REVIEW PART III
TO YELL: Gritar
OYSTER: Ostra
YET OR AND YET: No obstante. Sin embargo. Pero
It rained throughout the whole fortnight. And yet, we managed to see lots of things. Llovió durante toda la quincena completa. No obstante, pudimos ver muchas de cosas.
She wasn’t the favourite by any means. And yet, she won the race. No era la favorita de ningún modo (para nada). No obstante,…
They have many financial difficulties. Yet they seem happy enough.
Tiene muchas dificultades. No obstante parecen bastante…
VOCABULARY
After they polished the floor, it was so slippery that you couldn’t walk on it. Después de que enceraron…estaba tan resbaladizo que no se podia…
DAUNTING: Desalentador
The job can seem a bit daunting at first, but you soon get used to it. El trabajo puede parecer un poco desalentador al principio pero pronto te acostumbras.
If you want a head start, I’ll give you five seconds.
TO GIGGLE: Risa tonta
YET MORE: Aún más
Yet more people came to the second performance. Aún más personas llegaron a la segunda representación
Yet more books were sold on the internet. Aún fueron vendidos más…
HEAD START: Ventaja
JUST OVER and JUST UNDER: Algo más o por encima y algo menos o por debajo
He bought a yacht worth just under two million euros….un yate valorado…
Most junior doctors work just over seventy hours a week.
La mayoría de los médicos residentes…
REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS
They aren’t looking at each other. …el uno al otro
SALUTATIONS AND CLOSINGS
Bye, bye (informal) –Good night (a dormir) -How do you do? (Formalmente)
DIRECT AND INDIRECT COMPLEMENTS
I’m asking her for it. Estoy pidiéndoselo
Is he offering them to him? ¿Está ofreciéndoselas a él?
The man is offering them to him. ...se las está ofreciendo a él.
Ask me for it. Pídemelo -Show it to them. Enséñaselo
GRAPES: Uvas
VOCABULARY
What’s he holding? …sujetando
ALONE: Solo
What’s the woman eating? ¿Qué está comiendo la mujer?
Is the woman wearing boots?
Is Natasha looking out the window? What’s she looking at?
Is Natasha sitting next to the woman?
SCARF: Bufanda
Is it raining?
BOTH (ambos) –NEITHER (ninguno de ambos) –ALL (+ de 2) and NONE (ninguno de todos)
Who lives in Siberia you or me? Neither of us live in Siberia.
Who speaks Chinese George Bush or the Queen of England?
Neither of them speak Chinese
Who has lunch every day; you or me? Both of us have lunch every day
WALKING STICK: Bastón
TO WORK AS
I don’t work as a farmer. Julian doesn’t work as a teacher.
SLEEPING: Durmiendo – Asleep: Dormido
They don’t work as waiters. -We don’t work as builders. -Mike doesn’t work as a policeman.
GENERAL AGILITY
Is it your brother’s car? What’s in his car? ¿Qué es lo que está en su coche?
LOOKING OUT: Mirando por
Is that your answer?
What’s the question?
THE PRESENT PERFECT CONTINOUS
I’ve been working long hours recently. Últimamente trabajo…muchas horas
My computer hasn’t been working properly recently. Últimamente no funciona bien mi ordenador
Have you been following my instructions? ¿Has seguido…?
You’ve been coughing all morning! Llevas tosiendo…!
UNFAIR: Injusto
LA OPINION SOBRE LO QUE PERCIBIMOS
I can tell you’re not studying enough. Se nota que no estás…
I can tell he’s not making it up. Se nota que no se lo está inventando
I can tell he’s thinking about something else….que está pensando en otra cosa
I can’t tell what he means. No sé lo que quiere decir
ENGINE: Motor
Is it socially acceptable to urinate in the street? Most defended it not!
Stop bothering me, will you? Deja de molestarme, ¿quieres?
My life would be incomplete without you.
ACCEPTABLE: Aceptable
TO GET THE WRONG
I took the wrong exit road. Me equivoqué de salida en la autopista
I bought the wrong ink. (Me equivoqué de tinta)
IRREGULAR VERBS
Every day you grow. Yesterday you grew. Lately you’ve grown.
Every day she blows. Yesterday she blew. Lately she’s blown.
IN YOUR THIRTIES
Patrick is thirty-eight. He’s in his late thirties.
Ursula is twenty-eight. She’s in her late twenties.
Irene is sixty-five. She’s in her mid sixties.
Nigel is seventy-eight. He’s in his late seventies.
Edward is fifty–five. He’s in his mid fifties.
Sue is twenty-eight. She’s in her late twenties.
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE
I’d have called the police if that had happened to me. Habría llamado…
What would have you done if that had happened to you?...te hubiese pasado…
PHRASAL VERB
Are you getting at sometring in particular? ¿Quieres decir algo en particular?
