Story 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

1
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lively

A

alegre

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2
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In a suitable state for action or situation, to be fully prepared

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listo (ready)

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3
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enjoyment, amusement, light-hearted pleasure

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diversion (fun)

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4
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discover something by chance

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encontrar (find)

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5
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careful to avoid problems or dangers

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cauteloso (cautious)

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6
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very enthusiastic and eager

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emocionado (excited)

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7
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to approach

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acercarse (approach)

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8
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walk quietly and carefully with one’s heels raised

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de puntillas (tiptoe)

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9
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give out steady light without flame

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brillar (glow)

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10
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a glittering flash of light

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chispa (sparkle)

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11
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take or move someone or something somewhere suddenly

A

llevar rápidamente

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12
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place

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lugar

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13
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vegetation consisting of typically short plants with long, narrow leaves, growing wild or cultivated on lawns and pasture, and as a fodder crop.

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pasto (grass/ pasture)

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14
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giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

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acogedora (cozy)

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15
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a rug usually used as a floor covering

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alfrombra (carpet)

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16
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the feet of an animal

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patas (paws)

17
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to be with another person

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juntos (together)

18
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a method, style, or manner of doing something

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forma (way)

19
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operate or function properly, efficiently, smoothly

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funcionar muy bien (to work well)

20
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wise

A

sabio

21
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to be of age

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viejo (old)

22
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a container with flat sides and bottom

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caja (box)

23
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a doorway or an entrance

A

entrada

24
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become larger or greater over a period of time

A

crecer (grow)

25
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the state of being friends

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amistades (friendship)

26
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To describe a radical or drastic permanent change

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convertirse en (to bcecome)

27
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when something or someone grows in strength

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más fuerte (stronger)

28
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in the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration, typically the present.

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desde (since/from)

29
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at that time; at the time in question; then

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entonces

30
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to treasure

A

atesorar

31
Q

a reminder

A

recordatorio

32
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to happen

A

suceder/ pasar (to happen)

“Pasar” is a more general verb that can mean “to happen,” “to occur,” or “to pass.”
It is often used to describe events, situations, or actions taking place. “Pasar” can refer to both planned and unplanned events, as well as specific incidents or occurrences.

“Suceder” also means “to happen” or “to occur,” but it often emphasizes the succession or sequence of events. It is commonly used to describe a series of events or a particular order in which things happen. “Suceder” can imply a cause-and-effect relationship or a logical progression of events.
It is often used in more formal or narrative contexts.

33
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to be unexpected in a good way, causing great wonder

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sorprendente (suprising/ amazing)