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El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 7B

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 7B del libro de curso English File Upper Intermediate, como "palma", "arruga", "encogerse de hombros", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
palm
[Sustantivo]

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

palma

palma

Ex: The fortune teller examined the lines on her palm.El adivino examinó las líneas en su **palma**.
wrist
[Sustantivo]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

muñeca

muñeca

Ex: The watch fit perfectly around her slender wrist.El reloj se ajustaba perfectamente alrededor de su **muñeca** delgada.
bottom
[Sustantivo]

the part of the body on which a person sits

trasero

trasero

Ex: During the yoga class , we focused on stretching and relaxing the muscles around the bottom for better flexibility .Durante la clase de yoga, nos enfocamos en estirar y relajar los músculos alrededor del **trasero** para una mejor flexibilidad.
chest
[Sustantivo]

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

pecho

pecho

Ex: The tightness in her chest made her anxious .La opresión en el **pecho** la hacía sentir ansiosa.
hip
[Sustantivo]

each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body

cadera

cadera

Ex: The workout included exercises to strengthen the hips.El entrenamiento incluía ejercicios para fortalecer las **caderas**.
thigh
[Sustantivo]

the top part of the leg between the hip and the knee

muslo

muslo

Ex: The soccer player used his thigh to control the ball during the match .El futbolista usó su **muslo** para controlar el balón durante el partido.
waist
[Sustantivo]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

cintura, talle

cintura, talle

Ex: He suffered from lower back pain due to poor posture and a lack of strength in his waist muscles .Sufría de dolor lumbar debido a una mala postura y falta de fuerza en los músculos de **la cintura**.
brain
[Sustantivo]

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

cerebro

cerebro

Ex: The brain weighs about three pounds .El **cerebro** pesa aproximadamente tres libras.
heart
[Sustantivo]

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

corazón

corazón

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the body to provide oxygen and nutrients .El **corazón** bombea sangre por todo el cuerpo para proporcionar oxígeno y nutrientes.
kidney
[Sustantivo]

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

riñón

riñón

Ex: Drinking plenty of water and adopting a balanced diet low in sodium and processed foods can help promote kidney health and prevent disease .Beber mucha agua y adoptar una dieta equilibrada baja en sodio y alimentos procesados puede ayudar a promover la salud del **riñón** y prevenir enfermedades.
liver
[Sustantivo]

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

hígado

hígado

Ex: Elevated levels of liver enzymes in blood tests may indicate liver damage or dysfunction , prompting further investigation by healthcare providers .Los niveles elevados de enzimas **hepáticas** en los análisis de sangre pueden indicar daño o disfunción del hígado, lo que lleva a los proveedores de atención médica a realizar más investigaciones.
lung
[Sustantivo]

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

pulmón

pulmón

Ex: She experienced shortness of breath and wheezing , symptoms commonly associated with asthma , a chronic lung condition characterized by airway inflammation .Ella experimentó falta de aliento y sibilancias, síntomas comúnmente asociados con el asma, una condición crónica de los **pulmones** caracterizada por la inflamación de las vías respiratorias.
arm
[Sustantivo]

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

brazo

brazo

Ex: She used her arm to push open the heavy door .Ella usó su **brazo** para empujar la pesada puerta.
eyebrow
[Sustantivo]

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

ceja

ceja

Ex: She used a small brush to comb her eyebrows into shape .Ella usó un cepillo pequeño para peinar sus **cejas** en forma.
hair
[Sustantivo]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

pelo, cabello

pelo, cabello

Ex: The hairdryer is used to dry wet hair quickly .El secador de pelo se utiliza para secar el **cabello** mojado rápidamente.
hand
[Sustantivo]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

mano

mano

Ex: She used her hand to cover her mouth when she laughed .Ella usó su **mano** para cubrirse la boca cuando se rió.
head
[Sustantivo]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

cabeza

cabeza

Ex: She rested her head on the soft pillow and closed her eyes .Ella apoyó su **cabeza** en la suave almohada y cerró los ojos.
nose
[Sustantivo]

the body part that is in the middle of our face and we use to smell and breathe

nariz

nariz

Ex: The child had a runny nose and needed a tissue.El niño tenía la **nariz** mocosa y necesitaba un pañuelo.
shoulder
[Sustantivo]

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

hombro

hombro

Ex: She draped a shawl over her shoulders to keep warm on the chilly evening .Ella colocó un chal sobre sus **hombros** para mantenerse caliente en la fría noche.
body
[Sustantivo]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

cuerpo

cuerpo

Ex: The human body has many different organs, such as the heart, lungs, and liver.El **cuerpo** humano tiene muchos órganos diferentes, como el corazón, los pulmones y el hígado.
cheek
[Sustantivo]

any of the two soft sides of our face that are bellow our eyes

mejilla

mejilla

Ex: She turned her face to the side to avoid getting kissed on the cheek.Ella giró su rostro hacia un lado para evitar que la besaran en la **mejilla**.
chin
[Sustantivo]

