V Flashcards
tener/dar la impresión
get the impression (that)
/get ði ɪmˈpreʃn/
Did you get the impression they didn’t like our present?
quedarse de piedra/flipado; descarga
get a shock
tener la oportunidad
get the chance
entenderlo, pillarlo
get the joke
conocer, llegar a conocerse
get to know (sb/one another)
/get tə nəʊ/
I’m sure you’ll like him once you get to know him.
contactar en telefono mail
get hold of
sacarse de encima; librarse de; deshacerse de
get rid of (sth/sb)
meterse en lios/problemas
get into trouble
quitarse de enmedio, expresión rude
get out of the way
vengarse
get your own back on
/get jɔːr əʊn bæk ɒn/
I’ll get my own back on him one day and take revenge.
pillarlo; captarlo; pescarlo
get it
abre los ojos/despierta
get real
get a life
get a life
not making any progress and stop
get anywhere
make some progress
get somewhere
annoying
get on my nerves
get my act/shit together
get my act/shit together
llevarse muy pero que muy bien
get on like a house on fire
pick up the pace/go faster (rude)
get a move on
envejecer
get on
indirect communication/implicit
pillar el mensaje
get the message
have success in persuading other people
get your own way
**
get around
avoid responsibility
get out of
succesfully send the message
get through
respond via phone, mail
get back to
slightly negative meaning, do only enough
get by
/get baɪ/
My salary is not enough to get by.
very friendly, good match, llevarse bien
get along
He’s unfriendly and unemotional.
a cold fish
My boss is a bit of a cold fish.
She’s so kind and generous.
a heart of gold
She’s got a heart of gold.
She gets angry so easily.
a quick temper
My sister has a quick temper.
He’s so annoying.
a real pain in the neck
My brother’s a real pain in the neck.
I can always persuade him to give me extra pocket money.
a soft touch
My dad is a soft touch.
minucioso
attention to detail
I’m sure your work will be perfect. You’ve got great attention to detail.
to change a decision or a opinion
change your mind
taking care and doing things carefully
conscientious adj
You have to be conscientious and do things carefully and correctly.
- I you know sth (…), you know your true feelings about sth, although you may not admit them to yourself
- If something is true (…), it is really like that, although it may not be obvious to people
- en el fondo
Deep down
Deep down he’s quite insecure.
1.show a person determination to do sth
2. if you are (…), you have made a firm decision to do it and you will not let anyone prevent you
decidido resuelto
determined adj
She’s a determined girl. Once she’s decided to do something, nothing will stop her.
sensible and practical, in a way that is helpful and friendly
down to earth adj
My mum is very practical and down to earth.
- calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way
- (of weather, tempertature, etc.) not strong or extreme
3.not steep or sharp
amable, suave, , moderado, ligero,
gentle adj
/ˈdʒentl/
He is a calm and gentle boy.
A gentle slope/curve/angle
- not confident about yourself or your relationships with other people
- not safe or protected
peligroso, inseguro
insecure adj
/ɪnsɪˈkjʊə/
She felt nervous and insecure.
- when not thought about deeply or thoroughly; when not looked at carefully
- it seems like a good idea x but there are sure to be problems
on the surface
/ɒn ðə ˈsɜːfɪs/
On the surface, he seems quite nice.
not to compromise
refuse to compromise
/rɪˈfjuːz tə ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
I tried to reach an agreement but he refused to compromise.
good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems, etc
habilidoso, capaz, ingenioso
resourceful adj
/rɪˈzɔːsfl/
Louise is quite resourceful. She’s good at solving problems.
showing or expressing sarcasm
sarcastivo
sarcastic adj
/sɑːˈkæstɪk/
Don’t be so sarcastic! That comment was very cruel.
parecer seguro de si mismo
seem self-confident
/siːm self ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
He may seem self-confident, but he’s actually quite insecure.
able to do or produce everything that you need without the help of other people
self-sufficient adj
/self səˈfɪʃnt/
He’s very self-sufficient. He never needs anyone’s help.
- not planned but done because you suddenly want to do it
- often doing things without planning to, because you suddenly want to do them
- happening naturally, without being made to happen
4- done naturally, without being forced or practised
espontaneo
spontaneous adj
/spɒnˈteɪniəs/
I’d love to be more spontaneous and not plan things in advance.
- developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way
- not changing and not interrupted
- firmly fixed, supported or balanced; not shaking or likely to fall down
- (of a person) sensible; who can be relied on
firme, regular, cosntante, inmutable, estable, , continuo
steady adj /ˈstedi/ 1. five years of steady economic growth 2. His breathing was steady 3. I met his steady gaze 4. He’s a reliable and steady guy.
- easy to do or to understand; not complicated
- (of a person or their behaviour) honest and open; not trying to trick somebody or hide something
directo, franco, honesto, sincero
straightforward adj
/streɪtˈfɔːwəd/
2. She’s honest and straightforward and says just what she thinks.
- kind to sb who is hurt or sad; showing that you understand and care about their problems
- showing that you approve of sb/sth or that you share their views and are willing to support them
solidario, compasivo, empatico
sympathetic adj
/sɪmpəˈθetɪk/
1.Our manager is not very sympathetic. He never tries to understand our problems.
- to make use of sth well; to make use of an opportunity
- to make use of sb/Sth in a way that is unfair or dishonest
sacar provecho, aprovecharse de
take advantage of
/teɪk ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ əv/
2. She’s very generous and trusting so some people take advantage of her.
to do sth even though you know that sth bac could happen as a result
tomar riesgo
take risks
/teɪk rɪsks/
If you want to succeed, you have to take risks.
evitar
tend to avoid
tend tu əˈvɔɪd/
I don’t like arguing with people so I tend to avoid conflict.
- done completely; with a great attention to detail
- used to emphasize how bad or annoying sb/sth is
a fondo, riguroso, exacto
thorough adj
/ˈθʌrə/
1. You have to be very thorough if you want to be a researcher.
- able to do sth
- a level of skill or intelligence
habilidad, capacidad, actitud
ability n
/əˈbɪləti/
Everyone has a special ability that makes them good at something.
logro academico
academic achievement n
/ækəˈdemɪk
əˈtʃiːvmənt/
I’m very proud of my son’s academic achievement.
despedido
be laid off v
/bi leɪd ɒf/
Many colleagues were laid off when the company was restructured.
no ser necesario/reduccion plantilla
be made redundant v
/bi meɪd rɪˈdʌndənt/
There has been a decrease in sales and some employees may be made redundant.
estar de baja
be off work v
/bi ɒf wɜːk/
I’m off work this week.
estar en paro
be out off work v
bi aʊt əv wɜːk/
I’ve been out of work for two months now.
be told by your employer that you can no longer continue working for a company, etc. usually because of something you have done wrong
ser despedido
be sacked v
/bi sækt/
If you don’t start working harder, you’ll be sacked soon.
a series of stages by which you can make progress in your life or career
promocion profesional
career ladder n
/kəˈrɪə ˈlædə/
You need to work hard if you want to move up the career ladder.
to record the time at which you leave work, especially b y putting a card into a machine
fichar
clock off v (clock out)
/klɒk ɒf/
I clock off at five and go home.
time that you are allowed to be away from work becaus sb in your family is ill/sick or has died
baja por mtotivos personal
compassionate leave n
/kəmˈpæʃənət liːv/
My dad is seriously ill so I’m on compassionate leave.
