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You're too pessimistic. Eres demasiado pesimista.


Do you have enough money? �Tienes suficiente dinero?
Show it to me. Mu�stramelo.
Where were you when it happened? �D�nde estabas cuando ocurri�?
They're almost as tall as I am. Son casi tan altos como yo.
Do you know how to write a business letter? �Sabes escribir una carta comercial?
I get tired easily. Me canso f�cilmente.
Bring it to me. Tr�emelo.
This is much better. Esto es mucho mejor.
There are a lot of small mistakes. Hay muchos errores peque�os.
Do it like this. Hazlo as�.
They always take him by car. Siempre le llevan en coche.
Do you know where they live? �Sabes d�nde viven?
Don't leave your things here. No dejes tus cosas aqu�.
Let me try. D�jame intentarlo.
You' re going to have a lot of problems. Vas a tener muchos problemas.
They left.Se marcharon.
I think it's going to rain. Creo que va a llover.
I'm glad to know you're well. Me alegro de saber que est�s bien.
What happened to you? �Qu� te ocurri�?
I don't feel well. No me encuentro bien.
What does he know about me? �Qu� sabe �l acerca de m�?
You have to do it this way. Tienes que hacerlo de esta forma.
If you don't make an effort, you won't win. Si no haces un esfuerzo, no ganar�s.
You can come with us if you want. Puedes venir con nosotros si quieres.
You won't like them. No te gustar�n.
I don't want to continue. (go on) No quiero seguir.
Say good-bye to them. Desp�dete de ellos.
I'm waiting for them to leave the room. Estoy esperando que salgan de la sala.
Look both ways before crossing. Mira en ambos sentidos antes de cruzar.
I would like to be famous. Me gustar�a ser famoso.
Sit down and listen to me for a moment. Si�ntate y esc�chame un momento.
Why did you do it that way? (like that) �Por qu� lo hiciste as�?
They told me you were angry. Me dijeron que estabas enfadado.
Do you mind if I smoke? �Te importa que fume?
They aren't tall enough. No son lo suficientemente altos.
There are too many people here. Hay demasiada gente aqu�.
If you hear a strange noise, call me. Si oyes un ruido extra�o, l�mame.
Can you help me (to) take this to the kitchen? �Me puedes ayudar a llevar esto a la
cocina?
What time do they have to be here? �A qu� hora tienen que estar aqu�?
I am looking for someone to take me to the hotel. Estoy buscando a quien me lleve
al hotel.
Wish them luck. Des�ales suerte.
What are you going to do? �Qu� vas a hacer?
What's going to happen? �Qu� va a pasar?
How was your vacation? �Qu� tal tus vacaciones?
There aren't as many people here as in my country. No hay tanta gente aqu� como en
mi pa�s.
Where are you going to get it? �Donde vas a conseguirlo?
I haven't seen it. No lo he visto.
Those people are like you and me. Esa gente es como t� y yo.
Don't try to be different. No trates de ser diferente.
I didn't do it. No lo hice.
Who did it? �Qui�n lo hizo?
Did they do it? �Lo hicieron ellos?
Would you mind using the other car? �Te importar�a usar el otro coche?
There were a lot of people there when I arrived. Hab�a mucha gente all� cuando
llegu�.
There are always a lot of people there. Siempre hay mucha gente all�.
My people don't do things like that. Mi gente no hace cosas as�.
You're going to regret it. (be sorry) Vas a lamentarlo.
I thought you would agree. Pens� que estar�as de acuerdo.
Be patient. Ten paciencia.
Remember what I'm going to tell you. Recuerda lo que te voy a decir.
It's going to be an interesting experience. Va a ser una experiencia interesante.
I haven't seen him yet. No le he visto todav�a.
What I need is a car that works. (runs) Lo que necesito es un coche que funcione.
Tell them what you told me. Diles lo que me dijiste.
I didn't say that. No dije eso.
I didn't tell you that. No te dije eso.
We'll do it if they let us. Lo haremos si nos dejan.
They left for Brazil last night. Salieron para Brasil anoche.
When did you send it? �Cu�ndo lo mandaste?
We don't have time for that. No tenemos tiempo para eso.
Give it to me as soon as you have it. D�melo tan pronto como lo tengas.
You look like your father. Te pareces a tu padre. (fisicamente)
You don't know how to listen to people. No sabes escuchar a la gente.
Do you always call them so late? �Siempre les llamas tan tarde?
They were satisfied with the results. Estaban satisfechos con los resultados.
Tell me when I have to take it. Dime cuando tengo que llevarlo.
There's been a change. Ha habido un cambio.
Where were they going when you stopped them? �A d�nde iban cuando les paraste?
Did you hear what they said about the game? �O�ste lo que dijeron sobre el partido?
What did they say? �Qu� dijeron?
Tell them the joke you told me last night. Cu�ntales el chiste que me contaste
anoche.
I need your authorisation. Necesito tu autorizaci�n.
I'm going to give you what you want. Voy a darte lo que quieres.
They're starting to clean it. Est�n empezando a limpiarlo.
I have to catch the : o'clock plane. Tengo que coger el avi�n de las :
.
Do you want me to take you to the airport? �Quieres que te lleve al aeropuerto?
I don't know what I want. No s� lo que quiero.
Do what I say, not what I do. Haz lo que digo, no lo que hago.
When are you going to show it to me? �Cu�ndo vas a ense��rmelo?
Why do you complain so much? �Por qu� te quejas tanto?
What are you looking for? �Qu� est�s buscando?
We have to make a good impression. Tenemos que causar una buena impresi�n.
Don't get nervous. No te pongas nervioso.
You read too many detective novels. Lees demasiadas novelas de detectives.
Why did you get so angry�? �Por qu� te enfadaste tanto?
Most people eat it at night. La mayor�a de la gente lo come de noche.
Have a good time. Divi�rtete.
Don't tell me what I have to do. No me digas lo que tengo que hacer.
What do you do when that happens? �Qu� haces cu�ndo eso ocurre?
I don't believe in miracles. No creo en los milagros.
