Vocabulario CAE

Palabra
Broke
Mortgage
borrow against
mortgage payment
subprime mortgage
remortgage
loan
pawn
pawn shop
get into trouble
naughty /noti/
applicable
imaginable
cramped
stray
fall out (over)
snooze, nap
have a snooze, have a nap
doze off, nod off
sleep soundly
sleep like a baby
get a good night's sleep
a heavy sleeper/ a light sleeper
be fast asleep/ be wide awake
put forward
findings
intersperse
stuntman
downplay
show off
envisage
VIP
slaughterhouse
acknowledge

expertise

survey
carry out a survey
deliver, delivery
bunch (of flowers)
bunch (of grapes)
one in four

learn the ropes
learn by heart
trustworthy
trusty
factual
beautician
beauty parlour
repercussions
bully (n)
bully (v)
bullied (adj)
cyber / saiber/
do up
take for granted

make up
put off
call off
fine
fee

fare
stunt
background
in the background
background
income
output
upbringing/ bring up
setback
outcome
insight
widely read
an avid reader
dense, heavy going
plain English
a rough draft
tunnel
barrel
work placement
clerk /klark/

customer loyalty
foreign currency

bargain
steal
cup/ mug
tell off
scold
passerby /paserBAI/
in laws
disclosure
thimble
(fridge) magnet
(bottle) opener
scenery
be keen on
be fond of
be into
dream
text
send a text
succeed
success
successful
successfully
do weights
survey
quiz
take a snap
daylight
undue
due
tour
city break
package holiday
bullring
bullfighting
bullfighter
property bubble
urban sprawl
(property) developer
stakeholder
policy maker
take
wall
elbow
pinch
scream (at)
yell (at)

for ages
stubborn
laid back
easy going
try to
- ing
by now at the moment
spectacles, specs
get
get
pride
fellow
fellowship
commute
traffic jam
stay

I like staying being with my friends
civil service exam
public exam
differentiate
eat out
eat outside
shake hands
handshake
uptight
on edge
rehearse
over sleep
tricky
lean forward/ lean back
mild

couch potato
veg
vegetable
come out in
relieve
medical

consulting room
meet
scope
wrinkle

injection
vaccination /vaxineishn/
go overseas
relation
relationship
couple/ partner
make
force
oblige
obligate (very formal)
bear/ keep in mind
can't bear/ stand
toll
manners
(im)polite
laugh /laf/
morbid curiosity
morbid fascination
economic recovery
go away
broad taste
mag
my romantic love life
sober
poll
freshness
literary
work out

leech
tick
(be) pushed for time
mouth guard, gum shield
protective headgear
on time/ in time

goat/ coat
gutted
gig
overawed
quit
drought /draut/
dizzy

Nursing
set out (to)
set out
basement
ground floor
viewing terrace
spacious/ tight
neat and tidy
light and airy
bright and cheerful
warm and cosy
dark and dingy
cramped and cluttered
upstairs
downstairs
next door
sparsely
conveniently
tastefully
spoilt
not……at all
wool
premises
attend
attendance
assist
assistance
whereas
meanwhile
what is more
besides
furthermore
in contrast
by contrast
on the other hand
on the contrary

the next week
the last week
the next two/ few weeks
the last three/ few weeks
profile
nanny/ au pair
cleaner/ home help
maid

housekeeper
museum/ art gallery
(museum) curator
cuddly toy
teddy (bear)
dust, do the dusting
do the dishes, do the washing up
sink
do the washing
sweep (the floor)
the lion’s share
spotless
dull
host
an awful lot
awful
sow/ harvest, pick
bark
miaow
quack
moo
roar
tweet
IT
accounting, accountancy
councillor
counsellor
be talked into ….
(be, feel) stretched
income
handy
overlook
portray
bare facts
headline
arise
encourage
overload
reluctant
mislead
undervalue
tiredness
tiresome
get rid of
urge
refuse
deny

encourage
threaten
warn
remind
stress
point out
admit
announce
advertise
parents /PEIrents/
find
depend
keep things to oneself
keep things secret
keep a secret
drift off
back up
let down
see through
approach

ample
guinea pig
scapegoat
inflammable
fuel
fossil fuel
third time lucky
bulky
property agent, estate agent, estate agency
stock market
share
every few
every other
every likelihood
a good few
relation
relationship
come across
turn down
take part
take place

beg
gulp down
pick at
nibble (on)
fussy
kidney
liver
offal
roll
loaf (of bread)
sliced loaf
brown, wholemeal bread
raw
go Dutch
setting
diner
diner (USA)
findings

overrated/ underrated
filthy
come a close second
be second to none
come up with

interested in /interes-tidin/
carton/ cardboard
tummy
belly
professor/ lecturer
doubt /daut/
amount
suit
a great deal
(competition) entry
liquidity
expenses
overthrow
overrule
uphold
overtake
undertake (to do)
undertaker

funeral director
grave digger
be bound to
sick leave
maternity leave
I hope

DIY
invigilator
handicrafts
whizzkid
brainy
dab hand
join in
snore
yawn
dog tired
(be) pushed for time
inside out
outside in
skeleton staff
butcher
fruit & veg man (greengrocer)
fish man (fishmonger)
good value (for money)
benefit/ profit
market stall
chuck away

cast
plot
film
cinema buff
once in a blue moon
once in a while
from time to time
in the

in (19) 70- something, in the 70s
dispel
dip into
disapproval
dissatisfaction
awareness

uplifting
stopover
runner-up
make the most of
take advantage of
stuck up
hold up
standard of living
birth rate
rucksack
backpack
(have a) fit of the giggles
party
skyscraper /skaiskreipr/
shanty town
slum
(residential) estate
development
joint
outlook
laces
breakout/ outbreak
breakthrough
breakdown
breakaway
break away (from)
skyline
horizon
tight
narrow
mop
trailer
(film) genre
overview
scope
handy
(un) reliable
comprehensive
vague
clichéd
credible
compelling
excruciating
gripping
moving
overhyped
stunning
tedious

unconvincing
cured ham
waste
wipe
cloth
flat
cockroach
duvet
debt /det/
(bank) loan
grant
scholarship
(go) bungee jumping
average
on average

Ejemplos/casos
he’s broke
house, building etc
car, jewellery etc

the worst thing imaginable
the room was a bit cramped
they strayed from the path
they fell out over money
she has fallen out with her brother

a proposal, an idea, a point of view

/vi-ai-pi/
/sloterhaus/

I work one weekend in four etc.

companion, servant
sword, pistol
I get my nails done by my cousin, she’s a…

lawyer’s fees
university fees
(golf) club fees

of the photo
what is his background?

program, scheme

it's a steal

I’m not very keen on watching sport
I’m fond of travelling
I’m into cooking
my dream job
my dream house etc

there are 21 hours of daylight in summer
without due care and attention

a free kick, a foul
there were 5 players in the wall
I elbowed him because he pinched me

I tried to go to the gym, but
I tried going to the gym, but

an allowance
pocket money

at home
in a hotel
with family/ friends
for a fortnight

a firm handshake is important

temperature
weather
cheese
I used to be a bit of a couch potato

a rash
pain
complaint
consultation
history story
a demand

the kids have good manners

people have a morbid curiosity in accidents

for the weekend
I have a broad taste in music
I read fashion mags

my friend JR never arrives on time
the AVE usually arrives on time
the Germans & the British are punctual, they’re usually on time
he has cancer, but he was diagnosed in time
I woke up late, but the plane was delayed, so I was in time
luckily, the exam didn’t start on time, so I got there just in time

he studied nursing
they set out to interrupt the meeting
they set out at 0730

neighbor
furnished
located
decorated

she doesn’t like football at all
business premises
office premises

it wasn’t a great party, on the contrary….
she can’t speak English very well, on the contrary….
I didn’t have to work hard, on the contrary….

information technology

he talked her into going out

problems can arise

difficulty in
it difficult to
on
he keeps things to himself
do you keep things to yourself

there is ample evidence
we have amplefood,time etc.

state agency

minutes, hours, days etc
day, week etc
minutes, hours etc
he doesn't have a good relationship with all his relations

in
at
in

on

a fussy eater

fish, meat, vegetables

an idea
an excuse
a plan
etc

it suits you

she's on maternity leave
I'll have had my contract renewed and I'll be working....
I'll have left home and I'll be living in my own flat
I'll have finished my degree and I'll be working abroad
do it yourself

my colleague’s a software whizzkid
he's a whizzkid with computers
my neighbour was the brainiest kid in school
she's a dab hand at DIY

I was dog tired
he was wearing his t-shirt…
he put on his sweater…
in August there’s only a …

he chucked his money away
the team chucked the match away
she chucked away her old jeans

I'm not really a cinema buff, but...