making somebody lose confidence or hope
desmoralizante, desmoralizador
demoralizing adj
/dɪˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ/
Being unemployed can be really demoralizing.
those who plan events
events management n
/ɪˈvents ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
Have you got any experience in events management?
contract than only lasts for the agreed period of time
fixed-term contract n
/fɪkst tɜːm ˈkɒntrækt/
I’ve been offered a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
for all the hours of a week during which people normally work or study,r ather than just a part of ir
full-time occupation n
/fʊl taɪm ɒkjuˈpeɪʃn/
Being a teacher is a full-time occupation.
aumnto de sueldo
get a rise
/get ə raɪz/
If you want to get a rise, you have to ask for one.
conseguir un ascenso
get promoted v
/get prəˈməʊtɪd/
If you want to get promoted, you have to work hard.
buscar trabajo
job-hunting n
/dʒɒb ˈhʌntɪŋ/
Job-hunting can be very time-consuming.
monotono
monotonous adj
/məˈnɒtənəs/
My job as a checkout assistant can be monotonous sometimes.
something you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job
ventaja
perk n
/pɜːk/
The company offered free health insurance as a perk.
- the place where sb/sth is located
- the place where sb/sth is mean to be; the correct place
posición, postura
position n
/pəˈzɪʃn/
I’m looking for a full-time position.
- saying or doing the same thing many times so it became boring
- repeated many times
repetitivo, monotono, reiterativo
repetitive adj
/rɪˈpetətɪv/
I couldn’t work on a factory production line. It is such a repetitive job.
1.officially tell sb that you are leaving your job, an organization, etc
renunciar, dimitir
resign v
/rɪˈzaɪn/
If they don’t give me a promotion soon, I’ll resign.
permission to be away from work because of illness; the period of time spent away from work
baja por enfermedar
sick leave n
/sɪk liːv/
Meryl isn’t in the office this week. She’s on sick leave.
- (of an activity, etc.) worth doing; that makes you happy because you think it is useful or important
- produce a lot of money
gratificante, provechoso, satisfactorio
rewarding adj
/rɪˈwɔːdɪŋ/
1. I think being a nurse is a very rewarding job.
- the ability to do sth well
2- a particular ability or type of ability
habilidad, talento.
skills n pl
/skɪlz/
The salary will be dependent on the skills of the candidates.
lasting or taking too long and not interesting
tedioso aburrido pesado
tedious adj
/ˈtiːdiəs/
My job is not very interesting. Actually, it’s quite tedious.
contrato temporal
temporary contract n
/ˈtemprəri ˈkɒntrækt/
My first contract was a temporary contract. It didn’t last too long.
- not yet paid (bills)
- done or taking without payment
- (of people) not receiving payment for work that they do
gratis, no remunerado
unpaid adv
/ʌnˈpeɪd/
2. I’ve been working unpaid for a year.
baja no pagada
unpaid leave n
/ˈʌnpeɪd liːv/
I need a couple of months off, so I may go on unpaid leave.
- the work or jobs that you have done in your life so far
- a period of time that a young person, especially a student, spends working in a company as a form of training
experiencia laboral
work experience n
/wɜːk ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
Have you got any relevant work experience?
- all the people who work for a particular company, organization,e tc
- all the people in a country or an area who are available for work
mano de obra
workforce n
/ˈwɜːkfɔːs/
1. Two-thirds of the workforce is female.
showing caring feelings and love for sb
cariñoso, afectuoso
affectionate adj
/əˈfekʃənət/
He’s an affectionate and loving child.
expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence, so that people take notice
resuelto, autoritario, firme, tajante, seguro
assertive adj
/əˈsɜːtɪv/
You should be more assertive, otherwise people just won’t listen to your ideas.
always telling people what to do
mandon
bossy adj
/ˈbɒsi/
My older sister is a bit bossy and always tells me what to do.
to attract sb attention
llamar tu atencion
catch your eye
/kætʃ jɔːr aɪ/
I never just buy whatever catches my eye. I write a shopping list.
crecer gradualmente
build up v
/bɪld ʌp/
We should set off early before the traffic builds up.
to make somebody feel confused, upset and/or annoyed
do/does my head in
informal
/dʌz maɪ hed ɪn/
Being with someone who is constantly checking their phone does my head in.
relaxed and happy to accept things without worrying or getting angry
facil de tratar, de buen trato
easy-going adj
/ˈiːzi ˈgəʊɪŋ/
I should try to be more easy-going and relaxed about things.
quedarse pillao
get stuck v
/get stʌk/
If you get stuck, check the instructions.
cansino?
gets wearing
/gets ˈweərɪŋ/
Having identical conversations every day quickly gets wearing.
quedarse en blanco
go blank v
/gəʊ blæŋk/
When I get nervous, I sometimes go blank and forget what I was going to say.
- a path taken by a plane after an unseccesful attempt at landing, in order to get into a suitable position to try to land again
- disagreement or argument
- dar vueltas
go round v
/gəʊ raʊnd/
3. Did you go round all the aisles in the supermarket?
the place where your natural feelings that make you react in a particular way are thought to be
corazonaa presentimiento
gut feeling n
/gʌt ˈfiːlɪŋ/
I always go with my gut feeling.
- in such a way that the front part of one vehicle hits the front part of another vehicle or thing
- by expressing strong views and dealing with something in a direct way
de frente, frontalmente, sin rodeos
head on adv
/hed ɒn/
2. She always faces problems head on.
to think you are better than sb/sth
mirar por encima del hombro menospreciar
look down on v
/lʊk daʊn ɒn/
Some people look down on me because I work in a supermarket.
- having moods that change quickly and often
- bad-tempered or upset, often for no particular reason
- (of a film/movie, piece of music or place) suggesting particular emotions, especially sad ones
malhumorado, deprimido,
moody adj
/ˈmuːdi/
He’s so moody. I never know how he’s going to react to things.
- (of people) not havint enough money, food, clothes, etc.
- (of people) not confident, and needing a lot of love and emoitoanl support from other people
neecesitado
needy adj
/ˈniːdi/
2. As a child, I was quite needy. I’m stronger and more independent now.
to make or prepare sth by fitting or collecting parts together
juntar, montar,preparar
put together v
/pʊt təˈgeðə/
I put together an itinerary for the trip.
- unwilling to obey rules or accpet normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc.
- opposed to the government of a country; opposed to those in authority within an organization
rebelde
rebellious adj
/rɪˈbeljəs/
1. I was an extremely rebellious child and gave my parents a hard time.
- that can be trusted to do something well; that you can rely on
- that is likely to be correct or true
- able to work or operate for long periods without breaking down or needing atention
fiable, fidedigno
reliable adj
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
She’s a very reliable friend. You can always count on her.
doing/following exactly what sb/sth says, paying attention to every detail
to the letter
/tə ðə ˈletə/
Follow the instructions to the letter and you won’t get it wrong.
- aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
- (to art/music/literature) to be able to understand it and to express yourself through them
- (mood) easily offended or upset
- (information/ subject). that you have to treat with great care because it may offend people or make them angry or embarrassed
5.(cold/light/food) reacting quickly or more than usual to sth - (to small changes). able to measure very small changes
sensible, subsesctible
sensitive adj
/ˈsensətɪv/
1. He’s very sensitive to other people’s feelings.
a harmless or small lie, especially one that you tell to avoid hurting sb
mentira piadosa
white lie n
/waɪt laɪ/
Have you ever told your best friend a white lie?
receiving or involving a lot of attention and discussion on television, in newspapers,etc
compañia prominente
a high-profile company
/ə haɪ ˈprəʊfaɪl ˈkʌmpəni/
I’d like to work for a high-profile company everyone knows about.
convince people to buy products which will make them look younger.
beauty counter manager n
/ˈbjuːti ˈkaʊntə
ˈmænɪdʒə/
As a beauty counter manager, I try to convince people to buy products which will make them look younger.
convertirse en la norma
become the norm
/bɪˈkʌm ðə nɔːm/
My manager started wearing casual clothes to work and it quickly became the norm.
lidiar con clientes x telefono
dealing with clients by phone
/ˈdiːlɪŋ wɪð ˈklaɪənts
baɪ fəʊn/
My tasks included dealing with clients by phone.
- to return sth to its owner
- to allow sb to have sth again
devolver
give back
/gɪv bæk/
I’d like to have a job where I can give something back to society.
escritura
handwriting n
/ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
What does your handwriting say about you?
Estoy de acuerdo hasta cierto punto, pero..
I agree up to a point, but…
/aɪ əˈgriː ʌp tu ə
pɔɪnt bət/
I agree up to a point, but sometimes I think we are too hard on her.
Escribo para solicitar el puesto de….
I am writing to apply for the post of... aɪ æm ˈraɪtɪŋ tu əˈplaɪ fə ðə pəʊst əv/ I am writing to apply for the post of receptionist advertised on your website.
le adjunto el cv completo
I attach a full CV…
/aɪ əˈtætʃ ə fʊl siː viː/
I attach a full CV for your consideration.
no creo que lleves razon
I don’t really think you’re right.
/aɪ dəʊnt ˈriːəli θɪŋk
jɔː raɪt/
I don’t really think you’re right. In fact, I disagree completely.
tengo un alto nivel de ingles hablado
I have a high level of spoken English... /aɪ hæv ə haɪ ˈlevl əv ˈspəʊkən ˈɪŋglɪʃ/ I have a high level of spoken English as I lived in Canada for six months.
me acabo d graduar de..
I have recently graduated from... /aɪ həv ˈriːsntli ˈgrædʒueɪtɪd frəm/ I have recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh.
cuento con una experiencia revelante en
I have some relevant experience... /aɪ hæv sʌm, ˈreləvənt ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ I have some relevant experience because I worked as an intern at a travel company.
espero escuchar de ti…
I look forward to hearing from you…
/aɪ lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tə
ˈhɪərɪŋ frəm juː/
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
veo lo q dices pero..
I see what you mean, but…
/aɪ siː wɒt juː miːn
bət/
I see what you mean, but I don’t think you’re right.
veo tu punto pero..
I see your point, but…
/aɪ siː jɔː pɔɪnt bət/
I see your point, but I’m afraid I don’t agree.
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo
I totally agree
/aɪ ˈtəʊtəli əˈgriː/
I totally agree with your argument.
me gustaria la oportunidad
I would welcome the chance... /aɪ wʊd ˈwelkəm ðə tʃɑːns/ I would welcome the chance to be part of such a successful company.
me temo
I’m afraid…
/aɪm əˈfreɪd/
I’m afraid I don’t really agree.
no estoy seguro si coincido contido
I’m not sure I agree with you
/aɪm nɒt ʃɔːr aɪ əˈgriː
wɪð juː/
I’m not sure I agree with you. I think there’s a better way of doing this.
si necesitas más informacion
If you require further information…
/ɪf juː rɪˈkwaɪə
ˈfɜːðər ɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.
- to suggest that sth is true or that you feel or think sth, without saying so directly
- to make it seem likely that something is true or exist
- (of an idea, action, etc). to make sth necessary in order to be succesful
insinuar, suponer , implicar
imply v
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
1. I didn’t want to imply that you were wrong.
- C. an important topic that people are discussing or arguing about
- C(problem, worry) a problem or worry that sb has with sth
- C(magazine, newspaper) one of a regular series of magazines or newspapers
- I(of stamps/coins/shares) a number or set of things that are supplied and made available at the same time
- I(making available/known).the act of supplying or making available things for people to buy or use
- U. children of your own
issue n
/ˈɪʃuː/
2.Money is not the biggest issue on this project – it’s time.
5. the issue of blankets to the refugees
5. I bough a set of the new stamps on the date of issue
6. He died without issue
trabajador soporte tecnico, averias, incidencias sistemas informaticos
IT support worker n
/aɪ tiː səˈpɔːt ˈwɜːkə/
My computer has crashed. I have to call the IT support worker.
be judge, estimate, or value wrongly or unjustly.
mal juzgado
misjudged adj
/mɪsˈdʒʌdʒd/
I feel I’m often misjudged. I’m a waitress so people think I have no qualifications.
crecimiento personal
personal growth n
/ˈpɜːsənl grəʊθ/
I’d like to work for a company which considers the personal growth of its employees.
repartidor de pizza
pizza delivery man n
/ˈpiːtsə dɪˈlɪvəri mæn/
The pizza delivery man will be there in 20 minutes.
words or actions that are carefully planned to get an advantage over sb else
truco, estratagema
ploy n
/plɔɪ/
His words were clearly a ploy to get an advantage over his competitors.
to show that you have no respect for sb by the expression on your face or by the way you speak
cara de desprecio, desden
sneer v
/snɪə/
He sneers at people who are less educated than him.
signo zodiacal
star sign n
/stɑː saɪn/
What’s your star sign? I’m an Aries.
- to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation
- to speak to sb about a problem or difficult situation
- (in soccer, hockey etc) to try and take the ball from an opponent
- (in rugby or A.Football) to make an opponent fall to the ground in order to stop them running
- to deal with sb who is violent or threatening you
tackle v
/ˈtækl/
My manager is determined to tackle absenteeism.
centrado en viajar
travel-focused adj
/ˈtrævl ˈfəʊkəst/
He’s so travel-focused he hasn’t been able to settle down.
general health and happiness
bienestar
well-being n
/wel ˈbiːɪŋ/
The company tries to ensure the well-being of its employees.
the amount of work that has to be done by a particular person or organization
cantidad de trabajo
workload n
/ˈwɜːkləʊd/
I had such a heavy workload that they had to hire a new assistant.
- to open your mouth wide and breather in deeply through it, usually because you are tired or bored
- (of a large hole or an empty space) to be very wide and often frightening and difficult to get across
bistezar
yawn v
/jɔːn/
1. Excuse me if I yawn. I couldn’t sleep last night.
the state of being an adult
edad adulta
adulthood n
/ˈædʌlthʊd/
It is usually harder to learn a second language in adulthood.
- to make a judgement about the nature or quality of sth/sb
2. to calculate the amount or value of sth
assess v
/əˈses/
The tests were designed to assess the benefits of language learning.
if two people are (..) they do not understand each other because they are talking about or aiming at different things, without realizing it
en contraposicion
con objetivos opuestos
at cross purposes
/ət krɒs ˈpɜːpəsɪz/
I think we are talking at cross purposes. That’s not what I meant.
confused
desconcertado
bewildered adj
/bɪˈwɪldəd/
You look bewildered. Is it really that confusing?
