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aubergine
berenjena - /ˈəʊbəʒiːn/ - You need an aubergine for this pasta dish.
avocado
aguacate - /ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ - I like to put avocado in salad.
baked
al horno - /beɪkt/ - I had a baked potato with tuna for my lunch.
beans
judías - /biːnz/ - These beans are overcooked.
beef
ternera - /biːf/ - We always eat roast beef on Sundays.
beetroot
remolacha - /ˈbiːtruːt/ - I always put beetroot in my salads.
boiled
cocido - /bɔɪld/ - I like to have boiled eggs for breakfast.
cabbage
col - /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ - I don’t like the taste of cabbage .
cherries
cerezas - /ˈtʃeriːz/ - Cherries are really delicious.
chicken
pollo - /ˈtʃɪkɪn/ - Chicken is a low-fat meat.
courgette
calabacín - /kɔːˈʒet/ - I used a courgette in this recipe.
crab
cangrejo - /kræb/ - Can I have a crab sandwich, please?
cucumber
pepino - /ˈkjuːkʌmbə/ - I don’t like the taste of cucumber .
duck
pato - /dʌk/ - I love duck with orange sauce.
egg
huevo - /eɡ/ - I had a fried egg for breakfast.
fish
pescado - /fɪʃ/ - I love oily fish like salmon.
fried
frito - /fraɪd/ - Fried bread is too oily for me.
fruit
fruta - /fruːt/ - You should eat some fresh fruit every day.
grapes
uvas - /ɡreɪps/ - Do you prefer red or green grapes ?
grilled
a la parrilla - /ɡrɪld/ - I would like the grilled steak, please.
lamb
cordero - /læm/ - I always order a lamb curry at that Indian restaurant.
lemon
limón - /ˈlemən/ - I always like to have some lemon with my fish.
lobster
langosta - /ˈlɒbstə(r)/ - I love fresh lobster when I go to the beach.
mango
mango - /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ - Is there any mango in this fruit salad?
meat
carne - /miːt/ - My sister doesn’t eat meat because she’s a vegetarian.
melon
melón - /ˈmelən/ - This melon isn’t sweet enough.
mussels
mejillones - /ˈmʌslz/ - We had some delicious mussels and chips in Belgium.
peach
melocotón - /piːtʃ/ - I would like a peach for dessert, please.
pear
pera - /peə(r)/ - Would you like a pear or an apple?
pepper
pimiento - /ˈpepə(r)/ - We need one red pepper and one onion.
pork
cerdo - /pɔːk/ - Many people do not eat pork in Morocco.
potatoes
patatas - /pəˈteɪtəʊz/ - We had baked potatoes for lunch.
prawns
gambas - /prɔːnz/ - We had prawns with lemon juice and garlic.
raspberries
frambuesas - /ˈræzbəriːz/ - We had raspberries and ice cream.
roast
asado - /rəʊst/ - We always have roast potatoes on Sundays.
salmon
salmón - /ˈsæmən/ - Oily fish like salmon is very good for you.
seafood
marisco - /ˈsiːfuːd/ - My mum loves seafood , especially prawns and mussels.
squid
calamar - /skwɪd/ - I ordered fried squid for my starter.
steamed
al vapor - /stiːmd/ - Steamed vegetables are very healthy.
tuna
atún - /ˈtjuːnə/ - I made a tuna salad for my dinner.
vegetable
verdura - /ˈvedʒtəbl/ - Is an avocado a fruit or a vegetable ?
affectionate
cariñoso - /əˈfekʃənət/ - Dogs are friendly and affectionate pets.
ambitious
ambicioso - /æmˈbɪʃəs/ - Paul is ambitious and studies very hard at school.
anxious
preocupado - /ˈæŋkʃəs/ - My sister is very anxious and is always stressed.
bossy
mandón - /ˈbɒsi:/ - My husband is bossy and often tells me what to do.
charming
encantador - /ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/ - Nicola’s new boyfriend is charming and friendly.
competitive
competitivo - /kəmˈpetətɪv/ - I don’t like playing football with Jason – he’s too competitive !
dishonest
deshonesto - /dɪsˈɒnɪst/ - I think Jenny is being dishonest about her past.
disorganized
desorganizado - /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ - Our secretary is disorganized and always forgets things.
friendly
amable - /ˈfrendli:/ - Our new neighbour is really friendly .
honest
honrado - /ˈɒnɪst/ - Wendy is honest – she always tells the truth.
imaginative
imaginativo - /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/ - My daughter is really imaginative and is always writing stories.
immature
inmaduro - /ˌɪməˈtjʊə(r)/ - He’s nearly 26 now, but he’s still immature .
impatient
impaciente - /ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/ - Megan always wants things right now – she’s so impatient .
independent
independiente - /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/ - Karen lives on her own because she likes to be independent .
insecure
inseguro - /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə(r)/ - Stuart is insecure about the way he looks.
insensitive
insensible - /ɪnˈsensətɪv/ - She asked him about his divorce which I think was insensitive .
irresponsible
irresponsable - /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/ - I don’t want you to go out with Vanessa tonight – she’s irresponsible .
kind
amable - /kaɪnd/ - My wife is kind – she’s always doing things for other people.
mature
maduro - /məˈtʃʊə(r)/ - She’s only 12, but she’s mature for her age.
moody
de humor cambiante - /ˈmuːdi:/ - Our teenage son is always moody and bad-tempered.
organized
organizado - /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ - Our administrator is really organized .
patient
paciente - /ˈpeɪʃnt/ - You need to be patient if you want to be a driving instructor.
rebellious
rebelde - /rɪˈbeljəs/ - Julie is rebellious and never does what her parents tell her to do.
reliable
de confianza - /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ - Ken is not very reliable – he’s always late.
responsible
responsable - /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ - Our son is responsible and hard-working.
self-confident
seguro de sí mismo - /ˌself ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ - She’s a self-confident and sociable child.
selfish
egoísta - /ˈselfɪʃ/ - Jane is selfish and only ever thinks of herself.
sensible
sensato - /ˈsensəbl/ - Our teenage daughter is sensible so we can trust her.
sensitive
sensible - /ˈsensətɪv/ - Helen is always crying – she’s really sensitive .
sociable
sociable - /ˈsəʊʃəbl/ - Jack’s sociable and has lots of friends.
spoilt
malcriado - /spɔɪlt/ - Rachel is so spoilt – her parents are always giving her money.
stubborn
terco - /ˈstʌbən/ - My dad is stubborn and never changes his mind.
sympathetic
compasivo - /sɪmpəˈθetɪk/ - My friends were sympathetic when I fell off my bike.
tidy
ordenado - /ˈtaɪdi/ - Harry is tidy so his house always looks great.
unambitious
poco ambicioso - /ʌnæmˈbɪʃəs/ - I was unambitious when I was young so I didn’t study much.
unfriendly
antipático - /ʌnˈfrendli/ - I met our new boss this morning and he was unfriendly .
unimaginative
poco imaginativo - /ʌnɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/ - The children’s story was boring and unimaginative .
unkind
cruel - /ʌnˈkaɪnd/ - Don’t be unkind to your poor brother.
unreliable
poco fiable - /ʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/ - I’m not going to ask Colin for help because he is unreliable .
unselfish
egoísta - /ʌnˈselfɪʃ/ - Adam is unselfish and always thinks of others.
unsociable
poco sociable - /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/ - Chris never comes out with us – he’s unsociable .
untidy
desordenado - /ʌnˈtaɪdi/ - Jim is very untidy – his bedroom is a mess.
cake
pastel - /keɪk/ - Would you like some cake? It's my birthday.
cookie
galleta - /ˈkʊki/ - I just baked some cookies . They taste amazing.
fresh
fresco - /freʃ/ - Do you like eating fresh fruit?
frozen
congelado - /ˈfrəʊzn/ - Have we got any frozen vegetables?
fruit salad
ensalada de fruta - /ˌfruːt ˈsæləd/ - Is there any mango in this fruit salad ?
hot
picante - /hɒt/ - I love really hot food with lots of pepper.
low-fat
bajo en grasa - /ləʊ fæt/ - Please buy me some low-fat yogurts.
onions
cebollas - /ˈʌnjənz/ - I need some carrots and onions to make this soup.
pasta
pasta - /ˈpæstə/ - I am going to cook pasta with a tomato sauce.
pear
pera - /peə/ - Would you like a pear or an apple?
raw
crudo - /rɔː/ - The chicken is raw . It will take twenty minutes to cook.
spicy
picante - /ˈspaɪsi/ - Do you enjoy spicy food? I like to use peppers.
tinned
en lata - /tɪnd/ - Can you buy me some tinned tomatoes for the sauce?
tomato
tomate - /təˈmɑːtəʊ/ - It's a cheese and tomato sandwich.
How fantastic!
¡Es fantástico! - /haʊ fænˈtæstɪk/ - I won the competition! ~ How fantastic!
I don't believe it.
No puedo creerlo. - /aɪ dəʊnt bɪˈliːv ɪt/ - I don't believe it ! I forgot your present, I'm sorry.
Never mind.
No importa. - /ˈnevə maɪnd/ - I can't come to your party, sorry. ~ Never mind. It's OK.
Oh no!
¡Oh no! - /əʊ nəʊ/ - Oh no! I can't find my phone.
Really?
¿De verdad? - /ˈriːəli:/ - I'm a journalist. ~ Really? I didn't know that.
That's great news!
¡Una noticia estupenda! - /ðæts ɡreɪt njuːz/ - Mark and Allie are getting married. ~ That's great news !
What a great idea!
¡Qué gran idea! - /wɒt ə ɡreɪt aɪˈdɪə/ - We're all hungry. Let's get pizza. ~ What a great idea!