I need to know what happened. Necesito saber lo que ocurri�.
Do you think you'll be able to do it? �Crees que podr�s hacerlo?
I haven't spoken to them. No les he hablado.
Stay where you are. Qu�date donde est�s.
There are a lot of ways to do it. Hay muchas maneras de hacerlo.
Call me when you' re ready. Ll�mame cuando est�s listo.
I haven't seen them lately. No le he visto �ltimamente.
Tell me the truth. Dime la verdad.
You have to follow the instructions. Tienes que seguir las instrucciones.
I want someone to check it first. Quiero que alguien lo revise primero.
The last report was full of mistakes. El �ltimo informe estaba lleno de errores.
You look tired. Pareces cansado.
They live very far from here. Viven muy lejos de aqu�.
It takes me an hour to create a list. Tardo una hora en crear una lista.
This list isn't as easy as the last one. Esta lista no es tan f�cil como la �ltima.
Where were you going when I saw you? �A d�nde ibas cuando te vi?
I want you to have this. Quiero que tengas esto.
It means a lot to me. Significa mucho para m�.
Where does he go when he leaves here? �A d�nde va �l cuando se marcha de aqu�?
They haven't come yet. No han venido todav�a.
I'd like to have a car like yours. Me gustar�a tener un coche como el tuyo.
Mine gives me a lot of problems. El m�o me da muchos problemas.
I have to decide what to do. Tengo que decidir qu� hacer.
There's going to be a change. Va a haber un cambio.
You can eat it with your hands. Puedes comerlo con las manos.
The company is growing quickly. La empresa est� creciendo r�pidamente.
Why did you sell it? �Por qu� lo vendiste?
I haven't sold it yet. No lo he vendido todav�a.
What do you mean? �Qu� quieres decir?
It was written a long time ago. Fue escrito hace mucho tiempo.
Do you see what I mean? �Ves lo que quiero decir?
.
I thought you'd be happy with the result. Cre�a que estar�as contento con el
resultado.
How did they meet? �C�mo se conocieron?
What were you doing in a place like that? �Qu� hac�as t� en un sitio como �se?
You're hurting me. Me est�s haciendo da�o.
Who won the bet? �Qui�n gan� la apuesta?
I didn't know you were behind me. No sab�a que estabas detr�s de m�.
What were you going to say? �Qu� ibas a decir?
How much does it cost? �Cu�nto cuesta?
I've never done it. Nunca lo he hecho.
I don't like big cars. No me gustan los coches grandes.
I want you to listen to me. Quiero que me escuches.
Let them do whatever they want. D�jales hacer lo que quieran.
Did you find it? �Lo encontraste?
Who found it? �Qui�n lo encontr�?
Why didn't you look for it? �Por qu� no lo buscaste?
There are still some coins in the machine. Todav�a hay monedas en la m�quina.
I hope you understand our position. Espero que entiendas nuestra postura.
How long does it take to design a product? �Cu�nto se tarda en dise�ar un producto?
We haven't lost anything yet. No hemos perdido nada todav�a.
I saw it with my own eyes. Lo vi con mis propios ojos.
You have to pay the price. Tienes que pagar el precio.
This city is very beautiful. Es muy hermosa esta ciudad.
You'll become famous someday. Llegar�s a ser famosa alg�n d�a.
Don't forget what I told you. No olvides lo que te dije.
That's not what I want. Eso no es lo que quiero.
I'll buy it when I have enough money. Lo comprar� cuando tenga suficiente dinero.
She always wears strange clothes. Ella siempre lleva ropa extra�a.
Why does she always say your name in French? �Por qu� siempre dice ella tu nombre
en franc�s?
The program will last until next week. El programa durar� hasta la pr�xima semana.
He reads faster than most people. �l lee m�s r�pido que la mayor�a de la gente.
I thought they were speaking in German. Cre�a que estaban hablando en alem�n.
Don't carry heavy things. No lleves cosas pesadas.
Ask someone to help you. Pide a alguien que te ayude.
Remember what happened the last time. Recuerda lo que pas� la �ltima vez.
I've heard enough. He o�do suficiente.
Does it always sound like that? �Siempre suena as�?
Don't hit the poor dog. No le pegues al pobre perro.
They don't work here anymore. Ya no trabajan aqu�.
They left the company months ago. Se marcharon de la empresa hace meses.
They moved to another country. Se trasladaron a otro pa�s.
I've never written a love letter. Nunca he escrito una carta de amor.
There's always a first time. Siempre hay una primera vez.
How often does she call you? �Con qu� frecuencia te llama ella?
They told me you were ill. Me dijeron que estabas enfermo.
That's why I didn't invite you to the wedding. Por eso no te invit� a la boda.
Can you bring me a glass of water? �Me puedes traer un vaso de agua?
I'm very thirsty. Tengo mucha sed.
I haven't eaten anything since yesterday. No he comido nada desde ayer.
I'm tired of being poor. Estoy cansado de ser pobre.
I want to do what the rich and famous people do. Quiero hacer lo que hace la gente
rica y famosa.
What do they do? �Qu� hacen?
They don't have to worry about money. No tienen que preocuparse por el dinero.
Teach me how to do it. (show...) Ens��ame c�mo hacerlo.
The line's busy. (engaged) La l�nea est� ocupada.
Where do you keep your stamp collection? �D�nde guardas tu colecci�n de sellos?
There will be several demonstrations. Habr� varias demostraciones.
I have to attend an urgent meeting. Tengo que asistir a una reuni�n urgente.
Everyone went to the party, even my boss. Todo el mundo fue a la fiesta, incluso mi
jefe.
Nobody knows anything about that. Nadie sabe nada acerca de aquello.
It takes half an hour to get to the airport. Se tarda media hora en llegar al
aeropuerto.
There are too many people in this company. Hay demasiada gente en esta empresa.
There was too much smoke in the room. Hab�a demasiado humo en la sala.
You'll reach your potential. Alcanzar�s tu potencial.
Take this to my secretary. Lleva esto a mi secretaria.
Give it to her. D�selo (a ella)
.
