L3 - Part E Flashcards

1
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They pleaded guilty

A

Se declararon culpables.

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2
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Mark my word

A

Fíjese en mis palabras.

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3
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You’d better toe the line

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Más vale que siga las reglas.

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4
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What a stroke of luck!

A

¡Qué suerte!

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5
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These data show a current deficit

A

Estos datos indican que actualmente existe un déficit.

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6
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Please be more specific

A

Por favor; sea más específico.

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7
Q

That’s a joke!

A

¡No hablará en serio!

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8
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My; how he’s grown!

A

¡Cómo ha crecido!

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9
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But; he’s just a kid!

A

¡Si no es más que un niño!

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10
Q

They were socially prominent

A

Eran de clase privilegiada.

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11
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It was a stupid mistake

A

Fue una estupidez.

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12
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That makes sense

A

Eso tiene sentido.

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13
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Our future leaders

A

Nuestros líderes del futuro.

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14
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They receive our moral support

A

Ellos recibieron nuestro apoyo moral.

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15
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It’s apt to happen often

A

Tiende a ocurrir con frecuencia.

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16
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We’d love to attend

A

Nos encantaría ir.

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17
Q

Who would volunteer for that?

A

¿Quién se prestaría para eso?

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18
Q

It appears to be likely

A

Parece ser posible.

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19
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Bite the bullet

A

A lo hecho; pecho. (

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20
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A long series of problems

A

Un sinfín de líos.

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21
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Take charge of it

A

Encárguese de eso.

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22
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He’s easily impressed

A

se deja impresionar fácilmente.

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23
Q

It’s hard to believe

A

Apenas se puede creer.

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24
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Show it in slow motion

A

Proyéctelo a cámara lenta.

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25
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It’s a lifetime commitment

A

Es un compromiso de toda una vida.

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26
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Survival of the fittest

A

La selección natural.

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27
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A moment to treasure

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Un momento para guardar en la memoria.

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28
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That might explain it

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Por eso será.

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29
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They’re our contemporaries

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Son nuestros contemporáneos.

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30
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She was looking coy.

A

Ella parecía ser tímida.

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31
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There was a collective sigh

A

Todos dieron un suspiro de alivio.

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32
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In turn; he gave up his claim

A

En cambio; él retiró su demanda.

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33
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By the sweat of his brow

A

Con el sudor de la frente.

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34
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In my opinion; it’s obvious

A

En mi opinión; eso es evidente.

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35
Q

She will be very upset —

A

Ella se pondrá muy disgustada.

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36
Q

We were required to supervise —

A

Nos pidieron que supervisáramos.

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37
Q

It’s a noble goal

A

Es un noble objetivo.

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38
Q

Where should I put this?

A

¿Dónde pongo esto?

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39
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He was sworn in all the same

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No obstante; lo juramentaron.

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40
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They’re perennial favorites

A

Siempre se les prefiere.

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41
Q

The score was lopsided

A

El tanteo estaba desigual.

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42
Q

He’s a poor loser

A

Él no sabe perder.

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43
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It’s a wild speculation

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Es una especulación improbable.

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44
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She’s very perceptive

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Ella es muy perspicaz.

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45
Q

We took the initiative

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Nosotros tomamos la iniciativa.

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46
Q

Trust me! It’s a good deal

A

¡Confíe en mí! Es un buen negocio.

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47
Q

It became necessary to promote him

A

Fue necesario elevarlo de puesto.

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48
Q

Today it’s all high-tech

A

Todo lo de hoy es de tecnología avanzada.

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49
Q

He needs tender; loving care

A

El necesita atención con mucho cariño.

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50
Q

We failed in the long run

A

Fracasamos a la larga.

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51
Q

It was becoming traditional

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Estaba haciéndose tradición.

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52
Q

The arrangements were fabulous

A

Los arreglos estuvieron fabulosos.

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53
Q

It’s a laid-back atmosphere

A

Es un ambiente informal.

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54
Q

It flies in the face of history

A

Es lo contrario de lo que ha sucedido anteriormente.

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55
Q

They are full of energy

A

Tienen mucha energía.

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56
Q

He’s in a jolly mood!

A

¡El está de la buena!

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57
Q

It’s gone by the board

A

Se fue al traste.

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58
Q

The date is set

A

La fecha ha sido fijada.

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59
Q

They lived as lovers

A

Vivían como amantes.

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60
Q

His counterpart is very bright

A

La colega de él es muy inteligente.

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61
Q

Be skeptical of his promises!

A

Ten cuidado con las promesas de él.

62
Q

Use your imagination

A

Use su imaginación.

63
Q

There had been a decade of drought

A

Habían pasado diez años de sequía.

64
Q

They were well brought up

A

Les dieron una buena crianza.

65
Q

What a cozy feeling here!

A

¡Qué cómodo se está aquí!

66
Q

A relaxing environment

A

Un ambiente tranquilo.

67
Q

Afterwards; I felt better

A

Más tarde me sentí mejor.

68
Q

Learn to think in our language

A

Aprenda a pensar en nuestro idioma.

69
Q

You have my word of honor

A

Tiene mi palabra de honor.

70
Q

It was well-documented

A

Estaba bien documentado.

71
Q

Judge; jury and executioner

A

Juez; juzgado y verdugo.

72
Q

There comes a time!

A

¡Llegará la hora!

73
Q

She made a graceful exit

A

Ella se fue en estilo.

74
Q

We had nothing but trouble

A

No tuvimos más que problemas.

75
Q

He had heavy losses at the track

A

El perdió mucho dinero en el hipódromo.

76
Q

It was inconvenient

A

Fue un estorbo.

