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

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used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The raven 's feathers shone in the sunlight , revealing a deep iridescent blackblack as coal.

to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

desmayarse, perder el conocimiento

desmayarse, perder el conocimiento

Ex: He felt dizzy and almost blacked out from the sudden change in temperature .Se sintió mareado y casi **se desmayó** por el cambio repentino de temperatura.

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.

vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

votar en contra, negar el respaldo

votar en contra, negar el respaldo

to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

poner en la lista negra, blacklistear

poner en la lista negra, blacklistear

Ex: The government blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .El gobierno **incluyó en la lista negra** a la aerolínea debido a preocupaciones de seguridad.

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

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
blue
[Adjetivo]

feeling sad or melancholic

triste,  melancólico

triste, melancólico

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]

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

Bluegrass

Bluegrass

blues
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

la melancolía, la tristeza

la melancolía, la tristeza

Ex: A case of the Monday blues made it hard to get out of bed .Un caso de **blues** del lunes hizo difícil levantarse de la cama.

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.

used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

hasta el hartazgo

hasta el hartazgo

gray area
[Sustantivo]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

área gris, zona gris

área gris, zona 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]

a person's ability to learn or understand something

materia gris, sustancia gris

materia gris, sustancia gris

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.Las ideas creativas del equipo demuestran su excepcional **materia gris**.
green
[Adjetivo]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

inexperto, ingenuo

inexperto, ingenuo

Ex: Her green perspective on relationships showed in her unrealistic expectations .Su perspectiva **verde** sobre las relaciones se mostraba en sus expectativas poco realistas.

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

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap.
green thumb
[Sustantivo]

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

dedo verde, pulgar verde

dedo verde, pulgar verde

Ex: She 's always had a green thumb.Siempre ha tenido **un don para las plantas**. Sus plantas de interior prosperan, incluso en los meses de invierno.

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.

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

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

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

billete verde, billete de banco

billete verde, billete de banco

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

Ex: Sometimes , people the grass is greener on the other side, but they do n't realize that every job has its challenges .

(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]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

rosado, progresista moderado

rosado, progresista moderado

Ex: The documentary explored the history of political terms , including how "pinko" came to represent moderate leftist positions during the Cold War .El documental exploró la historia de los términos políticos, incluyendo cómo "**pinko**" llegó a representar posiciones izquierdistas moderadas durante la Guerra Fría.
pinky
[Sustantivo]

the little finger of one's hand

meñique, dedo meñique

meñique, dedo 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.

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: When she saw the adorable puppy , she could n't help but squeal with delight and was tickled pink.
purple heart
[Sustantivo]

a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

corazón púrpura, medalla del corazón púrpura

corazón púrpura, medalla del corazón púrpura

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

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.

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

Ex: For New Year's Eve, the city came alive with fireworks and festivities as people gathered to paint the town in celebration.
red
[Sustantivo]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

rojo, comunista

rojo, comunista

Ex: The document detailed the activities of various reds involved in political activism .El documento detallaba las actividades de varios **rojos** involucrados en el activismo político.
red cent
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that is extremely small

un céntimo, un centavo

un céntimo, un centavo

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .La vieja casa no valía **un centavo rojo** en su estado actual y necesitaba reformas importantes.
red-faced
[Adjetivo]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

rojo de vergüenza, colorado

rojo de vergüenza, colorado

Ex: The sudden criticism left him red-faced and flustered , unable to respond immediately .La crítica repentina lo dejó **con el rostro enrojecido** y turbado, incapaz de responder de inmediato.
red-hot
[Adjetivo]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

candente, apasionado

candente, apasionado

red tape
[Sustantivo]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

papeleo

papeleo

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Tuvieron que navegar a través de mucha **burocracia** para que les aprobaran su visa.
red-letter day
[Sustantivo]

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

día memorable, día de gloria

día memorable, día de gloria

Ex: During that period , every day felt like a red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .Durante ese período, cada día se sentía como un **día memorable** mientras hacían un progreso significativo hacia sus metas.
redneck
[Sustantivo]

a poor White person in the southern United States

paleto, campesino blanco pobre

paleto, campesino blanco pobre

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

Ex: At the international summit, the host country went all out to roll out the red carpet for world leaders, ensuring a warm and dignified welcome.
to see red
[Frase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .

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]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

de la clase media blanca, burgués

de la clase media blanca, burgués

white elephant
[Sustantivo]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

elefante blanco, carga costosa

elefante blanco, carga costosa

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .El nuevo sistema de software, a pesar de sus prometedoras características, resultó ser un **elefante blanco** para la empresa debido a fallos constantes y problemas de compatibilidad.
white lie
[Sustantivo]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

mentira piadosa, mentira blanca

mentira piadosa, mentira blanca

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Le dijo a su abuela una **mentira piadosa**, fingiendo que disfrutaba del suéter hecho a mano que recibió como regalo.
yellow
[Adjetivo]

lacking in courage

cobarde, miedoso

cobarde, miedoso

Ex: The yellow character in the film was always the first to back down from confrontations .El personaje **amarillo** en la película siempre fue el primero en retroceder ante las confrontaciones.
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