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El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 3A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 3A del libro de curso English File Upper Intermediate, como "pasillo", "equipaje", "aduanas", etc.

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illegal
illegal
[Adjetivo]

forbidden by the law

ilegal

ilegal

Ex: Crossing the border without proper documentation is considered illegal immigration. 

Cruzar la frontera sin la documentación adecuada se considera inmigración ilegal.

goods
goods
[Sustantivo]

items made or produced for sale

bienes

bienes

Ex: The shipment of goods arrived late, causing a delay in restocking the shelves. 

El envío de mercancías llegó tarde, lo que causó un retraso en el reabastecimiento de los estantes.

on board
on board
[Adverbio]

on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship

a bordo

a bordo

Ex: Once on board, he found his assigned seat near the window. 

Una vez a bordo, encontró su asiento asignado junto a la ventana.

aisle
aisle
[Sustantivo]

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

pasillo

pasillo

Ex: The train conductor moved up and down the aisle, checking tickets and assisting passengers with their luggage. 

El revisor del tren se movía arriba y abajo por el pasillo, revisando los boletos y ayudando a los pasajeros con su equipaje.

cabin crew
cabin crew
[Sustantivo]

the group of people whose job is looking after the passengers on an aircraft

tripulación de cabina, tripulantes de cabina

tripulación de cabina, tripulantes de cabina

Ex: The cabin crew conducted safety demonstrations before takeoff. 

La tripulación de cabina realizó demostraciones de seguridad antes del despegue.

connecting flight
connecting flight
[Sustantivo]

a flight between two points that involves changing planes and possibly airlines in the middle of the journey

vuelo de conexión, conexión aérea

vuelo de conexión, conexión aérea

Ex: When booking tickets, he chose a route with a connecting flight that allowed him to explore a new city for a few hours. 

Al reservar los boletos, eligió una ruta con un vuelo de conexión que le permitió explorar una nueva ciudad durante unas horas.

direct flight
direct flight
[Sustantivo]

a flight between two points that takes place without changing planes, but might include stops on the way

vuelo directo

vuelo directo

Ex: Although the direct flight was more expensive, he preferred it to save time on his business trip. 

Aunque el vuelo directo era más caro, lo prefirió para ahorrar tiempo en su viaje de negocios.

jet lag
jet lag
[Sustantivo]

the confusion and tiredness one can experience after a long flight, particularly when rapidly traveling across multiple time zones

jet lag

jet lag

Ex: Jet lag can affect athletes traveling to compete in international tournaments. 

El jet lag puede afectar a los atletas que viajan para competir en torneos internacionales.

long-haul
long-haul
[Adjetivo]

traveling over a long distance, particularly when it involves transporting passengers or goods

de larga distancia

de larga distancia

Ex: The shipping company specializes in long-haul transportation of goods across international borders. 

La compañía de transporte está especializada en el transporte de larga distancia de mercancías a través de fronteras internacionales.

flight
flight
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

vuelo

vuelo

Ex: My friend booked a direct flight to Paris to save time. 

Mi amigo reservó un vuelo directo a París para ahorrar tiempo.

air travel
air travel
[Sustantivo]

a way of transport that involves an aircraft

viaje aéreo

viaje aéreo

Ex: The rise of budget airlines has made air travel more accessible and affordable for a wider range of travelers. 

El auge de las aerolíneas de bajo costo ha hecho que el transporte aéreo sea más accesible y asequible para una gama más amplia de viajeros.

at
at
[Preposición]

used to show a particular place or position

a

a

Ex: The concert will be held at the stadium. 

El concierto se llevará a cabo en el estadio.

airport
airport
[Sustantivo]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

aeropuerto

aeropuerto

Ex: We had to show our passports and boarding passes at the airport immigration checkpoint. 