early
mid
late 40s, 60s, 80s etc
doubts, fears etc
a book

she spends all weekend partying

/horaizn/
trousers, shirt etc
streets etc

time, money etc
wipe the table etc
the battery is flat
I have a flat battery

the average salary
an average mark

Traducción
tieso, arruinado
hipoteca, hipotecar
pedir un préstamo
cuota de la hipoteca
hipoteca de alto riesgo
rehipotecar
préstamo
empeñar
casa de empeños
meterse en lios
travieso
pertinente, relevante
imaginable
apretado, pequeño
desviarse
pelearse, enfadarse con (por)
siesta, cabezadita
echar una cabezada
quedarse dormido
dormir bien
dormir bien
dormir bien
persona con el sueño pesado/ que despierta facilmente
profundamente dormido/ completamente despierto
proponer
hallazgos/ resultados
intercalar, entremezclar
doble (de riesgo)
restar importancia
jactarse, fanfarronear
imaginar, concebir
matadero
reconocer
admitir
saludar
agradecer
experiencía
conocimientos
maestría
encuesta
realizar, llevar a cabo
entregar, entrega
ramo
racimo
1 de cada 4

pillar el truco a, ponerse al tanto (aprender)
aprender de memoría
formal, de confianza, fiable
leal, fiel
seguro, bueno
basado en los hechos
esteticista
salon de belleza
repercusión
matón, peleón
intimidar
acosado
decorar, reformar
no apreciar
subestimar
dar por hecho
inventar
posponer, aplazar
cancelar
multa
honorarios
tasas, matrícula
cuota
tarifa (transporte)
pirueta, maniobra
musica de fondo
en segundo plano, fondo
trayectoría, antecedentes
ingresos
productividad
educación, crianza/ educar, criar
revés, varapalo
resultado, desenlace
vision, percepción
persona que lee muchos tipos de libros
un lector ávido
denso, díficil
inglés llano/fácil
un borrador
túnel
tonel, barril
prácticas
oficinista
funcionario
recepcionista
fidelización de clientes
divisa extranjera

ganga
taza/ tazón
reñir
reñir (más para niños)
viandante
suegros
divulgación
revelación
dedal
imán
abridor
paisaje
gustar

mensaje de texto
enviar un mensaje de texto
tener éxito, triunfar
éxito
exitoso
exitosamente
hacer pesas
encuesta
concurso
tomar una foto
luz del día
excesivo, indebido
debido
viaje
escapada (a una ciudad)
paquete turístico
plaza de toros
torear
torero
burbuja inmobiliaria
expansion urbana
promotor
interesado
legislador
sacar una falta
barrera
darle un codazo a
pellizcar
gritar, chillar

mucho tiempo
cabezota
tranquilo, relajado
de trato fácil

ahora, por el momento
gafas
dinero mensual, semanal/ paga
paga
orgullo
individuo
beca de investigación
viajar al trabajo
atasco
quedarse, alojarse, pasar

oposición
diferenciar
comer fuera de casa
comer al aire libre
apretar la mano
apretón de manos
tenso, nervioso
ensayar
quedarse dormido
complicado, difícil
inclinarse hacía adelante/ recostarse
agradable
apacible
fresco
alguien que se pasa todo el día en el sofá
verduras

aliviar, calmar
problema médico
consulta médica
historia clínica
consulta, sala de consultas
satisfacer una demanda
alcance/ ámbito
arruga

inyección
vacuna
al extranjero
pariente, relación
relación
pareja
obligar

tener en cuenta
no soportar
peaje
modales
educado
reir
morbo
recuperación económica
ir fuera
amplio gusto
revista
vida sentimental
sobrio
sondeo
frescura
literario
salir bien
resolver
hacer ejercicio
sanguijuela
garrapata
ir justo de tiempo
protector dental
casco protector
puntual/con tiempo

cabra/abrigo
muy decepcionado
concierto (pop/ rock)
intimidado
dejar, tirar la toalla
sequía
mareado

enfermería
pretender
salir de viaje
sótano
planta baja
amplio/ estrecho
pulcro y ordenado
luminoso y aireado

de arriba
de abajo
vecino de la casa de al lado

estropeado, dañado
mimado, consentido
nada
lana
local comercial
locales de oficina
asistir
asistencía
ayudar
ayuda
mientras que
mientras tanto
además

a diferencia de
por el contrario
al contrario (tras una frase negativa)

perfil
niñera
limpiador(a)/ asistenta
criada

gobernanta
museo
curador, conservador
peluche
osito de peluche
quitar el polvo
fregar
fregadero
hacer la colada
barrer
la mayor parte
impecable
aburrido
anfitrión
mucho
horrible, pésimo
sembrar/ cosechar, recoger
ladrar
maullar
graznar
mugir
rugir
piar
informática
contabilidad
concejal
asesor
convencer
presionado
renta, ingresos
útil/ a mano/ hábil
pasar por alto
retratar
hechos reales
titular
surgir
animar, fomentar
sobrecargar, saturar
reacio, reticente
engañar, confundir
infravalorar, subestimar
cansancio
fatigante, tedioso
deshacerse de
librarse de
instar, rogar
rechazar, declinar
negar, desmentir

animar, alentar
amenazar
advertir
recordar
enfatizar
remarcar, puntualizar
confesar, admitir
anunciar, declarar
anunciar

mantener cosas para uno mismo
guarder un secreto
quedarse frito
apoyar, respaldar
decepcionar, fallar
dejar caer
calar
aproximación
enfoque
planteamiento
abundante
suficiente
conejillo de indias
cabeza de turco
combustible, inflamable
combustible
a la tercera va la vencida
voluminoso
inmobiliaria
bolsa
acción
cada pocos
un día si y un día no etc
con toda probabilidad
unos cuantos

encontrar
rechazar
participar
tener lugar

rogar
mendigar
atragantarse
comer poco (sin ganas)
picar
quisquilloso para comer
riñón
hígado
vísceras
pan individual
pan
pan tipo Bimbo
pan integral
crudo
pagar a medias
escenario, marco
comensal
cafetería
resultados
hallazgos
conclusiones
sobre-/ infravalorado
asqueroso (muy sucio)
seguido de cerca por
lo máximo, inigualable
inventarse, elaborar

envase, tetrabrik caja de cartón/ cartón
barriga
profe. (universitario)
duda
cantidad
quedar
mucho, -a
inscripción
liquidez
gastos
derrocar
desautorizar
ratificar
adelantar
prometer hacer
director funeraria

enterrador
seguro que
baja por enfermedad
baja por maternidad

bricolaje
supervisor de examen
manualidades
genio haciendo algo (musica, informatica...)
muy listo
bricolaje
participar
roncar
bostezar
reventado, agotado
ir justo de tiempo
al revés
personal reducido
carnicero
frutero, verdulero
pescadero
buena relación calidad precio
ventaja/ beneficio (ganancia)
puesto del mercado
despilfarrar
desperdiciar
tirar

reparto
argumento
cinéfilo
de vez en cuando, ocasionalmente

a comienzos de los años 40 etc
a mediados de los años 40 etc
a finales de los años 40 etc
en los años 70
disipar
hojear
desaprobación, disconformidad
descontento
conciencia, conocimiento

inspirador, edificante
escala
segundo
aprovechar
creído, estirado
retrasar
nivel de vida
tasa de natalidad
mochila
reírse tontamente
irse de juerga
rascacielos
barrio de chabolas
barriada
urbanización
articulación
perspectiva, vision
cordones
fuga/ brote
avance, descubrimiento
avería, ruptura
separación, escisión
separarse, desvincularse
perfil, silueta
horizonte
ajustado
estrecho
fregar, fregona
tráiler, corto
género
resumen
ámbito/ alcance
útil, a mano
(no) fiable
exhaustivo, completo
impreciso
estereotipado
creíble
emocionante, cautivador
horroroso, insoportable
muy emocionante
emotivo
sobrevalorado
impresionante, deslumbrante
aburrio, tedioso

poco convincente
jamón serrano
malgastar, perder
limpiar, pasar un trapo
trapo
sin carga
cucaracha
edredón
deuda
préstamo
beca
puenting
medio
normal
por término medio

TEMAS 1
face up to a problem
an unexpected problem
take up a challenge
personal/lack motivation
a burning ambition
a daunting challenge
an overnight success
achieve an ambition
chance
there is little/no likelihood of something happening
possibility
She is hardly likely to do it
there a distinct/ realistic chance of something happening
faint
a fair
told through the eyes
call for a change
adjust to a new job
alter plans/your apperance/completely
transfer money/ instantly
significant
political
a(n) unexpected change
social
provide/publish information
comprehensive
missleading
vague
smell/aroma/perfume (strong, fresh, musty)
costly
ingenious
time-saving
unique
have a good head for business
turn a blind eye to something
waste/manage time
free/spare time
flying time
at a specific time
set/miss/work to a deadline
time is against you
civil service
see through
let down
back up
drift off
express feelings

show emotions/affection
take to
turn back
get on like a house on fire
put out
a rocky relationship
the relationship turned sour
look up to someone
adoptive
extended
immediate
family
single-parent
put off
implaussible
excruciating
clichéd
tedious
overhyped
gripping
fall asleep
snooze
sleep rough
sleep soundly
comparisons: a considerable/huge/slight difference/remarkable
prescription
overhear
misshear
missread
outnumber
load
ensure
assure
second to none
every other year
undertake
overrule
undergo
overthrown
downplay
downsize
downgrade
stock up
make the most of
high/low/middle fever
blinding headache
carry out
come down with
come up

harmful
pass on
relieve pain
inborn
inland
overcast
ongoing
overseas
bold/brilliant/clever plan
draw up a plan
put forward

