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To transmit something from one generation to another Las tradiciones locales suelen transmitirse a través de la familia. start learning
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Local traditions are usually passed down through family.
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To generally encourage or support something Las tendencias globales tienden a promover ideas neoliberales. start learning
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Global trends tend to promote neoliberal ideas.
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To consider something to be unfortunate or upsetting Me parece un poco triste. start learning
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To experience a lack of connection or belonging Eso me hace sentir desconectado, lo cual no es agradable. start learning
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That makes me feel disconnected, which isn’t great.
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So attracted by someone or something that you are always thinking about them Está completamente enamorado de Yulia, hará cualquier cosa que ella quiera. start learning
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Besotted with (someone/something) He's absolutely besotted with Yulia - he'll do anything she wants.
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Very pleased about something Estábamos encantados cuando Sam ganó el premio del curso. start learning
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We were chuffed to bits when Sam won the course prize.
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Very unhappy because you do not believe that an unpleasant situation will improve Me siento cada vez más abatido sobre si estoy en el trabajo correcto. start learning
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I'm becoming increasingly despondent about whether I'm in the right job.
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Se siente un poco deprimida, así que estoy tratando de animarla. start learning
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She's feeling a bit down in the dumps, so I'm trying to cheer her up.
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So surprised that you do not know what to do or say Les dimos la noticia sobre Eva y quedaron completamente atónitos. start learning
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We told them the news about Eva and they were completely dumbfounded.
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Extremely happy and excited La capitana del equipo estaba visiblemente eufórica mientras recogía el trofeo. start learning
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The team captain was visibly elated as she collected the trophy.
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So interested or involved in something that you think about nothing else Pat no estaba escuchando en absoluto y pasó todo el tiempo completamente absorto en su teléfono móvil. start learning
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Pat wasn't listening at all and spent the entire time totally engrossed in his mobile phone.
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Very surprised or shocked Nos quedamos absolutamente asombrados cuando Marvin renunció. start learning
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We were absolutely flabbergasted when Marvin resigned.
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Looking at something and not paying attention to anything else Max tenía los ojos pegados a la pantalla de la computadora. start learning
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Max had his eyes glued to the computer screen.
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To show a very, very strong feeling of anger Al escuchar la decisión del juez, se puso rojo de ira. start learning
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On hearing the judge's decision he went apoplectic with rage.
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To become extremely angry Un cliente se puso furioso cuando me negué a darle un reembolso. start learning
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A customer went ballistic when I wouldn't give her a refund.
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sth is so unpleasant that it makes you feel ill La vista de la sangre me da completamente asco. start learning
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The sight of blood totally grosses me out.
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Nos conocimos en 2015 y hemos estado locamente enamorados desde entonces. start learning
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Head over heels in love (with someone) We met in 2015, and have been head over heels in love with each other ever since.
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Extremely frightened, especially so that you cannot move or decide what to do No podía ver hacia dónde iba y estaba absolutamente petrificado. start learning
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I couldn't see where I was going and I was absolutely petrified.
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sth or sb so unpleasant that you feel slightly ill when you see them or think about them Nos repugnó el olor asqueroso. start learning
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We were repulsed by the disgusting smell.
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Fue una gran película de terror, pero estaba muerto de miedo. start learning
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It was a great horror film but I was scared out of my wits.
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Showing that you think you are not very good or important Xavier intentaba ser modesto e hizo uno o dos comentarios autocríticos sobre su carrera. start learning
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Xavier was trying to be modest and made one or two self-deprecating remarks about his career.
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Allowing yourself to have or to do something special that you like very much, often something that you should not have or do No gastan mucho en lujos y nunca han llevado un estilo de vida particularmente indulgente. start learning
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They don't spend much on luxuries and have never had a particularly self-indulgent lifestyle.
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Sb who becomes successful without help from other people Es una millonaria hecha a sí misma y construyó la empresa desde absolutamente nada. start learning
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She's a self-made millionaire and built up the company from absolutely nothing.
