Verb Phrases Flashcards

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1
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I like Miguel, but he doesn’t take any notice of me.

A

Me gusta Miguel, pero no me HACE CASO.

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If you paid attention to what I say, your grades would be better.

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Si me HICIERAS CASO, sacarías mejores notas.

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My children don’t listen to me anymore.

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Mis hijos ya no me HACEN CASO.

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Okey, okey, I’ll take your advice. I hope it works!

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Vale, vale. Te HARÉ CASO, ¡espero que tus consejos funcionen!

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5
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I need a good pair of boots for this weather.

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Me HACE FALTA un buen par de botas para este clima.

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HACE FALTA

A

It’s necessary

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NO HACE FALTA que vayas al gimnasio todos los días. Camina en lugar de coger el autobús. No seas perezoso, ¡muévete!

A

You don’t need to go to the gym every day. Walk instead of taking the bus. Don’t be lazy, be active!

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Me HACE FALTA leche. Voy al supermercardo de la esquina.

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I need milk. I’m going to the grocery store around the corner.

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Yo puedo darte un consejo si HACE FALTA.

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I can give you some advice if it’s necessary.

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10
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This tire is punctured. You have to change it.

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Este neumático está pinchado. HACE FALTA cambiarlo.

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You have to be a real scatterbrain to lock yourself out two days in a row.

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HACE FALTA ser muy despistado para dejarse las llaves dentro de casa dos días seguidos.

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12
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I doubt that they call me, though I made it clear that I don’t mind moving to Madrid

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Dudo, que me llamen, aunque DEJÉ CLARO QUE no me importa mudarme a Madrid.

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13
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Therefore, I would like to make it clear that…

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Así pues, quiero DEJAR CLARO QUE…

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14
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It takes me ages to finish packing.

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Me cuesta un siglo ACABAR DE hacer la maleta.

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I just realized I left my keys at home.

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Me ACABO DE dar cuenta de que se me quedaron las llaves en casa.

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16
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Don’t say that again!

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¡No VUELVAS A decirlo!

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17
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He wasn’t there, so I’ll have to call him again.

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No estaba, así que tendré que VOLVER A llamarlo.

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18
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I haven’t heard from you again.

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No HE VUELTO A saber nada de ti.

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19
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VOLVER A…
Have you met her again?

A

¿Has VUELTO A quedar con ella?

20
Q

TARDAR EN

If you wait for me, I’ll go with you. I’ll be ready in no time.

A

Si me esperan, me voy con ustedes. No tardo nada en arreglarme.

21
Q

TARDAR EN

It took us a while to persuade my father to let us go out.

A

Tardamos un buen rato en convencer a mi padre de que nos dejara salir.

22
Q

TARDAR EN

It took me a long time to realise that…

A

Tardé mucho en darme cuenta de que …

23
Q

TARDAR EN

I sent an email to Ana and it took her a week to answer.

A

Le mandé un email a Ana y tardó una semana en contestarme.

24
Q

The kids are a bit scared, but they’re fine.

A

ENCONTRARSE BIEN
Los niños están un poco asustados, pero SE ENCUENTRAN BIEN.

25
Q

The bus overturn, but all the passengers are OK.

A

El autobús volcó, pero todos los pasajeros SE ENCUENTRAN BIEN.

26
Q

How’s your Mom doing since the operation? - She’s all right, thanks.

A

¿Cómo está tu mamá desde la operación? - SE ENCUENTRA BIEN, gracias.

27
Q

I INTEND to study the whole weekend.

A

TENGO PENSADO estudiar todo el fin de semana.

28
Q

Where do you plan to go for vacation this year?

A

¿Dónde TIENES PENSADO pasar las vacaciones este año?

29
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Seems like you have it all figured out.

A

Parece que ya lo TIENES PENSADO.

30
Q

I just want to know what you plan to do.

A

Solo quería saber lo que TIENES PENSADO hacer.

31
Q

Really good place to stay if all you plan on doing is sleeping.

A

Muy buen lugar para alojarse si lo que TIENES PENSADO hacer es dormir.

32
Q

And what do you plan to do when you find her, exactly?

A

¿Y qué TIENES PENSADO hacer cuando la encuentres, exactamente?

33
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Ana didn’t have enough money to pay the rent and WAS FORCED to sell her jewelry.

A

Ana no tenía suficiente dinero para pagar el alquiler y SE VIO OBLIGADA a vender sus joyas.

34
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They sent me an invitation to their wedding, and I FELT OBLIGED to go.

A

Me enviaron una invitación para su boda, y ME VI OBLIGADA a ir.

35
Q

As there were no rooms left in any hotel, I WAS OBLIGED to put them up.

A

Como no quedaban habitaciones en ningún hotel, ME VI OBLIGADA a invitarles a mi casa.

36
Q

The status of certain species could BE seriously AFFECTED.

A

El estado de ciertas especies podría VERSE AFECTADO seriamente.

37
Q

More than one country may BE so AFFECTED.

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Puede VERSE AFECTADO así más de un país.

38
Q

Then TRUST ME, no matter what anyone tells you.

A

Entonces HAZME CASO, no importa lo que los demás te digan.

39
Q

To be aware of

When you’re 18 years old, you’re not aware of what being a parent means.

A

SER CONSCIENTE DE

Cuando tienes 18 años, no eres consciente de lo que supone ser padre.

40
Q

To be aware of
I’m aware of the fact that not everyone is as fortunate as I am.

A

SER CONSCIENTE DE

Soy consciente del hecho que no todo el mundo es tan afortunado como yo.

41
Q

Sooner or later your father will (eventually) understand that’s it’s your life and your decision.

A

Tu padre ACABARÁ POR comprender que es tu vida y decides tú.

42
Q

She DOESN’T LOOK WELL. – Yes, she works too hard, and she is exhausted.

A

Ella TIENE MALA CARA. – Sí, trabaja demasiado y está agotada.

43
Q

You don’t look good. Haven’t you slept well?

A

TIENES MALA CARA. ¿No has dormido bien?

44
Q

Sounds like you might be a vegetarian.

A

Me da que eres vegetariana.

45
Q

Why do I get a feeling that it’s gonna be you?

A

¿Por qué me da que vas a ser tú?