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el sello |
stamp, seal, brand (as of a product)
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un sinfín de
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a great many, no end of, limitless
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el ocio
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free time, leisure time
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aunque
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although, though
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aleccionar
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to lecture, to instruct, to help someone understand
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ahuyentar
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to scare away, to frighten off, to dispel
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el alza
las alzas |
rise, advance, upswing
(often used to describe economic trends) |
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el camping
los campings |
campground, campsite, camping
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llenar
Me llena de alegría. |
to fill, to fill in, to fill out, to cover, to satisfy
It fills me with happiness. |
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Se me llenaron los ojos de lágrimas.
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My eyes filled with tears.
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los riñones
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kidneys
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parecer
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to seem, to appear (like), to look (like)
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el parecer
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opinion, appearance (frml)
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cambiar de parecer
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to change one's mind
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la cantidad
en cantidad |
amount, quantity, figure, lots of
a lot (familiar) |
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el acuerdo
estar de acuerdo con |
agreement
to agree with someone |
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la salida
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exit, way out, departure, trip (travel) or outing, vent (literal or figurative), solution (to a problem)
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el mensaje
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message
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la salida del sol
la puesta del sol |
sunrise
sunset |
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la salida al escenario
el precio de salida |
stage entrance
starting price for negotiations |
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el puesto de salida
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starting point (for a race)
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firmar
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to sign
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vencer
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to defeat, to beat, to overcome
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coger
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to take, to seize
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enviar
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to send
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entregar
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to hand over, to hand in
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dudar
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to doubt
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la duda
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doubt
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de un lado a otro
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to and fro
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de un lado para otro
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back and forth
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el ensayo
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
essay or rehearsal
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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leventar
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to lift, to raise
(used more in the sense of lifting) |
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alzar
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to raise, to lift
(used more in the sense of raising - i.e. your hand, a price) |
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el calambre
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cramp or electric shock
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imperar
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to rule, to prevail
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cegar
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to blind, to wall up
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el/la gerente
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manager
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la bala
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bullet
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la escena
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scene
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el llanto
Al verla no puede contener mi llanto. Dejate de llantos. |
crying (noun)
At seeing her I couldn't contain my weeping. Stop crying |
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el/la testigo
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witness (noun)
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la fuente
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fountain, source
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disparar
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to shoot, to fire
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el chivo
el chivo expiatorio |
kid, young goat
scapegoat |
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los tobillos
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ankles
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andelantado, -a
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advanced, developed, precocious
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los columpios
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swings (in a playground)
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el tiburón
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shark
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el pulpo
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octopus
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las pestañas
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eyelashes
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las cejas
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eyebrows
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las mejillas
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cheeks
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la frente
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front or forehead
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la barriga
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belly, tummy
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el pecho
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chest, breast, bust
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el cuello
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neck, collar (of a shirt)
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el hierro
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iron
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el cobre
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copper
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la pulsera
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bracelet
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derramar
derramar lágrimas derramar simpatía/encantos |
to spill, to pour
to shed tears to exude/radiate charm |
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la simpatía o el encanto
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affection, liking, charm
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la negrura
Durante la tormenta la negrura estuvo absoluta. |
blackness, darkness
During the storm the blackness was complete. |
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la carnaza
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piece of meat cut off the bone, scrap of meat, bait
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asolar
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to devastate, to destroy
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el huracán
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hurricane
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la encrucijada
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crossroads, junction
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delantero, -a
trasero, -a |
front, forward (adj.)
back, rear, bottom (adj.) |
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delante
detrás |
front (adv.)
behind (adv.) |
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la Nochevieja
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New Year's Eve
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la plata
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silver
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la camiseta
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t-shirt
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el algodón
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cotton
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maldecir
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to curse
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dar miedo
(como gustar) |
to be frightening to
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dar rabia
(como gustar) |
to be infuriating to
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la rabia
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rage, fury, anger, infuriation
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con rabia
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in a rage
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¡Que rabia!
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How annoying!
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preocupar
(como gustar) |
to be worrisome to
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quedar
¿Qué queda de ella? Quedan 15 minutos. |
to be left, to remain
What remains of it (the city)? / What is left of it? There are 15 minutes left. / 15 minutes remain. |
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el placer
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pleasure
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ganar peso
perder peso |
to gain weight
to lose weight |
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desaparecer
cer->zco ¿Qué ha desaparecido? |
to disappear, to vanish
What has disappeared? |
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agradecer (a/por)
cer->zco |
to be thankful, to be grateful (to/for)
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recoger
g->j recojo recogemos recoges recogéis recoge recogen |
to pick up, to tidy up, to gather, to collect
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recoger la mesa
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to clear the table
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exigir
g->j SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
to demand
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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morder
o->ue |
to bite
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tener valor
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to be brave (idiom)
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detener
(conjugación como tener) Agentes del FBI detuvieron al diplomático cubano. |
to detain, to stop, to halt, to arrest
FBI agents detained the Cuban diplomat. |
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los ejotes
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green beans
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escoger (de/entre)
g->j (conj. como coger) Tengo que escoger entre Guatemala y Florida. |
to choose (from/between)
I have to choose between Guatemala and Florida. |
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inscribirse en
Él se inscribió en la universidad. Ya me he inscrito en la Coopertiva. |
to enroll, to register, to join
He enrolled at the University. I have already registered at the La Cooperativa. |
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empatar
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to tie, to draw (a game's score) OR
to equalize, to join or link together |
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extralimitarse
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to go beyond the limits, to go too far, to abuse one's authority
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desprender
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to remove, to detach, to give off
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enseñar el cobre
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to show one's true colors (idiom)
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elucubrar
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to reflect on, to meditate on, to theorize about
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cabrecear
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to nod one's head, to shake one's head, to nod off
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naciente
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new, incipient, fledgling, rising (sun)
(adjective) |
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la garza
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heron
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el naipe
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playing card
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el cuento
Todavía no he escrito el cuento de mi vida. |
story, tale, short story
I have not written the story of my life yet. |
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nimio, -a
Creo que tus motivos esté nimios. Ojalá que las heridas de su madre sean nimias. |
trivial, insignificant, inconsequential
I believe that your reaons are trivial. Would that to God your mother's injuries are trivial. |
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confeccionar
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to make (clothing), to make (a list), to prepare (food/drink)
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el perfil
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profile, silhouette, outline, contour, cross-section
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la probeta
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test tube
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el herido
la herida |
casualty, injured person
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destetar
¿A qué edad destetan las madres a los niños en Guatemala? |
to wean
At what age do mothers wean children in Guatemala? |
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la quemadura
Sin las estufas ONIL, muchos niños sufirán quemaduras graves. |
burn, scald (noun)
Without Onil stoves, many children will suffer serious burns. |
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la disculpa
pedir disculpas |
excuse, apology
to apologize (idiom) |
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el francotirador
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sniper, sharpshooter
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la sabiduría
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wisdom
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ventoso, -a
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windy
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el arco iris
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rainbow
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la asamblea
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assembly, congregation, meeting
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el ajedrez
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chess
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la tajada
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slice or piece (of food)
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reñido, -a
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hard-fought, bitter, tough
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a quemarropa
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at point-blank range
(comes from words for burn and clothing) |
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por si acaso
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just in case, by chance (idiom)
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la bondad
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goodness
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el escape
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leak, auto exhaust, escape
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la ladera
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slope, side of a mountain or hill
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gastado, -a
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worn, worn-out, well-used, old, stale, hackneyed, broken, spent
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el juicio
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judgement, discernment, trial, opinion, reason, common sense, sanity
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la diablura
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mischief, prank
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el gancho
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hook (lit. or fig.), charm, bait, stool-pigeon, decoy
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el gorro/la gorra
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cap
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dulcificar
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to sweeten, to make milder or less harsh
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las teclas
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keys (of a keyboard or musical instrument)
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la llave
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key (to a lock)
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el teclado
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keyboard
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el quehacer
los quehaceres de la casa |
task, something that needs doing, to-do
housework |
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pedir
e->i |
to ask for
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preguntar
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to ask (something)
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encantar
(como gustar) |
to be enchanting/delighting to
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tener buen saque
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to be a big eater, to eat like a horse (idiom)
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rogar
o->ue |
to beg, to pray, to request/ask for
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merecer
cer->zco |
to merit, to deserve
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merece la pena
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to be worth the trouble, to be worth it (idiom)
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la pena
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punishment, penalty, grief, sorrow, sadness, hardship, trouble
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la peña
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rock, crag
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traer
traigo traemos traes traéis trae traen |
to bring
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elegir
g->j e->i |
to elect
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obtener
(como tener) |
to obtain, to keep
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embrollar
me embrollo |
to confuse, to embroil, to muddle
I am confused. |
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entrenar
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to train, to coach
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salir
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to go out, to come out, to leave
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saltar
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to jump, to leap
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el paraguas [pah-rah’-goo-as]
Llovía torrencialmente y Marta no tenía una paraguas. |
umbrella (also slang for a condom)
It was raining torrentially, and Marta didn't have an umbrella. |
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el encuentro
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meeting, skirmish, encounter, traffic accident
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el gemelo
la gemela |
twin (noun)
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la rana
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frog
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la nuece
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walnut
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adelantado, -a
Mi reloj está adelantado. Ella va adenlantada para su edad. |
advanced, bold, precocious, forward
My watch is fast. She is precocious for her age. |
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por todas partes/
en todas partes |
everywhere (idiom)
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con éxito
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with success, successfully
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ninguna parte
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nowhwere
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el viento
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the wind
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el murciélago
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bat (the animal)
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la jeringuilla
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hypodermic syringe
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el oso
la osa |
bear (noun)
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la fresa
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strawberry
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la cereza
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cherry
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el beso
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kiss (noun)
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besar o besarse
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to kiss
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el abrazo
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embrace, hug
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abrazar
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to embrace, to hug
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la carta
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letter (as in correspondence)
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el cartel
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poster
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la caminata
la excursión a pie |
long walk, outing, hike
hike |
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la bota
la bota de montaña Me puse las botas de montaña. |
boot
hiking boot I put on my hiking boots. |
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el sombrero
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hat
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el alacrán
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scorpion
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quinto
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fifth
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el regalo
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gift, present
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vivo, -a
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lively, alive, vivacious, sharp, bright
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en todas partes
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everywhere
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quinzavo
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15th
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desde (que)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
since
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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ancho, -a
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wide
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la chimenea
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fireplace, hearth, chimney,
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Hace sol.
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It's sunny.
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amable
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friendly, nice, kind
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la libélula
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dragonfly
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el anillo
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ring
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la niebla
Hay neblina. |
fog
It's foggy. |
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dizque
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supposedly, apparently
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Qué tiempo hace hoy?
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What is the weather today?
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Hace fresco.
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It's cool. (weather)
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el puré de papa
(patatas) |
mashed potatoes
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undécimo
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11th
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la galleta
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cookie
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séptimo
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7th
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décimo
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10th
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sexto
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6th
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ralo, -a
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thin (in texture)
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después de
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after
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el recreo
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break, recess
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tercero
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3rd
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catorzavo
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14th
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el catarro
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(common) cold
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la semana pasada
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last week
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la mitad
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half, middle (noun)
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enfermo, -a
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sick (adj.)
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el hombre
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man
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el molinillo
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(coffee) grinder
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el postre
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dessert
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el zumbido
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buzzing, humming (noun)
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¿Está seguro?
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Are you sure?
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el cajero automático
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bank machine, ATM
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cansado, -a
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tired
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la mujer
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woman
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el apellido
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last name
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el nombre (de pila)
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given name, Christian name
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la caña
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sugar cane
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Todos los Santos
o El Día de Todos de los Santos |
All Saint's Day
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barato, -a
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cheap
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el desayuno
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breakfast
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Hace viento
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It's windy.
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El Día de los Muertos
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The Day of the Dead, All Souls' Day
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la ventana
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window
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la cama
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bed
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Hace mucho calor.
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It's very hot. (weather)
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el maíz
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corn, maize
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timido, -a
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timid, shy
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Tengo sed.
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I'm thirsty.
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la camioneta
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Chicken bus
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el camión
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truck
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alguien
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somebody, someone
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(al) noreste
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(to the) northeast
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Nieva.
nievar |
It's snowing
to snow |
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las orejas
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ears
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el repollo
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cabbage
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la lluvia
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rain (noun)
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menor
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smaller, smallest, least, slightest, younger, youngest
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a la derecha
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to the right
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la tienda
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shop, store
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la nube
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cloud
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por
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for, by, through, because of, near
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el izquierdo
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the left
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el correo
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post office
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el pache
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cornmeal & potato tamale
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el horno
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oven
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el armario
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cabinet, kitchen cabinet
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el lavabo
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bathroom sink
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superior
inferior |
higher, top, upper, superior
lower, inferior |
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la almohada
Usé una almohada cuando fuí en la lancha. |
pillow
I used a pillow when I went in the lancha. |
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el humo
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smoke
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sencillo, -a
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simple, unadorned
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a mi modo de ver
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to my way of seeing, in my opinion
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la bañera
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bathtub
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la sed
Tengo mucha sed. |
thirst
I am very thirsty. |
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el boleto
O el pasaje (AmL) |
ticket
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el inconveniente
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inconvenience
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casi
casi, casi |
almost, nearly
(fam.) just about |
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casi nadie
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hardly anyone, almost no one
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casi nunca
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almost never, hardly ever
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casi siempre
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almost always
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casi todos
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almost all
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la riñonera
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moneybelt, fanny pack
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¿Qué está haciendo?
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What are you doing?
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la bombilla
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lightbulb
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enojado, -a
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angry
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la torre
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tower
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tan ... como (tanto...como with a noun)
igual que lo mismo que |
3 ways to compare equal things
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el feligrés
la feligresa |
parishoner
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el camino de tierra
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dirt road
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el alcalde
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mayor
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la medianoche
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midnight
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octavo
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8th
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tonto, -a
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silly, foolish
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septiembre
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September
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el cognado
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cognate
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les
(a ustedes) |
to you (formal, plural)
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junio
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June
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los papas/los padres
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parents
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el sacerdote
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priest
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la boca
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mouth
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el sistema
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system
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sábado
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Saturday
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Me frusto.
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I get frustrated.
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algo
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something
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el borrador
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eraser
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el avión
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airplane
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ligero, -a
pesado, -a |
light
heavy |
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el picop
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pickup truck
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el camino
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road
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les
(a ellas) |
to them (female)
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la hambre
Tengo mucha hambre. |
the hunger
I'm very hungry |
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¿Cuándo sale?
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When does it leave?
