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El libro English File - Intermedio - Lección 8B

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English File - Intermediate
to complain

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

quejarse

quejarse

Ex: Instead of complaining, try to find constructive solutions to the challenges you face. 
to consider

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

considerar

considerar

Ex: He carefully considered all the job offers before making a decision. 
consideration
consideration
[Sustantivo]

the act of carefully thinking about something over a period of time

consideración, reflexión

consideración, reflexión

Ex: His proposal was given serious consideration, as it addressed several key issues facing the community. 
to deliver
to deliver
[Verbo]

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

entregar, repartir

entregar, repartir

Ex: Last week, the courier delivered a package containing the new product. 
delivery
delivery
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of taking goods, letters, etc. to whomever they have been sent

entrega, reparto

entrega, reparto

Ex: She waited eagerly for the delivery of her new book. 
to demonstrate

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

probar

probar

Ex: They demonstrated their commitment to the project by completing it on time. 
demonstration
demonstration
[Sustantivo]

the act of displaying or expressing something such as an emotion or opinion

manifestación,  demostración

manifestación, demostración

Ex: The teacher conducted a demonstration in class to show students how to perform the experiment safely and effectively. 
to explain
to explain
[Verbo]

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

explicar

explicar

Ex: The video explains how to use the new software step by step. 
explanation
explanation
[Sustantivo]

information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

explicación, aclaración

explicación, aclaración

Ex: The teacher's explanation made the math problem much easier to solve. 
to fail
to fail
[Verbo]

to be unsuccessful in accomplishing something

fallar, fracasar

fallar, fracasar

Ex: He worked hard, but in the end, he failed. 
failure
failure
[Sustantivo]

an instance of not doing something, particularly something that is expected of one

fracaso, fallo

fracaso, fallo

Ex: The team's failure to communicate effectively caused the project to miss its deadline. 
to improve
to improve
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing better

mejorar, aumentar

mejorar, aumentar

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building. 
improvement
improvement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of making something better

mejora

mejora

Ex: The team's performance saw continuous improvement throughout the season. 
to lose
to lose
[Verbo]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

perder

perder

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated. 
lost
lost
[Adjetivo]

missing and unable to be found

perdido,  extraviado

perdido, extraviado

Ex: Daniel found the lost keys under the couch. 
to manage
to manage
[Verbo]

to do something difficult successfully

lograr, conseguir

lograr, conseguir

Ex: The athlete managed to cross the finish line even with an injury. 
management
management
[Sustantivo]

the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization

gestión

gestión

Ex: She pursued a degree in business management to gain the skills necessary for leading a successful organization. 
to pay
to pay
[Verbo]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

pagar

pagar

Ex: He paid the cleaning service to tidy up the house. 
payment
payment
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that is paid for something

pago

pago

Ex: The payment for our meal was $25. 
to respond
to respond
[Verbo]

to answer a question in spoken or written form

responder

responder

Ex: Yesterday, he quickly responded to the urgent message from his supervisor. 
response
response
[Sustantivo]

a reply to something in either spoken or written form

respuesta

respuesta

Ex: The government's response to the natural disaster was swift and comprehensive, providing aid to affected communities. 
to sell
to sell
[Verbo]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

vender

vender

Ex: Do you think they'll sell their old bicycles at the flea market? 
to serve
to serve
[Verbo]

to offer or present food or drink to someone

servir

servir

Ex: He served a delicious homemade pie for dessert. 
service
service
[Sustantivo]

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

servicio

servicio

Ex: The healthcare system provides essential medical services to the community. 
to succeed
to succeed
[Verbo]

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

tener éxito, triunfar, lograr

tener éxito, triunfar, lograr

Ex: The student's determination and hard work allowed her to succeed in passing the challenging exam. 
success
success
[Sustantivo]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

éxito

éxito

Ex: Achieving success in one's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them. 
to tempt
to tempt
[Verbo]

to make someone strongly want to do or have something, especially something unwise or wrong

tentar

tentar

Ex: The beautiful weather tempted Jason outside instead of studying. 
temptation
temptation
[Sustantivo]

something that strongly attracts a person toward an action or choice they believe they should avoid

tentación

tentación

Ex: The promise of easy money proved a powerful temptation. 
to treat
to treat
[Verbo]

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

tratar

tratar

Ex: She treated him with suspicion after the misunderstanding. 
treatment
treatment
[Sustantivo]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

tratamiento

tratamiento

Ex: Physical therapy was a crucial aspect of her treatment plan to rehabilitate her injured knee. 
value
value
[Sustantivo]

the worth of something in money

valor

valor

Ex: The real estate agent emphasized the value of the property's location in determining its market price. 
shopping
shopping
[Sustantivo]

the activity of buying goods or services, especially from stores or online

ir de compras

ir de compras

Ex: We went shopping for new shoes after lunch. 
basket
basket
[Sustantivo]

a container, often made of woven material or plastic, used for carrying or storing things

canasta, cesta

canasta, cesta

Ex: She filled the basket with fresh vegetables. 
trolley
trolley
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle that runs on electricity, moving on a rail in streets of a town or city to carry passengers

tranvía, tram

tranvía, tram

credit card
credit card
[Sustantivo]

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

tarjeta de crédito

tarjeta de crédito

Ex: I use my credit card mostly for online purchases. 

Uso mi tarjeta de crédito principalmente para compras en línea.

debit card
debit card
[Sustantivo]

a small plastic card we use to pay for what we buy with the money taken directly from our bank account

tarjeta de débito

tarjeta de débito

Ex: My bank charges a fee if I use a different bank's ATM with my debit card. 

