unprepared
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unprepared(
uhn
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prih
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pehrd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (not ready)
a. no preparado
The country lacked the resources and was unprepared for a protracted war.El país no contaba con recursos suficientes y no estaba preparado para una guerra prolongada.
a. desprevenido
She was unprepared for the whirlwind success of her first novel.El éxito arrollador de su primera novela la pilló desprevenida.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I was totally unprepared for the next question he asked me.No esperaba en absoluto la siguiente pregunta que me hizo.
Those who staged the coup were unprepared for the resistance they would encounter from the people.Los golpistas no habían previsto la resistencia que el pueblo opondría.
a. no dispuesto
Most of their staff are unprepared to work in isolated locations.La mayor parte del personal no está dispuesto a trabajar en lugares aislados.
4. (improvised)
a. improvisado
When the speaker didn't turn up, I had to give an unprepared lecture in her place.Como no vino la oradora, tuve que dar una charla improvisada en su lugar.
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