VOCABULARY
Alegre
Cheerful
I tried (open) the jar, but I couldn't. It was stuck.
to open
('Try to + Inf.' means to make an effort or attempt)
I'm very tired. I definitely (sleep) more than eight hours tonight; it's a promise I made to myself.
But, in the morning, I (forget) my passport. I need it for the trip.
must sleep / mustn't forget
After waiting for half an hour, we decided to leave the cinema because our friends hadn't (appear).
turned up
right or wrong: “Does your mother knows that you're out?”
Does your mother know that you’re out?
Sensible
Sensitive
I was talking to my friend on the phone, but I had to stop (answer) the doorbell
to answer
(Stopping one action to begin another)
(wear) a bicycle helmet in your city? Or is it optional?
Do you have to wear
If you don't know the exact meaning of a word, it is much faster (search) it on your phone than using a paper dictionary
to look up
PHRASAL verb: Who is going to (take care of) the dogs when you go away on holiday next week?
Look after
Pescado crudo
Raw fish
My sister avoids (drive) in the city centre because the traffic is too heavy.
driving
('Avoid' is always followed by the Gerund)
The concert tickets are free, so you (pay) anything. It's a gift.
However, if you want a good seat, you (arrive) an hour before it starts
don't have to pay / should arrive
My neighbour used to smoke, but he finally (quit) five years ago after his doctor warned him about his health.
gave up
right or wrong: “Who gave you that name?”
RIGHT
meticuloso / concienzudo
Conscientious
I think it is often easier (learn) a language when you are young.
to learn
(is + Adjective + To-Infinitive structure)
At my job in the museum, we've been told we (touch) the ancient artifacts. It's a very strict rule and you could be fired.
However, as the museum is closed for renovations, we (go) to work until next week.
mustn't touch / don't have to go
We usually (socialise) our cousins at the park on Saturday afternoons, and we often have lunch together.
hang out with
Modal verb: I ______ have bought a new coat, but I did anyway
Needn’t
(no tenía que hacerlo pero I did anyway)
I would like to order… (salchichas hervidas con verduras salteadas y una gaseos)
Boiled sausages with stir-fried(s) (vegetables) and a soft drink
I'm really looking forward to (see) my family again at Christmas.
To seeing ('Look forward to' has 'to' as a preposition, followed by -ing)
I had to stay home yesterday because I (finish) my project before the deadline.
Had to
I asked my brother to stop making noise, but he just (continued) shouting until I had to close the door.
Kept on
Laca de pelo
Hairspray