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El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 8B

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English File - Upper Intermediate
media
[Sustantivo]

the ways through which people receive information such as newspapers, television, etc.

medios, medios de comunicación

medios, medios de comunicación

Ex: She studies how the media influences politics and public opinion .Ella estudia cómo los **medios** influyen en la política y la opinión pública.
to quiz
[Verbo]

to test someone's knowledge or understanding of a topic in a formal or informal setting

interrogar, cuestionar

interrogar, cuestionar

Ex: The coach quizzed the players on the playbook before the big game .El entrenador **cuestionó** a los jugadores sobre el libro de jugadas antes del gran partido.
to tip
[Verbo]

to predict the chance of winning or achieving something

pronosticar

pronosticar

to wed
[Verbo]

to legally become someone's wife or husband

casarse, contraer matrimonio

casarse, contraer matrimonio

Ex: The childhood sweethearts finally wed in a traditional ceremony.Los enamorados de la infancia finalmente se **casaron** en una ceremonia tradicional.
to split
[Verbo]

to separate and go in different directions

dividir, separarse

dividir, separarse

Ex: When the class ended , the students split, some heading to the library to study while others went to grab lunch .Cuando terminó la clase, los estudiantes se **separaron**, algunos yendo a la biblioteca a estudiar mientras que otros fueron a almorzar.
to marry
[Verbo]

to become someone's husband or wife

casarse

casarse

Ex: They plan to marry next summer in a beach ceremony .Planean **casarse** el próximo verano en una ceremonia en la playa.
headline
[Sustantivo]

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

titular

titular

Ex: As soon as the headline was published , social media exploded with reactions from readers around the world .Tan pronto como se publicó el **titular**, las redes sociales estallaron con reacciones de lectores de todo el mundo.
to back
[Verbo]

to support someone or something

respaldar

respaldar

Ex: While they were facing difficulties , we were backing them with emotional support .Mientras ellos enfrentaban dificultades, nosotros los **apoyábamos** con apoyo emocional.
to hit
[Verbo]

to affect someone or something, especially in a bad way

golpear, afectar

golpear, afectar

Ex: Rural communities have been severely hit by the lack of healthcare access .Las comunidades rurales han sido gravemente **afectadas** por la falta de acceso a la atención médica.
to clash
[Verbo]

to be different from each other, resulting in incompatibility or disagreement

chocar, entrar en conflicto

chocar, entrar en conflicto

Ex: Their interests clashed when they realized they were competing for the same promotion .Sus intereses **chocaron** cuando se dieron cuenta de que competían por el mismo ascenso.
to vow
[Verbo]

to make a sincere promise to do or not to do something particular

jurar, prometer

jurar, prometer

Ex: She vowed her undying love to him on their wedding day .Ella **prometió** su amor eterno a él en el día de su boda.
to bid
[Verbo]

to try to achieve something

intentar

intentar

Ex: Several startups are bidding to attract investors at the upcoming tech conference .Varias startups están **compitiendo** para atraer inversores en la próxima conferencia tecnológica.
to row
[Verbo]

‌to have a noisy argument

discutir, pelear

discutir, pelear

Ex: The coworkers were known to row occasionally , creating tension in the office with their heated disputes .Se sabía que los compañeros de trabajo **discutían** ocasionalmente, creando tensión en la oficina con sus acaloradas disputas.
journalist
[Sustantivo]

someone who prepares news to be broadcast or writes for newspapers, magazines, or news websites

periodista

periodista

Ex: The journalist spent months researching for his article .**El periodista** pasó meses investigando para su artículo.
agony aunt
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job involves giving answers and advice to people's questions and troubles in a dedicated newspaper column or magazine

consejera sentimental, consultora de problemas

consejera sentimental, consultora de problemas

Ex: Many people found comfort in the agony aunt's thoughtful responses , feeling less alone in their struggles .
commentator
[Sustantivo]

someone who writes or talks about the events of the day or a particular subject in a newspaper or on a social platform or TV

comentarista

comentarista

Ex: The cultural commentator offered thoughtful critiques on the latest film releases , influencing public opinion .El **comentarista** cultural ofreció críticas reflexivas sobre los últimos estrenos cinematográficos, influyendo en la opinión pública.
critic
[Sustantivo]

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

crítico

crítico

Ex: The art critic's insightful analysis of the paintings on display helped visitors better understand the artist's techniques and influences.El análisis perspicaz del **crítico** de arte sobre las pinturas en exhibición ayudó a los visitantes a comprender mejor las técnicas e influencias del artista.
editor
[Sustantivo]

someone who is in charge of a newspaper agency, magazine, etc. and decides what should be published

director

director

Ex: He 's known for his editorial expertise and sharp eye for detail as an editor.Es conocido por su experiencia editorial y su agudo ojo para los detalles como **editor**.
freelance
[Sustantivo]

an individual who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

autónomo, freelance

autónomo, freelance

Ex: Many people are switching to freelance careers , attracted by the ability to manage their own schedules and workloads .Muchas personas están cambiando a carreras **freelance**, atraídas por la capacidad de gestionar sus propios horarios y cargas de trabajo.
newsreader
[Sustantivo]

a presenter who reads the news during a TV or radio program

locutor, presentador

locutor, presentador

Ex: The newsreader seamlessly transitioned from national to international stories , keeping the broadcast smooth and engaging .El **presentador** pasó sin problemas de las noticias nacionales a las internacionales, manteniendo la transmisión fluida y atractiva.
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 .
presenter
[Sustantivo]

someone who formally gives a person an award, prize, degree, etc. at an event or ceremony

presentador, entregador

presentador, entregador

Ex: Serving as the presenter of the prize , he gave a short speech about the recipient 's remarkable achievements .Como **presentador** del premio, dio un breve discurso sobre los notables logros del galardonado.
reporter
[Sustantivo]

a person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.

reportero

reportero

Ex: The reporter attended the press conference to ask questions about the new policy .El **reportero** asistió a la conferencia de prensa para hacer preguntas sobre la nueva política.
sensational
[Adjetivo]

causing people to experience great interest, shock, curiosity, or excitement

sensacional, asombroso

sensacional, asombroso

Ex: The sensational aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the bakery , enticing customers inside .El aroma **sensacional** del pan recién horneado flotaba por la panadería, atrayendo a los clientes adentro.
biased
[Adjetivo]

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

parcial

parcial

Ex: It's important to consider multiple sources of information to avoid being biased in your conclusions.Es importante considerar múltiples fuentes de información para evitar estar **sesgado** en tus conclusiones.
objective
[Adjetivo]

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

objective

objective

Ex: A good judge must remain objective in every case .Un buen juez debe permanecer **objetivo** en cada caso.
accurate
[Adjetivo]

(of measurements, information, etc.) free from errors and matching facts

preciso, exacto

preciso, exacto

Ex: The historian ’s account of the war was accurate, drawing from primary sources .El relato del historiador sobre la guerra fue **preciso**, basándose en fuentes primarias.
censored
[Adjetivo]

(of books, movies, etc.) undergone the removal of the parts that were against a government's political, moral, or religious standards

censurado, expurgado

censurado, expurgado

Ex: The government censored parts of the news broadcast, removing any content deemed politically sensitive.El gobierno **censuró** partes de la transmisión de noticias, eliminando cualquier contenido considerado políticamente sensible.
ax
[Sustantivo]

a tool with a long wooden handle attached to a heavy steel or iron blade, primarily used for chopping wood and cutting down trees

hacha

hacha

Ex: He polished the wooden handle of his grandfather 's old ax.Pulió el mango de madera de la vieja **hacha** de su abuelo.
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