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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 7A

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 7A del libro de curso English File Advanced, como "competente", "embarcar", "subestándar", etc.

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to agree
to agree
[Verbo]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

estar de acuerdo, concordar

estar de acuerdo, concordar

Ex: We all agree that we need more resources for the project. 

Todos estamos de acuerdo en que necesitamos más recursos para el proyecto.

appropriate
appropriate
[Adjetivo]

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

adecuado, apropiado

adecuado, apropiado

Ex: Bringing a gift is appropriate when attending a party. 

Llevar un regalo es apropiado cuando se asiste a una fiesta.

attractive
attractive
[Adjetivo]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

atractivo, hermoso

atractivo, hermoso

Ex: The charismatic singer has an attractive voice that captivates the audience. 

El cantante carismático tiene una voz atractiva que cautiva al público.

capable
capable
[Adjetivo]

having the ability or capacity to do something

capaz, competente

capaz, competente

Ex: He proved capable of leading the team. 

Demostró ser capaz de liderar el equipo.

coherent
coherent
[Adjetivo]

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

coherente, lógico

coherente, lógico

Ex: The plan for the project was coherent, outlining clear objectives and steps for implementation. 

El plan del proyecto era coherente, describiendo objetivos claros y pasos para su implementación.

competent
competent
[Adjetivo]

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

competente, capaz

competente, capaz

Ex: His competent handling of the crisis earned him praise from both colleagues and superiors. 

Su manejo competente de la crisis le valió elogios tanto de colegas como de superiores.

to continue

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

continuar

continuar

Ex: She continued studying late into the night. 

Ella continuó estudiando hasta altas horas de la noche.

to do
to do
[Verbo]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

hacer

hacer

Ex: In times of crisis, people often come together to do whatever is necessary. 

En tiempos de crisis, la gente a menudo se une para hacer lo que sea necesario.

to embark
to embark
[Verbo]

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

embarcarse

embarcarse

Ex: The company plans to embark on a major marketing campaign to reach a wider audience. 

La empresa planea embarcarse en una gran campaña de marketing para llegar a una audiencia más amplia.

helpful
helpful
[Adjetivo]

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

útil

útil

Ex: The helpful tool improved productivity by simplifying tasks. 

La herramienta útil mejoró la productividad al simplificar las tareas.

honest
honest
[Adjetivo]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

sincero, honesto, franco

sincero, honesto, franco

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car's condition, even though it meant less profit for the garage. 

El mecánico honesto proporcionó una evaluación justa del estado del coche, aunque eso significara menos ganancias para el taller.

hospitable
hospitable
[Adjetivo]

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

hospitalario

hospitalario

Ex: The locals greeted us with hospitable smiles as we explored their quaint village nestled in the countryside. 

Los locales nos recibieron con sonrisas hospitalarias mientras explorábamos su pintoresco pueblo enclavado en el campo.

legitimate
legitimate
[Adjetivo]

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

legítimo, justificado

legítimo, justificado

Ex: The company's claim to the property was found to be legitimate after thorough investigation. 

El reclamo de la compañía sobre la propiedad fue considerado legítimo después de una investigación exhaustiva.

literate
literate
[Adjetivo]

having the skills to read and write

alfabetizado, que sabe leer y escribir

alfabetizado, que sabe leer y escribir

Ex: Literate citizens are better equipped to participate actively in society and make informed decisions. 

Los ciudadanos alfabetizados están mejor equipados para participar activamente en la sociedad y tomar decisiones informadas.

logical
logical
[Adjetivo]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

lógico

lógico

Ex: It's logical to assume that if you practice regularly, your skills will improve over time. 

Es lógico suponer que si practicas regularmente, tus habilidades mejorarán con el tiempo.

mobile
mobile
[Adjetivo]

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

móvil

móvil

Ex: He enjoyed the flexibility of his mobile office setup, allowing him to work from various locations. 

Disfrutó de la flexibilidad de su oficina móvil, lo que le permitió trabajar desde varios lugares.

moral
moral
[Adjetivo]

concerned with right and wrong behavior

moral

moral

Ex: He faced a moral dilemma when asked to cover up unethical practices. 