He didn't say why he was leaving. �l no dijo por qu� se marchaba.
It has something to do with money. Tiene algo que ver con el dinero.
We didn't pay him enough. No le pag�bamos lo suficiente
How long did it take you to learn your job? �Cu�nto tardaste en aprender tu
trabajo?
Are you talking to me? �Me est�s hablando a m�?
I thought you were talking to yourself. Cre� que hablabas contigo mismo.
I don't know where they are. No s� d�nde est�n.
Deliver it as soon as possible. Entr�galo lo antes posible.
Where have you been? �D�nde has estado?
Where were you last night? �D�nde estuviste anoche?
Where are you now? . �D�nde est�s ahora?
Where will you be at l: tonight? �D�nde estar�s a las : esta noche?
Where would you be now without me? �D�nde estar�as ahora sin m�?
There were a lot of mistakes in the report. Hab�a muchos errores en el informe.
Are you sure you want to do it? �Est�s seguro de que quieres hacerlo?
Handle this matter now, not later. Atiende este asunto ahora, no m�s tarde.
Don't leave things for later. No dejes las cosas para m�s tarde.
I want to go with them. Quiero ir con ellos.
I want them to go with me. Quiero que ellos vayan conmigo.
Tell me everything you know. Dime todo lo que sabes.
They won't stop to wait for you. No parar�n para esperarte.
Who's making that horrible noise? �Qui�n est� haciendo ese horrible ruido?
Even my wife agreed with me. Incluso mi mujer estaba de acuerdo conmigo.
Nobody gave him anything. Nadie le dio nada.
What was he doing when you saw him? �Qu� hacia �l cuando le viste?
You can find everything in the instruction manual. Puedes encontrar todo en el
manual de instrucciones.
What do I have to do to get help? �Qu� tengo que hacer para conseguir ayuda?
Don't ask me for anything No me pidas nada
I'm sorry you lost so much money. Siento que perdieras tanto dinero.
Tell me what you're thinking. Dime lo que est�s pensando.
They didn't say where they were going. No dijeron a d�nde iban.
She was sure she would win the bet. Ella estaba segura de que ganar�a la apuesta.
Where are you going? �Ad�nde vas?
What are you doing? �Qu� haces?
Is this what you want? �Es esto lo que quieres?
I'm surprised by the results. Estoy sorprendido por los resultados.
Nobody thought they would finish so soon. Nadie cre�a que terminar�an tan pronto.
They form a fantastic team. Forman un equipo fant�stico.
They work well together. Trabajan bien juntos.
They understand each other. Se entienden los unos a los otros.
Once they start, they don't stop. Una vez que empiezan, no paran.
That's why they always finish first. Por eso siempre terminan los primeros.
Are you sure this is what you want? �Est�s seguro de que esto es lo que quieres?
Leave your car next to mine. Deja tu coche al lado del m�o.
I can't believe it. No me lo puedo creer.
How long did it take you? �Cu�nto tardaste?
Where were you when it happened? �D�nde estabas cuando ocurri�?
It's worse than I thought. Es peor de lo que pensaba.
Let me see it. D�jame verlo.
How did you do that? �C�mo hiciste eso?
You're crazy if you think I'm going to follow you. Est�s loco si crees que te voy a
seguir.
I prefer to do things my way. Prefiero hacer las cosas a mi manera.
You're getting fat. Est�s engordando
Apendice B 11 a 20

Let's talk about them. Hablemos de ellos.


What do you want me to tell you? �Qu� quieres que te diga?
Look at the picture and tell me what you see. Mira el cuadro y dime lo que ves.
I see a man riding a horse. Veo a un hombre montando a caballo.
Can you bring me a paper clip? �Me puedes traer un clip?
I'm not as tall as he is. No soy tan alto como �l.
Keep your back straight. Mant�n la espalda recta.
Did you know this was going to happen? �Sab�as que esto iba a ocurrir?
.
I heard something but I didn't know what it was. O� algo pero no sab�a qu� era.
My ideas are similar to yours. Mis ideas son parecidas a las tuyas.
They were flying above the clouds. Estaban volando por encima de las nubes.
My level is below theirs. Mi nivel es inferior al de ellos.
I feel like a new man. Me siento como un hombre nuevo.
I feel as if I were floating. Siento como si estuviera flotando.
Don't tell me the same story again. No me cuentes la misma historia otra vez.
Someone will have to come. Alguien tendr� que venir.
Get up and answer the telephone. Lev�ntate y contesta al tel�fono.
If it's Pepe, tell him I'm not here. Si es Pepe, dile que no estoy.
Tell him I've gone to the beach. Dile que me he ido a la playa.
Tell him anything. Dile cualquier cosa.
I don't know how to lie. No s� mentir.
How tall are you? �Cu�nto mides?
How much do they want for the picture? . �Cu�nto quieren por el cuadro?
Don't give it to me yet. No me lo des todav�a.
There isn't a market for a product like that. No hay mercado para un producto como
�se.
Put the date at the top. Pon la fecha en la parte superior.
Sign at the bottom. Firma al pie.
I'm a little tired, that's all. Estoy un poco cansado, eso es todo.
Do you want me to sit down? �Quieres que me siente?
Wait until they're ready. Espera hasta que est�n listos.
Are they ready yet? �Est�n listos ya?
You never do anything for me. Nunca haces nada por m�.
Is there someone waiting for you? Hay alguien esper�ndote.
Who is it? �Qui�n es?
I don't know who it is. No s� quien es.
I'll ask him who he is. Le preguntar� quien es.
I don't know anyone by that name. No conozco a nadie por ese nombre.
Well he knows you. Pues �l te conoce a ti.
I'm always hungry. Siempre tengo hambre.
This is going to be a disaster. Esto va a ser un desastre.
I know a place you're going to like. Conozco un lugar que te va a gustar.
What are our alternatives? �Cu�les son nuestras alternativas?
Park wherever you can. Aparca donde puedas.
Where did you leave the keys? �D�nde dejaste las llaves?
Do you know the way to my house? �Conoces el camino hasta mi casa?
