thinks of someone or something, when you ask for someone’s opinion. Pensar is used with the prep. “en” when you ask someone what or whom he/she is thinking about.

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207
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¿Qué piensa Ud. de este libro?

A

What do you think of this book?

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208
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Pienso que es bueno.

A

I think that it is good.

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209
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Miguel, no hablas mucho; ¿en qué piensas?

A

Michael, you are not talking much; of what are you thinking? (what are you thinking of?)

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210
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Pienso en las vacaciones de verano.

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I’m thinking of summer vacation.

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211
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poder vs saber

A

Both verbs mean “can”. Poder means “can” in the sense of “ability”. Saber means “can” in the sense of “to know how”. In the preterit tense “poder” has the special meaning of “succeeded”. In the preterit tense, “saber” has the special meaning of “found out”.

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212
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poder EXAMPLE: No puedo ayudarle; lo siento.

A

I cannot (am unable to) help you; I’m sorry.

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213
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saber EXAMPLE: Este niño no sabe contar.

A

This child can’t (does not know how to) count.

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214
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poder EXAMPLE: Después de algunos minutos, Juan pudo abrir la puerta.

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After a few minutes, John succeeded in opening the door.

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215
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saber EXAMPLE: Lo supe ayer.

A

I found it out yesterday.

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216
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no poder más

A

to be exhausted, to be all in

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217
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No puede ser.

A

It’s impossible. (It can’t be.)

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218
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al poner del sol

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at sunset

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219
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poner coto a

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to put a stop to

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220
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poner el dedo en la llaga

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to hit the nail right on the head

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221
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poner en claro

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to explain simply and clearly

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222
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poner en duda

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to doubt, to question

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223
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poner en marcha

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to set in motion

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224
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poner en ridículo

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to ridicule

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225
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poner los puntos sobre las íes

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to mind one’s p’s and q’s; to mind one’s own business; to dot the i’s

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226
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poner por escrito

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to put in writing

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227
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ponerse de acuardo

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to reach an agreement

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228
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ponerse cómodo

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to make oneself at home

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229
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ponerse en marcha

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to start (out)

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230
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ponerse mal

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to get sick

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231
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Debe de ser…

A

It is probably…

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232
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Debe ser…

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It ought to be…

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233
Q

Es de lamentar.

A

It’s too bad.

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234
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Es de mi agrado.

A

It’s to my liking.

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235
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Es hora de…

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It is time to…

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236
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Es lástima or Es una lástima.

A

It’s a pity; It’s too bad.

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237
Q

Es que…

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The fact is…

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238
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para ser

A

in spite of being

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239
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Para ser tan viejo, él es muy ágil.

A

In spite of being so old, he is very nimble.

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240
Q

sea lo que sea

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whatever it may be

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241
Q

ser aficionado a

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to be a fan of

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242
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Soy aficionado al béisbol.

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I’m a baseball fan.

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243
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ser amable con

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to be kind to

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Mi profesora de español es amable conmigo.

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My Spanish teacher is kind to me.

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ser todo oídos

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to be all ears

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Te escucho; soy todo oídos.

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I’m listening to you; I’m all ears.

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247
Q

si no fuera por…

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if it were not for…

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248
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ser vs estar

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Both mean “to be”. Generally speaking, use “ser” when you want to express “to be”. Use “estar” when “to be” is used for Health, Location, State or Condition, To form the progressive present of a verb, To form the progressive past of a verb.

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249
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estar Health EXAMPLE: ¿Cómo está Ud.?

A

How are you?

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estar Health EXAMPLE: Estoy bien.:

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I am well.

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estar Health EXAMPLE: Estoy enfermo (enferma).

A

I am sick.

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estar Location EXAMPLE: Estoy en la sala de clase.

A

I am in the classroom.

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estar Location EXAMPLE: La escuela está lejos.

A

The school is far.

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estar Location EXAMPLE: Barcelona está en España.

A

Barcelona is (located) in Spain.

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estar Location EXAMPLE: Los libros están en la mesa.

A

The books are on the table.

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256
Q

estar State or Condition EXAMPLE: Estoy contento (contenta).

A

I am happy.

