Unit 2 - Wanderlust

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a difficult journey involving a lot of effort
Fue un viaje largo y arduo por el desierto.
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arduous journey
It was a long and arduous journey across the desert.
a different way of travelling to a place
Hay mucho tráfico, así que estoy buscando una ruta alternativa.
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alternative route
There's a lot of traffic so I'm looking for an alternative route.
a quiet village which is not near to places where most things happen
Yarthorpe es un bonito pueblo apartado, a unos cinco kilómetros de la costa.
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backwater village
Yarthorpe is a pretty backwater village about three miles from the coast.
A ____ is uncomfortable because of bad weather.
Podría ser un vuelo algo turbulento por los fuertes vientos.
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bumpy flight
It might be a bit of a bumpy flight because of the strong winds.
large groups of people with lots of noise and activity
Multitudes bulliciosas llenaban la plaza del mercado.
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bustling crowds
Bustling crowds filled the market square.
a way of travelling to a place that is longer than it needs to be because it is not direct
Tomó una ruta indirecta al parque para evitar pasar por su casa.
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circuitous route
He took a circuitous route to the park, to avoid passing her house.
the nervous or confused feeling that people sometimes get when they arrive in a place that has a very different culture from their own
Estudiar aquí es muy diferente a mi país, así que fue un poco un choque cultural.
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culture shock
Studying here is very different to my home country so it was a bit of a culture shock at first.
a person who shows good judgement and is able to tell whether something is good when they travel
El viajero exigente apreciará la atención al detalle en este hotel.
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discerning traveller
The discerning traveller will appreciate the attention to detail in this hotel.
a place you travel to that is far away from your home
Viajar a destinos tan remotos puede resultar muy caro.
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far-flung destination
Travelling to such far-flung destinations can prove very expensive.
a very short visit
Fue solo una visita fugaz, así que no vimos tanto como nos hubiera gustado.
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fleeting visit
It was only a fleeting visit so we didn't see as much as we would have liked.
a very short visit
Está bien, no me quedo – solo es una visita relámpago.
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flying visit
It's ok, I'm not stopping – it's just a flying visit.
the best place to travel to in order to do something
Chipre siempre ha sido mi destino favorito para relajarme.
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go-to destination
Cyprus has always been my go-to destination when I want to relax.
a very famous and well-known building or object that you can recognise easily and is often believed to represent a particular idea
La Estatua de la Libertad es un monumento emblemático.
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iconic landmark
The Statue of Liberty is an iconic landmark.
a visit that is not planned
Teníamos un par de horas antes de que saliera el tren, así que hicimos una visita improvisada a la galería de arte.
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impromptu visit
We had a couple of hours before the train left so we made an impromptu visit to the art gallery.
a slow and relaxed walk
Después de comer, di un paseo tranquilo por la playa.
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leisurely stroll
After lunch I took a leisurely stroll along the beach.
a flight which travels a long distance
A Tom le cuesta dormir en los vuelos de larga distancia.
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long-haul flight
Tom often finds it difficult to sleep on long-haul flights.
travel to a country across the sea from your country
¿Disfrutarías de un trabajo que implique viajar al extranjero?
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overseas travel
Would you enjoy a job involving overseas travel?
a very dangerous journey
Tuvieron que soportar un viaje peligroso por el océano tormentoso.
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perilous journey
They had to endure a perilous journey across the stormy ocean.
a way of travelling to a place which provides beautiful views of nature
Decidimos tomar la ruta escénica por la carretera costera.
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scenic route
We decided to take the scenic route along the coast road.
work for a customer that is of a very low standard
La comida estaba deliciosa, pero no recomendaría el lugar por el servicio increíblemente deficiente.
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shoddy service
The food was delicious but I wouldn't recommend the place because of the incredibly shoddy service.
A ____ flight does not shake or frighten you.
Las condiciones son buenas y esperamos un vuelo tranquilo hasta Pensacola hoy.
