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Day 1 Vocabulary

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Aesthetic

Definition

Relating to a particular visual style, theme, or feel.

Usage

" Her Instagram feed has a beautiful aesthetic with a soft, vintage feel."

PRON: / /ɛsˈθɛtɪk// ES: estética

Back down

Definition

To withdraw a claim, argument, or demand.

Usage

" He refused to back down from his position in the negotiation, even when faced with opposition."

PRON: / /bæk daʊn// ES: retractarse

Bae

Definition

A term of endearment for a romantic partner or loved one.

Usage

" I'm going out to dinner with my bae tonight for our anniversary."

PRON: / /beɪ// ES: cariño

Big Mood

Definition

Describes something that is highly relatable or captures a feeling perfectly.

Usage

" This video of a cat sleeping all day is a big mood for me right now."

PRON: / /bɪɡ muːd// ES: gran ánimo

Break out

Definition

To escape from a place, or to start suddenly.

Usage

" The fire broke out in the middle of the night, and everyone had to be evacuated."

PRON: / /breɪk aʊt// ES: estallar

Bring about

Definition

To cause something to happen.

Usage

" The new manager brought about a lot of positive changes in the company."

PRON: / /brɪŋ əˈbaʊt// ES: provocar

Call off

Definition

To cancel an event or an activity.

Usage

" They had to call off the outdoor concert due to the heavy rain."

PRON: / /kɔl ɔf// ES: cancelar

Carry out

Definition

To perform a task or a plan.

Usage

" The company hired a team of experts to carry out the research project."

PRON: / /ˈkæri aʊt// ES: llevar a cabo

Clap Back

Definition

A quick, sharp, and witty response to a criticism or insult.

Usage

" She gave a brilliant clap back to the rude commenter on her post."

PRON: / /klæp bæk// ES: respuesta ingeniosa

Cop

Definition

To buy or acquire a new item, especially clothing or shoes.

Usage

" I'm going to cop the new sneakers when they drop next week."

PRON: / /kɒp// ES: comprar

Dank

Definition

Describes something as being of very high quality or exceptionally cool.

Usage

" These memes are dank, I haven’t seen anything this funny in a while."

PRON: / /dæŋk// ES: genial

Figure out

Definition

To find a solution to a problem or to understand something.

Usage

" I can't figure out how to use this new software; it's so confusing."

PRON: / /ˈfɪɡjər aʊt// ES: averiguar

Give away

Definition

To reveal a secret, or to give something away for free.

Usage

" She accidentally gave away the surprise party details to the birthday boy."

PRON: / /ɡɪv əˈweɪ// ES: revelar

Give off

Definition

To produce a smell, light, or heat.

Usage

" The old factory gave off a terrible smell of chemicals and smoke."

PRON: / /ɡɪv ɔf// ES: desprender

Go off

Definition

To leave or depart, or to speak angrily about something.

Usage

" He went off in a hurry, so he didn't have time to say goodbye."

PRON: / /ɡoʊ ɔf// ES: irse
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