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If you don’t want to have pimples(gr***s) apply this cream

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Si no quieres tener granos, aplicate esta crema.

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I want to apply to Harvard

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Quiero solicitar plaza en Harvard

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The hunter aimed and shot

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El cazador apuntó y disparó.

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The president appoints the judges of the Supreme Court

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El presidente nombra a los jueces de la Corte Suprema.

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Nobody attended the meeting yesterday

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Nadie asistió a la reunión de ayer.

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I want you to assist me with this project

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Quiero que me ayudes con este proyecto.

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I’m going to look after the client

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Voy a atender al cliente.

to assist someone ayudar, atender / Atender means ‘to serve, to take care,’ or ‘to look after,

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I have to take care of this patient

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Tengo que atender a este paciente

Atender means ‘to serve, to take care,’ or ‘to look after,

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(I want to attend the lecture)

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Quiero asistir a la conferencia

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expression: to pay attention

Estar a*****

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estar atento/a (to pay attention)

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Let me know if you cannot come

Av*****

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Avísame si no puedes venir.

Avisar does not mean to advise. It means ‘to inform,’ ‘to let someone know, to call to one’s attention’ or ‘to warn beforehand, especially of some danger.

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(I advise you to study for the exam)

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Te aconsejo que estudies para el examen.

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the warning, the notice

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el aviso

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On leaving the cavern we were blinded by the lights

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Cuando salimos de la caverna nos deslumbraron las luces.

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Your signature obliges (comp……) you to pay the invoice

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Su firma le compromete a pagar la factura

Comprometer is not used in the sense of ‘to adjust or settle by mutual consent It means ‘to compromise’ in the sense of ‘to jeopardize’ or ‘to put someone in a predicament. On the other hand, the reflexive form comprometerse has various meanings: ‘to commit oneself to something, ie, politics, etc., or to get engaged.

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María y Eliseo got engaged in Las Vegas

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María y Eliseo se comprometieron en Las Vegas.

comprometerse has various meanings: ‘to commit oneself to something, ie, politics, etc., or to get engaged.

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17
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We agreed to share the expenses of the trip

LL*****s a

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Llegamos a un acuerdo para compartir los gastos del viaje.

More likely Acordamos compartir los gastos del viaje.

to compromise llegar a un acuerdo mutuo, llegar a un compromiso

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The actress did not answer the questions

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La actriz, no contestó a las preguntas.

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The lawyers contested(imp——-) the judge’s decision

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Los abogados impugnaron la decisión del juez.

to contest impugnar (una decisión)

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Expression: to answer the phone

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contestar el teléfono

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The bus collided with a tree

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El autobús chocó contra un árbol.

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Ana almost choked on a fish-bone

to choke ahogarse, asfixiarse, (~ on something) atragantarse

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Ana casi se atragantó con una espina de pescado

to choke ahogarse, asfixiarse, (~ on something) atragantarse

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He sued the insurance company for fraud

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Demandó a la compañía de seguros por fraude.

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He demanded (not suing) compensation from the company

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Exigió una compensación a la compañía.

to demand pedir, exigir, reclamar, reivindicar

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They started to argue in public

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Se pusieron/empezaron a discutir en público.

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(Let’s discuss the matter at the meeting)

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Vamos a hablar del asunto en la reunión.

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I was very displeased by your behavior

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Me disgustó mucho tu comportamiento.

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Frog legs disgust me

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Las ancas de rana me dan asco. (Frog legs disgust me)

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29
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I am upset.

T—- – di——

expression: to be really upset (one way of saying it)

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Tengo un disgusto

tener un disgusto (to be really upset)

Estoy disgustado.
Estoy molesto.

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30
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(I always have fun in Spanish class)

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Siempre me divierto en la clase de español.

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We had to divert(des____) the course of the river to irrigate the field.

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Tuvimos que desviar el curso del río para regar el campo.

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We have to dredge the lake behind the house

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Hay que/tenemos que dragar el lago detrás de la casa.

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The boy got off the train and dragged his heavy suitcase on the platform

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El chico se bajó del tren y arrastró su pesada maleta/valija por el andén.

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I wrapped the gift and gave it to my mother

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Envolví el regalo y se lo di a mi mamá.

Envolver

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I don’t want to involve you in my problem

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No quiero involucrarte en mi problema.

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expression: to wrap oneself in something

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expression: envolverse en (to wrap oneself in something)

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My wool dress shrank after washing it

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Mi vestido de lana se estrechó después de lavarlo.

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Before going out running I do stretching exercises

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Antes de salir a correr hago ejercicios para estirar los músculos.

