Curso de Inglés

I'm getting used to my new household duties.

She's getting used to working at the establishment.

He's getting used to attaching the hook to the wall.

We're getting used to the amount of work.

I'm getting used to the electrical panel.

She's getting used to checking the breaker box.

They’re getting used to the new safety restraints.

He's getting used to wearing a wrist brace.

I'm getting used to this rounded shape.

We're getting used to the blurry screen.

She’s getting used to doing her new duties.

I got used to the clerk's way of helping customers.

He got used to working with a midwife.

They got used to seeing lizards around the house.

I'm getting used to the concern about the new rules.

She's getting used to the amount of breast milk the baby needs.

We’re getting used to the idea of free will.

He got used to conducting himself more carefully.

I'm getting used to doing everything by myself.

She's getting used to the new household routine.

They’re getting used to the noise from the electrical panel.

I couldn't get used to the blurry picture.

He didn't get used to the cold weather.

We're slowly getting used to the new establishment.

I'm gonna get used to this schedule eventually.

She's gonna get used to her new duties.

They'll get used to the amount of work soon.

You'll get used to using the breaker box.

He's gotta get used to wearing protective equipment.

I'm getting used to taking a sample at work.

She got used to melting the butter slowly.

We got used to seeing bears near the cave.

He got used to dealing with that scoundrel.

They're getting used to the new safety rules.

I'm not getting used to this heat at all.

She can't get used to the strange shape of the tool.

We haven't gotten used to the new schedule yet.

He's getting used to doing things in a more suitable way.

I'm getting used to having regular checkups.

She's getting used to the new manicure routine.

They got used to seeing the statue every morning.

I’m getting used to having more responsibility.

He'll get used to the new procedure eventually.

We're getting used to preventing problems before they happen.

She got used to seeing that cougar from a safe distance.

I'm still getting used to the amount of paperwork.

They’re gonna get used to the new system pretty quickly.

I didn't think I'd get used to it, but I did.

I’m about to leave, so I’ll finish this duty first.

She’s about to attach the hook to the wall.

We’re about to check the electrical panel.

He’s about to open the breaker box.

The clerk’s about to close the establishment.

I’m about to take a small sample.

They’re about to prevent a serious problem.

She was about to melt the butter when the phone rang.

We were about to start the baptism.

The midwife was about to check the amount of breast milk.

He’s about to hang the hair clip on the hook.

The bodybuilder is about to conduct the checkup.

They’re about to choose a suitable shape.

I’m about to attach the rounded piece.

She’s about to put on her manicure.

The bear was about to enter the cave.

The lizard was about to crawl under the statue.

We’re about to get a blurry picture.

He was about to restrain the animal.

She’s about to check her wrist.

They’re about to announce the lottery prize.

I’m not about to trust that dishonest scoundrel.

He wasn’t about to give up his free will.

We’re about to gain an advantage.

She’s about to explain her concern.

The amount is about to change.

The cigarette was about to fall from his hand.

They’re about to prevent the breaker from overheating.

I’m about to finish my household duties.

She was about to attach the sample to the form.

He’s about to make a dumb mistake.

We’re about to see a strange streak in the sky.

The statue was about to fall, but they stopped it.

The parachute was about to open.

She’s about to put the proper restraint in place.

They’re about to figure out what happened.

I’m about to check the shape of the hook.

He’s about to conduct a safety inspection.

The butter’s about to melt.

Bruh, you’re about to miss the bus.

We’re not about to ignore that concern.

She wasn’t about to accept that dishonest offer.

They’ll be about to start the ceremony when we arrive.

He might be about to make another mistake.

The clerk’s gonna be about to close the store.

We’ve gotta leave; the movie’s about to start.

I think she’s about to win the lottery.

They’re about to finish the checkup.

I bet you can prevent that problem with a simple change.

I bet you the household will be quieter tonight.

I bet you she'll finish her duty before noon.

I bet you this hook is strong enough to hold it.

I bet you these shoes will be suitable for hiking.

I bet you we won't need that amount of water.

I bet you he can attach the cable himself.

I bet you she didn't see the cigarette on the floor.

I bet you that establishment was closed yesterday.

I bet you the dishonest clerk will get caught.

I bet you he'll win the prize this year.

I bet you that parachute opened at the right time.

I bet you the rounded shape makes it easier to hold.

I bet you the doctor will check her wrist tomorrow.