Enfrentó un dilema moral cuando le pidieron encubrir prácticas poco éticas.

official
official
[Adjetivo]

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

oficial

oficial

Ex: The official referee made the final decision on the controversial call during the game. 

El árbitro oficial tomó la decisión final sobre la polémica llamada durante el juego.

personal
personal
[Adjetivo]

only relating or belonging to one person

personal

personal

Ex: The counselor offered personal advice tailored to each student's needs. 

El consejero ofreció consejos personales adaptados a las necesidades de cada estudiante.

practical
practical
[Adjetivo]

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

práctico

práctico

Ex: The practical application of physics principles helped improve manufacturing processes. 

La aplicación práctica de los principios de la física ayudó a mejorar los procesos de fabricación.

rational
rational
[Adjetivo]

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

racional, cuerdo

racional, cuerdo

Ex: A rational person will analyze the pros and cons before taking action. 

Una persona racional analizará los pros y los contras antes de actuar.

regular
regular
[Adjetivo]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

regular

regular

Ex: The regular procedure for filing a report ensures that all information is correctly presented. 

El procedimiento regular para presentar un informe asegura que toda la información se presente correctamente.

relevant
relevant
[Adjetivo]

having a close connection with the situation or subject at hand

pertinente, relevante

pertinente, relevante

Ex: The course covers topics that are relevant to today's business environment. 

El curso cubre temas que son relevantes para el entorno empresarial actual.

replaceable
replaceable
[Adjetivo]

capable of being exchanged or substituted

reemplazable, sustituible

reemplazable, sustituible

Ex: The damaged components in the machine are replaceable with spare parts. 

Los componentes dañados en la máquina son reemplazables con piezas de repuesto.

to outgrow
to outgrow
[Verbo]

to become too large, mature, or experienced for something

superar, crecer más allá de

superar, crecer más allá de

Ex: He realized he had begun to outgrow his childhood hobbies and was developing new interests. 

Se dio cuenta de que había empezado a superar sus pasatiempos de la infancia y estaba desarrollando nuevos intereses.

monosyllabic
monosyllabic
[Adjetivo]

consisting of only one sound unit of speech

monosilábico, unisílabo

monosilábico, unisílabo

Ex: The poem's monosyllabic words created a rhythmic and simplistic beauty. 

Las palabras monosilábicas del poema crearon una belleza rítmica y simplista.

outpatient
outpatient
[Sustantivo]

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

paciente externo

paciente externo

Ex: Outpatients typically have appointments scheduled in advance to receive specialized medical care, such as chemotherapy or physical therapy. 

Los pacientes ambulatorios suelen tener citas programadas con anticipación para recibir atención médica especializada, como quimioterapia o fisioterapia.

to rebuild
to rebuild
[Verbo]

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

reconstruir

reconstruir

Ex: The city plans to rebuild the old bridge using modern materials. 
ill-treated
ill-treated
[Adjetivo]

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

maltratado, tratado injustamente

maltratado, tratado injustamente

multivitamin
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: He made sure to include a multivitamin in his morning routine to supplement his diet. 

Se aseguró de incluir un multivitamínico en su rutina matutina para complementar su dieta.

misunderstood
misunderstood
[Adjetivo]

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

malentendido, incomprendido

malentendido, incomprendido

Ex: She felt misunderstood by her family, who didn't appreciate her unique perspective on life. 

Ella se sentía incomprendida por su familia, que no apreciaba su perspectiva única sobre la vida.

antivirus
antivirus
[Adjetivo]

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

antivirus

antivirus

Ex: The antivirus scan detected and removed a potentially harmful file from the user's system. 
deforestation
deforestation
[Sustantivo]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

deforestación

deforestación

Ex: Rapid deforestation has destroyed the habitats of countless wildlife species. 

La deforestación rápida ha destruido los hábitats de innumerables especies de vida silvestre.

to upgrade
to upgrade
[Verbo]

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

actualizar

actualizar

Ex: The city is upgrading its public transportation infrastructure. 