TEMAS 9
arid
intrepid
idyllic
gruelling
stroll
swirling
exquisite
mass tourism
urban sprawl
environmental legislation
living standard/
standard of living
waste material
contractor
developer
policy-maker
stakeholder
activist
rage
heated
irate
to be cross with sb
go berserk
throw a tantrum
fly into a rage
let off steam
maintain one's composure
be unmoved by
ignorate
give raise to
overcome
constructive
fierce
unjust

colourful, dull, roomy, tasteful/less
badly,newly,solidly
tastefully,lavishly,elegantly
comfortably, simply, sparsely
brightly, dimly, poorly
hesitant, hoarse, shrill
background, banging, incessant, traffic
deafening
piercing
rowdy
give sb a/an angry,cold, knowing
take a/an close, critical, in-depth
have double, poor, blurred
a/an clear, idealistic, realistic, terrifying
a/an familiar, impressive, welcome
a breathtaking, spectacular, superb
to be hidden from view
catch a glimpse of sb/sth
catch sight of sb/sth
have / take a look at sth
catch one's eye
a good, excellent, exciting
a/an avid, voracious
put sth down in writing
read sth out
write notes up
administrative, charity, conservation, consultancy, freelance
be all in a day's work
do all the donkey work
do someone's dirty work
working knowledge of sth
work around the clock
work like a dog
eat/drink up
finish off
munch
sip
swallow
pick at
favourite/side
have raging
quench one's
feel faint with
satisfy your

pick at
gulp down
go out for a celebratory
work up an/lose your
be a fussy,adventurous, big
do sth on a full
do sth on an empty
heat up a ready
fraudulent
misleading

acutely
bitterly
deeply
entirely
fully
utterly
wholly inadequate, unacceptable, unexpected
highly
a bright child
a whizzkid
a child prodigy
brilliant, brainy, gifted student
counterfeit, housekeeping, redundancy
pay for sth in advance, arrears, cash, in instalment
buy sth at auction, in the sales, on impulse, on credit
borrow heavily
pay generously, handsomely
spend extravagantly, freely, wisely
invest foolishly, heavily, wisely
owe sb an apology, an explanation a favour
Bread and butter
Bread-and-butter
Dead and buried
Law and order
Facts and figures
Upset (n)

TEMAS 1-8

TEMAS 9-14
desert, island, landscape
traveller, group, voyage
spot, conditions, setting
hike, climb, race
mist, water, wind
waterfall, flowers, views

road rage
argument, discussion
customer, person,..

criticism
criticism
criticism
criticism
criticism
criticism
criticism

built
decorated
furnished
lit
voice
noise
applause, cheer, explosion, silence
cry, scream, whistle
behaviour, crowd, fans
look (mirada)
look (mirada prestando atención a algo)
vision (vision: capacidad de ver)
vision (vision: en nuestra cabeza)
sight (vista: sentido; vista: lugar )
view (vista: paisaje; opinion; visita)

read
reader

work
Being a nurse, cleaning up vomit is all in a day's work.

if you eat up quickly, we'll have more time to play

dish
thirst
thirst
hunger
hunger

food
food
drink
appetite
eater
stomach
stomach
meal
claims, practices, trading
impression, information
aware (having knowledge )/conscious (having
knowledge ; estado, que no se está fuera de sí o
dormido), embarrased
cold, disappointing, opposed
committed, concerned, moving
different, free of charge, wrong
aware, booked, clothed
exhausted, ridiculous, disgraceful

gifted, talented, influential, promising

money

Cooking is his bread and butter; he's a chef.
Health and education are the sort of bread-andbutter issues thatpeople vote on
the incident is dead and buried
a complete breakdown in law and order
Let me give you just a few facts and figures.

encarar un problema
asumir un reto
personal/falta de motivacion
ambición importante en tu vida
cambio muy importante
de la noche a la mañana se hace famoso
conseguir la ambición

not probable
good
desde su punto de vista
querer un cambio

completa/amplia
engañosa
imprecisa

ahorro de tiempo

hacer la vista gorda

trabajar para la fecha límite
el tiempo en tu contra
oposiciones
entender
decepcionar
contrastar
dormirse lentamente

like
ignore
llevarse muy bien
criticar
muchas peleas
mala relación
admirar

dificil de creer
muy mala
estereotipado
aburrido
sobrevalorado
emocionante
quedarse dormido
siesta
dormir a la intemperie
dormir profundamente
receta
cotillear
no escuchar
no entender el significado
mayor número del posible
cargar
asegurar
afirmar
el mejor
un año sí otro no
prometer
ratificar
someter
derrocar
restar importancia
recortar
bajar de categoría
mirar por encima del hombro
aprovechar
fiebre
dolor horrible de cabeza
llevar a cabo
caer (ej. Caer en una enfermedad, come down with an illness)
salir ( de una enfermedad)

perjudicial
transmitir
aliviar el dolor
innato
tierra adentro
nublado/encapotado
en marcha
de ultramar
un plan brillante
elaborar un plan
presentar

idílico (nunca para personas)
agotador, muy dificil
caminata
revuelto
precioso
turismo de masas
la expansión urbana

nivel de vida
desechos
contratista
promotor (inmob.)
legislador
person or group with an investment or interest
activista
enfurecerse
acalorada
furioso
enfadarse (padres con los niños)
muy enfadado (volverse loco)
muy muy enfadado (niños)
enfadarse mucho (repentinamente)
calmarse tras un enfado
mantener las formas
no importar (las críticas)
ignorar (las críticas)
provocar (las críticas)
vencer (las críticas)
violento
injusto

colorido, soso, espacioso, de buen/mal gusto
mal, recientemente, sólidmente (construido)
(decorado) con gusto, de forma extravagante, elegantemente
(amueblado) cómodamente, de forma simple, escasamente
vivamente, tenuemente, poco (iluminado)
(voz) titubeante, ronca, aguda,
(ruido) de fondo, golpe fuerte, incesante, del tráfico
atronador,fuerte
penetrante, desgarrador
tumultuoso, alborotado
lanzar una mirada enfada, fría, cómplice
mirar de cerca, de forma crítica, en profundidad
ver doble, poco, borroso
una visión clara, idealista, realista, terrorífica
una vista familiar, impresionante, agradable
una vista asombrosa, espectacular, soberbia
estar oculto
ver algo/alguien instantáneamente
ver, divisar
observar algo
atraer la atención de alguien
una buena, excelente, apaionante lectura
una lector ávido, voraz
tomar por escrito
leer en voz alta
tomar notas
trabajo administrativo, de voluntariado, de restauración, de
consultoria, autónomo
ser parte del trabajo
hacer la parte más laboriosa y/o aburrida del trabajo
hacer el trabajo (sucio) que otro no quiere hacer
capacidad de trabajo con…
trabajar in descanso (en caso de problemas, averias,...)
trabajar mucho
acabar la comida/bebida que se te ha servido
acabar ala comida/bebida (no tiene por qué ser todo, puede indicar el
último trozo de...)
masticar
dar sorbos
engullir, tragar
esculcar la comida
plato favorito/ guarnición
estar sediento
saciar la sed
sentirse débil de hambre
satisfacer tu apetito

esculcar la comida
engullir
abrir el apetito/perder el apetito
comerdor delicado, atrevido, glotón
con el estómago lleno
en ayunas
calentar una comida precocinada
declaraciones, prácticas, negocios fraudulentos
impresión, información confusa

muy consciente, consciente, avergonzado
extremadamente frio, decepcionado, opuesta
profundamente comprometido, preocupado, conmovedor
totalmente iferente, gratis, equivocado
totalmente consciente, reservado, vestido
totalmente cansado, ridículo, vergonzoso
totalmente inadecuado, inaceptable, inesperado
altamente dotado (mates, literatura,..), dotado (habilidades
prácticas), influyente, prometedor
un niño muy inteligente
un niño muy inteligente y exitoso
un niño prodigio
un estudiante extremadamente inteligente, inteligente, muy inteligente
falso, para los gastos de la casa, finiquito
pagar por adelantado, lo atrasado, en efectivo, en cuotas
comprar algo en una subasta, en las rebajas, por impulso, a crédito
endeudarse fuertemente
pagar generosamente
gastar extravagantemente, libremente, con cabeza
invertir tontamente, fuertemente, de forma inteligente
deber a alguien una disculpa, una explicacion, un favor
ganarse la vida
elemento básico
terminado
orden social
datos consistentes, no ideas u opiniones
victoria sorpresa

Palabra
Raw
Deadline
Compulsory
Mandatory
Obligatory
Selfish/unselfish
Peer
Kill sth off
Worship
Rub off on sb
Rub off on sb/sth
Rub sth off
Term
Temper
Teasing

Come in for sth
Counselling
Weep
To draw
Specially
Especially
Above all
Humble
Mindset
Drought
Humid
Heat wave
Sunny
Snow
Foggy
Hurricane
Hail
Heavy downpour
Dry
Warm
Monsoon
Tornado
Storm
Cold
Cloudy
Lightning
Temperatures can drop to
Humidity + be + high/low
Hard/soft winter

Blowing a gale/a strong wind
Cold/hot spell
Light breeze
Overcast
Gloomy
Mood
Questioning
Cheer up
Do well in
Go well
Become successful
Be a success
Make it to the top of sth
Make money with
Do the homework/housework
Do sb a favour
Make sure
Make a mistake
Do harm
Make an offer
Do business with
Make fun of
Make room
Do a practice test
Make a choice
Make an excuse
Make a meal
Do your best
Do sb good
Make noise
Make a decision
Burp
Controversial
Goosebumps
Do away with
Call off
Put off
Put sb up
Football
Referee
Tennis
Net
Pitch
Basketball
Athletics
Field event
Meeting
Golf

Club
Tournament
Goggles
Costume
Pool
Skiing
Slope
Slalom
Rollerblades
Knee pads
Boots
Match
Racket
Umpire
Court
Time out
Track
Track event
Starting blocks
Golf course
Vest
Swimming
Lane
Trunk
swimmsuit
Helmet
Stick
skating
Rink
Take up
Take part
Take place
Come first, second,…
Runner-up
Television viewers
Spectators
Home crowd
Win
Score
White lie
Phishing
Fool into
Be taken by fake website
Check out
Tell the difference
Imitation
Genuine
Fall the ___ scam

Come up
Con
Forgery
Clone
Impersonate
Safeguard
Bank note
Cheat
Spotty
Smooth
Tubby
Crooked
Thin
Broad
Bright
Sparkly
Rotten
Complexion
Piercing
Almond-shaped
Pale
Freckled
Shoulder-length
Highlighted
Hooked
Long
Clear
Wrinkled
Crow's feet
Slim
Straight
Thick
Full
Narrow
Thinning
Dull
Gaze
Stare
In tears
In the end
At the end
Finally
Eventually
In ink
In trouble
In pain
In order to
In silence

In time
On time
In public
In common
In spite of
In pieces
In addition to
In a moment
In love
Hand in hand
Overwhelmed
Shadow
Shade
Take (much) notice of
Get a chance to
Keep silent
Break a promise
Come true
Take care of
Exciting
Inhospitable
Overcrowded
Appealing
Bleak
bustling
Dreary
Unhurried
Dull
Vibrant
Pleasant
Stressful
Monotonous
Relaxed
Depressing
Navigate
Ride
Pilot
Land
Touch down
Take off
Taxi
See sb off
Pick sb up
Drop sb off
Give sb a lift
Relax
Rest

Enjoy
Unwind
Delay
Book
Board
Stay at
Accommodate
Get on
Travel
Trip
Journey
Tour
Last
Apply sun cream/put on sun cream
Sunbathe
Tan
Slightly
Eyebrows
Headline
Be on a safari
Abseiling
Bungee-jumping
Ruthless
Odd one out
Out of order
Out of sight
Out of tune
Out of date
Out of practice
Out of work
Out of luck
Out of control
Out of doors
Out of breath
Out of the question
Out of reach
On sale
On (my, your, his, her,…) own
On the phone
On strike
On fire
On (his, her,…) mind
On foot
On guard
On the radio
On the increase
On business

On credit
On a diet
On loan
On purpose
On trial
Out of danger
Out of debt
Out of fashion
Out of place
Out of print
Out of season
Good value for money
Thought-provoking
Upset sb (v)
Upset (adj)
Upset (n)
As a whole
Bow
Comb
Nail polish
Frying pan
Torch
Chopsticks
Drum stick
Recorder
Cotton wool bud
Syringe
Screw driver
Corkscrew
Stage-fright
Stroke
Sight
Sound
Taste
Smell
Touch
Itch
Nose bleed
Blow your nose
Flavour
seasoning
Savoury
Sweet
Savoury
Sugary
Salty
Contemplate
Eclectic

Hum
Tongue-twister
Crack on with
Thoughtful
A novel
A poem
A play
A painting
A ballet
An opera
Paperback
Soap opera
Studio
Gallery
Concert hall
Cast
Choir
Ballerina
Orchestra
Exhibition
Abstract
Portrait
Novelist
Musician
Choreographer
Hygiene
On the horizon
Come down with
Grow apart
Hang out
Stick to sth
Come forward
Be cross
Platypuss
Jaw
To be symptomatic/indicative of
Mean by
Get a word in edgeways
Bark up the wrong tree
Be made redundant
Have their hands full
Incur sb wrath
Beg the question
Bear the brunt of sth
Bear (no) resemblance to sth/
There's (no) similarity between
Hold sb in high steem
except for / apart from

I infer from what you say/
I underderstand from what you imply
Instead of / as an alternative to
Voice their disapproval of
It's none of my business
Be no match for sb
Have misgivings about
By no means
do/try your utmost
Foot
Notorious
Sympathetic/compassionate
Practical/Sensible
Sensitive
Saucy
Crisps (UK)/Chips (USA)
Chips (UK)/Fries,French fries (USA)
Snooker
Waistcoat
Pen and ink
Rights and wrongs
Invest in bricks and mortar
Safe and sound
Be out and about
High and dry
Take an interest in

Traducción
crudo
fecha límite
obligatorio (requerido por algún reglamento o ley)

egoísta/generoso
compañero, colega
exterminar, acabar con, erradicar
adorar, alabar, ir a misa
influir, contagiar (alegría, entusiasmo, espíritu,..)
caer algo sobre alguien/algo (suciedad, comida,…)
limpiar, restregar
trimestre, plazo, condena, término
humor, estado de ánimo
temperamento, mal genio
provocación (maliciosa), broma (amistosa)
seductor
molesto (persona)
sufrir (criticism, blame)
asesoramiento, orientación
llorar (al principio)
empatar
específicamente
sobretodo
sobretodo
humilde
paradigma
sequía
húmedo
ola de calor
soleado
nieve, nevar
neblinoso
huracán
granizo, granizar
diluvio
seco, árido
templado, tibio
monzón
tornado
tormenta
frío
nublado
relámpago, rayo
las temperaturas pueden alcanzar
la humidad+"ser"+alta/baja
invierno duro/suave

soplar un fuerte viento
racha de frío/calor
brisa ligera
nublado
día gris, pesimista (persona)
estado de ánimo
perplejo(adj), confundido(adj), curioso(adj), interrogatorio (n)
alegrarse
tener éxito en, irte bien en,..
ir bien
tener éxito
llegar a lo más alto de algo (profesión,..)
obtener beneficio de, hacer dinero con
hacer los deberes/faenas
hacer un favor a alguien
asegurarse
cometer un error
hacer daño
hacer una oferta
hacer negocios con
burlarse de
hacer sitio
hacer un test
toma una decisión
poner una excusa
preparar una comida
hacerlo lo mejor posible
sentar bien, ser beneficioso (paseo, comida,…)
hacer ruido
toma una decisión
eruptar
controvertido
piel de gallina (I've got goosebumps, that gives me goosebumps)
eliminar, acabar con
cancelar
posponer
hospedar en tu casa
fúltbol
árbitro
tenis
red, canasta
campo de deporte (fútbol o rugbi)
baloncesto
tletismo
competición (en campo)
encuentro, competición
golf

club
torneo, campeonato
gafas de natación
bañador de mujer (antiguo)
piscina
esquí
pista de esquí
evento de esquí
patines
rodilleras
botas, tacos de fútbol
partido
raqueta
juez de silla
cancha (basket, tenis)
tiempo muerto, descanso
pista, hipódromo
competición (en pista)
tacos de salida (atletismo)
campo de golf
camiseta de tirantas
natación
calle, pista
bañador de hombre
bañador de mujer
casco
bastones
patinar
pista de patinaje
empezar a hacer algo (hobby, deporte,..)
participar
tener lugar, ser
acabar primero, segundo,…
competidor de los x primeros puesto, segundo
telespectadores
público
afición local
ganar
marcar
mentira piadosa
fraude electrónico
engañar
ser engañado por una web maligna
comprobar
decir la diferencia
falso(adj), imitación (n) (más relacionado con objetos)
original
caer en el timo de ____