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la granja
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farm
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agrio, -a
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sour (as in milk, cream or a person)
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el pariente
la pariente |
relation, relative
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el asiento
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seat (noun)
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la cita
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date, appointment
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sobre todo
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above all
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la pizarra
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blackboard, slate
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estrecho
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narrow
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el novio
la novia |
boyfriend, fiancé
girlfriend, fiancé |
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el temblor
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earthquake
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al arma, las armas
(siempre fem.) |
weapon
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perezoso, -a
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lazy
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el tema
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theme
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cariñoso, -a
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loving, affectionate
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de allí en adelante
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from then on
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el lapicero
o el boligrafo o la pluma |
pen
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sabio, -a
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wise
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la foca
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seal
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duro, -a
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hard, harsh
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suave
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soft, smooth
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quizás
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maybe, perhaps
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la desconsideración
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disconsideration, thoughtlessness
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les
(a ellos) |
to them (masculine)
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la prisa
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hurry, rush
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el turno de noche
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night shift
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el jocón
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chicken with cilantro sauce
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ruidosamente
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loudly
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Me toca.
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My turn.
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te
(a ti) |
to you (sing. informal)
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culpable
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guilty
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(a vosotros) |
to you (plural formal)
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adentro
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inside
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así
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so, thus
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el halcón
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falcon or hawk
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el gavilán
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sparrowhawk
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me
(a mi) |
to me
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débil
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weak, feeble
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la vid
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vine, grapevine
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espeso, -a
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dense, thick
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Yo me pongo los zapatos.
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I put on my shoes.
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la oración
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sentence
or prayer |
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dentro (de)
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inside (of), within
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cuarto
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4th
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el altar
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altar
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el camarón
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shrimp
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noveno
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9th
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derecho, -a
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right, upright, straight
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el derecho
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right, law
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antes de
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before
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el cabello
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(head) hair
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el pelo
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hair
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¿De quién es?
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Whose is this?
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la catarata
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waterfall
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la pregunta
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question
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el fuego
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fire
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flaco, -a
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thin (weak, feeble, skinny)
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el camarero
la camarera |
waiter
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La Vispera de Todos los Santos
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Eve of All Saint's Day
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la loma
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hill
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la calavera
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skull
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el portero
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janitor
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el cerebro
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brain
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el comerciante
la comerciante |
merchant
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el sueño
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sleep, dream
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el guante
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glove
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la broma
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practical joke
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el chiste
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joke (funny story)
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temeroso, -a
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frightful, fearful, timid
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la ventaja
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advantage
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por regla general
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generally, in general (idiom)
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el techo
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roof, ceiling
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el cielo raso
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ceiling
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el despertador
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alarm clock
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nadie
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no one, nobody
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el aceite de oliva
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olive oil
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la mostaza
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mustard
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el pepino
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cucumber
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el rábano
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radish
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la ofrenda
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offering
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la calaca
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skeleton
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el anís
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anise
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el esquema
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scheme, diagram
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el alma, las almas
(siempre fem.) |
soul
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el fregadero
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kitchen sink
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el vestido
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dress
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lleno, -a
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full
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vacio, -a
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empty
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sobresaltado
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with a jump
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ruidoso, -a
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loud, noisy
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amplio, -a
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spacious, roomy, ample
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la caja
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box, crate
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el venado o el ciervo
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deer
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el nudo
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knot, junction, crossroads
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por fin
o finalmente |
finally
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los esclerosis multiple
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MS
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todavía no
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not yet
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todavía
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still
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este, esta
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this
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ese, esa
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that
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aquel, aquella
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that (over there)
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equivocado, -a
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wrong, mistaken
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igualmente, gracias
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likewise, thanks
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ninguno
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not any, none, nobody, no one
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la piel
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skin, peel (of fruit)
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el ladrido
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bark (of a dog)
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ladrar
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to bark
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el polvo
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dust
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polvoriento, -a
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dusty
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la arena
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sand, arena, bullring
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la calle
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street
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la carrera
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race (i.e. 100 yard dash)
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el equipo
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team
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el corte de pelo (o cabello)
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haircut
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el hielo
|
ice
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el puerco
o el cerdo |
pig
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el carne de cerdo
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pork
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benigno, -a
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benign, kind
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gracias por
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thanks for
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la gravedad
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gravity
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por eso
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for that, therefore (idiom)
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la sugerencia
o el consejo |
suggestion
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por mi parte
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for my part, as for me(idiom)
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el tazón
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bowl
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luego de
o después de |
after
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el cuaderno
|
notebook
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alrededor
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around
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en adelante
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from now on (idiom)
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la alfombra
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carpet
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Estoy acostada.
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I am lying down.
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dorado, -a
el oro |
gold (the hue)
gold (the metal) |
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el ventilador del techo
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ceiling fan
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Mi hermano es maestro.
Mi hermano es un buen maestro. |
My brother is a teacher.
My brother is a good teacher. |
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la delicia
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delight
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la chaqueta
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jacket, coat
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el tejado
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roof
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impaciente
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impatient
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Cuesta mucho.
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It costs a lot.
It's very difficult. (idiom) |
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Vale la pena.
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It's worth it. (idiom)
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el ruido
el sonido |
noise, (disagreeable) sound
(nice) sound |
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flamante
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brand-new
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Estoy de pie.
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I am standing.
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más tarde
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later
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¡Buen provecho!
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Bon appetit! Enjoy your meal!
(Said when leaving the table in Guatemala) |
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la avenida
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avenue
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a menudo
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often
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la sombra
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shade
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Estoy sentada.
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I'm sitting.
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preocupado, -a
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worried
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el juego
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game
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exigente
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demanding
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mojado, -a
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wet, damp
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la calabazza
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pumpkin
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blando, -a
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soft, cushy, fluffy
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el olor
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smell (noun)
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el sol poniente
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the setting sun
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el poniente
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west, westerly (wind)
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poco amable
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mean
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el remolque
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trailer
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para variar
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for a change (idiom)
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la espátula
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spatula
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el abrebotellas
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bottle-opener
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afilado, -a
Este cuchillo es afilado. Ese es desafilado. |
sharp (like a knife blade)
This knife is sharp. That one is dull. |
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desafilado, -a
El culchillo es muy desafilado. |
dull (like a knife blade)
The knife is very dull. |
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por allí
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over there (idiom)
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por aquí
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over here, around here, this way (idiom)
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la etapa de la vida
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stage of life
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soledoso, -a
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lonely
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el judas
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traitor, betrayer, judas
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a lo más
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at most, at worst
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el lujo
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luxury
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el desafio
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challenge
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el psicólogo
la psicóloga |
psychologist
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el entrenamiento
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training, coaching
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el juego de pelota
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ball game
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el hockey sobre hielo
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ice hockey
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tan bien como
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as well as
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tan pronto como
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as soon as
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el estadio
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stadium
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la entrevista
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interview
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el jugador
la jugadora |
player
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el buho
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owl
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el espectador
la espectadora |
spectator
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el campeón
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champion, advocate, defender
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las hombreras
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shoulder pads
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la pista
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track, trail, track (for athletics)
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para colmo
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to top it off (idiom)
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el alpinismo
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mountaineering, climbing
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el patinaje
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skating, figure skating
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la cintura
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waist
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la competencia
o el concurso |
competition
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el ciclismo
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cycling
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la piscina
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swimming pool
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el uniforme
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uniform
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el aficionado
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aficionado, fan
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el entrenador
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coach, trainer
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soltero, -a
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single, unmarried
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Londres
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London
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la boda
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wedding
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el matrimonio
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marriage
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el título
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title, qualification, degree
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por medio de
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by means of (idiom)
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la sartén
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frying pan
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la afección
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affliction, disease, complaint, affection
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el esquí de agua
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water skiing
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el monopatín
andar en monopatín |
skateboard
skateboarding |
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el baloncesto
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basketball
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la natación
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swimming
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la cancha
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(sports) field, ground, court
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los demás
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
the rest (of them)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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algún
un poco de unos |
some
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casado, -a
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married
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la enredadera
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climbing plant or vine
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el daltónico
la daltónica |
color-blind person
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escurrir
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to drain, to remove the water from (as by wringing or spin-drying), to drip, to seep
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filtrarse
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to seep, to leak ou
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peludo, -a
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hairy, shaggy, long-haired
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la cuadrilla
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group, gang, team, squad, band
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el perito
la perita |
qualified person, expert, technician
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perito, -a
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expert, skilled
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el cadáver
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corpse, (dead) body, cadaver
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el llamado
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call
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endurecer
cer->zco |
to harden, to toughen
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el llamado
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the call
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llamado, -a
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so-called (adjective)
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el alrededor
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the surrounding area
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alrededor de
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around, about (preposition)
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alrededor (adverbio)
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around
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quincenalmente
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every 2 weeks, twice a month, fortnightly
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la descarga
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the act or result of unloading, download, electrical shock, discharge
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la huelga
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(labor) strike
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ponerse en huelga
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to go on strike
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predilecto, -a
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favorite, preferred
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la química
|
chemistry
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químico, -a
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chemical
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el químico
la química |
chemist
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editar
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to publish or release (a book or recording), to edit
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envolver
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to envelop, to wrap, to cover, to surround, to involve
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el sida
(it's masculine because síndrome is masculine) |
AIDS
(The Spanish word is an acronym for for síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.) |
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tener vena, tener vena de
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to have an aptitude, knack or liking for; to be talented in
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la vena
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vein
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el cumplimiento
|
fulfillment, observance, execution (of a task), performance (of a task)
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el deber
|
duty
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ocasional
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occasional, accidental, by chance, temporary, irregularly timed
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el trabajo ocasional
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temporary job
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el proveedor
la proveedora |
supplier, provider
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la cáscara
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shell, peel, skin, husk
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la leche descremada
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skim milk
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licuar
|
to blend, to liquefy
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el desperdicio
|
waste, waste product, scrap, leftovers
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la pantorrilla
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calf (of the leg)
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el hueso
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bone, stone/pit of a fruit
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estar en los huesos
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to be all skin and bones
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el cronograma
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timeline, schedule
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mientras tanto
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meanwhile
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el barco
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ship, boat
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echar a pique
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to sink
to have lots of problems (idiom) |
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la llegada
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the arrival
BUT in sports, in means "to finish" |
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la beca
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grant, scholarship
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durar
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to last, to wear well
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¡fíjate!
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Imagine!, Listen!, Listen up!, Just think!, Can you believe it! (idiom)
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el abogado
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lawyer
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además
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besides, moreover, furthermore
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el vidrio
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glass
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el vidrio soplado
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blown glass
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la tela
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material, cloth, textiles, fabric
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flotante
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floating
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la carretera
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highway
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la piedra
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stone
(in geology - flint) |
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la frontera
No pudimos llegar a la frontera a tiempo. |
border, frontier
We couldn't reach the border in time. |
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el ferrocarril
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railroad, railway
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la ley
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the law
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el descubridor
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discoverer
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aunque
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although, though
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aun
¿Aun estás aquí? |
even, still
Are you still here? |
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el siglo
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century
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la colina
o la loma |
hill
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el bosque
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forest, wood
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orgulloso, -a
Nadie no está orgulloso aquí. |
proud, arrogant, haughty
No one is arrogant here. |
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la perla
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pearl
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estar de acuerdo
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to be in agreement
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ajustado, -a
Este vestido me queda muy ajustado. |
tight
This dress is too tight (for me). |
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suelto, -a
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loose
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la goma
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rubber, eraser, rubber band, condom
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la jefatura
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leadership, central office, headquarters
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la jefatura de policía
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police station, police headquarters
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prender
Él llevaba una flor prendida en el ojal. Ella prende la estufa cada mañana. |
to catch, to capture, to apprehend, to arrest, to fasten, to attach, to pin, to light (a fire or a cigar), to catch fire, to take root
He was wearing a flower pinned in his buttonhole. She lights the stove every morning. |
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en busca de
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in search of
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las riquezas
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riches, wealth
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los dioses
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the gods
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la bestia
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beast, animal
bully, thug (figuratively) |
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atreverse
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to dare
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abordar
El libro aborda temas difíciles. |
to board, to approach, to tackle (a problem or an idea)
The book tackles difficult themes. |
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arriba (de)
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up, upwards, above, upstairs
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abajo (de) - Abajo es 'a lugar inferior' y complementa verbos que expresan movimiento
debajo (de) - Debajo es 'en lugar inferior' y complementa verbos que expresan situación |
down, downwards, underneath
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por avión
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by/via plane
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por barco
Se necesita viajar a Santa Cruz La Laguna por barco. |
by/via boat
One needs to travel to San Cruz La Laguna by boat. |
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en tren
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by/via train
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por teléfono
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by/via telephone
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pequeño para su edad
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small for his age
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salió para Brazil
(indica destino) |
he left for Brazil
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por la ventana
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through the window
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por la puerta
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through the door
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cambié mi carro por una bicicleta
(indica un intercambio de cosas) |
I changed my car for a bicycle
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pagué $5 por la camisa
(indica un intercambio de precio) |
I paid $5 for the shirt
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por MS, no trabajo
(causa de) |
I don't work because of MS
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estudiar para abogado
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to study to be a lawyer
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comemos para vivir
(indica un proposito) |
we eat to live
(indicating purpose) |
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él trabaja mucho por sus niños
(indica un motivo de una accion) |
he works a lot for his children
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él trabaja mucho para sus niños
would mean that he is employed by his children. |
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leemos para saber más
(indica un proposito) |
we read to know more
indicating purpose |
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una taza para té
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a cup for tea
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galletas para los niños
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cookies for the children
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camino por el parque cada día
(significa a través de) |
I walk through the park every day
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un regalo para ti
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a gift for you
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voy para Tikal
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I am going towards/to Tikal
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necesito el dinero para mañana
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I need the money for tomorrow
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en motocicleta
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by/via motorcycle
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en bicicleta
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by/via bicycle
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a caballo
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by/via horse, on horseback
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por diez minutos
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for ten minutes
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por hora
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per hour
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enterrar
Enterraron su padre el jueves. |
to bury, to inter
They buried their father on Thursday. |
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la madrugada
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early morning or dawn, time between midnight and the breaking of the day
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de la madrugada
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in the (early) morning, before the sun rises
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Me desperté de madrugada
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I woke up at daybreak (before the sun rose)
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el asueto
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holiday
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el día de asueto
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day off
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el cubo
Traigame un cubo de agua, por favor. |
bucket
Bring me a bucket of water, please. |
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alquilar
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to rent (a house or a car)
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amanecer
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dawn, daybreak, the exact moment when the day starks breaking
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Oigo la radio.
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I hear the radio.
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No me oye.
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He doesn't hear me.
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Usted me oye.
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You (polite) hear me.
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No oimos eso.
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We don't hear that.
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No nos oyen.
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They don't hear us.
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Pongo el naipe en la mesa.
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I put the playing card on the table. (present tense)
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Pones la miel en la silla.
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You (informal) put the honey on the chair.
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¿Dónde ella pone el cucharón?
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Where does she put the ladle?
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Ponemos la carne en la microonda.
