Vocabulario, Phrasal verbs y Collocations por temas (C1)

Vocabulario

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo
Chauvinistic	Excesivamente patriótico	Some of the politician's comments came across as quite chauvinistic.
Obliging	Dispuesto a ayudar	The customer service representative was very obliging in helping me find the right item.
Tactless	Propenso a ofender	Her tactless remarks at the dinner party upset several of the guests.
Diligent	Trabajador	The diligent student spent hours studying for the final exam.
Distrustful	Desconfiado	The distrustful employee was reluctant to share information with the new manager.
Shrewd	Con buen juicio	The shrewd business owner recognized an opportunity for expansion before anyone else.
Supportive	Que da ayuda o ánimo	My supportive friends were there for me during a difficult time.
Impetuous	Que actúa sin pensar	The impetuous young man made a risky decision without considering the consequences.
Pushy	Que promociona sus propios intereses de forma egoísta	Some found the CEO's pushy management style to be overbearing.
Taciturn	Reservado, que habla poco	The taciturn old man preferred to keep to himself rather than engage in conversation.
Diffident	Que carece de confianza	The diffident new employee was hesitant to share her ideas in meetings.
Aloof	Distante y poco sociable	The aloof celebrity avoided interacting with fans at the event.
Disdainful	Que no cree que otros merezcan respeto	Her disdainful attitude toward her colleagues made her difficult to work with.
Conceited	Que se cree maravilloso	The conceited actor believed he deserved all the credit for the film's success.
Gullible	Que se deja engañar fácilmente	The gullible customer fell for the salesman's exaggerated claims about the product.
Conscientious	Que toma su trabajo en serio	The conscientious employee always submitted her work on time and to a high standard.
Restless	Que no se siente satisfecho y quiere algo nuevo	The restless young professional was constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities.

Phrasal verbs

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo
Get carried away	Dejarse llevar	She got carried away with her excitement and ended up yelling at the referee.
Back up	Apoyar	The team captain backed up the coach's decision to bench the star player.
Come across	Parecer	The speaker came across as quite confident, even if she was nervous inside.
End up	Acabar	The argument ended up escalating into a shouting match.
Frown on (upon)	Desaprobar	The company frowned upon employees using social media during work hours.
Bottle something up	Guardar las emociones	He bottled up his feelings about the breakup instead of talking to someone.
Count on	Confiar en	You can always count on your best friend to be there for you.
Fawn over	Adular obsesivamente	The fans fawned over the movie star when she arrived at the premiere.
Creep out	Incomodar	The creepy old man's staring creeps me out.
Fend for oneself	Ser independiente	After moving out, she had to fend for herself and pay her own bills.
Grow out of	Madurar y dejar de hacer	She finally grew out of her teenage rebellion phase.
Boss about	Mandar a	The manager was always bossing his employees about and telling them what to do.
Dote over	Cuidar excesivamente	The grandparents doted over their only grandchild.

Collocations

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo
Be sharp-tongued	Hablar de manera severa y crítica	The boss is known for being sharp-tongued with her employees.
Be a lone wolf/bird	Preferir la propia compañía y no le gusta socializar	The introvert in the office is a bit of a lone wolf, preferring to work alone.
Be moaning Minnie	Quejarse mucho por cosas insignificantes	Don't be such a moaning Minnie, it's not that bad.
Be a wet blanket	Arruinar la diversión de los demás	Stop being a wet blanket and try to enjoy the party.
Be a rolling stone	Moverse de un lugar a otro, de trabajo en trabajo, sin quedarse en ningún sitio por mucho tiempo	Your uncle is a bit of a rolling stone, never staying in one job or place for long.
Be a wallflower	Persona tímida que no tiene con quién hablar o bailar en una fiesta	She's normally a wallflower at parties, too shy to mingle.
Be a party animal	Alguien que le gusta ir mucho a fiestas	Your brother is such a party animal, he's out clubbing every weekend.
Be a cold fish	Alguien que tiene muy pocas emociones, que se considera frío e insensible	The boss comes across as a bit of a cold fish, never showing any warmth or empathy.
Be a dark horse	Alguien que tiene más habilidades de las que muestra o de las que otros son conscientes	She was a dark horse in the competition, surprising everyone with her hidden talents.
Be a smart cookie	Alguien que tiene una personalidad fuerte o es bastante inteligente	Your grandfather was a real smart cookie, always able to outsmart everyone.

