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A
Aim Apuntar || Tener algo como objetivo
Accurate Preciso, exacto, certero
Alike Paecido, parecerse
Apprehensive Ansioso, inquieto
vetted by the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services
Approach Acercarse, aproximarse
B
Biased Parcial, partidista || sesgado
Blazing row Discusión fuerte, pelea fuerte, reyerta
Blunt Desafilado
The soldier aimed his rifle and fired.
El soldado apuntó al enemigo con su rifle.
The students aim for high marks during examinations.
Los estudiantes tienen como objetivo obtener buenas notas en los exámenes.
The thermometer's reading is very accurate.
La lectura del termómetro es muy precisa.
The faces of the father and the son are alike.
Las caras del padre y del hijo son parecidas.
She said she wasn't apprehensive about the trip because it had been
The deer began to run as the wolves approached.
El ciervo empezó a correr cuando los lobos se acercaron.
He's biased because his nephew's one of the applicants.
Él es parcial porque su sobrino es uno de los candidatos.
Kim had a blazing row with Kanye after he found out about the pictures
Breed Reporducirse|| Criar || Engendrar || Raza
Bruise Moratón
Bubbelinng Hablar sin que el receptor comprenda lo que dices
Bubbly Burbujeante || Alegre, feliz
C
Cautious Cauteloso, cauto, precavido, prudente
Claim Declaración || Asegurar || Demanda
Cast Reparto, elenco
Coming of age Mayoría de edad
The new knofe was really blunt
El cuchillo nuevo estaba muy desafilado
Local people began to breed cats in the town Cloath Hall
Personas de la ciudad empezaron a criar gatos en el "mercado"
No wonder promoter Eddie Hearn was babbling about Joshua
Her bubbly personality's just perfect for a salesperson.
Su personalidad alegre es simplemente perfecta para ser vendedora.
to make a cautious statement
hacer una declaración prudente
You described the situation, Commissioner, but I urge you tobe cautious.
Usted ha descrito la situación, señor Comisario, pero lo insto a que tenga cuidado.
Their claim was that they had been cheated.
En su declaración dijo que les habían estafado.
Roger claims that he has seen aliens.
Roger asegura haber visto extraterrestres.
he driver filed an insurance claim.
El conductor presentó una demanda.
The cast of the play includes some popular actors.
El reparto incluye algunos actores famosos.
Commemoration Conmemoración
Comprehensible Comprensible
Comprehensive Completo, amplio, abarcador
Compulsory Obligatorio
Conveive Concebir || Concebir, quedarse embarazada
Cramped Estrecho, apretado, contraído
An unusual coming of age ceremony
Navy vessels open to public during Anzac centenarycommemoration in Albany
I've never read an article by him that I found comprehensible.
No he leído ni un sólo artículo de él que fuera comprensible.
His range of knowledge is very comprehensive (free trans)
Su rango de conocimiento es muy amplio
Should sex education be compulsory?
Debe la educación sexual ser obligatoria?
We conceived a plan to sneak away in the night.
Concebimos un plan para escabullirnos por la noche.
Doctors are investigating why she's unable to conceive.
Los doctores están investigando por qué no puede concebir.
Our house is so full of junk that we are cramped for room.
Nuestra vivienda está tan llena de trastos que no cabe un alfiler.
Cranky Enfadado, de mal humor, picajoso
D
Daunting Sobreacogedor, desmoralizador, desalentador
Diligently Diligente, laborioso || Cuidadoso, servicial
Doodle Garabatear
Drawback Desventaja, inconveniente
types of drinks you can make
E
Eager Entusiasta || Ansioso, deseado
Economic pertains to the economy, finances or wealth.
The baby's always cranky when she first wakes up.
l bebé siempre está enfadado cuando se levanta.
I am feeling daunting start the exams tomorrow (free translation)
Siento desmoralizante empezar los examenes mañana
Our company rewards diligent employees with regular promotions.
Nuestra compañía premia a los empleados diligentes con ascensos regulares.
His diligent attention meant he caught the mistake immediately.
Su diligente atención hizo que percibiera el error de inmediato.
I doodle when I'm on the phone and it helps me think.
Garabateo cuando hablo por teléfono y me ayuda a pensar.
The only drawback of draft cocktails is that there are limits to the
He is an eager reader of mystery novels.
Es un entusiasta lector de novelas de misterio.
I am eager to show you my new house.
Estoy ansioso por enseñarte mi nueva casa.
The economic deceleration will likely cause a further fall in unemployment
The host will interview the winners and losers from current economic situation
Economical something saves money or resources or is not wasteful of money or resources.
Endure Sobrevivir, superar || Sufrir || Perdurar || Resistir || Tolerar
Entail Conllevar, implicar
Elated Exultante, eufórico, entusiasmado, jubiloso
Envy Envidia, codicia
Escalate Intensificarse
F
Fast, fasting Ayuno
Fasten Abrocharse
The most practical and economical way to see Brazil is by air
Alves: 'Most people don't know what independence entails'
Alves:'Mucha gente no conoce lo que implica la independencia'
We were elated with the news about the wedding.
Estábamos exultantes con las noticias sobre la boda.
Her long blonde hair is the envy of all her friends.
Su largo pelo rubio es la envidia de todas sus amigas
The critical newspaper article caused the argument to escalate.
El crítico artículo en el periódico hizo que la discusión de intensificara.
Fair Justo || Palido, claro || Feria
Famished Famélico, hambriento
Farce Farsa, comedia
Fleet Flota
Fulfill(accomplish) Cumplir, consumar realizar
G
Gathering Unión, recolecta
Get in touch Ponerse en contacto con
To get your own b Vengarse de alguien
Voy a vengarme de ti
Grumpy Cascarrabias, gruñón
H
Their boss made a fair decision that they could both respect.
El jefe tomó una decisión justa que ambos pudieron respetar.
The Scottish girl had beautifully fair skin.
a niña escocesa tenía una hermosa piel clara.
Can we go to the fair and ride on the merry-go-round?
¿Podemos ir a la feria y montarnos en el carrusel?
The play was a classic farce about marital infidelity.
La obra era una clásica farsa sobre la infidelidad matrimonial.
You will be paid when you've fulfilled your contractual obligations.
Se te pagará cuando hayas cumplido tus obligaciones contractuales.
Gathering information
Recolectando información
Therefore we decided to get in touch with you
Por lo tanto decidimos ponernos en contacto contigo
I'm going to get my own back on you
Hence Así que, por tanto, por consiguiente
Hitchhike Hacer dedo, hacer autostop
I
Inquisitive Curioso, inquisitivo
Invaluable Impagable
J
Jester Bufón || Bromista
Jump the queue Saltarse la cola
K
Keen on Aficionado/a
Your grammar is weak, hence the low mark I've given you.
Tu gramática es mediocre, así que te he dado una mala calificación.
Young people don't hitchhike today like they used to.
Hoy en día la gente joven no hace dedo como antes.
Children are naturally inquisitive about family relationships.
Los niños son naturalmente curiosos de las relaciones familiares.
He turned to me and gave me an inquisitive look.
Se giró hacia mí y me lanzó una mirada inquisitiva.
Talking with my parent yesterday was invaluable
Hablar con mis padres ayer fue impagable
Jesters amused the court with singing and acrobatics.
Los bufones entretuvieron a la corte con cantos y acrobacias.
Don't be such a jester – just tell me the plain truth.
No seas bromista, sólo dime la cruda verdad.
