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El libro Street Talk 2 - Una mirada más cercana: Lección 6

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blowhard
[Sustantivo]

a person who talks too much, often bragging loudly about themselves or their opinions

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

ser veleta, mudar a todos los vientos

ser veleta, mudar a todos los vientos

Ex: Investors blow hot and cold, which makes the market unpredictable .
to blow in
[Verbo]

to arrive unexpectedly or suddenly, often without prior notice

aparecer, llegar sin avisar

aparecer, llegar sin avisar

Ex: The guests blew in right after dinner , catching everyone off guard .Los invitados **llegaron de sopetón** justo después de la cena, pillando a todos por sorpresa.

to get rid of one's strong feelings, particularly by talking in an angry way

Ex: The meeting will be a chance for the protesters to blow off steam.

to become really annoyance to the point where one might do something stupid to get rid he anger or frustration

Ex: That music makes you want blow your brains out.

to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

Ex: I blew my cool when I saw the mess they made in the kitchen .

to reveal a person's identity or intentions

Ex: The agent had to escape the enemy's grasp after a security breach blew their cover, leaving them exposed in hostile territory.

to deeply astonish or amaze someone, often by presenting them with something unexpected or extraordinary

Ex: The novel 's plot twist at the end was so unexpected that it blew my mind, leaving me speechless for a moment .

to praise one's own abilities or accomplishments, often in an exaggerated way

echarse flores

echarse flores

Ex: The celebrity couple put on the dog at the red-carpet event, arriving in a lavish entourage and flaunting their expensive attire.

to fail to control one's anger

Ex: If they continue to ignore his concerns , he blow his top during the meeting .

to slowly disappear or become less noticeable

pasar, desvanecerse

pasar, desvanecerse

Ex: Gossip about the celebrity 's personal life tends to blow over quickly .Los chismes sobre la vida personal de la celebridad tienden a **desvanecerse** rápidamente.

to kill someone with a gun or other weapons

liquidar, volarle los sesos

liquidar, volarle los sesos

Ex: The news reported another incident where a victim was tragically blown away in broad daylight .Las noticias informaron de otro incidente en el que una víctima fue trágicamente **abatida** a plena luz del día.
to blow
[Verbo]

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

arruinar, echar a perder

arruinar, echar a perder

Ex: The manager 's failure to communicate crucial information to the team had the potential to blow the entire project .El fracaso del gerente para comunicar información crucial al equipo tenía el potencial de **arruinar** todo el proyecto.

to make known an unpleasant truth about something

Ex: The memoir by a former insider took the lid off the dark secrets of the entertainment industry, exposing the abuse and exploitation prevalent within it.

to inform the authorities about something secret or the breach of legalities, particularly because one is morally obliged to do so

Ex: He blew the whistle on the corrupt officials who were embezzling public funds.
to blow up
[Verbo]

to become extremely angry and lose control

explotar, perder los estribos

explotar, perder los estribos

Ex: The boss blew up over the missed deadline .El jefe **explotó** por el plazo incumplido.

(of two or more people) to get into a serious verbal argument or begin attacking each other physically because of a prior disagreement

Ex: The disagreement between the two political leaders came to blows as they physically confronted each other during a televised debate.
breeze
[Sustantivo]

something that is easy to do or accomplish

un juego de niños, pan comido

un juego de niños, pan comido

Ex: Fixing the car turned out to be a breeze once I understood the problem .Arreglar el coche resultó ser **pan comido** una vez que entendí el problema.
to breeze
[Verbo]

to proceed quickly and easily

avanzar rápidamente, progresar con facilidad

avanzar rápidamente, progresar con facilidad

to keep talking with a person about no particular subject

Ex: We 've shooting the breeze for well over an hour now .

used to imply that even in difficult or negative situations, there is often something positive or hopeful to be found

Ex: Although my flight was delayedevery cloud has a silver lining - I was able to catch up on some work while waiting at the airport .

tremendously excited about something

Ex: Receiving the acceptance letter to her dream university put on cloud nine.

to be in a constant state of bad luck, negativity, or a depressed mood

Ex: No matter how hard he tries , he just ca n't shake walking around with a black cloud over his head.
what on earth
[Oración]

used to emphasize a question or statement, showing surprise or confusion

Ex: When on earth did you find the time to do all that?

