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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 1B

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 1B del libro de curso English File Advanced, como "repetitivo", "fuerza laboral", "calificación", etc.

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work
work
[Sustantivo]

something that we do regularly to earn money

trabajo

trabajo

Ex: Sarah's work as a nurse keeps her busy throughout the week. 

El trabajo de Sarah como enfermera la mantiene ocupada toda la semana.

challenging
challenging
[Adjetivo]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

retador, desafiante

retador, desafiante

Ex: Learning a new language can be challenging, especially mastering grammar and pronunciation. 

Aprender un nuevo idioma puede ser desafiante, especialmente dominar la grammaire y la pronunciación.

repetitive
repetitive
[Adjetivo]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

repetitivo, monótono

repetitivo, monótono

Ex: He found the job tasks repetitive and uninspiring, leading him to seek more challenging opportunities. 

Encontró las tareas del trabajo repetitivas y poco inspiradoras, lo que lo llevó a buscar oportunidades más desafiantes.

rewarding
rewarding
[Adjetivo]

(of an activity) making one feel satisfied by giving one a desirable outcome

gratificante

gratificante

Ex: Completing a challenging project can be rewarding, as it demonstrates one's capabilities and skills. 

Completar un proyecto desafiante puede ser gratificante, ya que demuestra las capacidades y habilidades de uno.

committed
committed
[Adjetivo]

willing to give one's energy and time to something because one believes in it

comprometido

comprometido

Ex: His committed advocacy for environmental conservation inspires others to take action and protect the planet. 

Su defensa comprometida de la conservación del medio ambiente inspira a otros a tomar medidas y proteger el planeta.

helpful
helpful
[Adjetivo]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

útil

útil

Ex: The helpful tool improved productivity by simplifying tasks. 

La herramienta útil mejoró la productividad al simplificar las tareas.

experienced
experienced
[Adjetivo]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

experimentado, con experiencia

experimentado, con experiencia

Ex: The experienced doctor accurately diagnosed the patient's condition based on years of medical practice. 

El médico experimentado diagnosticó con precisión la condición del paciente basándose en años de práctica médica.

adaptable
adaptable
[Adjetivo]

able to change and adjust to different conditions and circumstances

compatible

compatible

Ex: The adaptable design of the modular furniture allows for various configurations to suit different spaces. 

El diseño adaptable de los muebles modulares permite varias configuraciones para adaptarse a diferentes espacios.

passionate
passionate
[Adjetivo]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

apasionado, ferviente

apasionado, ferviente

Ex: The passionate chef poured her heart into creating innovative dishes that delighted diners. 

El chef apasionado puso todo su corazón en crear platos innovadores que deleitaron a los comensales.

monotonous
monotonous
[Adjetivo]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monótono

monótono

Ex: The monotonous landscape of the desert seemed to stretch on forever without any notable features. 

El paisaje monótono del desierto parecía extenderse para siempre sin ningún rasgo notable.

motivating
motivating
[Adjetivo]

encouraging action or effort by providing energy, drive, or enthusiasm

alentador

alentador

Ex: She had a motivating presence that made everyone around her more focused and determined. 

Ella tenía una presencia motivadora que hacía que todos a su alrededor estuvieran más concentrados y decididos.

fulfilling
fulfilling
[Adjetivo]

bringing a deep sense of satisfaction or happiness

satisfactorio

satisfactorio

Ex: Completing the project on time was incredibly fulfilling for the entire team. 

Completar el proyecto a tiempo fue increíblemente gratificante para todo el equipo.

tedious
tedious
[Adjetivo]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

tedioso, aburrido

tedioso, aburrido

Ex: The tedious commute to work in heavy traffic was a daily ordeal for many city dwellers. 

El viaje tedioso al trabajo en medio del tráfico pesado era un suplicio diario para muchos habitantes de la ciudad.

dead-end
dead-end
[Adjetivo]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

sin salida, sin futuro

sin salida, sin futuro

Ex: They grew up in a dead-end town where opportunities were scarce. 

