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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 7B

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 7B del libro de curso English File Advanced, como "monumento", "instalación", "figurativo", etc.

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sculpture
[Sustantivo]

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

escultura

escultura

Ex: The museum displayed an ancient marble sculpture of a Greek goddess .El museo exhibió una antigua **escultura** de mármol de una diosa griega.
installation
[Sustantivo]

the act of setting up or establishing a system, equipment, or machinery for use

instalación

instalación

Ex: The installation of the security system was finished ahead of schedule .La **instalación** del sistema de seguridad se terminó antes de lo previsto.
statue
[Sustantivo]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

estatua

estatua

Ex: The ancient civilization erected towering statues of gods and goddesses to honor their deities and assert their power .La antigua civilización erigió imponentes **estatuas** de dioses y diosas para honrar a sus deidades y afirmar su poder.
monument
[Sustantivo]

a place or building that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: The Taj Mahal is a stunning monument built in memory of Emperor Shah Jahan ’s beloved wife , Mumtaz Mahal .El Taj Mahal es un **monumento** impresionante construido en memoria de la amada esposa del emperador Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal.
abstract
[Adjetivo]

existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

abstracto, conceptual

abstracto, conceptual

Ex: Love is an abstract concept that can not be touched .El amor es un concepto **abstracto** que no se puede tocar.
figurative
[Adjetivo]

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

figurado

figurado

Ex: Understanding the figurative meaning of the idiom requires knowledge of cultural context .Entender el significado **figurativo** del modismo requiere conocimiento del contexto cultural.
landscape
[Sustantivo]

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

paisaje

paisaje

Ex: The sunflower fields created a vibrant landscape.Los campos de girasoles crearon un **paisaje** vibrante.
still life
[Sustantivo]

a painting or drawing, representing objects that do not move, such as flowers, glassware, etc.

bodegón

bodegón

Ex: The photographer arranged seashells and driftwood for a still life photo shoot , creating a tranquil and naturalistic composition .
portrait
[Sustantivo]

a drawing, photograph, or painting of a person, particularly of their face and shoulders

retrato

retrato

Ex: The museum displayed an array of historical portraits from different eras .
self-portrait
[Sustantivo]

a painting of a person that is created by the same person

autorretrato

autorretrato

Ex: The self-portrait captured not only his likenessEl **autorretrato** capturó no solo su parecido sino también su pasión por el arte.
drawing
[Sustantivo]

a picture that was made using pens, pencils, or crayons instead of paint

dibujo, bosquejo

dibujo, bosquejo

Ex: Drawing requires a good understanding of perspective and shading .El **dibujo** requiere una buena comprensión de la perspectiva y el sombreado.
illustration
[Sustantivo]

a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier

ilustración

ilustración

Ex: The magazine article featured an illustration of the new technology .El artículo de la revista presentaba una **ilustración** de la nueva tecnología.
poster
[Sustantivo]

a large printed picture or notice, typically used for advertising or decoration

cartel, póster

cartel, póster

Ex: The school principal announced a contest for students to design a poster promoting kindness , with the winning entry to be displayed in the hallways .El director de la escuela anunció un concurso para que los estudiantes diseñen un **cartel** que promueva la amabilidad, y el trabajo ganador se exhibirá en los pasillos.
painting
[Sustantivo]

a picture created by paint

pintura

pintura

Ex: This painting captures the beauty of the night sky filled with stars .Esta **pintura** captura la belleza del cielo nocturno lleno de estrellas.
canvas
[Sustantivo]

a piece of cloth that artists paint on, especially with oil paints

lienzo

lienzo

Ex: As he stood in front of the blank canvas, the artist felt a rush of inspiration , eager to translate his emotions onto the fabric with each brushstroke .Mientras estaba frente al **lienzo** en blanco, el artista sintió una oleada de inspiración, ansioso por plasmar sus emociones en la tela con cada pincelada.
frame
[Sustantivo]

a border that surrounds a picture, mirror, etc.

marco

marco

Ex: The gallery displayed the artist 's work in minimalist black frames to focus on the art itself .La galería exhibió el trabajo del artista en **marcos** negros minimalistas para centrarse en el arte mismo.

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .
black market
[Sustantivo]

the illegal purchase and selling of goods in high price, ofen in an unreasonable price

mercado negro, tráfico ilegal

mercado negro, tráfico ilegal

Ex: During the pandemic , the black market for medical supplies skyrocketed , with sellers taking advantage of desperate healthcare providers by charging exorbitant fees for masks and ventilators .Durante la pandemia, el **mercado negro** de suministros médicos se disparó, con vendedores aprovechándose de los proveedores de atención médica desesperados cobrando tarifas exorbitantes por mascarillas y ventiladores.
red tape
[Sustantivo]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

papeleo

papeleo

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Tuvieron que navegar a través de mucha **burocracia** para que les aprobaran su visa.
white lie
[Sustantivo]

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

mentira piadosa, mentira blanca

mentira piadosa, mentira blanca

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Le dijo a su abuela una **mentira piadosa**, fingiendo que disfrutaba del suéter hecho a mano que recibió como regalo.
white elephant
[Sustantivo]

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

elefante blanco, carga costosa

elefante blanco, carga costosa

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .El nuevo sistema de software, a pesar de sus prometedoras características, resultó ser un **elefante blanco** para la empresa debido a fallos constantes y problemas de compatibilidad.
gray area
[Sustantivo]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

área gris, zona gris

área gris, zona gris

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Los límites de la privacidad en la era digital a menudo existen en un **área gris**, planteando preguntas importantes sobre los datos personales y la vigilancia.
black-and-white
[Adjetivo]

(of a motion picture, photograph, etc.) showing only black, white, and gray colors

blanco y negro

blanco y negro

Ex: The artist 's black-and-white sketches conveyed a sense of drama and simplicity .
red herring
[Sustantivo]

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

pista falsa, cortina de humo

pista falsa, cortina de humo

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled with red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .Las teorías de conspiración que circulan en línea a menudo están llenas de **pistas falsas** para engañar al público y crear confusión.
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