unit 9

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Pytanie Odpowiedź
artefacts
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artefactos
ˈɑRtɪfækt; ​an object that is made by a person, especially something of historical or cultural interest
The museum has a superb collection of ancient artefacts from Colombia
costumes
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disfraces /ˈkos chuːms UK/ /ˈkos Tuːms USA/
Customs
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costumbres /Kás tums/
What are important customs in Mexico?
at firts glance/ sight
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a primera vista/vista
former / latter
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el primero / segundo
first-mentioned: denoting the first or first mentioned of two people or things. That used to have a particular position or status in the past. Opposite> Latter used to refer to the second of two things or people mentioned
In the case of the former picture (refering to the first picture), the former president (el expresidente) / However, in the case of the latter picture...
scrumptious
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de chuparse los dedos
of food) extremely tasty; delicious./ (of a person) very attractive.
"a scrumptious chocolate tart"/ "he is simply the most scrumptious thing on two legs"
mouth-watering
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smelling, looking, or sounding delicious.
"a mouth-watering mixture of Colombian and Mexican cuisine"
swift
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rápido
the service was really swift
appealing
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atractivo
all the menu was extremely appealing
cosy
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cómodo / cóusi/
the atmosphere was indredibly cosy
unappetising
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poco apetitoso /ʌnˈapɪtʌɪzɪŋ/
"an unappetizing leg of chicken"
tasteless
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insípido ˈteɪs(t)lɪs/
"the vegetables were tasteless"
bland
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food or drink: unseasoned /án si sond/, mild-tasting, or insipid. (soso, desabrido)
a bland vegetarian dish
costly
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caro
everything in the restaurant was costly
dear
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expensive: caro
I can't afford to rent the car with you guys. It's too dear for us
sickening
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nauseabundo
a sickening orange juice
Sure. The more the merrier!
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Seguro. ¡Cuantos más, mejor!
a ute
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vehicles with a tonneau behind the passenger compartment
utility van
pull put
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extract
the dentist pulled out my tooth
pull back
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open
I pulled back the curtains
pull sth off
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succeeded: lograr algo
its amazing that Maria pulled it off
pull up
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regañar tell off
I was pulled up by my boss for using my cellphone during the training
at a push
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with some difficulty: by making a special effort.
i am extremely busy, but, at a push, i might be able to do it for you
the crux of the matter
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punto crucial
adj crucial, cruz (n)
monument
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el monumento
a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
in our village there is a monument to commemorate those who gave their lives for the country/ the statue of liberty is one of the best -loved monuments in the world
memorial
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monumento / adj meaning ‘ done to remember the dead’
remembering a dead person
secular
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secular
not having any connection with religion, not based on religion
many countrrries havebecome more secular over the last few decades (di keid)
procession / parade
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procesión / desfile /paréid /
the world-famous carnival (kár ni vol) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil includes processions with lots of music and people dancing the Samba.
folklore
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traditional stories (oral)
your request is my command
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tu petición es mi orden
legend / legendary / mythical
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leyenda / legendario / mítico
mythical: imaginary, existing only in stories - legend: a story from ancient times which has its basis in fact
Robin hood is a mythical - legendary character from englids folklore / A dragon is a mythical creature (Krít chur)
pull away
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to start moving (alejarse)
because + clause (subject + verb)/ becuse of + noun
The lorry (truck: camion) pulled away very slowy because of its heavy load.
damage/ dragged
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damage (lesionarse)/ dragged (arrastrar-tirar)
pull something to damage a muscle, etc. by using too much force
i think i must have pulled a muscle/ He pulled a hamstring in training./ They pulled the heavy fridge along as it was too heavy to carry.
pull out
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sacar/ extraer/ Withdrew (retirar)
The man pulled out a gun and aimed it the bank clerk. Saco una pistola y apunto al emleado del banco/ the dentist pulled out my tooth/ the united states pulled out their troops from Rusia’s border.
pull up
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to stop
He pulled up at the traffic lights. (el se detuvó en el semaforo)
run
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1. pass-give/ 2. take-drive / 3. cry / 4. circular / 5. Operate> ejecutar /6. to operate for a particular perid of time / 7. postularse/ 8. administrar
Karen has not decided yet if she wants to run (for the presidency again this year./ He has no idea how to run a business. I run business in LA
1. i’ll run yur message to Jorge/ 2. would you like me to run you to the bus station?/ 3. The clorine in the pool makes my eyes run./ 4. They run extra trains during the rush hour./ My contract still has 6 months to go
commemorate /commemorative
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conmemorar (v) / conmemorativo (adj)
in my city there is a monument to commemorate hose who gave their lives during the war.
memorial service
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to remember a dead person>servicio memorial
ceremonial
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ceremonial
traditional-formal
The King and Queen have a ceremonial role
ritual
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el ritual (rít chual)
a set of regular actions performed regularly as part of a ceremony. Those related to religious practise are known as sacred rituals.
Most communities take part in different kinds of rituals.
journey
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viaje
an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart
tribe/ clan / ethnic group
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tribu/clan/grupo étnico
bridesmaid
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dama de honor
best man
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padrino
wedding gown
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vestido de boda
wedding rings
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anillos de boda
engagement ring
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el anillo de compromiso / el anillo de pedida
exchange rings
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intercambiar anillos
aisle
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la nave lateral (ail)
a passage between rows of seats in a church, theatre, train, etc., or between rows of shelves in a supermarket
she looked radiant as she walked down the aisle on her father’s arm.
spouse
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el esposo / la esposa
honeymoon
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luna dde miel
bridal bouquet
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buqué /buːˈkeɪ/ (ramo de la novia)
unmarried / married / remarried
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soltero / casado / vuelto a casar
agressive
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agresivo: ready to attack, hostile
person
adaptable
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adaptable: flexible
person
alert
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alerta: aware / quick to notice sth
person
appealing
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atractivo: atractive
book, film, play /place
approachable
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accesible: friendly, easy to talk to
person
arrogant
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arrogante self important
person
audacious / bold
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audaz: fearless
person
boastful
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jactancioso: showy, bragging
boisterous
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revoltoso: energetic, noisy
place, person
boisterous children
broad-minded
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tolerante: open-minded
tolerant or liberal in one's views and reactions; not easily offended.
a broad-minded aproach to religion
brutal
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brutal: bloody, cruel
book, bilm, play, place
callaus
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cold-hearted, unkind, cruel
person
competent
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competente: capable ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)nt/
conceited
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vanidoso: self-proud, self-important (-)
person
conscientious
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hard-working
person
cramped
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estrechp [krampt]: place
I have a very cramped schedule.
We have six desks in this room, so we're a little cramped (for space).
deceitful
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engañoso, dishonest /dɪˈsiːtf(ʊ)l/
a deceitful politician

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