Angles, Adjectives, Fashion, and Grammar Essentials

T.7 Angles

Vocabulary

  • Biro: Boli
  • Metal pen: Boli de metal
  • Pocket radio: Radio portátil
  • Conference bag: Bandolera
  • Stress ball: Pelota antiestrés
  • Diary: Diario
  • T-Shirt: Camisa manga corta
  • Miso: Complemento que se añade a la sopa
  • Teriyaki sauce: Salsa para acompañar el asado
  • Takoyaki: Albóndigas de pulpo
  • Sashimi: Pescado crudo cortado en láminas
  • Tataki: Trozos de sushi en tempura

Should/Shouldn’t

Positive:

We should (deberías) get there before the others = subject + Should + infinitive

Negative:

You should not (shouldn’t) (no deberías) leave your phone there = subject + should + not + infinitive

Questions:

Should I wait for them to arrive? = Should + subject + infinitive

T.8

Adjectives in the Adverts

Complete: Completo, Good: bueno, Crunchy: Crujiente, Free: Libre, Bright: Brillante, Cool: guay, Tasty: Sabroso, Close: Cerrado, International, Popular, Easy: Fácil, New: Nuevo, Clean: Limpio

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

AdjectiveComparativeSuperlative
One Syllable+ er+ est
cheapcheaperthe cheapest
One Syllable+ r+ st
largelargerthe largest
One Syllable ending in one vowel + consonantdouble consonant + erdouble consonant + est
bigbiggerthe biggest
Two Syllables ending in -yy > i + ery > i + est
easyeasierthe easiest
Two Syllables or more+ more+ most
famousmore famousthe most famous

Irregular Adjectives

AdjectiveComparativeSuperlative
goodbetterthe best
badworsethe worst
farfarther/furtherthe farthest/the furthest

Marketing Vocabulary

Campaign: Campaña, Commercial: Anuncio, Consumers: Consumidores, Message: Mensaje, Slogan: Eslogan, Analytical: Analizar, Communication Skills, Interpretation Skills: Habilidad interpersonales, Logical: Lógico, Brainstorm: Lluvia de tormentas, Influence: Influencia, Impress: Impreso, Liaise: Enlazar, Persuade: Persuadir o convencer

T.9

Fashion Vocabulary

Menswear: Ropa de hombre, Pret-a-porter: Preparado para llevar, Casual wear: Ropa de diario, Sportswear: Ropa deportiva, Formal wear: Ropa formal, Designer clothes: Ropa de diseño, Womenswear: Ropa de mujer, Ready-made: Ya confeccionado, Fashion industry: Industria de la moda, Accessories: Accesorios, Casual: Ropa de todos los días, Designer: Diseñador, Sportswear: Ropa deportiva, Stylist: Estilista, Authentic: Auténtico Original, Comfortable: Cómodo, Designer: De diseño, Eco-friendly: Ecológico, Fashionable: De moda, Luxurious: Lujo, Stylish: Con estilo, Upmarket: Mercado de alta gama

Present Perfect with For, Since, Yet, and Just

Present Perfect

Positive: I have (I’ve) worked as a designer = subject + Have/Has + past participle

Negative: He has not (hasn’t) finished the project. = subject + Have/Has + not + past participle

Questions: Have you traveled much? Yes, I have. No, I haven’t. = Have/Has + subject + past participle

Regular verbs: V + ed (play – played)

Irregular verbs: Go – went – Gone

For: (Durante) for + period of time. = He’s done this job for five years.

Since: (desde) since + specific time. = He’s done this job since 2004.

Yet: (aún, aún no) They haven’t arrived at the show yet.

Just: (acabar de) They have just finished.