- sadness because sth has not happened or been as good, succesful, etc. as you expected or hoped
- a person or thing that is disappointing
decepción desilusión
disappointment n
/dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
It was a big disappointment when our team lost the match.
informal. to be able to understand or accept sth
get my head round sth
/get maɪ hed raʊnd/
I can’t get my head round this problem.
informal. to undertand sth in the wrong way
get the wrong end of the stick
/get ðə rɒŋ end əv ðə stɪk/
I’m terribly sorry. I got the wrong end of the stick.
to pronounce a difficult word correctlyy
get your tongue round a word
/get jɔː tʌŋ raʊnd ə wɜːd/
I just can’t get my tongue round that word.
the state of having physical or mental condition which means that a part of your body or brain does not work correctly; a particular condition of this sort
discapacidad
impairment n
/ɪmˈpeəmənt/
She has some visual impairment and can’t leave the house alone.
all the words and phrases of a particular language
lexico
lexis n
/ˈleksɪs/
Despite being a non-native speaker, his lexis is very wide.
- that can be moved form one place or position to another
- (law, of property) able to be taken from one house, etc. to another
movible, moil
moveable adj = movable
/ˈmuːvəbl/
The toy has moveable parts and it could be dangerous for babies.
en la punta de la lengua
on the tip of my tongue
/ɒn ðə tɪp əv maɪ tʌŋ/
It’s very annoying when a word is on the tip of your tongue, but you can’t quite remember it.
to be accepted as sb/sth
pass for v
/pɑːs fə/
His English was so good that he could pass for a local.
- to get better, stronger, improve
- to start again, to continue
- to put things away and make things neat, especially for sb else
levantar, recoger
pick up v
/pɪk ʌp/
He picks up languages very easily.
plantear/Crear preguntas
raise questions
/reɪz ˈkwestʃənz/
The study wasn’t very clear and it raised many questions.
formal. to ask for sth or ask sb to do sth in a polite or formal way
solicitud peticion
request v
/rɪˈkwest/
We were requested to assemble in the lobby.
to do sth as a reaction to sth that sb has said or done
contestar, responder, reaccionar
respond to v
/rɪˈspɒnd tə/
The manager will respond to you as soon as she gets here.
ruibarbo
2. a word that a group of actors repeat on stage to give the impression of a lot of people talking at the same time
rhubarb n
/ˈruːbɑːb/
I can never remember how to spell rhubarb, but I love eating it!
a person who made copies of written documents before printing was invented. escriba
scribe n
/skraɪb/
Scribes made copies of written documents before printing was invented.
- one long step; the distance covered by a step
- your way or walking or running
- an improvement in the way sth is developing
- trousers/pants
zancada
stride n
/straɪd/
3. This is a great stride forward in the search for a cure.
(v) 1. to absorb sth into the body
2. to make a piece of clothing narrower or tighter
3. to include or cover sth
4. to go to see or visit sth as a film/movie
5. to take notice of sth with your eyes
6. to understand or remember sth that you hear or read
take in v
/teɪk ɪn/
It’s hard to take in everything that is said at a meeting.
the beginning of sth, especially sth unpleasant
the onset n
/ði ˈɒnset/
Doing crossword puzzles could delay the onset of dementia.
- lengua
- idioma
- a particular way of speaking
- a long narrow piece of leather under the laces of a shoe
tongue n
/tʌŋ/
What’s your mother tongue?
fluencia al hablar
verbal fluency n
/ˈvɜːbl ˈfluːənsi/
His writing skills are definitely better than his verbal fluency.
a feeling of great surprise
asombro
amazement n
/əˈmeɪzmənt/
To my amazement, I won the contest!
knowing sth; knowing that sth exists and is important; being interested in sth
coincidencia, conocimiento
awareness n
/əˈweənəs/
Environmental awareness has increased lately.
when a liquid boils or when you boil it, it is heated to the point where it form bubbles and turns to steam or vapor
bubble away
/ˈbʌbl əˈweɪ/
The soup is bubbling away on the stove.
- to make sth, especially food or drink, by mixing differents things
- to invent a story, an excuse, etc
confeccionar, inventar, tramar
concoct v
/kənˈkɒkt/
They concocted a soup from five different kinds of fish.
salir corriendo
go rushing out
/gəʊ ˈrʌʃɪŋ aʊt/
When I heard the news, I went rushing out of my room and told everyone.
- to take or hold sb/sth with your hand suddenly, firmly or roughly
- to try to take hold of sth
- to take advantage of an opportunity to do or have sth
- to have or take sth quickly, especially because you are in a hurry
- to take sth for yourself, especially in a selfish or greedy way
6- to get sbs atenttion
coger, agarrar, atrapar
grab v
/græb/
She grabbed the chocolate bar and gave it to me.
a very strong feeling or dislike for sb/sth
odio
hatred n
/ˈheɪtrɪd/
He looked at me with hatred in his eyes.
adventure involving risk or danger; especially to sbs health or safety
hazardous adventure
/ˈhæzədəs ədˈventʃə/
I can still recall some hazardous adventures my parents never knew about.
infancia peaceful and beautiful, perfect, without problems
infancia idilica
idyllic childhood
/ɪˈdɪlɪk ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
I had an idyllic childhood – it was perfect.
- the act of making sth better; the process of sth becoming better
- a change in sth that makes it better; sth that is better than it was before
mejora, mejoria
improvement n
/ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
The economy is showing signs of improvement.
es comun para
it is common for
/ɪt ɪz ˈkɒmən fə/
It is common for both parents to work these days.
- to jump high or a long way
2.+adv/prep= to move or do sth suddenly and quickly - to increase suddenly and by a large amount
salto
leap v
/liːp/
Our cat leaps from the chair whenever he sees the dog.
- the state of no longer having sth or as much of sth; the proccess that lead to this
- money that has been lost by a business or an organization
- the death of a person
- the disadvantage that is caused when sb leaves or when a useful or valuable object is taken awat; a person who causes a disadvantage by leaving
- a failure to win a contest
perdida
loss n
/lɒs/
I reported the loss of my suitcase.
- the state of being a member of a group, club, organization, etc
- the members, or the number of members, of a group, club, etc.
membresia
membership n
/ˈmembəʃɪp/
I need to renew my gym membership.
- a district or an area of a town, the people who live there
- the area that you are in or the area near a particular place
vecindario
neighbourhood n
/ˈneɪbəhʊd/
We grew up together in the same neighbourhood.
- the state of being a partner in business
- a relationship between two people, organizations, etc; the state of having this relationship
- a business owned by two or more people who share the profits
colaboración, asociacion, sociedad
partnership n
/ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/
I set up a new business in partnership with my mum.
- (imagine) to imagine sb/Sth; to create an image of sb/sth in your mind
- (describe) to describe or present sb/sth in a particular way
- (show in photograph). to show sb/Sth in a photograph or picture
imaginar fotografiar
picture v
/ˈpɪktʃə/
I don’t know why, but I pictured you a bit taller.
correr alrededor con las bicis
racing around on our bikes
/ˈreɪsɪŋ əˈraʊnd ɒn ɑː baɪks/
As children, we used to go out racing around on our bikes.
a show in a theatre, with songs, dances, jokes, short plays, etc, often about recent events
teatro de revista
revue n
/rɪˈvjuː/
A revue is a show in a theatre with songs, dances, and jokes.
