El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 5

to place something somewhere noticeable

poner

to assume without question that something is true

creer que algo es absolutamente correcto

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

tolerar

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

having grown or become larger in amount or degree

to not to be able to approve or accept someone or something

tener problema

uses to emphasize an opinion or the point one is making

sin duda

to occur at a specific time or location

tener lugar

to make something stop or prevent it from happening, often in a temporary way

terminar algo

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

prestar atención

to assign someone to be responsible for a task or group of people

poner a alguien a cargo

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilidad

to listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person

escuchando el consejo de alguien

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

participando en algo

remarks that express disapproval of someone or something based on their errors or flaws

crítica

to listen to and accept negative feedback or comments about oneself or one's work, and to use that feedback to improve oneself or one's work

aceptar críticas

to apply force, influence, or persuasion in order to make someone do something or achieve a certain outcome

ejercer presión sobre

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

cuando algo lleva mucho tiempo

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

desviar la concentración de la mente

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

cuando algo lleva tiempo

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

estar tranquilo y relajado

to become less angry, upset, or worried

calmarse

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

en situación similar

a wrong move or act

error

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

diario

to interpret or perceive a comment, action, or situation as being directed towards oneself, and to feel hurt, offended, or insulted as a result

tomar algo personalmente

to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time

darse prisa

a feeling of extreme fear and anxiety that makes one unable to think clearly

pánico

to say or do something that is embarrassing, inappropriate, or offensive, usually without intending to

poner el pie en ello

to retract a statement, opinion, or promise, especially in an apologetic manner

devolver

to wear a piece of clothing

ponerse

to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details

tomar

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

quitarse

to hire someone

to gain control or possession of something through force, effort, or strategy

tomar el poder

to make something stop burning or shining

apagar

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

posponer

to place something where it should be after using it

to argue or disagree with someone over something

no estar de acuerdo con

used at the start of one's explanation or excuse

se puede utilizar antes de declarar un hecho

to resolve a situation or make amends for a mistake or wrongdoing

Ponlo Bien

to be excessively obsessed with someone, especially in a way that seems strange or unreasonable

fascinar

to take pleasure in spending time with another person and enjoy interacting with them

disfrutar de la compañía

a particular place, person, or thing aligns with or matches one's personal preferences, tastes, or interests

el tipo de alguien/algo/mujer

to treat or portray something as more important, significant, or serious than it actually is, often resulting in exaggerated attention or drama

any type of behavior or expression that is disrespectful, hurtful, or unpleasant towards another person or group of people

ofensa

to decide to do something that may result in something unpleasant or dangerous

tomando un riesgo