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El libro Street Talk 2 - Lección 2

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to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: At the party , she played a game that encouraged guests to interact break the ice.
cold fish
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

antipático, odioso

antipático, odioso

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Rara vez sonríe, lo que lo hace parecer un **pez frío**.
crazed
[Adjetivo]

driven insane

loco, demente

loco, demente

to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Ex: When giving a presentation, it's essential to cut to the chase to keep the audience engaged and interested.
dirt
[Sustantivo]

gossip that can harm a person's reputation, especially about their private life

chismes, cotilleo

chismes, cotilleo

to begin talking about basic or important facts of a situation

Ex: I'm not interested in all the theoretical discussions, I just want to get down to brass tacks.

to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

Ex: He 's going through a difficult time , so letgo easy on him and offer our support .

to hate someone to an extreme degree

Ex: The rival football teams' fans really hate each other's guts.
hunk
[Sustantivo]

a strong and muscular man who is sexually attractive

bombón, galán

bombón, galán

jock
[Sustantivo]

a person trained to compete in sports

deportista, atleta

deportista, atleta

knockout
[Sustantivo]

a person or an object that is considered extremely attractive or impressive

bombón

bombón

to land
[Verbo]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

cerrar

cerrar

Ex: With dedication and hard work , the team managed to land a major contract .Con dedicación y trabajo duro, el equipo logró **conseguir** un contrato importante.
off-the-wall
[Adjetivo]

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

excéntrico, poco convencional

excéntrico, poco convencional

picnic
[Sustantivo]

any undertaking that is easy to do

paseo, jornada de placer

paseo, jornada de placer

to regain composure, control emotions, or focus, especially in a stressful or emotional situation

Ex: The coach told the team pull it together after their rough start .

to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism

desvalorizar, menospreciar

desvalorizar, menospreciar

Ex: It 's essential not to put down individuals for their mistakes but to encourage improvement .Es esencial no **menospreciar** a las personas por sus errores, sino alentarlas a mejorar.
to size up
[Verbo]

to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment

tantear, evaluar

tantear, evaluar

Ex: Before accepting the job offer, she took time to size the company up and assess its culture.Antes de aceptar la oferta de trabajo, se tomó el tiempo para **evaluar** la empresa y valorar su cultura.
stacked
[Adjetivo]

(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves

curvilínea,  bien proporcionada

curvilínea, bien proporcionada

a single piece of furniture, often used to emphasize an individual item rather than a set

Ex: stick of furniture in the room was carefully chosen for its antique style .
take it from me
[Oración]

used to advise someone to trust one's judgment or experience concerning a particular matter

Ex: Take it from me, pursuing your passions leads to a fulfilling and meaningful life .

used to describe something impressive, intense, or persistent, often referring to physical traits, energy, or quality

Ex: He walked in with that wo n’t quit, ready to take on the challenge .

used to refer to someone who is not paying attention or is not intelligent enough

Ex: She seems distracted all the time, like the lights are on, but nobody is at home.
trip
[Sustantivo]

an exciting or stimulating experience

aventura, experiencia emocionante

aventura, experiencia emocionante

to develop in a particular way, especially with regard to the final outcome of a situation or process

resultar, salir

resultar, salir

Ex: You never know how a spontaneous trip will turn out until you go on it .Nunca sabes cómo **resultará** un viaje espontáneo hasta que lo haces.
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