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Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Desde un principio | Right from the start or beginning |
| En la actualidad | At the present time, right now |
| Hasta aquí | So far, up to now |
| De lo contrario | Otherwise, if not |
| De etiqueta | Formal, full dress |
| Dar una mano | To apply (a coat of paint, varnish, etc.); to help out, lend a hand. |
| Boca abajo or boca arriba | Face down, on one´s stomach; face upward, on one´s back |
| Dar un paseo | To take a walk or stroll |
| Alguna vez | Sometimes, now and then, every so often |
| A mediados de | About or around the middle of (a time period, eg., week, month) |
| A fines de | Toward the end of, late in (a time period, eg.,the week, the month) |
| Abierto de par en par | Wide open |
| A cambio de | In exchange or trade for |
| Buen genio or mal genio | Good nature or temper; bad disposition or temper |
| Tomar medidas | To take measurements; to take measures or steps |
| Tocarle a uno | To be one´s turn; to concern one |
| Ser aficionado a | To be a fan or avid follower of |
| Salir ganando | To come out ahead, win |
| Saber lo que es bueno | To know what one is missing, know what is going on, be with it (Collq.) |
| Responder por | To be responsible for or vouch for (a person) |
| Por más que | However much, no matter how much |
| Por las buenas | Willingly, of one´s own accord |
| No dar el brazo a torcer | To be stubborn, unyielding |
| Ni siquiera | Not even, not a single |
| Mientras no | Unless, if...not |