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El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 6B

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 6B del libro de curso English File Upper Intermediate, como "orquesta", "ramo", "chófer", etc.

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instrument
instrument
[Sustantivo]

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

instrumento

instrumento

Ex: She practiced her instrument, the harp, every day to prepare for her recital. 

Ella practicaba con su instrumento, el arpa, todos los días para prepararse para su recital.

music
music
[Sustantivo]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

música

música

Ex: My husband's favorite genre of music is pop. 

El género de música favorito de mi esposo es el pop.

bass guitar
bass guitar
[Sustantivo]

a type of electric guitar that produces the lowest pitch in the family of guitars

bajo

bajo

Ex: She loved the rich, deep tones of her bass guitar. 

A ella le encantaban los tonos ricos y profundos de su bajo eléctrico.

drum
drum
[Sustantivo]

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

tambor

tambor

Ex: He purchased a new drum set for his home studio. 

Compró un nuevo tambor para su estudio en casa.

keyboard
keyboard
[Sustantivo]

a type of electronic musical instrument with keys like those of a piano, which is able to make many different sounds

teclado

teclado

Ex: The keyboard has a wide range of sounds, from classic piano to electronic beats. 

El teclado tiene una amplia gama de sonidos, desde el piano clásico hasta los ritmos electrónicos.

violin
violin
[Sustantivo]

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

violín

violín

Ex: She plays the violin with grace and precision. 

Ella toca el violín con gracia y precisión.

cello
cello
[Sustantivo]

a large musical instrument of the violin family that is held upright and is played by pulling a bow across its strings

cello

cello

Ex: The cello's deep and resonant tones filled the concert hall with emotion. 

Los tonos profundos y resonantes del violonchelo llenaron la sala de conciertos de emoción.

flute
flute
[Sustantivo]

a tube-like musical instrument that is played by blowing over a hole while covering and uncovering its other holes

flauta

flauta

Ex: She enjoys the fluidity and agility of the flute, which allows for expressive phrasing and ornamentation. 

Ella disfruta de la fluidez y agilidad de la flauta, que permite frases expresivas y ornamentación.

saxophone
saxophone
[Sustantivo]

a curved metal wind instrument that is played by blowing into it while pressing its buttons

saxofón, saxófono

saxofón, saxófono

Ex: He enjoys the dynamic range and agility of the saxophone, which allows for a wide variety of musical styles. 

Disfruta del rango dinámico y la agilidad del saxofón, que permite una amplia variedad de estilos musicales.

musician
musician
[Sustantivo]

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

músico

músico

Ex: The concert showcased musicians from all over the world. 

El concierto mostró músicos de todo el mundo.

choir
choir
[Sustantivo]

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

coro

coro

Ex: The choir performed a moving rendition of Handel's "Messiah" at the concert hall. 

El coro interpretó una conmovedora versión del "Mesías" de Handel en la sala de conciertos.

orchestra
orchestra
[Sustantivo]

a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece

orquesta

orquesta

Ex: The conductor guided the orchestra through a complex piece, ensuring every section played in harmony. 

El director guió a la orquesta a través de una pieza compleja, asegurando que cada sección tocara en armonía.

conductor
conductor
[Sustantivo]

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

director de orquesta

director de orquesta

Ex: She's the first female conductor of the renowned philharmonic orchestra. 

Ella es la primera mujer directora de orquesta de la renombrada orquesta filarmónica.

soprano
soprano
[Sustantivo]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

soprano

soprano

Ex: The young boy’s soprano voice was stunning, hitting high notes effortlessly until his voice began to change. 

La voz de soprano del joven era asombrosa, alcanzando notas altas sin esfuerzo hasta que su voz comenzó a cambiar.

architecture
architecture
[Sustantivo]

the study or art of building and designing houses

arquitectura

arquitectura

Ex: Many students choose to study architecture to learn how to design buildings that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. 

Muchos estudiantes eligen estudiar arquitectura para aprender a diseñar edificios que sean tanto funcionales como estéticamente agradables.

barista
barista
[Sustantivo]

someone who specializes in making and serving coffee-based beverages in cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants

barista,  camarero/camarera de café

barista, camarero/camarera de café

Ex: The barista remembered my order from the day before, which made my morning feel extra special. 

El barista recordó mi pedido del día anterior, lo que hizo que mi mañana se sintiera especialmente especial.

bouquet
bouquet
[Sustantivo]

the flowers that are attractively arranged for a ceremony or as a gift

ramo

ramo

Ex: The florist arranged a bouquet of seasonal flowers for the wedding, featuring peonies, hydrangeas, and ranunculus. 

El florista arregló un ramo de flores de temporada para la boda, con peonías, hortensias y ranúnculos.

cappuccino coffee
cappuccino coffee
[Sustantivo]

an espresso-based beverage made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk, and is typically served in a small cup

café capuchino

café capuchino

Ex: He starts each morning with a cup of cappuccino coffee, enjoying the balanced combination of strong coffee and creamy milk. 

Él comienza cada mañana con una taza de cappuccino, disfrutando de la combinación equilibrada de café fuerte y leche cremosa.

chauffeur
chauffeur
[Sustantivo]

someone who is employed to drive someone else's car for them

chofer, chófer

chofer, chófer

Ex: As a professional chauffeur, he takes pride in providing a safe and comfortable ride for his clients. 

Como chófer profesional, se enorgullece de proporcionar un viaje seguro y cómodo a sus clientes.

chef
chef
[Sustantivo]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

chef

chef

Ex: The restaurant’s head chef is known for his innovative dishes that blend traditional flavors with modern techniques. 

El chef principal del restaurante es conocido por sus platos innovadores que combinan sabores tradicionales con técnicas modernas.

chic
chic
[Adjetivo]

having an appealing appearance that is stylish

chic, elegante

chic, elegante

Ex: Despite being on a budget, she managed to create a chic and fashionable wardrobe. 

A pesar de tener un presupuesto limitado, logró crear un armario chic y a la moda.

croissant
croissant
[Sustantivo]

a curved-shape roll that is sweet in taste and is usually eaten at breakfast

croissant, cruasán

croissant, cruasán

Ex: He ordered a ham and cheese croissant sandwich for lunch, a satisfying meal that hit the spot. 

Pidió un sándwich de croissant de jamón y queso para el almuerzo, una comida satisfactoria que le vino perfecto.

fiance
fiance
[Sustantivo]

a man who is engaged to someone

prometido, novio

prometido, novio

Ex: The fiancé organized a surprise celebration to mark the couple’s engagement, inviting close friends and family. 

El prometido organizó una celebración sorpresa para marcar el compromiso de la pareja, invitando a amigos cercanos y familiares.

graffiti
graffiti
[Sustantivo]

pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.

graffiti, pintadas

graffiti, pintadas

Ex: The graffiti on the wall featured bright colors and bold designs that attracted the attention of passersby. 

El grafiti en la pared presentaba colores brillantes y diseños audaces que atraían la atención de los transeúntes.

hypochondriac
hypochondriac
[Adjetivo]

suffering from a mental condition that consists of constantly being concerned, anxious, or worried about one's health and becoming ill

hipocondríaco

hipocondríaco

macchiato
macchiato
[Sustantivo]

a drink consisting of espresso coffee and a small amount of milk on top

macchiato

macchiato

Ex: A macchiato is traditionally served in a small espresso cup, highlighting its bold espresso base. 

Un macchiato se sirve tradicionalmente en una taza pequeña de espresso, destacando su base de espresso intenso.

microphone
microphone
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment used for recording voices or sounds or for making one's voice louder

micrófono

micrófono

Ex: The microphone picked up background noise, so they had to move to a quieter room to record the podcast. 

El micrófono captó el ruido de fondo, por lo que tuvieron que trasladarse a una habitación más silenciosa para grabar el podcast.

paparazzi
paparazzi
[Sustantivo]

freelance photographers who aggressively pursue and take pictures of celebrities, often in invasive or intrusive ways

paparazzi

paparazzi

Ex: Despite attempts to avoid attention, the singer was constantly hounded by the paparazzi. 

A pesar de los intentos por evitar la atención, el cantante era constantemente acosado por los paparazzi.

philosophy
philosophy
[Sustantivo]

a particular set of beliefs, values, or principles developed in search of the truth about life and the universe

filosofía

filosofía

Ex: Her philosophy of education emphasizes creativity and critical thinking, encouraging students to question and explore the world around them. 

Su filosofía de la educación enfatiza la creatividad y el pensamiento crítico, animando a los estudiantes a cuestionar y explorar el mundo que les rodea.

psychic
psychic
[Adjetivo]

concerning or affecting the human mind instead of the human body

psíquico, mental

psíquico, mental

Ex: The psychic effects of trauma can linger long after physical injuries have healed, influencing a person's mental and emotional well-being. 

Los efectos psíquicos del trauma pueden persistir mucho tiempo después de que las lesiones físicas hayan sanado, influyendo en el bienestar mental y emocional de una persona.

psychologist
psychologist
[Sustantivo]

a professional who studies behavior and mental processes to understand and treat psychological disorders and improve overall mental health

psicólogo, sicólogo

psicólogo, sicólogo

Ex: Psychologists often use standardized tests to assess cognitive abilities and personality traits. 

Los psicólogos suelen utilizar pruebas estandarizadas para evaluar las habilidades cognitivas y los rasgos de personalidad.

villa
villa
[Sustantivo]

a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions

villa

villa

Ex: The villa featured marble floors, a private cinema, and a heated pool. 

La villa era espaciosa, con varios dormitorios, una piscina privada y una gran terraza perfecta para cenas nocturnas.

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