Frases 7

Question 1

No se lo tome a mal, pero….

Answer 1

Don’t take this the wrong way, but…

Question 2

eso es algo pasajero.

Answer 2

This is a passing thing / something that will change.

Question 3

No hay que confundir un estado de ánimo con una auténtica vocación.

Answer 3

One shouldn’t confuse a state of mind with an authentic vocation.

Question 4

es tan difícil conseguir gente buena.

Answer 4

It’s very difficult to find good people.

Question 5

no es poca cosa / tampoco es poca cosa

Answer 5

It’s not a little thing / It’s a big deal.

Question 6

Nosotros solos no podemos cubrir toda esta extensión de terreno.

Answer 6

We alone can’t cover all of this area of land.

Question 7

La altitud media del relieve de España es de 660 m.

Answer 7

The average altitude of Spain’s topography is 660m.

Question 8

La reducción del presupuesto se encuadra en el programa para la reducción de costes.

Answer 8

The budget reduction fits within the program to reduce costs.

Question 9

Llevó a encuadrar todos los dibujos que su hijo había hecho en el curso de arte.

Answer 9

He framed all of the drawings that his son had made in art class.

Question 10

Mi grupo de amigos se encuadran dentro de un partido político a nivel nacional.

Answer 10

My group of friends are part of a political party at the national level.

Question 11

Reflejo de la sociedad, Picasso pintaba obras en contra del fascismo español.

Answer 11

Reflecting the society, Picasso painted works against Spanish fascism.

Question 12

El libro es extenso y no creo que podamos abarcar todo en un mes.

Answer 12

The book is extensive and I don’t believe that we can take on all of it in a month.

Question 13

La profesora descubrió en la Yucatán una ciudad antiquísima.

Answer 13

The professor discovered an ancient city in the Yucatán peninsula.

Question 14

Su novio se presentó en la fiesta sin estar invitado.

Answer 14

His boyfriend showed up at the party without being invited.

Question 15

Mantenme informado

Answer 15

Keep me informed

Question 16

no me pongas los ojos en blancos

Answer 16

don’t roll your eyes at me.

Question 17

No hace falta que te recochinees

Answer 17

There’s no need to gloat.

Question 18

no hace falta que lo restriegues

Answer 18

Don’t rub it in.

Question 19

día a día … paso a paso.

Answer 19

day by day … step by step.

Question 20

Podía oír su conversación perfectamente.

Answer 20

I was within earshot to hear their conversation.

Question 21

No salió bien / Salió mal

Answer 21

I didn’t work out. It turned out badly.

Question 22

exploremos la oportunidad.

Answer 22

Let’s explore the opportunity

Question 23

Aquella chica no esta en forma.

Answer 23

That girl is off her game.

Question 24

tenía que ser contada con un humor de brocha gorda.

Answer 24

It had to be told with crude / unsophisticated humour.

Question 25

Montó un jaleo monumental por una tontería.

Answer 25

She made a monumental fuss about some silly thing.

Question 26

La población evitan comprar productos con sobreprecio.

Answer 26

People avoid buying overpriced products.

Question 27

Las socorristas intentaron salvar a un niño.

Answer 27

The emergency responders tried to save a child.

Question 28

El planeta tiende a calentarse

Answer 28

The planet tends to warm up.

Question 29

Tras las demostraciones, los trabajadores se conforman con firmar el contrato.

Answer 29

After the demonstrations, the workers agreed to sign the contract.

Question 30

El presidente busca obtener consenso internacional.

Answer 30

The president is looking to get international consensus.

Question 31

Ser menor de edad no te exige de asumir.

Answer 31

Being a minor doesn't exempt you from accepting responsibility.

Question 32

A pesar de haber tenido un infarto, no se priva de beber alcohol... ¡y en cantidad!

Answer 32

Despite having had a heart attack, he hasn't given up drinking alcohol... he drinks more!

Question 33

Como todavía mi padre está un poco débil, nos autorizan a visitarlo de uno en uno.

Answer 33

Since my dad is still a little weak, they authorized us to visit him one at a time..

Question 34

No entiendo por qué él se niega a aceptar la realidad

Answer 34

I don't understand why he refuses to accept reality.

Question 35

Nos hemos decidido a reformular el código de convivencia.

Answer 35

We have decided to re-evaluate the roommate's agreement.

Question 36

Por más que me esfuerzo, no logro recordar dónde puse las llaves.

Answer 36

As much as I try, I can't remember where I put the keys.

Question 37

El coche no arranca; debe estar sin batería.

Answer 37

The car's not starting, the battery must be dead.

Question 38

La tormenta brotó sin aviso.

Answer 38

The storm broke out without warning.

Question 39

Alentó a sus jugadores a conseguir la victoria.

Answer 39

He encouraged his players to win.

Question 40

Todos los jueves celebraban una tertulia en casa de Lorena.

Answer 40

They throw a social gathering every Thursday at Lorena's house.

Question 41

Tras la discusión salió arrebatado.

Answer 41

After the discussion, she went off half-cocked.

Question 42

No me gustan los compañeros arrebatados por el resultado de un partido de fútbol.

Answer 42

I don't like it when my buddies get aggressive over the outcome of a soccer game.

Question 43

Este ruido altera a cualquiera.

Answer 43

That sound would unsettle anyone.

Question 44

Se le veía muy alterado y nervioso.

Answer 44

He looked very annoyed and nervous.

Question 45

Le riñó por llegar tarde a casa.

Answer 45

He told her off for arriving home late.

Question 46

Ya estoy cansada de decirles a mis hijos que dejen de reñir.

Answer 46

I'm tired of telling my kids to stop squabbling.

Question 47

Hace falta que escribas el reporte para enviar el documento.

Answer 47

It's necessary that you write the report in order to send the document.

Question 48

Quiero hablar sin pelos en la lengua

Answer 48

I want to speak clearly, effectively, with confidence.

Question 49

La política usa una estrategia con trayectoria de éxito.

Answer 49

The politician is using a strategy with a history of success.

Question 50

conocer al dedillo

Answer 50

to know by heart