Fourth Edition Galego Wordlist

Fourth edition
Galego wordlist
Here is a list of useful or new words from the English File 4th edition C1.2 Student's Book.
adj = adjective adv = adverb excl = exclamation n = noun n pl = plural noun phr v = phrasal verb pron = pronoun v = verb
English Part of speech Pronunciation Example sentence Galego File Section
around adv /əˈraʊnd/ There were around 50 people there; maybe a few more. pequena parte File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
at least adv /ət liːst/ We have at least half an hour to wait before the next train. polo menos File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
at most adv /ət məʊst/ Did you wait long? ~ No, five minutes at most . como máximo File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
bit n /bɪt/ I liked the film, but there was one bit I didn't understand. pequena parte File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
greenish adj /ɡriːnɪʃ/ The water wasn't very clear. It was greenish brown. verdoso, máis ou menos verde File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
-ish /ɪʃ/ Let's meet for lunch at 1- ish . máis ou menos File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
or so /ɔː səʊ/ How many people live in your street? ~ About 80 or so , I think. ou así File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
stuff n /stʌf/ You're taking loads of stuff on holiday! Your bag is going to be so heavy. cousas (en xeral) File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
thing n /θɪŋ/ The thing that stops the door from shutting too quickly is broken. cousa, obxecto File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
twenty-odd /ˈtwenti ɒd/ How old is he? ~ I don't know; about twenty-odd. vintetantos File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
twenty-something /ˈtwenti sʌmθɪŋ/ Do you know her? She's tall, aged twenty-something , and has red hair. vintealgo File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
Whatever! excl /wɒtˈevə(r)/ What do you fancy for dinner tonight? ~ Whatever ! I'm not fussy. o que sexa! File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
whatever pron /wɒtˈevə(r)/ What shall we do today? We can do whatever you would like. calquera cousa File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
whenever adv /wenˈevə(r) Whenever I pass that shop, I always look in the windows. cando sexa File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
wherever adv /weərˈevə(r)/ I enjoy meeting new people wherever I go. onde sexa File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
whichever pron /wɪtʃˈevə(r)/ Should I buy the black or the blue jeans? ~ Whichever you prefer. calquera cousa File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
whoever pron /huːˈevə(r)/ I'm sorry, but that isn't right. Whoever you spoke to earlier gave you the wrong information. quen sexa File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Vague language
aftereffect n /ˈɑːftəɪˈfekt/ My ankle still hurts. It's the aftereffect of falling off my bike. consecuencia File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
aftershocks n /ˈɑːftəʃɒks/ The aftershocks from the earthquake were felt several hours later. réplicas File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
aftertaste n /ˈɑːftəteɪst/ I've finished my coffee, but I didn't like it. It left a strange aftertaste. retrogusto File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
backup n /ˈbækʌp/ I needed extra help so I asked my manager for backup in case more customers arrived. reforzos File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
breakdown n /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/ There was a breakdown in communication in my team and it led to several misunderstandings. avaría File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
breakthrough n /ˈbreɪkθruː/ This discovery is a major scientific breakthrough . avance File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
break-ups n /ˈbreɪk ʌps/ Break-ups can be very painful, even when the people in a relationship agree it's for the best. rupturas File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
climbdown n /ˈklaɪm daʊn/ I thought I was right and I told everyone. I had to do an embarrasing climbdown when I found I was wrong. retirada (dunha discusión) File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
comeback n /ˈkʌmbæk/ Five years after she left professional sport, she started training again and made a comeback . reaparición File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
downfall n /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/ The mistakes led to the politician's downfall . perdición File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
downpour n /ˈdaʊnpɔː(r)/ Don't go outside! It's a complete downpour and you'll get soaked. chuvascada File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
downturn n /ˈdaʊntɜːn/ What was responsible for the economic downturn ? recesión File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
giveaway n /ˈɡɪvəweɪ/ He couldn't hide his expression and it was a big giveaway of his feelings. sinal revelador File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
go-ahead n /ˈɡəʊ əhed/ Do we have the go-ahead to start this new project? visto e prace File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
hold-up n /ˈhəʊld ʌp/ The accident caused a major hold-up on the motorway this morning. atasco File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
however adv /haʊˈevə(r)/ However hard I try, I never get past this level on the game. Dá igual canto... File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
income n /ˈɪnkʌm/ You should make sure your household income covers all of your expenses. ingresos File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
input n /ˈɪnpʊt/ Thank you for your input on the project. Your contribution was very helpful. contribución File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
intake n /ˈɪnteɪk/ What's the recommended daily intake of salt? consumo File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
let-down n /ˈlet daʊn/ I thought this film was going to be great, but it was a real let-down . decepción File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
makeover n /ˈmeɪkəʊvə(r)/ The friends enjoyed a makeover together before their school prom. cambio de imaxe File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
meltdown n /ˈmelt daʊn/ My 5-year-old had a complete meltdown when I wouldn't buy her some sweets today. perrencha, rabecha File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
mix-up n /ˈmɪks ʌp/ I'm afraid there's been a mix-up . It looks as if both tickets are for the same seat. confusión File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
outbreak n /ˈaʊtbreɪk/ Hospital staff worked extra shifts to help their patients during the outbreak . rebrote File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
outburst n /ˈaʊtbɜːst/ We were confused by his angry outburst . We didn't realize he had such strong feelings on the topic. arroutada File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
outcome n /ˈaʊtkʌm/ We can't predict the outcome of this sitation. We just have to keep monitoring it. resultado File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
outcry n /ˈaʊtkraɪ/ There was a public outcry when the town council decided to close the leisure centre. clamor File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
outlay n /ˈaʊtleɪ/ I'd like to buy this camera, but are the better quality photographs worth the outlay ? desembolso File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
outlook n /ˈaʊtlʊk/ What's the outlook on this problem? Does it look as if we can fix it? prognóstico File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
ripoff n /ˈrɪpɒf/ This laptop was a total ripoff . There were much better bargains online. timo File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
setback n /ˈsetbæk/ The loss of our best salesperson was a setback for our businesss, but we recovered. contratempo File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
set-up n /ˈset ʌp/ What's the set-up here? Can you tell me who's who on the team? disposición, configuración File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
standby n /ˈstændbaɪ/ The airline put us on standby so I don't know if we will get this flight. en espera File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
turnoff n /ˈtɜːnɒf/ Gyms are a complete turnoff for me. I find them all airless and noisy! desagrado, desencanto File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
turnout n /ˈtɜːnaʊt/ There was a great turnout at the local parade, wasn't there? There must have been several thousand people. concorrencia, asistencia File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
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upbringing n /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/ I had a very relaxed upbringing . My parents didn't put any pressure on me. crianza File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
update n /ˈʌpdeɪt/ Do you have an update on the situation? We need to make a report to the senior manager. actualización File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
upkeep n /ˈʌpkiːp/ We love the historic market in our town, but its upkeep is expensive because it needs repairs. mantemento File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
uptake n /ˈʌpteɪk/ We're offering free digital resources and there is a high uptake . uso File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
write-off n /ˈraɪt ɒf/ My car was a write-off after the accident. It was beyond repair. desastre, sinistro total (só vehículos) File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
write-up n /ˈraɪt ʌp/ This book was given a very good write-up by critics. crítica File 1 Vocabulary Bank – Phrasal nouns
believe your own hype /bɪˈliːv jɔː əʊn haɪp/ You shouldn't believe your own hype. You must be realistic. crer cousas hiperbólicas (moi esaxeradas) File 1 Language in context - Phrasal verbs and idioms
drop out phr v /drɒp ˈaʊt/ Are you going to drop out of university? That's a big decision. abandonar os estudos File 1 Language in context - Phrasal verbs and idioms
from scratch /frɒm ˈskrætʃ/ Are you making this meal from scratch ? ~ Yes, I bought all the ingredients earlier. dende cero File 1 Language in context - Phrasal verbs and idioms
more often than not /mɔː ɒfn ðæn nɒt/ Don't get cookies from that cafe. More often than not , their cookies are overcooked. a maioría das veces File 1 Language in context - Phrasal verbs and idioms
on the margins of society /ɒn ðə ˈmɑːdʒɪns ɒv səˈsaɪəti/ How can we help people who are on the margins of society ? excluídos pola sociedade File 1 Language in context - Phrasal verbs and idioms
talk your way into /tɔːk jɔː weɪ ɪntuː The show tickets are sold out, but you could call and try to talk your way into getting a ticket. convencer con palabras File 1 Language in context - Phrasal verbs and idioms
to make ends meet /tə meɪk endz ˈmiːt/ The rent in this area is expensive. I had to take a second job to make ends meet. chegar a fin de mes File 1 Language in context - Phrasal verbs and idioms
screw up phr v /skruː ˈʌp/ I'm worried I'll screw up and make some huge mistakes in my presentation. meter a pata File 1 Language in context - Phrasal verbs and idioms
don’t want it on their conscience /dəʊnt wɒnt ɪt ɒn ðeə kɒnʃəns/ My friends say they don't want it on their conscience if they advise me to go to university and I don't enjoy it. ter o cargo de conciencia File 1 Advice
flattering adj /ˈflætərɪŋ/ It's flattering that the senior manager called me to ask for my advice. eloxioso File 1 Advice
flip side n /ˈflɪp saɪd/ This jumper isn't a colour which suits me, but on the flip side , it's very cheap. por outro lado File 1 Advice
ingratiate v /ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪt/ I tried to ingratiate myself with the group by doing the things they enjoyed. congraciar File 1 Advice
lack v /læk/ I think this was caused by a complete lack of judgement. falta File 1 Advice
looking out for you /ˈlʊkɪŋ aʊt fɔː ju/ Thanks for your advice! ~ That's OK. I'm just looking out for you . estar pendente File 1 Advice
wary adj /ˈweəri/ I would be wary about making an important decision without researching it. precavido File 1 Advice
ask for v /ɑːsk fɔː(r)/ I'd like to ask for expert advice before I make a decision. pedir File 1 Collocations with advice
dispense v /dɪˈspens/ You're always ready to dispense good advice, thanks. dar, ofrecer, proporcionar File 1 Collocations with advice
give v /ɡɪv/ Can you give me some advice, please? dar File 1 Collocations with advice
offer v /ˈɒfə(r)/ I'd like to offer some advice. ofrecer File 1 Collocations with advice
receive v /rɪˈsiːv/ It's always helpful to receive advice. recibir File 1 Collocations with advice
seek v /siːk/ You should seek advice before making a decision. buscar File 1 Collocations with advice
accuracy n /ˈækjʊrəsi/ How sure are you of the accuracy of these measurements? precisión File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
achievement n /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ Congratulations on your degree! What a great achievement . fazaña, logro File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
adversity n /ədˈvɜːsəti/ How do you cope with adversity ? Are you good at dealing with difficult circumstances? adversidade File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
airy adj /ˈeəri/ The large windows make this room very light and airy . espazoso, amplo File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
