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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 5B

Aquí encontrará el vocabulario de la Lección 5B del libro de curso English File Advanced, como "depósito", "presupuesto", "inflación", etc.

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English File - Advanced
money
[Sustantivo]

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

dinero

dinero

Ex: She works hard to money for her college tuition .

used to imply that money is not easily obtained or available, and one should not waste it unnecessarily

Ex: She turned down the luxurious vacation proposal, reminding her partner that money does not grow on trees and they needed to be practical.
tight-fisted
[Adjetivo]

spending or giving money reluctantly

tacaño, mísero

tacaño, mísero

Ex: Even though he ’s wealthy , he ’s tight-fisted when it comes to charity .

a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely, but it came with a price tag of an arm and leg.

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

Ex: He has two jobs just to make ends meet each month.

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
rip-off
[Sustantivo]

something that costs a lot more than its real value

estafa, robo

estafa, robo

Ex: Be careful when shopping online ; some deals are rip-offs with inflated prices .

to lessen the amount of money or resources one uses compared to before, particularly due to having less available

Ex: With a new baby on the way, they’ve had to tighten their belts and adjust their budget.

to spend in a way that exceeds one's income

Ex: They bought a luxurious house and expensive cars but couldn't keep up with the mortgage and loans.
budget
[Sustantivo]

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

presupuesto

presupuesto

Ex: The project budget, leading to cuts in other areas .
deposit
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money that is paid before paying a total amount, particularly when buying something that is expensive

depósito

depósito

Ex: The travel agency asked for deposit to confirm their spots on the upcoming cruise .
donation
[Sustantivo]

something that is voluntarily given to someone or an organization to help them, such as money, food, etc.

donación

donación

Ex: They appreciated the donation from the community .
fare
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.

tarifa

tarifa

Ex: The subway fare increased by 10% this year.
fee
[Sustantivo]

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

tasa

tasa

Ex: There 's an fee if you require expedited shipping for your order .
fine
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

multa

multa

Ex: The judge imposed fine on the company for environmental violations .
grant
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money given by the government or another organization for a specific purpose

beca

beca

Ex: Startups often grants to support early-stage development before becoming profitable .
loan
[Sustantivo]

a sum of money that is borrowed from a bank which should be returned with a certain rate of interest

préstamo, crédito

préstamo, crédito

Ex: They applied for loan to expand their business operations .
lump sum
[Sustantivo]

a single, large payment made in full, instead of smaller payments made over time

pago único, suma global

pago único, suma global

Ex: Employees who resign from the company often receive lump sum payment for their unused vacation days upon departure .
quote
[Sustantivo]

(plural) another way of saying quotation marks

comillas

comillas

Ex: The novelist quotes from historical figures to add authenticity to the narrative .
will
[Sustantivo]

a person's intention or desire, especially one that is strong or persistent

voluntad, deseo

voluntad, deseo

Ex: will to make a difference inspired many in his community to take action .
society
[Sustantivo]

people in general, considered as an extensive and organized group sharing the same laws

sociedad

sociedad

Ex: Social media has become an integral part of society, influencing public opinion and communication patterns .
consumer
[Sustantivo]

someone who buys and uses services or goods

consumidor

consumidor

Ex: Online reviews play a significant role in consumers make informed choices .

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

nivel de vida

nivel de vida

Ex: Economic policies that promote job creation and income growth can positively impact standard of living for citizens .
income
[Sustantivo]

the money that is regularly earned from a job or through an investment

ingreso, salario

ingreso, salario

Ex: The couple reviewed their income and expenses to create a more effective budget .
inflation
[Sustantivo]

the ongoing increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time

inflación

inflación

Ex: Wages failed to keep up inflation, affecting many households .

the amount of money required to maintain basic needs and expenses in a particular place or location

Ex: Retirees often move to countries with a cost of living to stretch their savings .
to afford
[Verbo]

to be able to pay the cost of something

permitirse

permitirse

Ex: Financial stability allows individuals afford unexpected expenses without causing hardship .
to manage
[Verbo]

to deal with someone, something, or a situation in a way that keeps it under control

