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Asestar, atacar, golpear
to close a business, stop providing a service, or get rid of workers that you do not need
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axe
Enfrentarse, chocar
to argue very angrily with someone
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clash
Condenar, criticar
to say publicly that you think someone or something is bad or wrong
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condemn
Disputar, discutir
to say that something such as a fact is not true or correct
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dispute
Divulgar, revelar
to give information about something, especially something that should be kept secret
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divulge
Alabar, elogiar
to praise someone or something
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laud
Filtrar, dejar escapar
to tell private or secret information to journalists or to the public
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leak
Expulsar
to remove someone from a position of power, especially in order to take that position
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oust
He drove me out after what I've done.
Prometer, jurar
to promise seriously and publicly to do something
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pledge
Alabar, elogiar
to express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, especially in public
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praise
Provocar, incitar
to cause a reaction, especially an angry one
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provoke
Anular, revocar
to stop something from continuing
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quash
Desechar, eliminar
to decide not to continue with something such as a plan or an event
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scrap
Criticar duramente
to criticise someone or something severely
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slam
Provocar, desencadenar
to make something happen, especially something involving violence or angry feelings
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spark
Jactarse, alardear
to praise someone or something because you want other people to think they are good or important
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tout
Prometer, jurar
to promise that you will do something
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vow
De un lado a otro, ida y vuelta
from one place to another and back again many times
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back and forth
Blanco y negro (claro, simple)
involving one idea that is clearly right and another that is clearly wrong, so that it is not difficult for you to make a moral decision
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black and white
En general, en su mayor parte
used for saying that something is generally true, but not completely
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by and large
Ser muy diferentes
used for saying that two people or things are completely different from each other
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chalk and cheese
Ya hecho, simple, sin sorpresas
already clearly decided or settled
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cut and dried
Pros y contras, lo que se debe y no se debe hacer
instructions and warnings about what you should and should not do in a particular situation
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dos and don’ts
Lo primero y más importante
used for emphasising the main point or the most important reason for something
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first and foremost
Intercambio, dar y recibir
if there is give and take between people, each person allows the other to get something that they want
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give and take
De forma intermitente, a trompicones
stopping and starting again many times, rather than progressing steadily
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in fits and starts
Los pormenores, el meollo del asunto
all the details or facts that you need to know in order to deal with a complicated situation, process, etc.
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the ins and outs
Incierto, arriesgado
not certain and with a risk of death or serious failure
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touch and go
Prueba y error
a way of finding a good method that involves trying several possibilities and learning from your mistakes
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trial and error
Probado y comprobado
known to be good and effective
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tried and tested
IDIOM Estar fuera del circuito, no estar al tanto.
to not belong to a group that has information and makes decisions about something
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be out of the loop
IDIOM Andarse con rodeos.
to spend a long time getting to the main point of what you are saying, especially because it is embarrassing
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beat around the bush
IDIOM Captar la indirecta, entender lo que alguien quiere decir.
to understand the basic meaning that someone is trying to express
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catch (someone's) drift
IDIOM Desahogarse.
to talk to someone about something that has been worrying you, so that you feel better about it
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get (something) off your chest
IDIOM Entender algo mal.
to understand something completely wrongly
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get the wrong end of the stick
IDIOM Confundirse, no entenderse.
if two people get their wires crossed, they become confused because they each think that the other one is talking about something else
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get your wires crossed
IDIOM Ser algo nuevo para mí, no tener ni idea.
used for saying that you did not know about something, especially when you are annoyed about this
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it's news to me
IDIOM Ser muy tímido, no ser capaz de decir ni pío.
to be very quiet and shy
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not say boo to a goose
IDIOM Contar un secreto, soltar la sopa.
to tell someone something, often something that should be kept secret
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spill the beans
IDIOM Ponerse en contacto con alguien.
to communicate with someone that you have not seen for some time in order to find out how they are, what is happening etc
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touch base with (someone)
Casi 1,000 empleos fueron eliminados.
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Almost 1,000 jobs were axed.
Estudiantes furiosos se enfrentaron con la policía antidisturbios en Miami ayer.
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Angry students clashed with riot police in Miami yesterday.
Los políticos han condenado los ataques.
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Politicians have condemned the attacks.
Él cuestionó las afirmaciones de que el medicamento no había sido probado adecuadamente.
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He disputed claims that the drug had not been adequately tested.
El periódico se negó a revelar sus fuentes.
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The newspaper refused to divulge its sources.