77
Q

Their sacrifice won’t be forgotten

A

El sacrificio de ellos no será olvidado.

78
Q

By the process of elimination

A

Por el proceso de eliminación.

79
Q

What a struggle!

A

¡Qué lucha!

80
Q

The conversation lagged

A

La conversación perdió interés.

81
Q

It’s a significant investment

A

Es una inversión considerable.

82
Q

Don’t drink and drive

A

No maneje si ha tomado bebidas alcohólicas.

83
Q

The rewards will be great.

A

La recompensa será enorme.

84
Q

That’s no excuse!

A

i Eso no admite disculpa!

85
Q

An in-depth discussion

A

Una discusión a fondo.

86
Q

The search was fruitless.

A

La búsqueda resultó inútil.

87
Q

That’s your point of view

A

Ese es su punto de vista.

88
Q

We’re going to rally soon.

A

Vamos a reunimos pronto.

89
Q

It’s quite a different matter

A

Ya eso es otro asunto.

90
Q

Am I getting across to you?

A

¿Ud. me entiende?

91
Q

It’s a legitimate complaint.

A

Es una queja justa.

92
Q

We stayed in the guest quarters

A

Estuvimos en los alojamientos de los huéspedes.

93
Q

A borderline case

A

Un caso dudoso.

94
Q

The trip seemed endless

A

El viaje parecía que no terminaría.

95
Q

They should bury the hatchet

A

Ellos deberían hacer las paces.

96
Q

It was politically expedient

A

Fue conveniente por razones políticas.

97
Q

I can’t pin-point the spot

A

No puedo localizar el lugar preciso.

98
Q

It was a tie game

A

El juego resultó en un empate.

99
Q

That campsite was crowded

A

Ese campamento estaba lleno.

100
Q

They discussed our complaint

A

Ellos hablaron de nuestra queja.

101
Q

She has a flair tor it

A

?Ella tiene talento para eso.

102
Q

It was an afterthought

A

Era una idea tardía.

103
Q

They go by the book!

A

Ellos actúan según las reglas.

104
Q

Try and cooperate

A

Haga un esfuerzo y coopere.

105
Q

That’s our policy

A

Esa es nuestra norma.

106
Q

It will be a record harvest

A

Será una cosecha sin precedente.

107
Q

My boyfriend was a cheapskate!

A

i Mi novio era de lo más tacaño!

108
Q

That makes me angry

A

Eso me enfurece.

109
Q

I’m allergic to bee stings

A

Les tengo alergia a las picaduras de abejas.

110
Q

The film was a box-office hit

A

La película fue un éxito de taquilla.

111
Q

His career came first

A

Su carrera era lo primero.

112
Q

He’s exceptionally bright’

A

El es sumamente listo.

113
Q

He resents authority

A

A él no le gustan las órdenes.

114
Q

Get lost!

A

¡Váyase al diablo!

115
Q

We won’t forget that

A

No se nos olvidará ese asunto.

116
Q

It’s your best bet

A

Es lo mejor que puede hacer.

117
Q

All at the same time

A

Todos a la misma vez.

118
Q

That’s a good place to start

A

Es buen lugar por donde empezar.

119
Q

I should be back soon

A

Regresaré pronto.

120
Q

Coordination is a natural ability

A

La coordinación es una habilidad natural.

121
Q

They have everything you want

A

Tienen de todo lo que Ud. quiera.

122
Q

Above and beyond the call of duty

A

Mucho más allá del cumplimiento de los deberes de uno.

123
Q

We’re in a no-win situation

A

Estamos en una situación donde no hay ganadores.

124
Q

They’re on a lunch break.

A

Salieron a almorzar.

125
Q

His hobby is golf

A

La afición de él es el golf.

126
Q

It was hunting season

A

Estábamos en la temporada de caza.

127
Q

He’s a compulsive liar

A

Él es un mentiroso incorregible.

128
Q

My credit has been approved

A

Mi crédito ha sido aprobado.

129
Q

She’s a well-known fashion designer

A

Ella es una modista muy conocida.

130
Q

Say “no” to drugs!

A

i Rechace las drogas!

131
Q

They were well experienced

A

Ellos tenían bastante experiencia.

132
Q

Why on earth keep silent?

A

¿Por qué se debe guardar silencio?

133
Q

Let’s eat outside

A

Comamos al aire libre.

134
Q

Her voice is flawless

A

Su voz es perfecta.

135
Q

There is no question about it

A

No ofrece la menor duda.

136
Q

All the same; I’ m for him

A

A pesar de todo; estoy a favor de él.

137
Q

Every now and again

A

De vez en cuando.

138
Q

The weather grounded us.

A

El tiempo no nos permitió despegar.

139
Q

To deal with them is nonsense

A

Tratar con ellos es absurdo.

140
Q

Roughly speaking; it’s accurate

A

Es preciso; más o menos.

141
Q

Their behavior will improve

A

El comportamiento de ellos mejorará.

142
Q

Provided that it’s a fact

A

Siempre que sea un hecho.

143
Q

The sentiment was negative

A

El sentimiento era negativo.

144
Q

Keep an eye on them

A

Vigílelos.

145
Q

I’d be the laughingstock

A

Yo sería el objeto de burlas.

146
Q

There’s no guarantee

A

No hay garantía.

147
Q

It’s either yes or no!

A

¡O sí o no!

148
Q

They were not on my side

A

No tomaron partido conmigo.

149
Q

They patronized a small cafe

A

Ellos eran clientes de un cafetín.

150
Q

The feeling was deep-rooted

A

El sentimiento estaba profundamente arraigado.

151
Q

The paperwork had me snowed under

A

Yo estaba abrumado de trabajo.