I bet you they'll have a checkup next month.

Betcha he can prevent that mistake next time.

Betcha the household chores won't take long.

Betcha she'll do her duty even when she's tired.

Betcha this hook won't break under that weight.

Betcha these clothes are suitable for the ceremony.

Betcha we've got enough to make the right amount.

Betcha you can attach the clip without any tools.

Betcha he didn't smoke that cigarette.

Betcha the establishment was much smaller before.

Betcha that scoundrel wasn't being honest.

Betcha you'll win a prize someday.

Betcha the parachute will open when it needs to.

Betcha the statue has a rounded shape.

Betcha she'll need some restraint during the procedure.

Betcha his wrist still hurts from the fall.

Betcha we can find a better shape for the table.

Betcha the baptism will start at ten.

Betcha the midwife can answer your questions.

Betcha breast milk provides important nutrients for babies.

Betcha that lizard is hiding under the rock.

Betcha the clerk knows where the samples are.

Betcha the cougar won't come near the campsite.

Betcha that statue is older than it looks.

Betcha his biggest concern is the cost.

Betcha you'll see the advantage after a few weeks.

Betcha this sample will look different under the microscope.

Betcha nobody wants to clean the gizzard.

Betcha the butter will melt in a few minutes.

Betcha, bruh, that's not gonna work.

Betcha this smell is gonna be gross.

Betcha the bear won't enter the cave tonight.

Betcha there's a caveat we haven't considered.

Betcha she believes everyone should have free will.

Betcha the electrical panel is behind that door.

Betcha the breaker box needs to be checked.

Betcha the picture looks blurry because it was taken at night.

Betcha he's gonna get that streak back soon.

Betcha that was a dumb decision.

Betcha she can't find her hair clip.

Betcha the doctor can explain what causes an erection.

Betcha he'll conduct the meeting tomorrow.

Betcha she's gonna get a manicure this weekend.

Betcha nobody expected to win the lottery.

Betcha the bodybuilder can lift that weight.

Betcha you won't figure it out that easily.

Prevent. To stop something from happening.

Household. Relating to a home or the people who live in a home.

Duty. Something you are expected or required to do.

Hook. A curved or bent object used for hanging or catching something.

Suitable. Right or appropriate for a particular situation or purpose.

Amount. How much of something there is.

Attach. To connect or fasten one thing to another.

Cigarette. A small tube of tobacco that people smoke.

Establishment. A business, organization, or institution.

Dishonest. Not truthful or not fair.

Prize. Something given to a person who wins a competition.

Parachute. A device that opens in the air and helps a person or object fall safely.

Rounded. Having a curved shape rather than sharp corners.

Restraint. Something that limits movement or prevents someone from doing something.

Wrist. The part of your body that connects your hand to your arm.

Shape. The form or appearance of something.

Baptism. A Christian ceremony involving water that represents becoming a member of the Christian faith.

Breast milk. Milk produced by a woman's body to feed a baby.

Lizard. A small reptile with four legs, a long tail, and dry skin.

Clerk. A person who works in a store, office, or other business and helps customers or handles information.

Midwife. A trained person who helps women during pregnancy and childbirth.

Cougar. A large wild cat found mainly in North and South America.

Statue. A three-dimensional figure of a person, animal, or object, usually made of stone, metal, or another hard material.

Concern. A feeling of worry about something, or something that is important to someone.

Advantage. Something that gives you a better position or makes something easier.

Sample. A small amount of something used to show what the whole thing is like.

Gizzard. A part of the digestive system of some birds that helps break down food.

Melt. To become liquid because of heat, or to make something become liquid because of heat.

Bruh. An informal word used to address a friend or another person, often expressing surprise, disbelief, or amusement.

Gross. Very unpleasant, disgusting, or offensive.

Pussy. A vulgar word for the female genitals; it can also be an informal word for a cat.

Bear. To carry, support, or tolerate something; it can also mean to give birth to a baby.

Caveat. A warning or condition that should be considered before accepting or doing something.

Free will. The ability to make your own choices rather than having your actions completely controlled by someone or something else.

Electrical panel. A box or cabinet containing the main electrical controls and circuits of a building.

Breaker box. A box containing circuit breakers that control the flow of electricity in a building.

Blurry. Unclear because the details are not sharp or focused.

Scoundrel. A dishonest or unpleasant person.

Streak. A continuous series of similar events, or a long, narrow line of color or substance.

