Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
point to
indicar hacia algo; sugerir algo como evidencia
Meaning
to show where something is; to suggest something as evidence
Example
All the facts **point to** his innocence.
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point toward
indicar o sugerir una posibilidad futura
Meaning
to indicate or suggest a future possibility
Example
Recent studies **point toward** a rise in electric mobility.
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point towards
indicar una dirección o posible causa
Meaning
to indicate a direction or possible cause
Example
The evidence **points towards** a financial motive.
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point up
enfatizar algo; hacer algo más notorio
Meaning
to emphasize something; to make something more noticeable
Example
This example **points up** the importance of communication.
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point up to
resaltar o llamar la atención sobre una idea o razón superior
Meaning
to highlight or bring attention to a higher idea or reason
Example
The teacher **pointed up to** the main reason for the conflict.
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poke around
buscar algo en un lugar, a menudo de manera casual o curiosa
Meaning
to look for something in a place, often in a casual or curious way
Example
She likes to **poke around** antique shops on weekends.
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pool resources for
combinar dinero, trabajo o materiales para un proyecto conjunto
Meaning
to combine money, labor, or materials for a joint project
Example
The governments **pooled resources for** regional development projects.
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pool together
combinar recursos o esfuerzos para un objetivo compartido
Meaning
to combine resources or efforts for a shared goal
Example
The organizations decided to **pool together** their expertise for a larger impact.
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pop into
entrar a un lugar brevemente y casualmente
Meaning
to enter a place briefly and casually
Example
We **popped into** a café for a quick coffee.
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pop into chat
unirse a una conversación o chatear brevemente
Meaning
to join a conversation or chat briefly
Example
He **popped into the chat** just to say hi.
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pop up
aparecer repentinamente en la pantalla
Meaning
to appear suddenly on the screen
Example
A message just **popped up** on my screen.
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portion out snacks
dividir bocadillos en porciones medidas
Meaning
to divide snacks into measured servings
Example
We **portion out snacks** on Sundays so weekday meals stay balanced.
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post about
publicar contenido en redes sociales relacionado con un tema
Meaning
to publish content on social media related to a topic
Example
He often **posts about** his travel experiences on Instagram.
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post up
subir o compartir algo en línea
Meaning
to upload or share something online
Example
She **posted up** her vacation photos on Facebook.
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pour down
llover muy fuerte
Meaning
to rain very heavily
Example
It started to **pour down**, and everyone ran for shelter.
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pour into
invertir grandes cantidades de dinero en algo
Meaning
to invest large amounts of money into something
Example
Investors are **pouring into** renewable energy projects.
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pour out
expresar todos tus sentimientos libremente
Meaning
to express all your feelings freely
Example
She **poured out** her heart to her best friend.
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pour out feelings
expresar tus emociones libremente y abiertamente
Meaning
to express your emotions freely and openly
Example
She **poured out her feelings** to her therapist.
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pour out your heart
expresar todas tus emociones y pensamientos libremente a alguien
Meaning
to express all your emotions and thoughts freely to someone
Example
She **poured out her heart** to her best friend after the breakup.
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power down
apagar completamente o apagar un dispositivo
Meaning
to turn off or shut down a device completely
Example
You should **power down** your computer before cleaning it.
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power through
completar algo difícil con esfuerzo y confianza
Meaning
to complete something difficult with strong effort and confidence
Example
She managed to **power through** the challenge with determination.
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power through with
continuar fuertemente dependiendo de una herramienta o apoyo
Meaning
to continue strongly by relying on a tool or support
Example
He **powers through with** upbeat playlists on long runs.
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power up
encender o iniciar un dispositivo electrónico
Meaning
to turn on or start an electronic device
Example
You should **power up** the computer before connecting peripherals.
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pray for
expresar esperanza o deseo por algo mediante la oración
Meaning
to express hope or desire for something by praying
Example
We all **pray for** a better future.