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Coffee makes me jumpy(me ex____) but tea doesn’t

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El café me excita pero el té no.

In Spanish excitar means ‘to arouse sexually,’ or ‘to get overexcited or nervous,’ e.g., from caffeine.

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She was so excited she couldn’t stop talking about the performance

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Estaba tan entusiasmada/emocionada que no paraba de hablar de la representación/actuación

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expression: (to be excited about something that’s coming up, to feel like doing something)

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tener ganas de

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That company manufactures spare parts for cars

P—– – rep—–

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Esa compañía fabrica piezas de repuesto para carros.

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The defendant fabricated a believable defense

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El acusado se inventó una defensa verosímil.

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Learn the expression: made in Chile

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fabricado en Chile

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I am going to record the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games

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Voy a grabar la ceremonia de apertura de los Juegos Olímpicos

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I grabbed the bus to arrive on time for the meeting

Also translate

I took the bus to arrive on time for the meeting

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Cogí/agarré el autobús para llegar a tiempo a la reunión.

Tomé el autobús para llegar a tiempo a la reunión.

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The old man tried to get up from his chair

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El anciano intentó levantarse de la silla.

Intentar does not mean ‘to intend.’ It means ‘to try.”

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We intend to travel to China this summer

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Pensamos viajar a China este verano.

if you want to say: to intend, tener la intención de (hacer algo), pensar (hacer algo)

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Insert a quarter in the vending machine

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Introduce una moneda de 25 centavos en la máquina.

Introducir is not used when making someone’s acquaintance or into someone. Its meaning is purely physical, that is, ‘to insert’ or ‘to put in.”

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50
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(I want to introduce you to my cousin (f) the guitar player)

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Te quiero presentar a mi prima la guitarrista.

if you want to say:
to introduce one person to another presentar a alguien

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We have to learn to operate new technology

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Tenemos que aprender a manejar la nueva tecnología.

Manejar does not mean ‘to manage.’ It means ‘to handle,’ ‘to use’ or to operate machine). In Latin America it means ‘to drive’ (conducir is used in Spain)

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That young man managed to win the election. Now he manages the project

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Ese joven logró ganar las elecciones. Ahora dirige el proyecto.

To manage lograr, conseguir, dirigir (una compañía, un proyecto)

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The noise of the road bothers me

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Me molesta el ruido de la carretera.

Molestar does not mean ‘to molest.’ In Spanish it has no sexual conotatation simply means ‘to bother.’

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54
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The criminal went to jail for molesting minors

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to molest abusar

El criminal fue a prisión por abusar de menores.

“Learn the expression: No molestar (do not disturb)

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55
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My back hurts, and I can’t move my legs

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Me duele la espalda y no puedo mover las piernas,

Mover does not mean to change one’s residence or location,’ or ‘to move from one place to another. It simply means ‘to move something’ in a physical sense, to change position.’

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They moved to a new house on the coast

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Ellos se mudaron a una nueva casa en la costa.

To move one’s residence mudarse

la mudanza (the move)

to move emotionally conmover

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57
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The guitar concert moved us deeply

(It’s got mover in it)

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El concierto de guitarra nos conmovió profundamente.

to move emotionally conmover

To move one’s residence mudarse

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58
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Goldman Sachs is sponsoring the art exhibit

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Goldman Sachs patrocina la exhibición de arte.

patrocinar does not mean ‘to patronize.’ It means ‘to sponsor.”

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59
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No one likes to be patronized

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A nadie le gusta que lo traten con condescendencia.

Deepl and Google agree

to patronize (a shop or a restaurant) frecuentar, ser cliente de to patronize (treat condescendingly) tratar con condescendencia o paternalismo

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We will not patronize a store that treats its employees badly.

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No vamos a frequentar una tienda que trata mal a sus empleados.

to patronize (a shop or a restaurant) frecuentar, ser cliente de to patronize (treat condescendingly) tratar con condescendencia o paternalism

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The lawyer posed the problem to the jury

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El abogado le planteó el problema al jurado.

Plantear means ‘to present an idea or situation’ for attention or consideration It also means ‘to pose a problem’ (plantear un problema), ‘to raise a question (plantear una pregunta), or ‘to suggest something’ (plantear una sugerencia)

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The lawyer posed the problem to the jury

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El abogado le planteó el problema al jurado.

Plantear means ‘to present an idea or situation’ for attention or consideration It also means ‘to pose a problem’ (plantear un problema), ‘to raise a question (plantear una pregunta), or ‘to suggest something’ (plantear una sugerencia)

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Onions are planted in the spring

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Las cebollas se plantan en primavera.

