C1 - Advanced Spanish
At the C1 Advanced level, students are able to communicate widely in different environments such as social, professional, and cultural settings.
Any written text is now expected to be clear, structured, and detailed.
hacer una maniobra de aparcamiento
make a parking manoeuvre
The phrase 'hacer una maniobra de aparcamiento' in Spanish contextually translates to 'make a parking manoeuvre' in English. This is typically used when speaking about the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a certain place or position in a parking lot or garage. This can include parallel parking, angle parking, perpendicular parking, and other forms of parking a vehicle. Good skills in parking manoeuvres are considered crucial for safe and proficient driving.
Example sentences with hacer una maniobra de aparcamiento →hacer una operación
make an operation
The Spanish phrase 'hacer una operación' translates to 'make an operation' in English. This can refer to performing a mathematical operation or undertaking a specific action or task. In medical terms, it can refer to performing a surgery. The verb 'hacer' means 'to do' or 'to make', and 'una operación' means 'an operation'. Therefore, depending on context, the phrase can have multiple interpretations in English.
Example sentences with hacer una operación →hacer una prueba de recuperación
make a recovery test
The Spanish phrase 'hacer una prueba de recuperación' translates to 'make a recovery test' in English. It refers to creating or organizing a test or examination which is specifically meant for recovering or catching up on knowledge or skills that were missed or not fully understood in the initial learning period. This phrase is frequently used in educational contexts, often when students have the opportunity to re-take a test or exam they initially performed poorly on, to improve their score and demonstrate their learning progress.
hacer una prueba tipo test
to do a multiple choice test
The Spanish phrase 'hacer una prueba tipo test' translates to 'to do a multiple choice test' in English. It's often used in educational settings, especially in schools, colleges or universities where students are required to select the right answer from a set of options provided on a test paper. Each option is designed to test the learner's understanding of a particular concept or subject matter.
hacer una reducción de capital
to reduce capital
The Spanish phrase 'hacer una reducción de capital' translates to 'to reduce capital' in English. This is typically used in financial and business contexts, referring to the action of decreasing a company's capital. The reduction can be carried out through different methods, like by decreasing the nominal value of the shares, reducing the number of shares, or by even direct withdrawal of resources.
Example sentences with hacer una reducción de capital →hacer una transacción
make a transaction
The Spanish phrase 'hacer una transacción' translates to 'make a transaction' in English. It is composed of the verb 'hacer' (to make), the indefinite article 'una' (a), and the noun 'transacción' (transaction). This phrase is typically used in financial contexts and is comparable in usage to the English phrase. Comparable phrases include 'realizar una transacción' or 'efectuar una transacción', both also meaning 'make a transaction'.
Example sentences with hacer una transacción →hacerse implantes
implantation
The Spanish term 'hacerse implantes' translates to 'getting implants' in English. This term is commonly used in medical contexts, referring to the surgical procedure where a foreign material, often in a form of a prosthetic, is inserted into the body to replace or enhance a certain part. It can be used in various situations such as dental implants, breast implants, or any other kinds of artificial insertions into the body for medical or cosmetic purposes.
Example sentences with hacerse implantes →hacerse la cirugía estética
to get cosmetic surgery
The Spanish phrase 'hacerse la cirugía estética' translates to 'to get cosmetic surgery' in English. This phrase is commonly used in the context of discussing aesthetic body modifications, particularly those done voluntarily to enhance or alter one's appearance according to personal preferences. Such surgery includes, but not limited to, rhinoplasty (nose job), liposuction, breast augmentation, and others.
Example sentences with hacerse la cirugía estética →hacerse la manicura
to get a manicure
The phrase 'hacerse la manicura' in Spanish translates to 'get a manicure' in English. It is used when someone is having their fingernails cleaned, trimmed, shaped, or painted usually at a beauty salon or spa. However, the term can also be used when someone does a manicure for themselves at home. The phrase is mainly used by women, but is not exclusive to them, as men can also 'hacerse la manicura'.
Example sentences with hacerse la manicura →hacerse la pedicura
get the pedicure.
The Spanish phrase 'hacerse la pedicura' translates to 'get the pedicure' in English. This is an action in beauty treatments where care is undertaken for the feet and toenails. This treatment consists of a foot bath, the removal of dead skin, nail shaping, and usually the application of nail polish. This phrase is often used in salons and spas and can be commonly heard in contexts where beauty and personal care are the subjects of conversation.
