El libro Headway - Intermedio - Unidad 5

to look after a child until they reach maturity

criar

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

saltar a la fama

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

to cross a physical barrier, such as a wall, fence, or obstacle

to cause a machine, device, or equipment to stop operating, typically by pushing a button or turning a key

apagar

to complete an official form or document by writing information on it

rellenar

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

probarse

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

buscar

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

cuidar

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

repasar

to choose someone as an example and follow their behavior or choices

to take and lift something or someone up

recoger

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

subirse

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

rendirse

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

aguantar

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

cambiar de opinión

to carefully watch, consider, or listen to someone or something

to experience a pleasurable or enjoyable event or activity

to make a low sound that often expresses pain, grief, or disappointment

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

asegurarse

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

perder

the tolerance to accept things that are difficult or annoying without expressing complaint or anger

to fulfill one's share of responsibilities

to laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

reírse tontamente

to make someone or something extremely wet

calar

to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

debilitamiento

to assign something, such as resources or funds, to a particular purpose or use

things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them

cosas

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

tarea

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

to do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry

used to refuse or decline to provide an answer or explanation to a question, often because the person being asked does not know the answer