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smooth flight
Conditions are good and we're expecting a smooth flight down to Pensacola today.
a bad situation in which a plane, train, etc. leaves or arrives late and this should not have been allowed
Escribo para solicitar un reembolso por el retraso inaceptable en mi viaje.
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unacceptable delay
I am writing to request a refund because of the unacceptable delay to my journey.
a situation in which a plane, train, etc. leaves or arrives late but it was impossible to stop this happening
Queremos pedir disculpas a los clientes por este retraso inevitable.
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unavoidable delay
We want to apologise to customers for this unavoidable delay.
a journey without any problems or anything unusual or exciting happening
Llegaron a Liverpool tras un viaje sin contratiempos.
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uneventful journey
They arrived in Liverpool after an uneventful journey.
a situation in which a plane, train, etc. leaves or arrives late but no one expected this
Tras un retraso imprevisto de más de cinco horas, el ferry finalmente zarpó.
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unforeseen delay
After an unforeseen delay of over five hours, the ferry eventually left.
one of the best places in the world to travel to
Hawái se considera a menudo un destino de clase mundial.
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world-class destination
Hawaii is often considered a world-class destination.
used for telling someone that you do not believe what they have just said
Dice que no puede ir porque tiene que ponerse al día con el trabajo... ¡claro, claro!
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a likely story
He claims he can’t go because he has to catch up on work – a likely story.
used when you are telling someone something that you do not want anyone else to know about
Entre tú y yo, creo que tiene problemas con su novio.
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between you and me
Between you and me, I think she’s got problems with her boyfriend.
used when you want to make sure that someone understands your comments correctly, especially when you are criticizing something
No me malinterpretes, es una buena escuela, pero a veces sus ideas son algo anticuadas.
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don't get me wrong
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good school, but sometimes their ideas are a bit old-fashioned.
for an extremely small amount of time
Por una fracción de segundo, pensé que se había ido.
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for a split second
For a split second I thought he had left.
without any doubt
Leslie es, sin duda, la persona más amable que conozco.
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hands down
Leslie is hands down the nicest person I know.
to make someone feel extremely frightened
La película nos dio un susto de muerte.
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scare the wits out of (someone)
The film scared the wits out of us.
something that happens by chance and that helps you to achieve something
Por pura suerte, Mia viajaba en el mismo tren.
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stroke of luck
By a stroke of luck, Mia was travelling on the same train.
used for saying that there are many advantages in doing something
Hay mucho que decir a favor del transporte público.
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there's a lot to be said for (something)
There's a lot to be said for using public transport.
used for saying that you will know in the future whether something is true or right
El tiempo dirá si tomó la decisión correcta.
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time will tell
Time will tell whether he made the right choice.
used for saying that the words you have chosen are not as extreme as they could have been
Estábamos frustrados por el retraso, por decirlo suavemente.
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to put it mildly
We were frustrated about the delay, to put it mildly.
Los cerezos en flor
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the cherry blossoms blooming
Fogata
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campfire
Cruceros
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cruise ships
Me gusta lo que dijiste sobre...
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I like what you said about...
¿Qué quisiste decir exactamente con...?
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What exactly did you mean by...?
Estoy en gran parte de acuerdo con lo que dijiste, excepto por la parte de...
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I largely agree with what you said, except for the part about...
Así que lo que estás diciendo es...
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So what you're saying is...
Deseo de viajar / Ganas de explorar el mundo
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wanderlust
No pude pegar ojo / No pude dormir nada
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I couldn't sleep a wink
Monada que empodera (literalmente) / Ternura que te da fuerza (interpretación más libre)
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power cute
Ecos del pasado
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echos of the past
Auge
El auge del turismo en la región trajo consigo nuevas oportunidades de negocio.
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Surge
The surge in tourism in the region brought about new business opportunities.
Asombroso/Sorprendente
Los resultados de la encuesta fueron asombrosos, superando todas las expectativas.
