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TM

Auto Ingls

Frases y expresiones del ingls

que usted debe saber

Curso de expresiones coloquiales

y modismos tiles y frecuentes

Disco 1, p. 5

Disco 2, p. 30

Disco 3, p.53


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EQUIPO EDITORIAL

Frank Rodrguez, M.A. Director Editorial

J, Beech y A. Tagle Autores

Modesto Arocha, Alexandria Library Inc. diagram el curso

Ken Veenstra, Progressive Media, Tampa, FL, musicaliz y grab

ISBN: 1-893909-13-1

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PrlogoEl ingls est plagado de coloquialismos o expresionesidiomticas. Como es sabido, el coloquialismo consiste en unanueva acepcin que se le otorga a una palabra que ya existe consu significado correspondiente.

Por ejemplo, cualquier persona con un conocimiento bsicodel ingls aprende que cat significagato, y cool,fro ofresco.Cuando un visitante llega digamos a los Estados Unidos yescucha, en medio de una conversacin entre conocidos, laoracin Sam is a real cool cat, no logra entender lo queacaba de oir. Que Sam (un amigo) es un gato fro? Traducidaliteralmente, la oracin parece disparatada. En realidad seestaba haciendo referencia a una persona que es calmada.En esta instancia, cat y cool funcionan como expresionesidiomticas.

Frases y expresiones del ingls que usted debe saberes una

recopilacin de coloquialismos. Debido a que el idioma inglscarece de una autoridad o academia que dicte lo que es correctoo incorrecto, los coloquialismos caen en desuso y resurgenocasionalmente. Los cambios que se producen en la sociedad yel nacimiento de diversas modas o costumbres son los factoresque determinan la evolucin de los coloquialismos. Y en este

completo manual, las expresiones idiomticas estn al da encuanto a su significado actual.

Frases y expresiones del ingls que usted debe saberpresenta una detallada lista de las expresiones idiomticas


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Pautas antes de comenzarEste curso ha sido diseado para personas que desean robarletiempo al tiempo, que desean utilizar cada momento libre paraaprender ingls. Luego, no es necesario hacer ejercicios nidisponer de largos bloques de tiempo.

Es Ud. quien controla la grabacin--la detiene o le da retrocesocuantas veces quiera. Y cuando lo desee, podr abrir el libropara seguir todo lo dicho en la grabacin.

Siendo este un curso para autodidactas, Ud. lo podr utilizar

sin la intervencin de un maestro. El curso le proporcionaun Narrador que le habla en espaol, dndole primeramentela definicin de la frase y, luego de la oracin en ingls, unequivalente de la misma en espaol. Las pausas despus delingls son para que usted pueda repetir cada frase u oracin.

Con este curso podr aumentar su fluidez en inglsconsiderablemente ya que la Comprensin y la Fontica sondos aspectos del lenguaje que ayudan a la Fluidez. Como yausted sabe el significado de la frase y cmo pronunciarla le va aresultar mucho ms fcil repetirla correctamente.

Aunque el curso es totalmente AUDITIVO, usted puede encasa buscar el significado de cualquier palabra usada en lasoraciones que desconozca. As su Comprensin ser total.Decimos en casa ya que AUTO INGLES supone que usted va apoder utilizar sus momentos de ir y venir del trabajo o mientras


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START DISK 1

Bienvenido a

Frases y expresiones del ingls

que usted debe saber

de la serieAuto Ingls

Repita en ingls las frases y luego las oraciones donde stas se usan.

Las pausas en la grabacin le permiten repetirlas.

Idiomatic expressions with the letter A

ABOUT TIME repeatABOUT TIME

Finalmente,ya era hora.Its about time you paid the rent.

Repeat.Its about time you paid the rent.

Ya era hora de que pagaras el alquiler.

(TO GET) ACROSS repeatTO GET ACROSS

Explicar con xito. Comunicarse.Laurie has tried hard, but she just cant seem to get acrossher concept.

Repeat.

Laurie has tried hard, but she just cant seem to get across


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(TO BE) ALL WET repeat

TO BE ALL WETEstar mal informado, equivocado.The journalist didnt study his material, his questions were

all wet.

Repeat.

The journalist didnt study his material, his questions were

all wet.El periodista no estudi su materia, sus preguntas fueron totalmenteerrneas.

(TO GO) ALONG WITH repeat

TO GO ALONG WITH

Aceptar algo.I dont particularly like the new tax, but Ill go along with it.Repeat.

I dont particularly like the new tax, but Ill go along with it.

No me gusta el nuevo impuesto, pero que remedio.

(TO HAVE) ANTS IN ONES PANTS repeatTO HAVE ANTS IN ONES PANTS

Estar intranquilo. Tener hormigueo.He can never stay still. He has ants in his pants.

Repeat.

He can never stay still. He has ants in his pants.

Nunca se est quieto. Es de los que no se le sientan pulgas.

(TO) ASK FOR THE MOON repeat

TO ASK FOR THE MOONDesear algo inalcanzable, un imposible. Literalmente, pedir la luna.


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(TO) BACK OUT; (TO GO) BACK ON repeat

TO BACK OUT; TO GO BACK ON

Echarse atrs en una promesa o acuerdo.Why did you back out, Jim?

Because you went back on your word.Repeat.

Why did you back out, Jim?

Because you went back on your word.

Por qu te echaste atrs, Jim?Porque t faltaste a tu palabra.

(TO) BAD MOUTH repeat

TO BAD MOUTH

Hablar mal de alguien.Margaret is known for bad mouthing her colleagues.Repeat.

Margaret is known for bad mouthing her colleagues.

Margaret es conocida por hablar mal de sus colegas.

BALL OF FIRE repeatBALL OF FIREPersona enrgica, personalidad arrolladora.Tina Turner is a ball of fire.

Repeat.

Tina Turner is a ball of fire.

Tina Turner tiene una personalidad arrolladora. (Es una bola de fuego.)

(TO) BARK WORSE THAN ONES BITE repeat

TO BARK WORSE THAN ONES BITEPerro ladrador poco mordedor


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(TO) BAT AN EYE repeat

TO BAT AN EYESin pestaear.When Jim told her she was fired, she didnt even bat an eye.

Repeat.

When Jim told her she was fired, she didnt even bat an eye.

Cuando Jim le dijo que estaba despedida, ella ni siquiera pestae.

(TO) BEAT AROUND THE BUSH repeat

TO BEAT AROUND THE BUSH

Dar rodeos al hablar.He beat around the bush before he got to the point.Repeat.

He beat around the bush before he got to the point.Estuvo dando rodeos antes de ir al grano.

(TO) BEAT ONES BRAINS OUT repeat

TO BEAT ONES BRAINS OUT

Literalmente, estrujarse los sesos o esforzarse por entender algo.

The student beat his brains out trying to understand the book.Repeat.

The student beat his brains out trying to understand the book.

El alumno se estruj los sesos tratando de entender el libro.

BE MY GUEST repeat

BE MY GUESTHaga lo que quiera irnicamente.Harry told Sally be my guest, I dont care if you go or stay.Repeat.

Harry told Sally be my guest, I dont care if you go or stay.


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BLIND ALLEY repeat

BLIND ALLEYCallejn sin salida.When I lost my job I felt I was in a blind alley.

Repeat.

When I lost my job I felt I was in a blind alley.

Cuando perd mi empleo me sent como en un callejn sin salida.

BLIND DATE repeat

BLIND DATECuando una pareja se cita sin conocerse.I dont like blind dates when I meet people I dislike.

Repeat.

I dont like blind dates when I meet people I dislike.No me gusta la cita a ciegas cuando termino con gente que me cae mal.

(TO) BLOW UP repeat

TO BLOW UPPerder la calma, explotar.

Judy blew up when she found out shed flunked the course.Repeat.

Judy blew up when she found out shed flunked the course.

Judy explot cuando se enter que haba reprobado el curso.

(TO BE) BLUE repeat

TO BE BLUEEstar triste.How come Zoila looks so blue today?Repeat.How come Zoila looks so blue today?


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(TO) BRAINSTORM repeat

TO BRAINSTORMReunin para generar ideas.All company managers meet weekly to brainstorm new products.

Repeat.

All company managers meet weekly to brainstorm new products.

Todos los gerentes de la empresa se renen semanalmente para generar

ideas de productos nuevos.

BRING DOWN THE HOUSE repeat

BRING DOWN THE HOUSEOvacin.She brought down the house with her final song.

Repeat.She brought down the house with her final song.

El auditorio se vino abajo con su ltima cancin.

(TO BE) BROKE repeat

TO BE BROKE

Estar sin dinero.I cant go to the movies. Im broke.

Repeat.I cant go to the movies. Im broke.

No puedo ir al cine. Estoy sin una perra.

(TO) BRUSH OFF repeatTO BRUSH OFFNo prestar atencin, ignorar.She gave me the brush-off when I tried to ask her out for a date.

Repeat.


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(TO LET THE) CAT OUT OF THE BAG repeat

TO LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAGCuando uno dice algo que no debi decir.Dont talk too much or youll let the cat out of the bag.