Vocabulario

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo
Your folks	Familia	I spent the weekend visiting my folks back home.
Partner/couple	Pareja	They've been a happy couple for over 10 years now.
Sibling/parent/relative	Hermano/a, padre/madre, pariente	My younger sibling just got married.
Colleague/mate/acquaintance/friend	Colega, amigo, conocido, amigo	I'm meeting up with a few old work colleagues for drinks.
Endearing	Cariñoso, amoroso	She has such an endearing way of talking to her grandchildren.
Breadwinner	El principal contribuyente económico del hogar	As the breadwinner, he provides for the whole family.
Empty-nesters	Los padres que viven solos después de que sus hijos se van de casa	Now that the kids have moved out, my parents are officially empty-nesters.
Wingman	Una persona con la que sales que te ayuda a conseguir una cita	My wingman really came through and helped me talk to that cute girl at the bar.
Two-faced (adj)	Que dice una cosa y luego hace otra	I can't trust her, she's so two-faced - you never know which side you're going to get.
Be exclusive	Salir solo con una persona y no con nadie más	They've been an exclusive couple for a few months now.

Phrasal verbs

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo
Catch up	Hablar con alguien después de mucho tiempo sin verse	After not seeing each other for years, they caught up over coffee.
Look Alike / Look Like Someone / Take After Someone (personality)	Ser similar a un pariente	The new baby really takes after her grandmother in personality.
Grow out of	Volverse demasiado mayor o maduro para algo	The teenager has finally grown out of his rebellious phase.
To be turned down	Ser rechazado	The job applicant was really disappointed to be turned down for the position.
Fall for someone	Enamorarse de alguien	She totally fell for the charming stranger she met at the party.
To be involved with someone else	Estar saliendo con otra persona	It turned out her boyfriend was already involved with someone else.
Move In Together	Mudarse a vivir juntos	After dating for a couple years, they finally decided to move in together.
Drift apart	Perder interés mutuo con el tiempo	Over the years, they just drifted apart and grew distant.
Answer back	Responder de mala manera	The teenager answered back angrily when her parents scolded her.
Split up / Break up	Terminar una relación	After many arguments, the couple finally decided to split up.
Cheer up	Poner de mejor humor a alguien	The friends tried to cheer up the heartbroken girl after her breakup.
Bump into sb	Ver a alguien por casualidad	I just bumped into my old college roommate at the grocery store.
Let sb down	Decepcionar a alguien	I really let my parents down when I failed that important exam.
Ask out	Invitar a salir a alguien	He finally worked up the courage to ask her out on a date.

Collocations

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Make sb’s palms sweat	Hacer sudar a alguien	The thought of public speaking makes my palms sweat.
Make the first move	Dar el primer paso	He was too shy to make the first move and talk to her.
Take it to the next level	Llevarlo al siguiente nivel	After dating for a year, they decided to take it to the next level and move in together.
A shoulder to cry on	Un hombro para llorar	Whenever I'm feeling down, she's always there as a shoulder to cry on.
Hate sb's guts	Odiar a alguien con toda el alma	After what he did, I hate his guts.
Clear the air	Aclarar las cosas	We finally cleared the air about our misunderstandings.
Be over the moon	Estar feliz	When she got the job offer, she was over the moon.
Get on like a house on fire	Llevarse muy bien	From the moment they met, they got on like a house on fire.
Tie the knot	Atar el nudo	They're tying the knot next month in a beautiful ceremony.
Be like two peas in a pod	Ser como dos gotas de agua	They're so alike, they're like two peas in a pod.
Have butterflies in your stomach	Tener mariposas en el estómago	Before the interview, I had butterflies in my stomach.
Be on the same wavelength	Estar en la misma onda	They always understand each other, they're on the same wavelength.
Be the black sheep	Ser la oveja negra	He's always been the black sheep of the family.
Be your own flesh and blood	Ser de tu misma sangre	She's my sister, my own flesh and blood.

Vocabulario

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Infancy	Infancia	Babies typically start crawling during infancy.
Childhood	Niñez	Childhood memories often shape our adult lives.
Adolescence / Teenager	Adolescencia / Adolescente	Teenagers often struggle with identity and independence.
Adulthood	Adultez	Adulthood comes with its own set of responsibilities.
Middle age	Mediana edad	Middle age is a time of reflection for many people.
Old age / Senior citizen	Vejez / Persona de la tercera edad	Senior citizens enjoy various discounts at stores.
Youth	Juventud	Youth is often associated with energy and idealism.
The elderly	Las personas mayores	The elderly need support and care as they age.
The ageing process	Proceso de envejecimiento	The ageing process can be slowed down with a healthy lifestyle.
Life expectancy	Esperanza de vida	Improvements in healthcare have increased life expectancy.
Memory loss	Pérdida de memoria	Memory loss can be a symptom of various medical conditions.
Go grey / Turn grey	Ponerse gris / Volverse gris	He started to go grey in his early thirties.
Turn (20)	Cumplir (20 años)	She turned 20 last week and celebrated with friends.