257
Q

estar State or Condition EXAMPLE: Los alumnos están cansados. (Las alumnas están cansadas.)

A

The students are tired.

258
Q

estar State or Condition persons EXAMPLE: María está triste hoy.

A

Mary is sad today.

259
Q

estar State or Condition persons EXAMPLE: Estoy listo (lista).

A

I am ready.

260
Q

estar State or Condition persons EXAMPLE: Estoy pálido (pálida).

A

I am pale.

261
Q

estar State or Condition persons EXAMPLE: Estoy ocupado (ocupada).

A

I am busy.

262
Q

estar State or Condition persons EXAMPLE: Estoy seguro (segura).

A

I am sure.

263
Q

estar State or Condition persons EXAMPLE: Este hombre está vivo.

A

This man is alive.

264
Q

estar State or Condition persons EXAMPLE: Ese hombre está muerto.

A

That man is dead.

265
Q

estar State or Condition persons EXAMPLE: Este hombre está borracho.

A

This man is drunk.

266
Q

estar State or Condition things and place EXAMPLE: La ventana está abierta.

A

The window is open.

267
Q

estar State or Condition things and place EXAMPLE: La taza está llena.

A

The cup is full.

268
Q

estar State or Condition things and place EXAMPLE: El té está caliente.

A

The tea is hot.

269
Q

estar State or Condition things and place EXAMPLE: La limonada está fría.

A

The lemonade is cold.

270
Q

estar State or Condition things and place EXAMPLE: La biblioteca está cerrada los domingos.

A

The library is closed on Sundays.

271
Q

estar EXAMPLE: Estoy estudiando en mi cuarto y no puedo salir esta noche.

A

I am studying in my room and I cannot go out tonight.

272
Q

estar EXAMPLE: Mi hermano estaba leyendo cuando (yo) entré en el cuarto.

A

My brother was reading when I entered (came into) the room.

273
Q

ser aburrido

A

to be boring

274
Q

ser de

A

to belong to

275
Q

Este libro es de María.

A

This book is Mary’s.

276
Q

ser de rigor

A

to be indispensable

277
Q

ser de ver

A

to be worth seeing

278
Q

ser listo (lista)

A

to be clever

279
Q

estar aburrido (aburrida)

A

to be bored

280
Q

estar de buenas

A

to be lucky

281
Q

estar de buen humor

A

to be in good spirits, a good mood

282
Q

estar listo (lista)

A

to be ready

283
Q

¿Cuántos años tienes? or ¿Cuántos años tiene Ud.?

A

How old are you?

284
Q

Tengo diez y seis años.

A

I am sixteen years old.

285
Q

¿Qué tienes? or ¿Qué tiene Ud.?

A

What’s the matter? or What’s the matter with you?

286
Q

No tengo nada.

A

There’s nothing wrong; There’s nothing the matter (with me).

287
Q

tener algo que hacer

A

to have something to do

288
Q

tener apetito

A

to have an appetite

289
Q

tener calor

A

to fell (to be) warm (persons)

290
Q

tener cuidado

A

to be careful

291
Q

tener cuidado

A

to be careful

292
Q

tener dolor de cabeza

A

to have a headache

293
Q

tener dolor de estómago

A

to have a stomach ache

294
Q

tener en cuenta

A

to take into account

295
Q

tener éxito

A

to be successful

296
Q

tener frío

A

to feel (to be) cold (persons)

297
Q

tener ganas de + inf.

A

to feel like + pres. part.

298
Q

Tengo ganas de tomar un helado.

A

I feel like having an ice cream.

299
Q

tener gusto en + inf.

A

to be glad + inf.

300
Q

Tengo mucho gusto en conocerle.

A

I am very glad to meet you.

301
Q

tener hambre

A

to feel (to be) hungry

302
Q

tener la bondad de

A

please, please be good enough to…

303
Q

Tenga la bondad de cerrar la puerta.

A

Please close the door.

304
Q

tener la culpa de algo

A

to take the blame for something, to be to blame for seomthing

305
Q

Tengo la culpa de eso.

A

I am to blame for that.

306
Q

tener lugar

A

to take place

307
Q

El accidente tuvo lugar anoche.

A

The accident took place last night.