THE EXPRESSION
Sorry, I didn’t come last night; I was feeling under the weather. Disculpa que no fuese anoche, me encontraba un poco pachucha
MIXED CONDITIONALS
I would have invited you if you were nicer to my friends. ...amable...
If you had been born in 1907 you would be more than 100 years old.
Si hubieras nacido…tendrías más de…
If you had a better relationship with your boss, He would have given you a rise.
Si tuvieses una mejor relación…te habría dado un aumento.
HINGE: Bisagra
SEA BREAM: Besugo
SQUEAKY: Chirreante
ABSTRACT NOUNS
Patience is not her strong point.
You need luck if you want to make it in television….triunfar en la televisión
He doesn’t believe in justice.
VOCABULARY
I can’t find my slippers! ¡No encuentro mis zapatillas!
That won’t fit in my boot. ....no cabrá en mi maletero
DOOR HANDLE: Picaporte
You’ll have to knock; the door bell doesn’t work.
TO GET vs.TO MANAGE
Did you get the record you were searching for?
Did you manage to solve the problem in the end? ¿Resolviste el problema al fin?
They got what they deserve. Consiguieron lo que se merecían.
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE
Do you feel like making a speech at the conference?
Why don’t you feel like making a speech?
When do you feel like going? ¡Cuándo te apetece ir?
PRICES
I don’t want to pay any more than six euros fifty a kilo?
Some truffles can fetch over a thousand euros a kilo.
VOCABULARY
What’s she looking at?
Is Natasha siting next to the woman?
BOTH (ambos) –NEITHER (ninguno de ambos) –ALL (+ de 2) and NONE (ninguno de todos)
Who has lunch every day; you or me? Both of us have lunch very day.
TO WORK AS
They work as waiters. We work as builders. Mike works as a policeman. Julian works as a teacher.
GENERAL AGILITY
What’s in the car? ¿Qué hay en el coche?)
CAN AND CAN’T
I can’t go today but I can go tomorrow. –I can’t read but I can write. –I can’t drive but I can park. –I can’t act but I can sing.
VOCABULARY
Is he wearing a T-shirt?
SKY: Cielo
What’s he wearing? –What colour is he suit? –What colour is it tie?
Is Felipe looking at Michel?
Is he looking at Denise? Who is he looking at? Are the children carrying briefcases?
Are they carrying satchel? Can I use your pen? Can I call your boss? –I can do it?
Can you do it too?
SATCHEL: Mochila
NUMBERS
Five plus six equals eleven. –Thirty-four plus five equals therty-nine.
WAVING: Saludando con la mano
Sixteen minus three equals thirteen. –Twenty-five divided by five equals five.
Eleven times four equals forty-four.
Where is it then? It’s overthere.
LEAVING: Marchándose
What’s your name? What’s her address?
THE PRESENT PERFECT CONTINOUS
Have you been following my instructions? ¿Has estado siguiendo…?
You’ve been coughing all morning! Llevas tosiendo…!
PHRASAL VERB
In today’s meeting we’re going to focus on this year’s sales targets. ...los objetivos de ventas para este año.
THE EXPRESSION
You’ll have to save up a considerable amount if you want to buy a flat in the capital….una cantidad importante…
LETS vs. ALLOW
Let me intoduce myself. Allow me to introduce myself.
I let my son go out. I allowed my son to go out.
BUMPER: Parachoques
WHAT SHALL…WHERE SHALL...WHEN SHALL...
What shall we get them? ¿Qué le regalamos?
When shall we tell them? ¿Cuándo se lo decimos?
Who shall we include? ¿A Quién incluimos?
CUSHION: Cojín
VOCABULARY
Can you bring me a teaspoon for my yogourt?
Whos’s your favoroute newsreader? Quién es el presentador que más te gusta?
Your new cushions look lovely! ¡Qué bonitos son tus nuevos cojines!
My earring went down the sink. Mi pendiente se fue por el fregadero
FRAME: Marco
I think I scratched the front bumper on my car. Creo que arañé el parachoques delantero de mi coche
ALONE and LONELY
I don’t like being alone. No me gusta estar solo.
My son did the puzzle by himself.,,,el solo
I like living alone. Me gusta vivir solo
IRREGULAR VERBS
Every day I freeze. Todos los días congelo
Yesterday my leg bled….me sangró la pierna
Lately I’ve ridden a horse….he montado a caballo
Early last winter the river froze. A principios del invierno pasado…
SIP: Sorbo
HOW OLD WAS…
Napoleon was born in Agoust 1769 and died in May 1821.
How old was…? He was 51
Mussolini was born In July 1883 an died in April 1945
How old was…? He was 61
PHRASAL VERB
It’s impossible to pin my brother down politically.
THE EXPRESSION
I’ve heard nothing but complaints from you all day
BEFORE DOING – AFTER DOING - WHILST DOING - ON DOING - PRIOR TO DOING.
