5. September 12 2022 Flashcards

(28 cards)

1
Q

impotente
vs
Imponente

A

Impotente= impotent, powerless

imponente= terrific, impressive

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2
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prior

The exercise prior to the exam was very hard to complete.

A

previo

El ejercicio previo al examen fue muy difícil de resolver.

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3
Q

puddle

The boy jumped into a puddle.

A

charco

El niño saltó en un charco.

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4
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a cablidad

cabalidad

No hay cabalidad en el texto, lo que hace que sea difícil de entender.

A

perfectly, adequately

completeless

There’s no completeness in the text, which makes it hard to understand.

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5
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greasy

A couple of days after shampooing my hair is greasy.

A

grasoso

Un par de días después de lavármelo, el pelo se me pone grasoso.

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6
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to launch

Russia launched a satellite into the atmosphere.

A

lanzar

Rusia lanzó un satélite a la atmósfera.

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7
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sharp (well defined)

The colors in this image are very sharp

A

nítido

also: marcado, claro

Los colores de esta imagen son muy nítidos.
The colors in this image are very sharp

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8
Q

expert’s report

You can find the list of necessary repairs on page 20 of the expert’s report.

A

peritaje (peh-ree-tah-heh)

Pueden encontrar la lista de reparaciones necesarias en la página 20 del peritaje.

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9
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happiness, luck, joy

You got married? I wish you every happiness in your married life.

A

ventura

¿Te casaste? Te deseo las mejores venturas en tu matrimonio.

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10
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selfish vs selfless

A

egoísta

desinteresado (false cognate)

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11
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gust (of wind)

El aire está demasiado calmado, necesitamos una ráfaga de viento fuerte para que esta cometa vuele.

A

la ráfaga
*remolino

The air is too still. We need a strong gust of wind for this kite to fly.

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12
Q

de modo que

¿Me puedes explicar el proceso de modo que lo pueda entender?

A

so that,
in such as way

Can you explain the process to me in such a way that I can understand it?

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13
Q

helmet

A

el casco

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14
Q

to blame (x2)

The president blames the rise in unemployment on workers who aren’t prepared to accept paltry wages.

A

achacar (to ascribe fault)
culpar

El presidente achaca el aumento del desempleo a los trabajadores que no aceptan sueldos miserables.

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15
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holiday

Monday is a holiday, we could go to the movies.

A

feriado (feh-ryah-doh)

El lunes es un feriado, podemos ir al cine.

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16
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bland (lacking flavor) (x3)

El vino sabía a vinagre, y el pollo estaba insípido.

A

insípido

desabrido
insulso

The wine tasted like vinegar, and the chicken was bland.

17
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to insist on
also to pawn

18
Q

supplier (x2)

A truck from the supplier arrived at the back door of the restaurant.

A

proveedor
el abastecedor

Un camión del proveedor llegó a la puerta de atrás del restaurante.

19
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suck up, boot licker

20
Q

scruffy person

The beggar was a scruffy old man.

A

el zarrapastroso (sah-rrah-pahs-troh-soh)

El mendigo era un viejo zarrapastroso.

21
Q

llamativo

A mi hermana le encanta vestirse con colores llamativos.

A

strking/Bright/Flashy

My sister loves to wear bright colors.

22
Q

consecutive

Following a third consecutive year of losses, the retail chain’s future could be in question.

A

consecutivo

Tras un tercer año consecutivo de pérdidas, el futuro de la cadena minorista podría estar en duda.

23
Q

cotidiano (koh-tee-dyah-noh)

La práctica cotidiana del yoga puede disminuir el estrés.

A

daily, also diaro

The daily practice of yoga can reduce stress

24
Q

derivar + de

La celebración de la Navidad deriva del festival romano de la Saturnalia.

A

to derive from

Christmas celebrations derive from the Roman festival of Saturnalia.

25
entrega La entrega de los documentos se realizará en presencia de cinco testigos.
delivery The delivery of the documents will be carried out in the presence of five witnesses.
26
desempeñar Me desempeñé como mesera para pagar la universidad.
To carry out (execute) to hold (a position) to play (a role) to work as (to perform functions) I worked as a waitress to pay for university.
27
competition (x2) My brother entered the competition but didn't win.
concurso* la competencia Mi hermano participó en el concurso pero no ganó.
28
narrow This road is very narrow.
estrecho Esta carretera es muy estrecha.