- to hit sb/sth with the flat part of your hand
- slap sth+adv/prep= to put sth on a surface ina quick, careless and often noisy way, specially because you are angry
- +adv/prep= to hit against sth with the noise of sb being slapeed
abofetear
slap v
/slæp/
He slapped me on the back as a sign of appreciation.
a person or thing that is not helpful or useful
inservivble, inutil, bueno para nada
dead loss n
the practice of several people attacking sb while another person in the groups makes a film of the attack
happy slapping n
to fail to make enough progress or to produce sth at the right time
get behind v
/get bɪˈhaɪnd/
Let me know if you get behind with your work and I’ll help you.
Informal. to make sb feel sad or depressed
get sb down v
/get daʊn/
Does the bad weather ever get you down?
- to arrive at a place
- to win an election
- to be admitted to a school, university, etc
get into v
/get ˈɪntə/
What’s the best way to get into politics?
ponerse con
get on with v
/get ɒn wɪð/
I’ll leave you now. I need to get on with some work.
to deal with or gain control of sth
get over v
/get ˈəʊvə/
It took him more than a year to get over their break-up.
- to reach sb
2. to make contact with sb by telephone
get through to v
/get θruː tə/
It is very difficult to get through to him.
informal. to meet with sb socially or in order to discuss sth
get together with
/get təˈgeðə wɪð/
How often do you get together with your extended family?
envejecer
getting on
/ˈgetɪŋ ɒn/
My grandma is getting on a bit. She’s in her 80s now.
- (from illness) to get well again after bein ill/sick, hurt, etc
- (from sth unpleasant) to return to a normal state after an unpleasant or unusual experience or a period of difficulty
- (money). to get back the same amount of money that you have spent or that is owed to you
- (sth lost/stolen) to get back or find sth that was lost, stolen or missing
- (position/Status) to win back a position, level, status, etc, that has been lost
- (senses emotions) to get back the use of your senses, control of your emotions, etc
recuperarse de
recover from v
/rɪˈkʌvə frəm/
It took him a long time to recover from the death of his friend.
- a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war
- a person who helps and supports somebody who is in a difficult situation, especially a politician
ally n
/ˈælaɪ/
They were loyal allies during the war.
- the act of bendin your head or the upper part of your body forward in order to say hello or goodbye to sb or to show respect
- the front part of a boat or ship
- a weapon used for shooting arrows, consisting of a long curved piece of wood or metal with a tight string joining its ends
- a knot with two loops and two loose ends which is used for a decoration on clothes, in hair etc. o for tying shoes
- a long thin piece of wood with thin string stretched along it, used for playing musical instruments such as the violin
reverencia, arco
bow n
/bəʊ/
I bought a new bow and arrow for the next competition.
(of war, fighting or other unpleasant events) to start suddenly
estallar
break out v
/breɪk aʊt/
If war breaks out, there will be thousands of refugees trying to escape the fighting.
the group of countries including Britain and the US that fought together in the First and Second World Wars
the Allies
- an old type of large heavy gun, usually on wheels, that fires solid metal or stone balls
- an automatic gun that is fired from an aircraft
cañon
cannon n
/ˈkænən/
The cannon was fired.
- a person who is killed or injured in war or in an accident
2.a person that suffers or a thing that is destroyed when something else takes place - the part of a hospital where people who need urgent treatment are taken
baja, perdiada
casualty n
/ˈkæʒuəlti/
There were thousands of casualties in the attack.
a time when enemies agree to stop fighting, usually while a way is found to end the fighting permanently
alto el fuego, cese de hostilidades
ceasefire n
/ˈsiːsfaɪə/
The armies agreed on a temporary ceasefire.
- a person who is in charge of something, especially an officer in charge of a particular group of soldiers or a military operation
- (abbreviation Cdr) an officer of fairly high rank in the British or American navy
- (abbreviation Cdr) a London police officer of high rank
cmandante
commander n
/kəˈmɑːndə/
A commander is an officer in charge of a group of soldiers or a military operation.
- (also coup d’état) a sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent
2 the fact of achieving something that was difficult to do
golepe de estado
coup n
/kuː/
He seized power in a military coup.
- to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc.
- to stop something from being successful
- (formal) if something defeats you, you cannot understand it
vencer, ganar, r, frustrar, fracasar
defeat v
/dɪˈfiːt/
They finally defeated the enemy.
1 [usually passive] execute somebody (for something) to kill somebody, especially as a legal punishment
- (formal) to do a piece of work, perform a duty, put a plan into action, etc
- (formal) to successfully perform a skilful action or movement
- (formal) to make or produce a work of art
- (law) to follow the instructions in a legal document; to make a document legally valid
ejecutar, legalizar
execute v
/ˈeksɪkjuːt/
They executed the rebel leader.
a group of people who have been organized for a particular purpose
potencia
forces n pl
/ˈfɔːsɪz/
My dad is a member of the security forces.
to steal things from shops/stores or buildings after a riot, fire, etc
saquear, robar
loot v
/luːt/
During the riot many shops were looted.
a gun that automatically fires many bullets one after the other very quickly
ametralladora
machine gun n
/məˈʃiːn gʌn/
He fired the machine gun.
- a weapon that is sent through the air and that explodes when it hits the thing that it is aimed at
- an object that is thrown at somebody to hurt them
misil
missile n
/ˈmɪsaɪl/
A missile fell on the city.
to remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force
derrocar
overthrow v
/əʊvəˈθrəʊ/
The rebels are trying to overthrow the government.
a person who has been forced to leave their country or home, because there is a war or for political, religious or social reasons
refugee n
/refjuˈdʒiː/
There was a steady flow of refugees from the war zone.
1.(set sb/sth free)to let somebody/something come out of a place where they have been kept or trapped
2. (stop holding sth) to stop holding something or stop it from being held so that it can move, fly, fall, etc. freely
3. (feelings)to express feelings such as anger or worry in order to get rid of them
4.(free sb from duty) to free somebody from a duty, responsibility, contract, etc
5. (part of machine) to remove something from a fixed position, allowing something else to move or function
6. (make less tight) to make something less tight
7. (make available) to make sth available to the public
8.to make something available that had previously been restricted
poner en libertad
release v
/rɪˈliːs/
The army released most of the prisoners.
- to fire shells at something
- to remove the shell or covering from nuts, peas, etc.
cascara concha valva
shell v
/ʃel/
The army started to shell the rebels as they retreated.
- a military operation in which an army tries to capture a town by surrounding it and stopping the supply of food, etc. to the people inside
- a situation in which the police surround a building where people are living or hiding, in order to make them come out
asedio
siege n
/siːdʒ/
The siege finally ended after two months.
people who are wounded, for example in a war
the wounded n
/ðə ˈwuːndɪd/
There was an on-site hospital for the wounded.
a pesar de something that makes it seem impossible to do or achieve something
against overwhelming odds
/əˈgenst əʊvəˈwelmɪŋ ɒdz/
The retreating soldiers survived against overwhelming odds.
A group that creates or promotes innovative ideas or techniques in a given field
Of, relating to, or being part of an innovative group
avant-garde n
/ˈævɒn ˈgɑːd/
Her works were a bit avant-garde for me. They were just too modern.
- to surround a building, city, etc. with soldiers until the people inside are forced to let you in
- (especially of something unpleasant or annoying) to surround somebody/something in large numbers
- to send so many letters, ask so many questions, etc. that it is difficult for somebody to deal with them all
besieged adj
/bɪˈsiːdʒd/
The besieged city was forced to surrender.
