El libro Headway - Intermedio - Unidad 6

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

conducir

with a lot of care or attention

detenidamente, con cuidado

to teach a specific skill or a type of behavior to a person or an animal through a combination of instruction and practice over a period of time

enseñar

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

difícil

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

caminar

at a pace that is not fast

lentamente

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

explicar

without any uncertainty

claramente

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

esperar

in a manner that displays one's tolerance of difficulties, delays, and bad behaviors without becoming annoyed or angry

pacientemente, con paciencia

to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

querer

with intense emotion, strong enthusiasm, or deep devotion

apasionadamente, con pasión

to act in a particular way

comportarse, portarse

to a great or serious degree or extent

gravemente

to emit or reflect light or brightness

brillar, destellar

in a manner that emits a strong or intense light

brillantemente, de manera brillante

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

pelear, luchar

in a fearless manner that shows bravery or courage

valientemente

to go away from somewhere

dejar

in a way that is quick and unexpected

de repente

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

susurrar

in a gentle and pleasant manner

suavemente

to no longer be alive

morir

in a calm and harmonious manner

pacíficamente, tranquilamente

water that falls in small drops from the sky

lluvia

in significant amounts or to a high extent

fuerte

to put clothes on oneself

vestirse

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

hablar

in an easy, effortless, and correct manner

con fluidez, de manera fluida

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

respirar

to a great degree

profundamente

in a way that produces much noise

alto

in a way that is incorrect, inappropriate, or undesirable

mal

in a rapid or quick way

rápidamente

without much space between

cerca

in a way that is acceptable or satisfactory

bien

in the correct or suitable manner

correctamente, bien

in a manner that is not curved

derecho

to or toward the front

adelante

after the typical or expected time

tarde

a lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people

escasez, falta

causing a feeling of distress, fear, or unease

alarmante, preocupante

without anyone's help, solely relying on one's own efforts

a mano, sin ayuda

to seek protection or safety from harm or danger

refugiarse, abrigo

to shed tears due to strong feelings of sadness

llorar, derramar lágrimas

(of land or soil) not capable of producing any plants

árido, estéril

(particularly of water) to fall in small amounts of droplets

gotear, caer en gotas

a person who is skilled at chopping down trees for wood

maderero, leñador

all the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season

cultivo, cosecha

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

lograr, finalizar