Repeat.Dont talk too much or youll let the cat out of the bag.

No hables demasiado o vas a divulgar demasiado.

(TO RAIN) CATS AND DOGS repeat

(TO RAIN) CATS AND DOGS

Llover a cntaros.Its raining cats and dogs in the city.

Repeat.

Its raining cats and dogs in the city.En la ciudad est lloviendo a cntaros.

(TO HIT THE) CEILING repeat

TO HIT THE CEILINGEnfadarse mucho.

If Teresas not home by 11, her mothers going to hit the ceiling.Repeat.

If Teresas not home by 11, her mothers going to hit the ceiling.

Si Teresa no est en casa a las 11, su madre va a poner el grito en el cielo.

(TO GET A) CHARGE (OUT OF) repeat

TO GET A CHARGE OUT OFDisfrutar intensamente de algo.Mark gets a charge out of playing tricks on other people.

Repeat.

Mark gets a charge out of playing tricks on other people.


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COAST IS CLEAR repeat

COAST IS CLEARNo hay moros en la costa.Algo que se puede hacer porque no hay impedimentos.The coast is clear. We can go into the house without being seen.

Repeat.

The coast is clear. We can go into the house without being seen.

No hay moros en la costa. Podemos entrar en la casa sin ser vistos.

(TO GET) COLD FEET repeat

TO GET COLD FEET

Arrepentirse de algo.Dont get cold feet. Marriage is not as bad as you think.

Repeat.Dont get cold feet. Marriage is not as bad as you think.

No te arrepientas. El matrimonio no es tan malo como t crees.

(TO GET THE) COLD SHOULDER repeat

TO GET THE COLD SHOULDER

Ser ignorado.We got the cold shoulder at the party the other night.

Repeat.

We got the cold shoulder at the party the other night.

La otra noche nos ignoraron en la fiesta.

(TO) COME ACROSS repeatTO COME ACROSS1. Impactar, dar una impresin.He came across to us as an honest man.

Repeat.


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(TO) COME APART AT THE SEAMS repeat

TO COME APART AT THE SEAMS

Perder los nervios, perder la compostura.I feel like Im coming apart at the seams.

Repeat.

I feel like Im coming apart at the seams.

Siento como si fuera a perder los nervios.

(TO) COME AROUND repeat

TO COME AROUND

Aceptar una idea.Im not really worried. He always comes around in the end.

Repeat.

Im not really worried. He always comes around in the end.No estoy muy preocupada. l siempre acaba pasando por el aro.

(TO) COME CLEAN repeat

TO COME CLEAN

Poner las cartas sobre la mesa.

All right now, come clean. Where did you hide the money?Repeat.

All right now, come clean. Where did you hide the money?

Muy bien, canta. Dnde escondiste el dinero?

COOKING repeat

COOKINGTramar. Traerse algo entre manos.Whats cooking at the office?

Repeat.

Whats cooking at the office?


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CREAM OF THE CROP repeat

CREAM OF THE CROP

La flor y nata.Im going to introduce you to the best, the cream of the crop.

Repeat.

Im going to introduce you to the best, the cream of the crop.

Te voy a presentar a lo mejor, la flor y nata de la sociedad.

CREEP repeat

CREEP

Persona que repele por su comportamiento o aspecto.Betty is a perverted individual. Shes a real creep.

Repeat.

Betty is a perverted individual. Shes a real creep.Betty es una persona pervertida. Es un ser repulsivo.

CROCODILE TEARS repeat

CROCODILE TEARS

Cuando se finge el llanto.

They shed crocodile tears when she died, they really couldntcare less.

Repeat.

They shed crocodile tears when she died, they really couldnt

care less.

Derramaron lgrimas falsas cuando ella muri, les import un comino.

(TO HAVE A) CRUSH ON SOMEONE repeat

TO HAVE A CRUSH ON SOMEONE

Enamorarse de alguien.Shes got a crush on her lawyer.


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(TO GET ONES) DANDER UP repeat

TO GET ONES DANDER UP

Sacar a alguien de sus casillas o salirse uno de sus propias casillas.The children get their grandmothers dander up when they

refuse to eat.

Repeat.

The children get their grandmothers dander up when they

refuse to eat.Los nios sacan a la abuela de sus casillas cuando se niegan a comer.

DISH IT OUT repeat

DISH IT OUTCriticar, regaar.

If you dish it out, you also have to be able to take it.Repeat.

If you dish it out, you also have to be able to take it.

Si criticas, tambin tienes que aceptar ser criticado.

(TO) DITCH repeat

TO DITCHAbandonar algo o a alguien.I had a date with Martin but he ditched me after the first dance.

Repeat

I had a date with Martin but he ditched me after the first dance.

Tuve una cita con Martin pero me dej despus del primer baile.

DIVE repeat

DIVEAlude a un establecimiento de poca monta, un antro.We ended up dancing in a dive.


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DRAG repeat

DRAG

1. La avenida principal. Literalmente, arrastrar.The boutique is off the main drag.

Repeat.

The boutique is off the main drag.

Al almacn de modas se sale de la calle principal.

2. Darle una calada a un cigarrillo.That was his first drag of a cigarette in two days.

Repeat.

That was his first drag of a cigarette in two days.

sa fue su primera calada de un cigarrillo en dos das.3. Travesti.

He went to the party in drag, complete with high heels and hose.Repeat.

He went to the party in drag, complete with high heels and hose.

l fue a la fiesta vestido de mujer, con tacones y medias y todo.

(TO) DRAG ONES FEET repeat

TO DRAG ONES FEETHacer algo sin ganas.When I want to go shopping, my husband drags his feet.

Repeat.

When I want to go shopping, my husband drags his feet.

Cuando voy de compras, mi esposo me acompaa a rastras.

(TO) DRAW A BLANK repeat

TO DRAW A BLANK

Quedarse en blanco.I tried to find your book but everytime I called a bookstore I


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Idiomatic expressions with the letter E

(THE) EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM repeat

THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORMAl que madruga, Dios lo ayuda.Ive always been convinced that the early bird gets the worm.

Repeat.

Ive always been convinced that the early bird gets the worm.Vivo convencido de que al que madruga, Dios lo ayuda.

(TO) EARN (ONES) WINGS repeat

TO EARN ONES WINGS

Ganarse algo a pulso o por su propio esfuerzo, como las alas del piloto.

Youve passed the test. Guess youve earned your wings now.Repeat.

Youve passed the test. Guess youve earned your wings now.

Pasaste el examen. Creo que te lo has ganado a pulso.

(TAKE IT) EASY repeat

TAKE IT EASYTomar las cosas con calma.If problems arise its better to take it easy.

Repeat.

If problems arise its better to take it easy.

Si surgen problemas es mejor tomar las cosas con calma.

EASY STREET repeat

EASY STREETLlevar una vida acomodada.Hes living on easy street since he won the lottery.


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Idiomatic expressions with the letter F

(TO) FACE DOWN repeat

TO FACE DOWNEncarar a alguien.The teacher faced down the rioting students.

Repeat.

The teacher faced down the rioting students.El maestro se encar con los estudiantes rebeldes.

FAIR-WEATHER FRIEND repeat

FAIR-WEATHER FRIENDOportunista.

Shes just a fair-weather friend. She only calls asking for favors.Repeat.

Shes just a fair-weather friend. She only calls asking for favors.

Ella es una amiga interesada. Solamente llama para pedir favores.

(TO) FALL FOR repeat

TO FALL FORVolverse loco por alguien o dejarse engaar.He fell for her from the very start, but she didnt fall for his lies.

Repeat.

He fell for her from the very start, but she didnt fall for his lies.

l se enamor de ella desde el principio, pero ella no le crey susmentiras.

(THE) FALL GUY repeat

THE FALL GUY

El que carga con la culpa de algo.


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FAST BUCK repeat

FAST BUCKDinero fcil, a veces obtenido de manera ilegal.They want to make a fast buck with the drug business.

Repeat

They want to make a fast buck with the drug business.

Quieren hacer dinero fcil con el negocio de las drogas.

FAT CHANCE repeat

FAT CHANCE

Algo muy difcil que ocurra o que se permita.You have a fat chance of getting to know that singer.

Repeat.

You have a fat chance of getting to know that singer.Difcilmente llegars a conocer a ese cantante.

(A) FEATHER (IN ONES CAP) repeat

A FEATHER IN ONES CAP

Anotarse un punto.

Getting that new business is surely a feather in your cap.Repeat

Getting that new business is surely a feather in your cap.

Lograr esa nueva venta ser con seguridad una marca de xito en tucarrera.

(TO MAKE A) FEDERAL CASE OUT OF (SOMETHING) repeatTO MAKE A FEDERAL CASE OUT OF SOMETHING

Exagerar algo ms all de lo normal.Literalmente, hacerlo un caso federal.So I bought an expensive dress.


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FEED (ONES) FACE repeat

FEED ONES FACELlenarse el estmago.Theres more to life than just feeding your face.

Repeat.

Theres more to life than just feeding your face.

Hay algo ms en la vida que llenarse el estmago.