Omitimos Sujetos a cambio de Gerundios
They talked to their partners before giving their boss an answer.
After cleaning the garage, they cleaned the kitchen. Tras limpiar el…
We can discuss it whilst going to the airport. Podemos hablarlo mientras vamos…
They went into a state shock on hearing the news. Entraron en “shock” al oir la noticia.
You must apply for a visa three months prior to entering the country.
TO SPELL; Deletrear
UNTILL vs. UP TO
HUMBLE: Humilde
I’m up to my eyeballs in work. Estoy hasta aquí de trabajo
You have up to 15 days to return the product if you dissatisfied
I won’t arrive until six o’clock
VOCABULARY
I don’t like crowds so I always tend to go off season. No me gustan las aglomeraciones así que siempre tiendo a ir en temporada baja
CUTLERY: Cubiertos
Red wine makes me feel drowsy. El vino tinto me da sueño
My car is beginning to rust….esta empezando a oxidarse
SLIGHTLY – CONSIDERALY - A BIT and QUITE A BIT
His latest novel is slightly more interesting than his last one without being anything to write home about. Su última novela es ligeramente más…que la anterior sin ser nada del otro mundo.
It has rained a bit more this year than it did last year. Ha llovido un poco más este año que el año pasado
OFF SEASON: Temporada baja
MASTERING THE INTERROGARIVE
The tree was cut down last week. When was the tree cut down?
Yes, I paid for it in cash. Did you pay for it in cash?
MILES PER HOUR
I never drive faster than 70 miles per hour
The fastest you can do there, is 30 miles per hour
CAN and CAN’T
I can drive but I can’t park. -I can act but I can’t sing.
WILL
He’ll do it –She won’t play- We won’t look at you. –I’ll carry it.
TO BE RIGHT: Tener razón
Will you come? Will your brother go with you? Will she go? Will they listen to the radio?
TO BE WRONG: Estar equivocado
CONTINUOUS PRESENT TO EXPRESS THE FUTURE
We’re driving to Santander at the weekend. Vamos al volante a Santander el fin de semana.
TO BE TIRED: Tener sueño
Is the new computer arriving this week? ¿Llega el ordenador esta semana?
TO BE HUNGRY: Tener hambre.
Is Mary leaving next month? ¿Se marcha Mary el mes que viene?
Are you staying with Mick this weekend? ¿Te alojas donde Mick...?
I’m not doing it tonight!
TO BE HOT AND TO BE COLD
Peter is always hungry. Are you cold?
TO BE LUCKY
You’re wrong, she’s right. –Are you tired?
GENERAL AGILITY
It’s very expensive. –His sister is over there. –Is your uncle tall?
TO BE CAREFUL: Tener cuidado
PHRASAL VERB
TO BRING UP. SACAR UN TEMA.
I think this is the right time to bring up the subject of parking facilities.
Creo que este es el momento de sacar el tema de las plazas de aparcamiento.
HOW OLD WAS
Goya was born in March 1746 and died in April 1828.
THE EXPRESSION
Have you got any of that stuff you give me for back ache left? ¿Te queda algo de esa cosa que me diste para el dolor de espalda?
SOMETHING - ANYTHING AND NOTHING
I think there’s something behind of you
Do you know anything about it?
I don’t know anything about it. No se nada al respecto
Nothing is impossible!
Anything is possible!
MUSEUM
NUANCES
It doesn’t matter when you finish. What matter is that you get good marks….lo que importa es que saques buenas notas.
He doesn’t mind what you do as long as you get the work done. A él no le importa lo que tu hagas siempre y cuando termines tu trabajo
You don’t care about anything. Todo te da igual
It doesn’t matter what people think. No importa lo que la gente opine
I don’t care what people think. Me da igual lo que opine la gente
SOFT: Suave/blando
VOCABULARY
It’s huge!
The glass ceiling was designed by Norman Foster. El techo de cristal…
The pianist played some soft music while we eat.
I have a daily exercise routine. Tengo una rutina diaria de ejercicios
HUGE
TO EARN – TO MAKE – TO WIN (Money)
Tracey doesn’t earn much money.
We make a lot of money when we sold our shares.
Charles won 3,000 euros on the Christmas lottery.
IRREGULAR VERBS
Every day they sink. Yesterday they sank. Lately they’ve sunk
CEILING: Techo
HOW MUCH DO I OWE YOU?
I owe you fifteen pounds for the scarf and one pound eighty for the socks. How much do I you in total? £16.80
I owe you thirteen pounds forty for the bottle of wine and 60p. for the crisps. How much do I youi total? £14
Chris owes me three pounds twenty-two for the magazine and 55p. for the chocolate bar. How much does Chris owe me in total? £3.77
BEFORE DOING – AFTER DOING - WHILST DOING - ON DOING - PRIOR TO DOING.
