Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
be skeptical of
tener dudas sobre la verdad o el valor de algo
Meaning
to have doubts about the truth or value of something
Example
Many people are **skeptical of** online reviews.
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be thankful for
sentir o expresar gratitud por algo
Meaning
to feel or express gratitude for something
Example
I’ll always **be thankful for** your kindness.
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be there for
estar disponible para ayudar o confortar a alguien en necesidad
Meaning
to be available to help or comfort someone in need
Example
She promised to always **be there for** her sister no matter what.
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be there through
estar allí para alguien y apoyarlo durante las dificultades
Meaning
to stay with someone and support them through difficulties
Example
He **was there through** her hardest times.
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be thrilled about
sentirse muy emocionado o contento por algo
Meaning
to feel very excited or pleased about something
Example
She was **thrilled about** her upcoming vacation.
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be torn between
tener dificultad para elegir entre dos opciones
Meaning
to have difficulty choosing between two options
Example
I’m **torn between** taking the job and staying at home.
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be touched by
sentirse emocional debido a la amabilidad de alguien
Meaning
to feel emotional because of someone’s kindness
Example
I was really **touched by** your kind words.
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be unsure of
no sentirse seguro o confiado acerca de algo
Meaning
to not feel confident or certain about something
Example
I’m **unsure of** what to say in that situation.
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beam at
dar una gran sonrisa feliz a alguien
Meaning
to give a big, happy smile to someone
Example
He **beamed at** his friends during the celebration.
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beam with
sonreír ampliamente debido a la felicidad o el orgullo
Meaning
to smile widely because of happiness or pride
Example
He **beamed with** pride when his daughter won the competition.
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beam with joy
sonreír con mucha felicidad debido a la alegría
Meaning
to smile very happily because of joy
Example
She **beamed with joy** when she heard the good news.
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beam with pride
sonreír con orgullo
Meaning
to smile happily because of feeling proud
Example
His mother **beamed with pride** at his graduation ceremony.
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beat oneself up over
culparse o criticar severamente a uno mismo por algo que sucedió
Meaning
to blame or criticize oneself harshly for something that happened
Example
Don’t **beat yourself up over** something you can’t change.
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beat yourself up
culparse demasiado por algo
Meaning
to blame or criticize yourself too much for something
Example
Don't **beat yourself up** over one mistake.
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believe in
tener confianza en alguien o algo
Meaning
to have confidence in someone or something
Example
You need to **believe in** yourself if you want to succeed.
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believe in better days
mantener una actitud positiva de que la vida mejorará
Meaning
to stay positive that life will improve
Example
He always **believes in better days**, no matter how tough life gets.
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belong to
ser miembro de o estar conectado a un grupo o lugar
Meaning
to be a member of or connected to a group or place
Example
I feel I **belong to** both my home country and the culture I live in now.
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benefit from
obtener una ventaja o ganancia a través de algo
Meaning
to gain an advantage or profit through something
Example
Many developing nations **benefit from** global trade agreements.
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blast out
poner música muy fuerte
Meaning
to play music very loudly
Example
The neighbors were **blasting out** heavy metal all night.
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blend across
mezclar o fusionar culturas o sistemas de diferentes áreas
Meaning
to mix or merge cultures or systems from different areas
Example
Global cuisines often **blend across** traditions and tastes.
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blend across cultures
combinar o mezclar aspectos de diferentes contextos culturales
Meaning
to combine or mix aspects from different cultural backgrounds
Example
Modern cuisine often **blends across cultures** to create new flavors.
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blend in
convertirse en parte de un grupo o cultura de manera natural
Meaning
to become part of a group or culture naturally
Example
He tried to **blend in** by learning the local customs and traditions.
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blend in with
mezclarse naturalmente con personas o alrededores
Meaning
to mix naturally with people or surroundings
Example
Tourists often try to **blend in with** the locals to experience the culture better.
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blend into
mezclarse armoniosamente con un grupo o cultura; convertirse en parte del entorno
Meaning
to mix harmoniously with a group or culture; to become part of the surroundings
Example
She quickly **blended into** the local community by learning their customs.