(TO HAVE) FEET OF CLAY repeat

TO HAVE FEET OF CLAY

dolo de barro. Literalmente, tener pies de arcilla.The father showed he had feet of clay.

He is a compulsive gambler.

Repeat.The father showed he had feet of clay.

He is a compulsive gambler.

El padre mostr ser un dolo de barro.Es adicto empedernido al juego.

(TO) FIGURE OUT repeatTO FIGURE OUTDescifrar algo.I cant figure out whats going on between my parents.

Repeat.

I cant figure out whats going on between my parents.

No acabo de entender qu est ocurriendo entre mis padres.

(TO) FILL IN repeat

TO FILL INRellenar una solicitud o documento


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(TO) FIND OUT repeat

TO FIND OUTDescubrir, averiguar algo.I just found out who took the books away from the room.

Repeat

I just found out who took the books away from the room.

Acabo de descubrir quin fue el que sac los libros de la habitacin.

(TO BE) FIRED UP repeat

TO BE FIRED UP

Estar entusiasta para hacer algo.Hes all fired up to be part of this campaign.

Repeat.

Hes all fired up to be part of this campaign.Est listo para ser parte de esta campaa.

FISHY repeat

FISHYAlgo turbio, donde hay gato encerrado.

That story sounds pretty fishy to me.Repeat.

That story sounds pretty fishy to me.

A mi me da que en esa historia hay gato encerrado.

FIX repeat FIX

1. Un encuentro deportivo que est amaado de antemano.The football game was fixed.Repeat.

The football game was fixed.

El partido de ftbol fue amaando


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FLAT BROKE repeat

FLAT BROKEEstar totalmente sin dinero, arruinado.Sorry buddy, Im flat broke today.

Repeat.

Sorry buddy, Im flat broke today.

Lo siento, compaero, pero hoy estoy totalmente sin dinero.

(TO GO) FLY A KITE repeat

TO GO FLY A KITE

Vete a freir esprragos.If you dont want to go with us, go fly a kite.

Repeat.

If you dont want to go with us, go fly a kite.Si no quieres venir con nosotros, vete a freir esprragos.

(TO) FOAM AT THE MOUTH repeat

TO FOAM AT THE MOUTH

Estar enojado.

Marion was foaming at the mouth during her argument wih Ann.Repeat.

Marion was foaming at the mouth during her argument wih Ann.Marion echaba espuma por la boca de lo enojado que estaba con Ann.

(TO BE IN A) FOG repeat

TO BE IN A FOGEstar desconcertado.After her death I dont know what to do. Im in a fog.

Repeat.

After her death I dont know what to do. Im in a fog.


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2. Ser infiel en el matrimonio.

He started fooling around right after they got married.Repeat. He started fooling around right after they got married.

l comenz a ser infiel inmediatamente despus que se casaron.

FOR KEEPS repeat

FOR KEEPS

Para siempre.I mean it, Im leaving Madrid for keeps.

Repeat.

I mean it, Im leaving Madrid for keeps.

Te lo aseguro, me voy de Madrid para siempre.

(TO) FORK OVER repeatTO FORK OVERSoltar dinero.I had to fork over 300 bucks to the doctor this month.

Repeat.

I had to fork over 300 bucks to the doctor this month.

Este mes tuve que soltarle al doctor 300 dlares.

FOR THE BIRDS repeat

FOR THE BIRDS

Algo que no merece la pena hacer.That Greek course is for the birds.

Repeat.That Greek course is for the birds.

Ese curso de griego es una prdida de tiempo.

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(TO) FREELOAD repeat

TO FREELOADVivir a costa de otro.Larrys been freeloading ever since he got here.

He should get a job.

Repeat.

Larrys been freeloading ever since he got here.

He should get a job.Larry ha estado viviendo a costa ma desde que lleg.Que empiece a buscar trabajo.

FREE-WHEELING repeat

FREE-WHEELING

Actuar de una manera muy libre.Elliot leads a free-wheeling life style that allows him time

for travel.

Repeat.

Elliot leads a free-wheeling life style that allows him time

for travel.

Elliot lleva un estilo de vida muy libre que le deja tiempo para viajar.

FROM SCRATCH repeat

FROM SCRATCH

Desde el principio, de la nada.Marian built her cosmetic empire from scratch.

Repeat.

Marian built her cosmetic empire from scratch.

Marian levant su imperio de cosmtico de la nada.

FULLBLAST repeat


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Idiomatic expressions with the letter G

GANG UP ON repeat

GANG UP ONAtacar en grupo, en pandilla.We need to gang up on the problem if we are to solve it.

Repeat.

We need to gang up on the problem if we are to solve it.Tenemos que afrontar el problema juntos si es que lo vamos a resolver.

(TO) GET (TO) ME repeat

TO GET TO MEAlgo que molesta, que crispa.

That guy really gets to me.He has no manners with his coworkers.

Repeat.

That guy really gets to me.

He has no manners with his coworkers.

Ese tipo me crispa. No tiene modales con sus compaeros de trabajo.

(TO) GET IT repeat

TO GET ITComprender, entender.Whyd he leave so abruptly? I dont get it at all.

Repeat.

Whyd he leave so abruptly? I dont get it at all.Por qu se fue de una manera tan abrupta? No lo puedo entender.

(TO) GET AHEAD repeat

TO GET AHEAD


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(TO) GET AWAY repeat

TO GET AWAYDarse a la fuga.The robbers made a spectacular getaway.

Repeat.

The robbers made a spectacular getaway.Los ladrones se dieron a la fuga de una manera espectacular.

(TO) GET AWAY WITH MURDER repeat

TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER

Salirse con las suyas. Literalmente, ser asesino y escapar castigo.

All tolerate Peters bad behavior.He always gets away with murder.

Repeat.

All tolerate Peters bad behavior.

He always gets away with murder.

Todos toleran el mal comportamiento de Peter.

Siempre se sale con las suyas.

(TO) GET OFF repeat

TO GET OFFBajar, salir, apearse o desmontar.Tommy got off the bus at the wrong stop.

Repeat.Tommy got off the bus at the wrong stop.Tommy se baj del autobs en la parada equivocada.

(TO) GET OFF ONES BACK repeat


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(TO) GET ON ONES NERVES repeat

TO GET ON ONES NERVESSacar a alguien de sus casillas.She gets on my nerves. I cant stand her silliness.

Repeat.

She gets on my nerves. I cant stand her silliness.

Ella me saca de mis casillas. No puedo soportar sus oeras.

(TO) GET THE AX repeat

TO GET THE AXSer despedido de un trabajo.Doris is very depressed.

She got the ax at the company yesterday morning.

Repeat.Doris is very depressed.

She got the ax at the company yesterday morning.

Doris est muy deprimida.Ayer en la maana la echaron de la compaa.

(TO) GET THE MESSAGE repeatTO GET THE MESSAGE

Comprender.Fine, I got the message.

Now I understand what you expect from my project.

Repeat.

Fine, I got the message.

Now I understand what you expect from my project.

Muy bien, ya comprendo. Ahora entiendo lo que esperas de mi proyecto.

(TO) GET THROUGH ONES HEAD repeat


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(TO) GIVE UP repeat

TO GIVE UPDarse por vencido.I give up with you.

Im tired of trying to make you study.

Repeat.

I give up with you.

Im tired of trying to make you study.Me doy por vencida contigo. Estoy cansada de intentar que estudies.

GO-AHEAD repeat

GO-AHEADDar luz verde a algo o a alguien.

Henry got the go-ahead to make the investment.Repeat.

Henry got the go-ahead to make the investment.

Henry recibi la luz verde para llevar a cabo la inversin.

GO-GETTER repeat

GO-GETTERPersona ambiciosa que se sabe buscar la vida.Edith is a real go-getter. She always manages to find a good job.

Repeat.

Edith is a real go-getter. She always manages to find a good job.

Edith es una buscavidas. Siempre se las agencia para encontrar unbuen empleo.

(A) GOOD DEAL repeat

A GOOD DEALCantidad considerable.


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(TO) GO TO ONES HEAD repeat

TO GO TO ONES HEAD1. Cuando la bebida lo marea a uno.If I drink beer, it goes to my head.

Repeat.

If I drink beer, it goes to my head.

Si bebo cerveza, se me sube a la cabeza.

2. Cuando a una persona se le sube a la cabeza el xito.Success went to his head and he thought he was infallible.

Repeat.

Success went to his head and he thought he was infallible.

El xito se le subi a la cabeza y crey que era infalible.

GRAND repeatGRANDNombre que se le da a la cantidad de mil dlares.Whered the five grand go?

Repeat.

Whered the five grand go?

A dnde fueron a parar los cinco mil dlares?

GREASY SPOON repeat

GREASY SPOON

Literalmente, cuchara grasienta.Restaurante cuya comida deja mucho que desear.

This streets full of greasy spoons.Repeat.

This streets full of greasy spoons.

Esta calle est llena de fonduchas.


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(TO BE) GREEN WITH ENVY repeat

TO BE GREEN WITH ENVYEstar muerto de envidia.Since I bought my new fur coat Margaret has been green

with envy.

