El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 11

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

todo o nada

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

espera y verás

over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence

por todas partes

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

llegar a un acuerdo

the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

si, y, o peros

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

de manera concluyente

an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure

inestable

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

corto y bueno

a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

todos los hechos o detalles sobre algo

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

en general

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

tensar

feeling dizzy, weak, or confused due to being tired, sick, etc.

modorro

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

inconsecuencia

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

deslizarse

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

describing something that is so surprising, overwhelming, or confusing that it is difficult to comprehend or understand

alucinante

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

mascar

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

al azar

the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation

peor de los casos

happening repeatedly or returning from time to time

periódico

with great care, attention, and thoroughness, often taking a long time to complete

minuciosamente

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

tedioso

a gentle caress or touch, especially one made with the hand

carrera

very strange or unusual in a way that surprises or confuses people

extraño

in a clear and detailed manner

vivamente

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

luchar

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

concurso

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

visión

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

monstruoso

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

melodía

made in advance and available for immediate use or purchase, without the need for any additional preparation or assembly

confeccionado

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

ronda

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

buenos y malos momentos de la vida

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

tarde o temprano

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

pros y contras

on irregular but not rare occasions

de vez en cuando

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

cansarse de hacerlo durante mucho tiempo

used to indicate a rough estimate or approximation without precise measurements or exact figures

más o menos

involving risk and uncertainty

muy arriesgado

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

paz y tranquilidad

not damaged or injured in any way

sano y salvo

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

lento pero seguro

no matter what happens

llueva o truene