308
Q

tener miedo de

A

to be afraid of

309
Q

tener mucha sed

A

to feel (to be) very thirsty (persons)

310
Q

tener mucho calor

A

to feel (to be) very warm (persons)

311
Q

tener mucho frío

A

to feel (to be) very cold (persons)

312
Q

tener mucho que hacer

A

to have a lot to do

313
Q

tener poco que hacer

A

to have little to do

314
Q

tener por

A

to consider as

315
Q

tener prisa

A

to be in a hurry

316
Q

tener que + inf.

A

to have + inf.

317
Q

Tengo que estudiar.

A

I have to study.

318
Q

tener que ver con

A

to have to do with

319
Q

No tengo nada que ver con él.

A

I have nothing to do with him.

320
Q

tener razón

A

to be right

321
Q

Usted tiene razón.

A

You are right.

322
Q

no tener razón

A

to be wrong

323
Q

Usted no tiene razón.

A

You are wrong.

324
Q

tener sed

A

to feel (to be) thirsty (persons)

325
Q

tener sueño

A

to feel (to be) sleepy

326
Q

tener suerte

A

to be lucky

327
Q

tener verguenza de

A

to be ashamed of

328
Q

tenerse en pie

A

to stand

329
Q

volver vs devolver

A

Both mean “to return”. Volver means “to return” in the sens of “to come back”. Volver synonym is regresar. Devolver means “to return” in the sense of “to give back”.

330
Q

volver EXAMPLE: Voy a volver a casa.

A

I am going to return home.

331
Q

regresar EXAMPLE: Los muchachos regresaron a las ocho de la noche.

A

The boys came back (returned) at eight o’clock.

332
Q

devolver EXAMPLE: Voy a devolver el libro a la biblioteca.

A

I am going to return the book to the library.

333
Q

A Dios rogando y con el mazo dando.

A

Put your faith in God and keep your powder dry. (Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.)

334
Q

Anda despacio que tengo prisa.

A

Make haste slowly.

335
Q

Cuando el gato va a sus devociones, bailan los ratones.

A

When the cat is away, the mice will play.

336
Q

Dicho y hecho.

A

No sooner said than done.

337
Q

Dime con quien andas y te diré quien eres.

A

Tell me who your firneds are and I will tell you who you are.

338
Q

La práctica hace maestro al novicio.

A

Practice makes perfect.

339
Q

El que mucho abarca poco aprieta.

A

Do not bite off more than you can chew.

340
Q

El que no se aventura no cruza la mar: Quien no se arriesga no pasa la mar.

A

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

341
Q

El tiempo da buen consejo.

A

Time will tell.

342
Q

Más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando.

A

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

343
Q

Más vale tarde que nunca.

A

Better late than never.

344
Q

Mientras hay vida hay esperanza.

A

Where there is life there is hope.

345
Q

Perro que ladra no muerde.

A

A barking dog does not bite.

346
Q

Piedra movediza, el moho no la cobikja.

A

A rolling stone gathers no moss.

347
Q

Querer es poder.

A

Where there’s a will there’s a way.

348
Q

Quien canta su mal espanta.

A

When you sing you drive away your grief.

349
Q

Quien siembra vientos recoge tempestades.

A

If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind.

350
Q

Si a Roma fueres, haz como vieres.

A

When in Rome do as the Romans do.

351
Q

Ver y creer. or Ver es creer.

A

Seeing is believing.

352
Q

¿Qué tiempo hace?

A

What is the weather like?

353
Q

Hace buen tiempo.

A

The weather is good.

354
Q

Hace calor.

A

It is warm (hot).

355
Q

Hace fresco hoy.

A

It is cool today.

356
Q

Hace frío.

A

It is cold.

357
Q

Hace mal tiempo.

A

The weather is bad.

358
Q

Hace sol.

A

It is sunny.

359
Q

Hace viento.

A

It is windy.

360
Q

¿Qué tiempo hacía cuando usted salió esta mañana?

A

What was the weather like when you went out this morning?

361
Q

Hacía mucho frío ayer por la noche.

A

It was very cold yesterday evening.

362
Q

Hacía mucho viento.

A

It was very windy.

363
Q

¿Qué tiempo hará mañana?

