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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 7A

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to agree
[Verbo]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

estar de acuerdo, concordar

estar de acuerdo, concordar

Ex: We both agree that this is the best restaurant in town .Ambos **estamos de acuerdo** en que este es el mejor restaurante de la ciudad.
appropriate
[Adjetivo]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

adecuado, apropiado

adecuado, apropiado

Ex: The company provided appropriate resources for new employees .La empresa proporcionó recursos **apropiados** para los nuevos empleados.
attractive
[Adjetivo]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

atractivo, hermoso

atractivo, hermoso

Ex: The professor is not only knowledgeable but also has an attractive way of presenting complex ideas .El profesor no solo es conocedor sino que también tiene una forma **atractiva** de presentar ideas complejas.
capable
[Adjetivo]

having the required quality or ability for doing something

capaz, competente

capaz, competente

Ex: The capable doctor provides compassionate care and accurate diagnoses to her patients .El médico **capaz** brinda atención compasiva y diagnósticos precisos a sus pacientes.
coherent
[Adjetivo]

logical and consistent, forming a unified and clear whole, especially in arguments, theories, or policies

coherente, lógico

coherente, lógico

Ex: The professor gave a coherent explanation of the theory , tying everything together .El profesor dio una explicación **coherente** de la teoría, uniendo todo.
competent
[Adjetivo]

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

competente, capaz

competente, capaz

Ex: The pilot 's competent navigation skills enabled a smooth and safe flight despite adverse weather conditions .Las habilidades de navegación **competentes** del piloto permitieron un vuelo suave y seguro a pesar de las condiciones climáticas adversas.

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

continuar

continuar

Ex: She was too exhausted to continue running .Estaba demasiado agotada para **continuar** corriendo.
to do
[Verbo]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

hacer

hacer

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?¿Hay algo que pueda **hacer** por ti?
to embark
[Verbo]

to start or initiate something, such as a new project or venture

embarcarse

embarcarse

Ex: They decided to embark on a new business venture to expand their product line.Decidieron **embarcarse** en un nuevo negocio para ampliar su línea de productos.
helpful
[Adjetivo]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

útil

útil

Ex: A helpful tip can save time and effort during a project .Un consejo **útil** puede ahorrar tiempo y esfuerzo durante un proyecto.
honest
[Adjetivo]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

sincero, honesto, franco

sincero, honesto, franco

Ex: Even in difficult situations , she remained honest and transparent , refusing to compromise her principles .Incluso en situaciones difíciles, ella se mantuvo **honesta** y transparente, negándose a comprometer sus principios.
hospitable
[Adjetivo]

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

hospitalario

hospitalario

Ex: During our vacation , we experienced the hospitable culture of the region firsthand , encountering kindness at every turn .Durante nuestras vacaciones, experimentamos la cultura **hospitalaria** de la región de primera mano, encontrando amabilidad en cada paso.
legitimate
[Adjetivo]

justified according to the commonly accepted norms, practices, or ideological framework

legítimo, justificado

legítimo, justificado

Ex: The court ruled that the contract was legitimate and legally binding .El tribunal dictaminó que el contrato era **legítimo** y legalmente vinculante.
literate
[Adjetivo]

having the skills to read and write

alfabetizado, que sabe leer y escribir

alfabetizado, que sabe leer y escribir

Ex: The ability to become literate is a fundamental human right and essential for participation in society .La capacidad de volverse **alfabetizado** es un derecho humano fundamental y esencial para la participación en la sociedad.
logical
[Adjetivo]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

lógico

lógico

Ex: They made a logical decision based on the data , avoiding emotional bias in their choice .Tomaron una decisión **lógica** basada en los datos, evitando el sesgo emocional en su elección.
mobile
[Adjetivo]

not fixed and able to move or be moved easily or quickly

móvil

móvil

Ex: The mobile crane was used to lift heavy objects and transport them across the construction site .La grúa **móvil** se utilizó para levantar objetos pesados y transportarlos a través del sitio de construcción.
moral
[Adjetivo]

concerned with right and wrong behavior

moral

moral

Ex: They debated the moral implications of genetic engineering in the medical field .Debatieron las implicaciones **morales** de la ingeniería genética en el campo médico.
official
[Adjetivo]

holding a position of authority or responsibility within an organization or government

oficial

oficial

Ex: In his role as the official judge , he impartially evaluated the contestants ' performances in the competition .En su papel de juez **oficial**, evaluó imparcialmente el desempeño de los concursantes en la competencia.
personal
[Adjetivo]