Knock down Derribar || Abaratar
L
Laid-back Tranquilo, despreocupado
In layman's term En terminos secillos, en lenguaje llano (hablando en plata)
emotion and perception thicker.
Lent Cuaresma
Loan Prestamo
Loose ends Cabos sueltos
M
Make a living Ganarse la vida
Manufacturer Productor, productora, fabricante
He's very keen on eating Chinese food!
Es muy aficionado a la comida china.
he old office building was knocked down to make place for a new shopping mall.
Tiraron abajo el viejo edificio para construir un nuevo centro comercial.
No one was buying anything so they decided to knock down the prices.
adie estaba comprando nada así que decidieron abaratar los precios.
He had a laid back attitude to his job.
Tenía una actitud despreocupada con su trabajo.
In layman's terms, meditation made parts of the brain corresponding to
ll take out a loan to pay for tuition.
Pediré un préstamo para pagarme los estudios.
Tie up loose ends
Atar los cabos sueltos
He made a living by trading in stocks and shares.
Se gana la vida vendiendo en un puesto callejero.
Marginalize Marginar
Milestone Cuentaquilometros || escalón, peldaño, hito (en tu vida)
Mingle Mezclarse, relacionarse, socializarse
Mixed bag of Surtido (figurativo informal)
James Morrison recibio una surtida cantidad de criticas.
Memorable Memorable,sobresaliente || recordable, fácil de recordar
Memorial day Día de los caídos
N
O
Ordeal Dura experiencia, prueba, sufrimiento
Schweppes is a major soft drinks manufacturer and they have factories in many different countries.
Schweppes en un importante fabricante de refrescos y tiene fábricas en muchos países .
I can't stay talking to you all evening, I must mingle with the guests.
No puedo quedarme más tiempo charlando, debo atender a los invitados.
James Morrison received a mixed bag of reviews.
What were the most memorable movies of 2012?
¿Cuáles son las películas más memorables del 2012?
I don't find that particular mnemonic at all memorable.
No me parece que esa regla mnemotécnica sea particularmente recordable.
The event, commemorated annually around the world as HolocaustMemorial Day
Speed skating: Christie returns stronger after Olympic ordeal
Outline Contorno
Outrage Furia, indignación
P
Parade Procesión, desfile
La música de las bandas de cuerda proporcionó la música para el desfile del…
Pensive Pensativo
Priceless Inestimable, incalculable
Pull yourself togeth Recobrar la compostura
Q
R
Reliable FiableIs this data reliable?
¿Es fiable este dato?
Retailer Minorista, venta al por menor
Riddle Acertijo, adivinanza, enigma
Risktaker Atrevido
She drew the outline of her hand on the paper.
Dibujó el contorno de su mano en un papel.
Hilary's outrage grew when she read about the latest atrocities.
La furia de Hillary creció cuando leyó sobre las últimas atrocidades.
The music of string bands provided the soundtrack for Sunday'sparade
Another shot captures a pensive moment just before he goes on stage
This priceless heirloom belonged to my great-grandmother.
La invaluable reliquia pertenecía a mi bisabuela.
Stop crying and pull yourself together.
Deja de llorar y recobra la compostura.
I've been a risk-taker all my life.
Durante toda mi vida he sido un atrevido.
Resemble Parecerse
Rodent Roedor
S
Script Guión
Score Partitura, musica. Banda sonora original
Sensitive Sensible
Sensible Sensato, prudente, razonable
Sharp Afilado, puntiagudo
Sloth Perezoso
Snail Caracol || Correo común
That cloud resembles a ship
Esa nube se parece a un barco
Some kind of rodent has made its nest in the garage
Alguna especia de roedor ha hecho su nido en el garaje.
he actors all have a copy of the script.
Todos los actores tienen copia del guión
The composer wrote the score for the film.
El compositor escribió la música para la película.
My neck is sensitive and gets irritated easily.
Mi cuello es sensible y se irrita fácilmente.
hope I'll get a sensible price for my mother's old piano.
Espero conseguir un precio razonable por el viejo piano de mamá.
The new knife was sharp.
El cuchillo nuevo estaba muy afilado.
Most of the bills I receive are emailed, but my tax bill comes by snail mail.
Sting Picotazo, picadura || escozor, ardor
Struggle Prueba || Lucha
Skimming Echar un vistazo, leer por encima || Desnatar, colar
Soap opera Telenovela, culebrón
Solemn Serio, solemne, formal
Sue Demanda
Surgeon Cirujano
Supporting role Papel secundario
Stewardess Azafata - flight attendant
Swamp Cienaga
T
Tipsy Achispado
La mayoría […] por correo, pero los impuestos llegan por correo común.
Mosquito bites are far les painful than wasp stings
The marathon was a struggle for me, but I finished.
El maratón fue una auténtica prueba para mí pero pude llegar hasta el final.
We watched the fly and his struggle to free himself of the flypaper.
Observamos a la mosca y su lucha por liberarse del papel atrapamoscas.
Dont' just skim over the text when studying, read it carefully
No le eches un vistazo por encima al texto cuando estudias, leelo con cuidado.
I love watching soap operas.
Me encanta ver telenovelas.
The judge was very solemn as he read the sentence.
El juez estaba muy serio mientras leía la sentencia.
NC woman sues surgeon for implanting homemade device in her neck
He didn't need to be the star of every movie; he was quite happy in supporting roles.
No le importaba no ser la estrella de cada película; era feliz en papeles secundarios.
Shrek's swamp
La cienaga de shrek
Toss Lanzar, tirar, echar (despacio) || sortear (moneda) || mezclar (ensalada)
Troubleshoot Resolución de problemas
U
Undeniable Indiscutible, innegable || Incuestionable
Underwroght Sotobosque (vegetación baja)
Vinegaroons are nocturnal hunters that burrow under rocks or logs or or logs or
Uplift Alzar, levantar
Upon Sobre || en cuanto, luego de || tras
I was a little tipsy and didn't want to say something I'd regret.
Estaba un poco achispado y no quise decir algo de lo que después me arrepentiría.
Kids toss toilet paper on highwayLos niños tiran papel higienico en la autopista
It's undeniable now that polar ice is shrinking every year.
Es indiscutible: los los hielos polares se están encogiendo cada año.
damp undergrowth during the day
Seismic events uplifted a section of the valley.
Actividades sísmicas alzaron una sección del valle.
V
W
Wasp Avispa
To be well off Pudiente, adinerado
Widespread Extendido
Wire Alambre || Cable
Wisdom Sabiduría || Sentido común, juicio
Wisdom teeth Muelas del juicio
He stepped upon the chair to get to the upper shelves.
Se aupó sobre la silla para alcanzar los estantes superiores.
Upon hearing the news, she started praying.
En cuanto escuchó las noticias comenzó a rezar.
He ate cracker upon cracker until he was sick.
Él comió galleta tras galleta hasta que se empezó a sentir enfermo.
Mosquito bites are far les painful than wasp stings
They must be well-off if they can afford to buy a house there!
¡Deben de ser ricos (or: pudientes) si se pueden permitir comprar una casa allí!
Heavy rains caused widespreadflooding in St Lucia
he fence was attached to the posts with wire.
La valla estaba atada a los postes con alambre.
We can run the wires under the carpet.
Podemos tirar cables por debajo de la alfombra.
She was a woman of great wisdom.
Era una mujer de gran sabiduría.
Current wisdom suggests we should avoid eating too much salt.
El sentido común sugiere que debemos evitar comer mucha sal.
she had her wisdom teeth out this week.
