GLOSSARY

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WORD PRONUNCIATI SPANISH SENTENCE
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influence noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ influenc At the time she was under the influence of
ia her father.

perspective noun /pɚˈspek.tɪv/ perspectiva Her attitude lends a fresh perspective to

the subject
exert verb /ɪɡˈzɝːt/ ejercer If you were to exert your influence they
might change their decision.

spend verb /spend/ gastar How much did you spend?

some determiner /səm/ Algun/o There's some cake in the kitchen if you'd
like it.

over preposition /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ terminado The sign over the door said "Exit".

after preposition /ˈæf.tɚ/ despues Some people believe in life after death.

work noun /wɝːk/ trabajo Carrying heavy loads around all day is hard
work.

even adverb /ˈiː.vən/ incluso I don't even know where it is.

bacon noun /ˈbeɪ.kən/ tocino The meat produced from a pig is called
pork, bacon or ham.

Universidad Manuela Beltrán – Centro de Idiomas – Initial

English
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smell verb /smel/ oler That cake smells good.

armpit noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/ axila sweaty/hairy armpits

blade noun /bleɪd/ Hoja de a sword with a steel blade

espada

similar adjective /ˈsɪm.ə.lɚ/ similar My father and I have similar views on

politics.

able adjective /ˈeɪ.bəl/ apto He's never been able to admit to his
mistakes.

lead verb /led/ dirigir I've asked Gemma to lead the discussion.

deputy noun /ˈdep.jə.t̬ i/ diputado I'd like you to meet Ann Gregory, my
deputy.

parliament noun / parlamento On Tuesday the country's parliament voted

ˈpɑːr.lə.mən to establish its own army.
t/
forceful adjective /ˈfɔːrs.fəl/ Enérgico She has a very forceful personality which
will serve her well in politics.

adamant adjective /ˈæd.ə.mənt/ firme I've told her she should stay at home and rest
but she's adamant that she's coming.

landlord noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/ dueño The landlord had promised to redecorate the
bedrooms before we moved in.

flatshare noun /ˈflæt.ʃer/ piso She entered into a flatshare with her
compartido workmate.

hope verb /hoʊp/ esperanza It's good news, I hope.

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