Libro Street Talk 1 - Una Mirada Más Cercana: Lección 7

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(as|) black as coal [Frase]

used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The abandoned house stood in the distance , its windows broken and its walls covered in graffiti , appearing as black as coal .

to black out [Verbo]

desmayarse

Ex: The athlete blacked out briefly after the intense match .

El atleta sufrió un black-out brevemente después del partido intenso.

(as|) black as night [Frase]

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: As the power outage struck , the city was plunged into darkness , the streets becoming black as night .

to blackball [Verbo]

vetar

Ex: They blackballed the motion during the final vote .

Ellos vetaron la moción durante la votación final.

to blacklist [Verbo]

poner en la lista negra

Ex: Employers may blacklist individuals for dishonesty or misconduct .

Los empleadores pueden incluir en la lista negra a individuos por deshonestidad o mala conducta.

in the black [Frase]

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: After several years of losses , the business finally turned a profit and was in the black .

blue [Adjetivo]

triste

Ex: After the argument , he was left with a blue feeling that lingered throughout the day .

Después de la discusión, se quedó con un sentimiento azul que persistió durante todo el día.

bluegrass [Sustantivo]

Bluegrass

blues [Sustantivo]

la melancolía

Ex: Listening to upbeat music helped lift her blues .

Escuchar música animada ayudó a levantar su blues.

out of the blue [Frase]

occurring without prior warning

Ex: She received a phone call out of the blue from a childhood friend she had n't spoken to in years .

to [swear|curse] a blue streak [Frase]

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: When the computer crashed and wiped out hours of work , Jane swore a blue streak , unable to contain her frustration and anger .

(until|till) {sb} [be] blue in the face [Frase]

hasta el hartazgo

gray area [Sustantivo]

área gris

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area , raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .

Los límites de la privacidad en la era digital a menudo existen en un área gris, planteando preguntas importantes sobre los datos personales y la vigilancia.

gray matter [Sustantivo]

materia gris

Ex: It 's not just about memorization ; you need to engage your gray matter to truly understand the subject .

No se trata solo de memorización; necesitas involucrar tu materia gris para entender verdaderamente el tema.

green [Adjetivo]

inexperto

Ex: They took advantage of his green nature , knowing he was new to the industry .

Aprovecharon su naturaleza verde, sabiendo que era nuevo en la industria.

green (around|about|at) the gills [Frase]

(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: After the roller coaster ride , she looked a bit green about the gills .

green thumb [Sustantivo]

dedo verde

Ex: My neighbor has a green thumb .

Mi vecino tiene dedo verde. Su jardín siempre está lleno de flores vibrantes y frondoso follaje.

green with envy [Frase]

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: When she saw her friend 's luxurious vacation photos , she turned green with envy , wishing she could experience such luxury .

green-eyed monster [Frase]

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide her green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .

greenback [Sustantivo]

billete verde

the grass is (always|) greener on the other side (of the fence|) [Oración]

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: You may think another relationship would be better , but remember , the grass is always greener on the other side .

in the pink (of condition|of health|) [Frase]

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: Emily had just recovered from her illness and was now in the pink of health .

pinko [Sustantivo]

rosado

Ex: His colleagues jokingly called him a pinko because of his advocacy for reforming the tax system and increasing social services .

Sus colegas lo llamaban en broma un pinko debido a su defensa de la reforma del sistema tributario y el aumento de los servicios sociales.

pinky [Sustantivo]

meñique

Ex: Injuries to the pinky , such as fractures or dislocations , can cause pain and limited mobility , affecting dexterity and hand function .

Las lesiones en el meñique, como fracturas o dislocaciones, pueden causar dolor y movilidad limitada, afectando la destreza y la función de la mano.

tickled pink [Frase]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: The comedian 's hilarious jokes had the entire audience in stitches , leaving them tickled pink throughout the entire show .

purple [heart] [Sustantivo]

corazón púrpura

to [catch] {sb} red-handed [Frase]

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex:

(in|into) the red [Frase]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The government 's budget was in the red , and they needed to implement measures to reduce the deficit .

to [paint] the town (red|) [Frase]

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: Graduation day was the perfect occasion to paint the town , with parties , dancing , and laughter lasting late into the night .

red [Sustantivo]

rojo

Ex: Many reds were active in labor movements , advocating for workers ' rights and social equality .

Muchos rojos estuvieron activos en los movimientos laborales, abogando por los derechos de los trabajadores y la igualdad social.

red cent [Sustantivo]

un céntimo

Ex: The company 's stocks plummeted , and investors were left without a red cent of their initial investments .

Las acciones de la compañía se desplomaron, y los inversores se quedaron sin un centavo rojo de sus inversiones iniciales.

red-faced [Adjetivo]

rojo de vergüenza

Ex: The red-faced child was clearly upset after being scolded by his teacher .

El niño con el rostro enrojecido estaba claramente molesto después de ser regañado por su maestro.

red-hot [Adjetivo]

candente

red tape [Sustantivo]

papeleo

Ex: The new regulations added even more red tape to an already complex system .

Las nuevas regulaciones añadieron aún más trámites burocráticos a un sistema ya complejo.

red-letter day [Sustantivo]

día memorable

Ex: They are experiencing a red-letter day as they receive recognition for their outstanding achievements .

Están experimentando un día memorable mientras reciben reconocimiento por sus logros excepcionales.

redneck [Sustantivo]

paleto

to [roll] out the red carpet [Frase]

to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: The company spared no expense in rolling out the red carpet for their most important clients at the annual gala .

to [see] red [Frase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex:

(as|) white as a (ghost|sheet) [Frase]

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news , he turned white as a ghost .

white-bread [Adjetivo]

de la clase media blanca

white elephant [Sustantivo]

elefante blanco

Ex: His sprawling mansion became a white elephant after retirement .

Su elefante blanco de mansión extensa se convirtió en una carga después del retiro.

white lie [Sustantivo]

mentira piadosa

Ex: The child told a white lie to avoid trouble , claiming that the broken vase was an accident .

El niño dijo una mentira piadosa para evitar problemas, afirmando que el jarrón roto fue un accidente.

yellow [Adjetivo]

cobarde

Ex: He avoided the haunted house because he was too yellow to handle the scares .

Evitó la casa encantada porque era demasiado cobarde para manejar los sustos.

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