Worthless Sin valor, inútil
Wounded Herido
Wrinke Arruga, arrugar
Withstand Resistir, aguantar
Wholesaler Mayorista, venta al por mayor
Work-wise Relacionado con el trabajo
X
Y
Z
Two of the wounded were discharged from the hospital the next day.
Wizards withstand heat of the moment to win
He could soon be tied up work-wise.
El pronto podra estar ocupado con las cosas relacionadas con el trabajo
and they have factories in many different countries.
SPEAKING
Aswering personal questions
Well, actuallyBarcelona 2010.
That´s a difficult question but
I've never given it much thought but
As a matter of fact
Speculating
It looks like/ looks as if it is …that's why people don't offer me Singhams and Chulbul Pandeys
It seems to be/appears to be, allied against Marshall
They might be/could be
They probably/perhaps/may be
Personal opinion
I assume
I imagine
I feel
I agree with you up to a point
One thing leads to another
I reckon
Well, I actually don't want to compete at too many events before
Certainly a difficult question to answer, but an important one for Chile to
remain competitive in the coming years.
I've never really given it any thought.
No me lo había planteado nunca.
This newsletter, as a matter of fact, is a great way to publicize your events.
De hecho este boletín es una buena manera de hacer publicidad de…
Maybe I don't look like a cop and I look more like a chor and
There always seem to be forces, both real and perceived
It might be thought that the English are unfriendly, but …
Podría pensarse que son personas poco amigables, pero …
Perhaps we won't ever be able to convince them.
Tal vez no seamos capaces de convencerlos.
You might be right
It might be true
Phrases with up and down
Are you up to
Get down to sth Empezar a hacer algo
up to sb Poder de decidir
down to sb Consecuencia de decidir
Down to sth Falto de algo
Get up to sth Hacer travesuras
Sth down acabado, hecho
isn't up to much No fue para mucho
EXPRESSIONS
Luck
With any luck Algo de suerte
What are you up to nowadays?
Que haces? Que es de tu vida?
We must get down to some work
Debemos a empezar a hacer el trabajo
It's up to you what do you do
Tu decidedes que quieres hacer
The cancellation is down to Brian
La cancelación es por causa (culpa) de Brian
I'm down to my last few pennies
Solo me quedan dos peniques
The children get up to all sorts at their gradmother's house
Los niños hicieron travesuras en todo lo de la casa de su abuela
Finished that thank you letter! Five down, four to go!
Acabada la carta de agradecimiento! Cinco hechas, cuatro aca
That film wasn't up to much, was it?
Esa pelicula no fue para mucho, no?
With any luck it won't be you?but it may be your best friend.
The luck of the draw Cuestión de suerte
Take pot luck Aceptar cualquier cosa, conformase con lo que hay
Be out of luck No tener suerte
Beginner's luck La suerte del principiante
Push your luck Tentar a la suerte
No such luck Algo que no ocurrió como te esperabas
A stroke of luck Golpe de suerte
Things expect to happen in the future
On the cards Estar escrito
In the pipeline En proyecto
Con suerte no será usted; pero podría ser su mejor amiga.
By the luck of the draw, I have everything: money, education
Es cuestión de suerte, yo tengo todo: dinero, educación.
if something is the luck of the draw, it is the result of chance and you have no control over it
I took pot luck at the airport and just goton the first available flight.
The other 97.5 percent of drivers, however, are out of luck.
Sin embargo, el restante 97.5 de los conductores no tiene esa suerte.
Joe attributed his success to beginner's luck.
Joe atribuyó su éxito a la suerte del principiante
What is great about the Shooting Stars is that you try to push your luck a bit
Lo maravilloso de las Shooting Stars es que intentas tentar un poco a la suerte
I believed that was the end of the conversation, but no such luck
– he justkept on talking.the situation or event did not develop as you hoped it would
To walk in and get a job like that was an incredible stroke of luck.
something good that happens to you by chance
There's a lot of goods still in the pipeline.
That means no more neworders will be shipped for a while.
What lies in store Que es de nuestro destino
You'll never know what's around the cNunca sabes lo que estará a la vuelta de la esquina
In the long run A la largat's probably for the best in the long run.
Friendship
To have a lot in common Tener un monton en común
A lifelong friend Amigo de toda la vida
A childhood friend Amigo de la infacia
A fair weather friend Amigo que solo está contigo en los buenos tiempos (chaquetero)
An aquaintance Un conocido
Expressions conected with age
Feel his age
Old enough to know better
Young at heart
The youth of today
Doesn´t look her age
As old as the hills
Has an old head on young shoulders
Not getting any younger
Getting on a bit Tener tus años
Getting on in years Entrado en años
Expressions to start to do things
Start from scratch Empezar por el principio
Wipe the state clean Borrón y cuenta nueva
Go back to the drawing board Volver
To make do Start to do something with the resources that you have
To make a go of something
La reina Isabel ya tiene sus años, anda cerca de los 90
Queen Elizabeth is getting on a bit, she is next to the nineties
My dog's getting on in years, but he still chases cars.
Mi perro está ya mayor, pero sigue persiguiendo autos.
To make the most of something
cada loco con su tema
(pasando a otra cosa)
You are changing the subject because you feel unqualified to talk about it.
(hablar de otro asunto)
(la cuestión es que...)
(lo que debemos tratar)
magnificar el tema
retomar un tema
sacar un tema
saltar de un tema a otro
(ser tema repetitivo)
Las posturas políticas es su tema de nunca acabar.
The political posturing is a never-ending story.
tema actual
tema candente
tema inicial
tema libre
cambiando de tema expr
cambiar de tema loc verb
el tema es que… expr
el tema que nos ocupa expr
ser un tema de nunca acabar expr
tema muy fuerte
tema pintoresco
tema transversal
tocar someramente un tema
tocar un tema
trabajar un tema
volver sobre un tema
volviendo al tema
You are changing the subject because you feel unqualified to talk about it.
Las posturas políticas es su tema de nunca acabar.
The political posturing is a never-ending story.
original topic
free topic
to each his own
changing the subject v pres p + n
change the subject vtr +n
the thing is that… expr
the fact is that... expr
the point is that... expr
the matter at hand n
the subject in question n
magnify the issue
go back to a subject
pick up a subject again
bring up a topic
jump from one subject to another
be a never-ending story v expr
never ending issue
current issue, current topic n
hot issue, hot topic
a tough topic
colorful topic
cross curricular subject
cover a topic superficially, cover a topic partially
talk about a topic, cover a topic
work on a subject, work on a topic
cover a topic again, return to a topic
coming back to the subject
Agradecimiento
all thanks to you
we would be most grateful
felicidad
delighted
happy
glad
calificativo
good
excellent
Prestar atencion
attend to
pay attention to
PHRASAL VERBS
Aback
Take aback Dejar de piedra || Coger por sorpresa, desprevenido
Accros
Get [smth] accross Expresar , hacer entender
After
Look after Cuidar
Take after Asemejarse a, parecerse a
Ahead
Look ahead Mirar al frente, mirar hacia delante
Apart
Take sth apart Desmontar, desarmar
Around
Get around Moverse
Cual es la mejor forma de moverse por barcelona?
Hang around Juntarse, frecuentar, merodear
At
Seeing so many alligators in one place really took me aback.
Ver tantos cocodrilos juntos me dejó de piedra.
He tried to get his point across but it was so convoluted, no one could understand.
Trató de hacer entender su punto de vista, pero tan enrevesadamente que nadie le entendió.
Who will look after the children while we're away?
¿Quién va a cuidar de los niños cuando esté lejos?
