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what are you like? rasgo, caracterstica revela escritura firma adivino, pitonisa, vidente
positive
self assure reliable responsible, serious stable (emotionally stable) well-balanced assertive high self esteem optimistic self-confidence ambitious to have sense of humor funny lively cheerful sincere imaginative creative honest conscientious (consi'enses) loyal, faithful careful
seguro de s mismo fiable, confiable (se confia en l) responsable estable equilibrado firme alta autoestima optimista confianza en uno mismo ambicioso tener sentido del humor gracioso vivo alegre sincero imaginativo creativo honesto concienzudo, serio, aplicado leal cuidadoso
gentle patient sociable extrovert open-minded, broad-minded mature calm (self-controlled), laid-back easy-going wise practical adventurous (ad'ventres) critical sensitive, tender sensible friendly, kind, nice generous loving, warm sympathetic
bold = brave = intrepid cool
amable paciente sociable extrovertido abierto de miras maduro calmado despreocupado, poco exigente sabio, prudente, juicioso prctico atrevido, intrpido, aventurero crtico sensible sensato amigable generoso carioso comprensivo audaz, atrevido guay
negative
mean selfish insecure low self esteem unambitious shy, timid
tacao egoista inseguro baja autoestima no ambicioso timido
quiet dishonest arrogant bad-tempered possesive careless stubborn impatient unsociable narrow-minded inmature eccentric (ik'sentric) impulsive insincere vain (vein) bossy ironic moody pessimistic annoying difficult unfriendly, nasty, unkind distant
callado deshonesto arrogante mal temperamento posesivo descuidado cabezn impaciente no sociable mente estrecha inmaduro excentrico impulsivo no sincero vanidoso mandn irnico malhumorado, temperamental pesimista pesado difcil no amigable distante
illness disease treatment having a temperature have a cough (kof) headache stomach ache indigestion earache toothache huge abscess a mosquito bite a bee/wasp sting he's got a cold a sore toe a swollen toe sunstroke a rash a blister a pain unconscious a sore throat he's being sick he's sneezing a lot i't is bleeding i't is swollen her back hurts/aches she's unconscious (an'konses) she has diarrhoea (dia'ria) she feels sick she fainted (feintid) she feels dizzy
enfermedad, it's used for infectious illness, ex. Malaria an tratamiento tener fiebre tener tos dolor de cabeza dolor de estmago indigestion dolor de oidos dolor de muelas absceso, flemn picadura de mosquito una picadura de abeja / avispa tiene un resfriado el dedo dolorido un dedo hinchado un golpe de calor, insolacin erupcin, salpullido ampolla dolor inconsciente dolor de garganta l est vomitando estornuda mucho est sangrando est hinchado su espalda le duele est inconsciente tiene diarrea se encuentra mal, tiene nuseas se desmay se siente mareado
vomit (vamet) to lose consciousness everything is spinning around duele cuando ella habla o traga injury (injuries) he has flu he's caught a cold he's allergic to cats he has asthma (aesma) he has high (low) blood pressure he's had a heart attack he's had a stroke he's had a food poisoning he's twisted his ankle he's sprained his ankle he's burnt himself he has a bruise on his toe take medicine, pills, antibiotics, painkillers, tablet specialist
vomitar vmito perder la conciencia todo est dando vueltas it hurts when she talks or swallows herida, lesin, v. hacerse dao tiene gripe cogi un resfriado es alrgico a los gatos tiene asma tiene alta la presin arterial ha tenido un ataque al corazn el ha tenido un derrame cerebrar o ataque de apopleja el ha tenido una intoxicacin alimentaria ha torcido su tobillo se ha hecho un esguince en su tobillo se ha quemado tiene un cardenal en su dedo tomar medicina, pastillas, antibiticos, calmantes, comprimidos especialista
go to A & E (accident and emergency) ir a urgencias (o llamar al telefono de urgencias) if anything is broken have an x-ray have a scan have stitches if you have a very deep cut have an injection drug = medicine needle have a bandage (baendidz) to keep the wound (wu:n) clean have an operation hangover si algo est roto hacer una radiografa hacer una ecografa, escaner dar puntos si tu tienes un corte profundo tener una inyeccin medicina aguja tener un vendaje para mantener la herida limpia tener una operacin resaca
ctious illness, ex. Malaria and for illness affecting the organs ex. She has a heart disease.
swell-swelled-swollen
alimentaria
efono de urgencias)
as a heart disease.
fashionable / trendy pay more attention appearance fashion attract attention wear dress spike / spiky belong to identify with (a group) dress up criticism (critisizen) criticize (critisaiz) a loose linen suit blue suede shoes pink silk slippers a tight lycra skirt a pale grey suede jacket a sleeveless white t-shirt sell anything on eBay items of clothing clothing line
GRUNGES: This urban tribe was born in Seattle in the 90s and they are very interested in music an
They have a dirty look and they wear stripped and coloured T-shirts or "scottish" shirts, ripped jean
GOTHICS: This urban tribe was born in the 80s from punk. They are sometimes in specifics bars.