amoral adj /eɪˈmɒrəl/ I would describe them as completely amoral . They neither realize nor care that their actions hurt people. amoral File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
anaemic adj /əˈniːmɪk/ The doctor says I'm anaemic and has prescribed me supplementary iron tablets. anémico File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
antenatal adj /æntiˈneɪt(ə)l/ It's been great meeting other expectant parents at my antenatal classes. prenatal File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
attentive adj /əˈtentɪv/ The students were very attentive as the teacher talked about the exam. atento File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
bloody adj /ˈblʌdi/ You've cut your finger. It's left bloody marks on the paper you were holding. sanguento File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
boredom n /ˈbɔːdəm/ What's your cure for boredom ? I usually like to go dancing or call friends. aburrimento File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
brutal adj /ˈbruːt(ə)l/ That was a brutal match. The game was very rough and several players were injured. bestial, bárbaro File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
catastrophic adj /ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/ A mistake in the measurements would have catastrophic consequences for the product. catastrófico File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
censorship n /ˈsensəʃɪp/ Do you think that the governments's restrictions on reporting amount to censorship? censura File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
circumnavigate v /ˌsɜː(r)kəmˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/ The sailor's goal was to circumnavigate the globe. circunnavegar File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
competence n /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/ This course will help you gain competence in a range of skills. coñecementos, competencia File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
contradict v /kɒntrəˈdɪkt/ Don't contradict me! I don't want to hear your opinion on this. contradicir File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
controversial adj /kɒntrəˈvɜːrʃəl/ I don't think she'll win the election, as her views are too controversial . controvertido File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
extraordinary adj /ɪkˈstrɔːdənəri/ The magic show was extraordinary – we couldn't believe our eyes! extraordinario File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
foresee v /fɔːrˈsiː/ Neither of us could have foreseen what was about to happen. prever File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
fragrance n /ˈfreɪɡrəns/ What fragrance are you wearing? It smells lovely. fragrancia File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
glamorous adj /ˈɡlæmərəs/ Everyone looked very glamorous in their smartest clothes at the party. glamuroso File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
homeless adj /ˈhəʊmləs/ People risk becoming homeless if they can't keep up rent or mortgage payments. indixente, sen teito File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
homogenous adj /həˈmɒdʒənəs/ I find his art to be very homogenous . All his paintings look the same! homoxéneo File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
hyperactive adj /haɪpərˈæktɪv/ Our dog is so hyperactive . We can't get it to sit still. hiperactivo File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
idealism n /aɪˈdɪəlɪzm/ I value your idealism , but you must start taking some practical actions to support it. idealismo File 2 Prefixes and suffixes

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infrastructure n /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə/ The ageing infrastructure here is in desperate need of repair. infraestrutura File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
inspiration n /ɪnspəˈreɪʃn/ What was the inspiration behind your amazing designs? inspiración File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
instrumental adj /ˌɪnstrʊˈment(ə)l/ Your work was instrumental in helping us complete this project on time. fundamental, decisivo File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
intimacy n /ˈɪntɪməsi/ There was an intimacy between the two which had been built up over years of friendship. intimidade File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
invasion n /ɪnˈveɪʒn/ The purpose of the invasion was to try to gain land from the neighbouring country. invasión File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
lovable adj /ˈlʌvəb(ə)l/ The characters in this cartoon are so lovable . I'm not surprised that children adore this show. adorable File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
macroeconomics n /ˈmækrəʊekənɒmɪks/ She's analysing unemployment rates, for her module on macroeconomics . macroeconómica File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
marriage n /ˈmærɪdʒ/ Our marriage has lasted 20 happy years so far. matrimonio File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
metaphorical adj /ˌmetəˈfɒrɪk(ə)l/ I see a storm ahead of us. A metaphorical storm of problems, of course. metafórico File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
microscope n /ˈmaɪkrəskəʊp/ The microscope revealed dozens of tiny creatures in the droplet. microscopio File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
omnipotent adj /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ The CEO was omnipotent within the small company. omnipotente File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
oppressive adj /əˈpresɪv/ I don't like this little cottage. It has an oppressive feeling. I need more space. opresivo File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
ownership n /ˈəʊnə(r)ʃɪp/ How can you prove your ownership of this car? Is it registered in your name? propiedade File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
paramedic n /pærəˈmedɪk/ The paramedics took me to hospital in an ambulance. auxiliares médicos de emerxencias File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
picturesque adj /ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/ This cottage is so picturesque – I love the thatched roof and the rose garden. pintoresco File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
portrayal n /pɔː(r)ˈtreɪəl/ The TV series gives a bleak portrayal of life in the 15th century. descrición, narración File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
purity n /ˈpjʊərəti/ The colour white is sometimes used to symbolize purity . pureza File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
racism n /ˈreɪˌsɪz(ə)m/ She is committed to tackling racism and promoting equality. racismo File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
rebellious adj /rɪˈbeljəs/ My sister is quite rebellious . Whatever my parents tell her to do, she does the opposite. rebelde, ingobernable File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
reversible adj /rɪˈvɜː(r)səb(ə)l/ This coat is reversible . You can turn it inside out so you can show a different colour. reversible File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
snobbish adj /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ My brother can be very snobbish when it comes to choosing a restaurant. elitista File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
soulful adj /ˈsəʊlf(ə)l/ The actor was very expressive and had soulful eyes. conmovedor, entenrecedor File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
speechless adj /ˈspiːtʃləs/ She was absolutely speechless when I handed in my notice. sen palabras File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
statuesque adj /ˌstætʃuˈesk/ The models were all elegant and statuesque at nearly two metres tall. escultural, impoñente File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
stiffness n /stɪfnəs/ I need to ease the stiffness out of my muscles after carrying those big boxes yesterday. rixidez File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
storage n /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/ We'll have to sell some of these old things – we've run out of storage space! almacenaxe File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
survival n /sə(r)ˈvaɪv(ə)l/ What are the chances of his survival in that storm? It looks a very dangerous situation. supervivencia File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
transatlantic adj /trænzətˈlæntɪk/ We have a transatlantic flight booked from London to Washington. transatlántico File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
treatment n /ˈtriːtmənt/ Have you ever had any treatment for your back problems? tratamento File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
truthful adj /ˈtruːθf(ə)l/ You might as well be truthful , because I can tell when you're lying. honrado File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
unicorn n /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ My daughter's favourite toy is a fluffy white unicorn with a pink horn. unicornio File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
unpleasantness n /ʌnˈplez(ə)ntnəs/ I'm sorry about the unpleasantness earlier when the customer shouted at you. It wasn't your fault. desgusto, molestia File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
wisdom n /ˈwɪzdəm/ My son has a lot of wisdom for someone so young. He always gives good advice. sabedoría File 2 Prefixes and suffixes
amble v /ˈæmbl/ Sometimes I just amble around the garden, looking at the flowers. pasear, camiñar sen présa File 2 Ways of moving
creep v /kriːp/ Shall we creep downstairs while Mum's asleep and watch that scary film on TV? camiñar, achegarse asexando/axexando File 2 Ways of moving
dash v /dæʃ/ Sorry, I must dash ! I've got to go to a meeting. marchar con présa File 2 Ways of moving
hike v /haɪk/ He's going to hike across the moors tomorrow, if the weather's good. facer sendeirismo File 2 Ways of moving
limp v /lɪmp/ I had to limp home after I twisted my ankle on my walk. coxear File 2 Ways of moving
march v /mɑːtʃ/ They watched the soldiers march down the street. desfilar, marchar en formación File 2 Ways of moving
mooch v /muːtʃ/ I'm not here simply to mooch around the shops! I have to buy my mum a birthday present! deambular, vagar File 2 Ways of moving
pad v /pæd/ The cat padded across the carpet and rubbed against my legs. camiñar lentamente File 2 Ways of moving
prowl v /praʊl/ They say that a beast prowls these woods at night, so I never come here after dark. espreitar, asexar/axexar File 2 Ways of moving
rush v /rʌʃ/ Don't rush ! We've still got plenty of time. levar/ter présa File 2 Ways of moving
scamper v /skæmpə/ I like to watch the squirrels scamper along the branches. correr rápido File 2 Ways of moving
scramble v /skræmbl/ She scrambled up the wet bank, pushing ferns out of the way. revolver File 2 Ways of moving
skulk v /skʌlk/ There's no need to skulk in the shadows like that – come and join us! asexar/axexar, espreitar File 2 Ways of moving
slip v /slɪp/ The soap slipped through my fingers and fell back into the water with a splash. esvarar File 2 Ways of moving
sneak v /sniːk/ He tried to sneak past without being seen, but the bouncer spotted him. camiñar, pasar sen ser visto File 2 Ways of moving
speed v /spiːd/ I get dizzy watching the racing cars speed around the track. pasar apresuradamente File 2 Ways of moving
sprint v /sprɪnt/ Hurry up! We'll have to sprint for the bus or we'll miss it. botar a correr File 2 Ways of moving
stagger v /stæɡə/ We pick up the heavy box and stagger indoors with it. cambalear File 2 Ways of moving
storm v /stɔːm/ Furious, my brother storms upstairs and slams his bedroom door. marchar enfadadísimo File 2 Ways of moving

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stride v /straɪd/ She came striding over as if she owned the place, and asked what we were doing! dar zancadas, camiñar con pasos longos File 2 Ways of moving
stroll v /strəʊl/ Do you fancy strolling around the park with us after lunch? pasear File 2 Ways of moving
strut v /strʌt/ The kids are strutting up and down, pretending to be on the catwalk! camiñar pomposamente File 2 Ways of moving
swagger v /swæɡə/ He swaggered over to me and asked if I wanted his phone number. Such arrogance! camiñar de xeito prepotente File 2 Ways of moving
tear v /teə(r)/ Don't tug at the zip or you'll tear the material. desgarrar File 2 Ways of moving
tiptoe v /tɪptəʊ/ We tiptoed past the open doorway without being heard. camiñar nas puntas dos pés File 2 Ways of moving
trot v /trɒt/ The ponies came trotting across the field to see what all the noise was about. trotar File 2 Ways of moving
trudge v /trʌdʒ/ I trudged home through the mud, feeling wet and miserable. camiñar fatigosamente File 2 Ways of moving
waddle v /wɒdl/ My daughter loves seeing the ducks waddle along the riverbank. camiñar movéndose cara os lados coma un pingüín File 2 Ways of moving
wade v /weɪd/ Do you think we could wade through the shallow water here, and explore that little island? camiñar pola auga File 2 Ways of moving
wander v /wɒndə/ Hold your child's hand in the supermarket so that they can't wander off while you're not looking. camiñar sen rumbo File 2 Ways of moving
I churn over every sentence ten times /aɪ tʃɜːn əʊvə evri sentəns ten taɪmz/ Rereading the letter, I churn over every sentence ten times , wondering what it all means. dou mil voltas a cada frase File 2 Language in context - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
is imprisoned inside his own body /ɪz ɪmprɪznd ɪnsaɪd hɪz əʊn bɒdi/ Paralysed from head to toe, the patient, his mind intact, is imprisoned inside his own body . está atrapado no seu propio corpo File 2 Language in context - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
