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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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English File - Advanced
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. 
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. 
adult
adult
[Sustantivo]

a fully grown man or woman

adulto

adulto

Ex: Many adult learners enroll in evening classes to pursue further education. 
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. 
celebration
celebration
[Sustantivo]

a special event or gathering held to mark a happy occasion or important achievement

celebración

celebración

Ex: They organized a small celebration after winning the competition. 
curious
curious
[Adjetivo]

interested in learning or finding out about people, things, or situations

curioso

curioso

Ex: Emma was curious about life in other countries. 
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]

the feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction caused by unmet hopes or expectations

decepción

decepción

Ex: She felt deep disappointment after being rejected for the position. 
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, eagerness, or emotional stimulation

excitación

excitación

Ex: A wave of excitement spread through the crowd. 
free
free
[Adjetivo]

not requiring payment

gratis

gratis

Ex: The community center has free yoga classes on the weekend. 
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. 
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. 
friendship
friendship
[Sustantivo]

a relationship between people who are friends

amistad

amistad

Ex: Daniel formed several new friendships after moving to the city. 
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 annoyance, disappointment, or discouragement caused by being unable to achieve or do something

frustración

frustración

Ex: The long delays caused considerable frustration among passengers. 
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. 
happiness
happiness
[Sustantivo]

the feeling or state of being happy

alegría

alegría

Ex: Sarah's face was filled with happiness after hearing the good news. 
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. 
illness
illness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

enfermedad

enfermedad

Ex: He recovered from his illness after a long treatment. 
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. 
imagination
imagination
[Sustantivo]

the ability to form mental images or new ideas, especially of things that are not present or have not been experienced

imaginación,  fantasía

imaginación, fantasía

Ex: Daniel imagined the scene clearly in his imagination. 
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. 
improvement
improvement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of making something better

mejora

mejora

Ex: The team's performance saw continuous improvement throughout the season. 
kind
kind
[Adjetivo]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

amable

amable

Ex: She has a kind heart and always thinks of others. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
neighborhood
neighborhood
[Sustantivo]

the area surrounding or near a particular person, place, or thing

barrio

barrio

Ex: Sarah spent the afternoon exploring the surrounding neighborhood. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 make someone strongly want to do or have something, especially something unwise or wrong

tentar

tentar

Ex: The beautiful weather tempted Jason outside instead of studying. 
temptation
temptation
[Sustantivo]

something that strongly attracts a person toward an action or choice they believe they should avoid

tentación

tentación

Ex: The promise of easy money proved a powerful temptation. 
wise
wise
[Adjetivo]

having deep knowledge, experience, and good judgment

sabio, prudente

sabio, prudente

Ex: A wise leader listens carefully before making a decision. 
wisdom
wisdom
[Sustantivo]

the ability to use knowledge and experience to make sound judgments and decisions

sabiduría

sabiduría

Ex: She questioned the wisdom of investing all her savings in one company. 
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