They wear black clothes of leather, spiked accessories and religious elements for example crosses
HEAVIES: This urban tribe was born in England in the 70s from rockers with hippies ideology. It is
They have a long hair and they wear jeans, spiked leather jacket and black T-shirt from their favori
HIPPIES: This urban tribe was born in the 60's with Vietnam war. They like to take drugs. They pro
They have long hair and use colorful clothes.
POSH: This urban tribe there is always but with different names. They like to play paddle, go shopp
They look close attention to their appearance, and men and women wear different clothes themselv
PUNK: This urban tribe was born in the 70s in opossition of the culture decadence. Now, there are
They have big and colorful crests and a lot of piercings and tatoos. They wear spiked leather jacket
a la moda, moderno prestar ms atencion apariencia moda atraer la atencin ponerse, llevar puesto vestir punta / con puntas, puntiagudo pertenecer a identificarse con disfrazarse crtica criticar un traje holgado de lino zapatos azules de ante zapatillas de seda rosa una falda ajustada de licra una chaqueta de ante gris claro una camisa blanca sin mangas vender algo en eBAy prendas de ropa lnea de ropa
an tribe was born in Seattle in the 90s and they are very interested in music and refuse the consumist society and pe
k and they wear stripped and coloured T-shirts or "scottish" shirts, ripped jeans and coloured shoes.
an tribe was born in the 80s from punk. They are sometimes in specifics bars. They are apolitics and they admire eve
hes of leather, spiked accessories and religious elements for example crosses or five-spiked stars.
n tribe was born in England in the 70s from rockers with hippies ideology. It is one of the most diffused urban tribe,
r and they wear jeans, spiked leather jacket and black T-shirt from their favorite music bands.
tribe was born in the 60's with Vietnam war. They like to take drugs. They proclaim the peace and love. They don't l
be there is always but with different names. They like to play paddle, go shopping and parties. They like to hear mus
ntion to their appearance, and men and women wear different clothes themselves, the men wear tight trousers, tight
be was born in the 70s in opossition of the culture decadence. Now, there aren't many punks but they're very radica
olorful crests and a lot of piercings and tatoos. They wear spiked leather jacket, black T-shirts with a social slogan or
adjectives order
DETERMINER | OPINION | SIZE | QUALITY | AGE | SHAPE | COLOUR | PARTICIPLE FORMS | ORIGIN | MATERIAL | TYPE |
ed in music and refuse the consumist society and people without personality. They hear music from Nirvana, Pearl Ja
specifics bars. They are apolitics and they admire everything about death and the occultism. They look like a violent
ideology. It is one of the most diffused urban tribe, especially in popular classes. Heavies like to do weekend outing
rugs. They proclaim the peace and love. They don't like the policy and they have anarquists ideas.
ddle, go shopping and parties. They like to hear music from Julio Iglesias and his sons. They're capitalists and consu
othes themselves, the men wear tight trousers, tight stripped shirt with sweater. The women wear shirt, skirt and a lot of ac
Now, there aren't many punks but they're very radical. In bars, sometimes they be mixed with heavies and skinheads
personality. They hear music from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Sonic Youth...
t death and the occultism. They look like a violent tribe but they're peaceful. They hear music from "Bella Morte" or "
popular classes. Heavies like to do weekend outings, hear music from Heavy metal bands, go to gigs and sometimes
with sweater. The women wear shirt, skirt and a lot of accessories.
metimes they be mixed with heavies and skinheads. They have an ideology anarchist, okupa, anti-fascist, anti-imper
rchy, comunist...).