1 [countable] a phrase or an idea that has been used so often that it no longer has much meaning and is not interesting
2. [uncountable] the use of clichés in writing or speaking
cliche
cliché n
/ˈkliːʃeɪ/
I know it’s a cliché, but it was love at first sight.
- [only before noun] in a position of authority that allows you to give formal orders
- [usually before noun] if you are in a commanding position or have a commanding lead, you are likely to win a race or competition
- [usually before noun] powerful and making people admire and obey you
- [only before noun] if a building is in a commanding position or has a commanding view, you can see the area around very well from it
imponente , al mando
commanding adj
/kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/
Who is your commanding officer?
- to kill somebody, especially as a legal punishment
- (formal) to do a piece of work, perform a duty, put a plan into action, etc
- (formal) to successfully perform a skilful action or movement
- (formal) to make or produce a work of art
- (law) to follow the instructions in a legal document; to make a document legally valid
ejecutar, llevar a cabo
execute v
/ˈeksɪkjuːt/
We hope that none of the prisoners will be executed.
uncountable. the feeling that you have previously experienced something which is happening to you now
déjà vu n
/ˈdeɪʒɑː ˈvuː/
The moment I walked in I had a sense of déjà vu, even though I’d never been there.
something that has already happened or been done and that you cannot change
fait accompli(s) n
/feɪt əˈkɒmpliː/
They got married secretly and presented their parents with a fait accompli.
an action or a remark that causes embarrassment because it is not socially correct
faux pas n
/fəʊ pɑː/
I made a real faux pas when I mentioned his ex-wife.
prometido/prometida
fiancé/fiancée n
/fiˈɒnseɪ/
I met Jane’s fiancé last night. They’re getting married next year.
coger un vuelo
get a flight v
/get ə flaɪt/
I had to get a flight a day after a plane crash. I almost cancelled it!
to be discovered when doing something that is illegal or dishonest
get caught v
/get kɔːt/
I cheated in an exam once, but luckily I didn’t get caught.
que te paren
get stopped v
/get stɒpt/
I never get stopped by the police because I’m a careful driver.
the crime of stealing things from shops/stores or buildings after a riot, fire, etc
saqueo pillaje
looting n
/ˈluːtɪŋ/
There was widespread looting in the city.
An installation established for the internment and administration of prisoners of war.
prisoner-of-war camp n
/ˈprɪznər əv wɔː kæmp/
We visited a prisoner-of-war camp on a history field trip.
- unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc
2 opposed to the government of a country; opposed to those in authority within an organization
rebelde ingobernable
rebellious adj
/rɪˈbeljəs/
They got rid of the rebellious factions.
- to win back a place, position, etc. that was previously taken from you by an enemy or a rival
- to catch a person or an animal that has escaped
- to bring back a feeling or repeat an experience that you had in the past
capturar de nuevo, recuperar
recapture v
/riːˈkæptʃə/
The prisoners who had managed to escape were quickly recaptured
- an arrangement to meet somebody at a particular time and place
- a place where people have arranged to meet
- a bar, etc. that is a popular place for people to meet
rendezvous n
/ˈrɒndɪvuː/
We used to have a secret rendezvous every Thursday at the gallery.
having won a victory; that ends in victory
victorioso
victorious adj
/vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
In the end, the revolutionaries were victorious.
al menos
at least adv
/ət liːst/
It works, or at least I think it does.
a statement or description that makes something seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is; the act of making a statement like this
exageracion
exaggeration n
/ɪgzædʒəˈreɪʃn/
That must be an exaggeration. He’s not that good.
primera impresion
first impression n
/fɜːst ɪmˈpreʃn/
So you finally met my fiancé. What’s your first impression?
to show success or that something good might happen
looking good
/ˈlʊkɪŋ gʊd/
Have you got any tips on looking good? I’ve got a date tonight.
era mdoerna
modern era n
/ˈmɒdn ˈɪərə/
He is so old-fashioned. He doesn’t seem to live in the modern era.
- used when giving information that you expect other people to know already or agree with
- used to say that a particular situation or fact is easy to see or understand
claro, por supuesto
obviously adv
/ˈɒbviəsli/
Obviously, we don’t want to spend too much money.
cgusto personal
personal taste n
/ˈpɜːsənl teɪst/
You don’t have to understand why I like the movie. It’s just a matter of personal taste.
- the series of events that form the story of a novel, play, film/movie, etc
- a secret plan made by a group of people to do something wrong or illegal
- a small piece of land that is used or intended for a special purpose
argumento, trama, commplot, conspiracion
plot n
/plɒt/
The special effects were good, but the plot of the movie was a little bit weak.
- good manners and respect for the feelings of others
- the fact of being socially correct but not always sincere
cortesia, buena educacion, afabilidad
politeness n
/pəˈlaɪtnəs/
This is not old-fashioned courtesy. It’s simply politeness.
- a barrier put across the road by the police or army so that they can stop and search vehicles
- something that stops a plan from going ahead
barricada
roadblock n
/ˈrəʊdblɒk/
The police set up a roadblock on the bridge.
thinking that somebody/something is funny, so that you smile or laugh
enretenido
amused adj
/əˈmjuːzd/
They were amused by his stories.
v: 1. to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
v:2. to close something or to be closed with a loud noise
v: 3.+ adverb/preposition to put something somewhere suddenly and violently
v:4. (taboo, slang) (of a man) to have sex with a woman
v: 5. (+ adverb/preposition) to hit something, especially a part of the body, against something by accident
n: 1. [countable] a sudden loud noise
n: 2. [countable] a sudden painful blow on a part of the body
n: 3. flequillo
estallido, golpe
bang n, v
/bæŋ/
Did you hear that bang? It sounded like a gun.
- to send out air from the mouth
- (+ adverb/preposition) when the wind or a current of air blows, it is moving; when it blows, the wind is blowing
- to be moved by the wind, somebody’s breath, etc.; to move something in this way
- produce a sound by blowing into the whistle, etc
- to clear your nose by blowing strongly through it into a tissue or handkerchief
- to make known something that was secret
- to spend or waste a lot of money on something
- to waste an opportunity
- used to show that you are annoyed, surprised or do not care about something
- to leave a place suddenly
soplar volar
blow v
/bləʊ/
I hate when people blow their nose in public.
- a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle
- (on something) a thing that stops something or makes it difficult
freno
brakes n
/breɪks/
She stopped with a screech of brakes.
v: 1. (of a bee) to make a continuous low sound
v: 2. to be full of excitement, activity, etc
v: 3. to make a sound like a bee buzzing (doorbell, ears)
v:4. (something) (for somebody/something) to call somebody to come by pressing a buzzer
v:5. somebody/something (informal) to fly very close to somebody/something, especially as a warning or threat
n: 1. a continuous sound like the one that a bee, a buzzer or other electronic device makes
n: 2. the sound of people talking, especially in an excited way
n: 3.(inf) a strong feeling of pleasure, excitement or achievement
n:4. (inf)news that people tell each other that may or may not be true
zumbido, zumbar
buzz n, v
/bʌz/
I could hear the buzz of a fly.
v: 1. to make or cause something to make a short sharp sound
v: 2. to choose a particular function or item on a computer screen, etc., by pressing one of the buttons on a mouse or touchpad
v: 3. (informal) to suddenly become clear or understood
v: 4. (informal) to become friends with somebody at once; to become popular with somebody
v: 5. (informal) to work well together
n: 1. a short sharp sound
n: 2. the act of pressing the button on a computer mouse or touchpad
n: 3. (phonetics) a speech sound made by pressing the tongue against the top of the mouth or the part of the mouth behind the upper front teeth, then releasing it quickly, causing air to be sucked in. Clicks are found especially in southern African languages
clck, chasquido, taconeo
click n, v
/klɪk/
Click on the print icon to get a copy.