Many people say that Maria takes after her grandmother
Muchos dicen que María se asemeja a su abuela.
When you are the driver, it's best to look ahead on the road.
Cuando conduces, es mejor mirar al frente para ver la carretera.
She was a good mechanic and could take an engine apart in three hours.
Ella era una buena mecánica y podía desmontar un motor en tres horas.
What's the best way to get around Barcelona?
It's annoying when youths hang around the bus stop intimidating customers.
Es molesto cuando los jovenes se juntan en la parada del bus intimidando…
Look askance at Mirar con malos ojos, de reojo, retorcido, suspicacia, detenidamente
En restaurantes elegantes se ve con malos ojos usar pantaloneta y tenis.
Aside
Set aside Interrumpir momentaneamente, dejar a un lado
Away
Carry away Arrastrar, llevarse
Chatter away Hablar sin parar, parlotear sin parar
Get away with Salirse con la tuya, librarse
Go away Irse, irse de viaje || Largate
Put away Ordenar, guardar en su sitio || atiborrarse || apartar, guardar (dinero)
Throw sth away Tirar, deshacerse de
Turn away from sb/sth Alejarse de, apartarse de
Fancy restaurants look askance at shorts and sneakers.
I set aside my work to check on the baby.
Interrumpí momentáneamente mi trabajo para echarle un vistazo al bebé
Red Cross workers carry away the body of a died person.
Trabajadores de la cruz roja se llevaron el cuerpo de una persona....
I was chattering away about how busy I was
Estaba hablando sin parar sobre lo ocupado que estaba
He got away with cheating in his exam
El copió en sus examenes y se libró
He decided to go away this weekend
Decidio irse de viaje este fin de semana
Go away! And don’t annoy me
Largate! Y no me molestes
My dad told me to put away my clothes.
Mi padre me pidió que ordenara mi ropa.
Tacos must be his favorite food because he sure put them away!
Los tacos deben ser su comida favorita porque se puede atiborrar de ellos!
Every year, I put away some money for a new car.
Cada año, aparto algo de dinero para un coche nuevo.
I had to throw away a lot of old books that nobody wanted.
Tuve que tirar un montón de libros viejos que nadie quería.
Jane turned away from Peter after she told him to go to hell.
Back
Bring smthg back Traer, Introducir
¿Quieres que te traiga algo de comer de la tienda?
Get back to Volver a ponerse en contacto
Dejame buscarlo y me pongo en contacto contigo
Get back together with sbVolver con alguien
Look back on sb/sth Recordar, mirar hacia atras(figurado)
Take back Retirar, retractarse de
Behind
Get behind Quedarse atrás
By
Get by Sobrevivir economicamente
Get by on/with sth Arreglarselas
Down
Get someone down Deprimir
Let sb down Decepcionar
Jane se alejó de Pedro después de que él la mandara al diablo.
Do you want me to bring back some snacks from the store?
Let me get back to you on that one
Ro got back together with Hermione after Halloween
Ro volvio con Hermione despues de Halloween
I look back on my years in school and smile.
Recuerdo mis años en la escuela y sonrío.
I wish I could take back what I said in anger
Me gustaría retractarme de lo que dije cuando estaba enfadado.
She is getting behind becauseshe doesn´t come to class
Se está quedando atrás porque no viene a clase
I can't get by on this salary
No puedo sobrevivir con este sueldo
My French is really hopeless so I was glad to discover that I could get by on simple English in Paris
Mi nivel de francés es realmente malo así que me sentí contento al ver que podía arreglarmelas en inglés en París.
This job really gets my down
Este trabajo me deprime
You had better get straight A's in school -- don't let me down!
Take down Tomar nota, apuntar || Desmontar, desarmar
Touch down Tomar tierra, aterrizar
For
Fall for sth/sb Morirse por ¦¦ tragarse el cuento, creerse
Go for Elegir || Ir a dar algo || Ir a hacer algo || Ir a buscar algo || Tratar de conseguir
Take for Dar por hecho
Forward
Look forward estar deseando, tener muchas ganas de
Mejor que te saques 10 en la escuela, ¡no me decepciones!
The policeman took down his name and address and told him not to leave town.
El policía tomó nota de su nombre y dirección y le dijo que no abandonara la ciudad.
The campers took the tent down and packed it away in the car.
Los acampantes desarmaron la carpa y la acomodaron en el coche.
The plane had to touch down in Dallas due to severe weather.
El avión tuvo que tomar tierra en Dallas debido a las serias condiciones del ...
He is good-looking and smooth: all the women fall for him.
Es guapo y amable, todas las chicas se mueren por él.
The investment scheme promised huge returns, and I fell for it.
El ardid del inversionistas prometía tan buenos rendimientos, que me lo creí.
She went for the blue car instead of the red one.
Ella eligió el carro azul en vez del rojo.
Let's go for a ride in my new car.
Vamos a dar un paseo en mi coche nuevo.
I would go for a run, but it's starting to rain.
Iría a correr, pero está empezando a llover.
Why don't you and Phil go for some beer?
Por qué Phil y tú no van a buscar unas cervezas?
He's going for the gold medal.
Va a por la medalla de oro.
Parents are often taken for granted by their children.
Los hijos dan por hecho que sus padres siempre van a estar ahí ayudándoles.
We look forward to our summer holiday every year.
Tenemos muchas ganas de nuestras vacaciones de verano cada años.
In
Get in contact with sb Comunicarse con, ponerse en contacto con
Get in with sb Juntarse con alguien
Lie in Quedarse acostado, dormir hasta tarde
Take sb in Tomar el pelo
Take sth in Internalizar, asimilar
Settle in Sentirse cómodo || sentirse como en casa
Sleep in levantarse tarde, dormir hasta tarde
Into
Break into smth Asaltar || Comenzar de repente
Fall into Caer en
Get into Interesarse por algo
Run into Chocar || encontrarse con
You can get in contact with us at the address above.
Puede comunicarse con nosotros en la dirección que figura arriba.
He got in with a bad crowd and started skipping school.
Se juntó con mala gente y comenzó a faltar a clase.
I will lie in this morning because I was out celebrating my birthday yesterday
Me voy a quedar acostado hoy porque ayer estuve festejando mi cumpleaños
Don't be taken in by his nonsense.
No dejes que te tome el pelo con sus tonterías.
I'm not sure I took it all in but I understood most of it.
No estoy segura de haberlo pillado todo, pero entendí la mayoría
It took me a few months to settle in to my new job.
Me tomó unos meses sentirme cómoda en mi nuevo trabajo.
It's Saturday, so I don't have to get up for work. I can sleep in.
l sábado no trabajo y podré levantarme tarde.
I was surprised when the old lady suddenly broke into song.
Me sorprendí cuando la anciana comenzó de repente a cantar.
The young girl was rescued several days after she fell into an uncapped well.
Rescataron a la niña pequeña varios días después de que se cayó en un p
How did you get into engineering?
Como te interesaste por la ingeniería?
I ran into my cousin yesterday at the market.
Ayer en el mercado me encontré con mi prima.
Talk sb into doing sth Convencer a alguien de hacer algo
Of
Get hold of Conseguir || Contactar || agarrar
Get rid of Deshacerse de
Off
Drop sb off Llevar a alguien con un sitio en el coche sin bajarte tu de el
Get off Bajar
Go off Triunfar, que todo haya salido como has planeado
Go off on sb Tirarse al cuello, saltar a la chepa, agarrarselas conmigo
Rubb off Contagiarse, pegarseJohnny's enthusiasm for fishing began to rub off, and the other …
El entusiasmo de Johnny por la pesca empezó a pegarse y los otros…
Rubb off on sb contagiarse en, pegarse en Johnny's enthusiasm for fishing began to rub off on his siblings
El entusiasmo de Johnny por la pesca se empezó a contagiarse en hermanos
See sb off Ir a despedir a
She talked him into going to the cinema that night.