Dumb. Not intelligent or showing poor judgment; it can also mean unable to speak, although this use is often considered outdated or offensive.

Hair clip. A small object used to hold or secure hair.

Erection. A medical term for a penis becoming firm and enlarged.

Conduct. To organize, carry out, or perform an activity.

Manicure. A beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails.

Lottery. A game in which people buy tickets for the chance to win money or prizes.

Bodybuilder. A person who develops their muscles through weight training and bodybuilding.

Figure. A number, a shape, a person, or an idea or belief about something, depending on the context.

Checkup. A medical examination to check a person's general health.

Restrain. To physically hold someone back or to prevent someone from doing something.

She set the statue on the rounded table.

He'd set the sample beside the electrical panel.

I'll set the hook carefully so it won't fall.

She set the hair clip on the bathroom counter.

The clerk set the prize behind the counter.

They've set the household supplies near the breaker box.

He set his watch beside the bed before going to sleep.

We should set the cups on the table before everyone arrives.

She set the bottle down because her wrist was hurting.

The midwife set the supplies on a clean surface.

He set the blurry photograph next to the old statue.

They'll set the chairs in a circle for the meeting.

I wouldn't set that heavy box on such a small table.

She set the lizard's food near its enclosure.

The bodybuilder set his bag beside the door.

The school set a strict rule to prevent accidents.

They've set a reasonable amount for the prize.

We need to set a suitable price for the product.

She set a goal to improve her English this year.

The establishment set new rules for its employees.

He'd set a deadline before the project even began.

We'll set a limit on how much each household can use.

The judge set a date for the hearing.

They shouldn't set rules without considering everyone's concerns.

She set a good example by doing her duty.

The company has set a new standard for safety.

He'll set a limit so nobody gets hurt.

We can't set a price until we know the total cost.

The doctor set a date for her next checkup.

They'd set the meeting for Friday, but it was canceled.

I set my alarm for six, but I didn't wake up.

She'll set the temperature before the food starts to melt.

He set the camera to take clearer pictures.

We've set the clock ahead by ten minutes.

You can set the volume lower if it's too loud.

She set the timer before putting the cake in the oven.

I wouldn't set the heater that high.

They'd set the machine to stop automatically.

He set his phone to silent during the baptism.

We'll set the lights to turn off at midnight.

She set the camera to a different shape and size.

The clerk set the register for the new shift.

I should've set a reminder for my checkup.

He set the thermostat too low, so the room got cold.

They've set the system to prevent unauthorized access.

She set the table before the guests arrived.

He'd set everything up for the family dinner.

We'll set the chairs before the ceremony starts.

They set the food out before everyone came in.

She set the room for the baptism.

The clerk set the documents on the desk for us.

I need to set the ingredients out before I start cooking.

They'll set the equipment up before the event.

He set the tools beside the electrical panel.

She set a clean towel beside the sink.

We'd set everything ready before the storm arrived.

The midwife set the supplies out before the examination.

They set the chairs around the table for the household meeting.

He'll set the samples on the counter for inspection.

She set the room up so everyone would have enough space.

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Early Saturday morning, Daniel went to the community center to help with an important event. His main duty was to prevent problems and make sure everything was suitable for the visitors.

The center had several household items on display, including a wooden table with a rounded shape. A clerk was standing near the entrance, helping people attach name tags to their clothes. Daniel put his jacket on a hook and checked the amount of food available for the guests.

Outside, a bodybuilder was preparing for a competition. He had a small electrical panel beside his equipment, and the breaker box was nearby. Daniel told him not to touch anything because there was a risk of an electrical problem.

Inside, a midwife was giving a short presentation about newborn babies and breast milk. She had brought a sample bottle for the demonstration. Nearby, there was a statue of a mother holding a baby.

A little later, a child found a lizard near the wall. Everyone laughed when the child tried to catch it, but the clerk told him to leave it alone.

The event also included a small lottery. The first prize was a new bicycle, so many people bought tickets. Daniel thought winning would be a great advantage, but he knew the chances were small.

While everyone waited for the results, a man complained about a blurry picture on the information screen. Another man made a dumb joke, and a woman told him to stop being dishonest with the visitors.

Then someone noticed a strange streak on the floor. It looked like melted chocolate. Daniel followed the streak and discovered that someone had dropped a chocolate bar near the kitchen.

“Bruh, what happened here?” Daniel asked.

