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east
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adventure
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accommodation
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tasty
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pleasant
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boring
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excitement
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vacation
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road
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to visit
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foreign
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country
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to travel
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own
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festival
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photography
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course
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to hang out
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to host
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reunion
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camping
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to relax
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beach
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to hit the road
Frase
uk flag
/hˈɪt ðə ɹˈoʊd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

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After packing the car, it was time to hit the road and start our cross-country adventure.
We had a great weekend getaway, but now it's time to hit the road and head back home.
What is the origin of the idiom "hit the road" and when to use it?

The idiom "hit the road" has its origins in American slang, particularly in the mid-20th century. It refers to the act of departing or beginning a journey, especially a road trip or travel by vehicle. The expression conjures the image of physically starting a journey by hitting the road's surface, emphasizing the action of getting underway.

stall
stall
Sustantivo
s
s
t
t
a
ɑ:
ll
l
(tenderete)

(tenderete)

puesto

a stand or a small table or shop with an open front where people sell their goods

tap water
tap water
Sustantivo
uk flag
/tˈæp wˈɔːɾɚ/
(agua potable)

(agua potable)

agua del grifo

water that comes out of a faucet or a tap, usually treated to be safe for drinking and cooking

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Sustantivo Compuesto
to fly
to fly
Verbo
f
f
l
l
y
volar

volar

to move or travel through the air

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Intransitivo
license
Sustantivo
l
l
i
c
s
e
ə
n
n
s
s
e
(permiso)

(permiso)

licencia

a legal document that gives someone permission to do something, such as drive a car or practice a profession

to carry
to carry
Verbo
c
k
a
æ
rr
r
y
i
llevar

llevar

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

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Transitivo
necessity
Sustantivo
n
n
e
ə
c
s
e
ɛ
ss
s
i
ə
t
t
y
i
necesidad

necesidad

the fact that something must happen or is needed

suggestion
suggestion
Sustantivo
s
s
u
ə
gg
ʤ
e
ɛ
s
s
t
ʧ
io
ə
n
n
sugerencia

sugerencia

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

must
must
Verbo
m
m
u
ʌ
s
s
t
t
deber

deber

used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

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verbo modal
to need
to need
Verbo
n
n
ee
i:
d
d
necesitar

necesitar

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

obviate

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
have to
have to
Verbo
uk flag
/hæv ˈtu/
tener que

tener que

used to indicate an obligation or to emphasize the necessity of something happening

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verbo modal
Transitivo
should
should
Verbo
sh
ʃ
ou
ʊ
l
d
d
deber

deber

used to say what is suitable, right, etc., particularly when one is disapproving of something

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verbo modal
safe
safe
Adjetivo
s
s
a
f
f
e
(seguro)

(seguro)

sin peligro

protected from any danger

dangerous
glad
glad
Adjetivo
g
g
l
l
a
æ
d
d
(alegre)

(alegre)

contento

pleased about something

sad
east
east
Sustantivo
ea
i:
s
s
t
t
este

este

the direction from which the sun rises, which is on the right side of a person facing north

west
west
Sustantivo
w
w
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
oeste

oeste

the direction toward which the sun goes down, which is on the left side of a person facing north

north
north
Sustantivo
n
n
o
ɔ:
r
r
th
θ
norte

norte

the direction on our left when we watch the sunrise

south
south
Sustantivo
s
s
o
a
u
ʊ
th
θ
sur

sur

the direction on our right when we watch the sunrise

adventure
adventure
Sustantivo
a
ə
d
d
v
v
e
ɛ
n
n
t
ʧ
u
ə
r
r
e
aventura

aventura

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

accommodation
accommodation
Sustantivo
a
ə
cc
k
o
ɑ
mm
m
o
ə
d
d
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
alojamiento

alojamiento

a place where people live, stay, or work in

tasty
tasty
Adjetivo
t
t
a
s
s
t
t
y
i
(apetitoso, delicioso)

(apetitoso, delicioso)

sabroso

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

tasteless
pleasant
pleasant
Adjetivo
p
p
l
l
ea
ɛ
s
z
a
ə
n
n
t
t
agradable

agradable

bringing enjoyment and happiness

unpleasant
boring
boring
Adjetivo
b
b
o
ɔ
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
aburrido

aburrido

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

excitement
excitement
Sustantivo
e
ɪ
x
ks
c
i
t
t
e
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
excitación

excitación

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

vacation
vacation
Sustantivo
v
v
a
c
k
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
vacaciones

vacaciones

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

What is a "vacation"?