What a pity.
¡Qué pena! - /wɒt ə ˈpɪti/ - It's too cold to go swimming. What a pity . I wanted to swim.
You're kidding.
Estás de broma. - /jɔː kɪdɪŋ/ - I've lost our plane tickets! ~ Oh no. You're kidding !
Go ahead.
Adelante. - /ɡəʊ əˈhed/ - Can I sit here? Of course, go ahead .
He's a really nice guy.
Es un chico estupendo. - /hiːz ə ˈriːəli naɪs ɡaɪ/ - He's a really nice guy. We go to college together.
How do you see…
¿Cómo ves…? - /haʊ duː juː siː/ - How do you see your future? ~ I plan to go to university.
How incredible!
¡Es increíble! - /haʊ ɪnˈkredəbl/ - We won a holiday in Paris! How incredible !
I mean…
Quiero decir que… - /aɪ miːn/ - I'm ok at cooking. I mean , I can cook several meals.
Not really.
La verdad es que no. - /nɒt ˈriːəli:/ - Do you like fruit? Not really . I like apples, but nothing else.
That's because
Eso es porque - /ðæts bɪˈkɒz/ - This is really spicy! ~ That's because you added the peppers.
Things like that.
Cosas así. - /θɪŋz laɪk ðæt/ - I like dancing, listening to music and things like that.
allergic
alérgico - /əˈlɜːdʒɪk/ - I'm allergic to seafood. I must not eat it.
cheer yourself up
animarse - /tʃɪə jɔːˈself ʌp/ - Do you like any food to cheer yourself up when you're sad?
filling
relleno - /fɪlɪŋ/ - What's the filling in these sandwiches? ~ Tuna.
generous
generoso - /ˈdʒenərəs/ - She's so generous . She lent me all her exam notes.
intolerant
intolerante - /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/ - I'm intolerant of pepper. I don't feel well if I eat it.
miss
echar de menos - /mɪs/ - Is there any food you miss when you're away from home?
ready-made
preparado - /ˈredi meɪd/ - I have no time, so I will have a ready-made dinner.
rebellious
rebelde - /rɪˈbeljəs/ - He's quite rebellious . He wants to be different to us.
takeaway
para llevar - /ˈteɪkəweɪ/ - Shall we get a takeaway pizza? I'm really hungry.
talkative
hablador - /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ - Josh is so talkative . He talks all the time to people.
topping
cobertura - /tɒpɪŋ/ - Let's put fruit on the cake as a topping.
afford
permitirse - /əˈfɔːd/ - I can’t afford to go on holiday this year.
bill
factura - /bɪl/ - The electricity bill came through the post today.
borrow
pedir prestado - /ˈbɒrəʊ/ - Can I borrow some money, please?
budget
presupuesto - /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ - I have £150 in my budget for food this month.
charge
cobrar - /tʃɑːdʒ/ - How much do you charge for a haircut?
contactless payment
pago sin contacto - /ˈkɒntæktləs ˈpeɪmənt/ - Do you take contactless payment here?
cost
costar - /kɒst/ - These shoes cost £70.
earn
ganar - /ɜːn/ - How much do doctors earn in your country?
inherit
heredar - /ɪnˈherɪt/ - She will inherit a lot of money when her parents die.
insurance
seguro - /ɪnˈʃɔːrəns/ - Do you need insurance for your laptop?
invest
invertir - /ɪnˈvest/ - You should invest some money in the stock market.
lend
prestar - /lend/ - Can you lend me £30 until tomorrow?
live off
vivir de - /lɪv ɒf/ - I have to live off my parents while I’m at university.
live on
para vivir - /lɪv ɒn/ - If I lose my job, I’ll have no money to live on .
loan
préstamo - /ləʊn/ - I need a loan from the bank to start my own business.
mortgage
hipoteca - /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/ - The bank gave me a mortgage so that I could buy a house.
note
billete - /nəʊt/ - I left a £20 note on my desk.
owe
deber - /əʊ/ - You owe me £10.
pay
pagar - /peɪ/ - Let me pay for coffee. It's my turn.
pay back
devolver - /ˈpeɪ bæk/ - I pay back £50 of the loan to the bank every month.
raise
recaudar - /reɪz/ - How much money did you raise for the school?
salary
salario - /ˈsæləri/ - Lawyers get a good salary .
save
ahorrar - /seɪv/ - I try to save some money every month.
spend
gastar - /spend/ - How much you do spend on snacks each week?
take out
sacar - /ˈteɪk aʊt/ - I never take out more than £50 at a cash machine.
tax
impuestos - /tæks/ - How much tax do you have to pay every month?
waste
malgastar - /weɪst/ - Don’t waste your money on things you don’t need.
worth
valer - /wɜːθ/ - How much is your house worth ?
beauty treatment
tratamiento de belleza - /ˈbjuːti ˈtriːtmənt/ - Do you like to try the latest beauty treatments ?
cash machine
cajero automático - /kæʃ məˈʃiːn/ - Where's the nearest cash machine , please?
cleaning product
producto de limpieza - /ˈkliːnɪŋ ˈprɒdʌkt/ - What cleaning products do you use in your kitchen?
cycling trip
ir en bicicleta - /ˈsaɪklɪŋ trɪp/ - We're going on a cycling trip to Wales in July.
electricity bill
factura de la electricidad - /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti bɪl/ - I turn off lights to save money on our electricity bill .
olive oil
aceite de oliva - /ˈɒlɪv ɔɪl/ - Just add olive oil to your salad.
tap water
agua del grifo - /tæp ˈwɔːtə(r)/ - Anything to drink? ~ Just tap water , please.
amazed
asombrado - /əˈmeɪzd/ - Alex was amazed at the size of the university.
boiling
hervir - /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ - Be careful! This water is boiling .
delighted
encantado - /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ - I'm delighted to see everyone here. It's wonderful!
enormous
enorme - /ɪˈnɔːməs/ - The city is enormous . It's one of the biggest in the world.
exhausted
exhausto - /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ - We're exhausted . We've been walking around all day.
fascinating
fascinante - /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/ - I like to study modern history. I think it's fascinating .
filthy
muy sucio - /ˈfɪlθi/ - I'm filthy after working in the garden. I'll take a shower.
freezing
congelarse - /ˈfriːzɪŋ/ - You look cold. ~ Yes, I'm freezing !
furious
furioso - /ˈfjʊəriəs/ - Jessica was furious when her sister borrowed her jacket.
hilarious
divertidísimo - /hɪˈleəriəs/ - This TV series is hilarious . We couldn't stop laughing.
huge
enorme - /hjuːdʒ/ - Their house is big, isn't it? ~ Yes, it's huge .
positive
seguro - /ˈpɒzətɪv/ - Are you sure you locked the door? ~ Yes, I'm positive .
starving
morirse de hambre - /stɑːvɪŋ/ - Do you want some lunch? ~ Yes, I'm starving .
terrified
aterrorizado - /ˈterɪfaɪd/ - Nina is terrified of snakes.
tiny
minúsculo - /ˈtaɪni/ - Michael comes from a tiny village in the mountains.
scam
estafa - /skæm/ - I think this email is a scam . They want my money.
car crash
accidente de tráfico - /kɑː(r) kræʃ/ - I broke my leg in a car crash last month.
coach
autocar - /kəʊtʃ/ - We went on a coach to France.
cycle lane
carril bici - /ˈsaɪkl leɪn/ - It’s safer to use a cycle lane when you’re on your bike.
end up
acabar - /end ʌp/ - Check you know the address or you will end up going to the wrong place.
ferry
ferry - /ˈferi:/ - Get the ferry across the river. It has a nice view.
lorry
camión - /ˈlɒri:/ - You need extra training to drive a lorry .
motorbike
motocicleta - /ˈməʊtəbaɪk/ - Do you like my new motorbike ? It's really fast.
motorway
autovía - /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ - The speed limit is 70 miles per hour on the motorway in the UK.
parking fine
multa de aparcamiento - /pɑːkɪŋ faɪn/ - Will I get a parking fine if I stay here too long?
pedestrian zone
zona peatonal - /pəˈdestriən zəʊn/ - This is a pedestrian zone . You can't drive here.
petrol station
gasolinera - /ˈpetrəl steɪʃn/ - I stopped at a petrol station to fill up the car.
pick up
recoger - /ˈpɪk ʌp/ - Can you pick me up from the station, please?
roadworks
obras - /ˈrəʊdwɜːks/ - Roadworks are starting on this road next week so traffic will be bad.
run out
agotarse - /rʌn aʊt/ - What will we do if we run out of petrol?
rush hour
hora punta - /ˈrʌʃ aʊə(r)/ - The traffic is always bad in rush hour .
scooter
scooter - /ˈskuːtə(r)/ - My daughter uses her scooter to get to work.
seat belt
cinturón de seguridad - /ˈsiːt ˌbelt/ - You must wear a seat belt in cars in this country.
set off
marcharse - /set ɒf/ - We set off early to avoid the traffic.
speed camera
radar - /ˈspiːd ˌkæmərə/ - There’s a speed camera over there so don’t drive too fast.
speed limit
límite de velocidad - /ˈspiːd lɪmɪt/ - What’s the speed limit on this road?
taxi rank
parada de taxis - /ˈtæksi rænk/ - There’s a taxi rank outside the station.
traffic jam
atasco - /ˈtræfɪk ˌdʒæm/ - Sorry I’m late – there was a terrible traffic jam .
traffic lights
semáforo - /ˈtræfɪk laɪts/ - Turn right after the traffic lights .
tram
tranvía - /træm/ - I go to work by tram .