The kitchen worker laughed. “The chocolate began to melt, and someone stepped on it.”

The situation was gross, but it was easy to clean.

After lunch, the organizers conducted a short survey. One question asked whether visitors were concerned about safety. Most people said they were satisfied, although one person mentioned an important caveat: the building needed better emergency equipment.

During the afternoon, Daniel saw a man smoking a cigarette outside. A security guard approached him and asked him to leave the area. The man became angry, so the guard had to restrain him briefly.

The police arrived soon afterward. They checked his wrists and made sure nobody was hurt.

Later, Daniel noticed a hair clip on the floor. He gave it to a woman who had lost it earlier. She thanked him and offered him a free manicure from her small business.

Before the event ended, the organizers announced the lottery winner. A quiet woman won the prize.

“I can't believe it!” she said.

Daniel smiled. “I figure you'll remember this day for a long time.”

The woman agreed.

As people left the building, Daniel looked at the statue near the entrance. Its human figure had been carefully shaped by the artist.

He thought about how strange the day had been: a lizard, a lottery, a bodybuilder, a midwife, a blurry screen, melted chocolate, and even a small argument with the police.

But everything had worked out.

Daniel put his jacket on the hook, checked the breaker box one last time, and walked home.

It had been a long day, but he was glad he had volunteered.

Daniel had always wanted to buy the old house on the hill, but there was one important caveat: the electrical system was very old.

Before making an offer, he asked a clerk at the local establishment for a sample of the house's inspection report. The clerk handed him a blurry copy and pointed to a concern about the breaker box.

Daniel decided to conduct his own inspection.

He walked through the household rooms and noticed that the walls had a strange shape. Some windows were rounded, and one door was attached to an old metal hook.

The house had been empty for years, so Daniel wanted to prevent any accidents. He checked the amount of furniture inside and found an old statue covered in dust.

Near the statue, he found a hair clip, a cigarette, and a small photograph of a bodybuilder.

The photograph showed a man with a winning streak from a local competition. Daniel could not figure out why the picture was in the house.

He continued upstairs and found an old box. Inside was a baptism certificate, a letter about breast milk, and a picture of a lizard.

“This place is full of surprises,” he said.

Suddenly, he heard something moving in the kitchen.

Daniel walked downstairs and saw a small cat hiding under the table.

“Hey, little pussy,” he said, using the informal name for a cat.

The cat ran outside.

Daniel followed it and discovered a much bigger surprise. A cougar was standing near the garden.

He slowly backed away and went inside.

The cougar eventually disappeared into the woods, but Daniel was still nervous.

He decided to take a break and went to a nearby café. There, he met a midwife who was having lunch.

They started talking about the old house.

“The previous owner was a real scoundrel,” she said. “He bought old houses, repaired them cheaply, and sold them for much more money.”

Daniel asked why the owner had left.

“He couldn't bear the responsibility anymore,” she explained.

Daniel understood that bear could mean tolerate or endure, but he remembered that it could also mean give birth to young.

The midwife smiled when he mentioned it.

“Exactly. English has some strange words.”

After lunch, Daniel returned to the house.

A man was standing outside with a parachute.

“What are you doing here?” Daniel asked.

“I used to be a parachute instructor,” the man replied. “I'm looking for my old equipment.”

He pointed toward a wooden box.

Daniel helped him open it. Inside was a restraint used for training, along with an old wrist support.

The man explained that the equipment was no longer suitable for use.

Daniel agreed and suggested throwing it away.

Before leaving, the man noticed the old statue through the window.

“That figure looks familiar,” he said.

Daniel looked at it carefully.

The statue showed a woman holding a baby, and its shape reminded the man of someone he knew.

“I think I know who made that,” he said.

That discovery changed Daniel's plans.

He realized the house might be worth much more than he had thought.

The next morning, he returned with a professional inspector. During the inspection, they discovered several problems, but they also found valuable objects hidden inside the walls.

The inspector said the house had a major advantage: it was located near a historic area.

Daniel decided to buy it.

He knew the repairs would be expensive, but he was willing to take the risk.

As he signed the papers, he looked at the old photograph of the bodybuilder again.

Then he finally understood why it had been there.

The bodybuilder was the son of the original owner.

Daniel smiled.

The house had seemed like a strange old building, but it had turned into something much more valuable.

And for the first time, Daniel felt that buying it had been his own choice.

He had made the decision using his own free will.