A vacation is a scheduled break from regular school or work activities, often lasting for a few days or weeks. It provides individuals with the opportunity to rest, travel, or engage in leisure activities. In the context of schools, vacations typically occur during holidays or between academic terms, such as summer vacation, winter break, or spring break. Vacations offer a chance to recharge and take a break from the usual routine, promoting relaxation and personal well-being.

road
road
Sustantivo
r
r
oa
d
d
carretera

carretera

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

to visit
to visit
Verbo
v
v
i
ɪ
s
z
i
ɪ
t
t
visitar

visitar

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
foreign
Adjetivo
f
f
o
ɔ
r
r
ei
ə
g
n
n
extranjero

extranjero

referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations

domestic
country
country
Sustantivo
c
k
ou
ʌ
n
n
t
t
r
r
y
i
país

país

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

to travel
to travel
Verbo
t
t
r
r
a
æ
v
v
e
ə
l
l
viajar

viajar

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

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Intransitivo
own
Adjetivo
o
w
n
n
propio

propio

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

festival
Sustantivo
f
f
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
i
ə
v
v
a
ə
l
l
festival

festival

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

What is a "festival"?

A festival is an event that features a series of performances, such as music, plays, movies, or other arts, usually held annually in the same location. It often spans several days or weeks and brings together various acts or activities centered around a common theme or genre. Festivals aim to bring people together to enjoy and celebrate different forms of art and culture in a shared space.

photography
photography
Sustantivo
ph
f
o
ə
t
t
o
ɑ
g
g
r
r
a
ə
ph
f
y
i
fotografía

fotografía

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

course
course
Sustantivo
c
k
ou
ɔ:
r
r
s
s
e
curso

curso

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

What is a "course"?

A course is a structured program of study that focuses on a particular subject or topic, usually offered in schools, colleges, or universities. It consists of a series of lessons, assignments, and exams designed to help students learn specific concepts, skills, or knowledge. A course may last for a set period, such as a semester or a year, and can vary in length, difficulty, and content. Courses are typically part of a larger curriculum or academic program and can lead to certifications, diplomas, or degrees once completed. They help individuals gain expertise in specific areas of interest or career paths.

to hang out
to hang out
Verbo
uk flag
/hˈæŋ ˈaʊt/
andar

andar

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

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Intransitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
hang
partícula de la frase
out
to host
to host
Verbo
h
h
o
s
s
t
t
alojar

alojar

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

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Transitivo
reunion
Sustantivo
uk flag
/ɹiˈunjən/
reunión

reunión

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

camping
camping
Sustantivo
c
k
a
æ
m
m
p
p
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(camping)

(camping)

campamento

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

to relax
to relax
Verbo
r
r
e
ɪ
l
l
a
æ
x
ks
descansar

descansar

to feel less worried or stressed

tense

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Intransitivo
beach
beach
Sustantivo
b
b
ea
i:
ch
ʧ
playa

playa

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

to guess
to guess
Verbo
g
g
ue
ɛ
ss
s
(estimar)

(estimar)

adivinar

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

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Transitivo
probably
probably
Adverbio
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
b
b
a
ə
b
b
l
l
y
i
probablemente

probablemente

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

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Adverbio de Frecuencia
maybe
maybe
Adverbio
m
m
a
e
y
ɪ
b
b
e
i
tal vez

tal vez

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

Información Gramatical:

Incomparable
Adverbio de Modo

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