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used to make an offer or request in a polite manner
Información Gramatical:
(ignorar)
desestimar
to casually ignore something or someone
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suspender
to cancel what has been planned
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cortar
to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends
Información Gramatical:
(disminuir)
aflojar
to become less severe, intense, or harsh
Información Gramatical:
(resistir)
luchar contra
to resist or overcome a temptation, impulse, attack, etc.
Información Gramatical:
(escapar)
huir
to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something
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dependiente
unable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something
N/A
describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age
The idiom "long in the tooth" has its origin in the practice of estimating a horse's age by examining its teeth, as horses' teeth grow longer as they age. Today, it is used figuratively to describe people who are older or show signs of aging. It can refer to a person's physical age or be used metaphorically to describe someone who seems outdated or out of touch, often employed in informal contexts to humorously highlight someone's age or experience.
(independiente)
autosuficiente
able to take care of oneself without needing help from others
mayor
advanced in age
(comprensivo)
de apoyo
giving encouragement or providing help
dinámico
having a lot of energy
tonto
displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution
(prudente)
sabio
deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions
independiente
able to do things as one wants without needing help from others
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( opiniones)
tener costumbres
to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.
The origin of the idiom "set in one's ways" can be traced back to the early 19th century. The term "set" in this context refers to becoming fixed or firmly established in a particular pattern or behavior. The phrase likely evolved from the idea of setting or hardening materials, such as clay or cement, which become rigid and unyielding once they have solidified. It is often employed when discussing someone's behavior, attitudes, or preferences that have become fixed and unyielding over time.
adolescente
a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult
(pueril)
infantil
behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child
(joven)
menor
a young person who has not reached adulthood yet
(con experiencia)
experimentado
possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job
(adulto)
maduro
fully-grown and physically developed
juvenil
having the characteristics that are typical of young people
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