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idiom
soft launch
un lanzamiento limitado o silencioso de un nuevo producto antes del lanzamiento completo
Meaning
a limited or quiet release of a new product before the full launch
Example
The company did a **soft launch** to test customer reactions.
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soft power
la capacidad de un país para influir en otros a través de la cultura o los valores en lugar de la fuerza
Meaning
a country's ability to influence others through culture or values rather than force
Example
Japan uses **soft power** to promote its culture worldwide.
idiom
soft sell
una forma sutil y persuasiva de vender sin presión
Meaning
a subtle and persuasive way of selling without pressure
Example
They used a **soft sell** strategy to gain customer trust.
idiom
soft spot for someone
tener un cariño o afecto hacia alguien
Meaning
to feel affection or kindness towards someone
Example
He has a **soft spot for** stray animals.
phrasal-verb
soothe out
reducir la tensión emocional; hacer que los sentimientos sean más suaves o tranquilos
Meaning
to reduce emotional tension; to make feelings smoother or calmer
Example
Meditation helps to **soothe out** the stress in my mind.
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sorry sight
algo o alguien que parece lamentable o digno de compasión
Meaning
something or someone that looks pitiful or regrettable
Example
After the storm, the park was a **sorry sight**.
idiom
sort out
organizar o resolver una situación confusa
Meaning
to organize or resolve a confusing situation
Example
We need to **sort out** this billing error today.
phrasal-verb
sort out finances
organizar y arreglar tu situación financiera
Meaning
to organize and fix your financial situation
Example
He needs to **sort out his finances** before applying for a loan.
phrasal-verb
sort things out with
resolver un problema directamente con alguien
Meaning
to resolve an issue directly with someone
Example
I need to **sort things out with** Jenna before the meeting.
idiom
sort through
organizar separando lo que se necesita de lo que no
Meaning
to organize by separating what is needed from what is not
Example
Let’s **sort through** the survey responses this afternoon.
phrasal-verb
sort through for
examinar artículos uno por uno para encontrar algo específico
Meaning
to examine items one by one to find something specific
Example
I **sort through for** the receipts every month at budget time.
idiom
sound bite
una cita corta y pegajosa utilizada en la cobertura de los medios
Meaning
a short and catchy quote used in media coverage
Example
The politician’s **sound bite** went viral on social media.
idiom
sound off
expresar una opinión en voz alta o de manera contundente
Meaning
to express an opinion loudly or strongly
Example
Feel free to **sound off** during the feedback session.
idiom
sound out
descubrir en silencio lo que la gente piensa
Meaning
to quietly discover what people think
Example
She will **sound out** the team before making changes.
phrasal-verb
sound out about
pedir a las personas su opinión sobre algo
Meaning
to ask people for their opinions on something
Example
Let's **sound out about** the new comment policy before we publish it.
idiom
sour grapes
pretender no gustar de algo que no puedes tener
Meaning
pretending to dislike something you can’t have
Example
His comments about the award being unfair are just **sour grapes**.
idiom
source close to the matter
una fuente no identificada pero informada
Meaning
an unidentified but informed source
Example
A **source close to the matter** confirmed the rumor.
idiom
Sow the seeds
Comenzar un proceso que se desarrollará en el futuro.
Meaning
To begin a process that will develop in the future.
Example
Her small donations **sowed the seeds** of a larger charity movement.
idiom
sow the seeds of something
comenzar un proceso que lleva a un resultado
Meaning
to begin a process that leads to a result
Example
His actions **sowed the seeds of** mistrust among the team.
idiom
space out
dejar de prestar atención
Meaning
to stop paying attention
Example
He tends to **space out** during long meetings.
phrasal-verb
space out on
perder la concentración mientras se hace o escucha algo
Meaning
to lose focus while doing or listening to something
Example
I **space out on** long webinars if I don't take notes.
phrasal-verb
space yourself out
tomar descansos mentales para evitar el estrés
Meaning
to take mental breaks to avoid stress
Example
You should **space yourself out** during long study sessions.
idiom
spaced out
no prestar atención; perdido en sus pensamientos
Meaning
not paying attention; lost in thought
Example
He looked completely **spaced out** during the meeting.
idiom
spam someone
enviar demasiados mensajes o información innecesaria
Meaning
to send too many messages or unnecessary information
Example
Don’t **spam me** with notifications every minute!