El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 8A

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health [Sustantivo]

salud

Ex: The government launched a campaign to promote health awareness in the community .

El gobierno lanzó una campaña para promover la conciencia sobre la salud en la comunidad.

medicine [Sustantivo]

medicina

Ex:

La medicina tradicional a menudo complementa las prácticas modernas, con muchos pacientes que buscan terapias alternativas junto con tratamientos convencionales para una curación holística.

bruise [Sustantivo]

moradura

Ex: The doctor examined the bruise on the child ’s arm and reassured the parents that it was a common injury that would heal on its own .

El médico examinó el moretón en el brazo del niño y tranquilizó a los padres diciendo que era una lesión común que sanaría por sí sola.

rash [Sustantivo]

sarpullido

Ex: Symptoms of a rash may include itching , burning , or discomfort in the affected area .

Los síntomas de un sarpullido pueden incluir picazón, ardor o malestar en el área afectada.

blister [Sustantivo]

ampolla

Ex: To treat a blister , it 's important to keep it clean , avoid popping it if possible to prevent infection , and protect it with a bandage or padding .

Para tratar una ampolla, es importante mantenerla limpia, evitar reventarla si es posible para prevenir infecciones, y protegerla con una venda o almohadilla.

side effect [Sustantivo]

efecto secundario

Ex: Researchers are currently studying the long-term side effects of the vaccine to ensure its safety and efficacy in various populations .

Los investigadores están estudiando actualmente los efectos secundarios a largo plazo de la vacuna para garantizar su seguridad y eficacia en diversas poblaciones.

small [Adjetivo]

pequeño

Ex: Even a small effort can make a big difference .

Incluso un pequeño esfuerzo puede marcar una gran diferencia.

cut [Sustantivo]

the action of opening or penetrating a surface with a sharp edge

Ex: The surgeon 's careful cut ensured minimal bleeding .

deep [Adjetivo]

profundo

Ex: The canyon was deep , with towering walls that seemed to stretch endlessly .

El cañón era profundo, con paredes imponentes que parecían extenderse sin fin.

throat infection [Sustantivo]

infección de garganta

Ex: The throat infection caused her voice to become hoarse , making it difficult for her to speak during the presentation .

La infección de garganta le hizo perder la voz, lo que le dificultó hablar durante la presentación.

sprain [Sustantivo]

esguince

Ex:

Envolvió su muñeca torcida en un vendaje para apoyarla mientras sanaba.

ankle [Sustantivo]

tobillo

Ex:

La pulsera de tobillo que llevaba brillaba bajo la luz del sol.

broken [Adjetivo]

roto

Ex: The storm left a trail of destruction , with broken branches and fallen trees everywhere .

La tormenta dejó un rastro de destrucción, con ramas rotas y árboles caídos por todas partes.

arm [Sustantivo]

brazo

Ex: She felt a sense of protection as her father placed his arm around her .

Ella sintió una sensación de protección cuando su padre colocó su brazo alrededor de ella.

cold [Adjetivo]

frío

Ex: The air conditioning made the room too cold , so I adjusted the temperature .

El aire acondicionado hizo que la habitación estuviera demasiado fría, así que ajusté la temperatura.

flu [Sustantivo]

gripe

Ex: I caught the flu and had to stay home for a week .

Me agarré la gripe y tuve que quedarme en casa una semana.

food poisoning [Sustantivo]

intoxicación alimentaria

Ex: To prevent food poisoning , it ’s important to practice safe food handling and proper cooking techniques .

Para prevenir la intoxicación alimentaria, es importante practicar el manejo seguro de los alimentos y técnicas de cocción adecuadas.

heart attack [Sustantivo]

ataque al corazón

Ex: She survived a heart attack last year and now advocates for heart health awareness .

Ella sobrevivió a un ataque al corazón el año pasado y ahora aboga por la conciencia de la salud cardíaca.

to stroke [Verbo]

acariciar

Ex: To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian gently stroked its back while examining it .

Para calmar al gatito nervioso, el veterinario le acarició suavemente la espalda mientras lo examinaba.

general practitioner [Sustantivo]

médico de familia

Ex: After moving to a new city , he had to find a general practitioner who could manage his ongoing health issues and coordinate any necessary referrals to specialists .

Después de mudarse a una nueva ciudad, tuvo que encontrar un médico general que pudiera manejar sus problemas de salud continuos y coordinar las derivaciones necesarias a especialistas.

specialist [Sustantivo]

especialista

Ex: He saw an orthopedic specialist to get a second opinion on his knee injury .

Vio a un especialista ortopédico para obtener una segunda opinión sobre su lesión de rodilla.

surgeon [Sustantivo]

cirujano

Ex: The surgeon ’s precision and skill were crucial in ensuring a successful outcome for the patient .

La precisión y habilidad del cirujano fueron cruciales para garantizar un resultado exitoso para el paciente.

psychiatrist [Sustantivo]

psiquiatra

Ex: As a child psychiatrist , he works with young patients to address behavioral and emotional issues .

Como psiquiatra infantil, trabaja con pacientes jóvenes para abordar problemas conductuales y emocionales.

simile [Sustantivo]

símil

Ex: The simile " like a fish out of water " captures the protagonist 's sense of displacement and discomfort in unfamiliar surroundings .

El símil "como un pez fuera del agua" captura la sensación de desplazamiento e incomodidad del protagonista en entornos desconocidos.

(as|) stubborn as a mule [Frase]

used to describe someone who refuses to change their opinion or chosen course of action

Ex: Despite the advice from experts, he insisted on doing things his own way, proving to be stubborn as mules in accepting any guidance.

(as|) deaf as a post [Frase]

completely lacking the ability to hear sounds

Ex: Despite his friends shouting his name repeatedly , Mark remained oblivious , completely deaf as a post to their calls for attention .

(as|) blind as a bat [Frase]

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: I ca n’t find my keys anywhere — I'm as blind as a bat without my glasses !

(as|) fit as a fiddle [Frase]

used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition

Ex: After months of training , John felt fit as a fiddle and ready to participate in the marathon .

(as|) thin as a rake [Frase]

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unhealthy way

Ex: Despite his love for food , Peter remains thin as a rake due to his high metabolism .

to [eat] like a (horse|pig) [Frase]

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: Despite being on a diet , Tom could n't resist the buffet and ate like a pig , regretting it afterward .

(as|) good as gold [Frase]

used to describe a very well-behaved and obedient individual, especially a child

Ex: A lot of teenagers rebel , but not me — I was always good as gold .

(as|) tough as (old|) boots [Frase]

(of a person) not easily broken, weakened, or defeated

Ex:

(as|) (hard|tough) as nails [Frase]

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

Ex: The CEO 's negotiation skills were legendary ; she was as hard as nails and always managed to secure the best deals for her company .

to [sleep] like a dog [Frase]

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

Ex: He loved lazy Sundays when he could sleep like a dog , taking long naps without any interruptions .

to [drink] like a fish [Frase]

to drink too much of alcoholic drinks on a regular basis

Ex:

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