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sb behaves in a calm and confident way in difficult situations Aborda los problemas con una confianza tranquila y serena. start learning
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He tackles problems with a calm, self-possessed confidence.
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Used for talking about people who have the qualities that a particular type of person should have Ningún cocinero que se respete a sí mismo usaría salsa envasada. start learning
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No self-respecting cook would ever use gravy from a packet.
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Choosing not to have or to do something that you want in order to help other people Pippa fue justamente elogiada por su devoción desinteresada a las causas comunitarias. start learning
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Pippa was rightfully praised for her self-sacrificing devotion to community causes.
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Showing how pleased you are about your own situation in a way that annoys other people "Acabamos de quedar primeros", dijo Karl con una sonrisa de autosatisfacción. start learning
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We've just come first," Karl said with a self-satisfied smile.
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When you make yourself believe something good that is not true, especially something about yourself Justificar su comportamiento no fue más que un acto de autoengaño. start learning
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Making excuses for her behaviour was nothing more than an act of self-deception.
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To help someone to become able to do things for themself and not depend on other people Fue un intento de fomentar la autosuficiencia en sus hijos y animarlos a ser independientes. start learning
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It was an attempt to foster self-reliance in their children and encourage them to be independent.
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To have doubts about whether you are as important as other people and deserve to be respected and treated well Me había deprimido mucho y realmente empezaba a cuestionar mi propio valor. start learning
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I had become very depressed and was genuinely beginning to question my own self-worth.
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To spend a lot of time feeling that your situation is worse than other people’s and that people should feel sad for you Las cosas no son realmente tan malas como parecen, Blaise solo se está regodeando en la autocompasión. start learning
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Things aren't really as bad as they sound, Blaise is just wallowing in self-pity.
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to be always talking about yourself or your achievements in a way that annoys other people Christian siempre cree que sus ideas son las mejores, está demasiado lleno de sí mismo. start learning
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Christian always thinks his ideas are the best, he's just so full of himself.
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correctly, following all the rules or systems for doing something in a strict way Probablemente deberíamos seguir las instrucciones y hacer todo según las reglas. start learning
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We probably ought to follow the instructions and do everything by the book.
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to stop being shy and begin to confidently show your real character and feelings Después de unirse al club de teatro, Sarah finalmente empezó a abrirse Pat no estaba escuchando en absoluto y pasó todo el tiempo completamente absorto en su teléfono móvil. start learning
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After joining the drama club, Sarah finally started to come out of her shell
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someone who likes to do the same thing at the same time every day Mi papá siempre quería cenar a las 7 p. m. Era una persona de costumbres. start learning
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My Dad always wanted dinner at 7pm. He was a real creature of habit.
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someone who is determined to succeed and who works hard to achieve this Patty es una persona muy ambiciosa, está decidida a conseguir el mejor puesto. start learning
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Patty is a real go-getter, she's determined to land the top job.
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to be likely to become angry or offended very easily, especially about something that other people think should not upset you Lo siento, pero nadie lo ha tratado injustamente. Siempre ha tenido un complejo de inferioridad. start learning
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Have a chip on your shoulder I'm sorry, but no one has treated him unfairly. He's always had a chip on his shoulder.
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to be very enthusiastic about a particular activity and spend all the time you can doing it or talking about it Nadia vive y respira tenis: pasa todos los fines de semana jugando o viéndolo. start learning
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Live and breathe (something) Nadia lives and breathes tennis - she spends every weekend either playing or watching it.
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someone who is unkind or unpleasant No prestes atención a nada de lo que dice Roger, es una persona desagradable. start learning
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Don't pay attention to anything Roger says, he's such a nasty piece of work.
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someone who enjoys being with other people and easily becomes friends with them Karin está disfrutando mucho hacer nuevos amigos, pero siempre ha sido una persona sociable. start learning
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Karin is really enjoying making new friends, but then she's always been a people person.