only relating or belonging to one person

personal

personal

Ex: The artist 's studio was filled with personal artwork and creative projects .El estudio del artista estaba lleno de obras de arte **personales** y proyectos creativos.
practical
[Adjetivo]

focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories

práctico

práctico

Ex: They designed a practical solution to reduce energy consumption in the building .Diseñaron una solución **práctica** para reducir el consumo de energía en el edificio.
rational
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) avoiding emotions and taking logic into account when making decisions

racional, cuerdo

racional, cuerdo

Ex: The rational thinker prefers facts over assumptions when making judgments .El pensador **racional** prefiere los hechos sobre las suposiciones al hacer juicios.
regular
[Adjetivo]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

regular

regular

Ex: The store has regular business hours , opening at 9 AM and closing at 5 PM .La tienda tiene horarios **regulares**, abriendo a las 9 AM y cerrando a las 5 PM.
relevant
[Adjetivo]

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

pertinente, relevante

pertinente, relevante

Ex: It 's important to provide relevant examples to support your argument .Es importante proporcionar ejemplos **relevantes** para respaldar tu argumento.
replaceable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being exchanged or substituted

reemplazable, sustituible

reemplazable, sustituible

Ex: The missing button on the shirt is replaceable with a spare one from the sewing kit .El botón que falta en la camisa es **reemplazable** por uno de repuesto del kit de costura.
to outgrow
[Verbo]

to become too large, mature, or experienced for something

superar, crecer más allá de

superar, crecer más allá de

Ex: Over time , they will likely outgrow their initial fears and gain more confidence .Con el tiempo, es probable que **superen** sus miedos iniciales y ganen más confianza.
monosyllabic
[Adjetivo]

consisting of only one sound unit of speech

monosilábico, unisílabo

monosilábico, unisílabo

Ex: Learning monosyllabic words is a fundamental step in language acquisition for beginners.Aprender palabras **monosílabas** es un paso fundamental en la adquisición del lenguaje para principiantes.
outpatient
[Sustantivo]

a patient who receives treatment in a hospital but does not remain there afterward

paciente externo

paciente externo

Ex: The hospital’s outpatient department handles routine check-ups and follow-ups.El departamento de **pacientes ambulatorios** del hospital maneja chequeos de rutina y seguimientos.
to rebuild
[Verbo]

to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged

reconstruir

reconstruir

Ex: The architect was hired to rebuild the historic site according to its original design .El arquitecto fue contratado para **reconstruir** el sitio histórico según su diseño original.
ill-treated
[Adjetivo]

having been mistreated or abused, either physically, emotionally, or psychologically

maltratado, tratado injustamente

maltratado, tratado injustamente

multivitamin
[Sustantivo]

a dietary supplement that contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, commonly taken orally in the form of tablets, capsules, or gummies

multivitamínico, suplemento multivitamínico

multivitamínico, suplemento multivitamínico

Ex: She researched the best multivitamin options to find one that met her specific nutritional needs .Ella investigó las mejores opciones de **multivitaminas** para encontrar una que cumpliera con sus necesidades nutricionales específicas.
misunderstood
[Adjetivo]

perceived or interpreted incorrectly or incompletely, often leading to confusion, mistakes, or misinterpretation

malentendido, incomprendido

malentendido, incomprendido

Ex: His intentions were good, but his actions were misunderstood and led to unintended consequences.Sus intenciones eran buenas, pero sus acciones fueron **malinterpretadas** y llevaron a consecuencias no deseadas.
antivirus
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to protect a system from viruses by finding and destroying them

antivirus

antivirus

Ex: The IT department installed antivirus software on all company computers to prevent malware infections.El departamento de TI instaló software **antivirus** en todas las computadoras de la empresa para prevenir infecciones de malware.
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Activists are protesting against companies responsible for massive deforestation.Los activistas están protestando contra las empresas responsables de la **deforestación** masiva.
to upgrade
[Verbo]

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

actualizar

actualizar

Ex: The team has upgraded the website to improve user experience .El equipo ha **actualizado** el sitio web para mejorar la experiencia del usuario.
postgraduate
[Sustantivo]

a graduate student who is studying at a university to get a more advanced degree

estudiante de posgrado, posgraduado

estudiante de posgrado, posgraduado

Ex: As a postgraduate, she had access to additional resources and mentorship opportunities .Como **estudiante de posgrado**, tenía acceso a recursos adicionales y oportunidades de tutoría.