Ella lo convenció para ir al cine esa noche.
Can you tell me where I can get hold of a watch like yours?
¿Puede decirme dónde puedo conseguir un reloj como el suyo?
I've been trying to get hold of him all week, but he's always out.
He estado intentando pillarlo toda la semana, pero siempre está fuera
She got hold of his arm and pulled him towards her.
Agarró su brazo y lo empujó hacia ella.
You need to get rid of those pants - you never wear them anymore.
Tienes que deshacerte de esos pantalones; ya nunca te los pones.
Get off the bus
Bajar del bus
All I said was that he had a bit of a temper and he went off on me!
¡Sólo dije que tenía un mal genio y se las agarró conmigo!
He came to the airport with me to see me off.
Vino al aeropuerto conmigo para despedirme.
Show off Jactarse, alardear
Tell off Echar la bronca, regañar
Work off Quemar, bajar
On
Carry on doig/with sth Continuar con
Catch on Become popular or trendy
Catch on (fire,light) Prenderse fuego, arder
Get on Subir
Get on with Llevarse || Ponerse empezar
Go back on sth Desdecirse
Go on to do sth seguir haciendo, continuar haciendo
Hang on Guardar algo, conservar || agarrarse || cuidado
He's showing off to impress her.
Se está jactando para impresionarla.
My mother told me off when I arrived late
Mi madre me regañó cuando llegué tarde.
Walking around the neighborhood should work off some of that meal.
Caminar por el barrio debería ayudarme a bajar esa comida.
The teacher told us to carry on with the exercise
La profesora nos dijo que continuasemos con el ejercicio
If you knock that candle onto the rug, it will catch on fire.
Si haces caer la vela sobre la alfombra, va a prenderse fuego.
Get on the bus
Subir a un bus
I get on (well) with my classmates
Me llevo (bien) con mis compañeros de clase
I need to get on with my homework
Necesito ponerme con mis deberes
Yo can't go back on after have given me your word (free translate)
No puedes desdecirte después de haber dado tu palabra
After the basketball practise wi will go on to do gym (inventada)
Despues del entrenamiento de baloncesto continuaremos haciendo gimnasio
I hang on to these books because they remind me of my childhood.
Conservo estos libros porque me recuerdan a mi infancia
Live on Arreglarselas
Move on Seguir de viaje || Seguir adelante (figurado y literal)
Move on to sth Avanzar a, pasar a
Take sb on Contratar a || enfrentarse a alguien || Aceptar un desafío
Te acepto el desafío, vamos a ver cuál de los dos es mejor.
No vamos a rendirnos sin oponerle resistencia.
Take sth on Hacerse cargo de
Out
Ask somebody out Pedir para salir
Carry out Llevar a cabo
Check out Dejar la habitacion
Check sb/smth out Calar (observar con la mirada) slang/fijarse
The slope was so steep and slippery that I had to hang on to a tree to avoid falling.
La cuesta era tan empinada y estaba tan resbaladiza que tuve que agarrarme ..
Hang on! Are you trying to make a monkey out of me?
¡Eh, cuidado! ¿Estás tratando de tomarme el pelo?
My mother gives me a monthly allowance but it's not enough to live on.
Mi madre me da una cuota mensual, pero con eso no puedo arreglármelas.
If everyone understands that now, let's move on.
Si todos entendieron, sigamos adelante.
After the children have mastered addition they will move on to division.
Una vez que los chicos dominen la suma, avanzarán a la división.
She' s very happy, she went to a job interview and they take her on for two months
Está muy contenta, fue a una entrevista de trabajo y la contrataron dos meses.
Taking on the directorship was his first mistake.
Hacerse cargo de la dirección fue su primer error.
He asked her out.
La invito a salir
At this hotel, you must check out by 11:00 am or pay for another day.
A las 11 a.m. deben dejar la habitación o se les cargará una noche extra.
Check out that guy in the top hat!
Fall out with sb Enemistarse, pelearse
Find out about smth Conocer detalles sobre algo
Fish something out Sacar algo de una bolsa u otro objeto por el estilo
Go out Salir (cuando uno se refiere a salir de casa para hacer algo divertido)
Go out with sb Salir con
Lash out at sb Agredir, golpear (puede ser verbal o fisico)
Leak out Gotear
Leave sb/sth out dejar fuera exlcuir/ excluir, obviar
Make out [sth]/that Hacerles creer, pasarse por
Run out of Agotar, acabar
Pass out Perder el conocimiento, desmayarse
Fijate en el chico con el sombrero de copa
If you do not stop gossiping, all your friends are going to fall out with you.
Si no dejas de chismorrear, todos tus amigos se enemistarán contigo.
I read his biography to find out about his life.
Leí su biografía para conocer detalles sobre su vida.
Finally I fished my sunglasses out of my backpack
Finalmente saque mis gafas de sol de la mochila
Are you going to go out with your friends tonight?
Vas a salir con tus amigos esta noche?
She is going out with my cousin.
Ella está saliendo con mi primo.
Adam's always lashing out at everyone.
Adam siempre agrede verbalmente a todo el mundo.
The water has leaked through the crack and made a puddle in the middle of the..
El agua ha goteado por la grieta y ha hecho un charco en el medio de la habitaci..
All the other children were invited to the party, but I was left out
Invitaron a todos los otros niños a la fiesta, pero a mí me dejaron fuera.
The bread did not rise because I left out the yeast by mistake.
El pan no levó porque omití por descuido la levadura.
Liam tried to make out that he was sick, but it was clear he was not.
Liam trató de hacerles creer que estaba enfermo, pero era obvio que no lo estaba.
If medical supplies are allowed to run out, lives will be put in danger.
Si se agotan los medicamentos se arriesgarán vidas.
I took one look at the bloody cut on my arm and passed out.
Sort out Ordenar, disponer, planear
Stand out Resaltar
Start out Empezar (profesión, trabajo)
Stay out late Trasnochar
Take out (a subscription) Suscribirse (tambien se puede utilizar para prestamo)
Tune out Desconectarse, perder la concentracion
Work out Ejercitarse
Work sth out Resolver
Over
Get over Superar(fisico o psicologico)
Take over Encargarse de, quedarse a cargo, relevar
To
Take to sth/sb Acoplarse a || empezar a gustar || encariñarse con
Le eché un vistazo a la herida sangrienta en mi brazo y perdí el conocimiento.
Julia intended to go home early in order to sort out the dinner arrangements.
Julia quería irse a casa temprano para preparar la cena.
Wow, those bright colors really stand out.
Guau, esos colores brillantes sí que resaltan.
His father owned the company so he didn't have to start out in the mail room.
Su... de la compañía así que no tuvo que empezar desde abajo
I do not really like stay out late, at eleven I'm in bed (free trans)
No soy de trasnochar, a las once ya estoy en la cama,
Why take out a subscription if you can read that online?
¿Por qué quieres suscribirte si puedes leerlo en Internet?
I tune out when my wife starts nagging me.
Desconecto cuando mi esposa empieza a ser irritante
We're going to the gym to work out this afternoon.
Vamos al gimnasio a ejercitarnos esta tarde.
m still trying to work out this last crossword clue.
