El libro Headway - Avanzado - Unidad 7

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

apagar

used for encouraging someone to hurry

vamos, venga

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

apagar

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

explotar

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

ponerse de moda

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

terminar, finalizar

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

provocar

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

cerrar sesión

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

ponerse

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

valer la pena, dar resultado

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar

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

alargarse, prolongarse

to continue without stopping

seguir

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

animar, aplaudir

used to dismiss someone's unrealistic or far-fetched idea or suggestion, indicating that it is unlikely or impossible to happen

Sigue soñando, Sueña despierto

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

seguir adelante, continuar

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

cancelar por lluvia, posponer por lluvia

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

desgastarse, desvanecerse

to stop doing something

dejar de, renunciar a

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

interrumpir, suspender

to cancel what has been planned

suspender

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

despedir, acompañar al punto de partida

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

huir con, escapar con

to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed

acercarse sigilosamente, aproximarse en silencio

to be on the edge or border of something

tender a, estar al borde de

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

retroceder, apartarse

to cause to move forward

avanzar, adelantar

to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation

ahuyentar, espantar

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

posponer, aplazar

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

unirse, participar

to use something as a basis for further development

basarse en, apoyarse en

to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state

lindar con, roza con

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

acordonar, aislar

to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving

sellar, cerrar

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

añadir, incorporar

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

dividir, separar

having a large distance between one side and another

ancho, extenso

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

radiante, resplandeciente

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

sonrisa

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

mueca

intentionally misleading or deceptive

falso, falsa

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

silencioso, reservado

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

mueca, sonrisa burlona

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

sonrisita