El libro Interchange - Intermedio - Unidad 12

a thorough explanation of how something happened

largo cuento, larga historia

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

coincidencia

extremely great or large

increíble

in the direction of a particular person or thing

hacia, a

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

novelista

to let go of something being held

soltar, liberar

a group of people, often with something in common

grupo

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

sujetar

to answer someone by writing or saying something

responder

to accidentally cause a liquid or substance to flow out of its container or onto a surface

derramar, verter

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

afortunadamente, por suerte

a tire of a car, bike, etc. that has been deflated

neumático desinflado, llanta pinchada

in a way that happens at the same time as something else

coincidentemente, casualmente

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

por suerte

in an unexpected manner that resembles a miracle

milagrosamente

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

tristemente

in a manner that is unusual or unexpected

extrañamente

in a way that is quick and unexpected

de repente

partly or completely unable to hear

sordo

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

estropearse

the absence of sound or noise, often creating a peaceful or uncomfortable atmosphere

silencio, quietud

used after negative statements to indicate a similarity between two situations or feelings

tampoco

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

discapacidad

a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

pesadilla, sueño aterrador

in the recent period of time

últimamente, recientemente

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

obviamente, por supuesto, obvio

possessing great strength or force

poderoso

to give a short performance in order to get a role in a movie, play, show, etc.

hacer una audición, prueba

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

animar, motivar