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someone who spoils other people’s fun by being negative and complaining ¿Qué te pasa? ¿Por qué estás siendo tan aguafiestas? start learning
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What's the matter - why are you being such a wet blanket?
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Además, el proyecto es beneficioso para la comunidad. start learning
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Moreover, the project is beneficial for the community.
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Además, deberíamos considerar el impacto ambiental. start learning
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Furthermore, we should consider the environmental impact.
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También me gusta leer en mi tiempo libre. start learning
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I also like reading in my free time.
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De la misma manera, él prefiere trabajar solo. start learning
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Likewise, he prefers to work alone.
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Igualmente, sus opiniones son válidas. start learning
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Similarly, their opinions are valid.
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Me gusta la música clásica, por ejemplo, Mozart y Beethoven. start learning
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I like classical music, for example, Mozart and Beethoven.
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Es decir, necesitamos más recursos. start learning
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That is to say, we need more resources.
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En otras palabras, el plan no es viable. start learning
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In other words, the plan is not feasible.
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Como resultado, la empresa creció rápidamente. start learning
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As a result, the company grew quickly.
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Por lo tanto, debemos actuar con precaución. start learning
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Therefore, we must act with caution.
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En consecuencia, tomamos una nueva dirección. start learning
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Consequently, we took a new direction.
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Por consiguiente, ajustamos el presupuesto. start learning
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Accordingly, we adjusted the budget.
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No fui porque estaba enfermo. start learning
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I didn’t go because I was sick.
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El evento se canceló debido al mal tiempo. start learning
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The event was canceled due to bad weather.
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Dado que no tienes tiempo, lo haré yo. start learning
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Since you don’t have time, I’ll do it.
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Ya que terminamos, podemos irnos. start learning
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As we are done, we can leave.
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Mientras estudiaba, escuchaba música. start learning
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While studying, I was listening to music.
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A pesar de que llovía, salimos. start learning
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Even though it was raining, we went out.
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Aunque hace frío, saldré. start learning
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Although it is cold, I will go out.
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Me gusta el cine; sin embargo, no tengo tiempo. start learning
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I like movies; however, I don’t have time.
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No me gusta el fútbol; no obstante, lo respeto. start learning
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I don’t like football; nevertheless, I respect it.
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Me gusta el café, pero prefiero el té. start learning
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I like coffee, but I prefer tea.
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No me gusta correr; por otro lado, amo nadar. start learning
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I don’t like running; on the other hand, I love swimming.
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No tomé café, en cambio bebí té. start learning
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I didn’t have coffee; instead, I drank tea.
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Me gusta el frío; por el contrario, odio el calor. start learning
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I like the cold; conversely, I hate the heat.
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Antes de salir, revisa las puertas. start learning
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Before leaving, check the doors.
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Después de comer, vamos al cine. start learning
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After eating, we are going to the movies.
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Él cocinaba; mientras tanto, yo limpiaba. start learning
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He was cooking; meanwhile, I was cleaning.
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En primer lugar, agradezco su ayuda. start learning
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First of all, I appreciate your help.
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Primero, revisemos el plan. start learning
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First, let’s review the plan.
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En segundo lugar, debemos reducir costos. start learning
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Secondly, we must reduce costs.
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Trabajé y luego descansé. start learning
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I worked and then I rested.
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Finalmente, logramos la meta. start learning
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Finally, we achieved the goal.
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Para concluir, gracias a todos. start learning
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To conclude, thank you all.
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En conclusión, fue un buen año. start learning
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In conclusion, it was a good year.
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En resumen, debemos mejorar. start learning
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In summary, we need to improve.
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En pocas palabras, no estoy de acuerdo. start learning
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Es más, ni siquiera me saludó. start learning
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What’s more, he didn’t even say hi.
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De hecho, él ya lo sabía. start learning
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In fact, he already knew.
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Obviamente, debemos intentarlo. start learning
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Por supuesto, estoy de acuerdo. start learning
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Naturalmente, ella ganó el concurso. start learning
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Naturally, she won the contest.
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Sobre todo, valoro la honestidad. start learning
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Above all, I value honesty.
