Podcast 7

Vocabulary Review

Before returning to my regular format for podcasts, I thought it might be helpful to review some vocabulary. I have selected several English words or phrases that have been used in the last six podcasts. You will hear them first in English, followed by a short pause, then in Spanish. Then you will hear the same words first in Spanish, followed by a short pause, then in English.

inspire / animar
ballpark / estadio
player / júgador
idiom / modismo
ballpark figure / estimación
married couples / parejas casadas
movie theatre / cine
pest / plaga
movie lovers / aficionados a las peliculas
envelope / sobre
numerical order / orden numérico
credit card / tarjeta de credito
mortarboard / birrete
proud / orgulloso
delighted / encantado
boycott / boicotear
postage / franqueo
regular season / temporada regular
college football / fútbol universitario
team / equipo
playoffs / eliminatorias
football fans / aficionados al fútbol
football games / partidos de fútbol
commencement ceremony / ceremonia de graduación
cap and gown / traje academico
speech / discurso
tassel / borla
hug / abrazo
stage / tablado
speaker / ponente
he didn’t get to first base / no tuvo éxito
the movie came out in 2003 / la película se estrenó en 2003
I have gotten my act together / estoy bien preparada
receive a bachelor’s degree / recibir la licenciatura
glued to their TVs / pegados a las teles
touch base with somebody / consultar con alguien