Alleged
Una acusación sin pruebas confirmadas. Generalmente en contextos legales o noticias
Estructura:
👉 allege + (that) + clause
👉 también: be alleged to + infinitive
Ejemplo:
Several journalists alleged that the company had been hiding financial losses for years.
The company was alleged to have been hiding financial losses for years.
Regretted
Arrepentimiento de algo en el pasado
Estructura:
👉 regret + -ing (acción pasada)
👉 regret + to + infinitive (para dar malas noticias, más formal)
Ejemplo:
She said that she regretted having trusted him with such sensitive information.
The manager said that he regretted to inform the staff that several positions would be cut.
Admitted
Reconocer que algo es verdad
Estructura (IMPORTANTE):
👉 admit + -ing (NO se usa infinitivo)
👉 también: admit (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
He eventually admitted having manipulated the data to make the results look better.
She admitted that she had been lying about her qualifications for months.
Announce
Comunicar algo de manera oficial o pública
Estructura:
👉 announce (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
The CEO announced that the company would be launching a new product line the following year.
Asked
Pedir o solicitar algo
Estructura:
👉 ask + someone + (if/whether/wh-word)
👉 ask + someone + to + infinitive
Ejemplo:
She asked me whether I had considered applying for the position.
They asked us to submit the documents before the deadline.
Checked
Verificar que algo sea correcto
Estructura:
👉 check + if/whether + clause
Ejemplo:
He checked whether the figures had been updated correctly before presenting them.
Hoped
Expresar un deso sobre el futuro
Estructura:
👉 hope + to + infinitive
👉 hope (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
She hoped to have completed the project by the end of the week.
They hoped that the situation would improve in the coming months.
Swore
Afirmar algo con total seguridad
Estructura:
👉 swear (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
He swore that he had never been involved in any illegal activity.
Advised
Dar un consejo o recomendar
Estructura (CLAVE):
👉 advise + someone + to + infinitive
👉 también: advise + -ing
Ejemplo:
The consultant advised them to reconsider their long-term strategy.
She advised seeking professional help before making a decision.
Believed
Confiar en que algo es cierto
Estructura:
👉 believe (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
She believed that the team was capable of achieving better results under pressure.
Convinced
Lograr que alguien cambie de opinión
Estructura (IMPORTANTE):
👉 convince + someone + to + infinitive
👉 convince + someone + (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
He convinced me to take part in the competition despite my doubts.
She convinced them that the plan would ultimately benefit the company.
Emphasised
Resaltar la importancia de algo
Estructura:
👉 emphasise (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
Ejemplo:
The professor emphasised that students needed to develop critical thinking skills.
Encouraged
Motivar a alguien para que haga algo
Estructura:
👉 encourage + someone + to + infinitive
Ejemplo:
Her mentor encouraged her to apply for the scholarship despite the strong competition.
Expected
Pensar que algo probablemente va a suceder
Estructura:
👉 expect + to + infinitive
👉 expect + someone + to + infinitive
👉 expect (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
He said that he expected to have finished the report by then.
They expected the team to have resolved the issue by the following day.
She expected that the negotiations would take longer than anticipated.
Grumble
Quejarse en voz baja o de manera poco clara
Estructura:
👉 grumble (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
He grumbled that he had been waiting for over an hour without any explanation.
Reassured
Hacer que alguien deje de preocuparse, dandole seguridad
Estructura:
👉 reassure + someone + (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
She reassured him that everything would be handled properly.
Recommended
Sugerir que algo es buena idea
✅ 1. recommend + -ing
👉 uso más común
He recommended trying that restaurant.
✅ 2. recommend (that) + subject + base verb
👉 más formal
He recommended (that) we try that restaurant.
Revealed
Hacer pública una información que era secreta
Estructura:
👉 reveal (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
The report revealed that the data had been manipulated.
Worried
Expresar preocupación o miedo
Estructura:
👉 worry (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
She worried that she might fail the exam.
Reported
Informar sobre un hecho
Estructura:
👉 report (that) + clause
Ejemplo:
The news reported that the storm had caused severe damage.
Claimed
Afirmar algo con duda sobre su veracidad
Estructura:
👉 claim (that) + clause
👉 claim to + infinitive
Ejemplo:
He claimed that he had been working at the time of the incident.
She claimed to have been offered a position at a prestigious firm.
