leg room	espacio para las piernas
prop knife	cuchillo de utilería
tossed salad	ensalada mixta
stockbroker	Corredor de bolsa
scorned	despreciado
bureau	oficina
purse	bolso
figure out	descubrir
kneecap	rótula
rehearsal	ensayo
tamper	manosear verb. 1. interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations. 2. exert a secret or corrupt influence upon (someone). sust. a person or thing that tamps something down, especially a machine or tool for tamping down earth or ballast.
frame (her or him)	to make a person seem to be guilty of a crime by providing false information
barbell	barra con pesas
I can't put my finger on it	We use this expression to say that we can't explain or fully understand something. (spoken, informal)
bankrupt	arruinado
not lately	no Ultimamente
now you're talking	an expression of enthusiastic agreement or approval.
caress	caricia
Mean Opinion Score (MOS)	is a numerical measure of the human-judged overall quality of an event or experience. In telecommunications, a Mean Opinion Score is a ranking of the quality of voice and video sessions. Most often judged on a scale of 1 (bad) to 5 (excellent
cleats	tacos
how you doing?	¿como estas?
acronym	siglas
stakeout	a period of secret surveillance of a building or an area by police in order to observe someone's activities. "they were looking for a vantage point for a stakeout"
jury	Jurado
agnew	de nuevo
crooked	torcido
loose	suelto
tile	teja, azulejo
handyman	personal de mantenimiento
chewing his nails	something (such as a close contest) that induces tension or anxiety.
stitches	puntadas
snuck	se coló
sneak peek	A sneak peek is an opportunity to see or experience something before it is officially presented or released to the public.
drift off	alejarse
astonishing	asombroso
dainty	delicado Adjetivo 1 delicately small and pretty. a dainty lace handkerchief 2 fastidious or difficult to please, typically concerning food. a dainty appetite Sustantivo 1 something good to eat; a delicacy. home-made breads, jams, and dainties
outrageous	indignante
weenies	salchichas Sustantivo 1 a frankfurter or similar sausage. 2 a man's penis. 3 a weak, socially inept, or boringly studious person. newer programming languages are a favorite of the tech weenies
heat up	: to become warm or hot The morning started out cold but it heated up quickly. 2: to become more active, intense, or angry Their conversation started to heat up. Competition between the two companies is heating up. 3heat (something) up or heat up (something) : to cause (something) to become warm or hot Could you heat up the vegetables, please?
attain	alcanzar Verbo 1 succeed in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for).
fleet	flota
aflojar	loosen up
eel	anguila
hast	tienes Verbo 1 archaic second person singular present of have.
thine	tus Pronombre 1 archaic form of yours; the thing or things belonging to or associated with thee. his spirit will take courage from thine Artí**** 1 form of thy used before a vowel. inquire into thine own heart
thou	tú Pronombre 1 archaic or dialect form of you, as the singular subject of a verb. thou art fair, O my beloved Sustantivo INFORMAL 1 a thousand. two hundred thou
jest	broma
girth	circunferencia
dost	hacer Verbo 1 archaic second person singular present of do1.
alms	limosna
thee	El e Pronombre 1 archaic or dialect form of you, as the singular object of a verb or preposition. we beseech thee O lord
nuisance	tonteria
scoundrel	sinvergüenza
enroute	en camino
cuff	brazalete
coarse	grueso, grosero Adjetivo 1 rough or loose in texture or grain. a coarse woolen cloth Sinónimos: roughbristlyscratchypricklyhairyshaggywiry 2 (of a person or their speech) rude, crude, or vulgar. a man of coarse speech
bunch	racimo, grupo Sustantivo 1 a number of things, typically of the same kind, growing or fastened together. a bunch of grapes Sinónimos: bouquetsprayposynosegaycorsagewreathgarlandchapletbuttonholeflower arrangementboutonnièreclusterclumpknotgroupassemblagecollectionrare:tussie-mussie Verbo 1 collect or fasten into a compact group. she bunched the carnations together
brazen	descarado
bewitching	fascinante
seep	filtrarse
leisure	ocio, tiempo de (leisure of)
lightheaded	mareado
chute	tolva
assedly	desesperadamente
fledglings	novatos
hazy	brumoso
besmirched	mancillado