Omitimos Sujetos a cambio de Gerundios
After cleaning the garage, they cleaned the kitchen. Trás limpiar el garaje…
We can discuss it whilst going to the airport. Lo podemos hablar mientras…
UNTIL vs. UP TO
I won’t arrive until six o’clock
VOCABULARY
My car’s beginning to rust….está empezando a oxidarse
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE
What do you have to do on Tuesday?
PHRASAL VERB
I suppose I’ll have to cough up soon….que soltarlo (dinero) pronto
THE EXPRESSION
I’ll have a butcher’s at it and get back to you in the morning. Le echaré un vistazo y te dire algo por la mañana.
NUMBERS
The fastest you can do there is 30 miles an hour. Cuál es el límite de velocidad?
NO MATTER HOW: POR + ADV.
No matter how badly you sing, you can’t be worse than me.
No matter how much work you have to do, you should always try to find time for you family. Por mucho…que tengas, siempre deberías intentar tener tiempo…
No matter how many times you do it, you’ll never get the hang of it….nunca cogerás el truco
Whatever you give her, you won’t make her happy. Le regales lo que le regales…
No matter what you give her, you won’t make her happy.
Wherever you go, the paparazzi will always know where you are. Vayas donde vayas…
No matter where you go, the pararazzi will always know where you are
SCAB: Costra
WHAT MADE YOU DO THAT? ¿POR QUÉ TE DIO...?
What made you go out in the rain? ¿Por qué te dio por salir bajo la lluvia?
What made them buy a house in that neighbourhood? ¿Por qué les dio por...?
What made you do this course?
A DART: Un dardo
VOCABULARY
My scab is festering.
Would you like to play darts with me?
LACKLUSTRE: Mediocre
The switchboard is down. La centralita está colapsada
The banister was varnished yesterday. La varandilla fue barnizada ayer
A FAD: Uma moda pasajera
ALMOST AND HARDLY
I hardly know any Greek. Apenas se nada en griego
He’s hardly been anywhere. Apenas ha estado en ningún lado
I hardly ever make that mistake. Casi nunca cometo ese error.
A FAD: Una manía
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE
Are you making an effort with your English?
Do you always pour champagne like that?
POSTCODES
BN16 4FT –SW14 7NG
WILL
Will we have breakfast tomorrow?
GENERAL AGILITY
Is it difficult –Is it an important job? -Does he like you? Is it a company important?
VOCABULARY
The pianist played some soft music while we ate. El pianista tocó música suave
TO EARN – TO MAKE – TO WIN (Money)
We made a lot of money when we sold our shares.
Charles won 3,000 euros on the Christmas lottery.
PHRASAL VERB
If you want to catch Kate out ask her about Mediaeval History. …pillar a…pregúntale sobre…
THE EXPRESSION
Did you have a good time the other day? ¿Te lo pasaste bien…?
SHORT ANSWERS
Is he doing up his lounge? Yes, he is. ¿Está reformando su salón?
Was the treasure found by the archaeologists?
Was the match called off on account of the weather?
Should I call her?
A PUDDLE: Un charco
AN
I have an hour to get to the airport
That’s an exciting project you’re working on. ...ese en el que estás trabajando
My friend Enrique is an HR manager in a multinational….es el responsable de RRHH
My son doesn’t like wearing a uniform….no le gusta llevar uniforme
MISSILE: Misil
VOCABULARY
We had a picnic by the riverbank. Hicimos un picnic en la orilla del rio
Don’t park next to that puddle….al lado de aquel charco
Where shall I hang the calendar?
We can’t deliver it before the 7th. …antes de 7 días
I’ve worked as a volunteer for three years.
A RIVERBANK: Orilla del río
GIVE ME MINE
Give her his… Dale el suyo. -Send me yours. Enviáme el tuyo.
Show him theirs. Enséñale el suyo. -Don’t bring her yours. No le traígas el suyo.
IRREGULAR VERBS
Every day we forgive them. Todos los días les perdonamos
Yesterday we forgave them. Ayer les perdonamos
Lately we’ve forgiven them. Últimamente les hemos perdonado
TO DELIVER: Entregar
HOW MUCH DO I OWE YOU? (dollars)
I owe you fifteen dollars twenty for the book and eight dollars forty-one for the plant. How much do I owe you in total? $23.61
I owe you eighteen dollars sixteen for the shirt and three dollars thirty for the briefs (calzoncillos). How much do I owe you in total? $21.46
NO MATTER HOW: POR + ADV.
No matter how much work you have to do, you should always try to find time for you family.
Por mucho trabaho que tengas que hacer, siempre deberías intentar tener tiempo…
No matter how many times you do it, you’ll never get the hang of it…
Por muchas veces que lo hagas, nunca cogerás el truco
WHAT MADE YOU DO THAT: ¿Por qué te dió por…?.