You're playing with my feelings. Est�s jugando con mis sentimientos.
Can you take them to the hotel? �Les puedes llevar al hotel?
More than half of them smoke. M�s de la mitad de ellos fuman.
They live on the other side of the river. Viven al otro lado del r�o.
Even the teacher makes mistakes sometimes. Incluso el profesor comete errores
algunas veces.
Do you know how long it will take them? �Sabes cu�nto tardar�n?
It always takes them a long time. Siempre tardan mucho tiempo.
Move the chairs to the other side of the room. Mueve las sillas hasta el otro lado
de la habitaci�n.
Give me another one, not this one. Dame otro, no �ste.
I want the one you had yesterday. Quiero el que ten�as ayer.
I'm tired of looking at figures. Estoy cansado de mirar cifras.
Check this calculation. Comprueba este c�lculo.
It's out of my reach. Est� fuera de mi alcance.
The economic situation is improving. La situaci�n econ�mica est� mejorando.
There will be some interesting opinions. Habr� opiniones interesantes.
It doesn't rain too much in this region. No llueve demasiado en esta regi�n.
If you see him, tell him to call me. Si le ves, dile que me llame.
You have l minutes to prepare an answer. Tienes l minutos para preparar una
respuesta.
Tigers are dangerous animals. Los tigres son animales peligrosos.
Why do you want to know what's inside? �Por qu� quieres saber lo que hay dentro?
It's going to be a very sad day. Va ser un d�a muy triste.
Who said we were going to lose? �Qui�n dijo que �bamos a perder?
Are you getting tired? �Te est�s cansando?
Do you get tired easily? �Te cansas f�cilmente?
He never gets tired. �l nunca se cansa.
What happened to the papers I left here? �Qu� pas� con los papeles que dej� aqu�?
I left them right here next to the telephone. Los dej� aqu� mismo al lado del
tel�fono.
I haven't seen them. No los he visto.
Someone's been using my desk. Alguien ha estado utilizando mi mesa.
Your boss was here half an hour ago. Tu jefe estuvo aqu� hace media hora.
Isn't there a faster way to learn English? �No hay una forma m�s r�pida de aprender
ingl�s?
There were even some people from Australia. Incluso hab�a gente de Australia.
What were those ]apanese people doing here? �Qu� hac�an aqu� esos japoneses?
They wanted to learn our work methods. Quer�an aprender nuestros m�todos de
trabajo.
We let them leave before the rest. Les dejamos salir antes que a los dem�s.
The people didn't want to leave. La gente no quer�a marcharse.
Everybody had a good time. Todo el mundo se lo pas� bien.
Someone stole the money I had in my coat pocket. Alguien rob� el dinero que ten�a
en el bolsillo de mi
abrigo
They left the keys but they took the money. Dejaron las llaves pero se llevaron el
dinero.
Can you lend me some money for a taxi? �Me puedes prestar dinero para un taxi?
Today's not my day. Hoy no es mi d�a.
They'll read it before making a decision. Lo leer�n antes de tomar una decisi�n.
Who's going to win the race? �Qui�n va a ganar la carrera?
I saw him in the middle of the crowd. Le vi en medio de la multitud.
This kills insects in less than seconds. Esto mata insectos en menos de segundos.
How much does it cost? �Cu�nto cuesta?
The effect lasts for three months. El efecto dura tres meses.
Let me see your report. D�jame ver tu informe.
You're lucky to have a boss like her. Tienes suerte de tener un jefe como ella.
Every time I go there, they ask me for my passport. Cada vez que voy all�, me piden
el pasaporte.
Have you read all these books? �Has le�do todos estos libros?
Why does it rain so much here? . �Por qu� llueve tanto aqu�?
Who wrote this letter? . �Qui�n escribi� esta carta?
I'm still waiting for an answer. Todav�a estoy esperando una respuesta.
Give me the blue one, not the green one. Dame el azul, no el verde.
Why are these lists so long? �Por que son tan largas estas listas?
You talk too much. Hablas demasiado.
It happens from time to time. Ocurre de vez en cuando.
How often does it happen? �Con que frecuencia ocurre?
W as it as easy as they said? �Fue tan f�cil como dec�an?
Were there any problems? �Hubo problemas?
It will take you about an hour. Tardar�s alrededor de una hora.
They were dead when I found them. Estaban muertos cuando los encontr�.
I didn't have anything against him. Yo no ten�a nada contra �l.
They were good friends. Eran buenos amigos.
You'll never earn as much as your boss. Nunca ganar�s tanto como tu jefe.
I agree with them. Estoy de acuerdo con ellos.
Can you get the envelope I left on your desk? �Puedes coger el sobre que dej� en tu
mesa?
I still live there. Todav�a vivo all�.
I don't live there anymore. Ya no vivo all�.
They' re fighting for their rights. Est�n luchando por sus derechos.
I'll spend my money on things I like. Gastar� mi dinero en cosas que me gustan.
I neverspend more than I earn. Nunca gasto m�s que gano.
I can't keep my eyes open. No puedo mantener los ojos abiertos.
I'm sleepy. Tengo sue�o.
Let me take the picture. D�jame sacar la foto.
I want to leave a message for John. Quiero dejar un mensaje para Juan.
This city is the most beautiful in Europe. Esta ciudad es la m�s hermosa de Europa.
Everyone wants to meet you. Todo el mundo quiere conocerte.
Call me when you have a chance. Ll�mame cuando tengas una oportunidad.
Do they know how to load a rifle? �Saben cargar un rifle?
Let the students work together. Deja que los alumnos trabajen juntos.
What will you do when you retire? �Qu� har�s cuando te jubiles?
When they get here, I'll send them to your office. Cuando lleguen aqu�, les mandar�
a tu despacho.
Don't you know what happened? �No sabes lo que ocurri�?
I always have to do what he says. Siempre tengo que hacer lo que �l dice.
He says you're still a little green. �l dice que est�s un poco verde todav�a.
If you don't help me, how am I going to do it? Si no me ayudas, �c�mo lo voy a
hacer?