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Me gusta el arte, en particular la pintura. start learning
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I like art, in particular painting.
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Me gusta la música, especialmente el jazz. start learning
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I like music, especially jazz.
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A propósito, ¿cómo te fue en el examen? start learning
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By the way, how did your exam go?
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De todos modos, lo haré yo. start learning
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En cierta forma, tienes razón. start learning
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someone who makes clever, secret plans, often to deceive others El conspirador (manipulador) siempre tomaba el control de todas las situaciones start learning
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The schemer alway took control of all situations
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No puedo pasar junto a una procesión de orugas procesionarias del pino start learning
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pine processionary caterpillar I can't past a procesion of pine processionary caterpillars
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the quality of thinking only of your own advantage Su egoísmo le impidió compartir su éxito con los demás. start learning
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His selfishness prevented him from sharing his success with others.
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"tomar control de la situación" El conspirador (manipulador) siempre tomaba el control de todas las situaciones start learning
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take control of the situation The schemer alway took control of all situations
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"pasar caminando por el frente de" No puedo pasar junto a una procesión de orugas procesionarias del pino start learning
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I can't past a procesion of pine processionary caterpillars
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Ante todo, debemos considerar la seguridad de los ciudadanos. start learning
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First and foremost, we must consider the safety of the citizens.
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Para empezar, quiero agradecerles por estar aquí hoy. start learning
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To start off with, I want to thank you all for being here today.
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Pasando a otro tema, hablemos de los próximos proyectos. start learning
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Moving on, let's talk about the upcoming projects.
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Ahora, pasando a la economía, hay varios desafíos por delante. start learning
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Now, turning to the economy, there are several challenges ahead.
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Algunas ciudades han adoptado medidas ecológicas. Por ejemplo, Ámsterdam ha promovido el uso de bicicletas. start learning
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Some cities have adopted eco-friendly measures. For instance, Amsterdam has promoted bicycle use.
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Un buen ejemplo de esto es... Un buen ejemplo de esto es el crecimiento del teletrabajo durante la pandemia. start learning
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A case in point is the rise of remote work during the pandemic.
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Para recapitular, hemos analizado las causas y consecuencias del problema. start learning
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To recap, we have analyzed the causes and consequences of the problem.
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En resumen, necesitamos soluciones más efectivas y sostenibles. start learning
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In summary, we need more effective and sustainable solutions.
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Reformular la narrativa histórica Es importante reformular la narrativa histórica para incluir diversas perspectivas. start learning
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Reframe the historical narrative It is important to reframe the historical narrative to include diverse perspectives.
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Reinterpretar los eventos históricos Los historiadores han reinterpretado los eventos históricos a la luz de nuevas pruebas. start learning
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Reinterpret historical events Historians have reinterpreted historical events in light of new evidence.
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Votar por ese candidato no me entusiasma, pero es el mal menor. start learning
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Voting for that candidate doesn’t excite me, but it's the lesser of two evils.
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Su discurso mostró una moderación relativa en comparación con sus declaraciones anteriores. start learning
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His speech showed relative moderation compared to his previous statements.
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El debate sobre las guerras a menudo lleva a la discusión de atrocidades comparativas. start learning
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The debate on wars often leads to the discussion of comparative atrocities.
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(of emotions, etc.) strongly felt but not expressed; repressed. (reprimido) Trajeron a este encuentro una impaciencia y una rabia contenidas hacia el racismo de las mujeres blancas. start learning
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they brought to this encounter a pent up impatience and rage at white female racism
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wander from the subject or straightforward course. (desviarse) Para no desviarnos demasiado en la jerga. start learning
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Not to stray too much into jargon
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spend (money) freely or extravagantly. (derrochar) Derrochamos en ciertas marcas de ropa. start learning
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we splurge on certain clothing brand
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be composed or made up of (consistir en) La historia consiste en relatos. start learning
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History consists of stories
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a sequence of ten wins in sports. Actualmente están en una racha de 10 victorias. start learning
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they are currently on a 10-game winning streak
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talk about or reminisce about past events or experiences La visita a la casa de mi infancia fue un paseo por el carril de los recuerdos. start learning
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The visit to my childhood home was a stroll down memory lane
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risks that are an essential part of something. ¿Superan los beneficios potenciales de la exploración espacial sus riesgos inherentes? start learning
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Do the potential benefits of space exploration outweigh its inherent risks?
