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Verbos and Phrasal verbs

Carlos Benito Juanes Spanish 74 cards

Verbos and Phrasal verbs

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  1. 1To block (sth) out I raised my hand to block out the sun Def: Tapar (light)Take advantage of
    Take advantage of the situation
  2. 2Take care of The nanny was dismissed because she did not take care of the child properlyTake part in
    he was angry and did not take part in the festivities.
  3. 3Take place/happen/be held The concert took place in a barTake your time (don't hurry)
  4. 4Take into account/consider we have to take into account that she is a bored housewifeTake after
    Who do you take after more, your mother or your mother?
  5. 5Take off The plane took off after a short delay If you're hot, why not take off your jumper?Take up/Start a hobby
    I think I would like to take up a secretary course
  6. 6Make STH up/invent You should be a writer, you make up such interesting storiesMake up/be reconcilied
    They kissed and made up, as usual.
  7. 7Make STH up The cast was made up of amateursTell off someone
    Rob told off his boss, then quit.
  8. 8Show up/be present/arrive We were supposed to meet for tea at 5 o'clock, but she didn't show upFlee/fled/fled
    Run away from
    He fled the country during the war.
  9. 9strike/struck/struck /straɪk/ 1. Noun Huelga/paro 2.Verb Strike SB/STH (Hit) *The boxer struck his opponent *The hurricane struck us without warning.Cope with/deal with
    It is astonishing the way she manages to raise a family, do a full-time job and cope with a bed-ridden mother, all at the same time
  10. 10Call for/demand/request The senator called for an investigationBump into(meet by chance) /bʌmp/
    I bumped into an old friend in town today.
  11. 11Wear off (it gradually stops) The anaesthetic is starting to wear offHand Sth over/give
    The police officer persuaded Taylor to hand the knife over
  12. 12Hang in there! Ánimo!Resiste! Hang in there, John, you've almost made it!Pull over
    Let’s pull over and have a look at the map
  13. 13Plug sth into sth /plʌɡ/ Tom plugged the vacuum cleaner into the socket. /ˈsɒkɪt/Account for/explain
    The increase in carbon dioxide emissions may account for changes in the climate.
  14. 14Arise/arose/arisen /əˈraɪz/ occur/result The whole problem arose from a lack of communication.*I'm going to dress up tonight
    *I'm going to dress down tonigh
    *Go off: Dairy products go off quickly
  15. 15Dive/Dove/Dived /daɪv/ /dʌv/ He dived off the side of the boat into the water.Hang out (spend time idly)
    Why don't you come over to my house and hang out for awhile
  16. 16Freak out (get angry) When I tell my parents I'm quitting school, they are going to freak out.Live on
    1.to keep oneself alive by eating (sobrevivir)
    He lives on fish and potatoes
    2.to be supported (financially) by
    (vivir con..)
    He lives on 40euros a week
  17. 17Bump into sth/sb (collide with) I bumped into an old friend in town today.*I'm not used to sleeping with a duvet /ˈduːveɪ/
    *I can't get used to working at night
  18. 18Make a fool (out) of someone Hacer a alguien quedar en ridículo *She was always trying to make a fool out of me in front of my friendsTo sue /suː/ Demandar
    She’s threatening to sue / the firm for age discrimination.
  19. 19To store /stɔː/ *We stored the old books in the basement. *Save for later: I stored the rest of the cake for tomorrow.To feel like
    *I feel like past for lunch today
    *I don't feel like going to bed
  20. 20Would rather=would prefer to *I'd rather go on holiday in July than Agust *I'd prefer to go on holiday in July than Agust *Would you rather stay in or go out tonight? I'd rather not go out tonight. I'm really tiredTo bite your nails /bait/Would rather=would prefer to *I'd rather go on holiday in July than Agust *I'd prefer to go on holiday in July than Agust *Would you rath...
