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Colocaciones con Otros Verbos - Comunicación e Interacción

Explora las colocaciones en inglés para describir la comunicación e interacción con ejemplos como "enviar un correo electrónico" y "hacer de anfitrión".

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Collocations With Other Verbs
to [call] {sb} names

to intentionally refer to someone using unpleasant or offensive words

Ex: In a heated argument, people sometimes resort to calling each other names. 
to [exchange] pleasantries

to engage in polite and friendly conversation, often involving customary greetings or small talk

Ex: At the beginning of the meeting, the participants exchanged pleasantries before delving into business matters. 
to [drop] an email

to transmit a digital message via electronic mail to one or more recipients

Ex: He dropped me an email about the upcoming event. 
to [raise] money

to collect funds, often through various means such as fundraising, investments, donations, or other financial efforts

Ex: The startup company is trying to raise money from investors to expand its operations. 
to [throw] a party

to organize and host a social event or celebration, typically involving friends, family, or acquaintances

Ex: We're planning to throw a party for the holidays. 
to [blow] {sb} a kiss

to make a kissing gesture with one's hand or lips and send it toward another person as a sign of affection

besar

besar

Ex: When the performer finished their act on stage, the audience cheered, and they blew kisses to show their appreciation. 
to [arouse|awaken] {one's} interest

to stimulate curiosity, fascination, or enthusiasm in a person for a particular topic, subject, or activity

Ex: Her presentation on marine life conservation aroused the students' interest in environmental issues. 
to [air] a grievance

to express a complaint, concern, or dissatisfaction about a particular issue, typically to an authority figure or in a formal setting

Ex: She felt it was important to air her grievance about the lack of accessibility for people with disabilities. 
to [blow] {one's} nose

to expel air through the nostrils into a tissue or similar item to remove mucus or clear the nasal passages

Ex: He reached for a tissue to blow his nose after sneezing. 
to [call] in sick

to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

Ex: He woke up with a severe migraine and had to call in sick for the day. 
to [exchange] blows

to engage in a physical fight or confrontation

Ex: The street fight escalated as the participants began to exchange blows. 
to [return] a call

to respond to a missed or unanswered phone call by calling the person back

Ex: If you receive a voicemail, it's polite to return the call to acknowledge the message. 
to [play] host

to provide hospitality and make guests feel welcome

Ex: During the holidays, it's common to play host for visiting relatives. 
to [propose] a toast

to offer good wishes or express congratulations, often accompanied by raising and clinking glasses, before or during a celebratory drink

proponer un brindis

proponer un brindis

Ex: The host proposed a toast to thank everyone for attending the dinner party. 
to [speak] ill of {sb/sth}

to say things about a person or thing that are unpleasant or mean

Ex: Instead of speaking ill of your classmates, try to find common ground and build friendships. 
to [blow] a (raspberry|strawberry)

to make a buzzing or vibrating sound by blowing air through a curled tongue between the lips, often as a sign of playful teasing

Ex: The teacher scolded the child for blowing a strawberry in class. 
to [deny] (all|) knowledge

to claim that one does not possess information or awareness of a specific subject, event, or fact

Ex: He denied knowledge of the confidential company documents that were leaked. 
to [part] company

to separate or go in different directions after being together

Ex: Following the end of their relationship, the couple decided to part company amicably. 
to [merge] into a lane

to change one's vehicle's position and smoothly join the flow of traffic in a different lane while driving

Ex: It's important to use your turn signal when you want to merge into a different lane. 
to [listen] to reason

to welcome and consider logical and rational arguments or viewpoints, often leading to a change in one's perspective or course of action

Ex: The team members eventually listened to reason and accepted the necessity of a new approach. 
to [answer] to the name

to respond to a name or label that has been given to someone or something

Ex: She doesn't usually answer to the name of 'Mary,' as she prefers to be called 'Liz.' 
to [seek] a career

to actively search for employment or professional opportunities in a specific field or industry

Ex: She's been actively seeking a career in graphic design for months. 
to [read] {one's} lips

to observe the shape and movements of someone's lips in order to interpret and understand what they are saying

leer los labios, entender por el movimiento de los labios

leer los labios, entender por el movimiento de los labios

Ex: Can you read my lips from across the table? 

¿Puedes leerme los labios desde el otro lado de la mesa?

to [launch] an inquiry

to initiate an official investigation, study, or examination into a specific matter or issue

Ex: Last year, the authorities launched an inquiry into the environmental impact of the construction project. 
to [pull] a (trick|stunt)

to carry out a clever or daring action, often for entertainment, surprise, or deception

Ex: During the magic show, the magician pulled a trick that left the audience amazed. 
to [wring] {one's} hands

to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

Ex: The prisoner wrung his hands in anticipation of his trial. 
let me get this straight

used to ask for clarification or confirmation about a particular statement or situation, typically seeking to ensure that one has a clear and accurate understanding of what has been said or presented

Ex: 'To solve the problem, you have to follow these steps: first, identify the issue, then analyze the data, and finally propose a solution.' 'Let me get this straight, the first step is to identify the problem, right?' 
to [hand] in {one's} (notice|resignation)

to inform one's employer of one's intentions of leaving one's job after a certain period of time

Ex: After years of dedicated service, he handed in his notice to retire and spend more time with his family. 
see you around
see you around
[Oración]

used when saying goodbye to someone when one is expecting to see them again

Ex: I'll be heading out, but I'll see you around, I'm sure. 
to [fall] from {one's} lips

to communicate one's emotions, opinions, or thoughts through spoken words

Ex: The professor's lecture was so captivating that every word seemed to fall from his lips with passion. 
to [raise] awareness

to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

Ex: Social media platforms have become powerful tools for raising awareness about social justice issues. 
to [raise] a question

to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

Ex: The report raises a question about the accuracy of the financial statements. 
to [shake] hands

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

Ex: He reached out to shake hands with the new colleague at the office. 
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