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We put the meat in the microwave. (present tense)
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conformar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
to consist
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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ubicar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
to locate, to situate
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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la esmeralda
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
emerald, noun
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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el carbón
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
coal
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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destacarse
las ciudades que se destacan son: Bogotá, Medellín y Cartagena. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
to stand out
the cities which stand out are: Bogotá, Medellín y Cartagena. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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afirmar
Algunos afirman que Bogotá esta 2600 metros más cerca de las estrellas. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
to claim, to state, to declare, to assert
Some claim that Bogotá is 2600 meters closer to the stars SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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la ubicación
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
location, situation
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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últimamente
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
lately, of late, recently
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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apetecer
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
to feel like, to fancy
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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degustar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
to taste, to sample
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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probar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
to prove, to taste, to try, to test
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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alrededor de
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
around (adv.)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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han sido
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
they have been
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de fondo
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
in the background (with music)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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fondo
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
bottom, back, depth, background (music)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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el ritmo
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
rhythm
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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haya
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
have (3rd person singular subjunctive)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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los productores
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
producers
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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la canela
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
cinammon
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
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la pulcritud
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
tidiness, neatness
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
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pulir
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
to sand, to polish
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
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tallar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
to carve, to sculpt, to cut
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
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lograr
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
to manage, to obtain, to achieve
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
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debido a
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
owing to, on account of
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
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los recursos
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
resources
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
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las especies
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
species (plural)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
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la lana
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
wool, fleece
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
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minero, minera
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
mining (adj.)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
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las muestras
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
samples, specimens
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #11 Perú |
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lamentablemente
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
lamentably, sadly, regrettably
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 |
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petrolero, petrolera
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
oil, petroleum (adj.)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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explotado
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
(in mining) operated, worked
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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explotar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
(in mining) to operate, to work; to exploit
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el ingeniero
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
the engineer
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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mudarse
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
(de casa) to move
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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tratar de
Trato de hablar español cuando estoy en Guatemala. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to try OR to treat
I try to speak Spanish when I am in Guatemala. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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tratar una enfermedad
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to treat an illness
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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Me trató de loco. La trató de ladrón.
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
He called me crazy. He called her a thief. (idiomatic)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el daño
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
damage, damages
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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los sitios
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
places
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el ambiente
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
environment, atmosphere
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el ministerio de ambiente
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
the ministry of the environment
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el graduado, la graduada
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
the graduate
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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graduarse
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to graduate
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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me gradué de...
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
I graduated from...
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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Huy!
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
ouch, ow!
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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mejorarse
¡Que te mejores! SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to get better, to improve
Get well soon! SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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que te mejores
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
get well soon (idiom)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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venirse
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to leave from there to come here
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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serte franco
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to be frank or honest with you
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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invertir
Yo no invertí en ese negocio. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to invest, to devote, to invert
I didn't invest in that business. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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allá
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
there, over there, over yonder
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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según
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto / Historias Simples (Columbia) El Transporte Público |
according to
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto / Historias Simples (Columbia) El Transporte Público |
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contarse
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to be included, to be among
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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tres años atrás
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
three years ago (lit. three years back)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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parecer
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to seem, to look like
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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me parece que sí
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
I think so (idiomatic), it seems to me
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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¿a ti qué te parece?
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
What do you think? How does it seem to you?
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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acá
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
here (same as aquí)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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tremendo, -a
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
tremendous, enormous
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el nene o la nena
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
baby boy or baby girl (used in Spain, Venuzuala and Uruguay)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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acordarse
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to remember
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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no me acuerdo
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
I don't remember
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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aunque
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
although
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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déjame
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
leave me OR allow me, let me
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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déjame en paz
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
leave me alone (lit. leave me in peace)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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déjame decirte
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
let me tell you
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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la pieza
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
piece, part
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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la carrera
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
run, race, (university) degree, career, profession
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el desarrollo
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
development
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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impresionante
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
impressive, amazing, incredible, astonishing
OR horrific (when talking about an accident) SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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venezolano, -a
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
Venezuelan (adj.)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el plan (los planes)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
plan
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el crecimiento
En el año 2009, el crecimiento económico del mundo se encontraba en punto muerto. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
growth, increase
In the year 2009, world economic growth was found to be dead. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el proyecto
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
plan, project
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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¿Qué proyectos tienes para la próxima semana?
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
What are your plans for next week?
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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increíble
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
incredible
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el acuerdo
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
the agreement
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el contrato
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
the contract
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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reclamando
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
demanding, claiming, requiring
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reclamar
El negocio reclama toda mi atención. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to demand, to claim, to require
The business demands all my attention. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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una barbaridad
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
atrocity, act of cruelity
OR a piece of nonesense OR excessive quantity, lots & lots |
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estos muchachos fuman una barbaridad
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
these boys smoke lots and lots
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el traje de novia le costó una barbaridad
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
the wedding dress cost her a fortune! (idiom)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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la ingeniería
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
engineering
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el aviso
Hasta nuevo aviso SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
notice, warning, advertisement, ad
Until further notice SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el aviso por prensa
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
newspaper ad
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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la prensa
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
the press (radio & tv)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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la entrevista
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
the interview
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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dejar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to leave (not salir), to let
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quedarse
¿Qué tan tarde quiere que me quede? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto & 1st Spanish Reader |
to stay, to go on doing something
How late do you want me to stay? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto & 1st Spanish Reader |
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dedicar
Dedico un día a la semana a pescar. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to devote, to dedicate
I devote a day a week fishing. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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quisiera
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
I would have wanted
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despedirse
Ahora tengo que despedirme. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to leave, to stay goodbye, to resign
Now I have to say goodbye. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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felicitar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
to congratulate
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el dineral
Ese coche costó un dineral. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
fortune, huge amount of money
That car cost a fortune. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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por casualidad
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
by (sheer) chance, by coincidence
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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desesperadamente
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
desperately
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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la promoción
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
promotion
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el seguidor, la seguidora
Mynor es un seguidor de Futbal Real Madrid. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
follower, fan, supporter
Mynor is a fan of Futbal Real Madrid. . SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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retirado, -a
Santa Cruz es una aldea retirada. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
secluded, quiet, out of the way
OR retired Santa Cruz is a secluded village. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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el entusiasmo
Aplaudieron con entusiasmo. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
enthusiasm
They applauded with enthusiasm. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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disponible
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
available
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #1 Humberto |
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acabar de
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
to finish doing something, to just have done something
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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acabamos de hablar en inglés
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
we just spoke in English / we just finished speaking in English
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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el carácter
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
character
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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hacerse + noun
hacerse mayor se hizo monja SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
to become, to grow
to grow old she became a nun SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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definitivamente
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
for good, once and for all, definitively
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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mencionar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
to mention
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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producirse
Se produjo muy poco algodón en el país el año pasado, ¿verdad? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
to take place, to happen
Very little cotton was produced in the country last year, true? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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relacionado (-a) con
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
connected with
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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relacionado, -a
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
related, connected (adj.)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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publicar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
to publish
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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únicamente
Contratamos únicamente maestros con credenciales completas. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
only (adv.) NOT solo
We only hire teachers with complete/full credentials. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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la capacidad
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
capacity, ability
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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la comprensión de lectura
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
reading comprehension
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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las disertaciones
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
dissertations
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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los asistentes
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
the attendees
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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mutuamente
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
each other, mutually (adv.)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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resulta
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
it turns out
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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resultar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
to turn out, to work out
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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el invitado / la invitada
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
the guest
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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yo traje un invitado
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
I brought a guest
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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brasileño, -a
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
Brazilian
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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el esfuerzo
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
the effort
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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hacer el esfuerzo
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
to make the effort
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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la voluntad
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
will, wish (noun)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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ambos, -as
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
both (adj.)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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ambas partes
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
both parts
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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tal
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
such
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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tal vez, quizás
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
maybe, perhaps
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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la razón
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
the reason
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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un punto de vista
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
a point of view
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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algún día
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
some day
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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opinar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
to express an opinion, to opine, to think
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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Qué opinas de...?
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
What is your opinion of...?
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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distinto, -a
¿Qué tiene de distinto? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
different (NOT diferente)
What's so different about it? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
diferente
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utópico, -a
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
utopian
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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la población
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
population, town, village, city
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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el promedio
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
the average
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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la clase media
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
the middle class
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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acomodado, -a
Su familia es muy acomodada. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
well-off, well-to-do
His family is well-to-do. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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la natalidad O la tasa de natalidad
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
the birth rate
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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la tasa
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
valuation, tax, rate
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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la mortalidad infantil
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
infant mortality
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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la balanza
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
scale, balance (noun)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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encantado, -a
Estoy encantada de conocerlo. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
delighted, happy
I'm happy to meet you. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #2 El rol del inglés en México |
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La infeliz mujer se quedó en cama durante ocho días.
1st Spanish Reader |
The unhappy woman remained (stayed) in bed for eight days.
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No me dejan dormir por las noches.
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
They don't let me sleep at night.
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
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el solterono / la solterona
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
confirmed bachelor / old maid, older unmarried woman
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
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la muñeca
1st Spanish Reader |
doll
1st Spanish Reader |
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el zorro / la zorra
1st Spanish Reader |
male fox / female fox
1st Spanish Reader |
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el seso
1st Spanish Reader |
brain, intelligence, wit, prudence, sense
1st Spanish Reader |
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calentarse los sesos
1st Spanish Reader |
to wrack one's brain
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me calento los sesos, pero no me acuerdo
1st Spanish Reader |
I'm wracking my brain, but I don't remember
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encogerse
1st Spanish Reader |
to shrink, to get shorter, to be intimidated
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encogerse de hombros
1st Spanish Reader |
to shrug one's shoulders
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los hombros
1st Spanish Reader |
the shoulders
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Mi madre se encoge cada año.
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My mother gets shorter each year.
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acudir
Los bomberos siempre acuden al rescate de las víctimas. 1st Spanish Reader |
to come up, to respond, to apply, to hang around, to come to the rescue
The firefighters always come to the rescue of the victims. 1st Spanish Reader |
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las chismosas vecinas
1st Spanish Reader |
the gossipy (catty) neighbors
1st Spanish Reader |
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tornarse
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
to become, to turn
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
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el cielo azul se tornó gris
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
the blue sky turned grey
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ella se tornó risueña
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
she became all smiles, she turned all smiles
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a pesar de todo
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
in spite of, despite of everything
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
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le
(a él) |
to him
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nos
(a nosotros) |
to us
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de repente/de pronto
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suddenly
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Llueve.
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It is raining.
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la hoja
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leaf or sheet of paper
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la microonda
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microwave
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la orilla
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edge, bank, shore
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asustado, -a
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startled, frightened, scared (adj.)
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de vez en cuando
o a veces |
sometimes
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cuyo, -a
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whose
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la mayoría
la minoría |
the most
the least |
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el buzón
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mailbox
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el éxito
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success
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¿Cuándo llega?
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When does it arrive?
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la pasta dentrífica
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toothpaste
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por cierto / ciertamente
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certainly
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de todos modos
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at any rate
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la fiebre
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fever
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la gripe
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flu
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la mente
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the mind
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la tos
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cough (noun)
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la miel
¿Prefiere usted miel o azúcar en té? |
honey
Do you prefer honey or sugar in tea? |
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la cal
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lime (i.e. calcium oxide) not the citrus fruit
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por ahora
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for now
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por lo menos
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at least (idiom)
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por primera vez
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for the first time
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(a usted) |
to you (sing. form.)
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(a ella) |
to her
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por lo general
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generally, in general (idiom)
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por fin
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finally (idiom)
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la langosta
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lobster
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por todos lados
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on all sides (idiom)
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el estacionamiento
o el aparcamiento |
parking (noun)
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encima de
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on top of
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el asma (fem.)
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asthma
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la tortuga
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turtle, tortoise
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la avena
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oats
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la máscara
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mask, pretense, act
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el aborto
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abortion, miscarriage
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la ansiedad
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anxiety
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la misericordia
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mercy, compassion
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por otra parte
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on the other hand (idiom)
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agudo, -a
El hombre era viejo, pero tuvo todavía una mente aguda. |
acute, sharp, keen, witty
The man was old, but he still had a sharp mind |
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por ningún lado
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nowhere (idiom)
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el cepillo de dientes
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toothbrush
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la cómoda
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chest of drawers
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el cucharón
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ladle
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el cangrejo
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crab
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cierto
Quiero cierto libro. |
certain (adj.)
(don't need indef. article): I want a certain book. |
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el payaso
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clown
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tampoco
Ella tampoco habló. |
neither, not either
She didn't talk either. |
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la venta
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sale
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la toalla
secar con una toalla |
towel
to towel dry |
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de un tirón
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in one gulp, all at once
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el grifo
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faucet, spigot, tap
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la cucharadita
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teaspoon
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la cucharada
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tablespoon
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el esquí
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skiing (noun)
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el partido
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(sports) game, match
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el paracaidismo
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sky diving, parachuting (noun)
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el casco para batear
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batting helmet
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los anteojos para nadar
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swim goggles
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las rodilleras
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kneepads
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la raqueta
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(sports) racket
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el bate
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bat (for sports)
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el árbitro
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referee (noun)
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el campeonato
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championship
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el boliche
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bowling
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estar a dieta
Necesito estar a dieta. |
to be on a diet
I need to be on a diet. |
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el disco
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disk, record, discus, puck
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la lata
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can, tin can
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el ombligo
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bellybutton
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el dedo
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finger
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los múscolos
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muscles
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los dedos del pie
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toes
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las uñas de los dedos del pie
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toenails
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las uñas de los dedos
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fingernails
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el socio
la socia |
member, partner, companion
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la reunión
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reunion, meeting
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quebrar
e->ie Él quiebra siempre mi corazón. |
to break, to crush, to impede, to weaken
He always breaks my heart. |
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los años 70
o la década de los setenta |
the 70's
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por lo visto
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apparently, it seems (idiom)
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la astronomia
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astronomy
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la geografía
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geography
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la biología
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biology
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las ciencias
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science, the sciences
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el inglés
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English (the language)
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el arte
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art
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el codo
Me golpeé en el codo. |
elbow (noun)
I hit myself on the elbow. |
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la cadera
Le dolía la cadera cuando caminaba múy rápido. |
hip
Her hip used to hurt when she walked very fast. |
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la colcha
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blanket
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¡Que rico!
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How yummy, delicious, nice, great!
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las piernas
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legs
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los brazos
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arms
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la cabeza
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head
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viejo, -a
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old
(if before the noun - former) |
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el cuerpo
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body, corpse
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los pies
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feet
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las manos
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hands
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Buenas tardes.
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Good day. Good afternoon,
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Buenos días.
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Good morning.
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Buenas noches.
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Good night.
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picante
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hot, spicy
or risqué, racy |
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caliente
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hot (to the touch)
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¿Qué hora es?
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What time is it?
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el director
la directora |
director, principal, editor, conductor
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el libro
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book
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el pupitre
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desk
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la despidad
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farewell, leave-taking, good-bye
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la comida
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food, meal
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la madera
|
wood
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simpático, -a
|
nice, polite, pleasant, likeable
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el turista
la turista |
tourist
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la nariz
|
nose
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el miércoles
|
Wednesday
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el deporte
|
sports
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hasta
|
until, up to, as far as, down to
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la mochila
|
backpack
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la taza
|
cup, basin, bowl
or toilet bowl (in Guatemala) |
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el enero
|
January
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pero
o sino |
but
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No entiendo. Disculpeme.
|
I don't understand. Forgive me.
