Vocab 44

Question 1

La esponja absorbe mucha agua rápidamente.
(The sponge absorbs a lot of water quickly.)

Answer 1

absorber = to absorb

Question 2

Ella limpió el derrame con una esponja y un poco de jabón.
(She cleaned the spill with a sponge and some soap.)

Answer 2

el derrame = the spill, the leakage

Question 3

Después de usarla, enjuaga bien la esponja y déjala secar.
(After using it, rinse the sponge well and let it dry.)

Answer 3

enjuagar = to rinse off

Question 4

El derrame de petróleo causó daños graves al medio ambiente.
(The oil spill caused severe damage to the environment.)

Answer 4

el derrame = the spill, the leakage

Question 5

Limpiamos el derrame de leche con una toalla.
(We cleaned the milk spill with a towel.)

Answer 5

el derrame = the spill, the leakage

Question 6

El derrame cerebral puede ser una emergencia médica grave.
(A stroke can be a serious medical emergency.)

Answer 6

el derrame = the spill, the leakage

Question 7

Un derrame de productos químicos ocurrió en la fábrica.
(A chemical spill occurred at the factory.)

Answer 7

el derrame = the spill, the leakage

Question 8

El médico explicó las causas del derrame en el pulmón.
(The doctor explained the causes of the leakage in the lung.)

Answer 8

el derrame = the spill, the leakage

Question 9

El lavaplatos está roto, así que tenemos que lavar todo a mano.
(The dishwasher is broken, so we have to wash everything by hand.)

Answer 9

el lavaplatos = the dishwasher
a mano = by hand

Question 10

Compramos un lavaplatos nuevo para la cocina.
(We bought a new dishwasher for the kitchen.)

Answer 10

el lavaplatos = the dishwasher

Question 11

Trabajé como lavaplatos en un restaurante el verano pasado.
(I worked as a dishwasher at a restaurant last summer.)

Answer 11

el lavaplatos = the dishwasher

Question 12

No olvides encender el lavaplatos antes de irte a dormir.
(Don’t forget to turn on the dishwasher before going to sleep.)

Answer 12

el lavaplatos = the dishwasher
encender = to turn on
apagar = to turn off
irse a dormir = go to sleep

Question 13

El lavaplatos utiliza menos agua que lavar los platos a mano.
(The dishwasher uses less water than washing dishes by hand.)

Answer 13

el lavaplatos = the dishwasher

Question 14

Tengo una mancha de café en mi camisa.
(I have a coffee stain on my shirt.)

Answer 14

la mancha = the stain

Question 15

Es difícil quitar las manchas de tinta de la ropa.
(It’s hard to remove ink stains from clothes.)

Answer 15

la mancha = the stain
quitar = to remove
tinta = ink

Question 16

La pared tiene una mancha oscura; creo que es moho.
(The wall has a dark stain; I think it’s mold.)

Answer 16

la mancha = the stain
oscuro/a = dark
moho = mold

Question 17

¿Cómo puedo eliminar esta mancha de grasa del mantel?
(How can I remove this grease stain from the tablecloth?)

Answer 17

la mancha = the stain
grasa = grease
el mantel = tablecloth

Question 18

Después de jugar en el jardín, tenía manchas de barro en las manos.
(After playing in the garden, I had mud stains on my hands.)

Answer 18

la mancha = the stain
barro = mud

Question 19

La mancha de nacimiento en su brazo es muy pequeña.
(The birthmark on his arm is very small.)

Answer 19

la mancha = the stain

Question 20

Mi abuelo aprendió el oficio de carpintero cuando era joven.
(My grandfather learned the trade of carpentry when he was young.)

Answer 20

El oficio means “the trade”, “the job”, or “the task”, depending on the context. It often refers to a skilled manual job, a profession, or an official duty.

carpintero = carpentry

Question 21

Ella se dedica al oficio de diseñadora de modas.
(She works in the trade of fashion design.)

Answer 21

El oficio means “the trade”, “the job”, or “the task”, depending on the context. It often refers to a skilled manual job, a profession, or an official duty.

Question 22

Los oficios tradicionales, como herrero o alfarero, son muy valorados.
(Traditional trades, such as blacksmith or potter, are highly valued.)

Answer 22

El oficio means “the trade”, “the job”, or “the task”, depending on the context. It often refers to a skilled manual job, a profession, or an official duty.

herrero = blacksmith
alfarero = potter

Question 23

El oficio del maestro requiere mucha paciencia y dedicación.
(The profession of teaching requires a lot of patience and dedication.)

Answer 23

El oficio means “the trade”, “the job”, or “the task”, depending on the context. It often refers to a skilled manual job, a profession, or an official duty.

Question 24

El alcalde recibió un oficio oficial de la gobernación.
(The mayor received an official document from the governor’s office.)

Answer 24

El oficio means “the trade”, “the job”, or “the task”, depending on the context. It often refers to a skilled manual job, a profession, or an official duty.

el alcalde = the mayor

Question 25

Cada oficio tiene sus herramientas específicas.
(Every trade has its specific tools.)

Answer 25

El oficio means “the trade”, “the job”, or “the task”, depending on the context. It often refers to a skilled manual job, a profession, or an official duty.

Question 26

Cambiaré las sábanas de la cama mañana.
(I will change the bed sheets tomorrow.)

Answer 26

La sábana means “the sheet” in English, specifically referring to a bed sheet.

Question 27

La sábana está arrugada; necesito plancharla.
(The sheet is wrinkled; I need to iron it.)

Answer 27

La sábana means “the sheet” in English, specifically referring to a bed sheet.

arrugado/a = wrinkled

Question 28

Me gusta dormir con sábanas de algodón porque son más suaves.
(I like sleeping with cotton sheets because they are softer.)