my cocoon becomes less oppressive /maɪ kəkuːn bɪkʌmz les əpresɪv/ My cocoon becomes less oppressive , and my mind takes flight like a butterfly. a miña crisálida faise menos opresiva File 2 Language in context - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
my head weighs a ton /maɪ hed weɪz ə tʌn/ I think I've got the flu. My body aches, I feel sick, and my head weighs a ton . sentir que a cabeza pesa moito File 2 Language in context - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
the life I once knew was snuffed out /ðə laɪf aɪ wʌns njuː wɒz snʌft aʊt/ After the accident, the life I once knew was snuffed out , and I had to adapt to a new way of living. a vida que tiña desapareceu File 2 Language in context - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
to punctuate the passage of time /tə pʌŋktʃueɪt ðə pæsɪdʒ əv taɪm/ At seven, the chapel bells begin again to punctuate the passage of time , quarter-hour by quarter-hour. marcar o paso do tempo File 2 Language in context - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
when I finally surfaced /wen aɪ faɪnəli sɜːfɪst/ When I finally surfaced , the others had had breakfast and were clearing up the mess from the party. cando finalmente emerxín File 2 Language in context - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
a sorry sight /ə sɒri saɪt/ Covered in mud, with her clothes torn by brambles, she was a sorry sight to behold. que dá pena velo File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
a wild goose chase /ə waɪld ɡuːs tʃeɪs/ We've been on a wild goose chase searching for the hamster – it was in its cage all along! misión imposible File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
be cruel to be kind biː kruːəl tu biː kaɪnd/ I felt awful telling her what I knew about her boyfriend, but sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind . ser cruel para ser amable File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
break the ice /breɪk ðə aɪs/ It was awkward at first, but he told a joke to break the ice , and after that we had a nice chat. romper o xeo File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
come full circle /kʌm fʊl sɜːkl/ Fashion has come full circle , and long skirts are now back, like in the 1970s. cerrar un ciclo File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
come what may /kʌm wɒt meɪ/ I'm your best friend. You can always rely on me, come what may . que veña o que teña que vir File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
eat (sb) out of house and home /iːt sʌmbədi aʊt əv haʊs ænd My dog has an enormous appetite. He's eating me out of house and home ! comer moito File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
elbow room /elbəʊ ruːm/ It's so crowded in this lift. I wish I had a bit more elbow room . espazo vital File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
Good riddance! /ɡʊd rɪdns/ I'm glad his housemate is moving out at last – I never liked her. Good riddance! que alivio! File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
had me in stitches /hæd miː ɪn stɪtʃɪz/ This sitcom is hilarious. It's had me in stitches all evening! facer morrer de risa File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
his own flesh and blood /hɪz əʊn fleʃ ænd blʌd/ I asked my brother how he could treat his own flesh and blood so cruelly. o sangue do seu sangue File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
in a pickle /ɪn ə pɪkl/ She's in a pickle because she's left her keys at work and her husband isn't home to let her in. estar en apuros File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
In my heart of hearts /ɪn maɪ hɑːt əv hɑːts/ In my heart of hearts , I knew it was the wrong decision. no fondo do meu corazón File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
in one fell swoop /ɪn wʌn fel swuːp/ I did my homework on Friday night in one fell swoop , so I've got a free weekend. dun tirón File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
lie low /laɪ ləʊ/ My boss is annoyed with me, so I'm going to lie low at work until she's forgotten about it. pasar desapercibido File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
mum’s the word /mʌms ðə wɜːd/ Don't worry, I won't tell a soul. Mum's the word . manter un segredo File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
neither here nor there /naɪðə hɪə nɔː ðeə/ Whether you like them or not is neither here nor there – you have to be polite to them! non importar, dar o mesmo File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
not sleep a wink /nɒt sliːp ə wɪŋk/ I could n't sleep a wink the night before my wedding, as I was too excited. non poder durmir File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
send (sb) packing /send sʌmbədi pækɪŋ/ If they come to the door asking to check your bank details, send them packing . It's a scam. mandar a tomar vento File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
the be-all and end-all /ðə biː ɔːl ænd end ɔːl/ Even though the salary was good, I turned down the job. Money isn't the be-all and end-all . o máis importante File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
the world’s your oyster /ðə wɜːlds jɔː ɔɪstə/ Never mind – you're young, healthy, and clever, and the world's your oyster . vas comer o mundo File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
too much of a good thing /tu: mʌtʃ əv ə ɡʊd θɪŋ/ I can't watch another episode! Sometimes you can have too much of a good thing . demasiado de algo bo File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
vanish into thin air /vænɪʃ ɪntu θɪn eə/ The stapler seems to have vanished into thin air . We can't find it anywhere. desaparecer File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
wear your heart on your sleeve /weə jɔː hɑːt ɒn jɔː sliːv/ We always know if you're upset because you wear your heart on your sleeve . mostrar abertamente os sentimentos File 3 Vocabulary Bank - Idioms from Shakespeare
again and again /əɡen ænd əɡen/ I told him again and again that I'd be going out tonight, and he still forgot! unha e outra vez File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
back and forth /bæk ænd fɔːθ/ The argument went back and forth for hours, but eventually they reached an agreement. ir dun lado para o outro File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
bits and pieces /bɪts ænd piːsɪz/ I've got a few bits and pieces I want to finish first, so I'll meet you there in an hour. fragmentos File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
by and large /baɪ ænd lɑːdʒ/ We had some clouds on Sunday morning, but by and large it was a glorious weekend. en liñas xerais File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
cheap and cheerful /tʃiːp ænd tʃɪəfl/ The B&B was cheap and cheerful . Our room was on the small side, but perfectly nice. bo, bonito e barato File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
chicken and egg /ˈtʃɪkɪn ænd eɡ/ It's a chicken and egg situation: you ignore him because he talks a lot, and he talks a lot because you're ignoring him! o peixe que morde a cola File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
cut and dried /kʌt ænd draɪd/ The thief had been caught at the scene of the crime, so the case was cut and dried . claro e simple File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
doom and gloom /duːm ænd ɡluːm/ She's full of doom and gloom today because she thinks she's going to lose her job. ver todo negro File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
face to face /feɪs tu feɪs/ Let's meet and discuss this face to face . It's difficult to talk over the phone. cara a cara File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
far and wide /fɑː ænd waɪd/ We've searched far and wide for a blue velvet armchair, but we just can't find one! por todas partes File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials

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first and foremost /fɜːst ænd ˈfɔːməʊst/ First and foremost , can you run to the shop for some coffee? Our guests will be here in ten minutes. o primeiro de todo File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
hand in hand /hænd ɪn hænd/ Sadly, poverty and obesity often go hand in hand , as healthy food is more expensive. ir da man File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
heart to heart /hɑːt tu hɑːt/ They had a heart-to-heart and she explained why she'd been so upset by his news. conversa franca e aberta File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
hit and miss /hɪt ænd mɪs/ The speeches were a bit hit and miss . Some were great, but others were quite boring. inestable File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
home and dry /həʊm ænd draɪ/ The scores are good so far, but the team isn't home and dry yet. chegar a bo porto File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
ins and outs /ɪns ænd aʊts/ Just give me the overview. Don't tell me all the ins and outs of the problem. todos os detalles File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
little by little /lɪtl baɪ lɪtl/ I'm making slow progress on my project, but little by little I'm completing it. pouco a pouco, aos poucos File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
live and learn /lɪv ænd lɜːn/ That's really interesting! I never knew that. You live and learn , don't you? vivir para ver File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
neck and neck /nek ænd nek/ Who's going to win the race? ~ I don't know; the first two are neck and neck . ir ao mesmo ritmo File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
no ifs or buts /nəʊ ɪfs ɔː bʌts/ I want this finished by Friday and that's final - no ifs or buts about it. sen peros File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
odds and ends /ɒdz ænd endz/ What's in that drawer? ~ Oh, all sorts of odds and ends which didn't belong anywhere else. chisme, chintófano File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
on and off /ɒn ænd ɒf/ Is it raining? ~ Not now, but it's been raining on and off all day. intermitentemente, de forma descontinua File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
out and about /aʊt ænd əbaʊt/ I saw my cousin by chance when I was out and about today. por aí File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
part and parcel /pɑːt ænd pɑːsl/ I don't like the traffic here, but it's part and parcel of living in a large city. é o que toca File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
pick and choose /pɪk ænd tʃuːz/ You could move to any part of the city; you can pick and choose wherever you like. escoller meticulosamente File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
pins and needles /pɪnz ænd niːdlz Ow! I've been sitting on my foot and now I've got pins and needles in it. formigo File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
rough and ready /rʌf ænd redi/ Do we have a plan? ~ Yes, it's a bit rough and ready , but I think it will work. improvisado File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
sick and tired /sɪk ænd taɪəd/ I'm sick and tired of hearing my neighbour's TV through the walls. It's so loud. máis que farto File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
skin and bone /skɪn ænd bəʊn/ Let me make you a big lunch. You're skin and bone ! Don't they feed you at university? pel e osos File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
so-and-so /səʊ ən səʊ/ I was talking to so-and-so at the party… You know, the tall man with two children. fulano de tal File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
step by step /step baɪ step/ Can you show me what I need to do for this task step by step ? It's all new to me. paso a paso File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
the life and times /ðə laɪf ænd taɪmz/ I'm reading a biography about the life and times of Jane Austen. a vida e o tempo File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
through and through /θruː ænd θruː/ You're your father's child through and through . You're exactly like him. da cabeza aos pés File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
tossed and turned /tɒst ænd tɜːnd/ I couldn't sleep last night. I tossed and turned all night. dar voltas na cama File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
touch and go /tʌtʃ ænd ɡəʊ/ I almost missed my flight. It was touch and go but I just made it in time. situación impredicible File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
trial and error /ˈtraɪəl ænd erə/ This is experimental work so a lot of our progress is through trial and error . proba e erro File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
up and about /ʌp ænd əbaʊt/ I heard you were ill. ~ I was, but I'm fine now. I'm up and about . fresco coma unha leituga File 4 Vocabulary Bank - Binomials
AFAIK /eɪ ef eɪ aɪ keɪ/ Ask your friend who Peter is. ~ His text says: ' AFAIK Peter is Lori's cousin.' polo que eu sei File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
AIDS /eɪdz/ The medical condition is Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AKA AIDS. SIDA File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
AKA /eɪ keɪ eɪ/ I go to University College London, AKA UCL. tamén coñecido como File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
a.m. /eɪ em/ My flight is at 4.30 a.m. That means a very early morning start for me. a.m. (antes das doce do mediodía) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
ASAP /eɪ es eɪ piː/ Her message says: 'Sorry I'm late! I'll be with you ASAP .' o máis axiña posible File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