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I stood Silvia up

to stand someone up

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Dejé plantado a Silvia.

dejar plantado a alguien

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He can’t stop boasting about his new BMW convertible

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No para de presumir de su nuevo BMW descapotable. Book

No puede dejar de presumir de su nuevo BMW descapotable. Google, Bing

Presumir means ‘to brag, show off, boast,’ or ‘to be conceited.’

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Even though I know few people, I presume I’ll go to the party

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Aunque no conozco a mucha gente, supongo que iré a la fiesta.

to presume suponer

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This year Juan aspires (pre*****) to win the New York marathon.

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Este año Juan pretende ganar el maratón de Nueva York.

Pretender does not mean ‘to pretend or fake something. It means ‘to aspire,’ ‘to expect’ or ‘to attempt to do something.”

Expression: pretender que alguien haga algo (to want somebody to do something)

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He likes to pretend that he speaks Japanese, but he only knows a few words)

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Le gusta fingir que habla japonés, pero sólo sabe unas palabras.

to pretend fingir, aparentar

pretender que alguien haga algo (to want somebody to do something)

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You have to taste my asparagus soup.

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Tienes que probar mi sopa de espárragos.

Probar does not mean ‘to probe.’ It means ‘to try’ or ‘to taste.’

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Did you try on the dress I bought you?

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¿Te probaste el vestido que te compré?

Probar does not mean ‘to probe.’ It means ‘to try’ or ‘to taste.’

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This matter needs(re______) much probing.

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Esta cuestión requiere mucha investigación.

to probe investigar, sondar (medicine)

*Learn the expression: escarbar en (to probe into)

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Try/Make sure (verb beginning with pr) to arrive on time for your own wedding!

A

¡Procura llegar a tiempo para tu propia boda!

Procurar means ‘to manage,’ ‘to try to do something,’ or ‘to make sure.’

Procurar means ‘to manage,’ ‘to try to do something,’ or ‘to make sure.’

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The government wants to procure more troops

A

El gobierno quiere conseguir más tropas.

To procure obtener, conseguir

74
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They took away his cell phone on the first day of class.

A

Le quitaron su teléfono móvil el primer día de clase.

Quitar does not mean ‘to quit.’ It means ‘to remove,’ or ‘to get out’ (a stain), or ‘to take something away from someone else.’

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She quit her job because she wasn’t being paid enough

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Dejó su trabajo porque no le pagaban lo suficiente.

To quit dejar (a job), dejar de, abandonar, irse, marcharse, salir de

76
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Pedro quit smoking when he was 30

A

Pedro dejó de fumar cuando tenía 30 años.

To quit dejar (a job), dejar de, abandonar, irse, marcharse, salir de

77
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to clear the table

A

quitar la mesa;

de quita y pon (removable; detachable)

78
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He realized his dream of becoming a doctor

A

Él realizó su sueño de llegar a ser médico.

Realizar in Spanish does not mean ‘to become aware.’ It means ‘to realize’ in the sense of making real, ‘to fulfill.’

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He realized that he had made a mistake

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El se dio cuenta de que había cometido un error

To realize (in the sense of becoming aware) darse cuenta de

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80
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I don’t remember the name of your street

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No recuerdo el nombre de tu calle.

Recordar does not mean ‘to record; it means ‘to remember,’ ‘to recall’ or ‘to remind someone.

81
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Can you record some CDs for the party?

A

¿Puedes grabar unos discos para la fiesta?

82
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expression: (to remind somebody of something)

I reminded my brother that he had an appointment.

A

recordarle algo a alguien

Le recordé a mi hermano que tenía una cita.

83
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I am going to tell* you a story

In this case not decir but a verb beginning with re*****

A

Te voy a relatar un cuento.

Relatar has nothing to do with ‘relationship, or with relating one thing with another. It simply means ‘to tell a story.’

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I don’t want to relate one thing with another. They are separate

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No quiero relacionar una cosa con la otra. Son dos cosas diferentes.

to relate relacionar

85
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I have to stir the rice

A

Tengo que remover el arroz.

Remover has nothing to do with removing anything from anywhere. It means ‘to stir’ or ‘to turn something.”

Also revolver

Stir all of the ingredients together with a spoon.
Revuelve todos los ingredientes con una cuchara

86
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This detergent is expensive, but it does remove stains

A

Este detergente es caro, pero saca/quita las manchas,

to remove sacar, quitar

87
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Expression (to move heaven and earth)

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remover Roma con Santiago

Expression: el quitamanchas (stain remover);

88
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You have to subtract the taxes to know how much you are earning

A

Tienes que restar los impuestos para saber cuánto ganas.

Restar has nothing to do with ‘to rest.’ It simply means ‘to subtract’ or ‘to take away.

