Vocab 61

Question 1

Mi hermano de cariño

Answer 1

“Mi hermano de cariño” means “my brother by affection” or “my brother in a caring/affectionate way.”

Question 2

Hay un restaurante muy bueno al lado de mi casa.

A la derecha de la oficina de correo están las tiendas.

Answer 2

Hay + un, unas, muchos, algunos, various
Hay + información. No precisa

[WRONG] hay el, la, los, las
estar el, la, los, las

Question 3

day after tomorrow
后天

Answer 3

pasado mañana

Question 4

llevarse
Te lo llevas?

Answer 4

llevarse = compar

Te lo llevas? = do you buy it?

Question 5

The vertical measurement of an object, person, or structure:
* La altura de este edificio es impresionante.
(The height of this building is impressive.)

Answer 5

“La altura” means “the height”

Question 6

2. Elevation or altitude, especially in relation to sea level:
   
   • Estamos a una gran altura sobre el nivel del mar.
     (We are at a high altitude above sea level.)

Answer 6

“La altura” means “the height”

Question 7

3. A metaphorical or figurative sense of level or standard:
   
   • Está a la altura de las expectativas.
     (He/She/It is up to the expectations.)

Answer 7

“La altura” means “the height”

Question 8

Seguimos el sendero hasta llegar al río.
(We followed the path until we reached the river.)

Answer 8

“El sendero” means “the path” or “the trail”

Question 9

Debes elegir el sendero correcto en tu vida.
(You must choose the right path in your life.)

Answer 9

“El sendero” means “the path” or “the trail”

Question 10

Hoy no se habla más del tema, ¡y sanseacabó!
(Today we won’t talk about this anymore, and that’s that!)

Answer 10

”¡Y sanseacabó!” is an informal and emphatic Spanish expression that means “And that’s that!” or “And that’s the end of it!”

It is often used to indicate that something is final or settled, leaving no room for further discussion or argument.

“Sanseacabó” is a contraction of “se acabó” (which comes from the verb acabar, meaning “to finish” or “to end”).
* “Se acabó” translates to “it’s over” or “it’s finished.”

Question 11

Te comes las verduras, ¡y sanseacabó!
(You eat your vegetables, and that’s that!)

Answer 11

”¡Y sanseacabó!” is an informal and emphatic Spanish expression that means “And that’s that!” or “And that’s the end of it!”

It is often used to indicate that something is final or settled, leaving no room for further discussion or argument.

“Sanseacabó” is a contraction of “se acabó” (which comes from the verb acabar, meaning “to finish” or “to end”).
* “Se acabó” translates to “it’s over” or “it’s finished.”

Question 12

2. Friend making a decision:
   
   • Vamos a la playa este fin de semana, ¡y sanseacabó!
     (We’re going to the beach this weekend, and that’s that!)

Answer 12

”¡Y sanseacabó!” is an informal and emphatic Spanish expression that means “And that’s that!” or “And that’s the end of it!”

It is often used to indicate that something is final or settled, leaving no room for further discussion or argument.

“Sanseacabó” is a contraction of “se acabó” (which comes from the verb acabar, meaning “to finish” or “to end”).
* “Se acabó” translates to “it’s over” or “it’s finished.”

Question 13

3. Work situation:
   
   • El jefe dijo que el informe se entrega mañana, ¡y sanseacabó!
     (The boss said the report is due tomorrow, and that’s final!)

Answer 13

”¡Y sanseacabó!” is an informal and emphatic Spanish expression that means “And that’s that!” or “And that’s the end of it!”

It is often used to indicate that something is final or settled, leaving no room for further discussion or argument.

“Sanseacabó” is a contraction of “se acabó” (which comes from the verb acabar, meaning “to finish” or “to end”).
* “Se acabó” translates to “it’s over” or “it’s finished.”

Question 14

4. Relationship argument:
   
   • No vamos a seguir discutiendo por esto, ¡y sanseacabó!
     (We’re not going to keep arguing about this, and that’s the end of it!)

Answer 14

”¡Y sanseacabó!” is an informal and emphatic Spanish expression that means “And that’s that!” or “And that’s the end of it!”

It is often used to indicate that something is final or settled, leaving no room for further discussion or argument.

“Sanseacabó” is a contraction of “se acabó” (which comes from the verb acabar, meaning “to finish” or “to end”).
* “Se acabó” translates to “it’s over” or “it’s finished.”

Question 15

5. Making a life choice:
   
   • Dejo este trabajo, ¡y sanseacabó!
     (I’m quitting this job, and that’s that!)

Answer 15

”¡Y sanseacabó!” is an informal and emphatic Spanish expression that means “And that’s that!” or “And that’s the end of it!”

It is often used to indicate that something is final or settled, leaving no room for further discussion or argument.

“Sanseacabó” is a contraction of “se acabó” (which comes from the verb acabar, meaning “to finish” or “to end”).
* “Se acabó” translates to “it’s over” or “it’s finished.”

Question 16

walk two blocks (give direction)

Answer 16

“Camina dos cuadras” (Walk two blocks).

Question 17

exit the station (give direction)

Answer 17

Sal de la estación (Exit the station).

“Sal” es la forma del imperativo afirmativo de “salir” para la segunda persona del singular (tú).

Question 18

• Sal de la casa. (Leave the house.)

Answer 18

“Sal” es la forma del imperativo afirmativo de “salir” para la segunda persona del singular (tú). Se usa para dar órdenes o instrucciones, como en:

Question 19

• Sal temprano. (Leave early.)

