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A2 · Everyday actions (2)
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proteger
to make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc.
Consumer laws are designed to protect the public against unscrupulous vendors
Las leyes de protección al consumidor están diseñadas para proteger al público contra vendedores sin escrúpulos.
You can protect yourself from scams by getting detailed information on the seller
SinónimosdefendguardshieldsafeguardpreserveAntónimosendangerharmthreatenattackjeopardizeofrecer, ofrecerse
to say that you are willing to give something to somebody
Devon offered to write the business plan for our new company.
Devon se ofreció a redactar el plan de negocios de nuestra nueva empresa.
SinónimosproposalsuggestionbidtenderoverturepropositionAntónimosrejectionrefusaldenialbúsqueda
an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it
Our search of the database produced very little information
Nuestra búsqueda en la base de datos produjo muy poca información.
The computer searched for all names that began with 'W'
SinónimoshuntseekexploreinvestigationquestAntónimosignoranceneglectavoidancefindingreemplazar
to be used instead of somebody/something else; to do something instead of somebody/something else
I've replaced the hard drive that was malfunctioning
He reemplazado el disco duro que estaba defectuoso.
We have been looking for three months and we've found no one who can replace our former administrator
SinónimossubstituteexchangesupplantsupersedeswapchangeAntónimoskeepretainpreservemaintainprogreso
the process of improving or developing, or of getting nearer to achieving or completing something
The executive committee asked each group to present a report showing their progress for the year
El comité ejecutivo pidió a cada grupo que presentara un informe que mostrara su progreso durante el año.
Progress is being made on the annual report; we expected to see a finished product by next week
SinónimosadvancementdevelopmentimprovementgrowthheadwayAntónimosregressiondeclinesetbackstagnationdeteriorationvínculo
a connection between two or more people or things
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders.
La policía sospecha que puede haber un vínculo entre los dos asesinatos.
The computer links will take you to today's headlines
SinónimosconnectiontiebondrelationshipassociationAntónimosseparationdisconnectiondivisiondetachmentprevenir
to stop somebody from doing something; to stop something from happening
By encouraging teenagers not to smoke, doctors are hoping to prevent many cases of cancer
Al alentar a los adolescentes a no fumar, los médicos esperan prevenir muchos casos de cáncer.
His full caseload prevented the doctor from taking on new patients
SinónimosavoidaverthinderobstructprecludestopblockAntónimosallowpermitencouragepromotecausehelpreferirse a, mencionar, aludir a
to mention or speak about somebody/something
As soon as Agnes referred to the failed treatment, everyone's mood soured
En cuanto Agnes mencionó el tratamiento fallido, el ánimo de todos se agrió.
I was referred to this specialist by the family practice nurse
SinónimosmentionalludeciteinvokespecifyindicateAntónimosignoreneglectdisregardoverlooktener éxito
to achieve something that you have been trying to do or get; to have the result or effect that was intended
Our plan succeeded.
Nuestro plan tuvo éxito.
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended).
SinónimosprosperthriveflourishprevailwinachieveAntónimosfaillosefoundercollapsebombtocar
to put your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something
I touched him lightly on the arm.
Lo toqué ligeramente en el brazo.
We stayed in a village where time has stood still(= life has not changed for many years).
SinónimosfeelcontactbrushstrokehandletappatAntónimosavoidignoremissdisregardocultar
to put or keep somebody/something in a place where they/it cannot be seen or found
They hid me from the police in their attic.
Me escondieron de la policía en su ático.
He hid the letter in a drawer.
SinónimosconcealcoversecretemaskobscureAntónimosrevealexposeshowuncoverdisclosegolpear, chocar contra
to bring your hand, or an object you are holding, against somebody/something quickly and with force
The car hit a tree on the side of the road.
El coche chocó contra un árbol al borde de la carretera.
SinónimosstrikeimpactblowsmashknockthumpwallopAntónimosmissavoidprotectguardproveer
to give something to somebody or make it available for them to use
He provides food for the poor on Sunday mornings.
Él provee comida para los pobres los domingos por la mañana.
The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care.
SinónimossupplyfurnishgiveoffercontributeequippresentAntónimostakedeprivewithholdremovedenypermiso
the act of allowing somebody to do something, especially when this is done by somebody in a position of authority
We need to get our parents' permission to take part in the English Speaking Contest in Da Nang next month.
Necesitamos obtener el permiso de nuestros padres para participar en el concurso de oratoria en inglés en Da Nang el próximo mes.
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author
SinónimosauthorizationconsentapprovalleavesanctionlicenseAntónimosprohibitiondenialrefusalvetobanorganizar
to make all the arrangements for something to happen or be provided
The meeting is organized every month.
La reunión se organiza cada mes.
to organize a meeting/party/trip
SinónimosarrangecoordinatesystematizestructureformestablishmanagecontrolAntónimosdisorganizedisarrangeconfusemess upjumbleimplicar, conllevar, suponer
if a situation, an event or an activity involves something, that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it
My new job involves travelling to a different country every month.
Mi nuevo trabajo implica viajar a un país diferente cada mes.
SinónimosincludeincorporateentailaffectimplicateengageAntónimosexcludeomitdisengagedetachremovequitar, retirar, sacar
to take somebody/something away from a place
Please remove your shoes before you go into the house.
Por favor, quítate los zapatos antes de entrar en la casa.
SinónimoseliminatedeleteeraseextractwithdrawdismissdiscardAntónimosaddinsertincluderestoreretainkeepreaccionar
to change or behave in a particular way as a result of or in response to something
She slapped him, but he didn't react.
Ella lo abofeteó, pero él no reaccionó.
The market reacted by falling a further two points.
SinónimosrespondreplyanswerretortreciprocateactbehaveAntónimosignoredisregardneglectremain passivenot react