La ciudad está actualizando su infraestructura de transporte público.

postgraduate
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: He spent several years as a postgraduate researching renewable energy solutions. 

Pasó varios años como posgraduado investigando soluciones de energía renovable.

to precondition

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

precondicionar, condicionar previamente

precondicionar, condicionar previamente

Ex: The software must be preconditioned with the latest updates to ensure compatibility with the new system. 

El software debe estar precondicionado con las últimas actualizaciones para garantizar la compatibilidad con el nuevo sistema.

to oversleep

to wake up later than one intended to

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

quedarse dormido, no despertarse a tiempo

Ex: After a late night, it is easy to accidentally oversleep the next day. 

Después de una noche tarde, es fácil quedarse dormido accidentalmente al día siguiente.

biannual
biannual
[Adjetivo]

taking place twice a year

bianual

bianual

Ex: The biannual sale at the department store attracts shoppers from all over the city. 

La venta semestral en los grandes almacenes atrae a compradores de toda la ciudad.

to coexist
to coexist
[Verbo]

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

coexistir, convivir

coexistir, convivir

Ex: The company encourages departments with different goals to coexist and collaborate for overall success. 

La empresa anima a los departamentos con diferentes objetivos a coexistir y colaborar para el éxito general.

substandard
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 building's substandard materials made it unsafe for residents. 

Los materiales de baja calidad del edificio lo hacían inseguro para los residentes.

intergovernmental

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

intergubernamental

intergubernamental

Ex: The committee focused on intergovernmental collaboration to address global health challenges. 

El comité se centró en la colaboración intergubernamental para abordar los desafíos globales de salud.

understaffed
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 restaurant was understaffed last night, so service was slower than usual. 

El restaurante estaba con poco personal anoche, por lo que el servicio fue más lento de lo habitual.

superhuman
superhuman
[Adjetivo]

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

sobrehumano, superhumano

sobrehumano, superhumano

Ex: Sarah's ability to multitask and juggle multiple responsibilities made her seem almost superhuman to her coworkers. 

La capacidad de Sarah para realizar múltiples tareas y manejar varias responsabilidades la hacía parecer casi sobrehumana para sus compañeros de trabajo.

autofocus
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 photographer praised the autofocus feature for its accuracy in low-light conditions. 

El fotógrafo elogió la función autofocus por su precisión en condiciones de poca luz.

microorganism
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: Under the microscope, the microorganism appeared to be moving rapidly. 

Bajo el microscopio, el microorganismo parecía moverse rápidamente.

more than
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: More than 50 people attended the seminar, exceeding our expectations. 

Más de 50 personas asistieron al seminario, superando nuestras expectativas.

better
better
[Adjetivo]

more suitable or effective compared to other available options

mejor

mejor

Ex: It might be better to wait until the weather clears. 

Podría ser mejor esperar hasta que el tiempo mejore.

big
big
[Adjetivo]

above average in size or extent

grande

grande

Ex: The city has a big park. 

La ciudad tiene un parque grande.

enough
enough
[Adverbio]

to a degree or extent that is sufficient or necessary

lo suficiente, bastante

lo suficiente, bastante

Ex: I hope you have eaten enough for lunch. 

Espero que hayas comido suficiente para el almuerzo.

too much
too much
[Adverbio]

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

demasiado, excesivamente

demasiado, excesivamente

Ex: Don't work too much. 

El ruido en la oficina es demasiado para concentrarse.

many
many
[Determinante]

used to indicate a large number of people or things

muchos

muchos

Ex: Many people came to the concert despite the rain. 

Mucha gente vino al concierto a pesar de la lluvia.

wrongly
wrongly
[Adverbio]

in a mistaken or incorrect way

incorrectamente, erróneamente

incorrectamente, erróneamente

Ex: She was wrongly identified as the event organizer. 

Ella fue erróneamente identificada como la organizadora del evento.

below
below
[Adverbio]

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

abajo

abajo

Ex: The basement stretches below the ground floor. 

