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sailor
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the last straw
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under the weather
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mathematics
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Verbo
c
k
ou
ʊ
l
d
d
[condicional simple del verbo poder]

[condicional simple del verbo poder]

used to ask if one can do something

example
Ejemplo
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Could you please pass me the salt?
Could you help me with my homework?

Información Gramatical:

verbo modal
Transitivo
must
must
Verbo
m
m
u
ʌ
s
s
t
t
deber

deber

used to show that something is very important and needs to happen

Información Gramatical:

verbo modal
perhaps
perhaps
Adverbio
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
h
h
a
æ
p
p
s
s
probablemente

probablemente

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio Interrogativo
probably
probably
Adverbio
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
b
b
a
ə
b
b
l
l
y
i
probablemente

probablemente

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio de Frecuencia
definitely
definitely
Adverbio
uk flag
/ˈdɛfənətɫi/
definitivamente

definitivamente

in a certain way

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio de Grado
quiet
quiet
Adjetivo
q
k
u
w
ie
aɪə
t
t
(tranquilo)

(tranquilo)

silencioso

with little or no noise

noisy
crazy
crazy
Adjetivo
c
k
r
r
a
z
z
y
i
loco

loco

extremely foolish or absurd in a way that seems insane

late
late
Adjetivo
l
l
a
t
t
e
(atrasado)

(atrasado)

tarde

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

to argue
to argue
Verbo
a
ɑ:
r
r
g
g
u
ju:
e
argumentar

argumentar

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
broke
broke
Adjetivo
b
b
r
r
o
k
k
e
(sin un peso, sin blanca)

(sin un peso, sin blanca)

pelado

having little or no financial resources

rule
Sustantivo
r
r
u
u
l
l
e
(norma)

(norma)

regla

an instruction that says what is or is not allowed in a given situation or while playing a game

regulation
Sustantivo
r
r
e
ɛ
g
g
u
j
ə
l
l
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
(reglamento)

(reglamento)

regla

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

to swim
to swim
Verbo
s
s
w
w
i
ɪ
m
m
nadar

nadar

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
to allow
to allow
Verbo
a
ə
ll
l
o
a
w
ʊ
permitir

permitir

to let someone or something do a particular thing

forbid

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to fasten
to fasten
Verbo
f
f
a
æ
s
s
t
e
ə
n
n
(atar)

(atar)

sujetar

to bring two parts of something together

unfasten

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to disturb
to disturb
Verbo
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
u
ɜ
r
r
b
b
molestar

molestar

to trouble someone and make them uneasy

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
idiom
Sustantivo
i
ɪ
d
d
io
m
m
idioma

idioma

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

absolutely
Adverbio
a
æ
b
b
s
s
o
ə
l
l
u
u
t
t
e
l
l
y
i
absolutamente

absolutamente

used to put an emphasis on a statement

Información Gramatical:

Adverbio de Grado
to imagine
to imagine
Verbo
i
ɪ
m
m
a
æ
g
ʤ
i
ə
n
n
e
imaginar

imaginar

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
piece of cake
piece of cake
Frase
uk flag
/pˈiːs ʌv kˈeɪk/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

anything that is very easy to achieve or do

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

The idiom "piece of cake" is used to describe something as very easy or simple to accomplish. It likely originated from the idea that eating a piece of cake is enjoyable and requires little effort. The phrase has been in use in English since the early 20th century and has become a popular way to express how easy a task is.

origin
Sustantivo
o
ɔ
r
r
i
ə
g
ʤ
i
ə
n
n
origen

origen

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

expression
Sustantivo
e
ɪ
x
ks
p
p
r
r
e
ɛ
ss
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
expresión

expresión

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

sailor
sailor
Sustantivo
s
s
ai
l
l
o
ə
r
r
marinero

marinero

a person who is a member of a ship's crew

seasick
seasick
Adjetivo
s
s
ea
i
s
s
i
ɪ
ck
k
mareado

mareado

feeling sick or nauseous due to the motion of the ship or boat one is traveling with

to toss
to toss
Verbo
t
t
o
ɔ
ss
s
(arrojar)

(arrojar)

lanzar

to throw something with a quick and sudden motion

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
the (last|final) straw
the last straw
Frase
uk flag
/ðə lˈæst fˈaɪnəl stɹˈɔː/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

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

The idiom "the last straw" is used to describe a situation or event that becomes the final and decisive factor leading to a particular outcome, often a negative or breaking point. It originates from the proverbial expression "the straw that broke the camel's back," which refers to the idea that a camel can carry a heavy load, but adding one more straw will cause it to collapse.

to chime
to chime
Verbo
ch
ʧ
i
m
m
e
(tocar)

(tocar)

sonar

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
under the weather
under the weather
Frase
uk flag
/ˌʌndɚ ðə wˈɛðɚ/
mal

mal

Idiom
Informal

feeling unwell or slightly ill

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

The idiom "under the weather" has origins in the sailing world and dates back to the 18th century. It originated from sailors who would often feel sick or unwell due to rough weather conditions, which could cause them to feel unwell or seasick. The phrase evolved to describe someone who is feeling sick or not in good health. It is used to indicate that someone is feeling unwell or experiencing a mild illness. It suggests a temporary state of physical discomfort or sickness.

to [ring] a bell
to ring a bell
Frase
uk flag
/ɹˈɪŋ ɐ bˈɛl/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to make one feel a sense of familiarity or help one remember something

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "ring a bell" is not tied to a specific historical reference, but it draws upon the sound of a bell as a metaphor for memory recall. Bells have long been used as signaling devices, and their distinctive sound can be associated with awakening or alerting someone to an event or information. It represents the act of a familiar sound triggering a recollection or recognition in one's memory. It is commonly used in conversations, discussions, or interactions where someone wants to determine if a particular piece of information or topic is familiar to the listener.

mathematics
mathematics
Sustantivo
m
m
a
æ
th
θ
e
ə
m
m
a
æ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
s
s
matemáticas

matemáticas

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

What is "mathematics"?

Mathematics is the study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns. It includes various fields like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and calculus, all of which are used to solve problems and explain relationships between different elements. Mathematics is essential in everyday life and is widely applied in areas such as science, engineering, economics, and technology.

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