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

Ex: He does n’t know what happened at the meeting — he doeshave the foggiest idea.
in a fog
[Frase]

confused and unable to think clearly

Ex: The sudden news left her in a fog of disbelief and confusion.
good heavens
[interjección]

used to express surprise, shock, or astonishment, often in response to something unexpected or difficult to believe

¡Dios mío!, ¡Cielos!

¡Dios mío!, ¡Cielos!

Ex: Good heavens !**¡Cielos**! Nunca pensé que llegaría el día en que él se disculparía.
heavenly
[Adjetivo]

used to describe something that is extremely delightful, blissful, or perfect, often invoking a sense of pure enjoyment or pleasure

celestial, divino

celestial, divino

Ex: The chocolate cake was so heavenly, it felt like a slice of paradise .El pastel de chocolate era tan **celestial**, que se sentía como un pedazo del paraíso.
heavens
[interjección]

used to express surprise, disbelief, or astonishment, often in a dramatic or emphatic way

¡Cielos!, ¡Dios mío!

¡Cielos!, ¡Dios mío!

Ex: Heavens, this place is a mess!**Cielos**, ¡este lugar es un desastre!
heavens to besty
[interjección]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

¡Cielos a Betsy!, ¡Dios mío a Betsy!

¡Cielos a Betsy!, ¡Dios mío a Betsy!

Ex: Heavens to betsy, I didn’t think you’d go that far!**Cielos a Betsy**, ¡no pensé que llegarías tan lejos!

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes , she in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude .

to try extremely hard and do everything that one is capable of in order to succeed in something

mover cielo y tierra

mover cielo y tierra

Ex: So together moved heaven and earth to ensure , in a difficult year , that the necessary money was made available .
as hell
[Adverbio]

used to emphasize the degree or extent of something, often in a hyperbolic or exaggerated manner

muchísimo, un montón

muchísimo, un montón

Ex: That was as hell difficult to figure out !Eso fue **malditamente** difícil de entender !

no matter how many obstacles one might face or how hard achieving something gets

Ex: He confirmed thatcome hell or high water, he will make his first trip to Scotland in November .
go to hell
[interjección]

used to express anger, frustration, or strong disapproval, often as an insult or to tell someone to leave in a harsh manner

¡Vete al infierno!, ¡Vete a la mierda!

¡Vete al infierno!, ¡Vete a la mierda!

Ex: She was so mad , she told him to just go to hell and leave her alone .Estaba tan enfadada que le dijo que **se fuera al diablo** y la dejara en paz.
like hell
[Frase]

used to emphasize the intensity or speed of something

Ex: She like hell when she saw the spider in her room .

to experience something that is extremely painful or difficult, particularly for a long time

Ex: He had to go through hell to overcome his addiction and rebuild his life.
what the hell
[interjección]

used to express surprise, confusion, disbelief, or frustration, often in response to something unexpected or difficult to understand

¿Qué demonios?, ¿Qué diablos?

¿Qué demonios?, ¿Qué diablos?

Ex: I ca n’t make sense of this situation , what the hell is happening ?No puedo entender esta situación, **¿qué diablos está pasando?**

used to express disbelief in something happening

Ex: The odds of winning the lottery are as slim as hell freezing over, but people still play in hopes of hitting the jackpot.
to moon
[Verbo]

to expose one's buttocks, typically as a prank or for humorous effect

enseñar el culo, lunar

enseñar el culo, lunar

Ex: They mooned the camera when they thought no one was watching .Ellos **enseñaron el culo** a la cámara cuando pensaban que nadie los estaba viendo.

used for saying that something can only happen on very rare occasions

Ex: Once in a blue moon, if the weather permits, they organize a neighborhood barbecue.

to make promises that are impossible to be fulfilled or be kept

Ex: He promised the moon to his employees, offering raises and promotions for everyone, but the budget couldn't support it.

to be smart or experienced enough to find one's way out of a problematic situation

Ex: Normally he knew enough to come in out of the rain but the Princess had intrusted him with an important job.

