WORD TRANSLATION

Insight (into) Profunda percepción o entendimiento

Crash course Curso intensivo
Proof Prueba
Footage Secuencia de imágenes
Flying saucer Platillo volante
Integrity Honestidad
Personal testimony Testimonio personal
Revenue Ingresos
Onus Responsabilidad
Lifespan Esperanza de vida
Mortgage Hipoteca
Gatepost Poste
Pursuit Búsqueda
Core Centro/Foco
Disposable income Ingresos disponibles
Living standards/Standards of living Calidad de vida (comodidad y precios)
Tediousness Aburrimiento
The bottom line El factor más importante
Abandon Abandono
Annoyance Molestia
Consensus Conclusión
Shift Cambio
Stint Período/Trabajo
Outcome Resultado
Offspring Descendencia
Workforce Personal de trabajo
EXAMPLE
His insight into the human mind was fascinating
I took a crash course before my trip to France
Do they have any proof that it was Hampson who stole all the goods?
The five-minute footage was later shown on the internet
Were they flying saucers, or is there a more rational explanation?
No one doubted that the president was a man of integrity
Both footage and personal testimony indicate there were plenty of tears
Taxes provide most of the government´s revenue.
The onus is on the landlord to ensure that property is habitable
The average human lifespan in the developed countries has increased over the last years
I have finished paying the mortgage on my house
He drove his car violently into a gatepost
The pursuit of happiness is an important part of life
The core of his work is his belief that looking at how children acquire knowledge
It´s possible to keep pets if you have more disposable income
The standards of living in many developing countries is low
The tediousness of this job
The bottom line is that we need another ten thousand dollars to complete the project
Dan´s illness resulted in the abandon of his studies
I can understand your annoyance; I would be furious if she ever treated me like that
Could we reach a consensus on this matter? Let's take a vote.
Society's attitudes towards women have shifted enormously over the last century.
He did a two-year stint in the army/ He did two stints in the Atlanta office last year.
It´s too early to predict the outcome of the meeting.
Tom´s sister came on Saturday with all her offspring.
Much of the workforce in the banking sector is affected by the new legislation.
COLLOCATIONS
A (profound,valuable,wise) insight

(Undeniable, solid) proof

(blurred, clear, leaked) footage

A (man, person, woman) of integrity

Increase revenue (on, from)/ revenue has (gone up, dropped)/revenue from (sales,advertising)
The onus (falls,is) on
An (average, expected, maximum) lifespan
(Reasonable, high, expensive, favourable) mortgage

In pursuit of his (career, life) goals/ In pursuit of (happiness)

The core of the (problem, issue, situation)
A (large, small, nonexist) disposable income

