VC.2 Flashcards

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No estoy dispuesto a hacerlo

A

I’m not willing to do it

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Acelera el ritmo

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Speed up the pace

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No hay mucha probabilidad de que eso ocurra

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There’s not much likelihood that that would happen

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Es un alivio saber que no tendrás que pasar por esas penurias otra vez

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It’s a relief to know that you won’t have to go through those hardships again

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Esta lista se está haciendo difícil

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This list is getting difficult

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¿Crees que te lo mereces?

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Do you think you deserve it?

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Ella vale su peso en oro

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She’s worth her weight in gold

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Puedes hacer caso omiso a este punto

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You can disregard this point

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9
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¿Qué tal te llevas con ellos?

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¿How do you get along with them?

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10
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Deberías poner un encabezamiento aparte para esta información

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You should put a separate heading for this information

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Hay un antiguo refrán que dice lo mismo

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There’s an old saying that says the same

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Tenemos que elaborar un presupuesto

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We have to draw up a budget

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13
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Tiene un micrófono incorporado

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It has a built in microphone

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14
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Tenemos una amplia gama de alternativas

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We have a wide range of alternatives

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15
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Nuestro negocio básico es el acero

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Our core business is steal

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16
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Voy a retirar la oferta

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I’m going to withdraw the offer

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17
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Estás tirando un farol

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You’re bluffing

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Esto nos permitirá lograr nuestros objetivos a un coste menor

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This will enable us to achieve our objectives at a lower cost

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19
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Esta reunión no está llegando a ninguna parte

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This meeting is getting nowhere

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20
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¿No conocerías por casualidad a un tipo llamado Harvey?

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You wouldn’t know by any chance a guy by the name of Harvey?

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21
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La naturaleza es muy sabia

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Nature is very wise

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22
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Hablarías ingles mejor si no fueras tan tímido

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You would speak English better if you weren’t so shy

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23
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No te acerques al borde

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Don’t go near the edge

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24
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No sé cómo puedes ser tan ingenuo a veces

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I don’t know how you can be so naive at times

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Hemos tenido un aumento enorme en las ventas este año

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We’ve had a huge increase in sales this year

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26
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No vale la pena

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It’s not worth it

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Si no les animas perderán su entusiasmo

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If you don’t encourage them they’ll lose their enthusiasm

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28
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Este remedio servirá por ahora

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This remedy will do for the time being

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29
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¿Cómo va la campaña de publicidad?

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How is the advertising campaign going?

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30
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Ella se negó a darle la mano

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She refused to shake his hand

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Es asombroso como logras convencer a la gente de lo que sea

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It’s amazing how you manage to convince people about anything

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32
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¿Cómo puedes permitirte el lujo de perder tantos días de trabajo?

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How can you afford to miss so many workdays?

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33
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Vamos a labrar nuestro futuro en base a la fuerza de nuestros vendedores

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We’re going to build our future on the strength of our salespeople

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34
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No hagas caso a lo que te dije ayer

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Never mind what I told you yesterday

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35
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Lo que importa es lo que te estoy diciendo ahora

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What matters is what I’m telling you now

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36
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Es una etapa difícil de nuestro crecimiento

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It’s a difficult stage in our growth

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37
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No hacemos previsiones a largo plazo

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We don’t make long range forecasts

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38
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Sólo lanzamos mísiles de largo alcance

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We only launch long range missiles

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39
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Esta reunión es una pérdida de tiempo

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This meeting is a waste of time

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40
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Es inútil continuar

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It’s pointless to go on

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41
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Me sentía tan violento que quería esconderme

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I felt so embarrassed that I wanted to hide

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42
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Hay tiempo de sobra para todo eso

A

There’s plenty of time for all that

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43
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Él al final cedió ante la presión

A

He finally gave in to the pressure

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44
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No podía aguantar la presión

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He couldn’t stand the pressure

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45
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No estoy aquí para resolver tus problemas

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I’m not here to solve your problems

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46
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Estamos ante un gran reto

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We’re facing a great challenge

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47
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Los políticos van a estropear todo

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The politicians are going to ruin everything

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48
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No te quedes atrás

A

Don’t fall behind

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49
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No lograron avisar a gente a tiempo

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They failed to advise the people in time

