Vocab :) Flashcards
Enterprising
- (adj) emprendedor
The enterprising youung businessman founded his own company at the age of 25.
To get caught in a downpour
Be caught in a moment where you are feeling sad
Outlook
- n (probable future) perspectiva, panorama
The current political outlook is worrying. - n (mental attitude), actitud , disposición.
Philip has a very positive outlook on life.
Rip-off
1.ph vb estafar a, timar a
Some restaurants try to rip off foreign tourists.
- ph vb (steal, plagiarize) robar
Carol accused Matthew of ripping off her work. - ph n
Write-up
- ph n (written review),crítica
The paper called earlier because they want to do a write-up on our art gallery!
Outcry
- ph n. Public protest, manifestación.
The killing of civilians in the war caused an outcry. - n (loud cry), grito, alarido
Matthew’s outcry of pain could be heard in the next street.
Input
- ph n Information that you receive ,contribution of information, ideas, etc.:
Before making a decision we need your input.
Outburst
- arrebato, estallido (emotional)
- Explosión (sudden noise or happening)
Outlay
- ph n (financial expenditure) gasto, desembolso nm
Software subscription allows businesses to start up without major initial outlay.
Outbreak
- ph n (violence: sudden occurrence), brote, estallido
There was a sudden outbreak of violence at Saturday’s protest march. - (disease: sudden occurrence), brote
Half the class is missing due to the current flu outbreak.
Uptake of sth
- Ph N (taking, using) uso de , adopción de
The government provides incentives to encourage the uptake of alternative sources of energy.
Downturn
- N economics: decline, (decrease) recesión
We are now recovering from last year’s downturn in sales.
Upkeep
- N Mantenimiento
Janitorial staff are in charge of the building’s upkeep.
Intake
- n Ingesta de
Beholden
- adj (indebted, obligated), en deuda con alguien.
John felt beholden for everything his boss had done to help his career.
- Ph VB be beholden to , (be morally obligated to) , estar comprometido con
I won’t accept the gift because I don’t want to be beholden to her
Bigotry
- N (prejudice: against race, etc.) intolerancia
Jason does not tolerate bigotry.
Framework
1.n figurative(system), infraestructura
This framework is in place to ensure that customer complaints are responded to correctly.
Overarching
- Adj (all-encompassing) (figurativo) ,dominante, global
Parenthood is the overarching theme of the novel.
Breakdown
- (car, machine: failure) avería
Mary had a breakdown on the way to work, which caused her to be late. - figurative, informal (emotional outburst) colapso
Apparently, Dr. Harris had a breakdown, so Dr. Watts is taking over his scheduled surgeries. - (analysis into parts) análisis
A breakdown of the study, its findings, and its implications can be found on page 10.
4.(disrupted communication) ruptura
There’s been a breakdown in negotiations between the two countries.
Meltdown
- figurative, informal (emotional outburst) colapso
He had a complete meltdown when they refused to let him on the plane. - figurative (breakdown: of machine) colapso, fallo nm
My car had a meltdown, so I took it to the mechanic. - figurative (complete failure) fracaso
Investors feared a meltdown of the banking system.
Turnout
- ph n (number of people gathered) concurrencia , asistencia
Voter turnout was much higher than at the last general election.
Setback
- ph n revés , contratiempo
The project suffered a setback when one of the key workers had to take two months off work due to illness.
Giveaway
- informal ([sth] given for free) obsequio.
The coffee shop is doing a holiday giveaway, and all customers will receive a free hot chocolate. - informal ([sth] revealing the truth) revelación involuntaria, señal reveladora
You’ve eaten my chocolate! That smear on your chin’s a dead giveaway!
Picturesque
- adj (place, view: prettily scenic) pintoresco/a.
The picturesque Isle of Capri is popular with the jet set. - of writing, speech, appearance, etc.) strikingly effective in conveying a mental picture
To pocket money
To save money
Advancement
Take sth into considertation
ineffective at stopping
To heave
Jadear
Heathen
1.adj pagano
Colonists often viewed members of native populations as heathens.
Bane
- (N), figurative (source of annoyance) (informal) cruz
My computer’s crashed again; technology is the bane of my life!
bloodhound
- N , sabuesoWith their keen sense of smell, bloodhounds are excellent at tracking.
adulterous
- Adj ,(sexually unfaithful) adúltero, infiel
To shrug
- Vb encoger los hombros
Melanie asked Ben if anything was wrong, but he just shrugged.
Lean
- adj (body: thin and strong) esbelto/a adj
The female athlete’s muscles were lean.
To forfeit
- Vb forfeit [sth]: vtr (lose legally) perder. It can also be a noun: pérdida.
By marrying a divorcee, the king forfeited his right to the throne.
- (give up) abandonar
Tom decided to forfeit the race when he twisted his ankle rather than risking further injury.
3.n (legal: fine / action performed as penalty , also in sports) multa, falta , castigo
Sam paid the bill late, so he had to pay an additional forfeit.
Maria lost the bet, so she paid the forfeit of doing all her brother’s chores for a week.
To smother
1.Vb (lit) ahogar, asfixiar
Karen was found guilty of smothering her husband.
- ( fig) reprimir, ahogar
I Keep my eyes on the TV and smother the urge to smirk.
To Begrudge
- Vb envidiar
I don’t begrudge them their success; they’ve worked hard for it.
Rinse
Enjuagar
heretic
- N hereje, (person who rejects religious dogma), (person who goes against tradition)
Heretics were often burned at the stake in Europe in former times.
orison
- N prayer) oración