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pesado, -a
|
heavy
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aburrido, -a
|
boring, bored
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frustrado, -a
|
frustrated, unsuccessful
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el agua, las aguas
(siempre feminino) |
water
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(al) sur
|
(to the) south
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¿Cómo se deletrea?
|
How do you spell it?
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uno por uno
|
one by one
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la municipalidad
|
town hall, municipality
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el lenguaje
|
language (in the sense of computer language or foul language)
|
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la lengua
|
tongue (can also be used in the sense of "mother tongue", native language)
|
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|
el idioma
|
language (as in names of languages, usually foreign)
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el pájaro
|
bird (small & flying)
Todos los pájaros son aves, pero no todas las aves son pájaros. |
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(al) sureste
|
(to the) southeast
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el tocino
|
bacon
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el gorrión
|
sparrow
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el verano
|
summer
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limpio, -a
|
clean
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la ducha
|
shower (in a bathroom)
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el cuidadano
la cuidadana |
citizen
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fuerte
|
strong, severe, intense, loud, serious
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demasiado, -a
|
too much, too many
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mientras
|
while
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el cuero
|
leather
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|
otra vez
|
again
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varios, -as
|
several
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¡Sin duda!
|
Without a doubt! No doubt!
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|
rudo, -a
|
rude
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|
la primavera
|
spring (the season)
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cortés
|
polite, courteous
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sobre
|
on, upon, on top of, over, above, about
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lejos
|
far
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guapo, -a
|
good-looking, cute
|
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tarde
|
late
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rubio, -a
|
blond
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alto, -a
|
high, tall
|
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la barbilla
|
chin
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|
el jugo
|
juice
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|
el pollo
|
chicken
|
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|
la película
|
movie
|
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|
|
¿Cuál es la fecha de hoy?
|
What is today's date?
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|
¡Ya veo!
|
I see! (idiom)
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quinientos
|
500
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|
|
la tesis
|
thesis
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el escritorio
|
desk, writing desk
(more commonly used than pupitre) |
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(al) norte
|
(to the) north
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|
la cualidad
|
quality
|
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|
la gasolinera
|
gas station
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anoche
|
last night
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en la playa
o a la playa |
at the beach
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mayor
|
larger, bigger, older, greater
or largest, biggest, oldest, greatest |
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|
mejor
|
better
or best |
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|
el otoño
|
autumn, fall
|
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|
la sandía
|
watermelon
|
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también
|
also, too, as well
|
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el corazón
|
heart
|
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la maleta
|
suitcase
|
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|
el equipaje
|
baggage, luggage
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|
la sonrisa
|
smile (noun)
|
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|
la llave
|
key (to a lock)
|
|
|
|
el fin de semana
|
weekend
|
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|
¿Cuánto cuesta?
|
How much does it cost?
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Por supuesto.
|
Of course. (idiom)
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el estómago
|
stomach
|
|
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|
el poeta
la poeta |
poet
|
|
|
|
la ardilla
Las ardillas prefieren los frutos secos. |
squirrel
Squirrels prefer nuts. |
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|
los derrumbes
|
landslides (Guatemala)
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|
nunca
o jamás |
never
(jamás is more literary) |
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|
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el cuidado
tener cuidado con cuidado |
care (noun)
be careful carefully |
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|
|
cuidado, -a
|
well-cared for (adj.)
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|
el ave, las aves
(siempre feminino) |
bird
(general term for all birds) |
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|
la cebolla
|
onion
|
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la suerte
|
luck, chance, fate
|
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|
la lámpara
¿Hay una lámpara cerca de la cama? |
lamp, floor lamp
Is there a lamp near the bed? |
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|
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la cortina
Abra la cortina, por favor. |
curtain
Open the curtain, please. |
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|
|
sin embargo
|
nevertheless, however
|
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jubilado, -a
|
retired
|
|
|
|
los calcetines
|
socks
|
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|
el paisaje
|
landscape
|
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|
|
el enfermero
la enfermera |
nurse
|
|
|
|
los ojos
|
eyes
|
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|
|
el diciembre
|
december
|
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|
|
estadounidense
|
American
|
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|
|
el lunes
|
Monday
|
|
|
|
el domingo
|
Sunday
|
|
|
|
ahorita
|
now, right now
|
|
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|
el mes
|
month
|
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|
|
Tengo hambre.
|
I'm hungry
|
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|
Tengo frío.
|
I'm cold.
|
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|
Tengo calor.
|
I'm hot.
|
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|
Tengo sed.
|
I'm thirsty
|
|
|
|
Tengo dolor de...
Tengo dolor de espalda. Tuve dolor de cabeza. |
I have a pain/ache in...
I have a backache. I had a headache. |
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|
|
Tengo miedo.
|
I'm afraid.
|
|
|
|
Tengo sueño.
|
I'm sleepy.
|
|
|
|
la canción
|
song
|
|
|
|
la manzana
|
apple
|
|
|
|
el martes
|
Tuesday
|
|
|
|
la puerta
|
door
|
|
|
|
la frente
|
front, forehead
|
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|
la carne
|
meat
|
|
|
|
Creo que si.
|
I think so. I believe so.
|
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|
sucio, -a
|
dirty
|
|
|
|
el febrero
|
February
|
|
|
|
(al) oeste
|
(to the) west
|
|
|
|
la ropa
|
clothing, clothes
|
|
|
|
último, -a
|
last, latest
|
|
|
|
próximo, -a
|
next, near, close
(adjective) |
|
|
|
joven
|
young
|
|
|
|
callado, -a
|
quiet, silent
|
|
|
|
corto, -a
|
short (distance or time), short (as in lacking)
|
|
|
|
moreno, -a
|
brunette
|
|
|
|
el octubre
|
October
|
|
|
|
bonito, -a
|
pretty, nice
|
|
|
|
nublado, -a
|
cloudy
|
|
|
|
la cortesía
|
courtesy, politeness
|
|
|
|
gordo, -a
|
fat, thick
|
|
|
|
el ayundante
|
assistant, helper
|
|
|
|
delgado, -a
|
thin, slim
|
|
|
|
el dilema
|
dilemma
|
|
|
|
cómodo, -a
|
comfortable
|
|
|
|
la computadora
|
computer
|
|
|
|
el soldado
o el militar |
soldier
|
|
|
|
la bata de casa
|
bathrobe, housecoat, dressing gown
|
|
|
|
la sábana
|
sheet (for a bed)
or savannah |
|
|
|
la nieve
|
snow
|
|
|
|
el pescado
|
fish (to eat)
use pez for fish in a zoological sense |
|
|
|
el pez
|
fish (swimming around)
use pescado for fish in a culinary sense |
|
|
|
el estante para libros
|
bookshelf
|
|
|
|
Me alegro.
|
I'm so glad.
|
|
|
|
el lavaplatos
|
dishwasher
|
|
|
|
el garage
o el garaje |
garage
|
|
|
|
el césped
|
lawn, grass
|
|
|
|
el apio
|
celery
|
|
|
|
el ajo
|
garlic
|
|
|
|
a todo carrera
|
at full speed (idiom)
|
|
|
|
la milla
|
mile
|
|
|
|
la unidad
|
unity, unit
|
|
|
|
la oreja
|
ear
|
|
|
|
el diente
|
tooth
|
|
|
|
por completo
|
completely (idiom)
|
|
|
|
palabra por palabra
|
word for word
|
|
|
|
la servilleta
|
napkin
|
|
|
|
las verduras
|
vegetables
|
|
|
|
el informe
|
report
|
|
|
|
temprano, -a
|
early
|
|
|
|
el yo
|
the self, the ego
|
|
|
|
seco, -a
|
dry, dried up
|
|
|
|
la radio
|
radio
|
|
|
|
el recorrido
|
route, trip, tour
|
|
|
|
el espejo
|
mirror
|
|
|
|
el planeta
|
planet
|
|
|
|
adelante
|
forward, further on, straight ahead
|
|
|
|
¡Adelante!
|
Come in! (idiom)
|
|
|
|
la parte
|
part
|
|
|
|
la uva
|
grape
|
|
|
|
la muerte
|
death
|
|
|
|
Estoy interesada.
Soy interesada. |
I am interested.
I am interesting. |
|
|
|
la playa
|
beach
|
|
|
|
el invierno
|
winter
|
|
|
|
el salto
|
jump, leap (noun)
|
|
|
|
(al) noroeste
|
(to the) northwest
|
|
|
|
Buena suerte.
|
Good luck.
|
|
|
|
la montaña
|
mountain
|
|
|
|
el julio
|
July
|
|
|
|
rosado, -a
o rosa |
pink
|
|
|
|
kilómetro
|
kilometer
|
|
|
|
centímetro
|
centimeter
|
|
|
|
primero, -a
|
first
|
|
|
|
kilogramo
|
kilogram
|
|
|
|
gramo
|
gram
|
|
|
|
el agosto
|
August
|
|
|
|
(al) suroeste
o (al) sudoeste |
(to the) southwest
|
|
|
|
mismo, -a
|
same, the same
|
|
|
|
la escalera
Bajaban por la escalera del segundo piso. |
stairs, staircase, ladder
They went down the stairs from the second floor. |
|
|
|
la cara
|
face
|
|
|
|
manipulador, -ora
|
manipulative
|
|
|
|
los untensilios
|
untensils
|
|
|
|
las tazas para medir
|
measuring cups
|
|
|
|
el boxeo
|
boxing
|
|
|
|
el arpa, las arpas
(siempre fem.) |
harp
|
|
|
|
el miedo
|
fear, fright
|
|
|
|
el pavo
|
turkey
|
|
|
|
el mapa
|
map
|
|
|
|
el problema
|
problem
|
|
|
|
malo, -a
mal |
bad, wicked, naughty
badly |
|
|
|
la sangre
|
blood
|
|
|
|
lejos de
|
far from
|
|
|
|
el puente
|
bridge
|
|
|
|
la esquina
|
corner
|
|
|
|
la altura
|
height
|
|
|
|
la altitude
|
altitude
|
|
|
|
el mal de altura
o el mal de montaña |
altitude sickness
|
|
|
|
el lugar
|
place, occasion
|
|
|
|
el poema
|
poem
|
|
|
|
debajo de
|
under, below
|
|
|
|
ya
|
already, right away
|
|
|
|
junto, -a
|
together
|
|
|
|
el comal
|
flat pan to cook tortillas
|
|
|
|
real
|
royal, fine, real, splendid
|
|
|
|
el edificio
|
building
|
|
|
|
bajo, -a
|
low, short, faint
|
|
|
|
ahí
allí |
there
over there (a bit further) |
|
|
|
mejor
|
better
or best |
|
|
|
la verdad
|
truth
|
|
|
|
peor
|
worse
or worst |
|
|
|
afuera
|
outside
|
|
|
|
largo, -a
|
long
|
|
|
|
el aguila, las aguilas
(siempre fem.) |
eagle
|
|
|
|
triste
|
sad
|
|
|
|
la tristeza
|
sadness
|
|
|
|
el cinturón de seguridad
|
seatbelt
|
|
|
|
el cinturón
|
belt
|
|
|
|
la basura
Ponga la busura afuera. |
trash, rubbish
Put the trash outside. |
|
|
|
entonces
|
then
|
|
|
|
cerca de
|
near to, close to
|
|
|
|
marrón
|
brown
|
|
|
|
castaño,-a
|
chestnut brown
|
|
|
|
el suelo
|
ground, land, floor
|
|
|
|
el piso
|
floor (as in level, i.e. 2nd floor=segundo piso)
For the floor surface, use suelo |
|
|
|
la tarde
|
afternoon
|
|
|
|
amargo, -a
|
bitter, sour, unpleasant
|
|
|
|
dulce
|
sweet
|
|
|
|
cobarde
|
cowardly
|
|
|
|
valiente
|
brave
|
|
|
|
común
|
common
|
|
|
|
raro, -a
|
rare, funny (in the sense of unusual)
|
|
|
|
el control remoto
|
remote control
|
|
|
|
el reloj
|
clock, watch
|
|
|
|
Éso sí que es.
|
Yeah, that's right.
|
|
|
|
trescientos
|
300
|
|
|
|
seiscientos
|
600
|
|
|
|
el jueves
|
Thursday
|
|
|
|
cuatrocientos
|
400
|
|
|
|
doscientos
|
200
|
|
|
|
la respuesta
|
answer, reply, response
|
|
|
|
novecientos
|
900
|
|
|
|
Tengo que ir.
|
I have to go.
|
|
|
|
la mantequilla
|
butter
|
|
|
|
ochocientos
|
800
|
|
|
|
al lado de
|
to the side of
or next to |
|
|
|
feo, -a
|
ugly
|
|
|
|
la mañana
|
morning or tomorrow
|
|
|
|
setecientos
|
700
|
|
|
|
siempre
|
always
|
|
|
|
la edad
|
age
|
|
|
|
el almuerzo
|
lunch
|
|
|
|
la pared
|
wall
|
|
|
|
ocupado, -a
|
busy, taken, engaged, occupied
|
|
|
|
la tormenta
|
storm
|
|
|
|
el abril
|
April
|
|
|
|
divertido, -a
|
fun, enjoyable
|
|
|
|
el noviembre
|
November
|
|
|
|
¡Que lastima!
|
What a pity!
