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El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 9B

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 9B del libro de curso English File Upper Intermediate, como "distant", "govern", "ignorance", etc.

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proof
proof
[Sustantivo]

evidence that establishes or strongly demonstrates that something is true or exists

prueba

prueba

Ex: The photographs provide clear proof that the damage occurred before delivery. 
able
able
[Adjetivo]

having the necessary skill, power, resources, etc. for doing something

capaz

capaz

Ex: The team was able to complete the project ahead of schedule. 

El equipo fue capaz de completar el proyecto antes de lo previsto.

absent
absent
[Adjetivo]

not present in a place where someone is expected to be

ausente

ausente

Ex: Two employees were absent because of illness. 
absence
absence
[Sustantivo]

the state of not being at a place or with a person when it is expected of one

ausencia

ausencia

Ex: The absence of key personnel at the conference made it difficult to move forward with discussions. 
to accommodate

to provide someone with a place to live or stay

alojar

alojar

Ex: Local families agreed to accommodate the visiting athletes. 
accommodation
accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: The university provides accommodation for students in dormitories and off-campus housing options. 

La universidad proporciona alojamiento para los estudiantes en residencias y opciones de vivienda fuera del campus.

alcohol
alcohol
[Sustantivo]

any drink that can make people intoxicated, such as wine, beer, etc.

alcohol

alcohol

Ex: He decided to abstain from alcohol for a month as part of a health challenge. 
alcoholism
alcoholism
[Sustantivo]

a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis

alcoholismo

alcoholismo

Ex: Alcoholism can impact a person's career, relationships, and overall well-being. 

Alcoholismo puede afectar la carrera, las relaciones y el bienestar general de una persona.

brother
brother
[Sustantivo]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

hermano

hermano

Ex: My brother is my best friend and we tell each other everything. 
brotherhood
brotherhood
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of understanding and friendship between people

hermandad

hermandad

Ex: Their shared experiences in the workplace created a strong brotherhood, making them feel like a close-knit team. 

Sus experiencias compartidas en el lugar de trabajo crearon una fuerte hermandad, haciéndoles sentir como un equipo unido.

child
child
[Sustantivo]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

niño

niño

Ex: She is a dedicated teacher who is passionate about nurturing and educating children. 
childhood
childhood
[Sustantivo]

the period of a person's life when they are a child

infancia

infancia

Ex: Daniel has many happy memories of his childhood. 
distant
distant
[Adjetivo]

having a great space or extent between two points

lejano,  distante

lejano, distante

Ex: She dreamed of visiting distant countries she had only read about. 

Soñaba con visitar países lejanos de los que solo había leído.

distance
distance
[Sustantivo]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

distancia

distancia

Ex: The marathon runner trained to improve her endurance and cover longer distances. 
to employ
to employ
[Verbo]

to give work to someone and pay them

emplear

emplear

Ex: The construction company needs to employ more workers. 
friendly
friendly
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

simpático

simpático

Ex: She's very friendly, always greeting people with a warm hello. 
friendliness
friendliness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being kind and pleasant toward others

amabilidad,  simpatía

amabilidad, simpatía

Ex: His friendliness toward new colleagues helped create a positive and supportive work environment. 

Su amabilidad hacia los nuevos colegas ayudó a crear un ambiente de trabajo positivo y de apoyo.

to govern
to govern
[Verbo]

to control or determine how an activity, process, or situation operates or develops

dominar

dominar

Ex: Several laws govern the sale of alcohol in the state. 
government
government
[Sustantivo]

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

gobierno

gobierno

Ex: The government is responsible for ensuring that laws are followed and citizens' rights are protected. 
ignorant
ignorant
[Adjetivo]

lacking sophistication, worldly experience, or social refinement

ignorante

ignorante

Ex: She gave an ignorant response, showing little awareness of cultural norms. 

Ella dio una respuesta ignorante, mostrando poca conciencia de las normas culturales.

ignorance
ignorance
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of not having the necessary information, knowledge, or understanding of something

ignorancia

ignorancia

Ex: Ignorance of the law is not an excuse for breaking it, as people are expected to know the rules of society. 

La ignorancia de la ley no es una excusa para violarla, ya que se espera que las personas conozcan las reglas de la sociedad.

to improve
to improve
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing better

mejorar, aumentar

mejorar, aumentar

Ex: The renovations are expected to improve the appearance of the old building. 
improvement
improvement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of making something better

mejora

mejora

Ex: The team's performance saw continuous improvement throughout the season. 
to intend
to intend
[Verbo]

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

tener la intención de

tener la intención de

Ex: They intend to save money for a down payment on a house. 
intention
intention
[Sustantivo]

something that one is aiming, wanting, or planning to do

intención

intención

Ex: The company's intention was to expand into new markets by launching innovative products in the coming year. 
loneliness
loneliness
[Sustantivo]

the state of not having any companions or company

soledad

soledad

Ex: The loneliness of the mountain cabin was both peaceful and unsettling at times. 