surgir, crear
estafar
falsificación (más relacionado con documentación)
clonar
imitar, suplantar
dispositivo/elemento de seguridad
billete
engañar
manchado, con granos
liso
gordito, barrigón
torcido (dientes)
delgado
ancho, amplio (nariz)
brillante
brillante, centelleante
picado (dientes), podrido (comida)
tez, cutis
penetrante (ojos)
achinado (ojos)
pálida
pecoso
por los hombros (pelo)
con mechas
ganchuda (nariz)
larga (nariz)
clara (piel)
arrugada (piel)
patas de gallo
delgado
derecho
grueso
abundante
estrecha (nariz)
débil (pelo)
apagada (tez)
mirar fijamente, contemplar (más relacionado con lugares o cosas)
mirar atentamente (más relacionado con personas)
bañado en lágrimas
finalmente, al fin y al cabo (para expresar resultado)
al final (de un lugar, de una historia, de una peli, de un dia,…)
finalmente, por último, por fin (el final de una serie de acontecimientos)
finalmente (algo no planeado)
a tinta
en problemas
dolorido
para
en silencio

a tiempo
en punto
en público
en común
en lugar de
en pedazos, a trozos
además de
en un momento
enamorado
de la mano
agobiado (tarea), destrozado (sentimiento)
sombra (silueta de cualquier objeto proyectada por una fuente de luz)
sombra ("oscuridad" generada por esa sombra, shadow, cuando la fuente de luz es el Sol)
fijarse (bien) en algo
tener la oportunidad de
callarse, guardar silencio
romper una promesa
cumplirse, hacerse realidad
encargarse de, cuidar
emocionante, fascinante interesante
inhóspito
abarrotado, masificado
atractivo
despoblado, deprimente
bullicioso, animado
gris, inhóspito (paisaje, tiempo)
tranquilo
aburrido
enérgico
agradable
estresante
monótono
tranquilo
deprimente
dirigir, hacer de copiloto
montar (bici, caballo, moto,…), coger (autobús, tren,…)
pilotar
llegar a tierra (por mar o aire)
aterrizar, tomar tierra
despegar
rodar
despedirse de alguien
recoger a alguien
dejar a alguien (dejar a alguien fuera de un vehículo en un sitio), repartir
llevar a alguien (transportar a alguien; referido l trayecto)
Could you give me lift in your car and drop me off t the station?
relajarse
descansar

disfrutar
relajarse (tras un periodo de tensión)
retrasar
reservar
embarcar
alojarse en
alojar (dar cabida, un hotel,..)
The hotel can't accommodate us/This tent can accommodate up to 5 people
subirse (barco, tren, avión,…
viajar
viaje
travesía, trayecto
tour, recorrido
durar
ponerser protector solar
tomar el sol
broncearse, broncease
un poco, algo
cejas
titular
hacer un safari
rapel
puenting
cruel, implacable
el que sobra
inoportuno, averiado
fuera del alcance de la vista
desafinado
anticuado, descatalogado, cumplido
no tener práctica (oxidado)
desempleado
desgraciado, desafortunado
fuera de control
fuera (de un edificio)
ahogarse
muy improbable
fuera del alcance
a la venta
por mí mismo
al teléfono
en huelga
ardiendo
en su mente
a pie
en guardia
en la radio
al alza, incrementando
de negocios

(pagar) a crédito
a dieta
prestado, cedido temporalmente
a propósito
(ser ) testado, (put sb on trial) llevar a juicio
fuera de peligro
sin deudas
pasado de moda
inoportuno, fuera de su sitio (cosa)
agotado (libro, revista,…)
fuera de temporada
buena relación calidad-precio
que hace pensar (adj)
molestar (emocionalmente), sentar mal (comida)
molesto (emocionalmente)
malestar
en conjunto
arco (de flechas)
peine
pintura de uñas
sartén
antorcha, linterna
palillos chinos
baqueta
flauta
bastoncillos de las orejas
jeringuilla
destornillador
sacacorchos
miedo escénico
golpe, acariciar, campanada, latido, brazada
vista (sentido)
oído (sentido)
gusto (sentido)
olfato (sentido)
tacto (sentido)
picar
sangrado por la nariz
sonarse los mocos
sabor (n), saborizar (v)
salpimentar
dulce (gusto)
salado (gusto)
dulce (con mucho azúcar)
salado (con mucha sal)
reflexionar
ecléctico (persona que toma decisiones comedidas en su vida)

tararear
trabalenguas
llevarse bien con
amable, atento
una novela
un poema
una obra de teatro
un cuadro
un ballet
una ópera
libro de bolsillo
telenovela
estudio (cine, tele, …)
galería de arte
auditorio
helenco
coro
bailarina de ballet
orquesta
exposición
abstracto
retrato
novelista
músico
coreógrafo
higiene
en el horizonte
caer enfermo, pillar
distanciarse (amistad)
colgar, pasar el rato
atenerse a algo
dar un paso al frente, presentarse voluntario, entregarse a la policía
estar enfadado
ornitorrinco
mentón
ser indicativo de
querer decir con… (what do u mean by that? NO …with that?)
manage to interrupt
estar equivocado
perder el trabajo
estar muy ocupado
provocar la ira/enfado de alguien
evadir el tema
llevarse la peor parte de algo
(no) haber parecido entre
tener a alguien mucho aprecio
aparte de eso

entiendo lo que dices
en lugar de
estar en contra
no me importa, no es mi asunto
no tener la oportunidad de ganar a alguien
estar preocupado/tener dudas sobre algo
de ninguna manera
hacerlo lo mejor posible
pagar
con mala fama
empático
sensato, prudente
sensible
maleducado
patatas de bolsa
patatas fritas
billar
chalequillo de traje
dibujo a tinta
aspectos buenos y malos de algo
invertir en ladrillo
sano y salvo
ocupado, de un lado para otro
dejar varado (barco), tirado (persona)
interesarse por

uente de luz es el Sol)

DFG
Act
act like (inseparable):

Add
add up (no object):

add up to (inseparable):

Back
back off (no object):

back up (separable):
Blow
blow up (1. separable):

blow up (2. separable):

Break
break down (1. separable):

break down (2. no object):

break in[to] (inseparable) :

break off (separable):

break up (1. inseparable):

break up (2. separable):
Bring
bring about (separable):
bring / take back (separable):

bring off (separable):
bring out (separable):

bring round (separable):
bring up (1. separable):

bring up (2. separable):

Brush
brush up on (inseparable):

Burn
burn down (no object):

Butt
butt in (no object):
Call
call off (separable):

call on (inseparable):

call up (separable):
Calm
calm down (separable):

Care
(not) care for (1. inseparable):

care for (2. inseparable):

Carry
Carry out (separable):

Catch
catch up [with]

Check
check in[to] (inseparable):

check off (separable):

check out [of] (1. inseparable):

check out (2. separable):
Chicken
chicken out (no object):

Cheer
cheer up (separable):
Clam

clam up (inseparable):

Clear
clear up (1. separable):

clear up (2. separable):
Come
come across (inseparable):

come down with sth (inseparable):

come to (1. inseparable):

come to (2. no object):

Count
count in (separable):

count on (inseparable):

count out (separable):

count up (separable):

Cross
cross out (separable):

Cut
cut back [on] ( inseparable]):
cut off (separable):

cut out (separable):
cut up (separable):

Do
do out of (separable):

Drag
drag on (no object):

Draw
draw out (separable):
draw up (separable):

Drop
drop by (inseparable):

drop in [on] (inseparable):

drop off (separable):

drop out [of] (inseparable):

Eat
eat out (no object):
Egg
egg on (separable):

End
end up (1. no object):
end up (2. no object):

Face

face up to (inseparable):

Fall
fall through (no object):

Feel
feel up to (inseparable):

Figure
figure out (1. separable):

figure out (2. separable):

Fill
fill in (separable):

fill in for (inseparable):

fill out (1. separable):

fill out (2. no object):

Find
find out (about) (inseparable):

Get
get across (separable):

get along [with] (inseparable):

get around (inseparable):

get back (separable):
get by (no object):

get down (1. separable):
get down (2. separable):
get in (1. inseparable):

get in (2. no object):
get on (inseparable):

get off (inseparable):

get out of (1. inseparable):

get out of (2. inseparable):

get over (inseparable):

get rid of (inseparable):
get up (separable):

Give
give away (1. separable):
give away (2. separable):

give back (separable):

give out (separable):
give up (1. separable):

give up (2. no object):

Go
go out with (inseparable):
go with (1. no object):

go with (2. no object):

Grow
grow up (1. no object):
grow up (2. no object):

Hand
hand in (separable):

hand out (separable):

hand over (separable):
Hang
hand out (separable):

hang up (no object):

Hold
Hold back (separable):

hold up (1. separable):

hold up (2. separable):

Keep
Keep back (from) (separable):

keep down (1. separable):
keep down (2. separable):
keep in (separable):

keep on (inseparable, followed by an
-ing verb):

Kick
kick out (separable):

Knock
knock down/over (separable):

knock out (separable):

Lay
lay off (separable):

Leave
leave out (separable):

Let
Let down (separable):

