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Barra levanta pesas. ---- Hey, look how she lifts the (barbe- -). empezar lección
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Barbell... barra para hacer pesas. a metal bar with weights at each end that is used for exercise and in weight lifting.
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The river used to be filled with barges, but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. empezar lección
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The river used to be filled with barges, but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. barge= barcaza, chalan. a large boat that has a flat bottom and that is used to carry goods in harbors and on rivers and canals.
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Barcaza, chalan....... The river used to be filled with (BA - - -), but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. empezar lección
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BARGE. - - - - The river used to be filled with barges, but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. barge= barcaza, chalan. a large boat that has a flat bottom and that is used to carry goods in harbors and on rivers and canals.
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The river used to be filled with barges, but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. empezar lección
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The river used to be filled with barges, but now trains are used more often for transporting materials. barge= barcaza, chalan. a large boat that has a flat bottom and that is used to carry goods in harbors and on rivers and canals.
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He (broke down) and cried when his son’s body was returned from the war. empezar lección
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He (broke down) and cried when his son’s body was returned from the war. break down MEANS romper en llanto. to start crying, especially in public.
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The manager took some time off work because the company’s problems (weighed him down) and the stress was affecting his health. empezar lección
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The manager took some time off work because the company’s problems (weighed him down) and the stress was affecting his health. weigh Somebody down MEANS Estresar. to cause too much tension, pressure or problems for someone or something, or to make someone worried.
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Anna was really excited when we told her about her promotion, but she’s (settled down) again now. empezar lección
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Anna was really excited when we told her about her promotion, but she’s (settled down) again now. settle down (see also: calm down, quieten down) MEANS to become quiet and calm or to make someone do this.
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The maid feels that wealthy people regard her with, DESPRECIO, because she is poor. empezar lección
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The maid feels that wealthy people regard her with CONTEMPT because she is poor. contempt= desprecio, indiferencia. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval.
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The governor of Texas spoke with, (Con), in his voice. empezar lección
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The governor of Texas spoke with CONTEMPT in his voice. contempt= desprecio, indiferencia. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval.
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Donal Trump shows, BLANK, for Mexicans. empezar lección
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Donal Trump shows contempt for Mexicans. contempt= desprecio, indiferencia. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval.
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CONTEMPT ........ Familiarity breeds contempt ........ CONTEMPT. empezar lección
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Deaprecio ........ La familiaridad procrea desprecio. contempt= desprecio, indiferencia. a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval.
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Familiarity breeds contempt. means that knowing a lot about someone or something can cause you to like that person or thing less. empezar lección
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Familiarity breeds contempt. means that knowing a lot about someone or something can cause you to like that person or thing less. breed, bred, bred= reproducir, criar, engendrar. to keep and take care of and teach (a child who is growing up), animals, or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind.
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Chuy Castro got into the business of breeding cattle. empezar lección
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Chuy Castro got into the business of breeding cattle. breed, bred, bred= reproducir, criar, engendrar. to keep and take care of and teach (a child who is growing up), animals, or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind.
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Jose said that the plants are bred to resist disease and drought. empezar lección
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Jose said that the plants are bred to resist disease and drought. breed, bred, bred= reproducir, criar, engendrar. to keep and take care of and teach (a child who is growing up), animals, or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind.
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Familiarity Breeds Memory. ------- to breed. empezar lección
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reproducir, criar, engendrar. to keep and take care of and teach (a child who is growing up), animals, or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind. breed, bred, bred= reproducir, criar, engendrar. to keep and take care of and teach (a child who is growing up), animals, or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind.
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This female horse was bred with a male donkey, and she gave birth to a mule. - - - breed. bred, bred. empezar lección
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breed, bred, bred= cruzar (plantas o animales). to produce young animals, birds, etc.: to produce offspring by sexual reproduction.
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Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. empezar lección
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Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. breed, bred, bred= cruzar (plantas o animales). to produce young animals, birds, etc.: to produce offspring by sexual reproduction.
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Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. empezar lección
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Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. breed, bred, bred= cruzar (plantas o animales). to produce young animals, birds, etc.: to produce offspring by sexual reproduction.
