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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 6A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 6A del libro de curso English File Advanced, como "laborsaving", "high-risk", "detergent", etc.

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air-conditioned
[Adjetivo]

(of vehicles or buildings) equipped with a cooling system that dries the air

climatizado

climatizado

Ex: She preferred shopping in air-conditioned malls to avoid the oppressive outdoor temperatures .Ella prefería ir de compras en centros comerciales **con aire acondicionado** para evitar las temperaturas exteriores opresivas.
high-risk
[Adjetivo]

very likely to become or behave in a highly dangerous or harmful way

de alto riesgo

de alto riesgo

Ex: Climbing Mount Everest is a high-risk adventure that requires careful planning and preparation .Escalar el Monte Everest es una aventura **de alto riesgo** que requiere una planificación y preparación cuidadosas.
last-minute
[Adjetivo]

happening or done at the last possible moment before a deadline or event

de último minuto, en el último momento

de último minuto, en el último momento

Ex: The team scrambled to complete the last-minute tasks before the big presentation .El equipo se apresuró para completar las tareas de **último minuto** antes de la gran presentación.
old-fashioned
[Adjetivo]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

pasado de moda

pasado de moda

Ex: Despite having GPS on his phone , John sticks to his old-fashioned paper maps when planning road trips .A pesar de tener GPS en su teléfono, John se apega a sus mapas de papel **anticuados** al planificar viajes por carretera.
narrow-minded
[Adjetivo]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

cerrado, de mentalidad cerrada

cerrado, de mentalidad cerrada

Ex: Her narrow-minded parents disapproved of her unconventional career choice .Sus padres **de mente cerrada** desaprobaban su elección de carrera poco convencional.
second hand
[Adverbio]

from a previous owner or source

de segunda mano, usado

de segunda mano, usado

Ex: She prefers to shop second hand to find unique items and reduce waste .Ella prefiere comprar **de segunda mano** para encontrar artículos únicos y reducir residuos.
self-conscious
[Adjetivo]

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

cohibido

cohibido

Ex: The actress was surprisingly self-conscious about her performance , despite receiving rave reviews from critics .La actriz estaba sorprendentemente **cohibida** por su actuación, a pesar de recibir críticas entusiastas.
well-behaved
[Adjetivo]

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

bien educado, correcto

bien educado, correcto

Ex: The well-behaved class received extra recess time as a reward for their good conduct .La clase **bien educada** recibió tiempo extra de recreo como recompensa por su buen comportamiento.
worn-out
[Adjetivo]

very damaged or old in a way that has become unusable

gastado, deteriorado

gastado, deteriorado

Ex: The couch cushions were completely worn-out, offering little support .Los cojines del sofá estaban completamente **gastados**, ofreciendo poco apoyo.
low-cost
[Adjetivo]

relatively cheap compared to others of its kind

bajo costo

bajo costo

Ex: She prefers low-cost grocery stores to stay within her budget .Ella prefiere las tiendas de comestibles **económicas** para mantenerse dentro de su presupuesto.
airline
[Sustantivo]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

aerolínea

aerolínea

Ex: The airline offers daily flights from New York to London .La **aerolínea** ofrece vuelos diarios desde Nueva York a Londres.

an activity or program that takes place outside of regular school or work hours, often involving clubs, sports teams, or volunteer organizations

actividad extracurricular, actividad extraescolar

actividad extracurricular, actividad extraescolar

Ex: The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, from drama and music to robotics and community service .La escuela ofrece una variedad de **actividades extracurriculares**, desde teatro y música hasta robótica y servicio comunitario.
dead-end job
[Sustantivo]

a job that does not provide one with the chance to advance to a better position or job

trabajo sin futuro, empleo sin salida

trabajo sin futuro, empleo sin salida

Ex: She realized that the dead-end job she had been working in for years was not fulfilling her desire for a meaningful and challenging career.Se dio cuenta de que el **trabajo sin futuro** en el que había estado trabajando durante años no satisfacía su deseo de una carrera significativa y desafiante.
laborsaving
[Adjetivo]

