El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 5 - 5A

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

echarse encima, ponerse

to tightly hold on to someone or something

aferrarse a

to push or drive something forward using physical force

impulsar, instigar

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

encender, prender

used for encouraging someone to hurry

vamos, venga

to remain alive

perdurar, sobrevivir

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

poner en peligro

to give someone the responsibility of taking care of something important, such as a task, duty, or information

confiar, delegar

to increase the size or quantity of something

agrandar

to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

autorizar

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

permitir

to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.

encerrar, rodear

to make sure that something will happen

asegurar

to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

animar, motivar

to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

dar derecho a

a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, pronounced as a single word

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

tan pronto como sea posible, lo antes posible

a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something

no c, no sé

an abbreviation that is used in texting to express one's personal opinion about a particular subject

en mi honesta opinión

used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny

jajaja, qué risa

used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion

que yo sepa, por lo que sé

used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time

Ya vuelvo

used in written or spoken communication to indicate that the information being provided is intended to inform the recipient, but not necessarily requiring any action on their part

used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation

por cierto, a propósito

used to introduce a piece of information or opinion that may not be very valuable or significant, but is offered anyway

por lo que vale, para lo que vale

used in informal settings such as text messages or emails to thank someone in advance for their help or assistance

gracias de antemano, agradecimiento anticipado

used in written or spoken conversations to indicate that someone has shared more personal or detailed information than is comfortable or necessary

¡demasiada información!, ¡mucha información!

an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks

sólo se vive una vez, a vivir la vida

commonly used in online messaging, texting, and email to mean the speaker will be away but intends to return later

hasta luego, hasta pronto

commonly used in online gaming to wish other players well before a match, it may also be used in other online contexts to wish someone luck

GLHF (Buena suerte y diviértete), GLHF (Que tengas buena suerte)

used in online messaging, texting, and email to ask someone to inform them about something

used in used in informal written communication to politely reject a suggestion or proposal that is deemed unsuitable or unfeasible

rechazo educado, negación amistosa

commonly used in online messaging and social media to indicate that something is extremely funny

risas a carcajadas, reírse a carcajadas

used in online messaging, texting, and email as a friendly way to indicate that the conversation is ending but the speakers will communicate again in the future

Hasta luego, Nos vemos

to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

seguir adelante

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

animar, aplaudir

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

encender

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuar

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

añadir, incorporar

to continue an action or state without interruption

seguir, continuar

to put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily, often without fastening or tying it

ponerse, meterse rápidamente

to continue without stopping

seguir