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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 2A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 2A del libro de curso English File Advanced, como "aburrimiento", "generosidad", "tentación", etc.

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to achieve
to achieve
[Verbo]

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

lograr

lograr

Ex: Despite facing numerous challenges, the athlete's determination and training allowed him to achieve victory in the championship. 

A pesar de enfrentar numerosos desafíos, la determinación y el entrenamiento del atleta le permitieron lograr la victoria en el campeonato.

achievement
achievement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

realización, consecución

realización, consecución

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement of breaking the company's sales record for the quarter. 

El equipo celebró su logro al batir el récord de ventas de la empresa para el trimestre.

adult
adult
[Sustantivo]

a fully grown man or woman

adulto

adulto

Ex: Many adult learners enroll in evening classes to pursue further education. 

Muchos adultos estudiantes se matriculan en clases nocturnas para continuar su educación.

adulthood
adulthood
[Sustantivo]

the period of being an adult, characterized by physical and psychological maturity

edad adulta

edad adulta

Ex: Navigating the challenges of adulthood can be difficult, especially when balancing work and personal life. 

Navegar por los desafíos de la edad adulta puede ser difícil, especialmente al equilibrar el trabajo y la vida personal.

to amaze
to amaze
[Verbo]

to greatly surprise someone

asombrar, pasmar

asombrar, pasmar

Ex: The unexpected plot twist in the book amazed the readers. 

El giro inesperado de la trama del libro asombró a los lectores.

amazement
amazement
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

asombro, sorpresa

asombro, sorpresa

Ex: The scientist’s groundbreaking research results were met with amazement by her peers. 

Los resultados de investigación innovadores de la científica fueron recibidos con asombro por sus colegas.

bored
bored
[Adjetivo]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

aburrido

aburrido

Ex: She complained about being bored during the long flight. 

Se quejó de estar aburrida durante el largo vuelo.

boredom
boredom
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

aburrimiento

aburrimiento

Ex: The long lecture filled him with boredom, and he struggled to stay awake. 

La larga conferencia lo llenó de aburrimiento, y luchó por mantenerse despierto.

to celebrate

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

celebrar

celebrar

Ex: The city is celebrating its bicentennial with a series of grand events. 

La ciudad está celebrando su bicentenario con una serie de grandes eventos.

celebration
celebration
[Sustantivo]

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

celebración

celebración

Ex: The wedding celebration lasted well into the night, with guests dancing under the twinkling lights. 

La celebración de la boda duró hasta bien entrada la noche, con los invitados bailando bajo las luces centelleantes.

curious
curious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

curioso

curioso

Ex: The curious student excels in school because of their genuine interest in learning. 

El estudiante curioso sobresale en la escuela debido a su genuino interés por aprender.

curiosity
curiosity
[Sustantivo]

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

curiosidad

curiosidad

Ex: She couldn't resist the curiosity to open the mysterious box her friend had given her. 

No pudo resistir la curiosidad de abrir la misteriosa caja que su amigo le había dado.

to disappoint

to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

decepcionar, desilusionar

decepcionar, desilusionar

Ex: Getting a low grade on the test disappointed her. 

Obtener una baja calificación en el examen la decepcionó.

disappointment
disappointment
[Sustantivo]

dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

decepción

decepción

Ex: He tried to hide his disappointment when the concert was canceled due to bad weather. 

Intentó ocultar su decepción cuando el concierto fue cancelado debido al mal tiempo.

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.

free
free
[Adjetivo]

not requiring payment

gratis

gratis

Ex: The community center has free yoga classes on the weekend. 

El centro comunitario tiene clases de yoga gratuitas los fines de semana.

freedom
freedom
[Sustantivo]

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

libertad

libertad

Ex: The movement sought to protect the freedom of the press. 

El movimiento buscaba proteger la libertad de prensa.

friend
friend
[Sustantivo]

someone we like and trust

amigo

amigo

Ex: Mark and Lisa have been close friends since childhood and have supported each other through thick and thin. 

Mark y Lisa han sido amigos cercanos desde la infancia y se han apoyado mutuamente en las buenas y en las malas.

friendship
friendship
[Sustantivo]

a close relationship between two or more people characterized by trust, loyalty, and support

amistad

amistad

Ex: In times of need, true friendship shines through with unwavering support and understanding. 

En momentos de necesidad, la verdadera amistad brilla con apoyo inquebrantable y comprensión.

to frustrate

to prevent someone from achieving success, particularly by nullifying their efforts

frustrar

frustrar

Ex: The technical issues frustrated the developers’ work on the new software. 

Los problemas técnicos frustraron el trabajo de los desarrolladores en el nuevo software.

frustration
frustration
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

frustración

frustración

Ex: The constant traffic jams were a source of daily frustration for commuters. 

Los constantes atascos eran una fuente de frustración diaria para los viajeros.

generous
generous
[Adjetivo]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generoso

generoso

Ex: The host was incredibly generous, offering us plenty of food and drinks. 

El anfitrión fue increíblemente generoso, ofreciéndonos mucha comida y bebida.

generosity
generosity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being kind, understanding and unselfish, especially in providing money or gifts to others

generosidad

generosidad

Ex: Generosity is one of the core values of the organization, encouraging members to give back to those in need. 

La generosidad es uno de los valores fundamentales de la organización, animando a los miembros a devolver a los necesitados.

happy
happy
[Adjetivo]

emotionally feeling good or glad

feliz, contento

feliz, contento

Ex: The students were happy to have a day off from school. 