La directora fue elogiada por su valentía en una situación tan peligrosa.
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The headteacher was lauded for her bravery in such a dangerous situation.
Se entrevistó al personal para averiguar quién filtró la historia.
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Staff were interviewed to find out who leaked the story.
El presidente fue expulsado del comité el mes pasado.
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The chairman was ousted from the committee last month.
Recientemente, el ministro había prometido su apoyo a la organización.
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Recently the minister had pledged his support to the organisation.
El alcalde Dixon elogió los esfuerzos de los involucrados en el rescate.
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Mayor Dixon praised the efforts of those involved in the rescue.
Su discurso provocó una furiosa respuesta de los manifestantes.
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Her speech provoked a furious response from protestors.
Actuaron rápidamente para anular los rumores.
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They acted quickly to quash the rumours.
Los planes tuvieron que ser desechados debido a la falta de financiación.
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Plans had to be scrapped because of a lack of funding.
La película ha sido duramente criticada por la crítica.
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The film has been slammed by critics.
Su visita a la ciudad desencadenó manifestaciones masivas.
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His visit to the city sparked mass demonstrations.
Se la está promocionando como una posible contendiente por el título.
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She’s being touted as a possible challenger for the title.
Han prometido proporcionar una compensación para los afectados.
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They have vowed to provide compensation for those affected.
Un buen periodista va y viene entre diferentes fuentes para verificar sus hechos.
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A good journalist goes back and forth between different sources to check their facts.
Lamentablemente, no es un tema tan simple.
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Sadly it’s not a simple black and white issue.
En general, el libro fue bien recibido, aunque fue criticado por su precisión.
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By and large the book was well received, although it was criticised for its accuracy.
Aunque son gemelos, sus personalidades son completamente opuestas.
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Even though they’re twins, their personalities are chalk and cheese.
Es poco probable que la decisión final sea simple y fácil.
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The final decision is unlikely to be cut and dried.
Aquí hay una lista de cosas que se deben y no se deben hacer para cualquiera que planee iniciar un negocio.
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Here is a list of do’s and don’ts for anyone planning to start a business.
En primer lugar, son tus habilidades de comunicación las que te ayudarán a tener éxito.
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First and foremost, it's your communication skills that will help you succeed.
Dijeron que el secreto de un matrimonio feliz era un poco de dar y recibir.
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They said the secret of a happy marriage was a little bit of give and take.
He estado tan ocupado que solo he podido trabajar en ello de forma intermitente.
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I've been so busy that I've only been able to work on it in fits and starts.
Entender todos los pormenores de la historia es muy importante.
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Understanding all the ins and outs of the story is very important.
Había estado en una situación incierta en el hospital, pero finalmente se había recuperado.
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It had been touch and go for him in the hospital, but he had eventually recovered.
He descubierto cómo usarlo a través de prueba y error.
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I've figured out how to use it through trial and error.
Es un método probado y comprobado para quitar manchas de comida de la ropa.
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It's a tried and tested method of getting food stains out of clothing.
Lo siento, pero no tengo ni idea de lo que está pasando, estoy fuera del circuito.
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Sorry but I've no idea what's happening, I'm out of the loop.
Deja de andarte con rodeos y dime la verdad.
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Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth.
Así que esa es la principal dificultad. ¿Captas la idea?
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So that's the main diffculty. Do you catch my drift?
Vino a verme porque quería desahogarse.
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He came to see me because he wanted to get a few things off his chest.
Traté de explicárselo a mis padres, pero lo entendieron mal.
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I tried explaining it to my parents, but they got the wrong end of the stick.
Nos confundimos sobre a qué hora se suponía que debíamos encontrarnos.
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We got our wires crossed about what time we were supposed to meet.
Ria dice que va a pedir prestado tu coche'. '¡Es la primera vez que lo oigo!'
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‘Ria says she’s going to borrow your car.’ ‘It’s news to me!’
Paola es increíblemente nerviosa, no sería capaz de decir ni pío.
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Paola is incredibly nervous, she wouldn't say boo to a goose.
¡Vamos, suelta la sopa! ¿Qué dijo?
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Come on, spill the beans - what did he say?
Será genial ponerme en contacto con Sara y Karl de nuevo.