AWOL /ˈeɪwɒl/ The soldier went AWOL and didn't return from his leave. ausentouse sen permiso File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
BFF /biː ef ef/ She's my BFF . We do everything together. mellor amigo/a File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
BRB /biː ɑː biː/ Hang on, I need to get something… BRB . xa veño File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
BTW /biː tiː dʌbl juː/ BTW I'm bringing snacks and drinks tonight so don't worry about them. por certo File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
CEO /siːiːəʊ/ The CEO of the company is going to do a site inspection tomorrow. director executivo File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
CIA /siː aɪ eɪ/ The CIA collects and analyzes intelligence. CIA (axencia de intelixencia central) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
DIY /diː aɪ waɪ/ Are you any good at DIY ? I need some help building a shed. bricolaxe (do it yourself) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
DOB /d əʊ biː/ The form says DOB 29/01/05 so her birthday is at the end of January. data de nacemento File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
ETA /iː tiː eɪ/ What's the ETA of the flight from Los Angeles? ~ It will land at 12.15. hora estimada de chegada File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
FAQ /ef eɪ kjuː/ Everyone asks us about this. I'll make an FAQ section on our website. preguntas frecuentes File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
FYI /ef waɪ aɪ/ The email says ' FYI we have two new team members joining us next week.' para a túa/vosa información File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
GDP /dʒiː diː piː/ The GDP of the country is 339 billion dollars. produto interior bruto (PIB) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
cf. /siː ef/ Garcia (2019) discovered links between cells, unlike previous studies ( c.f. Lee and Martin, 2018). cf. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
FOMO /fəʊməʊ/ I'm happy with my life but I sometimes have FOMO when I see pictures of my friends' holidays. medo de perderme algo File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
GIF /dʒɪf//ɡɪf/ Oh, this GIF is funny! Let me send it to you. imaxe animada File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
GMT /dʒiː em tiː/ The time as our flight arrives in London is 9:45 GMT . hora do meridiano de Greenwich File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
HIV /eɪtʃ aɪ viː/ HIV can be treated with antiretroviral drugs. VIH File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
HR /eɪtʃ ɑ:/ Do you know Alex? He works in HR and he helps recruit people. RRHH (recursos humanos) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
i.e. /aɪ iː/ The files should download quickly, i.e. within four to five seconds. por exemplo File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
IMO /aɪ em əʊ/ IMO the government should raise the tax on plastic bags so fewer people use them. na miña opinión File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms

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LOL /lɒl/ Look at this meme! ~ LOL ! So funny. que risa! File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
MBA /em biː eɪ/ I'm going to get an MBA to help my career in business. mestrado en administración de empresas File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
MP /em piː/ There are 650 MP s in Parliament in the United Kingdom. membros do parlamento File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
NASA /næsə/ Did you watch the NASA astronauts arrive at the Space Station? NASA File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
NB /en biː/ The email says 'You have reserved one seat on the 11:52 bus to Toronto. NB This ticket is not refundable and cannot be transferred.' nota bene (NB) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
OMG /əʊ em dʒiː/ OMG ! Did you see the news? I was so surprised. meu Deus! File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
OMW /əʊ em dʌbl ju/ OMW ! Your message really surprised me. vaia! File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
PA /piː eɪ/ Can you call my PA and set up a meeting? She knows when I'm available. asistente persoal File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
PhD /piː eɪtʃ diː/ I have a PhD in mathematics and am currently a university lecturer. doutoramento File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
p.m. /ˌpiː ˈem/ We have dinner about 8 p.m. here. Is that too early or too late for you? p.m. (despois das doce do mediodía) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
POTUS /pəʊtəs/ The POTUS will give a speech tonight which addresses everyone in the United States. presidente dos EE. UU. File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
POW /piː əʊ dʌbljuː/ He fought in the war and was captured and held as a POW for two years. prisioneiro de guerra File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
PR /piː ɑː/ We're a PR company and help our clients improve their image. relacións públicas File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
QED /kjuː iː diː/ This is your signature on the contract so you must have signed it. QED . QED File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
RIP /ɑːr aɪ piː/ The headstone on her grave says 'A much-loved wife and mother. RIP .' descanse en paz (DEP) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
SUV /es juː viː/ I'm going to buy an SUV . My family needs the extra space in the car. vehículo utilitario deportivo (VUD) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
TBH /tiː biː eɪtʃ/ I don't know what you're talking about TBH . honestamente File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
UFO /juː ef əʊ/ I saw some lights in the sky. I think it might have been a UFO ! OVNI File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
UNICEF /ˈjuːnɪsef/ The mission of UNICEF is to provide aid to children around the world. UNICEF (Fondo das Nacións Unidas para a Infancia) File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
USB /juː es biː/ I've put the files on this USB . Just put it into your computer and you'll have everything you need. USB File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
USP /juː es piː/ What's the USP of our product? How does it stand out from competitors? factor diferencial File 4 Vocabulary Banks - Acronyms and initialisms
counterintuitive adj /kaʊntə ɪntjuːɪtɪv/ The result is counterintuitive , but all experiments confirm it. contrario ao sentido común File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
debunk v diːˈbʌŋk Scientists debunked the theory of the flat earth. desmentir File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
findings n /ˈfaɪndɪŋz/ The team of scientists explained the importance of their findings . constatacións File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
innate adj /ɪˈneɪt/ Do you think people have innate personality traits or are they developed through nurture? innato File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
manageable chunks /mænɪdʒəbl tʃʌŋks/ It helps if you break a big task into manageable chunks . partes manexables File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
notion n /ˈnəʊʃn/ The notion has been around for over 300 years, but scientists have recently challenged it. noción, idea File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
not to mention /nɒt tə menʃn/ Perhaps the glass ceilings hold people back, not to mention the lack of role models. sen mencionar File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
religious about /rɪlɪdʒəs əbaʊt/ Studies show that people who are religious about taking short breaks throughout the day are most productive. estrito File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
shackles n pl /ˈʃækəlz/ We need to throw off the shackles of outdated theories. cadeas File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
smash glass ceilings /smæʃ ɡlɑːs siːlɪŋs/ Throughout the world, women have smashed glass ceilings and risen through companies. romper barreiras File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
to the letter /tu ðə letə/ These instructions are very important. Please follow them to the letter . ao pé da letra File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
unfettered adj /ʌnˈfetəd/ This is how people behave when they are unfettered by stereotypes. libre, sen restricións File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
work-to-break ratio /wɜːk tə breɪk reɪʃiəʊ/ A work-to-break ratio of 52 minutes to 18 minutes helps many people stay focused. un índice de traballo-descanso File 4 Language in context - Metaphors and reporting research
aghast adj /əˈɡɑːst/ When the inspection team arrived, they were aghast at the conditions they found. espantado, horrorizado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
alarmed adj /əˈlɑːmd/ I was alarmed to hear that the company was going to have redundancies. asustado, sobresaltado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
amused adj /əˈmjuːzd/ It wasn't the funniest story I've heard, but I was amused all the same. entretido File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
apprehensive adj /æprɪˈhensɪv/ How do you feel? ~ A bit apprehensive about the the test tomorrow. aprehensivo, hipocondríaco File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
be down in the dumps /biː daʊn ɪn ðə dʌmps/ When I 'm down in the dumps I like to curl up with my phone and play my favourite music until I feel better. co ánimo polo chan File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
be in the depths of despair /biː ɪn ðə depθs əv dɪˈspeə/ I was in the depths of despair when I heard. It was terrible news. no profundo da desesperación File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
be on top of the world /biː ɒn tɒp əv ðə wɜːld/ I 'm on top of the world ! I passed my driving test with no mistakes! estar tocando o ceo coas mans File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
be over the moon /biː əʊvə ðə muːn/ I'm going to see my best friend again after six months apart. I 'm over the moon . andar polo aire File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
be scared to death /biː skeəd tu deθ/ Do you want to go on that roller coaster? No, I'd be scared to death ! estar morto de medo File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
break your heart /breɪk jɔː hɑːt/ The news was so sad that it broke my heart to hear it. partir o corazón File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
cheerful adj /ˈtʃɪəfl/ You look cheerful ! ~ Yes, it's a lovely morning and I'm feeling good. animado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
contented adj /kənˈtentɪd/ My son seems contented at school. He enjoys his lessons and has good friends. contento, satisfeito File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
cross adj /krɒs/ I'm feeling a bit cross . It's nothing huge, but everything is annoying me today. enfadado, molesto File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
dejected adj /dɪˈdʒektɪd/ My friend just learned his job application wasn't successful so he's quite dejected at the moment. desalentado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
devastated adj /ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/ When I broke up with my partner, I was devastated. devastado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
disconcerted adj /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪd/ I wasn't expecting that to happen and I was quite disconcerted . desconcertado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
discouraged adj /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒd/ The team felt discouraged after they lost the third game in a row. desanimado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
dispirited adj /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/ We were dispirited when we couldn't get tickets for our favourite fesitval. desanimado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions

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displeased adj /dɪsˈpliːzd/ The teacher was displeased when none of the class did the homework. descontento File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
ecstatic adj /ɪkˈstætɪk/ We were ecstatic when our team finally won the championship! eufórico File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
elated adj /ɪˈleɪtɪd/ I was elated when I found out that I was getting promoted. eufórico File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
exasperated adj /ɪɡˈzɑːspəreɪtɪd/ The traffic jam was terrible and all the drivers were feeling exasperated. exasperado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
exhilarated adj /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/ When I go bungee jumping, I feel completely exhilarated . eufórico File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
filled with dread /fɪld wɪð dred/ I'd like to jump from the high diving board, but the idea fills me with dread . asustado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
frustrated adj /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/ I can't get this app to work properly. I'm so frustrated with it. frustrado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
glad adj /ɡlæd/ I'm glad we can meet up this weekend. It will be great! contento File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
gloomy adj /ˈɡluːmi/ My friend was in a gloomy mood because she had done badly in her practice exam. triste, melancólico File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
