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