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El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 6B

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English File - Upper Intermediate
instrument
[Sustantivo]

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

instrumento

instrumento

Ex: To play the flute , an instrument of the woodwind family , you need to master the art of breath control .Para tocar la flauta, un **instrumento** de la familia de viento-madera, necesitas dominar el arte del control de la respiración.
music
[Sustantivo]

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

música

música

Ex: Her favorite genre of music is jazz .Su género de **música** favorito es el jazz.
bass guitar
[Sustantivo]

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

bajo

bajo

Ex: He tuned the bass guitar before the performance .Afinó la **guitarra baja** antes de la actuación.
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: The drum solo in the song is very challenging to play .El solo de **batería** en la canción es muy desafiante de tocar.
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: They used a keyboard to compose the song .Usaron un **teclado** para componer la canción.
violin
[Sustantivo]

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

violín

violín

Ex: We gathered around as she performed a heartfelt solo on her violin.Nos reunimos alrededor mientras ella interpretaba un solo conmovedor en su **violín**.
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: He took private lessons to improve his bowing technique and intonation on the cello.Tomó lecciones privadas para mejorar su técnica de arco y entonación en el **violonchelo**.
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: He took flute lessons to improve his breath control and technique , aiming to become a professional musician .Tomó lecciones de **flauta** para mejorar su control de la respiración y técnica, con el objetivo de convertirse en un músico profesional.
saxophone
[Sustantivo]

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

saxofón, saxófono

saxofón, saxófono

Ex: She practiced scales and exercises daily to improve her technique and tone on the saxophone.Ella practicaba escalas y ejercicios diariamente para mejorar su técnica y tono en el **saxofón**.
musician
[Sustantivo]

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

músico

músico

Ex: The young musician won a scholarship to a prestigious music school .El joven **músico** ganó una beca para una prestigiosa escuela de música.
choir
[Sustantivo]

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

coro

coro

Ex: He sings in a community choir that performs classical choral music .Él canta en un coro comunitario que interpreta música coral clásica.
orchestra
[Sustantivo]

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

orquesta

orquesta

Ex: The sound of the orchestra swelled , filling the concert hall with a rich , powerful sound .El sonido de la **orquesta** creció, llenando la sala de conciertos con un sonido rico y potente.
conductor
[Sustantivo]

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

director de orquesta

director de orquesta

Ex: He 's admired for his ability to communicate musical ideas and emotions effectively as a conductor.Es admirado por su capacidad para comunicar ideas y emociones musicales de manera efectiva como **director de orquesta**.
soprano
[Sustantivo]

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

soprano

soprano

Ex: In the opera , the lead soprano had a challenging role , requiring a powerful range and expressive vocal control .En la ópera, la **soprano** principal tuvo un papel desafiante, que requería un rango poderoso y un control vocal expresivo.
architecture
[Sustantivo]

the study or art of building and designing houses

arquitectura

arquitectura

Ex: She was drawn to architecture because of its unique blend of creativity , technical skill , and problem-solving in the built environment .Se sintió atraída por la **arquitectura** debido a su combinación única de creatividad, habilidad técnica y resolución de problemas en el entorno construido.
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: As a barista, she enjoyed experimenting with flavors and creating unique seasonal drinks for her customers .Como **barista**, disfrutaba experimentando con sabores y creando bebidas estacionales únicas para sus clientes.
bouquet
[Sustantivo]

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

ramo

ramo

Ex: The groom presented his fiancée with a bouquet of her favorite flowers as a romantic gesture on their engagement day .El novio le presentó a su prometida un **ramo** de sus flores favoritas como un gesto romántico en el día de su compromiso.
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: Learning how to make the perfect cappuccino coffee requires mastering the right proportions of espresso , steamed milk , and foam .Aprender a hacer el **café capuchino** perfecto requiere dominar las proporciones correctas de espresso, leche al vapor y espuma.
chauffeur
[Sustantivo]

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

chofer, chófer

chofer, chófer

Ex: The hotel offers chauffeur services to guests who require transportation around the city .El hotel ofrece servicios de **chófer** a los huéspedes que requieren transporte por la ciudad.
chef
[Sustantivo]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

chef

chef

Ex: He admired the chef's ability to turn simple ingredients into extraordinary meals that delighted everyone at the table .Admiraba la habilidad del **chef** para convertir ingredientes simples en comidas extraordinarias que deleitaban a todos en la mesa.
chic
[Adjetivo]

having an appealing appearance that is stylish

chic, elegante

chic, elegante

Ex: She looked effortlessly chic in her black dress and matching heels .Lucía **elegante** sin esfuerzo en su vestido negro y tacones a juego.
croissant
[Sustantivo]

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

croissant, cruasán

croissant, cruasán

Ex: They indulged in warm chocolate croissants for dessert , the perfect end to a delicious meal .Se deleitaron con **croissants** de chocolate caliente como postre, el final perfecto para una comida deliciosa.
fiance
[Sustantivo]

a man who is engaged to someone

prometido, novio

prometido, novio

Ex: Her fiancé was nervous but excited for the upcoming wedding.Su **prometido** estaba nervioso pero emocionado por la boda próxima.
graffiti
[Sustantivo]

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

graffiti, pintadas

graffiti, pintadas

Ex: Many artists use graffiti to make social or political statements , expressing their views on walls and alleyways across the city .Muchos artistas usan el **grafiti** para hacer declaraciones sociales o políticas, expresando sus puntos de vista en paredes y callejones de la ciudad.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

macchiato

macchiato

Ex: She ordered a macchiato at the café, watching as the barista skillfully poured just a touch of milk over the espresso.Ella pidió un **macchiato** en el café, observando cómo el barista vertía hábilmente solo un toque de leche sobre el espresso.
microphone
[Sustantivo]

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

micrófono

micrófono

Ex: The conference room was equipped with a microphone at each table , allowing all participants to contribute to the discussion .La sala de conferencias estaba equipada con un **micrófono** en cada mesa, lo que permitía a todos los participantes contribuir a la discusión.
paparazzi
[Sustantivo]

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

paparazzi

paparazzi

Ex: The actress hired security to shield her from the paparazzi while attending the movie premiere .
philosophy
[Sustantivo]

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

filosofía

filosofía

Ex: Buddhism offers a philosophy that teaches inner peace through mindfulness , compassion , and understanding the nature of suffering .El budismo ofrece una **filosofía** que enseña la paz interior a través de la atención plena, la compasión y la comprensión de la naturaleza del sufrimiento.
psychic
[Adjetivo]

concerning or affecting the human mind instead of the human body

psíquico, mental

psíquico, mental

Ex: Psychic disorders can affect a person 's ability to function in daily life .Los trastornos **psíquicos** pueden afectar la capacidad de una persona para funcionar en la vida diaria.
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: The psychologist emphasized the importance of self-care and mindfulness practices during therapy sessions .El **psicólogo** enfatizó la importancia del autocuidado y las prácticas de atención plena durante las sesiones de terapia.
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 had a charming , rustic design , with terracotta tiles and large windows that let in the natural light .La **villa** tenía un diseño encantador y rústico, con tejas de terracota y grandes ventanales que dejaban entrar la luz natural.
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