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

barbilla

barbilla

Ex: She wore a chin strap to protect her jaw during sports activities.Ella usaba una correa para el **mentón** para proteger su mandíbula durante las actividades deportivas.
eye
[Sustantivo]

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

ojo

ojo

Ex: The doctor used a small flashlight to examine her eyes.El médico usó una pequeña linterna para examinar sus **ojos**.
forehead
[Sustantivo]

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

frente

frente

Ex: She felt a kiss on her forehead, a gesture of affection from her partner before he left for work .Sintió un beso en su **frente**, un gesto de cariño de su pareja antes de que se fuera a trabajar.
lip
[Sustantivo]

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

labio

labio

Ex: The baby blew kisses , puckering up her tiny lips.El bebé sopló besos, frunciendo sus pequeños **labios**.
neck
[Sustantivo]

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

cuello

cuello

Ex: The doctor examined her neck for any signs of injury .El médico examinó su **cuello** en busca de signos de lesión.
stubble
[Sustantivo]

short stiff hair growing on the face when it is not shaved, typically on a man's face

barba de varios días

barba de varios días

Ex: She handed him a razor , suggesting he shave off the stubble if he wanted to look more polished for the meeting .Ella le entregó una navaja, sugiriendo que se afeitara el **barba incipiente** si quería verse más pulcro para la reunión.
wrinkle
[Sustantivo]

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

arruga

arruga

Ex: The wrinkle in her shirt was barely noticeable , but she quickly ironed it out before the meeting .El **pliegue** en su camisa era apenas perceptible, pero lo planchó rápidamente antes de la reunión.
ankle
[Sustantivo]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

tobillo

tobillo

Ex: He sprained his ankle during the basketball game .Se torció el **tobillo** durante el partido de baloncesto.
calf
[Sustantivo]

the muscular part at the back of the leg between the knee and the ankle

pantorrilla

pantorrilla

Ex: The dancer 's graceful movements showcased the strength of her well-toned calves.Los movimientos gráciles de la bailarina mostraron la fuerza de sus **pantorrillas** bien tonificadas.
heel
[Sustantivo]

the back part of the foot, below the ankle

talón

talón

Ex: The dancer balanced gracefully on her tiptoes, never touching her heels to the ground.La bailarina se balanceaba con gracia sobre las puntas de los pies, sin tocar nunca el suelo con sus **talones**.
knee
[Sustantivo]

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

rodilla

rodilla

Ex: She had a scar just below her knee from a childhood bike accident .Ella tenía una cicatriz justo debajo de su **rodilla** por un accidente de bicicleta en su infancia.
elbow
[Sustantivo]

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

codo

codo

Ex: The yoga instructor emphasized keeping a straight line from the shoulder to the elbow during a plank position .El instructor de yoga enfatizó mantener una línea recta desde el hombro hasta el **codo** durante una posición de plancha.
fist
[Sustantivo]

the hand with the fingers tightly bent toward the palm

puño

puño

Ex: The protestor raised a defiant fist in solidarity with the cause , chanting slogans with the crowd .El manifestante levantó un **puño** desafiante en solidaridad con la causa, gritando consignas con la multitud.
nail
[Sustantivo]

the hard, thin layer on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe

uña

uña

Ex: The nail on her pinky finger was adorned with a small diamond , adding a touch of elegance to her hands .La **uña** de su meñique estaba adornada con un pequeño diamante, añadiendo un toque de elegancia a sus manos.
thumb
[Sustantivo]

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

pulgar

pulgar

Ex: He broke his thumb in a skiing accident .Se rompió el **pulgar** en un accidente de esquí.
toe
[Sustantivo]

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

dedo del pie

dedo del pie

Ex: The toddler giggled as she wiggled her tiny toes in the sand .El niño pequeño se rió mientras movía sus pequeños **dedos del pie** en la arena.
to bite
[Verbo]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

morder

morder

Ex: He could n't resist the temptation and decided to bite into the tempting chocolate bar .No pudo resistir la tentación y decidió **morder** la tentadora barra de chocolate.
to blow
[Verbo]

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

soplar

soplar

Ex: He blew on the dice for good luck before rolling them across the table .Él **sopló** los dados para la buena suerte antes de lanzarlos sobre la mesa.
to brush
[Verbo]

to use a tool to arrange or tidy up your hair

cepillar(se)

cepillar(se)

Ex: The stylist brushes the client 's hair to achieve the desired style .El estilista **cepilla** el cabello del cliente para lograr el estilo deseado.
to comb
[Verbo]

to use a tool with narrow, evenly spaced teeth to untangle and arrange hair

peinar(se)

peinar(se)