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This weekend I am not going to go out, I’m going to rest.

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Este fin de semana no voy a salir, voy a descansar.

To rest descansar

90
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I reminded my brother that he had an appointment.

A

Le recordé a mi hermano que tenía una cita.

expression: restarle importancia a algo

91
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The lecturer summarized yesterday’s events

A

El profesor resumió los eventos de ayer.

Resumir does not mean ‘to resume. It means ‘to summarize.’

92
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After the applause, the violinist resumed his concert

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Después de los aplausos, el violinista continuó su concierto.

to resume continuar, empezar de nuevo, reanudar

expression: tomar el hilo de un discurso (to resume a speech)

Resumir: to summarise, abridge

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They removed(ret_____) the old flag and put a new one in its place

A

Retiraron la vieja bandera y pusieron una nueva.

Retirar does not mean ‘to retire. It means ‘to remove,’ ‘to take away,’ ‘to withdraw,’ or ‘to pull out’ from a competition.

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The trainer withdrew(re____) the player five minutes after the start of the match

A

El entrenador retiró al jugador a los cinco minutos del comienzo del partido.

Retirar does not mean ‘to retire. It means ‘to remove,’ ‘to take away,’ ‘to withdraw,’ or ‘to pull out’ from a competition.

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95
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Pepe retired from his job at the age of 65

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Pepe se jubiló de su trabajo a los 65 años.

to retire from a job jubilarse

96
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He rummaged* through my things without my consent

3 verbs you could use all beginning with re

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Revolvió/registró/rebuscó en mis cosas sin mi permiso.

Revolver means to stir’ or ‘to rummage through.

expression: me revuelve el estómago (it turns my stomach)

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He is so conceited that he thinks the world revolves around him

A

Es tan engreido que cree que el mundo gira a su alrededor.

to revolve rotar, girar

98
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I can’t stand this heat!

A

¡No soporto este calor!

You don’t need the puedo

Soportar does not mean ‘to support a family, a claim or an idea. It means to stand,’ ‘to bear’ or ‘to endure.’

99
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I support you in whatever you do

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Yo te apoyo en cualquier cosa que hagas.

To support (an idea or someone) apoyar, respaldar

100
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I support/back your idea

A

Respaldo tu idea.

to support (an idea or someone) apoyar, respaldar

101
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Four Doric columns support the roof of this ancient temple

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Cuatro columnas dóricas sostienen el techo de este templo antiguo.

To support (a physical structure) sostener

102
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I can’t stand him /it

A

expression: no lo soporto!

No need for poder

103
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He looks quite sad. Has something happened to him?

A

Parece bastante preocupado. ¿Le ha sucedido algo?

Although suceder can be used in Spanish to mean ‘to follow in sequence, is primary meaning is ‘to happen.’

104
Q

He bought the book Speed Up Your Spanish and succeeded in passing his Spanish exam

A

Compró el libro Speed Up Your Spmish y logró aprobar el examen de español

To succeed tener éxito, lograr, triunfar

*Learn the expression: suceda lo que suceda (whatever happens)

105
Q

He did not study much for the exam and he failed it

A

No estudió mucho para el examen y lo suspendió,

Suspender is used in Spanish to speak about failing an exam. It can be used in the sense of ‘to cancel, postpone or call off an event.

106
Q

They cancelled (suspended ) the concert because of low attendance

A

Suspendieron el concierto por falta de público.

Cancelaron, anularon

Suspender is used in Spanish to speak about failing an exam. It can be used in the sense of ‘to cancel, postpone or call off an event.

107
Q

They hung the chandelier from the ballroom ceiling

A

to suspend colgar

Colgaron la araña de luces en el techo del salón de baile.

to suspend colgar

los tirantes (suspenders)

108
Q

That doctor treated me very well

A

Ese doctor me trató muy bien.

Tratar in Spanish has various uses. It can mean ‘to treat a disease,’ or ‘to treat someone’ well or badly.

However, in many instances the use of tratar is different from the English verb ‘to treat

109
Q

I try to lose weight, but it’s so hard!

A

Trato de (procuro) adelgazar, pero es tan difícil!

tratar de + infinitive = ‘to try to do something’ (synonym of procurar hacer algo)

in many instances the use of tratar is different from the English verb ‘to treat

expression: tratar a alguien de usted / tú (to address somebody as ‘usted’ or ‘tú’)

110
Q

What is that book about? It is about globalization

A

¿De qué trata ese libro? Trata de la globalización.

expression: tratar a alguien de usted / tú (to address somebody as ‘usted’ or ‘tú’)

111
Q

In my job I deal with all kinds of people

A

En mi trabajo trato con gente de todo tipo.