We're going to lose a lot of money this year. Vamos a perder mucho dinero este a�o.
His last words were difficult to understand. Sus �ltimas palabras eran dif�ciles de
entender.
Show me how you did it. Ens��ame c�mo lo hiciste.
I'm so tired I can't move. Estoy tan cansado que no me puedo mover.
What do you want me to do? �Que quieres que yo haga?
I sold the only painting I had. Vend� el �nico cuadro que tenia.
I needed money to help a friend. Necesitaba dinero para ayudar a un amigo.
Stay there until the bell rings. Qu�date all� hasta que suene la campana.
And if it doesn't ring? �Y si no suena?
It will ring. Sonar�.
I hope you're right. Espero que tengas raz�n.
I choose my own ties. Elijo mis propias corbatas.
Show them where you put the money. Ens��ales donde pusiste el dinero.
Leave me if you don't love me anymore. D�jame si ya no me quieres.
I have to do it again. Tengo que hacerlo de nuevo.
What shirt are you wearing today., �Qu� camisa llevas hoy?
When do you want to be there? �Cu�ndo quieres estar all�?
Don't walk so fast. No andes tan deprisa.
It takes l minutes to cross the river. Se tardan l minutos en cruzar el ri�.
We weren't going fast when it happened. No �bamos deprisa cuando ocurri�.
Will there be an exam tomorrow? �Habr� un examen ma�ana?
Who told you that? �Qui�n te dijo eso?
I've had some problems with him lately. He tenido problemas con �l �ltimamente.
They already know what happened. Ya saben lo que ocurri�.
This week has been very pleasant. Esta semana ha sido muy agradable.
How many people were there in the shop? �Cu�nta gente hab�a en la tienda?
There's another way to do it too. Hay otra forma de hacerlo tambi�n.
This is getting difficult. Esto se est� poniendo dif�cil.
I'll go out with him if it isn't raining. Saldr� con �l si no llueve.
Do you mind if I open the window? �Te importa que abra la ventana?
You'll have to make a big effort. Tendr�s que hacer un gran esfuerzo.
Let me go with him if you don't mind. D�jame ir con �l si no te importa.
Show them how the new machine works. Ens��ales c�mo funciona la m�quina nueva.
Give them to me. D�melos.
What was your first impression? �Cu�l fue tu primera impresi�n?
I didn't like her at all. Ella no me gust� en absoluto.
It may be important. Puede que sea importante.
Are there any changes? �Hay cambios?
I'm prepared for anything. Estoy preparada para lo que sea.
Don't argue with me. No discutas conmigo.
Do what I say. Haz lo que digo.
I want you to do it now. Quiero que lo hagas ahora.
It's not going to be easy to sell it. No va a ser f�cil venderlo.
They're going to get angry. Se van a enfadar.
You're going to get nervous. Te vas a poner nervioso.
They're going to get married. Se van a casar.
You're going to get tired of me someday. Te vas a cansar de m� alg�n d�a.
You're going to get old like everybody. Vas a envejecer como todo el mundo.
They're getting ready for the event. Se est�n preparando para el acontecimiento.
You're going to get fat if you keep eating so much. Vas a engordar si sigues
comiendo tanto.
They're going to give us what we need. Van a darnos lo que necesitamos.
Don't get lost. No te pierdas.
Don't get upset if something goes wrong. No te disgustes si algo sale mal.
You expect a lot from them. Esperas mucho de ellos.
They won't come if you don't call them. No vendr�n si no les llamas.
The world is getting smaller. El mundo se est� haciendo m�s peque�o.
When are you going to do it? �Cu�ndo lo vas a hacer?
.
Who's going to pick them up? �Qui�n va a recogerlos?
You're not going to reach your potential. No vas a alcanzar tu potencial.
You don't listen to me when I talk to you. No me escuchas cuando te hablo.
How many teachers do you have available? �De cu�ntos profesores dispones?
We're going to need a lot. Vamos a necesitar muchos.
We're going to need quite a few. Vamos a necesitar bastantes.
Let's leave this subject until the end. Dejemos este tema hasta el final.
I want the people to enjoy their job. Quiero que la gente disfrute de su trabajo.
You shouldn't talk like that. No deber�as hablar as�.
You should take care of yourself. Deberias cuidarte.
How long do you think it's going to take us? �Cu�nto crees que vamos a tardar?
.
Do we have enough people? �Tenemos bastante gente?
My husband doesn't agree with your suggestion. Mi marido no est� de acuerdo con tu
sugerencia.
Tell him to call me. Dile que me llame.
Does it work? �Funciona?
Does that company pay well? �Paga bien esa compa��a?
The sun's behind the clouds. El sol est� detr�s de las nubes.
We have to hurry. Tenemos que darnos prisa.
I miss my old job. Echo de menos mi antiguo trabajo.
Can I suggest something? �Puedo sugerir algo?
The room's full of smoke. La habitaci�n est� llena de humo.
I don't know how you can smoke so much. No s� c�mo puedes fumar tanto.
Let me give you an example. D�jame ponerte un ejemplo.
That music is from when I was young. Esa m�sica es de cuando yo era joven.
Where have you been? �D�nde has estado?
We've been looking for you. Hemos estado busc�ndote.
Let me know the next time. Av�same la pr�xima vez.
Wait until the telephone stops ringing. Espera hasta que el tel�fono deje de sonar.
You're looking for something that doesn't exist. Est�s buscando algo que no existe.
We'll learn this process step by step. Aprenderemos este proceso paso a paso.
Let me guide you through the first steps. D�jame que te gu�e a trav�s de los
primeros pasos.
There was even one for you. Hab�a incluso uno para ti.
There's a line missing in the report. Falta una l�nea en el informe.
Almost everyone was surprised. Casi todo el mundo estaba sorprendido.
I need someone who knows German. Necesito a alguien que sepa alem�n.
We have to set the objectives. Tenemos que fijar los objetivos.
They don't consider me a key person. No me consideran una persona clave.
My responsibilities are the following: Mis responsabilidades son las siguientes:
I'm in charge of maintenance. Estoy encargado del mantenimiento.
