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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]

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

prueba

prueba

Ex: The lawyer submitted proof of the defendant's whereabouts during the crime to strengthen the case. 

El abogado presentó prueba del paradero del acusado durante el crimen para fortalecer el caso.

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]

(of people) not present in a place

ausente

ausente

Ex: Sarah felt disappointed when her best friend was absent from her birthday party. 

Sarah se sintió decepcionada cuando su mejor amigo estuvo ausente en su fiesta de cumpleaños.

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. 

La ausencia de personal clave en la conferencia hizo difícil avanzar con las discusiones.

to accommodate

to provide a place for someone to stay and sleep, usually in a house, hotel, or other lodging facility

alojar, hospedar

alojar, hospedar

Ex: They renovated the farmhouse to accommodate tourists during the summer months. 

Renovaron la casa de campo para alojar a los turistas durante los meses de verano.

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. 

Decidió abstenerse de alcohol durante un mes como parte de un desafío de salud.

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. 

Mi hermano es mi mejor amigo y nos lo contamos todo.

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. 

Ella es una maestra dedicada que siente pasión por cuidar y educar a los niños.

childhood
childhood
[Sustantivo]

the period or time of being a child, characterized by significant physical and emotional growth

infancia

infancia

Ex: Emily's love for reading began in her childhood, when she would lose herself in books for hours on end. 

El amor de Emily por la lectura comenzó en su infancia, cuando se perdía en los libros durante horas.

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. 

El corredor de maratón entrenó para mejorar su resistencia y cubrir distancias más largas.

to employ
to employ
[Verbo]

to give work to someone and pay them

emplear

emplear

Ex: The construction company needs to employ more workers. 

La empresa de construcción necesita emplear a más trabajadores.

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. 

Ella es muy amigable, siempre saludando a la gente con un cálido hola.

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 regulate or control a person, course of action or event or the way something happens

dominar

dominar

Ex: The rules of the game govern how players interact with each other, ensuring fair play and safety for all involved. 

Las reglas del juego gobiernan cómo los jugadores interactúan entre sí, asegurando un juego justo y la seguridad de todos los involucrados.

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. 

El gobierno es responsable de asegurar que se cumplan las leyes y que se protejan los derechos de los ciudadanos.

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. 

Se espera que las renovaciones mejoren la apariencia del edificio antiguo.

improvement
improvement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of making something better

mejora

mejora

Ex: The team's performance saw continuous improvement throughout the season. 

El rendimiento del equipo experimentó una mejora continua durante toda la temporada.

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. 

Ellos pretenden ahorrar dinero para un pago inicial de una casa.

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. 

La intención de la empresa era expandirse a nuevos mercados lanzando productos innovadores en el próximo año.

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

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. 

Su ascenso se retrasó debido al racismo en el lugar de trabajo.

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. 

El gobierno implementó medidas para reducir la contaminación en áreas urbanas.

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. 

La reducción de la congestión del tráfico fue notable después de la apertura de la nueva autopista.

ugly
ugly
[Adjetivo]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

feo

feo

Ex: She received an ugly haircut that she immediately regretted. 

Recibió un corte de pelo feo que inmediatamente lamentó.

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]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

solitario, solo

solitario, solo

Ex: The traveler admitted to feeling lonely during his solo journey. 

El viajero admitió sentirse solo durante su viaje en solitario.

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. 

La película representó escenas gráficas de violencia que resultaron inquietantes para algunos espectadores.

weak
weak
[Adjetivo]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

débil

débil

Ex: The table leg was weak and wobbled dangerously. 

La pata de la mesa era débil y se tambaleaba peligrosamente.

weakness
weakness
[Sustantivo]

lack of power or ability to act effectively

debilidad, flaqueza

debilidad, flaqueza

Ex: The leader's weakness caused delays in decision-making. 

La debilidad del líder causó retrasos en la toma de decisiones.

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. 

Sintió una pérdida profunda cuando su trabajo terminó.

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. 

Ella comenzó a perder interés en el proyecto a medida que se volvía más complicado.

death
death
[Sustantivo]

the fact or act of dying

muerte

muerte

Ex: The death of his mother changed his perspective on life. 

La muerte de su madre cambió su perspectiva sobre la vida.

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. 

A pesar de los esfuerzos del equipo médico, el paciente sucumbió a su enfermedad y murió pacíficamente.

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. 

Lograr el éxito en la carrera profesional requiere establecer metas claras y trabajar constantemente hacia ellas.

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. 

La determinación y el trabajo duro del estudiante le permitieron lograr aprobar el examen desafiante.

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. 

Pensamientos aleatorios a menudo aparecen en mi cabeza mientras camino.

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. 

Yo pienso que la empresa debería centrarse en la sostenibilidad.

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. 

Ella tiene una creencia fuerte en el poder de la educación para transformar vidas.

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. 

Me resulta difícil de creer que haya ganado la lotería dos veces seguidas.

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. 

Se sentó a la sombra para escapar del calor intenso.

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. 

La tarde cálida era perfecta para un picnic en el parque.

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. 

La unidad y determinación del equipo fueron sus mayores fortalezas para ganar el campeonato.

strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

Ex: The strong athlete easily lifted the weights in the gym. 

El atleta fuerte levantó fácilmente las pesas en el gimnasio.

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. 

La altura de la montaña es de más de 14,000 pies.

high
high
[Adjetivo]

having a relatively great vertical extent

alto

alto

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the city's highest buildings. 

El rascacielos es uno de los edificios más altos de la ciudad.

width
width
[Sustantivo]

the distance of something from side to side

ancho, anchura

ancho, anchura

Ex: The width of the bookshelf is adjustable to accommodate different-sized books. 

El ancho del estante es ajustable para acomodar libros de diferentes tamaños.

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. 

El campo era ancho, proporcionando mucho espacio para que los niños jugaran.

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. 

Su empleo como ingeniero de software le permitió trabajar de forma remota desde casa, lo cual disfrutó.

to entertain

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

entretener, divertir

entretener, divertir

Ex: They entertained guests at the dinner party with live music and dancing. 

Ellos entretuvieron a los invitados en la cena con música en vivo y baile.

entertainment
entertainment
[Sustantivo]

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

entretenimiento

entretenimiento

Ex: She works in the entertainment industry as a film director. 

Ella trabaja en la industria del entretenimiento como directora de cine.

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 and happiness

excitación

excitación

Ex: Despite the rainy weather, Tom's excitement about his upcoming vacation to the beach remained undiminished. 

A pesar del clima lluvioso, la emoción de Tom por sus próximas vacaciones en la playa no disminuyó.

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