rose up	se levantaron
stubborn	obstinado
wretched	miserable
blather	decir tonterías
racket	raqueta
rindeer	reno
nightmarish	de pesadilla Adjetivo 1 of the nature of a nightmare; very frightening or unpleasant. a nightmarish vision of the future
swirly	arremolinado
Such a thing	Tal cosa "Such a thing" means "a thing like that". It's mostly used in two totally different situations. One is in sentences like the one at top. Another example: How could you do such a thing? This is a sentence that you say when someone does something horrible to you. The other situation where "such a thing" is used is in the expression "There is such a thing as ___": Is there such a thing as love at first sight? This means "Does love at first sight exist?" or "Is it real?" The negative version of this is "there's no such thing". Notice that it doesn't include "a" before "thing": I remember being really disappointed when I found out there was no such thing as Santa Claus.
be at ease	estar a gusto Comfortable, relaxed, unembarrassed
trustworthy	confiable
linger	persistir Verbo 1 stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave. she lingered in the yard, enjoying the warm sunshine
tarnation	taración used to express exasperation, frustration, or incredulity.
mop	fregar Sustantivo 1 an implement consisting of a sponge or a bundle of thick loose strings attached to a handle, used for wiping floors or other surfaces. Sinónimos: spongeswabsqueegee Verbo 1 clean or soak up liquid from (something) by wiping. she mopped the floor and cleaned out two cupboards
grownup	creciendo
grown ups	los adultos
shed	galpón, derramar, quitarse, perder Definiciones de shed Sustantivo 1 a simple roofed structure, typically made of wood or metal, used as a storage space, a shelter for animals, or a workshop. a bicycle shed Sinónimos: hutlean-toouthouseoutbuildingshackpotting shedwoodshedcattle shedcow-houselockupbarnsmokehousewoolshedshippondialect:linhayarchaic:hovel Verbo 1 park (a vehicle) in a depot. the buses were temporarily shedded in that depot 2 (of a tree or other plant) allow (leaves or fruit) to fall to the ground. both varieties shed leaves in winter
reef	arrecife
seaslope	ladera
lamb	cordero
issue	problema, tema Sustantivo 1 an important topic or problem for debate or discussion. the issue of global warming Sinónimos: mattermatter in questionaffairbusinesssubjecttopicquestionpointpoint at issueitemthingcaseconcernthemeproceedingsituationoccasioncircumstanceproblembone of contentioncontroversyargument 2 the action of supplying or distributing an item for use, sale, or official purposes. the issue of promissory notes by the bank Sinónimos: issuingissuancepublicationpublishingcirculationdistributionsupplyingsupplysending outdeliveryappearance Verbo 1 supply or distribute (something). licenses were issued indiscriminately to any company
dealer	distribuidor Sustantivo 1 a person or business that buys and sells goods. a car dealer Sinónimos: tradertradesmantradespersonmerchantsalesmansaleswomansalespersonsellerbuyerbuyer and sellermarketeermerchandiserdistributorsuppliervendorshopkeeperretailerwholesalerpurveyormarketertraffickerpedlarhawkerstockiststorekeeperinformal:pusherrunnerfencearchaic:chapmandated:chandlershopman 2 the player who distributes the cards at the start of a game or hand.
culprit	culpable
lineage	linaje
the day is through	el día ha terminado
through and through	completamente
wanderer	vagabundo
wander	deambular
contemplate	contemplar, watch
tangle	enredo Verbo 1 twist together into a confused mass. the broom somehow got tangled up in my long skirt Sinónimos: entanglesnarlcatchentwineintertwineintertwisttwistravelknotenmeshcoilmatjumblemuddleraveledentangledsnarled (up)entwinedintertwistedtwistedknottedknottyenmeshedcoiledmattedtanglymessymuddledtousleduncombedunkemptrattyinformal:mussed up Sustantivo 1 a confused mass of something twisted together. a tangle of golden hair Sinónimos: snarlmassmatclusterknotmeshdisorderthatchweb 2 any of a number of brown seaweeds, especially oarweed.
uproar	escándalo
defiling	profanando
