Translation Book 8 - Booklet 9

Question 1

Me quedan bastantes listas para escribir.

Answer 1

I have quite a few lists to write.

Question 2

Es impresionante lo informado que está ese tío.

Answer 2

It’s impressive how knowledgeable that guy is.

Question 3

Tenemos que casar nuestros recursos con vuestras necesidades

Answer 3

We have to match our resources with your needs.

Question 4

Ensaya tu discurso todas las veces que puedas.

Answer 4

Rehearse your speech as many times as you can.

Question 5

Ponte delante de un espejo.

Answer 5

Stand in front of a mirror.

Question 6

He venido para pedir un anticipo.

Answer 6

I’ve come to ask for an advance.

Question 7

Eres un pesado.

Answer 7

You’re a pain in the neck.

Question 8

Este celo es muy pegajoso.

Answer 8

This tape is very sticky.

Question 9

Pasó su niñez en un orfanato.

Answer 9

He spent his childhood in an orphanage.

Question 10

¿Quién es el encargado aquí?

Answer 10

Who’s in charge here?

Question 11

Esta es mi última advertencia. No te acerques a mi novia.

Answer 11

This is my last warning. Don’t go near my girlfriend.

Question 12

Averigua lo que puedas.

Answer 12

Find out what you can.

Question 13

El plazo termina mañana.

Answer 13

The deadline’s tomorrow.

Question 14

Tengo derecho a una pensión.

Answer 14

I’m entitled to a pension.

Question 15

Tendrás que tragar tu orgullo.

Answer 15

You’ll have to swallow your pride.

Question 16

Has hecho progresos fenomenales en los 3 últimos meses

Answer 16

You’ve made terrific progress in the last 3 months.

Question 17

Fue una experiencia gratificante.

Answer 17

It was a rewarding experience.

Question 18

¡Vaya follón!

Answer 18

What a mess!

Question 19

¿Cómo me voy a sacar de este lío?

Answer 19

How am I going to get out of this mess?

Question 20

Están conspirando para derrocar el gobierno.

Answer 20

They’re plotting to overthrow the government.

Question 21

Hicieron puente.

Answer 21

They took a long weekend.

Question 22

¿Cuándo piensas renovar tu permiso?

Answer 22

When do you plan to renew your permit?

Question 23

El chismorreo ha alcanzado niveles insoportables.

Answer 23

The gossip has reached unbearable levels.

Question 24

Doy por sentado que sabes el desenlace.

Answer 24

I take for granted you know the outcome.

Question 25

Estas directrices fueron elaboradas por un equipo de expertos.

Answer 25

These guidelines were drawn up by a team of experts