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adj (that can be sympathized with) cercano/a adj |
| dispel | disipar⇒ vtr desvanecer⇒ vtr |
| convey | expresar⇒ vtr verbalizar⇒ vtr |
| chalk | tiza nf (MX) gis nm |
| commitment | (dedication) compromiso |
| lukewarm adj | (reaction: not enthusiastic) tibio/a adj indiferente adj mf |
| canvas n | (painting) lienzo nm , tela nf |
| lug [sth]⇒ vtr | (carry [sth] heavy) arrastrar⇒ vtr |
| compelling adj | (persuasive) convincente adj mf persuasivo/a adj |
| gaze⇒ | contemplar⇒ vtr mirar fijamente vtr + adv |
| flea market n | (market selling antiques, etc.) mercado de pulgas loc nom m Tianguis |
| engulf [sth]⇒ | sepultar⇒ vtr The tsunami engulfed several coastal villages. |
| cottage n | (small house) cabaña nf |
| let [sb] down, let down [sb] | (disappoint, fail) decepcionar⇒ vtr |
| lure [sb] into doing [sth]⇒ vtr | figurative (a person) (figurado) atraer⇒, tentar⇒ vtr |
| unassuming adj | (modest) modesto/a adj |
| cash in on [sth] | aprovecharse de |
| prompting n | incitación nf |
| sightseeing n | (tourism, seeing sights) hacer turismo, turistear |
| latch on vi phrasal | (baby: grab the nipple) prenderse⇒ v prnl |
| reap⇒ vtr | (farming: harvest) cosechar⇒ vtr |
| vow n | (promise) juramento nm |
| tarnish [sth]⇒ | vtr figurative (reputation: stain) (reputación) mancillar⇒ vtr manchar⇒ vtr |
| mindful adj | (aware, thinking about) consciente |
| imperil [sth]⇒ | vtr (put at risk) arriesgar |
| stock market | (financial trading) mercado bursátil, |
| have-not n | often plural (poor person) pobre |
| perspiration n | (sweat) sudor nm |
| in the limelight adj | (coloquial, figurado) bajo los reflectores loc adv |
| buzz word n (trendy term) | palabra de moda loc nom f |
| craze n | ([sth] very popular) moda nf |
| environmentally sound | respetuoso con el medio ambiente |
| unrest n | (social: agitation) (social) agitación nf |
| unleash [sth]⇒ vtr | dar rienda suelta loc verb |
| deploy [sb]⇒ vtr | (move into position) desplegar a vtr + prep |
| set [sth] up, set up [sth] vtr + adv | instalar⇒ vtr establecer⇒ vtr |
| waiver n (renunciation) | dispensa nf exención nf |
| heading to- | going to |
| hesitant adj | (speech, gesture: not confident) vacilante adj mf |
| buoyancy n | (flotation) flotabilidad |
| blaring (adj) | (making a loud, unpleasant sound) estridente |
| forearm | (anatomy: part of arm) antebrazo |
| cling to [sth/sb] vi + prep | (hold tightly) aferrarse a |
| clout | informal (influence) (MX, CU, SV) palanca influencia |
| compelling adj | (persuasive) convincente adj mf |
| craze | ([sth] very popular) moda nf popular adj mf |
| cynical adj | (seeing people as self-interested) escéptico/a adj |
| dashboard n | (car's instrument panel) panel de instrumentos |
| deserve⇒ vtr | (merit) merecer⇒ vtr |
| dismay n | (sudden discouragement) consternación nf desaliento nm |
| dispel [sth]⇒ vtr | (scatter, disperse) dispersar⇒ vtr |
| turnout, | (number of people gathered) concurrencia nf |
| forgetful | (having poor memory) olvidadizo/a adj |
| Get into- | involucrarse |
| exhilarating adj | (exciting, thrilling) estimulante adj |
| muster [sth]⇒ vtr | (summon: courage, energy) armarse de v prnl + |
| slam into [sth/sb] vi + prep | (collide with, hit) estrellarse contra v prnl + prep |