Answer 28

La sábana means “the sheet” in English, specifically referring to a bed sheet.

Question 29

El niño se escondió debajo de la sábana para jugar.
(The child hid under the sheet to play.)

Answer 29

La sábana means “the sheet” in English, specifically referring to a bed sheet.

Question 30

Compramos un juego de sábanas nuevas para nuestra habitación.
(We bought a set of new sheets for our bedroom.)

Answer 30

La sábana means “the sheet” in English, specifically referring to a bed sheet.

debajo de + sustantivo = Physical location under something
bajo + sustantivo = Figurative or formal under/below

Question 31

En verano uso solo una sábana ligera para dormir.
(In summer, I only use a light sheet to sleep.)

Answer 31

La sábana means “the sheet” in English, specifically referring to a bed sheet.

Question 32

Bajo la autoridad del presidente, se tomó la decisión.
(Under the authority of the president, the decision was made.)

Answer 32

debajo de + sustantivo = Physical location under something
bajo + sustantivo = Figurative or formal under/below

Question 33

El puente quedó bajo el nivel del agua tras la tormenta.
(The bridge was below the water level after the storm.)

Answer 33

debajo de + sustantivo = Physical location under something
bajo + sustantivo = Figurative or formal under/below

Question 34

El gato está debajo de la silla. (The cat is under the chair.)

Answer 34

debajo de + sustantivo = Physical location under something
bajo + sustantivo = Figurative or formal under/below

Question 35

El país está bajo el control militar. (The country is under military control.)

Answer 35

debajo de + sustantivo = Physical location under something
bajo + sustantivo = Figurative or formal under/below

Question 36

Podemos hablar del problema ahora, pero lo que pasó después es otro cuento.
(We can talk about the problem now, but what happened afterward is another story.)

Answer 36

“Es otro cuento” translates to “That’s another story” in English.

This phrase is often used idiomatically to indicate that a situation, explanation, or topic is unrelated or more complicated and requires separate attention. It implies that the current discussion won’t delve into that matter.

Question 37

Encontrar el dinero fue fácil, pero usarlo bien es otro cuento.
(Finding the money was easy, but using it well is another story.)

Answer 37

“Es otro cuento” translates to “That’s another story” in English.

This phrase is often used idiomatically to indicate that a situation, explanation, or topic is unrelated or more complicated and requires separate attention. It implies that the current discussion won’t delve into that matter.

Question 38

Dijeron que terminarían el proyecto hoy, pero que lo hagan es otro cuento.
(They said they’d finish the project today, but actually doing it is another story.)

Answer 38

“Es otro cuento” translates to “That’s another story” in English.

This phrase is often used idiomatically to indicate that a situation, explanation, or topic is unrelated or more complicated and requires separate attention. It implies that the current discussion won’t delve into that matter.

Question 39

Entender las reglas es una cosa, pero jugar bien es otro cuento.
(Understanding the rules is one thing, but playing well is another story.)

Answer 39

“Es otro cuento” translates to “That’s another story” in English.

This phrase is often used idiomatically to indicate that a situation, explanation, or topic is unrelated or more complicated and requires separate attention. It implies that the current discussion won’t delve into that matter.

Question 40

Me ofreció ayuda, pero que cumpla su promesa es otro cuento.
(He offered me help, but keeping his promise is another story.)

Answer 40

“Es otro cuento” translates to “That’s another story” in English.

This phrase is often used idiomatically to indicate that a situation, explanation, or topic is unrelated or more complicated and requires separate attention. It implies that the current discussion won’t delve into that matter.

Question 41

Ella parecía interesada al principio, pero lo que piensa ahora es otro cuento.
(She seemed interested at first, but what she thinks now is another story.)

Answer 41

“Es otro cuento” translates to “That’s another story” in English.

This phrase is often used idiomatically to indicate that a situation, explanation, or topic is unrelated or more complicated and requires separate attention. It implies that the current discussion won’t delve into that matter.

Question 42

No ganó el premio, pero por lo menos lo intentó.
(He didn’t win the prize, but at least he tried.)

Answer 42

Por lo menos is often interchangeable with “al menos”, which also means “at least”, but por lo menos is slightly more conversational and emphasizes a small consolation or relief.

Question 43

Por lo menos deberías llamar para decir que llegarás tarde.
(At the very least, you should call to say you’ll be late.)

Answer 43

Por lo menos is often interchangeable with “al menos”, which also means “at least”, but por lo menos is slightly more conversational and emphasizes a small consolation or relief.

Question 44

No terminó todo el trabajo, pero por lo menos empezó.
(She didn’t finish all the work, but at least she started.)

Answer 44

Por lo menos is often interchangeable with “al menos”, which also means “at least”, but por lo menos is slightly more conversational and emphasizes a small consolation or relief.

Question 45

Hace frío, pero por lo menos no está lloviendo.
(It’s cold, but at least it’s not raining.)

Answer 45

Por lo menos is often interchangeable with “al menos”, which also means “at least”, but por lo menos is slightly more conversational and emphasizes a small consolation or relief.

Question 46

Por lo menos tenemos suficiente comida para la semana.
(At least we have enough food for the week.)

Answer 46

Por lo menos is often interchangeable with “al menos”, which also means “at least”, but por lo menos is slightly more conversational and emphasizes a small consolation or relief.

Question 47

No puedo viajar este año, pero por lo menos tengo vacaciones.
(I can’t travel this year, but at least I have vacation time.)

Answer 47

Por lo menos is often interchangeable with “al menos”, which also means “at least”, but por lo menos is slightly more conversational and emphasizes a small consolation or relief.