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El libro Street Talk 3 - Lección 15

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at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The murder occurred in broad daylight, leaving witnesses horrified and demanding swift justice for the victim.
to cuff
[Verbo]

to restrain someone by securing their wrists together, often using a device, commonly done by law enforcement during an arrest or to maintain control

esposar

esposar

Ex: The security team successfully cuffed the unruly individual until order was restored .El equipo de seguridad logró **esposar** al individuo revoltoso hasta que se restauró el orden.

the act of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it impairs the person's ability to drive safely

Ex: The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers driving under the influence and encourage safer driving habits .
freeze
[interjección]

used as a command to halt or stop someone or something immediately

¡Alto!, ¡Congélate!

¡Alto!, ¡Congélate!

Ex: Freeze!**¡Congélate!** No asustes al oso; retrocede lentamente.
frisk
[Sustantivo]

the act of searching someone for concealed weapons or illegal drugs

cacheo, registro

cacheo, registro

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

Ex: When the thunderstorm hits , my dog gets scared hits the dirt, seeking refuge under the bed .
on your knees
[Oración]

a command to force someone to kneel, usually in a police, military, or criminal context

Ex: On your knees, now ! "
stick 'em up
[Oración]

a command to raise one's hands, typically during a robbery or police situation

Ex: The hostage-taker demanded, "Stick them up and don’t try anything stupid."
shut up
[interjección]

used to tell someone to stop talking or to be quiet

Cállate, Cierra el pico

Cállate, Cierra el pico

Ex: Shut up, will you ?**Cállate**, ¿quieres? Estás siendo muy ruidoso.
suspect
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that is thought to be the cause of something, particularly something bad

sospechoso, culpable presunto

sospechoso, culpable presunto

Ex: The unexpected noise in the attic led the family to suspect that the raccoon was the culprit causing the disturbance.El ruido inesperado en el ático llevó a la familia a **sospechar** que el mapache era el culpable de causar la perturbación.
to cover
[Verbo]

to direct a firearm toward a target, typically a person

apuntar, dirigir

apuntar, dirigir

Ex: The vigilant citizen covered the robber with his pistol , deterring him from making any sudden moves .El ciudadano vigilante **cubrió** al ladrón con su pistola, disuadiéndolo de hacer movimientos bruscos.
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