Estamos tratando de resolver la última pista del crucigrama.
I hope he gets over the death of his dog
Espero que supere pronto la muerte de su perro
Take over the meeting for me, I'll be back in a moment.
Encárgate de la reunión por mí, volveré en un momento.
The little girl took to her new puppy dog. They are now inseparable.
Up
Blow up Estallar, explotar, volar por los aires
Break up with sb Romper con , separarse de
Bring up Sacar un tema
Brush up on Repasar
Catch up Alcanzar || Ponerse al dia
Perdí unos días de trabajo, ahora tengo que ponerme al día.
Chat someone up Seducir con la palabra
Cuando va a restaurantes siempre trata de ligar a la camarera.
Come up Think of an idea or a plan, dar una idea
Yo di la idea de ir al zoo
Cover sth up Cubrir, tapar
Draw up Redactar un documento formal
End up Acabar (en u sitio especifico despues de haber echo algo)
Give up Darse por vencido || Abandonar, dejar (quit)
A la niña le ha empezado a gustar su nuevo cachorro y ahora son inseparables.
I watched the Hindenburg blow up.
Vi al Hidenburg volar por los aires.
I think you need to break up with your boyfriend.
Creo que debes romper con tu novio
It is not a good idea to bring up politics with my family.
No es una buena idea sacar el tema de la política cuando hables con mi familia
Reports finds school teachers need to brush up on their grammar
Informes muestran que los profesores de escuela necesitan repasar...
Mira slowed down so that her younger sister could catch up.
El corredor alcanzó al que iba primero recién en la recta final.
missed a week of work, and now I have to catch up.
When he goes to restaurants, he always tries to chat up the waitresses.
I came out with going to the zoo
Please cover up the leftover food so we can eat it later
Por favor tapa lo que sobró de comida así podemos comerlo después.
The lawyers are drawing up a formal document detailing my divorce settlement.
Los ... están redactando un documento formal detallando el acuerdo de mi divorcio.
Why did you end up in the pizza shop after the party?
por que acabaste en la tienda de pizzas despues de la fiesta?
Grow up Crecer, hacerse mayor, madurar
Hang up Colgar tlfn || Colgar algo ||Cortar, detener
Hang up on Colgar el telefono a, colgar a
Despues queria hablar con ellos, me colgaron, llame otra vez ….
Look up Levantar la mirada || Buscar (seek)
Look up to sb admirar a || tener en un pedestal
Make up with sb Reconciliarse
Move up Obtener un ascenso, ascender
Pick sb up Recoger a, buscar a, pasar a buscar a
Put up Colgar, desplegar || Subir || Levantar || Hospedar a alguien
I gave up trying to get them to believe me.
Me di por vencido intentando que me creyeran.
t'll be hard, but I'm going to try giving up chocolate for Lent.
Va a ser difícil, pero voy a tratar de abandonar el chocolate para la cuaresma.
I grew up in a village in Southern England.
Crecí en un pueblo al sur de Inglaterra
It is very rude to hang up in the middle of a telephone conversation.
Es muy grosero colgar en medio de una conversación telefónica.
The children hung up their coats at the back of the classroom.
Los niños colgaron sus abrigos al fondo del aula.
The car accident near the highway off-ramp hung up traffic for several
El accidente cerca de la salida de la autopista cortó el tráfico durante …
After I would talk to them, they'd hang up on me, I'd call back again, t
If you want to feel tiny, look up and see the stars at night. .
f you don't know who Ada Lovelace was, look her up online.
Si no sabes quién era Ada Lovelace búscala en Internet.
Many children look up to their older siblings.
Muchos chicos admiran a sus hermanos mayores.
I haven't made up with Alex yet after yesterday's fight.
Todavía no me reconcilié con Alex después de nuestra pelea de ayer.
I'll pick up the kids from school today.
Yo voy a recoger a los chicos del colegio hoy.
Put up with sb/sth Tolerar, aguantar
Set up Fundar algo || Tender una trampa
Sign up for sth Incribirse || apuntarse a
Split up with sb Romper con, separarse
Take up Comenzar || Aceptar || Ocupar
Take up with Juntarse con
He put up a picture for visitors to see.
Colgó un cuadro para que lo vieran los visitantes.
We've been forced to put up our prices to compete with the new supermarket.
Nos vimos obligados a subir los precios para competir con el nuevo supermercado.
Put up your hand if you know the answer.
Levanten la mano si saben la respuesta.
We would be happy to put you up when you next come to London.
staremos encantados de hospedarte la próxima vez que vengas a Londres.
I will not put up with your whining any more. Go to bed this minute!
No voy a tolerar tus gritos ni un segundo más. ¡Vete a la cama inmediatamente!
They set the new store up on Maple Street.
Fundaron los nuevos almacenes en la calle mayor.
He's really paranoid and always thinks people are trying to set him up.
Es un paranoico que piensa que la gente siempre está tratando de tenderle trampas
It's time to sign up for the volleyball team
Es hora ya de inscribirse en el equipo de vóleibol.
My parents split up when I was a child but they stayed friends.
Mis padres se separaron cuando yo era pequeña, pero siguieron siendo amigos.
He took up woodworking after inheriting his grandfather's tools.
Empezó a hacer marquetería cuando heredó las herramientas de su abuelo.
They took up the company's offer to pay for additional training.
Aceptaron la oferta de la empresa de pagarles la formación complementaria.
That project will take up most of your time.
Este proyecto ocupará la mayor parte de tu tiempo.
take up arms - Tomar las armas
take up residence - Instalarse
He's taken up with a very undesirable crowd
Se ha juntado con un grupo de indeseables
Tie up Atar, amarrar || Mantener ocupado || Concluir || Estar relacionado
Tune sth up Afinar || Poner a tono, poner a prueba
Turn up Dejarse caer, aparecer, presentarse || Subir, aumentar
Work up Calentar || Generar || Elaborar
Weigh sth up Sopesar, pensar
Through
Carry throught with Llevar a cabo || Ayudar a sobrellevar
Get through Comunicarse, hacer entender ¦¦ sobrevivir, salir adelante(manage to deal with a difficult situation)
Talk sth through Explicar en detalle
He's tied up with the manager just now
Ahora está ocupado tratando un asunto con el jefe
I'm sure her disappearance is tied up with the robbery
Estoy seguro de que su desaparición está relacionada con el robo
There is something exciting about hearing an orchestra tune up
Hay algo de emocionante al escuchar a la orquesta afinar
I didn't expect him to turn up at my party as he wasn't invited.
No esperaba que se dejase caer por mi fiesta, puesto que no estaba invitado.
We turned the TV up to drown the noise of our neighbours arguing.
Subimos el volumen de la tele para ahogar el ruido de nuestros vecinos discutiendo.
His speech worked the crowd up into a frenzy.
Su discurso calentó a la multitud.
I'm so unfit that I work up a sweat just walking down to the corner.
Estoy tan en baja forma que genero sudor simplemente con andar hasta la esquina.
Susan will try to work up a sketch by Friday.
Susan intentará elaborar un borrador para el viernes.
She has good intentions but never carries through with them.
Tiene buenas intenciones, pero nunca las lleva a cabo.
I've told him to study hard at many times but I can´t get through to him
Le he dicho varias veces que se pusiese a estudar,pro no consigo hacerselo entender
The global recession has been tough on everyone, but we will get through it.
La recesión global ha sido difícil para todos, pero saldremos adelante.
I talk how to arrive to my place through in order to she didnt get lost (free trans)
With
Stick with sth Seguir a rajatabla
Le expliqué en detalle cómo llegar hasta mi casa para que no se perdiera.