A

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

364
Q

Se dice que hará mucho calor.

A

They say it will be very hot.

365
Q

Hay lodo.

A

It is muddy.

366
Q

Había lodo.

A

It was muddy.

367
Q

Hay luna.

A

The moon is shining. or There is moonlight.

368
Q

Había luna ayer por la noche.

A

There was moonlight yesterday evening.

369
Q

¿Hay mucha nieve aquíen el invierno?

A

Is there much snow here in winter?

370
Q

Hay neblina.

A

It is foggy.

371
Q

Había mucha neblina.

A

It was very foggy.

372
Q

Hay polvo.

A

It is dusty.

373
Q

Había mucho polvo.

A

It was very dusty.

374
Q

Está lloviendo ahora.

A

It is raining now.

375
Q

Está nevando.

A

It is snowing.

376
Q

Esta mañana llovía cuando tomé el autobús

A

This morning it was raining when I took the bus.

377
Q

Estaba lloviendo cuando tomé el autobús

A

It was raining when I took the bus.

378
Q

Estaba nevando cuando me desperté.

A

It was snowing when I woke up.

379
Q

¿Nieva mucho aquí en el invierno?

A

Does it snow much here in winter?

380
Q

Las estrellas brillan.

A

The stars are shining.

381
Q

¿Le gusta a usted la lluvia?

A

Do you like rain?

382
Q

¿Le gusta a usted la nieve?

A

Do you like snow?

383
Q

apresurarse a

A

to hasten to, to hurry to

384
Q

dirigirse a

A

to go to, to go toward

385
Q

ir a

A

to go to

386
Q

regresar a

A

to return to

387
Q

salir a

A

to go out to

388
Q

venir a

A

to come to

389
Q

volver a

A

to return to

390
Q

Me apresuré a tomar el tren.

A

I hurried to take the train.

391
Q

El profesor se dirigió a abrir la puerta.

A

The teacher went to open the door.

392
Q

María fue a comer.

A

Mary went to eat.

393
Q

acertar a

A

to happen to

394
Q

acostumbrarse a

A

to become used to, to become accustomed to

395
Q

aficionarse a hacer algo

A

to become fond of doing something

396
Q

alcanzar a

A

to succeed in (doing something)

397
Q

aprender a

A

to learn to, to learn how to

398
Q

aspirar a

A

to aspire to

399
Q

atreverse a

A

to dare to

400
Q

ayudar a (hacer algo)

A

to help to

401
Q

comenzar a

A

to begin to

402
Q

condenar a

A

to condemn to

403
Q

convidar a

A

to invite to

404
Q

decidirse a

A

to decide to

405
Q

dedicarse a

A

to devote oneself to

406
Q

detenerse a

A

to pause to, to stop to

407
Q

disponerse a

A

to get ready to

408
Q

echarse a

A

to begin to, to start to

409
Q

empezar a

A

to begin to, to start to

410
Q

enseñar a

A

to teach to

411
Q

exponerse a

A

to run the risk of

412
Q

invitar a

A

to invite to

413
Q

negarse a

A

to refuse to

414
Q

obligar a

A

to oblige to, to obligate to

415
Q

ponerse a

A

to begin to, to start to

416
Q

prepararse a

A

to prepare (oneself) to

417
Q

principiar a

A

to begin to, to start to

418
Q

resignarse a

A

to resign oneself to

419
Q

resolverse a

A

to make up one’s mind to

420
Q

someter a

A

to submit to, to subdue to

421
Q

venir a

A

to end up by

422
Q

volver a

A

to (do something) again

423
Q

Me acostumbré a estudiar mis lecciones todas las noches.

A

I became used to studying my lessons every evening.

424
Q

No me atreví a responder.

A

I did not dare to answer.

425
Q

El hombre comenzó a llorar.

A

The man began to cry.

426
Q

Me dispuse a salir.

A

I got ready to go out.

427
Q

Me eché a llorar.

A

I began to cry.

428
Q

El señor Gómez se negó a ir.

A

Mr. Gomez refused to go.

429
Q

Juana se puso a correr.

A

Jane began to run.

430
Q

El muchacho volvió a jugar.

A

The boy played again.