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Astonishing
The survey results were astonishing, exceeding all expectations.
Recompensas
La industria del cine está viendo las recompensas de invertir en producciones de alta calidad.
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Rewards
The film industry is seeing the rewards of investing in high-quality productions.
Rompedor/Innovador
La serie de televisión fue un éxito rompedor que capturó la atención de millones.
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Ground-breaking
The TV series was a ground-breaking success that captured the attention of millions.
Dispararse/Aumentar mucho
Después de aparecer en la guía de viajes, las reservas de los hoteles se dispararon.
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to soar
After appearing in the travel guide, hotel bookings soared.
Principalmente
La economía local depende principalmente del turismo durante los meses de verano.
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Primarily
The local economy depends primarily on tourism during the summer months.
Paisajes pintorescos
La película se rodó en paisajes pintorescos de la Toscana.
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Picturesque settings
The film was shot in picturesque settings in Tuscany.
Atractivo/Encanto
El atractivo de las vacaciones exóticas sigue creciendo entre los jóvenes.
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Allure
The allure of exotic vacations continues to grow among young people.
Obstaculizar
La burocracia excesiva puede obstaculizar el desarrollo de nuevas empresas turísticas.
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Hinder
Excessive bureaucracy can hinder the development of new tourism businesses.
Desafíos
A pesar de los beneficios, también existen desafíos para las comunidades locales.
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Downsides
Despite the benefits, there are also downsides for local communities.
Ofreciendo/Proporcionando
Los gobiernos nacionales están ofreciendo incentivos para atraer producciones cinematográficas.
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Proffering
National governments are proffering incentives to attract film productions.
Generoso/Sustancioso
La compañía ofreció un reembolso generoso a los clientes afectados por la cancelación.
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Generous
The company offered a generous refund to customers affected by the cancellation.
Subvencionar
Algunos países europeos subvencionan la industria del cine para promover su cultura.
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Subsidise
Some European countries subsidise the film industry to promote their culture.
Requisito esencial
Las compañías deben pasar una prueba de elegibilidad para acceder a los fondos europeos.
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Eligibility test
Companies must pass an eligibility test to access European funds.
Asegurarse/Garantizar
Es crucial asegurarse de que el turismo beneficie a las comunidades locales.
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Ensure
It is crucial to ensure that tourism benefits local communities.
Diligencia/Esfuerzo
Se necesita mucha diligencia para gestionar el turismo de forma responsable.
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Diligence
A lot of diligence is needed to manage tourism responsibly.
Deteriorarse
Si no se gestiona bien, el medio ambiente local puede deteriorarse rápidamente.
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Deteriorate
If not managed well, the local environment can deteriorate rapidly.
Sostener/Mantener
Es importante encontrar maneras de sostener el crecimiento económico a largo plazo.
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Sustain
It is important to find ways to sustain long-term economic growth.
Advertencias/Precauciones a tener en cuenta
Al invertir en este mercado emergente, hay varias advertencias importantes a tener en cuenta.
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Caveats to consider
When investing in this emerging market, there are several important caveats to consider.
acaciones cerca de casa
Este año haremos una "staycation" para ahorrar.
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Staycation
This year we'll have a staycation to save money.
Estar a punto de
Estábamos a punto de perder el tren.
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Be on the verge of
We were on the verge of missing the train.
Ser la última frontera para viajeros experimentados
Para los viajeros experimentados, la Antártida sigue siendo la última frontera.
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Be the last frontier for experienced travellers
For experienced travellers, Antarctica remains the last frontier.
Desiertos costeros
Los desiertos costeros tienen una flora única.
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Coastal deserts
Coastal deserts have a unique flora.
Imponente y majestuoso
Este lugar es imponente y majestuoso.
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Towering and majestic
This place is towering and majestic.
Matorral
Vimos un conejo escondiéndose en el matorral.
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Shrub brush
We saw a rabbit hiding in the shrub brush.