Repeat.

Since I bought my new fur coat Margaret has been green

with envy.Desde que me compr el abrigo de pieles, Margaret est muerta deenvidia.

GRIND repeat

GRINDAlgo que resulta montono, aburrido y trabajoso.The French class is turning out to be a real grind.

Repeat.

The French class is turning out to be a real grind.

La clase de francs est resultando una verdadera aburricin.

Idiomatic expressions with the letter H

HAD IT repeat

HAD ITEstar harto, exhausto.Ive had it with you.

Either you start helping me or you are out of here.

Repeat.

Ive had it with you.

Either you start helping me or you are out of here.

Estoy harto de ti.


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HAND-ME-DOWN repeat

HAND-ME-DOWNArtculo de segunda mano.She seldom gets a chance to wear anything,

but hand-me-downs from her sister.

Repeat.

She seldom gets a chance to wear anything,

but hand-me-downs from her sister.Pocas veces tiene la oportunidad de ponerse ropa,que no sea la que ha usado su hermana.

HANDOUT repeat HANDOUT

1. Un regalo o donacin, limosna.The beggar was asking for a handout.

Repeat.

The beggar was asking for a handout.

El pordiosero estaba pidiendo limosna.2. Un panfleto explicatorio.The ecologists were giving free handouts to the people.

Repeat.

The ecologists were giving free handouts to the people.

Los ecologistas estaban dando panfletos gratis a las personas.

(TO) HANDLE WITH KID GLOVES repeat

TO HANDLE WITH KID GLOVES

Tratar con tacto, con guantes de seda.When Polly gets angry I try to handle her with kid gloves.

Repeat.

When Polly gets angry I try to handle her with kid gloves.

Cuando Polly se enfada, procuro tratarla con guantes de seda.


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(TO) HAVE A FIT repeat

TO HAVE A FITEnfadarse, que le d un berrinche.I hate it when Wendy throws a fit for nothing.

Repeat.

I hate it when Wendy throws a fit for nothing.

Detesto que Wendy se emberrinche por nada.

(TO) HEAD UP repeat

TO HEAD UPEncabezar. Estar al frente de algo.The students from Richmond High School headed up the

demonstration.

Repeat.

The students from Richmond High School headed up the

demonstration.

Los estudiantes del Colegio Superior Richmond encabezaban lamanifestacin.

HIGH SEAS repeat

HIGH SEASEn alta mar, mar abierto.The boat drifted away from the coast, getting lost in the

high seas.

Repeat.

The boat drifted away from the coast, getting lost in the

high seas.La barca se alej de la costa hasta perderse en el mar.

HIT repeat

HIT


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(TO) HITCH A RIDE repeat

TO HITCH A RIDEHacer auto-stop, aventn, pon.Casey hitched a ride to Miami.

Repeat.

Casey hitched a ride to Miami.

Casey lleg a Miami haciendo auto-stop.

(TO) HOLD ONES BREATH repeat

TO HOLD ONES BREATH

Alma en vilo.As the principal was announcing the college acceptances,

I held my breath.

Repeat.As the principal was announcing the college acceptances,

I held my breath.

Mientras el director anunciaba los que iran a la universidad,tena el alma en vilo.

(TO) HOLD ONES HORSES repeat

TO HOLD ONES HORSES

Ten paciencia.I told her to hold her horses as we were not ready to start

the plan.

Repeat.

I told her to hold her horses as we were not ready to start

the plan.Le dije que se aguantara, que no estamos listos para comenzar el plan.

(TO) HOLD ON TO repeat


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HOLY COW repeat

HOLY COWExclamacin de asombro, santos cielos.Holy cow! Shes the prettiest girl Ive ever seen!

Repeat.

Holy cow! Shes the prettiest girl Ive ever seen!

Santos cielos! Es la chica ms bonita que he visto.

(A) HOLY TERROR repeat

A HOLY TERROR

Nio insoportable. Un diablito.Marys little boy is a holy terror, always carving out a path

of destruction.

Repeat.Marys little boy is a holy terror, always carving out a path

of destruction.

El pequeo de Mary es un diablito, por donde pasa todo lo destruye.

(BUNCH OF) HOOEY repeat

BUNCH OF HOOEYTonteras, idioteces.What he said at the dinner about Laurie is a bunch of hooey.

Repeat.

What he said at the dinner about Laurie is a bunch of hooey.

Lo que dijo de Laurie durante la cena no es ms que una sartade tonteras.

(TO PLAY) HOOKY repeat

TO PLAY HOOKY

Salir de la escuela sin permiso.


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HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR repeat

HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOREquivale a harina de otro costal.I understand her rage, but to insult people is a horse

of a different color.

Repeat.

I understand her rage, but to insult people is a horse

of a different color.Comprendo su enfado, pero insultar a la gente es harina de otro costal.

HORSE TRADING repeat

HORSE TRADING

Negociar sin lmites o reglas.The political parties horse traded their interest until they

formed a coalition.

Repeat.

The political parties horse traded their interest until they

formed a coalition.

Los partidos polticos negociaron y regatearon hasta formar lacoalicin electoral.

HOT AIR repeat

HOT AIRHablar tonteras.When Huey talks its a lot of hot air.

Repeat.

When Huey talks its a lot of hot air.Cuando Huey habla es para decir tonteras.

(TO BE IN THE) HOT SEAT repeat


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(TO BE IN A) HOT SPOT repeat

TO BE IN A HOT SPOTMetido en un lo.If you ever get in a hot spot, give me a ring.

Repeat.

If you ever get in a hot spot, give me a ring.

Si alguna vez te metes en los, llmame.

HOT STUFF repeat

HOT STUFF

1. Ser de lo mejor.They think theyre hot stuff--

thats why they dont hang out

with us.Repeat.

They think theyre hot stuff--

thats why they dont hang out

with us.

Se lo tienen muy credo--por eso ya no salen con nosotros.2. Algo o alguien sensacional.This book is really hot stuff.

Repeat.

This book is really hot stuff.

Este libro es algo sensacional.

(TO BE IN) HOT WATER repeat

TO BE IN HOT WATER

Estar metido en un lo.Evelyns always getting herself into hot water


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(TO GET) HUNG UP repeat

TO GET HUNG UPNo poder desocuparse.Sorry Im late. Got hung up at the store.

Repeat.

Sorry Im late. Got hung up at the store.

Siento haber llegado tarde. No pude salir de la tienda a tiempo.

HUSH-HUSH repeat

HUSH-HUSHAlgo que se mantiene en secreto.Terry is wrapped up in a hush-hush meeting.

Repeat.

Terry is wrapped up in a hush-hush meeting.Terry est muy ocupado en una reunin muy secreta.

(TO) HUSTLE repeat

TO HUSTLE

1. Prostituirse.

She was out hustling all night.Repeat.

She was out hustling all night.

Ella estuvo toda la noche haciendo la carrera.2. Buscarse la vida con cualquier tipo de negocio.Ken is always hustling around trying to find ways of

making money.

Repeat.

Ken is always hustling around trying to find ways of

making money.

Ken siempre se est buscando la vida intentando encontrar formas de


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ILL AT EASE repeat

ILL AT EASEEstar incmodo.I feel ill at ease when Im with strangers.

Repeat.

I feel ill at ease when Im with strangers.

Me siento incmodo cuando estoy entre desconocidos.

I.O.U., I OWE YOU repeat

I.O.U., I OWE YOU Pagar.The Social Security Fund contains government I.O.U.s.

Repeat.

The Social Security Fund contains government I.O.U.s.

El Fondo del Seguro Social contiene pagars del gobierno.

Idiomatic expressions with the letter J

(TO) JACK UP repeat

TO JACK UP

Incrementar los precios.General Motors jacked up the sales price 10% this year.Repeat.

General Motors jacked up the sales price 10% this year.

La General Motors increment los precios de venta en un 10% este ao.

(TO) JAM repeat

TO JAM

1. Estar metido en problemas.Lucys in a jam. She should call a lawyer.

Repeat


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(TO) JUMP THE GUN repeat

TO JUMP THE GUNPrecipitarse.Hold on now. Dont jump the gun.

Weve got plenty of time before signing.

Repeat.

Hold on now. Dont jump the gun.

Weve got plenty of time before signing.

Espera. No te precipites.Tenemos tiempo de sobra antes de firmarlo.

Idiomatic expressions with the letter K

KANGAROO COURT repeat

KANGAROO COURT

Tribunal irregular e ilegal.The terrorists held a kangaroo court and executed the hostage.

Repeat.

The terrorists held a kangaroo court and executed the hostage.

Los terroristas hicieron la farsa de un juicio y ejecutaron al secuestrado.

(TO) KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIP repeat

TO KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIPMantener la compostura ante una contrariedad. Mantenerse sereno.When the pilot said that one engine was down,

she kept a stiff upper lip.

Repeat.When the pilot said that one engine was down,

she kept a stiff upper lip.

Cuando el piloto dijo que un motor haba fallado, ella se mantuvo serena.