Let in (separable):
Let off/out (separable):
Look
look down on (inseparable):

look forward to (inseparable):

look into (inseparable):

look like (inseparable):
look over (separable):

look up (separable):

look up to (inseparable):

Make
make fun of (inseparable):

make up (1. separable):
make up (2. separable):
make out (separable):

make for (inseparable):

Mark
mark down (separable):

Mix

mix up (separable):

Nod
nod off (no object):

Pass
pass away (no object):

pass out (1. no object):

pass out (2. separable):

pass off (as) (1. separable):

pass off (2. separable):

Pay
pay back (separable):
Pick
pick out (separable):

pick up (1. separable):

pick up (2. separable):

pick on (inseparable): Pull

Pull
Pull down (separable):
Pull off (separable):

pull over (no object):

Put
put away (separable):

put back (separable):

put off (1. separable):

put off (2. separable):
put on (1. separable):

put on (2. separable):
put out (1. separable):
put through (separable):

put up (1. separable):

put up (2. separable):

put up with (inseparable):

Ring
ring back (separable):
ring up (separable):
Rip
rip off (separable):

Round
round off (separable):

Rub
rub out (separable):

Run
run into (inseparable):

run out of (inseparable):
run over (separable):
See
see off (separable):
Send
send in (separable):
send off (separable):
send on (separable):

Set
set back (separable):

set up (separable):

Slip
slip up (no object):

Show
show up (no object):

Stand
stand out (no object):
stand up (1. no object):

stand up (2. separable):

stand for (1. no object):

stand for (2. inseparable):

Take
take after (inseparable):
take away (separable):

take / bring back (separable).

take care of (inseparable):

take in (1. separable):

take in (2. separable):
take off (1. separable):
take off (2. no object):
take on (separable):
take over (separable):
take up (separable):

Tell
tell sb off (separable):

Tick
tick off (separable):

Think
think over (separable):
Throw
throw away (separable):

throw out (1. separable):

throw out (2. separable):

throw up (separable):

Try
try on (separable):
try out (separable):
Turn
turn around (usually no object):

turn back (separable):

turn down (1. separable):

turn down (2. separable):

turn in (1. separable):
turn in (2. separable):

turn into (separable):
turn off (separable):
turn on (1. separable):
turn on (2. separable):

turn up (1. separable):
turn up (2. no object):

Wait
wait on (1. inseparable):

wait on / upon (2. inseparable):

Wake
wake up (no object):
Watch
watch out for (inseparable):

Wear
wear out (1. separable):

wear out (2. separable):
Work
work out (1. no object):

work out (2. separable):

Wrap
wrap up (1. no object):

wrap-up (2.USA):

Write
write down (separable):

SHG
behave in a way that's liked.
Note: This phrasal verb is very informal.
What's wrong with Bob? He's acting like an idiot.
logically fit together.
His theory is hard to believe, but his research adds up.
Note: This phrasal verb is often negative:
His theory seems, at first, to be plausible, but the facts in_x000D_
his research don't add up.
to total.
The bills add up to £734.96. That's more than I_x000D_
expected!
not follow a threat.
Tom was ready to call the police when I told him I'd_x000D_
wrecked his car, but he backed off when I said I'd pay for_x000D_
the damages.
confirm a story, facts, or information.
If you don't believe me, talk to Dave. He'll back me up.
inflate.
We needs lots of balloons for the party. Will you blow_x000D_
them up?
explode; destroy by exploding.
That old building really came down quickly!. That's_x000D_
because the construction company used dynamite to blow_x000D_
it up.
separate something into component parts.
We spent a lot of money at the supermarket. When we_x000D_
broke the total cost down, we spent more on cleaning_x000D_
supplies than food.
stop working / functioning.
Sharon will be late for work today. Her car broke down_x000D_
on the freeway.
enter by using force (and breaking a lock,window, etc.).
Jane's apartment was burgled last night. Someone broke_x000D_
in while Jane was at the movies.
Somebody broke into Jane's apartment while she was at_x000D_
the movies._x000D_
bring to an end (talks, engagement)
The governments broke off diplomatic relations. / She returned the ring
and they broke off their engagement.
end a personal relationship.
Tim and Julie aren't going steady any more. They got really angry with
each other and broke up."

smash to pieces
Rock gradually breaks up into sand.
to cause something to happen.
He promised he would bring about change.
return something.
This book is due tomorrow. I guess I should take it back_x000D_
to the library.
to succeed in doing something difficult.
Terry brought off the presentation without a hitch.
to produce a particular quality, make clear. (resaltar)
Sometimes a crisis brings out the best in people. /
The right lighting can bring out the beauty in a room.
help to regain conciousness.
I gave him a sniff of smelling salts to bring him around.
mention (as a topic of discussion)
We planned to discuss overtime pay in the meeting. Why_x000D_
didn't someone bring that topic up?
raise; rear.
Lucy's parents died when she was a baby. Her_x000D_
grandparents brought her up.
review / study thoroughly for a short time.
If you're going to travel to Peru, you'd better brush up_x000D_
on your Spanish.
become destroyed / consumed by fire.
Lightning struck Mr. Kennedy's barn last night. It_x000D_
burned down before the fire fighters arrived.
impolitely interrupt (a conversation, an action).
Hey, you! Don't butt in! Wait for your turn!
cancel something that has been scheduled.
We don't have school today. The mayor called classes off_x000D_
because of the snow.
ask someone for an answer in class
I don't know why the teacher never calls on you. You_x000D_
always know the answer.
take people into the army or national team.
She was very upset when her boyfriend received his call-up 
become calm / less agitated or upset; help someone
Why are you so upset? Suzie didn't intend to spill orange_x000D_
juice on you. Calm down!
like; want.

Note: This phrasal verb is usually negative, though it may be used
affirmatively in questions.
A: "Would you care for something to drink? We have coffee, tea, or
orange juice."
B: "Could I have water, please? I don't care for coffee, tea, or juice."
take care of; supply care to; attend / watch.
Amy's father got out of the hospital last week. The family_x000D_
is caring for him at home.
to perform or complete a job or activity; to fulfill.
I was elected to carry out a program, the governor said, and I have
every intention of carrying it out.
(often without an object; with an object,
inseparable): stop being behind.
Terry stopped to rest for a few minutes. He'll catch up /_x000D_
catch up with us later.
register for / at a hotel, conference, etc.; let someone know officially
that you have arrived.
My plane will arrive around 5:00 PM. I should be able_x000D_
to check into the hotel by 6:00 or 6:30.
make a mark to indicate that something on a list has been completed.
Here are the things you need to do. Please check each_x000D_
one off when you've finished it.
follow procedures for leaving (a hotel, etc.).
Don't forget to take your room key to the front desk when_x000D_
you check out (when you check out of the hotel).
make sure everything is as it should.
The inspector checked out the suspect's alibi by questioning his
friends.
lose the courage or confidence to do something--often at the last
minute.
Sam said he was going to ask Lulu for a date, but he_x000D_
chickened out.
help someone feel less worried / depressed / sad.
Suzie's brother was depressed about not getting a_x000D_
promotion, so she sent him a funny card to cheer him_x000D_
up.
suddenly become quiet / refuse to talk about something.
Lila wouldn't talk about the accident. When I asked her_x000D_
what happened, she clammed up.
make tidy.

He clears the house up on Saturdays.
to remove doubts, confusion, or wrong ideas
I was hoping that you could clear something up for me.
find (unexpectedly).
I've lost my extra car keys. If you come across them_x000D_
while you’re cleaning the room, please put them in a safe_x000D_
place.
become ill with_____.
George won't be at the office today. He came down with_x000D_
the flu over the weekend.
total.
Your charges come to £124.38. Will you pay by check, in_x000D_
cash, or with a credit card?
regain consciousness.
When I told Gina that she'd won a million dollars, she_x000D_
fainted. When she came to, I told her it was a joke and_x000D_
she almost hit me!
to include someone in an activity or arrangement
"Do you want to go swimming with us tomorrow?" "Yes, count me in"
depend on; trust that something will happen or that someone will do as
expected.
I'm counting on you to wake me up tomorrow. I know I_x000D_
won't hear the alarm.
to exclude someone in an activity or arrangement
I'm busy on Saturday so you can count me out of the football game.
add, total
The tour guide counted up the tourists as they got back on the bus.

to draw a line through something you have written, usually because it
is wrong.
We can't afford to buy everything on your shopping list,_x000D_
so I've crossed all the unnecessary things out.
use less of something.
You drink too much coffee. You should cut back.
disconnect, interrupt.
Our phone line was cut off. / Francesca cut me off while I was in the
middle of speaking.
remove with scissors.
The doctors cut the tumour out, removing the cancer.
divide into parts.
You have to cut up the chicken into smaller pieces if you want to feed
everybody.