La soledad de la cabaña de montaña era a la vez pacífica y inquietante en ocasiones.

race
race
[Sustantivo]

(biology) a taxonomic category below species that has a distinct feature from other groups in the same species

raza

raza

Ex: This plant race is adapted to colder conditions. 
racism
racism
[Sustantivo]

harmful or unfair actions, words, or thoughts directed at people of different races, often based on the idea that one's own race is more intelligent, moral, or worthy

racismo

racismo

Ex: His promotion was delayed due to racism in the workplace. 
to reduce
to reduce
[Verbo]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

reducir

reducir

Ex: The government implemented measures to reduce pollution in urban areas. 
reduction
reduction
[Sustantivo]

a decline in amount, degree, etc. of a particular thing

reducción

reducción

Ex: The reduction in traffic congestion was noticeable after the new highway was opened. 
ugly
ugly
[Adjetivo]

very unattractive or unpleasant in appearance

feo

feo

Ex: The scar looked ugly while it was healing. 
ugliness
ugliness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being not attractive or not pleasing to the eye

fealdad

fealdad

Ex: The ugliness of the concrete jungle was softened by the vibrant greenery in the parks. 

La fealdad de la jungla de concreto se suavizaba por el verde vibrante de los parques.

vandal
vandal
[Sustantivo]

someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

vándalo, destructor

vándalo, destructor

Ex: The vandal was caught on camera smashing windows at the downtown store, causing significant damage. 

El vándalo fue captado en cámara rompiendo ventanas en la tienda del centro, causando daños significativos.

vandalism
vandalism
[Sustantivo]

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

vandalismo

vandalismo

Ex: Vandalism of public transportation facilities has become a growing concern for city officials. 

El vandalismo en las instalaciones de transporte público se ha convertido en una preocupación creciente para los funcionarios de la ciudad.

lonely
lonely
[Adjetivo]

unhappy because of being alone or lacking companionship

solitario, solo

solitario, solo

Ex: She felt lonely even though she was surrounded by people. 
violent
violent
[Adjetivo]

(of a person and their actions) using or involving physical force that is intended to damage or harm

violento

violento

Ex: The violent criminal threatened others with a knife during the robbery. 

El criminal violento amenazó a otros con un cuchillo durante el robo.

violence
violence
[Sustantivo]

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

violencia

violencia

Ex: The film depicted graphic scenes of violence that were unsettling to some viewers. 
weak
weak
[Adjetivo]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

débil

débil

Ex: The table leg was weak and wobbled dangerously. 
weakness
weakness
[Sustantivo]

a lack of power, influence, or ability to act effectively

debilidad, debilidad

debilidad, debilidad

Ex: The agreement exposed the weakness of the existing system. 
loss
loss
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

pérdida

pérdida

Ex: He felt a profound loss when his job ended. 
to lose
to lose
[Verbo]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

perder

perder

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated. 
death
death
[Sustantivo]

the fact or act of dying

muerte

muerte

Ex: The death of his mother changed his perspective on life. 
to die
to die
[Verbo]

to no longer be alive

morir

morir

Ex: Despite the efforts of the medical team, the patient succumbed to their illness and died peacefully. 
success
success
[Sustantivo]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

éxito

éxito

Ex: Achieving success in one's career requires setting clear goals and consistently working towards them. 
to succeed
to succeed
[Verbo]

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

tener éxito, triunfar, lograr

tener éxito, triunfar, lograr

Ex: The student's determination and hard work allowed her to succeed in passing the challenging exam. 
thought
thought
[Sustantivo]

something that comes to one's mind, such as, an idea, image, etc.

pensamiento

pensamiento

Ex: Random thoughts often pop into my head while I'm walking. 
to think
to think
[Verbo]

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

pensar

pensar

Ex: I think that the company should focus on sustainability. 
belief
belief
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

creencia

creencia

Ex: She holds a strong belief in the power of education to transform lives. 
to believe
to believe
[Verbo]

to accept something to be true even without proof

creer

creer

Ex: I find it hard to believe that she won the lottery twice in a row. 
heat
heat
[Sustantivo]

a state of having a higher than normal temperature

calor

calor

Ex: She sat in the shade to escape the intense heat. 
warm
warm
[Adjetivo]

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

cálido, caliente

cálido, caliente

Ex: The warm afternoon was perfect for a picnic in the park. 
strength
strength
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

fuerza

fuerza

Ex: The team's unity and determination were their greatest strengths in winning the championship. 
strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym. 
height
height
[Sustantivo]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

altura, estatura

altura, estatura

Ex: The height of the mountain is over 14,000 feet. 
high
high
[Adjetivo]

having a relatively great vertical extent

alto

alto

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the city's highest buildings. 
width
width
[Sustantivo]

the measurement of something from one side or edge to the other

ancho, anchura

ancho, anchura

Ex: Michael checked the width of the road on the map. 
wide
wide
[Adjetivo]

having a large length from side to side

ancho, vasto

ancho, vasto

Ex: The field was wide, providing plenty of space for the children to play. 
employment
employment
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of having a regular paid job

empleo

empleo

Ex: His employment as a software engineer allowed him to work remotely from home, which he enjoyed. 
to entertain

to amuse or interest someone so that they enjoy themselves

entretener, divertir

entretener, divertir

Ex: The band entertained the crowd before the game began. 
entertainment
entertainment
[Sustantivo]

activities, performances, films, shows, or other things provided for people's enjoyment

entretenimiento

entretenimiento

Ex: The festival provides entertainment for the whole family. 
to excite
to excite
[Verbo]

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

entusiasmar, emocionar

entusiasmar, emocionar

Ex: The anticipation of meeting her favorite author excited the young bookworm. 

La anticipación de conocer a su autor favorito emocionó al joven ratón de biblioteca.

excitement
excitement
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm, eagerness, or emotional stimulation

excitación

excitación

Ex: A wave of excitement spread through the crowd. 
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