Tuvimos que mostrar nuestros pasaportes y tarjetas de embarque en el puesto de control de inmigración del aeropuerto.

airport terminal
airport terminal
[Sustantivo]

a building that passengers enter to gain access to the services provided at an airport

terminal del aeropuerto, aerostación

terminal del aeropuerto, aerostación

Ex: The new airport terminal opened last month and includes a variety of shops and dining options for travelers. 

El nuevo terminal del aeropuerto se inauguró el mes pasado e incluye una variedad de tiendas y opciones de comida para los viajeros.

bag drop
bag drop
[Sustantivo]

the area where one leaves one's suitcases, bags, etc. to be loaded onto a plane

área de entrega de equipaje, zona de despacho de maletas

área de entrega de equipaje, zona de despacho de maletas

Ex: The concert venue provided a designated bag drop for attendees to safely store their belongings during the event. 

El lugar del concierto proporcionó un área de depósito de bolsos designada para que los asistentes guardaran sus pertenencias de manera segura durante el evento.

baggage
baggage
[Sustantivo]

suitcases or other bags, containing our clothes and things, that we carry when we are traveling

equipaje

equipaje

Ex: He had to pay extra for his baggage because it was over the weight limit. 

Tuvo que pagar extra por su equipaje porque excedía el límite de peso.

to reclaim
to reclaim
[Verbo]

to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

reclamar

reclamar

Ex: The homeowner reclaimed her stolen jewelry after it was recovered by the police. 

La dueña de la casa recuperó sus joyas robadas después de que la policía las recuperara.

check-in
check-in
[Sustantivo]

the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence

facturación, mostrador de facturación

facturación, mostrador de facturación

Ex: Online check-in is available for this event, allowing participants to skip the registration line on the day of the conference. 

El check-in en línea está disponible para este evento, lo que permite a los participantes saltarse la fila de registro el día de la conferencia.

desk
desk
[Sustantivo]

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

escritorio

escritorio

Ex: The receptionist sat behind the desk, welcoming visitors. 

El recepcionista estaba sentado detrás del escritorio, dando la bienvenida a los visitantes.

departure
departure
[Sustantivo]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

salida

salida

Ex: The departure of the ship from the harbor marked the beginning of their cruise vacation. 

La salida del barco del puerto marcó el comienzo de sus vacaciones de crucero.

to board
to board
[Verbo]

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

subirse a, embarcarse

subirse a, embarcarse

Ex: The cruise ship's staff guided passengers on how to board the vessel safely. 

El personal del crucero guió a los pasajeros sobre cómo abordar el barco de manera segura.

gate
gate
[Sustantivo]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

puerta

puerta

Ex: The wooden gate led to a beautiful garden. 

La puerta de madera conducía a un hermoso jardín.

runway
runway
[Sustantivo]

a strip of ground with a hard surface on which aircraft land or take off from

pista de aterrizaje

pista de aterrizaje

Ex: The airport has a long and wide runway. 

El aeropuerto tiene una pista larga y ancha.

security
security
[Sustantivo]

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

seguridad, estabilidad

seguridad, estabilidad

Ex: The company hired additional security to protect the event from any potential threats. 

La empresa contrató seguridad adicional para proteger el evento de cualquier amenaza potencial.

airline
airline
[Sustantivo]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

aerolínea

aerolínea

Ex: She works as a flight attendant for a major airline. 

Ella trabaja como auxiliar de vuelo para una importante aerolínea.

lounge
lounge
[Sustantivo]

a comfortable area, often in an airport or hotel, where people can relax, wait, or socialize, typically offering seating, refreshments, and sometimes Wi-Fi

sala de espera

sala de espera

Ex: Business travelers often use the airport lounge to catch up on work before flights. 

Los viajeros de negocios a menudo usan la sala VIP del aeropuerto para ponerse al día con el trabajo antes de los vuelos.

flight
flight
[Sustantivo]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

vuelo

vuelo

Ex: My friend booked a direct flight to Paris to save time. 