lowndown	Bajo abajo Adjetivo 1 mean and unfair. dirty lowdown tricks Sinónimos: unfairmeandespicablereprehensiblecontemptiblelamentabledisgustingshamefullowabjectunworthyshabbyuncharitablebasedishonorableunprincipledignoblesordidwretchedloathsomeodioustreacherousunderhandnastycruelbadimmoralwickedwrongevilsinfulvilefoulviciousnefariousheinousrottendirtystinkingbeastlyarchaic:dastardlyscurvy Sustantivo 1 the true facts or relevant information about something. get the lowdown on the sit-in
hard boiled	Duro Adjetivo 1 (of an egg) boiled until the white and the yolk are solid. 2 (of a person) tough and cynical. a hard-boiled Hollywood producer
homage	homenaje
installment	entrega
ripples	ondas
scoops	cucharada, primicias Sustantivo 1 a utensil resembling a spoon, with a long handle and a deep bowl, used for removing powdered, granulated, or semisolid substances (such as ice cream) from a container. the powder is packed in tubs in which a measuring scoop is provided Sinónimos: spoonladledipperbailer 2 INFORMAL a piece of news published by a newspaper or broadcast by a television or radio station in advance of its rivals. reporters at the city's three tabloid papers usually compete for scoops Sinónimos: exclusive (story)inside storyexposérevelationcoupthe latest Verbo 1 pick up and move (something) with a scoop. Philip began to scoop grain into his bag 2 INFORMAL publish a news story before (a rival reporter, newspaper, or radio or television station). time and again we have scooped our rivals with the top stories and pictures
crave	pedir
decoy	señuelo
pun	retruécano Sustantivo 1 a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings. the pigs were a squeal (if you'll forgive the pun) Sinónimos: play on wordswordplaydouble entendredouble meaninginnuendowitticismquipbon motjeu de motsrare:paronomasiaequivoqueamphibologypivotcalembourcarriwitchetclenchclinchconundrumnickpundigrionwhimquibble Verbo 1 make a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word. his first puzzle punned on composers, with answers like “Handel with care” and “Haydn go seek”
figure out	descubrir
set out	exponer
is that so?	¿Es eso así?
ashore	en tierra
shore	costa
sought	buscado
brannew	salvado de nuevo
take a hint	understand and act on what someone is implying or suggesting. "she tried to put him off but he didn't take the hint"
cut that out	deja de hacer eso
back up	respaldo
bear	oso, soportar, tener
get off	bajate
grievance	queja
scent	aroma
delicacies	delicias
unfaithful	infiel
rush on blindy	correr a ciegas
SHrimp	camarón
whichever	cualquiera
or not whichever	o no lo que sea
meddle	entrometerse
take it back	tomar de nuevo reclaim possession of something. "after a year of occupation, they are impatient to take back control of their country" 2. accept a partner or spouse again after a separation. "most people decide not to take a cheating partner back"
on the spot	en el instante
spot	punto Sustantivo 1 a small round or roundish mark, differing in color or texture from the surface around it. ladybugs have black spots on their red wing covers Sinónimos: markpatchpopdotspeckspeckleflecksmudgesmearstainblotchblotsplashdaubtechnical:petechiarare:maculemaculainformal:splotchsploshsplodge 2 a particular place or point. a nice secluded spot Sinónimos: placelocationsitepositionpointsituationscenesettinglocalelocalityareaneighborhoodregionvenuetechnical:locus Verbo 1 see, notice, or recognize (someone or something) that is difficult to detect or that one is searching for. Andrew spotted the ad in the paper
mischief	travesura
on your own	por tu cuenta
astound	asombrar
in his wake	a su paso
memento	recuerdo
measly	miserable
Head over heels	Patas arriba Head over heels gained its figurative meaning in the 1800s. Head over heels is used to refer to someone who is completely enamored with another person. If you are head over heels in love with someone, you can't get the other person out of your mind. You are completely focused on them.
sworn off love for good	amor jurado para siempre
i might fall for you	podría enamorarme de ti
reddest	más rojo
daresay	dicho atrevido
to your heart's content	If you do something to your heart's content, you do something enjoyable for as long as you want to do it
runt	enano
frill	lechugilla Sustantivo 1 a strip of gathered or pleated material sewn by one side onto a garment or larger piece of material as a decorative edging or ornament. Sinónimos: ruffleflouncerufffurbelowjabotpeplumfluterucheruchinggathertuckfringearchaic:purfle 2 an unnecessary extra feature or embellishment. it was just a comfortable apartment with no frills