Underground
Metro - /ˈʌndəɡraʊnd/ - I use the London Underground every day.
van
furgoneta - /væn/ - My uncle is a builder and he has his own van .
watch / look out!
tener cuidado/¡cuidado! - /wɒtʃ aʊt / lʊk aʊt/ - Look out! ! You’re going to crash!
zebra crossing
paso de cebra - /ˌzebrə ˈkrɒsɪŋ/ - It’s safest to cross the road at the zebra crossing .
afraid of
dar miedo (algo) - /əˈfreɪd ɒv/ - I’m afraid of spiders.
angry with
enfadado con - /ˈæŋɡri: wɪð/ - Are you still angry with me?
apologize to
disculparse por - /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz tə/ - You should apologize to your sister for breaking her hairdryer.
argue with
discutir con - /ˈɑːɡjuː wɪð/ - I always argue with my parents about when I have to be home.
arrive at
llegar a - /əˈraɪv æt/ - We arrive at Heathrow at 10.30 a.m.
arrive in
llegar a - /əˈraɪv ɪn/ - What time do you arrive in London?
ask for
pedir - /ɑːsk fɔː/ - I want to ask for some help with my homework.
believe in
creer en - /bɪˈliːv ɪn/ - Do you believe in ghosts?
belong to
pertenecer a - /bɪˈlɒŋ tə/ - Who does this jacket belong to ?
choose between
elegir entre - /tʃuːz bɪˈtwiːn/ - You have to choose between these two dresses.
close to
cerca de - /kləʊs tu:/ - I’m very close to my mum and we speak on the phone every day.
depend on
depender de - /dɪˈpend ɒn/ - I might go to university – it will depend on my exam results.
different from
diferente de - /ˈdɪfrənt frɒm/ - This house is very different from your last one.
dream about
soñar con - /driːm əˈbaʊt/ - Do you often dream about work?
excited about
emocionado por - /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd əˈbaʊt/ - Are you excited about your holiday?
famous for
famoso por - /ˈfeɪməs fɔː/ - What’s your hometown famous for ?
fed up with
harto de - /fed ʌp wɪð/ - I’m fed up with tidying away your clothes all the time.
fond of
aficionado a - /fɒnd ɒv/ - I’m fond of my niece – she’s so sweet.
frightened of
temeroso de - /ˈfraɪtnd ɒv/ - Are you frightened of heights?
good at
bueno en - /ɡʊd æt/ - I’m good at maths but I’m useless at history.
good for
bueno para - /ɡʊd fɔː/ - Doing some exercise every day is good for you.
interested in
interesado en - /ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn/ - I’m interested in history.
keen on
entusiasta de - /kiːn ɒn/ - I’m keen on football so I watch it most weekends.
kind to
amable con - /kaɪnd tu:/ - Please be kind to your little brother.
laugh at
reírse de - /lɑːf æt/ - Don’t laugh at me if I make a mistake.
look forward to
estar deseando - /lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tu:/ - I look forward to seeing you next week.
married to
casarse con - /ˈmæri:d tu:/ - How long have you been married to your wife?
pay for
pagar por - /peɪ fɔː/ - How much did you pay for that car?
pleased with
contento con - /pliːzd wɪð/ - I'm very pleased with your work.
proud of
orgulloso de - /praʊd ɒv/ - I’m really proud of my nephew as he’s now a doctor.
remind (sb) of
recordarle (algo) a (alguien) - /rɪˈmaɪnd ɒv/ - This song reminds me of my holiday.
rude to
grosero con - /ruːd tu:/ - Don’t be rude to your father!
scared of
asustarse de - /skeəd ɒv/ - I’m scared of the dark.
spend money on
gastar dinero en - /spend ˈmʌni ɒn/ - I like to spend money on good quality food.
talk about
hablar de - /tɔːk əˈbaʊt/ - I must talk to you about our project.
talk to
hablar a - /tɔːk tuː/ - Can you talk to your brother about borrowing his car?
tired of
cansado de - /ˈtaɪəd ɒv/ - I’m tired of working – I need to have a rest.
worried about
preocupado por - /ˈwʌri:d əˈbaʊt/ - I’m worried about Jody – she seems really depressed.
Don't you agree?
¿No crees? - /dəʊnt juː əˈɡriː/ - I think New Yorkers are friendly. Don't you agree ?
I agree
Estoy de acuerdo - /aɪ əˈɡriː/ - I agree that it's an amazing city.
I don't think that's right.
No creo que sea así. - /aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk ðæts raɪt/ - I don't think that's right . I can't agree with you.
If you ask me, …
Si quieres saber mi opinión, … - /ɪf juː ɑːsk miː/ - If you ask me , the best view in London is by Big Ben.
in my opinion
en mi opinión - /ɪn maɪ əˈpɪnjən/ - In my opinion , you should go on the London Eye first.
Oh, sure, …
Oh, claro que sí, … - /əʊ ʃɔː/ - Oh, sure , people think it's big, but it's not the biggest city.
Personally
Personalmente - /ˈpɜːsənəli/ - Personally , I like visiting it. We go here on holiday a lot.
To be honest
Si he de ser sincero - /tu: biː ˈɒnɪst/ - To be honest , I don't know the city very well.
What do you think?
¿Qué opinas? - /wɒt duː juː θɪŋk/ - What do you think ? Which is your favourite city?
Come back.
Volver. - /kʌm bæk/ - Our taxi's come back to return your phone!
Did you mean
¿Querías decir - /dɪd juː miːn/ - Did you mean what you said about living in New York?
It's just that
Es solo que - /ɪts dʒʌst ðæt/ - It's just that you seemed a bit tired of the city.
kind of
amable de (mi/tu/su/nuestra/vuestra) parte - /kaɪnd ɒv/ - That was so kind of him. That's really nice.
Oh, hang on a minute.
Oh, aguarda un minuto. - /əʊ hæŋ ɒn ə ˈmɪnɪt/ - Oh, hang on a minute . I didn't say that.
ahead of
por delante de - /əˈhed ɒv/ - She stayed ahead of the other runner for the whole race.
argue
discutir - /ˈɑːɡjuː/ - Scientists argue that our sense of humour has a purpose.
crash into
chocar con - /kræʃ ˈɪntuː/ - Be careful not to crash into that car in front!
discover
descubrir - /dɪˈskʌvə/ - Scientists discovered a gene that helps us communicate.
find
encontrar - /faɪnd/ - An academic study found some interesting differences.
generally
generalmente - /ˈdʒenrəli/ - I generally drink tea in the mornings.
get stuck
quedarse atrapado - /ɡet stʌk/ - Do you often get stuck in traffic in the morning?
get worse
empeorar - /ɡet wɜːs/ - The traffic's getting worse ! We're going to be late.
in general
en general - /ɪn ˈdʒenrəl/ - In general, the traffic is bad between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.
likely
probable - /ˈlaɪkli:/ - That makes it more likely you will lose control of the car.
on the whole
en general - /ɒn ðə həʊl/ - On the whole , I think the speed limits are sensible.
prove
demostrar - /pruːv/ - A new study proves that their argument is correct.
show
mostrar - /ʃəʊ/ - The research shows that multitasking doesn't always work.
tend
tender - /tend/ - People tend to get distracted when they drive and talk.
turn around
dar la vuelta - /tɜːn əˈraʊnd/ - We're going the wrong way. We have to turn around .
turn out
resultar - /tɜːn aʊt/ - It turns out that the cliché is true.
turn red
ponerse en rojo - /tɜːn red/ - The traffic lights will turn red very soon. Please stop.
usually
normalmente - /ˈjuːʒuəli:/ - I usually get to work by 8.30 a.m.
call back
devolver una llamada - /kɔːl bæk/ - I can't talk now. I'll call you back .
cut off
cortarse - /kʌt ɒf/ - I was cut off when the train went into a tunnel.
dialling
marcar - /ˈdaɪəlɪŋ/ - I'm just dialling the number now.
engaged
ocupado - /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ - The line is engaged . Do you want to hold?
go off
salir disparado - /ɡəʊ ɒf/ - His phone went off in the middle of the concert.
hang up
colgar - /hæŋ ʌp/ - I couldn't wait any more so I hung up .
leave a message
dejar un mensaje - /liːv ə ˈmesɪdʒ/ - Can you leave a message on my voicemail?
messaging
enviar mensajes - /ˈmesɪdʒɪŋ/ - I'm messaging my friend. We're arranging our plans.
monthly contract
contrato mensual - /ˈmʌnθli kənˈtrækt/ - Do you have a monthly contract on your phone?
pay as you go
pago sobre la marcha - /peɪ æz juː ɡəʊ/ - I rarely use this phone. I have a pay as you go contract.
phone network
red telefónica - /fəʊn ˈnetwɜːk/ - Which phone network are you on?
put on hold
poner en espera - /pʊt ɒn həʊld/ - She's put me on hold while she finds out the answer.
ringtone
tono de llamada - /ˈrɪŋtəʊn/ - Do you have a special ringtone on your phone?
send a text message
enviar un SMS - /send ə tekst ˈmesɪdʒ/ - They sent me a text message with my appointment time.
swiping
pasar - /swaɪpɪŋ/ - I'm just swiping through my photos.
voicemail
buzón de voz - /ˈvɔɪsmeɪl/ - Can you leave a message on my voicemail ?
amazed
asombrado - /əˈmeɪzd/ - I was amazed by our son’s exam results.
amazing
asombroso - /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ - The view from our hotel room is amazing .
bored
aburrido - /bɔːd/ - I’m bored – let’s do something.
boring
aburrido - /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ - This film is really boring .
depressed
deprimido - /dɪˈprest/ - She was feeling depressed so she went to her doctor.
depressing
deprimente - /dɪˈpresɪŋ/ - I find winter depressing .