|
|
|
|
la silla
|
chair
|
|
|
|
el marzo
|
March
|
|
|
|
las cucharas para medir
|
measuring spoons
|
|
|
|
la olla
|
pot, saucepan
|
|
|
|
la espalda
|
back
|
|
|
|
a la izquierda
|
to the left
|
|
|
|
el mediodía
|
noon
|
|
|
|
(al) este
|
(to the) east
|
|
|
|
ir de caza
|
to go hunting
|
|
|
|
establecer
cer->zco |
to establish
|
|
|
|
deducir
cer->zco |
to deduce, to infer
|
|
|
|
molestar
(como gustar) |
to be disturbing to, to be bothersome to, to be annoying to
|
|
|
|
inducir
cer->zco |
to induce, to persuade
|
|
|
|
mantener
(como tener) |
to maintain
|
|
|
|
volar
o->ue ¿Ella voló a Guatemala en agosoto? |
to fly
Did she fly to Guatemala in August? |
|
|
|
mover
o->ue |
to move (but not in the sense of "move to a new house")
|
|
|
|
levantarse
|
to get up
|
|
|
|
importar
(como gustar) |
to be important to, to matter to
|
|
|
|
fascinar
(como gustar) |
to be fascinating to
|
|
|
|
reír
río reímos ríes reís ríe ríen |
to laugh
|
|
|
|
pensar en
|
to think about
|
|
|
|
almorzar
o->ue |
to eat lunch
|
|
|
|
decir
digo decimos dices decís dice dicen |
to say
|
|
|
|
proteger
g->j (1st pers sing) se protegió la cara del golpe |
to protect
he protected his face from the blow |
|
|
|
mostrar
o->ue me muestras |
to show
you show me |
me muestras más de la ciudad - you show me more of the city
|
|
|
contar
o->ue |
to count, to tell (a story)
|
|
|
|
sugerir
e->ie sugiero sugerimos sugieres sugerís sugiere sugieren |
to suggest
|
|
|
|
obedecer
cer->zco |
to obey
|
|
|
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reconocer
cer->zco Lo reconocí inmediatamente. |
to recognize
I recongnized it immediately. |
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nacer
cer->zco |
to be born
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ofrecer
cer->zco |
to offer
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conducir
cir->zco |
to drive, to take, to lead, to conduct
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deducir
cir->zco |
to deduce
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producir
cir->zco |
to produce
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oir
oigo oimos oyes oís oye oyen |
to hear
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reducir
cir->zco |
to reduce
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traducir
cir->zco Ellos no pudieron traducir el español. |
to translate
They couldn't translate Spanish. |
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afeitarse
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to shave
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empezar
e->ie |
to begin
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pensar
e->ie |
to think
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volver
o->ue |
to return
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dormir
o->ue |
to sleep
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mentir
e->ie |
to lie
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preferir
e->ie |
to prefer
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sentir
e->ie |
to feel
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negar
e->ie Ella niega habételo dicho. |
to deny
She denies having told you. |
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agradar
(como gustar) Me agradas. Juan me agrada. |
to be agreeable to, to like (a person as a friend)
I like you. I like Juan. |
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faltar
(como gustar) |
to be lacking, to miss
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doblar la esquina
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to turn the corner
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morir
o->ue |
to die
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costar
o->ue |
to cost
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recordar
o->ue |
to remember
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dar comida
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to feed, to give food
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tener celos
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to be jealous
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tener razón
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to be right
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cerrar
e->ie 1st Spanish Reader #23 |
to close
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
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comenzar (a + infinitivo)
e->ie |
to start, to begin (to do something)
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poder
o->ue |
to be able to, can
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encontrar
o->ue |
to meet, to encounter, to find
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regar
e->ie |
to water
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ver
veo vemos ves véis ve ven |
to see
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crecer
c->zco |
to grow up
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tener prisa
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to be in a hurry
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aburrir
(como gustar) |
to be boring to
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ofrecer
c->zco Ofrecí ayudarlos. |
to offer
I offered to help them. |
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entender
e->ie |
to understand
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enojarse
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to get angry
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despertarse
e->ie Me desperté a las ocho. Es mal que tú no te despiertes hasta once. |
to wake up
I woke up at eight. It's bad that you don't wake up until 11. |
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jugar
u->ue |
to play
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conocer
c->zco |
to know, to be acquainted with
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disgustar
(como gustar) |
to dislike, to displease
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hacer la maleta
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to pack your suitcase
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poner
pongo ponemos pones ponéis pone ponen |
to put, to place, to arrange
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tener paciencia
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to have patience, to be patient
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tener ___ años
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to be ___ years old
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perder
e->ie |
to lose
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hacer un picnic
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to have picnic
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hacer una fiesta
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to have a party
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hacer la cama
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to make your bed
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hacer una barbacoa
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to have a barbeque
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hacer la casa
Es bueno que usted haya la casa cada semana. |
to do the housework
It's good that you (usted) do the housework each week. |
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hacer la tarea
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to do your homework
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el licuado
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drink usually made of pureed fruit with milk or water; fruit smoothie; fruit milkshake
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¡Cuidado!
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Look out! Watch out!
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gracioso, -a
o chistoso, -a |
funny, amusing
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realizando
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
carrying out, making
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el diseño
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
the design
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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la tecnología
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
the technology
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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propio, -a
Abanonó la idea de montar su propio negocio. Tengo un coche propio. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
(one's) own, suitable, appropirate
He gave up the idea of starting his own business. I have my own car. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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la informática
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
computer science, computing, IT
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el inicio
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
the beginning, the start
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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la empresa
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
company, firm, undertaking, venture
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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la importancia
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
the importance, significance
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el aprendizaje
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
the learning, training period, apprenticeship
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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frustrante
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
frustrating (adj.)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el técnico
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
techinician, engineer, repairman
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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la presión
¿Cómo trabaja usted bajo presión? ¿Toma usted medicinas para la presión alta? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
the pressure
How do you work under pressure? (polite) Do you take medicines for high blood pressure? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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psicológico, -a
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
psychological (adj.)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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la fecha de entrega
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
the delivery date
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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efectivamente
Efectivamente, así es. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
indeed, exactly, quite, in fact
That's it exactly. (Those are the facts.) SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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soler
Suelo tomar cafe con crema. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to be in the habit of, to usually (do something)
I usually take coffee with cream. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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las fechas de entrega suelen dilatarse bastante
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
the delivery dates are usually postponed enough
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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tachar
Tacha ese numero de teléfono, no está correcto. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to cross out, to delete
OR to brand, to label Cross out that telephone number, it's not correct. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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en ese sentido
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
in that sense
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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tardar
Eso va a tardar. ¿Cuánto tiempo se va a tardar? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to take time, to take a long time
That's going to take time. How long is it going to take? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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los proyectos suelen tardar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
the projects usually take time
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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prever
preveo prevemos prevés prevéis prevé prevén Hay un proverbio que dice que gobernar es prever. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to foresee, to anticipate, to forecast (weather)
There is a proverb that says that to govern is to forsee. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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ajustar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to adjust, to tighten up, to fit, to take in (tailoring)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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se van ajustando
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
going to adjust (to fit)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el cliente / la clienta
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
client, customer
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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dilatarse
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to expand, dilate OR to be postponed, to be put off
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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desarrollando
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
developing
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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especializado, -a en
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
specializing in
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el buscador
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
prospector, searcher, treasure hunter
OR search engine SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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aparecer
Ella aparecío ridícula en ese vestido. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to appear, to turn up
She appeared ridiculous in that dress. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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mantenerse
El precio de la gasolina se mantendrá estable durante el invierno. Todas las medicinas deben mantenerse fuera del alcance de los niños. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to keep, to maintain, to get by on
The price of gasoline will remain stable during the winter. All medicines ought to be kept out of reach of children. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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la preferencia
Él tiene preferencia. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
priority, precedence, right-of-way, preference
He has the right-of-way. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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complicado, -a
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
complex, complicated
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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relativo, -a
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
relative, something to do with, relating to, regarding (adjective)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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los algoritmos de búsqueda
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
search algorithms
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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la visión
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
sight, vision, viewpoint, view
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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acertado, -a
No estuviste muy acertado al elegir. ¿Conoces la respuesta acertada? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
pertinent, right, correct, wise
You didn't make a very wise choice. Do you know the right answer? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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yacer
(aquí yacen sus restos) SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to lie, to be lying
(here lie his remains) SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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marcar
No marqué ese numero. Marque 5304-1278. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to mark, to dial (a telephone)
I didn't dial that number. Dial 5304-1278. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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las pautas
¿Tienen los paises diferentes pautas? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
guidelines, rules of behavior, patterns, policies
Do different counties have different guidelines/rules of behavior? SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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la base
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
base, foundation, basis
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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tedioso, -a
Este trabajo es tan tedioso. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
tedious, boring
This job is so tedious. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el miembro
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
member
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el contenido
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
the content
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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compensar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to make up for, to compensate
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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estimulado, -a (por)
Estoy estimulada por la progesiva en Guatemala. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
stimulated, encouraged
I am encouraged by the progress in Guatemala. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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resolver
Efectivamente, todavíá hay problemas por resolver y preguntas por responder. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to resolve, to settle, to clear up
Indeed there are still problems to resolve and questions to answer. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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supongo
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
I suppose
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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suponer
Supongo que querrás ir a la fiesta. No hay ninguna razón para suponer que él me recordará. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to suppose, to assume, to mean, to presume
I suppose that you will want to go to the party. There is no reason to suppose that he will remember me.. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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la estructuración
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
structuring, organization
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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suelo estar
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
I am usually
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el asueto
Me tomé un día de asueto. |
time off, holiday
I took a day off. |
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conectado
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
connected
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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incluso
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
even (adj.)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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vamos, incluso yo lo sé!
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
come on, even I know that!
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el cambio de horario
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
time change
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el horario de verano
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
Day-light savings time
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el hueco
El desarollo sostenible ahora suena hueco. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
hollow, hole OR free time OR empty space
Sustainable development now sounds hollow. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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charlar
Nos gusta salir a tomar un cafe y charlar. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to talk, to chat
We like to go out for a coffee and chat. SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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un rato
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
awhile, time
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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voy a trabajar un rato
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
I'm going to work awhile.
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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ella me hizo pasar un mal rato
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
she gave me a bad time
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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pasar el rato
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
to while away the time
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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el relativo / la relativa
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
relative (noun)
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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su entusiasmo compensa su falta de experiencia
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
his enthusiasm compensates for his lack of experience
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #3 Tomás |
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enfrentar
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
to confront, to face up to, to face
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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sentar
e -> ie Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
to sit, to suit
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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dedicarse
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
to do for a living
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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¿A qué te dedicas?
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
What do you for a living?
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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el cajero OR la cajera
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
cashier, teller, check-out person
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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irse
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
to go away, to leave, to be off (idiom)
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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me voy
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
I'm off (idiom)
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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tengo que irme
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
I have to be off (to leave)
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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podríamos vernos
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
we could meet
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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vernos
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
us to meet (literally - to see each other)
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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el amanecer
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
dawn, daybreak
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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la dirección
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
the direction, the address
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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recto
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
straight, adv.
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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recto, -a
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
straight, adj.
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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siga todo recto
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
go straight on
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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caminas recto por 2 cuadras
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
you walk straight (ahead) for 2 blocks
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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voltear
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
to turn
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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volteas a la derecha
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
you turn to the right
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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volteanse
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Turn around (plural imperative)
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la acera
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
sidewalk, pavement
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 1 |
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manos sucias
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dirty hands
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manos limpias
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clean hands
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No tengo nunca una casa limpia
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I never have a clean house
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Ella no tiene nunca una casa sucia
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She never has a dirty house
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Él me agrada. Él es mi amigo.
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I like him. He is my friend.
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Ella me agrada. Es simpatica.
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I like her. She is nice.
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el mesero
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
the waiter
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
Mesero, le encargo un Martini para la señorita y una cerveza para mí por favor.
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encargar
le encargaste un asunto delicado encargaremos un pizza Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
to entrust, to order, to commission
You entrusted him with a delicate matter We'll order a pizza Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
encargaremos una pizza - we'll order a pizza
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di
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
say/tell (tú form of the imperative)
OR I gave (preterit tense) Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
dime la verdad - tell me the truth
OR Di un reloj a Pedro - I gave Pedro a watch |
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un paseo
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
a walk OR a drive
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
di un paseo - I took a walk (idiom)
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dar un paseo
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
to take a walk
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
di un paseo - I took a walk
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viste
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
you saw
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
Qué película viste? - What movie did you see?
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la ficcíon
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
the fiction
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
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ciencia ficcíon
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
science fiction
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
me gustan las películas de ciencia ficcíon - I like science fiction movies
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pasatiempos
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
hobbies, pastimes
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
ir al cine es uno de mis pasatiempos favoritos
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aparte de
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
apart from
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
Qué más te gusta hacer aparte de ir al cine? - What more do you like to do apart from going to the cinema?
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divorciado, -a
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
divorced (adjective)
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
Eres soltera, casada o divorciada? - Are you single, married or divorced?
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viudo, -a
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
widowed
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
Eres soltera, casada, divorciada or viuda? - Are you single, married, divorced or widowed?
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genial
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
brilliant, great, fantastic
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Genial. Me gustan las películas. - Fantastic. I like movies.
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el cabrito
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
kid, young goat
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La cabrito es la comida típica de aquí - Goat-kid is the typical food around here.
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cuéntame
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
tell me (not decir)
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 2 |
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de hecho
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Part 2 |
in fact (idiom)
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Part 2 |
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Enseguida
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adv. immediately, promptly
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
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trae
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
bring; carry; cover up; wear; get
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
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mariscos
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
seafood
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
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concertar
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
v. to arrange, set up
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
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la Fundidora
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
n. forge, foundry
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
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asado, -a
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adj. roast, roasted
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
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coloniales
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
adj. plural - colonial
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
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disfruten (disfrutar)
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
v. plural imperative - enjoy, delight, take pleasure in
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
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el crepúsculo
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
n. twilight, dusk
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
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dejo
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v. leave, quit; forsake; lend; forget; put down
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comentaste
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
you mentioned
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Ayer, me comentaste que te gusta leer.
Yesterday you mentioned to me that you like to read. |
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me despido
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
Farewell, good-bye (NOT adios)
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 3 |
Me despido, David.
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lleva
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
take, wear, carry (sing. informal imperative)
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
Lleva ropa deportiva
Wear sports (or casual) clothes |
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la ropa
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
clothes
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
Lleva ropa deportiva
Wear sports (or casual) clothes |
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deportivo, -a
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
sports, casual, adj.
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
Lleva ropa deportiva
Wear sports (or casual) clothes |
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haré
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
I will make, I will do
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Así lo haré.
I will do that. |
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Gracias, te lo agradezco.
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
Thanks, I grateful to you for it.
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
agradecer le algo a alguien
to be grateful to someone for something |
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agradecer
c->zco Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
to appreciate, to be grateful for
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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el departamento
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
department, apartment
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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?Vives en una casa o en departamento?
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
Do you live in a house or apartment?
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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contestó
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
he/she answered (preterit tense)
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
Fue la persona que te contestó el teléfono esta tarde
She was the person who answered you (on) the telephone this afternoon |
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físicamente
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
physically, adv.
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
?Cómo es físicamente?
How is she physically? (i.e. describe her) |
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la tez
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
skin, complexion
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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tez morena clara
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
clear dark skin
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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moreno, -a
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
dark-skinned, tanned
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delgado, -a
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thin, slim, slight; flimsy, adj.
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el cabello OR el pelo
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
hair
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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rizado, -a
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
kinky, curly OR frizzy OR crisp (adj.)
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cabello rizado
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
curly hair
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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coincidir
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
to coincide, to match up, to agree
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no coincide con la descripción de la persona que conozco
it doesn't coincide with the description of the person that I know |
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la estatura
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
stature, height n.
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
estatura media
medium stature |
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rubio, -a
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
blond
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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eso suena genial
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
That sounds cool/great
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suena
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
it sounds
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from the verb SONAR - to sound, to ring, to buzz
el despertador sonó a las cinco / the alarm went off (rang) at five |
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el sauce
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
willow n.
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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el sauce llorón
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
weeping willow n.
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las ramas
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
branches n.
