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cost of living
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cosmopolitan
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infrastructure
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mild
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freedom
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healthcare
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standard of living
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monument
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crime rate
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unemployment
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congestion
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pollution
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racial
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no-go area
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nightlife
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off the beaten track
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unspoiled
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diverse
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tranquil
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side by side
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vast
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rundown
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stunning
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packed
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bustling
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to catch on
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to turn up
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to get by
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to fit in
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to do up
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to fill in
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hold up
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to carry out
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to come across
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to take to
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to see to
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to get through
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to come up with
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to keep up
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to come down to
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to get away
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to take off
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to pay back
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to look after
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to catch up
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to stay on
cost of living
Frase
uk flag
/kˈɔst ʌv lˈɪvɪŋ/
N/A

N/A

the amount of money required to maintain basic needs and expenses in a particular place or location

example
Ejemplo
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Cities with a high cost of living often offer higher salaries to compensate.
The rising cost of living has made it harder for families to save money.
cosmopolitan
Adjetivo
c
k
o
ɑ
s
z
m
m
o
ə
p
p
o
ɑ
l
l
i
ə
t
t
a
ə
n
n
cosmopolita

cosmopolita

including a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures

provincial
infrastructure
Sustantivo
i
ɪ
n
n
f
f
r
r
a
ə
s
s
t
t
r
r
u
ə
c
k
t
ʧ
u
ɜ
r
r
e
infraestructura

infraestructura

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

mild
mild
Adjetivo
m
m
i
l
l
d
d
templado

templado

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

freedom
freedom
Sustantivo
f
f
r
r
ee
i
d
d
o
ə
m
m
libertad

libertad

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

healthcare
healthcare
Sustantivo
h
h
ea
ɛ
l
l
th
θ
c
k
a
ɛ
r
r
e
(asistencia médica)

(asistencia médica)

atención médica

the health services and treatments given to people

What is "healthcare"?

Healthcare refers to the services and practices aimed at maintaining or improving people's health. It includes a wide range of activities, such as medical treatments, preventive care, diagnosis, and health education. Healthcare can be provided by doctors, nurses, therapists, and other medical professionals in various settings, including hospitals and clinics. The goal of healthcare is to ensure individuals receive the care they need to stay healthy, manage illnesses, and recover from health issues.

standard of living
Frase
uk flag
/stˈændɚd ʌv lˈɪvɪŋ/
nivel de vida

nivel de vida

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

monument
Sustantivo
m
m
o
ɑ
n
n
u
j
ə
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
monumento

monumento

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

What is a "monument"?

A monument is a structure or statue built to honor or remember a person, event, or idea. Monuments can be found in public places and are often made from materials like stone, metal, or concrete. They are designed to stand the test of time, serving as a symbol of significance or historical importance. Monuments can vary in size and shape, from small plaques to large sculptures or buildings. They help preserve memories and educate future generations about important moments or individuals in history.

crime rate
Sustantivo
uk flag
/kɹˈaɪm ɹˈeɪt/
(índice delictivo)

(índice delictivo)

tasa de criminalidad

the number or frequency of criminal offenses that occur within a specific population or geographic area over a particular period of time, often expressed as a ratio or percentage

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
unemployment
unemployment
Sustantivo
u
ʌ
n
n
e
ɪ
m
m
p
p
l
l
o
ɔ
y
ɪ
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t
(desocupación, paro)

(desocupación, paro)

desempleo

the state of being without a job

employment
congestion
congestion
Sustantivo
c
k
o
ə
n
n
g
ʤ
e
ɛ
s
s
t
ʧ
io
ə
n
n
(tráfico)

(tráfico)

congestión

a state of being overcrowded or blocked, particularly in a street or road

pollution
pollution
Sustantivo
p
p
o
ə
ll
l
u
u
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(polución)

(polución)

contaminación

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

racial
Adjetivo
r
r
a
c
ʃ
ia
ə
l
l
racial

racial

related to the way humankind is sometimes divided into, which is based on physical attributes or shared ancestry

no-go area
Sustantivo
uk flag
/nˈoʊɡˌoʊ ˈɛɹiə/
(área prohibida)

(área prohibida)

zona restringida

Idiom

a potentially dangerous area that people are not allowed to go in

What is the origin of the idiom "no-go area" and when to use it?

The idiom "no-go area" has its origins in the realm of military and aviation in World War II. It originally referred to areas or zones that were restricted or prohibited for entry, typically due to safety or security concerns, then it went on to describe areas where aircraft were not allowed to fly. It has been extended to describe areas in various contexts where entry or activities are considered dangerous, prohibited, or unsafe.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
nightlife
nightlife
Sustantivo
n
n
i
gh
t
t
l
l
i
f
f
e
(ocio nocturno)

(ocio nocturno)

vida nocturna

the social activities and entertainment options that take place after dark, typically involving bars, clubs, live music, and other forms of entertainment

off the beaten (track|path|route)
off the beaten track
Frase
uk flag
/ˈɔf ðə bˈiːʔn̩ tɹˈæk pˈæθ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

What is the origin of the idiom "off the beaten track" and when to use it?

