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El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 2A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 2A del libro de curso English File Upper Intermediate, como "menor", "condición", "ampolla", etc.

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illness
illness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

enfermedad

enfermedad

Ex: He recovered from his illness after a long treatment. 

Se recuperó de su enfermedad después de un largo tratamiento.

injury
injury
[Sustantivo]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

herida

herida

Ex: She's been doing exercises to heal her shoulder injury. 

Ella ha estado haciendo ejercicios para sanar su lesión en el hombro.

minor
minor
[Adjetivo]

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

menos importante, leve

menos importante, leve

Ex: The error in the report was minor and easily corrected. 

El error en el informe fue menor y fácilmente corregido.

condition
condition
[Sustantivo]

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

afección, enfermedad

afección, enfermedad

Ex: Living with a mental health condition can be challenging, but many find support through therapy and community resources. 

Vivir con una condición de salud mental puede ser un desafío, pero muchos encuentran apoyo a través de la terapia y los recursos comunitarios.

to cough
to cough
[Verbo]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

toser

toser

Ex: Please cover your mouth when you cough. 

Por favor, cúbrase la boca cuando tosca.

headache
headache
[Sustantivo]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

dolor de cabeza

dolor de cabeza

Ex: I can't concentrate on this report; I've got a terrible headache. 

No puedo concentrarme en este informe; tengo un dolor de cabeza terrible.

backache
backache
[Sustantivo]

a pain in someone's back

dolor de espalda

dolor de espalda

Ex: He couldn't play football due to a severe backache. 

No podía jugar al fútbol debido a un dolor de espalda severo.

earache
earache
[Sustantivo]

a pain inside the ear

dolor de oídos

dolor de oídos

Ex: If your earache is accompanied by a fever, you should see a doctor immediately. 

Si tu dolor de oído está acompañado de fiebre, debes ver a un médico inmediatamente.

stomachache
stomachache
[Sustantivo]

a pain in or near someone's stomach

dolor de estómago

dolor de estómago

Ex: She felt a stomach ache coming on after the roller coaster ride. 

Ella sintió que le venía un dolor de estómago después del paseo en la montaña rusa.

toothache
toothache
[Sustantivo]

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

dolor de muelas

dolor de muelas

Ex: He couldn't eat his ice cream because of his toothache. 

No podía comer su helado debido a su dolor de muelas.

rash
rash
[Sustantivo]

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

sarpullido, erupción

sarpullido, erupción

Ex: Common types of rashes include eczema, contact dermatitis, heat rash, and viral rashes like measles or chickenpox. 

Los tipos comunes de erupción cutánea incluyen eczema, dermatitis de contacto, sarpullido por calor y erupciones virales como el sarampión o la varicela.

temperature
temperature
[Sustantivo]

a condition characterized by a body temperature above the normal range, often indicating an immune response to infection or illness within the body

fiebre, temperatura alta

fiebre, temperatura alta

Ex: Children often experience a rise in temperature during common illnesses, such as the flu or cold. 

Los niños a menudo experimentan un aumento de la temperatura durante enfermedades comunes, como la gripe o el resfriado.

sunburn
sunburn
[Sustantivo]

pain and redness of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun

quemadura de sol

quemadura de sol

Ex: Sunburn can be prevented by applying a high-SPF sunscreen and wearing protective clothing. 

Las quemaduras solares se pueden prevenir aplicando un protector solar de alto FPS y usando ropa protectora.

to [be] sick
to be sick
[Frase]

to throw up the contents of the stomach, often due to illness or nausea

vomitar

vomitar

Ex: She had to leave the movie because she started to be sick. 

Ella tuvo que salir de la película porque empezó a estar enferma.

to vomit
to vomit
[Verbo]

to eject what has been eaten or drunk through the mouth

vomitar, devolver

vomitar, devolver

Ex: Yesterday, he unexpectedly vomited after having dinner at the restaurant. 

Ayer, vomitó inesperadamente después de cenar en el restaurante.

to sneeze
to sneeze
[Verbo]

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

estornudar

estornudar

Ex: If you sneeze into your hand, remember to wash it afterwards. 

Si estornudas en tu mano, recuerda lavarla después.

hurt
hurt
[Sustantivo]

any physical injury, pain, suffering, or damage

herida, dolor

herida, dolor

Ex: Emotional hurt can be just as significant as physical injuries, affecting a person’s mental health. 

El dolor emocional puede ser tan significativo como las lesiones físicas, afectando la salud mental de una persona.

ache
ache
[Sustantivo]

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

dolor

dolor

Ex: My grandmother always complains about an ache in her leg. 