rom Heavy metal bands, go to gigs and sometimes smoke cannabis. They're antimilitarist and antiauthoritarian. Hard
deology anarchist, okupa, anti-fascist, anti-imperialist and anti-capitalist. They're very violent and their enemies are
s. They're antimilitarist and antiauthoritarian. Hardly ever, they're violent but they can be violent by musical excitem
apitalist. They're very violent and their enemies are: Neo-Nazis, Posh and fascists. They hear punk music.
violent but they can be violent by musical excitement or alcohol and cannabis.
ladrn (de casas, prop.priv) ladrn (de banco o negocio) ladrn (roba de una tienda) ladrn (roba en la calle) ladrn de calle que usa violencia ladrn (general) to steal sth from sb robar algo a algn arrestar, detener a atrapar cometer a crime investigar the crime interrogar acusar, cargar
probation
libertad condicional
crime
blackmail bribery burglary ('be:gleri) drug dealing fraud (frod) hijacking /haiyaking) kidnapping mugging murder (me:de) rape robbery smuggling
criminal
blackmailer --burglar drug dealer --hijacker kidnapper mugger murderer rapist robber smuggler
Punishments community service a 600 fine six months in prison a life sentence capital punishment diference between rob and steal
servicios a la comunidad una multa de 600 euros 6 meses en prisin cadena perpetua pena de muerte
the object of steal are things ex. He stole gold goods the object is the person or place from which things are stolen ex. I was robbed last night or a man robbed the bank
is someone who breaks in and steals from a private house is someone who breaks in and steals from a bank or business is someone who steals something when she/he is in a shop is someone who steals from you in the street, often without you noticing is someone who uses violence to steal from you in the street is the general word for someone who steals break in: robo con allanamiento de morada
the police questioned them for hours finally they were charged with murder (me:rder)
he appeared in court withnesses told the court what they had seen the jury looked at and heard all the evidence to accuse someone of a crime to plead guilty or not guilty he was found guilty the judge decided what Carl's punishment should be he sentenced him to 10 years in prison/jail he was acquitted and allowed to go free / to acquit an accused person of a charge after two days the jury reached their verdict def /pros sb in court to argue for or against someone in a trial
verb
to blackmail to bribe to break in / burgle to sell drugs to commit fraud to hijack to kidnap to mug to murder to rape to rob to smuggle to set off boms, etc. To commit act of terrorism to terrorise to steal to vandalize to shoplift to set fire to to forge (fody) to assaut
killing somebody illegally, but unintentionally murder of an important person, usually for political reasons
private house a bank or business /he is in a shop t, often without you noticing you in the street
omeone in a trial
chantaje/ chantajista/ chantajear soborno // sobornar robo, hurto / ladrn / desvalijar, robar trfico de drogas /traficante / vendedor de drogas fraude / / cometer fraude secuestro (avin) / secuestrador (of a vehicle by force) / secuestrar (plane) secuestro (persona) / secuestrador /secuestro atraco (con viol) / atracador / atracar asesinato / asesino / asesinar violacin / violador /violar robo (banco) / ladrn / robar contrabando (pers o things) / contrabandista / pasar de contrabando
terrorismo / terrorista / poner bombas robo / ladrn / robar (en general) vandalismo / vndalo, gamberro / destrozar por vandalismo incendio provocado / pirmano / meter fuego a falsificacin / falsificador / falsificar asalto .. / asaltar
olitical reasons
below zero blizzard /blzd/ brerze / bri:z/ wind bright /brait/ changeable /tendbl/ chilly /tl clear /kl/ cliar cool /kul/ damp dmp/
drizzle v /drzl/
(snowstorm)tormenta de nieve
brisa brillante (weather: (weather) unpredictable) fro, helado adjclima (cloudless) sin nubes weather) fresco adj wet hmedo adj light rain llovizna nf / lloviznar vi no rain sequa nf water) riada nf inundacin nf niebla congelacion, helado vientos huracanados (be drenched) empaparse v quemarse? (outburst of hail) granizada nf period of hot weather) ola de calor intense) intenso adj water in air) hmedo storm huracn (solid water)hielo weather) relmpago nm melt vi(turn to liquid by heating)derretirse apacible adj tranquilo ad jtemplado like fog or cloud) neblina nf Asian wind monzn lluvia torrencial (burning) abrasador having home) en una casa establecido adj (body: shake from cold) tiritar vi light rainfall) llovizna nf
drought /drat/ flood n /fld/ fog fg] freezing friz/ gale- force /gelfs] get soaked vi get sunburnt 'snb:nt] hailstorm helstm/ heatwave hitwev/ heavy hev/ humid hjumd/ hurricane 'hrkn ice /as/ lightning latn/ melt /melt/ mild mald/ mist /mst/ monsoon mnsun/ pouring pr/ schorching skt/ settled setld/ shiver 'v] showers ar] /ssagua slippery
variable despejado
That was a heavy rain we had last night. humid weather (damp weather conditions)clima hmedo nm
hurricane season n (annual cyclone period)temporada de huracanes nf
I like the mild climate here /it's very mild for the time of year in the mist of time, en la noche de los tiempos
I'm not going to walk the dog right now, it's pouring down; I'll do it later on
bajo cero
Although the temperatures in California are high, there is a constant sea breeze which makes the heat tolerable. Las temperaturas son muy elevadas pero hay una constante brisa marina que las hace ms tolerables.