Phrasal verbs

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Get on	Envejecer / Tener una buena relación	As they get on in years, they cherish their friendship even more.
Bring up	Educar / criar	She was brought up in a loving family environment.
Grow up	Convertirse en adulto	He grew up in a small town before moving to the city.
Take after	Parecerse a (en personalidad)	She takes after her mother, both in looks and temperament.
Build up	Desarrollar / fortalecer	Regular exercise helps to build up your strength.
Drop out of	Abandonar	He dropped out of college to pursue his passion for music.
End up	Terminar / acabar	If you keep skipping classes, you'll end up failing the course.
Hang out with	Pasar el tiempo con alguien	I like to hang out with my friends on weekends.
Pass away	Fallecer	Sadly, her grandfather passed away last year.
Settle down	Establecerse	After years of traveling, she finally decided to settle down in the countryside.
Pass on	Transmitir / dejar a alguien	He passed on his love for gardening to his children.
Stay out	Quedarse fuera de casa	She stayed out late with her friends last night.
Stay over	Pasar la noche	You're welcome to stay over if you don't want to drive home tonight.
Stay up	Quedarse despierto	I had to stay up all night to finish my assignment.

Collocations

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Rape old age	Edad avanzada	Despite her rape old age, she remained active and healthy.
Be over the hill	Estar pasado de edad / No ser útil	Some people think he's over the hill, but he's still sharp and productive.
Fountain of youth	Fuente de juventud	Many people search for the fountain of youth, but it's just a myth.
Live on borrowed time	Vivir prestado	After his heart attack, the doctor told him he was living on borrowed time.
Be in sb’s prime	Estar en la mejor etapa de su vida	She's in her prime and excelling in her career.
Feel in one’s own skin	Sentirse cómodo en su propia piel	It takes time to feel in one's own skin after major life changes.
Be as old as the hills	Ser tan viejo como las colinas	That joke is as old as the hills, but it still makes me laugh.
Leave the children to their own devices	Dejar a los niños a su aire	Sometimes it's good to leave the children to their own devices and let them explore.
From the cradle to the grave	Desde la cuna hasta la tumba	Education should be a lifelong journey from the cradle to the grave.
Tie the knot	Casarse / Dar el sí	They decided to tie the knot after being together for ten years.
For ages	Durante mucho tiempo	We haven't seen each other for ages.
In an age of years	En una era de años	The ruins date back to an age of years before recorded history.
In a month of Sundays	En una eternidad	It feels like it's been raining for a month of Sundays.
For sb’s age	Para la edad de alguien	He's pretty good at soccer for his age.
Act your age!	¡Comportate según tu edad!	Stop acting like a child and act your age!
Come / be of age	Llegar / ser mayor de edad	When you come of age, you can vote and drive legally.
Feel / look one’s age	Sentirse / parecer su edad	She's starting to feel her age after all those late nights.
Tender age / Ripe age	Tierna edad / Edad madura	He showed exceptional talent even at a tender age.
Sb of a certain age	Alguien de cierta edad	The party was attended by actors of a certain age.
In this day and age	En estos tiempos	It's surprising that such discrimination still exists in this day and age.
In my day	En mi época	In my day, we didn't have smartphones; we played outside.
Of old	Del pasado	We can learn a lot from the customs and traditions of old.
By / at the age of	A la edad de	By the age of 30, she had already traveled to 20 countries.

Vocabulario

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Animal-human interface	Interfaz animal-humano	The investigation focused on understanding the animal-human interface of the virus.
Diagnostic	Diagnóstico	The doctor performed a diagnostic test to confirm the illness.
Mild/severe symptoms	Síntomas leves/graves	He experienced mild symptoms such as a cough and fever.
Pneumonia	Neumonía	Pneumonia is a common complication of severe COVID-19 cases.
Shortness of breath	Dificultad para respirar	Shortness of breath is a common symptom of respiratory illnesses.
Death toll	Número total de muertes	The death toll from the pandemic continues to rise.
(A)symptomatic/confirmed case	Caso (a)sintomático/confirmado	She tested positive for COVID-19 but remained asymptomatic.
Epidemic Vs Pandemic	Epidemia vs Pandemia	The outbreak was initially classified as an epidemic but later escalated into a pandemic.
(Self-) Isolation	(Auto) Aislamiento	After testing positive, he went into self-isolation for two weeks.
(Self-) Quarantine	(Auto) Cuarentena	She was advised to self-quarantine after potential exposure to the virus.
(A place) is in/under/on Lockdown	(Un lugar) está en/bajo/cerrado por el confinamiento	The city was placed under lockdown to curb the spread of the virus.
Social distance/distancing	Distancia social	Maintaining social distancing is crucial in preventing the spread of the virus.
(To break) the chain of transmission	(Romper) la cadena de transmisión	Wearing masks and practicing good hygiene helps break the chain of transmission.
Health/medical products	Productos de salud / médicos	The demand for health products like masks and gloves surged during the pandemic.
PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)	EPP (Equipo de Protección Personal)	Healthcare workers rely on PPE like masks and gowns to stay safe.
US Sanitize, UK Sanitise	Desinfectar / esterilizar (US-UK)	It's important to sanitize your hands regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
Hand sanitiser	Gel hidroalcohólico	She always carries hand sanitizer in her bag for quick disinfection.
Homemade mask	Máscara casera	She sewed a homemade mask using fabric and elastic.
NHS (National Health Service UK)	NHS (Servicio Nacional de Salud del Reino Unido)	The NHS played a crucial role in managing the healthcare response to the pandemic.
WHO (World Health Organization)	OMS (Organización Mundial de la Salud)	The WHO provides global guidance on managing public health crises.
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and prevention)	CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades)	The CDC monitors and responds to outbreaks of diseases worldwide.

