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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 8B

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to travel
to travel
[Verbo]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

viajar

viajar

Ex: He travels for work and often visits different cities for business meetings. 
tourism
tourism
[Sustantivo]

‌the business of providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure

turismo

turismo

Ex: Government policies are encouraging the growth of rural tourism. 
imposing
imposing
[Adjetivo]

impressive or grand in appearance, size, presence that inspires respect, admiration, or awe

imponente, majestuoso

imponente, majestuoso

Ex: The castle stood on the hill, its imposing towers visible from miles away. 
unimposing
unimposing
[Adjetivo]

not impressive, significant, or noteworthy in appearance, size, or manner

poco impresionante, sin pretensiones

poco impresionante, sin pretensiones

breathtaking
breathtaking
[Adjetivo]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

impresionante, imponente

impresionante, imponente

Ex: The ballet performance was simply breathtaking, with its graceful movements and stunning choreography. 
iconic
iconic
[Adjetivo]

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

simbólico

simbólico

Ex: He gave an iconic performance that will be remembered for years. 
lively
lively
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: She loved the lively atmosphere at the outdoor market. 
off the beaten (track|path|route)

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

fuera de las rutas habituales, alejado del bullicio

fuera de las rutas habituales, alejado del bullicio

Ex: We found a small village off the beaten path, far from the tourist crowds. 
picturesque
picturesque
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

pintoresco

pintoresco

Ex: The picturesque countryside was dotted with rolling hills and winding rivers. 
remote
remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto, lejano

remoto, lejano

Ex: The remote village nestled deep in the mountains was accessible only by a rugged trail. 
unspoiled
unspoiled
[Adjetivo]

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

intacto, virgen

intacto, virgen

Ex: We hiked to an unspoiled beach where the water was crystal clear and the sand pristine. 
dull
dull
[Adjetivo]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

aburrido, monótono

aburrido, monótono

Ex: The dull presentation failed to engage the audience. 
to overcrowd

to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable

sobrepoblar, abarrotar

sobrepoblar, abarrotar

Ex: We chose to leave the theme park early because the crowds overcrowded the main attractions. 
to overrate

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

sobrevalorar

sobrevalorar

Ex: Many people overrate luxury brands, assuming higher prices mean better quality. 
pricey
pricey
[Adjetivo]

costing a lot of money

caro

caro

Ex: The designer handbag she wanted was too pricey for her budget. 
rundown
rundown
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: The old rundown hotel was in desperate need of repairs. 
soulless
soulless
[Adjetivo]

lacking emotional or spiritual depth or qualities

sin alma, falto de emoción

sin alma, falto de emoción

tacky
tacky
[Adjetivo]

having a cheap or overly showy appearance

de mal gusto, chusco

de mal gusto, chusco

Ex: He wore a tacky suit that looked more suited for a costume party than a formal event. 
touristy
touristy
[Adjetivo]

intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

turístico

turístico

Ex: The once serene village has become quite touristy, with souvenir shops and crowded streets. 
to chill out

to relax and take a break especially when feeling stressed or upset

relajarse, descansar

relajarse, descansar

Ex: The beach is my favorite spot to chill out and unwind. 
to extend
to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

extender

extender

Ex: She extends her hand for a friendly handshake. 
to get away

to escape from someone or somewhere

escaparse

escaparse

Ex: The thief tried to get away, but the police quickly caught him. 
to go
to go
[Verbo]

to travel or move from one location to another

ir

ir

Ex: He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family. 
to go on
to go on
[Verbo]

to continue without stopping

seguir

seguir

Ex: The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain. 
to hit
to hit
[Verbo]

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

golpear, pegar

golpear, pegar

Ex: I accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer. 
to postpone

to arrange or put off an activity or an event for a later time than its original schedule

posponer, aplazar

posponer, aplazar

Ex: They postponed the meeting until next week due to scheduling conflicts. 
to recharge

to refill an electronic device with energy

recargar

recargar

Ex: She needs to recharge her phone before going out. 
sample
sample
[Sustantivo]

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

muestra

muestra

Ex: The lab technician collected a blood sample for analysis. 
to set off
to set off
[Verbo]

to start a journey

salir

salir

Ex: We'll set off on our cross-country journey early in the morning to avoid traffic. 
to soak up
to soak up
[Verbo]

to fully immerse oneself in an experience

empaparse, absorber

empaparse, absorber

Ex: During the workshop, participants were encouraged to soak up the knowledge being shared by the expert. 
to wander
to wander
[Verbo]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

deambular, vagar

deambular, vagar

Ex: I wandered through the narrow streets, enjoying the sights and sounds of the city. 
spoiled
spoiled
[Adjetivo]

(of food or drink) having gone bad or become unsuitable for consumption

estropeado, podrido

estropeado, podrido

Ex: The milk smelled sour and was clearly spoiled. 
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