Ex: He knows how manage the boat in rough waters .
account
[Sustantivo]

an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to

cuenta

cuenta

Ex: Tom received an email notification confirming that account had been credited with the refund amount .
balance
[Sustantivo]

the number showing the difference between the debit and credit sums of an account

saldo

saldo

Ex: The business maintained a healthy balance to cover operational expenses and unforeseen costs .
transfer
[Sustantivo]

the act of moving someone or something from one place, person, or situation to another

la transferencia, el traslado

la transferencia, el traslado

Ex: We completed transfer of the patient to a specialized care facility without any issues .
payment
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that is paid for something

pago

pago

Ex: payment for the painting was more than I could afford .
interest rate
[Sustantivo]

the amount that a lender charges a borrower for the use of money, typically calculated based on the amount of the loan and the length of the borrowing period

tasa de interés, tipo de interés

tasa de interés, tipo de interés

Ex: To save money , they opted for a interest rate on their loan to avoid fluctuations .
debt
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

deuda

deuda

Ex: He repaid his friend , feeling relieved to be free of the debt he had owed for so long .
mortgage
[Sustantivo]

an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest

hipoteca

hipoteca

Ex: Failure to mortgage payments on time can lead to foreclosure , where the lender repossesses the property .
share
[Sustantivo]

the act of dividing or distributing something among a group of people

parte, acción

parte, acción

Ex: The siblings divided the inheritance into shares to avoid any disputes .
stock market
[Sustantivo]

the business of trading and exchanging shares of different companies

bolsa de valores

bolsa de valores

Ex: The global pandemic had a profound impact on stock market, leading to volatile fluctuations .
currency
[Sustantivo]

the type or system of money that is used by a country

moneda

moneda

Ex: The value of currency dropped significantly after the announcement .
exchange rate
[Sustantivo]

the value of a country's currency compared to another country's currency

tipo de cambio, tasa de cambio

tipo de cambio, tasa de cambio

Ex: She monitored exchange rate closely to get the best deal when transferring money to another country .
bankrupt
[Adjetivo]

(of organizations or people) legally declared as unable to pay their debts to creditors

en quiebra, en bancarrota

en quiebra, en bancarrota

Ex: bankrupt individual sought financial counseling to manage their debts .
recession
[Sustantivo]

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

recesión

recesión

Ex: Economists predicted that recession would last for several quarters before signs of recovery would emerge .
rich
[Adjetivo]

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

rico, adinerado

rico, adinerado

Ex: rich philanthropist sponsored scholarships for underprivileged students .
affluent
[Adjetivo]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

próspero

próspero

Ex: affluent couple donated generously to local charities and cultural institutions .
loaded
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of money or financial resources

forrado, cargado de dinero

forrado, cargado de dinero

Ex: His flashy lifestyle suggests that he's loaded with money, but few know the true source of his wealth.
wealthy
[Adjetivo]

having a large amount of money or valuable possessions

rico, acaudalado, adinerado

rico, acaudalado, adinerado

Ex: wealthy neighborhood was known for its extravagant mansions and gated communities .
well-off
[Adjetivo]

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

suficientemente rico

suficientemente rico

Ex: They invested wisely and well-off in their retirement years .
poor
[Adjetivo]

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

pobre

pobre

Ex: Unforunately , poor elderly couple relied on government assistance to cover their expenses .
broke
[Adjetivo]

having little or no financial resources

pelado, sin un peso, sin blanca

pelado, sin un peso, sin blanca

Ex: He felt embarrassed admitting to his friends that he broke and could n't join them for dinner .
hard up
[Adjetivo]

experiencing financial difficulties, often lacking money to cover basic expenses

sin dinero, en apuros económicos

sin dinero, en apuros económicos

Ex: Even though they hard up, they managed to find joy in the simple things in life .
penniless
[Adjetivo]

having no money or financial resources

sin dinero, sin recursos

sin dinero, sin recursos

Ex: penniless immigrant worked hard to build a better life for his family .
grand
[Sustantivo]

a thousand units of a currency

mil, un mil

mil, un mil

Ex: He borrowed grand from his parents to start his business .
buck
[Sustantivo]

one dollar

dólar

dólar

Ex: He bet his friend buck that his favorite team would win the game .
quid
[Sustantivo]

the currency of the United Kingdom, equivalent to one hundred pence

libra, pound

libra, pound

Ex: The concert tickets cost a quid each , but the experience was well worth it .
fiver
[Sustantivo]

a piece of paper money worth five dollars that you can use to buy things

billete de cinco, cinco dólares

billete de cinco, cinco dólares

Ex: At the garage sale , she sold an old book for fiver.
tenner
[Sustantivo]

a banknote with a value of ten units of a currency, typically ten pounds or ten dollars

billete de diez, nota de diez

billete de diez, nota de diez

Ex: He borrowed tenner from his friend to cover the unexpected expense .
installment
[Sustantivo]

a part of a larger sum of money that is paid in a scheduled series of payments over a specified period of time

cuota, pago a plazos

cuota, pago a plazos

Ex: The artwork was purchased on an installment plan, making it more affordable for the buyer.
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