disappointed
decepcionado - /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ - My parents were disappointed with my exam results.
disappointing
decepcionante - /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ - My exam results were a bit disappointing .
embarrassed
avergonzado - /ɪmˈbærəst/ - I was embarrassed when I fell over in the town centre.
embarrassing
embarazoso - /ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/ - It was embarrassing when my dad danced at my party.
excited
emocionado - /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ - I was excited on the first day of the course.
exciting
interesante - /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ - The action film was really exciting .
frightened
aterrorizado - /ˈfraɪt(ə)nd/ - I was frightened when I heard that noise late at night.
frightening
aterrador - /ˈfraɪtnɪŋ/ - It’s frightening to walk through the woods at night.
frustrated
frustrante - /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/ - I’m frustrated by the wifi problems.
frustrating
frustrante - /frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/ - Using this website is frustrating .
tired
cansado - /ˈtaɪəd/ - I’m tired so I’m going to bed.
tiring
cansado - /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/ - I like going to the gym, but it's tiring .
appropriate
adecuado - /əˈprəʊpriət/ - It's not always appropriate to take photos without asking.
bad manners
malos modales - /bæd ˈmænəz/ - I think it's bad manners to leave chewing gum on the street.
busking
actuación en la calle - /ˈbʌskɪŋ/ - I usually give money to people busking on the streets.
decline
rechazar - /dɪˈklaɪn/ - It's rude to aggressively decline food from your hosts.
give permission
dar permiso - /ɡɪv pəˈmɪʃn/ - You should wait for people to give permission to begin.
high/ low note
nota alta/baja - /haɪ ləʊ nəʊt/ - Can you sing a very high or very low note ?
inappropriate
inadecuado - /ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət/ - I think that was inappropriate . You shouldn't do it again.
inconsiderate
desconsiderado - /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/ - It's inconsiderate to take up extra space when it's crowded.
monopolize
monopolizar - /məˈnɒpəlaɪz/ - Don't monopolize the conversation. Let everyone speak.
musical instruments
instrumentos musicales - /ˈmjuːzɪkl ˈɪnstrəmənts/ - Which musical instruments do you like?
octave
octava - /ˈɒktɪv/ - How many octaves can you play on a piano?
rude
maleducado - /ruːd/ - I think that's rude . You should apologise.
selfish
egoísta - /ˈselfɪʃ/ - It's selfish to do that. Remember to help other people.
tune
melodía - /tjuːn/ - Do you like this tune ? ~ It sounds great
beat
derrotar - /biːt/ - Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-0.
captain
capitán - /ˈkæptɪn/ - Which player is the captain of your team?
circuit
circuito - /ˈsɜːkɪt/ - There is a Formula 1 circuit in Bahrain.
coach
autocar - /kəʊtʃ/ - My dad is a tennis coach .
course
campo - /kɔːs/ - We went round the 18-hole golf course together.
court
pista - /kɔːt/ - There’s a tennis court in our local park.
draw
empatar - /drɔː/ - We don’t want to draw – we want to win the match.
fan
forofo - /fæn/ - I’m a Manchester United fan .
get fit
ponerse en forma - /ɡet fɪt/ - I want to lose weight and get fit before my wedding.
get injured
lesionarse - /ɡet ˈɪndʒəd/ - Try not to get injured in the football match.
kick
dar una patada a - /kɪk/ - You have to kick the ball and run.
knock out
eliminar - /ˈnɒkaʊt/ - Do you think we can knock out their team from the competition?
lose
perder - /luːz/ - They accept money to lose matches.
pitch
campo - /pɪtʃ/ - The football pitch was very muddy.
player
jugador - /ˈpleɪə(r)/ - Who is the best player in your team?
pool
piscina - /puːl/ - I dived into the pool .
referee
árbitro - /ˌrefəˈriː/ - The referee blew his whistle.
score
marcar - /skɔː/ - They scored three goals!
send off
expulsar - /ˈsend ɒf/ - I think the referee should send off that player.
slope
pista - /sləʊp/ - We went really fast down the ski slope .
spectator
espectador - /spekˈteɪtə(r)/ - I was a spectator at the Wimbledon final this year.
sports hall
pabellón deportivo - /spɔːts hɔːl/ - You can play basketball in the sports hall .
stadium
estadio - /ˈsteɪdiəm/ - They built a new stadium for Arsenal a few years ago.
team
equipo - /tiːm/ - There are 11 players in a football team .
throw
lanzar - /θrəʊ/ - Throw the ball to me, quickly!
track
circuito - /træk/ - I ran twice around the race track .
train
tren - /treɪn/ - How many hours do you train for every day?
warm up
calentar - /ˈwɔːm ʌp/ - It’s important to warm up before you do exercise.
win
ganar - /wɪn/ - I really want to win this competition.
work out
entrenar - /ˈwɜːk aʊt/ - I like to work out at the gym three times a week.
become friends
hacerse amigos - /bɪˈkʌm frendz/ - When did you first become friends ?
be together
estar juntos - /bi təˈɡeðə(r)/ - I want us to be together forever.
break up
romper - /ˈbreɪk ʌp/ - I find it hard to break up with someone.
classmate
compañero de clase - /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/ - He’s a classmate of mine – we take maths together.
close friend
íntimo amigo - /kləʊs frend/ - Nina is a close friend of mine.
colleague
compañero - /ˈkɒliːɡ/ - James is a work colleague .
couple
pareja - /ˈkʌpl/ - How long have you and Wendy been a couple ?
ex
ex - /eks/ - I had a text message from my ex yesterday.
fancy
gustar - /ˈfænsi:/ - Do you fancy anyone in your drama class?
fiancé
prometido - /fiːɒnseɪ/ - This is James. He's Helen's fiancé .
fiancée
prometida - /fiˈɒnseɪ/ - This is my fiancée , Heather.
flatmate
compañero de piso - /ˈflætmeɪt/ - Kevin is my flatmate .
get in touch
ponerse en contacto - /ɡet ɪn tʌtʃ/ - Please get in touch when you are next in town.
get married
casarse - /ɡet ˈmæri:d/ - I’d like to get married before I’m 30.
get on
llevarse - /ɡet ɒn/ - Do you get on with your parents or do they annoy you?
get to know
llegar a conocer - /ɡet tə nəʊ/ - I want to get to know you.
go out together
salir juntos - /ɡəʊ aʊt təˈɡeðə(r)/ - How long did you and Nick go out together ?
have something in common
tener algo en común - /həv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn ˈkɒmən/ - You need to have something in common with your partner.
lose touch
perder el contacto - /luːz tʌtʃ/ - Don’t lose touch – let’s exchange numbers before you move.
meet
conocer - /miːt/ - I find it quite difficult to meet new people.
partner
pareja - /ˈpɑːtnə(r)/ - I live in a small house with my partner .
propose
proponer matrimonio - /prəˈpəʊz/ - I want to propose to my girlfriend tonight.
Can you…
¿Puedes…? - /kæn juː/ - Can you pass me the sugar, please?
Could you do me a big favour?
¿Podrías hacerme un enorme favor? - /kʊd juː duː miː ə bɪɡ ˈfeɪvə/ - Could you do me a big favour ? I need your help.
Do you mind…
¿Te importa...? - /duː juː maɪnd/ - Do you mind if we meet an hour earlier?
Is it OK if…
¿Te parece bien que…? - /ɪz ɪt əʊˈkeɪ ɪf/ - Is it OK if we go to the London Eye first?
No problem.
No hay problema. - /nəʊ ˈprɒbləm/ - Thanks for your help! ~ No problem .
Not at all.
Para nada. - /nɒt æt ɔːl/ - That's very kind of you. ~ Not at all , I enjoyed helping.
Of course not.
Por supuesto que no. - /ɒv kɔːs nɒt/ - Do you mind if we eat later? ~ Of course not .
Sure.
Claro que sí. - /ʃɔː/ - Shall we go to sightseeing later? ~ Sure .
Would you mind…
¿Te importaría…? - /wʊd juː maɪnd/ - Would you mind giving me a lift to the station?
How come…
¿Cómo es que…? - /haʊ kʌm/ - How come I haven't heard about this yet?
If you don't mind.
Si no te importa. - /ɪf juː dəʊnt maɪnd/ - If you don't mind , I won't join you today.
It's great to see you, mate.
Me alegro de verte, tío. - /ɪts ɡreɪt tə siː juː meɪt/ - It's great to see you, mate . ~ You too!
Just like the old days.
Igual que en los viejos tiempos. - /dʒʌst laɪk ðə əʊld deɪz/ - Just like the old days . ~ Yes, it's just like school.
No way.
No puede ser. - /nəʊ weɪ/ - I'm moving to a new country. ~ No way !
We've got lots to talk about.
Tenemos mucho de lo que hablar. - /wiːv ɡɒt lɒts tə tɔːk əˈbaʊt/ - We've got lots to talk about . Let's get coffee.
Another reason is
Otro motivo es - /əˈnʌðə ˈriːzn ɪz/ - Another reason is that it was important for my job.
because
porque - /bɪˈkɒz/ - I moved to Oxford because I like the city.
For example,
Por ejemplo, - /fɔː ɪɡˈzæmpl/ - There are lots of things to see. For example , Big Ben.
For instance,
Por ejemplo, - /fɔː ˈɪnstəns/ - There is a lot to do. For instance , sightseeing.
friendship
amistad - /ˈfrendʃɪp/ - This is a film about how important friendship is.
How amazing!
¡Es asombroso! - /haʊ əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ - We already know each other. ~ How amazing !
I'm going to talk about…
Voy a hablar sobre… - /aɪm ˈɡəʊɪŋ tə tɔːk əˈbaʊt/ - I'm going to talk about my career plans.