I report to the production manager. Dependo del jefe de producci�n.
We know each other well. Nos conocemos bien.
We've known each other for years. Nos conocemos desde hace a�os.
We're always arguing. Siempre estamos discutiendo.
He doesn't know how to delegate. �l no sabe delegar.
Don't make so much noise. No hagas tanto ruido.
I'm going to study your proposal. Voy a estudiar tu propuesta.
It's going to be fun. Va a ser divertido.
There's going to be a meeting this afternoon. Va a haber una reuni�n esta tarde.
You didn't see what I saw. No viste lo que yo vi.
You didn't do what I did. No hiciste lo que yo hice.
You didn't go where I went. No fuiste a donde yo fui.
You weren't where I was. No estuviste donde yo estuve.
You didn't hear what I heard. No o�ste lo que yo o�.
You didn't write what I wrote. No escribiste lo que yo escrib�.
You didn't bring what I brought. No trajiste lo que yo traje.
You didn't choose what I chose. No elegiste lo que yo eleg�.
You didn't tell me they were so angry. No me dijiste que estaban tan enfadados.
Am I bothering you? �Te estoy molestando?
I don' t want to create any problems for you. No quiero crearte problemas.
I'm afraid so. Me temo que s�.

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Tell him to wait for my decision. Dile que espere mi decisi�n.


I told them your version of the story. Les cont� tu versi�n de la historia.
Someone's going to have to call him. Alguien va a tener que llamarle.
Can you add up these figures for me? �Me puedes sumar estas cifras?
Who had the great idea? �Qui�n tuvo la genial idea?
Don't look at me. No me mires a m�.
It wasn't my fault. No fue culpa m�a.
It will cost us a fortune. Nos costar� una fortuna.
The papers were around here this morning. Los papeles estaban por aqu� esta ma�ana.
Nothing he says is true. Nada de lo que �l dice es cierto.
I've tried everything. He intentado todo.
I'll do anything. Har� lo que sea.
I'll go anywhere. Ir� a donde sea.
They'll do it anyway. Lo har�n de cualquier forma.
I don't know what they're going to decide. No s� lo que van a decidir.
They're not going to take us into consideration. No van a tomarnos en
consideraci�n.
I have something to tell you. Tengo algo que decirte.
Where were you last night? �D�nde estuviste anoche?
Let me handle this matter. Deja que yo atienda este asunto.
Aren't you cold? �No tienes fr�o?
You're not going to believe what I'm going to tell you. No vas a creer lo que te
voy a contar.
I love this place. Me encanta este lugar.
Let me think about it for a while. D�jame pensarlo un rato.
You don't have to make a decision now. No tienes que tomar una decisi�n ahora.
Take tomorrow off to think about it. Coge ma�ana libre para pensarlo.
We already have a teacher. Ya tenemos profesor.
Take the rest of the day off. Toma libre el resto del d�a.
I appreciate your desire to help. Agradezco tu deseo de ayudar.
Do you have any idea where they could be? �Tienes idea d�nde podr�an estar?
.
Nobody wants to know anything. Nadie quiere saber nada.
I give my one hundred percent and I expect the same from you Yo doy mi cien por
cien y espero lo mismo de ti.
You shouldn't take so many pills. No deber�as tomar tantas pastillas.
It's getting late. Se est� haciendo tarde.
We can't cover all the topics today. No podemos cubrir todos los temas hoy.
You won't get rich working for others. No te har�s rico trabajando para otros.
There are thousands of opportunities out there. Hay miles de oportunidades ahi
fuera.
You have to take advantage of them. Tienes que aprovecharlas.
I want to take this occasion to express my gratitude. Quiero aprovechar esta
ocasi�n para expresar mi gratitud.
What are you laughing about? �De qu� te r�es?
There are certain things I don't like to do. Hay ciertas cosas que no me gusta
hacer.
Like what? �C�mo qu�?
Like learning computer programs. Como aprender programas inform�ticos.
I completely forgot (about) it. Se me olvid� por completo.
Someone left this for you. Alguien dej� esto para ti.
You're wrong if you think I'm going to do it. Est�s equivocado si crees que lo voy
a hacer.
I don't do things like that. No hago cosas as�.
I did it because someone had to do it. Lo hice porque alguien tenia que hacerlo.
You told me it would be very difficult. Me dijiste que ser�a muy dif�cil.
I need your authorisation before making the payment. Necesito tu autorizaci�n antes
de efectuar el pago.
How much money are we talking about? �De cu�nto dinero estamos hablando?
I haven't done it yet. No lo he hecho todav�a.
Send it to me as soon as you can. M�ndamelo en cuanto puedas.
I didn't realise you were here. No me di cuenta de que estabas aqu�.
I'm so tired I can't get up. Estoy tan cansado que no me puedo levantar.
This doesn't belong to me. Esto no me pertenece.
I don't know which one is mine. No s� cu�l es el m�o.
They' re the ones who left first. Son los que se marcharon los primeros.
I wasn't the first one to leave. Yo no fui el primero en marcharme.
We have a lot of time left. Nos queda mucho tiempo.
There's never enough time. Nunca hay suficiente tiempo.
It's a promise I can't break. Es una promesa que no puedo incumplir.
It's funny to hear you say that. Es gracioso o�rte decir eso.
You have to treat people with respect. Tienes que tratar a la gente con respeto.
Let me know when the package arrives. Av�same cuando llegue el paquete.
Why are you so nervous today? �Por qu� est�s tan nervioso hoy?
.
Is something wrong? �Te pasa algo?
Can I invite you to a drink? �Te puedo invitar a una copa?
You should avoid people like him. Deber�as evitar a gente como �l.
I'm afraid it's too late. Me temo que sea demasiado tarde.
I love getting up early. Me encanta madrugar.
Don't drink so much. No bebas tanto.
Why does your boss treat you so badly? �Por qu� te trata tan mal tu jefe?
Almost everyone left early. Casi todo el mundo se march� pronto.
I'm getting tired of these lists. Me estoy cansando de estas listas.