If I stick with this diet, I should be able to wear that cocktail dress by Christmas.
Si sigo la dieta a rajatabla podría usar ese vestido para Navidad.
but it was so convoluted, no one could understand.
su punto de vista, pero tan enrevesadamente que nadie le entendió.
get by on simple English in Paris
Mi nivel de francés es realmente malo así que me sentí contento al ver que podía arreglarmelas en inglés en París.
Elegir || Ir a dar algo || Ir a hacer algo || Ir a buscar algo || Tratar de conseguir
take her on for two months
contrataron dos meses.
el tráfico durante …
Task types in CAE Writing Paper
1.CONTENT Cover everything2.ACCURACY Grammar, spelling3.RANGE Vocabulary4.REGISTER Formal/informal5.ORGANISSATION Pharagraphing6.TARGET READER
Linking Words:
Formal Less formal
Addition
furthermore, in addition to, also, and, as well as,
in the same way as, besides, just asmoreover, similarly
Opposition
although, however,nevertheless, nonetheless,whereas
Reference
in all cases, in general,
since, so
in many cases, in mostcases, in some cases,regarding, with reference to
Cause and effect (result)
accordingly, consequently,
on the whole, therefore, because of
thus, unfortunately
Listingfirstly, finally, in the first
place, secondly, lastly, next
tips
NOT ONLY …… ,BUT ALSO
LET ME CONCLUDE BY SAYING
Let me conclude by saying that if you introduce computers in the classes, you will improve
the quality of the whole school.
but, or, so, on the other hand
anyway, at any rate, because,
after, and, and then, before,
first, last, second, soon, then
Not only is he a good professional, but also a wonderful role model to be followed by everyone.
LINKING WORDS AND PHRASES
Sequence
First, firstly, second, thirdly Primero, primeramente, segundo, en tercer lugar
Meanwhile
Next, last, finally
In addition, moreover además
Furthermore es más, además
Also
In conclusion, to summarise
The first …
He didn't have his shoes on; moreover, he wasn't wearing a shirt.
No sólo no llevaba zapatos; además, iba sin camisa.
Furthermore, it is legal to do this.
Es más, esto es perfectamente legal.
The/a second …
One …
Another…
An additional…
Addition
In addition además
Furthermore es más, además
Also también, además
and
as well también
as well as además de
Cause
I have the qualifications you require and, in addition, several years' experience.
Tengo los conocimientos que solicitan, y además varios años de experiencia.
Furthermore, it is legal to do this.
Es más, esto es perfectamente legal.
I would like a doughnut and also a cup of coffee.
Quisiera una rosquilla y también una taza de café.
You can invite Julio and Maria as well
Puedes invitar a Julio y también a María.
Our neighbor brought cake as well as juice for everyone.
El vecino trajo tortas, además de jugo para todos.
For
because porque, ya que, puesto que, pues
since
as
because of
to cause
Effect
So
as a result
as a consequence
therefore
thus
consequently
I was late because I forgot to set my alarm clock.
Llegué tarde porque olvidé programar mi despertador.
hence
to result from
due to
as a result/consequence of
to result in
to affect
Emphasis
Unboubtedly
Indeed
Obviously
Generally
Admittedly
In theory/fact
Particulary
Especially
Clearly
Comparission
Similary
Likewise Igualmente, asimismo
Also también
Too
as
just as
Even so, was a likewise serious error to do a generation portrait from this tesis
Aún así, era un error igualmente grave hacer un retrato generacional a partir de esta tesis
The user likewise undertakes not to use the Website for unlawful or illegal purpouses
Asimismo, el usuario se obliga a no utilizar el sitio web con fines ilícitos o ilegales
If you write to me I will also write to you.
Si tú me escribes, yo también te escribiré.
and
like
just like
similar to
be similar to/the same as
be alike
not only … but also
to compare to/with
Otherwise Si no
Contrast
However
Nevertheless
We should go to the cinema, otherwise we will be at home all night.
Deberíamos ir al cine, si no estaremos en casa toda la noche.
Nonetheless
Still
Although, Even though,
though
but
yet
Despite, In spite of
In contrast, in comparison
While, whereas
On the other hand
On the contrary
But sino
Meanwhile
Example
For example
For instance
That is
Such as
Including
Namely
REPORTING WORDS
Suggest(s) (that)
Estos dos aspectos no son incompatibles ni contradictorios,sino complementarios.
These two aspects are neither incompatible nor contradictory, but complementary.
Argue(s) (that)
According (to)
Outline(s)
Focus(es) on
Define(s)
Conclude(s) (that)
State(s)
Mention(s)
Maintain(s) (that)
Found (that)
Promote(s)
Establish(ed) (by)
Asserts (that)
Show(s)
Claim(s) (that)
Report(s)
Address(es)
Part 1
Catch cogerWin ganarAchieve lograrReceive recibir
Perception percepciónAwareness concienciaInsight percepciónVision visión
Opposite OpuestoOppossed En lugar deContrary contrarioContradictory contradictorio
Care preocuparseBother molestarDesire desearHope esperar
Conclude concluirDispute disputarReason razonarArgue discutir
Misguided equivocadoMisled mal informadoMisdirected mal dirigidosMisinformed desinformados
Error errorDoubt dudaIllusion ilusión
He realised that he had to win their trust
The insight this has given him into their behaviour has allowed him to dispel certain myth
Contrary to the popular belief
He contends that bears do not care as much for fruit as previously supossed
He also disputes claims that they are ferocious
He says that people should not be misled by behaviour such as swatting paws on the gro
Impression impresión
Expand expandirSpread extenderWiden ampliarExtend extender
Working up generarWorking off quemar
Carrying out llevar a caboCarrying through llevar a cabo (with)
based radicadodecided categóricoarranged ----established establecido
position posiciónprospect perspectivaattitude actitudaspect aspecto
supplied suministradofedprovided provistoplanned planificado
projected proyectadoprodded incitado (into)provoked provocadoprompted dado entrada
debates debate
he is under no illusion about their feelings for him
It is clear that their interest on him does not extend beyond the food he brings
A british clinic is carrying out new hight tech test
calculate de 'real' biological age of patients based on their rate of physical deterioration.
Information on every aspect of a patient health
medical history is fed into a computer to work out wheter they are
The availability and increasing accuracy of the test has prompted one leading British gerontogist to call…
argues argumentadiscusses discuteenquires ----
encouraged animadosupported respaldado (+ing)incited incitadopromoted promovido
interest interésdetail detalleaccount cuentaimportance importancia
grounds fundamentos (for)signs señakesdemostration demostracionesevidence evidencias
progress desarrollarimprove mejorargain obtenerincrease aumentar
trade comerciopursuit persecuciónbusiness negocioconcern preocupación
whether sin importar siunless a menos quein case por siso that tan
He argues that if an employee's biological age or 'real' age is shown…
he shoukd be encouraged to work another decade
Apparently most employers only take into account a person calendar years
will be able to smugly walk away with medical evidence showing that they really are as young as they feel
the purpose of these test will be to motivate people to improve their health.