Phrasal verbs

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Break out	Estallar / surgir / propagarse	The virus outbreak broke out in Wuhan, China, in late 2019.
Trace back	Rastrear / remontarse a	Epidemiologists traced back the origin of the virus to a market in Wuhan.
Sort out / Work out	Resolver / solucionar	It took them a while to sort out the logistical challenges of vaccine distribution.
Fight off	Combatir / evitar	He managed to fight off the flu by boosting his immune system.
Come down with sth.	Contraer algo / enfermar de algo	She came down with a severe case of COVID-19 after traveling abroad.
Wash up	Lavarse / limpiarse (las manos)	Remember to wash up thoroughly before dinner.
Clean up sth.	Limpiar algo / hacer una limpieza	The medical staff had to clean up the contaminated area after the spill.
Fade away	Desvanecerse / disminuir	As the pandemic progressed, the initial panic started to fade away.
Get over	Recuperarse / superar	With proper treatment, most patients can get over the virus within a few weeks.
Count on	Contar con / confiar en	We're counting on scientists to develop an effective vaccine soon.
Pass away	Fallecer / morir	Sadly, many people have passed away from the coronavirus.
Hunker down	Refugiarse / resguardarse / confinarse	During the lockdown, families hunkered down at home to stay safe.
Take care of yourself	Cuidarse / cuidar de uno mismo	Remember to take care of yourself during these challenging times.
To freak out (slang)	Asustarse / volverse loco (coloquial)	She freaked out when she heard the news about the virus spreading rapidly.

Collocations

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
It’s to be avoided like the plague	Debe evitarse como la peste	Going to crowded places during the pandemic is to be avoided like the plague.
Spread like wildfire	Propagarse como un incendio forestal	The rumor about the layoffs spread like wildfire throughout the office.
Feeling under the weather	Sentirse indispuesto / no encontrarse bien	I'm feeling a bit under the weather today; I might have caught a cold.
Look (a bit) off-colour	Verse pálido / no estar bien de aspecto	She looked a bit off-colour, so I asked if she was feeling okay.
To be back on (your) feet	Estar recuperado / estar de pie de nuevo	After a week of rest, she was back on her feet and ready to work.
To be scarred by / for life	Quedar marcado de por vida	He was scarred for life after witnessing the traumatic event.
To be on the mend	Estar mejorando / en proceso de recuperación	Despite the accident, he's on the mend and should recover soon.
Outbreak of (salmonella, coronavirus)	Brote de (salmonela, coronavirus)	The outbreak of coronavirus led to strict lockdown measures.
(Close) to passing the peak of infections	(Cerca de) pasar el pico de infecciones	We're hopeful that we're close to passing the peak of infections and seeing a decline.
Flatten the curve	Aplanar la curva	Social distancing measures are crucial to flatten the curve of COVID-19 cases.
Be test -ed (positive/negative) for (coronavirus, HIV, etc.)	Ser sometido a una prueba (positiva/negativa) de (coronavirus, VIH, etc.)	He was tested negative for coronavirus after showing symptoms.
Be transmitted to (sb.)	Ser transmitido a (alguien)	The virus can be transmitted to others through close contact.
Be contaminated with (virus)	Estar contaminado con (virus)	The food was contaminated with the virus, leading to illness.
Suffer from (fever, sneezes, etc.)	Sufrir de (fiebre, estornudos, etc.)	She's suffering from a high fever and body aches.
Find a cure for (coronavirus)	Encontrar una cura para (coronavirus)	Scientists around the world are racing to find a cure for coronavirus.