Capas
La tarta tenía varias capas de chocolate.
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Layers
The cake had several layers of chocolate.
Reverdecimiento del desierto
El proyecto de reverdecimiento del desierto está teniendo éxito.
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Desert greening
The desert greening project is proving successful.
Profundamente ofendido
Me sentí profundamente ofendido por su comentario.
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Deeply offended
I was deeply offended by his comment.
Profundamente avergonzado
Estaba profundamente avergonzado de mi error.
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Deeply ashamed
I was deeply ashamed of my mistake.
Profundamente herido
Sus palabras me hirieron profundamente.
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Deeply hurt
His words deeply hurt me.
Absolutamente asqueroso
La comida era absolutamente asquerosa.
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Utterly disgusting
The food was utterly disgusting.
Absolutamente desastroso
El resultado fue absolutamente desastroso.
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Utterly disastrous
The result was utterly disastrous.
Absolutamente ridículo
Su excusa fue absolutamente ridícula.
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Utterly ridiculous
His excuse was utterly ridiculous.
Amargamente decepcionado
Estaba amargamente decepcionado con la noticia.
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Bitterly disappointed
I was bitterly disappointed with the news.
Amargamente frío
Hacía un frío amargamente esa noche.
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Bitterly cold
It was bitterly cold that night.
Amargamente molesto
Se puso amargamente molesta por la crítica.
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Bitterly upset
She became bitterly upset by the criticism.
Asombrosamente hermoso
El paisaje era asombrosamente hermoso.
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Staggeringly beautiful
The landscape was staggeringly beautiful.
Asombrosamente caro
El coche era asombrosamente caro.
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Staggeringly expensive
The car was staggeringly expensive.
Asombrosamente alto
Los precios eran asombrosamente altos.
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Staggeringly high
The prices were staggeringly high.
A sabiendas
La ministra negó las acusaciones de haber engañado al público a sabiendas.
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Knowingly
The Minister disputed claims she had knowingly misled the public.
A propósito
Ella dijo que "nunca engañaría a nadie a propósito".
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Purposefully
She ‘would never purposefully deceive anyone’.
De manera admirable
Nuestro personal de cocina afrontó admirablemente la alta demanda del fin de semana festivo.
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Admirably
Our kitchen staff coped admirably with the high demand of the holiday weekend.
Considerablemente
Con la carga de trabajo considerablemente aumentada causada por las ausencias relacionadas con la gripe.
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Considerably
With the considerably increased workload caused by flu-related absences.
Espacialmente consciente
Los futbolistas espacialmente conscientes pueden evaluar con precisión la posición de otros jugadores en el campo.
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Spatially aware
Footballers who are spatially aware can accurately assess the position of other players on the pitch.
Con seguridad
Paso el balón con seguridad y con una precisión milimétrica.
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Confidently
I pass the ball confidently with pinpoint accuracy.
Por el cual
Llegaron a un acuerdo por el cual cada empleado recibiría una bonificación única de tres mil libras.
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Whereby
They reached an agreement whereby each employee would receive a one-off bonus of three thousand pounds.
Después de eso
Poco después de eso, la empresa quebró.
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Thereafter
Shortly thereafter the company went bust.
En sentido horario
Lo sé, pero una vez viajé en sentido horario por Francia, usando solo autobuses locales.
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Clockwise
I know, but I once travelled clockwise around France, using only local buses.
Metódicamente
Lo preparé todo metódicamente, estudiando rutas y horarios durante horas.
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Methodically
I prepared it all methodically, poring over routes and timetables for hours on end.
Apresuradamente
Nada sería de última hora o arreglado apresuradamente: todo se planeó con mucha antelación.
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Hurriedly
Nothing would be last-minute or hurriedly arranged: everything was planned well in advance.
Sin importar
Nunca me desvié de mi horario; incluso cuando me sentía enfermo, seguí adelante sin importar nada.