431
Q

acercarse a

A

to approach

432
Q

acostumbrarse a

A

to become accustomed to, to become used to

433
Q

aficionarse a

A

to become fond of

434
Q

asemejarse a

A

to resemble, to look like

435
Q

asistir a

A

to attend, to be present at

436
Q

asomarse a

A

to appear at

437
Q

cuidar a alguien

A

to take care of someone

438
Q

dar a

A

to face, to overlook, to look out upon, to look out over

439
Q

dedicarse a

A

to devote oneself to

440
Q

echar una carta alcorreo

A

to mail, to post a letter

441
Q

echar la culpa a alguien

A

to blame someone, to put the blame on someone

442
Q

jugar a

A

to play (a game, sport, cards)

443
Q

llegar a ser

A

to become

444
Q

llevar a cabo

A

to carry out, to accomplish

445
Q

oler a

A

to smell of, to smell like

446
Q

parecerse a

A

to resemble, to look like

447
Q

querer a

A

to love

448
Q

saber a

A

to taste of, to taste like, to have the flavor of

449
Q

ser aficionado a

A

to be fond of, to be a fan of

450
Q

sonar a

A

to sound like

451
Q

subir a

A

to get on, to get into (a bus, a train, a vehicle)

452
Q

tocarle a una persona

A

to be a person’s turn

453
Q

Nos acercamos a la ciudad.

A

We are approaching the city.

454
Q

Una muchacha bonita se asomó a la puerta.

A

A pretty girl appeared at the door.

455
Q

Mi cuarto da al jardín.

A

My room faces the garden.

456
Q

Me dedico a mis estudios.

A

I devote myself to my studies.

457
Q

Me gusta jugar al tenis.

A

I like to play tennis.

458
Q

Enrique llegó a ser profesor de matemáticas.

A

Henry became a mathematics teacher.

459
Q

Jorge llevó a cabo sus responsabilidades.

A

George carried out his responsibilities.

460
Q

Mi hermano se parece a mi padre y yo me parezco a mi madre.

A

My brother resembles my father and I resemble my mother.

461
Q

Quiero a mi patria.

A

I love my country.

462
Q

Soy aficionado a los deportes.

A

I am fond of sports.

463
Q

Subí al tren.

A

I got on the train.

464
Q

Le toca a Juan.

A

It is John’s turn.

465
Q

amenazar con

A

to threaten to

466
Q

contar con

A

to count on, to rely on

467
Q

contentarse con

A

to be satisfied with

468
Q

soñar con

A

to dream of, to dream about

469
Q

Cuento con tener éxito.

A

I am counting on being successful.

470
Q

Me contento con quedarme en casa.

A

I am satisfied with staying at home.

471
Q

Sueño con ir a Chile.

A

I dream of going to Chile.

472
Q

acabar con

A

to finish, to put an end to, to make an end of, to finish off

473
Q

casarse con

A

to marry, to get married to

474
Q

conformarse con

A

to put up with

475
Q

contar con

A

to count on, to rely on

476
Q

contentarse con

A

to be satisfied with

477
Q

cumplir con

A

to fulfill

478
Q

dar con

A

to meet, to find, to come upon

479
Q

encontrarse con

A

to run into, to meet by chance

480
Q

entenderse con

A

to come to an understanding with

481
Q

meterse con

A

to pick a quarrel with

482
Q

quedarse con

A

to keep, to hold on to

483
Q

soñar con

A

to dream of, to dream about

484
Q

tropezar con

A

to come upon, to run across unexpectedly, to run into

485
Q

José se casó con Ana.

A

Joseph married Anna.

486
Q

Me conformo con tus ideas.

A

I put up with your ideas.

487
Q

Contamos con nuestros padres.

A

We count on our parents.

488
Q

Me contento con poco dinero.

A

I am satisfied with little money.

489
Q

Siempre cumplo con mi promesa.

A

I always fulfill my promise.

490
Q

Anoche di con mis amigos en el cine.

A

Last night I met my firneds at the movies.

491
Q

Ayer por la tarde me encontré con un amigo mío.

A

Yesterday afternoon I ran into a friend of mine.

492
Q

Me quedo con el dinero.

A

I am keeping the money; I am holding on to the money.