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the plans were abandoned or cancelled. Los planes para el centro juvenil fueron desechados por completo. start learning
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plans for the youth centre were scrapped entirely
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talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. Él alardea de sus logros académicos. start learning
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He boasts of their academic achievements
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something that provides impetus or initial advantage towards a successful outcome Proporcionar un trampolín hacia el éxito para jóvenes talentosos. start learning
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provide a springboard to success for talented young kids
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Tenía pensado ir al gimnasio, pero decidí abrazar el modo duende y pasé la noche comiendo pizza en la cama viendo realities. start learning
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I was planning to go to the gym, but then I decided to embrace goblin mode and spent the evening eating pizza in bed while watching reality TV.
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is a shortened form of "vaccine." La discusión sobre la vacuna era constante durante la pandemia. start learning
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The discussion about the vax was constant during the pandemic.
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La emergencia climática requiere medidas urgentes. start learning
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The climate emergency requires urgent action.
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used to describe so many different things, from relationships and workplaces to the environment and even food. It really captured the negative mood of the time El ambiente en la oficina era tóxico. start learning
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The atmosphere in the office was toxic.
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denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief. En la era de la posverdad, las emociones a menudo influyen más que los hechos. start learning
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In the age of post-truth, emotions often influence more than facts.
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La camisa tiene puños abotonados. start learning
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The shirt has buttoned cuffs.
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La regla se aplica a todos los miembros y, como tal, debe ser seguida. start learning
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The rule applies to all members and, as such, must be followed.
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Este no siempre es el caso Tristemente, este no siempre es el caso. start learning
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This is not always the case Sadly, this is not always the case.
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ascender/subir de nivel (laboral) Esta es la práctica de ascender/subir de nivel un título de trabajo. start learning
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This is the practice of levelling up a job title.
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a primera vista/aparentemente A primera vista/Aparentemente, la solución parece simple. start learning
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On the face of it, the solution seems simple.
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La inflación de títulos de trabajo es una forma tentadora de suavizar el impacto cuando no puedes darle un aumento a un empleado. start learning
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Job title inflation is a tempting way to soften the blow when you can't give an employee a pay rise.
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Títulos más pomposos deberían ser otorgados/conferidos a los empleados al azar. start learning
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Loftier titles should be bestowed upon employees at random.
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frustrando/anulando el propósito Los títulos inflados crean confusión indebida, frustrando/anulando el propósito de tener un título de trabajo en primer lugar. start learning
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Inflated titles create undue confusion, defeating the purpose of having a job title in the first place.
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Me levanto a las siete de la mañana. start learning
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I get up at seven in the morning.
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Me llevo bien con mis compañeros de trabajo. start learning
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I get along well with my work colleagues.
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No te rindas, ¡sigue intentándolo! start learning
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Don't give up, keep trying!
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Puedes buscar esa palabra en el diccionario. start learning
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You can look up that word in the dictionary.
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¿Puedes cuidar de mi perro mientras estoy fuera? start learning
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Can you look after my dog while I'm away?
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Espero con ansias nuestras vacaciones de verano. start learning
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I'm looking forward to our summer vacation.
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Tuvo que inventar una excusa para llegar tarde. start learning
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He had to make up an excuse for being late.
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Por favor, apaga la luz al salir de la habitación. start learning
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Please turn off the light when you leave the room.
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Encender (una luz/aparato) ¿Puedes encender la televisión? start learning
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Can you turn on the television?
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Tuvo que rechazar la oferta de trabajo. start learning
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She had to turn down the job offer.
