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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Apariencia física y forma

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
unspoiled
unspoiled
[Adjetivo]

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

intacto, virgen

intacto, virgen

Ex: The old photograph had been kept in a frame and remained unspoiled despite its age. 

La vieja fotografía había sido guardada en un marco y permanecía intacta a pesar de su edad.

collapsible
collapsible
[Adjetivo]

capable of being folded or collapsed for ease of storage or transport

plegable, colapsable

plegable, colapsable

Ex: He appreciated the collapsible design of the tent, which allowed for quick setup and takedown. 

Apreció el diseño plegable de la tienda, que permitía un montaje y desmontaje rápidos.

contour
contour
[Sustantivo]

the external shape, outline, or surface configuration of an object or figure

contorno, perfil

contorno, perfil

Ex: She admired the graceful contour of the sculpture. 

Ella admiraba el contorno grácil de la escultura.

hideous
hideous
[Adjetivo]

ugly and extremely unpleasant to the sight

espantoso, horrible

espantoso, horrible

Ex: The sculpture was meant to be abstract, but many found its distorted form to be downright hideous. 

La escultura estaba destinada a ser abstracta, pero muchos encontraron su forma distorsionada francamente horrorosa.

stunning
stunning
[Adjetivo]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was absolutely stunning. 

La vista desde la cima de la montaña era absolutamente impresionante.

makeover
makeover
[Sustantivo]

the process of changing a person's appearance or style in order to improve how they look

cambio de imagen

cambio de imagen

Ex: His makeover included a new haircut and wardrobe. 

Su transformación incluía un nuevo corte de pelo y un nuevo guardarropa.

vivid
vivid
[Adjetivo]

producing lifelike and detailed mental images

vívido, gráfico

vívido, gráfico

Ex: His vivid storytelling about the ancient city captivated the audience and transported them to another time and place. 

Su narración vívida sobre la ciudad antigua cautivó a la audiencia y los transportó a otro tiempo y lugar.

dull
dull
[Adjetivo]

(of colors) not very bright or vibrant

apagado

apagado

Ex: The old paint on the house had faded to a dull shade of blue. 

La pintura vieja de la casa se había desvanecido a un tono apagado de azul.

greenish
greenish
[Adjetivo]

somewhat green in color

verdoso

verdoso

Ex: The gemstone had a faint, greenish glow. 

La piedra preciosa tenía un brillo ligeramente verdoso.

battered
battered
[Adjetivo]

worn out or damaged due to age or frequent use

gastado, dañado

gastado, dañado

Ex: The house had a charming, rustic look, with its battered wooden doors and peeling paint. 

La casa tenía un aspecto encantador y rústico, con sus puertas de madera gastadas y la pintura descascarada.

broad-shouldered

having wide and well-defined shoulders

de hombros anchos, ancho de hombros

de hombros anchos, ancho de hombros

Ex: The broad-shouldered athlete excelled in sports like swimming and rowing. 

El atleta de hombros anchos sobresalió en deportes como la natación y el remo.

glittering
glittering
[Adjetivo]

shining brightly, often with small flashes of light

reluciente, centelleante

reluciente, centelleante

Ex: She wore a glittering gown adorned with sequins that sparkled in the candlelight. 

Llevaba un vestido reluciente adornado con lentejuelas que brillaban a la luz de las velas.

to loom
to loom
[Verbo]

to appear as a large shape that is unclear, particularly in a manner that is threatening

surgir

surgir

Ex: The old haunted mansion loomed mysteriously in the moonlight. 

La vieja mansión encantada se perfilaba misteriosamente a la luz de la luna.

to slant
to slant
[Verbo]

to incline or tilt, creating an oblique or diagonal angle in a specified direction

inclinar, ladear

inclinar, ladear

Ex: The car accident caused the lamp post to slant at an awkward angle. 

El accidente de coche hizo que el poste de la luz se inclinara en un ángulo incómodo.

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