Mi amigo reservó un vuelo directo a París para ahorrar tiempo.

time
time
[Sustantivo]

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

hora

hora

Ex: It's important to manage your time wisely. 

Es importante administrar tu tiempo sabiamente.

on time
on time
[Adverbio]

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

a tiempo

a tiempo

Ex: I need to wake up early to get to the station on time. 

Necesito despertarme temprano para llegar a la estación a tiempo.

boarding
boarding
[Sustantivo]

the act of entering an aircraft, ship, train, etc.

embarque

embarque

Ex: The announcement for boarding the train was made just as they arrived at the platform, allowing them to rush to the doors. 

El anuncio para el embarque del tren se hizo justo cuando llegaron al andén, lo que les permitió correr hacia las puertas.

closed
closed
[Adjetivo]

not letting things, people, etc. go in or out

cerrado

cerrado

Ex: She received a closed envelope containing a surprise gift. 

Ella recibió un sobre cerrado que contenía un regalo sorpresa.

delayed
delayed
[Adjetivo]

happening later than the intended or expected time

retrasado, demorado

retrasado, demorado

Ex: There was a delayed reaction to the surprising news at the meeting. 

Hubo una reacción retrasada a la noticia sorprendente en la reunión.

luggage
luggage
[Sustantivo]

suitcases, bags, etc. to keep one's clothes and other belongings while traveling

equipaje

equipaje

Ex: They bought new luggage for their overseas vacation. 

Compraron equipaje nuevo para sus vacaciones en el extranjero.

boarding pass
boarding pass
[Sustantivo]

a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

tarjeta de embarque

tarjeta de embarque

Ex: She was relieved when she found her boarding pass in her coat pocket. 

Ella se sintió aliviada cuando encontró su tarjeta de embarque en el bolsillo de su abrigo.

liquid
liquid
[Sustantivo]

a substance such as water that flows freely, unlike a gas or a solid

líquido

líquido

Ex: She was careful not to spill the bright blue liquid as she transferred it from one container to another. 

Ella tuvo cuidado de no derramar el líquido azul brillante al transferirlo de un recipiente a otro.

sharp
sharp
[Adjetivo]

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

afilado, filoso

afilado, filoso

Ex: The scissors had sharp blades that easily cut through fabric. 

Las tijeras tenían hojas afiladas que cortaban fácilmente la tela.

object
object
[Sustantivo]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

objeto

objeto

Ex: The telescope allowed astronomers to observe distant objects in the night sky. 

El telescopio permitió a los astrónomos observar objetos distantes en el cielo nocturno.

to scan
to scan
[Verbo]

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

examinar, escudriñar

examinar, escudriñar

Ex: The scientist will scan the images from the microscope to analyze the cellular structure. 

El científico escaneará las imágenes del microscopio para analizar la estructura celular.

hand luggage
hand luggage
[Sustantivo]

bags and suitcases with a size and weight that is allowed to be carried onto an airplane

equipaje de mano, equipaje de cabina

equipaje de mano, equipaje de cabina

Ex: He forgot to check the weight of his hand luggage, and it was slightly over the limit when he arrived at the airport. 

Olvidó verificar el peso de su equipaje de mano, y estaba ligeramente por encima del límite cuando llegó al aeropuerto.

business class
business class
[Sustantivo]

a category of travel service offered by airlines, trains, etc., that is better than economy but not as luxurious as first class, particularly for those traveling on business

clase preferente

clase preferente

Ex: Business class passengers often receive priority boarding and access to airport lounges. 

Los pasajeros de clase ejecutiva a menudo reciben abordaje prioritario y acceso a las salas del aeropuerto.

first class
first class
[Sustantivo]

the most luxurious seats on a plane, ship, or train

primera clase

primera clase

Ex: Traveling first class on the train provided a quiet and relaxing experience. 

Viajar en primera clase en el tren proporcionó una experiencia tranquila y relajante.

to take off

to leave a surface and begin flying

despegar

despegar

Ex: Birds effortlessly take off into the sky with a flap of their wings. 

