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A2 · Everyday actions (1)
A2 · Acciones cotidianas (1)
cubrir, tapar
to place something over or in front of something in order to hide, protect or decorate it
Please cover the food with a cloth so the flies can't get on it.
Por favor, cubre la comida con un paño para que no se posen las moscas.
Sinónimosprotectshelterconcealincludedeal withtake care ofhidescreenAntónimosrevealexposeuncoverignoreneglectleave outexcludeevitar
to prevent something bad from happening
To avoid going out of business, owners should prepare a proper business plan
Para evitar la quiebra, los propietarios deben preparar un plan de negocios adecuado.
Lloyd's errors in accounting could have been avoided by a business consultation with his banker
Sinónimosevadepreventescapeshundodgeavertrefrain fromAntónimosfaceconfrontencountermeetseekpursueembracedesarrollar
to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.; to make something do this
Lily developed her ideas into a business plan by taking a class at the community college
Lily desarrolló sus ideas en un plan de negocios tomando una clase en el colegio comunitario.
The restaurant Wanda opened ten years ago has developed into a national chain
SinónimosevolveexpandimprovegrowadvancecultivateAntónimosdeclinedeterioratestuntworsenarreglo
a plan or preparation that you make so that something can happen
The travel arrangements were taken care of by Sara, Mr. Billing's capable assistant
Los arreglos del viaje fueron gestionados por Sara, la eficiente asistente del Sr. Billing.
The arrangement of speakers was alphabetical to avoid any hurt feelings
SinónimosplanorganizationagreementdealpreparationsettlementlayoutAntónimosdisorderchaosdisarrayconfusiondisorganizationasistir
to be present at an event
We expect more than 100 members to attend the annual meeting
Esperamos que más de 100 miembros asistan a la reunión anual.
The hotel manager attended to all our needs promptly
Sinónimosgo tobe present atshow up atbe atsit in onparticipate inAntónimosmissskipbe absent fromavoidneglectaceptar
to take willingly something that is offered; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
The receptionist accepted the package from the courier
La recepcionista aceptó el paquete del mensajero.
Without hesitating, she accepted the job of teller
Sinónimosreceivetakeapproveagree toacknowledgeembraceadoptAntónimosrejectrefusedeclinedenydiscardopposecontinuar
to keep existing or happening without stopping
The film continues the story set out in an earlier film
La película continúa la historia planteada en una película anterior.
The search for a star will continue until one is found
Sinónimosproceedcarry onmaintainresumeextendpersevereAntónimosstopceasehaltdiscontinueendinterruptpermitir
to let somebody/something do something; to let something happen or be done
My insurance does not allow me to choose my own hospital
Mi seguro no me permite elegir mi propio hospital.
The health plan made an exception by allowing me to go directly to a dermatologist
SinónimospermitauthorizeenableletgrantapproveAntónimosforbidprohibitdenyrestrictpreventconectar
to join together two or more things; to be joined together
The towns are connected by train and bus services.
Los pueblos están conectados por servicios de tren y autobús.
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected.
SinónimoslinkjoinuniteattachassociaterelateAntónimosdisconnectseparatedividedetachisolatefracasar
to not be successful in achieving something
I failed in my attempt to persuade her.
Fracasé en mi intento de persuadirla.
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit).
Sinónimosfall shortfloundermisscollapsebombfall throughAntónimossucceedachievewinaccomplishprevailafectar
to produce a change in somebody/something
The divorce affected every aspect of her life.
El divorcio afectó a todos los aspectos de su vida.
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought.
SinónimosinfluenceimpactalterchangemodifytouchconcernmoveAntónimosleave alonenot affecthave no effect onnot influenceunchangedactuar
to do something for a particular purpose or in order to deal with a situation
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly.
La vida de la niña se salvó porque los médicos actuaron con tanta rapidez.
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests.
SinónimosperformdoexecuteoperatefunctionbehavereactmoveAntónimosrefrainabstainhesitatestopceaseremain inactivedo nothingdestruir
to damage something so badly that it no longer exists, works, etc.
We can't destroy the forests anymore.
Ya no podemos destruir los bosques.
They've destroyed all the evidence.
SinónimosdemolishruinannihilateobliteratewreckdevastateeradicateAntónimoscreatebuildconstructpreserveprotectrepaircontener
if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
Esta bebida no contiene alcohol.
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres.
Sinónimosincludeholdcompriseincorporateconsist ofaccommodateAntónimosexcludelackomitreleaseempty