to establish a necessary requirement or condition that must be met before something else can happen

precondicionar, condicionar previamente

precondicionar, condicionar previamente

Ex: To ensure the best performance , the mechanic preconditioned the engine by running it at low speeds first .Para garantizar el mejor rendimiento, el mecánico **preacondicionó** el motor haciéndolo funcionar primero a bajas velocidades.

to wake up later than one intended to

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

Ex: She often oversleeps and misses her morning bus .A menudo **se duerme** y pierde su autobús de la mañana.
biannual
[Adjetivo]

taking place twice a year

bianual

bianual

Ex: The biannual festival is a highlight of the community calendar , bringing together locals and tourists .El festival **bianual** es un punto destacado del calendario comunitario, reuniendo a locales y turistas.
to coexist
[Verbo]

to live or exist together peacefully despite differences in beliefs or interests

coexistir, convivir

coexistir, convivir

Ex: Environmentalists and developers must find ways to coexist for sustainable progress .Los ambientalistas y los desarrolladores deben encontrar formas de **coexistir** para un progreso sostenible.
substandard
[Adjetivo]

having a quality or level below what is considered acceptable

de calidad inferior, por debajo del estándar

de calidad inferior, por debajo del estándar

Ex: The substandard service at the restaurant left many customers dissatisfied .El servicio **deficiente** del restaurante dejó a muchos clientes insatisfechos.

involving or relating to two or more governments or governmental agencies, especially those of different countries

intergubernamental

intergubernamental

Ex: Intergovernmental negotiations played a crucial role in the development of the internationalLas negociaciones **intergubernamentales** desempeñaron un papel crucial en el desarrollo del ámbito internacional.
understaffed
[Adjetivo]

not having enough employees to adequately perform the necessary tasks or services

con escasez de personal, falto de personal

con escasez de personal, falto de personal

Ex: The school has been understaffed since the budget cuts, affecting the quality of education.La escuela ha estado **con personal insuficiente** desde los recortes presupuestarios, afectando la calidad de la educación.
superhuman
[Adjetivo]

having abilities or qualities that go beyond what is considered normal or humanly possible

sobrehumano, superhumano

sobrehumano, superhumano

Ex: Emily 's photographic memory seemed almost superhuman, as she could recall details from books she had read years ago .La memoria fotográfica de Emily parecía casi **sobrehumana**, ya que podía recordar detalles de libros que había leído años atrás.
autofocus
[Sustantivo]

the technology or mechanism in a camera or other optical device that automatically focuses on the subject being photographed or viewed

enfoque automático

enfoque automático

Ex: The autofocus mechanism in this lens ensures that every shot is crisp and clear .El mecanismo de **enfoque automático** en este objetivo garantiza que cada toma sea nítida y clara.
microorganism
[Sustantivo]

a tiny living organism that can only be seen under a microscope, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa

microorganismo, microbio

microorganismo, microbio

Ex: The lab technician cultured the microorganism to study its properties and behavior .El técnico de laboratorio cultivó el **microorganismo** para estudiar sus propiedades y comportamiento.
more than
[Adjetivo]

used to indicate a quantity or degree that exceeds or is greater than a certain amount or level

más de, más que

más de, más que

Ex: He donated more than half of his earnings to charity last year .Donó **más de** la mitad de sus ganancias a la caridad el año pasado.
better
[Adjetivo]

more suitable or effective compared to other available options

mejor

mejor

Ex: He thought it was better to apologize than let the issue grow .Pensó que era **mejor** disculparse que dejar que el problema creciera.
big
[Adjetivo]

above average in size or extent

grande

grande

Ex: The elephant is a big animal .El elefante es un animal **grande**.
enough
[Adverbio]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

lo suficiente, bastante

lo suficiente, bastante

Ex: Did you sleep enough last night to feel refreshed today ?¿Dormiste **suficiente** anoche para sentirte renovado hoy?
too much
[Adverbio]

beyond the appropriate or necessary amount, often to a point that is undesirable or harmful

demasiado, excesivamente

demasiado, excesivamente

Ex: The heat outside is too much for me to handle.El calor afuera es **demasiado** para mí.
many
[Determinante]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

muchos

muchos

Ex: The many advantages of a balanced diet are widely recognized .Los **muchos** beneficios de una dieta equilibrada son ampliamente reconocidos.
wrongly
[Adverbio]

in a mistaken or incorrect way

incorrectamente, erróneamente

incorrectamente, erróneamente

Ex: The instructions were interpreted wrongly, resulting in a flawed execution of the task .**Incorrectamente** asumió que ya estaban casados.
below
[Adverbio]