go to pieces /ɡəʊ tu piːsɪz/ I have to give a presentation and I'm nervous that I'll go to pieces . derrubarse File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
gratified adj /ˈɡrætɪfaɪd/ I was gratified to hear that my managers were pleased with my work. gratificado, satisfeito File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
gutted adj /ˈɡʌtɪd/ We were gutted when the concert was cancelled at the last minute. abatido, decepcionado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
have a sinking feeling /hæv ə sɪŋkɪŋ fiːlɪŋ/ I have a sinking feeling that I deleted the email I need. ter un presentimento File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
incensed adj /ɪnˈsenst/ The passengers were incensed when their flight delays increased from two hours to eight. furioso File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
inconsolable adj /ɪnkənˈsəʊləbl/ My children were inconsolable when their pet rabbit died. inconsolable File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
indignant adj /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/ I was indignant that I wasn't invited to the party, but all of my friends were. indignante File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
irate adj /aɪˈreɪt/ The irate customers demanded a refund because the product didn't work. furioso File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
jump out of your skin /dʒʌmp aʊt əv jɔː skɪn/ What was that noise? It made me jump out of my skin . asustarse File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
listless adj /ˈlɪstləs/ I was feeling tired and listless as I recovered from my illness. apático File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
livid adj /ˈlɪvɪd/ I was livid when I found out my housemate had taken my laptop to use for the day. lívido File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
low adj /ləʊ/ Are you OK? ~ Not really. I'm feeling a bit low . The news is making me depressed. triste, desanimado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
make your blood boil /meɪk jɔː blʌd bɔɪl/ The traffic jam made my blood boil . It was stopping me from getting to the airport to catch my flight. facer ferver o sangue File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
make your day /meɪk jɔː deɪ/ Your message was so nice. It made my day . alegrar o día File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
miserable adj /ˈmɪzərəbl/ The children were miserable because they couldn't go to their favourite park. moi triste ou abatido File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
offended adj /əˈfendɪd/ I was offended that you didn't apologize after you knew you upset me. ofendido File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
outraged adj /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/ I was outraged when someone hit my car in the car park and drove off without leaving their details. colérico, escandalizado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
overjoyed adj /əʊvəˈdʒɔɪd I was overjoyed to see my brother again after so long apart. encantado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
panic-stricken adj /pænɪk strɪkən/ I was panic-stricken when I realized I'd lost my passport. morto de medo File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
peeved adj /piːvd/ I was a bit peeved when my classmate borrowed my favourite pen without asking me. irritado, amolado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
petrified adj /ˈpetrɪfaɪd/ Did you like the roller coaster? ~ No, I was petrified the whole time! petrificado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
pleased adj /pliːzd/ I'm pleased that I got good marks on my essay. contento, satisfeito File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
rattled adj /ˈrætld/ A lot of customers were asking questions and complaining, so I felt quite rattled . ansioso, irritado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
resentful adj /rɪˈzentfl/ I was resentful when I wasn't included on the team. I thought I was as good as anyone else. resentido File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
satisfied adj /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ I'm satisfied with the results. I think they reflect how hard I worked. satisfeito File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
scared adj /skeəd/ I'm scared that I'll get lost when I have to change trains in that big train station. asustado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
scare the living daylights out of you /skeə ðə lɪvɪŋ deɪlaɪts aʊt əv juː/ My friend scared the living daylights out of me by jumping out from behind the door. dar un susto de morte File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
shake like a leaf /ʃeɪk laɪk ə liːf/ That horror film was terrifying. I was shaking like a leaf afterwards. tremer coma un flan File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
throw a wobbly /θrəʊ ə wɒbli/ The customer threw a wobbly when I said we couldn't accept returns. I've never seen anyone so angry. poñerse histérico File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
uneasy adj /ʌnˈiːzi/ I felt uneasy as I waited by myself at the lonely bus stop. intranquilo, inquieto File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
unnerved adj /ʌnˈnɜːvd/ I was unnerved when I found out six people would be interviewing me. enervado File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
upbeat adj /ʌpˈbiːt/ How do you stay so upbeat ? You're always happy and positive. alegre, animado, optimista File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
upset adj /ʌpˈset/ I'm feeling upset today because my best friend is moving to a new city. descontento, molesto File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
wary adj /ˈweəri/ I'm wary of offers which seem too good to be true. precavido File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
wistful adj /ˈwɪstfl/ I was wistful as I remembered happy childhood holidays. It seems a long time ago now. nostálxico, melancólico File 5 Vocabulary Bank - More sophisticated emotions
beat yourself up /biːt jɔːself ʌp/ Don't beat yourself up about the past. You can always move forwards. mortificarse, atormentarse File 5 Language in context - Emotions
burden n /ˈbɜːdn/ I feel that we can carry a burden of expectations sometimes. carga File 5 Language in context - Emotions
clicks into gear /klɪks ɪntu ɡɪə/ This feeling clicks into gear whenever we lose our main focus. poñerse en marcha File 5 Language in context - Emotions
corrosive adj /kəˈrəʊsɪv/ I think that unharnessed anger or guilt can be very corrosive. corrosivo File 5 Language in context - Emotions
harnessed /ˈhɑːnɪst/ Anger at a situation can be harnessed for good. aproveitar File 5 Language in context - Emotions
label v /ˈleɪbl/ It can help if we label our emotions correctly. etiquetar, nomear File 5 Language in context - Emotions
low ebb /ləʊ eb/ Everyone has ups and downs and it's understandable that you're at this low ebb at the moment. deprimido File 5 Language in context - Emotions
reach out phr v /riːtʃ aʊt/ If you're feeling unhappy, try to reach out to your friends. contactar File 5 Language in context - Emotions

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tease apart /tiːz əpɑːt/ You can tease apart the difference between feeling angry and being angry. separar, diferenciar File 5 Language in context - Emotions
unpick v /ʌnˈpɪk/ Can you try to unpick why you feel that way? desmontar File 5 Language in context - Emotions
brush up against phr v /brʌʃ ʌp əɡeɪnst/ The aisles were narrow, so people brushed up against each other as they went to their seats. apiñarse File 5 Language in context - idioms and phrasal verbs
close-knit /kləʊs nɪt/ I think families here are very close-knit . We all stay in touch and support each other. moi unidas File 5 Language in context - idioms and phrasal verbs
in their own little world /ɪn ðeə əʊn lɪtl wɜːld/ I didn't notice the people sitting around me. I was in my own little world. estar nas nubes File 5 Language in context - idioms and phrasal verbs
pile in phr v /paɪl ɪn/ When the train comes, everyone piles in . apiñarse File 5 Language in context - idioms and phrasal verbs
squish v /skwɪʃ/ We'll have to squish into the minibus – there's hardly any room. apiñarse File 5 Language in context - idioms and phrasal verbs
touchy-feely adj /tʌtʃiː fiːliː/ People here are very touchy-feely . We like to express our affection by touching others. extremadamente sensible e sobón File 5 Language in context - idioms and phrasal verbs
Afghan adj /ˈæfɡæn/ Asal is Afghan . She comes from Kabul. afgán File 5 Individuals and populations
Afghans n pl /ˈæfɡæns/ Many Afghans enjoy kite flying and kite fighting. afgáns File 5 Individuals and populations
Argentinian adj /ˌɑːdʒənˈtɪniən/ A lot of people support the Argentinian national football team. arxentino File 5 Individuals and populations
Argentinians n pl /ɑːdʒənˈtɪniəns/ Many Argentinians enjoy watching or playing football. arxentinos File 5 Individuals and populations
Belgian adj /ˈbeldʒn/ Belgian waffles are often sold as snacks. belga File 5 Individuals and populations
Belgians n pl /ˈbeldʒns/ It was a Belgian who invented the saxophone. belgas File 5 Individuals and populations
British man / woman / Brit n /ˈbrɪtɪʃ 'mən / ˈwʊmən / ˈbrɪt/ Where is that woman from? ~ She's a Brit . I think she's from London. británico / británica File 5 Individuals and populations
the British n pl /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/ The British developed the world's first public railway. británicos File 5 Individuals and populations
Dane n /deɪn/ Niels Bohr was a Dane who shaped the way scientists understand the atom. danés File 5 Individuals and populations
the Danish n pl /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ Hygge is an important social concept to many of the Danish . daneses File 5 Individuals and populations
Dutch adj /dʌtʃ/ The Dutch national holiday is celebrated on April 27th. holandés File 5 Individuals and populations
the Dutch n pl /dʌtʃ/ Football is a popular sport amongst the Dutch . holandeses File 5 Individuals and populations
a Dutchman / woman n /ˈdʌtʃmən/ /ˈdʌtʃwʊmən/ The Dutchman , Vincent Van Gogh, was a famous post-impressionist artist. holandés / holandesa File 5 Individuals and populations
Finn n /fɪn/ Lilja is a Finn . She's from the capital, Helsinki . finlandés, finés File 5 Individuals and populations
the Finnish n pl /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ Respect for teachers is high amongst the Finnish . finlandeses, fineses File 5 Individuals and populations
Frenchman / woman n /ˈfrentʃmən/ /ˈfrentʃwʊmən/ Coco Chanel, a Frenchwoman , was a famous fashion designer. francés / francesa File 5 Individuals and populations
the French n pl /frentʃ/ Parkour was developed by the French . franceses File 5 Individuals and populations
Greek adj /ɡriːk/ The Greek flag is blue and white. grego File 5 Individuals and populations
Greeks n pl /ɡriːks/ The ancient Greeks invented the Olympic Games. gregos File 5 Individuals and populations
Iraqi adj /ɪˈrɑːki/ The oud is a traditional Iraqi musical instrument. iraquí File 5 Individuals and populations
Iraqis n pl /ɪˈrɑːkis/ Many Iraqis enjoy playing football and basketball. iraquís File 5 Individuals and populations
Irishman / woman n /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/ /ˈaɪrɪʃwʊmən/ It was an Irishman who invented early colour photography. irlandés / irlandesa File 5 Individuals and populations
the Irish n pl /ˈaɪrɪʃ/ St Patrick's Day is celebrated by many of the Irish . irlandeses File 5 Individuals and populations
Japanese adj /dʒæpəˈniːz/ The Japanese writing system uses kanji. xaponés File 5 Individuals and populations
the Japanese n pl /dʒæpəˈniːz/ The Japanese invented 3D printing. xaponeses File 5 Individuals and populations
Lebanese adj /lebəˈniːz/ Hummus and falafels are part of Lebanese cuisine. libanés File 5 Individuals and populations
the Lebanese n pl /lebəˈniːz/ The Lebanese celebrate independence on November 22nd. libaneses File 5 Individuals and populations
the Netherlands n /ðə ˈneðələndz/ Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands . os Países Baixos File 5 Individuals and populations
Norwegian adj /nɔːˈwiːdʒn/ Per is Norwegian . He comes from Oslo. noruegués File 5 Individuals and populations
Norwegians n pl /nɔːˈwiːdʒns/ Norwegians celebrate Norway's national day on May 17th. noruegueses File 5 Individuals and populations
Pakistani adj /pækiˈstɑːni/ Many different historical influences have shaped Pakistani music. paquistaní File 5 Individuals and populations
Pakistanis n pl /pækiˈstɑːnis/ Many Pakistanis speak Urdu as a second language. paquistanís File 5 Individuals and populations
Peruvian adj /pəˈruːviən/ The Peruvian offical language is Spanish. peruano File 5 Individuals and populations
Peruvians n pl /pəˈruːviəns/ Many Peruvians live in the capital city, Lima. peruanos File 5 Individuals and populations
Pole n /pəʊl/ Nicolaus Copernicus was a famous Pole who revolutionized the way people understood the universe. polaco File 5 Individuals and populations
the Polish n pl /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ Bagels, a popular food worldwide, were invented by the Polish . polacos File 5 Individuals and populations
Scot n /skɒt/ It was a Scot , Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin . escocés File 5 Individuals and populations
the Scottish n pl /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ Kilts in traditional family colours are sometimes worn by the Scottish . escoceses File 5 Individuals and populations