493
Q

Sueño con un verano agradable.

A

I am dreaming of a pleasant summer.

494
Q

acabar de

A

to have just

495
Q

acordarse de

A

to remember to

496
Q

alegrarse de

A

to be glad to

497
Q

arrepentirse de

A

to repent

498
Q

cansarse de

A

to become tired of

499
Q

cesar de

A

to cease, to stop

500
Q

dejar de

A

to stop, to fail to

501
Q

encargarse de

A

to take charge of

502
Q

ocuparse de

A

to be busy with, to attend to

503
Q

olvidarse de

A

to forget to

504
Q

tratar de

A

to try to

505
Q

tratarse de

A

to be a question of

506
Q

Guillermo acaba de llegar.

A

William has just arrived.

507
Q

Felipe acababa de partir.

A

Philip had just left.

508
Q

Me alegro de hablarle.

A

I am glad to talk to you.

509
Q

Me canso de esperar el autobús.

A

I’m getting tired of waiting for the bus.

510
Q

Cesó de llover.

A

It stopped raining.

511
Q

Jaime dejó de escribir la redacción.

A

James failed to write the composition.

512
Q

Mi padre se ocupa de preparar la comida.

A

My father is busy preparing the meal.

513
Q

Andrés se olvidó de estudiar.

A

Andrew forgot to study.

514
Q

Siempre trato de hacer un buen trabajo.

A

I always try to do a good job.

515
Q

Se trata de abstenerse.

A

It is a question of abstaining.

516
Q

abusar de

A

to abuse, to overindulge in

517
Q

acordarse de

A

to remember

518
Q

alejarse de

A

to go away from

519
Q

apartarse de

A

to keep away from

520
Q

apoderarse de

A

to take possession of

521
Q

aprovecharse de

A

to take advantage of

522
Q

bajar de

A

to get out of, to descend from, to get off

523
Q

burlarse de

A

to make fun of

524
Q

cambiar de

A

to change (trains, buses, clothes, etc.)

525
Q

cansarse de

A

to become tired of

526
Q

carecer de

A

to lack

527
Q

compadecerse de

A

to feel sorry for, to pity, to sympathize with

528
Q

constar de

A

to sonsist of

529
Q

cuidar de algo

A

to take care of something

530
Q

depender de

A

to depend on

531
Q

despedirse de

A

to say good-bye to, to take leave of

532
Q

despojarse de

A

to take off (clothing)

533
Q

disfrutar de

A

to enjoy

534
Q

enamorarse de

A

to fall in love with

535
Q

encogerse de hombros

A

to shrug one’s shoulders

536
Q

enterarse de

A

to find out about

537
Q

fiarse de alguien

A

to trust someone

538
Q

gozar de algo

A

to enjoy something

539
Q

ocuparse de

A

to be busy with, to attend to

540
Q

oír hablar de

A

to ehar of, to hear about

541
Q

olvidarse de

A

to forget

542
Q

pensar de

A

to think of

543
Q

perder de vista

A

to lose sight of

544
Q

ponerse de acuerdo

A

to come to an agreement

545
Q

preocuparse de

A

to worry about, to be concerned about

546
Q

quejarse de

A

to complain about

547
Q

reírse de

A

to laugh at

548
Q

saber de memoria

A

to know by ehart, to memorize

549
Q

salir de

A

to go out of, to leave from

550
Q

servir de

A

to serve as

551
Q

servirse de

A

to make use of, to use

552
Q

tratarse de

A

to be a question of, to deal with

553
Q

Me acuerdo de aquel hombre.

A

I remember that man.

554
Q

Vamos a aprovecharnos de esta oportunidad.

A

Let’s take advantage of this opportunity.

555
Q

Después de bajar del tren, fui a comer.

A

After getting off the train, I went to eat.

556
Q

Todos los días cambio de ropa.

A

Every day I change my clothes.

557
Q

Me canso de este trabajo.

A

I am getting tired of this work.

558
Q

Esta composición carece de calidad.

A

This composition lacks quality.

559
Q

Me compadezco de ese pobre hombre.

A

I pity that poor man.

560
Q

Ahora tengo que despedirme de usted.

A

Now I have to say good-bye.

