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contain

translate

paste

hesitate

calculate

grade

survey

scrape

estimate

weigh

Paste:

(pegar)

[Definition] To stick something

[Sentence] The teacher said that we needed to paste the worksheet in our notebook after we're finished.

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Scrape:

(verb)

(raspar)

[Definition] To push or pull a hard or sharp implement across (a surface or object) so as to remove dirt or other matter.

[Sentence] She scraped herself on the concrete when she fell off her bike.

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Contain:

(verb)

(contener)

[Definition] To have or hold (someone or something) within.

[Sentence] The classrooms need to be big enough to contain everybody.

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Grade:

(noun)

(nota)

[Definition] A particular level of rank, quality, proficiency, intensity, or value.

[Sentence] My grade on the quiz was a 98.

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Weigh:

(verb)

(pesar)

[Definition] To find out how heavy (someone or something) is, typically using scales.

[Sentence] Doctors use a scale to weigh their patients.

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Translate:

(verb)

(traducir)

[Definition] Express the sense of (words or text) in another language.

[Sentence] While they listened, the students translated the story in their heads.

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Calculate:

(verb)

(calcular)

[Definition] To determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically.

[Sentence] She used her calculator to calculate the full amount of her purchases.

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Estimate:

(estimar/estimado)

[Definition] To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.

[Sentence] They had an estimate of their grade but they weren't 100% sure.

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Hesitate:

(dudar)

[Definition] To pause before saying or doing something, especially through uncertainty.

[Sentence] He didn't hesitate in raising his hand. He was sure his answer was correct.

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Survey:

(encuesta)

[Definition] A general view, examination, or description of someone or something.

[Sentence] The students asked people their favorite color for their survey.

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