Spaniard n /ˈspænjəd/ The tennis player, Rafael Nadal , is a famous Spaniard . español File 5 Individuals and populations
the Spanish n pl /ˈspænɪʃ/ Flamenco is a famous dance associated with the Spanish . españois File 5 Individuals and populations
Swede n /swiːd/ Spotify and Minecraft were developed by Swedes . sueco File 5 Individuals and populations
the Swedish n pl /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ Many of the Swedish enjoy outdoor activities and walking. suecos File 5 Individuals and populations
Swiss adj /swɪs/ Swiss watches are designed to be very precise. suízo File 5 Individuals and populations
the Swiss n pl /swɪs/ The Swiss are famous for chocolate-making. suízo File 5 Individuals and populations

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Thai adj /taɪ/ Do you like Thai food? tailandés File 5 Individuals and populations
Thais n pl /taɪz/ It is quite common for Thais to use nicknames. tailandeses File 5 Individuals and populations
Turk n /tɜːk/ The 2006 Nobel prize for Literature was won by a Turk , Orhan Pamuk. turco File 5 Individuals and populations
the Turkish n pl /ˈtɜːkɪʃ/ Tea is a popular drink amongst the Turkish . turcos File 5 Individuals and populations
Vietnamese adj /vietnəˈmiːz/ Pho is a popular Vietnamese food. vietnamita File 5 Individuals and populations
the Vietnamese n pl /vietnəˈmiːz/ The Vietnamese developed the ao dai garment. vietnamita File 5 Individuals and populations
Welsh adj /welʃ/ Rugby union is a popular Welsh sport. galés File 5 Individuals and populations
the Welsh n pl /welʃ/ Welsh is the first language for some of the Welsh . galeses File 5 Individuals and populations
Welshman / woman n /ˈwelʃmən/ /ˈwelʃwʊmən/ It was a Welshman who invented the equals sign. galés / galesa File 5 Individuals and populations
actively involved /æktɪvli ɪnˈvɒlvd/ Most parents nowadays are actively involved in their children's education. implicado activamente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
badly damaged /ˈbædli dæmɪdʒd/ No one was hurt in the accident, but our car was badly damaged . moi estragado File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
bitterly cold /ˈbɪtəli kəʊld/ It was a bitterly cold winter that year, and the lake froze over. xélido File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
blissfully unaware /ˈblɪsfəli ʌnəweə/ He seems to be blissfully unaware that his sister and his wife hate each other. feliz porque non é consciente de algo que o entristecería File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
categorically deny /kætəɡɒrɪkli dɪnaɪ/ He categorically denies having anything to do with the robbery. negar categoricamente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
deeply unhappy /ˈdiːpli ʌnˈhæpi/ I was deeply unhappy at university and ended up dropping out. profundamente infeliz File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
fiercely competitive /ˈfɪəsli kəmpetətɪv/ She is fiercely competitive when it comes to board games – she always wants to win. salvaxemente competitiva File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
firmly attached /ˈfɜːmli ətætʃt/ Please make sure the tag is firmly attached to your luggage. firmemente pegada File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
flatly refuse /flætli rɪfjuːz/ They flatly refused to discuss the matter with me. rexeitar completamente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
freely admit /friːli ədmɪt/ I freely admit that I can be grumpy at times. It's one of my biggest flaws. admitir libremente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
fully aware /fʊli əweə/ They decided to go ahead with the expedition, despite being fully aware of the risks. completamente consciente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
greatly appreciate /ɡreɪtli əpriːʃieɪt/ Thank you – I greatly appreciate everything you've done for me lately. apreciar gratamente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
happily married /ˈhæpɪli mærid/ It's my wedding anniversary today. I've been happily married for 40 years. casado felizmente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
highly recommended /ˈhaɪli rekəmendɪd/ The cheesecake here comes highly recommended . Apparently, it's delicious. altamente recomendable File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
hugely enjoyable /hjuːdʒli ɪndʒɔɪəbl/ Thank you again for inviting us – it's been a hugely enjoyable evening. realmente agradable File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
kindly agree /kaɪndli əɡriː/ She kindly agreed to give us a lift to the station. acceder amablemente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
legally required /liːɡəli rɪkwaɪəd/ Though potential complications are unlikely, I'm legally required to make you aware of them. obrigado legalmente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
painfully thin /peɪnfəli θɪn/ He was painfully thin for a while after the illness, but is looking healthier now. terriblemente delgado File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
perfectly normal /pɜːfɪktli nɔːml/ It's perfectly normal to feel a bit anxious about becoming a parent. perfectamente normal File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
prohibitively expensive /prəhɪbətɪvli ɪkspensɪv/ I'd like to have solar panels installed, but unfortunately the cost is prohibitively expensive . prohibitivamente caro File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
quietly confident /kwaɪətli kɒnfɪdənt/ They haven't offered me the job yet, but I'm feeling quietly confident . serenamente confiado File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
quite clear /kwaɪt klɪə/ You've made it quite clear that you don't enjoy spending time with us. bastante claro File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
quite good /kwaɪt ɡʊd/ I thought the play was quite good in the end, despite the actor forgetting his lines. bastante bo File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
readily available /redɪli əveɪləbl/ Further information is readily available online. lista e dispoñible File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
reasonably priced /riːznəbli praɪst/ These shoes seem reasonably priced , considering the brand. I think I'll buy them. de prezo razoable File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
ridiculously easy /rɪdɪkjələsli iːzi/ It's ridiculously easy to guess your password. You always use your middle name! realmente moi fácil File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
sadly mistaken /sædli mɪsteɪkən/ I was sadly mistaken in trusting her. She's really let me down. tristemente equivocado File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
strongly advise /strɒŋli ədvaɪz/ We strongly advise you to take out travel insurance when you go abroad. aconsellar encarecidamente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
violently object /vaɪələntli əbˈdʒekt/ I violently object to the Council's decision to build 1,000 new homes in the village! obxectar rotundamente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
warmly congratulate /wɔːmli kənɡrætʃəleɪt/ We'd like to warmly congratulate you on your amazing achievement. felicitar calidamente File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Common adverb collocations
area n /ˈeəriə/ Calculate the area of the rectangle by multiplying its height by its width. área File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
bar chart n /bɑː tʃɑːt/ This bar chart demonstrates that our town has a larger population than any other in the county. gráfico de barras File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
brackets n /ˈbrækɪts/ Work out the part of the calculation in brackets first, and then do the rest. parénteses File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
come down on (sb) like a ton of bricks /kʌm daʊn ɒn sʌmbədi laɪk ə tʌn əv brɪks/ My mum came down on me like a ton of bricks for skipping my piano lesson. cantar as corenta a alguén File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
cubic centimetre n /kjuːbɪk sentimeter/ This block of wood has a volume of forty-five cubic centimetres . centímetro cúbico File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
decimal n /ˈdesɪml/ When written as a decimal , 'two and a half' appears as 2.5. decimal File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
diameter n /daɪˈæmɪtə/ Measure across the middle of the circle to find its diameter . diámetro File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
divided by (divide v ) prep /dɪvaɪdɪd baɪ/ Thirty divided by ten equals three. dividido por File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
equals ( equal v ) prep /ˈiːkwəl/ Four plus one equals five. igual File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
even number n /iːvn nʌmbə/ Two, eighteen, and fifty-six are all even numbers . número par File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
foot n /fʊt/ My husband is just over six foot tall. pés (unidade métrica de distancia do sistema anglosaxón) File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
four squared /fɔː skweəd/ What is four squared ? ~ I think it's sixteen. catro ao cadrado File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
fraction n /ˈfrækʃn/ Fractions consist of a numerator written above a denominator. fracción File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements

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a gallon of oil /ə ɡælən ɒv ɔɪl/ When the tanker sank, gallons of oil washed ashore and polluted the beach. un galón de aceite File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
gallon n /ˈɡælən/ An Olympic swimming pool holds over 660,000 gallons of water. galón (unidade métrica de volume do sistema anglosaxón) File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
give (sb) an inch and (sb) will take a mile /ɡɪv sʌmbədiə ən ɪntʃ ænd sʌmbədi wɪl teɪk ə maɪl/ I lent her my charger last week, and she hasn't returned it. ~ I warned you. Give her an inch and she'll take a mile ! dar a man (a alguén) e (alguén) coller o brazo File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
go the extra mile /ɡəʊ ðə ekstrə maɪl/
He's so conscientious. He always goes the extra mile to complete a project on time. partir o lombo File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
inch n /ɪntʃ/ The measurements reveal that I've grown a whole inch since the autumn. polgada (unidade métrica de distancia do sistema anglosaxón) File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
it weighs a ton /ɪt weɪz ə tʌn/ Can you help me with this suitcase? It weighs a ton . pesar unha tonelada File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
line graph n /laɪn ɡrɑːf/ I plotted out a line graph to show the gradual increase in sales over the past six months. gráfica lineal File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
mile n /maɪl/ We've cycled twenty miles today, so I think we've earned a slice of cake! milla (unidade métrica de distancia do sistema anglosaxón) File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
minus (subtract v ) prep /ˈmaɪnəs/ Ten minus eight equals two. menos File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
minus n /ˈmaɪnəs/ (-) menos File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
miss (sb / sth) by an inch /mɪs sʌmbədi sʌmθɪŋ baɪ ən ɪntʃ/ The falling rock missed me by an inch ! I was lucky to avoid a nasty accident. fallar por un pelo File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
not trust (sb) an inch /nɒt trʌst sʌmbədi ən ɪntʃ She promised she was telling the truth this time, but I don't trust her an inch . non confiar un pelo en alguén File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
nought n /nɔːt/ One minus one equals nought . cero File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
odd number n /ɒd nʌmbə/ Three, fifteen, and forty-one are all odd numbers . número impar File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
ordinal number n /ɔːdɪnl nʌmbə/ First, second, and third are examples of ordinal numbers . número ordinal File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
ounce n /aʊns/ Can you weigh out eight ounces of flour, please? That's half a pound. onza (unidade métrica de peso do sistema anglosaxón) File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
percentage n /pəˈsentɪdʒ/ What's three-quarters as a percentage ? ~ It's 75 per cent. porcentaxe File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
pi n /paɪ/ Pi is approximately 3.14159. pi File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
pie chart n /paɪ tʃɑːt/ In order to display the data, we drew a pie chart with four different-coloured slices. gráfico de sectores File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
pint n /paɪnt/ I'm popping to the shop for a pint of milk. Is there anything else you'd like me to pick up? pinta (unidade métrica de volume do sistema anglosaxón) File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
plus (add v ) prep /plʌs/ Six plus three equals nine. máis File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
plus n /plʌs/ (+) máis File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
pound n /pɔɪnt/ This old recipe calls for a pound of sugar. What's that in grams? libra (unidade métrica de peso do sistema anglosaxón) File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
radius n /ˈreɪdiəs/ The radius of a circle is the distance from the centre to the edge. radio File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
ratio n /ˈreɪʃiəʊ/ The ratio of women to men in my office is 4:3. proporción File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