Vocabulario

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Monotonous	Monótono / tedioso	His job involves monotonous tasks like data entry all day.
Salary	Salario	He received his monthly salary at the end of the month.
Bonus	Bono	She received a year-end bonus for her exceptional performance.
Career	Carrera / profesión	He's dedicated to advancing his career in finance.
Skills	Habilidades	Her extensive skills and qualifications make her an asset to the company.
Prospects	Perspectivas	There are many career prospects for graduates in the tech industry.
Employer-employee	Empleador-empleado	The relationship between employer and employee should be built on mutual trust.
Heavy workload	Carga de trabajo	Due to the deadline, they had to deal with a heavy workload.
Run a firm / company	Dirigir una empresa	He's determined to run his own firm one day.
Job security	Seguridad laboral	She values job security and prefers stable employment.
Be overworked	Estar sobrecargado	She's been feeling overworked lately due to the project deadline.
Behind a desk	Detrás de un escritorio	He spends most of his day behind a desk, working on reports.
Reliable	Confiable	She's known for being reliable and always meeting deadlines.
Staff turnover	Rotación de personal	The high staff turnover suggests issues with the company culture.
Paperwork	Trabajo administrativo	He spent the morning sorting through paperwork and filing documents.
Work in shifts	Trabajar en turnos	Nurses often work in shifts to provide round-the-clock care.
Retire	Jubilarse	After 40 years of service, he decided to retire and enjoy his golden years.
Commute	Viajar al trabajo	His long commute to work takes up a significant portion of his day.
Give sb notice	Dar aviso a alguien	He gave his employer two weeks' notice before leaving the company.
Fire	Despedir / despedir a alguien	She was fired from her job due to budget cuts.
Be made redundant	Ser despedido debido a la redundancia	Many employees were made redundant after the company downsized.
Resign / Quit a job	Renunciar a un trabajo	He decided to resign from his position and explore new opportunities.
Unemployment benefit	Prestación por desempleo	He applied for unemployment benefits after losing his job.
Background	Antecedentes	His educational background includes a master's degree in economics.
Apprenticeship	Aprendizaje	She completed an apprenticeship program to gain practical skills in carpentry.

Phrasal verbs

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Burn out	Quemarse / Agotarse	After working overtime for weeks, she experienced burnout.
Knuckle down	Ponerse las pilas / Ponerse a trabajar duro	He needed to knuckle down and finish the project by the deadline.
Take on	Contratar / Emplear	The company decided to take on new employees to handle the increased workload.
Sort out / Work out	Resolver / solucionar	It took hours of brainstorming to sort out the logistics of the event.
Slack off	Aflojar / Desentenderse	He was warned by his boss not to slack off during working hours.
Snow under	Estar abrumado / atiborrado	With all the assignments, he was snowed under with work.
To get ahead	Avanzar / Progresar	She worked hard to get ahead in her career.
Go off	Dejar un trabajo / Renunciar	She decided to go off and pursue her passion for writing.
Keep up your job	Mantener tu trabajo	Despite the challenges, she managed to keep up her job.
Bear with	Tener paciencia / aguantar	Bear with me for a moment while I find the information.
Be in charge of	Estar a cargo de / ser responsable de	She's in charge of the marketing department.
Be on maternity leave / on a sick leave	Estar de baja por maternidad / por enfermedad	She's currently on maternity leave, expecting her second child.
Put forward	Proponer / Presentar	He put forward a new idea for improving efficiency.
Be out of work (permanent) / be off work (temporary)	Estar sin trabajo (permanente) / estar fuera del trabajo (temporal)	After the company downsized, many employees were out of work.
Apply for a job	Solicitar un trabajo	She decided to apply for a job in the tech industry.
Be on the dole (BE)	Estar en el paro (Reino Unido)	After losing his job, he had to rely on the dole for financial support.
Call around	Llamar a varias personas	She called around to find the best deal on a new car.
Fill sb in on / about stg	Poner al tanto a alguien / sobre algo	He filled her in on the details of the upcoming meeting.
Catch up with stg / sb	Ponerse al día con algo / alguien	He needs to catch up with the latest developments in the industry.
Put stg off	Posponer / Dejar para más tarde	They decided to put off the meeting until next week.
Break into stg	Interrumpir / comenzar repentinamente	She broke into tears when she heard the news.
Back stg up	Apoyar / respaldar algo	She asked her colleagues to back up her proposal at the meeting.

Collocations

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Dead end job	Trabajo sin futuro / sin perspectivas	He realized he was stuck in a dead end job with no opportunity for advancement.
Burn the Candle at Both Ends	Quemar la vela por ambos extremos	Working two jobs, he was burning the candle at both ends just to make ends meet.
Pound the pavement	Buscar trabajo de puerta en puerta	After being laid off, he had to pound the pavement to find a new job.
Jump through hoops	Saltar a través de aros	She had to jump through hoops to get approval for her project.
Golden handshake	Indemnización por despido	After 30 years of service, he received a generous golden handshake upon retirement.
Plum job	Trabajo codiciado / posición deseada	Landing the CEO position at the company was considered a plum job.
To bring home the bacon	Ganarse el pan / traer el sustento	He works hard every day to bring home the bacon for his family.

