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Barra levanta pesas. ---- Hey, look how she lifts the (barbe- -). start learning
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Barbell... barra para hacer pesas. a metal bar with weights at each end that is used for exercise and in weight lifting.
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The river used to be filled with barges, but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. start learning
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The river used to be filled with barges, but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. barge= barcaza, chalan. a large boat that has a flat bottom and that is used to carry goods in harbors and on rivers and canals.
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Barcaza, chalan....... The river used to be filled with (BA - - -), but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. start learning
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BARGE. - - - - The river used to be filled with barges, but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. barge= barcaza, chalan. a large boat that has a flat bottom and that is used to carry goods in harbors and on rivers and canals.
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The river used to be filled with barges, but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. start learning
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The river used to be filled with barges, but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. barge= barcaza, chalan. a large boat that has a flat bottom and that is used to carry goods in harbors and on rivers and canals.
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He (broke down) and cried when his son’s body was returned from the war. start learning
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He (broke down) and cried when his son’s body was returned from the war. break down MEANS romper en llanto. to start crying, especially in public.
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The manager took some time off work because the company’s problems (weighed him down) and the stress was affecting his health. start learning
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The manager took some time off work because the company’s problems (weighed him down) and the stress was affecting his health. weigh Somebody down MEANS Estresar. to cause too much tension, pressure or problems for someone or something, or to make someone worried.
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Anna was really excited when we told her about her promotion, but she’s (settled down) again now. start learning
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Anna was really excited when we told her about her promotion, but she’s (settled down) again now. settle down (see also: calm down, quieten down) MEANS to become quiet and calm or to make someone do this.
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The maid feels that wealthy people regard her with, DESPRECIO, because she is poor. start learning
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The maid feels that wealthy people regard her with CONTEMPT because she is poor. contempt= desprecio, indiferencia. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval.
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The governor of Texas spoke with, (Con), in his voice. start learning
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The governor of Texas spoke with CONTEMPT in his voice. contempt= desprecio, indiferencia. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval.
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Donal Trump shows, BLANK, for Mexicans. start learning
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Donal Trump shows contempt for Mexicans. contempt= desprecio, indiferencia. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval.
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CONTEMPT ........ Familiarity breeds contempt ........ CONTEMPT. start learning
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Deaprecio ........ La familiaridad procrea desprecio. contempt= desprecio, indiferencia. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval.
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Familiarity breeds contempt. means that knowing a lot about someone or something can cause you to like that person or thing less. start learning
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Familiarity breeds contempt. means that knowing a lot about someone or something can cause you to like that person or thing less. breed, bred, bred= reproducir, criar, engendrar. to keep and take care of and teach (a child who is growing up), animals, or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind.
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Chuy Castro got into the business of breeding cattle. start learning
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Chuy Castro got into the business of breeding cattle. breed, bred, bred= reproducir, criar, engendrar. to keep and take care of and teach (a child who is growing up), animals, or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind.
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Jose said that the plants are bred to resist disease and drought. start learning
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Jose said that the plants are bred to resist disease and drought. breed, bred, bred= reproducir, criar, engendrar. to keep and take care of and teach (a child who is growing up), animals, or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind.
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Familiarity Breeds Memory. ------- to breed. start learning
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reproducir, criar, engendrar. to keep and take care of and teach (a child who is growing up), animals, or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind. breed, bred, bred= reproducir, criar, engendrar. to keep and take care of and teach (a child who is growing up), animals, or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind.
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This female horse was bred with a male donkey, and she gave birth to a mule. - - - breed. bred, bred. start learning
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breed, bred, bred= cruzar (plantas o animales). to produce young animals, birds, etc.: to produce offspring by sexual reproduction.
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Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. start learning
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Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. breed, bred, bred= cruzar (plantas o animales). to produce young animals, birds, etc.: to produce offspring by sexual reproduction.
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Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. start learning
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Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. breed, bred, bred= cruzar (plantas o animales). to produce young animals, birds, etc.: to produce offspring by sexual reproduction.