Tratar con ‘to deal with someone’

expression: tratar a alguien de usted / tú (to address somebody as ‘usted’ or ‘tú’)

112
Q

The play becomes interesting in the third act. Can I read the minutes of the meeting?

A

La obra se pone interesante en el tercer acto. ¿Puedo leer el acta de la reunión?

el acto act (action); act (in a play); in plural: cultural events (actos culturales); on the spot (en el acto)

el acta (las actas) minutes, proceedings (of a conference); affidavit (el acta notarial)

113
Q

The American man and woman met in Madrid. He was wearing an elegant jacket

A

El americano y la americana se encontraron en Madrid.
El hombre y la mujer estadounidenses se conocieron en Madrid.

One is met for the first time.

Él llevaba una elegante americana.

el americano American male; a type of coffee (prepared by adding espresso to hot water)

la americana

American female; a suit jacket (in Spain)

114
Q

I like that handsome man(hombre a——) I’ll make you a bet that I’ll be going out with him this Saturday

A

Me gusta ese hombre apuesto. Te hago una apuesta a que salgo con él este sábado.
el apuesto

good-looking man

la apuesta

a bet or wager

115
Q

They have put new benches in the park. The “banking profession”* is passing through a bad time.

  • One word
A

Han puesto bancos nuevos en el parque. La banca atraviesa un mal momento.

el banco a bench; a bank; a school of fish

la banca

banking (activity); the banking institution; bank (in a game of chance)

Han puesto bancos nuevos en el parque. La banca atraviesa un mal momento.

116
Q

Romeo was from the Montague faction(b—-). He wore a blue sash(b—-) on his arm

A

Romeo era del bando de los Montesco. Llevaba una banda azul en el brazo.
el bando

a faction; side; edict

la banda

musical band; gang; sash; cushion (in billiards)

117
Q

The dinghy crashed into the ship but there were no casualties.

A

La barca chocó con el barco pero no hubo heridos.

el barco

boat; ship; sailing ship (barco de vela)

la barca

dinghy, small boat; rowing boat (barca de remos)

118
Q

There was a lot of mud on the streets after the storm. I will wait for you at the café bar.

A

Había mucho barro en las calles después de la tormenta. Te esperaré en la barra del café.

el barro la barra

mud, clay

a bar, café bar, baguette (una barra de pan); lipstick (una barra de labios)

119
Q

They are playing Ravel’s “Bolero” at the bowling alley tonight.

A

Esta noche tocan el “Bolero” de Ravel en la bolera.

el bolero

a Spanish dance and musical rhythm; a lady’s short jacket; a bootblack (Mexico) (un limpiabotas, in Spain)

la bolera

a bowling alley

120
Q

When she looked inside the bag, she realized she didn’t have her handbag with her.

A

Cuando miró dentro de la bolsa, se dio cuenta de que no tenía su bolso.

el bolso laGender and number 13

el bolso: a handbag (for a woman); or travelling bag

la bolsa: a bag (plastic, paper); the stock market; a pocket (in Central America and Mexico)

121
Q

He needs an operation on his tear duct. Your cousin’s behavior is unacceptable.

A

el conducto

pipe; channel, duct (anatomy)

Ja conducta

behavior, conduct

Tienen que operarle el conducto lacrimal. La conducta de tu primo es inaceptable.

122
Q

That’s a painting by Picasso. We have to walk two more blocks.

A

Ese cuadro es de Picasso. Tenemos que caminar dos cuadras más.

el cuadro

square (also un cuadrado); painting (also una pintura), a scene, control panel (cuadro de mandos), fuse box (cuadro de fusibles);

symptoms (cuadro clínico).

la cuadra

a street block (Latin America) (la manzana, in Spain); a stable (for horses)

123
Q

Let’s set the table with the cutlery. The sailor went up on deck.

A

el cubierto la cubierta

a piece of cutlery, place setting at a table

a cover, the cover of a tire, carcass; the deck of a ship, promenade deck

Pongamos los cubiertos en la mesa. El marinero subió a la cubierta del barco.

124
Q

We have to buy a new garbage can. Pepe was “completely drunk”.

” “ A saying to translate those words.

A

Tenemos que comprar un cubo nuevo para la basura. Pepe estaba borracho como una cuba.

el cubo

a bucket; a cube (geometry); a hub (of a wheel), garbage can (el cubo de la basurn)

la cuba

a barrel; a cask

125
Q

Do you have a knife to cut the string? No, but I have a razor blade so that you can shave.