Crecieron en un pueblo sin salida donde las oportunidades eran escasas.

high-powered
high-powered
[Adjetivo]

having exceptional strength, influence, or capabilities

poderoso, fuerte

poderoso, fuerte

Ex: He drives a high-powered sports car that can go from zero to sixty in just a few seconds. 

Conduce un coche deportivo de alta potencia que puede pasar de cero a sesenta en solo unos segundos.

academic
academic
[Adjetivo]

related to education, particularly higher education

académico

académico

Ex: Academic institutions offer a variety of courses and programs designed to provide students with a comprehensive education. 

Las instituciones académicas ofrecen una variedad de cursos y programas diseñados para proporcionar a los estudiantes una educación integral.

career
career
[Sustantivo]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

carrera, profesión

carrera, profesión

Ex: After college, he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company. 

Después de la universidad, comenzó su carrera como ingeniero de software en una empresa de tecnología.

civil
civil
[Adjetivo]

related to the citizens of a country

civil

civil

Ex: They participated in civil disobedience to protest unjust laws. 

Participaron en la desobediencia civil para protestar contra leyes injustas.

event
event
[Sustantivo]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

acontecimiento

acontecimiento

Ex: The wedding was the most memorable event of the year, bringing together friends and family from all over the world. 

La boda fue el evento más memorable del año, reuniendo a amigos y familiares de todo el mundo.

fast
fast
[Adjetivo]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

rápido

rápido

Ex: She had a fast typing speed, finishing her work in no time. 

Ella tenía una velocidad de escritura rápida, terminando su trabajo en muy poco tiempo.

job
job
[Sustantivo]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

trabajo

trabajo

Ex: His dream job is to become a firefighter. 

Su trabajo soñado es convertirse en bombero.

hunting
hunting
[Sustantivo]

the act of searching for a thing or person

la búsqueda, la cacería

la búsqueda, la cacería

Ex: Hunting for the perfect wedding dress can be both exciting and overwhelming for brides. 

Cazar el vestido de novia perfecto puede ser emocionante y abrumador para las novias.

ladder
ladder
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

escalera

escalera

Ex: The firefighter quickly climbed the ladder to rescue the cat stuck in the tree. 

El bombero subió rápidamente por la escalera para rescatar al gato atrapado en el árbol.

manager
manager
[Sustantivo]

someone who is in charge of running a business or managing part or all of a company or organization

director

director

Ex: Sarah was promoted to manager of the marketing department. 

Sarah fue ascendida a gerente del departamento de marketing.

to move
to move
[Verbo]

to change your position or location

mover

mover

Ex: The cat moved swiftly across the room. 

El gato se movió rápidamente por la habitación.

qualification
qualification
[Sustantivo]

a skill or personal quality that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

clasificación

clasificación

Ex: His leadership qualifications made him the perfect candidate for the role of team manager. 

Sus cualificaciones de liderazgo lo convirtieron en el candidato perfecto para el papel de gerente de equipo.

servant
servant
[Sustantivo]

a person who does the housework as a job

sirviente, criado

sirviente, criado

Ex: In Victorian times, many wealthy families had servants to cook and clean for them. 

En la época victoriana, muchas familias adineradas tenían sirvientes para cocinar y limpiar por ellos.

track
track
[Sustantivo]

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

camino, sendero, ruto

camino, sendero, ruto

Ex: Explorers often rely on these worn tracks to navigate dense forests or remote wilderness areas, trusting in the wisdom of those who trod before them. 

Los exploradores a menudo confían en estos senderos desgastados para navegar por bosques densos o áreas silvestres remotas, confiando en la sabiduría de quienes pisaron antes que ellos.

maternity
maternity
[Sustantivo]

the quality or fact of being a mother to a child or children

maternidad

maternidad

Ex: The maternity ward at the hospital was filled with new mothers and their newborns. 

La sala de maternidad del hospital estaba llena de nuevas madres y sus recién nacidos.

paternity
paternity
[Sustantivo]

the quality or fact of being a father to a child or children

paternidad, calidad de padre

paternidad, calidad de padre

Ex: Many companies now offer paternity leave to support fathers in their role at home after the birth of a child. 

