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B2 · Everyday actions (2)
B2 · Acciones cotidianas (2)
obtener
to get something, especially by making an effort
The employee obtained the report from her supervisor
La empleada obtuvo el informe de su supervisor.
I've been trying to obtain a list of supplies from the administrator for three weeks now
SinónimosacquiregetreceivegainprocuresecureAntónimosloseforfeitrelinquishsurrendergive uppreparación
the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready
Income tax preparation can take a long time
La preparación del impuesto sobre la renta puede llevar mucho tiempo
It is important to do some preparation on your own before hiring an accountant to work on your tax form
Sinónimosreadinessarrangementplanninggroundworkprovisionpreparatory workAntónimosneglectignorancedisregardimpromptucarelessnessfuncionar
to work in a particular way
The train only operates in this area at the height of the tourist season
El tren solo funciona en esta área en plena temporada turística.
The train operates on a punctual schedule
SinónimosfunctionworkrunperformexecuteAntónimosfailmalfunctionceasestopconservar
to keep something; to continue to have something
She retained her tennis title for the third year.
Ella conservó su título de tenis por tercer año.
The house retains much of its original charm.
SinónimoskeepmaintainpreserveholdconserveAntónimoslosereleaseabandonrelinquishyieldrequisito
something that you need or want
A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.
Un buen título es un requisito mínimo para muchos trabajos.
These goods are surplus to requirements(= more than we need).
SinónimosnecessityprerequisiteconditionstipulationobligationdemandAntónimosoptionchoicedispensationwaiverluxurynonessentialresistir, resistirse a
to stop yourself from having or doing something that you would like to have or do
He couldn't resist showing off his strength.
No pudo resistirse a presumir de su fuerza.
They are determined to resist pressure to change the law.
SinónimosopposewithstanddefyfightcombatendureabstainAntónimossubmityieldsuccumbgive insurrenderacceptperseguir
to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time
We intend to pursue this policy with determination.
Tenemos la intención de seguir esta política con determinación.
She wishes to pursue a medical career.
Sinónimosfollowchaseseekstrive forhunttrackAntónimosabandonquitevadeavoidfleeignoreluchar
to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems
By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed.
Para entonces había logrado salir de la cama con dificultad.
They struggled just to pay their bills.
SinónimoseffortcontendgrapplewrestlestrainlaborAntónimoseasepeacecomfortsurrenderacquiesceobservar
to watch somebody/something carefully, especially to learn more about them
Our teacher will observe and score our performance.
Nuestro profesor observará y puntuará nuestra actuación.
He was observed to follow her closely.
SinónimoswatchnoticeperceivemonitorscrutinizeinspectviewAntónimosignoreoverlookneglectdisregardrasgar, romper
to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces or by cutting it on something sharp; to become damaged in this way
Be careful not to tear the paper when you open the box.
Ten cuidado de no rasgar el papel al abrir la caja.
SinónimoscryingweepingsobbinglacrimationdistresssadnessAntónimosjoylaughterhappinesscheerfulnessrescatar, salvar
to save somebody/something from a dangerous or harmful situation
Firefighters rescued two children from the burning house.
Los bomberos rescataron a dos niños de la casa en llamas.
SinónimossavesalvageliberatefreedeliveranceredemptionAntónimosabandonendangercaptureimprisonjeopardizeharmenvolver
to cover something completely in paper or other material, for example when you are giving it as a present
The book is carefully wrapped.
El libro está cuidadosamente envuelto.
individually wrapped chocolates
SinónimoscoverenclosepackageenfoldprotectAntónimosunwrapopenexposeuncoverfrotar
to move your hand, a cloth, etc., backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing it
Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting.
Frota la superficie con papel de lija antes de pintar.
Animals had been rubbing against the trees.
SinónimosscrapescrubpolishmassagestrokeAntónimostappatleave aloneignorevariar
to be different from each other in size, shape, etc.
The boxes vary in size from small to large.
Las cajas varían en tamaño desde pequeñas hasta grandes.
The quality of the students' work varies considerably.
SinónimosdifferchangedivergefluctuatemodifydeviateAntónimosstayremainstabilizeconformstandardizeposar
to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed
The players posed for a team photo before the match.
Los jugadores posaron para una foto de equipo antes del partido.
Sinónimosstanceattitudepositionbearingpostureaffectationput onAntónimosnaturalnessgenuinenesssinceritytransformar
to change the form of something; to change in form
The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.
Las reacciones fotoquímicas transforman la luz en impulsos eléctricos.
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said.
SinónimosconvertchangealtermodifyconvertmutateremodelmetamorphoseAntónimosmaintainpreserveretainkeepconserveconservar, preservar
to keep something in its original state or in good condition
We must preserve these forests for future generations.
Debemos preservar estos bosques para las generaciones futuras.
SinónimosconservemaintainprotectsafeguardkeepsaveupholdAntónimosdestroydamageneglectabandondiscard
