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El libro Solutions - Avanzado - Unidad 3 - 3E

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 - 3E en el libro de curso Solutions Advanced, como "como ovejas", "viaje accidentado", "interesante", etc.

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interesting
interesting
[Adjetivo]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interesante

interesante

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars. 

Mi vecino tiene una colección interesante de coches vintage.

like (two|) peas in a pod

used to refer to two or more people or things that are very similar or closely related

Ex: They’ve been inseparable since childhood, like peas in a pod. 
bumpy ride
bumpy ride
[Sustantivo]

a rough or unpleasant journey or experience, often marked by unexpected challenges or obstacles

viaje accidentado, trayecto lleno de baches

viaje accidentado, trayecto lleno de baches

Ex: The startup’s first year was a bumpy ride with financial struggles and uncertain markets. 

El primer año de la startup fue un viaje accidentado con dificultades financieras y mercados inciertos.

to [be] plain sailing

to continue without any difficulties or complications

Ex: The final stages of the plan were plain sailing, with no major obstacles. 
like sheep
like sheep
[Frase]

in a way that closely imitates what the others are doing in an unquestioning manner

como borregos, siguiendo al rebaño

como borregos, siguiendo al rebaño

Ex: Don't just vote like sheep; read the policies first. 

No votes como un borrego; lee primero las propuestas.

(as|) blind as a bat

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

ciego como un topo, ver muy mal

ciego como un topo, ver muy mal

Ex: My grandfather is blind as a bat these days. 

Últimamente mi abuelo está ciego como un topo.

to [cry] like a baby

to cry loudly and uncontrollably, similar to how a baby cries

Ex: He always cries like a baby during emotional movies. 
to [fight] like cat and dog

to fight or argue over someone or something for an extended period of time

Ex: In the world of sports, rival teams often compete like cat and dog, creating intense and memorable matchups. 
(as|) dry as a bone

used to refer to something that is free of any moisture

seco como una piedra, completamente seco

seco como una piedra, completamente seco

Ex: The drought had taken its toll on the once-lush farmland, leaving it dry as a bone and causing crop failures. 

Asegúrate de que el frasco esté completamente seco antes de poner las especias.

(as|) (cool|calm) as a cucumber

used to describe someone who is not worried at all in challenging or stressful situations

de lo más tranquilo, sin inmutarse

de lo más tranquilo, sin inmutarse

Ex: While everyone else panicked, Maya was cool as a cucumber. 
(as|) light as a feather

used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

ligerísimo, fácil de levantar

ligerísimo, fácil de levantar

Ex: She danced across the stage, feeling as light as a feather, gracefully moving with each step. 

El pajarito se sentía ligerísimo en mis manos.

to [fit] {sb/sth} like a glove

to be the ideal size, shape, situation, environment, etc. for someone or something

quedar como un guante, encajar a la perfección

quedar como un guante, encajar a la perfección

Ex: After months of searching, they found a house that fit their needs like a glove. 

Después de meses de búsqueda, encontraron una casa que encajaba a la perfección con sus necesidades.

to [eat] like a (horse|pig)

to eat an excessive amount of food

comer como una lima, comer como un cerdo

comer como una lima, comer como un cerdo

Ex: The football player's enormous appetite is well-known among his teammates. He eats like a horse, consuming huge portions of food to fuel his athletic performance. 

Me salté el almuerzo, así que en la cena comí como una lima.

(as|) quiet as a mouse

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

muy callado, muy silencioso

muy callado, muy silencioso

Ex: He entered the library as quiet as a mouse. 

Entró en la biblioteca muy callado.

to [sleep] like a dog

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

Ex: After spending the whole weekend relaxing, she felt refreshed and ready to take on the week, having slept like a dog. 
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