What made them buy a house in that neighbourhood?
VOCABULARY
My scab is festering. Mi costra está supurando.
Would you like to play darts with me?
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE
Yes, I always pour champagne like that. Do you always pour champagne like that?
TO PULL OUT
We decided to pull out of the project because it was too risky. Decidimos echarnos atrás respecto al proyecto porque era demasiado arriesgado
ALMOST AND HARDLY
He’s hardly been anywhere. Apenas ha estado en ningún lado
THE EXPRESSION
Frank always tries to have a nap on Saturdays and Sundays. Frank siempre intenta echarse la siesta los sábados o los domingos.
POSTCODES
SW14 7NG
ELSE. Más; Otro
What else have you bought? What else were they complaining about?
Where else have you seen them in concert?
Who else is going to the meeting?
I’m sure there’s something else we have to do
Is the situation the same elsewhere?
KEEN: Entusiasta
WITHOUT PLUS GERUND
Don’t start without letting me know.
Linda left without telling anybody
I read the report without them knowing or I read the report without their knowing
To deal: Marcar
VOCABULARY
Don’t start dialling until I say so. No empieces a marcar hasta que diga basta
He doesn’t have any qualifications, but he’s keen.
Brass: Latón
You’ve got a stain on you chin.
STAIN: Mancha
I’M BORING: Soy aburrido
I’m interested in going to the museum
I found his explanation fascinating
The news is worrying. La noticia es preocupante
TO GRASP: Comprensión (entender, enterarse, captar, agarrar, comprender)
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE
I’m having lunch with your secretay today. Who are you having lunch with today?
The meeting will take place in the other building. Where will the meeting take place?
It will start at five o’clock. When will it start?
ON PAGE…NUMBERS
What page is it on? En qué pagina está?
You’ll find the editorial on page 3
The sports section starts on page 17
WHOSE
Whose shoes are those?
WAS and WERE
It was awful. –They were together at the party. –They were happy. –You were at home.
WAS and WERE: SHORT ANSWERS
Were you in front? Yes, I was. -Was I your teacher last year? No, you weren’t.
Was yesterday Friday? Yes, it was. -Was she late? Yes, she was.
GENERAL AGILITY
This is an easy game. I’m a difficult person. –The Miño is a short river.
The Rhine is a long river.
AN
My friend Enrique is an HR manager in a multinational….es el responsable de RRHH
IRREGULAR VERBS
Every day we forgive them.
Yesterday we forgave them.
PHRASAL VERB
My parents used to tell me off for not doing my homework. …solían regañarme por no hacer mis deberes
EXPRESSION
Victoria was in a better mood this morning than she was the other day. …estaba de mejor humor…de lo que estaba…
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE
I’m having lunch with your secretary today. Who are you having lunch with today?
PHRASAL VERB
They’ll never settle down unless you turn off the radio. Nunca se tranquilizarán a no ser que apagues la radio
THE EXPRESSION
Max is beside himself, he’s completely lost control. …está fuera de si, ha perdido el control completamente
WASN’T AND WEREN’T
It was very cold. It wasn’t very cold. Hacía mucho frío. No hacía mucho frío
My grandfather was tall. My grandfather wasn’t tall.
THE EXPRESSION
James is going to be very excited about it. …va a estar muy ilusionado con ello
WAS AND WERE
They were there too. Were they there too?
It was hot in Rome. Was it hot in Rome?
PHRASAL VERB
Emely gets up at 6 in the morning. …se levanta a las 6 de la mañana
VOCABULARY
There are a lot of people at checkout. Hay mucha gente en la caja
GENERAL AGILITY
It’s next to yours. Está al lado del tuyo
Whose photos are these? De quién son esas fotos?
I’ll do it tomorrow
It’s an interesting story.
ALSO
He’s a great public speaker. He’s also a born leader. Es un gran orador. También es un líder nato.
My father gave me a book. He also gave me a jumper. Mi padre me regaló un libro. También me regaló un jersey.
THE EXPRESSION
In the long run, it will be good for business.
HAVE vs. HAVE GOT
We don’t have time. We haven’t got time
He has a new car. He’s got a new car.
PHRASAL VERB
Many people who want to improve their English tune in to Vaughan Radio
VOCABULARY
Will you support me on this matter?
SUBJECT QUESTIONS; when we are looking for the subject of our verb.
What stopped you from doing it? Qué te impidió hacerlo?
What happens if we don’t finish the project on time?
What went wrong? Qué falló?
IN THE END and AT THE END OF
In the end, it didn’t matter. Al final, no tenía importancia
The lights went on at the end of the film. Las luces se encendieron al final…
THE EXPRESSION
TO GET OFF TO A GOOD START: Empezar con buen pie
If we don’t get off to a good start, we’re lost.
