Expression Cards
7546 cards available.
idiom
bring up
criar o cuidar a un niño hasta la adultez
Meaning
to raise or care for a child until adulthood
Example
She was **brought up** by her grandparents.
idiom
bring up a family
criar y cuidar a los hijos
Meaning
to raise and take care of children
Example
They worked hard to **bring up a family**.
phrasal-verb
bring up against
enfrentar a alguien con un problema o dificultad
Meaning
to confront someone with a problem or difficulty
Example
He was suddenly **brought up against** a serious obstacle.
phrasal-verb
bring up for debate
introducir un tema o propuesta para discusión oficial
Meaning
to introduce a topic or proposal for official discussion
Example
The minister decided to **bring up for debate** a new tax reform policy.
phrasal-verb
bring up for discussion
introducir un tema para un debate o charla educada
Meaning
to introduce a topic for polite debate or talk
Example
I’d like to **bring up for discussion** the new proposal everyone received.
phrasal-verb
bring up ideas
introducir o sugerir nuevas ideas para discusión
Meaning
to introduce or suggest new ideas for discussion
Example
He encouraged everyone to **bring up ideas** during the workshop.
phrasal-verb
bring up interest rates
aumentar la tasa de interés sobre los préstamos
Meaning
to increase the rate charged on loans
Example
Central banks often **bring up interest rates** to control inflation.
phrasal-verb
bring up negotiations
comenzar a discutir los términos comerciales formalmente
Meaning
to start discussing trade terms formally
Example
The minister plans to **bring up negotiations** during the next summit.
phrasal-verb
bring up old issues
mencionar problemas pasados durante una nueva discusión
Meaning
to mention past problems during a new argument
Example
He always **brings up old issues** whenever they argue.
phrasal-verb
bring up prices
causar que los precios aumenten; hacer que los costos suban
Meaning
to cause prices to increase; to make costs rise
Example
High demand for oil can **bring up prices** across many industries.
phrasal-verb
bring up to date
darle a alguien la información más reciente sobre algo
Meaning
to give someone the latest information about something
Example
Can you **bring me up to date** on the latest news?
phrasal-verb
bring up to speed
hacer que alguien o algo esté completamente informado o actualizado
Meaning
to make someone or something fully informed or updated
Example
The new employees were **brought up to speed** on the company’s financial goals.
phrasal-verb
bring up with
mencionar un tema o problema a alguien para discutirlo
Meaning
to mention a topic or issue to someone for discussion
Example
I decided to **bring up** the issue **with** my manager during our weekly meeting.
phrasal-verb
bring yourself to
forzarse a hacer algo que es emocionalmente difícil
Meaning
to force yourself to do something that is emotionally difficult
Example
He couldn't **bring himself to** tell her the truth.
idiom
broken-hearted
extremadamente triste por algo o alguien
Meaning
extremely sad about something or someone
Example
He was **broken-hearted** after the breakup.
idiom
brush aside
descartar algo como sin importancia
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant
Example
Management **brushed aside** the rumors during the briefing.
phrasal-verb
brush back
empujar el cabello lejos de la cara usando la mano o el cepillo
Meaning
to push hair away from the face using the hand or brush
Example
She **brushed back** her hair to see more clearly.
idiom
brush off
descartar algo o a alguien como poco importante
Meaning
to dismiss something or someone as unimportant
Example
He tried to **brush off** the criticism during the meeting.
phrasal-verb
brush off doubt
ignorar la duda de uno mismo y continuar con confianza
Meaning
to ignore self-doubt and continue with confidence
Example
He **brushed off doubt** and delivered a great speech.
phrasal-verb
brush off negativity
ignorar o descartar emociones o comentarios negativos
Meaning
to ignore or dismiss negative emotions or comments
Example
He just **brushed off** the negativity and stayed focused.
idiom
brush past
moverse rápidamente junto a alguien o algo con un contacto ligero
Meaning
to move quickly by someone or something with slight contact
Example
He **brushed past** the reporters without stopping.
phrasal-verb
brush through
revisar rápidamente o pasar por algo
Meaning
to quickly review or go through something
Example
I’ll **brush through** my notes one more time before the exam.
phrasal-verb
brush up
limpiar o mejorar algo; repasar o practicar
Meaning
to clean or improve something; to review or practice
Example
He **brushed up** his teeth quickly before leaving for work.
idiom
brush up on
mejorar las habilidades o el conocimiento de uno
Meaning
to improve one’s skill or knowledge
Example
She decided to **brush up on** her painting techniques.