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(TO) KICK THE BUCKET repeat

TO KICK THE BUCKETMorirse.To buy the farm is the same as kick the bucket it means

to die.

Repeat.

To buy the farm is the same as kick the bucket it means

to die.

Comprar la granja es lo mismo que patear el balde quiere decirmorirse.

KID STUFF repeat

KID STUFFAsunto de nios.Anybody can draw a house. Thats kid stuff.

Repeat.

Anybody can draw a house. Thats kid stuff.

Cualquiera puede dibujar una casa. Eso es cosa de nios.

(TO) KNOCK repeat

TO KNOCKCriticar. Literalmente, golpear.Stop knocking the other guy and take a good look at yourself.

Repeat.

Stop knocking the other guy and take a good look at yourself.

Antes de criticar al otro tipo, mrate t al espejo.

(A) KNOCK-DOWN-DRAG-OUT-FIGHT repeat

A KNOCK-DOWN-DRAG OUT-FIGHT

Pelea aparatosa.


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(TO) KNUCKLE DOWN repeat

TO KNUCKLE DOWNConcentrarse.Knuckle down if you want to pass this course.

Repeat.

Knuckle down if you want to pass this course.

Concntrate en los estudios si quieres pasar el curso.

KNUCKLEHEAD repeat

KNUCKLEHEADCabeza de alcornoque, persona necia.Alicia is such a knucklehead.

She insists on arguing with her teacher.

Repeat.

Alicia is such a knucklehead.

She insists on arguing with her teacher.

Alicia es una cabeza de alcornoque.Se empecina en discutir con su profesora.

Idiomatic expressions with the letter L

LADY KILLER repeat

LADY KILLERHombre mujeriego.On screen, Clark Gable usually portrayed the prototype

of the lady killer.

Repeat.

On screen, Clark Gable usually portrayed the prototype

of the lady killer.

Clark Gable sola representar en el cine el prototipo del Don Juan.


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(TO) LEAD ON repeat

TO LEAD ONHacer creer a alguien algo que no es verdad.They want to lead him on to believe its a good business to

invest now.

Repeat.

They want to lead him on to believe its a good business to

invest now.

Quieren hacerle creer que es buen negocio invertir hoy por hoy.

(TO) PULL (SOMEONES) LEG repeat

TO PULL SOMEONES LEG

Bromear.Martin knew all along that the sales person was trying to pull

his leg.

Repeat.

Martin knew all along that the sales person was trying to pull

his leg.

Martin supo que el vendedor estaba intentando tomarle el pelo.

LEMON repeat LEMONAparato en malas condiciones, un desastre, mal hecho.The new car we bought turned out to be a lemon that

never worked.

Repeat.

The new car we bought turned out to be a lemon that

never worked.El nuevo auto que compramos result un desastre que nunca funcion.

(TO) LEVEL WITH SOMEONE repeat


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LIGHT repeat

LIGHTCerilla, fsforo, fuego. Literalmente, luz.Got a light? I ran out of matches.

Repeat.

Got a light? I ran out of matches.

Tiene fuego? Se me acabaron las cerillas.

(TO MAKE) LIGHT OF repeat

TO MAKE LIGHT OFNo tomar en serio.My father makes light of his health problems refusing to go to

the doctor.

Repeat.

My father makes light of his health problems refusing to go to

the doctor.

Mi padre resta importancia a sus problemas de salud y se niega a iral mdico.

(TO GO OUT ON A) LIMB repeat

TO GO OUT ON A LIMB

Colocarse en peligro por accin propia.Mr. Bennets really out on a limb after his last polemical speech.

Repeat.

Mr. Bennets really out on a limb after his last polemical speech.

El Sr. Bennet se la est jugando por haber dado su polmico discurso.

(TO LAY ON THE) LINE repeat

TO LAY ON THE LINERegaar.


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LOADED repeat

LOADED1. Borracho.Jerry usually picks a fight when he gets loaded.

Repeat.

Jerry usually picks a fight when he gets loaded.

Generalmente, Jerry se mete en peleas cuando se emborracha.

2. Acaudalado.If we pull off this deal, well be loaded.Repeat.If we pull off this deal, well be loaded.

Si sacamos adelante este trato, nos forramos.

(GET A) LOAD OF THIS repeat

GET A LOAD OF THISOigan esto!Hey, get a load of this ingenious camera.

Repeat.

Hey, get a load of this ingenious camera.

Oye, no te pierdas esta ingeniosa cmara.

(TO) LOWER THE BOOM repeat

TO LOWER THE BOOM

Actuar con severidad.The manager is lowering the boom.

You can expect five people to be fired.

Repeat.

The manager is lowering the boom.

You can expect five people to be fired.

El jefe est siendo severo.


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(TO) MEAN BUSINESS repeatTO MEAN BUSINESS

Algo que se va a hacer.When she told me she was joining the army--

she meant business.

Repeat.

When she told me she was joining the army--she meant business.

Cuando ella me dijo que iba al ejrcito la cosa iba en serio.

(TO) MESS AROUND repeat

TO MESS AROUNDPerder el tiempo en tonteras.Stop messing around and get back to work.

Repeat.

Stop messing around and get back to work.

Deja de perder el tiempo y sigue trabajando.

(TO) MISS THE BOAT repeat

TO MISS THE BOAT

Perder una oportunidad.Sorry, you missed the boat.

They just hired the other guy instead of you.

Repeat.

Sorry, you missed the boat.

They just hired the other guy instead of you.

Lo siento, perdiste la oportunidad.Acaban de contratar a otro en tu lugar.


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MONKEY BUSINESS repeatMONKEY BUSINESS

Conducta no tica, dudosa.I am sure theres some monkey business going on behind

the scenes.

Repeat.

I am sure theres some monkey business going on behind

the scenes.

Estoy segura de que detrs de la fachada se esconden asuntos sucios.

Idiomatic expressions with the letter N

NAIL repeat

NAILCapturar. Literalmente, clavar.The cops nailed the murderer within two hours.

Repeat.

The cops nailed the murderer within two hours.

Los policas capturaron al asesino en dos horas.

(TO GO) NATIVE repeat

TO GO NATIVE

Adoptar las costumbres de un pas.When he got to Tahiti, he decided to go native.

Youd hardly recognize him.

Repeat.When he got to Tahiti, he decided to go native.

Youd hardly recognize him.

Cuando lleg a Tahit decidi adoptar las costumbres del pas.


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Idiomatic expressions with the letter O

ODDBALL repeat

ODDBALLExcntrico.Frank is an oddball. He collects snakes and lizards.

Repeat.Frank is an oddball. He collects snakes and lizards.

Frank es un excntrico. Colecciona serpientes y lagartos.

OFFBEAT repeat

OFFBEATAlgo no convencional.Marion has created an offbeat literary movement.

Repeat.

Marion has created an offbeat literary movement.

Marion ha creado un movimiento literario raro.

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON repeat

ONCE IN A BLUE MOONAlgo infrecuente.Our grandchildren visit us once in a blue moon.

Repeat.

Our grandchildren visit us once in a blue moon.

Nuestros nietos nos visitan de pascuas a ramos.

(TO GIVE SOMEONE THE) ONCE OVER repeat

TO GIVE SOMEONE THE ONCE OVER


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ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT repeatON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT

Sin pensarlo dos veces.They met and at the spur of the moment they got married.

Repeat.

They met and at the spur of the moment they got married.

Se conocieron y se casaron sin pensarlo dos veces.

(TO BE) OVER A BARREL repeat

TO BE OVER A BARREL

Estar en una posicin difcil, acorralado.Weve got him over a barrel.

He will have to negotiate.

Repeat.

Weve got him over a barrel.

He will have to negotiate.

Lo tenemos acorralado.Ahora tendr que negociar.

OVERBOARD repeat

OVERBOARDExageradamente entusiasta.No use going overboard with the new idea.

The boss has no money.

Repeat.

No use going overboard with the new idea.

The boss has no money.

No exageres con la nueva idea.El jefe no tiene dinero


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(TO) PAN OUT repeatTO PAN OUTResolver favorablemente.I hope the contract pans out all right and that we make a lot

of money.

Repeat.

I hope the contract pans out all right and that we make a lot

of money.

Espero que el contrato se resuelva favorablemente y que hagamosmucho dinero.

PARTY POOPER repeat

PARTY POOPER

Aguafiestas.Come on, dont be a party pooper. Join in the fun.

Repeat.

Come on, dont be a party pooper. Join in the fun.

Vamos, no seas aguafiestas. Divirtete como los dems.

(TO MAKE A) PASS AT repeatTO MAKE A PASS AT

Intento de seduccin.Henry made a pass at Loreta, but she ignored him.

Repeat.

Henry made a pass at Loreta, but she ignored him.

Henry intent con Loreta, pero ella lo ignor.

(TO) PASS OUT repeat

TO PASS OUT


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PAY OFF repeatPAY OFF

1. SobornoYoull get your pay off if you get them to sign.

Repeat.

Youll get your pay off if you get them to sign.

Recibirs el soborno si logras que firmen.2. Compensacin, algo que da frutos tras un esfuerzo realizado.The new restaurant Ted put up is paying off already.

