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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 DNA results acted as proof that the suspect was at the scene of the crime. 
able
able
[Adjetivo]

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

capaz

capaz

Ex: She is able to speak five languages fluently. 
absent
absent
[Adjetivo]

(of people) not present in a place

ausente

ausente

Ex: Jane was absent from school yesterday due to a fever. 
absence
absence
[Sustantivo]

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

ausencia

ausencia

Ex: His absence from the meeting caused delays in making important decisions for the project. 
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: The innkeeper arranged rooms to accommodate the visiting family. 
accommodation
accommodation
[Sustantivo]

a place where people live, stay, or work in

alojamiento

alojamiento

Ex: She booked her accommodation in advance to ensure she had a comfortable place to stay during her vacation. 
alcohol
alcohol
[Sustantivo]

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

alcohol

alcohol

Ex: The legal drinking age for purchasing alcohol in many countries is 21. 
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. 
brother
brother
[Sustantivo]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

hermano

hermano

Ex: Emily's brother likes to play video games and watch sports on TV. 
brotherhood
brotherhood
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of understanding and friendship between people

hermandad

hermandad

Ex: The brotherhood among the soldiers was evident as they supported each other through difficult times during the mission. 
child
child
[Sustantivo]

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

niño

niño

Ex: As parents, we should prioritize the well-being and safety of our children at all times. 
childhood
childhood
[Sustantivo]

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

infancia

infancia

Ex: Sarah cherished the memories of her childhood spent playing in the backyard with her siblings. 
distant
distant
[Adjetivo]

having a great space or extent between two points

lejano,  distante

lejano, distante

Ex: Their house is located in a distant village in the mountains. 
distance
distance
[Sustantivo]

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

distancia

distancia

Ex: The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is over 2,700 miles. 
to employ
to employ
[Verbo]

to give work to someone and pay them

emplear

emplear

Ex: Are you planning to employ any interns this summer? 
friendly
friendly
[Adjetivo]

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

simpático

simpático

Ex: Despite his fame, he is a friendly and approachable person. 
friendliness
friendliness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being kind and pleasant toward others

amabilidad,  simpatía

amabilidad, simpatía

Ex: Her friendliness made everyone feel welcome at the party, and people immediately started chatting with one another. 
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 new laws will govern how companies can handle customer data to ensure privacy and security. 
government
government
[Sustantivo]

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

gobierno

gobierno

Ex: The government implemented new policies to improve the country's healthcare system and make it more accessible to all citizens. 
ignorant
ignorant
[Adjetivo]

lacking sophistication, worldly experience, or social refinement

ignorante

ignorante

Ex: The ignorant traveler offended the locals by ignoring customs. 
ignorance
ignorance
[Sustantivo]

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

ignorancia

ignorancia

Ex: His ignorance of the subject was evident when he gave incorrect answers during the discussion. 
to improve
to improve
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing better

mejorar, aumentar

mejorar, aumentar

Ex: Regular exercise can improve your overall health. 
improvement
improvement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of making something better

mejora

mejora

Ex: The city has seen significant improvement in air quality over the past year. 
to intend
to intend
[Verbo]

to have something in mind as a plan or purpose

tener la intención de

tener la intención de

Ex: She intends to travel abroad next summer. 
intention
intention
[Sustantivo]

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

intención

intención

Ex: She made it clear that her intention was to finish the project ahead of the deadline. 
loneliness
loneliness
[Sustantivo]

the state of not having any companions or company

soledad

soledad

Ex: The loneliness of the remote village was evident, with no neighbors for miles around. 
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: She experienced racism at her new job. 
to reduce
to reduce
[Verbo]

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

reducir

reducir

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
reduction
reduction
[Sustantivo]

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

reducción

reducción

Ex: The company implemented cost-cutting measures that led to a reduction in expenses. 
ugly
ugly
[Adjetivo]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

feo

feo

Ex: Don't be so mean, calling someone ugly is not nice. 
ugliness
ugliness
[Sustantivo]