Example sentences with hacerse la pedicura →hacerse mechas
Get in the way
'Hacerse mechas' does not translate to 'get in the way' in English. In fact, it literally translates to 'making highlights' and is commonly used in the context of hair styling where 'mechas' refers to 'highlights' or 'streaks'. Therefore, 'hacerse mechas' would typically be used to describe someone getting highlights in their hair.
Example sentences with hacerse mechas →hacerse un corte (de pelo) atrevido
make a bold (hair) cut
The phrase 'hacerse un corte (de pelo) atrevido' in Spanish translates to 'make a bold (hair) cut' in English. It could be used when someone decides to change their hairstyle radically. For instance, if a person with long hair decides to cut it very short or in an unconventional style, they are 'haciéndose un corte de pelo atrevido'. It's not limited to hair and can be used in other contexts where one makes a bold or daring choice.
Example sentences with hacerse un corte (de pelo) atrevido →hacerse un moño
make a bun
The Spanish phrase 'hacerse un moño' translates as 'make a bun' in English. It is often used to describe the process of styling hair into a bun, a type of hairstyle where the hair is pulled back from the face, twisted or plaited, and wrapped in a circular coil around itself, typically on the back of the head or neck. However, it can also be used figuratively in different contexts.
Example sentences with hacerse un moño →hacerse una coleta
make a ponytail
The Spanish phrase 'hacerse una coleta' translates to 'make a ponytail' in English. It is a casual phrase typically used in the context of hairstyles, especially referring to the style in which the hair is pulled back and bound usually at the back of the head.
Example sentences with hacerse una coleta →hacerse una liposucción
to get liposuction
The Spanish term 'hacerse una liposucción' translates to 'to get liposuction' in English. Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure where excess fat is removed from different parts of the body. It's used to reshape particular areas or to improve body contours. In Spanish, the term 'hacerse una liposucción' can be broken down to 'hacerse' which is the reflexive form of 'hacer' meaning 'to do or make', 'una' meaning 'a', and 'liposucción' which is the same term for 'liposuction'. So, in essence, 'hacerse una liposucción' literally means 'to do or make a liposuction' which is understood as 'to get liposuction'.
Example sentences with hacerse una liposucción →hacerse una prótesis
getting a prosthesis
The Spanish phrase 'hacerse una prótesis' translates to 'getting a prosthesis' in English. It is often used in medical contexts, referring to the process of obtaining an artificial device to replace a missing body part such as a limb, tooth, eye, or heart valve. This could be due to various reasons such as disease, injury, or a condition present at birth. The phrase could also be used metaphorically in some circumstances.
Example sentences with hacerse una prótesis →hacerse una trenza
to make a braid
The Spanish phrase 'hacerse una trenza' translates to 'to make a braid' in English. This verb phrase is commonly used to describe the action of weaving three or more strands of hair, rope, or other material together in a specific pattern to form a distinct hairstyle or design. 'Hacerse' is a reflexive verb form of 'hacer', meaning 'to do' or 'to make', where 'se' indicates that the action is performed on oneself. 'Una trenza' translates to 'a braid'. Therefore, when you 'hace una trenza' (make a braid) on yourself, you 'te haces una trenza' (are making a braid on yourself).
Example sentences with hacerse una trenza →helado de turrón
nougat ice cream
The Spanish phrase 'helado de turrón' translates to 'nougat ice cream' in English. It is a popular dessert in Spain, especially during the holiday season. 'Helado' is the Spanish word for 'ice cream' and 'turrón' refers to a specific type of Spanish nougat made with honey, sugar, egg whites, and nuts. This type of ice cream is often made by blending turrón into a creamy ice cream base, creating a sweet and nutty treat.
helipuerto
heliport
The Spanish word 'helipuerto' translates to 'heliport' in English. A heliport is a small airport suitable only for use by helicopters. Helipuertos are different from standard airports because they have a much smaller operation area and do not have runways. Instead, they consist of a takeoff and landing area, and may have limited support facilities. The main advantage of a helipuerto over a typical airport is that it can be located closer to the locations people need to reach, especially in urban areas where space for runways is not available.
Example sentences with helipuerto →hernia
hernia
The Spanish word 'hernia' translates to 'hernia' in English. It refers to a medical condition that occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Hernias are most common in the abdomen, but they can also appear in the upper thigh, belly button, and groin areas. Most hernias are not immediately life-threatening, but they don't go away on their own and can require surgery to prevent potentially serious complications.