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It'll be great to touch base with Sara and Karl again.
abeja de la miel
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honeybee
colmena
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hive
cuerpos de hongos
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mushroom bodies
que ponen en riesgo
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which put at risks
es sinónimo de invertir
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it is synonymous with investing
provoca el colapso de un muro
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it provokes a wall collapses
su futuro parece muy oscuro
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their future looks break dark
la dicotomía social
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the social dichotomy
una historia realmente larga
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a really long history
las ganancias compensan los gastos
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the earnings compensate the expenses
solo alimentan egos
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just nurture egos
impuestos
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taxes
efímero
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ephemeral
la segunda estrategia mencionada en la lectura
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The second strategy mentioned in the reading
otra solución propuesta
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Another proposed solution
facilidad
Oliver tiene la facilidad en cocinar 10 platos al día.
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ease
Oliver has the ease to cook 10 dishes a day.
escasez de madera
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timber shortage
corporación maderera
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lumber corporation
las moléculas podrían permanecer intactas
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molecules might stay intact
Expr: Él enseñó los dientes
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He bared hus teeth
Expr: ¡Dios mío!
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OM Goodness
una barriga (estómago) flácido
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a flabby stomach
el pliegue
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the fold
¡Pequeño diablillo!
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You little dickens!
pasando lista
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Doing a roll call
Expr: ser comido vivo
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To be eaten alive
Un brinco es un salto pequeño
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a hop is a small jump
¿Estás listo para hacer del mundo un lugar mejor? (omisión)
When speaking informally, it is very common for native to remove the auxiliary verb "are" in questions
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You ready to make the world a better place?
¿Viene? (omisión)
When speaking informally, it is very common for native to remove the auxiliary verb "are" in questions
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He coming?
"
you think?
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¿Tú crees? (omisión)"
When speaking informally, it is very common for native to remove the auxiliary verb "are" in questions
¡Firme! (contexto militar)
This is an american military term that means "attention"
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Atten-hunt!
Tengo tres temas a tratar
formal way to say that there are three important things to be mentioned
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I've got three items on the docket
Expr: Tenemos que reconocer el elefante en la habitación
Sth uncomfortable and awkward that everyone in the room is thinking about, but avoiding speaking about.
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We have to acknowledge the elephant in the room
Hay algunos nuevos reclutas con nosotros
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There are some new recuits with us.
Expr: deber/responsabilidad absoluta (vulgar)
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It is right up my butt to find them
Expr: La clase ha terminado
"all the student are free to go"
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Class dismissed
Puedo manejar un caso
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I can handle one case
Soy el mejor de mi clase
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I am top of my class
No estoy aquí solo para "cumplir el cupo"
"was hired for being part of a minority"
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I am not just a token
COLL: Ponerse de acuerdo / Entenderse
means to completely agree with someone
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see eye to eye
COLL: Romper el hielo
means to initiate conversation in a social setting
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break the ice
COLL: Mantenerse firme / No ceder
means to maintain your position or beliefs firmly, especially in the face of opposition
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stand one's ground
COLL: Esto refleja un cambio de paradigma en el comportamiento del consumidor
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this reflects a paradigm shift in consumer behaviour
COLL: Rindió homenaje a la memoria
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he paid tribute to the memory
COLL: La presentación arrojó algo de luz sobre sus planes
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the presentation shed some light on its plans
COLL: El crítico no encontró ningún fallo en el artista
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the reviewer made no fault for the artist's
COLL: Considera importante la forma en que regula los alimentos transgénicos
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It finds importance with the way she regulates GM foods
COLL: Berta ha dado gran importancia a los decorados y la iluminación
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Berta has attached great allowances to sets and lighting
COLL: Establece una comparación entre los trastornos
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he draws a comparison between disorders
COLL: Estos repetidos fallos desmienten las garantías generalizadas
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these repeated breakdowns give the lie to widespread assurances
Abundan / No faltan
A phrase meaning there is a large supply or plenty of something, indicating abundance or ample quantity
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There's no shortage of
En pocas palabras / En resumen
An idiom used to express something very briefly or concisely. It's often used when summarizing a complex idea
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In a nutshell
voluntario no especialista
A volunteer who does not have professional or expert training in the area they are assisting with
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lay volunteer
Una punzada de culpa
A sudden, brief, and intense feeling of distress or regret over one's actions or inactions.
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A sharp pang of guilt
Sumergirse en algo
An idiom meaning to issue a challenge or to formally invite someone to compete or fight
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Throwing down the gauntlet
A pesar de todo / Sin embargo
A formal connective meaning in spite of or although. Used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory fact.
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Notwithstanding
A raíz de / Como consecuencia de
Following (often immediately after) something; as a result of or coming after a significant event or period.
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In the wake of

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