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50
Q

Este cuadro presenta un desglose de las ventas por regiones

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This chart shows a breakdown of sales by region

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51
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Me quedan bastantes listas para escribir

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I have quite a few lists to write

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52
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Es impresionante lo informado que es ese tío

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It’s impressive how knowledgeable that guy is

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53
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Tenemos que casar nuestros recursos con vuestras necesidades

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We have to match out resources with your needs

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54
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Ensaya tu discurso todas las veces que puedas

A

Rehearse your speech as many times as you can

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55
Q

Ponte delante de un espejo

A

Stand in front of a mirror

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56
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He venido para pedir un anticipo

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I’ve come to ask for an advance

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57
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Eres un pesado

A

You’re a pain in the neck

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58
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Este celo es muy pegajoso

A

This tape is very sticky

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59
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Pasó su niñez en un orfanato

A

He spent his childhood in an orphanage

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60
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¿Quién es el encargado aquí?

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Who’s in charge here?

61
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Esta es mi última advertencia, no te acerques a mi novia

A

This is my last warning, don’t go near my girlfriend

62
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Averigua lo que puedas

A

Find out what you can

63
Q

El plazo termina mañana

A

The deadline is tomorrow

64
Q

Tengo derecho a una pensión

A

I’m entitled to a pension

65
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Tendrás que tragar tu orgullo

A

You’ll have to swallow your pride

66
Q

Has hecho progresos fenomenales en los tres últimos meses

A

You’ve made terrific progress in the last three months

67
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Fue una experiencia gratificante

A

It was a rewarding experience

68
Q

Vaya follón

A

What a mess

69
Q

¿Cómo voy a salir de este lío?

A

How am I going to get out of this mess?

70
Q

Están conspirando para derrotar el gobierno

A

They’re plotting to overthrow the government

71
Q

Hicieron puente

A

They took a long weekend

72
Q

Doy por sentado que sabes el desenlace

A

I take for granted you know the outcome

73
Q

Estas directrices fueron elaboradas por un equipo de expertos

A

These guidelines where drawn up by the team of experts

74
Q

He sido nombrado jefe de grupo

A

I’ve been appointed group leader

75
Q

Una agenda de bolsillo resulta útil a veces

A

A pocket agenda comes in handy at times

76
Q

Tendrás que someterte a varias pruebas

A

You’ll have to undergo several tests

77
Q

Quiero rematar las fechas lo antes posible

A

I want to nail down the dates as soon as possible

78
Q

Cuanto más anunciamos más ingresos ganamos

A

The more we advertise the more revenue we earn

79
Q

Mientras tanto investiga otro asunto

A

In the meantime look into the other matter

80
Q

Tendrás éxito si no bajas la guardia

A

You’ll succeed if you don’t lower your guard

81
Q

Este encabezamiento no es lo más apropiado

A

This heading isn’t the most appropriate

82
Q

El descubrimiento del átomo fue un gran avance científico

A

The discovery of the atom was a great scientific breakthrough

83
Q

Es improbable que te hagan seguir este procedimiento

A

It’s unlikely that they make you follow that procedure

84
Q

Vi a dos hombres discutiendo delante del quiosco

A

I saw two men arguing in front of the newsstand

85
Q

Esto solo es el comienzo

A

This is only the beginning

86
Q

Tropecé con un antiguo amigo mío

A

I ran into an old friend of mine

87
Q

Hacía años que no le veía

A

I hadn’t seen him for years

88
Q

Había engordado algo

A

He had gained some weight

89
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Tienes que dar ejemplo ante la gente

A

You have to set an example in front of the people

90
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La rentabilidad es mi única preocupación

A

Profitability is my only concern

91
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Lo has resumido con bastante elocuencia

A

You’ve summed it up quite elegantly

92
Q

El nuevo modelo presenta unas características completamente nuevas

A

The new model presents completely new features

93
Q

El consumo ha bajado

A

Consumption has declined

94
Q

Estás en medio

A

You’re in the way

95
Q

Quítate de en medio

A

Get out of the way

96
Q

En seguida vuelvo, no te vayas

A

I’ll be right back, don’t go away

97
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Yo nunca hubiera hecho semejante cosa

A

I’d never have done such a thing

98
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No me decepciones

A

Don’t let me down

99
Q

Decídete

A

Make up your mind

100
Q

¿Recibiste mi fax?

