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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 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]

temperature measured by a mercury thermometer

mercurio, temperatura de mercurio

mercurio, temperatura de mercurio

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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