n: 1. an accident in which a vehicle hits something, for example another vehicle, usually causing damage and often injuring or killing the passengers
n: 2. a sudden loud noise made, for example, by something falling or breaking
n: 3. a sudden failure of a machine or system, especially of a computer or computer system
n: 4. a sudden serious fall in the price or value of something; the occasion when a business, etc. fails
v: 5. to make a loud noise
v: 6. to lose very badly in a sports game
v: 7. to fall asleep; to sleep somewhere you do not usually sleep
v: 8. if somebody crashes, their heart stops beating
crash n, v
/kræʃ/
She heard the loud crash of a tree falling down.
v: to make the sound that a door sometimes makes when you open it or that a wooden floor sometimes makes when you step on it
n: a sound, for example that sometimes made by a door when it opens or shuts, or by a wooden floor when you step on it
chirriar, rechinar
creak n, v
/kriːk/
I heard a floorboard creak and I knew she was coming in late.
- (of food) (also crispy) pleasantly hard and dry
- (of paper or cloth) fresh and clean; new and slightly stiff without any folds in it
- (of the air or the weather) pleasantly dry and cold
- (of snow, leaves, etc.) firm or dry and making a pleasant noise when crushed
- (of sounds, images, etc.) pleasantly clear and sharp
- (sometimes disapproving) (of a person’s way of speaking) quick and confident in a way that suggests that the person is busy or is not being friendly
crujiente, crocante, nuevo, nitido definido
crisp adj
/krɪsp/
I love walking through the crisp snow.
n: 1. a noise like the sound of something firm being crushed
n: 2. THE (…) (inf)an important and often unpleasant situation or piece of information
n: 3. a situation in which there is suddenly not enough of something, especially money
v: 1. to crush something noisily between your teeth when you are eating
v: 2. to make or cause something to make a noise like something hard being crushed
v: 3. to move over a surface, making a loud crushing noise
v: 4. (computing) to deal with large amounts of data very quickly
masticar, hacer crujir
crunch n, v
/krʌntʃ/
I love hearing the crunch of my feet walking through the snow.
v: 1. (+ adverb/preposition) (of liquid) to fall in small drops
v: 2. to produce drops of liquid
v: 3. to contain or hold a lot of something
n: 1. the sound or action of small drops of liquid falling continuously
n: 2. a small drop of liquid that falls from something
n: 3. [countable] (medical) a piece of equipment that passes liquid food, medicine or blood very slowly through a tube into a patient’s vein
n: 4. (informal, becoming old-fashioned) a boring or stupid person with a weak personality
goteo, suero, gotear
drip n, v
/drɪp/
Please turn the tap off properly or it will drip.
(at/about somebody/something) (+ speech) to laugh in a silly way because you are amused, embarrassed or nervous
reirse con nerviosismo, risita
giggle v
/ˈgɪgl/
They giggled nervously as they waited for their turn.
- to make a long deep sound because you are annoyed, upset or in pain, or with pleasure
- to make a sound like a person groaning
gemir
groan v
/grəʊn/
He groaned with pain.
v: 1. to make a sound like a long ‘s’
v: 2. (somebody/something + adverb/preposition) to make a sound like a long ‘s’ to show disapproval of somebody/something, especially an actor or a speaker
v: 3. to say something in a quiet angry voice
n: a sound like a long ‘s’; this sound used to show disapproval of somebody
sisear
hiss n, v
/hɪs/
Did you hear the snake’s hiss?
v: 1. to make a loud noise
v: 2. if a car horn (..) or you (…) the horn, the horn makes a loud noise
v: 3. when an owl hoots, it makes a long calling sound
n: 1. a short loud laugh or shout
n: 2. a situation or a person that you find very funny
n: 3. the loud sound made by the horn of a vehicle
n: 4. the cry of an owl
ulular, gracios, tocar el claxon
hoot n, v
/huːt/
I hate people who hoot at me when I slow down at an amber light.
v: 1. to sing a tune with your lips closed
v: 2. to make a low continuous sound
v: 3. to be full of activity
n: a low continuous sound
tatarear, canturrear,
hum n, v
/hʌm/
I began to hum along with the music.
Hum with life
to speak or say something in a quiet voice in a way that is not clear
habalr entre dientes, mascullar,
mumble v
/ˈmʌmbl/
She mumbled a few words and left.
v: 1. to make a series of short loud sounds when hitting against something hard; to make something do this
v: 2. + adverb/preposition (of a vehicle) to make a series of short loud sounds as it moves somewhere
v: 3. rattle somebody to make somebody nervous or frightened
n: 1. [usually singular] a series of short loud sounds made when hard objects hit against each other
n: 2. a baby’s toy that makes a series of short loud sounds when it is shaken
n: 3. a wooden object that is held in one hand and makes a series of short loud sounds when you spin it round, used, for example, by people watching a sports game
repiquetear, ajetrao, ruido, sonajeo
rattle n, v
/ˈrætl/
Every time a bus goes by, the windows rattle.
feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened; showing this
aliviado, tranquilizado, sosegado
relieved adj
/rɪˈliːvd/
She sounded relieved when I told her I had got a job.
v: 1. to make a very loud, deep sound
v: 2. to shout something very loudly
v: 3. to laugh very loudly
v: 4. + adverb/preposition (of a vehicle or its rider/driver) to move very fast, making a lot of noise
v: 5. (of a fire) to burn brightly with a lot of flames, heat and noise
n: 1. a loud deep sound made by an animal, especially a lion, or by somebody’s voice
n: 2. a loud continuous noise made by the wind or sea, or by a machine
rugido, clamor
roar n, v
/rɔː/
We could hear the roar of the crowd in the football stadium
- to give a loud, high cry, because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc.
- to shout something in a loud, high voice because of fear, anger, etc.
- to make a loud, high noise; to move fast, making this noise
gritar
scream v
/skriːm/
The boy screamed when he fell..
v: 1. to make a loud high unpleasant sound; to say something using this sound
v: 2. (+ adverb/preposition) (of a vehicle) to make a loud high unpleasant noise as it moves
n: a loud high unpleasant cry or noise
crujido, chillar
screech n, v
/skriːtʃ/
I heard the screech of brakes as the bus driver tried to stop.
- to take and then let out a long deep breath that can be heard, to show that you are disappointed, sad, tired, etc
- speech to say something with a sigh
- (literary) (especially of the wind) to make a long sound like a sigh
suspirar
sigh v
/saɪ/
He sighed deeply at the thought.
v: 1. to shut, or to make something shut, with a lot of force, making a loud noise
v: 2. something + adverb/preposition to put, push or throw something into a particular place or position with a lot of force
v: 3. somebody/something (used especially in newspapers) to criticize somebody/something very strongly
n: [usually singular] an act of slamming something; the noise of something being slammed
cerrar de un golpe, dar un portazo
slam n, v
/slæm/
Please don’t slam the door.
n: a loud sucking noise, especially one made while drinking something; liquid drunk with a loud sucking noise
v: 1. to make a loud noise while you are drinking something
v: 2. to make a noise like this
sorber
slurp n, v
/slɜːp/
It’s rude to slurp your soup.
v: 1. to breathe air in through your nose in a way that makes a sound, especially when you are crying, have a cold, etc
v: 2. to breathe air in through the nose in order to discover or enjoy the smell of something
v: 3. + speech (..) (something) to say something in a complaining or disapproving way
n: 1. (c) an act or the sound of sniffing
n: 2. (…)of something an idea of what something is like or that something is going to happen
n: 3. of something a small chance of something
oler, olisqueo
sniff n, v
/snɪf/
Don’t sniff! Get a tissue and blow your nose!
v. to breathe noisily through your nose and mouth while you are asleep
n. noisy breathing while you are asleep
eoncar
snore n, v
/snɔː/
I can’t share a room with you if you snore.
