Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
bridge across
superar las divisiones entre grupos o naciones
Meaning
to overcome divisions between groups or nations
Example
Diplomats **bridge across** cultural and political gaps.
phrasal-verb
bridge across languages
superar las diferencias de idioma al comunicarse
Meaning
to overcome language differences while communicating
Example
Technology helps us **bridge across languages** through translation tools.
phrasal-verb
bridge cultural gaps
reducir malentendidos o distancias entre culturas
Meaning
to reduce misunderstanding or distance between cultures
Example
Education can **bridge cultural gaps** and promote mutual respect.
phrasal-verb
bridge gaps between
reducir las diferencias y mejorar la comprensión entre las personas o grupos
Meaning
to reduce differences and improve understanding among people or groups
Example
Global forums aim to **bridge gaps between** developed and developing nations.
phrasal-verb
bridge over
reducir las diferencias o conectar personas de diferentes culturas
Meaning
to reduce differences or connect people from different cultures
Example
Cultural exchange programs help **bridge over** misunderstandings between nations.
phrasal-verb
bridge over differences
superar desacuerdos y crear unidad
Meaning
to overcome disagreements and create unity
Example
The summit aimed to **bridge over differences** among member states.
phrasal-verb
bridge over traditions
encontrar un terreno común entre diferentes creencias o prácticas tradicionales
Meaning
to find common ground between different traditional beliefs or practices
Example
The event aimed to **bridge over traditions** and promote harmony.
idiom
bridge the gap
reducir las diferencias o mejorar las relaciones
Meaning
to reduce differences or improve relations
Example
The treaty aims to **bridge the gap** between the two sides.
phrasal-verb
bridge through education
conectar culturas aprendiendo y enseñando unos a otros
Meaning
to connect cultures by learning and teaching from each other
Example
Schools help **bridge through education** by hosting cultural exchange programs.
phrasal-verb
brief the crew on
dar la información esencial a un grupo sobre algo
Meaning
to give a group the essential information about something
Example
Leads **brief the crew on** new safety rules before shifts start.
idiom
bright future ahead
tener perspectivas o posibilidades positivas
Meaning
having positive prospects or possibilities
Example
With your hard work, you have a **bright future ahead**.
idiom
bright spark
una persona muy inteligente o talentosa
Meaning
a very clever or talented person
Example
The new intern is a real **bright spark** with great ideas.
idiom
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
alerta y lleno de energía, especialmente por la mañana
Meaning
alert and full of energy, especially in the morning
Example
He came to work **bright-eyed and bushy-tailed** after the weekend.
idiom
brighten someone's day
hacer que alguien se sienta más feliz
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her kindness really **brightened my day**.
idiom
brighten up
volverse más feliz o más animado
Meaning
to become happier or more cheerful
Example
Her face **brightened up** when she saw her friends.
idiom
brighten up your day
hacer que alguien se sienta más feliz
Meaning
to make someone feel happier
Example
Her smile can **brighten up your day** instantly.
phrasal-verb
bring about
causar que algo suceda o hacer un cambio
Meaning
to cause something to happen or make a change
Example
Educational reforms can **bring about** long-term social change.
phrasal-verb
bring about awareness
causar que las personas noten o comprendan algo
Meaning
to cause people to notice or understand something
Example
Social media can **bring about awareness** of important issues.
phrasal-verb
bring about change
provocar un cambio; hacer que ocurra un cambio
Meaning
to cause something to happen; to make change occur
Example
A good leader can bring about change in any organization.
phrasal-verb
bring across
comunicar una idea de manera efectiva
Meaning
to communicate an idea effectively
Example
He used visuals to **bring across** his main idea clearly.
phrasal-verb
bring along
llevar a alguien o algo contigo cuando vas a algún lugar
Meaning
to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere
Example
You can **bring along** your sister to the party if you like.
phrasal-verb
bring around
persuadir a alguien para aceptar tu opinión
Meaning
to persuade someone to accept your opinion
Example
I finally **brought her around** to my point of view.
phrasal-verb
bring around to
cambiar la opinión de alguien para que coincida con la tuya
Meaning
to change someone’s opinion to match yours
Example
It took me hours to **bring him around to** my way of thinking.
phrasal-verb
bring attention to
hacer que la gente note o se dé cuenta de algo importante
Meaning
to make people notice or be aware of something important
Example
The campaign **brought attention to** climate inequality.