right angle n /raɪt æŋɡl/ A right angle is an angle of 90 degrees. ángulo recto File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
square metre n /skweə miːtə/ The area of this floor is twenty square metres . metro cadrado File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
square root n /skweə ruːt/ The square root of sixteen is four. raíz cadrada File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
table n /ˈteɪbl/ I've recorded the data in a table with three columns and four rows. táboa File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
times (multiply v ) prep /taɪmz/ Four times five equals twenty. por File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
times n /taɪmz/ (x) por File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
ton n /tʌn/ He won't be able to lift that big metal container – it must weigh at least a ton ! tonelada File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
Venn diagram n /ven daɪəɡræm/ Our Venn diagram shows that some left-handed people also have double-barrelled surnames. diagrama de Venn File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
volume n /ˈvɒljuːm/ You can find the volume of a cube by measuring its height by width by depth. volume File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
yard n /jɑːd/ I'd like to buy a yard of silk, please. I'm making a dress. iarda (unidade métrica de distancia do sistema anglosaxón) File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
run a mile /rʌn ə maɪl Just don't mention marriage on your first date, or she'll run a mile ! botar a correr File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
stand out a mile /stænd aʊt ə maɪl The rest of us had put on suits, so he stood out a mile in his lime green T-shirt. chamar a atención, destacar File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
still miles away /stɪl maɪls əweɪ/ I can't believe how far it is! We've been walking for hours, and we're still miles away . moi lonxe File 6 Vocabulary Bank - Numbers and measurements
A–Z n /eɪ tuː zed/ My dad doesn't have a satnav – he keeps an A–Z in the car to consult if he gets lost. mapa File 6 Language in context - Cultural references
directory inquiries n /daɪrektəri ɪnkwaɪriːz/ Hello, is that directory inquiries ? I'd like the phone number for the Ritz, please. directorio telefónico File 6 Language in context - Cultural references
Filofax n /ˈfaɪləʊfæks/ I'm a bit old-fashioned – I use a Filofax rather than a digital organizer. I like writing things down. axenda de aros File 6 Language in context - Cultural references
Luddite adj /ˈlʌdaɪt/ She's a self-confessed Luddite and doesn't have an email account. persoa que se opón á tecnoloxía File 6 Language in context - Cultural references
bug n /bʌɡ/ I think my laptop's got a bug . It keeps crashing. virus File 6 Language in context - Maths and computers
geometrical adj /dʒiːəˈmetrɪkəl/ This blanket has a geometrical pattern on it, with lots of lines and shapes. xeométrico File 6 Language in context - Maths and computers
hexagon n /ˈheksəɡən/ A hexagon is a shape with six sides. hexágono File 6 Language in context - Maths and computers
pentagon n /ˈpentəɡən/ A pentagon is a shape with five sides. pentágono File 6 Language in context - Maths and computers
32-digit binary /θɜːti tuː dɪdʒɪt baɪnəri/ The computer clocks were only given a 32-digit binary address to keep the total number of seconds in. 32 díxitos binarios File 6 Language in context - Maths and computers
Uber n /uːbər/ Let's get an Uber to the restaurant. I don't want to walk far in these heels. Uber (empresa que ofrece servizos de taxi) File 6 Language in context - Maths and computers
blissfully relaxing /blɪsfəli rɪlæksɪŋ/ It's been a blissfully relaxing weekend. We should go to spas more often. relaxante e alegre File 6 Common adverb collocations
pointedly walked /pɔɪntɪdli wɔːkt/ She pointedly walked past my office four times, until I replied to her email. pasar intencionadamente File 6 Common adverb collocations
quietly zone out /kwaɪətli zəʊn aʊt/ At 5 p.m., I turn off my computer and take a few minutes just to quietly zone out . distraerse tranquilamente File 6 Common adverb collocations
strangely light /streɪndʒli laɪt/ The briefcase felt strangely light , so I opened it to check everything was there. It was empty! estrañamente lixeiro File 6 Common adverb collocations

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bend n/v /bend/ Heat the metal until it becomes soft enough to bend . dobrar File 6 Verbs for making things
clip n/v /klɪp/ I'll clip my business card to the top of the document, in case you need it. xuntar cun clip File 6 Verbs for making things
fan n/v /fæn/ It was really hot in the study, so he turned on the electric fan to cool himself down. ventilador File 6 Verbs for making things
hole n /həʊl/ Drill a hole in the piece of wood, and then feed the string through it. burato File 6 Verbs for making things
loosen v /ˈluːsn/ I had to loosen my belt after eating that huge meal! afrouxar File 6 Verbs for making things
nail n/v /neɪl/ Let's hammer a nail into the wall, and hang a picture on it. cravo File 6 Verbs for making things
saw n/v /sɔː/ Why is she sawing wood? ~ I think she's making a table. serra File 6 Verbs for making things
tighten v /ˈtaɪtn/ We need to tighten the screws on this saucepan handle – it's a bit wobbly. apertar File 6 Verbs for making things
unscrew v /ʌnˈskruː/ Could you unscrew this jar for me, please? The lid's been put on very tightly! desenroscar File 6 Verbs for making things
wire n/v /ˈwaɪə/ If you tied a piece of wire across the back of this frame, you could hang it up. cable File 6 Verbs for making things
abolish v /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ Which punishments do you think governments should abolish ? abolir File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
appeal n /əˈpiːl/ The prisoner's appeal was considered by the court. apelación File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
be deprived of /biː dɪpraɪvd əv/ Do you think people should be deprived of their liberty as a punishment for certain crimes? ser privado de File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
be released /biː rɪliːst/ After five years, the prisoner was released on parole. ser liberado File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
be 'soft' on /biː sɒft ɒn/ Some people argue that recreation facilities mean that jails are 'soft' on prisoners. ser brando con File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
capital punishment /kæpɪtl pʌnɪʃmənt/ Capital punishment was only used for the most serious of crimes. pena capital File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
cell n /sel/ Two prisoners lived in each cell in the prison. cela File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
committing a crime /kəmɪtɪŋ ə kraɪm/ The police caught three men in the act of committing a crime and arrested them. cometer un crime File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
community service n kəmjuːnəti sɜːvɪs/ The offenders were sentenced to two weeks of community service . servizos á comunidade File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
compensation n /kɒmpənˈseɪʃn/ Was the innocent person paid compensation for being falsely accused? compensación File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
convicted adj /kənˈvɪktɪd/ The defendant was convicted of theft and sentences to jail. declarado culpable File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
custodial adj /kʌˈstəʊdiəl/ The judge awarded a custodial sentence of three months in jail. pena de privación da liberdade File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
death penalty /deθ penəlti/ The death penalty was replaced by life imprisonment. pena de morte File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
death row /deθ rəʊ/ The prisoners on death row were sentenced to capital punishment. corredor da morte File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
defendant n /dɪˈfendənt/ The defendant had a lawyer to advise her in court. acusado File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
deterrent n /dɪˈterənt/ Do you think that a prison sentence is a deterrent to crime? disuasorio File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
diminished responsibility n /dɪmɪnɪʃt rɪspɒnsəbɪləti/ The defendant pleaded not guilty on the grounds of diminished responsibility . responsabilidade reducida File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
electric chair /ɪlektrɪk tʃeə/ In the past, the death penalty was carried out using the electric chair . cadeira eléctrica File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
electronic tag /ɪlektrɒnɪk tæɡ/ The offenders wore electronic tags while they were on parole. pulseiras electrónicas File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
execute v /ˈeksɪˌkjuːt/ In capital punishment, the state executes prisoners for their crimes. executar File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
exercise yard n /eksəsaɪz jɑːd/ Prisoners can exercise outdoors in the exercise yard . patio de exercicio File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
fine n /faɪn/ The sentence for the punishment was a £1,000 fine . multa File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
hanging n /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ Prisoners were previously executed by hanging. forca File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
inmates n pl /ˈɪnˌmeɪtz/ There are nearly 3,000 inmates in the jail. presos File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
lethal injection n /liːθl ɪndʒekʃn/ The prisoner was sentenced to be executed by lethal injection . inxección letal File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
life sentence n /laɪf sentəns/ The prisoner was serving a life sentence in prison and wouldn't be freed. cadea perpetua File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
lock up phr v /lɒk ʌp/ At night, they lock up the prisoners in their cells. pechar File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
maintain order /meɪnteɪn ɔːdə/ The presence of guards and CCTV cameras helped to maintain order . manter a orde File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
maximum security /mæksɪməm sɪkjʊərəti/ This is a maximum security prison for the most dangerous prisoners. seguridade máxima File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
mitigating circumstances /mɪtɪɡeɪtɪŋ sɜːkəmstænsɪz/ The judge investigated the mitigating circumstances which reduced the responsibility of the accused. circunstancias atenuantes File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
non-custodial adj /nʌn kʌstəʊdiəl The punishment for minor crimes is frequently a non-custodial sentence such as community service. sentencia que non implica a privación da liberdade File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
offence n /əˈfens/ The man was spared a custodial sentence as the crime was a first offence . delito File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
open prison /əʊpən prɪzn/ This is an open prison so prisoners work outside the prison during the day. cárcere de réxime penitenciario aberto File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
pardon n /ˈpɑːdn/ The court granted the prisoner a pardon and she was freed from prison. indulto File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
parole n /pəˈrəʊl/ The prisoner was allowed out of the prison on parole to live and work. liberdade condicional File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
plead guilty / not guilty /pliːd ɡɪlti/ /nɒt ɡɪlti/ The accused pleaded guilty to the charges against her. declararse culpable/inocente File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
prison officer /prɪzn ɒfɪsə/ The prison officers checked that all prisoners were in their cells at night. funcionario de prisións File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
punishment n /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ The fear of punishment prevents many from committing crimes. penalización File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
quash v /kwɒʃ/ When lawyers had proven it was a wrongful conviction, the govenor quashed the man's conviction. sufocar File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
rehabilitation n /ˌriːəˈbɪlɪteɪʃn/ Education and job training is an important part of a prisoner's rehabilitation into society. rehabilitación File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
reintegrate v /riːɪntɪɡreɪt/ Should prisons equip prisoners with the skills to reintegrate into society after their release? reintegrar File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
reoffend v /riːəˈfend/ If prisoners re-offend while they are on parole, they are returned to prison. reincidir File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment

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retrial n /ˈriːtraɪəl/ The lawyers insisted that the trial was unfair and demanded a retrial . novo xuízo File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
serial offender /sɪəriəl əfendə/ The defendant is a serial offender and has had 20 previous convictions. criminal en serie File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
solitary confinement /sɒlətri kənfaɪnmənt/ The prisoner was considered extremely dangerous and kept in solitary confinement . illamento File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
surveillance n /sərˈveɪləns/ The prison officers used surveillance to watch all the prisoners. vixilancia File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
