Vocabulario en inglés: expresiones, phrasal verbs y collocations del día a día

Vocabulario en inglés: collocations, phrasal verbs y expresiones idiomáticas

A continuación encontrarás frases de uso cotidiano organizadas por temas para ampliar tu vocabulario en inglés. Las palabras y expresiones en negrita son las que debes estudiar.

El tiempo y el clima

1- There is a lovely clear sky tonight, so we might see a shooting star.

2- Our garden wall was blown down during the night by strong winds.

3- Heavy snow showers will fall on high ground tonight, so skiers can look forward to a good day on the slopes tomorrow.

4- It’s going to rain: there are some very angry-looking clouds overhead. Look at them.

5- Heavy torrential rain has caused serious flooding throughout the region.

6- We sailed on a beautiful calm sea with not a wave in sight.

Phrasal verbs con «put»

7- My parents used to put a lot of effort into making me study harder. They said I wouldn't get into university if I didn't put more time and pressure into my schoolwork.

8- Robin is coming to London today and I have offered to put him up.

9- She found it hard to study because several things were putting her off.

10- These trousers are far too tight for me now. I must have put on weight.

11- Meteorologists who put their lives at risk by chasing tornadoes.

12- I couldn't put the novel down when I was reading it.

13- This is not a cosy family film to put your feet on with on a Sunday afternoon.

14- We are putting up a concert to raise money for charity.

15- Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

Comida y modales en la mesa

16- Are you a fussy eater or do you tend to eat all types of food?

17- Do you chew your food several times before you swallow it, or do you tend to bolt it down quickly?

40- Have you decided what to have for your main course?

41- Have you tried raw fish at the new Japanese restaurant?

42- Can you give me the recipe for this pie? It’s delicious.

43- Is the hamburger for you to eat here, or to take away?

44- I bought this bread four days ago and now it’s stale.

45- There was a wonderful smell of baking bread in the kitchen.

46- A spoon used for putting sugar in tea: teaspoon.

47- A metal device for opening bottles: corkscrew.

48- An electrical appliance for washing dishes: dishwasher.

49- Add salt, pepper and a pinch of mixed herbs. Some cooks add lemon juice at the end.

50- Why don’t we warm up last night’s leftovers for lunch?

51- I’m trying to cut down on fatty food.

52- Don’t worry! The smell of garlic wears off after a while.

Salud y cuerpo

18- If you get a nosebleed, pinch it with two fingers until it stops.

19- I’ve got a stiff neck. It hurts when I turn my head.

20- He’ll have serious tooth decay if he doesn’t clean his teeth regularly.

21- The doctor gave me a prescription for a course of antibiotics.

22- When I broke my arm, I had it in plaster for about five days.

23- When buying or ordering a soft drink, do you prefer still drinks like orange juice or fizzy drinks like lemonade?

24- She’s got a very sore throat. She can hardly speak.

25- It’s just a badly sprained ankle. You haven’t broken anything.

26- You’ve cut your finger. You should put a plaster on it.

27- She’s so kind and gentle. She wouldn’t hurt a fly.

30- I’m sorry I can’t speak any louder. I’ve got a frog in my throat.

Expresiones con animales y comparaciones

28- I am so hungry I could eat a horse.

29- My two kids fight like cats and dogs all the time.

31- As stubborn as a mule.

32- As busy as a bee.

33- As wise as an owl.

Proverbios y frases célebres

34- Laughter is the best medicine.

35- A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

36- The most important belief is self-belief.

Trabajo, responsabilidad y hotelería

37- The main reason Sally gives for not handling the tarantulas is that they can easily be injured.

38- The hotel management does not accept responsibility for the loss of valuables.

39- My aunt insisted on driving me home. “It’s too cold to walk,” she said.