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The clown's presence enlivened the party ........ to ENLIVEN. empezar lección
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avivar, animar, alegrar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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The new red curtains really enliven the room. empezar lección
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The new red curtains really enliven the room. enliven= avivar, animar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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Hilary Clinton enlivened her speech with a few jokes. empezar lección
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Hilary Clinton enlivened her speech with a few jokes. enliven= avivar, animar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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A beef broth enlivened by a hot Mexican sauce. empezar lección
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A beef broth enlivened by a hot Mexican sauce. enliven= avivar, animar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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A chicken broth enlivened by a hot Mexican sauce....... ENLIVEN. empezar lección
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avivar, animar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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A few touches of color will enliven Emigdio's room. empezar lección
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A few touches of color will enliven Emigdio's room. enliven= avivar, animar. ponerle savor. to make (something) more interesting, lively, or enjoyable.
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Obama managed to slip in a few jokes just to liven his speech up a bit. empezar lección
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Obama managed to slip in a few jokes just to liven his speech up a bit. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition. to put on or take off something quickly or easily.
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Hilary Clinton managed to slip in a few jokes just to liven her speech up a bit. empezar lección
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Hilary Clinton managed to slip in a few jokes just to liven her speech up a bit. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition. to put on or take off something quickly or easily.
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Someone slipped a drug into a Christin's drink. empezar lección
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Someone slipped a drug into Christin's drink. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition. to put on or take off something quickly or easily.
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Someone slipped a drug into Jenny's drink. empezar lección
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Someone slipped a drug into Jenny's drink. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition. to put on or take off something quickly or easily.
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The party really livened up after the music band arrived. empezar lección
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The party really livened up after the music band arrived. liven or liven up= animar, avivar. to make (something) more lively, interesting, or exciting.
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Obama managed to slip in a few jokes just to liven his speech up a bit ........ liven up. empezar lección
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liven or liven up= animar, avivar. to make (something) more lively, interesting, or exciting.
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Hilary Clinton tried to liven up her speech with a few jokes. empezar lección
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Hilary Clinton tried to liven up her speech with a few jokes. liven or liven up= animar, avivar. to make (something) more lively, interesting, or exciting.
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Rose played some music to liven the atmosphere up. empezar lección
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Rose played some music to liven the atmosphere up. liven or liven up= animar, avivar. to make (something) more lively, interesting, or exciting.
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Police said that someone was able to slip through security. empezar lección
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Police said that someone was able to slip through security. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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The detective said that someone was able to slip through security. empezar lección
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The detective said that someone was able to slip through security. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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We'll slip out the back door. empezar lección
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We'll slip out the back door. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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We'll slip off the back door. empezar lección
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Nos escabullimos por la puerta trasera. slip off= Pelarse, escabullirse. always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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We'll slip away the back door. empezar lección
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We'll slip away the back door. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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We'll slip in the back door. empezar lección
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We'll slip in the back door. slip= always followed by an adverb or preposition, to move into or out of a place without being noticed.
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Remember to take diapers and baby wipes. empezar lección
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Remember to take diapers and baby wipes.
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Remember to take diapers and baby wipes. empezar lección
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Remember to take diapers and baby wipes.
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Saludo de buenas noches al llegar.
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Good night. Saludo de buenas noches al despedirse. empezar lección
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Good night. Saludo de buenas noches al despedirse.
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Good evening is the greeting used to say hello to someone in the evening when you arrive to a place. Good evening, everyone... Saludo de buenas noches al llegar. empezar lección
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Good evening is the greeting used to say hello to someone in the evening when you arrive to a place. Good evening, everyone... Saludo de buenas noches al llegar.
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(Good night. is the greeting used to express good wishes in the evening especially when someone is leaving or going to sleep. empezar lección
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Good night is the greeting used to express good wishes in the evening especially when someone is leaving or going to sleep Good night. Saludo de buenas noches al despedirse.
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The beauty mark on Eva Mendes face is very "striking". ---------------------- striking. empezar lección
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notable, llamativo(a), impresionante. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention. striking= notable, llamativo(a), impresionante. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention.
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llamativo(a), notable. ---- The poverty of the city is (St). empezar lección
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striking. The poverty of the city is STRKING. striking= notable, llamativo(a), impresionante. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention.
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There is a (st) resemblance between the girls. empezar lección
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There is a (striking) resemblance between the girls. striking= notable, llamativo(a), impresionante. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention.