I'm going to tell you about a time when…
Os voy a hablar de una vez que… - /aɪm ˈɡəʊɪŋ tə tel juː əˈbaʊt ə taɪm wen/ - I'm going to tell you about a time when I was on holiday.
I think the main reason is
Creo que el principal motivo es - /aɪ θɪŋk ðə meɪnˈriːzn ɪz/ - I think the main reason is that my family are here.
leadership
liderazgo - /ˈliːdəʃɪp/ - You can learn leadership skills.
membership
afiliación - /ˈmembəʃɪp/ - The group's membership grew by 300 this year.
partnership
asociación - /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/ - We trained for our tennis match in partnership.
Really?
¿De verdad? - /ˈriːəli:/ - I used to go to college with him. ~ Really ?
relationship
relación - /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/ - Do you have a good relationship with your classmates?
That sounds terrible
Suena terrible - /ðæt saʊndz ˈterəbl/ - I missed my flight! ~ That sounds terrible .
This happened a few years ago
Esto ocurrió hace algunos años - /ðɪs ˈhæpənd ə fjuː jɜːz əˈɡəʊ/ - This happened a few years ago . I was living in London…
What happened next?
¿Qué ocurrió después? - /wɒt ˈhæpənd nekst/ - We went on holiday together. ~ What happened next?
When I was younger,…
Cuando yo era más joven,… - /wen aɪ wɒz ˈjʌŋɡə(r)/ - When I was younger , I lived in Paris.
Wow!
¡Guau! - /waʊ/ - They won the match! ~ Wow ! I don't believe it.
action film
película de acción - /ˈækʃn fɪlm/ - Have you seen that new action film starring Tom Cruise?
animation
animación - /ˈænɪˈmeɪʃn/ - My children love the animation Peppa Pig.
audience
público - /ˈɔːdiəns/ - There weren’t many people in the audience .
based on
basado en - /beɪst ɒn/ - The film is based on a popular novel by Kathryn Stockett.
cast
reparto - /kɑːst/ - The film has a very small cast of only five actors.
comedy
comedia - /ˈkɒmədi/ - We saw a great comedy starring Ben Stiller last week.
direct
directo - /dəˈrekt/ - He’s an actor but now he wants to direct a film.
drama
drama - /ˈdrɑːmə/ - I watched an excellent drama that was set in France.
dub
doblar - /dʌb/ - They usually dub American movies into German.
extra
figurante - /ˈekstrə/ - I was an extra in the recent film about Robin Hood.
film on location
rodar en exteriores - /fɪlm ɒn ləʊˈkeɪʃn/ - We want to film on location in India.
historical film
película histórica - /hɪˈstɒrɪk(ə)l fɪlm/ - It was a historical film about the American Civil War.
horror film
película de terror - /ˈhɒrə(r) fɪlm/ - She was in a horror film about vampires.
musical
musical - /ˈmjuːzɪk(ə)l/ - We saw the musical Mamma Mia! in London.
play the part of
interpretar el papel de - /pleɪ ðə pɑːt ɒv/ - I want to play the part of Juliet in the new film of Romeo and Juliet.
plot
argumento - /plɒt/ - The plot of the film was very complicated.
review
reseña - /rɪˈvjuː/ - The film got a really bad review in the papers.
rom-com
comedia romántica - /rɒm kɒm/ - I don’t like action films. I prefer watching rom-coms .
scene
escena - /siːn/ - I love the scene where they meet. They act so well.
science fiction film
película de ciencia ficción - /ˈsaɪəns ˈfɪkʃn fɪlm/ - He loves that science fiction film about aliens coming to earth.
script
guión - /skrɪpt/ - The script was written by an experienced writer.
sequel
continuación - /ˈsiːkwəl/ - Will there be a sequel to this film?
set
situar - /set/ - They set the film in the Italian Alps.
shoot on location
rodar en exteriores - /ʃuːt ɒn ləʊˈkeɪʃn/ - They’re going to shoot on location in Mexico.
soundtrack
banda sonora - /ˈsaʊndtræk/ - I love the soundtrack to this film. The songs are amazing.
special effects
efectos especiales - /ˌspeʃl ɪˈfekts/ - They spent millions on the special effects in this dinosaur film.
star
estrella - /stɑː(r)/ - Keira Knightley is the star of the film.
subtitles
subtítulos - /ˈsʌbtaɪtlz/ - It’s a French film so it has English subtitles .
thriller
obra de suspense - /ˈθrɪlə(r)/ - He starred in a thriller about a political scandal in America.
trailer
tráiler - /ˈtreɪlə(r)/ - Have you seen the trailer ? I think the film will be good.
war film
película bélica - /wɔː fɪlm/ - We saw a war film set during the Vietnam war.
western
película del oeste - /ˈwestən/ - That actor was in a western recently and he was one of the good guys.
arms
brazos - /ɑːmz/ - He has really strong arms .
back
espalda - /bæk/ - I hurt my back in a horseriding accident.
bite
morder - /baɪt/ - Did that dog just bite you?
chin
barbilla - /tʃɪn/ - The ball hit him on the chin .
clap
aplaudir - /klæp/ - Clap your hands!
ears
orejas - /ɪəz/ - My dog has really big ears .
eyes
ojos - /aɪz/ - She has beautiful blue eyes .
face
cara - /feɪs/ - She has such a pretty face .
feet
pies - /fiːt/ - What size are your feet ?
fingers
dedos - /ˈfɪŋɡəz/ - You have lovely long fingers .
foot
pie - /fʊt/ - I broke my foot playing football.
hair
cabello - /heə(r)/ - I have long brown hair .
hands
manos - /hændz/ - Are your hands clean?
head
cabeza - /hed/ - I had a big head when I was a baby.
kick
dar una patada a - /kɪk/ - Kick the ball as far as you can.
knees
rodillas - /niːz/ - I get a lot of pain in my knees when I walk.
legs
piernas - /leɡz/ - That girl has really long legs .
lips
labios - /lɪps/ - He has really thin lips .
mouth
boca - /maʊθ/ - Keep your mouth closed when you’re eating.
neck
cuello - /nek/ - My neck hurts when I work on the computer for too long.
nod
asentir con la cabeza - /nɒd/ - Nod your head if you want to say yes.
nose
nariz - /nəʊz/ - I have a large nose just like my mother.
point
señalar - /pɔɪnt/ - Can you point at the person who stole your money?
shoulders
hombros - /ˈʃəʊldəz/ - My shoulders hurt from carrying that heavy bag.
smell
oler - /smel/ - I can smell garlic.
smile
sonreír - /smaɪl/ - She’ll smile at you if you smile at her.
stare
mirar fijamente - /steə(r)/ - Don’t stare at people – it’s rude.
stomach
estómago - /ˈstʌmək/ - My stomach hurts because I ate too much.
taste
probar - /teɪst/ - Taste this cake – it’s delicious.
teeth
dientes - /tiːθ/ - I brush my teeth twice a day.
throw
lanzar - /θrəʊ/ - Throw the ball back to Jason.
thumb
pulgar - /θʌm/ - I hurt my thumb when I was playing tennis.
toes
dedos de los pies - /təʊz/ - Can you fit your toes into those pointy shoes?
tongue
lengua - /tʌŋ/ - How far can you stick your tongue out?
tooth
diente - /tuːθ/ - I broke a tooth on a hard bread roll.
touch
tocar - /tʌtʃ/ - If you touch the screen it will open the website.
whistle
silbar - /ˈwɪsl/ - I like to whistle a tune while I do the gardening.
charisma
carisma - /kəˈrɪzmə/ - She has a lot of charisma . Everyone listens to her.
epic
épico - /ˈepɪk/ - Ben Hur was an epic of the 1950s.
on set
en el escenario - /ɒn set/ - Extras have to be on set early each morning.
boarding
internado - /ˈbɔːdɪŋ/ - My parents sent me away to boarding school when I was 13.
cheat
hacer trampas - /tʃiːt/ - Don't cheat in your exams! You will be caught.
college
colegio universitario - /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ - I went to art college when I left school.
degree
grado - /dɪˈɡriː/ - Do you want to get a degree from university?
elementary
elemental - /ˌelɪˈment(ə)ri:/ - Primary school is called elementary school in America.
expel
expulsar - /ɪkˈspel/ - If you cheat in your exams the head teacher will expel you.
fail
suspender - /feɪl/ - Why did you fail your chemistry exam?
grades
notas - /ɡreɪdz/ - I want to study medicine, so I need good grades in science and maths.
head teacher
director (de un colegio) - /ˌhedˈtiːtʃə(r)/ - What’s the name of the head teacher at your school?
high school
instituto de enseñanza secundaria - /haɪ skuːl/ - He’s a teacher at a high school in New York City.
junior high school
escuela primaria - /ˈdʒuːniə(r) haɪ skuːl/ - I went to the same junior high school as my neighbour.
kindergarten
escuela infantil - /ˈkɪndəɡɑːt(ə)n/ - I went to kindergarten when I was three years old.
middle school
colegio - /ˈmɪdl skuːl/ - I went to middle school between the ages of nine and thirteen.
misbehave
portarse mal - /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/ - What happens to students who misbehave in class?
nursery
guardería - /ˈnɜːsəri:/ - Before they go to school, children can go to nursery .
pass
aprobar - /pæs/ - I really want to pass my maths exam this semester.
primary
primaria - /ˈpraɪməri:/ - Children in the UK start primary school when they are four or five.
private
privado - /ˈpraɪvət/ - Her parents paid for her to go to a private school.
punish
castigar - /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ - Many teachers punish students with extra homework.
pupils
alumnos - /ˈpjuːplz/ - How many pupils are there in your school?