Repeat.

The new restaurant Ted put up is paying off already.

El restaurante que Ted mont ya est dando frutos.3. Liquidacin.Amy was paid off when her contract was up

so she paid off the loan.

Repeat.

Amy was paid off when her contract was up,

so she paid off the loan.

Amy recibi su liquidacin cuando se le venca el contrato,

as que pag el prstamo.

PEANUTS repeat PEANUTS

Cosa insignificante. Cantidad ridcula de dinero.This years income is peanuts compared to what John earned

last year.

Repeat.This years income is peanuts compared to what John earned

last year.

Los ingresos de este ao son calderilla comparado a lo que John gan


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PEP TALK repeatPEP TALKCharla con el propsito de infundir nimo.The teacher gave us a pep talk before the exams.

Repeat.

The teacher gave us a pep talk before the exams.

La profesora nos dio nimo antes de los exmenes.

PET repeat

PETAcariciar las mascotas, que se dice pet tambin.Joan likes petting all her pets, both dogs and cats.

Repeat.

Joan likes petting all her pets, both dogs and cats.

A Joan le gusta acariciar todas sus mascotas, tanto perros como gatos.

PICKUP repeat

PICKUP1. Hacer una conquista amorosa.I hear that Ricks bar is an easy pickup joint.

Repeat.

I hear that Ricks bar is an easy pickup joint.

He odo que el bar de Rick es bueno para ligar.2. Recogida o colecta.DHL does pickup and delivery door to door.

Repeat.

DHL does pickup and delivery door to door.

DHL recoge y hace entrega de puerta a puerta.


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(TO) POKE FUN (AT) repeatTO POKE FUN AT

Importunar, gastar bromas.I wish youd stop poking fun at her because of her big feet.

Repeat.

I wish youd stop poking fun at her because of her big feet.

Me gustara que dejaras de burlarte de ella por tener los pies grandes.

PRIVATE EYE repeat

PRIVATE EYEDetective privado.Nell hired a private eye to investigate the disappearance

of his painting.Repeat.

Nell hired a private eye to investigate the disappearance

of his painting.

Nell contrat a un detective para investigar la desaparicin desu pintura.

PULL repeatPULL

1. Influencia. Literalmente, halar.That newspaper has a lot of pull with the mayor.

Repeat.

That newspaper has a lot of pull with the mayor.

Ese peridico tiene mucha influencia con el alcalde.2. Sacar adelante, ganar, conseguir.Conrad could have pulled a 10 if he had studied harder.

Repeat.


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(TO) PULL OUT repeatTO PULL OUT

Retirarse, abandonar un proyecto.Edda pulled out at 5 oclock sharp.

She might pull out of the project too.

Repeat.

Edda pulled out at 5 oclock sharp.

She might pull out of the project too.

Edda se larg a las cinco en punto.Es posible que se retire del proyecto tambin.

(TO) PULL (SOMETHING) OUT OF THE FIRE repeat

TO PULL SOMETHING OUT OF THE FIRE

Salvar algo de un fracaso.Its going to take a lot of money to pull this business out

of the fire.

Repeat.

Its going to take a lot of money to pull this business out

of the fire.

Va a hacer falta mucho dinero para sacar a este negocio de las castaas.

PUNCH LINE repeat

PUNCH LINEEl final de un chiste.Jims terrible at telling jokes because he always forgets

the punch line.Repeat.

Jims terrible at telling jokes because he always forgets

the punch line.


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(TO) PUT (SOMETHING OR SOMEONE) DOWN repeat

TO PUT SOMETHING OR SOMEONE DOWN

Rechazar, criticar, regaar.His father puts him down as soon as he gets out of line.

Repeat.

His father puts him down as soon as he gets out of line.

Su padre le regaa en cuanto se pasa de la raya.

PUT OUT repeat

PUT OUT

1. Sentirse enojado, rechazado, insultado.You shouldnt feel so put out. It wasnt your fault.

Repeat.

You shouldnt feel so put out. It wasnt your fault.

No deberas estar tan enojado. No fue culpa tuya.2. Molestar a alguien.I hope this is not putting you out.

Repeat.

I hope this is not putting you out.

Espero que esto no te moleste.

PUT UP repeat

PUT UP

1. Hospedar, alojar.Do you think you could put us up for the night?

Repeat.

Do you think you could put us up for the night?

Crees que nos pudieras hospedar por esta noche?2 Tener que aceptar o aguantar algo o a alguien


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Idiomatic expressions with the letter Q

QUICK ON THE DRAW repeat

QUICK ON THE DRAW

De pensamiento rpido.Leslies quick on the draw when it comes

to talking her way out of trouble.

Repeat.

Leslies quick on the draw when it comes

to talking her way out of trouble.

Leslie sabe cmo agencirselas cuando se tratade salirse de problemas.

Idiomatic expressions with the letter R

RACKET repeat

RACKET

1. Fraude organizado, estafa, red ilegal.The cops are trying to bust up the narcotics racket.

Repeat.The cops are trying to bust up the narcotics racket.

La polica est intentando desmantelar el negocio del narcotrfico.2. Un trabajo fcil y algo sucio.Hes got a good racket going since he closed on that shady deal.

Repeat.

Hes got a good racket going since he closed on that shady deal.l se lo ha montado muy fcil desde que sell ese turbio negocio.

(TO) RAILROAD repeat


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RAIN CHECK repeat

RAIN CHECK

Promesa de cumplir con algo en un futuro.I have to give Jimmy a rain check.

He expected to have dinner with us today.

Repeat.

I have to give Jimmy a rain check.

He expected to have dinner with us today.

Le prometo a Jimmy que ser la prxima vez.Esperaba cenar con nosotros hoy.

(TO) RAISE CAIN repeat

TO RAISE CAINCausar gran conmocin.The kids are raising a lot of Cain.

I think its time to put them to bed.

Repeat.

The kids are raising a lot of Cain.

I think its time to put them to bed.

Los chicos estn armando un lo.Creo que es hora de meterlos en la cama.

(TO) RAISE EYEBROWS repeat

TO RAISE EYEBROWSEscandalizar.

Susan raised the eyebrows at the meeting with her low cut dress.Repeat.

Susan raised the eyebrows at the meeting with her low cut dress.

Con su vestido escotado, Susan caus escndalo en la reunin.


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RAT RACE repeat

RAT RACE

Competencia inexorable por el progreso econmico.Id like to get out of this rat race before I get too old to enjoy life.

Repeat.

Id like to get out of this rat race before I get too old to enjoy life.

Me gustara apartarme de esta locura antes de ser muy viejo para

disfrutar la vida.

(TO) RATTLE (ON) repeat

TO RATTLE ON

Parlotear, hablar por los codos.Maria never gets tired.

She could rattle on all night.

Repeat.

Maria never gets tired.

She could rattle on all night.

Maria nunca se cansa.Podra estar hablando por los codos toda la noche.

(TO BE) RATTLED repeat

TO BE RATTLEDDesconcertado, consternado.Paul was really rattled after the conference.

Repeat.

Paul was really rattled after the conference.Paul estaba realmente consternado despus de la conferencia.

RED TAPE repeat


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(TO) RIB repeat

TO RIB

Tomar el pelo, burlarse. Burlarse a costillas de otro.Youve been ribbing me about my accent for long enough now.

So stop it.

Repeat.

Youve been ribbing me about my accent for long enough now.

So stop it.

Te has estado burlando de mi acento por mucho tiempo.Ya no tiene gracia.

(TO GO ALONG FOR THE) RIDE repeat

TO GO ALONG FOR THE RIDE

Unirse pasivamente a una actividad y no por contribuir a ella.Literal, ir de paseo.I dont want to buy anything but Ill come along for the ride.

Repeat.

I dont want to buy anything but Ill come along for the ride.

No quiero comprar nada pero los acompaar.

(TO TAKE SOMEONE FOR A) RIDE repeat

TO TAKE SOMEONE FOR A RIDE

Embaucar, estafar. Literalmente, darle un paseo a alguien.I paid her and she never sent me the books.

She took me for a ride.

Repeat.I paid her and she never sent me the books.

She took me for a ride.

Le pagu y nunca me envi los libros Me estaf


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(TO) ROB THE CRADLE repeat

TO ROB THE CRADLE

Casarse con alguien mucho ms joven.Thats the second time someone in that family has robbed

the cradle.

Repeat.

Thats the second time someone in that family has robbed

the cradle.

Es la segunda vez en esa familia que hay un matrimonio con grandiferencia de edad.

(TO BE OFF ONES) ROCKER repeat

TO BE OFF ONES ROCKER

Estar loco.Since Tom returned from the war hes been off his rocker.

Repeat.

Since Tom returned from the war hes been off his rocker.

Desde que Tom volvi de la guerra est mal de la cabeza.

(TO) ROLL OUT repeatTO ROLL OUT

1. Levantarse.When we were in the army we had to roll out of bed at 4:30 a.m.

Repeat.

When we were in the army we had to roll out of bed at 4:30 a.m.

