Chuletas y apuntes de Inglés

Vocabulario de Entretenimiento y Medios

• appeal to: atraer / gustar
• audience: público
• be worth seeing: merecer la pena verlo/a
• broadcast: emitir
• catchy: pegadizo/a, con gancho
• come out: estrenar(se)
• dreadful: horrible; pésimo/a
• let-down: decepción
• live performance: actuación en directo
• long-running: que lleva mucho tiempo en antena / cartel
• outstanding: excepcional, extraordinario/a
• overrated: sobrevalorado/a
• recording: grabación
• relate to: identificarse con
• remake: nueva versión
• star in: protagonizar
• stunning: impresionante, increíble
• venue: recinto

Relaciones, Acciones y Emociones

• break-up: separación
• compose: componer
• cut off: cortar (una relación con)
• drag: llevar a rastras, arrastrar
• float: flotar
• grab someone’s attention: llamar la atención de alguien
• hit

Versión en Inglés: Administrative Assistant Job Application

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From: [Your email]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Administrative Assistant Job Application

Introduction and Intent

Dear Ms. Evans,

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Administrative Assistant position at Holiday Hands. I am currently pursuing studies in Administration and Finance and am eager to apply my knowledge and skills in a professional setting. I believe this opportunity aligns perfectly with my career goals and would allow me to contribute effectively to your company.

I have attached my resume for your review.

Skills and Experience

I am fluent in Spanish and have basic knowledge of Portuguese. Last summer, I completed an internship in an office where... Continuar leyendo "Redacción Profesional de Correo de Candidatura: Auxiliar Administrativo Bilingüe" »

Mastering English Irregular Verbs

Your Comprehensive Reference Table

This table provides a clear and concise reference for 45 essential irregular verbs in English, including their infinitive form, past participle, and Spanish meaning. Understanding these verbs is crucial for fluent communication and correct grammar in English.

Solicitud de Retroalimentación sobre el Proyecto de Ciencias (Documento Bilingüe)

I. English Version: Request for Expert Feedback

Subject: Request for Expert Feedback on the Science Project Presentation Draft

Hi [Recipient's Name],

I hope you're doing well. I'm writing to update you on our science project and request your valuable feedback on several key areas.

Project Progress and Achievements

We've made excellent progress so far. Our initial research was very successful, and we've gathered a lot of useful information. The team has been working diligently, and we are on track with our schedule.

Overcoming Challenges

Even though we encountered some issues with the experiment setup, we managed to resolve them efficiently. Everyone has been incredibly... Continuar leyendo "Estrategias de Comunicación Bilingüe para la Revisión Experta de Proyectos de Ciencias" »

Moroccan Journey Reflections

A Summer Misadventure in Morocco

This past July, I traveled to Morocco, my family's home country, with two friends, Sara and Miguel. We were excited to explore the vibrant markets, desert landscapes, and historical sites of Marrakech. Although I felt at home, things didn't go as planned.

On our second day, the heat was intense. After settling into our hotel, we decided to explore the bustling city. However, while wandering through a crowded souk, we got separated. My phone battery died, so I couldn't call Sara or Miguel. I felt anxious and frustrated, realizing I had no way to contact them. The streets seemed confusing, and even though I spoke some Arabic, the busy marketplace was still overwhelming.

After what felt... Continuar leyendo "Moroccan Travel Reflections and Atomic Theory Milestones" »

Dominio del Vocabulario Inglés: Temas Clave

1. Vocabulario Académico y Prefijos

Términos de Exámenes y Estudios

• revise: repasar
• achieve: conseguir
• cheat: hacer trampas
• copy: copiar
• fail: suspender
• get a high mark: sacar buena nota
• get a low mark: sacar mala nota
• pass: aprobar
• panic: ponerse nervioso
• retake: volver a hacer
• study: estudiar
• take (an exam): hacer (un examen)

Prefijos Comunes y su Significado

Estos prefijos modifican el significado de la palabra base, a menudo indicando oposición, repetición o exceso/defecto.

• anti- (e.g., anti-learning): antiaprendizaje
• anti-war: antiguerra
• co- (e.g., coeducational): coeducacional
• coexist: coexistir
• mis- (e.g., misbehave): portarse mal
• misprint: errata
• misunderstand: entender algo mal
• out- (e.g., outperform): hacer

Vocabulario Esencial: Phrasal Verbs

Aprende los 10 phrasal verbs más comunes con sus significados y ejemplos prácticos.

• Turn on – Encender
  Ejemplo: Please turn on the lights.

• Turn off – Apagar
  Ejemplo: Don’t forget to turn off the TV.

• Look for – Buscar
  Ejemplo: I’m looking for my keys.

• Run out of – Quedarse sin
  Ejemplo: We ran out of milk.

• Pick up – Recoger
  Ejemplo: I’ll pick you up at 7.

• Put on – Ponerse (ropa)
  Ejemplo: She put on her jacket.

• Take off – Despegar / Quitarse (ropa)
  Ejemplo: The plane will take off soon.

• Give up – Rendirse / Dejar un hábito
  Ejemplo: Don’t give up now.

• Look after – Cuidar
  Ejemplo: Can you look after the kids?

• Carry on – Continuar
  Ejemplo: Please carry on with your work.

Dominando los Tiempos Verbales

Tiempos Verbales en Inglés

Past Simple

• Positivo: Yo comí (S + v-ed o 2ª columna irregular)
• Negativo: Yo no comí (S + didn't + verbo en infinitivo)
• Interrogativo: ¿Tú comiste? (Did + S + verbo en infinitivo)

Past Perfect

• Positivo: Yo había comido (S + had + -ed o 3ª columna irregular)
• Negativo: Yo no había comido (S + hadn't + -ed o 3ª columna irregular)
• Interrogativo: ¿Tú habías comido? (Had + S + -ed o 3ª columna irregular)

Present Perfect

• Positivo: Tú has comido (S + has/have + participio)
• Negativo: No he comido (S + hasn't/haven't + participio)
• Interrogativo: ¿Has comido? (Have/has + S + participio)

Vocabulario y Glosario

Medio Ambiente y Acción

• Bring back to life: devolver a la vida
• Drilling: perforación, extracción, explotación
• Fossil