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El libro English File - Avanzado - Lección 8B

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 8B del libro de curso English File Advanced, como "imponente", "pintoresco", "cursi", etc.

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to travel
to travel
[Verbo]

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

viajar

viajar

Ex: They traveled to the mountains to enjoy hiking and skiing. 

Ellos viajaron a las montañas para disfrutar del senderismo y el esquí.

tourism
tourism
[Sustantivo]

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

turismo

turismo

Ex: The new amusement park is expected to boost tourism in the city. 

Se espera que el nuevo parque de atracciones impulse el turismo en la ciudad.

imposing
imposing
[Adjetivo]

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

imponente, majestuoso

imponente, majestuoso

Ex: The new skyscraper was an imposing addition to the city's skyline. 

El nuevo rascacielos fue una adición imponente al horizonte de la ciudad.

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 breathtaking sunset painted the sky in vibrant shades of red and gold. 

El atardecer impresionante pintó el cielo en vibrantes tonos de rojo y oro.

iconic
iconic
[Adjetivo]

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

simbólico

simbólico

Ex: The iconic Beatles album cover for "Abbey Road" is iconic in music history. 

La portada icónica del álbum de los Beatles "Abbey Road" es emblemática en la historia de la música.

lively
lively
[Adjetivo]

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

emocionante

emocionante

Ex: They enjoyed spending time in the lively city center with its shops and restaurants. 

Disfrutaron pasando tiempo en el centro de la ciudad animado con sus tiendas y restaurantes.

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: The beach is off the beaten route, so it is usually empty even in summer. 

La playa queda fuera de las rutas habituales, así que suele estar vacía incluso en verano.

picturesque
picturesque
[Adjetivo]

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

pintoresco

pintoresco

Ex: Her picturesque garden was filled with colorful flowers and lush greenery. 

Su jardín pintoresco estaba lleno de flores coloridas y frondosa vegetación.

remote
remote
[Adjetivo]

far away in space or distant in position

remoto, lejano

remoto, lejano

Ex: The remote island in the Pacific Ocean was uninhabited. 

La isla remota en el océano Pacífico estaba deshabitada.

unspoiled
unspoiled
[Adjetivo]

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

intacto, virgen

intacto, virgen

Ex: The old photograph had been kept in a frame and remained unspoiled despite its age. 

La vieja fotografía había sido guardada en un marco y permanecía intacta a pesar de su edad.

dull
dull
[Adjetivo]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

aburrido, monótono

aburrido, monótono

Ex: The dull performance of the team disappointed their fans. 
to overcrowd

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

sobrepoblar, abarrotar

sobrepoblar, abarrotar

Ex: Tourists overcrowd the beach during the holiday weekend, making it hard to relax. 

Los turistas abarrotan la playa durante el fin de semana festivo, lo que dificulta relajarse.

to overrate

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

sobrevalorar

sobrevalorar

Ex: She realized she had overrated the difficulty of the exam after scoring well. 

Se dio cuenta de que había sobrevalorado la dificultad del examen después de sacar una buena nota.

pricey
pricey
[Adjetivo]

costing a lot of money

caro

caro

Ex: The boutique clothing store is known for its trendy fashion, but the items can be pricey. 

La boutique de ropa es conocida por su moda trendy, pero los artículos pueden ser caros.

rundown
rundown
[Adjetivo]

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

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: The rundown neighborhood had a high crime rate and few residents. 

El vecindario deteriorado tenía una alta tasa de criminalidad y pocos residentes.

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: She wore a tacky dress that glittered too much. 

Ella llevaba un vestido cursi que brillaba demasiado.

touristy
touristy
[Adjetivo]

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

turístico

turístico

Ex: The restaurant was too touristy for their taste, with high prices and mediocre food. 

El restaurante era demasiado turístico para su gusto, con precios altos y comida mediocre.

to chill out

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

relajarse, descansar

relajarse, descansar

Ex: Sometimes, a hot bath is the best way to chill out. 

A veces, un baño caliente es la mejor manera de relajarse.

to extend
to extend
[Verbo]

to enlarge or lengthen something

extender

extender

Ex: The company has extended its product line to attract a wider customer base. 

La empresa ha ampliado su línea de productos para atraer a una base de clientes más amplia.

to get away

to escape from someone or somewhere

escaparse

escaparse

Ex: The spy needed to get away from the enemy agents who were pursuing him. 

El espía necesitaba escapar de los agentes enemigos que lo perseguían.

to go
to go
[Verbo]

to travel or move from one location to another

ir

ir

Ex: They have been to Australia twice and loved the experience. 

Han ido a Australia dos veces y les encantó la experiencia.

to go on
to go on
[Verbo]

to continue without stopping

seguir

seguir

Ex: The teacher encouraged the students to go on with their reading, even if they came across difficult words. 

El profesor animó a los estudiantes a seguir con su lectura, incluso si se encontraban con palabras difíciles.

to hit
to hit
[Verbo]

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

golpear, pegar

golpear, pegar

Ex: The teacher told the student not to hit his classmates. 

El profesor le dijo al estudiante que no golpeara a sus compañeros de clase.

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: He postponed the project deadline to allow more time for preparation. 

Aplazó la fecha límite del proyecto para permitir más tiempo de preparación.

to recharge

to refill an electronic device with energy

recargar

recargar

Ex: They recharge the batteries in their camera before the trip. 

Ellos recargan las baterías de su cámara antes del viaje.

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 doctor requested a urine sample to check for signs of infection. 

El médico solicitó una muestra de orina para buscar signos de infección.

to set off
to set off
[Verbo]

to start a journey

salir

salir

Ex: The explorers set off for the jungle, equipped with supplies and a sense of wonder. 

Los exploradores partieron hacia la jungla, equipados con suministros y un sentido de asombro.

to soak up
to soak up
[Verbo]

to fully immerse oneself in an experience

empaparse, absorber

empaparse, absorber

Ex: While attending the music festival, she wanted to soak up the energy of the live performances. 

Mientras asistía al festival de música, ella quería absorber la energía de las actuaciones en vivo.

to wander
to wander
[Verbo]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

deambular, vagar

deambular, vagar

Ex: They spent the afternoon wandering through the art museum, admiring the paintings at their own pace. 

Pasaron la tarde deambulando por el museo de arte, admirando las pinturas a su propio ritmo.

spoiled
spoiled
[Adjetivo]

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

estropeado, podrido

estropeado, podrido

Ex: The spoiled fruit was covered in mold and had an unpleasant odor. 

La fruta podrida estaba cubierta de moho y tenía un olor desagradable.

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