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El libro Street Talk 2 - Lección 6

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to get ready for trouble, difficulty, or danger

cerrar la escotilla

cerrar la escotilla

Ex: When faced with a family crisis, they knew it was time to batten down the hatches and support each other.

to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire

Ex: The old, neglected documents were found in the attic, nearly burnt to cinders by years of exposure to extreme temperatures.

to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation

llamar a, exigir

llamar a, exigir

Ex: The successful completion of the project calls for a well-deserved vacation .La finalización exitosa del proyecto **requiere** unas vacaciones bien merecidas.
doozie
[Sustantivo]

something that is remarkable, extreme, or difficult, often in a surprising way

algo notable, una pasada

algo notable, una pasada

Ex: The test was a doozie, taking everyone by surprise .El examen fue un **desafío mayúsculo**, tomando a todos por sorpresa.
hard pack
[Sustantivo]

snow that has become compacted and firm, typically due to repeated freezing and thawing or heavy traffic

nieve compacta, nieve apisonada

nieve compacta, nieve apisonada

Ex: Driving on hard pack snow can be tricky , especially on curves .Conducir sobre nieve **compacta** puede ser complicado, especialmente en las curvas.
heat wave
[Sustantivo]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

ola de calor

ola de calor

Ex: During a heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .Durante una **ola de calor**, es importante verificar el estado de los vecinos mayores que pueden ser más vulnerables a las temperaturas extremas.
to kick up
[Verbo]

(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength

levantarse, intensificarse

levantarse, intensificarse

Ex: The storm is going to kick up later tonight, so be sure to secure your belongings.La tormenta va a **aumentar** más tarde esta noche, así que asegúrate de proteger tus pertenencias.
mercury
[Sustantivo]

the level of mercury in a thermometer used to indicate temperature

Ex: Doctors rely on mercury to measure body temperature accurately .
to move in
[Verbo]

to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action

acercarse, avanzar hacia

acercarse, avanzar hacia

Ex: He quickly moved in on the suspect as soon as the threat was identified.Rápidamente **se acercó** al sospechoso tan pronto como se identificó la amenaza.
nasty
[Adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

asqueroso, repugnante

asqueroso, repugnante

Ex: The nasty stain on the carpet was difficult to remove .La mancha **asquerosa** en la alfombra era difícil de quitar.
on tap
[Adjetivo]

available for immediate use

disponible, listo para usar

disponible, listo para usar

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

por otro lado, en cambio

por otro lado, en cambio

Ex: Investing in stocks has the potential for high returns , but on the flip side, it also carries the risk of financial loss .Invertir en acciones tiene el potencial de altos rendimientos, pero **por otro lado**, también conlleva el riesgo de pérdidas financieras.
powder
[Sustantivo]

light, dry, and fluffy snow, often ideal for skiing or snowboarding

nieve polvo, polvo

nieve polvo, polvo

rain heavily

llover a cántaros, caer chuzos de punta

llover a cántaros, caer chuzos de punta

scorcher
[Sustantivo]

an extremely hot day

día abrasador, bochorno

día abrasador, bochorno

to enjoy the sun, typically by lying or sitting outside, to absorb its warmth or light

Ex: The tourists spent the whole day soaking up the rays in the tropical sunshine.
trough
[Sustantivo]

(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor

depresión

depresión

Ex: The troughs and ridges of sand dunes shift continuously in the desert as a result of wind erosion and deposition .Los **valles** y las crestas de las dunas de arena se desplazan continuamente en el desierto como resultado de la erosión y deposición del viento.
twister
[Sustantivo]

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

tornado, torbellino

tornado, torbellino

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