speed n extreme adj surfing adj ski surfing n wind surfing n bodyboarding n kitersurfing kite n pull v pull n waterskiing n wateboarding skydivers n parachutes n paraglinding hang-glinding parasailing rock climbling rope n attach v attached adj belaying V harness karabiner skateboarders n snowboarders half- pipe tricks fakie, ollie. Kick-turn
[ska'dav] /prut/
prglad/
hns/
['sketb:d]
[trk]
velocidad extremo (engaged in surfboarding) deporte de surf esqu acutico ( watersport riding a jet ski) windsurf or sailboarding una tabla de surf pequea que se utiliza para las olas mas cerca de la tierra cometa tirar de, mover, acercar tirn esqu acutico (ski on water behind a boat) paracaidista de cada libre paracaida parapente ala adelta paravelismo escalada de montaa cuerda sujetar unido (documento) amarrar arnes carabiner/ carabineros patinador esquiador de snowboard plataforma para el skateboarders, y snow triplete/ engaar, truco tipos de piruetas
a type of small surfboard, used for waves that are close to the land
parachute jump: salto con paracaida sport: flying with a parachute flying small unpowered craft (sin energia,ni trabajo paracaidas con el motor detrs, puede ser de tierra o agua. riding a parachute pulled by boat climbling- trepardor adj, n alpinismo (sport)
head ear neck shoulder armpit elbow forearm hip / hips bottom thigh /a/ calf [k:f] n (pl calves [k:vz]) heel ankle foot sole finger instep shin knee waist navel stomach nipple /npl/ arm forehead
heart
/ht/
kidneys
/kdn/
kidney machine n liver n cirrhosis of the liver n liver spot n lung n collapsed lung n lung cancer n lung cancer n lung specialist n
verb and verb phrases bite your naise blow your nose brush your teeth/hair clap your hands comb your hands fold your arms hold somebody's hand nod your head
cabeza oreja cuello hombro axila codo antebrazo cadera/caderas trasero muslo pantorrilla/ ternero/ becerro talon tobillo pie planta dedo empeine espinilla rodilla cintura ombligo estomago pezon brazo frente
corazn
(at the centre of) At the heart of the financial crisis there was a lot of greed. (from memory) I learnt the sonnet by heart. figurative (lack of compassion) She had a cold heart and nothing I could say or do would melt it. (birth defect of the heart) Med.
The parents were devastated when congenital heart disease was found to be the cause of their newborn's weakness. (sincerely) (go against one's previous decision) She's had a change of heart and is inviting her sister after all.
rion
(medicine) medicina (body organ) (disease of the liver) Med en la piel (organ) (pneumothorax) Med (malignant disease affecting the lungs) Med (malignant disease affecting the lungs) Med (doctor specializing in lung conditions) Med
ases morderse las uas cepillarse los dientes clap hands vtr (clap as an expression of pleasure, as a demand for attention) aplaudir
to comb one's hair, peinarse
cruzar los brazos to hold sb's hand, cogerle la mano a alguien to nod one's head, asentir con la cabeza:
the police are on his heels, la polica le est pisando los talones
at heart adv (deep down, by one's true nature)en el fondo loc adv
en pleno loc prep de memoria loc adv desalmado adj corazn de piedra cardiopata congnita nf
o be the cause of their newborn's weakness. de corazn loc adv cambiar de opinin sobre vtr
la nariz) sonarse: I blow my nose quite frequently when I get colds, cuando me acatarro no paro de sonarme la nariz
she shook her head, neg con la cabeza to shake hands, darse la mano to shake hands with sb, estrecharle la mano a alguien
(show scepticism)