Vocabulario

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
travel	viaje	Travel broadens the mind and enriches the soul.
trip	viaje / excursión	We went on a fishing trip last weekend.
journey	viaje / trayecto	The journey from New York to Los Angeles took two days.
tour	tour / recorrido	We booked a guided tour of the city's landmarks.
expedition	expedición	The explorer led an expedition to the remote jungle.
excursion	excursión	The school organized an excursion to the museum.
outing	salida / excursión	We're planning a family outing to the beach.
day out	día de paseo	Let's go for a day out in the countryside.
accommodation	alojamiento	The hotel provided comfortable accommodation for the guests.
air travel	viaje aéreo	Air travel is the fastest way to cover long distances.
space travel	viaje espacial	Space travel presents unique challenges for astronauts.
business travel	viaje de negocios	She frequently travels for business meetings.
travel sickness	mareo / cinetosis	She experienced travel sickness during the long car ride.
travel agency / agent	agencia de viajes	We booked our vacation through a local travel agency.
travel insurance	seguro de viaje	It's essential to have travel insurance when traveling abroad.
travel rug / wrap	manta de viaje	She packed a travel rug to keep warm during the flight.
low / high season	temporada baja / alta	We prefer to travel during the low season to avoid crowds.
return / round ticket	billete de ida y vuelta	I booked a round ticket for our trip to Paris.
single ticket	billete sencillo	He purchased a single ticket for the train journey.
tourist office	oficina de turismo	The tourist office provides maps and information for visitors.

Phrasal verbs

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
to travel to	viajar a	They plan to travel to Spain next summer.
to travel around	viajar alrededor / recorrer	We spent a month traveling around Europe.
to travel over	viajar por encima de / atravesar	The train will travel over the mountain range.
to travel through	atravesar / viajar a través de	We had to travel through several small towns to reach our destination.
to take off	despegar	The plane will take off in 30 minutes.
to go on a trip	ir de viaje	They decided to go on a trip to the beach for the weekend.
to set out/off on	partir / iniciar un viaje	They set off on their journey early in the morning.
to be away on a trip	estar ausente en un viaje	She's currently away on a business trip.
to get on	subir / abordar	We need to get on the train before it leaves.
to get off	bajar / descender	Make sure to get off at the right bus stop.
to get away	escaparse / irse de vacaciones	They decided to get away to the mountains for a week.
to get around	moverse / desplazarse por	With a car, it's easy to get around the city.
to check in/out	hacer el check in/out	They checked out of the hotel early in the morning.

Collocations

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
to have a good/bad time	pasar un buen / mal momento	We had a great time at the beach last weekend.
to live up to your expectations	estar a la altura de tus expectativas	The movie didn't live up to my expectations.
to take out travel insurance	contratar un seguro de viaje	It's essential to take out travel insurance when going abroad.
the outward/return/homeward trip/journey	viaje de ida / vuelta / de regreso	The outward journey was smooth, but the homeward trip was delayed.
to travel light	viajar ligero	When backpacking, it's essential to travel light.
a foreign/overseas/round-the-world trip/journey	un viaje al extranjero / al extranjero / alrededor del mundo	They embarked on a round-the-world trip to explore different cultures.
a bus/coach/train/rail trip/journey	un viaje en autobús / autobús / tren / tren	We decided to take a train trip through Europe.
full board/half board	pensión completa / media pensión	The hotel offers full board accommodation for guests.
travel arrangements	arreglos de viaje	We need to finalize our travel arrangements before the trip.
first-class travel	viaje de primera clase	They enjoyed the luxury of first-class travel.
long-distance travel	viajes de larga distancia	Long-distance travel can be exhausting.
travel guide	guía de viaje	She bought a travel guide to plan her trip to Italy.
make a trip	hacer un viaje	They decided to make a trip to the mountains for the weekend.

Vocabulario

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
multiculturalism	multiculturalismo	Canada is known for its multiculturalism, with people from various backgrounds living harmoniously.
imbalance	desequilibrio / falta de armonía	The imbalance in power led to conflicts within the organization.
tariff	arancel	The government imposed a tariff on imported steel.
manufacturing	manufactura	The manufacturing sector contributes significantly to the country's economy.
outsource	externalizar / subcontratar	Many companies outsource their IT services to cut costs.
regulation	regulación	The new regulation aims to standardize safety protocols.
Privatization	privatización	Privatization of state-owned enterprises has led to increased efficiency in some cases.
prosperity	prosperidad	The country experienced a period of prosperity after implementing economic reforms.
trade barrier	barrera comercial	Trade barriers hinder the free flow of goods and services between countries.
interdependence	interdependencia	In today's globalized world, countries are interconnected and rely on each other's resources.
humanitarian assistance	asistencia humanitaria	The Red Cross provides humanitarian assistance to refugees in war-torn regions.
international peacekeeping	mantenimiento de la paz internacional	The United Nations sent international peacekeeping forces to resolve the conflict.
peace-keeping forces	fuerzas de mantenimiento de la paz	Peace-keeping forces were deployed to the region to maintain stability.

