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B1 · Position & movement

B1 · Posición y movimiento

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gather(verb)
/ˈɡæðər/
reunirse, congregarse
to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group
A crowd gathered in the square to watch the parade
Una multitud se congregó en la plaza para ver el desfile.
Sinónimoscollectassembleaccumulatecompilemusteramass
Antónimosdispersescatterdistributeseparatedissipate
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apart(adverb)
/əˈpɑːrt/
separados
separated by a distance, of space or time
We are not divorced but we are living apart now.
No estamos divorciados, pero ahora vivimos separados.
Their birthdays are only three days apart.
Sinónimosseparatedistancedasunderisolatedremoteremovedaside
Antónimostogetherclosenearunitedconnected
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locate(verb)
/ˈləʊkeɪt/
ubicar, situar, estar situado
to put or build something in a particular place; (be located) to be in a particular place
The Temple of Literature is located in the centre of Hanoi.
El Templo de la Literatura está situado en el centro de Hanói.
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors.
Sinónimosfinddiscoverdetectpinpointplaceposition
Antónimoslosemisplacedisplacemiss
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directly(adverb)
/dəˈrektli/
directamente, sin paradas
without stopping or changing direction
This bus goes directly to the airport without stopping anywhere.
Este autobús va directamente al aeropuerto sin parar en ningún sitio.
Sinónimosimmediatelyinstantlystraightexplicitlyfranklyforthrightlyunambiguously
Antónimosindirectlyobliquelyvaguelyremotelycircuitously
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base(noun)
/beɪs/
base, pie
the lowest part of something, especially the part or surface on which it rests or stands
The lamp has a heavy base, so it does not fall over.
La lámpara tiene una base pesada, así que no se cae.
Sinónimosfoundationbasisgroundworksupportunderlyingfundamental
Antónimostopapexpeaktipsurface
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hang(verb)
/hæŋ/
colgar
to attach something, or to be attached, at the top so that the lower part is free or loose
Shall I hang your coat up?
¿Cuelgo tu abrigo?
There were several expensive suits hanging in the wardrobe.
Sinónimossuspenddangleappendslingmount
Antónimoslayplacerestset
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outdoors(adverb)
/ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/
al aire libre
outside, rather than in a building
It’s raining so we can’t eat outdoors.
Está lloviendo, así que no podemos comer al aire libre.
The seeds may be sown outdoors in the spring.
Sinónimosoutsideout of doorsin the open airalfresco
Antónimosindoorsinside
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ahead(adverb)
/əˈhed/
adelante
further forward in space or time; in front
The road ahead is very long.
El camino por delante es muy largo.
This will create problems in the months ahead.
Sinónimosforwardonwardin frontleadingfuture
Antónimosbehindbackpastbackward
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row(noun)
/rəʊ/
fila, hilera
a number of people standing or sitting next to each other in a line; a number of objects arranged in a line
The children sat in a row at the front of the class.
Los niños se sentaron en fila en la parte delantera de la clase.
Sinónimospaddlepropelscullnavigate
Antónimosdriftsailcoast
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central(adjective)
/ˈsentrəl/
céntrico, central
in the centre of an area or object
Our hotel is in central London, close to all the main sights.
Nuestro hotel está en el centro de Londres, cerca de todos los lugares de interés.
Sinónimosessentialkeyprincipalprimarymainfundamentalvitalcrucial
Antónimosperipheralminorsecondaryinsignificantunimportant
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edge(noun)
/edʒ/
borde
the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area; the part furthest from the centre
He fell off the edge of the cliff.
Se cayó del borde del acantilado.
Stand the coin on its edge.
Sinónimosbrinkrimvergebordermarginboundary
Antónimoscentermiddleinterior
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escape(verb)
/ɪˈskeɪp/
escapar, fugarse
to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not allowed to leave
Two prisoners escaped from the jail late last night.
Dos presos se fugaron de la cárcel anoche a última hora.
