El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 2A

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

lograr

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

realización, consecución

a fully grown man or woman

adulto

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

edad adulta

to greatly surprise someone

asombrar, pasmar

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

asombro, sorpresa

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

aburrido

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

aburrimiento

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

celebrar

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

celebración

interested in learning and knowing about things

curioso

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

curiosidad

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

decepcionar, desilusionar

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

decepción

to make a person feel interested or happy, particularly about something that will happen soon

emocionar, excitar

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

excitación

not requiring payment

gratis

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

libertad

someone we know well and trust, but normally they are not part of our family

amigo

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

amistad

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

frustrar

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

frustración

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

generoso

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

generosidad

emotionally feeling good

feliz, contento

the feeling of being happy and well

alegría

not in a fine mental or physical state

enfermo, malo

the state of being physically or mentally sick

enfermedad

to make or have an image of something in our mind

imaginar

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

imaginación, fantasía

to make a person or thing better

mejorar, aumentar

the action or process of making something better

mejora

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

amable

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

bondad, amabilidad

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

miembro

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

afiliación

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

vecino

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

barrio

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

compañero romantico

the state or fact of being partners in a business

asociación

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

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

posibilidad, capacidad de desarrollo

the way two or multiple things or people are connected

relación, vínculo

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

relación

emotionally feeling bad

triste

the feeling of being sad and not happy

tristeza

to feel the desire to do something

tentar

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

tentación

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

sabio, prudente

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

sabiduría