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

fealdad

fealdad

Ex: The ugliness of the cracked pavement and abandoned cars gave the neighborhood a rundown appearance. 
vandal
vandal
[Sustantivo]

someone who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property

vándalo, destructor

vándalo, destructor

Ex: The police were searching for the vandal who spray-painted graffiti on the walls of the historic building. 
vandalism
vandalism
[Sustantivo]

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

vandalismo

vandalismo

Ex: After the vandalism of the public library, the community came together to clean and restore the damaged areas. 
lonely
lonely
[Adjetivo]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

solitario, solo

solitario, solo

Ex: She felt lonely after moving to a new city where she knew no one. 
violent
violent
[Adjetivo]

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

violento

violento

Ex: He was arrested for his violent behavior during the protest, injuring several people. 
violence
violence
[Sustantivo]

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

violencia

violencia

Ex: He was arrested for using violence against a stranger. 
weak
weak
[Adjetivo]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

débil

débil

Ex: The bridge collapsed at its weak central support. 
weakness
weakness
[Sustantivo]

lack of power or ability to act effectively

debilidad, flaqueza

debilidad, flaqueza

Ex: The team's weakness was exposed during the final match. 
loss
loss
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of no longer having someone or something

pérdida

pérdida

Ex: The loss of her keys caused her to be late. 
to lose
to lose
[Verbo]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

perder

perder

Ex: She lost her hearing as a result of the loud explosion. 
death
death
[Sustantivo]

the fact or act of dying

muerte

muerte

Ex: Her grandfather's death had a big impact on her. 
to die
to die
[Verbo]

to no longer be alive

morir

morir

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
success
success
[Sustantivo]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

éxito

éxito

Ex: His hard work and determination finally led to the success he had been striving for. 
to succeed
to succeed
[Verbo]

to reach or achieve what one desired or tried for

tener éxito, triunfar, lograr

tener éxito, triunfar, lograr

Ex: Through persistent effort and dedication, she succeeded in securing a promotion at her job. 
thought
thought
[Sustantivo]

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

pensamiento

pensamiento

Ex: The thought of going on vacation cheered her up. 
to think
to think
[Verbo]

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

pensar

pensar

Ex: He thinks that the restaurant serves the best pizza in town. 
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: His belief in justice and equality guided his actions throughout his career. 
to believe
to believe
[Verbo]

to accept something to be true even without proof

creer

creer

Ex: I believed her excuses for missing the meeting. 
heat
heat
[Sustantivo]

a state of having a higher than normal temperature

calor

calor

Ex: In spite of the heat, they continued their trek through the desert. 
warm
warm
[Adjetivo]

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

cálido, caliente

cálido, caliente

Ex: She dipped her feet in the warm sand on the beach. 
strength
strength
[Sustantivo]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

fuerza

fuerza

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
strong
strong
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of physical power

fuerte, poderoso

fuerte, poderoso

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
height
height
[Sustantivo]

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

altura, estatura

altura, estatura

Ex: He checked the height of the doorway to make sure the furniture would fit through. 
high
high
[Adjetivo]

having a relatively great vertical extent

alto

alto

Ex: The high mountain peaks were covered in snow. 
width
width
[Sustantivo]

the distance of something from side to side

ancho, anchura

ancho, anchura

Ex: The width of the river is about 50 meters. 
wide
wide
[Adjetivo]

having a large length from side to side

ancho, vasto

ancho, vasto

Ex: The river was wide, spanning several hundred meters across. 
employment
employment
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of having a regular paid job

empleo

empleo

Ex: After months of searching, she finally found employment at a local marketing firm. 
to entertain

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

entretener, divertir

entretener, divertir

Ex: The clown entertained the children at the birthday party with magic tricks and balloon animals. 
entertainment
entertainment
[Sustantivo]

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

entretenimiento

entretenimiento

Ex: Music festivals provide entertainment for music lovers. 
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 news of the upcoming concert excited music fans all over the city. 
excitement
excitement
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

excitación

excitación

Ex: Sarah's excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited the arrival of her long-lost friend at the airport. 
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