to stop someone from getting or  keeping  something, especially in
a dishonest or unfair way.
Pensioners have been done out of millions of pounds as a result of
the changes.
last much longer than expected or is necessary.
I thought the meeting would be a short one, but it_x000D_
dragged on for more than three hours.
take money out of the bank.
She drew her money out of the bank and invested it in bonds.
create a formal document..
The Ajax and Tip-Top Banks have decided to merge._x000D_
Their lawyers will draw all the official documents up_x000D_
sometime this month.
visit informally (and usually without scheduling a specific time).
If you're in town next month, we'd love to see you. Please_x000D_
try to drop by the house.
visit informally (and usually without scheduling a specific time).
If you're in town next month, we'd love to see you. Please_x000D_
try to drop in. (Please try to drop in on us).
deliver something; deliver someone (by giving him/her a ride).
Yes, I can take those letters to the post office. I'll drop_x000D_
them off as I go home from work.
stop attending / leave school or an organization.
No, Paul isn't at the university. He dropped out. / He_x000D_
dropped out of school.
have a meal in a restaurant. I'm too tired to cook tonight. Why don't we
eat out?
urge / encourage greatly toward doing something (usually something
negative).
At first Bob and Chuck were just having a mild_x000D_
argument, but Bob's friends egged them on until they_x000D_
started fighting.
finally arrive at; arrive at an unexpected place.
We got lost last night and ended up in the next town.
arrive somewhere as a result or consequence.
You're working too hard. If you don't take it easy, you'll_x000D_
end up in the hospital!

admit to; take responsibility for.
You can't pretend that you're doing OK in this course,_x000D_
Joe. Sooner or later, you'll have to face up to the fact that_x000D_
you're failing it.
not happen. Note: describes something that was planned but didn't
happen.
We had originally intended to go to Mexico for our_x000D_
vacation, but our trip fell through when I got sick.
feel strong enough or comfortable enough to do something.
I know the accident was a terrible shock. Do you feel up_x000D_
to talking about it?
logically find the answer to a problem; solve a problem by thinking
about it carefully.
For a long time I couldn't understand the last problem,_x000D_
but I finally figured it out.
understand why someone behaves the way she/he does.
I can't figure Margie out. Sometimes she's very warm_x000D_
and friendly and sometimes she acts as if she doesn't_x000D_
know me.
add information to a form.
The office needs to know your home address and phone_x000D_
number. Could you fill them in on this form?
temporarily do someone else's work; temporarily substitute for another
person.
Professor Newton is in the hospital and won't be able to_x000D_
teach for the rest of the term. Do you know who's going_x000D_
to fill in for her?
complete a form by adding required information
Of course I completed my application! I filled it out and_x000D_
mailed it over three weeks ago!
become less thin; gain weight.
Jerry used to be really skinny, but in the last year he's_x000D_
begun to fill out.
learn / get information (about).
I'm sorry that you didn't know the meeting had been_x000D_
cancelled. I didn't find out (find out about it) myself until_x000D_
just a few minutes ago.
make something understood; communicate something understandably.
Alan is really intelligent but sometimes he has problems_x000D_
getting his ideas across.
have a friendly relationship (with); be friendly (toward).

Why can't you and your sister get along? Everyone else_x000D_
gets along with her just fine!
avoid having to do something.
Teresa got around the required math classes by doing_x000D_
well on a math proficiency test.
to obtain something again after loss or separation.
She was thrilled to get her old job back
survive, financially, in a difficult situation.
It's going to be hard to pay the rent now that you've lost_x000D_
your job, but somehow we'll get by.
depress, make unhappy.
Try not to let your exam results get you down.
write down.
You should write the phone number down before you forget it.
enter a small, closed vehicle.
I don't know where Carole was going. She just got in her_x000D_
car and drove away.
arrive.
Do you know what time Fred's plane gets in?
enter a large, closed vehicle.
I'm sorry, but you're too late to say goodbye to Angela._x000D_
She got on the plane about 20 minutes ago.
leave a large, closed vehicle.
When you get off the bus, cross the street, turn right on_x000D_
Oak Street, and keep going until you're at the corner of_x000D_
Oak and Lincoln Street.
leave a small, closed vehicle.
There's something wrong with the garage door opener._x000D_
You'll have to get out of the car and open it by hand.
escape having to do something:
Lisa said she had a terrible headache and got out of_x000D_
giving her speech today.
recover from an illness or painful experience.
Katy was really upset when she failed the test. She_x000D_
thought she would never get over feeling so stupid.
dispose of; give away or throw away.
That shirt is really ugly. Why don't you get rid of it?
leave bed after sleeping and begin your daily activities.
I know I won't hear the alarm tomorrow morning. Can_x000D_
you get me up at 6:00 AM?
to supply something at no charge.
They’re giving away shopping bags
to tell a secret or show your feelings unintentionally.
I'm not giving away any plot surprises; read the review in thepaper if
you want to know them.
to return something to the person who gave it to you.
Has she given you those books back yet?

distribute.
The teacher gives out the notes to the students.
stop doing something (usually a habit).
He knows smoking isn't good for his health, but he can't_x000D_
give it up.
decide not to try (unsuccessfully) to solve a problem.
Tom: "What's black and white and red all over?"
Lisa: "I give up. What?"
Tom: "An embarrassed zebra!"
have a date with.
You went out with Sharon last night, didn't you?
look pleasing together. (Note: for clothes, furniture, etc.).
You should buy that shirt. It will go well with your dark_x000D_
brown suit.
date regularly and steadily.
Is Gina going with Jim? I see them together all the_x000D_
time.
spend the years between being a child and being an adult.
Did you know that Frank grew up in Malaysia?
behave responsibly; behave as an adult, not a child.
A: "Lee really irritates me sometimes. He's really silly
and childish."
B: "I agree. I wish he would grow up."
submit homework, an assignment, etc.
You'd better get started on your report. You know that_x000D_
you have to hand it in at 8:30 tomorrow morning!
distribute.
Volunteers in Haiti are handing out food and water to earthquake
victims.
entregar, transferir, ceder
The police officer persuaded Taylor to hand the knife over.
distribute.
Why don't you have a course description and list of_x000D_
assignments? The teacher handed them out on the first_x000D_
day of class.
end a phone conversation by replacing the receiver.
I'd like to talk longer, but I'd better hang up. My sister_x000D_
needs to make a call.
restrain (contener, ya sea una emocion, a una persona, callarse)
The boys started fighting so teachers came to hold them back. / She
had had such a bad day, she couldn't hold back the tears any longer.
delay.

I'm sorry I'm late. There was an accident on the freeway_x000D_
and traffic held me up.
rob; threaten someone with harm unless he/she gives her/his money or
other valuable things.
Sarah is very upset. When she was walking home last_x000D_
night, two men held her up and took her purse and_x000D_
jewellery.
to not tell someone everything you know about asituation or
an event that has happened.
I suspect she's keeping something back.
to prevent something eaten from being vomited up.
After the operation I couldn’t keep my food down.
to prevent something from increasing.
We need to keep down our costs.
not allow out (no dejar salir a un niño por estar castigado, de un
hospital por estar en observación, o reprimir un sentimiento.
They kept her in overnight for observation.
continue.
I'm not ready to stop yet. I think I'll keep on working for_x000D_
a while.
expel; force someone to leave because of his/her poor performance or
unacceptable behaviour.
Jim's club kicked him out because he didn't pay his dues_x000D_
or come to meetings.
to hit something or someone so that the person fallsdown.
Who knocked over the chair? / Cyclists in the race have
to worry about fans knocking them over.
make unconscious.
The boxing match ended when one boxer knocked the_x000D_
other one out.
dismiss someone from a job because of lack of work or money (not
because of poor performance).
I feel really sorry Sally's family. Her father was laid off_x000D_
yesterday.
forget; omit.
Oh, no! When I made the list of those who attended the_x000D_
meeting, I left your name out!
to cause someone to be disappointed, often because you have failed to
do what you promised.
I know I let you down when I didn't do what I promised._x000D_
I'm really sorry.

to allow someone or something to enter.
She opened the door and let me in.
allow ot go free.
The police let him off with a warning.
hold in contempt; regard as inferior.
It's not surprising that Fred has few friends. He seems to_x000D_
look down on anyone who doesn't like the same things_x000D_
that he does.
anticipate pleasantly; think about a pleasant thing before it happens
I'm really looking forward to vacation. I can't wait for it_x000D_
to begin!
investigate / get more details about something.
Someone said there was a meeting at 9:30 but I haven't_x000D_
heard anything about it. Shall I look into it?
resemble (in appearance).
Does he look like his father or his mother?
check; review.
I think I may have some typos in this report. Could you_x000D_
look it over?
find something in a reference work.
I'm sorry, but I don't know what that word means. I'll_x000D_
have to look it up.
respect.
Everyone looks up to Joyce because she always makes_x000D_
time to help others.
make jokes about (usually unkindly).
I agree that Bob looks ridiculous since he shaved his_x000D_
head, but don't make fun of him. You'll hurt his feelings.
invent / create (imaginary)information.
Judy's story is hard to believe. I'm sure she made it up.
to forgive someone and be friendly with them again .
They kissed and made up, as usual.
see / hear something well enough to understand what it means. Note:
often negative.
Ruth's writing is very small. I almost need a magnify_x000D_
glass to make it out. (see clearly)
go to or toward.
Her teen-aged children are always hungry. As soon as_x000D_
they arrive home from school, they make for the_x000D_
refrigerator.
reduce the price (as an incentive to buy).
These shoes were really a bargain! The store marked_x000D_
them down by 40%!