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Adele's (striking) beauty made men fall at her feet. empezar lección
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Adele's (striking) beauty made men fall at her feet. striking= notable, llamativo(a), impresionante. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention.
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Joanna bears a strong (resemblance) to her father. empezar lección
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Joanna bears a strong (resemblance) to her father. resemblance= parecido, semejanza, similitud. he fact of being or looking similar to somebody or something. likeness, similarity.
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Failo Junior bears a striking (resemblance) to his father. empezar lección
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Failo Junior bears a striking (resemblance) to his father. resemblance= parecido, semejanza, similitud. he fact of being or looking similar to somebody or something. likeness, similarity.
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There is a striking (resemblance) between the girls. empezar lección
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There is a striking (resemblance) between the girls. resemblance= parecido, semejanza, similitud. he fact of being or looking similar to somebody or something. likeness, similarity.
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Chaila Durcal bears little (resemblance) to her mother. empezar lección
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Chaila Durcal bears little (resemblance) to her mother. resemblance= parecido, semejanza, similitud. he fact of being or looking similar to somebody or something. likeness, similarity.
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Joanna bears a strong (likeness) to her father. empezar lección
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Joanna bears a strong (likeness) to her father. likeness= parecido, semejanza, similitud. resemblance. the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this.
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Failo Junior bears a strong (likeness) to his father. empezar lección
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Failo Junior bears a strong (likeness) to his father. likeness= parecido, semejanza, similitud. resemblance. the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this.
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There is a striking (likene- -) between the girls. Parecido, semejanza, similitud. resemblance. the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this. empezar lección
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There is a striking (likeness) between the girls. parecido, semejanza, similitud. resemblance. the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this.
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Chaila Durcal bears little “likeness” to her mother. empezar lección
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likeness= parecido, semejanza, similitud. resemblance. the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this. likeness= parecido, semejanza, similitud. resemblance. the fact of being similar to another person or thing, especially in appearance; an example of this.
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Me gustaria invitarte a salir.
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Me gustaria invitarte a salir.
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When will the (report) be ready?. empezar lección
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When will the (report) be ready?. Report= informe, reporte. ¿Cuando estará listo el informe?.
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When will the (report) be ready?. empezar lección
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When will the (report) be ready?. Report= informe, reporte. ¿Cuando estará listo el informe?.
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Richard always (slips down) into the driving seat. empezar lección
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Richard always (slips down) into the driving seat.
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Kaz (slips down) into the pool every hot day. empezar lección
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Kaz (slips down) into the pool every hot day.
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She ran into an old friend at Union (Square), in Manhattan. empezar lección
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She ran into an old friend at Union (Square), in Manhattan. Square.=Plaza. an open area in a town, usually with four sides, surrounded by buildings.
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Jose ran into an old friend at Union (Square), in Manhattan. empezar lección
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Jose ran into an old friend at Union (Square), in Manhattan. Square.=Plaza. an open area in a town, usually with four sides, surrounded by buildings.
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Don't be such a (SQUARE) Crhist. Let's try something different for a change. ------ SQUARE GUY empezar lección
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Aburrido, retrógrado, anticuado. asomewhat old-fashioned, disapproving, someone who does not like or try unusual things that other people consider exciting, interesting, etc.
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Mister Smith, he's nice but he's kind of (square). empezar lección
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Mister Smith, he's nice but he's kind of (square). Square.= aburrido, retrógrado, anticuado. asomewhat old-fashioned, informal + disapproving= someone who does not like or try unusual things that other people consider exciting, interesting, etc.
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Don't be such a (square) Alfonso. Let's try something different for a change. empezar lección
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Don't be such a (square) Alfonso. Let's try something different for a change. Square.= aburrido, retrógrado, anticuado. asomewhat old-fashioned, informal + disapproving= someone who does not like or try unusual things that other people consider exciting, interesting, etc.
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Victor, He's nice but he's kind of (square). empezar lección
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Victor, He's nice but he's kind of (square). Square.= aburrido, retrógrado, anticuado. asomewhat old-fashioned, informal + disapproving= someone who does not like or try unusual things that other people consider exciting, interesting, etc.
