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EMBARRASSED - EMBARAZADA My aunt is embarrassed. The baby is due in three weeks. // My friend was incredibly embarrassed after her bathing suit bottom slipped off in the pool.
My friend was incredibly embarrassed after her bathing suit bottom slipped off in the pool.
ASSIST - ASISTIR I can’t assist you now since I am helping someone else. // I can’t assist the play tonight. I have a prior engagement.
I can’t assist you now since I am helping someone else.
COSTUME - COSTUMBRE I can’t wait to see Edward’s Halloween costume. He always comes up with such great ensembles. // There is a costume in Hawaii where you must eat the entire apple from the roasted pig’s mouth if you are late.
I can’t wait to see Edward’s Halloween costume. He always comes up with such great ensembles.
LIBRARY - LIBRERÍA Are you sure you got enough books at the library? You read about one per week. // Did you buy that pencil at the library downtown next to McDonald’s? They certainly have a great selection.
Are you sure you got enough books at the library? You read about one per week.
RECORD - RECORDAR I don’t record where I left my phone. Have you seen it? // I didn’t record the game, unfortunately. Did you see what happened after Gómez pitched the first inning?
I didn’t record the game, unfortunately. Did you see what happened after Gómez pitched the first inning?
ROPE - ROPA The rope at Zara yesterday was very disappointing. Nothing fit me. // We need more rope for the climb next week. I don’t want us to be unprepared.
We need more rope for the climb next week. I don’t want us to be unprepared.
GLOVE - GLOBO Oh, no! Ian’s glove is floating away. Quick, try to catch it! // I found your missing glove in your winter coat pocket. Why didn’t you think to look there?
I found your missing glove in your winter coat pocket. Why didn’t you think to look there?
INTRODUCE - INTRODUCIR You must introduce the card into that slot for it to work properly. // I will introduce you to Helen when she arrives. You two have so much in common!
I will introduce you to Helen when she arrives. You two have so much in common!
ATTEND - ATENDER I desperately want to attend the concert. I have never seen three of the artists live before. // Can you attend her now, please? She has been waiting for two hours.
I desperately want to attend the concert. I have never seen three of the artists live before.
CARPET - CARPETA The carpet with the relevant paperwork is on my desk. // This carpet smells terrible because my dog always sleeps on it.
This carpet smells terrible because my dog always sleeps on it.
CHOKE - CHOCAR I heard you choked your car last weekend! What happened? // I choked on a piece of candy, and my sister had to do the Heimlich maneuver.
I choked on a piece of candy, and my sister had to do the Heimlich maneuver.
REALIZE - REALIZAR Do you realize you almost missed the train by seconds? You really need to be more punctual. // One of the first goals I want to realize after I graduate is to work at a nonprofit organization.
Do you realize you almost missed the train by seconds? You really need to be more punctual.
FABRIC - FÁBRICA This fabric is so soft. I absolutely love velvet! // The fabric is on Washington Street next to the power plant.
This fabric is so soft. I absolutely love velvet!
SOAP - SOPA Go wash your hands with soap and water before we eat, please. // Do you want the soap with chicken, beef, or vegetable broth?
Go wash your hands with soap and water before we eat, please.
PARENT - PARIENTE How many of your parents live in Concepción? // My parents are both working until 8 PM tonight.
My parents are both working until 8 PM tonight.
PRETEND - PRETENDER I pretend to study medicine and find the cure to cancer. // My little brother loves pretending he is a dog.
My little brother loves pretending he is a dog.