cause to become confused.
I didn't complete the assignment because I didn't know_x000D_
how. The directions mixed me up.
fall sleep (usually unintentionally).
The speech was so boring that several people in the_x000D_
audience nodded off before it was finished.
die
I was very sorry to hear that your grandfather passed_x000D_
away.
faint; lose consciousness.
When Ella heard that she'd won a million dollars, she_x000D_
was so shocked that she passed out.
distribute.
Everyone in the room needs one of these information_x000D_
sheets. Who will help me pass them out?
hacer pasar por alguien.
He tried to pass himself off as an expert, but we could tell he didn't
know much.
transcurrir.
The pop festival passed off peacefully, despite the fears oflocal residen
ts.
return sth borrowed.
I will pay you back the £5 tomorrow.
choose; select.
Billy's grandmother especially liked her birthday card_x000D_
because Billy had picked it out himself.
lift; take up.
Those books don't belong on the floor. Will you help me_x000D_
pick them up?
get; buy.
The children just drank the last of the milk. Could you_x000D_
pick some more up on your way home this evening?
bully; intentionally try to make someone upset.
You should be ashamed of teasing your little brother,_x000D_
Bob! Pick on someone your own size!
 to destroy something, esp. a building.
Many of those old buildings will soon be pulled down
to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected.
He won five straight games and pulled off one of the
tournament’s biggest upsets.
drive a vehicle to the side of the rode.
When the policeman indicated that I should pull over, I_x000D_
knew he was going to give me a ticket.

return something to the proper place.
I just took these clothes out of the dryer. Will you help_x000D_
me put them away?
return something to the proper place.
I've finished with these books. Do you want me to put_x000D_
them back on the shelves?
postpone; delay; avoid.
I can't put this work off any longer. If I don't do it soon,_x000D_
it'll be impossible to finish it in time.
discourage, reject.
His manner trends to put people off.
begin to wear.
It's a little bit chilly outside. You'd better put a sweater_x000D_
on.
switch on.
Do you mind if I put the television/some music on?
switch off.
Did you put the lights out downstairs?
to connect a person using a phone to the person theywant to speak to.
Could you put me through to customer services, please?
provide someone with a place to sleep.
There's no need for you to check into a hotel. I'll be_x000D_
happy to put you up.
raise the price of.
We've been forced to put up our prices to compete with the new
supermarket.
tolerate.
It's really important to come to work on time. The boss_x000D_
won't put up with lateness.
phone again.
I'm a bit busy - can I ring you back in a few minutes?
phone.
She rang me up at home
cheat; take advantage of; charge too much.
Don't even think about buying a car there. They'll rip_x000D_
you off.
change from a fraction to the nearest whole number.
Round all prices off to the closest whole-dollar amounts._x000D_
For example, round £33.73 off to £34.00.
 to get rid of something, or to kill someone.
It's said he was rubbed out by the mob for stealing money from the
casino.

meet by chance.
Yesterday at the supermarket, Jan ran into her former_x000D_
roommate. Before yesterday, they hadn't seen each other_x000D_
for nearly five years.
use the last of.
On the way home from work, Arthur ran out of gas.
hit and knock down (atropellar).
I'm so sorry; I accidentally ran over your cat!
say goddbye.
My parents saw me off at the airport.
to cause a group of people to go to a place.
The commissioner sent in a team of investigators.
to mail something.
She sent the manuscript off to her publisher.
remitir, reenviar.
Paul moved back to New York and he asked me to send on his letters.

to delay an event, process, or person.
The opening of the new swimming pool has been set back by a
few weeks.
make arrangements for something.
You'll see Mr. Thomas tomorrow. I've set a meeting up_x000D_
for 9:30 AM.
make a mistake.
You slipped up here. The amount should be £135.28, not_x000D_
£132.58.
arrive; appear.
The boss was very upset when you didn't show up for the_x000D_
meeting. What happened?
be noticeably better than other similar people or things.
Good job, Ann! Your work really stands out!
rise to a standing position.
When the Chairperson entered the room, everyone stood_x000D_
up.
make a date but not keep it.
Angela was supposed to go to the dance with Fred, but_x000D_
she stood him up and went with Charles instead.
represent.
These letters seem to be an abbreviation. Do you know_x000D_
what they stand for?
tolerate; permit (usually negative).

I'm not surprised that Mrs. Johnson rejected your report._x000D_
She won't stand for shoddy work.
resemble; favour (in appearance). Note: used for people.
Both my sister and I take after our father.
to remove or subtract something.
Take these chairs away – we don’t need them. / Twelve take away
four equals eight.
return
This book is due tomorrow. I guess I should take it back_x000D_
to the library.
provide care for; watch one's health.
Lois has been taking care of her father since he returned_x000D_
home from the hospital.
to completely understand the meaning or importance of something.
I had to read the letter twice before I could take it all in.
to deceive or trick someone.
Do you think the teacher was taken in by your excuse?
remove (something you're wearing).
Please take your hat off when you go inside a building.
leave; depart (often suddenly or quickly).
When does your plane take off?
accept responsability for sth.
Taking on the directorship was his first mistake.
to begin to have control of something.
he firm was badly in need of restructuring when she took over.
begin (a hobby or leisure-time activity).
Tim: "Do you like to ski?"
Lisa: "I've never been skiing, but I think I'd like to take it up"
speak to someone bluntly and negatively, saying exactly what she/he
did wrong.
Julie was really angry at Bob; she told him off in front of_x000D_
all of us.
show that something has been completed by putting a tick (check)
beside it.
Here are the things you need to do. Tick each one off_x000D_
when you finish it.
 to consider an idea or plan carefully before making adecision.
I'll think it over and give you an answer next week.
discard; put in the garbage.
You shouldn't throw those newspapers away; they're_x000D_
recyclable.
discard; put in the garbage.

This food smells bad. You'd better throw it out.
forcibly make someone leave (usually because of bad behaviour).
Those people are drunk and making everyone_x000D_
uncomfortable. The manager should throw them out.
vomit.
Paul was so nervous about his job interview that he_x000D_
threw up just before he left for it.
check clothes for size
I'm not sure that jacket is large enough. May I try it on?
use a machine briefly to determine how well it works.
I really like the way this car looks. May I try it out?
move so that you are facing the opposite direction.
Everyone turned around and stared when I entered the_x000D_
meeting late.
to return in the direction you have come from, or to make someone do
this.
We're lost - we'll have to turn back.
decrease the volume.
Your music is giving me a headache! Please turn it down_x000D_
or use your headphones!
refuse.
I thought I could borrow some money from Joe, but_x000D_
when I asked, he turned me down.
give / deliver / submit to someone.
I've written my report, but I haven't turned it in.
report or deliver wrongdoers to the authorities.
Two days after the robbery, the thieves turned_x000D_
themselves in.
to change or develop from one thing to another.
Rain in the morning will turn into snow during the afternoon.
stop by turning a handle or switch.
I'm cold. Do you mind if I turn the air conditioner off?
start by turning a handle or switch.
It's cold in here. I'm going to turn the heater on
interest very much; excite (often sexually) Note: very informal.
What kind of music turns you on?
increase the volume.
I can barely hear the TV. Can you turn it up a little?
appear unexpectedly.
We were all surprised when Pam turned up at the party._x000D_
We didn't even know she was in town.
serve (usually customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.).

I want to make a complaint. The person who just waited_x000D_
on me was very impolite.
to wait for something or somebody . Note: wait upon is more formal
I’m always waiting on her.
“We’re waiting upon instructions from head office”
stop sleeping.
I usually wake up around 5:00 AM each day.
be careful of; beware of.
If you take that road, watch out for ice during the_x000D_
winter.
wear something / use something until it can no longer be worn / be
used.
I need a new pencil sharpener. I wore this one out.
cause to become exhausted; cause to become very tired.
I had four different meetings today. They wore me out.
exercise (usually in a gym, etc.) to build muscles, body tone, etc.
Instead of eating lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and_x000D_
Friday, Sheila goes to the recreation centre to work out.
solve a problem / resolve a difficult situation (usually by working
together).
I know we disagree on many points, but I believe we can_x000D_
work things out.
wear enough clothes to keep warm.
It's really cold today. Be sure you wrap up when you_x000D_
leave the house.
end of a deal, business or campaign, conclusion or summary (of a
meeting or a seminar).
It's really cold today. Be sure you wrap up when you_x000D_
leave the house.
record something in writing.
Could you tell me your e-mail address again? I want to_x000D_
write it down.