Si no comenzamos con buen pie, estamos perdidos
TO GET SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING.
The local council got the cleaning company to clear up the rubbish. El ayuntamiento consiguió que la empresa de limpieza recogiera (Imperf Subj) la basura
You’ll never get her to apologize in writing. Nunca conseguirás (harás) que ella se disculpe por escrito.
TO TAKE UP TIME: To occupy time
Running errands took up my whole morning. Hacer recados me ocupó toda la mañana
VOCABULARY
I don’t like that jumper because it’s really itchy. No me gusta aquel jersey porque pica mucho
You can ask for more information at the box office. Puedes pedir más información en la taquilla
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE
I don’t think she’s going to show up, because she doen’t know about the party. Why don’t you think she’s going to show up? Por qué no crees que vaya a presentarse?
Sam fell on the steps. Who fell on the steps? Quién se cayó en la escalera?
I’m preparing a TV commercial….un espot publicitario
Can’t we reach an agreement? …llegar a un acuerdo?
Can I see the wine list? …la carta de vinos?
We’ll need to headhunt someone for that position. …buscar alguien especializado para ese puesto
I can’t give you any names, I’m afraid. No puedo facilitar nombres, lo siento
I’m sure that lower floors should be too noisy…las plantas más bajas serían demasiado ruidosas
Is productivity rising significantly at the moment?
Yes, productivity is rising singificanly at the moment.
When I’m forty I’ll be fatter than I am now. Cuando tenga cuarenta años…
I’ve viewed various vehicles.
AS WELL AS; comparative
He can’t type as fast as my secretary. -Can you run as fast as Carl Lewis?
THE EXPRESSION
Shirley isn’t married to Burt. Shirley no está casado con Burt
End ES in the first person.
Ivan teaches Russian every Monday…cada lunes
Richard pushes his students to the limit….empuja a sus alumnus hasta…
PHRASAL VERBS
He wakes up late on Sunday. Él se levanta tarde los domingos
VOCABULARY
I have a laptop. Tengo un portátil
MANY
Is Simon going to buy many presents? -Are there many parks in London?
I don’t have many friends.
GENERAL AGILITY
There are a lot of people in my office. Hay mucha gente en…
There isn’t any water. No hay agua
Whose scarf is this? De quién es esta bufanda?
Is it brown?
TOO and AS WELL: TAMBIÉN
It rained where we were too. También llovió donde estabamos nosotros
She asked for an icecream and for a coffee as well. Pidió un helado y también pidió un café
THE EXPRESSION: TO PULL A FEW (SOME) STRINGS.
I pulled a few strings and managed to get my sister a job. Por enchufe conseguí un trabajo a mi hermana
HAVE vs. HAVE GOT
Do we have enough peanuts? Have we got enough peanuts? Tenemos bastantes cacahuetes?
Does he have a better job now? Has he got a better enough job now? ¿Ya tiene un trabajo mejor?
Does he have new glasses? Has he got new glasses? ¿Tiene gafas nuevas?
TO GROW UP
James grew up in the south of Scotland. James se crió en el sur de Escocia
VOCABULARY
You can’t be a baker if you don’t like getting up early. No puedes ser panadero si no te gusta levantarte temprano
SUBJECT QUESTIONS
Janet won the tennis match. Who won the tennis match?
Peter scored the goal. Who scored the goal?
Hatty and Paul live in that house. Who lives in that house?
BESIDE vs. BESIDES
Can I sit next to Federico? Can I sit beside Federico?
You can’t go to the party. What’s more, you’re underage. You can’t go to the party. Besides you’re underage.
TO GET TO THE POINT: Ir al grano
We don’t have much time so if you can get straight to the point, I’d be very grateful….así que si vas directamente al grano, te lo agradecería
TO BE SUPPOSED TO DO: Se supone que debías hacer…
Are you supposed to give a speech? ¿Se supone que debías dar un discurso?
Am I supposed to come? ¿Se supone que debía venir?
TO TAKE UP SPACE; to occupy space
I’m looking for a computer that doesn’t take up too much space.
VOCABULARY
Everyone thought that the punishment went too harsh. Todos pensaron que el castigo fue demasiado duro
Liam seems a bit touchy today. Liam parece un poco susceptible hoy
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE
They come twice a week. How often do they come?
He’s peeling an orange. What’s he doing?
They’re Italian. What nationality are they?
I haven’t received the monthly figures yet. No he recibido las cifras mensuales todavía
Don’t expect them to keep their word. No esperes que mantengan su palabra
That was a beautiful move! ¡Eso fue una jugada preciosa!
Interest rates have gone up for the third month in a row. Los tipos de interes han subido por tercer mes consecutivo
But she’s going to be working 3 days a week in the UK. Pero va a estar…
I’ve just lost this important file. Is there any way of getting it back? Acabo de perder un archive importante. ¿Hay alguna manera de recuperarlo?
