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fireman
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head teacher
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headmaster
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highly
highly
Adverbio
h
h
i
gh
l
l
y
i
muy

muy

to a high level or degree

example
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The project was highly successful, exceeding expectations.
His performance in the competition was highly commendable.

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Adverbio de Grado
skilled
skilled
Adjetivo
s
s
k
k
i
ɪ
ll
l
e
d
d
(hábil)

(hábil)

experto

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

to fly
to fly
Verbo
f
f
l
l
y
volar

volar

to move or travel through the air

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Intransitivo
repetitive
Adjetivo
r
r
e
ɪ
p
p
e
ɛ
t
t
i
ɪ
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(monótono)

(monótono)

repetitivo

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

dead-end
Adjetivo
uk flag
/ˌdɛˈdɛnd/
(estancado)

(estancado)

sin salida

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

to vary
Verbo
v
v
a
ɛ
r
r
y
i
variar

variar

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

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Transitivo
stressful
stressful
Adjetivo
s
s
t
t
r
r
e
ɛ
ss
s
f
f
u
ə
l
l
estresante

estresante

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

worthwhile
Adjetivo
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
th
θ
wh
w
i
l
l
e
(merecer la pena)

(merecer la pena)

valer la pena

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

challenging
Adjetivo
ch
ʧ
a
æ
ll
l
e
ə
n
n
g
ʤ
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(desafiante)

(desafiante)

retador

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

to [have] (a lot|too much) on {one's} plate
to have a lot on one's plate
Frase
uk flag
/hæv ɐ lˈɑːt ɔːɹ tˈuː mʌtʃ ˌɑːn wˈʌnz plˈeɪt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

What is the origin of the idiom "have something on one's plate" and when to use it?

The phrase "have something on one's plate" is believed to have originated in the mid-20th century and is a reference to the idea of a plate being a metaphorical representation of one's workload or responsibilities. It is used to describe a situation where someone has a lot of tasks, responsibilities, or problems to deal with.

to [get|set|start] the ball rolling
to get the ball rolling
Frase
uk flag
/ɡɛt sˈɛt stˈɑːɹt ðə bˈɔːl ɹˈoʊlɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

to put one's foot up
Frase
uk flag
/pˌʊt wˈʌnz fˈiːt ˈʌp/
N/A

N/A

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

to throw somebody in (at) the deep end
Frase
uk flag
/θɹˈoʊ ˌɛsbˈiː æt ðə dˈiːp ˈɛnd/
N/A

N/A

to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

[show|teach] {sb} the ropes
show somebody the ropes
Frase
uk flag
/ʃˈoʊ tˈiːtʃ ˌɛsbˈiː ðə ɹˈoʊps/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

What is the origin of the idiom "know one's stuff" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "know one's stuff" is derived from the word "stuff" in the sense of knowledge, expertise, or skills. It is a colloquial expression that has been used to describe someone's proficiency or competence in a particular field or subject matter. This expression is used to convey that someone possesses a deep understanding and expertise in a specific area or topic. It is often used to commend or acknowledge a person's knowledge and competence, especially in professional or academic contexts.

to [rise] to the (occasion|challenge)
to rise to the occasion
Frase
uk flag
/ɹˈaɪz tə ðə əkˈeɪʒən tʃˈælɪndʒ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

bottom line
Sustantivo
uk flag
/bˈɑːɾəm lˈaɪn/
(el aspecto más importante)

(el aspecto más importante)

la conclusión

Idiom
Informal

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

What is the origin of the idiom "bottom line" and when to use it?

