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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
[Verbo]

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

lograr

lograr

Ex: The student 's perseverance and late-night study sessions helped him achieve high scores on the challenging exams .La perseverancia del estudiante y sus sesiones de estudio nocturnas lo ayudaron a **lograr** puntajes altos en los exámenes desafiantes.
achievement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

realización, consecución

realización, consecución

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement together .El equipo celebró su **logro** juntos.
adult
[Sustantivo]

a fully grown man or woman

adulto

adulto

Ex: The survey aimed to gather feedback from both adults and children .La encuesta tenía como objetivo recopilar comentarios tanto de **adultos** como de niños.
adulthood
[Sustantivo]

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

edad adulta

edad adulta

Ex: Adulthood is typically marked by legal recognition of a person as an adult, with the rights and duties that come with it.La **edad adulta** suele estar marcada por el reconocimiento legal de una persona como adulta, con los derechos y deberes que conlleva.
to amaze
[Verbo]

to greatly surprise someone

asombrar, pasmar

asombrar, pasmar

Ex: The generosity of the donation amazed the charity workers .La generosidad de la donación **asombró** a los trabajadores de la caridad.
amazement
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

asombro, sorpresa

asombro, sorpresa

Ex: The athlete ’s record-breaking performance left the audience in complete amazement.El rendimiento récord del atleta dejó a la audiencia en completa **asombro**.
bored
[Adjetivo]

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

aburrido

aburrido

Ex: He felt bored during the long , slow lecture .Se sintió **aburrido** durante la larga y lenta conferencia.
boredom
[Sustantivo]

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

aburrimiento

aburrimiento

Ex: During the rainy weekend , the children complained of boredom as they ran out of things to do .Durante el lluvioso fin de semana, los niños se quejaron de **aburrimiento** ya que se les acabaron las cosas que hacer.

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

celebrar

celebrar

Ex: They have celebrated the completion of the project with a team-building retreat .Han **celebrado** la finalización del proyecto con un retiro de team-building.
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 annual festival is a celebration of local culture , featuring traditional music , dance , and cuisine .El festival anual es una **celebración** de la cultura local, que presenta música, danza y cocina tradicional.
curious
[Adjetivo]

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

curioso

curioso

Ex: She was always curious about different cultures and loved traveling to new places .Ella siempre fue **curiosa** acerca de las diferentes culturas y amaba viajar a nuevos lugares.
curiosity
[Sustantivo]

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

curiosidad

curiosidad

Ex: The child 's curiosity about how things worked often led to hours of experimentation and learning .La **curiosidad** del niño sobre cómo funcionaban las cosas a menudo llevaba a horas de experimentación y aprendizaje.

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

decepcionar, desilusionar

decepcionar, desilusionar

Ex: Not receiving the promotion she was hoping for disappointed Jane.No recibir el ascenso que esperaba **decepcionó** a Jane.
disappointment
[Sustantivo]

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

decepción

decepción

Ex: Despite the disappointment of not winning the competition , she was proud of how much she had learned .A pesar de la **decepción** de no ganar la competencia, estaba orgullosa de todo lo que había aprendido.
to excite
[Verbo]

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

entusiasmar, emocionar

entusiasmar, emocionar

Ex: The sight of snowflakes falling excited residents, heralding the arrival of winter.La vista de los copos de nieve cayendo **entusiasmó** a los residentes, anunciando la llegada del invierno.
excitement
[Sustantivo]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

excitación

excitación

Ex: The rollercoaster lurched forward , screams of excitement echoing through the park as riders plunged down the first drop .La montaña rusa se sacudió hacia adelante, con gritos de **emoción** que resonaban por el parque mientras los pasajeros se lanzaban por la primera caída.
free
[Adjetivo]

not requiring payment

gratis

gratis

Ex: The museum offers free admission on Sundays .El museo ofrece entrada **gratuita** los domingos.
freedom
[Sustantivo]

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

libertad

libertad

Ex: The protesters demanded greater freedom for all citizens .Los manifestantes exigieron mayor **libertad** para todos los ciudadanos.
friend
[Sustantivo]

someone we like and trust

amigo

amigo

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.Sarah considera a su compañera de cuarto, Emma, como su mejor **amiga** porque comparten sus secretos y pasan mucho tiempo juntas.
friendship
[Sustantivo]

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

amistad

amistad

Ex: Despite living miles apart , their friendship remains strong thanks to regular calls and visits .A pesar de vivir a millas de distancia, su **amistad** sigue siendo fuerte gracias a llamadas y visitas regulares.

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

frustrar

frustrar

Ex: The last-minute rule change frustrated the team 's strategy .El cambio de regla de último momento **frustró** la estrategia del equipo.
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 frustration of not being able to solve the puzzle made him give up .La **frustración** de no poder resolver el rompecabezas lo hizo rendirse.
generous
[Adjetivo]

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

generoso

generoso

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .Le agradecieron por la oferta **generosa** de pagar las reparaciones.
generosity
[Sustantivo]

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

generosidad

generosidad

Ex: He was known for his generosity, often surprising friends and strangers with thoughtful gifts and acts of kindness .Era conocido por su **generosidad**, a menudo sorprendiendo a amigos y extraños con regalos considerados y actos de amabilidad.
happy
[Adjetivo]

emotionally feeling good or glad

feliz, contento

feliz, contento

Ex: The happy couple celebrated their anniversary with a romantic dinner .La pareja **feliz** celebró su aniversario con una cena romántica.
happiness
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being happy and well

alegría

alegría

Ex: Finding balance in life is essential for overall happiness and well-being .Encontrar el equilibrio en la vida es esencial para la felicidad y el bienestar general.
ill
[Adjetivo]

not in a fine mental or physical state

enfermo, malo

enfermo, malo

Ex: The medication made her feel ill, so the doctor prescribed an alternative .La medicación la hizo sentir **enferma**, así que el médico le recetó una alternativa.
illness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

enfermedad

enfermedad

Ex: His sudden illness worried everyone in the office .Su **enfermedad** repentina preocupó a todos en la oficina.
to imagine
[Verbo]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

imaginar

imaginar

Ex: As a child , he used to imagine being a superhero and saving the day .De niño, solía **imaginar** ser un superhéroe y salvar el día.
imagination
[Sustantivo]

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

imaginación, fantasía

imaginación, fantasía

Ex: The scientist ’s imagination led to the invention of groundbreaking technology that changed the industry .La **imaginación** del científico llevó a la invención de una tecnología innovadora que cambió la industria.
to improve
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing better

mejorar, aumentar

mejorar, aumentar

Ex: She took workshops to improve her language skills for career advancement .Ella tomó talleres para **mejorar** sus habilidades lingüísticas para el avance de su carrera.
improvement
[Sustantivo]

the action or process of making something better

mejora

mejora

Ex: Improvement in customer service boosted their reputation .La **mejora** en el servicio al cliente impulsó su reputación.
kind
[Adjetivo]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

amable

amable

Ex: The teacher was kind enough to give us an extension on the project .El profesor fue lo suficientemente **amable** como para darnos una prórroga en el proyecto.
kindness
[Sustantivo]

an action that is caring, kind, or helpful

amabilidad, bondad

amabilidad, bondad

Ex: He was overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers who helped him after his car broke down on the highway .Fue abrumado por la **amabilidad** de los extraños que lo ayudaron después de que su auto se averiara en la carretera.
member
[Sustantivo]

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

miembro

miembro

Ex: To become a member, you need to fill out this application form .Para convertirse en un **miembro**, debe completar este formulario de solicitud.
membership
[Sustantivo]

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

afiliación

afiliación

Ex: They offer different levels of membership, including basic and premium , to cater to different needs and budgets .Ofrecen diferentes niveles de **membresía**, incluyendo básico y premium, para satisfacer diferentes necesidades y presupuestos.
neighbor
[Sustantivo]

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

vecino

vecino

Ex: The new neighbor has moved in next door with her three kids .El nuevo **vecino** se ha mudado al lado con sus tres hijos.
neighborhood
[Sustantivo]

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

barrio

barrio

Ex: Real estate in the neighborhood of Los Angeles tends to be on the higher end of the market .Los bienes raíces en el **vecindario** de Los Angeles tienden a estar en el extremo superior del mercado.
partner
[Sustantivo]

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

compañero romantico

compañero romantico

Ex: Susan and Tom are partners, and they have been married for five years .Susan y Tom son **compañeros**, y han estado casados durante cinco años.
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
[Adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

posible

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .Para lograr el mejor resultado **posible**, necesitamos trabajar juntos.
possibility
[Sustantivo]

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

potencial, posibilidad

potencial, posibilidad

Ex: The startup ’s innovative approach holds the possibility of disrupting the entire industry .El enfoque innovador de la startup tiene la **posibilidad** de alterar toda la industria.
relation
[Sustantivo]

the way two or multiple things or people are connected

relación, conexión

relación, conexión

Ex: The teacher explained the relation between the two mathematical concepts to help the students grasp the topic .El profesor explicó la **relación** entre los dos conceptos matemáticos para ayudar a los estudiantes a comprender el tema.
relationship
[Sustantivo]

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

relación

relación

Ex: Understanding the employer-employee relationship is essential for a productive workplace .Comprender la **relación** empleador-empleado es esencial para un lugar de trabajo productivo.
sad
[Adjetivo]

emotionally bad or unhappy

triste, feeling bad or unhappy

triste, feeling bad or unhappy

Ex: It was a sad day when the team lost the championship game .Fue un día **triste** cuando el equipo perdió el juego del campeonato.
sadness
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

tristeza

tristeza

Ex: His sudden departure left a lingering sadness in the hearts of his friends and family .Su repentina partida dejó una **tristeza** persistente en los corazones de sus amigos y familia.
to tempt
[Verbo]

to feel the desire to do something

tentar

tentar

Ex: His offer of a free concert ticket tempted her into going even though she had other plans .Su oferta de una entrada gratis para el concierto la **tentó** a ir aunque tenía otros planes.
temptation
[Sustantivo]

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

tentación

tentación

Ex: She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting , focusing instead on the discussion at hand .Ella resistió la **tentación** de revisar su teléfono durante la reunión, enfocándose en cambio en la discusión en cuestión.
wise
[Adjetivo]

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

sabio, prudente

sabio, prudente

Ex: Heeding the warnings of wise elders can help avoid potential pitfalls and regrets in life .Prestar atención a las advertencias de los **sabios** ancianos puede ayudar a evitar posibles trampas y arrepentimientos en la vida.
wisdom
[Sustantivo]

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

sabiduría

sabiduría

Ex: Many cultures value wisdom as a key virtue , believing that experience and knowledge lead to better choices in life .Muchas culturas valoran la **sabiduría** como una virtud clave, creyendo que la experiencia y el conocimiento conducen a mejores elecciones en la vida.
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