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The clown's presence enlivened the party ........ to ENLIVEN. start learning
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avivar, animar, alegrar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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The new red curtains really enliven the room. start learning
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The new red curtains really enliven the room. enliven= avivar, animar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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Hilary Clinton enlivened her speech with a few jokes. start learning
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Hilary Clinton enlivened her speech with a few jokes. enliven= avivar, animar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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A beef broth enlivened by a hot Mexican sauce. start learning
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A beef broth enlivened by a hot Mexican sauce. enliven= avivar, animar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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A chicken broth enlivened by a hot Mexican sauce....... ENLIVEN. start learning
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avivar, animar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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A few touches of color will enliven Emigdio's room. start learning
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A few touches of color will enliven Emigdio's room. enliven= avivar, animar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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Obama managed to slip in a few jokes just to liven his speech up a bit. start learning
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Obama managed to slip in a few jokes just to liven his speech up a bit. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition. to put on or take off something quickly or easily.
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Hilary Clinton managed to slip in a few jokes just to liven her speech up a bit. start learning
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Hilary Clinton managed to slip in a few jokes just to liven her speech up a bit. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition. to put on or take off something quickly or easily.
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Someone slipped a drug into a Christin's drink. start learning
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Someone slipped a drug into Christin's drink. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition. to put on or take off something quickly or easily.
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Someone slipped a drug into Jenny's drink. start learning
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Someone slipped a drug into Jenny's drink. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition. to put on or take off something quickly or easily.
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The party really livened up after the music band arrived. start learning
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The party really livened up after the music band arrived. liven or liven up= animar, avivar. to make (something) more lively, interesting, or exciting.
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Obama managed to slip in a few jokes just to liven his speech up a bit ........ liven up. start learning
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liven or liven up= animar, avivar. to make (something) more lively, interesting, or exciting.
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Hilary Clinton tried to liven up her speech with a few jokes. start learning
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Hilary Clinton tried to liven up her speech with a few jokes. liven or liven up= animar, avivar. to make (something) more lively, interesting, or exciting.
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Rose played some music to liven the atmosphere up. start learning
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Rose played some music to liven the atmosphere up. liven or liven up= animar, avivar. to make (something) more lively, interesting, or exciting.
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Police said that someone was able to slip through security. start learning
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Police said that someone was able to slip through security. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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The detective said that someone was able to slip through security. start learning
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The detective said that someone was able to slip through security. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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We'll slip out the back door. start learning
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We'll slip out the back door. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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We'll slip off the back door. start learning
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Nos escabullimos por la puerta trasera. slip off= Pelarse, escabullirse. always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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We'll slip away the back door. start learning
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We'll slip away the back door. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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We'll slip in the back door. start learning
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We'll slip in the back door. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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Remember to take diapers and baby wipes. start learning
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Remember to take diapers and baby wipes.
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Remember to take diapers and baby wipes. start learning
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Remember to take diapers and baby wipes.
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start learning
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Saludo de buenas noches al llegar.
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Good night. Saludo de buenas noches al despedirse. start learning
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Good night. Saludo de buenas noches al despedirse.
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Good evening is the greeting used to say hello to someone in the evening when you arrive to a place. Good evening, everyone... Saludo de buenas noches al llegar. start learning
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Good evening is the greeting used to say hello to someone in the evening when you arrive to a place. Good evening, everyone... Saludo de buenas noches al llegar.
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(Good night. is the greeting used to express good wishes in the evening especially when someone is leaving or going to sleep. start learning
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Good night is the greeting used to express good wishes in the evening especially when someone is leaving or going to sleep Good night. Saludo de buenas noches al despedirse.
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The beauty mark on Eva Mendes face is very "striking". ---------------------- striking. start learning
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notable, llamativo(a), impresionante. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention. striking= notable, llamativo(a), impresionante. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention.
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llamativo(a), notable. ---- The poverty of the city is (St). start learning
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striking. The poverty of the city is STRKING. striking= notable, llamativo(a), impresionante. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention.
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There is a (st) resemblance between the girls. start learning
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There is a (striking) resemblance between the girls. striking= notable, llamativo(a), impresionante. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention.