Ex: They comb through their pet 's fur to remove any tangles or knots .Ellos **peinan** el pelaje de su mascota para eliminar cualquier enredo o nudo.
to fold
[Verbo]

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

doblar, plegar

doblar, plegar

Ex: She decided to fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table .Ella decidió **doblar** la servilleta en una forma elegante para la mesa de la cena.
to hold
[Verbo]

to have in your hands or arms

agarrar, coger

agarrar, coger

Ex: As the team captain , she proudly held the championship trophy .Como capitana del equipo, ella sostuvo con orgullo el trofeo del campeonato.
to touch
[Verbo]

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

tocar, rozar

tocar, rozar

Ex: The musician 's fingers lightly touched the piano keys , creating a beautiful melody .Los dedos del músico **tocaron** ligeramente las teclas del piano, creando una hermosa melodía.
to suck
[Verbo]

to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

chupar

chupar

Ex: The athlete sucked water from the hydration pack during the race .El atleta **chupó** agua del paquete de hidratación durante la carrera.
to shake
[Verbo]

to move from side to side or up and down

sacudir, agitar

sacudir, agitar

Ex: The thunderstorm brought heavy rain and strong winds , making the branches of the trees shake violently .La tormenta trajo fuertes lluvias y vientos intensos, haciendo que las ramas de los árboles se **sacudieran** violentamente.
to shrug
[Verbo]

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

encogerse de hombros

encogerse de hombros

Ex: When confronted about his whereabouts , he shrugged nonchalantly and replied , " I was just out for a walk . "Cuando se le preguntó sobre su paradero, se encogió **de hombros** con indiferencia y respondió: "Solo salí a caminar."
to raise
[Verbo]

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

levantar

levantar

Ex: William raised his hat and smiled at her .William **levantó** su sombrero y le sonrió.
to wink
[Verbo]

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

guiñar el ojo

guiñar el ojo

Ex: At the surprise party , everyone winked to maintain the secrecy of the celebration .En la fiesta sorpresa, todos **guiñaron** para mantener el secreto de la celebración.
to chew
[Verbo]

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

masticar

masticar

Ex: She has already chewed the pencil out of nervousness .Ella ya ha **masticado** el lápiz por nerviosismo.
to hug
[Verbo]

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

abrazarse

abrazarse

Ex: Feeling grateful , she hugged the person who returned her lost belongings .Sintiéndose agradecida, ella **abrazó** a la persona que le devolvió sus pertenencias perdidas.
to scratch
[Verbo]

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

rascar, rascarse

rascar, rascarse

Ex: Trying to focus on the task at hand , she could n't help but scratch her head in concentration .Intentando concentrarse en la tarea que tenía entre manos, no pudo evitar **rascarse** la cabeza en concentración.
to wave
[Verbo]

to raise one's hand and move it from side to side to greet someone or attract their attention

decir adiós con la mano, saludar con la mano

decir adiós con la mano, saludar con la mano

Ex: From the ship , the sailors waved to the people on the shore .Desde el barco, los marineros **saludaron** a las personas en la orilla.
to kneel
[Verbo]

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

arrodillarse, ponerse de rodillas

arrodillarse, ponerse de rodillas

Ex: In traditional weddings , the bride and groom often kneel at the altar during certain rituals .En las bodas tradicionales, la novia y el novio a menudo se **arrodillan** en el altar durante ciertos rituales.
to frown
[Verbo]

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

fruncir el ceño, fruncir el entrecejo

fruncir el ceño, fruncir el entrecejo

Ex: The child frowned when told it was bedtime and she could n't stay up longer .El niño **frunció el ceño** cuando le dijeron que era hora de acostarse y que no podía quedarse despierto más tiempo.
to stare
[Verbo]

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

mirar fijamente, quedarse mirando

mirar fijamente, quedarse mirando

Ex: Right now , I am staring at the intricate details of the painting .Ahora mismo, estoy **mirando fijamente** los intrincados detalles de la pintura.
to yawn
[Verbo]

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

bostezar

bostezar

Ex: She yawned loudly , not able to hide her exhaustion .Ella **bostezó** ruidosamente, sin poder ocultar su agotamiento.
to stretch
[Verbo]

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

estirarse, estirar

estirarse, estirar

Ex: He stretched the rubber tubing before securing it to the metal frame .Él **estiró** el tubo de goma antes de sujetarlo al marco de metal.
to point
[Verbo]

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

indicar

indicar

Ex: She points to the map to show where the park is.Ella **señala** el mapa para mostrar dónde está el parque.
tooth
[Sustantivo]

one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

diente

diente

Ex: The dentist examined the cavity in her tooth and recommended a filling .El dentista examinó la caries en su **diente** y recomendó un empaste.
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