Story 2 vocabulary Flashcards

1
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at some time in the past (used as a conventional opening of a story).

A

Habia una vez (Once upon a time)

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2
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form an edge along or beside (something); (of a country or area) be adjacent to (another country or area).

A

limitando con (bordering)

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3
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Eager to know or learn something.

A

curioso (currious)

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4
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to explore

A

explorar

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5
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walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way.

A

pasear (walk, stroll, wander)

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6
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extending far down from the top or surface, very intense and extreme

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profundo (deep)

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7
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trip or momentarily lose one’s balance; almost fall.

A

tropezar (stumble)

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8
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the way that someone or something looks.

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aspecto (appearance, aspect, look)

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9
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the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

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encanto, atractivo (allure)

“Encanto” refers to the quality or characteristic that makes something or someone charming, appealing, or captivating. It can describe the attractiveness or appeal of a person, place, or thing, often associated with a certain allure or charisma.

Atractivo is more associated with the physical or visual apperance of someone or something. It is often used to describe the attractiveness, desirability, or allure based on appearance or external factors.

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10
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lacking the skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

A

incapaz (unable)

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11
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to resist

A

resistir

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12
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the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil.

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roca (rock)

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13
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a cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth’s surface that limits visibility (to a lesser extent than fog)

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niebla (mist)

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14
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a suprise

A

sorpresa

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15
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a system or means of conveying people or goods from place to place; take or carry from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship.

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transporte/ transportar (transport)

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16
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the part of the earth’s surface that is not covered by water.

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tierra (land)

17
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having much or varied colour; bright.

A

colorido (colorful)

18
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A gateway, usually large and imposing,

A

portal (portal)

19
Q

to enchant

A

encantar

20
Q

a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas; (of a liquid) form rising bubbles of gas or air.

A

burbujear (to bubble)

21
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an unusual, exciting, or daring experience.

A

aventura (adventure)

22
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confront and deal with or accept a difficult or unpleasant task, fact, or situation.

A

enfrentar (to face)

23
Q

to challenge

A

desafiar, retar

can be used interchangeably

24
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to solve

A

resolver

25
Q

a riddle

A

un acertijo

26
Q

to outsmart

A

ser más astuto que (outsmart)

27
Q

causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

A

travieso (mischevious)

28
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courageous behaviour or character.

A

valor, valentía (bravery)

valor: primarily refers to courage or bravery in the face of danger or adversity. It is often associated with acts of bravery, fearlessness, or heroic actions.

valentia: typically emphasizes more the personal quality or characteristic of being brave or courageous.

29
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the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

A

amabilidad (kindness)

30
Q

put or let something down quickly or briefly in or into (liquid).

A

sumergir (dip)

31
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the edge or boundary of something, or the part near it.

A

borde (border)

32
Q

a journey

A

viaje (journey);

33
Q

joy

A

alegría

34
Q

a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

A

maravilla (wonder)

35
Q

ordinary

A

ordinario