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Adele's (striking) beauty made men fall at her feet. start learning
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Adele's (striking) beauty made men fall at her feet. striking= notable, llamativo(a), impresionante. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention.
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Joanna bears a strong (resemblance) to her father. start learning
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Joanna bears a strong (resemblance) to her father. resemblance= parecido, semejanza, similitud. he fact of being or looking similar to somebody or something. likeness, similarity.
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Failo Junior bears a striking (resemblance) to his father. start learning
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Failo Junior bears a striking (resemblance) to his father. resemblance= parecido, semejanza, similitud. he fact of being or looking similar to somebody or something. likeness, similarity.
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There is a striking (resemblance) between the girls. start learning
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There is a striking (resemblance) between the girls. resemblance= parecido, semejanza, similitud. he fact of being or looking similar to somebody or something. likeness, similarity.
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Chaila Durcal bears little (resemblance) to her mother. start learning
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Chaila Durcal bears little (resemblance) to her mother. resemblance= parecido, semejanza, similitud. he fact of being or looking similar to somebody or something. likeness, similarity.
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Joanna bears a strong (likeness) to her father. start learning
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Joanna bears a strong (likeness) to her father. likeness= parecido, semejanza, similitud. resemblance. the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this.
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Failo Junior bears a strong (likeness) to his father. start learning
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Failo Junior bears a strong (likeness) to his father. likeness= parecido, semejanza, similitud. resemblance. the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this.
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There is a striking (likeness) between the girls. start learning
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There is a striking (likeness) between the girls. likeness= parecido, semejanza, similitud. resemblance. the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this.
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Chaila Durcal bears little “likeness” to her mother. start learning
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likeness= parecido, semejanza, similitud. resemblance. the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this. likeness= parecido, semejanza, similitud. resemblance. the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this.
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start learning
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Me gustaria invitarte a salir.
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start learning
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Me gustaria invitarte a salir.
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When will the (report) be ready?. start learning
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When will the (report) be ready?. Report= informe, reporte. ¿Cuando estará listo el informe?.
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When will the (report) be ready?. start learning
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When will the (report) be ready?. Report= informe, reporte. ¿Cuando estará listo el informe?.
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Richard always (slips down) into the driving seat. start learning
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Richard always (slips down) into the driving seat.
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Kaz (slips down) into the pool every hot day. start learning
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Kaz (slips down) into the pool every hot day.
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She ran into an old friend at Union (Square), in Manhattan. start learning
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She ran into an old friend at Union (Square), in Manhattan. Square.=Plaza. an open area in a town, usually with four sides, surrounded by buildings.
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Jose ran into an old friend at Union (Square), in Manhattan. start learning
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Jose ran into an old friend at Union (Square), in Manhattan. Square.=Plaza. an open area in a town, usually with four sides, surrounded by buildings.
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Don't be such a (SQUARE) Crhist. Let's try something different for a change. ------ SQUARE GUY start learning
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Aburrido, retrógrado, anticuado. asomewhat old-fashioned, disapproving, someone who does not like or try unusual things that other people consider exciting, interesting, etc.
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Mister Smith, he's nice but he's kind of (square). start learning
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Mister Smith, he's nice but he's kind of (square). Square.= aburrido, retrógrado, anticuado. asomewhat old-fashioned, informal + disapproving= someone who does not like or try unusual things that other people consider exciting, interesting, etc.
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Don't be such a (square) Alfonso. Let's try something different for a change. start learning
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Don't be such a (square) Alfonso. Let's try something different for a change. Square.= aburrido, retrógrado, anticuado. asomewhat old-fashioned, informal + disapproving= someone who does not like or try unusual things that other people consider exciting, interesting, etc.
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Victor, He's nice but he's kind of (square). start learning
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Victor, He's nice but he's kind of (square). Square.= aburrido, retrógrado, anticuado. asomewhat old-fashioned, informal + disapproving= someone who does not like or try unusual things that other people consider exciting, interesting, etc.