This (job, task, procress, lecture, meeting) is a tediousness

(an act, behaviour) of abandon/ a (feeling, sense) of abandon

(A minor) annoyance
A consensus (of opinion)/ a consensus could not be (reached, attained)
Shift (your opinion, perspective, thinking) of
(short, two-year, three-month) stint
(most/least likely, positive, negative, satisfactoy, better, more insightful) outcome
(Healthy, strong, independent) offspring/ (Produce, raise) offspring
A rapidly (growing) workforce/ A highly (skilled, trained, motivated) workforce
NOUN TRANSLATION
Shop around Comparar precios y productos
While away Pasar (tiempo)
Come about Suceder
Lead up to Causar
Take issue with No estar de acuerdo
Be up to date (with) Estar al tanto de
Keep an eye on Echar un vistazo
Be taken aback Estar sorprendido/en shock
Get a handle on (sth) Entender (algo)
Back up (with) Apoyar/Reforzar (con)
Put (sth) across Expresar algo con claridad
Come up to Estar a la altura de
Hold (sb) in high regard Tener cariño o estima a alguien
Drift apart Separarse
To count on sb Confiar en alguien
To settle on sth Hacer una decisión después de meditarlo por mucho
Get sb down Hacer a alguien sentirse depresivo o mal
Come down with Ponerse enfermo
Teem (with) Repleto de
EXAMPLE COLLOCATIONS
I need to shop around before buying something
He whiled away his time by reading
How did the problem come about?
That event led up to the shooting
The researchers took issue with the results of the survey
John is up to date with the news on his commute to work
Could you keep an eye on the kids while I´m out?
We were taken aback by the terrible news
We would like to get some scientific study and get a handle on it
The environmentalist´s claims were backed up with scientific evidence
If you put your proposal across clearly, they will agree
The food did not come up to my expectations
The company holds her in high regard
My best friend from school and I have drifted apart
I can count on my parents to help me
Have you settled on a name for the baby yet?
Don´t let it get you down too much
Bruce won´t be here today as he came down with the flu yesterday
The world teems with people
NOUN TRANSLATION
Prior to (sth) Antes (de algo)
Whatsoever En absoluto/Absolutamente
Utterly Absolutamente
Dimly Débilmente
Thus Así/Por tanto
Barely Apenas/Escasamente
Regardless of A pesar de
Succinctly Concisamente
Per se En sí
Sooner rather than later Más pronto que tarde
Yesteryear Antaño
EXAMPLE COLLOCATIONS
Prior to working in America, he had travelled in Europe
There was nobody around whatsoever/He has no chance whatsoever of winning
What I found utterly amazing was the beauty of the coastline
A nightlight glowed dimly in the corner of the children´s bedroom
The demand was high and thus prices increased
They have barely enough to pay the rent this month
The plan for a new office building went ahead regardless of local opposition
One word succinctly describes the economy´s performance: unbalanced
Money per se does not make people truly happy
It´s going to rain, probably sooner rather than later
The Hollywood stars of yesteryear
NOUN TRANSLATION
Wise Sabio/Prudente
Upright Recto/Vertical
Sheer Puro(a)
Lopsided Ladeado
Thorough Profunda/Completa
Extraterrestrial Extraterrestre
Commonplace Vulgar (No extraño)
Worldwide Mundial
One-size-fits-all Adecuado para cualquier situación
Feasible Factible/Viable
Dank Húmedo
Chagrined Disgustado
Few and far between Poco frecuente/Raro
Tedious Aburrido
Guilty Culpable
Aloof Alejado
Renowned (for sth) Famoso por algo
Aforementioned Mencionado anteriormente
Seasoned Experimentado
Beside the point Irrelevante
Comprehensive Completo/Amplio
Swift Rápido
Fruitful Fructífero
EXAMPLE
I think you made a wise choice.
He was sitting in an upright position on the bed
It was sheer coincidence that we met
You have a lopsided smile
They did a thorough search of the area but found nothing
In those rocks may lie the best chance of finding extraterrestrial life
Electric cars are increasingly commonplace
An increase in temperature could cause environmental problems worldwide
A one-size-fits-all approach to education
The new project was economically feasible
On a dank August afternoon
I was chagrined and felt so frustrated
Apartments that are both comfortable and reasonably priced are few and far between
The problem is I find most forms of exercise so tedious
I feel so guilty about forgetting her birthday
She seemed rather aloof when in fact she was just shy
The region is renowned for its natural beauty
The aforementioned Mr Parkes then entered the cinema
A seasoned traveller is alive to ambiguity
Brian didn´t like it, but that was beside the point
We offer you a comprehensive training in all aspects of the business
Thank you for your swift reply
It was a fruitful discussion, with both sides agreeing to adopt a common policy.
COLLOCATIONS
A wise (message, decision, suggestion, idea, investment, words, choice)
An upright (posture, position, stance, character)
Sheer (determination, hard work, beauty) / by sheer (luck, coincidence, chance)
A lopsided (grin, mouth, score)
Thorough (investigation, explanation, test, understanding, knowledge, description)

Be (famous, known) worlwide

A feasible (plan, solution, option) / (Financially) feasible/ Feasible to (have, provide, use)

A chagrined (expression)/ (To be, to feel) frustrated

A tedious (job, work, task)/ the most tedious (part, aspect)/ tedious to (say, listen to, read)/ tedious (hours)
Feel guilty about not (going, saying, telling her)/ My guilty (pleasure, secret)
(Emotionally, physically) aloof/ An aloof (attitude)/ (act, be, seem, look) aloof
The renowned (singer, artist, expert)/ renowned for its (size, quality, beauty)/ renowned for her (paintings, music)
In the aforementioned (report, document)/For the aforementioned (reasons)
A seasoned (performer, traveller)