El sótano se extiende debajo de la planta baja.

two
two
[Numeral]

the number 2

dos

dos

Ex: Look at those two birds on the tree. 

Mira esos dos pájaros en el árbol.

twice
twice
[Adverbio]

for two instances

dos veces

dos veces

Ex: I've traveled to Europe twice. 

He viajado a Europa dos veces.

against
against
[Preposición]

in opposition to someone or something

contra

contra

Ex: The team is playing against the national champions next week. 

El equipo juega contra los campeones nacionales la próxima semana.

one
one
[Numeral]

the number 1

uno

uno

Ex: She has one brother and two sisters. 

Ella tiene un hermano y dos hermanas.

by
by
[Preposición]

used to show how something is done or achieved

por

por

Ex: The book was translated by using modern technology. 

El libro fue traducido mediante la tecnología moderna.

after
after
[Adverbio]

at a later time

después de

después de

Ex: He promised to call, but we never heard from him after. 

Prometió llamar, pero nunca supimos de él después.

outside
outside
[Adverbio]

in an open area surrounding a building

fuera

fuera

Ex: The event took place outside on the spacious grounds. 

El evento tuvo lugar afuera en los amplios terrenos.

inside
inside
[Adverbio]

in or into a room, building, etc.

dentro

dentro

Ex: The warmth inside the cabin was a welcome relief from the cold. 

El calor dentro de la cabina fue un alivio bienvenido del frío.

before
before
[Adverbio]

at an earlier point in time

antes

antes

Ex: We've met before, haven't we? 

Nos hemos conocido antes, ¿verdad?

to remove
to remove
[Verbo]

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

quitarse

quitarse

Ex: Before entering the pool, she removed her sandals and set them aside. 

Antes de entrar a la piscina, ella quitó sus sandalias y las dejó a un lado.

to reduce
to reduce
[Verbo]

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

reducir

reducir

Ex: The government implemented measures to reduce pollution in urban areas. 

El gobierno implementó medidas para reducir la contaminación en áreas urbanas.

higher
higher
[Adjetivo]

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

más alto, superior

más alto, superior

Ex: The higher education system in this country is known for its excellent universities. 

El sistema de educación superior en este país es conocido por sus excelentes universidades.

toward
toward
[Preposición]

in the direction of a particular person or thing

hacia, a

hacia, a

Ex: The airplane is flying toward the east. 

El avión está volando hacia el este.

top
top
[Sustantivo]

the point or part of something that is the highest

parte de arriba

parte de arriba

Ex: From the top of the tree, you could see for miles in every direction. 

Desde la cima del árbol, se podía ver por millas en todas direcciones.

together
together
[Adverbio]

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

juntos

juntos

Ex: They traveled together across Europe last summer. 

Viajaron juntos por Europa el verano pasado.

badly
badly
[Adverbio]

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

gravemente

gravemente

Ex: His leg was badly broken in the accident. 

Su pierna estaba gravement fracturada en el accidente.

between
between
[Preposición]

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

entre

entre

Ex: The restaurant is situated between the movie theater and the bookstore. 

El restaurante está situado entre el cine y la librería.

above
above
[Adverbio]

in, at, or to a higher position

arriba

arriba

Ex: The bird hovered silently above. 

El pájaro se cernía en silencio arriba.

average
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: She calculated the average speed of the car during the trip. 

Ella calculó la velocidad promedio del coche durante el viaje.

extremely
extremely
[Adverbio]

to a very great amount or degree

extremadamente

extremadamente

Ex: She is extremely friendly and easily makes new friends. 

Ella es extremadamente amigable y hace nuevos amigos fácilmente.

small
small
[Adjetivo]

below average in physical size

pequeño

pequeño

Ex: The room had a small window that let in just a little sunlight. 

La habitación tenía una pequeña ventana que dejaba entrar solo un poco de luz solar.

again
again
[Adverbio]

for one more instance

otra vez

otra vez

Ex: He failed the test but decided to try again next semester. 

Falló en el examen pero decidió intentarlo de nuevo el próximo semestre.

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