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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to allude to

to mention something without directly talking about it in detail

aludir a

aludir a

Ex: In his speech, the professor alluded to a famous quote to emphasize the importance of education. 

En su discurso, el profesor aludió a una cita famosa para enfatizar la importancia de la educación.

to cue
to cue
[Verbo]

to give a hint, signal, or prompt to a performer to act, speak, or continue

darle el pie

darle el pie

Ex: The director cued the musicians to begin playing. 

El director indicó a los músicos que comenzaran a tocar.

to mislead
to mislead
[Verbo]

to cause someone to believe something that is not true, typically by lying or omitting important information

engañar, desorientar

engañar, desorientar

Ex: He misled his friend by telling only half-truths about what happened. 

Él engañó a su amigo contando solo medias verdades sobre lo que sucedió.

to [strike] a balance

to achieve a state of harmony by managing different aspects or priorities effectively

Ex: A successful diet should help you strike a balance between nutrition and indulgence. 
to [take] issue

to argue or disagree with someone over something

no estar de acuerdo con, mostrarse en desacuerdo con

no estar de acuerdo con, mostrarse en desacuerdo con

Ex: They took issue with the way the article portrayed their organization. 
to urge
to urge
[Verbo]

to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

instar, presionar

instar, presionar

Ex: During the rally, the speaker urged the crowd to take action and make their voices heard. 

Durante el mitin, el orador instó a la multitud a tomar medidas y hacer oír sus voces.

to get through to

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

hacer llegar el mensaje a, lograr comunicarse con

hacer llegar el mensaje a, lograr comunicarse con

Ex: I feel I’m not getting through to some of the kids in my class. 

Siento que no estoy llegando a algunos de los niños en mi clase.

to play down

to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is

minimizar, quitar importancia

minimizar, quitar importancia

Ex: The officials played down the security breach, stating that no critical data had been accessed. 

Los funcionarios restaron importancia a la brecha de seguridad, afirmando que no se había accedido a datos críticos.

in-joke
in-joke
[Sustantivo]

a joke or reference understood only by a specific group, often based on shared experiences or knowledge

chiste interno, broma privada

chiste interno, broma privada

Ex: The comedian's set included several in-jokes about the local community, eliciting laughter from residents who recognized the references. 

El set del comediante incluyó varios chistes internos sobre la comunidad local, provocando risas de los residentes que reconocían las referencias.

to dramatize

to exaggerate the importance, danger, or emotional impact of something

dramatizar

dramatizar

Ex: Politicians often dramatize issues to influence public opinion. 

Los políticos a menudo dramatizan los problemas para influir en la opinión pública.

catch-up
catch-up
[Sustantivo]

a casual conversation where people share recent news, updates, or experiences to stay informed about each other's lives

una puesta al día, una actualización

una puesta al día, una actualización

Ex: I'm meeting Sarah tomorrow for a work catch-up. 

Me reuniré con Sarah mañana para una puesta al día de trabajo.

to [drive] {sth} home

to make a point unmistakably clear by stressing it, providing proof, or using examples

subrayar un punto

subrayar un punto

Ex: His speech drove home the message that safety comes first. 
to elicit
to elicit
[Verbo]

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

provocar

provocar

Ex: The teacher used thought-provoking prompts to elicit insightful responses from the students. 

El profesor utilizó indicaciones estimulantes para provocar respuestas perspicaces de los estudiantes.

compliment
compliment
[Sustantivo]

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

cumplido

cumplido

Ex: The compliment from her boss motivated her to work even harder. 

El cumplido de su jefe la motivó a trabajar aún más duro.

to counsel
to counsel
[Verbo]

to advise someone to take a course of action

aconsejar

aconsejar

Ex: A therapist counsels individuals dealing with mental health challenges, offering support and coping strategies. 

Un terapeuta aconseja a las personas que enfrentan desafíos de salud mental, ofreciendo apoyo y estrategias de afrontamiento.

to entice
to entice
[Verbo]

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

atraer, engatusar

atraer, engatusar

Ex: The company enticed customers to sign up for their loyalty program by offering a 20% discount on their first purchase. 