| dare [sth] (US) v expr | (be bold enough) retar |
| take over [sth], take [sth] over vtr phrasal sep | (take control, charge of [sth]) encargarse de v |
| boasting n | (vain or arrogant talk) jactancia nf |
| acknowledge [sth], acknowledge that⇒ vtr | (admit, accept as true) admitir⇒ vtr |
| hunker down vi phrasal | figurative (settle in for a period of time) acomodarse⇒ v prnl |
| apprenticeship n | (training) aprendizaje nm |
| beacon n | figurative ([sth] inspiring) modelo nm |
| crevasse n | (geology: deep crack) (hielo) grieta n |
| dizziness n | (sensation) mareo |
| rota n | (repeating schedule of assigned tasks) lista de tareas nf + loc |
| fruitless adj | figurative (unproductive, unsuccessful) infructífero adj |
| shatter [sb]⇒ vtr | figurative, often passive (shock, devastate) devastar a vtr + |
| nudge [sb]⇒ vtr | figurative (small push to do sthg) (figurado) dar un empujoncito (impulsar) |
| drowsiness n | (sleepiness) sueño nm somnolencia nf |
| engrossment n | (concentration, involvement) absorción nf acaparamiento |
| empowerment n | figurative (feeling of power) fortalecimiento nm empoderamiento nm |
| lean toward [sth/sb], lean towards [sth/sb] vtr phrasal insep | figurative (tend towards, prefer) inclinarse por optar por vi + prep |
| saddened adj | (having become sad) entristecido adj |
| Rest assured, Rest assured that interj | (reassurance) quédate tranquilo, quedate tranquilo loc interj |
| crib n UK | (baby's cradle) cuna nf |
| bathtub n | mainly US (bath: tub for bathing in) bañera nf |
| convey⇒ vtr | figurative (communicate) expresar⇒ vtr |
| enhance [sth]⇒ vtr | (improve) mejorar⇒ |
| headhunt⇒ vi | figurative (find job candidate) cazar talentos loc verb |
| sought adj | (searched for) buscado adj |
| accomplishment n | (goal achieved) logro nm |
| bustling adj | (with many people) atestado/a adj (MX, coloquial) atascado adj |
| decimate [sth] vtr | figurative (destroy, lay waste to) diezmar |
| digital hub ---- | place where people can come to use computers and other technology |
| excruciating adj | (pain: intense) (dolor) intenso/a adj |
| gaunt adj | (person: thin, haggard) demacrado/a adj |
| glide⇒ vi | (bird: float on wind) planear⇒ vtr |
| gust n | (of wind) (de viento) ráfaga nf racha nf |
| hesitant adj | (speech, gesture: not confident) vacilante adj mo |
| concern n | (preoccupation) preocupación nf |
| blur the boundaries v expr | figurative (make less distinct) confundir los límites |
| acquaintance n | (person known) conocido, conocida nm, nf |
| poll n | (survey of opinion) encuesta nf sondeo nm |
| unshakeable, unshakable believe adj | figurative (person, faith: firm) (figurado) firme creencia |
| bitterly adv | (speech: reproachfully) amargamente adv |
| lay [sb] low v expr | (overcome, incapacitate) incapacitar |
| end up vi phrasal informal | (arrive somewhere) acabar en, terminar en |
| cope⇒ vi | (survive, overcome difficulties) salir adelante loc verb (dificultades) superar⇒ vtr |
| deploy [sth]⇒ | vtr (make use of) implementar⇒ vtr |
| deserve ---- | are worthy of Merecer |
| relatable adj | (that can be sympathized with) cercano/a adj |
| pristine adj | (pure, uncontaminated) inmaculado/a adj |
| rewarding adj | (satisfying) gratificante adj mf |
| abound⇒ vi | (be abundant) abundar⇒ vi |
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