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
ese pajáro que esta sobre sus ramas es un pájaro carpintero
that bird which is on its branches is a carpenter bird |
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un pajáro carpintero
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
a carpenter bird
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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convierte
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
it converts, it changes
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
árboles que lo convierte en un pulmón natural
trees which convert it in a natural lung |
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convertir
e -> ie Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
to convert, to change
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
árboles que lo convierte en un pulmón natural
trees which convert it in a natural lung |
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el pulmón
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
the lung
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
árboles que lo convierte en un pulmón natural
trees which convert it in a natural lung |
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contrarrestar
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
to counteract
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para contrarrestar la contaminación ambiental
in order to counteract environmental contamination |
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una copa de vino
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
a glass of wine
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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me caes
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
I like (a person) NOT me agrada
Conociendo a alguien (Beginner), Parte 4 |
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llevarse con
Me llevo bien con mi hermana. |
to get along with
I get along well with my sister. |
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mediano, -a ADJ.
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
medium-sized, average, ADJ.
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
la mayoría de las ciudades medianas y grandes en América Latina poseen algún tipo de transporte público.
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poseer
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to own, to have, to hold, to possess
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poseen
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they possess
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la mayoría de las ciudades medianas y grandes en América Latina poseen algún tipo de transporte público.
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la opción
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option, choice, alternative
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las opciónes
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
options
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el paradero
Generalmente, lo tomas en un paradero. Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
whereabouts, bus stop, halt
Generally, you take it (the bus) on a bus stop. Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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la ruta
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route, n.
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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las paradas
tiene una ruta que hace varias paradas Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
stops, n.
it takes a route which makes various stops Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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demorado, -a
Han demorado su aceptación. Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
delayed, held-up, ADJ.
They have delayed his acceptance. Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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quienes
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whoever, whosoever, ADJ. PL.
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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gozar de _____
Él goza de buena salud. Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
to enjoy _____
He enjoys good health. Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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se considera
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it is considered
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encontrarlo
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to find it, to meet it, to encounter it
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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recorrer
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to cover, to travel, to travel across
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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las vías
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
routes, ways, lines, tracks
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congestionado, -a
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congested
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ideal
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
excellent, ideal
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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el pasajero
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
fare, passenger, rider
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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el chofer
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driver, chauffeur
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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se alquila
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is rented
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el trayecto
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journey, route, trajectory, path
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el medidor
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meter, n.
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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la tarifa
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tariff, rate
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transcurrido, -a
según la distancia y tiempo transcurridos durante el viaje Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
lapsed, passed ADJ.
according to the distance and time lapsed during the trip Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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costoso, -a
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
expensive, costly
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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la comodidad
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
comfort, convenience
Historias Simples (Colombia), EL TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO |
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la amistad
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friendship
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la sazon
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seasoning, flavor / ripeness, maturity
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a la sazon
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at that time (idiom)
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la mascota
Nunca hemos tenido ninguna mascota. |
pet, mascot
We've never had a pet. |
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mimado, -a
1st Spanish Reader - #26 |
spoiled, pampered
1st Spanish Reader - #26 |
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por entonces
1st Spanish Reader - #26 |
at that time, about then
1st Spanish Reader - #26 |
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cautivar
1st Spanish Reader - #26 |
to capture, to take prisoner; to captivate
1st Spanish Reader - #26 |
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el mancebo
1st Spanish Reader - #26 |
a youthful, inexperienced, or green young man
1st Spanish Reader - #26 |
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Hablé claramente español cada vez.
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I spoke Spanish clearly each time.
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Hablaste a la maestra en vez de migo.
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You spoke to the teacher instead of me.
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Habló usted español muchas veces el año pasado?
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Did you (polite) speak Spanish many times last year?
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No le hablamos anteayer.
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We didn't speak to him (her) day before yesterday.
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Los muchachos no hablaron rapidamente hace una hora.
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The boys didn't speak quickly an hour ago.
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Comí demasiado ayer.
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I ate too much yesterday.
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¿Comiste la carne hace dos años?
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Did you eat meat two years ago?
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Ella comió el desayuno hace seis horas.
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She ate breakfast 6 hours ago.
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Comimos un almuerzo grande tres hora atrás.
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We ate a large lunch 3 hours back.
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No comieron nunca el desayuno cuando vivían aquí.
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They never ate breakfast when they lived here.
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Viví en el campo en 2001.
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I lived in the country in 2001.
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¿No viviste nunca en Guatemala?
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You never lived in Guatemala?
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¿Cuando vivió usted el año pasado?
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Where did you live last year?
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Vivimos aquí hasta universidad.
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We lived here until college.
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Escribieron un libro juntos.
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They wrote a book together
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Ayer hablé a tu nieta.
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Yesterday I spoke to your granddaughter.
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Estudié mi tarea el lunes pasado.
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I studied my homework last Monday.
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Usted ayudó la Cruz Roja el verano pasado.
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You (polite) helped the Red Cross last summer.
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El soldado trabajó a la orilla del rio.
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The soldier worked at the edge of the river.
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La enfermera caminó las calles polvorientas a las dos.
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The nurse walked the dusty streets at two o'clock.
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Los muchachos compraron un espejo el mes pasado.
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The boys bought a mirror last month.
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Ella subió lentamente la escalera.
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She climbed the stairs slowly.
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Comí unas cebollas esta mañana.
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I ate some onions this morning.
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Apprendí nadar hace cuatro años.
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I learned to swim four years ago.
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Me junté con ellos en el parque.
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I joined them in the park.
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Escuché las noticias por la radio ayer.
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I listened to the news on the radio yesterday.
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Escribí mi appellido en el papel.
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I wrote my last name on the paper.
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El soldado se miró desmasiado en el espejo.
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The soldier looked at himself in the mirror too much.
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a través de
pusieron barricadas a través de la calle ella se enteró a través de un amigo |
through, across
they put barricades across the street she heard it through a friend |
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aceptar
aceptan cheques ella aceptó venir no acepto excusas |
to accept, to agree to
they accept checks she agreed to come I don't accept excuses |
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Quedó fascinada por su arquitectura histórica.
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She remained fascinated by its historical architecture.
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a partir de
a partir de este descubrimiento, Cathryn inició un proyecto |
at the start of (idiom)
at the start of this discovery, Cathryn initiated a project |
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el descubrimiento
a partir de este descubrimiento, Cathryn inició un proyecto |
the discovery
at the start of this discovery, Cathryn initiated a project |
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paralelo, -a
dos Habanas paralelas |
parallel, adj.
two parallel Havanas |
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reunir
reunió un equipo de fotógrafos |
to gather, to get together, to collect
she got together a team of photographers |
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las miles
las miles de fotografías digitales |
the thousands
the thousands of digital photographs |
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postales
Cathryn ha reunido durante estos años una colección de 600 postales antiguas |
postcards
Cathryn has gathered for these years a collection of 600 old postcards |
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cómo eran ayer
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like they were yesterday
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salir al público
Los dos salen al público en este mes de febrero |
to go out to the public / to go public
The two go public this February (in this month of February). |
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las imágenes
En su página web puedes ver algunas de las imágenes antiguas y modernas. |
the images
On her web page you can see some of the old and modern images. |
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en cuanto a
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as for, as regards (idiom)
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está abierta a peticiones para viajar
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it is open to requests (petitions) to travel
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Quizás podrías llevarla a tu ciudad
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Maybe you would be able to take it to your city
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le llevé unas flores
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I took her some flowers
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nos llevó a cenar
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he took us out to dinner
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ella llevó el pelo suelto
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she wore her hair loose / she wore her hair down
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no llevaron mucho dinero
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they didn't carry/take much money
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te llevamos un regalo ayer
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we took you a present yesterday
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asediar
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
to assail, to lay seige to, to besiege
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
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tres que asediaban a la joven
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
three who besieged the young lady
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ellos la asediaron con preguntas
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
they besieged her with questions
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inusitado, -a
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
unusual, rare, uncommon (formal lanuage, NOT raro)
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el empeño
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
determination, effort (NOT esfuerzo), undertaking, endeavor
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con inusitado empeño
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
with unusual determination
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desdeñoso, -a
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
disdainful
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dirigir
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
to direct, to address, to point to, to look at
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ella no le dirigía ni una sola mirada a sus devotos admiradores
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
she didn't address a single glance to her devoted admirers
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envidiar
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
to envy
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te envidio
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
I envy you
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envidio a la mujer
1st Spanish Reader #23 |
I envy the woman
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el suspiro
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the sigh
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matando
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killing (gerund form of "to kill")
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estos tontos me están matando
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these fools are killing me
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la presión me está matando
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the pressure is killing me
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quejarse
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to complain, to grumble
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cesar
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to cease, to stop
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la bulla
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racket, ruckus, bustle
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cesar la bulla
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to stop the racket/ruckus
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carita de muñeca
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doll face
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enrevesar
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complex, complicated
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empalagoso, -a
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sickly, sickly sweet, cloying
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idear
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to devise, to think up, to conceive
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ponerlo en prática
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to put it in practice, to carry it out
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ordenar
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to order
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acostado, -a
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lying down, supine
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el féretro
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coffin
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colocar
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to place, to put, to lay
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vestido de diablo
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dressed as the devil
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la capilla
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the chapel
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velar
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to watch over, to hold a wake over
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el regocijo
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rejoicing, delight, pleasure
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el zacate
Cortaré el zacate esta tarde. |
grass, hay OR sponge, scourer
I will cut the grass this afternoon. |
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burdeos
La falda era burdeos. |
burgundy
The skirt was burgundy. |
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¡Anda, atrévete!
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Go on, I dare you!
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¿Cómo te atreves a pegarle?
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How dare you hit him?
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el faro
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lighthouse
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a pegarle
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to hit someone
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le pega a su mujer
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he hits his wife
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pegar
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to stick, to glue, to sew on
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fruncir
c--->z |
to frown
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fruncir la boca
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to purse one's lips
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Frunzo desmasiado.
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I frown too much.
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Ella frunció por el precio muy alto.
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She frowned due to the high prices.
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Me apetece un helado.
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
I feel like an ice-cream.
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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¿Qué te apetece cenar?
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
What do you feel like for dinner?
SpanishLingQ (America Latina ), #10 Columbia |
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Está húmedo.
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It's humid.
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Está nublado.
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It's cloudy.
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Relampaguea.
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There's lightning.
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Trueno.
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It's thundering.
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Llueve.
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It's raining.
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No hay problema.
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No problem.
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la falda
Las mujeres hizen las faldas de colores vivos. |
skirt
The women made colorful skirts. |
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Eso es todo.
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That's it. That's all.
(neuter pronoun) |
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¡Aquello es terrible!
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That (over there) is terrible.
(neuter pronoun) |
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¿Qué es eso?
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What is that?
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la gorra
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cap
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el abrigo
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coat, top coat, overcoat
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la bufanda
Quería ver bufandas. |
scarf
I would like to see scarves. |
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el tono
En tonos azules y verdes |
pitch, tone, shade (of color)
In shades of blue and green |
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un verde suave
un verde fuerte |
a pale green, a soft green
an intense/strong/bright green |
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apagado, -a
Esta verde es un tono apagado. |
muted, dull, subdued
This green is a subdued shade. |
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peruano, -a
Esa bufanda está hecha de alpaca peruana. |
Peruvian
That scarf is made of Peruvian alpaca. |
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merecerse
Me la llevo. Es un poco cara pero como es un regalo para mi marido, él se lo merece. |
to deserve
I'll take it. It is a little expensive, but as it is a gift for my husband, he deserves it. |
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el recluta o la recluta
Estudios realizados en el ejército estadounidense revelan que los reclutas se enferman menos si toman vitamina C. |
person recruited or conscripted, especially into the armed forces
Studies done in the U.S. Army show that recruits get sick less if they take vitamin C. |
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el ejército
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army
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el cemeterio
Recuerdo que en el pequeño cementerio predominan los apellidos suizos que adornan las gastadas lápidas |
cemetery, graveyard, garbage dump
I remember that Swiss surnames predominate on the worn-out tombstones in the tiny cemetery. |
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la lápida
La lápida nueva ésta bonita. |
headstone, gravestone, tombstone
The new tombstone is pretty. |
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el lodo
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mud
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turbio, -a
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cloudy, murky, muddy (water) OR blurred, misty (vision) OR shady (business deals)
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abierto
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open (past participle)
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lamer
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to lick
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lamerse los labios
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to lick one's lips (literally)
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Estaba ya abriendo la puerta, cuando le llegó aquel sonido, distinto a los anteriores.
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She was just opening the door when she heard that sound, so different from the previous ones.
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abriendo
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abrir - present participle, gerund
Not used as a noun or adjective in Spanish! Always used w/ another verb |
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estoy abriendo
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I am opening, I am in the process of opening
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estaban ya abriendo las ventanas cuando llamaste
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they were just opening the windows when you called
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abierto, -a
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open (past participle as an adjective)
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He abierta esa puerta diez veces esta tarde.
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I have opened that door 10 times this afternoon.
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¡Sigue pasando ventanas abiertas!
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Keep passing open windows.
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He will open the shop tomorrow.
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Abrirá la tienda mañana.
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Le abrí la mente.
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It made me more open-minded.
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el que la sigue la consigue
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If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. (familiar)
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¡Abre! Soy yo.
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Open the door/open up, it's me.
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Un espléndido panorama se abrió ante sus ojos.
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The most wonderful view unfolded before their eyes.
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No abrimos el mapa ayer.
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We didn't open the map yesterday.
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¿Abriría la puerta, por favor?
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Would you open the door, please?
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Si tuvieras dinero, abrirías una tienda.
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If you had money, you would open a store. (fam.)
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Si hablara español bien, abriría una escuela.
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If I spoke spanish well, I would open a school.
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el lucero
Primero se pone el sol, luego se pone Mercurio, y finalmente se pone Venus, el "lucero vespertino". |
bright star, morning star, evening star
First the sun sets, then Mercury sets, and finally Venus, the "evening star," sets. |
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saludable
Una solución obvia es limitarse a los lugares que ofrecen alimentos saludables. |
healthy, healthful, beneficial
One obvious solution is to limit oneself to the places that offer healthy food. |
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chapotear
Algunos otros bañistas chapoteaban cerca de la orilla. |
to splash around, to splash about
Some other swimmers splashed around near the shoreline. |
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la escalinata
La escalinata fue construida por Silverio González, en 1926, con un marcado estilio romano. |
staircase, stair step (not escalera)
The staircase was built by Silverio González in 1926 in a marked Roman style. |
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la zarpa
Un día un gran león dormía al sol. Un pequeño ratón tropezó con su zarpa y lo despertó. |
paw, claw
One day a big lion was sleeping in the sun. A small mouse tripped over his paw and woke him up. |
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la trucha
Hay muchas truchas nativas en West Virginia. |
trout
There are many native trout in West Virginia. |
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Hace dos días que no veo a mis padres.
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I haven't seen my parents for two days.
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Mi niña tiene seis semanas y hace dos días que no hace caca.
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My daughter is six weeks old, and she hasn't pooped for two days.
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Escuela de enfermería hace tres semanas que está sin clases.