Cuando estbamos en el ejrcito tenamos que levantarnos a las cuatroy media a.m.2. Lanzar un producto o plan nuevo.We will roll out the new ad campaign on Thursday.


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RUN-DOWN repeat

RUN-DOWN

Estar en malas condiciones, con mala salud.Grandmother hasnt recovered yet from her illness.

Shes still rundown.

Repeat.

Grandmother hasnt recovered yet from her illness.

Shes still rundown.

La abuela no se ha recuperado an de su enfermedad.Todava est mal.

Idiomatic expressions with the letter S

(TO) SAVE FACE repeat

TO SAVE FACESalvar el honor. Literalmente, salvar la cara.Mary tried hard to save face--

but everyone believed she was wrong.

Repeat.

Mary tried hard to save face--but everyone believed she was wrong.

Mary intent salvar su honor--pero todos creyeron que estaba mal hecho.

SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS repeat

SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKSLa escuela de la calle, aprender de los errores.Literalmente, escuela de golpes duros.I learned more from the school of hard knocks than in college.


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(TO) SCREW UP repeat

TO SCREW UPHacer algo mal o malo.My friends screwed up the party with their yelling.

Repeat.

My friends screwed up the party with their yelling.

Mis amigos acabaron con la fiesta con sus gritos.

SEARCH ME repeat

SEARCH ME

Funciona como rplica: a m, que me registren.Search me, said Jenny when the boss asked who had

messed up.

Repeat.

Search me, said Jenny when the boss asked who had

messed up.

A m, que me registren, dijo Jenny cuando el jefe pregunt de quin erala culpa.

(TO) SEARCH ONES HEART repeatTO SEARCH ONES HEART

Cuando se hace examen de conciencia, en busca de una respuesta.Megan searched her heart to decide whether she loved Peter

or not.

Repeat.

Megan searched her heart to decide whether she loved Peteror not.

Megan se hizo examen de conciencia para discernir si amaba o no a Peter.


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(TO) SETTLE DOWN repeat

TO SETTLE DOWNSentar cabeza.After years of running around--

it seems that Kennys settling down.

Repeat.

After years of running around--

it seems that Kennys settling down.

Despus de aos de ir y venir--parece que Kenny est sentando cabeza.

SHELLACKING repeat

SHELLACKINGPaliza, derrota.Cora took a good shellacking from Janice in the swimming meet.

Repeat.

Cora took a good shellacking from Janice in the swimming meet.

Cora recibi una buena paliza de Janice en la competencia de natacin.

SHELL OUT repeat

SHELL OUTPagar o contribuir.I paid $10 last week. Im not about to shell out again.

Repeat.

I paid $10 last week. Im not about to shell out again.

La semana pasada pagu diez dlares.

No estoy dispuesto a pagar otra vez.

(TO KEEP ONES) SHIRT ON repeat

TO KEEP ONES SHIRT ON


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(TO) SHOOT THE WORKS repeat

TO SHOOT THE WORKS

No escatimar nada.Maria shot the works when she went shopping.

Repeat.

Maria shot the works when she went shopping.

Maria no escatim en nada cuando fue de tiendas.

SHORT END OF THE STICK repeat

SHORT END OF THE STICK

La peor parte.Tracy always seems to get the short end of the stick.

Repeat.

Tracy always seems to get the short end of the stick.

A Tracy siempre le toca la peor parte.

SHOT IN THE ARM repeat

SHOT IN THE ARM

Inyeccin de entusiasmo.My seeing Nick was a shot in the arm.

Repeat.

My seeing Nick was a shot in the arm.

Ver a Nick fue para m una inyeccin de entusiasmo.

(TO) SHOW UP repeat

TO SHOW UP1. Presentarse en persona.Did the singer show up for the performance?

Repeat


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(TO) SHUT DOWN repeat

TO SHUT DOWNCerrar, parar, cesar.The factory was forced to shut down for lack of purchase orders.

Repeat.

The factory was forced to shut down for lack of purchase orders.

La fbrica se vio obligada a cerrar por falta de pedidos.

(TO) SHUT (ONES) TRAP repeat

TO SHUT ONES TRAPCallarse.I wish youd shut your trap and not shoot your trap.

Repeat.

I wish youd shut your trap and not shoot your trap.

Me gustara que cerraras el pico y no que soltaras la lengua.

(TO BE) SICK AND TIRED repeat

TO BE SICK AND TIREDEstar harto de algo.

I am sick and tired of listening to your complaints.Repeat.

I am sick and tired of listening to your complaints.

Estoy harto de or tus quejas.

(A) SITTING DUCK repeat

A SITTING DUCKBlanco seguro, presa fcil.Our plane was so slow that it was a sitting duck for the enemy.

Repeat.


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Idiomatic expressions with the letter T

TAIL END repeat

TAIL ENDAl final, lo ltimo, la cola.No mention of Juans services was made except at the tail end of

the report.

Repeat.

No mention of Juans services was made except at the tail end of

the report.

No hubo mencin de los servicios prestados por Juan, excepto al finaldel informe.

(TO) TAKE A BACK SEAT repeatTO TAKE A BACK SEAT

Quedar en segundo plano, pasar a segundo trmino.Sentarse atrs en el auto.Andy knew that if not reelected President he would have to take

a back seat.

Repeat.Andy knew that if not reelected President he would have to take

a back seat.

Andy saba que de no ser reelecto Presidente, tendra que relegarse aotro plano.

(TO) TAKE A FANCY TO repeat

TO TAKE A FANCY TOEncapricharse.My wife took a fancy to that necklace so I finally had to buy it

f h


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(TO) TELL APART repeat

TO TELL APARTDistinguir, reconocer.These twins are so alike it is impossible to tell them apart.

Repeat.

These twins are so alike it is impossible to tell them apart.

Estos gemelos son tan parecidos, que es imposible distinguirlos entre s.

(TO) TELL ON SOMEONE repeat

TO TELL ON SOMEONE

Delatar, acusar.If you dont give me a piece of your cake, Im going to tell on you.

Repeat.

If you dont give me a piece of your cake, Im going to tell on you.Si no me das un trozo de pastel, te voy a delatar.

(A) TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT repeat

A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOTAhogarse en un vaso de agua o elevar algo sencillo al grado de crisis.

In spite of the alarming report, the affair is just a tempest ina teapot.

Repeat.

In spite of the alarming report, the affair is just a tempest in

a teapot.

A pesar de los informes alarmantes, esto no es nada de armas tomar.

(TO) THUMB THROUGH repeat

TO THUMB THROUGHHojear.


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TILL HELL FREEZES OVER repeat

TILL HELL FREEZES OVERHasta el da del juicio final. Hasta que el infierno se congele.Ill wait for your answer till hell freezes over.

Repeat.

Ill wait for your answer till hell freezes over.

Esperar su respuesta tarde lo que tarde.

TO A MAN repeat

TO A MAN

Unnimemente, todos a una, en bloque.The soldiers responded to a man to the colonels request

for volunteers.

Repeat.The soldiers responded to a man to the colonels request

for volunteers.

Los soldados respondieron todos a una a la peticin de voluntariosdel coronel.

TRIM ONES SAILS repeatTO TRIM ONES SAILSEconomizar.When he saw his bank statement he realized he would have to

trim his sails.

Repeat.

When he saw his bank statement he realized he would have totrim his sails.

Cuando vio su cuenta bancaria, se dio cuenta de que iba a tenerque economizar.


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TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE repeat

TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

Consultar con otro es conveniente.Its better if I go with you. Two heads are better than one.

Repeat.

Its better if I go with you. Two heads are better than one

Es mejor que vaya contigo. Siempre es bueno consultar con otro.

TWO-BIT repeat

TWO-BIT

Insignificante, barato.Playing at the Opera!

He is just a two-bit pianist.

Repeat.Playing at the Opera!

He is just a two-bit pianist.

No puedo creer que est tocando en la pera.No es ms que un pianista de 3 al 4.

Idiomatic expressions with the letter U

UNDER COVER repeat

UNDER COVER

Encubierto, a escondidas, clandestino.I kept the secret under cover until it was safe to make it public.

Repeat.I kept the secret under cover until it was safe to make it public.

Mantuve oculto el secreto hasta que no representaba peligrohacerlo pblico.

(TO BE) UNDER THE WEATHER


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(TO BE) UNDER THE WEATHER repeat

TO BE UNDER THE WEATHER

No sentirse muy bien, encontrarse destemplado.I dont think Ill go to the theater tonight. I am a bit under

the weather.

Repeat.

I dont think Ill go to the theater tonight.

I am a bit under the weather.Creo que no ir al teatro esta noche.Me encuentro algo destemplado.

UNTIMELY END repeat

UNTIMELY END

Final inesperado, desenlace repentino.Death has put an untimely end to Joes brilliant career.

Repeat.

Death has put an untimely end to Joes brilliant career.

La muerte inesperada de Joe puso fin a su brillante carrera.

(TO) UPSET THE APPLE CART repeatTO UPSET THE APPLE CART

Deshacer los planes, estropearlo todo.Dont upset the apple cart, let things be, leave them alone.

Repeat.

