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El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 10B

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 10B del libro de curso English File Upper Intermediate, como "demanda", "trueno", "efecto", etc.

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effect
effect
[Sustantivo]

a change in a person or thing caused by another person or thing

efecto

efecto

Ex: His speech had a strong effect on the audience. 

Su discurso tuvo un efecto fuerte en la audiencia.

to forget
to forget
[Verbo]

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

olvidar

olvidar

Ex: She often forgets details about events from her early years. 

Ella a menudo olvida detalles sobre eventos de sus primeros años.

health
health
[Sustantivo]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

salud

salud

Ex: Mental health is just as important as physical health and should be prioritized in our daily lives. 

La salud mental es tan importante como la salud física y debe ser priorizada en nuestra vida diaria.

to learn
to learn
[Verbo]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

aprender

aprender

Ex: They are learning about history in their school lessons. 

Ellos están aprendiendo sobre historia en sus lecciones escolares.

lightning
lightning
[Sustantivo]

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

relámpago

relámpago

Ex: The lightning illuminated the entire landscape for a brief moment. 

El relámpago iluminó todo el paisaje por un breve momento.

pro
pro
[Sustantivo]

an argument or reason showing that there is an advantage in doing something

una ventaja, un punto a favor

una ventaja, un punto a favor

Ex: A major pro of online learning is that it allows students to study at their own pace. 

Un beneficio importante del aprendizaje en línea es que permite a los estudiantes estudiar a su propio ritmo.

quiet
quiet
[Adjetivo]

with little or no noise

silencioso, tranquilo

silencioso, tranquilo

Ex: The quiet street was a welcome change from the bustling city. 

La calle tranquila fue un cambio bienvenido del bullicioso de la ciudad.

supply
supply
[Sustantivo]

(plural) necessary things, such as food, medicines, clothes, etc. for a group of people

existencias

existencias

Ex: The hospital faced shortages of medical supplies due to increased demand during the pandemic. 

El hospital enfrentó escasez de suministros médicos debido al aumento de la demanda durante la pandemia.

sweet
sweet
[Adjetivo]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

dulce

dulce

Ex: I prefer sweet popcorn over salty. 

Prefiero las palomitas dulces a las saladas.

cause
cause
[Sustantivo]

an event, thing, or person that gives rise to something

causa

causa

Ex: The charity event was organized to support a noble cause: providing clean water to communities in need. 

El evento benéfico se organizó para apoyar una causa noble: proporcionar agua limpia a comunidades necesitadas.

con
con
[Sustantivo]

a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision

desventaja, inconveniente

desventaja, inconveniente

Ex: One con of social media is that it can be time-consuming and sometimes negatively impacts mental health. 

Un inconveniente de las redes sociales es que pueden consumir mucho tiempo y a veces afectar negativamente la salud mental.

to demand
to demand
[Verbo]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

exigir, requerir

exigir, requerir

Ex: The protesters gathered in front of the government building to demand justice for the victims of the recent incident. 

Los manifestantes se reunieron frente al edificio gubernamental para exigir justicia para las víctimas del incidente reciente.

to forgive
to forgive
[Verbo]

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

perdonar

perdonar

Ex: Forgiving oneself is an essential step in overcoming personal mistakes and moving forward. 

Perdonar a uno mismo es un paso esencial para superar los errores personales y seguir adelante.

forwards
forwards
[Adverbio]

to or toward the direction or place in front of one

adelante

adelante

Ex: She leaned forwards in her chair, captivated by the story being told by the speaker at the front of the room. 

Se inclinó hacia adelante en su silla, cautivada por la historia que contaba el orador al frente de la sala.

to live
to live
[Verbo]

to have your home somewhere specific

vivir

vivir

Ex: She has lived in the same small town since she was born. 

Ella ha vivido en el mismo pueblo pequeño desde que nació.

peace
peace
[Sustantivo]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

paz

paz

Ex: The treaty brought a long-awaited peace to the region. 

El tratado trajo una paz largamente esperada a la región.

safety
safety
[Sustantivo]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

seguridad

seguridad

Ex: The park installed new lighting and surveillance cameras to improve safety for visitors. 

El parque instaló nueva iluminación y cámaras de vigilancia para mejorar la seguridad de los visitantes.

short
short
[Adjetivo]

having a below-average distance between two points

corto, bajo

corto, bajo

Ex: The short distance between their houses made it convenient for them to visit each other frequently. 

La corta distancia entre sus casas hacía conveniente que se visitaran con frecuencia.

thunder
thunder
[Sustantivo]

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: The kids were frightened by the loud thunder that followed the lightning. 

Los niños se asustaron por el trueno fuerte que siguió al relámpago.

sick and tired

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

harto y cansado, harto de alguien o algo

harto y cansado, harto de alguien o algo

Ex: We're all sick and tired of the delays. 

Todos estamos hartos y cansados de los retrasos.

bits and pieces

jobs or things that are different in type and small either in size, number, or significance

cosas sueltas, cosillas

cosas sueltas, cosillas

Ex: We only have bits and pieces of information so far. 

Hasta ahora solo tenemos datos sueltos.

now and again

on occasions that are not regular or frequent

de vez en cuando

de vez en cuando

Ex: She changes her hairstyle now and again. 
to wait and see

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: They told me the project might be delayed, but we’ll just wait and see. 
by and large
by and large
[Adverbio]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

en general, por lo general

en general, por lo general

Ex: By and large, the company's policies are fair and equitable for all employees. 

En general, las políticas de la empresa son justas y equitativas para todos los empleados.

law and order

a state of society where laws are followed, and public safety is maintained

Ex: Citizens expect their leaders to uphold law and order at all times. 
safe and sound

not damaged or injured in any way

sano y salvo, ileso

sano y salvo, ileso

Ex: The package was delivered safe and sound despite the rough handling. 

El paquete fue entregado sano y salvo a pesar del manejo brusco.

touch and go

involving risk and uncertainty

delicado e incierto, en el aire

delicado e incierto, en el aire

Ex: The negotiations with the rival company were touch and go, with both sides hesitant to compromise. 

No estaba claro si el avión lograría aterrizar antes de que cerraran la pista.

backward
backward
[Adverbio]

in or to the direction opposite to the front

hacia atrás

hacia atrás

Ex: The chair tilted backward when he leaned too far. 

La silla se inclinó hacia atrás cuando él se inclinó demasiado.

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