  21. 21To blow your noseBrush your hair/teethTo blow your noseTo blow your nose
  22. 22To fold your arms /fəʊld/To hold somebody's handTo fold your arms /fəʊld/To fold your arms /fəʊld/
  23. 23To suck your thumb /sʌk/ /θʌm/To sake hands /seɪk/To suck your thumb /sʌk/ /θʌm/To suck your thumb /sʌk/ /θʌm/
  24. 24Shrug your shoulder /ʃrʌɡ/He winked at me to show he was only joking /wɪŋkt/Shrug your shoulder /ʃrʌɡ/Shrug your shoulder /ʃrʌɡ/
  25. 25The steak was tough and difficult to chew /tʃuː/When we met, we were so happy we hugged each other /hʌɡd/The steak was tough and difficult to chew /tʃuː/The steak was tough and difficult to chew /tʃuː/
  26. 26Don't scratch the mosquito bite. you'll only make it worseSome women think a man should be kneel down when he proposes marriageDon't scratch the mosquito bite. you'll only make it worseDon't scratch the mosquito bite. you'll only make it worse
  27. 27She got out of bed, and yawned and stretched* I need to discuss the problem with my boss
    * I often argue with my parents about doing housework    She got out of bed, and yawned and stretched
  28. 28* I didn't realize you were so unhappy *I didn't notice that Karen had changed her hair colour (see/observe)* Jack always tries to avoid arguing with my me
    *My dad can't prevent me from seeing my friends (stop) impedir
  29. 29* I've spoken to her husband twice and he seems very nice (general impression) * Carol doesn't look very well. I think she's working too hard (physical appearance)*My parents don't mind if I stay out late (get annoyed)
    *It doesn't matter if we're five minutes late
  30. 30* Can you remind me to call my mum later? (help sb to remember) *Remember to turn off the lights before you go (not forget)*I expect that Daniel will forget our anniversary. He always does (I think sth will happen)
    *We'll have to wait half and hour for the next train
  31. 31*I wish I was a bit taller * I hope that you can come on Friday. I haven't seen you for ages (want sth to happen?* Arsenal won the match 5-2
    *Arsenal beat Manchester United 5-2
  32. 32* Tom always refuse to discuss the problem (say no to sth) Rechazar * Tom always deny that he has a problem (no lo admite/niega)* The cost of living is going to rise again this month (go up) in value /raɪz/
    *it's hard not to raise your voice when you're arguing with sb increase:volume /reɪz/
  33. 33*Last night I came home and lay on the sofa and went to sleep lie/lay/lain /liː/ /leɪ/ /leɪn/ * I laid the baby on the bed and changed his nappy (put sb or sth in a horizontal position) lay/laid/laid /leɪ//leɪd/* The men had been planing to rob the bank (take sth from a place)
    *If you leave yor bike unlocked, sb might steal it (take money or property that isn't yours)
  34. 34* I think I should worn you that Liam doesn't always tell the truth *My teacher are going to advise me what subject to sdtudy next yearHe's choking* I think I should worn you that Liam doesn't always tell the truth *My teacher are going to advise me what subject to sdtudy next year
  35. 35He has food poisoningTo pass out/faint
    *I don’t remember any more because I passed out then    He has food poisoningHe has food poisoning
  36. 36To throw up/vomit/be sick *I always have to throw up after drinking too much.To get over/get better/recover from sth
    *I hope you get over your flu really quickly    To throw up/vomit/be sick *I always have to throw up after drinking too much.
  37. 37To come round/become conscious again *After receiving anesthesia, don’t expect to come round for at least twenty minutes.Please hang up your coatTo come round/become conscious again *After receiving anesthesia, don’t expect to come round for at least twenty minutes.To come round/become conscious again *After receiving anesthesia, don’t expect to come round for at least twenty minutes.
  38. 38These jeans don't fit meThat skirt really suits youThese jeans don't fit me
  39. 39your bag matches your shoesI need to get changedyour bag matches your shoes
  40. 40* Hurry up and get undressed/take off *Get up and get dressed/put onThat tie doesn't really go with your shirt
  41. 41Set up shop (open a business) *They set up shop in the High Street. Set upon/to attack *He set upon me in the dark.Set someone free/liberate
    *Can you remember what year Nelson Mandela was set free?
    Set fire to something
    *He set fire to his own house to collect the insurance money.
    Set the table
    *My mother asked me to set the table while she cooked our dinner.
  42. 42To commit a crime *Carl and Adam committed a crime. They robbed a large supermarketTo investigate
    The police investigated the crime
  43. 43To catch/caught/caught /kɔːt/ * Carl and Adam was caught driving to the airport in a stolen carTo arrest
    * They were arrested and taken to a police station
  44. 44To question/interrogate *The police questioned them for ten hourscharge with/accuse of
    *Finally they were accused of armed roberry
  45. 45Court /kɔːt/ * Two month later, Carl and Adam appeared in courtWitness/witnesses /ˈwɪtnɪs/
    * Witnesses told the court what they had seen or knew    Court /kɔːt/ * Two month later, Carl and Adam appeared in court
  46. 46Jury /ˈdʒʊərɪ/ * The jury (12 people) looked at and heard all the evidenceVerdict /ˈvɜːdɪkt/
    1. Favourable verdict
    2. Adverse verdict
    * After two days the jury reached their verdict    Jury /ˈdʒʊərɪ/ * The jury (12 people) looked at and heard all the evidence
  47. 47* Carl was found guilty *The judge decided what Carl's punishment should beTo sentence sb
    *He sentenced him to ten years in prison
    To be acquit /əˈkwɪt/
    *He was acquitted and allowed to go free
    /əˈlaʊ/
  48. 48To back sb up My family backed me up in my fight for compensation.To endorse/support /ɪnˈdɔːs/
    The idea was endorsed by a majority of members.