Los estudiantes estaban felices de tener un día libre en la escuela.

happiness
happiness
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being happy and well

alegría

alegría

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy. 

La risa de los niños llenó la habitación de felicidad y alegría.

ill
ill
[Adjetivo]

not in a fine mental or physical state

enfermo, malo

enfermo, malo

Ex: Many students were ill with the flu, causing the school to close temporarily. 

Muchos estudiantes estaban enfermos con la gripe, lo que provocó el cierre temporal de la escuela.

illness
illness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

enfermedad

enfermedad

Ex: He recovered from his illness after a long treatment. 

Se recuperó de su enfermedad después de un largo tratamiento.

to imagine
to imagine
[Verbo]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

imaginar

imaginar

Ex: She likes to imagine herself traveling to exotic destinations while reading a book. 

A ella le gusta imaginar que viaja a destinos exóticos mientras lee un libro.

imagination
imagination
[Sustantivo]

something that is formed in the mind and does not exist in reality

imaginación, fantasía

imaginación, fantasía

Ex: The child’s imagination turned the cardboard box into a spaceship, ready for intergalactic exploration. 

La imaginación del niño convirtió la caja de cartón en una nave espacial, lista para la exploración intergaláctica.

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.

kind
kind
[Adjetivo]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

amable

amable

Ex: She has a kind heart and always thinks of others. 

Ella tiene un corazón amable y siempre piensa en los demás.

kindness
kindness
[Sustantivo]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

amabilidad, bondad

amabilidad, bondad

Ex: A small act of kindness can brighten someone’s day and make a big difference in their life. 

Un pequeño acto de bondad puede alegrar el día de alguien y marcar una gran diferencia en su vida.

member
member
[Sustantivo]

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

miembro

miembro

Ex: He's a member of an online gaming group. 

Es un miembro de un grupo de juegos en línea.

membership
membership
[Sustantivo]

the state of belonging to a group, organization, etc.

afiliación

afiliación

Ex: Membership in the club provides benefits such as discounts on events and access to exclusive resources. 

La membresía en el club proporciona beneficios como descuentos en eventos y acceso a recursos exclusivos.

neighbor
neighbor
[Sustantivo]

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

vecino

vecino

Ex: My neighbor's car broke down, so I gave him a lift to work. 

El coche de mi vecino se averió, así que le di un aventón al trabajo.

neighborhood
neighborhood
[Sustantivo]

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

barrio

barrio

Ex: Apartments in the neighborhood of downtown New York City come with a premium price tag. 

Los apartamentos en el vecindario del centro de la ciudad de Nueva York tienen un precio premium.

partner
partner
[Sustantivo]

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

compañero romantico

compañero romantico

Ex: My sister is in a happy relationship with her partner, Mike. 

Mi hermana está en una relación feliz con su pareja, Mike.

partnership
partnership
[Sustantivo]

the state or fact of being partners in a business

asociación

asociación

Ex: Their partnership in the tech startup allowed them to combine their skills and resources for mutual success. 

Su asociación en la startup tecnológica les permitió combinar sus habilidades y recursos para un éxito mutuo.

possible
possible
[Adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

posible

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age. 

Es posible aprender un nuevo idioma a cualquier edad.

possibility
possibility
[Sustantivo]

the quality of having the capacity to improve, succeed, or develop into something in the future

potencial, posibilidad

potencial, posibilidad

Ex: The young artist’s talent shows great possibility for future success in the art world. 

El talento del joven artista muestra una gran posibilidad de éxito futuro en el mundo del arte.

relation
relation
[Sustantivo]

the way two or multiple things or people are connected

relación, conexión

relación, conexión

Ex: The book explores the relation between human behavior and social structures. 

El libro explora la relación entre el comportamiento humano y las estructuras sociales.

relationship
relationship
[Sustantivo]

the connection among two or more things or people or the way in which they are connected

relación

relación

Ex: The therapist helps couples improve their relationships through communication. 

El terapeuta ayuda a las parejas a mejorar sus relaciones a través de la comunicación.

sad
sad
[Adjetivo]

emotionally bad or unhappy

triste, feeling bad or unhappy

triste, feeling bad or unhappy

Ex: She felt sad and anxious before the important exam. 

Se sentía triste y ansiosa antes del examen importante.

sadness
sadness
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

tristeza

tristeza

Ex: The loss of his pet brought overwhelming sadness to the entire family. 

La pérdida de su mascota trajo una tristeza abrumadora a toda la familia.

to tempt
to tempt
[Verbo]

to feel the desire to do something

tentar

tentar

Ex: The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies tempted him to have just one more. 

El delicioso aroma de las galletas recién horneadas lo tentó a tomar una más.

temptation
temptation
[Sustantivo]

the wish to do or have something, especially something improper or foolish

tentación

tentación

Ex: He struggled with the temptation to procrastinate instead of starting his important assignment early. 

Luchó contra la tentación de procrastinar en lugar de comenzar su importante tarea temprano.

wise
wise
[Adjetivo]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

sabio, prudente

sabio, prudente

Ex: Wise mentors can provide valuable guidance to those seeking to learn and grow. 

Los mentores sabios pueden proporcionar una orientación valiosa a quienes buscan aprender y crecer.

wisdom
wisdom
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

sabiduría

sabiduría

Ex: Over the years, she gained a great deal of wisdom about how to handle difficult situations with grace. 

Con los años, adquirió una gran sabiduría sobre cómo manejar situaciones difíciles con gracia.

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