The idiom "bottom line" is thought to have originated from the field of accounting, where it refers to the final line on a profit and loss statement, which represents the net profit or loss of a company over a period of time. Over time, the term "bottom line" came to be used more figuratively to refer to the most important or crucial aspect of a situation or decision.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
gender-neutral
Adjetivo
uk flag
/dʒˈɛndɚnˈuːtɹəl/
de género neutro

de género neutro

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

firefighter
firefighter
Sustantivo
f
f
i
r
r
e
f
f
i
gh
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
bombero

bombero

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

fireman
fireman
Sustantivo
f
f
i
r
r
e
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(firefighter)

(firefighter)

bombero

a man who works for a fire department and puts out fires

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Sustantivo Compuesto
head teacher
Sustantivo
uk flag
/hˈɛd tˈiːtʃɚ/
(rector)

(rector)

director

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

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Sustantivo Compuesto
headmaster
Sustantivo
h
h
ea
ɛ
d
d
m
m
a
æ
s
s
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
director

director

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

police officer
police officer
Sustantivo
uk flag
/pəˈliːs ˈɑːfɪsɚ/
policía

policía

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

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Sustantivo Compuesto
policewoman
policewoman
Sustantivo
p
p
o
ə
l
l
i
i
c
s
e
w
w
o
ʊ
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(policía mujer)

(policía mujer)

mujer policía

a woman whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

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Sustantivo Compuesto
postman
postman
Sustantivo
p
p
o
s
s
t
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(cartera)

(cartera)

cartero

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

shop assistant
shop assistant
Sustantivo
uk flag
/ʃˈɑːp ɐsˈɪstənt/
(asistente de tienda)

(asistente de tienda)

dependiente

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

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Sustantivo Compuesto
salesman
Sustantivo
s
s
a
l
l
e
s
z
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(comercial)

(comercial)

vendedor

a person, often a man, whose job is to sell products or services to customers

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Sustantivo Compuesto
spokesperson
spokesperson
Sustantivo
s
s
p
p
o
k
k
e
s
s
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
s
s
o
ə
n
n
(vocero)

(vocero)

portavoz

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

spokesman
spokesman
Sustantivo
s
s
p
p
o
k
k
e
s
s
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(vocero)

(vocero)

portavoz

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

athlete
athlete
Sustantivo
a
æ
th
θ
l
l
e
i
t
t
e
deportista

deportista

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Who is an "athlete"?

An athlete is a person who participates in physical sports or activities that require strength, skill, and endurance. Athletes train and compete in various sports, such as running, swimming, soccer, or gymnastics, to improve their abilities and achieve success. Being an athlete involves regular practice, physical conditioning, and dedication to performance, often with the goal of excelling in competitions or tournaments. Athletes can compete at different levels, from local events to professional and international competitions.

sportswoman
sportswoman
Sustantivo
s
s
p
p
o
o:
r
r
t
t
s
s
w
w
o
ʊ
m
m
a
ə
n
n
(atleta)

(atleta)

deportista

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

flight attendant
flight attendant
Sustantivo
uk flag
/ˈflaɪt əˌtɛndənt/
azafato

azafato

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

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Sustantivo Compuesto
stewardess
stewardess
Sustantivo
s
s
t
t
e
w
u
a
ɜ
r
r
d
d
e
ə
ss
s
(azafata)

(azafata)

auxiliar de vuelo

Old use

a woman who works on an airplane, assisting passengers and ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight

actor
actor
Sustantivo
a
æ
c
k
t
t
o
ə
r
r
actor

actor

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Who is an "actor"?

An actor is a person who performs in plays, movies, television shows, or other forms of entertainment by portraying characters through speech, movement, and expression. They interpret scripts, embody their characters, and convey emotions and stories to the audience. Actors work with directors and other cast members to bring a script to life, using their skills in voice, body language, and improvisation to create believable and engaging performances. Their role involves rehearsing, memorizing lines, and adapting to the needs of the production to deliver a compelling and convincing performance.

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glamorous
glamorous
Adjetivo
g
g
l
l
a
æ
m
m
o
ɜ
r
r
ou
ə
s
s
(glamuroso)

(glamuroso)

elegante

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

actress
actress
Sustantivo
a
æ
c
k
t
t
r
r
e
ə
ss
s
actriz

actriz

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Who is an "actress"?

An actress is a female performer who acts in plays, films, television shows, or other forms of entertainment. She brings characters to life through her interpretation of scripts, using her skills in speech, movement, and expression. The actress collaborates with directors and other cast members to deliver engaging performances, conveying emotions and advancing the story. Her role involves rehearsing lines, developing her character, and adapting to the needs of the production to create a convincing and impactful portrayal.

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