Unidad 7

To switch off

[ Verbo ]

/swˈɪtʃ ˈɔf/

apagar

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

To go off

[ Verbo ]

/ɡˌoʊ ˈɔf/

explotar

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

To finish off

[ Verbo ]

/fˈɪnɪʃ ˈɔf/

(completar)

terminar

to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

To bring on

[ Verbo ]

/bɹˈɪŋ ˈɑːn/

provocar

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

To log off

[ Verbo ]

/lˈɔɡ ˈɔf/

cerrar sesión

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

To put on

[ Verbo ]

/pʊt ɑːn/

ponerse

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

To pay off

[ Verbo ]

/pˈeɪ ˈɔf/

(dar resultado)

valer la pena

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

To carry on

[ Verbo ]

/kˈæɹi ˈɑːn/

continuar

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

To drag on

[ Verbo ]

/dɹˈæɡ ˈɑːn/

(prolongarse)

alargarse

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

To go on

[ Verbo ]

/ɡˌoʊ ˈɑːn/

seguir

to continue without stopping

To cheer on

[ Verbo ]

/tʃˈɪɹ ˈɑːn/

(apoyar)

animar

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

To crack on

[ Verbo ]

/kɹˈæk ˈɑːn/

(continuar con)

seguir adelante

to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

To rain off

[ Verbo ]

/ɹˈeɪn ˈɔf/

(aplazar por lluvia)

suspender por lluvia

to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

To wear off

[ Verbo ]

/wˈɛɹ ˈɔf/

(desvanecerse)

desgastarse

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

To lay off

[ Verbo ]

/lˈeɪ ˈɔf/

(parar de)

dejar de

to stop doing something

To call off

[ Verbo ]

/kˈɔːl ˈɔf/

suspender

to cancel what has been planned

To see off

[ Verbo ]

/sˈiː ˈɔf/

(acompañar)

despedir

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

To run off

[ Verbo ]

/ɹˈʌn ˈɔf/

(huir con)

irse corriendo con

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

To back off

[ Verbo ]

/bˈæk ˈɔf/

(alejarse)

retroceder

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

To put off

[ Verbo ]

/pˌʊt ˈɔf/

(aplazar)

posponer

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

To join in

[ Verbo ]

/dʒˈɔɪn ˈɪn/

(participar en)

unirse a

to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in

To build on

[ Verbo ]

/bˈɪld ˈɑːn/

(apoyarse en)

basarse en

to use something as a basis for further development

To cordon off

[ Verbo ]

/kˈɔːɹdən ˈɔf/

(acordonar)

cercar

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

To partition off

[ Verbo ]

/pɑːɹtˈɪʃən ˈɔf/

(separar)

dividir

to divide a space or area using a partition, wall, or similar barrier

Broad

[ Adjetivo ]

/brɔ:d/ or /braawd/

b

b

r

r

oa

ɔ:

d

d

(extenso)

ancho

having a large distance between one side and another

Beaming

[ Adjetivo ]

/bi:mɪng/ or /beeming/

b

b

ea

i:

m

m

i

ɪ

n

n

g

g

(deslumbrante)

radiante

filled with a sense of joy or happiness, often to the point of appearing to glow

Smile

[ Sustantivo ]

/smaɪl/ or /smail/

s

s

m

m

i

aɪ

l

l

e

sonrisa

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

Grimace

[ Sustantivo ]

/grɪməs/ or /grimēs/

g

g

r

r

i

ɪ

m

m

a

ə

c

s

e

mueca

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

Grin

[ Sustantivo ]

/grɪn/ or /grin/

g

g

r

r

i

ɪ

n

n

(sonrisa burlona)

mueca

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

Smirk

[ Sustantivo ]

/smɜrk/ or /smērk/

s

s

m

m

i

ɜ

r

r

k

k

sonrisita

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement