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El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 6A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 6A del libro de curso English File Upper Intermediate, como "edredón", "roncar", "insomnio", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
to sleep
to sleep
[Verbo]

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

dormir

dormir

Ex: I often have vivid dreams when I sleep deeply. 

A menudo tengo sueños vívidos cuando duermo profundamente.

to yawn
to yawn
[Verbo]

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

bostezar

bostezar

Ex: The monotonous presentation made the audience yawn uncontrollably. 

La presentación monótona hizo que el público bostezara incontrolablemente.

nap
nap
[Sustantivo]

a short period of sleep, typically taken during the day to refresh or rest

siesta, cabezada

siesta, cabezada

Ex: He felt so refreshed after a short nap that he was able to tackle his to-do list with renewed vigor. 

Se sintió tan renovado después de una breve siesta que pudo abordar su lista de tareas con renovado vigor.

sleepy
sleepy
[Adjetivo]

feeling the need or desire to sleep

somnoliento, adormilado

somnoliento, adormilado

Ex: Driving long distances on the highway can make anyone feel sleepy, so it's important to take breaks. 

Conducir largas distancias en la autopista puede hacer que cualquiera se sienta somnoliento, por lo que es importante tomar descansos.

to snore
to snore
[Verbo]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

roncar

roncar

Ex: Grandpa tends to snore when he takes a nap in his favorite chair. 

El abuelo tiende a roncar cuando toma una siesta en su silla favorita.

blanket
blanket
[Sustantivo]

a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

manta

manta

Ex: He pulled the heavy blanket over himself as he settled into the cozy armchair with a good book. 

Se colocó la manta pesada sobre sí mismo mientras se acomodaba en el cómodo sillón con un buen libro.

sheet
sheet
[Sustantivo]

a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

sábana, ropa de cama

sábana, ropa de cama

Ex: The soft sheet felt comforting as she curled up in bed with a good book. 

La sábana suave resultaba reconfortante mientras se acurrucaba en la cama con un buen libro.

pillow
pillow
[Sustantivo]

a cloth bag stuffed with soft materials that we put our head on when we are lying or sleeping

almohada

almohada

Ex: Sarah used to cuddle her pillow for comfort and relaxation. 

Sarah solía abrazar su almohada para consuelo y relajación.

duvet
duvet
[Sustantivo]

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

edredón, colcha nórdica

edredón, colcha nórdica

Ex: The duvet cover is easy to remove and wash, keeping the bedding fresh and clean. 

La edredón es fácil de quitar y lavar, manteniendo la ropa de cama fresca y limpia.

insomnia
insomnia
[Sustantivo]

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

insomnio

insomnio

Ex: The doctor recommended a few relaxation techniques to help combat her insomnia and improve her sleep quality. 

El médico recomendó algunas técnicas de relajación para ayudar a combatir su insomnio y mejorar la calidad de su sueño.

sleeping pill
sleeping pill
[Sustantivo]

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

Ex: It's important to use sleeping pills only as directed to avoid dependency. 

Es importante usar pastillas para dormir solo según las indicaciones para evitar la dependencia.

light sleeper
light sleeper
[Sustantivo]

someone whose sleep is easily disturbed

durmiente ligero, persona de sueño ligero

durmiente ligero, persona de sueño ligero

Ex: Because she was a light sleeper, the sound of the alarm clock often startled her awake well before it was time to get up. 

Porque era durmiente ligero, el sonido del despertador a menudo la sobresaltaba mucho antes de la hora de levantarse.

to [fall] asleep

to no longer be awake, and so, be sleeping

Ex: The baby finally fell asleep after being rocked gently in the crib. 
fast asleep
fast asleep
[Adjetivo]

very deep in sleep and difficult to be woken up

profundamente dormido, en un sueño profundo

profundamente dormido, en un sueño profundo

Ex: By the time the plane takes off, the passengers will hopefully be fast asleep, ready for a restful journey. 

Para cuando el avión despegue, los pasajeros estarán con suerte profundamente dormidos, listos para un viaje tranquilo.

nightmare
nightmare
[Sustantivo]

a very scary, unpleasant, or disturbing dream

pesadilla, sueño angustioso

pesadilla, sueño angustioso

Ex: She woke up in a cold sweat after experiencing a terrifying nightmare about falling from a skyscraper. 

Se despertó bañada en sudor frío después de experimentar un pesadilla aterradora sobre caer de un rascacielos.

to oversleep

to wake up later than one intended to

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

Ex: After a late night, it is easy to accidentally oversleep the next day. 

Después de una noche tarde, es fácil quedarse dormido accidentalmente al día siguiente.

to set
to set
[Verbo]

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

ajustar, configurar

ajustar, configurar

Ex: The barista set the coffee machine for a double espresso. 

El barista ajustó la máquina de café para un doble espresso.

alarm
alarm
[Sustantivo]

a clock that makes a sound at a set time, used to wake up someone

despertador, alarma

despertador, alarma

Ex: He programmed the alarm to go off every weekday morning to help establish a routine. 

Programó la alarma para que sonara todas las mañanas entre semana para ayudar a establecer una rutina.

to [sleep] like a dog

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

Ex: After spending the whole weekend relaxing, she felt refreshed and ready to take on the week, having slept like a dog. 
to sleepwalk

to walk or do other actions while one is sleeping

sonambular, caminar dormido

sonambular, caminar dormido

Ex: He tends to sleepwalk through the hallways at night, often unaware of his surroundings. 

Tiende a caminar dormido por los pasillos por la noche, a menudo inconsciente de su entorno.

awake
awake
[Adjetivo]

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

despierto

despierto

Ex: The baby finally fell asleep after being awake for several hours. 

El bebé finalmente se durmió después de estar despierto durante varias horas.

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