Mi abuela siempre se queja de un dolor en su pierna.

to bleed
to bleed
[Verbo]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

sangrar

sangrar

Ex: It's essential to apply pressure to a wound to stop it from bleeding excessively. 

Es esencial aplicar presión a una herida para evitar que sangre excesivamente.

sore throat
sore throat
[Sustantivo]

a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

dolor de garganta

dolor de garganta

Ex: He always gets a sore throat when the weather changes 

Siempre le duele la garganta cuando cambia el clima.

diarrhea
diarrhea
[Sustantivo]

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

diarrea

diarrea

Ex: Chronic diarrhea may indicate underlying conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 

La diarrea crónica puede indicar afecciones subyacentes como el síndrome del intestino irritable (SII) o la enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII).

to feel
to feel
[Verbo]

to experience a particular emotion

sentir

sentir

Ex: She felt embarrassed when she realized her mistake. 

Ella se sintió avergonzada cuando se dio cuenta de su error.

sick
sick
[Adjetivo]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

enfermo

enfermo

Ex: My father was so sick that he couldn't even get out of bed. 

Mi padre estaba tan enfermo que ni siquiera podía salir de la cama.

to faint
to faint
[Verbo]

to suddenly lose consciousness from a lack of oxygen in the brain, which is caused by a shock, etc.

desmayarse, sufrir un desmayo

desmayarse, sufrir un desmayo

Ex: The sight of blood can be distressing for some people and may cause them to faint. 

La vista de la sangre puede ser angustiante para algunas personas y puede hacer que se desmayen.

blister
blister
[Sustantivo]

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

ampolla

ampolla

Ex: Common causes of blisters include wearing ill-fitting shoes, repetitive friction from tools or sports equipment, or exposure to heat. 

Las causas comunes de las ampollas incluyen el uso de zapatos que no ajustan bien, la fricción repetitiva de herramientas o equipos deportivos, o la exposición al calor.

cold
cold
[Adjetivo]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

frío

frío

Ex: She bundled up in a scarf and gloves to stay warm in the cold weather. 

Se abrigó con una bufanda y guantes para mantenerse caliente en el clima frío.

flu
flu
[Sustantivo]

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

gripe

gripe

Ex: He has a high fever; it might be the flu. 

Tiene fiebre alta; podría ser la gripe.

dizzy
dizzy
[Adjetivo]

unable to keep one's balance and feeling as though everything is circling around one, caused by an illness or looking down from a high place

mareado

mareado

Ex: Low blood sugar levels can cause people with diabetes to feel dizzy and disoriented. 

Los niveles bajos de azúcar en la sangre pueden hacer que las personas con diabetes se sientan mareadas y desorientadas.

to cut
to cut
[Verbo]

to accidentally wound and hurt yourself or others, especially with a sharp object, causing the skin to break and bleed

cortar, herir

cortar, herir

Ex: I accidentally cut my finger while I was chopping vegetables. 

Accidentalmente me corté el dedo mientras picaba verduras.

unconscious
unconscious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) unresponsive and unaware of the surroundings, usually due to an illness or injury

inconsciente, sin sentido

inconsciente, sin sentido

Ex: She spoke to him while he was unconscious in hopes that he could hear her voice. 

Ella le habló mientras él estaba inconsciente con la esperanza de que pudiera escuchar su voz.

allergic reaction
allergic reaction
[Sustantivo]

a reaction caused by inhaling, touching, or ingesting specific substances that one's body is severely sensitive to

reacción alérgica

reacción alérgica

Ex: Common symptoms of an allergic reaction include hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing. 

Los síntomas comunes de una reacción alérgica incluyen urticaria, hinchazón y dificultad para respirar.

running water
running water
[Sustantivo]

water that is brought into a house, building, etc. through pipes

agua corriente, agua potable

agua corriente, agua potable

Ex: During the drought, conserving running water became a priority for the entire community. 

Durante la sequía, conservar el agua corriente se convirtió en una prioridad para toda la comunidad.

damp
damp
[Adjetivo]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

húmedo

húmedo

Ex: The basement felt damp and musty after heavy rainfall seeped in through cracks. 

El sótano se sentía húmedo y mohoso después de que la lluvia intensa se filtrara por las grietas.

cloth
cloth
[Sustantivo]

material used for making clothes, which is made by knitting or weaving silk, cotton, etc.

tela, tejido

tela, tejido

Ex: He preferred clothes made from natural cloth like cotton and linen. 

