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striking
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tranquil
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colorful
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plain
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traditional
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monochrome
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disturbing
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figurative
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dull
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stunning
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taste
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to be into somebody or something
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one's cup of tea
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evocative
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intriguing
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quirky
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cliched
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breathtaking
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novel
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stereotype
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unconventional
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to break new ground
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to pique
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curiosity
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to sit up and take notice
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classic
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classical
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opportunity
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possibility
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in the end
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to fit into
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to suit
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vacation
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vacancy
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propaganda
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advertising
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sensible
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sensitive
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at the moment
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actually
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friendly
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sympathetic
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to assist
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to attend
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reunion
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meeting
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to prove
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to test
abstract
abstract
Adjetivo
a
æ
b
b
s
s
t
t
r
r
a
æ
c
k
t
t
(abstracta)

(abstracta)

abstracto

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

example
Ejemplo
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She presented an abstract concept that challenged traditional notions of reality.
His abstract thoughts often led him to philosophical debates.
striking
striking
Adjetivo
s
s
t
t
r
r
i
k
k
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(sorprendente)

(sorprendente)

llamativo

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

avant-garde
avant-garde
Adjetivo
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/əˈvɑnˈɡɑɹd/, /əˈvɑntˈɡɑɹd/
vanguardista

vanguardista

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

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

colorful
colorful
Adjetivo
c
k
o
ʌ
l
l
o
ə
r
r
f
f
u
ʊ
l
l
colorido

colorido

having a lot of different and often bright colors

plain
plain
Adjetivo
p
p
l
l
ai
n
n
(liso, llano)

(liso, llano)

sencillo

simple in design, without a specific pattern

traditional
traditional
Adjetivo
t
t
r
r
a
ə
d
d
i
ɪ
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
l
l
tradicional

tradicional

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

monochrome
monochrome
Adjetivo
m
m
o
ɑ
n
n
o
ə
ch
k
r
r
o
m
m
e
monocromático

monocromático

(of a picture or photograph) containing or portraying images in black and white or different shades of a single color only

disturbing
disturbing
Adjetivo
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
u
ɜ
r
r
b
b
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(preocupante)

(preocupante)

inquietante

causing a strong feeling of worry or discomfort

figurative
Adjetivo
f
f
i
ɪ
g
g
u
r
r
a
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
figurativo

figurativo

representing people, animals and objects and forms as they appear in the real world

dull
dull
Adjetivo
d
d
u
ə
ll
l
apagado

apagado

(of colors) not very bright or vibrant

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

taste
Sustantivo
t
t
a
s
s
t
t
e
gusto

gusto

the ability to recognize something with good quality or high standard, especially in art, style, beauty, etc., based on personal preferences

to [be] into {sb/sth}
to be into somebody or something
Frase
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/biː ˌɪntʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

{one's} cup of tea
one's cup of tea
Frase
uk flag
/wˈʌnz kˈʌp ʌv tˈiː/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

a type of activity, subject, etc. that one is very good at or enjoys very much

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

The idiom "one's cup of tea" originated in Britain and is rooted in the cultural significance of tea in British society. Tea is a popular beverage in Britain, and individuals have different preferences for how they like their tea prepared, such as the strength, sweetness, or addition of milk. The idiom metaphorically extends this preference for tea to other aspects of life. The idiom suggests that just as individuals have different preferences for how they like their tea, people have varied likes and dislikes in other aspects of life.

evocative
Adjetivo
e
ɪ
v
v
o
ɑ
c
k
a
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(evocativo)

(evocativo)

evocador

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

intriguing
intriguing
Adjetivo
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
r
r
i
i
g
g
ui
ɪ
n
n
g
g
fascinante

fascinante

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

quirky
Adjetivo
q
k
u
w
i
ɜ
r
r
k
k
y
i
(singular)

(singular)

peculiar

Approving
Informal

having distinctive or peculiar habits, behaviors, or features that are unusual but often appealing

cliched
Adjetivo
c
k
l
l
i
i
ch
ʃ
e
d
d
tópico

tópico

lacking originality or freshness

breathtaking
breathtaking
Adjetivo
b
b
r
r
ea
e
th
θ
t
t
a
k
k
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(imponente)

(imponente)

impresionante

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

novel
Adjetivo
n
n
o
ɑ:
v
v
e
ə
l
l
(original)

(original)

novedoso

new and unlike anything else

stereotype
Sustantivo
s
s
t
t
e
ɛ
r
r
eo
t
t
y
p
p
e
estereotipo

estereotipo

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

unconventional
unconventional
Adjetivo
u
ə
n
n
c
k
o
ə
n
n
v
v
e
ɛ
n
n
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
l
l
(inusual)

(inusual)

no convencional

not following established customs or norms

to [break] (new|fresh|) ground
to break new ground
Frase
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/bɹˈeɪk nˈuː ɔːɹ fɹˈɛʃ ɔːɹ ɡɹˈaʊnd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

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

The idiom "break ground" originates from the field of construction and excavation. When a new building or project is initiated, the first step typically involves breaking or excavating the ground to prepare it for construction. In a broader sense, the phrase is used to indicate the beginning of something significant and denotes the start of a process or development.

