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foraging
Sustantivo
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ɔ
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r
a
ɪ
g
ʤ
i
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n
n
g
g
(recolección)

(recolección)

forrajeo

the act of searching or gathering food, resources, or provisions in the natural environment, typically done by animals

example
Ejemplo
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The bear spent the morning foraging for berries in the forest.
Squirrels rely on foraging to gather nuts for the winter.
self-sufficient
self-sufficient
Adjetivo
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/ˌsɛɫfsəˈfɪʃənt/, /ˌsɛɫfsəˈfɪʃɪnt/
(autoabastecido)

(autoabastecido)

autosuficiente

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

assembly line
Sustantivo
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/ɐsˈɛmbli lˈaɪn/
(línea de ensamblaje)

(línea de ensamblaje)

línea de montaje

a production process where a product is put together in a step-by-step manner by different people or machines, each responsible for a specific task

What is an "assembly line"?

An assembly line is a production method where a product is created step by step as it moves along a conveyor or through a series of workstations. Each worker or machine performs a specific task at each stage, and the product is gradually built up. This method is used in many industries to produce goods quickly and efficiently, allowing for mass production. The process is designed to make manufacturing faster, reduce labor costs, and improve consistency and quality in the final product.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
ethos
Sustantivo
e
i
th
θ
o
ɑ
s
s
(filosofía)

(filosofía)

ética

the fundamental values and beliefs that influence and guide the behavior and attitudes of a person, group, or organization

pipe dream
pipe dream
Sustantivo
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/pˈaɪp dɹˈiːm/
sueño imposible

sueño imposible

Idiom
Informal

an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

What is the origin of the idiom "pipe dream" and when to use it?

The idiom "pipe dream" originated in the early 20th century and was originally associated with the idea of hallucinations experienced by smokers of opium pipes, leading to unrealistic visions. Over time, it evolved to describe any impractical or unattainable vision or plan.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
to splash out
to splash out
Verbo
uk flag
/splˈæʃ ˈaʊt/
(gastar en exceso)

(gastar en exceso)

derrochar

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
splash
partícula de la frase
out
to [live] beyond {one's} means
to live beyond one's means
Frase
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/lˈaɪv bɪjˌɑːnd wˈʌnz mˈiːnz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to spend in a way that exceeds one's income

What is the origin of the idiom "live beyond one's means" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "live beyond one's means" is not specific, but it is a reflection of the idea that individuals should only spend as much as they can afford, based on their income and resources. This idiom is used to describe a lifestyle where a person spends more money than their income can comfortably support, leading to financial difficulties or debt.

to [make] (both|) ends meet
to make (both) ends meet
Frase
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/mˌeɪk bˈoʊθ ˈɛndz mˈiːt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

What is the origin of the idiom "make ends meet" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "make ends meet" is uncertain, but it dates back to at least the 17th century and is thought to have originated from accounting or financial terminology. It is used to describe the act of managing one's finances in a way that allows them to cover all their expenses with their available income, without going into debt or experiencing financial hardship.

to fritter away
to fritter away
Verbo
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/fɹˈɪɾɚɹ ɐwˈeɪ/
(malgastar)

(malgastar)

desaprovechar

to slowly and carelessly waste or use up something, such as time, money, resources, or opportunities

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
fritter
partícula de la frase
away
poverty-stricken
Adjetivo
uk flag
/pˈɑːvɚɾistɹˈɪkən/
golpeado por la pobreza

golpeado por la pobreza

suffering from extreme deprivation

to squander
to squander
Verbo
s
s
q
k
u
w
a
ɑ
n
n
d
d
e
ɜ
r
r
malgastar

malgastar

to waste or misuse something valuable, such as money, time, or opportunities

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
insurance
Sustantivo
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ɪ
n
n
s
ʃ
u
ʊ
r
r
a
ə
n
n
c
s
e
seguro

seguro

the arrangement with an institute or agency according to which they guarantee to make up for the damages in the event of an accident or loss

premium
Sustantivo
p
p
r
r
e
i
m
m
iu
m
m
(cuota)

(cuota)

prima

the amount of money paid to an insurance company in exchange for coverage or protection against specified risks or potential losses

contactless
Adjetivo
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
t
t
a
æ
c
k
t
t
l
l
e
ɛ
ss
s
(contactless)

(contactless)

sin contacto

(of interactions or payments) done without physical touch, often using wireless technology

current account
Sustantivo
uk flag
/kˈɜːɹənt ɐkˈaʊnt/
(cuenta de cheques)

(cuenta de cheques)

cuenta corriente

a bank account that allows frequent deposits and withdrawals, typically using checks, with no prior notice required

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
debit
Sustantivo
d
d
e
ɛ
b
b
i
ɪ
t
t
(cargo)

(cargo)

débito

an entry indicating an increase in assets or an expense, and a decrease in debts or income

credit
bonus
Sustantivo
b
b
o
n
n
u
ə
s
s
plus

plus

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

comprehensive
comprehensive
Adjetivo
c
k
o
ɑ
m
m
p
p
r
r
e
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h
h
e
ɛ
n
n
s
s
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v
v
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exhaustivo

exhaustivo

covering or including all aspects of something

noncomprehensive
policy
Sustantivo
p
p
o
ɑ
l
l
i
ə
c
s
y
i
política

política

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

strapped
strapped
Adjetivo
s
s
t
t
r
r
a
æ
pp
p
e
d
t
(faltero de dinero)

(faltero de dinero)

con poca dinero

having a limited amount of something, especially of money

the breadline
the breadline
Sustantivo
uk flag
/ðə bɹˈɛdlaɪn/
(el umbral de pobreza)

(el umbral de pobreza)

la línea de pobreza

Idiom

the income level below which a person is considered to be living in poverty or experiencing financial hardship

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

The idiom "the breadline" originated in the early 20th century during the Great Depression, which began in 1929 and lasted for several years. This phrase is used to describe the income level or economic threshold below which a person or family is considered to be living in poverty and experiencing financial hardship.

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