La empresa tentó a los clientes para que se inscribieran en su programa de fidelización ofreciendo un 20% de descuento en su primera compra.

to [have|get] a say in {sth}

to be allowed or able to take part in making decisions or influencing something

Ex: Do I get a say in where we go on holiday? 
[be] all ears

to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

ser todo oídos, escuchar con mucha atención

ser todo oídos, escuchar con mucha atención

Ex: She leaned forward, all ears, as he began to explain the secret. 

Ella se inclinó hacia delante, escuchando con mucha atención, mientras él empezaba a explicar el secreto.

gesture
gesture
[Sustantivo]

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

gesto

gesto

Ex: The child waved as a friendly gesture. 

El niño saludó con la mano como un gesto amistoso.

to indicate

to provide proof, show, or be a sign of something, often based on observation or analysis

indicar, demostrar

indicar, demostrar

Ex: The pattern indicates how the material will behave under stress. 

El patrón indica cómo se comportará el material bajo estrés.

to pose
to pose
[Verbo]

to present or bring forward a question, issue, or topic for consideration or discussion

plantear, presentar

plantear, presentar

Ex: In his essay, the author posed a critical argument that sparked a lively debate among readers. 

En su ensayo, el autor planteó un argumento crítico que generó un animado debate entre los lectores.

turn of phrase
turn of phrase
[Sustantivo]

a skillful or distinctive way of expressing something in words

giro de frase, expresión ingeniosa

giro de frase, expresión ingeniosa

Ex: She has a unique turn of phrase that captivates readers. 

Ella tiene un giro de frase único que cautiva a los lectores.

cliche
cliche
[Sustantivo]

a remark or opinion that has been used so much that it is not effective anymore

cliché

cliché

Ex: In her essay, she avoided clichés and expressed her thoughts with fresh and insightful perspectives. 

En su ensayo, evitó los clichés y expresó sus pensamientos con perspectivas frescas y perspicaces.

backing
backing
[Sustantivo]

support or help given to someone or something

apoyo, respaldo

apoyo, respaldo

Ex: Investors gave backing to the innovative startup. 

Los inversores dieron apoyo a la startup innovadora.

home truth
home truth
[Sustantivo]

an unpleasant, yet truthful information someone reveals or points out about one

una verdad incómoda sobre uno mismo, una verdad que duele

una verdad incómoda sobre uno mismo, una verdad que duele

Ex: It took a close friend's honest conversation to reveal some home truths about my self-destructive habits. 

Fue duro escucharlo, pero esas verdades incómodas me hicieron cambiar.

to accentuate

to emphasize, highlight, or draw attention to certain features or aspects of something

realzar

realzar

Ex: The use of lighting in the exhibit was carefully planned to accentuate the sculptures. 

El uso de la iluminación en la exposición fue cuidadosamente planeado para acentuar las esculturas.

constructive criticism

helpful feedback intended to improve performance, work, or behavior, rather than just point out faults

crítica constructiva, retroalimentación constructiva

crítica constructiva, retroalimentación constructiva

Ex: The editor's constructive criticism helped shape the final article. 

Las críticas constructivas del editor ayudaron a dar forma al artículo final.

to [make|raise] an objection

to express disapproval or disagreement, especially formally or in a discussion

Ex: It's essential to make an objection when you believe an action or policy is unjust or harmful. 
to denounce

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

denunciar, condenar

denunciar, condenar

Ex: The leader denounced the discriminatory policies and called for inclusivity. 

El líder denunció las políticas discriminatorias y pidió inclusividad.

to voice
to voice
[Verbo]

to express something verbally and openly, especially a feeling, opinion, etc.

expresar

expresar

Ex: In the classroom, the teacher created a supportive environment for students to voice their ideas and questions openly. 

En el aula, el profesor creó un ambiente de apoyo para que los estudiantes expresaran sus ideas y preguntas abiertamente.

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