A

¿Tienes un cuchillo para cortar la cuerda? No, pero tengo una cuchilla para que te afeites.

el cuchillo

a knife

la cuchilla, una navaja

a razor blade

126
Q

Tell me a nice story. We have to pay the restaurant check.

A

Cuéntame un lindo cuento. Tenemos que pagar la cuenta del restaurante.

el cuento

a tale, a fairy tale (el cuento de hadas); story, lie, a tall story (un cuento chino)

la cuenta

a bank account; a calculation; restaurant check, bill (ila cuenta,

por favor!)

127
Q

We have the right to be happy. Turn right at the lights.

A

Tenemos el derecho de ser felices. Gira a la derecha en el semáforo.

el derecho

the law; a right

la derecha

the opposite of left (la izquierda); right-wing in politics; right- hand side

128
Q

I didn’t know that to say ‘mistake’ in Spain one says ‘el fallo’ and in Latin America ‘la falla’.

A

el fallo

a mistake; a fault, an error or defect (Spain); a veredict a geological fault; a fault, error or defect (Latin America)

la falla

No sabía que para decir ‘mistake’ en España se dice’el fallo’ y en Latinoamérica ‘la falla’.

129
Q

The bottom of the lake is deep. Let’s spend the night at this inn(f—-).

A

El fondo del lago es profundo. Pasemos la noche en esta fonda.

el fondo

the bottom; the back of a room; the background (of an image); a fund (finance); catalog or collection of a library

la fonda

an inn; a boarding house; a refreshment stand (Chile)

130
Q

This novel is the result(fruit ) of my labor. The peach is a delicious fruit.

A

Esta novela es el fruto de mi trabajo. El melocotón es una fruta riquísima.

el fruto

fruit (result), profit or benefit; dried fruit and nuts (los frutos secos)

la fruta

fruit, seasonal fruit (fruta del tiempo)

131
Q

I need to buy a wool hat(g—-) for this winter. They gave me a Lakers cap(g—-) for my birthday.

A

Necesito un gorro de lana para este invierno. Me regalaron una gorra de los Lakers.

el gorro

a tight-fitting cap; to be fed up with (estar hasta el gorro de)

a cap (with peak) la gorra

132
Q

He didn’t utter a single word during lunch. She’s got the gift of the gab. She loves to talk.

A

el labio

lip (of a mouth)

la labia

smooth talk; to have the gift of the gab (lener mucha labia)

No despegó los labios en toda la comida. Tiene mucha labia, le encanta hablar.

133
Q

He always sleeps like a log. We need firewood for the picnic.

A

Duerme siempre como un leño/tronco. Necesitamos leña para el picnic.

el leño

a log (of wood); a blockhead (person)

la leña

firewood

134
Q

This book was very interesting. How much is a pound of cherries?

A

el libro

Este libro me pareció interesantísimo. ¿Cuánto cuesta una libra de cerezas?

a book

la libra

a pound, a pound sterling (libra esterlina)

135
Q

The pork loin was delicious. Let’s go up the hill to see the city.

A

el lomo

la loma

a pork loin; the spine of a book, back of an animal a little hill or hillock

El lomo de cerdo estaba rico. Vamos a subir la loma para ver la ciudad.

136
Q

Inside the castle, one could hear someone crying through the night. We have to change the tire before the trip.

A

En el castillo se podía oír un llanto por la noche. Tenemos que cambiar la Ilanta antes del viaje.

el llanto

crying, sobbing

the rim of a wheel; a tire (in Latin America) (el neumático in

la llanta

Spain)

137
Q

I need that log(m—–) for the fire. They cut trees to get wood(m—–)

A

Necesito ese madero para el fuego. Cortan árboles para obtener madera.

el madero

a piece of wood, a log; a piece of lumber, timber, a cop (in Spain, informal)

la madera

wood

138
Q

I need a cloak for the play. I am cold; do you have another blanket?

A

Necesito un manto para la obra de teatro. Tengo frío, ¿tienes otra manta?

el manto

a cloak, a geological layer

la manta

a blanket; la frazada (in Latin America)

139
Q

I’m feeling sick. I think I’m going to vomit. The tide is coming in.

A

el mareo

seasickness; travel sickness; dizziness

la marea

tide

¡Qué mareo! Creo que voy a vomitar. Está subiendo la marea.

140
Q

He swam to the middle of the lake and took off a sock

A

Nadó hasta el medio del lago y se quitó una media(S. América)

el medio

the middle; the center; a means, by means of (por medio de); the environment (el medio ambiente)

la media

the average; stocking, tights; a sock (Latin America) (el calcetín, in Spain)

Nadó hasta el medio del lago y se quitó una media.

141
Q

Her way of talking is charming, and she always dresses in fashion.