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Llegaron tarde a la fiesta. start learning
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They showed up late to the party.
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Finalmente pudimos resolver el problema. start learning
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We were finally able to work out the problem.
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¿A qué hora vas a volver a casa? start learning
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What time are you going to come back home?
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Por favor, continúa con tu trabajo. start learning
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Please carry on with your work.
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Siempre puedes confiar en tus amigos. start learning
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You can always rely on your friends.
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Do you believe in ghosts?
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Ella tuvo éxito en aprobar el examen. start learning
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She succeeded in passing the exam.
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Me disculpo por el error. start learning
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I apologize for the mistake.
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Ellos están muy orgullosos de su hijo. start learning
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They are very proud of their son.
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Todo depende de lo que decidas hacer. start learning
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Everything depends on what you decide to do.
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Estaba tan feliz que mi corazón sentía como si se desbordara de alegría. start learning
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I was so happy my heart felt like it was overflowing with joy.
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La ley prohíbe discriminar contra individuos cualificados. start learning
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The law prohibits discriminating against qualified individuals.
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Una lesión de último minuto obligó a Emma a retirarse de la competición. start learning
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A last-minute injury forced Emma to withdraw from the competition.
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Ellos se comprometieron a la causa. start learning
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They committed themselves to the cause.
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La fraternización de los gerentes con los trabajadores fue reprendida. start learning
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The fraternisation of managers with factory workers was reprimanded.
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Como caricaturista político, mi trabajo es burlarme de los políticos. start learning
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As a political cartoonist, my job is to poke fun at politicians.
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Teníamos sentimientos fuertes sobre el asunto, pero nos abstuvimos de hacer más comentarios. start learning
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We had some strong feelings on the matter, but we refrained from further comment.
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Solo cuando nació mi primera hija me enfrenté a la realidad. start learning
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It was only when my first daughter was born that I was confronted by the reality.
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complete, often describing something bad or unsuccessful that has no good or positive points (absoluto, total) Esto es un desastre total para el medio ambiente. start learning
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This is an unmitigated disaster for the environment.
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a drawing that shows information in a simple way, often using lines and curves to show amounts: (Trazar, diseñar un camino) Esta innovación podría trazar un nuevo camino. start learning
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Might this innovation chart a way forward.
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because of that (A su vez) Lo cual, a su vez, podría reducir los residuos textiles. start learning
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Which in turn could reduce textile waste.
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to stay in the same place or in the same condition: (Quedar por verse) Queda por verse si la moda de alquiler tendrá éxito. start learning
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It remains to be seen whether rental fashion will succeed.
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to be said to be something, either something good or something bad (Ser tan bueno como se dice) No es tan genial como dicen que es. start learning
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It's not all it's cracked up to be.
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La moda de alquiler podría ser, no obstante, una buena razón para tener esperanza. start learning
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Rental fashion might nonetheless be a good reason.
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Podría ser una buena razón para mantener la esperanza. start learning
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Be a good reason to hold out hope.
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No hace falta decirlo, estaba muerto de miedo. start learning
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Needless to say, he was scared out of his wits.
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Pensándolo ahora, todavía no puedo creer que gané. start learning
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Thinking back on it now, I still can't believe I won.
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a very large, heavy truck (Fuerza imparable) La globalización se ha convertido en una fuerza imparable. start learning
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Globalization has become a juggernaut.
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to crush something into a flat shape (Aplastar) Está aplastando las tradiciones locales. start learning
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It's squashing local traditions.
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not interesting or exciting in any way (Atenuar) Eso atenuó mi entusiasmo por las festividades locales. start learning
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It dulled my enthusiasm for our local festivities.
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Si me ves bebiendo un capuchino en la cafetería local. start learning
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If you happen to see me sipping a cappuccino at the local café.
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Veo hordas de personas haciendo cola para entrar. start learning
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I see hordes of people queuing to enter.