561
Q

Eduardo se enamoró de Carmen.

A

Edward fell in love with Carmen.

562
Q

Mi madre se ocupa de mi padre que está enfermo.

A

My mother is busy with my fatehr who is sick.

563
Q

Oí hablar de la boda de Anita.

A

I heard about Anita’s wedding.

564
Q

Carlos se olvidó del aniversario de sus padres.

A

Charles forgot about his parents’ anniversary.

565
Q

¿Qué piensa Ud. de nuestro profesor de español?

A

What do you think of our Spanish teacher?

566
Q

¡Mira! El mono se ríe de nosotros!

A

Look! The monkey is laughing at us.

567
Q

Siempre salgo de casa a las ocho de la mañana.

A

I always leave (from, go out of) the house at eight in the morning.

568
Q

En nuestro club, Cristóbal sirve de presidente.

A

In our club, Christopher serves as president.

569
Q

compacerse en

A

to be pleased to, to delight in

570
Q

consentir en

A

to consent to

571
Q

convenir en

A

to agree to, to agree on

572
Q

empeñarse en

A

to persist in, to insist on

573
Q

esforzarse en

A

to strive for, to force oneself to, to try hard to

574
Q

insistir en

A

to insist on

575
Q

quedar en

A

to agree to, to agree on

576
Q

tardar en

A

to be late (to delay) in

577
Q

La señora Pardo consintió en asistir a la conferencia.

A

Mrs. Pardo consented to attending the meeting.

578
Q

El muchacho se empeñó en salir.

A

The boy insisted on going out.

579
Q

Mis amigos insistieron en venir a verme.

A

My friends insisted on coming to see me.

580
Q

El avión tardó en llegar.

A

The plane was late in arriving.

581
Q

apoyarse en

A

to lean against, to lean on

582
Q

confiar en

A

to rely on, to trust in

583
Q

consistir en

A

to consist of

584
Q

convertirse en

A

to become, to convert to

585
Q

entrar en

A

to enter (into), to go into

586
Q

fijarse en

A

to stare at, to notice, to take notice, to observe

587
Q

meterse en

A

to get involved in, to plunge into

588
Q

pensar en

A

to think of, to think about

589
Q

ponerse en camino

A

to set out, to start out

590
Q

reparar en

A

to notice, to observe

591
Q

volver en sí

A

to regain consciousness, to be oneself again

592
Q

Me apoyé en la puerta.

A

I leaned against the door.

593
Q

Entré en el restaurante.

A

I entered (I went into) the restaurant.

594
Q

¿En qué piensa Ud.?

A

What are you thinking of?

595
Q

Pienso en mi trabajo.

A

I am thinking of my work.

596
Q

¿En quién piensa Ud.?

A

Whom are you thinking of?

597
Q

Pienso en mi madre.

A

I am thinking of my mother.

598
Q

¿En quiénes piensa Ud.?

A

Whom are you thinking of?

599
Q

Pienso en mis padres.

A

I am thinking of my parents.

600
Q

acabar por

A

to end up by

601
Q

dar por

A

to consider, to regard as

602
Q

darse por

A

to pretend (to be something), to think oneself (to be something)

603
Q

esatar por

A

to be in favor of

604
Q

interesarse por

A

to take an interest in

605
Q

pasar por

A

to be considered as

606
Q

preguntar por

A

to ask for, to inquire about

607
Q

tener por

A

to consider something, to have an opinion on seomthing

608
Q

tomar por

A

to take someone for

609
Q

Domingo acabó por casarse con Elena.

A

Dominic finally ended up by marrying Helen.

610
Q

¿Mi libro de español? Lo doy por perdido.

A

My Spanish book? I consider it lost.

611
Q

La señorita López se da por actriz.

A

Miss Lopez pretends to be an actress.

612
Q

Estamos por quedarnos en casa esta noche.

A

We are in favor of staying at home this evening.

613
Q

El señor Pizarro pasa por experto.

A

Mr. Pizarro is considered an expert.

614
Q

Pregunto por el señor Pardo. ¿Está en casa?

A

I am asking for Mr. Pardo. Is he at home?

615
Q

deber + inf. EXAMPLE: Debo hacer mis lecciones.