Example sentences with hernia →hidroavión
seaplane
The Spanish word 'hidroavión' translates to 'seaplane' in English. It is a type of powered aircraft that is designed to take off and land on water. This differs from a standard airplane which requires a traditional runway to take off and land. Seaplanes can be mainly divided into two categories: flying boats (where the fuselage also serves as a boat hull) and floatplanes (equipped with pontoons for buoyancy). They are especially useful in areas with a lot of water but few runways, thus making them popular in places like seacoast cities, lake districts or in the archipelagos.
Example sentences with hidroavión →higiene bucal
oral hygiene
The Spanish term 'higiene bucal' translates to 'oral hygiene' in English. Oral hygiene is the practice of maintaining cleanliness of the mouth and teeth to prevent dental problems such as cavities, gingivitis, and bad breath. Generally, it involves methods such as brushing and flossing the teeth, and using mouthwash. Good oral hygiene is an essential part of personal health and wellbeing.
Example sentences with higiene bucal →higiene corporal
Body hygiene
The Spanish term 'higiene corporal' translates to 'body hygiene' in English. It refers to the practice of keeping one's body clean in order to prevent illness or maintain health. This can include activities such as bathing, washing hands, brushing teeth, and more. Practicing good body hygiene is important for overall physical health and wellbeing.
Example sentences with higiene corporal →higiene industrial
industrial hygiene
Industrial hygiene, or 'higiene industrial' in Spanish, refers to the science of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace conditions that may cause workers' injury or illness. Industrial hygienists use environmental monitoring and analytical methods to detect the extent of worker exposure and employ engineering, work practice controls, and other methods to control potential health hazards.
Example sentences with higiene industrial →higiene personal
personal hygiene
The term 'higiene personal' in Spanish translates to 'personal hygiene' in English. This refers to the cleanliness and care of one's body. Personal hygiene routines may include activities such as showering, washing hands, brushing teeth, and more. The practices aim to maintain health and prevent diseases. Additionally, personal hygiene impacts personal comfort and social interactions.
Example sentences with higiene personal →himno (nacional)
anthem (national)
The Spanish word 'himno (nacional)' translates to 'anthem (national)' in English. This word often refers to a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause, and in this specific context, it refers to a country's national anthem, which is a patriotic song officially adopted by a country as an expression of national identity.
Example sentences with himno (nacional) →hipocondriaco
hypochondriac
The Spanish word 'hipocondriaco' translates to 'hypochondriac' in English. A hypochondriac is a person who is excessively worried about their health and often believes they are sick, even when there are no medical reasons to support this belief. They have mental distress related to fear of having serious illness, which often persists despite medical reassurance. This fear or belief might interfere with their daily life. The word 'hipocondriaco' originates from the Greek word 'hypokondrios', which means 'under the cartilage (of the sternum)', in reference to the ancient belief that this area was the seat of melancholy and anxiety.
hipotecar una vivienda
to mortgage a home
The phrase 'hipotecar una vivienda' in Spanish translates to 'to mortgage a home' in English. It is a term commonly used in the realm of real estate and finance, where 'hipotecar' means to mortgage, and 'una vivienda' means a home. Thus, this term is used when a homeowner uses his or her property as collateral to secure a loan from a lending institution. The property is then held by the institution until the loan is 'paid off' by the homeowner, a process known as 'mortgaging a home'.
historia clínica
clinical history
The Spanish term 'historia clínica' translates to 'clinical history' in English. Clinical history, in a healthcare context, is a record of relevant information about a patient's past and present health conditions and treatments. It may include details about past illnesses, surgeries, allergies, and medications, as well as family medical history and lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise. Having a thorough clinical history can help healthcare professionals identify potential health risks, make accurate diagnoses, and develop effective treatment plans.
Example sentences with historia clínica →hocico
snout
The word 'hocico' is a Spanish word that refers to the part of an animal's head that is projecting forward and includes the jaws, mouth, and nose. It is typically associated with mammals, especially those that have a relatively long and pointed shape such as dogs, pigs, or horses. In English, the term used to describe this is 'snout'. The use of this word can extend to describe human noses in a pejorative or playful way. Just like its English counterpart, 'hocico' can also be used metaphorically to indicate the protruding part of anything.
Example sentences with hocico →