Habits
Intento mantener una rutina, pero de vez en cuando me dejo llevar.
I try to stick to a routine, but every now and then I get carried away.
Siempre friego los platos después de cenar.
I always do the washing-up after dinner.
Reservamos el alojamiento ayer.
We booked the accommodation yesterday.
Estaba eufórico cuando descubrí que aprobé el examen.
I was over the moon when I found out that I passed the exam.
She don't like getting up early.
She DOESN'T like getting up early.
Mi hermano casi nunca hace recados entre semana y suele posponerlos hasta el sábado.
My brother hardly ever runs errands during the week and usually puts them off until Saturday.
Ayer hice la colada, pero todavía no he guardado la ropa.
I did the laundry yesterday, but I haven't put the clothes away yet.
Perdí el autobús y tuve que esperar una hora al siguiente.
I missed the bus and had to wait an hour for the next one.
La vista desde la cima de la montaña era impresionante y nos dejó sin palabras.
The view from the top of the mountain was breathtaking and left us speechless.
Did you went to the airport yesterday, or have you stayed at home?
Did you GO to the airport yesterday, or DID YOU STAY at home?
Últimamente estoy intentando reducir el consumo de café y sacar tiempo para relajarme por las noches. Lo hago bastante a menudo, pero no siempre consigo relajarme.
Lately, I have been trying to cut down on coffee and make time to wind down at night. I do it quite often, but I don't always manage to relax.
Mientras yo estoy pasando la aspiradora por el salón, mi compañero de piso está fregando el suelo de la cocina. Normalmente nos repartimos las tareas.
While I am vacuuming the living room, my flatmate is mopping the kitchen floor. We usually share the chores.
¿Alguna vez te has perdido mientras explorabas una ciudad nueva? A mí me pasó el año pasado, pero al final conseguí volver al hotel.
Have you ever got lost while looking around a new city? It happened to me last year, but I eventually managed to get back to the hotel.
Aprobé el examen por los pelos, pero mi hermano no tuvo tanta suerte. Ahora mismo está abrumado por la cantidad de trabajo que tiene.
I passed the exam by the skin of my teeth, but my brother wasn't so lucky. He is feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work he has at the moment.
I have booked the hotel last week. It has a beautiful view, but we don't visit the city centre yet. Are you ever been to this city before?
I BOOKED the hotel last week. It has a beautiful view, but we HAVEN'T VISITED the city centre yet. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN to this city before?
¿Has conseguido ponerte al día con tus tareas o todavía te estás quedando atrás? Yo suelo sacar las cosas adelante a tiempo, pero esta semana he estado demasiado ocupado para hacer todo lo que tenía que hacer.
Have you managed to catch up on your tasks, or are you still falling behind? I usually get things done on time, but I have been too tied up to do everything I need to do this week.
¿Has tendido la ropa o sigue en la lavadora? Yo la tendí hace dos horas, pero todavía no he planchado las camisas ni he cambiado las sábanas.
Have you hung up the laundry, or is it still in the washing machine? I hung it up two hours ago, but I haven't done the ironing or changed the bed sheets yet.
Cuando llegamos al hotel, nos dimos cuenta de que nuestra habitación no estaba preparada. Tuvimos que quejarnos en recepción y pedir un reembolso. ¿Alguna vez has tenido un problema con tu alojamiento?
When we arrived at the hotel, we realised that our room wasn't ready. We had to complain at reception and ask for a refund. Have you ever had a problem with your accommodation?
Mi mejor amiga me contó un secreto sobre su nuevo trabajo, pero me pidió que no se lo dijera a nadie. Su nuevo jefe es muy humilde y siempre escucha las ideas de sus empleados. Creo que va a estar muy contenta trabajando allí.
My best friend spilled/spilt the beans about her new job, but she asked me not to tell anyone. Her new boss is very humble and always listens to his employees' ideas. I think she is going to be very happy working there.
Yesterday, I have got up late because I didn't heard my alarm. While I was getting ready, my flatmate has asked me if I need a lift. I told him that I miss the bus, so he drove me to work. Have you ever had such a stressful morning?
Yesterday, I GOT UP late because I DIDN'T HEAR my alarm. While I was getting ready, my flatmate ASKED me if I NEEDED a lift. I told him that I MISSED the bus, so he drove me to work. Have you ever had such a stressful morning?
Últimamente he estado muy ocupado y no he conseguido ponerme al día con mis tareas. Normalmente intento mantener una rutina, pero a veces pospongo las cosas. ¿Alguna vez has intentado cambiar un mal hábito?
Lately, I have been very busy and I haven't managed to catch up on my tasks. I usually try to stick to a routine, but sometimes I put things off. Have you ever tried to break a bad habit?
Ayer limpié toda la casa mientras mi compañero de piso hacía la colada. Todavía no he guardado la ropa ni he pasado la aspiradora por mi habitación. ¿Has terminado ya las tareas de casa?
Yesterday, I cleaned the whole house while my flatmate was doing the laundry. I haven't put the clothes away or vacuumed my bedroom yet. Have you finished the household chores yet?
El verano pasado reservamos un hotel cerca de la playa, pero nos perdimos de camino y llegamos tarde. Al día siguiente, nos quedamos sin dinero y tuvimos que buscar un cajero. ¿Alguna vez has tenido algún problema durante un viaje?
Last summer, we booked a hotel near the beach, but we got lost on the way and arrived late. The next day, we ran out of money and had to look for a cash machine. Have you ever had any problems during a trip?
Estaba eufórica cuando aprobé el examen, aunque lo aprobé por los pelos. Cuando vi mi nota, me quedé sin palabras porque no esperaba aprobar. Después de tanta tensión, decidí dar el día por terminado y descansar.
I was over the moon when I passed the exam, although I passed it by the skin of my teeth. When I saw my mark, I was speechless because I didn't expect to pass. After all that stress, I decided to call it a day and get some rest.
I have visited London last year. I went there with my friends and we have stayed in a small hotel. Yesterday, we missed the bus because we didn't woke up early. Have you ever went to London?
I VISITED London last year. I went there with my friends and we STAYED in a small hotel. Yesterday, we missed the bus because we DIDN'T WAKE up early. Have you ever BEEN to London?