Are sales going down considerably at the moment? Yes, sales are going down considerably at the moment. Las ventas están cayendo…en este momento
If you spoke better English, you wouldn’t need classes. Si hablaras mejor inglés no necesitarías clases
Brian’s boss banks with a British bank. El jefe de Brian tiene cuenta en un…
What are you doing? ¿Qué haces? Where are you going? ¿Dónde vas?
What are you saying? ¿Qué dices? Who are you writing to? ¿A quién escribes?
He never agrees with her. Nunca está de acuerdo con ella
Are there any banches in the park? ¿Hay bancos en el parque?
I’ll give you three wishes. Te concederé 3 deseos
PHRASAL VERB
Is Sandra going to look after your daughter? Va a cuidar Sandra de tu hija?
Karen uses her microwave every day….todos los días
Eddie’s brother doesn’t have much money.
Do you know much about music?
This is a difficult game. I’m with you….estoy contigo
Which book is easy; this one or that one?
Is that your final decision?
TO ASK FOR vs. TO ASK
I asked him for a lift. Le pedí que llevara
Will you ask him to call me? ¿Le pedirás que me llame?
I asked to go. Solicité ir
TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF (DOING) SOMETHING; estar ocupado con algo
I hope you’re not in the middle of anything. Espero no estés haciendo nada, justo en este momento
CAN and BE ABLE TO
Can you help me?
They can’t attend the meeting. No pueden asistir a la reunion
I was able to speak all my son’s teachers at the meeting. Pude hablar con todos los profesores de mi hijo en la reunion.
Last week I was able to study a lot. La semana pasada pude estudiar mucho
TO PASS OUT-To faint: Desmayarse).
James always passes out when he has his blood tested….siempre se desmaya cuando le hacen un analisis de sangre
VOCABULARY
Do you have any indentification on you? ¿Llevas encima algún documento de identidad?
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE. What’s the best way
What’s the cheapest way to get to Paris? Cuál es la forma más barata de viajar a París?
What’s the fastest way to lose weight healthily? Cuál es la forma más rápida de perder kilos de manera saludable?
What’s the best way to ask for a pay rise? Cuál es la mejor forma de pedir un aumento de sueldo?
TO RECOMMEND plus SUBJUNTIVE
My mother recommends (that) he try again. Mi madre recomienda que él lo intente de nuevo
I don’t recommend (that) you park there. No recomiendo que aparques allí
THE EXPRESSION: TO MAKE A MESS OF SOMETHING: Estropear algo
I’m making a right mess of this recipe. Me está saliendo de mal esta receta
They made a right mess of their marriage. Estropearon por completo su matrimonio
OMISSION “THAT”
I saw the car you want. Yo vi el coche que tú quieres
I know the author that won the prize. Conozco el autor que ganó el premio
PHRASAL VERB: TO BRUSH UP ON: Dar un repaso
I brushed up on my Highway Code before taking my driving test. Repasaré el código de circulación antes de presentarme al examen
VOCABULARY
I’ve been limping since I injured myself playing football.
Llevo cojeando desde mi lesión jugando al fútbol
My brother has a PhD in Physics. Mi hermano tiene un doctorado en Física
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE
No, Dawn didn’t want it to happen. Did Dawn want it to happen?
Dawn didn’t want it to happen because she feared for her job….no quería que pasara porque temía por su puesto. Why didn’t Dawn want it to happen?
Dawn went crazy when it happened. What did Dawn do when it happened?
We work in different market segments. Trabajamos en diferentes segmentos de mercado
I understand that it might seem expensive to you. Entiendo que pueda parecerte caro
Property prices have shot through the roof. Los precios de las casas se han puesto por los cierlos (disparado).
We were treared to an all-expenses-paid weekend at a spa.
Fuimos invitados a un balneario el fin de semana con todos los gastos pagados.
I want to organize our client gift in good time.
Quiero organizar nuestro regalo de cliente con tiempo
I’m going straight to the hotel. Voy directamente al hotel
My flight has been delayed for another two hours. Mi vuelo ha sido retrasado 2h. más
Do you think ice-cream sales will peak next month? ...despuntarán el mes que viene?
Yes, I think ice-cream sales will peak next month.
The people who live on my street are very friendly. La gente que vive en mi calle es muy amable
These are theirs. Estos son suyos
A LOT OF
I don’t have a lot of time. -I don’t eat a lot of bread. -I drink a lot of water. -I sleep a lot.
THE EXPRESSION: TO CALL SOMEONE
She always calls her mother on Sunday. Ella siempre llama a su madre los domingos
PHRASAL VERB: TO PUT ON.
I’m going to put on my jumper; it’s cold! Me voy a poner mi jersey; ¡hace frio!
VOCABULARY
I like the design of the dashboard. Where are the brakes? The suitcases are in the boot.