- to cry noisily, taking sudden, sharp breaths
- to say something while you are crying
llorar, sollozar
sob v
/sɒb/
A child was sobbing loudly when I walked in.
n: 1. (c) the sound of something hitting liquid or of liquid hitting something
n: 2. (c) a small amount of liquid that falls onto something; the mark that this makes
n: 3 (c) a small area of bright colour or light that contrasts with the colours around it
n: 4. (informal) a small amount of liquid that you add to a drink
n: 5. an article in a newspaper, etc. that is intended to attract a lot of attention
v: 1. + adverb/preposition (of liquid) to fall noisily onto a surface
v: 2. to make somebody/something wet by making water, mud, etc. fall on them/it
v: 3. (+ adverb/preposition) to move through water making drops fly everywhere
v: 4. something with something [usually passive] to decorate something with areas of bright colour, not in a regular pattern
splash n, v
/splæʃ/
She screamed when her friend splashed her in the swimming pool.
n. a problem that somebody has in speaking in which they repeat sounds or words or often pause before saying things correctly
v. to speak with difficulty, repeating sounds or words and often stopping, before saying things correctly
tartamudeo
stammer n, v
/ˈstæmə/
My friend stammers when he gets nervous and it’s hard to understand him.
v: 1. to hit somebody/something quickly and lightly
v: 2. to make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc. that already exists
v: 3. to fit a device to a telephone so that somebody’s calls can be listened to secretly
v:4. to choose somebody to do a particular job
n: 1(c) a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe into a bath/ bathtub or sink
n: 2. (c) a device for controlling the flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container
n: 3. (c) a light hit with your hand or fingers
n: 4. (c) an act of fitting a device to a telephone so that somebody’s telephone calls can be listened to secretly
n: 5 (c) (phonetics) a speech sound which is produced by striking the tongue quickly and lightly against the part of the mouth behind the upper front teeth. The ‘t’ in later in American English and the ‘r’ in very in some British accents are examples of taps
grifo, golepeto, zapatear, taconear
tap n, v
/tæp/
When I’m nervous I often tap my fingers on the table.
very frightened
aterrorizado
terrified adj
/ˈterɪfaɪd/
I was terrified when they told me I had to do another test.
v: 1. (of a clock, etc.) to make short, light, regular repeated sounds to mark time passing
v:2. (…something)to put a mark (✓) next to an item on a list, an answer, etc
n (c): 1. a mark (✓) put beside a sum or an item on a list, usually to show that it has been checked or done or is correct
n (c):2. a small insect that bites humans and animals and sucks their blood.
n (u): 3.a short, light, regularly repeated sound, especially that of a clock or watch
n (c): 4. a moment
n (u): 5. (old-fashioned, British English, informal) permission to delay paying for something that you have bought
garrapata, tictac
tick n, v
/tɪk/
This clock has a very loud tick.
- (u) a collection of cells that form the different parts of humans, animals and plants
- (c) a piece of soft paper that absorbs liquids, used especially as a handkerchief a box of tissues
3 (u)very thin paper used for wrapping and packing things that break easily
pañuelo
tissue n
/ˈtɪʃuː/
Have you got a tissue? I need to blow my nose.
[countable] a series of musical notes that are sung or played in a particular order to form a piece of music
tonada, cancion, afinar,
tune n
/tjuːn/
Please stop humming that tune.
- to speak very quietly to somebody so that other people cannot hear what you are saying
- (..) that… it is (..-ed) that… to say or suggest something about somebody/something in a private or secret way
- (+ adverb/preposition) (literary) (of leaves, the wind, etc.) to make a soft, quiet sound A warm breeze whispered through the trees.
susurrar, murmurar
whisper v
/ˈwɪspə/
It’s rude to whisper.
- to make a high sound or a musical tune by forcing your breath out when your lips are closed
- to make a high sound by blowing into a whistle
- (of a kettle or other machine) to make a high sound
- adverb/preposition to move quickly, making a high sound
- (of a bird) to make a high sound
silbar
whistle v
/ˈwɪsl/
I can whistle a little bit, but I can’t really whistle a whole song.
to shout loudly, for example because you are angry, excited, frightened or in pain
gritar, chillar
yell v
/jel/
Please don’t yell at me. It wasn’t my fault
- oil with a pleasant smell that is obtained from some types of trees and plants, used in the past to help heal wounds, for example
- a liquid, cream, etc. that has a pleasant smell and is used to make wounds less painful or skin softer
3 (literary) something that makes you feel calm or relaxed
balsamo unguento
a balm n
/ə bɑːm/
Being in such a quiet place was a balm for my nerves.
an inescapable truth, esp an unpleasant one
a fact of life n
/ə fækt əv laɪf/
It is a fact of life that cities will always be noisy places.
una pizca? de desilusion
a tinge of disappointment n
/ə tɪndʒ əv dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
Although I got an A for nine of my exams, I only got a C for the tenth. I felt a tinge of disappointment.
1 in a sudden, unexpected and often unpleasant way
2. in a way that seems unfriendly and rude, without taking time to say more than is necessary
abruptamente, subditamente, de golpe
abruptly adv
/əˈbrʌptli/
She hung up the phone abruptly.
- in a way that is repeated many times so that it is annoying
- in a way that continues without interruption
continuamente
continually adv
/kənˈtɪnjuəli/
They argue continually about money.
to bend low and/or move backwards because you are frightened
encojerse de medio, a cojonarse
cower v
/ˈkaʊə/
We all cowered behind doors and under tables when he burst in with a gun.
making you feel very sad and without enthusiasm
deprimente, drepresivo
depressing adj
/dɪˈpresɪŋ/
The novel was so depressing it made me want to cry.
interesting and amusing
entretenido, divertido
entertaining adj
/entəˈteɪnɪŋ/
It isn’t my favourite novel, but it’s entertaining.
- moving or capable of moving rapidly usually with sustained speed
- of a dramatic or literary work : full of sustained action or conflict usually with the result of sustaining the interest
rapido veloz
fast-moving adj
/fɑːst ˈmuːvɪŋ/
Action movies tend to rely on fast-moving stories.
exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention
fascinante, apasionante
gripping adj
/ˈgrɪpɪŋ/
It was such a gripping story. I got really hooked.
- almost no; almost not; almost none
- used especially after ‘can’ or ‘could’ and before the main verb, to emphasize that it is difficult to do something
- used to say that something has just begun, happened, etc
- used to suggest that something is unlikely or unreasonable or that somebody is silly for saying or doing something
apenas, casi no, escasamente, dificilmente
hardly adv
/ˈhɑːdli/
Hardly had she sat down to have dinner than the phone rang.