Prevent — prevenir.

Household — hogar, doméstico.

Duty — obligación.

Hook — gancho, colgar.

Suitable — adecuado.

Amount — cantidad.

Attach — adjuntar, unir.

Cigarette — cigarrillo.

Establishment — establecimiento, institución.

Dishonest — deshonesto.

Prize — premio.

Parachute — paracaídas.

Rounded — redondeado.

Restraint — restricción, limitación.

Wrist — muñeca (Parte del cuerpo)

Shape — forma, moldear.

Baptism — bautismo.

Breast milk — leche materna.

Lizard — lagartija.

Clerk — empleado, dependiente.

Midwife — partera.

Cougar — puma.

Statue — estatua.

Concern — preocupación, asunto.

Advantage — ventaja, beneficio.

Sample — muestra, ejemplo.

Gizzard — molleja.

Melt — derretir, derretirse.

Bruh — hermano, amigo, tipo.

Gross — asqueroso, bruto.

Pussy — gato, término vulgar para los genitales femeninos.

Bear — llevar, soportar, dar a luz.

Caveat — advertencia, condición.

Free will — libre albedrío.

Electrical panel — panel eléctrico.

Breaker box — caja de breakers.

Blurry — borroso, desenfocado.

Scoundrel — sinvergüenza.

Streak — racha, raya.

Dumb — tonto, mudo.

Hair clip — pinza para el cabello.

Erection — erección.

Conduct — realizar, llevar a cabo.

Manicure — manicura.

Lottery — lotería.

Bodybuilder — fisicoculturista.

Figure — figura, cifra, persona, imaginar.

Checkup — chequeo, revisión médica.

Restrain — contener, sujetar.

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Retrasar

Delay = retrasar, demorar

Se usa de manera general cuando algo ocurre más tarde de lo planeado o esperado.

The heavy rain delayed the flight.

The accident delayed traffic for an hour.

They delayed the project because of the problem.

The bus was delayed this morning.

Don't delay the decision any longer.

The bad weather delayed our plans.

The construction delayed the opening of the store.

His illness delayed the trip.

The technician's arrival was delayed.

The problem could delay the entire process.

Postpone = posponer, aplazar

Se usa cuando una persona decide mover algo para un momento posterior, como una reunión, cita, evento o plan.

They postponed the meeting until Monday.

She postponed her appointment.

We had to postpone the wedding.

He postponed the trip because of work.

They postponed the game because of the rain.

The company postponed the announcement.

I don't want to postpone it again.

The doctor postponed the procedure.

We decided to postpone the meeting.

The event was postponed until next week.

Hold up = retrasar, demorar

Es más casual y se usa cuando una persona o cosa provoca que algo o alguien se retrase.

Traffic held me up this morning.

The accident held up traffic for hours.

Sorry I'm late. I got held up at work.

The police stopped us and held us up for a few minutes.

The broken elevator held everyone up.

A technical problem held up the meeting.

The rain held up construction.

We were held up by heavy traffic.

The delivery was held up at the border.

Something held him up on the way home.

Make someone late = hacer que alguien llegue tarde

Se usa cuando algo provoca que una persona llegue tarde a un lugar, cita o actividad.

The traffic made me late.

The rain made her late for work.

The accident made us late.

I don't want to make you late.

The long line made him late for his appointment.

My alarm didn't go off, and it made me late.

The broken bus made everyone late.

The construction made them late for school.

The traffic jam made my brother late.

The delay made us late for the meeting.

Run late = ir retrasado, llegar tarde

Se usa mucho en inglés cotidiano cuando una persona, vehículo, reunión o actividad está funcionando o llegando más tarde de lo previsto.

I'm running late.

The bus is running late.

She's running late for work.

We're running late today.

The train is running ten minutes late.

The meeting is running late.

He was running late this morning.

The delivery is running late.

We're running a little late.

The flight is running late.

Take longer = tardar más, tomar más tiempo

Se usa cuando algo necesita más tiempo del que se esperaba. No significa literalmente “retrasar”, pero en muchos contextos es la forma más natural de expresar esa idea.

The repairs took longer than expected.

The trip took longer because of traffic.

Cooking dinner took longer than I thought.

The project is taking longer than expected.

The meeting took longer than planned.

It took longer to finish the job.

The delivery is taking longer than usual.

The construction took longer than we expected.

Getting there took longer because of the rain.

The process may take longer than we thought.