Answer 19

“Sal” es la forma del imperativo afirmativo de “salir” para la segunda persona del singular (tú). Se usa para dar órdenes o instrucciones, como en:

Question 20

la cuadra
el cuadro

Answer 20

la cuadra = street block, stable for animals like horses
el cuadro = the painting

Question 21

Rutina personal:
* “En un día promedio, me despierto a las 7, trabajo hasta las 5 y hago ejercicio por la tarde.”
(On an average day, I wake up at 7, work until 5, and exercise in the evening.)

Answer 21

Un día promedio (An average day) describe un día típico en la vida de una persona o en una situación específica.

Question 22

2. Clima o ambiente:
   
   • “La temperatura en un día promedio de verano es de 30 grados.”
     (The temperature on an average summer day is 30 degrees.)

Answer 22

Un día promedio (An average day) describe un día típico en la vida de una persona o en una situación específica.

Question 23

3. Trabajo o estudios:
   
   • “Un día promedio en la oficina implica muchas reuniones y correos electrónicos.”
     (An average day at the office involves many meetings and emails.)

Answer 23

Un día promedio (An average day) describe un día típico en la vida de una persona o en una situación específica.

Question 24

The imperfect subjunctive of mentir (to lie) has two forms in Spanish, depending on the ending used: -ra or -se. Both are correct and used interchangeably, though the -ra form is more common in modern usage.
* yo mintiera
* tú mintieras
* él/ella/usted mintiera
* nosotros/as mintiéramos
* vosotros/as mintierais
* ellos/ellas/ustedes mintieran

Answer 24

third-person preterit of mentir:

mintió

Question 25

The imperfect subjunctive of pedir (to ask/request) also has two forms, -ra and -se. Here’s the conjugation:

Form with -ra:
* yo pidiera
* tú pidieras
* él/ella/usted pidiera
* nosotros/as pidiéramos
* vosotros/as pidierais
* ellos/ellas/ustedes pidieran

Answer 25

3rd-person preterit of pedir:

pidió

Question 26

The imperfect subjunctive of seguir (to follow/continue) has two forms, -ra and -se. Here’s the full conjugation:

Form with -ra:
* yo siguiera
* tú siguieras
* él/ella/usted siguiera
* nosotros/as siguiéramos
* vosotros/as siguierais
* ellos/ellas/ustedes siguieran

Answer 26

3rd-person preterit of seguir:

siguió

Question 27

The imperfect subjunctive of dormir (to sleep) also has two forms, -ra and -se. Here’s the conjugation:

Form with -ra:
* yo durmiera
* tú durmieras
* él/ella/usted durmiera
* nosotros/as durmiéramos
* vosotros/as durmierais
* ellos/ellas/ustedes durmieran

Answer 27

3rd-person preterit of dormir:

durmió

Question 28

The imperfect subjunctive of morirse (to die, reflexive form of morir) has two forms: -ra and -se. Here’s the full conjugation:

Form with -ra:
* yo me muriera
* tú te murieras
* él/ella/usted se muriera
* nosotros/as nos muriéramos
* vosotros/as os murierais
* ellos/ellas/ustedes se murieran

Answer 28

3rd-person preterit of morirse:

se murió

Question 29

Los lunes son agotadores

Answer 29

agotador = exhausting

Question 30

exhausting
exhausted

Answer 30

agotador = exhausting
agotado/a = exhausted

Question 31

Los lunes son rutinarios

Answer 31

rutinario = routine-like

Question 32

routined, routine-like

Answer 32

rutinario

Question 33

desafiante

Answer 33

desafiante = challenging

Question 34

challenging

Answer 34

desafiante = challenging

Question 35

inolvidable

Answer 35

inolvidable = unforgettable

Question 36

unforgettable

Answer 36

inolvidable = unforgettable

Question 37

satisfactorio
satisfecho/a

Answer 37

satisfactorio = satisfying
satisfecho/a = satisfied

Question 38

satisfying

Answer 38

satisfactorio = satisfying
satisfecho/a = satisfied

Question 39

el guepardo

Answer 39

el guepardo = cheetah

Question 40

cheetah

Answer 40

el guepardo = cheetah

Question 41

mi motivación está disminuyendo, pero todavía no llega fin de semana.

Answer 41

disminuyendo = waning, diminishing

Question 42

to wear

Answer 42

1. Usar
   - Ejemplo: Ella usa vestidos elegantes.
   (Example: She wears elegant dresses.)
2. Vestir
   - Ejemplo: Él siempre viste ropa deportiva.
   (Example: He always wears sportswear.)
3. Llevar
   - Ejemplo: Hoy llevo un abrigo porque hace frío.
   (Example: Today I’m wearing a coat because it’s cold.)

Question 43

Su abuela fallecida era una mujer muy querida por todos.

Encontraron a la mujer muerta en el bosque.

Answer 43

“Fallecida” y “muerta” significan lo mismo en esencia — ambas se refieren a alguien que ha muerto. Sin embargo, tienen diferencias en tono y uso:
1. Fallecida:
* Es más formal y respetuosa.
* Se usa comúnmente en contextos oficiales, obituarios, ceremonias o cuando se desea hablar con delicadeza sobre el tema de la muerte.
* Ejemplo: Su abuela fallecida era una mujer muy querida por todos.
2. Muerta:
* Es más directa y coloquial.
* Puede sonar cruda o insensible en algunos contextos, especialmente si se habla de una persona.
* Ejemplo: Encontraron a la mujer muerta en el bosque.

Question 44

vean

Answer 44

vean = they watch in subjunctive