The concept of 'real age' is set to becaome big business in the USA.
websites helping people work out whether their body is older or younger than their years
notice avisoindicator indicadorfigure tipotoken símbolo, señal
establishing establecerintroducing introducirinitiating iniciarorganising organizar
created creadaimagined imaginadaprojected proyectadagenerated generada
Relative pertinenteAppropriate apropiadoCorresponding correspondienteAccording de acuerdo con
dimensions dimensionesmeasures medidasquantities cantidadesportions porciones
while mientrasas comosince desdebecause porque
enlist reclutarendure superarentitle autorizarenable permitir
Others firmly believe that looks will always be the best indicator of age.
advertisement announcing that the were introducing a new item to their menu
Left handed burger, created specifically for their left handed customers
According to the advertisement
the dimesions of the new burger were identical to those of the original burger
the dimesions of the new burger were identical to those of the original burger, as were the ingredients
difficulty dificultadissues problemasproblem problemasdamages daños
conflicted difirióconfessed confesóconfided hizó una confidenciaconformed se ajustó
Although aunqueNevertheless sin embargoDespite a pesar deWhilst pese a que
requesting solicitarcalling llamarattracting atraerappealing reclamar, pedir (to)
involved involucradosconcerned interesadosattentive atentosdisturbed trastornados
figure tipo (body shape)form forma (thing:shape)version versiónadaptation adaptación
trapped ----disappointed decepcionadabetrayed traicionadadeceived engañada
the ingredients had been rotated by 180 degrees to enable left handed people to handle the hamburger
to handle the hamburger without difficulty
the food store confessed that the stoy had been invented as a Trick
Nevertheless, restaurants reported that they
restaurants reported that they had been visited by several thousand customers requesting the burger
there were many other concerned customers who insisted that staff was wrong
with their own right-handed version
Part 2
ATBECAUSEBYCOULDDESPITEFOR
It just goes to show how reafily people can be deceived even on April fools day
it will be at home in the huge swamps formed when the east coast of AfricaDid we all start talking all around the same time because of the manner in which our…It will walk by elongating each of its legs in turnLenguage could be programmed into the brain but,Lenguage could be programmed into the brain but, despite this, people still need stim..It will travel for miles in pursuit of its prey
FROMIFININTOISMAYMIGHTNOTHINGOFOTHEROUTSUCHTHROUGHUNDERWHENWHENEVERWITH
This will be the largest animal ever to walk the planet but will evolve from something aswe know that if children are isolated from human contac,it is doubtful the will ever do sonot something invented in isolationenabling them to make their escape from predators in the sea into the safety of the skythe truth is nobody really knows how lenguage first began.Lenguage may be programmed into the brain but,Lenguage might be programmed into the brain but,the research shows, if nothing else, that lenguage is a social activityThis fearsome creature will be one of the most ferocious predators of the Ice Agein other words, …will replace the birdlife which will previously have been wiped out.human beings have evolved in such a way that we are programmed for lenguage from…it will push its way through the dense forest on eight treeIn order to adapt to the blizzards that will bury Europe under several metres of ice.we know that when children are isolated from human contac,it is doubtful the will ever do sowe know that whenever childrn are isolated from human contac,it's doubtful the will ever do sothe east coast of Africa collides with the south coast of Asia.
Part 3
NOUM ADV ADJ VERB PRE/SUB
ABLE ENABLE/DISABLE INABILITYAPPROACH APPROACHABLE
BENEFIT BENEFICIALBURST OUTBURTCARRY CARRIERSCOME OVERCOMECURE INCURABLEDEAF DEAFENING DEAFENDENY UNDENIEBLY
ENCOURAGE ENCOURAGEMENTENDURE ENDURANCE
ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENTALEXCEPTION EXCEPTIONAL
EXPECT EXPECTATIONSEXPERT EXPERTLYEXPOSE EXPOSURE
FAMILIAR FAMILIRIARISING FAMILIRIARISEFIT FITNESS
FORTUNE AFORTUNATEGIFT GIFTED
HAZARD HAZARDOUSHOPE HOPELESSNESS
INMUNE INMUNITYINTERVENE INTERVENTION
LIVE OUTLIVEDLONG LENGTHEN
MANAGE MISMANAGEMENTMEMORY MEMORISEMISERY MISERABLE
MOISTURE MOISTURUSUNGNOTICE NOTICEABLE
NUMBER OUTNUMBERINGPERSONAL PERSONALITYPOSSIBLE POSSIBILITIES
PROFESSION PROFESSIONALPSYCHOLOGY PHYSCHOLOGICAL
PURE PURIFYQUALIFY DISQUALIFIEDSCIENCE SCIENTISTS
SEVERE SEVERITYSHARP SHARPENSHORT SHORTAGE SHORTEN
STRONG STRENGTHSURE ENSURETIRE TIREDNESS
TREAT TREATMENTTYPE TYPICALLY
VALUE VALUABLE EVALUATEDVARY VARIETY
WARM WARMTH
Part 4
My brother now earns far less than he did when he was younger.NEARLY
They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new onePULLED
The number of students now at University has reached an all-time high, apparentlyTHE
I'm dissapointed with Fisher's new album when I compare it to their previous oneCOMPARISON
Ana got the job even though she didn't have much experience in public relationSPITE
I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights', said the policeofficer to MaxDANGERS
My brother does not earn nearly as much now as he did when he was younger
The old bus station is being pulled down to be replaced with a new one
The number of students now at university is the highest it has ever been, apparently
I think the Fisher's new album is disappointing in comparison with their previous one
Ana got the job in spite of her lack of experience in public relations.
without any lights from the police officer
Brian was really interested in North American history in his school daysINTEREST
When it comes to population, Beijing's much bigger than Auckland'sPOPULATED
The manager should think about experience when hiring new staffCONSIDERATION
The anti-smoking advertisement does not stop people from smokingINEFFECTIVE
She has learnt a substancial amount from her university courseGAINED
It is a good idea to learn Chinese to improve your future jobs prospectsTAKING
When I realised what had happened , I became quite afraidOVERCOME
He saw the litter on the ground and picked it up and put in the bin inmediatlyHESITATION
Do you think you could give me a hand to move the sofa?MIND
The warmth of her welcome surprised meABACK
Tom hates parties, so don´t try to persuade him to goWORTH
`You will have to travel a lot in this job` the manager told her
Max received a regarding/concerning/warning about the dangers of cycling at night
Brian had an interest in North American history in his school days.
Beijing much more populated than Auckland
The manager should take experience into consideration when hiring new staff.
The anti-smoking advertisement is ineffective at stopping people from smoking.
She has gained a substancial amount from her university course.
Taking up chinese is a good way to enhance your work opportunities.
I was overcome with fear when I worked out what had ocurred.
He grabbed the rubbish off the ground and threw it without hesitation into the bin
Would you mind giving me a hand to move the sofa?
I was taken aback by the warm welcome
It is not worth trying to persuade Tom to go to parties bcause he hates them
INVOLVE
We would have arrived late if Neil's father hadn't taken us to the bus stopFOR
It is possible that Teresa tool your car jeys this morning by mistakeACCIDENTALLY
We had expected Alan to be late , but he came home earlyEXPECTATIONS
I didn`t recognise her until she took off her sunglassesONLY
`Why don`t you go to the Loch Lomond Eco Lodge for the weekend?` Kevin saidSUGGESTED
The manager informed her that the job would involve(her) travelling a lot
Had it not been Neil's father taking us to the bus stop, we would have arrived here late
Teresa could accidentaly have taken your car keys this morning
Contrary to our expectations, Alan came home early
It was only when she took off her sunglasses that I recognised her
Kevin suggested (I/we) go to the Loch Lommond Eco Lodge for the weekend
childrn are isolated from human contac,it's doubtful the will ever do so
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14
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Use of english and Reading
Part 1
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Part 2
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Part 3
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Part 6
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Part 7
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