O1 Flashcards
(62 cards)
1
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HIPOs
A
high potential employees
2
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morning rush hour
A
hora pico
3
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Compose
A
Componer
4
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second guessing
A
Cuestionar
5
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ruthless
A
implacable
6
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reassurance
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Consuelo, confianza
7
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senior executives
A
altos ejecutivos
8
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What is the Spanish term for ‘invested’?
A
invertido
9
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Translate ‘towards’ into Spanish.
A
hacia
10
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What is the Spanish word for ‘skyscraper’?
A
rascacielos
11
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How do you say ‘downtown’ in Spanish?
A
el centro de la ciudad
12
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What is the Spanish translation of ‘statement’?
A
declaración
13
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What is the Spanish term for ‘sought’?
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buscado
14
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Translate ‘assume’ into Spanish.
A
asumir
15
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Translate ‘towards’ into Spanish.
A
hacia
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What is the Spanish word for ‘skyscraper’?
A
rascacielos
17
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How do you say ‘downtown’ in Spanish?
A
el centro de la ciudad
18
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What is the Spanish translation of ‘statement’?
A
declaración
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What is the Spanish term for ‘sought’?
A
buscado
20
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Translate ‘assume’ into Spanish.
A
asumir
21
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What is the Spanish term for ‘due’?
A
debido
22
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What does ‘pleasantries’ translate to in Spanish?
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Cortesías
23
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What is the meaning of ‘entourage’ in Spanish?
A
séquito, comitiva
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How do you say ‘tailor-made suit’ in Spanish?
A
el traje sastre
25
What is the Spanish term for 'average'?
promedio
26
What does 'tucked' translate to in Spanish?
metido
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What is the term for a rainmaker in Spanish?
alguien exitoso
28
What is the Spanish term for 'budget'?
presupuesto
## Footnote
The term 'presupuesto' is used in financial contexts to refer to an estimate of income and expenditure.
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What are 'stretch targets'?
Objetivos o metas que obligan a las organizaciones a alterar significativamente sus procesos de maneras que involucran un paradigma completamente nuevo de operaciones.
## Footnote
Stretch targets are often used to push organizations beyond their current capabilities.
30
What does 'unwelcome results' translate to in Spanish?
resultados no deseados
## Footnote
This term refers to outcomes that are not desired or anticipated.
31
What is the meaning of the term 'upset'?
disgustado
## Footnote
This term often describes a state of being unhappy or disturbed.
32
What does 'motioned' mean?
hizo un gesto
## Footnote
This term refers to making a gesture to communicate something non-verbally.
33
What is the meaning of 'last resort'?
Último recurso
## Footnote
This term refers to the final option available when all other alternatives have been exhausted.
34
What does 'resolute' mean?
decidido
## Footnote
This term describes someone who is firm and determined in their actions or decisions.
35
What is the Spanish term for 'adjoining'?
contiguo
## Footnote
Refers to things that are next to or adjoining each other.
36
Translate 'As was often the case' into Spanish.
Cómo solía ser el caso
## Footnote
A phrase used to indicate a frequent occurrence.
37
What is the Spanish term for 'detached'?
separado
## Footnote
Refers to something that is not attached or connected.
38
What does 'framed' mean in Spanish?
enmarcado, incriminado, formular, manipular el resultado de algo
## Footnote
Can refer to both the physical framing of an object and the conceptual framing of an idea.
39
What is the Spanish term for 'sideboard'?
aparador
## Footnote
A piece of furniture used for storing dishes and serving food.
40
Translate 'deafening' into Spanish.
ensordecedor
## Footnote
Describes a sound that is extremely loud.
41
What is the Spanish term for 'padded'?
acolchado
## Footnote
Refers to something that is cushioned or filled with padding.
42
What is the Spanish term for 'wandered'?
deambular
## Footnote
The term 'deambular' refers to moving around without a specific destination.
43
How do you say 'bookshelves' in Spanish?
el estante
## Footnote
'El estante' is used to refer to shelves, especially for books.
44
What is the meaning of 'keen' in Spanish?
aficionado, entusiasta
## Footnote
'Aficionado' and 'entusiasta' refer to someone who is very interested or passionate about something.
45
Translate 'rather than' into Spanish.
más bien que
## Footnote
'Más bien que' is used to indicate a preference for one thing over another.
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What does 'strikingly' translate to in Spanish?
sorprendentemente
## Footnote
'Sorprendentemente' describes something that is surprising or noteworthy.
47
What is the Spanish word for 'landscape'?
el paisaje
## Footnote
'El paisaje' refers to the visible features of an area of land.
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What is the Spanish term for 'reverie'?
ensueño ensimismamiento
## Footnote
'Ensueño' refers to a state of being lost in one's thoughts, while 'ensimismamiento' emphasizes deep introspection.
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What does 'glinting' mean?
brillante
## Footnote
Refers to something that shines or reflects light in a sparkling way.
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Translate 'brief' into Spanish.
Breve, corto, rápido, conciso.
## Footnote
Indicates something that is short in duration or concise in expression.
51
What is the English meaning of 'repasar'?
review
## Footnote
The action of going over or examining something again.
52
What does 'either' translate to in Spanish?
tampoco, ya sea, cualquiera de los dos
## Footnote
Used to indicate a choice between two options.
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What does 'lit a cigarette' mean in Spanish?
prender un cigarro
## Footnote
Refers to the action of igniting a cigarette.
54
What is the translation of 'stared at'?
mirar fijamente
## Footnote
Indicates looking at something with fixed attention.
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What does 'startled' mean?
Sorprendido, sobresaltado
## Footnote
Refers to being surprised or shocked suddenly.
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What does 'sudden' mean?
repentino
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What is the meaning of 'compelled'?
obligado, forzado
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What does 'nodded' signify?
asintió
59
Define 'Entrepreneur'.
emprendedor
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What is a 'long drag cigarette'?
calada larga
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What is a 'Marble ashtray'?
cenicero de mármol
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What does 'sink' refer to?
calar hondo