Los pájaros despegan sin esfuerzo hacia el cielo con un aleteo de sus alas.

to land
to land
[Verbo]

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

aterrizar

aterrizar

Ex: Right now, the hot air balloon is landing in the open field. 

En este momento, el globo de aire caliente está aterrizando en el campo abierto.

to collect
to collect
[Verbo]

to gather together things from different places or people

juntar

juntar

Ex: The scientist collected samples of soil and water from different locations for environmental analysis. 

El científico recogió muestras de suelo y agua de diferentes lugares para el análisis ambiental.

row
row
[Sustantivo]

a group of people or objects placed in a line

fila

fila

Ex: At the movie theater, we chose seats in the middle row for the best view of the screen. 

En el cine, elegimos asientos en la fila del medio para la mejor vista de la pantalla.

seat belt
seat belt
[Sustantivo]

a belt in cars, airplanes, or helicopters that a passenger fastens around themselves to prevent serious injury in case of an accident

cinturón de seguridad

cinturón de seguridad

Ex: She adjusted her seat belt to fit snugly across her lap and chest before the flight took off. 

Ajustó su cinturón de seguridad para que quedara ajustado sobre su regazo y pecho antes de que el vuelo despegara.

turbulence
turbulence
[Sustantivo]

instability and sudden changes in the movement of water or air

turbulencia

turbulencia

Ex: Scientists study turbulence in fluid dynamics to better understand how it affects everything from aircraft design to weather patterns. 

Los científicos estudian la turbulencia en la dinámica de fluidos para entender mejor cómo afecta desde el diseño de aeronaves hasta los patrones climáticos.

to travel
to travel
[Verbo]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

viajar

viajar

Ex: They traveled to the mountains to enjoy hiking and skiing. 

Ellos viajaron a las montañas para disfrutar del senderismo y el esquí.

trip
trip
[Sustantivo]

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

viaje, excursión

viaje, excursión

Ex: They decided to take a day trip to explore the nearby national park. 

Decidieron hacer un viaje de un día para explorar el parque nacional cercano.

journey
journey
[Sustantivo]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

viaje

viaje

Ex: She documented her solo journey through Europe in a travel journal, capturing memories and experiences along the way. 

Ella documentó su viaje en solitario por Europa en un diario de viaje, capturando recuerdos y experiencias en el camino.

to check in

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

registrarse, facturar

registrarse, facturar

Ex: We usually check in online to save time. 

Por lo general, nos registramos en línea para ahorrar tiempo.

to drop off

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

dejar, dejar en

dejar, dejar en

Ex: The school bus will drop off the children at their respective stops. 

El autobús escolar dejará a los niños en sus respectivas paradas.

to fill in
to fill in
[Verbo]

to write all the information that is needed in a form

llenar

llenar

Ex: The secretary filled the boss's schedule in with the upcoming appointments. 

La secretaria llenó la agenda del jefe con las próximas citas.

to get off
to get off
[Verbo]

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

bajarse de

bajarse de

Ex: She got off the bus at the next stop. 

Ella bajó del autobús en la siguiente parada.

to get on
to get on
[Verbo]

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

subirse

subirse

Ex: They got on the plane and found their seats. 

Ellos subieron al avión y encontraron sus asientos.

baggage claim
baggage claim
[Sustantivo]

the area at an airport where passengers can collect their cases, bags, etc. after they land

recogida de equipajes, reclamo de equipaje

recogida de equipajes, reclamo de equipaje

Ex: She spotted her suitcase on the conveyor belt at the baggage claim. 

Ella vio su maleta en la cinta transportadora en el área de reclamo de equipaje.

customs
customs
[Sustantivo]

the place at an airport or port where passengers' bags are checked for illegal goods as they enter a country

aduana

aduana

Ex: They were stopped by customs for carrying fruits across the border. 

Fueron detenidos por la aduana por llevar frutas a través de la frontera.

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