GENERAL AGILITY
You always say that. Siempre dices eso
I’m not going to talk to them. No voy a hablar con ellos
Why are you here? Por qué estás aquí?
Because I can park here.
PAST PERFECT in construction with NEVER...BEFORE... (Nuestro Plusperf. español)
I’d never imagined creatures like that existed before I went to Brazil.
Nunca había imaginado que existieran semejantes animales antes de ir a Brasil.
THE PAST PERFECT in construction with ALREADY…WHEN…
I’d already finished the report when the boss asked me for it.
Ya había finalizado el informe cuando me lo pidió el jefe
THE EXPRESSION: AT LEAST
It’s raining but at least it’s not cold. Está lloviendo pero al menos no hace frio
PRESENT PERFECT (nuestro Pas. Pef. Subj. español)
Expresamos “CAN” con “BE ABLE TO”
Have they been able to solve the problem yet? Han podido solucionar el problema ya?
Has she been able to find a flat yet? ¿Ella ha podido encontrar un piso ya?
FUTURE: Expresamos “CAN” con “BE ABLE TO”
I’ll be able to help get things ready for the party if you like.
Podré ayudar a los preparativos de la fiesta si quieres.
I’m afraid I won’t be able to go to the meeting. Me temo que no podré ir…
PHRASAL VERB: TO THROW UP.
My son threw up all over the new sofa. Mi hijo vomitó encima del sofa nuevo
VOCABULARY
I can’t believe you spent the whole summer in a wooden hut. No puedo creer que pasaras todo el verano en una cabaña de Madera
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE. WHAT…FOR? ¿Para qué…?
What have they come here for? Para qué han venido aquí?
What are you going to go there for? Para qué vas a ir allí?
What are you going to do that for? Para qué vas a hacer eso?
What’s he doing that for? Para qué hace eso?
AT. Aggressive intent
We laughed at Bob all evening. Nos reímos de Bob toda la tarde
THE EXPRESSION: TO COST AN ARM AND A LEG; costar “un ojo de la cara”
That car must have cost you an arm and a leg. Ese coche debe de haberte costado un ojo de la cara
It’s costing me an arm and a leg to send my kids to that school. Me está costando un ojo de la cara mandar a mis hijos a aquel colegio
SUBJUNTIVE.
Expresiones que requieren del subjuntive en inglés:
It’s important that…It’s necessary that…It’s crucial that…It’s vital…It’s essential that…
It’s important that she tell the truth….que ella diga la verdad
It’s necessary that he stop spending so much time in front of the computer….que el deje de pasar tanto tiempo delante del ordenador
PHRASAL VERB: TO TALK DOWN TO SOMEONE; hablar de forma despectiva
If he talks down to me again, I’ll walk out of the room. Si me habla de forma condescendiente de nuevo abandonaré la sala
VOCABULARY
Moths are always attracted to bright lights. Las polillas se sienten atraidas por las luces brillantes
I admit it; I’m a complete chocoholic!
El verbo “recognise” significa reconocer cuando algo o alguien nos resulta familiar
MASTERING THE INTERROGATIVE
It cost five pounds twenty. How much did it cost?
It costs six pounds twenty-two. How much does it cost?
I’ve been on edge since he told me. How have you felt since he told you? Estoy borde desque que él me lo dijo ¿Como te sientes desde que el te lo dijo?
INTERNAL COMMUNICATION. Accounting
It’s very important to keep track of customer complaints.
Es muy importante hacer un seguimiento de las reclamaciones de los clientes
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION
Well, yes. I thought we had said €12 per unit. Pues, sí. Creía que habíamos dicho 12€ p.u
SOCIAL COMMUNICATION. The world of minor diseases
Coughs and sneezes spread diseases. Toses y estornudos contagian enfermedades
VOCABULARY
The shareholders in China showed concern over rising labour costs.
Los accionistas en China se mostraron preocupados por los costes de mano de obra en alza
ENGLISH BY TELEPHONE
Thats’ right; you organised something for us last year.
Así es, organizasteis algo para nosotros el año pasado
PRACTICAL ENGLISH. Lost Luggage; perdida de equipaje
I’ve been waiting at baggage reclaim for over half an hour and my suitcase still hasn’t appeared.
Llevo más de ½ h. esperando en recogida de equipajes y todavía no ha aparecido mi maleta
FLEXIONES LINGÜÍSTICAS
Was there a significant rise in pc sales last month?
Hubo una subida significante de las ventas de pc,s el pasado mes?
Yes, there was a significant rise in pc sales last month
Significant: Considerable
MISTAKES. Will
you can
Will they be able to solve the problem? ¿Podrán solucionar el problema?
LETRAS PROBLEMÁTICAS. TH
My thumb throbbed in the thunderstorm. Mi dedo gordo latió en la tormenta eléctrica