You have seven lists left. Te quedan siete listas.
Don't get tired yet. No te canses todav�a.
Don't get angry. No te enfades.
Don't get nervous. No te pongas nervioso.

Don't get married. No te cases.


I'm getting fat. Estoy engordando.

You'll get used to my style. Te acostumbrar�s a mi estilo.


This is getting interesting. Esto se est� poniendo interesante.
I'm going to get straight to the point. Voy a ir directamente al grano.
How long have you been here? �Cu�nto tiempo llevas aqu�?
How much do you know about him? �Cu�nto sabes acerca de �l?
He's a friend of mine. �l es amigo m�o.
It's difficult to make friends in this town. Es dif�cil hacer amigos en este
pueblo.
They look at me as if I were from the moon. Me miran como si fuera de la luna.
I feel uncomfortable. Me siento inc�modo.
We have to make some changes. Tenemos que hacer algunos cambios.
It means a lot to me. Significa mucho para m�.
How do you say "bread" in Arabic? �C�mo se dice "pan" en �rabe?
What does this word mean? �Qu� significa esta palabra?
Do you mean you don't want to work here anymore? �Quieres decir que ya no quieres
trabajar aqu�?
Are you satisfied? �Est�s satisfecho?
We have to improve these results. Tenemos que mejorar estos resultados.
Follow my advice and you'll become rich. Sigue mis consejos y te har�s rico.
Sometimes I feel very lonely. A veces me siento muy solo.
My job puts in touch with a lot of people. Mi trabajo me pone en contacto con mucha
gente.
He doesn't smoke so much anymore. �l ya no fuma tanto.
Where did you get that? �D�nde conseguiste eso?
I thought they didn't make that model anymore. Cre� que ya no hac�an ese modelo.
Was it your idea or hers? �Fue tu idea o de ella?
Why does it always rain when I sing? �Por qu� siempre llueve cuando canto?
I pay attention to what he says. Presto atenci�n a lo que �l dice.
How much do they charge you for that service? �Cu�nto te cobran por ese servicio?
Does you house have air conditioning? �Tu casa tiene aire acondicionado?
I spend a lot of time in my car. Paso mucho tiempo en mi coche.
I spend a lot of money on food. Gasto mucho dinero en comida.
I try to control my expenses. Trato de controlar mis gastos.
When can I see him? �Cu�ndo puedo verle?
If you want it, you'll have to fight for it. Si lo quieres, tendr�s que luchar por
ello.
Money doesn't bring happiness. El dinero no trae la felicidad.
It's easy for you to say that. Es f�cil para ti decir eso.
You have more money than you'll ever need. Tienes m�s dinero del que jam�s
necesitar�s.
I can't even pay the rent. Yo ni siquiera puedo pagar el alquiler.
Besides your rights, you also have obligations. Adem�s de tus derechos, tambi�n
tienes obligaciones.
Do you know why I'm here? �Sabes por qu� estoy aqu�?
This problem doesn't concern you. Este problema no te concierne.
We've been here for three days. Llevamos tres d�as aqu�.
Don't let them open the windows. No les dejes abrir las ventanas.
Don't you think we should leave? �No crees que deber�amos irnos?
I'll stay until everyone has left. Me quedar� hasta que todo el mundo haya salido.
I found them in the middle of the country. Les encontr� en medio del campo.
She's starting to hate me. Ella me est� empezando a odiar.
You're getting old. Te est�s haciendo viejo.
I didn't do what he did. No hice lo que �l hizo.
What does he do when that happens? �Qu� hace �l cuando eso ocurre?
If you deposit the money now, you'll earn more interest. Si ingresas el dinero
ahora, ganar�s m�s intereses.
What were you going to tell me? �Qu� me ibas a decir?
Did you get my fax? �Te lleg� mi fax?
Why does he use your address? �Por qu� utiliza �l tu direcci�n?
I keep his mail while he's away. Guardo su correspondencia mientras �l est� fuera.
That's what I thought. Eso es lo que pensaba.
You can't please everybody. No puedes complacer a todo el mundo.
You could at least give me a chance. Al menos podr�as darme una oportunidad.
I wouldn't like to be in your place. No me gustar�a estar en tu lugar.
Italy is only two hours away by plane. Italia est� a s�lo dos horas en avi�n.
Then why don't we spend a couple of days in Venice? Entonces �por qu� no pasamos un
par de d�as en Venecia?
How much does it cost? �Cu�nto cuesta?
Your English hasn't improved since the last time I saw you. Tu ingl�s no ha
mejorado desde la �ltima vez
que te vi.
Since when do you wear glasses? �Desde cuando llevas gafas?
Does your boss always treat you like that? �Tu jefe siempre te trata as�?
I charge them dollars an hour. Les cobro d�lares por hora.
We have to save energy. Tenemos que ahorrar energ�a.
I appreciate your effort. Agradezco tu esfuerzo.
I can't promise you anything. No puedo prometerte nada.
Can you take care of my cats while I'm away., �Puedes cuidar a mis gatos mientras
estoy fuera?
It was what I expected. Fue lo que yo esperaba.
Let me explain it to you. Deja que te lo explique.
How am I going to help you if you don't let me? �C�mo voy a ayudarte si no me
dejas?
I've been working here for two years. Llevo dos a�os trabajando aqu�.
You have to be careful with them. Tienes que tener cuidado con ellos.
He wants to have children but she doesn't. �l quiere tener hijos pero ella no.
He wanted to get married but she didn't. �l quer�a casarse pero ella no.
Your calls are going to cost us a fortune. Tus llamadas nos van a costar una
fortuna.
Are you going to be here when I get back? �Vas a estar aqu� cuando vuelva?
I feel much better now that you're here. Me encuentro mucho mejor ahora que estas
aqu�.
I was worried when I heard the news. Estaba preocupado cuando o� la noticia.
Can you do me a favour? �Me puedes hacer u n favor?
I didn't understand the taxi driver. Yo no entend�a al taxista.
It breaks every time I open it. Se rompe cada vez que lo abro.