A

Did you get my fax?

101
Q

Está entrando un fax

A

A fax is coming in

102
Q

Diles que lo manden de nuevo

A

Tell them to send it again

103
Q

¿Qué le pasa?

A

What’s the matter with it?

104
Q

Sólo la mitad superior se imprimió

A

Only the top half printed out

105
Q

No aguanto este calor

A

I can’t stand this heat

106
Q

Se han hecho intentos de sobornarles

A

Attempts have been made to bribe them

107
Q

No han tenido éxito

A

They haven’t succeeded

108
Q

Salga del coche e identifíquese

A

Get out of the car and identify yourself

109
Q

Es como si estuviéramos sin gravedad

A

It’s as if we were without gravity

110
Q

Hablas como si supieras lo que pasó

A

You talk as though you knew what happened

111
Q

Tengo mis formas de enterarme de las cosas

A

I have my ways of finding out things

112
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Estás en una posición envidiable

A

You’re in an enviable position

113
Q

A mucha gente le gustaría tener lo que tú tienes

A

A lot of people would like to have what you have

114
Q

El perro persiguió al gato alrededor de la casa

A

The dog chased the cat around the house

115
Q

Seguidme y os llevaré a la tierra prometida

A

Follow me and I’ll take you to the Promised land

116
Q

¿Me sujetas esto un momento?

A

Can you hold this for me for a minute?

117
Q

Me gusta como firmas las cartas

A

I like the way you sign letters

118
Q

¿Por qué siempre me miras así?

A

Why do you always look at me like that?

119
Q

Tómalo o déjalo

A

Take it or leave it

120
Q

Vamos a implantar una nueva política

A

We’re going to implement a new policy

121
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De ahora en adelante todas las mujeres han de llevar faldas

A

From now on all the women are to wear skirts

122
Q

Le gusta causar problemas

A

He likes to make trouble

123
Q

Es un incordio

A

He’s a troublemaker

124
Q

¿Cuándo se hará?

A

When will it be done?

125
Q

La cita está programada para la semana que viene

A

The appointment is scheduled for next web

126
Q

Busco a alguien cuyas cualidades casen con nuestras necesidades

A

I’m looking for someone whose skills match our needs

127
Q

No te apuntes al curso si no pienses asistir

A

Don’t sign up for the course if you don’t plan to attend

128
Q

Tienes una forma curiosa de dar las gracias

A

You have a funny way of saying thank you

129
Q

¿Sabes una cosa?

A

Do you know something?

130
Q

La rifa fue cancelada por un problema legal

A

The raffle as called off because of the legal problem

131
Q

Siempre acabo perdiendo todo mi dinero

A

I always end up losing all my money

132
Q

¿Por qué siempre me traes cafés tan calientes?

A

Why do you always bring me such hot coffees?

133
Q

Con ese disfraz nadie te reconocerá

A

With that disguise nobody will never recognise you

134
Q

Abre la carta y léemela

A

Open the letter and read it to me

135
Q

Cuanto más duro trabajas – más ganas

A

The harder you work the more you earn

136
Q

Creo que la frase debería ser al revés

A

I think the sentence should be the other way around

137
Q

Mis padres son los únicos que lo saben

A

My parents are the only ones who know about it

138
Q

Si eso me pasara a mí no sé lo que haría

A

If that happened to me I don’t know what I’d do

139
Q

Mi única esperanza es que se den cuenta de su error

A

My only hope is that they realise their mistake

140
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Tengo derecho a un abogado

A

I’m entitled to a lawyer

141
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Conozco mis derechos así como mis obligaciones

A

I know my rights as well as my obligations

142
Q

Lo único que sé es que no sé nada

A

The only thing I know is that I know nothing

143
Q

No puedo dejar de pensar en ella

A

I can’t stop thinking about her

144
Q

La tengo presente día y noche

A

She’s on my mind day and night

145
Q

No pueden aguantar el ritmo

A

They can’t stand the pace

146
Q

Se están quedando atrás

A

They’re falling behind

147
Q

Tardaré una hora en alcanzarles

A

It will take me an hour to catch up with them

148
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Si conduces así nunca les alcanzarás

A

If you drive like that you’ll never catch up with them