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B1 · Everyday actions
B1 · Acciones cotidianas
consumir
to use something, especially fuel, energy or time
The printer consumes more toner than the downstairs printer
La impresora consume más tóner que la impresora de abajo.
The business plans consumed all of Fritz's attention this fall
SinónimosusedevourexpenddepleteexhaustutilizeabsorbAntónimosconservepreservesaveproducecreatehoardrequerir, necesitar
to need something; to depend on somebody/something
Most plants require plenty of light and water to grow well.
La mayoría de las plantas requieren mucha luz y agua para crecer bien.
SinónimosdemandnecessitateneedentailcommandstipulatecompelobligateAntónimosforbidprohibitallowpermitwaiveexemptacceso
the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password
No puedes acceder a los archivos a menos que sepas la contraseña.
We accessed the information on the company's web site
Sinónimosentryadmissionentranceapproachway inright to useAntónimosdenialexclusionrejectionblockagerestrictiondoblar
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part
Fold the letter into three parts before stuffing it into the envelope
Dobla la carta en tres partes antes de meterla en el sobre.
Don't fold the document if it doesn't fit the envelope
SinónimoscreasebenddoubleoverlappleatAntónimosunfoldstraightenflattenexpandmezclar
if two or more substances or things mix or you mix them, they combine, usually in a way that means they cannot easily be separated
Mix the flour and sugar together before adding the eggs.
Mezcla la harina y el azúcar antes de añadir los huevos.
SinónimosblendcombinationamalgamationfusionmedleyassortmentAntónimosseparatesegregationdivisionunmixayudar
to help somebody to do something
Bonnie hired a secretary to assist her with the many details of the event
Bonnie contrató a una secretaria para que la ayudara con los muchos detalles del evento.
The hotel manager was able to assist us with some last-minute advice
SinónimoshelpaidsupportfacilitaterelieveserveAntónimoshinderobstructimpederesistopposecombinar
to come together to form a single thing or group; to join two or more things or groups together to form a single one
The director combined two previously separate visual techniques
El director combinó dos técnicas visuales previamente separadas
The new production company combines the talents of three of Hollywood's best known teams
SinónimosmergeunitejoinmixblendintegratefuseAntónimosseparatedividesplitdisconnectisolateliberar, poner en libertad, soltar
to let somebody come out of a place where they have been kept or stuck and unable to leave or move
The prisoner was released after spending ten years in jail.
El preso fue puesto en libertad tras pasar diez años en la cárcel.
SinónimoslaunchissuepublishunleashdischargeAntónimossuppresswithholdcontainholdcensorocurrir
to happen
The murder in the play occurs in the second act
El asesinato en la obra ocurre en el segundo acto.
It never occurred to me that the wife whom the character referred to was imaginary
Sinónimoshappentake placetranspireariseresultmaterializeexistprevailAntónimosceaseendstopvanishdisappearmejora
the act of making something better; the process of something becoming better
There is still room for improvement in your work.
Todavía hay margen de mejora en tu trabajo.
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement.
SinónimosbettermentrefinementprogressadvancegrowthameliorationenhancementAntónimosdeclinedeteriorationworseningregressionabrochar
to close or join together the two parts of something; to become closed or joined together
He fastened up his coat and hurried out.
Se abrochó el abrigo y salió corriendo.
Fasten your seatbelts, please.
SinónimossecureattachconnectfixjoinAntónimosunfastendetachloosenreleaseseparatemezcla
a combination of different things
Their latest CD is a mixture of new and old songs.
Su último CD es una mezcla de canciones nuevas y antiguas.
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror.
SinónimosblendcombinationamalgamationmedleyfusioncompositeAntónimosseparationdivisionsegregationpuredistinctdaño
physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable
The damage to his car was considerable.
Los daños en su coche fueron considerables.
Smoking seriously damages your health.
SinónimosharminjuryimpairmentdestructionlossAntónimosrepairimprovementbenefitadvantagerestorationcambiar
to change or make something change from one thing to another
The meeting has been switched to next week.
La reunión ha sido cambiada a la próxima semana.
When did you switch jobs?
SinónimoschangeshiftalterconvertexchangesubstitutetransferAntónimosmaintainkeepretaincontinuepersisttender a
to be likely to do something or to happen in a particular way because this is what often or usually happens
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them.
La gente tiende a pensar que el problema nunca les afectará.
When I'm tired, I tend to make mistakes.
Sinónimosinclinebe likelybe pronebe apthave a tendencyAntónimosresistavoiddisinclinefavor
a thing that you do to help somebody
I'm going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to.
Voy como un favor a Ann, no porque quiera.
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour(= help you because you have helped me) some time.
Sinónimoskindnessgood turncourtesyserviceadvantagebenefitAntónimosdisfavordisserviceharminjurypermanecer
to continue to be something; to be still in the same state or condition
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged.
Es probable que las tarifas del tren permanezcan sin cambios.
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract.
SinónimosstaycontinuepersistendureabideAntónimosleavedepartchangegodisappearfingir
to behave in a particular way, in order to make other people believe something that is not true
I pretended to be asleep.
Fingí estar dormido.
Of course I was wrong; it would be hypocritical to pretend otherwise.
SinónimosfeignsimulateaffectshamcounterfeitactAntónimosbe honestbe truthfulbe genuinebe realtratar
to behave in a particular way towards somebody/something
They treated me like a member of their family.
Me trataron como a un miembro de su familia.
He was treated as a hero on his release from prison.
Sinónimoshandledeal withmanageaddresscare fornurseadministerregardAntónimosignoreneglectmistreatabuseesfuerzo
an attempt to do something especially when it is difficult to do
You should put more effort into your work.
Deberías poner más esfuerzo en tu trabajo.
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success.
SinónimosexertionendeavorstrivingapplicationenergylaborAntónimosapathyidlenesslazinessnegligenceinactioninvolucrado
taking part in something; being part of something or connected with something
to be/become/get involved in politics
involucrarse en la política
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first.
SinónimosimplicatedconcernedaffectedparticipatingengrossedentangledAntónimosuninvolveddetacheddisinterestedaloofseparateunconcernedparticipar
to take part in or become involved in an activity
She never participates in any of our discussions.
Ella nunca participa en ninguna de nuestras discusiones.
Sinónimosjoinengagecontributepartakeget involvedtake partcollaborateAntónimosabstainrefrainwithdrawdeclineavoiddisengageignoremolestarse, tomarse la molestia
to spend time and/or energy doing something
You could have phoned us but you just didn't bother.
Podrías habernos llamado por teléfono, pero simplemente no te molestaste.
SinónimostroubleannoyinconveniencedisturbworrycareAntónimospleasehelpaidassistcomfort