Sinónimosfleeevadeavoideludebreak freeget away
Antónimoscaptureimprisondetainconfineincarcerate
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lay(verb)
/leɪ/
colocar, poner, tender
to put somebody/something in a particular position, especially when it is done gently or carefully
She laid the sleeping baby gently on the bed.
Colocó con cuidado al bebé dormido en la cama.
Sinónimosproducedepositset downplace
Antónimosremovepick uplift
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flow(noun)
/fləʊ/
flujo
the steady and continuous movement of something/somebody in one direction
She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound.
Ella trató de detener el flujo de sangre de la herida.
She lost control and the tears began to flow.
Sinónimosstreamcurrentrushsurgemovementdischarge
Antónimosstagnationcessationhaltblockagestoppage
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indoors(adverb)
/ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/
adentro
inside or into a building
Come indoors, it's cold outside.
Entra, hace frío afuera.
Many herbs can be grown indoors.
Sinónimosinsidewithinunder coverin the house
Antónimosoutdoorsoutsideout
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bend(verb)
/bend/
inclinarse, agacharse
to lean, or make something lean, in a particular direction
She bent down to pick up the coin from the floor.
Se agachó para recoger la moneda del suelo.
Sinónimoscurveturnflextwistanglebow
Antónimosstraightenunbendstiffrigid
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surface(noun)
/ˈsɜːrfɪs/
superficie
the outside or top layer of something
These fish sometimes float on the surface of the water.
Estos peces a veces flotan en la superficie del agua.
Sinónimosexteriorfacetopoutsideskinveneer
Antónimosinteriorinsidedepthcorebottom
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outdoor(adjective)
/ˈaʊtdɔːr/
exterior
used, happening or located outside rather than in a building
outdoor clothing/activities
ropa/actividades al aire libre
I'm not really the outdoor type(= I prefer indoor activities).
Sinónimosexteriorexternalopen-airout-of-doorsal fresco
Antónimosindoorinternalinside
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located(adjective)
/ˈləʊkeɪtɪd/
ubicado
if something is located in a particular place, it exists there or has been put there
New York city is located in the southeastern part of New York state.
La ciudad de Nueva York está ubicada en la parte sureste del estado de Nueva York.
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station.
Sinónimossituatedsituatedpositionedplacedestablishedfound
Antónimosremoveddisplacedabsentunmoved
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entry(noun)
/ˈentri/
entrada
an act of going into or getting into a place
She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause.
Ella hizo su entrada al sonido de aplausos estruendosos.
The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher.
Sinónimosentranceaccessingressappearancearrivalintroduction
Antónimosexitdeparturewithdrawal
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upon(preposition)
/əˈpɑːn/
sobre, encima de
on (used in formal or literary English)
The old book was placed carefully upon the table by the window.
El viejo libro fue colocado con cuidado sobre la mesa junto a la ventana.
Sinónimosonaboveoveronto
Antónimosunderbeneathbelow
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throughout(preposition)
/θruːˈaʊt/
por todo, a lo largo de
in or into every part of something
The campaign has been spreading throughout the world.
La campaña se ha ido extendiendo por todo el mundo.
Sinónimosall overeverywherein every part ofduringfor the duration of
Antónimosnowherelocallyin part
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backwards(adverb)
/ˈbækwərdz/
hacia atrás, atrás
towards a place or position that is behind
He walked backwards to avoid tripping.
Caminó hacia atrás para no tropezar.
Sinónimosreversedinvertedretrograderearward
Antónimosforwardsonwardaheadadvancing
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indoor(adjective)
/ˈɪndɔːr/
interior, de interior, cubierto
located, done or used inside a building
The hotel has an indoor swimming pool that guests can use all year.
El hotel tiene una piscina cubierta que los huéspedes pueden usar todo el año.
Sinónimosinsideinternalundercover
Antónimosoutdooroutsideexterior