Kafenion Glosary

10 terms

Altercation
noun
a loud argument or disagreement
Example: we had a very rough altercation
en: Altercado
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Dowry
nouns
in some societies, an amount of money or property that a woman’s parents give to the man she marries
Example: He had promised a good dowry
en: Dote
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Eagerness
noun
the state of wanting to do or have something very much
Example: an eagerness to please
en: afán
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Endearing
adjective
1- arousing feelings of affection 2-making someone like you
Example: his endearing innocence.
en: 1- Atractivo 2- Simpatico
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Foresight
noun
the ability to see in advance what may happen and to plan for it
Example: A little foresight on the part of her father
en: previsión
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Hamlets
Noun
a small settlement, generally one smaller than a village.
Example: Small hamlets
en: Pequeña Villa
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Tablecloth
noun
a piece of material that covers a table
Example: A beautiful tablecloth
en: Mantel
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Threshold
noun
the floor of an entrance to a building or room
Example: It's across the threshold
en: Umbral
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Till
noun
a machine that is used in shops for keeping money in
Example: Have you seen the new till?
en: Caja registradora
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Vie
Verb
To compete
Example: Vying for attention
en: Competir
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