Week 3

Question 1

Currently, my job is studying Spanish.

Answer 1

En la actualidad, mi trabajo es estudiar español.

Question 2

Studying a new language is difficult.

Answer 2

Estudiar un nuevo idioma es dificil.

Question 3

As diplomats, we represent the interests of the US.

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

We are going to have better results.

Answer 5

Vamos a tener mejores resultados.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Por todo eso, aprovecho cada instante para practicarlo.

Question 7

I need to know the vocabulary well.

Answer 7

Necesito conocer bien el vocabulario.

Question 8

I negotiate with the representatives of the host country.

Answer 8

Negocio con los representantes del país anfitrión.

Question 9

A common objective to develop and carry out foreign policy.

Answer 9

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

Question 10

The OEA

Answer 10

La organización de Estados Americanos

Question 11

NATO

Answer 11

La Organization del Tratado del Atlántico Norte

Question 12

All diplomatic missions have the same responsibilities as an embassy.

Answer 12

Todas misiones diplomáticas tienen las mismas responsabilidades que una embajada.

Question 13

They have the obligation to communicate with the media.

Answer 13

Tienen el compromiso de communicarse con los medios.

Question 14

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

Answer 14

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

Question 15

We want to represent the ambassador well.

Answer 15

Queremos representar bien al embajador.

Question 16

Export items

Answer 16

Los artículos de exportación

Question 17

The artisans create jewelry with beautiful designs.

Answer 17

Los artesanos crean joyas de diseños hermosos.

Question 18

It’s worth the effort.

Answer 18

Vale la pena.

Question 19

The church is in the main square.

Answer 19

La iglesia está en la plaza central.

Question 20

He decided to establish a school

Answer 20

Él decidió fundar una escuela.

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

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

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Both cities are very cosmopolitan and full of life.

Answer 23

Las dos ciudades son muy cosmopolitas y repletas de vida.

Question 24

On second thought …

Answer 24

Pensándolo bien…

Question 25

Like many cities, the economic depends on tourism.

Answer 25

Como en muchas ciudades, la economía depende del turismo.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

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

Question 27

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

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Es una buena oportunidad para exponerse a la cultura mexicana.

Question 29

It’s crucial to be well informed.

Answer 29

Es crucial estar bien informado.

Question 30

It’s important to have information about current events.

Answer 30

Es importante tener la información sobre los eventos actuales.

Question 31

We work with the police to fight against criminal organizations.

Answer 31

Trabajamos con la policía para luchar contra las organizaciones criminales.

Question 32

We fight against challenges like human trafficking and drug trafficking.

Answer 32

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

Question 33

Our section investigates passport fraud.

Answer 33

Nuestra sección investiga el fraude de pasaporte.

Question 34

First, they prepare breakfast for their kid.

Answer 34

Primero, ellos preparan el desayuno para su niño.

Question 35

Mi colleague has kids, therefore his day is different.

Answer 35

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

Question 36

After, he takes his daughter to school.

Answer 36

Después, él lleva a su niña a la escuela.

Question 37

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

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Each officer processes many visa applications.

Answer 38

Cada funcionario tramita muchas solicitudes de visa.

Question 39

Sometimes I attend important events inside and outside the embassy.

Answer 39

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

Question 40

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

Answer 40

Hace tres meses que trabajo en el Departamento de Estado.

Question 41

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

Answer 41

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

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Creemos que es importante reconocer y apreciar las diferencias culturales.

Question 43

We’ve been married for 11 years.

Answer 43

Hace once años que estamos casados.

Question 44

I have much curiosity about the city.

Answer 44

Tengo mucha curiosidad por la ciudad.

Question 45

I know that the embassy is north of the city.

Answer 45

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

Question 46

I just made the decision to attend the immersion program.

Answer 46

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

Question 47

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

Answer 47

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

Question 48

Both are competent officers.

Answer 48

Ambos son funcionarios competentes.

Question 49

We are going to eat at a nearby restaurant.

Answer 49

Vamos a comer a un restaurante cercano.

Question 50

They prepare some phenomenal dishes.

Answer 50

Ellos preparan unos platos fenomenales.

Question 51

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

Answer 51

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

Question 52

Besides beer, the city has delicious food.

Answer 52

Además de cerveza, la ciudad tiene comida deliciosa.

Question 53

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

Answer 53

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

Question 54

The tourism industry is flourishing.

Answer 54

La industria del turismo está floreciendo.

Question 55

The city is well known for its history.

Answer 55

La ciudad es muy conocida por su historia.

Question 56

The next month is December.

Answer 56

El próximo mes es diciembre.

Question 57

I am interested in local history.

Answer 57

Estoy interesada en la historia local.

Question 58

I am going to call her.

Answer 58

Voy a llamarla.

Question 59

There are many accidents in Santo Domingo.

Answer 59

Hay muchos accidentes en Santo Domingo.

Question 60

I take a car to FSI for my job.

Answer 60

Voy en carro a FSI para mi trabajo.

Question 61

She has to leave early.

Answer 61

Ella tiene que salir temprano.

Question 62

One must arrive on time.

Answer 62

Hay que llegar a tiempo.

Question 63

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

Answer 63

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

Question 64

Some roads are closed.

Answer 64

Algunas calles están cerradas.

Question 65

The march is going to begin at 8.

Answer 65

La marcha va a empezar a las ocho.

Question 66

I am going to arrive around 10.

Answer 66

Voy a llegar alrededor de las diez.

Question 67

I need to communicate with my counterparts.

Answer 67

Necesito communicarme con mis homólogos.