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Inmates in the hospital receive three (square meals) a day. empezar lección
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Inmates in the hospital receive three (square meals) a day. Square meal.= comida principal. chiefly US, informal. a full or complete meal.
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Prison inmates receive three (square meals) a day. empezar lección
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comida principal. chiefly US, informal. a full or complete meal.
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I eat three (square meals a day), plus several snacks. empezar lección
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I eat three (square meals a day), plus several snacks. Square meal.= comida principal. chiefly US, informal. a full or complete meal.
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Emigdio eats two (square meals) a day, plus several snacks. empezar lección
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Emigdio eats two (square meals) a day, plus several snacks. Square meal.= comida principal. chiefly US, informal. a full or complete meal.
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I try to have three (squares meals) a day. empezar lección
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I try to have three (squares meals) a day. Square meal.= comida principal. chiefly US, informal. a full or complete meal.
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Are you being (square) with me, Kaz?. I certainly hope so. empezar lección
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Are you being (square) with me, Kaz?. I certainly hope so. Square= derecho. honest and fair.
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Are you being (square) with me, Quito?. I certainly hope so. empezar lección
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Are you being (square) with me, Quito?. I certainly hope so. Square= derecho. honest and fair.
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Chuy is (square) in all his dealings. empezar lección
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Chuy is (square) in all his dealings. Square= derecho. honest and fair.
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Abel is (square) in all his dealings. empezar lección
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Abel is (square) in all his dealings. Square= derecho. honest and fair.
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Ramiro is (square) in all his dealings. empezar lección
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Ramiro is (square) in all his dealings. Square= derecho. honest and fair.
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The prisoners never knew that their fellow (inmate) was an undercover detective on a special assignment. empezar lección
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The prisoners never knew that their fellow (inmate) was an undercover detective on a special assignment. Inmate= preso, recluso, compañero de celda, confinado, paciente. a person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital.
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They met when they were (inmates) at a psychiatric hospital. empezar lección
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They met when they were (inmates) at a psychiatric hospital. Inmate= preso, recluso, compañero de celda, confinado, paciente. a person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital.
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(Inmates) receive three square meals a day. empezar lección
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(Inmates) receive three square meals a day. Inmate= preso, recluso, compañero de celda, confinado, paciente. a person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital.
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Several (inmates) escaped the prison in a laundry truck. empezar lección
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Several (inmates) escaped the prison in a laundry truck.
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The hotel is just off the main (square). empezar lección
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The hotel is just off the main (square). Square.=Plaza. an open area in a town, usually with four sides, surrounded by buildings.
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Here's the $20 I owe you man, now (we're square). empezar lección
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Here's the $20 I owe you man, now (we're square). to be square= estar a mano.) if two people are square, neither of them owes money to the other.
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Here's the $5 I owe you brother, now (we're square). empezar lección
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Here's the $5 I owe you brother, now (we're square). to be square= estar a mano.) if two people are square, neither of them owes money to the other.
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Here's the $5 I owe you Edgar, now (we're square). ---- to be square. empezar lección
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estar a mano.) if two people are square, neither of them owes money to the other.
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Here's the $10 I owe you Lalo, now (we're square). ---- to be square. empezar lección
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estar a mano. if two people are square, neither of them owes money to the other. to be square= estar a mano.) if two people are square, neither of them owes money to the other.
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I called little Logan but he ran (off). ---- off. empezar lección
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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There are many paths (off) the main trail around the mountain. ---- off. empezar lección
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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There is a bathroom (off) the kitchen. ---- off. empezar lección
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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The shop is just (off) the main street. ---- off. empezar lección
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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The village is (off) a little - beyond the hills. ---- off. empezar lección
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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The hotel is just (off) the main square. ---- off. empezar lección
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something. off= más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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He ran (off) to meet his friends. ---- off. empezar lección
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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You’ll find a bathroom just (off) the master bedroom. ---- off. empezar lección
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más allá, más allá de. farther, away. used to indicate distance from someone or something.
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The, (POBREZA), of the city is striking. empezar lección
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poverty. The poverty of the city is striking.
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I had to wind the kite string after we had finished playing with it. ---------- to WIND. The yarn was tightly wound into a small ball... I put on my coat and wound a scarf around my neck. empezar lección
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Envolver, enrollar. to wrap or twist something around itself or around something else.
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