Muchas empresas ahora ofrecen licencia de paternidad para apoyar a los padres en su papel en el hogar después del nacimiento de un hijo.

sick
sick
[Adjetivo]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

enfermo

enfermo

Ex: My father was so sick that he couldn't even get out of bed. 

Mi padre estaba tan enfermo que ni siquiera podía salir de la cama.

compassionate
compassionate
[Adjetivo]

showing kindness and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

compasivo

compasivo

Ex: In times of crisis, it's essential to have compassionate leaders who understand and address the needs of the community. 

En tiempos de crisis, es esencial tener líderes compasivos que comprendan y aborden las necesidades de la comunidad.

unpaid
unpaid
[Adjetivo]

not yet given the money that was promised in exchange for something

no pagado, impago

no pagado, impago

Ex: He volunteered for an unpaid position at the local charity to gain experience in nonprofit work. 

Se ofreció como voluntario para un puesto no remunerado en la caridad local para ganar experiencia en el trabajo sin fines de lucro.

freelance
freelance
[Sustantivo]

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

autónomo, freelance

autónomo, freelance

Ex: The freelance writer enjoys the freedom to work from anywhere, often completing assignments for various international clients. 

El freelance disfruta de la libertad de trabajar desde cualquier lugar, a menudo completando tareas para varios clientes internacionales.

permanent
permanent
[Adjetivo]

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

permanente, fijo

permanente, fijo

Ex: They moved into a permanent home after years of traveling from place to place. 

Se mudaron a un hogar permanente después de años de viajar de un lugar a otro.

temporary
temporary
[Adjetivo]

existing for a limited time

temporal, provisional

temporal, provisional

Ex: She lived in a temporary apartment until she found a permanent home. 

Ella vivió en un apartamento temporal hasta que encontró un hogar permanente.

full
full
[Adjetivo]

having no space left

lleno

lleno

Ex: The parking lot was full, forcing us to find parking on a nearby street. 

El estacionamiento estaba lleno, lo que nos obligó a buscar estacionamiento en una calle cercana.

time
time
[Sustantivo]

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

hora

hora

Ex: It's important to manage your time wisely. 

Es importante administrar tu tiempo sabiamente.

part-time
part-time
[Adjetivo]

done only for a part of the working hours

a tiempo parcial

a tiempo parcial

Ex: Many students prefer part-time positions during the school year. 

Muchos estudiantes prefieren puestos a tiempo parcial durante el año escolar.

zero hour
zero hour
[Sustantivo]

the specific moment when an event or action is scheduled to begin or take place

la hora de arrancar, el momento de empezar

la hora de arrancar, el momento de empezar

Ex: As zero hour approached, the control room fell silent. 

A medida que se acercaba el momento de empezar, la sala de control quedó en silencio.

same
same
[Adjetivo]

like another thing or person in every way

mismo

mismo

Ex: They both have the same taste in music. 

Ambos tienen el mismo gusto por la música.

different
different
[Adjetivo]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

diferente

diferente

Ex: She tried different hairstyles to change her look. 

Ella probó diferentes peinados para cambiar su apariencia.

colleague
colleague
[Sustantivo]

someone with whom one works

colega

colega

Ex: During the annual company retreat, I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments, which helped strengthen our professional network. 

Durante el retiro anual de la empresa, tuve la oportunidad de estrechar lazos con colegas de diferentes departamentos, lo que ayudó a fortalecer nuestra red profesional.

coworker
coworker
[Sustantivo]

someone who works with someone else, having the same job

colega, compañero de trabajo

colega, compañero de trabajo

Ex: She had lunch with her coworkers in the office cafeteria. 

Ella almorzó con sus compañeros de trabajo en la cafetería de la oficina.

to quit
to quit
[Verbo]

to give up your job, school, etc.

renunciar, dejar

renunciar, dejar

Ex: Many advised her not to quit, but she felt it was right. 