designed to make a task or activity require less physical or mental effort, often by using technology or automation

ahorrador de mano de obra, que facilita el trabajo

ahorrador de mano de obra, que facilita el trabajo

Ex: The labor-saving device allowed them to complete the gardening work in half the usual time.El dispositivo **ahorrador de trabajo** les permitió completar el trabajo de jardinería en la mitad del tiempo habitual.
device
[Sustantivo]

a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose

aparato, dispositivo

aparato, dispositivo

Ex: The translator device helps tourists communicate in different languages .El **dispositivo** traductor ayuda a los turistas a comunicarse en diferentes idiomas.
high-heeled
[Adjetivo]

(of women's shoes) having tall heels

de tacón

de tacón

Ex: She found it challenging to walk on cobblestone streets in her high-heeled stilettos .Ella encontró desafiante caminar por las calles empedradas con sus stilettos de **tacón alto**.
shoe
[Sustantivo]

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

zapato

zapato

Ex: She put on her running shoes and went for a jog in the park.Se puso sus **zapatos** para correr y salió a trotar al parque.
eco-friendly
[Adjetivo]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

ecológico

ecológico

Ex: They installed eco-friendly solar panels to lower their energy consumption .Instalaron paneles solares **ecológicos** para reducir su consumo de energía.
detergent
[Sustantivo]

a cleaning substance that is designed to remove dirt, stains, and other impurities from surfaces or fabrics

detergente, jabón en polvo

detergente, jabón en polvo

Ex: The brand 's detergent was known for its gentle formula , making it suitable for delicate fabrics .El **detergente** de la marca era conocido por su fórmula suave, haciéndolo adecuado para telas delicadas.
life-changing
[Adjetivo]

so impactful that can change someone's life

que cambia la vida

que cambia la vida

Ex: Attending that conference turned out to be a life-changing experience for her .Asistir a esa conferencia resultó ser una experiencia **que cambia la vida** para ella.
experience
[Sustantivo]

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

experiencia

experiencia

Ex: Life experience teaches us valuable lessons that we carry with us throughout our lives .La **experiencia** de vida nos enseña lecciones valiosas que llevamos con nosotros a lo largo de nuestras vidas.
feel-good
[Adjetivo]

producing a sense of happiness or satisfaction

que hace sentir bien,  reconfortante

que hace sentir bien, reconfortante

Ex: The new book is a feel-good read , perfect for those looking for a bit of positivity .El nuevo libro es una lectura **feel-good**, perfecta para aquellos que buscan un poco de positividad.
movie
[Sustantivo]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

película

película

Ex: We discussed our favorite movie scenes with our friends after watching a film .Discutimos nuestras escenas de **película** favoritas con nuestros amigos después de ver una película.
groundbreaking
[Adjetivo]

original and pioneering in a certain field, often setting a new standard for others to follow

innovador, revolucionario

innovador, revolucionario

Ex: The architect's groundbreaking design for the new building won several awards for its innovative approach.El diseño **innovador** del arquitecto para el nuevo edificio ganó varios premios por su enfoque pionero.
research
[Sustantivo]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

investigación

investigación

Ex: The team 's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .La **investigación** del equipo sobre el comportamiento del consumidor guió su estrategia de marketing para el nuevo producto.
high-pitched
[Adjetivo]

having a sound that is of a higher frequency or tone than usual

agudo (sonido)

agudo (sonido)

Ex: The alarm emitted a high-pitched sound that was impossible to ignore , ensuring everyone evacuated the building safely .La alarma emitió un sonido **agudo** que era imposible de ignorar, asegurando que todos evacuaran el edificio de manera segura.
voice
[Sustantivo]

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

voz

voz

Ex: His deep voice made him a natural choice for radio broadcasting.Su **voz** profunda lo convirtió en una elección natural para la radiodifusión.
homemade
[Adjetivo]

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

casero, hecho en casa

casero, hecho en casa

Ex: The homemade jam was made from freshly picked berries from the backyard .La mermelada **casera** estaba hecha de bayas recién recogidas del jardín.
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