Phrasal verbs

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
breaking down of trade barriers	eliminación de barreras comerciales	The breaking down of trade barriers facilitated easier international trade.
to feel overrun by sb	sentirse abrumado por alguien	She felt overrun by the demands of her new job.
to become economically dependent on sb	volverse económicamente dependiente de alguien	The country became economically dependent on foreign aid.
to cope with environmental problems	lidiar con problemas ambientales	Governments need to find effective ways to cope with environmental problems.
to impose sanctions against sb	imponer sanciones contra alguien	The United Nations imposed sanctions against the oppressive regime.
put up with	aguantar / soportar	She had to put up with her noisy neighbors.
wipe out	eliminar / aniquilar	The flood wiped out entire villages along the coast.
come up with	idear / proponer	She came up with a brilliant solution to the problem.
run out of	quedarse sin / agotarse	We ran out of milk, so I need to go to the store.
bring about	provocar / causar	The new policy brought about significant changes in the economy.
lay sb off	despedir a alguien	The company had to lay off employees due to budget cuts.

Collocations

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
global economic imbalances	desequilibrios económicos globales	The global economic imbalances led to financial instability.
standard of living	nivel de vida	The standard of living in developed countries is generally higher than in developing ones.
Income Distribution / inequality	distribución del ingreso / desigualdad	Income distribution in the country has worsened over the years, leading to increased inequality.
ease of communications	facilidad de comunicaciones	With advancements in technology, the ease of communications has significantly improved.
population density	densidad de población	Tokyo has one of the highest population densities in the world.
market forces	fuerzas del mercado	Market forces dictate the prices of goods and services.
supply and demand	oferta y demanda	The law of supply and demand governs the pricing of products.
to earn a subsistence wage	ganar un salario de subsistencia	Many workers in developing countries earn only a subsistence wage.
to launch a relief effort	lanzar un esfuerzo de ayuda	The government launched a relief effort to assist the victims of the natural disaster.
fair trade	comercio justo	Fair trade ensures that producers receive fair compensation for their goods.
trade agreements	acuerdos comerciales	The countries signed trade agreements to facilitate international trade.
to expand trade	expandir el comercio	The company aims to expand trade into new markets.
to maximize profits	maximizar beneficios	The company's primary goal is to maximize profits.

Vocabulario

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
‘laissez-faire’	laissez-faire	The government's laissez-faire attitude towards the economy led to deregulation.
Austerity	austeridad	The country experienced austerity measures after the economic crisis.
Curtailing	recorte / reducción	The company announced curtailing of its workforce to reduce costs.
Expenditures	gastos / desembolsos	The government needs to carefully review its expenditures to balance the budget.
Downturns	disminución / descenso	The economy faced downturns in production during the recession.

Phrasal verbs

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
bring about change	provocar cambio	Grassroots movements can bring about change in society.
lay sb off	despedir / desahuciar	The company had to lay off several employees due to downsizing.
shift away from	alejarse de / cambiar	The company decided to shift away from traditional marketing methods.
get by	arreglárselas / sobrevivir	Despite financial difficulties, they managed to get by.
Payout	pago / indemnización	The insurance company made a large payout to the policyholder.

Collocations

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
economic downturns	recesiones económicas	The economy experienced several economic downturns in the past decade.
stagnating growth	crecimiento estancado	The country's economy is facing stagnating growth due to various factors.
to be trapped in unemployment	estar atrapado en el desempleo	Many people are trapped in unemployment due to the lack of job opportunities.
welfare state retrenchment	reducción del estado de bienestar	The government implemented welfare state retrenchment measures to reduce spending.
social expenditures	gastos sociales	Social expenditures include healthcare, education, and social security.