results
resultados - /rɪˈzʌlts/ - Students in this school usually get really good exam results .
revise
repasar - /rɪˈvaɪz/ - How many hours did you revise for the biology exam?
secondary
secundaria - /ˈsekənd(ə)ri/ - I started secondary school when I was 11.
semester
semestre - /sɪˈmestə(r)/ - The autumn semester starts on the first day of October.
state
estatal - /steɪt/ - What are the state schools like in your country?
students
estudiantes - /ˈstjuːdnts/ - They are all university students .
take exams
hacer exámenes - /teɪk ɪɡˈzæmz/ - We have to take exams at the end of each school year.
term
trimestre - /tɜːm/ - A school term usually lasts about 12 weeks.
twelfth grade
decimosegundo grado - /twelfθ ɡreɪd/ - My older sister is in twelfth grade this year.
attic
desván - /ˈætɪk/ - We must clear the attic . It's very dirty up here.
balcony
balcón - /ˈbælkəni:/ - There’s a great view from our balcony .
basement
sótano - /ˈbeɪsmənt/ - Many houses in Canada have a basement .
ceiling
techo - /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ - We painted the ceiling white.
chimney
chimenea - /ˈtʃɪmni:/ - We need to clean the chimney before we light the fire.
city
ciudad - /ˈsɪti:/ - I want to live in a big city like Paris or London.
cosy
acogedor - /ˈkəʊzi:/ - Our living room is small, but it’s really cosy .
country
país - /ˈkʌntri:/ - I live in a small cottage in the country .
east coast
costa este - /iːst kəʊst/ - I live in Aldeburgh, a small town on the east coast .
entrance
entrada - /ˈentrəns/ - The entrance to the building is round the back.
fireplace
chimenea - /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ - We have a beautiful Victorian fireplace in our living room.
gate
puerta - /ɡeɪt/ - We painted the gate to our garden dark green.
ground floor
planta baja - /ɡraʊnd flɔː(r)/ - I don’t want to live on the ground floor – I don’t think it’s safe.
light
luz - /laɪt/ - The room is light and spacious. It has white walls and big windows.
made of stone
hecho de piedra - /meɪd ɒv stəʊn/ - Our house is made of stone .
modern
moderno - /ˈmɒdn/ - We have an expensive modern kitchen.
open fire
hoguera - /ˈəʊpən ˌfaɪə(r)/ - I love sitting by the open fire in winter time.
outskirts
afueras - /ˈaʊtskɜːts/ - I live on the outskirts of Birmingham.
path
sendero - /pæθ/ - A path leads through our garden to the back door of our house.
patio
patio - /ˈpætiəʊ/ - We have chairs, a table, and a barbecue on our patio .
roof
tejado - /ruːf/ - I’ll need a ladder to get that football off the roof .
second floor
segunda planta - /ˈsek(ə)nd flɔː(r)/ - We live on the second floor of that apartment block.
spacious
espacioso - /ˈspeɪʃəs/ - Our kitchen is really spacious so we put a dining table in it.
steps
peldaños - /steps/ - You have to go down three steps to get into our garden.
suburbs
barrios residenciales - /ˈsʌbɜːbz/ - When we had children we moved from the city centre to the suburbs .
terrace
terraza - /ˈterəs/ - We have a terrace where you can sit outside and sunbathe.
top floor
ático - /tɒp flɔː(r)/ - We live on the top floor of that building and we have great views.
town
ciudad - /taʊn/ - I was born in a town called Shrewsbury.
village
aldea - /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ - I grew up in a village in Wales.
wall
pared - /wɔːl/ - There is a wall between our garden and our neighbour’s garden.
wooden floors
suelos de madera - /ˈwʊdn flɔːz/ - We have wooden floors in our dining room and it looks great.
biology
biología - /baɪˈɒlədʒi:/ - We studied the life cycle in biology today.
chemistry
química - /ˈkemɪstri:/ - I enjoyed doing experiments in chemistry .
geography
geografía - /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi:/ - We learned all the capital cities in geography .
history
historia - /ˈhɪstri:/ - What did you study in history ? ~ The Romans.
information technology (IT)
tecnología de la información (TI) - /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn tekˈnɒlədʒi (ˌaɪ ˈtiː)/ - In IT we learned about searching for information online.
literature
literatura - /ˈlɪtrətʃə/ - Which was your favourite book in literature classes?
maths
matemáticas - /mæθs/ - Are you good at maths ? Yes, very good. I like numbers.
physics
física - /ˈfɪzɪks/ - We are studying gravity in physics .
How about going to…
¿Te apetece ir a…? - /haʊ əˈbaʊt ˈɡəʊɪŋ tuː/ - How about going to the new art gallery?
I'm not very keen on…
No me gusta mucho… - /aɪm nɒt ˈveri: kiːn ɒn/ - I'm not very keen on modern art.
Let's go…
Vamos a… - /lets ɡəʊ/ - Let's go dancing!
Shall we go…
¿Vamos a…? - /ʃæl wiː ɡəʊ/ - Shall we go the football match?
That's a great idea!
¡Esa es una idea estupenda! - /ðæts ə ɡreɪt aɪˈdɪə/ - That's a great idea ! I'd love to go.
We could go there.
Podríamos ir. - /wiː kʊd ɡəʊ ðeə/ - There is a new restaurant here. We could go there .
What about…
¿Qué tal si…? - /wɒt əˈbaʊt/ - What about going for a run?
What shall we do now?
¿Qué hacemos ahora? - /wɒt ʃæl wiː duː naʊ/ - What shall we do now ? ~ How about going shopping?
Why don't you join me?
¿Por qué no vienes conmigo? - /waɪ dəʊnt juː dʒɔɪn miː/ - Why don't you join me ? ~ No, thanks. I'm not keen on it.
Why not?
¿Por qué no? - /waɪ nɒt/ - Shall we go dancing? ~ Why not ? I'm happy to go.
anyway
de todas formas - /ˈeniweɪ/ - Don't you want to go? ~ No. I wasn't invited, anyway.
He's off to...
Salió para... - /hiːz ɒf tuː/ - He's off to Chicago in the morning.
He's such a professional.
Es tan profesional. - /hiːz sʌtʃ ə prəˈfeʃən(ə)l/ - He's such a professional . He works so hard.
It's not that…
No es que… - /ɪts nɒt ðæt/ - It's not that I don't like running, but I'm tired.
It won't happen again.
No volverá a ocurrir. - /ɪt wəʊnt ˈhæpən əˈɡeɪn/ - I'm sorry, it won't happen again.
I wanted to have a word with…
Quería hablar con… - /aɪ ˈwɒntɪd tuː hæv ə wɜːd wɪð/ - I wanted to have a word with you about the meeting.
That's why I'm calling.
Por eso llamo. - /ðæts waɪ aɪm ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ - That's why I'm calling . I need your help.
Another important point is that…
Otro aspecto importante es que… - /əˈnʌðə ɪmˈpɔːtnt pɔɪnt ɪz ðæt/ - Another important point is the cost.
Finally,…
Por último,… - /ˈfaɪnəli:/ - Finally , we have to find something that everyone wants to do.
First of all,
Antes de nada, - /fɜːst ɒv ɔːl/ - First of all , we must think about the problem.
I completely agree that
Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con que - /aɪ kəmˈpliːtli əˈɡriː ðæt/ - I completely agree that it's very cold.
I completely disagree that
No estoy para nada de acuerdo con que - /aɪ kəmˈpliːtli ˌdɪsəˈɡriː ðæt/ - I completely disagree that we should stay in.
I partly agree that
En parte estoy de acuerdo con que - /aɪ ˈpɑːtli əˈɡriː ðæt/ - I partly agree that we should go somewhere fun.
marks
notas - /mɑːks/ - What marks did you get? ~ 92 out of 100!
My second point is that…
El segundo aspecto que quiero destacar es que… - /maɪ ˈsekənd pɔɪnt ɪz ðæt/ - My second point is that we all have different interests.
The topic I've chosen is…
El tema que he elegido es… - /ðə ˈtɒpɪk aɪv ˈtʃəʊzn ɪz/ - The topic I've chosen is making decisions in a group.
application
solicitud - /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/ - Have you looked at John Jackson’s application for the new job?
apply for
solicitar phr v - /əˈplaɪ fɔː(r)/ - Did you apply for that teaching job?
be fired
ser despedido - /bi ˈfaɪəd/ - I think Jodie is going to be fired tomorrow.
employment
empleo - /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ - Are you looking for full-time employment ?
farm
granja - /fɑːm/ - I grew up on a farm in a village.
farmer
agricultor - /ˈfɑːmə(r)/ - My grandparents were sheep farmers .
freelance
freelance - /ˈfriːlɑːns/ - I'm a freelance journalist. I work for different newspapers.
full-time
a tiempo completo - /ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm/ - Is your job full-time or part-time?
law
Derecho - /lɔː/ - Do you want to study law at university?
lawyer
abogado - /ˈlɔːjə(r)/ - I'm going to study law and become a lawyer .
music
música - /ˈmjuːzɪk/ - Do you like listening to this music ?
musician
músico - /mjuˈzɪʃn/ - This song is by my favourite musician .
overtime
horas extras - /ˈəʊvə(r)taɪm/ - How much overtime do you do every month?
part-time
a tiempo parcial - /ˌpɑːt ˈtaɪm/ - I want to find a part-time job when I go to university.
permanent
fijo - /ˈpɜːmənənt/ - I wish I could get a permanent job.
pharmacist
farmacéutico - /ˈfɑːməsɪst/ - Tell the pharmacist that you have a headache and fever.
pharmacy
farmacia - /ˈfɑːməsi:/ - Go to the pharmacy to get some medicine.