  49. 49To emphasize//ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ He emphasized that he didn't want to stay working there.Go by time:pass
    The days went by really slowly.
  50. 50To Stand for/mean The "U" in USA stands for "united".To manufacture /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/
    * Although GAP stands for Genuine American product, most of its clothes are manufactured in Asia
  51. 51To launch/be put on the market /lɔːntʃ/ *In 1989 Pepsi-Cola launched a new product called Pepsi A.M. It was an inmediate flop(failure)Merge with/combine with another
    * The Spanish airline Iberia merge with British airways in 2011
  52. 52Market/promote *Apple is considered one of the best companies in the world for the way they market their products*Prosciutto which are producted in the Friuli and Emilia regions of Italy, and are exported all over the world
  53. 53Take over/take control * The Royal Bank of Scotland took over NatWst Bank in 2000, even thought it was in fact a smaller rivalExpand/grow /ɪkˈspænd/
    *Zara shops were opened in Spain in 1975, but the company soon expanded internationally
  54. 54Set up a new business *Nowadays it is quite a risk to set up a new businessImport (from other country)
    * The cost of living in Iceland is so high because so many products have to be imported
  55. 55Grow/grew/grown *During a boom period, the economy grows quickly and living standars improve* During a recession, many companies close down and living standards drop
  56. 56Do *Do business with *Do a job *Do market research *Do well/badlyMake
    *Make money
    *make a decision
    *make a deal
    *make a loss/profit
    *make somebody redundant
  57. 57To airbrush/retouch /ˈer.brʌʃ/ *Misleading adj (not entirely true) engañoso
    *The teacher had accidentally taught some misleading information to the students.
    Mislead/deceive /dɪˈsiːv/
    * The criminal misled the police so that he could escape
  58. 58Drop SB off *My husband dropped me off at the airport two hours before the flightCheck in/register (luggage)
    *I checked in online the day before I was going to fly
  59. 59*As soon as I got on the plane I sat down in the first empty fly * When I got off the plane I felt exhausted after the long flightFill in/complete
    *I filled in the inmigration form for the US, which the cabin crew gave me shortly before landing
  60. 60Pick sth up/fetch * When I picked up my luggage at baggage reclaim I bumped into and old friend who had been on the same flightOversleep
    *Sarah overslept and was late to work.
  61. 61To duck out of sth *She was trying to duck out of doing her homework. Librarse/escabullirseSnuggle /ˈsnʌɡəl/
    *Brian and Evelyn were snuggling on the sofa.
  62. 62Blow up/explode *I watched the Hindenburg blow up. Blow out *She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.Keep up/maintain/continue
    *Keep up your life of crime and sooner or later you'll end up in prision
  63. 63Rip through /θruː/ *The tornado ripped through the town, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.To Grieve /mourn /ɡriːv/
    * He is still grieving for his wife.
  64. 64Carry out *You should carry out the instructions exactlySet up
    *The company that Sally now runs was set up by her mother
  65. 65Put off/delay until later *The geography trip has been put off by the teacher until after ChristmasTurn up
    *Whatever time the train turns up, we'll miss the start of the play
  66. 66Make up your mind/decide *My mum hasn't made up her mind yet about whether to buy a new tabletLook forward to
    *I'm really forward to hearing the band's new album
  67. 67Run out of * Fortunately, we didn't run out of cake at the partyTrespass on sth /ˈtrɛspəs/
    enter uninvited
    *If you trespass on his ranch he might shoot you.
  68. 68Broadcast ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːst/ *Noun The TV broadcast was interrupted several times by the storm. *Verb The local news is broadcast at six o'clock every weekday.Put up for adoption
    In the end, he was taken in by an orphanage and put up for adoption
  69. 69Settle down *Saroo settled down in his new homeCome up with sth/invent
    *I'll have to come up with a plan
  70. 70Lose hope *It's been three days, I'm losing hope of finding my puppy again. Lose control *The Republicans lost control of the U.S. Senate.Pass away/die
    *His grandfather passed away after a five-year struggle with cancer
  71. 71Take sth on/assume/accept *Taking on the directorship was his first mistake.Recall/remember/bring back
    *Twenty years later he could still clearly recall the event.
  72. 72Stand up for sb/defend *You’ve got to stand up for what you believe in.Make excuses
    By heart (from memory)
    *I learnt the book by heart
  73. 73squeeze noun:apretón (de manos) Verb:compress with the hand *Robert squeezed the ketchup bottle, trying to get the last bit out.Give out/distribute
    *The teacher gives out the notes to the students.
  74. 74Drift apart/separatr gradually *Sometimes friends will drift apart over timeleap up/jump to one's feet
    *When I saw the young mother leap up, I looked to see why

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Flashcards on Verbos and Phrasal verbs, created by Carlos Benito Juanes on 30/09/2016.
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