A comprehensive (research, analysis, review)/ (Do, conduct) a comprehensive search of/ A comprehensive (set, range) of
A swift (action, decision, movement)
A fruitful (discussion, source of information)
SYNONYMS
Prudent/insightful/intelligent
Vertical/erect/standing
Absolute/pure/complete
Uneven/tilted/crooked
Detailed/full/comprehensive

Ordinary/unremarkable
Global/widespread

Viable/achievable/workable
Damp/moist
Disappoointed/frustrated
Occasional/odd/rare/unusual
Boring/tiring/dull
Ashamed/embarrassed
Distant/detached/cold
Famous/famed
Before/aforesaid
Skilled/experienced/veteran
Irrelevant/useless
Thorough/extensive/complete
Rapid/quick/fast
Fertile/productive/rich
NOUN TRANSLATION
To hold (sb) in high regard Tener estima o cariño a alguien
Undergo Experimentar una situación dolorosa
Deceive (into) Engañar/ Hacer pensar
Neglect Descuidar/Desatender
Slump Desplomarse
Regard (as) Considerar (como)
Predate Ser anterior a
To have no clue No tener conocimiento/idea
To see the point of (sth) Ver motivos para algo
Come as no surprise No pillar de sorpresa
Be on the point of Estar a punto de (hacer algo)
Glow Brillar
Twist Girar
Be inclined to agree with Inclinarse por la opinión de alguien
Deem Considerar
Sought (Past of seek) Buscaba
Launch Iniciar
Revere Admirar
Fume Echar humo (enfado)
Forge/Make bonds Forjar/Establecer vínculos
Disclose Revelar
Overlook Pasar por alto
EXAMPLE
The company holds her in high regard
She underwent an operation on a tumour in her left lung last year
The sound of the door closing deceived me into thinking they had left
She has been neglecting her studies this year
She slumped into the chair, exhausted
She is regarded as the smartest of the class
These cave paintings predate any others which are known
I have no clue how he found out about the surprise party
I don´t see the point of buying this new jacket. It´s too expensive
As she was the best player at the school, it came as no surprise when Sarah won
Lucy was on the point of submitting when the internet stopped working
A nightlight glowed dimly in the corner of the children´s bedroom
She sat there nervously twisting the ring around on her finger
He was inclined to agree with them
The area has now been deemed safe
Would he get a job in the sort of institution he sought?
He was launched on a path that led to his doctoate in zoology
Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid
Fuming, Howard returned to the collegue
Forging bonds with that friend brings me wellbeing
They disclosed her name to the press
He seems to have overlooked one important fact
COLLOCATIONS
SYNONYMS
Admire/love
Endure/suffer/experience
Mislead/misguide
Ignore/overlook/forget
Slouch/fall
Consider
Precede/antedate
Unknow

Be close to
Shine/blaze
twisting/pull

Think/believe/considere
Look for/pursue
Begin/start
Venerate/admire
Storm/Rage
Develop/create
Reveal/discover
Ignore/forget
NOUN TRANSLATION
Needless to say Obviamente
By all accounts Según todos
Come (down) to En referencia a
Of no consequence to No ser importante
A great DEAL of people Una gran cantidad de gente
A matter of Cuestión de
What it amounts to En referencia a
But for Si no fuera por
At your earliest convenience Tan pronto como puedas
In the unlikely event En el hipotético caso
Nevertheless Sin embargo/No obstante
Whereupon Inmediatamente después
Rather than En vez de
Had better Más vale que
One IN (ten) Uno de cada (diez…)
Classify INTO Clasificar en
Subjected TO Sujeto a
Ineffective IN Inefectivo para
Result IN Resultar en
EXAMPLE
Needless to say, these findings are unlikely to be exhaustive
By all accounts, it was a very useful meeting
It all comes down to money in the end
The money was of no consequence to Tomy
A great deal of people made the decision not to attend the meeting
It´s only a matter of time that the pay rise comes into effect

