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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Movimiento & Movimiento Físico

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Empezar a aprender
Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
to keep up
[Verbo]

to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else

mantener el ritmo, seguir el paso

mantener el ritmo, seguir el paso

Ex: Athletes train rigorously to build endurance and strength , allowing them to keep up in their respective sports .Los atletas entrenan rigurosamente para desarrollar resistencia y fuerza, lo que les permite **mantenerse al día** en sus respectivos deportes.
pace
[Sustantivo]

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

ritmo, velocidad

ritmo, velocidad

Ex: The project moved at a steady pace, meeting all the deadlines .El proyecto avanzó a un **ritmo** constante, cumpliendo con todos los plazos.
approach
[Sustantivo]

the act of moving nearer to something in distance or time

acercamiento, aproximación

acercamiento, aproximación

Ex: The pilot announced our approach to the airport .El piloto anunció nuestra **aproximación** al aeropuerto.
to draw up
[Verbo]

to stop a vehicle, often in a particular location

detener, parar

detener, parar

Ex: The chauffeur was instructed to draw up the limousine in front of the grand entrance .Se le indicó al chófer que **detuviera** la limusina frente a la entrada principal.

to go close or closer to something or someone

acercarse a

acercarse a

Ex: Last night , the police approached the suspect 's house with caution .Anoche, la policía se **acercó** a la casa del sospechoso con precaución.
to end up
[Verbo]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

terminar

terminar

Ex: If we keep arguing, we’ll end up ruining our friendship.Si seguimos discutiendo, **terminaremos** arruinando nuestra amistad.

(of a vehicle) to start moving forward or away from a place

alejarse, arrancar

alejarse, arrancar

Ex: The van has just pulled away from the curb .La furgoneta acaba de **alejarse** del bordillo.
to pull up
[Verbo]

(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

detenerse

detenerse

Ex: Just as I was thinking of leaving , her bike pulled up outside the cafe .Justo cuando estaba pensando en irme, su bicicleta se **detuvo** frente al café.
to nod
[Verbo]

to move one's head up and down as a sign of agreement, understanding, or greeting

asentir con la cabeza

asentir con la cabeza

Ex: The teacher nodded approvingly at the student 's answer .El profesor **asintió** con aprobación ante la respuesta del estudiante.
to shake
[Verbo]

to cause someone or something to move up and down or from one side to the other with short rapid movements

agitar

agitar

Ex: The strong winds shook the branches of the trees outside .Los fuertes vientos **sacudieron** las ramas de los árboles afuera.
to tremble
[Verbo]

to move or jerk quickly and involuntarily, often due to fear, excitement, or physical weakness

temblar, estremecerse

temblar, estremecerse

Ex: The old man 's frail hands trembled as he reached for the cup of hot tea .Las manos frágiles del anciano **temblaban** mientras alcanzaba la taza de té caliente.

to move in the direction of something

dirigirse hacia, encaminarse a

dirigirse hacia, encaminarse a

Ex: The dog made for the cat as soon as it saw it .El perro **se dirigió hacia** el gato tan pronto como lo vio.
to grab
[Verbo]

to take someone or something suddenly or violently

agarrar, coger

agarrar, coger

Ex: The coach grabbed the player by the jersey and pulled him aside for a private conversation .El entrenador **agarró** al jugador por la camiseta y lo apartó para una conversación privada.
Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
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