to pique
Verbo
p
p
i
i
q
k
u
e
ofender

ofender

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
curiosity
curiosity
Sustantivo
c
k
u
r
r
io
s
s
i
ə
t
t
y
i
curiosidad

curiosidad

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

to sit up and take notice
Frase
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/sˈɪt ˌʌp ænd tˈeɪk nˈoʊɾɪs/
N/A

N/A

to suddenly become attentive or alert, often due to something surprising or remarkable

classic
classic
Adjetivo
c
k
l
l
a
æ
ss
s
i
ɪ
c
k
clásico

clásico

simple, traditional, and appealing, with a timeless quality that stays in fashion regardless of trends

classical
Adjetivo
c
k
l
l
a
æ
ss
s
i
ɪ
c
k
a
ə
l
l
clásico

clásico

following a long-established, highly regarded, and standard form, style, or set of ideas

opportunity
Sustantivo
o
ɑ
pp
p
o
ɜ
r
r
t
t
u
u
n
n
i
ə
t
t
y
i
(ocasión)

(ocasión)

oportunidad

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

possibility
Sustantivo
p
p
o
ɑ
ss
s
i
ə
b
b
i
ɪ
l
l
i
ə
t
t
y
i
(potencial)

(potencial)

posibilidad

the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

in the end
Adverbio
uk flag
/ɪnðɪ ˈɛnd/
(finalmente)

(finalmente)

al final

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

to fit into
Verbo
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/fˈɪt ˌɪntʊ/
(encajar en)

(encajar en)

integrarse en

to be accepted or integrated into a group of people who share a common cultural, social, or economic status

Información Gramatical:

Estado Frasal
inseparable
verbo de la frase
fit
partícula de la frase
into
to suit
Verbo
s
s
u
u:
i
t
t
(convener)

(convener)

adaptar

to be a good or acceptable match for someone or something's preferences, needs, or circumstances

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
vacation
vacation
Sustantivo
v
v
a
c
k
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
vacaciones

vacaciones

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

What is a "vacation"?

A vacation is a scheduled break from regular school or work activities, often lasting for a few days or weeks. It provides individuals with the opportunity to rest, travel, or engage in leisure activities. In the context of schools, vacations typically occur during holidays or between academic terms, such as summer vacation, winter break, or spring break. Vacations offer a chance to recharge and take a break from the usual routine, promoting relaxation and personal well-being.

vacancy
vacancy
Sustantivo
v
v
a
c
k
a
ə
n
n
c
s
y
i
habitación libre

habitación libre

(in a hotel, etc.) an available room

propaganda
Sustantivo
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
p
p
a
ə
g
g
a
æ
n
n
d
d
a
ə
propaganda

propaganda

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

What is "propaganda"?

Propaganda refers to information, often biased or misleading, that is used to promote a particular political cause, ideology, or point of view. It is typically spread with the intention of influencing people's opinions or behaviors, sometimes by presenting facts in a distorted or one-sided way. Propaganda can be found in various forms of media, such as newspapers, television, and social media, and is often used by governments, organizations, or political groups to shape public perception. While propaganda may appear persuasive, it is designed to manipulate rather than inform, often lacking balance or objectivity.

advertising
Sustantivo
a
æ
d
d
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
i
s
z
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
publicidad

publicidad

a paid announcement that draws public attention to a product or service

sensible
sensible
Adjetivo
s
s
e
ɛ
n
n
s
s
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(sensata)

(sensata)

sensato

(of a person) displaying good judgment

sensitive
sensitive
Adjetivo
s
s
e
ɛ
n
n
s
s
i
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
sensible

sensible

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

at the moment
Frase
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/æt ðə mˈoʊmənt/
N/A

N/A

at the same time as what is being stated

actually
Adverbio
a
æ
c
k
t
ʧ
ua
ll
l
y
i
realmente

realmente

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

Información Gramatical:

adverb of viewpoint and commenting
friendly
friendly
Adjetivo
f
f
r
r
ie
ɛ
n
n
d
d
l
l
y
i
simpático

simpático

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

sympathetic
sympathetic
Adjetivo
s
s
y
ɪ
m
m
p
p
a
ə
th
θ
e
ɛ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
comprensivo

comprensivo

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

to assist
to assist
Verbo
a
ə
ss
s
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
ayudar

ayudar

to help a person in performing a task, achieving a goal, or dealing with a problem

Información Gramatical:

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to attend
to attend
Verbo
a
ə
tt
t
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
asistir a

asistir a

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
reunion
Sustantivo
uk flag
/ɹiˈunjən/
reunión

reunión

the act or process of coming together again after being separated

meeting
meeting
Sustantivo
m
m
ee
i
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(junta)

(junta)

reunión

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

to prove
to prove
Verbo
p
p
r
r
o
u
v
v
e
probar

probar

to show that something is true through the use of evidence or facts

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to test
to test
Verbo
t
t
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
poner a prueba

poner a prueba

to take actions to check the quality, reliability, or performance of something

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo

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