Can you give me an idea of the cost? �Me puedes dar una idea del coste?
It's going to cost much more this time. Va a costar mucho m�s esta vez.
Most cities have a similar system. La mayor�a de las ciudades tienen un sistema
similar.
They don't consider me part of the family. No me consideran parte de la familia.
You'll be glad to know that John doesn't work here anymore. Te alegrar�s de saber
que Juan ya no trabaja
aqu�.
If we don't finish soon, we'll miss the bus. Si no terminamos pronto, perderemos el
autob�s.
I like to take a walk after lunch. Me gusta dar un paseo despu�s de comer.
I couldn't cash your check. No pude cobrar tu cheque.
I want to be included too. Quiero estar incluido tambi�n.
I have to confirm the tickets. Tengo que confirmar los billetes.
Do you have to make so much noise? �Tienes que hacer tanto ruido?
You shouldn't be afraid of them. No deber�as tener miedo de ellos.
I didn't know you were so artistic. No sabia que eras tan art�stico.
My boss has a British accent. Mi jefe tiene un acento brit�nico.
You dropped it. Se te cay�.
I love to mix drinks. Me encanta mezclar bebidas.
I don't know how to save money. No s� c�mo ahorrar dinero.
You're always changing the rules. Siempre est�s cambiando las reglas.
There's dust everywhere. Hay polvo en todas partes.
Don't change the channel. No cambies de canal.
Let's get drunk. Vamos a emborracharnos (emborrach�monos)
How can you drink so much beer. �C�mo puedes beber tanta cerveza?
I want to close this account and open another one. Quiero cerrar esta cuenta y
abrir otra.
I haven't had an easy life. No he tenido una vida f�cil.
What's going to happen? �Qu� va a pasar?
If you don't invest more money, the project will die. Si no inviertes m�s dinero,
el proyecto morir�.
Leave a percent tip. Deja una propina del por ciento.
In other words, the service isn't included in the price. O sea, el servicio no est�
incluido en el precio.
Let me decide on that. Deja que yo decida eso.
I've lost five kilos in one month. He perdido cinco kilos en un mes.
What's your secret? �Cu�l es tu secreto?
Which one do you want, this one or that one? �Cu�l quieres, �ste o aquel?
What's the date today., �Cu�l es la fecha de hoy?
Did they mention your name in the article? �Mencionaron tu nombre en el art�culo?
They tend to forget who I am in this company. Tienden a olvidar quien soy en esta
empresa.
I'm going to raise your English level. Voy a subir tu nivel de ingl�s.
My grandmother told me the moon was made out of green cheese Mi abuela me dijo que
la luna estaba hecha de
queso verde.
Now I know it's not true. Ahora s� que no es verdad.
I don't agree with your way of doing things. No estoy de acuerdo con tu forma de
hacer las cosas.
My hands are wet. Tengo las manos mojadas.
The most important thing for now is to start. Lo m�s importante de momento es
empezar.
The most difficult thing for me is to get up in the morning Lo m�s dif�cil para m�
es levantarme por la ma�ana.
Solve it. Resu�lvelo.
If you don't deliver the merchandise today, we're going to cancel the order Si no
entregas la mercanc�a hoy,
vamos a cancelar el pedido
Turn off all the lights. Apaga todas las luces.
If you want to pass, improve your attitude. Si quieres aprobar, mejora tu actitud.
One of my dreams is to become a millionaire. Uno de mis sue�os es llegar a ser
millonario.
Write down what I'm going to say. Apunta lo que voy a decir.
Tell him what I said. Dile lo que dije.
That wasn't the most interesting thing. Eso no fue lo m�s interesante.
Where does your secretary keep the keys? �D�nde guarda tu secretaria las llaves?
We're going to transfer you to another division. Te vamos a trasladar a otra
divisi�n.
I need you to help me with this. Necesito que me ayudes con esto.
There are only three days left. S�lo quedan tres d�as.
Have you called them? �Les has llamado?
Say something. Di algo.
What did you tell them? �Qu� les dijiste?
Which side of the street do you live on? �En qu� lado de la calle vives?
I have dry skin. Tengo la piel seca.
A fax is coming in. Est� entrando un fax.
Call them and tell them to send it again. Ll�males y diles que lo vuelvan a mandar.
I prefer a light dinner. (supper) Prefiero una cena ligera.
I'm sleepy. Tengo sue�o.
This is the last list for now. Esta es la �ltima lista por ahora.
Why don't you take a few days off? �Por qu� no coges unos d�as libres?
There's so much work to do. Hay tanto trabajo que hacer.
You need a rest. Necesitas un descanso.
You have to organise the work in your department. Tienes que organizar el trabajo
en tu departamento.
Nobody knows why he left. Nadie sabe por qu� �l se fue.
He didn't tell anyone he was planning to leave. No le dijo a nadie que pensaba
marcharse.
He just stopped coming to the office. Simplemente dej� de venir a la oficina.
Stop asking me so many questions. Deja de hacerme tantas preguntas.
I'm here to help you. Estoy aqu� para ayudarte.
Then stop talking so much. Entonces deja de hablar tanto.
This book has been very easy. Este libro ha sido muy f�cil.
The next one will be a little more difficult. El pr�ximo ser� un poco m�s dif�cil.
It takes me half an hour to check each list. Tardo media hora en reparar cada
lista.
Many people don't even study them. Mucha gente ni siquiera las estudia.
I don't want to cause any more problems. No quiero causar m�s problemas.
You have a strange way of asking for things. Tienes una forma extra�a de pedir las
cosas.
I'm not going to be able to finish today. No voy a poder terminar hoy.
I'm convinced they know the truth. Estoy convencido de que saben la verdad.
If it doesn't work I'll kill myself. Si no funciona me matar�.
Don't take it lightly. No lo tomes a la ligera.
Come here and tell me what happened. Ven aqu� y cu�ntame lo que pas�.
I'm in a bad mood. Est� de mal humor.
This sentence doesn't have a verb. Esta frase no tiene verbo.
Congratulations! �Enhorabuena!

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