frilly	con volantes Adjetivo 1 decorated with frills or similar ornamentation. a frilly apron Sinónimos: ruffledflouncedfrilledcrimpedgatheredpleatedruchedtuckedtrimmedlacyfrothyfancyornate Sustantivo INFORMAL 1 an item of women's underwear.
cheer	animar Verbo 1 shout for joy or in praise or encouragement. she cheered from the sidelines Sinónimos: encourageurge onspur ondrive onmotivaterallyinspirefirefire upgive someone a liftkeep someone goingsee someone throughinformal:root forlight a fire underrare:inspirit 2 give comfort or support to. he seemed greatly cheered by my arrival Sinónimos: raise someone's spiritsbrightenbuoy upenlivenanimateelateexhilarateheartengladdenupliftgive a lift toperk upencouragecomfortsolaceconsoleinformal:buck up Sustantivo 1 a shout of encouragement, praise, or joy. a tremendous cheer from the audience Sinónimos: hurrahhurraywhoopbravohootshoutshriekhosannaalleluiaacclaimacclamationshoutingclamorapplauseclappingovationinformal:hollerarchaic:huzzahrare:laudation 2 cheerfulness, optimism, or confidence. an attempt to inject a little cheer into this gloomy season
scold	regañar
parentheses	paréntesis
uprising	levantamiento
fall over	caerse
ruckus	lio
paréntesis	Sustantivo 1 a group of people or things brought together in a particular context, especially the members of a sports team or a group of musicians or other entertainers. a talented batting lineup
whatsoever	lo que Adverbio 1 at all (used for emphasis). I have no doubt whatsoever Artí**** ARCHAIC 1 whatever. he would distribute the money among his partners in whatsoever proportion agreed previously
fore	delantera
excruciating	agudísimo
slur	calumnia
aflutter	agitado
hectir	agitado
flutter	aleteo
spotlight	destacar Sustantivo 1 a lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly on to a place or person, especially a performer on stage. Verbo 1 illuminate with a spotlight. the dancers are spotlighted from time to time throughout the evening
manly	varonil
tease	fastidiar
battle royal	batalla real
wail	gemido
classy	Adjetivo 1 stylish and sophisticated. the hotel is classy but relaxed
entrant	entrante a person or group that enters, joins, or takes part in something. the prize will be awarded to the entrant who wins the tiebreak
harm	dañar
hop up	lanzate
fealty	fidelidad
grudge	resentimiento
fiendish	diabólico
your words pain me	tus palabras me duelen
unscatched	intacto
no words of his own	sin palabras propias
pitiful	lamentable
by the by	por cierto
picks nose	se hurga la nariz
embodiment	encarnación
gramps	gramos
gramp	one's grandfather.
bout	combate
relentless	implacable.despiadado
plummeted	se desplomó
alimony	pensión alimenticia
deranged	trastornado
snuck	se coló
hid	escondido
verdict	veredicto
hateful	odioso
clumsy	torpe
sprain (ed)	esguince Verbo 1 wrench or twist the ligaments of (an ankle, wrist, or other joint) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation. he left in a wheelchair after spraining an ankle Sinónimos: wrenchtwistturnstraincrickpullstretchtearinjurehurtdamageinformal:rick Sustantivo 1 the result of a wrench or twist of the ligaments of a joint. a compress for treating sprains and bruises
oversee	supervisar
cronies	compinches
cased	encajonado, cubrir
sued	demandado
misquoted	mal citado
fasciculating	fascinante y otro (?)
relieved	aliviado
pick and ram	recoger y embestir (?)
stand down	retirarse
merrier	mejor
tin	estaño
tin eyes	ojos de hojalata (?)
stark	rígido, desnudo Adjetivo 1 severe or bare in appearance or outline. the ridge formed a stark silhouette against the sky 2 complete; sheer. he came running back in stark terror 3 ARCHAIC LITERARY stiff, rigid, or incapable of movement.
honeyed	meloso
wool over	to trick or deceive someone : to hide the truth from someone He was too clever to let them pull the wool over his eyes.
pigtail	coletas
painstakingly	minuciosamente
painstakingly	minuciosamente
skewer	brocheta

Descubre

Crear Tarjetas

Acerca de Nosotros

Explore Tarjetas

Comparta este Set de Tarjetas de Aprendizaje

Tarjetas de Aprendizaje relacionadas

Ingles Vocavulario

Cómo estudiar sus tarjetas

Rango de Cartas a estudiar

212 Cartas en este set