Week 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Currently, my job is studying Spanish.

A

En la actualidad, mi trabajo es estudiar español.

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2
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Studying a new language is difficult.

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Estudiar un nuevo idioma es dificil.

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3
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As diplomats, we represent the interests of the US.

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Como diplomáticos, representamos los intereses de los EE.UU.

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4
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Because of this, it’s important to learn the language of the host nation.

A

Debido a esto, es importante aprender el idioma del país anfitrión.

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5
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We are going to have better results.

A

Vamos a tener mejores resultados.

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6
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For all these reasons, I take advantage of every opportunity to practice it.

A

Por todo eso, aprovecho cada instante para practicarlo.

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7
Q

I need to know the vocabulary well.

A

Necesito conocer bien el vocabulario.

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8
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I negotiate with the representatives of the host country.

A

Negocio con los representantes del país anfitrión.

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9
Q

A common objective to develop and carry out foreign policy.

A

El objetivo común de desarrollar y llevar a cabo la política exterior.

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10
Q

The OEA

A

La organización de Estados Americanos

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11
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NATO

A

La Organization del Tratado del Atlántico Norte

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12
Q

All diplomatic missions have the same responsibilities as an embassy.

A

Todas misiones diplomáticas tienen las mismas responsabilidades que una embajada.

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13
Q

They have the obligation to communicate with the media.

A

Tienen el compromiso de communicarse con los medios.

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14
Q

It’s a key part of relations between our country and the world.

A

Es una parte clave de relaciones entre de nuestro país y el mundo.

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15
Q

We want to represent the ambassador well.

A

Queremos representar bien al embajador.

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16
Q

Export items

A

Los artículos de exportación

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17
Q

The artisans create jewelry with beautiful designs.

A

Los artesanos crean joyas de diseños hermosos.

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18
Q

It’s worth the effort.

A

Vale la pena.

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19
Q

The church is in the main square.

A

La iglesia está en la plaza central.

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20
Q

He decided to establish a school

A

Él decidió fundar una escuela.

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21
Q

According to her, Mexico City is the most beautiful city in the world.

A

Según ella, La Ciudad de Mexico es la más bonita del mundo.

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22
Q

The cost of living in Mexico City is lower than in New York.

A

El costo de vida en la Ciudad de Mexico es más bajo que en Nueva York.

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23
Q

Both cities are very cosmopolitan and full of life.

A

Las dos ciudades son muy cosmopolitas y repletas de vida.

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24
Q

On second thought …

A

Pensándolo bien…

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25
Q

Like many cities, the economic depends on tourism.

A

Como en muchas ciudades, la economía depende del turismo.

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26
Q

Within two months, my colleague is going to Mexico City.

A

Dentro de dos meses, mi colega va a ir a la Ciudad de Mexico.

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27
Q

I know that he is going to enjoy the immersion program.

A

Yo sé que él va a disfrutar el programma de inmersión.

28
Q

It’s a good opportunity to expose yourself to Mexican culture.

A

Es una buena oportunidad para exponerse a la cultura mexicana.

29
Q

It’s crucial to be well informed.

A

Es crucial estar bien informado.

30
Q

It’s important to have information about current events.

A

Es importante tener la información sobre los eventos actuales.

31
Q

We work with the police to fight against criminal organizations.

A

Trabajamos con la policía para luchar contra las organizaciones criminales.

32
Q

We fight against challenges like human trafficking and drug trafficking.

A

Luchamos contra los retos como la trata de personas y el tráfico de drogas.

33
Q

Our section investigates passport fraud.

A

Nuestra sección investiga el fraude de pasaporte.

34
Q

First, they prepare breakfast for their kid.

A

Primero, ellos preparan el desayuno para su niño.

35
Q

Mi colleague has kids, therefore his day is different.

A

Mi colega tiene hijos; por lo tanto su día es diferente.

36
Q

After, he takes his daughter to school.

A

Después, él lleva a su niña a la escuela.

37
Q

As a vice-consul, I work in the window and interview visa applicants.

A

Como vicecónsul, trabajo en la ventanilla y entrevisto a los solicitantes de visas.

38
Q

Each officer processes many visa applications.

A

Cada funcionario tramita muchas solicitudes de visa.

39
Q

Sometimes I attend important events inside and outside the embassy.

A

A veces, asisto a eventos importantes dentro y fuera de la embajada.

40
Q

I have been working at the State Department for three months now.

A

Hace tres meses que trabajo en el Departamento de Estado.

41
Q

Furthermore, I am in charge of promoting US foreign policy.

A

Además, estoy a cargo de promover la política exterior de Estados Unidos.

42
Q

We believe it is important to recognize and appreciate cultural differences.

A

Creemos que es importante reconocer y apreciar las diferencias culturales.

43
Q

We’ve been married for 11 years.

A

Hace once años que estamos casados.

44
Q

I have much curiosity about the city.

A

Tengo mucha curiosidad por la ciudad.

45
Q

I know that the embassy is north of the city.

A

Yo sé que la embajada está al norte de la ciudad.

46
Q

I just made the decision to attend the immersion program.

A

Acabo de tomar la decisión de asistir al programa de inmersión.

47
Q

During the trip, I am going to visit two officers that I already know.

A

Durante el viaje, voy a visitar a dos funcionarios que ya conozco.

48
Q

Both are competent officers.

A

Ambos son funcionarios competentes.

49
Q

We are going to eat at a nearby restaurant.

A

Vamos a comer a un restaurante cercano.

50
Q

They prepare some phenomenal dishes.

A

Ellos preparan unos platos fenomenales.

51
Q

This historic date is considered the precedent of the war of independence.

A

Esta fecha histórica es considerado un precedente de la guerra de independencia.

52
Q

Besides beer, the city has delicious food.

A

Además de cerveza, la ciudad tiene comida deliciosa.

53
Q

Because I’m going to the DR, I’m going to read about Dominican history.

A

Como voy a la Republica Dominicana, voy a leer sobre la historia dominicana.

54
Q

The tourism industry is flourishing.

A

La industria del turismo está floreciendo.

55
Q

The city is well known for its history.

A

La ciudad es muy conocida por su historia.

56
Q

The next month is December.

A

El próximo mes es diciembre.

57
Q

I am interested in local history.

A

Estoy interesada en la historia local.

58
Q

I am going to call her.

A

Voy a llamarla.

59
Q

There are many accidents in Santo Domingo.

A

Hay muchos accidentes en Santo Domingo.

60
Q

I take a car to FSI for my job.

A

Voy en carro a FSI para mi trabajo.

61
Q

She has to leave early.

A

Ella tiene que salir temprano.

62
Q

One must arrive on time.

A

Hay que llegar a tiempo.

63
Q

Before leaving for work, I must give my cat water.

A

Antes de salir por trabajo, tengo que dar el agua a mi gato.

64
Q

Some roads are closed.

A

Algunas calles están cerradas.

65
Q

The march is going to begin at 8.

A

La marcha va a empezar a las ocho.

66
Q

I am going to arrive around 10.

A

Voy a llegar alrededor de las diez.

67
Q

I need to communicate with my counterparts.

A

Necesito communicarme con mis homólogos.