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to explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force (Experiencia divertida) Fue una experiencia increíble. start learning
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Vínculo no expresado e inmenso Había un vínculo inmenso pero no expresado entre todos. start learning
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unspoken and immense sense of bonding There was an unspoken and immense sense of bonding among us.
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Como en trance por la música Nos movíamos todos al unísono, como en trance por la música. start learning
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as if in a trance from the music We all move in unison, as if in a trance from the music.
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Fue un momento de conexión, aunque efímero. start learning
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It was a moment of connection, albeit fleeting.
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Me encanta conocer gente de ideas afines. start learning
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I love meeting like-minded people.
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Esta amistad ha sido de larga duración. start learning
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This is a long-fostered friendship.
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El grupo era bastante homogéneo. start learning
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The group was fairly homogenous.
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En mi experiencia, los cursos han sido muy útiles. start learning
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In my experience, the courses have been very useful.
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Diría incluso que fue la mejor decisión de mi vida. start learning
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I'd go so far as to say it was the best decision of my life.
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No hay duda de que esto cambiará el futuro. start learning
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There's no doubt that this will change the future.
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Es innegable que necesitamos actuar ya. start learning
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It's undeniable that we need to act now.
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Solo recuerda lo que sentiste en ese momento. start learning
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Just think back to how you felt then.
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¿Qué harías si tuvieras una segunda oportunidad? start learning
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What would you do if you had a second chance?
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¿Alguna vez has considerado...? ¿Alguna vez has considerado cambiar de carrera? start learning
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have you ever considered...? Have you ever considered changing careers?
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Quisiera darte mi opinión. start learning
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I would like to give you my feedback.
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Pensé en compartir mis propias reflexiones. start learning
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I thought I'd share my own thoughts I thought I'd share my own thoughts.
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Escribo para destacar algunos puntos importantes. start learning
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I'm writing in order to highlight I'm writing in order to highlight a few key points.
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En relación al artículo titulado En relación al artículo titulado "Cambio Climático". start learning
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with respect to the article entitled With respect to the article entitled "Climate Change".
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Hay una abundancia de grupos Hay una abundancia de grupos para practicar idiomas. start learning
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there is an abundance of groups to There is an abundance of groups to practice languages.
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El profesor tiene un gran conocimiento El tutor tiene un gran conocimiento del tema. start learning
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the tutor has a wealth of knowledge The tutor has a wealth of knowledge on the subject.
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La gente no podría ser más amable La gente del pueblo no podría ser más amable. start learning
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people couldn't be more friendly People in the village couldn't be more friendly.
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No hay escasez de actividades para hacer aquí. start learning
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There is no shortage of things to do here.
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Hay escasez de cursos que se adapten a mis intereses. start learning
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There is a dearth of courses that suit my interests.
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Este tipo de ayuda es muy rara Este tipo de ayuda es muy rara hoy en día. start learning
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this kind of help is few and far between This kind of help is few and far between these days.
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Este sentimiento casi seguramente falta Este sentimiento casi seguramente falta en las grandes ciudades. start learning
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this feeling is almost certainly lacking in This feeling is almost certainly lacking in big cities.
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El profesor estaba sobrecargado El profesor estaba bastante sobrecargado con tantas clases. start learning
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the teacher was stretched rather thinly The teacher was stretched rather thinly with so many classes.
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someone who spoils other people's enjoyment by disapproving of or not taking part in a particular activity (agua fiestas) No invites a Juan a la fiesta, siempre hace de aguafiestas start learning
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Don't invite Juan to the party, he's always such a party pooper.
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someone who cares a lot about whether other people like them, and always wants others to approve of their actions (persona complaciente) La persona más complaciente en nuestro grupo siempre trata de hacer sonreír a todos start learning
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The people pleaser in our group always tries to make everyone smile
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someone who has a lot of ability and a strong wish to be successful and is therefore expected to achieve a lot (persona ambiciona y talentosa) Los profesionales talentoso de la industria suelen ganar un 25 por ciento más que sus colegas start learning
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High-flyers in the industry typically earn 25 percent more than their colleagues
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