A

Su modo de hablar que tiene es encantador y siempre se viste a la moda.

/manera /forma

el modo

the way; the manner; the mood (in grammar) (el modo subjuntivo)

la moda

fashion

142
Q

Othello the Moor killed Desdemona and began to eat blackberries.

A

el moro

Moor (note that this word may nowadays have a pejorative connotation)

la mora

a blackberry; a mulberry

El moro Otelo mató a Desdémona y se puso a comer moras.

143
Q

It’s snowing! Let’s make a snowman. My wrist hurts)

A

Está nevando, vamos a hacer un muñeco de nieve. Me duele la muñeca.

el muñeco

a puppet (una marionela); a male doll; a cuddly or soft toy (un peluche); a snowman (muñeco de nieve)

la muñeca

wrist; a female doll

Está nevando, vamos a hacer un muñeco de nieve. Me duele la muñeca.

144
Q

The Navajo Indian lives in Utah and always carries a pocketknife.

A

el navajo

El indio navajo vive en el estado de Utah y siempre lleva una navaja.

Navajo (of the tribe)

la navaja

a penknife, a flick knife (la navaja automática)

El indio navajo vive en el estado de Utah y siempre lleva una navaja.

145
Q

Antarctica is a field of ice. And my fridge is full of fruit and vegetables.

A

el nevero

a snowfield, an ice field; a place of perpetual snow

la nevera

a fridge

La Antártida es un nevero. Y mi nevera está llena de frutas y vegetales.

146
Q

He used a stick to scare the lion away. We need a shovel(p—) to dig in the garden.

A

Usó un palo para ahuyentar al león. Necesitamos una pala✓ para cavar en el jardín.

el palo

a stick; a mast, a suit (of cards)

17

la pala

a spade; a shovel

147
Q

Barack Obama represents the Democratic Party. I have my birth certificate(p——).

A

Barack Obama representa al Partido Demócrata. Tengo mi partida de nacimiento.

el partido la partida

(football) match (un partido de fútbol); a political party a

a game of chess (una partida de ajedrez), a departure; a certificate or official document; a consignment or a batch of goods

148
Q

The sheep were in the pasture. I’ll bring you a box of tea cookies.

A

el pasto

pasture; fodder; lawn or grass

la pasta

pasta, a paste, a cookie, money (colloq. in Spain)

Las ovejas estaban en el pasto. Te llevaré una caja de pastas de té.

149
Q

The duck could not walk because of a broken leg(p—)

A

El pato no podía caminar porque por una pata(p—) rota.

el pato la pata

a duck

a leg of an animal or piece of furniture; a female duck

150
Q

In Mexico and Central America peppers are called chillies. I put salt and pepper on the meat.

A

el pimiento pepper (vegetable) (el chile in Mexico and Central America)

la

pimienta white/black pepper

En México y en Centroamérica el pimiento se llama chile. Yo le pongo sal y pimienta a la carne.

151
Q

We’ll have to pay for the car in installments. It’s a two-seater vehicle.

A

Tendremos que pagar el coche a plazos. Es un vehículo de dos plazas.

el plazo

a period of time; installment; in the long run (term) (a largo plazo)

la plaza

a square; a seat; a vacancy (una plaza vacante); a bull-ring (la plaza de toros)

152
Q

The convict(p—-) went before the judge. The hunter’s dog found the prey(p—-)

A

El preso se presentó ante el juez. El perro del cazador encontró la presa.

el preso

a prisoner; a convict (generally for having committed a crime; different from el prisionero/la prisionera, someone imprisoned
against his/her will) a prey; a water dam; a female prisoner or convict

153
Q

The merchandise got to the port(p—–). Where is the exit door(p—–)?

A

La mercancía llegó al puerto. ¿Donde está la puerta de salida?

a port (sea, computer); a pass (mountain)

el puerto

la puerta

a door, a gate; a gateway

154
Q

One puts a period at the end of a sentence. He attacked me at knifepoint.

A

el punto

spot; a dot; a full stop; semicolon (punto y coma); colon (dos puntos); neutral gear (punto muerto)

la punta

the point of a pencil or knife; rush hour (la hora pinta); the point of one’s foot (la punta del pie); the tip (tongue, nose, fingers)

Se pone un punto al terminar una oración. Me atacó con la punta del cuchillo.

155
Q

He brought me a bouquet for my birthday. There is a very strange bird on that branch.

A

el ramo

a bunch; a bouquet

la rama

a tree branch

Me trajo un ramo de flores por mi cumpleaños. Hay un pájaro muy raro en esa rama.

156
Q

The rat was here for a while, but I didn’t move from the top of the table.