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Regardless
I never once deviated from my schedule; even when I felt ill, I carried on regardless.
A lo largo
Corté el pepino a lo largo para la ensalada.
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Lengthwise
I cut the cucumber lengthwise for the salad.
De lo contrario
Tenemos que darnos prisa, de lo contrario llegaremos tarde.
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Otherwise
We have to hurry, otherwise we'll be late.
Hay que reconocer que
Hay que reconocer que mi profesor no es rico.
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Admittedly
Admittedly, my teacher is not rich.
Supuestamente
Mi hermano supuestamente hizo su tarea por la tarde.
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Supposedly
My brother supposedly did his homework in the afternoon.
Según se dice
Según se dice, este restaurante tiene la mejor paella.
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Reputedly
Reputedly, this restaurant has the best paella.
Sin duda
Sin duda, aprobaré el examen si estudio.
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Doubtless
I will doubtless pass the exam if I study.
Estratégicamente
Colocamos las piezas estratégicamente en el tablero.
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Strategically
We strategically placed the pieces on the board.
Analíticamente
Analizamos los datos analíticamente para encontrar patrones.
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Analytically
We analyzed the data analytically to find patterns.
Temáticamente
El museo organizó las pinturas temáticamente.
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Thematically
The museum arranged the paintings thematically.
Hacia adelante
Seguimos adelante a pesar de las dificultades.
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Onward
We moved onward despite the difficulties.
Hacia atrás
Caminó hacia atrás para tener una mejor vista.
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Backwards
He walked backwards to get a better view.
Hacia el mar
El barco navegó hacia el mar al amanecer.
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Seaward
The ship sailed seaward at dawn.
Indefinidamente
Ambos jugadores han sido suspendidos indefinidamente.
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Indefinitely
Both players have been suspended indefinitely.
Momentáneamente
Espere momentáneamente.
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Momentarily
Wait momentarily.
Predominantemente
La población era predominantemente joven.
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Predominantly
The population was predominantly young.
Cordialmente
Nos recibieron cordialmente.
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Heartily
We were heartily welcomed.
Incesantemente
La lluvia cayó incesantemente durante toda la noche.
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Relentlessly
The rain fell relentlessly throughout the night.
Supuestamente
El presunto ladrón fue arrestado.
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Allegedly
The allegedly thief was arrested.
Un museo peculiar
Visitamos un museo peculiar lleno de objetos extraños.
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A quirky museum
We visited a quirky museum full of strange objects.
Buscando en una tienda de antigüedades local
Estaba buscando gangas en una tienda de antigüedades local.
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Trawling a local antiques shop
I was trawling a local antiques shop for bargains.
Compañeros de viaje
Compartimos historias con nuestros compañeros de viaje.
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Fellow travellers
We shared stories with our fellow travellers.
Bastante desalentador
La tarea parecía bastante desalentadora al principio.
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Quite daunting
The task seemed quite daunting at first.
An abbreviation for fear of missing out; used to describe a social anxiety someone may feel when they see what others are doing, especially via social media sites
Siento FOMO cuando veo las vacaciones de mis amigos en las redes sociales.
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Fomo
I feel FOMO when I see my friends' vacations on social media.
An abbreviation for
¿WTF acaba de pasar?
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WTF
WTF just happened?
An abbreviation for Be Right Back
Vuelvo enseguida, necesito contestar una llamada.
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BRB
BRB, I need to answer a call.
An abbreviation for "I wanted to let you know..."
JSYK, la reunión ha sido pospuesta.
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JSYK
JSYK, the meeting has been postponed.
An abbreviation for "in real life"
Deberíamos quedar IRL pronto.
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IRL
We should hang out IRL soon.
An abbreviation for "also know as"
Él es conocido AKA "El Profesor".
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AKA
He is known AKA "The Professor".
Ambos textos abordan...
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Both text address the
Ambos textos abordan el tema de...
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Both texts address the issue of...