But for Ann´s beauty, John would not be marrying her

I would be grateful if you call me back at your earliest convenience
In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with the product your money will be refunded
I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless
He qualified in February, whereupon he was promoted to Sergeant
Rather than being pleased, she was angry
It´s five o´clock. I´d better go now before the traffic gets too bad
One IN ten homes now has cable
Students are classified into three categories
All the holidays on offer are subjected to availability
The anti-smoking advertisement is ineffective IN stopping people from smoking
Building a new shopping centre will result IN local shops closing down
COLLOCATIONS
NOUN
Out of the blue
First and foremost
Room for manoeuvre
A world of difference
Lose track of time
Twilight years
To say the least
To top it all off
At the end of the day
Be my guest
(To be) on the fence
(To give someone) a run for their money
To give someone the benefit of the doubt
To fit the bill
To wander your mind
Be on good terms with (sb)
For the time being
As far as I am concerned
To commit yourself to (+ing)
Come as a surprise to somebody
To strike somebody as
To be in the habit of
It goes without saying
To have no hand in
To keep (sb) on his/her toes
To mourn the loss of sth
Far from convinced
What clouds the issue more…
To call the shots
Suit (someone) down to the ground
See eye to eye
To get (your) teeth into
TRANSLATION
Inesperado
Antetodo
Margen de opción
Una diferencia grande
Perder la noción del tiempo
Últimos años de vida
Cuanto menos
Por si fuera poco
Al final
Adelante/Hazlo
Estar indeciso
Hacer sudar a alguien (plantarle cara)
Creer en alguien a pesar de tener la posibilidad de no hacerlo
Ser adecuado
No prestar atención por sentirte aburrido
Tener buena relación con alguien
Por un tiempo limitado/corto
*Se usa para dar una opinión sobre algo*
Comprometerte con algo
Ser inesperado para alguien
Causar a alguien que piense sobre algo o alguien de una forma particular
Tener el hábito de
No hace falta decir/Es obvio
No tener nada que ver
Causar a alguien estar alerta y preparada para soportar problemas
Llorar la pérdida de algo
Lejos de estar convencido
Lo que enturbia el problema más..
Controlar y estar a cargo
Encajar contigo a la perfección
Estar de acuerdo
Involucrarte en algo con entusiasmo y energía
EXAMPLE
One day, out of the blue, she announced that she was leaving
She remains first and foremost a writer
The law in this area is very strict and doesn´t allow us much room for manoeuvre
There´s a world of difference between the service in the two hotels
It´s common to lose track of time while meditating
Old people often rely on pets for comfort in their twilight years
Dinner wasn´t very tasty, to say the least
The washing machine flooded, my car broke down, and to top it all off I locked myself out of the house
Of course I´ll listen to her opinion but at the end of the day, it´s my decision
Can I try out your new bycicle? "Be my guest"
I don´t know which job to choose, I´m really on the fence
He finally won this match, but I gave him a run for their money
I didn´t know whether his story was true or not, but I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt
I´m looking for a fun novel to read on the plane. "This one should fit the bill"
Does your mind wander while performing daily tasks?
We are always on good terms with our neighbours
She´s put her career on hold for the time being
As far as I am concerned, this manual is too difficult for me
She has committed herself to taking care of her mother
It came as a surprise to me that Martin had not married Jannie
It strikes me as peculiar that she left without a word
She was so in the habit of walking home from school that she forgot she needed to visit the store first
Of course, it goes without saying that you will be paid for the extra hours worked
My boss blamed to me for things that I had no hand in
The boss made regular inspections in order to keep employees on their toes
I´m not sure many people mourn the loss of the repetitive jobs of yesteryear.
I was far from convinced about this, but felt we had to try.
What clouds the issue more than anything is the astonishing rise in the number o people on the planet
You´re the boss here, you call the shots
Part-time work would suit me down to the ground
My sisters don´t see eye to eye with me about arrangements
I´m so bored at work, I wish they´d give me something I could really get my teeth into
COLLOCATION