to rain really hard

está lloviendo a cántaros

está lloviendo a cántaros

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .

to ruin what someone has planned or not allow them enjoy something

Ex: When the teacher praised the class 's performance , the troublemaker tried rain on their parade with sarcastic comments .

a time of financial difficulty or a period of challenge

Ex: His habit of saving a rainy day allowed him to comfortably weather the storm when his business faced difficulties .
rain check
[Sustantivo]

refusal or cancellation of an invitation, offer, or plan with intention of accepting it or doing it at another time instead

pospuesto, aplazamiento

pospuesto, aplazamiento

Ex: I apologize , but I 'll need to give you a rain check on helping out with the event tomorrow .Me disculpo, pero tendré que darte un **cheque diferido** para ayudarte con el evento mañana.

used to suggest that when something bad happens, other bad things often happen in quick succession or in large numbers, making the situation seem even worse

Ex: Susan was having a terrible day - she overslept, burned her breakfast, and got a speeding ticket on the way to work.
snow job
[Sustantivo]

an attempt to persuade someone to do or believe something using deception or flattery

charla persuasiva engañosa, lavado de cerebro

charla persuasiva engañosa, lavado de cerebro

Ex: Recognizing the attempt at a snow job, the journalist pressed for clear answers to uncover the truth behind the controversial decision .Reconociendo el intento de **manipulación**, el periodista presionó para obtener respuestas claras y descubrir la verdad detrás de la decisión controvertida.
brainstorm
[Sustantivo]

the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

iluminación, revelación

iluminación, revelación

to eat a large amount of food, often with enthusiasm

Ex: They eating up a storm at the party — there was barely any food left !
to storm
[Verbo]

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

enfurecerse, rabiar

enfurecerse, rabiar

to suddenly become extremely successful

ser un éxito rotundo

ser un éxito rotundo

to thunder
[Verbo]

move fast, noisily, and heavily

tronar, retumbar

tronar, retumbar

thunder thighs
[Sustantivo]

used to refer to someone with fat or large thighs

muslos de trueno, muslos poderosos

muslos de trueno, muslos poderosos

Ex: Look at little baby's adorable thunder thighs!Mira las adorables **piernas de trueno** del pequeño bebé. ¡Son tan regordetas y lindas!

a person who is only a friend during good times and is not supportive or reliable during difficult or challenging times

amigo de buen tiempo, amigo interesado

amigo de buen tiempo, amigo interesado

Ex: Whenever I have a problem, John suddenly becomes unavailable.Cada vez que tengo un problema, John de repente no está disponible. Una y otra vez ha demostrado ser un **amigo de conveniencia**.

feeling unwell or slightly ill

mal

mal

Ex: I 've under the weather all week with a cold .

to release gas from one's bowels through one's anus

Ex: He discreetly left the room break wind, not wanting to disrupt the meeting with any unwelcome sounds or odors .
second wind
[Sustantivo]

the renewal of one's energy or endurance that allows one to continue or start over a physical exertion

segundo aire, nuevo impulso

segundo aire, nuevo impulso

Ex: He felt like he could n't keep going , but the encouragement from the crowd gave him a second wind.Sentía que no podía seguir, pero el ánimo de la multitud le dio un **segundo aire**.

to become aware of a piece of information that has been long kept a secret

Ex: caught wind of the surprise party before anyone could officially invite her .

to do something, particularly something others do not expect, in order to make them feel less confident or important

Ex: The harsh criticism from his boss knocked the stuffing out of John's confidence, making him doubt his abilities.

to become out of breath, usually from physical exertion

Ex: The long hike up the mountain left them winded but satisfied.

to make a lot of fuss or unnecessary noise about something trivial or insignificant

Ex: She was making wind when she complained about the delay .
whirlwind tour
[Sustantivo]

a fast-paced, short, and often hectic journey or series of events, typically involving multiple stops or activities in a short time

gira relámpago, tour vertiginoso

gira relámpago, tour vertiginoso

Ex: His whirlwind tour of the company ’s branches left him exhausted but impressed .Su **gira relámpago** por las sucursales de la empresa lo dejó exhausto pero impresionado.
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