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Inmates in the hospital receive three (square meals) a day. start learning
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Inmates in the hospital receive three (square meals) a day. Square meal.= comida principal. chiefly US, informal. a full or complete meal.
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Prison inmates receive three (square meals) a day. start learning
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comida principal. chiefly US, informal. a full or complete meal.
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I eat three (square meals a day), plus several snacks. start learning
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I eat three (square meals a day), plus several snacks. Square meal.= comida principal. chiefly US, informal. a full or complete meal.
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Emigdio eats two (square meals) a day, plus several snacks. start learning
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Emigdio eats two (square meals) a day, plus several snacks. Square meal.= comida principal. chiefly US, informal. a full or complete meal.
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I try to have three (squares meals) a day. start learning
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I try to have three (squares meals) a day. Square meal.= comida principal. chiefly US, informal. a full or complete meal.
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Are you being (square) with me, Kaz?. I certainly hope so. start learning
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Are you being (square) with me, Kaz?. I certainly hope so. Square= derecho. honest and fair.
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Are you being (square) with me, Quito?. I certainly hope so. start learning
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Are you being (square) with me, Quito?. I certainly hope so. Square= derecho. honest and fair.
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Chuy is (square) in all his dealings. start learning
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Chuy is (square) in all his dealings. Square= derecho. honest and fair.
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Abel is (square) in all his dealings. start learning
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Abel is (square) in all his dealings. Square= derecho. honest and fair.
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Ramiro is (square) in all his dealings. start learning
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Ramiro is (square) in all his dealings. Square= derecho. honest and fair.
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The prisoners never knew that their fellow (inmate) was an undercover detective on a special assignment. start learning
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The prisoners never knew that their fellow (inmate) was an undercover detective on a special assignment. Inmate= preso, recluso, compañero de celda, confinado, paciente. a person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital.
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They met when they were (inmates) at a psychiatric hospital. start learning
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They met when they were (inmates) at a psychiatric hospital. Inmate= preso, recluso, compañero de celda, confinado, paciente. a person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital.
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(Inmates) receive three square meals a day. start learning
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(Inmates) receive three square meals a day. Inmate= preso, recluso, compañero de celda, confinado, paciente. a person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital.
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Several (inmates) escaped the prison in a laundry truck. start learning
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Several (inmates) escaped the prison in a laundry truck.
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The hotel is just off the main (square). start learning
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The hotel is just off the main (square). Square.=Plaza. an open area in a town, usually with four sides, surrounded by buildings.
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Here's the $20 I owe you man, now (we're square). start learning
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Here's the $20 I owe you man, now (we're square). to be square= estar a mano.) if two people are square, neither of them owes money to the other.
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Here's the $5 I owe you brother, now (we're square). start learning
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Here's the $5 I owe you brother, now (we're square). to be square= estar a mano.) if two people are square, neither of them owes money to the other.
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Here's the $5 I owe you Edgar, now (we're square). ---- to be square. start learning
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estar a mano.) if two people are square, neither of them owes money to the other.
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Here's the $10 I owe you Lalo, now (we're square). ---- to be square. start learning
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estar a mano. if two people are square, neither of them owes money to the other. to be square= estar a mano.) if two people are square, neither of them owes money to the other.
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I called little Logan but he ran (off). ---- off. start learning
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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There are many paths (off) the main trail around the mountain. ---- off. start learning
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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There is a bathroom (off) the kitchen. ---- off. start learning
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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The shop is just (off) the main street. ---- off. start learning
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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The village is (off) a little - beyond the hills. ---- off. start learning
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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The hotel is just (off) the main square. ---- off. start learning
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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He ran (off) to meet his friends. ---- off. start learning
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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You’ll find a bathroom just (off) the master bedroom. ---- off. start learning
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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The, (POBREZA), of the city is striking. start learning
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poverty. The poverty of the city is striking.
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I had to wind the kite string after we had finished playing with it. ---------- to WIND. The yarn was tightly wound into a small ball... I put on my coat and wound a scarf around my neck. start learning
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Envolver, enrollar. to wrap or twist something around itself or around something else.
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