A

el rato

a while

la rata

a rat; a stingy person (figurative)

La rata estuvo aquí un rato, pero no me movi de encima de la mesa

157
Q

The little boy painted his knees with a paint roller.

A

el rodillo

a paint roller, a rolling pin for baking

la rodilla

a knee

El niño se pintó las rodillas con un rodillo de pintura.

158
Q

Mysteriously, there was a wheel in the center of the bullfighting ring.

A

el ruedo

a bullfighting ring

la rueda

a wheel

Como si de un misterio se tratara, había una rueda en el centro del ruedo,

159
Q

I need a hairdryer to dry my hair. I’ll put the clothes in the dryer

A

el secador

a hairdryer

la secadora

a tumble-dryer, a hairdryer (in Mexico)

Necesito el secador para secarme el pelo. Pondré la ropa en la secadora.

160
Q

He fainted and fell to the ground. My soles were so smooth that I slid.

A

el suelo

floor, ground, soil, surface

la suela

the sole of a shoe

Se desmayó y se cayó al suelo. Tenía las suelas tan desgastadas que me resbalé

161
Q

The stem of the plant will grow in spring. What’s your size?

A

el tallo

stem (of a plant); a sprout, shoot

la talla

a size; a wood carving

El tallo de la planta crecerá en primavera ¿Qué talla usas?

162
Q

Some Muslim women wear a veil, others don’t. We took a sailing course in Lanzarote.

A

el velo

a veil

la vela

a sail; sailing; a candle

Algunas mujeres musulmanas llevan velo, otras no. Hicimos un curso de vela en Lanzarote.

163
Q

The drummer was playing the drums

A

el batería

a drummer

la batería

a battery; a set of cookware; a set of drums; a female drummer

El batería tocaba la batería.

164
Q

We cannot use our capital to pay for the car. New York is not the capital of NY State.

A

el capital

capital (money)

la capital

a capital city

No podemos pagar el coche con nuestro capital. Nueva York no es la capital del estado de NY.

165
Q

There was a cholera outbreak in that town. That made me very angry (expression)

A

el cólera

cholera (illness)

la cólera

anger, rage

Hubo una epidemia de cólera en ese pueblo. Eso me hizo entrar en cólera. ()

166
Q

The wounded man is still in a coma. You have to put a comma here.

A

el coma

a coma (medicine)

la coma

a comma

El herido todavía está en coma. Tienes que poner una coma aquí.

167
Q

You can see Halley’s comet every 76 years. The boy plays with his kite.

A

el cometa

a comet

la cometa

a kite

El cometa Halley se ve cada 76 años. El niño juega con su cometa.

168
Q

That suit has a good cut. This matter will be resolved in court.

A

el corte

a cut (injury); the cut of a suit

la corte

a court of law in Latin America; (los juzgados in Spain); the royal court of a monarch; to court someone (hacer la corte)

Ese traje tiene buen corte. Este asunto se resolverá en la corte

169
Q

The priest walked into the church. There is no cure for AIDS yet.

A

el cura

a priest

la cura

the cure

El cura entró en la iglesia. Todavía no hay cura para el SIDA.

170
Q

Don’t say it again, you’re like a broken record. Let’s dance in the discotheque tonight.

A

el disco

a record, a disk (computer, anatomy)

la disco

a discotheque (short form for la discoteca), el antro (in Mexico and Venezuela); el boliche (in Argentina and Uruguay)

No me lo repitas más, eres como un disco rayado. Bailemos esta noche en la disco.

171
Q

The editorial was very critical of the government. Routledge is one the best publishing companies

A

el editorial

the editorial (leading article)

la editorial

the publishing house

El editorial fue muy crítico con el gobierno. Routledge es una de las mejores editoriales.

172
Q

This is the happy end to the story. Rafael Nadal played in the final at Wimbledon.

A

el final

the end

la final

the sports final, the playoffs

Éste es el final feliz, del cuento. Rafael Nadal jugó la final de Wimbledon.

173
Q

Yesterday, the soldiers left for the front. She has a high forehead

A

el frente

the front (military)

la frente

the forehead

Los soldados se marcharon ayer al frente. Ella tiene la frente grande.

174
Q

That watchman fell asleep while on duty.

A

el guardia

policeman; a watchman; estar de guardia (to be on duty)

La guardia

a a policewoman, guard (a body of soldiers)

Ese guardia se quedó dormido mientras estaba de guardia.

175
Q

We had a good guide for the excursion. We found him in the telephone book.

A

el guía

a male guide

la guía a guide book; a female guide; telephone book

Tuvimos un buen guía en la excursión. Lo encontramos en la guía telefónica.

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