The idiom "off the beaten track" originated from the idea of leaving the well-trodden, established routes or paths and venturing into less explored or unfamiliar territory. It has been used since at least the early 20th century and is often associated with adventure, exploration, and seeking new experiences. This expression is used to describe a location or situation that is not commonly visited or well-known to the general public.

unspoiled
Adjetivo
u
ə
n
n
s
s
p
p
oi
ɔɪ
l
l
e
d
d
(virgen)

(virgen)

inmaculado

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

diverse
diverse
Adjetivo
d
d
i
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
s
s
e
diverso

diverso

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

tranquil
tranquil
Adjetivo
t
t
r
r
a
æ
n
n
q
k
u
w
i
ə
l
l
calmo

calmo

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

side by side
Adjetivo
uk flag
/sˈaɪd baɪ sˈaɪd/
(uno al lado del otro)

(uno al lado del otro)

lado a lado

describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other

vast
vast
Adjetivo
v
v
a
æ
s
s
t
t
(enorme)

(enorme)

vasto

extremely great in extent, size, or area

rundown
Adjetivo
r
r
u
ə
n
n
d
d
o
a
w
ʊ
n
n
ruinoso

ruinoso

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

stunning
stunning
Adjetivo
s
s
t
t
u
ʌ
nn
n
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(imponente)

(imponente)

impresionante

Approving

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

packed
Adjetivo
p
p
a
æ
ck
k
e
d
t
(repleto)

(repleto)

abarrotado

densely filled or crowded with people or things

bustling
Adjetivo
b
b
u
ə
s
s
ə
t
l
l
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(ajetreado)

(ajetreado)

bullicioso

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

to catch on
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈætʃ ˈɑːn/
ponerse de moda

ponerse de moda

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
catch
partícula de la frase
on
to turn up
Verbo
uk flag
/ˈtɝn ˈʌp/
(presentarse)

(presentarse)

aparecer

to arrive at a location or event, often unexpectedly and without prior notice

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
turn
partícula de la frase
up
to get by
to get by
Verbo
uk flag
/ɡɛt bˈaɪ/
(sobrevivir)

(sobrevivir)

apañarse

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
get
partícula de la frase
by
to fit in
to fit in
Verbo
uk flag
/fˈɪt ˈɪn/
congeniar

congeniar

to be socially fit for or belong within a particular group or environment

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
fit
partícula de la frase
in
to do up
to do up
Verbo
uk flag
/dˈuː ˈʌp/
(maquillarse)

(maquillarse)

arreglarse

to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
do
partícula de la frase
up
to fill in
to fill in
Verbo
uk flag
/fˈɪl ˈɪn/
llenar

llenar

to write all the information that is needed in a form

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
fill
partícula de la frase
in
hold up
Oración
uk flag
/hˈoʊld ˈʌp/
retrasar

retrasar

used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing

to carry out
to carry out
Verbo
uk flag
/ˈkæri ˈaʊt/
realizar

realizar

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
carry
partícula de la frase
out
to come across
to come across
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈʌm əkɹˈɑːs/
encontrar

encontrar

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
come
partícula de la frase
across
to take to
to take to
Verbo
uk flag
/tˈeɪk tuː/
(aficionarse a)

(aficionarse a)

encariñarse con

to start to like someone or something

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
take
partícula de la frase
to
to see to
to see to
Verbo
uk flag
/sˈiː tuː/
ocuparse

ocuparse

to attend to a specific task or responsibility

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
see
partícula de la frase
to
to get through
to get through
Verbo
uk flag
/ɡɛt θɹˈuː/
aguantar

aguantar

to succeed in passing or enduring a difficult experience or period

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
get
partícula de la frase
through
to come up with
to come up with
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈʌm ˈʌp wɪð/
idear

idear

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
come
partícula de la frase
up with
to keep up
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈiːp ˈʌp/
(estar al tanto)

(estar al tanto)

mantenerse al día

to stay knowledgeable and informed about current events or developments in a specific field or area of interest

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
keep
partícula de la frase
up
to come down to
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈʌm dˈaʊn tuː/
ser cuestión de

ser cuestión de

to be the most important factor in a situation

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
come
partícula de la frase
down to
to get away
to get away
Verbo
uk flag
/ɡɛt ɐwˈeɪ/
escaparse

escaparse

to escape from someone or somewhere

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
get
partícula de la frase
away
to take off
to take off
Verbo
uk flag
/teɪk ɑːf/
despegar

despegar

to leave a surface and begin flying

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
take
partícula de la frase
off
to pay back
to pay back
Verbo
uk flag
/pˈeɪ bˈæk/
(pagar de vuelta)

(pagar de vuelta)

devolver

to return an amount of money that was borrowed

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
pay
partícula de la frase
back
to look after
to look after
Verbo
uk flag
/lˈʊk ˈæftɚ/
cuidar

cuidar

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
look
partícula de la frase
after
to catch up
Verbo
uk flag
/kˈætʃ ˈʌp/
(alcanzar)

(alcanzar)

ponerse al día

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
catch
partícula de la frase
up
to stay on
to stay on
Verbo
uk flag
/stˈeɪ ˈɑːn/
(quedarse)

(quedarse)

permanecer

to remain in a specific place, job, or program for a longer period

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
stay
partícula de la frase
on

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