Él prefería la ropa hecha de tela natural como el algodón y el lino.

to rub
to rub
[Verbo]

to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions

frotar, masajear

frotar, masajear

Ex: To ease the tension, she began to rub her temples in slow, circular motions. 

Para aliviar la tensión, comenzó a frotar sus sienes con movimientos lentos y circulares.

to press
to press
[Verbo]

to push a thing tightly against something else

presionar

presionar

Ex: The worker presses the stamp onto the document to mark it as received. 

El trabajador presiona el sello sobre el documento para marcarlo como recibido.

to tip
to tip
[Verbo]

to move something into an angled position where one side is lower or higher than the other

inclinar, ladear

inclinar, ladear

Ex: The child tipped the chair back on its hind legs, trying to reach for something on the shelf. 

El niño inclinó la silla sobre sus patas traseras, tratando de alcanzar algo en el estante.

to pinch
to pinch
[Verbo]

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

pellizcar, apretar

pellizcar, apretar

Ex: When she saw the breathtaking view, she couldn't help but pinch herself to make sure it wasn't a dream. 

Cuando vio la vista impresionante, no pudo evitar pellizcarse para asegurarse de que no era un sueño.

bandage
bandage
[Sustantivo]

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

vendaje, venda

vendaje, venda

Ex: In case of an emergency, it’s important to know how to properly use a bandage to dress a wound. 

En caso de una emergencia, es importante saber cómo usar correctamente un vendaje para cubrir una herida.

sprain
sprain
[Sustantivo]

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

esguince, torcedura

esguince, torcedura

Ex: Rest and ice are important for recovery from a sprain, along with gentle stretching exercises. 

El descanso y el hielo son importantes para la recuperación de un esguince, junto con ejercicios de estiramiento suaves.

blood pressure
blood pressure
[Sustantivo]

the pressure at which one's blood circulates one's body

presión arterial, tensión arterial

presión arterial, tensión arterial

Ex: Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise can help manage blood pressure levels effectively. 

Mantener una dieta equilibrada y hacer ejercicio regularmente puede ayudar a manejar efectivamente los niveles de presión arterial.

high
high
[Adjetivo]

having a value or level greater than usual or expected, often in terms of numbers or measurements

gran cantidad

gran cantidad

Ex: The prices at the luxury boutique were quite high. 

Los precios en la boutique de lujo eran bastante altos.

low
low
[Adjetivo]

small or below average in degree, value, level, or amount

bajo

bajo

Ex: Their energy levels were low after the hike. 

Sus niveles de energía estaban bajos después de la caminata.

food poisoning
food poisoning
[Sustantivo]

an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

intoxicación alimentaria, intoxicación alimenticia

intoxicación alimentaria, intoxicación alimenticia

Ex: Common causes of food poisoning include bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli found in improperly handled food. 

Las causas comunes de intoxicación alimentaria incluyen bacterias como Salmonella y E. coli que se encuentran en alimentos manipulados incorrectamente.

to choke
to choke
[Verbo]

to not be able to speak clearly and normally due to experiencing very strong emotions

ahogarse, atragantarse

ahogarse, atragantarse

Ex: It’s not uncommon to choke when discussing difficult topics that bring up strong feelings. 

No es raro atragantarse al discutir temas difíciles que provocan fuertes sentimientos.

to burn
to burn
[Verbo]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

arder, quemar

arder, quemar

Ex: The forest burned for days, leaving behind a trail of destruction. 

El bosque ardió durante días, dejando tras de sí un rastro de destrucción.

to lie down

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

acostarse, tumbarse

acostarse, tumbarse

Ex: The weary traveler lay down on the bed, eager to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. 

El cansado viajero se acostó en la cama, ansioso por escapar del bullicio de la ciudad.

to pass out

to lose consciousness

desmayarse, perder el conocimiento

desmayarse, perder el conocimiento

Ex: After standing for hours in the sun, he passed out from dehydration. 

Después de estar de pie durante horas bajo el sol, se desmayó por deshidratación.

to come around

to awaken from a state of unconsciousness

volver en sí

volver en sí

Ex: He was knocked unconscious in the accident but gradually came around in the ambulance. 

Quedó inconsciente en el accidente pero poco a poco volvió en sí en la ambulancia.

to get over

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

recuperarse de

recuperarse de

Ex: The therapy sessions helped her get over the trauma from the accident. 

Las sesiones de terapia la ayudaron a superar el trauma del accidente.

to throw up

to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

vomitar

vomitar

Ex: She had a stomach bug and spent the night throwing up. 

Ella tenía un virus estomacal y pasó la noche vomitando.

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