A

must, ought to EXAMPLE: I must (ought to ) do my lessons.

616
Q

dejar + inf. EXAMPLE: Mi madre me dejó salir. Dejé caer mi libro.

A

to allow to, to let EXAMPLE: My mother allowed me to go out. I dropped my book (I let my book fall).

617
Q

desear + inf. EXAMPLE: Deseo tomar un café.

A

to desire to, to wish to EXAMPLE: I wish to have a cup of coffee.

618
Q

esperar + inf. EXAMPLE: Espero ir a la América del Sur este invierno.

A

to expect to, to hope to EXAMPLE: I expect to go to South America this winter.

619
Q

hacer + inf. EXAMPLE: Tú me haces llorar.

A

to do, to make, to have something made or done EXAMPLE: You make me cry.

620
Q

necesitar + inf EXAMPLE: Necesito pasar una hora en la biblioteca.

A

to need, EXAMPLE: I need to spend an hour in the library.

621
Q

oír + inf. EXAMPLES: 1. Le oí entrar por la ventana. 2. He oída hablar de su buena fortuna. 3. He oído decir que la señora Sierra está enferma.

A

to hear EXAMPLES: 1. I heard him enter through the window. 2. I have heard (talk) about your good fortune. 3. I have heard (tell) that Mrs. Sierra is sick.

622
Q

pensar + inf. EXAMPLE: Pienso hacer un viaje a México.

A

to intend to, to plan to EXAMPLE: I plan to take a trip to Mexico.

623
Q

poder + inf. EXAMPLE: Puedo venir a verle a la una.

A

to be able to, can EXAMPLE: I can come to see you at one o’clock.

624
Q

preferir + inf. EXAMPLE: Prefiero quedarme en casa esta noche.

A

to prefer EXAMPLE: I prefer to stay at home this evening.

625
Q

prometer + inf. EXAMPLE: Prometo venir a verle a las ocho.

A

to promise EXAMPLE: I promise to come to see you at eight o’clock.

626
Q

querer + inf. EXAMPLES: 1. Quiero comer ahora. 2. ¿Qué quiere decir este muchacho?

A

to want to, to wish to EXAMPLES: 1. I want to eat now. 2. What does this boy mean?

627
Q

saber + inf. EXAMPLES: 1. ¿Sabe Ud. nadar? 2. Sí, yo sé nadar.

A

to know how to EXAMPLES: 1. Do you know how to swim? 2. Yes, I know how to swim.

628
Q

ver + inf. EXAMPLE: Veo venir el tren.

A

to see EXAMPLE: I see the train coming.

629
Q

agradecer EXAMPLE: Le agradecí su paciencia.

A

to thank for, to be thankful (to someone) for (something) EXAMPLE: I thanked him for his patience.

630
Q

aprovechar EXAMPLE: ¿No quiere Ud. aprovechar la oportunidad?

A

to take advantage of EXAMPLE: Don’t you want to take advantage of the opportunity?

631
Q

buscar EXAMPLE: Busco mi libro.

A

to look for, to search for EXAMPLE: I am looking for my book.

632
Q

escuchar EXAMPLE: Escucho la música.

A

to listen to EXAMPLE: I am listening to the music.

633
Q

esperar EXAMPLE: Espero el autobús.

A

to wait for EXAMPLE: I am waiting for the bus.

634
Q

guardar cama EXAMPLE: La semana pasada guardé cama.

A

to stay in bed EXAMPLE: Last week I stayed in bed.

635
Q

lograr EXAMPLE: El alumno logró hacerlo.

A

to succeed in EXAMPLE: The pupil succeeded in doing it.

636
Q

mirar EXAMPLE: Miro el cielo.

A

to look at EXAMPLE: I am looking at the sky.

637
Q

pagar EXAMPLE: Pagué los billetes.

A

to pay for EXAMPLE: I paid for the tickets.

638
Q

pedir EXAMPLE: Pido un libro.

A

to ask for EXAMPLE: I am asking for a book.

639
Q

soler + inf. EXAMPLE: (Yo) suelo acompañar a mis amigos en el autobús.

A

to be accustomed to, to be in the habit of EXAMPLE: I am in the habit of accompanying my friends on the bus.