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The nursing school has been without classes for 3 weeks.
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Desde hace dos semanas que estoy en Guatemala.
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I've been in Guatemala for two weeks.
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Hace años que no uso reloj.
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I haven't used a watch in years.
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Hace tres meses que no hablo con Susana.
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I haven't spoken with Susana in three months.
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Hace siete meses que no tiene agua un jardín de infantes.
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The kindergarten hasn't had water for 7 months.
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Hace 19 meses que está cortado el puente San Martín.
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The San Martín bridge has been cut (off) for 19 months.
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Hace mucho tiempo que no duermo bien.
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I haven't slept well for a long time.
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Hace mucho tiempo que te quiero ver.
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I have wanted to see you for a long time.
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Hace 2 meses que Carlo no mira la televisión.
O Carlos no mira la televisión desde hace dos meses. |
Carlo hasn't watched tv in 2 months.
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Hace tres años que Diego asiste a la universidad.
O Diego asiste a la universidad desde hace tres años. |
Diego has attended college for 3 years.
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Hace alrededor de 29 años que vivimos en la ciudad.
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We've lived in the city for around 29 years.
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la garganta
Se le hizo un nudo en la garganta. |
throat
He got a lump in his throat. |
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el cuello
Este vestido tiene un cuello alto. |
neck (of person, dress, bottle)
This dress has a high neck. |
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los párapados
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eyelids
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las nalgas
El doctor me puso un inyección en la nalga. |
buttocks, rump
The doctor gave me an injection in the buttock. |
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el pene
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penis
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el muslo
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thigh (of a person), leg (pollo o pavo)
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la rodilla
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knee
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el sobaco O la axila
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armpit
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el donativo
Hize un donativo. |
donation
I made a donation. |
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la esclerosis múltiple
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multiple sclerosis
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creer que
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to believe that
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no dudar que
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to not doubt that
(use indicative) |
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es cierto que
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it is certain that
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es claro que
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it is clear that
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es evidente que
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it is evident/certain that
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es obvio que
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it is obvious that
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estar seguro que
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to be sure that
(use indicative) |
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es verdad que
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it is true that
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no cabe duda que
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there's no doubt that
(use indicative) |
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no es dudoso que
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it is not doubtful that
(use indicative) |
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no hay duda que
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there is no doubt that
(use indicative) |
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Es bueno que tu (estudiar) mucho.
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Es bueno que tu estudies mucho.
subj |
It is good that you study a lot,
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Mi maestro duda que yo no (hablar) nunca en ingles.
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Mi maestro duda que yo no hable nunca en ingles.
subj |
My teacher doubts that I never speak English.
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No voy a menos que ella (venir).
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No voy a menos que ella venga.
subj |
I am not going unless she comes.
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a menos que
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unless
subj |
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con tal (de) que
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provided that
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Salgo a las ocho con tal que se (terminar) todo.
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Salgo a las ocho con tal que se termine todo.
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I leave at 8 provided that everything is done.
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para que
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so that, in order that
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Ella trabaja mucho para que (vivir) bien.
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Ella trabaja mucho para que vivan bien.
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She works hard so that they live well.
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sin que
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without (adverbial clause)
subj |
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No hago nada sin que lo (saber).
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No hago nada sin que lo sepan.
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I don't do anything without their knowing it.
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en caso de que
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in case that
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Me quedo en casa en caso de que mi madre me (querer).
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Me quedo en casa en caso de que mi madre me quiera.
subj |
I stay at home in case my mother needs me.
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Conviene que nosotros (comer) a las cinco.
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Conviene que comamos a las cinco.
subj |
It is advisable that we eat at five.
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Voy a ir a la tienda en cuanto ellos (decir) adios.
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Voy a ir a la tienda en cuanto ellos digan adios.
subj |
I am going to go to the store as soon as they say goodbye.
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Es aconsejable que
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it is advisable that
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Es aconsejable que usted (estar) friendly.
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Es aconsejable que usted esté amable.
subj |
It is advisable that you (polite) are friendly.
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Es difícil que
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it is unlikely
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Es difícil que les (haber) gustado el viaje.
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Es difícil que les haya gustado el viaje.
subj |
It is unlikely that they will enjoy the trip. (that the trip will be enjoyable to them)
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Es dudoso que ustedes (hacer) las camas.
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Es dudoso que ustedes hagan las camas.
subj |
It is doubtful that y'all (polite) make the beds.
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Es facíl que
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it is likely
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Es facíl que yo (ir) a Irlanda.
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Es facíl que yo vaya a Irlanda.
subj |
It is likely that I go to Ireland.
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Es fantástico que él (poder) caminar tan lejos.
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Es fantástico que él pueda caminar tan lejos.
subj |
It is fantastic that he can walk so far.
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Es importante que nosotros (poner) las llaves allí.
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Es importante que nosotros pongamos las llaves allí.
subj |
It is important that we put the keys over there.
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Es imposible que ellos (ser) timidos.
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Es imposible que ellos sean timidos.
subj |
It is impossible that they are shy.
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Es una lástima que tú (tener) dolor de cabeza.
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Es una lástima que tú tengas dolor de cabeza.
subj |
It's a pity that you (tú) have a headache.
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Es malo que usted no (venir) a la iglesia.
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Es malo que usted no venga a la iglesia.
subj |
It's bad that you (usted) don't come to church.
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Es mejor que ustedes (ir) ahora.
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Es mejor que ustedes vayan ahora.
subj |
It's better than y'all (ustedes) go now.
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Es necesario que ellos (saber) inglés.
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Es necesario que ellos sepan inglés.
subj |
It is necessary that they know English.
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Esperan que yo lo (saber).
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Esperan que yo lo sepa.
subj |
They hope that I know it.
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Usted está contento que ellos (ir) a la clase.
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Usted está contento que ellos vayan a la clase.
subj |
You (usted) are happy that they come to class.
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Insistamos que tú (ponerse) una gorra.
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Insistamos que tú te pongas una gorra.
subj |
We insist that you put on a cap.
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La policía manda que todos (saber) la ley.
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La policía manda que todos sepan la ley.
subj |
The police require that everyone know the law.
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Más vale que usted no (estar) enfermo.
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Más vale que usted no esté enfermo.
subj |
It's better that (not mejor) you (usted) are not sick.
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No me quedaré mientras que tú (estar) dormido.
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No me quedaré mientras que tú estés dormido.
subj |
I will notstay while you are asleep.
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Ella niega que (haber) vida en otros planetas.
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Ella niega que haya vida en otros planetas.
subj |
She denies that there is life on other planets.
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tejer
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to knit, to weave, to spin
knitting vocab |
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la aguja
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needle (knitting, crochet), needle (conifer), hand (de reloj), spire, steeple
knitting vocab |
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la sudadera
Hace frío. Espero que tú lleves una sudadera. |
sweatshirt, hoodie
It's cold. I hope you (tú) bring a sweatshirt. |
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las chancletas
Es importante que usted se ponga las chancletas antes de una ducha. |
flip-flops
It's important that you (usted) put on flip-flops before a shower. |
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el sudor
sudoroso, -a |
sweat (noun)
sweaty (adj.) |
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sudar
¿Suda usted durante la noche? No, sudo mucho cuando camino. |
to sweat
Do you (usted) sweat during the night? No, I sweat when I walk. |
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estar sudoroso, -a
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to be sweaty
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estilo Inglés
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English style (knitting)
knitting vocab |
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estilo Continental
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Continental style (knitting)
knitting vocab |
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el hilo
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yarn, thread, wire
knitting vocab |
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jalar
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to pull, to tug
knitting vocab |
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el dedo meñique
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little finger, pinky
knitting vocab |
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el dedo índice
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index finger
knitting vocab |
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el pulgar
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thumb
knitting vocab |
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el dedo corazón, el dedo medio, el dedo mayor, el dedo cordial (tercer dedo)
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middle finger
knitting vocab |
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el dedo anular (cuarto dedo)
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ring finger
knitting vocab |
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el tejido
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fabric, textile, a thing knitted, a thing woven
knitting vocab |
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el punto
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stitch, can also mean knitting
knitting vocab |
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hacer punto
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another way to say tejer
knitting vocab |
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el ovillo
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ball (of yarn)
knitting vocab |
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el tricot, tricotaje o tricotado
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other nouns that mean knitting
knitting vocab |
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la prenda
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garment, article of clothing
knitting vocab |
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en punto Musgo
o en punto Sta. Clara o en punto Bobo |
in garter stitch
knitting vocab |
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el punto revés
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purl (stitch)
knitting vocab |
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el punto derecho
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knit (stitch)
knitting vocab |
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el tamaño
La piscina es de tamaño olímpico. Bien. ¿Qué tamaño tiene? ¿Qué tamaño tiene tu jardín? |
size
The pool is olympic-sized. Ok, what size do you have? What size is your garden? |
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el nudo corredizo
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slipknot
knitting vocab |
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la lazada
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bow, loop (in string)
knitting vocab |
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el tejido
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fabric, textile, a thing knitted, a thing woven
knitting vocab |
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el punto
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stitch, can also mean knitting
knitting vocab |
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hacer punto
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another way to say tejer
knitting vocab |
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el ovillo
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ball (of yarn)
knitting vocab |
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por fuera y por dentro
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outside and inside (phrase)
knitting vocab |
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enroscarse
Un tejido con punto Musgo no se enrosca en los bordes. |
to coil, to curl up
Something knitted with garter stitch doesn't curl up on the edges. knitting vocab |
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el borde
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edge, rim (of a glass)
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por détras
Con el punto derecho el hilo del ovilla queda siempre por détras del tejido. |
behind (phrase)
With knit stitch the yarn from the ball always remains behind the knitting. knitting vocab |
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sujetar
Sujetar la aguja con los puntos montados en la mano izquierda |
to hold
Hold the needle with the cast-on stitches in the left hand. knitting vocab |
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montado, -a
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cast-on (knitting), mounted, assembled
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montar puntos
Hay otras formas de montar puntos. |
to cast on stiches
There are other forms of casting on stitches. knitting vocab |
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cortado, -a
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cut (adj.)
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por encima
El avión voló por encima de la nubes. knitting vocab |
over top, over, on top (used with movement)
The plane flew over the clouds. knitting vocab |
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por debajo
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under, underneath (used with movement)
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acabar por
Acabé por decirle la verdad. |
to end up
I ended up telling him the truth. |
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la tela
Me gustaría comprar dos metros de esta tela de lana. |
cloth, textile, material, canvas (in art)
I would like to buy two meters of that wool cloth. |
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gastar
Él habló por télefono celular toda la noche y gastó las pilas. |
to spend, to consume, to waste, to use up, to run down (batteries)
He talked on the cellphone all night and ran down the batteries. |
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las pilas
la bateríá |
batteries (the small kind)
car battery |
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los frutos secos
A las ardillas les gustan los frutos secos. |
nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
Squirrels like nuts. |
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sorprenderse
Me sorprendo que, siendo norteamericano, él no tenga acento en español. |
to be surprised
I am surprised that, being North American, he doesn't have an accent in Spanish. |
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la piel de gallina
Es cierto que tú tengas frío. Tú tiene piela de gallina. |
goosebumps
It's certain that you are cold. You have goosebumps. |
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poco a poco
Estoy aprendiendo español poco a poco. |
little by little
I am learning Spanish little by little. |
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en voz alta
Mi maestro exige que yo hable en voz alta. |
out loud
My teacher demands that I speak out loud. |
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esconder (de)
El niño escondió la muñeca de su hermana debajo de la cama. No te escondas de mí. ¡Rápido, escondete! |
to hide, to conceal (from)
The boy hid his sister's doll under the bed. Don't hide from me. Quick, hide! |
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llenarse (de)
Aquí el tren simpre se llena. Se llenaron los ojos de lágrimas. |
to fill (with)
The train always fills up here. His eyes filled with tears. |
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chocar (con) (contra)
Choqué con el camión. ¿Comó chacaron contra un árbol? |
to crash, to collide (into) (against)
I crashed into the truck. How did they crash against a tree? |
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llenar
No se preocupe, lo llenamos después. |
to fill, to fill (up), to pack
Don't worry, we'll fill it out later. |
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bajarse (de algo)
Quiero bajarme, por favor. El se baja del tren aquí. |
get out of, get off (of something), get down
I want to get off, please. He gets off of the train here. |
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deprimido, -a
¿Se ha sentido deprimido? Estoy deprimida por que soy timida. |
depressed
Have you felt depressed? I am depressed because I'm shy. |
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me di cuenta de
Me di cuenta de la camioneta era tarde. Tal vez lo tiré sin darme cuenta. |
I noticed, I realized
I noticed that the chicken bus was late. Perhaps I threw it away without noticing. |
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el consejo
Te voy dar un consejo. |
advice
Let me give you some advice (a piece of advice) |
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¿Qué tan lejos está?
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How far is it?
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¿Qué tan alto es el volcán?
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How tall is the volcano?
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darse cuenta (de) algo
¿Diste cuenta de ese hombre? |
to notice something
Did you notice that man? |
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la tinta
Mi maestro escribio siempre con tintas de tres colores: roja, azul y negra. |
ink
My teacher always writes with inks of three colors: red, blue and black. |
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Escríbelo con tinta.
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Write it in ink. (tu form)
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el asunto
Es un asunto delicado. No es asunto tuyo. |
matter, business, affair
It's a delicate matter. It's none of your business. |
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entregar
Espero que entreguen todo la mercancía hoy. |
deliver, hand over
I hope that they deliver all the merchandise today. |
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aconsejar
El médico le aconseja a ella que deje de fumar. |
to advise
The doctor advises her that she stop smoking. |
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el oficio
Sus padres quieren que Enrique aprenda un oficio. |
trade, profession
His parents want that Enrique learn a trade. |
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el pasillo
Dígales que traten de hacer menos ruido en los pasillos. |
passage, corridor
Tell them to try to make less noise in the corridors. |
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insistir en
El niño iniste en que el perro esté con él a toda hora. Él insiste en que lo hagamos. |
to insist on
The child insists that the dog is with him at all times. He insists that we do it. |
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estar de viaje
Quiero estar de viaje en agosto. |
to be on a trip
I want to be on a trip in August. |
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estar de vacaciones
¿Por qué estás en Guatemala? Estoy de vacaciones. |
to be on vacation
Why are you in Guatemala? I'm on vacation. |
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estar de buen humor
El sabado, siempre estoy de buen humor. |
to be in a good mood
On Saturdays, I'm always in a good mood. |
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estar de mal humor
No hable con ella. Ella está de mal humor. |
to be in a bad mood
Don't talk with her. She is in a bad mood. |
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estar de moda
Pelo corto está de moda en Xela. |
to be in fashion
Short hair is in fashion in Xela. |
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huir
huyo huimos huyes huís huye huyen Huyó de la policía. |
to escape, to flee
He escaped from the police. |
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la clave
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code, clef (music), key (to a problem or a mystery)
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la clave de usario
Ten cuidado con su clave de usario. |
password, PIN
Be careful with your password. |
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la contraseña
Ingrese su contraseña aquí. |
password, watchword
Enter your password here. |
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las palomitas de maíz
Cuando voy al cine, me gustan las palomitas de maíz. |
popcorn
When I go to the movies, I like popcorn. |
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en la cola
Me disgusta pasar tiempo en la cola. |
in line
I don't like to spend time in line. |
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la caridad
Ella vivía de la caridad. |
charity
She lived on charity. |
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la asociación de beneficencia
la organización benéfica Recaudaron fondos a favor de una asociación benéfica. |
charitable organization
charity They raised money for a charity. |
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la cola
Hicimos cola durante una hora. |
line (queue), tail
We were in line for an hour. |
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prestar
¿Puedas prestarme diez quetzales? |
to lend
Can you lend me ten quetzals? |
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cobrar
El ayudante del chofer está cobrando el dinero. |
1- to charge, to collect
2- to earn The driver's assistant is collecting the money. |
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Nos cobran 3000 quetzales de alquilar.