promote
promocionar - /prəˈməʊt/ - I hope they promote me soon.
promotion
promoción - /prəˈməʊʃn/ - Congratulations on your promotion , Dave!
qualifications
títulos - /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃnz/ - What kind of qualifications do you have?
qualify
obtener un título - /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ - I plan to qualify as an accountant.
redundant
desempleado - /rɪˈdʌndənt/ - They made 20 people redundant last month.
resign
dimitir - /rɪˈzaɪn/ - If they don’t promote me then I will resign .
resignation
dimisión - /ˌrezɪɡˈneɪʃn/ - Have you read Lynne’s letter of resignation ?
retire
jubilarse - /rɪˈtaɪə(r)/ - I will be 70 when I retire .
retirement
jubilación - /rɪˈtaɪəmənt/ - My grandparents really enjoy their retirement .
run
correr - /rʌn/ - I want to run my own business.
sack
despedir - /sæk/ - If you are caught stealing, they will sack you.
science
ciencia(s) - /ˈsaɪəns/ - I enjoyed studying science at school.
scientist
científico - /ˈsaɪəntɪst/ - Marie Curie was a famous scientist.
self-employed
autónomo - /ˌself ɪmˈplɔɪd/ - I would love to be self-employed and just work for myself.
set up
crear - /ˌset ˈʌp/ - I want to set up my own company.
temporary
temporal - ˈtemp(ə)rərɪ - This is a temporary job which lasts for three months.
translate
traducir - /trænsˈleɪt/ - Can you translate this word for me, please?
translator
traductor - /trænsˈleɪtə(r)/ - They hired a translator to help at the business conference.
unemployed
desempleado - /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/ - How long have you been unemployed ?
work shifts
turnos de trabajo - /wɜːk ʃɪfts/ - Do you have to work shifts in the store? Is it open 24 hours?
achieve
alcanzar - /əˈtʃiːv/ - What would you like to achieve during your gap year?
achievement
logro - /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ - What's your biggest achievement so far?
agree
estar de acuerdo - /əˈɡriː/ - Do you agree with me?
agreement
acuerdo - /əˈɡriːmənt/ - The two groups reached an agreement .
argue
discutir - /ˈɑːɡjuː/ - How often do you argue with your parents?
argument
discusión - /ˈɑːɡjumənt/ - They had a terrible argument and didn't speak again.
attach
adjuntar - /əˈtætʃ/ - Did you attach the report to your email?
attachment
archivo adjunto - /əˈtætʃmənt/ - Please send me the document as an attachment .
choice
opciones - /tʃɔɪs/ - How much choice do we have about our work?
choose
elegir - /tʃuːz/ - Which subject are you going to choose to study at university?
compensate
indemnizar - /ˈkɒmpenseɪt/ - Did they compensate you for the accident?
compensation
indemnización - /ˈkɒmpenˈseɪʃn/ - They wanted compensation for the delayed flight.
complain
quejarse - /kəmˈpleɪn/ - I would like to complain to the hotel manager.
complaint
queja - /kəmˈpleɪnt/ - The customer made a complaint about the poor service.
consideration
respeto - /kənˈsɪdəˈreɪʃn/ - Thanks for your consideration . That's very helpful.
deliver
entregar - /dɪˈlɪvə(r)/ - When will they deliver our new sofa?
delivery
entrega - /dɪˈlɪvəri:/ - I have to stay at home. I'm waiting for a delivery .
demonstrate
demostrar - /ˈdemənstreɪt/ - I would like to demonstrate how to use this new coffee machine.
demonstration
demostración - /ˈdemənˈstreɪʃn/ - Please watch this demonstration carefully.
explain
explicar - /ɪkˈspleɪn/ - Can you explain this mathematical formula to me?
explanation
explicación - /ˈekspləˈneɪʃn/ - That sounds really strange. What was their explanation ?
fail
suspender - /feɪl/ - I don't want to fail this exam.
failure
fracaso - /ˈfeɪljə/ - Failure is only temporary. We can learn from it.
improve
mejorar - /ɪmˈpruːv/ - Can I improve my English quickly?
improvement
mejora - /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/ - This is a big improvement ! You've worked hard.
lose
perder - /luːz/ - Try not to lose your mobile phone!
loss
pérdida - /lɒs/ - The loss of our best player is very bad for the team.
manage
conseguir - /ˈmænɪdʒ/ - How will you manage working and studying at the same time?
management
dirección - /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ - The management asked everyone to work overtime.
pay
pagar - /peɪ/ - I have to pay for the meal now.
payment
pago - /ˈpeɪmənt/ - I'm waiting for the payment to come into my bank account.
respond
contestar - /rɪˈspɒnd/ - I need to respond to this email before I leave.
response
respuesta - /rɪˈspɒns/ - Did you get an answer? ~ No, there was no response .
sale
venta - /seɪl/ - I bought these jeans in the big sale. They were really cheap.
sell
vender - /sel/ - I would like to sell my old car.
serve
servir - /sɜːv/ - The waiter served dinner to the customers.
service
servicio - /ˈsɜːvɪs/ - The service here is terrible! I had to wait for ages.
succeed
tener éxito - /səkˈsiːd/ - It takes a lot of hard work to succeed in this business.
success
éxito - /səkˈses/ - The new book was a great success . Lots of people bought it.
tempt
tentar - /tempt/ - Don't tempt me to leave early. I must stay here.
temptation
tentación - /tempˈteɪʃn/ - There is a big temptation to check your phone a lot.
treat
tratar - /triːt/ - The doctor can treat this illness.
treatment
tratamiento - /ˈtriːtmənt/ - This is the treatment for your illness. Take this medicine.
value
valor - /ˈvæljuː/ - These shoes are only £20. That is good value .
bargain
ganga - /ˈbɑːɡən/ - These shoes were a bargain . They're good, but cheap.
basket
cesta - /ˈbæskɪt/ - Add the items to your shopping basket and go to the check out.
bookshop
librería - /ˈbʊkʃɒp/ - Let's to to the bookshop . I want to see the newest books.
chain store
cadena de tiendas - /tʃeɪn stɔː/ - All the big supermarkets are chain stores .
credit card
tarjeta de crédito - /ˈkredɪt kɑːd/ - Can I pay by credit card ?
debit card
tarjeta de débito - /ˈdebɪt kɑːd/ - I'll pay by debit card . It helps me know how much money I have.
department store
grandes almacenes - /dɪˈpɑːtmənt stɔː/ - I need lots of different things. I'll go to the department store .
discount
descuento - /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ - I got a discount on these shoes. They were £22, instead of £30.
fit
sentar - /fɪt/ - These shoes fit really well. They're very comfortable.
library
biblioteca - /ˈlaɪbrəri:/ - Let's go to the library . I want to borrow some more books.
put on
ponerse - /pʊt ɒn/ - Put on a coat. It's cold outside.
receipt
recibo - /rɪˈsiːt/ - You will need a receipt to return these, I'm sorry.
refund
devolución - /ˈriːfʌnd/ - I want to return these. Can I have a refund ?
suit
traje - /suːt/ - That jumper suits you. It looks really good on you.
trolley
carrito - /ˈtrɒli:/ - We're going to buy a lot of food. Get a trolley , not a basket.
try on
probarse - /traɪ ɒn/ - Can I try on this shirt, please?
a degree in
un grado en - /ə dɪˈɡriː ɪn/ - I'm going to get a degree in maths.
claim
reclamar - /kleɪm/ - You can claim compensation for the delayed flight.
complain
quejarse - /kəmˈpleɪn/ - We wrote to the company to complain about their service.
contact
ponerse en contacto con - /ˈkɒntækt/ - I tried to contact someone at the company for an answer.
degrees
grados - /dɪˈɡriːz/ - It's cold today. It's only five degrees Celsius.
drop
caer - /drɒp/ - The share price dropped when the company got bad news.
It will cost…
Costará… - /ɪt wɪl kɒst/ - It will cost £9.99p.
offer
ofrecer - /ˈɒfə/ - The company should offer you compensation for this.
Our slogan is…
Nuestro lema es… - /ˈaʊə ˈsləʊɡən ɪz/ - Our slogan is 'Put People First'.
produce
producir - /ˈprɒdjuːs/ - The company produces bicycles.
report
comunicar - /rɪˈpɔːt/ - Who do I report this problem to?
This product is for…
Este producto es para… - /ðɪs ˈprɒdʌkt ɪz fɔː/ - This product is for children who are learning to ride bicycles.
throw
lanzar - /θrəʊ/ - Don't throw the cup to me. I might drop it.
We're here to tell you about…
Estamos aquí para hablarles sobre… - /wɪə hɪə tuː tel juː əˈbaʊt/ - We're here to tell you about our new product.