Vocabulario

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Immigration	Inmigración	Immigration to the United States has been a topic of debate.
Emigration	Emigración	Many Irish citizens emigrated during the potato famine.
Migration (in general)	Migración (en general)	Migration patterns have shifted over the past century.
Refugee	Refugiado	The country accepted refugees fleeing from the war zone.
Refugee camp	Campo de refugiados	The refugee camp provided shelter for thousands of displaced people.
Refugee claim	Reclamación de refugiado	He submitted a refugee claim upon arriving in the country.
Political asylum	Asilo político	He sought political asylum after facing persecution in his home country.
Impelled migration	Migración forzada	The impelled migration was caused by natural disasters.
Border governance	Gobierno de fronteras	Border governance aims to regulate migration flows.
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)	Personas desplazadas internamente (PDI)	The conflict created a significant number of internally displaced persons.
International migration law	Derecho internacional de migración	International migration law governs the movement of people across borders.
International protection	Protección internacional	The organization provides international protection to refugees.
Xenophobia	Xenofobia	Xenophobia can lead to discrimination against immigrants.
Unaccompanied children	Niños no acompañados	Unaccompanied children arrived at the border seeking refuge.
Stateless person	Persona apátrida	Stateless persons lack citizenship in any country.
Smuggling of migrants	Contrabando de migrantes	Authorities cracked down on the smuggling of migrants.

Phrasal verbs

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Take sb in	Aceptar a alguien	They took in a stray dog and gave it a loving home.
Deal with	Lidiar con	She needed to deal with her anxiety before the presentation.
Live up to	Estar a la altura de	He always strives to live up to his parents' expectations.
Hold on to	Aferrarse a	She decided to hold on to her dreams despite the challenges.
Look forward to	Esperar con ansias	I look forward to spending the weekend at the beach.
Put up with	Aguantar	She had to put up with her noisy neighbors.
Turn sb out or turn out sb	Echar a alguien	The landlord turned out the tenants for not paying rent.
Face up to	Enfrentarse a	She needed to face up to the consequences of her actions.
Set out	Empezar	They set out on a journey to explore the countryside.
Scrape by / along	Sobrevivir con lo justo	They scraped by on minimum wage for years.
Move on	Seguir adelante	After the breakup, she needed to move on with her life.
Camp out	Acampar	They decided to camp out under the stars for the night.

Collocations

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Last resort	Último recurso	The use of force should be a last resort in resolving conflicts.
To cross the border	Cruzar la frontera	Many migrants risk their lives to cross the border in search of a better life.
Embrace the newcomers	Acoger a los recién llegados	The community decided to embrace the newcomers with open arms.
Immigration influx	Flujo migratorio	The immigration influx strained resources in the border towns.
Immigration offence	Delito de inmigración	Illegal border crossing is considered an immigration offence.
Mass immigration	Inmigración masiva	The country experienced mass immigration during the economic boom.
Trafficking in people	Tráfico de personas	Authorities cracked down on trafficking in people along the border.
Safe, orderly and regular migration	Migración segura, ordenada y regular	International cooperation is necessary to ensure safe, orderly, and regular migration.
Regular migration pathways	Vías de migración regulares	The government established regular migration pathways for skilled workers.

Vocabulario

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Decked out	Equipado / Vestido con todos los accesorios	He arrived at the event decked out in his professional gear.
Small gigs	Pequeños conciertos	They started their music career by performing small gigs in local bars.
Beer nerds	Aficionados a la cerveza	The beer nerds gathered to taste different craft brews.
Pre-game	Calentar antes del juego / Pre-beber	They decided to pre-game before heading to the club.
BYOB	Trae tu propia bebida	The party invitation stated it was a BYOB event.
Good song of System of a Down	Buena canción de System of a Down	"Toxicity" is a good song of System of a Down.
Leaving do’s	Fiesta de despedida	They organized a leaving do for their colleague who was retiring.
Hen do, stag do/ party	Despedida de soltera, Despedida de soltero	They went all out for their hen and stag parties.
Juggling	Malabarismo	He entertained the crowd with his juggling skills.
Fencing	Esgrima	He won a gold medal in fencing at the Olympics.
Do DIY	Hacer bricolaje	They decided to do DIY and remodel their kitchen themselves.

Phrasal verbs

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
To ease off	Relajarse	After a long week, he decided to ease off and take a break.
Work off	Deshacerse del exceso de energía / trabajo	He went to the gym to work off the stress.
Fork out	Desembolsar	He had to fork out a lot of money for car repairs.
Get back into	Volver a involucrarse	After years of not playing, he decided to get back into playing the guitar.
Pig out	Atracón	After the diet, she pigged out on pizza and ice cream.
Take up	Empezar	She decided to take up painting as a hobby.

Collocations

Inglés	Español	Ejemplo en inglés
Paint the town red!	Salir de marcha	We decided to paint the town red for John's birthday.
Keep it low-key	Mantenerlo tranquilo / discreto	Let's keep it low-key and have a quiet night in tonight.
Catch a flick	Ir al cine	Do you want to catch a flick this evening?
Shoot some hoops	Jugar al baloncesto	After work, we usually shoot some hoops at the park.
Go for a kickaround	Jugar al fútbol	Let's go for a kickaround this Saturday afternoon.
Blow off some steam	Desahogarse	He went for a run to blow off some steam after a long day.

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