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They charge us 3000 quetzals in rent.
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Él cobra 4000 quetzales al mes.
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He earns 4000 quetzals a month.
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mandar
El doctor le mandó descansar. La mandé por el pan. |
1- to command, to order
2- to send The doctor ordered him to rest. I sent her out for bread. |
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Mande un mensaje a nosostros.
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Send a message to us.
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ahorrar
Necesito ahorrar mucho dinero para regresar a Guatemala. Este camino nos ahorra pasar por el centro. |
to save, to spare.
I need to save a lot of money in order to return to Guatemala. This roads save us having to go through the center. |
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Lo aprendí por mí misma
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I learned it by myself.
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caber
Esto aquí no cabe. No cabemos los cuatro. |
to fit into, to fit
This won't fit in there. We four won't fit. (There isn't room for all four of us.) |
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confundido, -a
Estoy confundida del uso de subjuntivo. Esta lección es confundida. |
confused (with estar), confusing (with ser)
I am confused about the use of the subjunctive. This lesson is confusing. |
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la arroba
En Guatemala, la arroba está en lugar diferente en el teclado. |
@ sign
In Guatemala, the @ sign is in a different place on the keyboard. |
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escribir a máquina, tipear
¿Me puedes escribir esto a máquina? |
to type
Could you type this for me? |
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grabar
He grabado la lección para poder escucharla. ¡No te olvides de grabar antes de salir! He grabado mis iniciales en el dorso del plato. |
to record, to save, to engrave
I recorded the lesson so that I could listen to it (later). Don't forget to save your work before leaving! I engraved my initials on the back of the plate. |
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la jalea
Prefiero la jalea de uva. |
jelly
I prefer grape jelly. |
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la albahaca
Usé albahaca y ajo en esta salsa. |
basil
I used basil and garlic in this sauce. |
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los fuegos artificiales
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fireworks
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el petardo
A los muchachos guatemaltecas les encantan los petardos. |
firecracker
Guatemala children love firecrackers. |
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zamat o samat
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Eryngium foetidum (an herb similar to cilantro but with a stronger flavor)
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embarazada
Mi hermana está embarazada de nueve meses. |
pregnant
My sister is nine months pregnant. |
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rebotar
Me compré una pelota que se ilumina al rebotar. |
to bounce, to rebound, to ricochet
I bought a ball that lights up when it bounces. |
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parar
El camioneta no nos paró. |
to stop
The chicken bus didn't stop for us. |
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justo (adverbio)
Es justo lo que quería. |
just, exactly
It's just what I wanted. |
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justo a tiempo
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just in time
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la magulladura, la hematoma, el morete
Tengo muchas magulladuras por que caigo mucho. |
bruise
I have many bruises because I fall a lot. |
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justo ahora
El tren llega justo ahora. |
just now
The train just now arrived. |
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justo al lado
El hotel está justo al lado del banco. |
right beside, right next to
The hotel is right beside the bank. |
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el equilibrio
I lost my balance. |
balance
Perdí el equilibrio. |
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el ventilador
Antes de irme a dormir apago el ventilador. |
fan
Before I go to sleep I turn off the fan. |
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apagar
No olvide de apagar la luz. |
to turn off, to switch off (lights, television, motor)
Don't forget to turn off the light. |
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el muelle
Hay dos muelles en San Pedro. |
dock
There are two docks in San Pedro. |
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querer
e->ie Él me quiere, él no me quiere. |
1 - to love
2 - to want, to wish He loves me, he loves me not. |
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ponerse + a + infinitivo
Ella se puso a correr. |
to start to
She started to run |
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ponerse + adjetivo
Me puse enferma. |
to become (adjective)
I became sick. |
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ponerse
Me puse la chaqueta. |
to put on
I put on my jacket. |
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decir - di
salir - sal hacer - haz ser - sé ir - ve tener - ten poner - pon venir - ven |
list the eight verbs with irregular imperatives in the tú form
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di
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say, tell (tú imperative form)
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sal
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leave (tú imperative form)
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haz
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make, do (tú imperative form)
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sé
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be (tú imperative form of ser)
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go (tú imperative form)
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ten
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have (tú imperative form)
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pon
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put (tú imperative form)
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ven
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come (tú imperative form)
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caber - cabré
haber - habré saber - sabré decir - diré hacer - haré querer - querré poder - podré poner - pondré salir - saldré tener - tendré valer - valdré venir - vendré |
List the 12 irregular verbs in the future
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cabré
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I will fit (into)
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habré
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I will have (auxillary)
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diré
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I will say, I will tell
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haré
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I will make
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querré
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I will want, I will love
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podré
No podré salir al cine esta noche porque tengo que estudiar. |
I will be able
I will not be able to go out to the movies tonight because I have to study. |
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pondré
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I will put
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saldré
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I will leave
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tendré
Tendré cuarenta y cinco años en agosto. |
I will have
I will be 45 years old in August. |
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valdrá la pena
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It will be worth it.
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vendré
Vendré a verte el domingo a las tres. |
I will come
I will come to see you Sunday at three. |
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sabré
Sólo yo sabré lo que quiero. Sabré cuando mi amor llegará. |
I will know
Only I will know what I want. I'll know when my love comes along. |
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al principio
Al principio, no me gustó melón. |
at first
At first, I didn't like melon. |
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todo el mundo
Todo el mundo fue a la fiesta. |
phrase meaning everyone (exaggeration), everybody who is anybody
_Everyone_ was at the party. |
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Así es la vida.
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That's life. OR That's just the way life is.
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Así es el amor.
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That's the way love is. That's love.
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Así es el gente.
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That's just the way people are.
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Así son los políticos.
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That's the way politicians are.
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No me importa.
O No me importa en absoluto. O Me importa un bledo. O Me importa un comino. O Me importa un cacahuate. O Me importa un pepino. |
I couldn't care less.
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No es asunto tuyo.
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It's none of your business.
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el colmo
Esa ley es el colmo de tontería. |
the last straw, the limit, the height (used in many jokes)
That laws is the height of stupidity. |
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colmar
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to fill to the brim, to fill right up
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¡Eso es el colmo!
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That's the last staw!
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costar un ojo de la cara
El coche me costó un ojo de la cara. Los libros le costaron un ojo de la cara. |
to cost an arm and a leg
The car cost me an arm and a leg. The books cost her an arm and a leg. |
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el pasaje
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ticket (especially in AmL), fare, passage
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la teja
De esa casa siempre caen tejas cuando llueve, es peligroso. |
tile of a roof, type of baked waffle that has an appearance similar to roofing, shade of reddish brown
Tiles always fall from that house when it rains. It's dangerous. |
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el pago
Podrás hacer tu pago en quetzales. |
payment, reward
You will be able to make your payment in quetzals. |
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contratar
¿Contrataste a un abogado? |
to hire, to take on, to contract (services)
Did you hire a lawyer? |
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el alcance
Un viaje a Guatemala está fuera de mi alcance. |
reach, scope, range
A trip to Guatemala is out of my reach. |
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la picadura
El dengue, infección del mosquito Aedes aegypti cuya picadura transmite el virus, caracterizado por altas fiebres, ha dejado en Cuba dos muertos. |
bite, sting, small puncture, cut tobacco
The dengue, an infection from the Aedes aegypti mosquito whose bite transmits the virus, characterized by high fevers, has left two dead in Cuba. |
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rotundamente
Están rotundamente prohibidas las webcams con contenidos pornográficos. |
categorically, emphatically, totally
Webcams with pornographic content are categorically prohibited. |
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la ficha
Él está clasificando fichas con recetas. |
token, file card, index card, ticket or receipt such as one given at a parking lot, chess piece, poker chip, sports contract, data card, technical specification, domino
He is sorting index cards with recipes. |
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sancionar
Un tribunal de la UE sancionó a España por irrespetar leyes. |
to punish, to sanction, to penalize, to fine
An EU tribunal punished Spanish for not following laws. |
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la exigencia
Castro desetimó las exigencias de los Estados Unidos de permitir elecciones libres en Cuba. |
demand, requirement
Castro rejected the United States' demands to permit free elections in Cuba. |
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girar
Luisa giró sobre su costado. |
to revolve, to turn, to concern to draw cash
Luisa turned over on her side. |
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el costado
Él entraba por una pegueña puerta a un costado del edificio. |
side, flank
He entered through a small door at the the side of the building |
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de costado
El libro cabe de costado. |
sideways
The book fits sideways. |
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el deber
Los derechos y los deberes de los ciudadanos son importantes. |
duty, obligation, debt
The rights and obligations of citizens are important. |
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el juguete
Cuando era chico, el único juguete que tenía era un camión de madera. |
toy
When I was a child the only toy that I had was a wooden truck. |
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el hogar
Un niño tiene derecho a un buen hogar con padres que lo quieren. |
home, hearth, fireplace, family life
A child has the right to a good home and parents who love him. |
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sin hogar
Hay muchas personas sin hogar en Los Estados Unidos. |
homeless
There are many homeless people in the United States. |
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el papel higiénico
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toilet paper
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pedestre
Habrá una carrera pedestre. |
on foot, walking (as an adjective), for walking
There will be a walking race. |
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minusvalorar
Nunca minusvalora el amor de una madre. |
to undervalue, to underestimate
Never underestimate a mother's love. |
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ensombrecer
Recuerdo del tsunami ensombreció celebración de la Navidad. |
to cast a shadow over (literally or figuratively), to sadden
I remember that the tsunami cast a shadow over the Christmas celebration. |
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jactancioso, -a
El amor es paciente, es bondadoso. El amor no es envidioso, jactancioso ni orgulloso. |
boastful
Love is patient, love is kind. Love is not envious, boastful or proud. |
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prendarse (de algo, de alguien)
Me he prendado de Lago de Atítlan. |
to become enchanted, to fall in love (with something, with someone)
I have fallen in love with Lake Atítlan. |
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derretirse
La nieva se derrite con el sol. |
to melt, to thaw
The snow melts in the sun. |
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la plancha
El invento de la plancha elétrica se atribuye a Henry Seeley de Nueva York. |
iron (for clothing), the act of ironing, laminated sheet of wood, grill, stupid mistake, surfboard, snowboard
The invention of the electric iron is attributed to Henry Seeley of New York. |
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la posdata OR la postdata
La posdata de la carta decía: "te amo." |
postscript, PS, afterthought, epilogue
The postscript of the letter said: "I love you." |
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el enojo
La mayoría de la gente encuentran el enojo de las personas como una emoción muy desagradable. |
anger, noun
The majority of people find people's anger to be a very disagreeable emotion. |
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el éxtasis
El éxtasis es definido como un estado psicológico que se caracteriza por un sentimiento de admiración, de alegría, de arrobamiento. |
ecstacy
Ecstasy is defined as a psychological state characterized by a feeling of admiration, of happiness, of rapture. |
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el éxtasis
El éxtasis es definido como un estado psicológico que se caracteriza por un sentimiento de admiración, de alegría, de arrobamiento. |
ecstacy
Ecstasy is defined as a psychological state characterized by a feeling of admiration, of happiness, of rapture. |
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el esclavo, la esclava
Fuí una esclava del tabaco. |
slave
I was a slave to tobacco. |
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desconocer
Desconozco quien es. Desconocí donde ella trabaja. |
to not know, to be unaware of
I don't know who he is. I didn't know where she worked. |
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el collar
Él le da a su hermana un collar de perlas. Te dí un collar de diamantes. |
collar (for an animal), necklace
He buys his sister a pearl necklace. I bought you a diamond necklace. |
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las campanas
Cada domingo, oimos las campanas de la iglesia. |
bells
Every Sunday we hear the church bells. |
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sacudir
Una tremenda emoción sacudió a la multitud. |
to shake
A tremendous emotion shook the crowd. |
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sacudirse
El caballo se sacudí la cola. Sacúdete la arena del pies. |
to shake oneself
The horse shook its tail. Shake the sand off your feet. |
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barrer
Mi hermana barre el piso cada día. |
to sweep
My sister sweeps the floor every day. |
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la escoba
Me gustaría una escoba nueva. |
broom
I would like a new broom. |
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Puse el libro en la mesa.
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I put the book on the table. (preterite)
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Donde pusiste mis lentes?
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Where did you put my glasses?
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Donde puso usted la salchicha?
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Where did you (ud.) put the sausage?
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Pusimos nuestros libros en la cocina.
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We put our books in the kitchen.
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No pusieron la olla a presion en el lugar correcto.
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They didn't put the pressure cooker in the right place.
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Hice esta cobija para usted.
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I made this blanket for you.
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Hiciste la cama?
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Did you make the bed?
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Ella hizo la casa esta manana.
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She did the housework this morning.
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Hicimos tarea anoche.
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We did homework last night.
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Que hicieron ustedes ayer?
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What did y'all do yesterday?
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Estuve muy feliz a Familia Mayan en Noviembre.
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I was very happy at Mayan Families in November.
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Estuviste cansado ayer?
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Were you tired yesterday?
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Ella estuvo infeliz el ano pasado.
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She was unhappy last year.
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Mi mama y yo estuvimos en Panajachel en Febrero.
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My mom and I were in Panajachel in February.
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Ellos no estuvieron en la officina ayer.
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They were not in the office yesterday.
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No pude quedar en Guatemala para todo el ano.
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I wasn't able to stay in Guatemala for the whole year.
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Pudiste comprar suficiente comida?
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Were you able to buy enough food?
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La madre no pudo comprar suficiente zapatos para sus ninos.
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The mother wasn't able to buy enough shoes for her children.
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No pudimos obtener suficiente donaciones para un pastel.
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We weren't able to obtain enough donations for a cake.
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Pudieron venir a la fiesta.
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They were able to come to the party.
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No dije eso.
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I didn't say that.
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Que dijiste?
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What did you say?
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El no me dijo nada anoche.
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He said nothing to me last night.
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Le dijimos "no" a la policia.
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We said "no" to the police.
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Dijeron que no querian ir.
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They said that they didn't want to go.
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