Dont upset the apple cart, let things be, leave them alone.

No causes revuelos, deja vivir, deja las cosas como estn.

Idiomatic expressions with the letter W


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YOU CANT GET A LEOPARD TO CHANGE HIS SPOTS repeat


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YOU CANT GET A LEOPARD TO CHANGE HIS SPOTS repeat

YOU CANT GET A LEOPARD TO CHANGE HIS SPOTS

Genio y figura hasta la sepultura. La cabra siempre tira al monte.Ed will always be a playboy.

You cant get a leopard to change his spots.

Repeat.

Ed will always be a playboy.

You cant get a leopard to change his spots.

Ed siempre ser un Don Juan. Genio y figura hasta la sepultura.

YOU NAME IT repeat

YOU NAME ITLo que usted quiera.

We have whatever you want, you name it, we have it.Repeat.

We have whatever you want, you name it, we have it.

Tenemos todo lo que pudiera querer, usted lo nombra, nosotros lotenemos.

YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS MINE repeatYOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS MINE

Yo s tanto como ustedes, la misma pregunta me hago yo.When it comes to the details of the wedding--

your guess is as good as mine.

Repeat.

When it comes to the details of the wedding--your guess is as good as mine.

Si se trata de los pormenores de la boda--estoy tan poco enterado como t.

Felicidades!


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Usted ha completado el curso. Desde luego, podr y deber regresar allibro y a los discos compactos varias veces ms para lograr mejorar supronunciacin y como repaso de lo aprendido.

Le recomendamos que utilice este curso por tres meses seguidos.Tambin, lo podr compartir con otros familiares y amigos.Luego de un par de meses de haber terminado el curso, regrese al curso

y le podr exprimir an ms conocimientos, pues varias de las cosas queaprendi le servirn para afianzar otras que en primera instancia nocomprendi o adquiri.

Recuerde que la adquisicin de un lenguaje se asemeja a un caminoque nunca debe terminar, como no debe terminar nuestra bsqueda demayores conocimientos.

Aunque es cierto que Ud. no tiene un maestro en persona, la serieAUTO INGLS le ofrece varias ventajas sobre el maestro en una escuela.Ud. puede:1. estudiar a su propio ritmo.2. estudiar cuando quiera o pueda.3. repetir las palabras, frases y oraciones cuantas veces quiera.4. regresar a las explicaciones que han sido grabadas.5. constatar lo que le dice el Narrador leyndolo a la vez en el libro.

Y, Ud. no tiene que:1. escribir ni hacer ejercicios. El curso es totalmente auditivo. Solamentecuando Ud. desee tomar alguna nota por su cuenta lo puede hacer.2. tomar exmenes para saber si debe seguir adelante. Ud. mismova a regresar al principio del curso cuando llegue al final para seguir

repitiendo y aprendiendo las cosas que en un principio le parecieron muydifciles, pero que con el paso tiempo y con el repaso suyo van cayendoen su lugar, en este rompecabezas que se llama iniciarse en una nuevalengua.

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Podr notar que muchos de los modismos que aprenda los va a ver enfrases subsiguientes. Esta es una manera de reforzar sus conocimientos,o sea, que enseguida se refuerza lo aprendido de forma que se fije en lamente y no se olvide. Lo ltimo que Ud. necesita despus de largas horasde trabajo es estudiar algo que se le va a olvidar o que no es necesario.Por eso, el vocabulario, los verbos y las estructuras gramaticales son

de alta frecuencia y son aplicados una y otra vez para garantizarle queyou can put it in the bank o sea que puede meter en el banco --otromodismo muy recurrido, que quiere decir que con eso no hay problema--todo conocimiento adquirido pues no lo va a perder ni a desperdiciar.

Siguiendo el patrn extremadamene prctico del curso, se lerecomienda que se detenga a reflexionar en los grupos de modismos quese encuentran cercanos en orden alfabtico, como por ejemplo, los que

tienen que ver con el verbo to get = obtener, que se usa muchsimo eningls y en maneras que no nos podemos imaginar los hispanohablantes.Get going = ndaleDo you get it? = te diste cuenta?I got it. = Lo tengo (pero tambin lo entiendo)

Y acto y seguido el uso imaginativo en ingls de in, up, out, down

Get in = entra (in quiere decir en o dentro)Get up = levntate (up quiere decir para arriba o hacia arriba o arriba)Get out = salte (out quiere decir para afuera o hacia afuera o afuera)

Get down = agchate (down quiere decir para abajo o hacia abajo)Get down there = dale para all

Persona que domine los verbos to be to have to get tiene la pelea semi

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p g p g

donde pueda repasar los conocimientos que dej estacionados en esenivel.

Esto es pues lo que le prometemos en este curso, que Ud. va a podermanipular las estructuras coloquiales ms necesarias y urgentes, lasfrases y palabras ms cotidianas, los modismos ms necesarios y que vaa poder practicar la pronunciacin inglesa escuchando personajes nativosen situaciones humorsticas y fciles de visualizar y digerir.

Le sugerimos que ya que ha terminado este curso avance a adquirirotros cursos para que oiga otras personas y se exponga a otros aspectosdel ingls. Y le tenemos otras sugerencias probadas y comprobadas.

Veinte sugerencias para aprender ingls1. Lleve consigo una libretita donde anote dudas. Todos conocemospersonas que hablan ingls y espaol. Usemos esas personas comonuestros tutores gratuitos. Lo ms importante a la hora de aprender noes saber la respuesta es saber qu preguntas hacer.

2. Tenga a mano siempre un diccionario bilinge de bolsillo. Cada vezque tenga un momento libre busque esa palabra que hace das que vienepensando buscar.

3. Tenga en casa un diccionario bilinge mayor al lado de la cama yotro en la sala y otro en la cocina, O sea, siempre tenga un diccionariobilinge cerca de Ud. para que la pereza no le gane y pueda Ud. hacersus consultas al momento.

4. Tenga en casa un diccionario todo en ingls, el ms caro y mejorilustrado con dibujos que su presupuesto le permita.

5. Establezca trato con personas que solamente hablen ingls. Intente

9. Posea una Biblia en ingls y otra en espaol. Como los libros y losversculos estn numerados, le va a resultar fcil hallar la versin de lo


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mismo en el otro idioma para comparar y aprender. La cultura occidentalse basa en la Biblia y tanto el ingls como el espaol tienen mltiplesdichos que vienen directamente de hechos de la Biblia.

10. Asista a la iglesia en ingls. Los sermones hablan sobre temasreligiosos conocidos y de la vida diaria. El ministro habla pausadamentey con sus gestos ayuda a que Ud. capte el contexto de lo que dice.

11. Y hablando de iglesias, muchas tienen clases de ingls gratuitas,por lo menos en EE.UU. Si Ud. se encuentra fuera de EE.UU. nase aasociaciones de britnicos o de norteamericanos o acuda a sus actividadesgratuitas.

12. Vea deportes que conoce en televisin en ingls. Como ya Ud. conocelas reglas y los trminos, va a poder entender lo dems, o sea, ya est

Ud. a medio camino.13. Acuda a restaurantes donde el men est en ingls y donde hayanfotos de los platos.

14. Si no vive en pas de habla inglesa trate por todo los medios de visitarpases de habla inglesa. Y si vive en un pas de habla inglesa, tratede salirse del barrio de habla hispana para andar parte del tiempo en

tiendas y negocios de habla inglesa.15. Repase las pginas amarillas de la gua o directorio telefnicoque tenga en ingls para asociar palabras con las ilustraciones de losanuncios. Hay guas bilinges donde podr ver ambos trminos.

16. Lea cuanta etiqueta de productos tenga que est en ingls.

Como ya tiene el producto o artculo, el lenguaje est en contexto, o sea,que es ms fcil descifrar lo que se est leyendo.

17. Compre o saque de la biblioteca revistas como TIME. Las fotos y lasilustraciones de noticias que ya Ud. ha visto en espaol hace que no se


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Cmo aprovechar mejor este curso1. En las oraciones donde se utiliza el modismo presentado seutilizan muchos otros modismos. Si se fija en la traduccin,podr aprender otros modismos adicionales.

2. Pero cuando se encuentre repitiendo las frases NO trate detraducir, o sea, no le ponga atencin a la oracin en espaol eneste momento. Este es el momento para sumergirse en el ingls,que es el idioma que le interesa aprender o mejorar. El espaolse proporciona para sacarlo de dudas o para repasar las cosas encalma cuando ya no est escuchando la grabacin.

3. En muchos casos, se ofrece una definicin en espaol de laexpresin y luego en la oracin se le ofrece una traduccin queutiliza otra posible definicin. Esto es a propsito para queobtenga un mejor panorama de las posibles acepciones delmodismo que est aprendiendo.

4. Cuando por primera vez se pronuncia la frase en ingls, elNarrador habla lentamente para que usted pueda percatarsede la pronunciacin individual de cada palabra. La segunda vezque se dice la frase, le habla a velocidad normal de conversacin.Utilice la primera frase para aprender la pronunciacin, y la

segunda para aprender la entonacin y cadencia del ingls.

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