We think it will be popular because…
Creemos que será popular porque… - /wiː θɪŋk ɪt wɪl biː ˈpɒpjələ bɪˈkɒz/ - We think it will be popular because it's easy to use.
care
cuidado - /keə(r)/ - You need to take care of your teeth or you will have problems.
careful
cuidadoso - /ˈkeəf(ə)l/ - That drink is hot. Please be careful not to drop it.
carefully
con cuidado/atención - /ˈkeəfəli:/ - Please drive carefully . I don’t want you to have an accident.
careless
descuidado - /ˈkeələs/ - He is a careless driver. He will cause an accident.
carelessly
descuidadamente - /ˈkeələsli/ - He carelessly threw away an important document.
comfort
comodidad - /ˈkʌmfət/ - I bought this sofa for comfort , not style.
comfortable
cómodo - /ˈkʌmftəbl/ - The room wasn’t great but the bed was comfortable .
comfortably
cómodamente - /ˈkʌmftəbli:/ - Is everyone sitting comfortably ?
fashion
moda - /ˈfæʃn/ - Are you interested in new fashions ?
fashionable
de moda - /ˈfæʃnəb(ə)l/ - These clothes are very fashionable. Do you like them?
fortunate
afortunado - /ˈfɔːtʃənət/ - He was fortunate not to have injured himself in the accident.
fortunately
afortunadamente - /ˈfɔːtʃənətli:/ - The rain was heavy, but fortunately we had our umbrellas.
fortune
fortuna - /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ - He couldn’t believe his good fortune when he found $20.
hopeful
confiado - /ˈhəʊpf(ə)l/ - I am hopeful about my future. I think it will go well.
hopeless
inútil - /ˈhəʊpləs/ - This is hopeless . I'll never understand it.
impatient
impaciente - /ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/ - She is so impatient . She won’t wait for more than five minutes.
impatiently
impacientemente - /ɪmˈpeɪʃntli:/ - He kept impatiently pressing the bell to get someone’s attention.
luck
suerte - /lʌk/ - Are luck and practice just as important as talent?
lucky
afortunado - /ˈlʌki:/ - He was lucky enough to win the competition.
luckily
por suerte - /ˈlʌkɪli:/ - Luckily he caught an earlier bus or he might have missed his flight.
passion
pasión - /ˈpæʃn/ - She has a passion for literature. She loves reading.
passionate
apasionado - /ˈpæʃn/ - He's passionate about music and plays two instruments.
patience
paciencia - /ˈpeɪʃns/ - You need a lot of patience to work with children.
patient
paciente - /ˈpeɪʃnt/ - He is patient and will take his time to explain things.
patiently
pacientemente - /ˈpeɪʃntli/ - Please wait patiently . We will be boarding the plane in one hour.
sun
sol - /ˈpæʃn/ - It's good to see the sun . The weather is lovely.
sunny
soleado - /ˈsʌni:/ - It's going to be a sunny day. Wear a hat.
use
usar - /juːs/ - What use is this? I can't do anything with it.
useful
útil - /ˈjuːsf(ə)l/ - This is a useful website. I'll send you a link.
useless
inútil - /ˈjuːsləs/ - This umbrella is useless . I think it's broken.
uncomfortable
incómodo - /ʌnˈkʌmftəb(ə)l/ - This chair is uncomfortable . I need to buy a new one.
uncomfortably
incómodamente - /ʌnˈkʌmftəbli:/ - The train was uncomfortably hot.
unfortunate
desafortunado - /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət/ - It’s unfortunate you couldn’t be there. It was a great party.
unfortunately
por desgracia - /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli:/ - The parks were beautiful, but unfortunately it rained every day.
unlucky
desafortunado - /ʌnˈlʌki:/ - Do you know anyone who is particularly lucky or unlucky ?
unluckily
desgraciadamente - /ʌnˈlʌkɪli:/ - Unluckily for her, she missed her flight.
violence
violencia - /ˈvaɪələns/ - Journalists reported violence in the streets.
violent
violento - /ˈvaɪələnt/ - They had a violent argument and didn't speak again.
adaptor
adaptador - /əˈdæptə/ - Can I borrow your adaptor when I go on holiday, please?
charger
cargador - /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ - Has anyone got a phone charger I can use?
delete
borrar - /dɪˈliːt/ - You should delete old work which you don't want to keep.
install
instalar - /ɪnˈstɔːl/ - Do you want to install the updates now?
keyboard
teclado - /ˈkiːbɔːd/ - It has a full-size keyboard so it's very easy to write things.
memory stick
lápiz de memoria - /ˈmeməri: stɪk/ - I keep a copy of my work on this memory stick .
mouse
ratón - /maʊs/ - My mouse is broken. It doesn't move on the screen.
plug
enchufe - /plʌɡ/ - Is there a plug which I can use in the classroom?
plug in
enchufar - /plʌɡ ɪn/ - Can I plug in this charger here?
printer
impresora - /ˈprɪntə(r)/ - You can collect your work from the printer .
remote control
mando a distancia - /rɪˈməʊt kənˈtrəʊl/ - What else is on TV? Can you pass me the remote control ?
router
router - /ˈruːtə(r)/ - The internet is very slow. I think our router is the problem.
set
situar - /set/ - Let me set an alarm on my phone for tomorrow morning.
socket
enchufe - /ˈsɒkɪt/ - I need an adaptor to use my plug with this socket.
speaker
altavoz - /ˈspiːkə(r)/ - Let's watch a movie. Can you set up the speakers ?
switch
interruptor - /swɪtʃ/ - The light switch is by the door.
switch off
apagar - /swɪtʃ ɒf/ - Please switch off the lights when you leave the room.
switch on
encender - /swɪtʃ ɒn/ - Can you switch on the TV, please? It's time for the show.
turn down
bajar el volumen - /tɜːn daʊn/ - Please turn down the music. It's very loud.
turn up
subir - /tɜːn ʌp/ - Can you turn up the heating? I'm cold.
unplug
desenchufar - /ˌʌnˈplʌɡ/ - I will unplug my laptop. It's fully charged now.
update
actualizar - /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/ - Do you want to update this app?
USB cable
cable USB - /ˌjuː es ˈbiː ˈkeɪbl/ - Can I borrow a USB cable ? I want to connect the speakers.
Can you tell me what…
¿Puedes decirme qué…? - /kæn juː tel miː wɒt/ - Can you tell me what you mean?
Could you tell me why…
¿Podrías decirme por qué…? - /kʊd juː tel miː waɪ/ - Could you tell me why they said that?
Do you know if…
¿Sabes si…? - /duː juː nəʊ ɪf/ - Do you know if the bus stops near here?
I'd like to know what…
Me gustaría saber qué… - /aɪd laɪk tə nəʊ wɒt/ - I'd like to know what to do next.
I wonder if…
Me pregunto si… - /aɪ ˈwʌndə ɪf/ - I wonder if you could help me, please.
either
tampoco - /ˈaɪðə(r)/ - I don't like cabbage and I don't like cauliflower either .
I guess
Supongo - /aɪ ɡes/ - Is it going to be hot weather? ~ I guess so. It looks hot.
It's obvious
Es obvio - /ɪts ˈɒbviəs/ - It's obvious that we will need more time to get there.
Of course
Por supuesto - /ɒv kɔːs/ - Can you help me? ~ Of course . How can I help?
stop it
dejarlo - /stɒp ɪt/ - Take a coat and a hat. ~ Stop it , Mum! I'm not a child.
What if...
Qué ocurre si... - /wɒt ɪf/ - What if we stayed in New York? Would you like it?
click
hacer clic - /klɪk/ - Just click on the link in the message.
is it possible
es posible - /ɪz ɪt ˈpɒsəbl/ - Is it possible for us to meet later?
principles
principios - /ˈprɪnsəplz/ - There are four key principles to being lucky.
recycle
reciclar - /ˌriːˈsaɪkl/ - Can I recycle my old phone?
research project
proyecto de investigación - /ˌriːˈsɜːtʃ ˈprɒdʒekt/ - What will you study in your research project ?
second phase
segunda fase - /ˈsekənd feɪz/ - The second phase of the project starts next month.
set up
configurar - /set ʌp/ - Can you help me set up my new computer, please?
the results revealed
los resultados revelaron - /ðə rɪˈzʌlts rɪˈviːld/ - The results revealed an interesting idea about luck.
unclear
incierto - /ʌnˈklɪə/ - These instructions are very unclear . I can't understand them.
undo
deshacer - /ʌnˈduː/ - If you make a mistake, press undo .
unfriend
antipático - /ʌnˈfrend/ - What would make you unfriend someone on social media?
unhelpful
poco servicial - /ʌnˈhelpf(ə)l/ - The IT department was unhelpful . I still have a problem.
unknown
desconocido - /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/ - Don't open a link from an unknown person.
unlock
desbloquear - /ʌnˈlɒk/ - Can you unlock my phone? I forgot my password.
unread
sin leer - /ʌnˈred/ - I have lots of unread emails in my inbox.
book cover
portada de libro - /bʊk ˈkʌvə(r)/ - Do you like the design of this book cover ?
car manufacturer
fabricante de vehí***** - /ˈkɑː ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərə(r)/ - BMW are a well-known car manufacturer .
child prodigy
niño prodigio - /tʃaɪld ˈprɒdədʒi:/ - Mozart was a child prodigy .
desk lamp
lámpara de escritorio - /ˈdesk ˌlæmp/ - I should buy a desk lamp . I need more light on my desk.
paperback
libro en rústica - /ˈpeɪpə(r)bæk/ - I bought a paperback to read on the train.
phone box
cabina telefónica - /fəʊn ˈbɒks/ - I must find a phone box . I want to make a call.
song writer
compositor - /sɒŋ ˈraɪtə(r)/ - Who is your favourite song writer ?
detectives
detectives - /dɪˈtektɪvz/ - Did the detectives solve the crime?
evidence
pruebas - /ˈevɪdəns/ - What evidence did the police find?
murder
asesinato - /ˈmɜːdə(r)/ - It's a story about a murder .
murderer
asesino - /ˈmɜːdərə(r)/ - Jack the Ripper was a murderer .
prove
demostrar - /pruːv/ - Scientists can prove that he was there. They have fingerprints.
solve
resolver - /sɒlv/ - Did the detectives solve the crime?
suspects
sospechosos - /səˈspekts/ - Did the police arrest the suspects ?
victims
víctimas - /ˈvɪktɪmz/ - The victims helped to identify the criminal.
witnesses
testigos - /ˈwɪtnəsɪz/ - The witnesses came to court to tell people what happened.