En el (primer/segundo) texto...
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In the (first / second) text...
el escritor afirma que...
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the writer asserts that...
... se afirma en el primer/segundo texto
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... is stated in the first / second text
Una afirmación hecha en el primer/segundo texto es que...
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One assertion made in the first / second text is that...
El segundo texto, por otro lado, adopta un punto de vista opuesto
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The second text, on the other hand, takes an opposing view...
Integrar las opiniones de otros con las tuyas
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Integrating others' views with yours
Este es un argumento que tiene mucho peso...
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This is an argument that holds a lot of weight...
Este es un punto notable/digno de mención...
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This is a notable / noteworthy point...
Este punto no debería darse por sentado...
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This point shouldn't be taken for granted...
(Sin embargo) Un (fundamental) fallo en este punto de vista es...
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(However) One (fundamental) flaw in this view is...
(Sin embargo) Este argumento no tiene en cuenta...
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(Nevertheless) This argument doesn't take into account...
Probablemente sea acertado afirmar/decir/suponer que...
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It is probably accurate to claim / say / suppose that...
Hay poca duda de que...
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There is little doubt that...
Se podría debatir que...
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It could be debated that...
La idea es discutible si... porque/debido a...
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The idea is debatable whether ... because / due to...
A pesar de / A pesar de (el hecho de que),...
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Despite / In spite of (the fact that),...
Por el contrario,...
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On the contrary,...
Incluso,...
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Even so,...
Al mismo tiempo,...
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At the same time,...
circunvala (to find a way around an obstacle, to avoid something, or to cleverly overcome a difficulty, often by indirect means.)
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circumvents
sin precedentes
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unprecedented
lejano
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faraway
invariablemente
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invariably
compilar
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compile
periódicamente
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periodically
escenarios
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scenarios
agua meteórica
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meteoric water
ordinario
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ordinary
empapar
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soak into
guijarros sueltos
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tiny pebbles-of loose
fuera de la vista
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out of sight
desbordamiento glaciar
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glacial outwash
superponer
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overlie
Lechos de este material, fuera de la vista bajo el suelo, son comunes.
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Beds of this material, out of sight beneath the soil, are common.
hasta aquí
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so much for
Hasta aquí los sedimentos no consolidados. Los sedimentos consolidados (o cementados) también
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So much for unconsolidated sediments. Consolidated (or cemented) sediments, too
El objetivo de este informe es...
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The aim of this report is to...
El propósito de este informe es...
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The purpose of this report is to...
Este informe comprende...
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This report comprises...
Este informe contiene...
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This report contains...
También incluirá...
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It will also include...
También evaluará...
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It will also evaluate...
También asesorará sobre...
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It will also advise on...
La base de este informe radica en...
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The basis for this report lies in...
Esto podría hacerse mediante...
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This could be done by...
Una solución es...
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One solution is to...
A la luz de esto, aconsejaría...
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In light of this, I'd advice...
A la luz de esto, recomendaría...
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In light of this, I'd recommend...
Sería ventajoso...
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It would be advantageous to...
Para contrarrestar esto, lo primero que hay que hacer es...
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To counter this, the first thing to do is to...
Es particularmente importante...
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It is particularly important...
Es absolutamente esencial...
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It is absolutely essential to...
entradas como oro en paño
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tickets like gold dust
deberías aprovechar la oportunidad de asistir
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you should jump at the chance of attending
superará tu imaginación más salvaje
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it will be beyond your wildest imagination
la magnitud del evento
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the sheer scale of the event
se irán por la ventana una vez dentro
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go straight out the window once inside
el tiempo en las colas definitivamente reducirá cualquier plan de horario demasiado ambicioso
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time in queues will most definitely cut into any overambitious schedule plan
fans incondicionales de la Comic-Con
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die-hard Comic-con fans
solo puedes arañar la superficie de un evento de esta magnitud
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you can only scratch the surface of an event of this magnitude

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