take into consideration /teɪk ɪntu kənsɪdəreɪʃn/ The judge took into consideration the seriousness of the offence. ter en consideración File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
war crimes /wɔː kraɪmz/ After the war, many high-ranking military figures were convicted of war crimes . crimes de guerra File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
wrongfully convicted /rɒŋfəli kənvɪktɪd/ The prisoner was wrongfully convicted but later proved his innocence. inxustamente condenado File 7 Vocabulary Bank - Punishment
affordable adj /əˈfɔːdəbl/ We found a very affordable holiday with the hotel and meals included. a bo prezo File 7 Connotation
aggressive adj /əˈɡresɪv/ Don't be so aggressive . You don't have to start an argument about everything. agresivo File 7 Connotation
alone adj /əˈləʊn/ I enjoy the peace and quiet of an afternoon alone in an art gallery. só File 7 Connotation
assertive adj /əˈsɜːtɪv/ You're very assertive in debating and would make a good leader. resolto, seguro, firme File 7 Connotation
charming adj /ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/ He's a really likeable person. He's so charming and friendly. encantador File 7 Connotation
cheap adj /tʃiːp/ I'm going on a cheap camping holiday this summer so I can save my money. barato File 7 Connotation
childish adj /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ Don't be childish ! You should act your age. infantil, inmaturo, pueril File 7 Connotation
determined adj /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ She's very determined . I admire that – she doesn't let anything defeat her. resolto, decidido File 7 Connotation
lonely adj /ˈləʊnli/ When I moved to this city, I was lonely because I didn't know anyone. desolado File 7 Connotation
original adj /əˈrɪdʒ(ə)nəl/ Do you like this art? ~ Yes, it's really original and interesting. orixinal File 7 Connotation
second-hand adj /sekəndˈhænd/ I bought this jumper second-hand . It was a bargain! segunda man File 7 Connotation
smarmy adj /ˈsmɑːmi/ He's always smiling. I find it so smarmy – it's really offputting. adulador File 7 Connotation
solitary adj /ˈsɒlətri/ I chose to spend a week in a solitary cottage so I could relax. solitario File 7 Connotation
stingy adj /ˈstɪndʒi/ They're so stingy . They always eat at the very cheapest restaurants, even though they don't have to. avaro, mesquiño File 7 Connotation
stubborn adj /ˈstʌbən/ I'm so frustrated. My friend is really stubborn and never admits she's wrong. testán, testudo File 7 Connotation
thrifty adj /ˈθrɪfti/ My parents are naturally thrifty and have saved up for their retirement. aforrador File 7 Connotation
vintage adj /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/ This is a vintage suede jacket and I think it's so stylish! antigo, clásico File 7 Connotation
weird adj /wɪəd/ Do you like this art? ~ No, I think it's weird. I have no idea what the artist was trying to do. raro, estraño File 7 Connotation
youthful adj /ˈjuːθfl/ The students bounded in with youthful enthusiasm. xuvenil File 7 Connotation
baddie n /ˈbædi/ The actor who played the baddie in the crime drama was terrifying on screen. malo da película File 7 Language in context
bouncing off the ceiling /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ ɒf ðə siːlɪŋ/ The children had too much sugar and were bouncing off the ceiling . saltar do teito File 7 Language in context
execution methods /eksɪkjuːʃn meθəds/ The historical jail tour includes a talk on the execution methods which were once used. métodos de execución File 7 Language in context
falsely convicted /fɔːlsli kənvɪktɪd/ The innocent woman was falsely convicted of the crime and sent to jail. falsamente condenado File 7 Language in context
going it alone /ɡəʊɪŋ ɪt əˈləʊn/ I'm pretty independent and I like going it alone . ir ao meu aire File 7 Language in context
go missing /ɡəʊ mɪsɪŋ/ The plot is centered on a jewel which goes missing in suspicious circumstances. desaparecer File 7 Language in context
gruesome murder /ɡruːsəm mɜːdə/ In tonight's episode of the crime drama, police discover a gruesome murder . asasinato horripilante File 7 Language in context
hit the town /hɪt ðə taʊn/ Let's hit the town tonight. I haven't had a night out for a long time! saír de copas File 7 Language in context
hyped up on /haɪpt ʌp ɒn/ We were hyped up on coffee and fizzy drinks and had too much energy. estar a tope de File 7 Language in context
intrigue n /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ The story of intrigue , careful planning, and theft was full of suspense. intriga File 7 Language in context
I've been there. /aɪv biːn ðeə/ I understand how you feel. Believe me, I've been there. falar por experiencia File 7 Language in context
misdemeanours n pl /mɪsdɪˈmiːnərs/ Are the culprits punished for their misdemeanours in the end? delito menor File 7 Language in context
mod cons n pl /mɒd kɒnz/ This campsite is well-equipped with all the mod cons . comodidades modernas File 7 Language in context
most put out /məʊst pʊt aʊt/ I was most put out to discover that the campsite didn't have a shop nearby. incomodado principalmente por File 7 Language in context
on the loose /ɒn ðə luːs/ In this episode, police realize there is a murderer on the loose and rush to catch him. solto File 7 Language in context
piece together the clues /piːs təˈɡeðə ðə kluːz/ Can the detectives piece together the clues and solve the crime before it is too late? dar sentido ás pistas File 7 Language in context
serial killings /sɪəriəl kɪlɪŋs/ This is a historical drama about some serial killings in nineteenth-century London. asasinatos en serie File 7 Language in context
sleuths n pl /sluːθs/ Detective stories with compelling plots and clever sleuths seem very popular. detectives File 7 Language in context
a lot on my plate /ə lɒt ɒn maɪ pleɪt/ I'm sorry I forgot your birthday! I've got a lot on my plate at the moment. estar moi ocupado File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
a piece of cake /ə piːs əv keɪk/ We thought the test would be difficult, but in fact it was a piece of cake ! moi fácil File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
chew v /tʃuː/ Don't leave your shoes there or the dog will chew them! rillar File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
devour v /dɪˈvaʊə/ The chocolate was so delicious that I devoured the whole bar in minutes! devorar File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
dig in v /dɪɡ ɪn/ Please don't wait for me – dig in now, before the meal goes cold! comezar a comer File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
eat up v /iːt ʌp/ You must eat up your vegetables if you want to have dessert. comer todo File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
guzzle v /ˈɡʌzəl/ He's hyperactive because he's guzzled so much lemonade today. engulir File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
have your cake and eat it /hæv jɔː keɪk ənd iːt ɪt/ He wants both a pay-rise and to work less, but you can't have your cake and eat it ! ter todo File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking

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icing on the cake /aɪsɪŋ ɒn ðə keɪk/ I was thrilled to be invited, and knowing you're coming too is the icing on the cake ! a guinda do pastel File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
know which side your bread is buttered /nəʊ wɪtʃ saɪd jɔː bred ɪz bʌtəd/ If you know which side your bread is buttered , you'll be polite to the boss. saber o que che convén File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
lick v /lɪk/ I prefer to lick my ice lolly than to bite into it. lamber File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
munch v /mʌntʃ/ Do you fancy getting some popcorn to munch during the film? picar File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
my cup of tea /maɪ kʌp əv tiː/ Nightclubs aren't really my cup of tea . I'd prefer to stay home with a book. non é santo da miña devoción File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
nibble v /ˈnɪbəl/ I think we have mice – something's been nibbling this cardboard box! adentar File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
pick at v /pɪk æt/ I had no appetite and could only pick at my salad. picar File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
pie in the sky /paɪ ɪn ðə skaɪ/ I tried so hard to make it as actor, but my ambitions were just pie in the sky . moi fácil File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
polish off v /pɒlɪʃ ɒf/ We'd better polish off the rest of these biscuits before they go stale. dar cabo File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
put away v /pʊt əˈweɪ/ He might look small, but he can certainly put away a lot of food! comer coma unha lima File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
put it in a nutshell /pʊt ɪt ɪn ə nʌtʃel/ Look, to put it in a nutshell , if you keep arriving late you'll be sacked. poñer as cousas claras File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
scoff v /skɒf/ Take these sweets away from me, or I'll be tempted to scoff the lot of them! engulir, chimpar File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
sip v /sɪp/ I keep a bottle of water on my desk so that I can sip from it while I'm working. beber un grolo File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
slurp v /slɜː(r)p/ In some cultures, it's considered rude to slurp your soup. sorber File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
sour grapes /saʊə ɡreɪps/ Don't listen to her – she's got a touch of sour grapes because she's jealous. ter envexa File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
spill the beans /spɪl ðə biːnz/ Come on, spill the beans ! I want to hear all about how your date went. irse da lingua File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
suck v /sʌk/ I'm going to suck a throat sweet – I think I'm coming down with something. chupar File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
swallow v /ˈswɒləʊ/ Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. tragar File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
take (sth) with a pinch of salt /teɪk wɪð ə pɪntʃ əv sɒlt/ Take everything he says with a pinch of salt . He's known to exaggerate wildly. non prestar demasiada atención File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
toy with v /tɔɪ wɪð/ Don't toy with your food like that – eat up! xogar File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
tuck into v /tʌk ɪntu/ I can't wait to tuck into this delicious-looking pie. dispoñerse/disporse a comer File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
wolf down v /wʊlf daʊn/ You could tell she was hungry by the way she wolfed down those sandwiches. engulir, tragar File 8 Vocabulary Bank - Eating and drinking
aroma n /əˈrəʊmə/ The kitchen had a delicious aroma of freshly baked bread. cheiro File 8 Language in context
dribble v /ˈdrɪbəl/ Juice dribbled down my chin as I bit into the peach. gotear, escorrer, pingar File 8 Language in context
nostrils n pl /ˈnɒstrəls/ A strong smell of lilies filled my nostrils . fosas nasais File 8 Language in context
sniff n /snɪf/ Sniff this milk and tell me if you think it's gone bad. cheira File 8 Language in context
taste buds n pl /teɪst bʌdz/ This cold has interfered with my taste buds . I can't tell sweet from salty at the moment! papilas gustativas File 8 Language in context
whiff n /wɪf/ I caught a whiff of expensive perfume as she walked past me. cheiriño lixeiro File 8 Language in context
a blank stare / ə blæŋk steə/ No one in the room understood my joke. They all gave me a blank stare . mirada perdida File 8 Ways of seeing
catch a glimpse /kætʃ ə ɡlɪmps/ Did you catch a glimpse of the festival when you went past the site on the bus? ver de esguello File 8 Ways of seeing
gawp v /ɡɔːp/ I know her new haircut is unusual, but you shouldn't gawp at it like that! mirar aparvado File 8 Ways of seeing
gaze v /ɡeɪz/ He'd get more work done if he didn't gaze out of the window so much. mirar File 8 Ways of seeing
glance(s) n/v /ɡlɑːns/ I took a quick glance at my phone to check for messages and then I put it away again. ollada File 8 Ways of seeing
glare v /ɡleə/ We know they don't like us because they glare whenever they see us. fulminar coa ollada File 8 Ways of seeing
glimpse v/n /ɡlɪmps/ Do you think we might glimpse a celebrity while we're staying here? entrever, ver por un segundo File 8 Ways of seeing
half-close v /hɑːf kləʊz If you half-close your eyes, he sort of looks like the actor in that film we watched. entreabrir File 8 Ways of seeing
look v /lʊk/ You'll need to look closely in order to tell the difference between the twins. mirar File 8 Ways of seeing
notice v /ˈnəʊtɪs/ Did you notice if I had my handbag with me when we left the house? decatarse File 8 Ways of seeing
observe v /əbˈzɜːrv/ The examiners are going to observe me teaching a lesson. I'm nervous! observar File 8 Ways of seeing
peek v/n /piːk/ We peeked through the banisters at the guests arriving downstairs. mirar disimuladamente File 8 Ways of seeing
peer v /pɪə/ Our neighbours' kids always peer over the fence at us when we're in the garden. mirar de preto File 8 Ways of seeing
spot v /spɒt/ Did you spot any errors when you were proofreading my essay? localizar, detectar File 8 Ways of seeing
squint v /skwɪnt/ The sun was bright, so I had to squint to see the boats on the horizon. entrepechar os ollos File 8 Ways of seeing
stare v/n /steə/ The other passengers stared at me when I started laughing loudly on the bus. mirar fixamente File 8 Ways of seeing
wide (open) adj /waɪd ˈəʊpən/ Keep your eyes wide open for any sign of the missing gerbil. ben aberto File 8 Ways of seeing
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