Muchos le aconsejaron que no renunciara, pero ella sintió que era lo correcto.

to resign
to resign
[Verbo]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

renunciar

renunciar

Ex: They resigned from the board of directors due to conflicts of interest. 

Renunciaron a la junta directiva debido a conflictos de intereses.

staff
staff
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who work for a particular company or organization

personal

personal

Ex: Our company is hosting a party for the staff next week. 

Nuestra empresa está organizando una fiesta para el personal la próxima semana.

workforce
workforce
[Sustantivo]

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

mano de obra

mano de obra

Ex: Training programs were implemented to improve the skills of the existing workforce. 

Se implementaron programas de capacitación para mejorar las habilidades de la fuerza laboral existente.

to lay off
to lay off
[Verbo]

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

despedir

despedir

Ex: The government laid thousands of workers off due to budget cuts. 

El gobierno despidió a miles de trabajadores debido a los recortes presupuestarios.

redundant
redundant
[Adjetivo]

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

redundante, superfluo

redundante, superfluo

Ex: The old equipment became redundant after the new system was installed. 

El equipo antiguo se volvió redundante después de que se instaló el nuevo sistema.

out of work

having no job

desempleado, en paro, parado

desempleado, en paro, parado

Ex: The government offers programs to support individuals who are out of work and looking for employment. 
off
off
[Adverbio]

at or to a certain distance away in physical space

a

a

Ex: The enemy camp was positioned a few hundred yards off. 

El campamento enemigo estaba situado a unos cientos de metros de distancia.

fired
fired
[Adjetivo]

forced to leave one's job

despedido, cesado

despedido, cesado

Ex: He was devastated when he was fired unexpectedly, especially after years of loyal service to the company. 

Estaba devastado cuando fue despedido inesperadamente, especialmente después de años de servicio leal a la empresa.

to sack
to sack
[Verbo]

to dismiss someone from their job

despedir, echar

despedir, echar

Ex: Managers frequently sack underperforming staff to maintain a high standard of work. 

Los gerentes despiden con frecuencia al personal con bajo rendimiento para mantener un alto estándar de trabajo.

to get
to get
[Verbo]

to receive or come to have something

conseguir, obtener

conseguir, obtener

Ex: They got an invitation to the exclusive event. 

Ellos recibieron una invitación al evento exclusivo.

to promote
to promote
[Verbo]

to move to a higher position or rank

ascender, promover

ascender, promover

Ex: He was promoted to vice president of sales for his outstanding performance. 

Fue ascendido a vicepresidente de ventas por su desempeño excepcional.

pay
pay
[Sustantivo]

the money that is paid to someone for doing their job

salario, paga

salario, paga

Ex: Many workers protested for better pay and conditions. 

Muchos trabajadores protestaron por mejores salarios y condiciones.

rise
rise
[Sustantivo]

an increase in something's number, amount, size, power, or value

aumento

aumento

Ex: The rise in demand for electric cars is reshaping the automotive industry. 

El aumento de la demanda de coches eléctricos está transformando la industria automotriz.

skill
skill
[Sustantivo]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

habilidad

habilidad

Ex: The chef's skill in culinary arts resulted in mouthwatering dishes. 

La habilidad del chef en artes culinarias resultó en platos deliciosos.

to hire
to hire
[Verbo]

to pay someone to do a job

contratar

contratar

Ex: They will hire a chef for the upcoming event. 

Ellos van a contratar a un chef para el próximo evento.

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.

benefit
benefit
[Sustantivo]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

beneficio

beneficio

Ex: The new policy offers several benefits to low-income families. 

La nueva política ofrece varios beneficios a las familias de bajos ingresos.

perk
perk
[Sustantivo]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

beneficio, ventaja

beneficio, ventaja

Ex: As a senior executive, he enjoys many perks, such as a company car and exclusive travel opportunities. 

Como alto ejecutivo, disfruta de muchos beneficios, como un coche de empresa y oportunidades de viaje exclusivas.

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