Mi banco cobra una tarifa si uso el cajero automático de otro banco con mi tarjeta de débito.

receipt
receipt
[Sustantivo]

a written or electronic record showing that money, goods, or services have been received or paid for

recibo

recibo

Ex: Daniel asked for an electronic receipt to be sent to his email. 
refund
refund
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that is paid back because of returning goods to a store or one is not satisfied with the goods or services

reembolso

reembolso

Ex: After returning the damaged item, he got a refund to his credit card. 

Después de devolver el artículo dañado, obtuvo un reembolso en su tarjeta de crédito.

discount
discount
[Sustantivo]

the act of reducing the usual price of something

descuento, rebaja

descuento, rebaja

Ex: During the holiday sale, many items were available at a significant discount, attracting a large crowd of shoppers. 
bargain
bargain
[Sustantivo]

something bought or offered at a price lower than usual or lower than its value

ganga

ganga

Ex: Daniel is always looking for bargains when he shops online. 
chain store
chain store
[Sustantivo]

one of a series of stores that are all owned by the same company or person

cadena de tiendas

cadena de tiendas

Ex: The chain store announced plans to open ten new locations across the state next year. 

La tienda de cadena anunció planes para abrir diez nuevas ubicaciones en todo el estado el próximo año.

department store
department store
[Sustantivo]

a large store, divided into several parts, each selling different types of goods

tienda por departamentos

tienda por departamentos

Ex: He bought a new suit in the men's department of the department store. 

Compró un traje nuevo en la sección de hombres del almacén por departamentos.

library
library
[Sustantivo]

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

biblioteca

biblioteca

Ex: The university library has an extensive collection of academic journals. 
bookshop
bookshop
[Sustantivo]

a shop that sells books and usually stationery

librería, tienda de libros

librería, tienda de libros

Ex: The bookshop also sells a variety of beautiful journals and pens. 

La librería también vende una variedad de hermosos diarios y bolígrafos.

to put on
to put on
[Verbo]

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

ponerse ropa o un accesorio, colocarse algo sobre el cuerpo

ponerse ropa o un accesorio, colocarse algo sobre el cuerpo

Ex: Let's put on some comfortable shoes before going for a long walk. 

Vamos a ponernos unos zapatos cómodos antes de salir a caminar mucho.

shirt
shirt
[Sustantivo]

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

camisa

camisa

Ex: The shirt has a pocket on the chest for small items. 
to try on
to try on
[Verbo]

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

probarse una prenda para ver si queda bien, ponerse algo para probarlo antes de comprarlo

probarse una prenda para ver si queda bien, ponerse algo para probarlo antes de comprarlo

Ex: I need to try these jeans on to see if they're the right size. 

Necesito probar estos jeans para ver si son de la talla correcta.

to fit
to fit
[Verbo]

to be of the right size or shape for someone

quedar

quedar

Ex: The costume didn't fit properly, so they had to make alterations before the performance. 
to suit
to suit
[Verbo]

(of clothes, a color, hairstyle, etc.) to look good on someone

convenir, venir bien a, sentar bien a

convenir, venir bien a, sentar bien a

Ex: Bright colors may not suit everyone, but they bring out her vibrant personality. 
compensation
compensation
[Sustantivo]

something, particularly money, given to one to make up for the loss, pain, or damage that one suffered

compensación, indemnización

compensación, indemnización

Ex: She sought compensation for the damages caused by the faulty product, which had resulted in significant financial loss. 
complaint
complaint
[Sustantivo]

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

queja,  reclamación

queja, reclamación

Ex: He voiced his complaint about the noise levels in the apartment complex, which had been disturbing his peace at night. 
payment
payment
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that is paid for something

pago

pago

Ex: The payment for our meal was $25. 
to achieve
to achieve
[Verbo]

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

lograr

lograr

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges, the athlete's determination and training allowed him to achieve victory in the championship. 
achievement
achievement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

realización, consecución

realización, consecución

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement of breaking the company's sales record for the quarter. 
to agree
to agree
[Verbo]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

estar de acuerdo, concordar

estar de acuerdo, concordar

Ex: We all agree that we need more resources for the project. 
agreement
agreement
[Sustantivo]

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

acuerdo

acuerdo

Ex: The two countries negotiated a trade agreement to benefit both economies. 
to disagree

to have or express a different opinion from someone else

estar en desacuerdo con

estar en desacuerdo con

Ex: Michael politely disagreed with his manager during the meeting. 
disagreement
disagreement
[Sustantivo]

an argument or a situation in which people have different opinions about something

desacuerdo

desacuerdo

Ex: Despite their disagreement on political issues, they managed to maintain a respectful friendship. 
to argue
to argue
[Verbo]

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

argumentar

argumentar

Ex: I don't want to argue with my mom over such a small issue. 
argument
argument
[Sustantivo]

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

argumento

argumento

Ex: The siblings had a silly argument about who got the bigger slice of cake. 
to attach
to attach
[Verbo]

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

sujetar

sujetar

Ex: While the team was working, they were attaching labels to the products. 
attachment
attachment
[Sustantivo]

a part or accessory that does a particular task when it is connected to something

accesorio, adjunto

accesorio, adjunto

Ex: The blender has a special attachment for making smoothies, allowing for a smoother texture. 

La licuadora tiene un accesorio especial para hacer batidos, lo que permite una textura más suave.

to choose
to choose
[Verbo]

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

elegir

elegir

Ex: She couldn't choose a favorite book because she loved so many. 
choice
choice
[Sustantivo]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

elección, opción

elección, opción

Ex: Their choice of music was perfect for the party. 
to compensate

to give someone money or another benefit for loss, injury, damage, or inconvenience they have suffered

compensar,  indemnizar

compensar, indemnizar

Ex: The company agreed to compensate Michael for his medical expenses. 
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