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

abajo

abajo

Ex: A sound echoed from below the floorboards.Un sonido resonó **debajo** de las tablas del piso.
two
[Numeral]

the number 2

dos

dos

Ex: There are two apples on the table .Hay **dos** manzanas en la mesa.
twice
[Adverbio]

for two instances

dos veces

dos veces

Ex: She called her friend twice yesterday .Ella llamó a su amigo **dos veces** ayer.
against
[Preposición]

in opposition to someone or something

contra

contra

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution .Debemos proteger el medio ambiente **contra** la contaminación.
one
[Numeral]

the number 1

uno

uno

Ex: He has one pet dog named Max .Él tiene **un** perro mascota llamado Max.
by
[Preposición]

used to show how something is done or achieved

por

por

Ex: The goal was achieved by consistent effort .El objetivo se logró **mediante** un esfuerzo constante.
after
[Adverbio]

at a later time

después de

después de

Ex: They moved to a new city and got married not long after.Se mudaron a una nueva ciudad y se casaron poco tiempo **después**.
outside
[Adverbio]

in an open area surrounding a building

fuera

fuera

Ex: She prefers to read a book outside on the porch .Ella prefiere leer un libro **afuera** en el porche.
inside
[Adverbio]

in or into a room, building, etc.

dentro

dentro

Ex: The team huddled inside the locker room before the game.El equipo se reunió **dentro** del vestuario antes del partido.
before
[Adverbio]

at an earlier point in time

antes

antes

Ex: You have asked me this question before.Ya me has hecho esta pregunta **antes**.
to remove
[Verbo]

to take off an item of clothing, glasses, etc.

quitarse

quitarse

Ex: He removed his watch and set it on the bedside table before going to sleep .Él **quitó** su reloj y lo puso en la mesa de noche antes de ir a dormir.
to reduce
[Verbo]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

reducir

reducir

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish .El chef sugirió usar ingredientes alternativos para **reducir** el contenido calórico del plato.
higher
[Adjetivo]

having a greater level or degree in position, value, rank, importance, or quality.

más alto, superior

más alto, superior

Ex: The new model of the car has a higher safety rating compared to the older version .El nuevo modelo del coche tiene una calificación de seguridad **más alta** en comparación con la versión anterior.
toward
[Preposición]

in the direction of a particular person or thing

hacia, a

hacia, a

Ex: He walked toward the library to return his books .Caminó **hacia** la biblioteca para devolver sus libros.
top
[Sustantivo]

the point or part of something that is the highest

parte de arriba

parte de arriba

Ex: He reached the top of the ladder and carefully balanced to fix the light fixture .Llegó a la **cima** de la escalera y se equilibró con cuidado para arreglar la lámpara.
together
[Adverbio]

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

juntos

juntos

Ex: My friends and I traveled together to Spain last summer .
badly
[Adverbio]

in a way that involves significant harm, damage, or danger

gravemente

gravemente

Ex: He was badly burned while trying to put out the fire .Fue **gravement** quemado mientras intentaba apagar el fuego.
between
[Preposición]

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

entre

entre

Ex: The signpost stands between the crossroads , guiding travelers to their destinations .El poste indicador se encuentra **entre** el cruce de caminos, guiando a los viajeros hacia sus destinos.
above
[Adverbio]

in, at, or to a higher position

arriba

arriba

Ex: The dust floated above before finally settling .El polvo flotaba **arriba** antes de asentarse finalmente.
average
[Adjetivo]

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

medio, promedio

medio, promedio

Ex: The average number of hours worked per week was 40 .El número **promedio** de horas trabajadas por semana fue de 40.
extremely
[Adverbio]

to a very great amount or degree

extremadamente

extremadamente

Ex: The view from the mountain is extremely beautiful .La vista desde la montaña es **extremadamente** hermosa.
small
[Adjetivo]

below average in physical size

pequeño

pequeño

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .La **pequeña** cabaña estaba cómodamente enclavada en el claro del bosque.
again
[Adverbio]

for one more instance

otra vez

otra vez

Ex: He apologized for the mistake and promised it would n't happen again.Se disculpó por el error y prometió que no volvería a suceder **nuevamente**.
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